Take These Talents Elsewhere: A Delightful Demotion to the Countryside

Zen Leadon has worked in the central government for over a decade, always shuffled from post to post without any chance of promotion. Disappointed in him as a member of the esteemed Leadon family, his eldest brother Yohia demotes him to a post out in the countryside. A demotion like that would shatter anyone’s spirits...except for Zen’s. In fact, he’s over the moon with joy! However, that good fortune comes with a price. He’s suddenly tasked with the duty of sheltering the country’s princess—whose life is in danger—and acting as her father. And what’s more, that princess is the fourteen-year-old daughter of his first love. Will he be able to handle the new role that’s been thrust upon him?

After Zen defeats the assassin sent to kill Elysia, the two of them return to their everyday life in the quiet countryside. Now the imperial princess Elysia, who has a crush on her pretend-father, seeks to have Zen return her feelings. However, an older female knight named Mina comes into the picture—and what’s worse, she’s also interested in Zen! While Elysia is determined to obstruct any of her attempts to woo Zen, she finds that, unfortunately, Mina is actually a good person. As Elysia fights with her conscience, will she be able to keep Mina and Zen apart, or will she ultimately have to step down and let her have him? And while Zen is oblivious to their rivalry, how will he handle all the problems that get thrown his way?!