199 – Lieutenant General Jaeger, beloved by His Majesty the Emperor (4)
Right now, I feel like I am facing the biggest crisis of my life.
If someone hears it, they might criticize me as a hypocrite… But it is true that it is the biggest crisis of my life.
If you think about it, your father-in-law, who is already here, is the head of the empire, and the other person who just announced himself as your prospective father-in-law is His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire, and your brother-in-law is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
My chest feels so magnificent that it feels like it will burst from the pressure.
But in Korea, there is a saying that even if you go into a tiger’s den, you can survive as long as you keep your head straight, right?
So, let’s hold on tight and find a way to survive by first saying what we have to say as a ritual.
“hahahaha, I have a wife named Laura, and marrying Her Royal Highness is such a heavy burden. So, please reconsider once again…”
When I said these ceremonial words, His Majesty the Emperor smiled and said, holding his belly button.
“If you cause an accident, you must take responsibility, Lieutenant General Yeager. Because I know you well, I can tell that what you just said was not meant to be malicious. But if it weren’t for you and me, I would feel a little uncomfortable, hahahaha. “You know how I feel, right?”
…… First of all, with this, even if rumors spread in the noble council or other places, I have at least the justification to not be criticized as an unreasonable person.
That’s why, even if someone offers you something for free, it’s polite to refuse it once or twice before accepting it, but it doesn’t look good for a guy who takes Her Royal Highness to be his wife and even has a loyal wife, just accepts it because Her Majesty the Emperor gave it to him.
Seeing that the expression on the face of the person who knows this is so three-dimensional, I don’t know what would have happened if I had shown even the slightest bit of discomfort rather than saying it out of courtesy.
It may not be at a political or military disadvantage, but I will be called in during my vacation and continue to be a tutor (playmate) for His Highness the Crown Prince’s son.
I would have had to be called to various schools in the empire and give congratulatory speeches, face-to-face interviews, attend events, and give lectures to young students.
The content of the lecture will be like this.
‘Everyone, if you work hard like me, you can be very active on the battlefield and become a general with stars in the future. The Empire is always open to hardworking and capable soldiers. ‘Long live your Majesty the Emperor, long live your Royal Highness the Crown Prince.’
…… I gave dozens of lectures that felt like I was a middle school student mixed with all kinds of passion, etc… A guy who was forcibly dragged from an elementary school student who was less than 8 years old to the academy to tell me about my achievements. Running around and waking up sleeping people…
“Her Royal Highness Princess Louise is too much for me. So save as much as you can…”
“Call me Louise. “If she hears that, she’ll be upset.”
“Yes, I will try to save Louise as much as possible.”
When I said this, His Majesty nodded his head as if he was finally satisfied.
“Thank goodness. Louise, the child also said that he likes you much better than the princes or great nobles of other empires or kingdoms. “I have recommended arranged marriages to my sons and daughters many times, but it feels great to be able to achieve an arranged marriage between a husband and wife who love each other so much.”
…… Her Majesty Louise, no, Louise is a woman with a pretty face, a nice body, and a very nice personality.
She also showed interest in her military department and the 7th Guards Division, and after having a few debate class-like conversations with her, I realized that she was skilled in conversation and conduct for her age, and that she also understood the political situation of the empire. I also found out that it is high.
However, to me now, she is a ‘wise and good person’, but is not accepted as a ‘beloved lover or wife.’
If you look at the generals and officers around me, I often see them getting married without even knowing their faces. Isn’t this a noble person?
“By the way, now let me tell you about the rest of the business and the roles expected of you. “You’ll like it.”
“I am always grateful for Your Majesty’s grace.”
“Is that so? Then, please think about Louise and be more active in the future. The territories you will receive as a prize for your meritorious work are the County of Horn and the County of Melk. There will be a reward of 60,000 gold.”
Combining the territories I have received so far and the two newly granted counties in western Austria, I have become a similar rank to the great nobles of the Reich Empire in terms of the level of influence.
When I first entered the academy, I was an orphan and a commoner, so when I think about all the humiliation I had to endure, it really is an instant for me to change as a person.
“Thank you, Your Majesty. “I will repay your kindness with all my heart.”
“Oh, I still have more to give you. Please bring the documents to the deacon. And now that I think about it, there are many beautiful women around you who have a sincere interest in a man named Peter Yeager. Laura von Wehner, Anastasia Kergit, and even a personal maid named Charlotte.”
“It’s because I’m a bit lucky.”
After hearing those words, His Majesty selected several documents and placed them in front of him, then spoke with an evil smile.
“So, since you are newly married this time, end all relationships with women. Because since you take Louise as your wife, I don’t want you to increase the number of women she has.”
