I Thought It Was a Common Transmigration

For them who needed talented people, the news that Renan was planning to quit his job at Duke Ludwig was quite good news. Killian and she succeeded in recruiting him by promising the best treatment they could and emphasizing Ryzen’s potential. And after finishing the Duke’s work, she finally greeted Renan, who came down to Ryzen, and relieved herself of the worries for the first time in a long time.

 

“It’s a good thing for us, but wasn’t it sad that Renan quit the dukedom? Except for the imperial palace, there is no other place that pays that kind of salary.”

 

“Well, maybe it was because I had already saved up quite a bit, but money wasn’t the important issue.”

 

Linan was still stingy about expressing his emotions, but he seemed somewhat exhausted at the moment he said those words.

 

“Why, is there something going on at the Duke’s house?”

 

When Killian asked worriedly, he thought about it and took out his diary from his bag and handed it to Killian.

 

“It would be long if I explained it all in detail, so it would be quicker if you check the contents of my diary.”

 

Killian and she were taken aback by Renan’s behavior, pulling out his diary as if it were some kind of report, but he seemed unconcerned. They started looking at the diary from the day they left Duke Ludwig’s house.

 

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– September 15, 1825

 

As soon as Master Cliff’s wedding was over, Master Killian and Lady Edith left for Rysen. Since they took Anna with them, it feels like all traces of the two of them have disappeared from the house. At first, she didn’t think much of it, but after the two of them left, the atmosphere in the Duke’s residence changed a lot. The relationship between the Duke and his wife, who had always been friendly before, seemed to have become somewhat bleak. The Duchess didn’t often look for Lady Lizs, and His Excellency seemed to be sighing and drinking. At the wedding not long ago, Master Killian and his wife were there, so the atmosphere was good on the outside, but now I can’t say it looks good even with empty words.

 

Master Cliff began taking steps for succession in earnest.

 

– November 10, 1825

 

Lady Lise, who used to stay quiet in her room, has been revealing herself a lot lately. She started attending parties and dressed more extravagantly as the days went by, and this time she announced that she would prepare for the year-end party in December.

 

It seems like there has been a bit of a heated argument with Master Cliff because of that issue, but in any case, it seems that Lady Lise has decided to prepare a party for December. 

Although the Duchess has yet to correct her, she often gossips that her daughter-in-law is already trying to act as the mistress of her family. The Duchess also seemed uncomfortable and spoke less.

 

I also don’t feel the same as before. Is it time to get ready to leave this place?

 

– December 31, 1825

 

The Duke’s year-end party held yesterday and today was the most luxurious and extravagant since I have been working here. According to Lady Lise, we need to properly show the prestige of Duke Ludwig, who has become the Emperor’s closest confidant, but… Even without this pretense, Duke Ludwig was the best family in the empire. The Duke and Duchess looked relaxed and calm as always, but judging from the fact that the butler who returned from escorting them to their room late at night sighed deeply, it seems that they were probably not in a very good mood.

 

But on the other hand, Lady Lise looked very happy. She received a lot of attention because Her Highness Catherine also attended and graced the occasion, and she was introduced as the host of the party. Lady Lise danced with men other than Master Cliff several times, but as each dance went on, Master Cliff’s expression got worse, so I was all anxious. In the end, I also left early and came back. Is it just me who misses the gentle and dignified Duke Ludwig of the past?

 

– January 15, 1826

 

It’s already been 15 days since the new year dawned. At the beginning of the month, after sending an official letter to each territory to submit tax collection details for the second half of last year, it is a moment of leisure. So, while drinking tea, I read the letter from Edith that came yesterday.

 

Lady Edith sent New Year’s greetings not only to the duchess but also to her close friends. The young lady and Master Killian said they were getting along very well. It seems like they are thinking about various development plans while inspecting the territory, and I am very curious about the future of Ryzen that they two will develop. I also received a greeting letter from Miss Anna, and I was able to learn more about the hardships that Edith had not told me about.

 

In the evening, I took out a letter for the first time in a long time and wrote a reply, secretly saying that she wanted to change jobs. I hope Lady Edith notices my feelings.

 

– February 5, 1826

 

I’m tired.

 

In all the years I worked at the duke’s residence, I think this is the first time I’ve felt this tired. It would have been better if the work had piled up, but recently, Miss Lise has been picking on me with strange grievances. It definitely started with the day I went to the post office. As I was going out, I ran into Lady Lise, and when she asked me where I was going, I simply answered, ‘I’m going to mail a letter.’

