Single, 21 years old, full of power – 2
I felt like I was going to lose my mind at the crown prince’s merciless apnea dealing, but one thing became clear from our conversation just now.
‘I knew this bastard.’
The prince’s reaction upon hearing my report was not embarrassment at the sudden incident. Rather, it was a pleasure to see the struggle of the victim who was caught by the hidden camera.
The fact that the imperial family already knew that I was leading my subordinates to the territory. It must have been a reflection of the imperial family’s intention beyond the level of knowledge.
‘Somehow strange.’
She is a mother I have never contacted or sent a letter to before. But in a situation where I have members, you send me a letter asking me to bring the members as well? Why at this timing?
Of course, it could be because he had a change of heart when he saw the house owner defending her mother. It could be that he is really worried about his eldest son who is taking the straight route of being an old bachelor.
But even so, her mother’s will would have been at the level of telling me and Erich to come. The owner of the estate is definitely the head of household. It is impossible to invite the royal family without the family head’s permission, no matter how much the family head’s wife is.
Then it was the will of the family head, not the mother, that invited the members. And the person who can move the Imperial White House Head is—
‘It’s the emperor.’
There is only one emperor. Because no matter how crown prince you are, it is impossible to directly touch Imperial Baek, a vassal under the direct control of the emperor. If the prince had led the way in the first place, he would have teased and informed me before I even received the letter.
When I first saw my mother’s letter, I immediately gave up my thoughts as soon as the guess I had been thinking about became clear. If the crown prince had panicked too, I would have canceled the trip to Yeongji right away because my guess was wrong, but since the emperor intervened, it’s true, I should just keep my mouth shut.
I didn’t directly receive the order, and it was just a situation related to the emperor’s work. In that situation, there is no need to get involved in the deep.
‘Damn it.’
He rubbed the back of his neck and sighed. A human being who has been in politics for decades has values that ordinary people cannot fathom, but the emperor has to add a splendid suspicious soldier to it.
I’m the only one who gets tired of questioning the Emperor’s actions. Just dig in and burn yourself.
But what really happened? I don’t want to know, but I’m curious.
I arrived at the manor that I didn’t particularly miss. It’s still close to the islands, but there’s a teleport magic circle installed, so they arrived right away. I even packed lightly because I was only going to stay for a few days.
I didn’t want to come with the idiots, but her mother sent a letter herself, so if you ignore it, it’s like advertising that you’re from the bean flour family, and the emperor’s breath was in the first place. So what should I do? You should come right
“You’re here.”
“Meet the head of the household.”
And when we arrived at the Yeongju Castle, located in the center of the manor, the head of the family who had come out in advance greeted us. There are high-ranking people in the party, so it’s a situation where the lord has to come out himself.
When I lowered my head to the family head and checked, not only my mother but also the head butler and the chief chamberlain were there. All of the main figures of Yeongji came out too.
“This is Wilhelm Krasius of Tylglechen, lord of the county of Tylglechen. It is an honor to have such noble people come here.”
“How could I pass up the opportunity to see the pillars of the Empire? I’ve long wanted to see the famous count in person. I’m just grateful to my wife for inviting me.”
After a brief greeting, the head of the family looked behind me and exchanged greetings with his members. The first to bow to Ainter. To be honest, among the princes of the country and the princes of other countries, the prince of the country takes precedence no matter how much he has no real power.
“Knife.”
“It’s been a while, mother.”
Her mother opened her mouth as she shifted her eyes from looking at her family head. Unlike the black-clad family head, she is a woman with light brown hair and blue eyes, and a young appearance that makes her age unknown, a common feature of prestigious aristocrats.
She nodded at my greeting. My mother took a few steps closer and then she stared into my eyes without saying a word.
“I’m glad you seem to be healthy.”
As if she had something to say, her mother finally brought out her light regards. If it’s an important matter, I’ll tell you later.
The mother, who was looking awkwardly around, spotted her Erich and gestured to her. Come to think of it, when he gets home, he should say hello to her parents and stay still. I understand that it’s awkward.
“Erich, how are you?”
‘No.’
She almost closed her eyes at the sight of her mother as she spoke her words. What if her mother also feels awkward with her own son? Her son’s awkwardness could be due to puberty.
“Oh, yes.”
Even Erich was preyed on by her mother’s awkwardness and committed the disaster of her short reply.
The conversation cut off in an instant, the look in your eyes contemplating what to say to continue the conversation. Her mother, who was already stiff, could see in her eyes that she was even more at a loss.