“For me, there are only Louise and Laura…”
“Don’t talk nonsense, just read this document. “This is a proposal for a marriage of convenience that I sent to Colonel Kergit through the Imperial Noble Council, and if you look at the content written there, even you, the best in the empire, would understand the situation, no matter how ignorant you are of women’s feelings.”
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I suppressed my pounding heart for a moment and read the letter with His Majesty’s royal seal.
[To Baron Anastasia Kergit, the White Wolf of the North. Thanks to the fact that the Gyeonggi tribe was the first to defect after the northern expedition ended, the empire was able to easily secure a large territory in the north. As the emperor of the empire, I am truly grateful for your dedication. However, since Baron Kergit is now 20 years old, I think it would be a good idea for her to marry a nobleman worthy of the empire. (Omitted) If you agree to the marriage of convenience, I will guarantee you that you will be appointed commander of the 1st Brigade of the Northern Army and promoted to brigadier general. In recognition of his great contribution to stabilizing the North, he will be granted the title of Count and an earldom in the North, so I hope there will be a good answer.]
If the president in Korea were to send a letter like this, saying he would be given a promotion and a huge amount of real estate and buildings, it would be a great insult and shame.
However, in the Europa continent, including the Reich Empire, arranged marriages were essential among nobles, regardless of gender.
For her, this proposal is absolutely necessary as she seeks to protect numerous northern tribes, including her White Wolf tribe.
However, there was no stamp of Colonel Anya’s approval on this proposal.
“As this was the conclusion reached after the Jim and the Imperial Council discussed this proposal as a formal agenda, I planned to have her marry Yeongsik of an appropriate noble family and move forward with the rest as long as she approved it. But Colonel Kergit said this and refused. She said, ‘I cannot enter into a marriage of convenience with anyone other than the respected Lieutenant General.'”
“I knew that Colonel Anastasia was following me, but she put off the prosperity of the northern tribes that she valued as much as her own life.”
“You were the only one who didn’t know. If you ask just one private in your division, he will know that Colonel Kergit has a crush on you. Well, let me be blunt about that.”
When His Majesty saw me, he returned to his father’s expression, showed that he was truly displeased, and spoke with a face befitting the ruler of an empire.
“The North is in shambles right now. To be honest, if either you or Colonel Kergit were to die or retire, it would be split in half. A pro-Stockholm Kingdom faction and a pro-Imperial faction. “As the emperor of an empire, this is completely unacceptable.”
“Given the direction of the empire, if the Kingdom of Stockholm swallows half of the north, the hegemony of the empire will be in danger.”
“As a father, I don’t want to have more wives besides Louise and Colonel Laura, but what can I do? There needs to be a child between you and the Colonel to create a symbol that will unite the North. Also, personally, the content of the petition that Colonel Kergit sent me, rejecting the proposal for an arranged marriage, caught my eye. Louise read it and agreed.”
When I heard that story, two thoughts passed through my mind.
First, I was aware of the situation in which I was politically and personally responsible for a person named Anastasia Kergit, even though I had no intention of doing so.
My second thought was about where my next position would be.
“There is another person, but I will not mention that child because Louise will decide on her own. The last thing I want to say is that your next position will be Commander of the Northern Army. Lieutenant General Peter Yeager is said to be the best in the empire because he has no sense when it comes to women, but he doesn’t know this, right?”
“…… Don’t you mean to catch and kill those who are shaking up the North, and to take terrible revenge on the Stockholm bastards who are polluting the snow-covered white land that Colonel Anya loved?”
“Accurate, very accurate. Please conquer the North as you thought. As long as you get results, you don’t have to worry about the rest. The crown prince and I will take responsibility for this. And the wedding is scheduled for a month later, so don’t touch Louise until then. “I think I’ll be a bit disappointed if I don’t keep this promise.”
After the conversation was over and I was about to enter the house, His Majesty grabbed me and said.
“Ah, right now, Michael, the officers of the 7th Guards Division, and the generals are having a banquet in the garden of the imperial palace, so we can hang out there all night today. Otherwise, Michael will be upset. Also, I’ve sent a message to your house, so don’t worry.”
…… I felt bloated after eating with His Majesty, and even the alcohol that His Highness the Crown Prince gave me…
“I understand, Your Majesty.”
It would be obvious, but on this day, I realized with my whole body that a person can die while drinking alcohol thanks to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who constantly poured me drinks while chanting my name hundreds of times.
And I don’t know if it was because of his mood, but His Royal Highness seemed to be pouring beer appropriately for the other generals, but he poured endless amounts of beer for me.