 

Then, I saw how sharp Lady Lise’s eyes became… It seems like she noticed that the letter I was sending was destined for Ryzen. I didn’t know that Lady Lise still had feelings for Lady Edith.

 

No, she wasn’t the perpetrator. Lady Edith was rather lenient, but I don’t understand why Lady Lise hates Lady Edith. Anyway, after that, she started taking on tasks that weren’t my job, or suddenly stormed into the office and started arguing over trivial things. It’s not something I can’t solve, but it’s true that I’m a bit worried about the days ahead.

 

– March 1, 1826

 

Even though it is chilly, I can feel the spring vibes from time to time, and the cold midwinter wind is still blowing at Ludwig Mansion. He was anxious, but yesterday his Excellency’s anger finally exploded.

 

Not long ago, Lady Lise came to meet His Highness the Crown Prince without even saying a word to His Excellency or Master Cliff. She said she did it for the Duke Ludwig family, but His Majesty the Emperor has yet to correct it, and it could already be seen as an attempt to gain connections with His Highness the Crown Prince. Not only that, but His Majesty the Emperor also called His Excellency the Duke and asked him what his plan was. In the end, it seems that His Excellency the Duke scolded Lady Lise greatly, but rather than reflecting, Lady Lise scolded His Excellency and came out.

 

Master Cliff seems to be caught in the middle, hearing unpleasant comments from both sides. There is no way that Duke Ludwig will fall apart because of something like this, but it is inevitable that he becomes bitter as he remembers the past when it was strong both internally and externally.

 

– March 26, 1826

 

Lady Lise received a punishment for slapping her mother, the countess, on the face. In the past, we would have said that the angelic Lady Lise could not have done such a thing, but now no one doubts that. 

 

As I was passing through the hallway to see the Duchess, I heard Master Cliff and Lady Lise fighting. Lady Lise shouted, ‘Liar,’ and Master Cliff was disgusted, saying, ‘Please do it in moderation.’ I don’t know the secret circumstances between the two of them, but if they fight like that in front of everyone, I think their love is already over.

 

– May 2, 1826

 

I decided to quit my job soon.

 

I received a letter from Edith, and she said that if it were okay with me, she would like to hire me as Ryzen’s budget manager. I am just thankful that she seems to have sensed my feelings. When I told the story to the Duke and Duchess and asked for their understanding, they expressed regret but were willing to bless me for the future, saying it would be better for me. But it wasn’t Master Cliff and Lady Lise.

 

Master Cliff caught me once more, mentioning the honor of being a vassal of the dukedom and the large salary. But my thoughts are different. Even if my salary is reduced, I would rather do something that is comfortable, enjoyable, and rewarding.

 

Lady Lise’s reaction was even more shocking. She must have wanted to kick me out for helping Lady Edith in the past, but she didn’t know that I would actually go to Ryzen, and she raised suspicions that I was trying to steal information from the Duke family to Count Ryzen. However, His Excellency the Duke did not listen to Lady Lise’s words.

 

Lady Edith should have seen Lady Lise’s expression at that time… I no longer find Lady Lise beautiful.

 

It’s heartbreaking to think that a family that has devoted passion and loyalty for so many years is being ruined because of one person.

 

* * *

 

“I can’t believe things like this happened…”

 

Killian, who had finished reading the diary, muttered in a confused tone.

 

“I’m just sorry for not being able to tell you good news.”

 

“Why is it your fault? It’s all our family’s fault.”

 

Killian, who had once thought that his parents and siblings had no moral flaws and that Lise was just like an angel, smiled helplessly, perhaps because he found it funny. She patted Killian’s hand and thanked Renan again.

 

“Still, it must have been difficult to give up monastic life and your status as a ducal vassal, so thank you for choosing us, Renan. Things were already getting bigger, and a competent budget manager was desperately needed.”

 

“As I wrote in my diary, I have wanted to come to Ryzen for a long time. I thank you for calling me, Countess.”

 

“I promise you that working here will be fun.”

 

She was looking at Renan, who had the same expression as before, and was imagining the structure of the administrative office in Ryzen Castle. She was very worried because she was pregnant and there was a lack of manpower, but she was so fortunate that Renan came at the right time. Since they had already recruited several talented people, it would have been perfect to appoint Renan as the manager.

 

‘Anyway, I guess the dukedom situation isn’t as serious as Renan thought…?’

 

It was pitiful that Lise still couldn’t come to her senses, and she thought that this was all the Ludwig family’s fault, but anyway, she was a little worried because the duchy was Killian’s original family.

 

‘No way… It will be fine. It’s a duchy.’

 

She took it lightly and moved on.

 

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