It’s race day.
Silver and I are at the racecourse since morning. Silver is in a good mood by appealing to mares and posing when people say, “What a fine horse.”
“Silver, you’re going to race in a little while. Are you a little nervous?”
“Brrrr (Not really)”
Silver is pretty relaxed.
I’m not trying to win the championship, but I’d be troubled if Silver won’t race a little more seriously. Silver is a substitute for His Majesty’s horse after all. At the very least, I want Silver to race in a way that I won’t be embarrassed and save me some face.
As I waited for the race to start, Paul-oniisan arrived.
“Hey, Cedie, you’re racing too? I was surprised when I saw the list.”
“It was decided in the last minute. What about your horse?”
“Justor’s race is in three days. I’m still having Justor adjust.”
That’s usually the case.
Hmm, is it really okay to let Silver race all of a sudden?
“By the way, did you know that big brother’s horse will also be in the same race as yours?”
“Alexei-oniisan’s horse!?”
I hurriedly pulled out the schedule and participant list.
“His horse is called Alexandria. It’s an undefeated champion.”
I see, it seems to be a horse that has been winning race after race recently. I’m sure Alexei-oniisan is happy too.
“Kukuku, it sounds like you’re talking about my Alexandria.”
When I turned around, I saw Alexei-oniisan grinning with his arms crossed.
Uh-, he is as arrogant as ever.
“Hello, Alexei-oniisan.”
“Mm. But I was surprised that Cedie is here too. Are you interested in horses now? Well, it’s a good trend for a nobleman.”
My brother is in a good mood today because of he is talking about his favorite hobby.
“In fact, my horse will be running in place of His Majesty’s horse.”
“Is it a substitute for Gibraltar Teo!?”
Gibraltar Teo is a new horse to watch and a popular rival to Alexandria.
Knowing that His Majesty’s horse would not run, Alexei-oniisan was overjoyed.
“Uwahahaha! With this, Alexandria is sure to win this race too! Well, even if Gibraltar Teo enters, there’s no way my Alexandria will lose.”
“Haha……”
I couldn’t help but make a dry laugh. Big brother is smiling triumphantly at me.
“By the way, which one is Cedie’s horse?”
“U-uhm, that’s the one with Char over there.”
“What!?”
Looking at Silver, Alexei-oniisan’s face trembled with anger.
“Isn’t that Silver Season!?”
It is no wonder that Alexei-oniisan is angry. Silver has a history of throwing him off , dodging his magical attacks and even bit him. And lastly, Silver made an spectacular escape from his territory.
“It might be fate that that poor horse is running the same race.”
“Huh?”
“Today, I’m going to show you the difference in their strength and show you what it meant to be in the same league!”
“O-oh, please take it easy.”
Alexei-oniisan is burning with rivalry on his own. It’s troublesome if I get involved in a bad way, so I’ll leave him alone.
However, despite my thoughts, big brother forced me into a difficult situation.
“Okay, let’s make a bet!”
The nobles of this country loves to gamble, and Alexei-oniisan is one of them.
But I’m not!
I know about Kemoncy, so I don’t want to gamble as much as possible. I don’t want to have to give up Gandalcia because of debt.
“I don’t want to. If Alexandria wins, you’re probably going to ask me for the management of the island, right?”
“I’m not going to go so far. Well…… if you win, I’ll give you the land around the bridge in Gandalcia. It’s 100-meter radius in size.”
The Dantes territory at the foot of the bridge?
It’s exactly the area that was previously sealed off. It won’t be bad if that land becomes my own. It also includes part of the main road so the island will not be blocked in the future.
The problem is what he will ask if I lose.
“What happens if Silver loses?”
“Hmm…… I’ll get two boxes of Chateau Gandalcia Extra. If I serve that at Claire’s birthday party, it will be a great honor for the Earl’s family.”
He even chose the Extra instead of the Special. Extra’s fetch a lot of money at auctions. When I think about it, it’s overwhelmingly at my disadvantage.
“Are you afraid of losing?”
“I don’t want to bet because I can lose.”
“But you’re from Findas, aren’t you? Running away from a challenge makes you not worthy of the Findas nobility!”
I was Japan in my previous life, and I think there are exceptions in every world. That said, preaching diversity to Alexei-oniisan is like explaining the value of pearls to pigs.
It’s troublesome, so I don’t want to do it. But I thought I should at least negotiate.
“One box, not two. Otherwise it’s not worth it.”
“Very well. Swear with honor that you will give me a box of Chateau Gandalcia Extra.”
“Okay, I accept. Alexei-oniisan, please do so as well.”
“Uhahaha, with this, the wine is secured. I’m now looking forward to today’s race.”
Alexei-oniisan laughed out loud and walked away.
Paul-oniisan on the other hand looks worried.
“Was it okay to make such a promise?”
“It can’t be helped. I didn’t want to be entangled with him anymore you see.”
“But there’s no way you can win, right?”
“You think so? But I think it’s going to be a good fight if Silver is serious.”
“What about your jockey? Alexandria’s jockey is a veteran.”
“Our jockey is Char.”
“Charlotte!?”
Paul-oniisan was so surprised, but I have no other choice. Silver doesn’t want anyone on his back except for me and Char.
“Even so, it’s unheard of for a kid like that to ride.”
“I checked with the management, they said there was no problem with the rules.”
There is no age limit for jockeys in this world. The jockey just have to put on weights so that the weight is the same with the rest.
We went to see Alexandria to scout the opponent, and it was a really good horse. The coat and muscle are the best. I feel like I know why Alexandria is an undefeated champion.
“How is it? Do you think you can win?”
“Brrrrrrr (I don’t know)”
Silver looks bored.
“Oi oi, it looks like you have no chance of winning.”
“Mm, maybe. I’ll ask Silver in this case then. Why don’t you convince him too, Oniisan?”
“G-got it.”
“Silver, please run well. If you don’t win, Alexei-oniisan will take the wine away. Try running a little harder.”
“Please, Silver Season.”
“Brrr(Mm)”
Silver nodded in agreement.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.
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