Chapter 30: Erich-nii-san’s marriage

Plot
The day of Erich's wedding has arrived. Wend is explaining how Erich-nii-san and Miriam-gishi-san had met here three years ago. Rüdiger-san had observed the way Erich-nii-san, who passed the exam for junior government officials at the age of 17, fulfilled his duty for approximately 2 years. He then judged that he could leave his only daughter in his brother’s hands without having to worry. As that news spread, a mob aiming for the peerage and governmental office, namely the relatives and the self-proclaimed relatives of relatives, such as Viscount Mongérard approached the parents. Even though he was under pressure from these people he didn't relent. Once Wend became famous all these people went away as they didn't want to make a powerful magician angry towards them for blocking his brothers wedding. While waiting for the wedding to start Brantark asked Erich if his father sent the dowry. Erich toward him he had reminded them multiple times but they never responded. Brantark explains this is against custom and will tarnish the reputation of Amadeus. At this time Paul and Helmut arrive and produce the letter they received from Kurt telling them to have Wend or them pay for the dowry. In order to not ruin his brothers wedding, Wend take out the dowry from himself and his father from his magic bag. He asks Paul to write a letter to their father asking for it to be reimbursed. Erich apologizes to Wend for having to cover the wedding gifts, but Wend tells him there is no need as he has done nothing wrong.

Characters
Wendelin von Benno Baumeister

Erwin von Arnim

Erich Baumeister

Louise Yorande Aorelia Oufelbeik

Brantark Ringstat

Paul Baumeister

Helmut von Baumeister

Locations
Stadtburg