Civil Servant in a Romance Fantasy chapter 121

Even if it’s long, it’s over – 2

Jeon Seung-gong, who wrote the undefeated myth, had an excellent strategic eye. That’s why he was not satisfied with my appearance, which was like being defeated by KO, and put a wedge into it.

But how can I resist? It’s my fault that my behavior was such a mess that Jeon Seung-gong said that.

“To be honest, I was very surprised when I first saw Carl-kun. They obviously don’t look alike, but they look strangely similar. It’s probably because of the atmosphere.”

I couldn’t raise my head even more at the words of a smiling Jeon Seung-gong who added, “If they even looked alike, I might have adopted them.”

“That’s why I kept looking at you. You are you and the child is that child, but I kept looking at him over and over again. That would be bad for you and the child.”

During the Great Subjugation War, Jeon Seung-gong gave undeserved attention to a team leader he saw for the first time. Thanks to this, he was able to easily settle down in Division 4 of the Inspection Department, which could have been a floating position because he belonged to the Ministry of Finance, not the Imperial Army.

And how sad it was to hear the reason. He must have been burned out by looking at me with his dead son, but he looked like his son to ignore me, so he took care of me in one way or another. The person who carried the fortune of the empire was not even comfortable.

“I regret that time has passed. I couldn’t see you as a whole because I confined you to the prejudice that you resembled that child. I couldn’t even brush off the past.”

This is also what I heard three years ago. Parting with a son that I can’t forget but have to shake off. Having to look at a completely different person from his son. There were two shackles hanging around Jeon Seung-gong’s ankles.

“So I finally told you. I felt like nothing good would come of holding on. Neither you, nor the child, nor me.”

A sudden call from a distant superior, a sudden confession of the past. But that day, Jeon Seung-gong’s expression was brighter than ever. He’s definitely not even smiling, more than ever.

What did you say? He said that only then could he see the world properly.

“Among the choices I made, there was nothing I was proud of as much as the choice I made that day. Didn’t I become close friends with such a great man thanks to you?”

“That’s too much to say.”

I lowered my head, which I couldn’t lift, and Jeon Seung-gong, who burst into laughter at the sight, personally lifted my head. This is definitely like consideration, but something feels strange. It feels like grabbing the hair to slash the enemy general’s head.

Anyway, the words of the Jeon Seung Gong continued.

“It’s been a long time since I left him and told you. He’s been able to work through things that seemed like he couldn’t shake them forever.”

“Fortunately.”

“Yes, that’s good.”

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Nodding his head, the Jeon Seong-gong quietly touched the teacup.

“Time, after all, is a matter of time. Maybe Carl, you too will be fine with more time.”

I almost inadvertently nodded at his words, but I managed to hold it in. Those who agree with this kind of atmosphere are the ones who don’t notice.

“But how can I stay still when it’s obvious that I’ll be having a hard time during that time? It’s already been two years.”

The minister and Jeon Seung-gong trusted me and left me alone for two years. However, as of today, it has been concluded that it is difficult to leave it unattended any longer.

“I’ve already experienced Carl’s pain. I know what’s the right way to solve that pain.”

Then the Jeon Seong Gong tapped my shoulder. He patted him softly, as if he had been through a hard time.

“But why should Carl spend the same amount of time as I do? Isn’t it the role of an old man like me to guide the young so that they don’t waste their time?”

I couldn’t say anything for a moment and just bit my lip.

Because I know your pain, I can’t stay still because I’ve been through that eternity. You don’t have to suffer for many more years like me. Jeon Seung-gong says so.

“If you can’t handle it alone, tell someone. That’s the answer I, a fool, took 5 years to find. If it’s Carl-kun, wouldn’t 2 years be enough?”

“…Might have overflowed.”

“It’s more embarrassing to know. Why did you do that when you knew?”

“Sorry…”

The sound of Jeon Seung-gong’s laughter rang through the office.

***

I let Carl go and sat down again. It was so funny how many times he looked back while being pushed back. It was hard to hold back the laughter that almost leaked out.

‘You’re too young.’

Well, if you’re just over 20, then you’re young. It is also satisfying to see that he showed an age-appropriate appearance after showing only a stiff appearance, perhaps because he was burdened with the responsibility of being the head of the inspection department.

It’s just a pity that that young guy became hard in the first place. In the north, he was a jovial and light-hearted child who might have been a nobleman.

“Your Excellency, please.”

“Carl-kun.”

