Seiun wo Kakeru

The slender, completely powerless arm is very heavy and...

Unexpectedly, Age was about to take it off.

"Mr. Tania......? Hey, hey?

I speak terribly, but I have no reaction to Tania.

I closed my eyelids and didn't even move a tingle.

... No way. No, that's stupid.

You've been holding your arm forcefully before.

But the hand is now completely weakened and weighing in on Age's hand.

Bad feeling swells.

When giving birth, I hear that in many cases, even if the child is healthy, there are problems for the mother.

Imagine the worst, blood pulled from Age's face.

Think of it, I knew Tania was anxious at the verses of words.

Maybe I had a feeling about something.

If I knew this was going to happen, no matter how much Tania wanted me to, I wouldn't have told her I was going to have a child...

I don't know, tears build up in my eyes.

My vision blurs and I can't see things clearly.

Not even two years after we met, but intense daily memories sprung up one after the other.

Angry or sad.

Every memory, Tania was full of emotions and bumped into me without a thing to hide.

It is now an essential part of Age's life, an important routine.

Mr. Tania...... Sorry.

If only I were firmer......

"Look, Tania, you're tired and sleeping, so don't cry, either. Just go home."

"............... Yes? Sleep!? Are you asleep?

"Well, you'll endure pain in childbirth for hours, put your whole body into it, and you'll go to bed tired."

"That's right.................. Ha..."

Good......

I feel my strength fall out of my body and sink in as it drifts.

Heavy hands just fell asleep and weakened, and remained firmly warm.

I made it quick on my own, and I lost it.

No, it's an early point. So it's really good.

Age sighs one, making sure her chest moves slightly up and down.

He's a real worrier.

Whether or not she noticed her gaze, Tania moved her mouth to the ground, laughing sloppily at Ehehe.

On a somewhat easy-going look, I get angry for no reason, fingering my cheeks.

My face is crooked and weird, and it looks uncomfortable at all.

A little refreshing.

Thank you so much.

"Thank you for today. Regards Tania and Liberto for some time to come"

"Leave it to me. I've been born and raised here. I'll make sure we both get out fine."

"Yes."

Not only Tania, but also the pharmacist who was moving around during the birth, was politely thankful and Agee followed the scene.

Words filled with the confidence of the pharmacist were reliable.

As soon as Libert was born, Age was headed under Bona.

The time is already night.

It was dark around and the breeze to blow was cold, but it would be better to tell them about a safe birth sooner.

Bona was not present either, but the appearance of her first great-grandson, Himago, should have caught her heart anyway.

The village chief's house was lit with lights.

Apparently he didn't sleep at night and was waiting for a report.

As soon as Age knocked on the door, it opened.

"Whoa, I've been waiting for you. It must have been cold. Let's go inside."

"Excuse me."

"... So, what's up?

"I was born safe. Tania, the children."

"Right..."

After he asked anxiously, he gave himself up so that Bona could break.

Hands on your knees, with a relieved look, you can manage to stand.

Even if it's the first time from Age, from Bona, it's the second marriage, and Tania's first birth.

I guess that was all the anticipation and anxiety.

I'm guided to my seat, get warm water out, and get warm.

The core of his body twitched warmly and Age's body shivered unknowingly.

"Is it a boy or a girl?

"It's a boy. We named him Liberto."

"Liberty" Libert... "

"Yeah. I want my kids to do whatever they want."

"To do that, you have to create a world where you can."

"Hey. Is it difficult as it is now?

"Difficult, nothing. Sometimes the seeds of rice you eat tomorrow are missing."

"That's right."

Age herself incorporates a variety of knowledge, starting with eggs and improving groceries is beginning.

Four-wheeled farming methods have also begun to be adopted in some agricultural lands, and yields are definitely increasing.

The number of livestock that will be simmering this year will also decrease.

"Thank you for your hard work in Nazioni."

"I ended up being adopted"

"As originally planned. I used to make demands. So, what happened to Nazioni from what your lord saw?

"I'm not sure about that."

"What do you mean?

To Bona's strange look, Age explains.

"Does your previous reputation not match the impression that you actually exchanged words... Have some of you ever spoken to Nazioni himself?

"I have a eagle. But the others don't. Guys, you'll have most of the contact with Franco coming to this village"

"So I think there might be a misunderstanding somewhere."

Um, I thought Bona roared, and I started thinking slowly.

Agie waits silently for the continuation of her words.

"I know what Age's trying to say. Doesn't that mean that your aversion to Nazioni is only against Franco?

"Yes."

"But it doesn't change whether it's Nazioni who uses Franco and pushes for policy, or takes up taxes."

"That's... right"

"It's more than just being in a position to use people. You're supposed to be responsible for the person you're using being seen as yourself."

Now it was Age's turn to roar.

Indeed, there is more to be prepared and responsible for than just standing on top of people.

If so, would Nazioni be misled by his own mistakes in judgment or in the training of bureaucrats?

But Age thought it was just as important to strive to be understandable to herself.

If you're just a villager, you can ask the bureaucratic side for responsibility.

But Age is part of the village's executive, and Bona is the village chief.

I didn't know, it was a misunderstanding. You shouldn't have started the war.

"They say, however, that tax-heavy takeovers are reserves for release in times of disaster or famine. If you planned a rebellion without knowing about it, wouldn't it do a lot of damage out of a slight misunderstanding?

"Hmm, Age's concerns are better. It is not a matter of making sudden decisions. You'd better start a rebellion and decide what to do with Nazioni with consideration. … but you need to be able to move at any time"

"Does that mean stockpiling weapons and food and building defense facilities will continue?

"Mm-hmm. It's a good idea to start with Beast Avoidance, etc. so they don't get stuck on Franco's inspection, etc."

"When winter is over, there will be a reception."

"Your reception was well prepared. I thought we could get a lot of people to celebrate. Yeah."

Smudge and, Bona said.

I guess that's what you sincerely think.

"It feels strange because of the time that has elapsed since the ceremony."

"What, it would be nice if you could still celebrate. Come on, it's time to go home. I'll go see Tania and Liberto's face tomorrow."

"I think I'll be happy"

Bona holds the light and sends Age to the front door.

Dark night lanes, the lights blur and illuminate my feet.

The home without Tania was big and quiet and a little lonely.