426 – Anyway, the year passes – 2
I was cursed. Instead of being cursed by a shaman rolling around on the street somewhere, I fell under the curse of a being who was nothing short of a dragon lord.
“I guess I can see the black child next time.”
No matter how you think about it, it is a curse. The Dragon Lord himself said, ‘I’ll see you next time.’ If he left the same words, wouldn’t it be a stronger curse and stigma than anything else? This brand is a terrible one that can only be erased if one of me or the Dragon Lord dies.
And since it is obvious which of the two will die first, to put it another way, it can be said to be a stigma that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. It’s such a terrible thing.
“But isn’t it fortunate that you only see it next time? I heard that there are sometimes vassals who have served three or four generations.”
“The real curse was here.”
However, upon hearing my complaint, Eri uttered an even more horrifying curse. No, it wasn’t an insult, but from the listener’s point of view, it was a harsher comment than a padded lip. 3Rd or 4th generation, how can you say that?
Therefore, with a sad feeling, she tickled Eri, who was sitting on her right knee.
“Chi, it’s shameful! Even you can’t deny it! Like this…!”
“Quiet.”
At her sincere gesture, Eri burst out laughing and twisted her body. She was also held tightly around her waist to prevent her from escaping, so all Eri could do was writhe like a squid on her grill.
“hehehe, hehehe, hehehehe…!”
She twisted her body almost as if she was crying, but she didn’t let go. That’s how much Eri said just now, even if it crossed her line, she crossed it in a flashy way.
What? Are you happy to see you next time? Are there any subjects who have served you for 3 or 4 generations?
‘I’m glad it ends with 4 units.’
Due to her mixed feelings, she quietly closed her eyes. I didn’t think about it in the cave because of the Dragon Lord’s homemade curse, but I’m glad I ended up with 4.
A life-boosting potion created by Trixie. If I take that potion, I will live for hundreds of years, and then I can serve 14 generations instead of 4. In front of the Dragon Lord, ‘This person is Eimanka, 30 years old.’ ‘It seems like he just became 17 when he ascended to the throne.’ You may hear the answer:
‘Damn.’
I feel like crying. Although health-free longevity is the wish of all humans, the story is different if that longevity is in hundreds of years. Perhaps even an emperor would shake his head if he were told to live for hundreds of years.
However, it is difficult for me to refuse. Does this mean that if I don’t choose longevity, Trixie will have to live alone for hundreds of years?
‘It’s difficult.’
I sighed softly. In fact, I tried to decide slowly because I heard that lifespan potions take decades to be effective, but after watching Dragon Lord, the lifespan issue that had been buried in the back of my mind came to the surface again.
Of course, this is not a matter to be decided right away. Isn’t this a problem for the whole family, not just me and Trixie?
Still, I can’t help but feel bitter and complicated feelings. Whichever one you choose, no matter how long you ponder it, sadness is something you must prepare for.
“Lord, master.”
“Huh?”
His thoughts were interrupted by a voice coming from his left knee.
“Eri seems to be reflecting, so it’s okay for you to let her go now…”
Hearing those words, he turned his gaze towards Eri,
“uuu…”
“Ah.”
As soon as he saw Eri almost crying, he withdrew her hand. Perhaps because I was too absorbed, I ended up doing too much damage.
“As expected, Fine has a big heart.”
“Wow, that’s too much praise!”
When she tried to talk to Fenelia out of embarrassment, Fine, who was called by her nickname rather than her real name, trembled and answered loudly.
It was such an interesting reaction that I couldn’t help but laugh. Fine, who was barely getting used to skinship, was once again lost in her nickname, which was only two letters long. She actually seemed jealous that Eri was called by her nickname.
“What kind of praise is this? I just said that Fine is nice because he is nice.”
With those words, she kissed Fine’s lips. In many ways, it is right for Pineni to show affection in this way whenever time allows, as he has a weak tolerance. I can feel the vibration even now as I kiss her.
If you say too little that your tolerance is weak, an unprecedented situation may occur where the bride faints at the wedding hall. That won’t work.
“Again, good mood except for me!”
Meanwhile, Eri came to her senses and suddenly bit her ear.
The surprise attack was so sudden that I almost bit off Fine’s lip.
Reporting to the Emperor about the succession to the title of Imperial Count, saying hello to the Dragon Lord, and playing with Eri and Fine while stopping by the Islands.
Although her cheeks and lips were swollen from being tormented by Eri, who rolled her eyes during the last schedule, she was able to successfully complete the work she had to do in her system and she was able to return to the academy. Anyway, it ended smoothly.
‘It would be easier if we got together.’
However, apart from her decent finish, she sighed as soon as she entered the inspector’s quarters. She feels it every time, but it’s extremely uncomfortable because her lovers are scattered around. A bizarre and terrible situation where you can’t meet someone and can’t even have skinship with someone else.
It would be nice if all lovers were gathered in one place, or at least guaranteed to meet within one day—but unfortunately, that is difficult.
‘Should we really go to work in the form of commuting?’
I lay down on the bed and thought seriously.
