448 – Does your career as a civil servant end when you get married? – 2
A leisurely and peaceful breakfast is a pleasant way to start the day. Normally, all I could eat was soup or bread, but now I was able to enjoy my leisure time thanks to the best system in human history called vacation.
I am happy. There is no need to pick up the soup by the plate and drink it, or run out with bread in your mouth. Like a civilized person, he drinks soup with a spoon and seriously chooses the dressing for his salad. How ordinary yet happy this is.
‘Good.’
I nodded, putting a small piece of steak in my mouth. The chef’s skills have always been good, but it feels like they have improved even more these days.
Perhaps my taste buds are heading toward complete resurrection.
“Ugh─”
While eating such a satisfying meal, Mar’s moans suddenly rang out.
Of course, even if it was a moan, it was a small sound. At most, it was a little bigger than the food the workers put down on the table.
Unfortunately, the people gathered here are all nobles who have learned table manners. Since he was eating in silence unless it was special, Mar’s voice became a shout that broke the silence.
“…Are you okay?”
And what’s even more unfortunate is that everyone knows the cause of the moaning. Thanks to this, Trixie asked Mar about his well-being with her ears turning red.
Kind but cruel. Wouldn’t it have been right to grit my teeth and pretend not to notice for now?
“Yes, I’m fine. Thank you for your concern.”
Marr, whose hand holding the fork was shaking, tried to answer with a smile, but her moist eyes looked like they would burst into tears if touched, and she didn’t look alright at all.
I felt embarrassed and guilty at the same time. Should I have restrained myself a little? This seems like publicly shaming a bride who is still pure and bright.
“Yes. Well then, that’s a good thing.”
Fortunately, Trixie also seemed to see a future where Mar would run away if this conversation dragged on for too long, so she hurriedly ended the conversation and cleared her throat.
Instead, she touched her still red ear and glanced at me with an expression that did not know what to do.
‘I should have restrained myself.’
I almost sighed for a moment. That subtle look is not due to the guilt that drove Mar into her shame. About half a year later, she was probably afraid and expected that the same thing would happen to Mar.
‘Half a year.’
As the eyes of Trixie and other lovers were focused on me, I quietly drank water.
Holding weddings frequently was harsh on the guests, so she decided to hold weddings every six months. At first she felt bad for making her lovers wait so long, but now that she thinks about it, it seems like it was the best choice.
At least we only have to see these public executions once every six months instead of once every month or two.
I don’t know if it will be a one-time thing, but let’s think of it that way anyway.
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Tea time after the meal went on without any fuss. Mar, who was struggling with her shame, had calmed down her emotions and could not make a fuss even if she wanted to.
She again felt a happiness that she could not express in words. She said it was tea time and not her return to work after eating. I’m so happy that I can enjoy this ultimate luxury.
‘What?’
At that moment, the communication sphere in her arms vibrated briefly. It looks like someone sent a text message.
Normally, he would have pulled out the communication port with an expression as if something had happened, but these days, he is checking the communication port with a leisurely hand gesture. Anyway, it’s probably a text message congratulating you on your newlywed life. I’m currently on honeymoon vacation, so there’s no way I’m receiving text messages related to work.
‘Emperor?’
As soon as I confirmed who had sent the text, I instinctively flinched, but quickly relaxed.
Let’s not be scared. Currently, I am using my newlywed status as a shield. No matter how emperor he is, he cannot summon newlywed subjects. Even in a Confucian country with strong royal authority, it is difficult to call a subject careless after his or her parents have died.
So, I read the text message sent by the emperor with a light heart,
[The growth of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Congregation for Canonization in the Holy Church is coming to the system. Among them, the Minister of the Congregation for Saints said that he would like to meet the Minister and Countess Tyglehen in person and discuss faith, so I hope that the Minister will generously allow us this precious time. ]
‘f*ck.’
The curse rose to the top of my throat. On the surface, it was a request to allow me time, but in reality, it was no different from an order. If I had been the only one there, I probably would have even thrown the communication device.
‘What is this?’
My hands naturally trembled. I blinked quickly to check if there was anything wrong with my eyes.
But nothing changed. No matter how many times I checked, the text the emperor sent was exactly as I read it. A saintly saint from the Holy Church wants to meet us face-to-face.
Damn it, am I dreaming right now? If it’s a dream, where does it start?
“Brother? What’s going on?”
And then the guy who was drinking tea peacefully suddenly glared at the communication port and frowned, and Louise, who was just about to put a cookie in her mouth, tilted her head.
Louise, as well as the eyes of other lovers, hurriedly adjusted her expression. I made a mistake. Even if the Emperor threw a crazy bomb at me, it is not the proper behavior of a family head to show displeasure in front of his family.
Let’s reflect on this. Maybe it’s because I’m a newbie who just became the head of the family, but there are still a lot of things I lack.
“Ah, I was surprised to hear some unusual information. Did it reveal much?”
First, I smiled as naturally as possible and opened my mouth. As much as possible, as if nothing happened, as if I wasn’t angry as much as possible.
“It’s a little unusual, right?”
