They Say an Age Gap Like This Doesn’t Even Need Matching - Chapter 111

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They say an age gap of nnn years doesn’t even warrant a compatibility check.
Chapter 111
Watching him eagerly show me off, both the Border Count and I couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity.
“We should finish matters here before departing.”
“Matters here? Do you mean Marquis Ramon, sir?”
The Border Count asked, and Elhart replied as if he’d forgotten.
“Ah, I’ve already dealt with him.”
“You have…? Marquis Ramon is dead?”
“Indeed. Actually….”
While Elhart discussed the events that had unfolded in this region with the Border Count, I stepped back out onto the terrace.
I retrieved a bundle of magical scrolls from my spatial pouch.
They were made by Raern when I was in the Brin Domain, and they contained messaging magic.
‘I’ll set this terrace as the temporary coordinates.’
The reason Elhart and I had targeted the Ramon Territory in the first place was because we lacked coordinates to open a magical portal.
With just the coordinates, we could reach this place from the Brin County in an instant.
I infused mana into the magical scroll and sent it along with the coordinates and a brief message.
The recipient was naturally Raern.
The task of receiving the Expedition Team’s descendants at the castle would likely be completed within a day after I left.
‘By now, they should have rested enough.’
It was deep night when they would likely be sleeping, so I wouldn’t be able to confirm immediately.
Still, they should arrive by tomorrow.
As I turned to leave with that thought, it happened.
The mana in the area surged violently, and a pillar of light shot upward.
‘What…?’
Not even a minute had passed since I sent the message—what was this?
I quickly retreated backward and spread my senses throughout the surroundings.
I was prepared to eliminate anyone who might have witnessed this spectacle, but fortunately, it seemed only the two people inside had sensed the mana fluctuation.
Moments later, the pillar of light vanished, and two figures appeared.
“Little brother, your older brother has arrived!”
One was Raern, and the other was…
“Show proper respect to the Commander, Magic Unit Commander.”
A man in uniform with ash-gray hair neatly combed back.
“Kaiden….”
He was Kaiden Lusvel, who had been my adjutant since my days as Knight Commander.
I laughed cheerfully and waved my hand in greeting, but while Kaiden was looking around, I quickly grabbed Raern and whispered.
“Why did you bring him along?”
“The message arrived during a meeting, so it couldn’t be helped.”
“A meeting at this hour…?”
Regardless of my frown, Raern mussed my hair playfully.
“Let me see the face of my cold-hearted little brother who left without even greeting his older brother.”
How long is he going to keep harping on about being my brother?
As I sighed and reached to brush Raern’s hand away, Kaiden warned in a cold voice.
“Magic Unit Commander, mind your manners.”
Raern let out an incredulous laugh.
“What? Just because I touched his hair a little?”
“Do not make physical contact without the Commander’s permission.”
Raern glanced at me and spoke confidently.
“We’re the kind of people who can do this, aren’t we?”
“Then submit it in writing. Precisely what relationship you’ve been permitted with the Commander.”
“You lunatic, what writing are you talking about!”
Listening to their exchange, I pressed my forehead.
“Both of you, stop. There’s no need to make a fuss.”
“The Commander is far too lenient. Especially toward the Magic Unit Commander.”
Kaiden replied with a cold expression.
“Do not tolerate his rudeness.”
“Rudeness? That’s too much.”
Raern clutched his chest and made a dramatic fuss.
“We’re simply close.”
“That is precisely the problem. There is nothing good for the Commander in being intimate with someone as carefree as the Marquis.”
“Hey.”
His voice, which had been barely a whisper, showed signs of growing louder.
“Now then….”
I was about to step in as a mediator with a sigh.
“Ser?”
Elhart walked out onto the terrace.
The Border Count remained in the bedroom while the curtains on the terrace side were drawn carefully shut.
Kaiden’s gaze immediately turned toward Elhart.
More precisely, they both scrutinized each other as if analyzing an opponent.
“….”
“….”
At the sudden silence, I looked at Raern.
But Raern merely shrugged and alternated his displeased gaze between Kaiden and Elhart.
I clicked my tongue softly and stepped forward.
“Kaiden, greet him. This is the Crown Prince.”
“I heard he was deposed from the Crown Prince position.”
“That was….”
I paused to choose my words carefully.
There was no point in trying to explain the situation to Kaiden with words like ‘that wasn’t the Emperor’s intention’—he would never accept them.
There was another way to make him understand.
“It doesn’t matter. He is the next King of Bardia that I have chosen.”
Only then did Kaiden open his eyes wide and bow respectfully to Elhart.
“It is an honor to meet you, Your Majesty. I am Kaiden Lusvel.”
“Delighted to make your acquaintance, Sir Kaiden.”
Elhart regarded Kaiden with curious, penetrating eyes.
Since Kaiden had served as vice-commander of the Knight Order during Bardia’s founding three centuries ago, he might well have encountered his name in historical texts.
“Kaiden will handle the cleanup here.”
I spoke quickly.
“I came to assist the commander.”
At Kaiden’s words, my eyes widened in surprise.
“Of course you did. So finish up quickly and rejoin us. You should be able to wrap this up within three days.”
Kaiden blinked for a moment before responding.
“Understood.”
There was a reason I was foisting this task onto Kaiden without explaining the full situation.
‘Kaiden is capable, but he’s excessively meticulous.’
He was someone who placed tremendous importance on principles and protocol.
Where Kei would scrutinize the dangers of a task, Kaiden would lecture endlessly whenever anyone deviated from rules and regulations.
‘I can manage him well enough since I’m his superior, but…’
The real problem arose when he was around someone as free-spirited as Raern.
“We need to depart at first light, so let me explain everything quickly.”
“Yes, Commander.”
Kaiden withdrew a notebook from his pocket and began taking notes as I spoke.
“First, regarding Marquis Ramon…”
I explained to Kaiden everything that had transpired in this place.
“So many have sold out their nation and its people.”
If one were to name the last person who would never betray Bardia even if every other citizen turned their back, Kaiden would be that person without question.
In that regard, he despised traitors like Marquis Ramon more than anyone else.
“All of this territory that was originally governed by Count Loenval has fallen into the hands of his faction. Fortunately, we have documents that can restore the Border Count’s authority.”
More precisely, we would have them once they were drafted and sealed with the imperial seal.
“That is fortunate. Then there should be no complications.”
Wrong.
There would be considerable complications.
Above Marquis Ramon stood Marquis Libran, and their power was so immense they could ignore even royal decrees.
Having already resolved to sell the nation, their resistance would be formidable.
But what manner of man was Kaiden Lusvel?
If ninety-nine out of a hundred nobles committed crimes, he would throw all ninety-nine into prison without hesitation.
Even if not a single noble remained in Count Loenval’s Territory, Kaiden would unhesitatingly purge the traitors.
“There are always variables, of course. But I trust you, Kaiden.”
I met his gaze with eyes full of confidence and handed over all the evidence we had gathered.
“I will handle everything flawlessly and rejoin you without disappointing your expectations, Commander. Please wait a little longer.”
“Very well. I’m counting on you.”
Successfully delegated the task.
Successfully separated Kaiden Lusvel as well…!
“How fortunate to have such a capable adjutant.”
Elhart gazed at me with a gentle smile.
“I cannot deny his competence, at the very least.”
Raern also nodded vigorously in agreement this time.

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