Chapter 210 - Chapter 210: Aurora ①
Aurora Tess Sowell was born in the year 618 of the Kingdom of Cascade calendar. From her early childhood, her talent was displayed, and she was hailed as the Kirin (T/N: 麒麟, symbol of prosperity and jsutice) child of the Sowell family. However, since she was a girl, there were voices lamenting this at the same time.
At that time, in the Kingdom of Cascade and its surroundings, it was natural for sons to inherit the family, and the general view was that noble girls were tools for political marriages.
However, Aurora's father, Edgar Tess Sowell, lost his reproductive function immediately after Aurora was born. In a world where medical technology was underdeveloped, this was not a diagnosis given by a doctor, but no matter how many times he repeated marital relations with his wives, he could not be blessed with another child.
If a son were born someday, he would become the heir, but until then, the Sowell family's policy was to educate Aurora as the heir, and at the very worst, to take a son-in-law.
And so, Edgar appointed Harry, who was the most capable among the young retainers, as Aurora's exclusive guard, and summoned him.
"Harry, from today you are to be Aurora's exclusive guard. She is currently the only candidate for our family's heir. Protect her at all costs. Recently, the situation within the country has become rather suspicious."
Edgar was aware of the domestic information. Indeed, immediately after this, the King of the Kingdom of Cascade was killed on the battlefield, and William Gis Cascade ascended the throne, but due to the fragile foundation of rule, it descended into great chaos from a massive civil war.
"I understand. I will do my best as the top priority."
With that, Harry bowed his head.
Although Harry had seen Aurora several times, there had been no opportunity to speak with her. Therefore, he went to pay his respects upon assuming the role of exclusive guard and informed Aurora that he had become her exclusive guard from the Margrave.
"So. Nice to meet you."
Aurora's reply was abrupt.
Mostly, this was due to the education of the Margrave, who believed one should clearly establish the position of master and servant.
There were no feelings of contempt or looking down, and Harry did not feel unpleasant either.
Shortly after that, the Kingdom of Cascade entered an era of great chaos.
One day, while assisting the Margrave with approving documents in the office, Aurora asked Harry.
"Harry, what would happen if we raised our flag of rebellion against the King right now and declared independence?"
Harry knew that Aurora, being smart, had already simulated this in her mind, yet he answered.
"Being unaffiliated with anyone means that everyone becomes an enemy, so we would have to fight against all surrounding forces. If that happens, we might manage for about six months, but after that, it would depend on the movements of the surrounding forces. If they collude and attack our territory, we cannot currently withstand them."
"You don't say you will definitely win, do you?"
Aurora nodded with satisfaction at Harry's answer.
Harry continued with a bitter smile.
"If I say I can do something here that cannot be done, thereby putting my lord in a desperate situation, it is better to state the facts and be disappointed than that."
"I wouldn't be disappointed. I would be disappointed if you said you could win."
Harry thought that she was testing him again.
And then, Aurora looked out the window.
"I think Father would not make a mistake, but if we were to go down the wrong path, I would have to stop him."
To Harry, Aurora's impression when she said that was that she could issue such orders without hesitation if that situation actually arose.
It was something terribly far removed from her appearance.