Reincarnated Aristocrat Chapter 210: Meeting with Thomas

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　During Mireille’s stay in Alcantes, I had conducted several recruitment campaigns.

　At the moment, I was in my office, checking the documents describing the abilities of the personnel.

“Ars-sama, did any of the recruits meet your criteria this time?” (Ritsu)

　Ritsu asked, but I could only shake my head.

“No, there weren’t any this time either… No matter how many appraisals I do, it’s only luck whether good people will come or not… I’ll just have to keep looking patiently.”

“Well… it would be great if Mireille succeeded in recruiting his younger brother…” (Ritsu)

“To be honest, I don’t have high hopes for her… I don’t think Mireille is the right person to recruit people, no matter how well she knows her brother…”

“I agree with you.” (Ritsu)

　Ritsu agreed with my opinion.

“By the way, what about Verge, the guy I put under Ritsu? Do you think he can be an asset?”

“Yes. He is a very intelligent man, and he is very witty, so he helps me a lot. He talks a little too much, but that’s one of his strong points. Even now, he handles complaints from the townspeople and deals with merchants who come from outside.” (Ritsu)

　I was a little relieved to hear that Verge was helping Ritsu. I also knew that if they didn’t get along, it might be a drag down everyone around them.

“Well, I have less work, and I am feeling a little unsatisfied…” (Ritsu)

　Ritsu said.

　You feel unsatisfied with less work… Ritsu may be a workaholic.

“Ars-sama, may I enter?” (Vassal)

　A voice said, from the other side of the office door.

　It was the voice of a castle servant. So, I permitted them to enter.

“Mireille-sama has arrived. May I let her through?” (Vassal)

　Mireille, who had been to Alcantes, seems to have just returned.

　Did she bring Thomas with her?

“I have time. Bring her to me.”

“Understood.” (Vassal

　I instructed.

　A few minutes later, Mireille came to the office.

“I’m home!”

　She came in with a cheerful look.

　I wondered if this was a success.

“How was it?”

“Hmm? I brought him. Hey come on in.” (Mireille)

　Mireille urged, and a large man walked into the office.

　There was no doubt.

　I had seen him before when I captured Thomas and brought him to the Starts Castle, so I remembered his appearance.

　I even did a quick appraisal.

　The high-spec status that I had seen then was displayed.

“Well, I’m Ars Louvent, the mayor of Canale County.”

“…Oh yeah, the child from back then.” (Thomas)

　Thomas looked at me and said so.

　I don’t remember him seeing me when we first met, but he seemed to have recognized me.

“Can I assume that you have come here with the intention of becoming my vassal?”

　Thomas shook his head.

　What? You don’t want to be my vassal?

“I can’t swear allegiance to you at this time, but I will work for this estate for a while. If you are not a worthy lord, I will leave this place immediately. Of course, if you find me incompetent, you can have my head cut off immediately.” (Thomas)

　So, probation of some sort?

　I’m sure Mireille has told Thomas a lot about my appraisal skills, but even so, to Thomas, I’m probably just a kid right now.

　I don’t know if he’ll acknowledge me, but it’s definitely a step in the right direction.

“I understand. I’ll do my best and make you recognize me as your lord.” 

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