“Looks like you’re keeping your guests standing for too long. We’ve got a lot to say, but let’s go in and talk.”
The suffocating silence was ended by the butler’s intervention. She is also the head of the house. A pillar supporting the county in name and reality.
When I greeted the butler as a sign of gratitude, the way he accepted it with a small smile was reassuring.
“Okay, let’s go in.”
My mother also did not want to miss this opportunity, so she hurriedly boarded the house president’s proposal. If the back of her receding from her looks somehow sad, maybe it’s because of her mood.
“Brother.”
“Why?”
“Mother, what happened?”
“That’s not me, you should know.”
I was independent before you. You were at home a few months ago.
Me and Erich blankly stared at her mother’s back, then moved to the house and then entered the castle.
I don’t know why my mother is like that, but if she stays with her, she’ll know. After all, while in the territory, I think we’ll have a lot of conversations about marriage talks.
***
I greeted the guests and headed straight to the office. She went out to meet her as the owner of the estate, but the subject of the invitation was her wife, so it was okay to leave it to her wife.
“Ma’am, how about inviting everyone?”
“Everything? Even the prince and the prince’s servants?”
“Yes, please.”
Of course, it was out of the blue for the wife who only wanted to call her two sons. Even now, thinking of her wife’s bewildered expression, I still feel uncomfortable, but I am grateful that she did as she asked.
And fortunately. Because I can obey His Majesty’s will.
– I intend to send them out of the system. Since the Inspector General is their advisor, it would be appropriate if it were the count’s estate.
On the day her wife wrote the letter to her son, she was ordered by His Majesty to be the messenger. They want foreign princes and saint candidates to go out of the system. And the place chosen as a suitable area was the county of Tylglechen, which was honored.
That’s why she was able to welcome her guests at the castle after a long time. It’s been a long time since we welcomed a guest, but how can a servant refuse the master’s order? It’s what His Majesty wants, so I just accept it and follow it.
‘There is no one there.’
As I moved my steps, I arrived at the office before I knew it. After confirming that there were no other people nearby, I activated the communication tool. The conversation we will have from now on is a conversation no one should ever hear.
– Is it Count Tylglechen?
“My humble servant, Wilhelm Krasius, greets the sun of the noble and great Empire.”
I did not dare to raise my head at the face of His Majesty, who appeared before me, and fell to his knees. No matter how much it is an illusion that appears as a communication tool, how can a single servant look straight at the face of His Majesty without permission?
– Raise your head.
Raising his head at His Majesty’s voice, he saw the sole and legitimate ruler of the empire before his eyes. Although he is old and has lost his health compared to the past, he is the undeniable ruler of the empire.
His blonde hair was white and wrinkles were visible on his face, but his purple eyes, the symbol of the Livnoman family, were shining brightly.
– Have you arrived?
A short question. However, those who are so stupid that they don’t even know what that question means don’t even deserve to be commanded by His Majesty.
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
– Krasius’ work is always quick.
“Congratulations.”
I bowed my head again at the undeserved words. It is the duty of a servant to quickly realize His Majesty’s will, so how thrilled to be praised for such a natural action.
– Now the Special Forces will look after them.
Your Majesty’s word that the Special Forces will monitor key personnel who have arrived in the county of Tyleglechen. Since His Majesty personally selected the personnel, the Special Forces will not be discovered during their mission. Perhaps some of them entered the territory long ago.
Just advice to be aware of agents operating within the county of Tylglechen and an order to cooperate in case of emergency.
– You can tell if they are guests or thieves.
His Majesty’s voice was low, but it wouldn’t be like that inside. His Majesty had been paying close attention since he heard the news that a key figure from a foreign country had chosen to remain in the Empire rather than return.
Why did the royal family from a foreign country enter the Imperial Academy, why did they choose to stay instead of returning home during vacation, why did they come all the way to the capital, and why do they want to see the entire empire in the name of travel?
Why, why, why, why.
Your Majesty came to the conclusion that they were spies. In order to challenge the Empire’s mandate, in order to take advantage of the gap in which the Empire was stumbled by the Great Subjugation War and the dispute over the succession to the throne.
That’s why they remain in the empire and are spies to grasp the empire’s information. The reason why the spy was a member of the royal family was that he aimed at the fact that no matter how foreign he was, the royal family could not be treated carelessly.
I have a feeling of being a spy, but there is no physical proof. For that reason, they were sent out of the system, not the one where the Empire’s surveillance was concentrated. Because when the eyes disappear, they will show their true colors. If so, there will be evidence.
– What kind of results are you expecting?
I just bowed my head at His Majesty’s words.