But it didn’t seem natural to Louise.
It’s strange. I’m pretty good at managing my facial expressions, but it doesn’t work for Louise.
“Actually, it’s very unique.”
After a short period of thought, I confessed my opinion obediently. Lovers who will become family should avoid hiding something. Isn’t this something you have already promised yourself several times?
Furthermore, it is not my personal matter, but also related to Mar, so I cannot hide it even if I try.
“Well, something fancy happened at the wedding. Because of that, two people grew up in the Holy Church.”
“Growth?”
It was Mar who accepted my words. Since the topic has moved on to weddings, it is only natural that Mar, the person involved in the wedding, will come forward.
“Yes. They said they came from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Congregation for Saints. They are coming to the system now.”
At those words, tension appeared on Mar’s face. The Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments is the department that directly oversees the Ascension Ceremony, one of the largest events of the Dawn Church, and the Congregation for Canonization is, as its name suggests, the department in charge of canonizing saints. Who wouldn’t be nervous when the head of such a key department comes because of us?
Although she is the daughter of Duke Marga, and no matter how much she is a member of the imperial duke family, she cannot take lightly the growth of the Holy Church. This is a world where God exists and has proven his majesty.
‘What should I do?’
Anyway, seeing Mar like that made her head roll. ‘The two of us came to the Empire because of our wedding.’ To Mar, who stiffened at the words, ‘But we want to see the growth of the canonization for ourselves.’ How should I say this?
Even in the text sent by the emperor, it was written that the saint had said that he would like to discuss faith with us. A person who is a cardinal and has grown up probably does not really want to see us for enlightenment about faith, and of course he is requesting a meeting for another reason. The other reason is most likely the issue of canonization.
Of course, I do not expect that Mar and I will be designated as saints, but being a candidate for sainthood itself brings tremendous honor and authority. Needless to say, if I really become an adult.
So this is the problem. If the emperor is summoning you to do some work, it’s okay to ignore it, but this is an honorable thing in anyone’s eyes, so you can’t ignore it. Moreover, if a grown-up from the Holy Church to the Empire refuses to see his face, things could get awkward between them.
“…And of the two, I’m talking about the growth of canonization─”
In the end, after hesitating for a while, I finally opened my mouth.
This cannot be avoided or hidden, so it would be right to say it…
***
I stood blankly in the harbor and watched the fleet getting closer. Ten ships with a huge emblem symbolizing the Holy Church on their sails are approaching.
‘That’s big.’
It’s a dull sentiment, but I can’t help it. There are as many as ten gigantic ships grouped together, each boasting overwhelming majesty. As soon as you see it, what can you think other than that it is big and majestic?
Furthermore, considering the people in that fleet, it is appropriate to say that it is large. Because there are two big names on board that the empire must treat with great care.
‘Is it okay for me to be in this position?’
It’s frustrating. It feels like I’m being forced to wear clothes that don’t fit.
But there is nothing we can do. It is by order of His Majesty the Emperor that I am here. As the only younger brother of His Majesty the Emperor and the Marquis of the Empire, he must follow his orders.
“If the Minister of Foreign Affairs were to enter the country, it would have been the responsibility of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, but the Minister of Foreign Affairs is still in Armain. As a result, there is no person of the same rank as the Minister of Foreign Affairs remaining in the empire. “
The only problem is that the person did not need to receive it.
“So, Ainter. You go and welcome the officials. If the emperor’s younger brother welcomes you, the officials will be satisfied, and the actual work will be handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which will accompany you.”＜ /B＞
I adjusted my tie, remembering His Majesty’s calm voice.
It was definitely an unexpected order, but it meant that His Majesty gave me trust and qualifications. To that extent, it is right for me to live up to that trust.
“Your Excellency.”
While I was strengthening my resolve, a person from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who was attached to my side as an attendant cautiously approached me. Did you say he was a director-level person in charge of diplomacy with the Holy Church?
“I think it would be a good idea to get ready now.”
“Yes, let’s do that.”
I nodded at the manager’s words and took a step forward. The Holy Church’s fleet has already docked at the port, so, as the director said, we need to prepare slowly to properly welcome them.
‘…Growth.’
I felt a slight sense of tension. While the ministers of the kingdom are treated below the ministers of the empire, the ministers of the Holy Church are treated on the same level as the ministers. This is inevitable considering the religious authority of the Holy Church.
Maybe that’s why, when I think of growth that I haven’t even seen yet, the Minister of Inspection and Inspection comes to mind.
‘It would be difficult if he was a monster like the minister.’
I hope they are good, relatively good people.
I feel like I had a useless dream.
“Elder, why did you go in such a circle and circle around such a short distance? You almost died of seasickness.”
“Didn’t I keep saying this? When I looked at the road ahead, it seemed like I would face disaster if I hurried along. If I foresaw an avoidable disaster, of course I should avoid it.”
“Yes, don’t be like that. I came here slowly just to get some fresh air after a long time.”
“I guess the disaster was your snout.”
I felt it as soon as I saw an old man and a young woman coming down from the flagship, arguing.
The growth of the Holy Church is also not normal.