The Mad Manager of this System – 1
I opened my eyes as the morning sun shone through the curtains. Thinking of the rumors that had been floating around last night, I wanted to put a stop to it, but I still struggled to get myself up.
At the same time, it was a long time since I slept on the sofa, so my body was aching. I was able to sleep comfortably after being dispatched to the academy.
“Are you awake?”
When I turned my gaze to the direction where the voice was heard, I saw Jong-gong Ma sitting on the bed. Perhaps ‘the duke doesn’t sleep on such a crappy bed.’ I was worried about what to do with the same type, but luckily I slept without any fuss.
I also saw the shirt that Majonggong was covering like a mantle.
‘It’s not even a lizard.’
When I remembered what happened last night, I burst out laughing.
Majong-gong clings to himself while pretending to sleep. He couldn’t stand it no matter how much I shook him, so he tossed his shirt off and ran away. He came out cowardly, so he must respond cowardly.
Even the moment I took off my shirt, Lord Ma was awake, but he didn’t catch me running away, perhaps because he was the last of his pride. He would be even more embarrassed if he suddenly opened his eyes while pretending to be asleep.
As I headed to the sofa instead, a stinging stare stuck in the back of my head.
“Yes, sir. Good morning.”
“Huh, yes. It’s been a while since I had a morning as refreshing as today.”
I felt relieved to see Ma Jong-gong smiling a little. The Ma Jong-gong who cried out loud yesterday is gone, and the Ma Jong-gong I used to know is back.
“Baby?”
“Yes, please.”
While putting on his coat, Jong-Gong Ma, who was still sitting on the bed, opened his mouth slightly.
“I’m still having a hard time using magic, so could you comb his hair?”
At those words, I inadvertently glanced at Ma Jong-gong.
Clean and undisturbed even after waking up. Rather, it seems that the body is cleaner than when I wiped it.
Lastly, the unnatural hair that stands out amongst the neatness. It was as if he had deliberately scratched his head.
“Can’t you…?”
An obvious lie. Even if you look at it objectively, it is definitely a lie that the ears that tell the truth are shaking.
But what can I do? When I think of the hardships that Lord Majong must have suffered yesterday, it is nothing more than brushing his hair. Even a small request like this can be granted.
“No. Of course I have to do it.”
I nodded happily, and Ma Jong-gong handed me a comb with a brighter smile.
“Your Excellency, you have to put your shirt away for now—”
“Please do it this way.”
“Yes, I understand.”
…Yeah, it’s nothing more than losing a shirt.
Because in the past, Marghetta also took away her coat.
Since he was a guest who came to the mansion after a long time and even spent the night, he suggested breakfast, but after thinking for a while, Majong shook his head. He said he had to go quickly because of his work at the Mage Tower.
Certainly, the Mage Tower must be chaos itself. Suddenly, the chief executive fled, wandering the islands creating all sorts of rumors, never returning even after dark. It’s no wonder that Butopju collapsed from high blood pressure.
“Let’s go together.”
“Ugh, huh?”
When he reached out for an escort, Ma Jong-gong showed a puzzled expression. I guess he didn’t know he could do this.
Still, this is correct. It’s better than going back alone at night, but the fact that Ma Jong-gong, who was wandering around crying, walking alone the next day is enough to generate strange rumors.
Of course, going with me isn’t enough, so it’s overflowing, but shouldn’t we spread good news rather than bad news?
“Yes, thank you.”
Ma Jong-gong hesitated for a moment before grabbing my hand. He had a bright smile like the one we saw in the room earlier.
It’s a little subtle feeling. Yesterday, I saw Jong-gong Ma sobbing in tears at this front door and in the room. And today, in the room and at the front door, I can see the smiling King Ma Jong.
‘I don’t even know what’s ahead.’
As expected, the future of people is unknown. Would you have imagined that this would change in just one day?
Still, it’s a positive change, so it’s okay. It’s better than laughing until yesterday and crying today.
“Then I’ll see you.”
To my words, Prince Ma replied with an unchanging smile.
***
My heart beat fast. To the point where I wonder if I’ve ever been shaken like today.
The reason is not a big deal. Because the hand holding my baby was so warm. Because the road I walked with my baby was so happy.
It’s embarrassing to be happy about things like this, but what can I do to be happy?
“It’s going to be noisy for a while.”
While my head was dazed with joy, the baby whispered softly and inadvertently looked around.
Even the eyes pricked here and there, the whispering voices, and the people running to where they see us.
“I guess so.”
At that appearance, he smiled a little bitterly. Yes, for the time being, beyond the system, the entire social world of the Empire will be in an uproar. I, no one else, made it that way.
It looks ugly even when I think about it, but it can’t be helped. How could I be calm when I was on the verge of losing my baby forever.
“Still, today’s rumors will spread faster than yesterday’s.”
