I had an excellent rest after some time as Christy's problem was solved. I was waiting for a proper way to introduce Halona and Christy but what I saw in the morning stunned me. I woke a little later than Halona, so I was late for breakfast and when I went to the dining hall only to see Halona and Christy chatting amiably. Furthermore, I could see there was some kind of tactic understanding between them.
It's good that I don't have to worry about them, but there could be a hidden motive behind their understanding. I could see why Christy would compromise, but one thing surprised me, as Halona's warrior persona was nowhere to be seen. She looks like she is planning all the pros and cons of a situation, but what could be she planning?
It doesn't matter, all I have to do is prepare for the worst.
Mom was also sipping tea calmly while the maids continued to serve the foods on the table. I could see she was momentarily flinching when Christy and Halona were talking about me. If I could get a mind-reading system, then I could know what's inside that head of hers.
But all I got was a fucking guide. Leave that, let me ask mom if I could do something in exchange for money. Now that I have accepted Halona and Christy's love, I want to give them some presents. I know if I asked mom, she would give me money and everything, but it will not satiate my stupid pride in giving gifts to my wives with my money.
"Good morning mom" I signalled to those two that I was going for an important talk with mom, so I didn't greet them and those two also looked quite intrigued about what was the important matter I could be discussing in the morning.
"Good morning son, so what do you want"
Am I that obvious, I am sure she has honed this skill of perception towards human emotions while managing the Duchy.
"Mom, I want to make some money,, so I was asking if I could do some kind of work in the Duchy."
"Son, you know you can ask me how much money you need, and then I will simply provide you, there's no need to work for the future heir of the Duchy." She narrowed her eyes suspiciously, as if trying to see what was going on inside my head.
"It's a surprise, mom and if you agree to my proposal It would also benefit you." Looks like I have to give a present to mom too.
When I mentioned the word surprise, mom eyes gleamed, and she showed a radiant smile as her face was like she could perceive my thoughts while Halona was silently biting her lips and glaring at me hatefully. She must have thought that I am doing all this for mom.
Sorry, dear, please bear it for a while. I will make up to you with my body later.
While Christy was also angry, but she showed a poker face as it was a benefit of being born in a noble house. Children from an early age tend to learn a poker face, as nobles are known for their poker face while hiding their venomous emotions inside. I could see she was clutching her pants like she was just going to rip them off. While they can control their outburst,, but they can't control their possessiveness.
"Okay, son, so what kind of work do you want to do?"
"Mom, I want to manage our Duchy as I could do manage taxation and our other industries like textiles and agriculture, so I request you to temporarily grant me the position of the taxation official so that I can also learn some administration which would help me to skillfully manage the Duchy in the future."
"That's a wonderful idea, son, feel free to go ahead with it. As long as you learn how to manage the Duchy, I would support you unconditionally."
Even Halona and Christy we're genuinely surprised by my declaration of being a taxation officer. The reason was simple, as I was a manager of a fairly big company in my past life. So I also have experience in this field.
"It's good that you are taking your commitment to managing the Duchy seriously."
"Yes, mom, I would not disappoint you".
"So, can I appoint Halona as my secretary and Christy my guard?"
"Why do you want her to be your secretary she doesn't even know the human management system."
"You don't need to worry mom as she has learnt all types of calculations of humans and she will only take a day to understand her work because she is the most intelligent one among them."
"Mom, this is my only selfish request please agree to this." She started mumbling some words under her breath, which I couldn't listen to. She was angry I could see it on her face but at the same time, she showed an understanding smile towards me and said.
"Uh– okay, I will agree this time and you orc stay under your limits."
I thought that Halona would lash out towards mom, but all I can see was a horrifying cute smug smile that also showed her tiny little tusks. She was gloating over mom. Honestly, I was resisting my urge to pat her as she looked too cute.
Mom didn't say anything about Christy, as it was her job to become my guard.
Well, all that matters is now I can earn money. After a week, I have to go to the academy, so I have to work fast.
Sister, I wonder what you are doing.
Note: Honestly I searched famous novels and saw their punctuation and all and tried to write like that is this style okay.