Commuting to and from the system and academy via teleport is an agenda item that was briefly considered and shelved in the past, but the time has come to reexamine it. Soon, when Mar graduates and gets married, the Jedo Mansion will become the base, but since the members are still students, they must also maintain the status of academy inspectors.
This is a pain in the ass. If the system is banned, it is like neglecting the royal family of another country, and if you choose the academy, it is like staying at work even though you are a newlywed. No matter which one you choose, you will end up coughing up blood, so commuting is the answer.
‘With Trixie, it’s not impossible.’
The good news is that I have the greatest wizard on the continent next to me. This means that teleportation commuting is possible both in theory and in reality.
Instead, you will feel ashamed as if you were the husband who commutes to work by taking his wife’s car.
‘Is pride a big deal?’
In other words, there is no problem as long as you endure that sense of self-destruction. You can take care of all of your newlywed life and civil service duties, and as the system and academy become part of your daily life, you can meet all your lovers within one day. There is no need to worry about lovers breaking up like now.
‘…I’ll have to talk about it sometime soon.’
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If you think about it, it doesn’t seem strange to get a car from an older wife who started her social life first.
I decided to think so.
After a short but fulfilling weekend, she came face to face with Villar for the first time in a long time.
“Now the second year schedule is coming to an end. It seems like time is passing faster this year than last year.”
She nodded towards Villar, who calmly opened his mouth.
I don’t know if it’s because I had a lot of work to do so the time went by quickly, or if it was because I left for the north for a while, but it feels like the second year schedule went by quickly.
No, maybe it’s because the club members are quiet compared to last year. As long as the members are well-behaved, life at the academy is easy.
“It’s already been two years since I met Lord Villars… It’s such a shame that we’ll be breaking up next year.”
“Thank goodness. I wasn’t the only one who had regrets.”
When I spoke with a slight smile, Villar also responded with a joking response.
When he first saw Villar, it was a reaction he never would have dared to imagine. I think the two years were enough time to build a friendship with even the blunt knight.
“Oh, by the way, I heard that you inherited the title. It’s a late greeting, but congratulations.”
“Still, among foreigners, he did it faster.”
Billard also burst out laughing at those words. Well, the only foreigners I’ve seen are the ones at the academy.
“How about a gift? I think it would be quick, even for imperial people.”
After saying that, Villar took something out of his arms.
It was a pocket watch.
“…Sir Villar is the first to receive a gift.”
“It is an honor.”
I was taken aback for a moment because it was an unexpected situation. I’ve certainly received many congratulatory messages, but this is my first time receiving a gift.
What kind of gift would you give to someone who inherited the crazy wealth of a title and territory? Unless you are giving something really precious, it is worse than not giving it at all. Even if I give it to you, it will quickly be forgotten.
Nevertheless, Villar dared to bring out a gift. And an ordinary item called a pocket watch.
‘What is it?’
I quickly thought about it. Although he became quite close to Villar over the course of two years, Villar is not one to act without reason. That pocket watch must have its own reason.
And perhaps reading those eyes, Villar explained first.
“Actually, it is not a gift I have prepared. It is a sincerity from His Majesty the King towards the inspector who guides His Excellency Lutis well.”
I see, it was a gift from King Armaine, not Villar.
…
?
‘What?’
Who?
***
I handed the pocket watch to the inspector, whose eyes widened in embarrassment.
To be honest, I am also embarrassed and saddened. My heart is pounding and my hands are shaking to think that I am holding in my arms a gift from His Majesty the King.
However, even I, who has a simple delivery role, are like this, so how can the inspector general be embarrassed? No matter how foreign a king may be, a king is still a king. The inspector general cannot help but be very surprised.
‘I’m glad I can give it to you now.’
I sighed in relief as I looked at the inspector who received the pocket watch with a complicated expression.
It was during summer vacation this year that I started carrying that pocket watch. When I returned to my home country for a while, it was an item that was managed by order of His Majesty the King. Since a signal would be given at some point, the order was to convey it to the inspector at that time.
“…It is the coat of arms of the Robens royal family.”
“Yes. Since it is a gift from His Majesty the King to his benefactor, it is engraved with the royal family’s emblem.”
I naturally responded to the mutterings of the inspector who had just opened the lid of his pocket watch.
That watch is not just a watch. It is a symbolic object given to a loyal subject who is passionately loyal to the royal family or has contributed to the country, or to a person with whom the royal family must become close.
And the inspector general is clearly the latter. He is a person with whom His Majesty the King believes that friendly relations must be established for the future of Armenia.
‘It’s worth it.’
The inspector general is the person at the top of prosecutors at this point. In addition, he played a decisive role in the empire’s northern conquest.
That is why His Majesty the King cannot help but be concerned. Perhaps the Inspector’s blade will one day point towards Armain, or perhaps he will follow in the footsteps of the Iron Blood Ball who left an indelible scar on Armain in the past.
As a result, His Majesty the King extended the hand of friendship to the Inspector General, a subject of another country. Even if it is not possible to prevent the inspector general who received orders from the emperor from going to war, it is necessary to prevent the inspector general from becoming the main fighter who calls for war to begin first.
“I received an undeserved gift. I regret not being able to say thank you in person.”
Fortunately, the inspector general’s reaction was not too bad.
That is enough.