Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist?

Chapter 466: Rockford

Since Im headed for the Rockford Earldom, Maria and Kaede seemed to be preparing some sort of presents secretly. I noticed they were sneaking around doing something, but they wouldnt tell me what.

Maria and Marnie baked a lot of cookies, evidently from the smell wafting from the kitchen. Aside from that, I havent got a clue.

We prepared various things in a hurry, and after we teleported to our Volton mansion, we rode Tsubakis carriage to go to the Rockford Earldom.

Hey Maria, what were you doing in secret with Kaede?

Fufu, its a secret. Its fine even if you dont know about it, Takumi-sama.

I-is that so?

I was a bit curious so I asked, but it doesnt seem like shed tell me. But it wasnt anything bad so I guess its alright.

Tsubakis rhythmical running felt good, but I noticed the faces on the travelers and carriages crossing our paths cramped up at the ferocity of Tsubakis giant body.

The highway from Volton to Rockford, perhaps because of the influence of Wedgefort and the Sanctuary, is being developed and widened, so theres construction work being done here and there.

The road has become nice and spacious. This is also your influence, Takumi-sama, right?

No, its not just because of me, Sophia. Its because of the Papeck Company and everyone involved in the road development.

Takumi-sama, too much humility sounds like sarcasm, you know?

Indeed. Weve become amazing wives, dont you think?

Im happy that Sophia, Maria, and Marnie hold me in such high regard, but in reality, I think its wrong to say it was all just because of me.

Well, Valkyra Kingdoms good economic turnover started might have started because I made magic devices and potions, but the plan to establish Wedgefort was Margrave Voltons idea, and regarding the Sanctuary, it was honestly all by chance that I found the World Tree seed.

Look here, doesnt everything involve you, Takumi-sama?

Urk, is that so?

I cant deny it when she says it like that.

But normally, if you contribute this much to a country, Takumi-sama , you should be granted peerage.

Yeah, I think thats excessive.

Just as Maria said, someone who contributes greatly to the country would be appointed the rank of an honorary noble. Thats why I, who enriched the country with the magic devices and potions as well as created the foothold towards the development of the Savage Lands through the construction of Wedgefort, should have such a privilege. Furthermore, during the war with Triaria Kingdom and the Divine Empire of Sydnia, I not only constructed forts but also provided golems and goods on top of participating in the war myself.

I had been told by Margrave Volton that it would not just be an honorary rank, as it would be no surprise if you are conferred the rank of baron at the very least.

Then

Maria, Takumi-sama is the Keeper of the Sanctuary which comes under no country. It would greatly him if he is conferred a noble rank in Valkyra Kingdom.

I see, so thats how it is. The Sanctuary must not come under any country.

Yeah, its troublesome stuff. Well, being a noble doesnt suit me so its fine though.

In truth, I know that among the nobles of Valkyra Kingdom, there are a number who insist that I be given a rank. Obviously, I had heard this from Margrave Volton, but I didnt like this at all.

Part of the nobles want me to marry their daughters, they want the patent-related rights I have, the money I have earned until now, and finally, a pipeline to connect them to the countries in the Demon Continent.

Ive been told that it would not be balanced if I am a commoner, so at the very least, I should be a given the rank of a baron.

I talked about such things with everyone inside the carriage, when I heard Kaede, who was on her reserved seat on Tsubakis back. speak.

Master! I can see Rockford~!

Thank you. Line up at the back!

Roger!

As if to show Valkyra Kingdoms prosperity, there was a long line to get through the gates of Rockford City.

Just when I thought this would take a long time and that this could get boring, Kaede notified me that someone riding on a horse was approaching the carriage.

Master! Someones coming!

Could it be someone sent to meet us by Earl Rockford?

When I opened my window, a knight on horseback from the Rockford Earldom was coming towards our carriage.

I had caught sight of Iruma-donos carriage. Please allow me to show you the way.

Apologies for bother. Please guide us.

Thanks to Earl Rockford, Im so glad I dont need to wait in the long line.

Our carriage followed the knight through the gates of Rockford City and we headed directly towards the Earl Rockfords mansion.

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