“Please, please. I will take responsibility. So please…”

Since Miss Hecate left like that, things have changed.

From my point of view, it was like a lightning strike in the dry sky. Although five of them fell, Carl-kun and Miss Hecate survived.

Even though Carl-kun was lying on the bed with wounds from a reverse puncture, he invited me to the wedding, so he asked me to brighten up the place. So I passed it safely. These two children are still alive, I think.

But when I returned to Jedo, only Carl-kun, who bowed his head and begged, was left.

‘Ennen-nim is too kind.’

At the happiest moment, the most terrible catastrophe was given. It must feel like walking on top of the sky and falling into the abyss.

I was able to send Carl-kun, who had been lowering his head so many times, back by saying not to worry. Funny. Miss Hecate is already dead, so why not worry? What kind of campaigning is it by merely turning a blind eye to the location of the tomb?

‘I should have calmed you down from then on.’

Because he is a good kid, I trusted him and left it to him.

If you think about it now, it’s a ridiculous idea. To put it in a good way, I believed it, but objectively speaking, it was neglect.

How can a nineteen-year-old child handle the sorrow of leaving a woman who promised her future and left her near to bearing fruit, and even the horror of having to record the woman’s end as a lie? . He’s an adult, but he’s just an academy student when he’s nineteen.

‘Every adult nearby is like this.’

I wasn’t too used to taking care of myself or the Secretary of the Treasury or anyone else. Rather, due to the succession dispute and internal purges of the hectic Carl-kun, we often met because of work problems.

He sighed as he drank the cold tea. She has no conscience to want her to do well while neglecting her child like that.

I hope you can move in the right direction from now on.

***

As soon as the conversation was over, Jeon Seung-gong pushed me on the back and sent me back to the mansion.

“Let’s get this sorted out now, before we get emotional. It’s good for anyone. Marghetta, family, subordinates, servants, or anyone who owes you money or who you give advice to. “

“Your Excellency, it’s not too sudden, isn’t it?”

“Young people these days say that two years is sudden?”

Every word was like a sharp dagger.

I made my way to the mansion, barely moving my steps. On the way, the Minister contacted me to see if Jeon Seung-gong informed him of the situation.

“If you come to the government building, I will assume that you will marry your work and report directly to His Highness.”

I just said that and hung up right away. When I hear those words, my heart will disappear in an instant. I had no intention of going there in the first place.

By the way, it’s been a while since I left work when the sun was this high. Still, it’s not a particularly happy early work.

‘Damn it.’

It’s hard. Since the minister and Jeon Seung-gong gave advice because they couldn’t see it, it is right to act according to that advice. But when I try to open my mouth, I don’t have the courage. The success story you confided in me is amazing. How did you do it?

She has to tell Marghetta what she’s had all along. She even promised that if she didn’t tell her within today, she would go to the side of the second prince.

I hesitate again when I imagine Marghetta’s reaction at the same time. Will she get mad at me why didn’t she say anything in the meantime? How could she shed tears how she held up alone? Will she comfort me by thanking me for telling me now? Or will she just hug me?

The more I thought of the possibilities, the more hesitating. Was I this indecisive?

‘You’re a kid.’

I was right as a child, and the eyes of a minister over 50 were correct. Age cannot be ignored.

It seems ruined. I think I’m going to have an affair with the 2nd prince at this rate.

‘Was it this close?’

In the meantime, I also arrived at a mansion that seems to be close by today. I’ll be thrilled

I sighed as I wandered in front of the front door for no reason. If I go in without the courage to speak and meet Marghetta, I don’t think I’ll be able to say anything, and I think I’ll just go through it naturally and live as usual.

That’s not okay. It’s a frustrating situation to have been pushed so far, but if you push further—

“Brother?”

“Huh?”

Looking back, there was Louise holding something in her arms. What, did you go outside?

As if reading my question, Louise slightly stretched out the material in her arms and said.

“I’m going to make something for the first time in a while. I bought some ingredients.”

Certainly, most of the things at first glance were ingredients.

“Something must be in the kitchen.”

“I use a little unusual material.”

Certainly, even in the confectionery club, the ingredients Louise used were not common. I nodded my head at his smile, and suddenly I had another idea.

Courage, the courage to confide in others.

Louisé mustered up enough courage to tell me about the past, having only known her for a semester.

“Louise, do you have time?”

Will you feel better if you get counseling from someone who mustered up the courage first?

I feel like I want to grab at least a straw.