A baby’s voice mixed with laughter. Hearing that voice made my heart beat even more.
‘You were considerate.’
This time my eyes were red with joy, not sadness. I knew the reason why Aga went to the Mage Tower with me, and why he went proudly as if others were watching.
To erase the ugliness I showed you yesterday. In order to erase my embarrassing appearance that will come and go from others.
Of course, rumors that have already spread will not disappear completely. But when today’s things start to spread, yesterday’s things will calm down relatively.
Even the new rumor to cover up the ugliness is me and my baby showing off our affection. Rather, it is a rumor that I want to spread ahead of time.
“…Thank you.”
“What? I’m just going with you.”
I smiled again at the figure of the baby who answered as if nothing was wrong.
I am happy. I am so happy now that I am with my baby and receiving her consideration.
“By the way, Your Excellency.”
“Why?”
I answered in a soft voice to the baby who opened her mouth as if she had remembered something.
“How long are you going to call me baby?”
“… Huh?”
An unexpected question came up.
“Didn’t His Excellency take care of me undeservedly? If this relationship goes on and on, we’ll get married someday, but even then it’s hard to be called a baby…”
I was taken aback by that statement, but also delighted. The joy that Aga is seriously considering her future with me.
At the same time, embarrassed that she didn’t know what to call her baby if it wasn’t baby.
‘That’s right.’
But Aga is right. It’s a bit odd to call your precious companion your baby forever.
Aga is a very precious child just like the title “Aga”, And she is a child that you want to hug for the rest of your life. Still, it’s an inappropriate title.
“What are you going to do when your real baby is born?”
‘Sobbing…!’
That was the decisive blow. The real baby that will be born between the baby and me.
I wonder if it would be okay to call them big baby and little baby at the moment, but then I have to create only one fruition between me and my baby. It can’t be.
“How about me, Mr. Nanggun?”
After much thought, he said carefully. Sir, that is a wonderful title. She said that her mother also called her father that way in the old days.
Aga, who heard the word ‘Nanggunim’, slightly bit her lip and looked away. It was a very fleeting moment, but it was clearly an expression of holding back a smile.
I was a little hurt.
“I have a lot of time, so let’s take it easy.”
“…Yes.”
I even tried to pretend I didn’t hear the word nanggunim itself.
I was hurt a lot.
“Then what will the baby do?”
I got grumpy and complained to my baby. Then why are you calling me Mr.
“I’ll take my time and think about it too.”
But it’s a complaint that didn’t last long. I couldn’t decide on a name either, because I can’t push my baby.
As I talked about this and that with my baby, I got closer to the magic tower before I knew it.
It’s a sanctuary that lasts longer than the castle in the manor, but why don’t you want to go in today?
“I’m going back now. I think I’ll be resentful if I enter the Mage Tower.”
A baby talking while gently letting go of her hand. It’s a pity, but I just nodded my head because I could sympathize.
Yeah, it’s already here. I am happy enough to have been escorted like this.
As I was trying so hard to suppress my regret, the baby came close enough to touch each other’s faces. And a word whispered in my ear.
“See you later, Beatrix.”
Her head stopped at that.
***
Just before I parted ways with Ma Jong-gong, I suddenly remembered the advice Hyeong-myeong-gong gave me.
– Nephew. If you feel like you’re being dragged by Ma Jong-gong, stab him first. Then you’ll be happy.
For my future, advice to take the lead in the relationship with Prince Ma. In the first place, the incident happened when I went to the Mage Tower to put that advice into practice.
Anyway, until I knew the identity of the potion, Hyun Gong’s advice was really useful. When I stab him, Ma Jong-gong is dragged away in embarrassment. The only way to seize the initiative against the dukes.
Of course, it is too much to talk about taking the initiative to Ma Jong-gong, who cried and apologized yesterday. From now on, we should focus on the fact that Prince Majong likes it, not on winning the initiative.
If Ma Jong-gong put down his face and apologized, then I should put my shame aside and express myself.
“See you later, Beatrix.”
So I did. There was even talk of a nickname, so I just committed it.
Still, I did it with the judgment that Majonggong would like it. Just a while ago, I asked how long I would call you Excellency.
If you talk to the duke and call him by name without any countermeasures, he’s just a crazy bastard. I’m not crazy yet.
“Beatrix?”
But something was strange. Ma Jong-gong, who was hit by the blow of conversion, did not show any reaction.
I thought I would be embarrassed, ashamed, fight back with a smirk, or even get angry, but it wasn’t anything.
I just stood still, not moving or saying anything.
“Your Excellency?”
“Ah, that, uh, that…”
When I tapped him on the shoulder in response to his uneasiness, it was only then that he responded.
Instead, his face turned red and he couldn’t even speak properly.
‘…Did I do it for nothing?’
It seems that he has reached the stage where he died while standing for a moment.