Since Count Ain died, his mansion has become Sora's palace. Although the death of an earl is a big deal, Sora has a good partner. If the sky falls, the minister, that fat guy, will hold it up. No problem, no problem!
Because Sora didn't deliberately hide anything, anyone with a little interest knew what happened to Count Ain. However, when the minister told the little emperor, it became that Count Ain was killed by villains, and the maids of the general's mansion happened to find him. Although they couldn't save Count Ain, they saved Count Ain's wife and daughter. The maids of the general's mansion were kind-hearted and not only avenged Count Ain but also kindly took in the earl's wife and daughter.
Listening to the minister talking nonsense while gnawing on meat, the old man Budo, standing next to the little emperor, was so angry that his heart trembled. He really wanted to smash this piece of fat into mud with a punch, but when he thought of his family's thousand-year-old teaching that "military generals must not interfere in politics," he forcibly endured it.
Although old Budo was so angry that he was about to die, the little emperor was moved to tears. General Sora and General Esdeath were truly meritorious officials and great people of the empire! They themselves were fighting the enemy on the border, guarding the empire, and even the maids they left at home were still doing good things for the empire.
Reward! A big reward!
Well, Count Ain is also pitiful. Since his wife and daughter are still alive, the empire must also express its condolences.
Therefore, under the sinister smiles of Sora and the minister, nearly 30% of the wealth in the national treasury flowed into the pockets of these two bastards…
At the same time, this evening—
"Aria, have you brought guests home again?"
Looking at Sayo and Ieyasu behind Aria, Sora's eyes flashed with a strange color, but he didn't show it. Instead, he smiled at Aria, who was walking in front.
"Brother, they are so pitiful. Please take them in, okay?!"
Running up happily to hold one of Sora's arms, Aria acted coquettishly, and her pair of green eyes winked at Sora secretly.
Even Sora had to admit that this young lady was definitely a genius at acting, leaving no flaws! Over the years, she had "fished" on the streets and roadsides time and time again, almost never failing, and her acting skills had reached their peak.
"Um… if it's inconvenient, we'll leave right away. Sorry, sorry!"
Growing up in a secluded mountain village, both Ieyasu and Sayo were still extremely simple young people. Especially Sayo, her face was slightly red, thinking that she was not welcome. While apologizing, she prepared to pull Ieyasu away.
"Wait a minute! What a stubborn girl!"
A slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Naturally, Sora couldn't let the two leave like this, and continued:
"My name is Sora. I am the head of this house and the brother of this naughty sister. This next to me is our mother. Two little guests from afar, please come in quickly."
Having done many such things, Sora was also a good actor, with a natural and friendly smile, introducing himself and others to the two.
"Mr. Sora, Miss Aria, Madam… um, thank you!"
"My name is Sayo, and this is my companion Ieyasu. We are really troubling you all, and we are intruding."
Bowing to Sora and the others, Sayo said politely. In fact, the girl was also a standard tomboy when she was in the village, fighting, climbing trees, and stealing bird nests with Tatsumi and Ieyasu all day long! However, she seemed a little restrained now that she was entering the city for the first time, especially in front of these noble adults, and the girl had been trying to behave more reserved.
As for Ieyasu, he had been sternly warned by Sayo not to speak again, so this poor boy had to silently brush up on his weak sense of existence.
"Hehe, okay, Ieyasu, Sayo-chan, put down your luggage and come in to tidy up first."
"Cornelia, go get two sets of clothes for men and women, and then take Sayo and them to wash up."
"Amuria, go prepare some food and hot soup, and don't neglect these two little guests from afar."
One evil plan after another kept flashing in his mind, but on the surface, Sora was very enthusiastic, inviting the two into the house while instructing Cornelia and Amuria, who were dressed in maid outfits.
"Yes, Master."
Having been instructed by that wicked master long ago, the two women naturally cooperated immensely, and looking at Sayo, who still seemed restrained and nervous, the corners of their mouths simultaneously curved into slight arcs.
"Ieyasu-san, Sayo-san, please come with me."
Walking up to the two of them, Cornelia said with a smile on her face.
"Ah… yes, we're intruding!"
Looking at the unbelievably beautiful maid-san in front of her, Sayo felt a strange excitement in her heart, thinking, "So this is the capital? Everyone is so outstanding, it's really something to look forward to!"
Also, that Sora-san is not only so handsome but also so gentle and friendly. Are these all nobles who have received special education since childhood? As expected, they are all so admirable…
As for Ieyasu and Tatsumi, those two wild kids, the girl couldn't help but compare them secretly in her heart. Okay, with a big drop of sweat on her forehead, she used to think these two guys were alright, but why do they look like two lumps of mud now!
When Ieyasu heard that he and Sayo were going to be groomed, he immediately looked displeased. Bathing was the most annoying thing!
The big-bearded man said that a man isn't a man without a bit of a smell!
Feeling that it was already quite disheartening in front of these noble lords, Sayo didn't dare to let Ieyasu continue to embarrass himself, and glared at him fiercely, the meaning of threat already self-evident.
Weakly shrinking his neck, Ieyasu was really a little afraid of this crazy girl Sayo. Although he was a little unwilling, he had no choice but to follow.
Looking at Cornelia, who was walking in front with elegant steps, wearing a cute maid outfit and with a tall figure, Ieyasu couldn't help but blush, thinking, "This woman won't try to steal from me later, will she?"
The big-bearded man said how open and bold the women in the city are. For the sake of my chastity, I have to be careful later!
Well, in fact, this bear child is completely overthinking it…
"Hehe, Master, was Aria's performance good this time?"
Seeing Sayo and Ieyasu leave, Aria hugged Sora with a happy expression.
"Hehehe, not bad, not bad, both mother and daughter are good. I will reward you well later!"
Holding the chins of the mother and daughter, Sora praised with a wicked smile.
"Thank you, Master!"
A hint of joy flashed in their eyes, and Aria and her daughter knelt on one knee at the same time, with excited expressions.
Having been completely tamed, now, for this vicious mother and daughter, being able to receive the master's reward is the greatest value and expectation of their lives.
Looking at this mother and daughter who were becoming more and more like something, Sora nodded with satisfaction. If it weren't for the wrong time, he really had the urge to ravage them.
Perhaps in the eyes of others, they are a pair of vicious and useless mother and daughter, but for Sora, they are rare treasures. As long as they are properly trained, hehehe…