Reincarnation into the Barrier Master

"Hoji?"

Rico looked at me with a puzzled expression. Linos saw this and smiled bitterly.

"No,...... that's how we say it where I grew up,......"

He scratches his cheeks and looks annoyed. Rico and Soleil are looking at each other, and May is thinking about something with her eyes turned to the ceiling. Sidhi is holding the index finger of his right hand under his chin, thinking about something. Matkal remains ...... expressionless.

Around them, the sound of children playing echoes. But around this dining room table, there is a silence as if time has stopped.

"So, is this a celebration like a wedding?"

Sadie opens her mouth. Everyone's eyes are on her.

"Hmmm. Well, it's not really a celebration, but it's more of a gathering to remember the deceased and reminisce ......."

At Linos' words, all the wives looked up to the heavens.

The story goes back to a few minutes ago. After lunch, when we were all chatting and laughing, Rinos' words started this story.

"Well, you often hear of people throwing a party when they get married, but you don't often hear of events like mourning for the dead, do you?"

"Huh?　What do you mean?"

Soleil interjects. Linos looks at her and continues speaking.

"Well, I was just thinking. We celebrate marriages with great pomp and circumstance, but I was wondering if there is any way to remember those who have died. You know, like a memorial service.

"Hoji?"

Rico opened his mouth with a scowling expression: .......

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"Come to think of it, I haven't heard much about that sort of thing."

Riko, who has heard Linos' explanation about the memorial service, opens her mouth with a satisfied look on her face. She had no recollection of holding any particular event in memory of a dead person, except for displaying a portrait of him or her. Linos opens his mouth to her with a smile.

"It would be nice to have such an event. Especially for Eril and Idea, who are the grandfathers and grandmothers of the Hereditary predecessors and empresses. It would be a plus for both of them to hear their stories."

"Yes, that's right. ......"

"I'm sure the people who have passed away will be glad to hear that. I'm sure they would be happy to know that their children, grandchildren and descendants are remembering them. I don't know, do something about it.

"I agree. I will talk to my brother about it as soon as possible. ...... then we should also have a memorial service for the Linos and Bartham families."

"......Yes, that's right. It's just that not many people know about the Marquis and Miss Elsa,...... Master Falco and Miss Eril."

"What do you mean? Linos, you're the one who started this. Even if no one knew them, Linos, I'm sure the Marquises will be happy to hear that you remember them.

"Yes, Rico. That's right. All right, let's have a party in memory of the Barthams."

"Okay, I'll do it. I'll take care of that, too.

Rico smiles and beams. Mei and the others all have smiles on their faces. Only Sidie, however, is still holding her index finger under her chin and pretending to think about something.

The next day, Rico went to visit his brother in the capital.

"Oh, Licolette. What happened to you today?"

"Yes, actually ......"

Rico talks about the legal matters that Linos suggested yesterday. Heat nodded his head and listened, but then quietly opened his mouth.

"I never thought I would hear you say that you wanted to remember your father and mother."

"...... What do you mean?"

"Hmph. Of course, I agree with your proposal. Let's invite Weiras, the Prime Minister, and the others, and let's all reminisce about our father and mother. But that's not all, is it?　Are you planning to bring my late son Arrows and Lord Eril closer together?"

"...... That's not true, brother. You're thinking too much.

"I see. Well, I think there's nothing wrong with Arrows and Eril getting to know each other better. But you see, he's too hard. Too seriousness bothers me too. I'd like him to drink from the nails of Weiras.

"Isn't that good? He's just like his brother.

"What do you mean?　I was quite famous in my youth.

That's new news to me.

"Well, anyway, we'll hold a meeting for your father and mother. And while we're at it, let's have a meeting of the Barsam family as well.

In the capital, sir?

"We could do it in the city of Agartha, but no one in the city of Agartha today would know the late Marquis. In the Imperial City, Prime Minister Gremont was a childhood friend of Lord Falco and is acquainted with the Marquis. I think it would be better to hold it here in Miyagi.

"I will discuss that with my ...... husband."

"Besides, it will give the Arrows and Lord Eril a chance to get closer. I don't think that would be a bad thing for you either.

"...... Yes, sir."

Rico then left the room.

Despite Rico's concerns, the decision to hold these memorial services went smoothly. However, Linos insisted that the memorial service for the Barthams be held in the capital of Agartha. He planned to hold it at the guest house and decided to hold it in private with a minimum number of guests.

Liko feared that the brother of the Hereditary would object, but his fears were unfounded and His Majesty was happy to participate. Only the Prime Minister Gremont, His Highness Weiras, and the Crown Prince, Arrows, would follow him.

First of all, the memorial service for His Majesty the Emperor held in the Hereditary Empire was a splendid affair. Portraits of Licorette's parents were hung high, in front of which many nobles and emissaries from other countries gathered to chat and laugh. The food was sumptuous, and as a result, it was a great opportunity to show the power of the empire to the world.

However, the number of participants was so large that Eryl and Arrows were unable to speak properly, and their plans failed. Eryl was nervous for a long time, and when he came back to the house, he looked pale, which worried Linos a lot.

A week later, a memorial service was held for the Marquis of Bertham at the guest house in the capital of Agartha. All the wives and children of Rinos, Gon, Peris, Ferris, Ruara, Lars, and other members of the Rinos family were present.

Just before the meeting was about to begin, Sidi entered the room in a hurry.

"I am very late.

"What's wrong, Sadie? I was worried about you."

"Yes. It took me longer than expected to finish it.

"Finish?　What?"

Sidi smiled at Linos, who had a doubtful look on his face, and turned his attention to the door he had just entered. Then the door opened and a man entered.

"Hey, I'm sorry I'm late," he said.

To his surprise, it was King Maintia who appeared. Linos opened his mouth in a panic.

What are you doing here?

"Why are you here? I brought you what you asked for.

"What did you ask for?"

King Maintia glanced at the door of his room, and saw his attendants about to bring a large box into the room with great pomp and circumstance.

They followed the king's instructions and set them up in the corner of the room. There were four boxes, all rectangular.

"Now, please open these", said the king.

King Maintia handed Linos the dagger at his waist. Reluctantly, he used it to open the box. Inside was a rectangular wooden board. .......