Chapter 241.5: Interlude: Reminiscences of the Old House Steward

(Note: This time is from the perspective of Smith, the house steward of the Fairchild family.)

“The mail is here.”

When the regularly scheduled carriage arrived at the Fairchild family mansion, the postman left behind a large package.

Phew, I wonder how many dozens of people’s worth of documents arrived this time?

There might even be around a hundred.

“Smith-sama, did a lot of documents arrive again?”

“I’m just about at my limit.”

My subordinates utter complaints of defeat.

“I know you are tired. But this is an important job to ensure that good, honest people live in the town William-sama built in the undeveloped lands.”

What arrived via the carriage are the application documents from those wishing to immigrate to New Wrexham, the first town William-sama built in the southern undeveloped lands.

New Wrexham is a town with a new concept envisioned by William-sama.

High-rise buildings making full use of the Production Skill, stores with expanded interiors, and houses fully equipped with sewer systems line the streets, while Golems born from Magic Stones—purified from the Mana Cores dropped by monsters—work there.

Through word of mouth from tourists, its advanced nature and comfort spread, and the number of immigration applicants increased far beyond expectations.

Because of that, William-sama’s workshop staff couldn’t possibly handle it all, so we stepped in to help.

“Thanks to the active roles of William-sama and Her Highness Flora, the atmosphere that only respected swords and magic has changed. Haven’t you all also become able to utilize your Commerce Skills and play active roles as domestic affairs staff?”

William-sama truly completely revamped the image of the Production Skill.

The Production Skill, which used to be a skill kept in the shadows, is now recognized as something that will open up the future of the Kingdom.

Furthermore, as a result of William-sama conveying the merits of the Commerce Skill to his fiancée, Her Highness Princess Flora, and Flora-sama devoting herself to her studies, it was shown to the world that the Commerce Skill is highly useful in domestic affairs.

“You’re right, Smith-sama. I’ll put in some more effort!”

“William-sama is our benefactor, after all.”

“That’s the spirit, everyone.”

Actually, I am also one of those blessed with the Commerce Skill.

In this country where swords and magic are respected, I had given up on finding a good job.

However, fortunately, I was blessed with a good lord who understood domestic affairs, and I obtained the opportunity to exercise my skills as a house steward.

Even so, I harbored mixed feelings about it being considered a not-very-useful skill by society at large.

I am deeply grateful to William-sama for changing that situation.

And William-sama is not only excellent, but his character is also incredibly kind.

“Actually, we have also received cheesecake as a refreshment from William-sama. It’s chilling in the mansion’s refrigerator, so you can eat it after you’ve worked hard.”

“Ooh! Is it the cheesecake that’s become a hot topic in New Wrexham?”

“I’m feeling motivated now!”

More than anything, I’m glad everyone got their energy back.

William-sama, who was worried about us being flooded with application documents from prospective immigrants, had brought the cheesecake for us just yesterday.

William-sama is not the eldest son and cannot inherit the house, but it has been decided that he will become an Earl in the future.

And, engaged to Her Highness Princess Flora, who is called the Flower of the Kingdom, and Scarlet-sama, whose beauty and brains are known to everyone in the West, he is truly riding an unstoppable wave of momentum.

Even so, the fact that he never loses the kindness to care about the hardships of those working beneath him is one of William-sama’s greatest traits.

Not only was I blessed with a good lord, but William-sama and his family are also people I can respect and love from the bottom of my heart.

The successor, the eldest son Edward-sama, is not only excellent in martial arts but also has a very good personality.

And the lord’s wife is a person who is even called a Saint.

The youngest sister, Sophia-sama, despite being a rare Tri-Magia, never boasts about it and gently supports William-sama, who has taken on the heavy role of the Savior.

I, who was able to serve the Fairchild family, am a lucky person.

The same goes for my subordinates.

Besides, I’m sure the Duke will pay us a handsome bonus for all our hard work.

Now then, shall I also whip these old bones and put in a little more effort?