Happy Daily Life of a Reincarnated Noble Blessed with Vassals - Chapter 12

“Ah, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but… Hameslot? What should I do here?”

Even though I, Rex Hesselink, the so-called noble who “proclaims love,” had my fair share of experience, I didn’t expect her to make the first move. In this situation, it was best to pass the matter over to the overly serious butler. He looked grim, but I had faith in him.

“My deepest apologies, Count. My lady can be a bit impulsive. My lady, as a noble, one must not disregard proper procedures. First, you should converse with the count during this dinner and deepen your relationship.”

“…Impulsiveness runs in the family. Count Hesselink—no, may I call you Lord Rex?”

She was closing the distance.

But that’s okay because, well, she’s cute. She’s not exactly a world-class beauty, but her round face and warm, charming expression hit my type perfectly.

“I don’t mind.”

“Then, Rex, tomorrow I would very much like you to take me into the forest.”

Oh, here it comes. This is the ideal scenario.

Truthfully, I wanted Amy as part of my household for her skills. Of course, I have no intention of becoming the kind of husband who treats his wife solely as a workforce. But sooner or later, seeing her abilities in action was inevitable.

Still, I couldn’t afford to look too eager. “Do you understand what you’re asking? As a meeting place, the forest is the worst possible choice—dangerous and completely inappropriate for a young couple. But if it’s thrills you’re after, no place on earth can beat it.”

She completely ignored my little Hesselink joke and gave me a serious response, “I’m well aware of what the Orenang Forest is. I’m convinced that’s exactly where I can show my true worth.”

Her “true worth,” huh? I couldn’t help but feel intrigued.

“I see. According to reports, you’re skilled enough to survive an encounter with my knight, Odolski. If that’s true, a rendezvous in the forest might actually be enjoyable.”

“I’m not sure how I compare to Knight Odolski, but yes, you can expect great things.”

Alright, it’s settled.

But since she’s still technically the daughter of another family, I’ll make sure we take every precaution.

“Odolski, Jean-Jacques, Mary.”

The three of them stepped forward quietly.

I hadn’t yet seen Jean-Jacques in combat, but the fact that Odolski respected him spoke volumes about his strength. I could rely on all three of them to protect Amy.

Jean-Jacques was the first to speak, “As you command.”

“Tomorrow morning, we will enter the forest with Lady Amy. Accompany us and ensure her safety at all costs.”

“As you wish.”

They placed their hands over their chests and bowed in unison.

Wow, they look cool.

“Even Miss Mary? Isn’t this a bit too dangerous for a maid to accompany us?”

“Tomorrow, I want to show you the full strength of my loyal retinue. If things go well, you’ll be family soon, and you should see for yourself.”

“Oh my… ‘family,’ you say… I’m so happy.” Amy’s cheeks flushed red with delight.

Wait, wait, wait, wait! Didn’t you hear the part about if things go well? Hameslot, help me out here!

“My lady, it’s only if things go well. Please don’t get ahead of yourself. There’s still a possibility it may not turn out as you hope.”

Exactly!

That’s right. If things go well. It also depends on whether the Canilunya family agrees.

“Well then! Sorry for the delay, but let’s begin the banquet. No need for formality. Lady Amy, please enjoy our chef Mahdavikia’s finest dishes to your heart’s content.”

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“I ate too much…”

It was late at night, and I found myself rubbing my stomach in my room, suffering from the aftermath of Mahdavikia’s exquisite cooking. It’s hard not to overeat when the food is this good. Every day, I end up indulging a bit too much. I mean, I’ve seen some overweight nobles, and that’s not a look I want for myself. Maybe I should start cutting down tomorrow for the sake of my future self.

“I get it,” Mary said, reclining nearby. “I had some from the kitchen, and even though I got stuffed during the taste tests, today’s meal was on a whole different level. That old man really outdid himself.”

“You can praise me more, you know?” Mahdavikia grinned. “I thrive on compliments! But seriously, seeing Mary eat a mountain of food is nothing new. But Lady Amy? I mean, where does a girl that small put it all?”

Indeed, as it turned out, Amy was not just a big eater—she was an extreme one. Honestly, I was blown away. She’d missed the initial introductions because she was apparently eating, yet during the banquet, she polished off plate after plate with grace and elegance, never once making a sound as she devoured everything in front of her. It was oddly satisfying to watch.

Even Mahdavikia, despite his best efforts, eventually ran out of ingredients, and the banquet had to be called off early due to a lack of food.

“To eat that much and still not be full… the cost of keeping up with that appetite is going to be astronomical.”

“As Mary pointed out, even for nobles, unless it’s a house with substantial wealth, it would be a serious financial burden.”

The idea of a noble family going bankrupt due to their high food costs was almost too ridiculous to contemplate.

“Perhaps that’s why Lady Amy hasn’t made her debut in high society,” I mused. “She might clean out the banquet halls. If that’s the reason she’s been isolated, it’s rather sad.”

It’s not like she’s being indulgent. If her body requires that amount of sustenance to maintain itself, then there’s some room for sympathy. But if it’s just for pleasure, we might need to have a serious conversation later.

“Hey, big bro, does that mean you’re into that girl?”

“I think she’s not bad. Yumika seems to like her, and there’s no doubt about her character. She’s confident enough to join us in the forest, too. What’s a big appetite in the face of all that? If I enter the forest every day, I can hunt enough to feed her till she’s stuffed.”

After all, if it’s just Mad Mad Bear-class beasts, I could hunt them to near extinction. With Command, carrying them back wouldn’t be a problem, either. If I’m around, there’s no way Amy would ever go hungry.

“As long as you bring back the ingredients, I’ll whip up meals that’ll knock your socks off! Though… we might need to hire more kitchen staff at this rate.”

“We’re already short on hands, aren’t we? Maybe we should hire more staff regardless of this proposal.”

The Hesselink household’s kitchen was practically a one-man show, with Mahdavikia running the entire operation. I knew he often found himself overwhelmed, especially during peak hours.

“Ah, no need for that,” Mahdavikia quickly replied. “The more people in the kitchen, the less I can keep an eye on everything. But if you do move forward with the engagement, well, then we’ll talk.”

So, tomorrow it is. I’ll finally see where Amy’s confidence comes from.

Let’s see what she’s made of.