Chapter 100 Go Jin Gam Rae’s Dream
Chapter 100 Go Jin Gam Rae’s Dream
Another day has passed in Sergel Kingdom.
I had breakfast in the restaurant with the envoys.
“His Highness Bethel?”
“You said you eat separately in your room.”
The maid who served the meal satisfied my curiosity.
I didn’t have any plans today. It was the first time he had been given free time all day after coming from Sergel Kingdom.
After breakfast, I asked the members what they were planning to do today.
“I’m going to go to the library. I don’t know the language well, but I’m curious.”
Viscount Mollis was the first to answer.
Continued, Viscount Arco said that he would spend time in the garden, and the rest of the members replied that they would enjoy their free time in their own way.
Lastly, Count Henkers said he wanted to meet with the people in the diplomatic department of the royal palace.
“Would you like to join me too, Captain?”
Earl Henkers asked with eyes filled with anticipation.
It sounded like an offer to go together, but in fact it was nothing more than a request for help.
Because without me, I can’t communicate with them at all.
But this time I couldn’t grant his request.
I also plan to be a bit busy today.
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“Sorry, I have work to do today.”
“Where are you going?”
Count Henkers asked back. Then the other members also focused their attention on me.
Is everyone curious about my schedule?
“To look around downtown Ferris.”
“You seem to have a place you want to go to?”
“Yes. I also want to feel the atmosphere of the street while walking around.”
Then two people raised their hands and wanted to join me.
But I had to go alone today.
The purpose of going to Ferris was to visit a real estate brokerage office!
“Sorry, but I want to go alone today. Let’s go together next time.”
I spoke with a smile on my eyes. Fortunately, the two respected my wishes.
After finishing breakfast, I headed straight to Vettel’s room. His room was located on the west side of the stairs on the second floor.
What I know thanks to Vettel introducing me to the royal palace on the first day.
– Smart.
I knocked politely, and the door burst open, revealing a maid.
“Where did Her Highness Bethel go?”
“You went to the office ten minutes ago.”
I guess they got confused.
For reference, his office was on the first floor.
It’s a bit troublesome, but I can’t help it.
As long as he was the leader of the delegation, it was necessary to let him know where he was going.
Besides, Vettel would provide a wagon for me. That would be much more comfortable than walking around town.
After thinking about this and that, I quickly arrived in front of his office. When I knocked, Vettel’s voice came from inside.
“Who are you?”
“This is Luke Nedville, the head of the Imperial delegation, Your Highness.”
Vettel immediately gave permission to come inside. As soon as I opened the door, I started posting morning greetings.
“Yes. Good morning, Captain Nedville.”
Sitting at her desk, Vettel looked like she had just started working on paperwork.
“I’m sorry that I interrupted your work.”
“It’s okay. But why did you come to me?”
“I came to tell you because I wanted to look around the city of Ferris by myself.”
Then Vettel gave me a worried look.
“Are you okay? If anything, I can attach an escort knight.”
“No. I just need to borrow a carriage to go downtown, and that will suffice.”
Vettel showed her troubled expression. But before long, it gave me what I wanted.
“I will be joining you for lunch, so please come on time.”
“Yes. I will definitely do that.”
After saying hello to Vettel, I headed to my room. It was because there was one last thing to do before going out.
I locked the door, put the black whistle I was wearing around my neck into my mouth and blew.
“Yes, secretary.”
Ilayna appeared right in front of my eyes.
But lately, she didn’t wear a mask when she appeared in front of me. Maybe it’s because I’m a bodyguard?
“I have something I want to ask of you today.”
“Yes. Just say anything.”
Looking at her attitude, it seemed like she would do anything for me.
Good.
“I want you to spend some time alone until lunchtime today.”
“… ….”
Looking at the blinking of his eyelids, he seemed to be puzzled.
I was more direct.
“So, please don’t follow me until lunchtime.”
“Why are you asking such a favor?”
She really doesn’t understand.
“I have personal business to do.”
“Is this a serious matter that you cannot show me?”
The blue eyes of Ilaina who asked such a question were serious.
I came up with an answer without hesitating even for a second.
“This is a very important matter to me.”
“… ….”
Her eyes were staring at my face. As if trying to read the inside of my face.
Fortunately, the moment of uncomfortable silence did not last long.
“If you wish, secretary, I will.”
“Thanks, Elaina.”
After Ileina gave me a slight bow, she pulled back her invisibility cloak.
Well, maybe I could go after her after making a promise like that…….
‘For some reason I don’t think Ileina would break her promise like that.’
I decided to trust her and left her room.
* * *
Thanks to her carriage, she was able to reach the square in downtown Perris in 20 minutes.
As soon as I got off the carriage, I took out my pocket watch.
9:30 Am.
Considering travel time, etc., We should be back here by at least 11:30.
“Please wait here.”
“Yes, head of the delegation.”
I moved my steps towards the street in the southeast direction from here, as I saw in advance yesterday.
There were as many people in the square as yesterday.
Looks of lovers strolling leisurely down the street holding hands and noble ladies walking their dogs.
We also saw a harmonious family.
When I saw this kind of scene, I immediately thought that everyone’s life is the same.
‘Well, this isn’t the time to relax like this.’
I took short steps toward my destination. Thanks to that, I was able to arrive at the building with the signboard of the real estate brokerage office hanging.
When I went inside, the office manager greeted me kindly.
“I am not looking to buy a house right away, but I want to check the market price.”
“Oh. Okay. But the way you speak is a bit peculiar…….”
“I am from the Eckhart Empire this time.”
“Ah! You did.”
Fortunately, the head of the office did not show any reaction other than the strange reaction.
They must have been enemies at one time, but it seemed that the hostility had faded as time passed. It’s just my guess though.
Anyway, it was a very fortunate situation for me.
The head of the office offered me a seat. It didn’t end with that, but they also served cool drinks.
“Since you came from far away, you should do better.”
“Thank you.”
I nodded slightly and took a sip of my drink. It was a drink that made you feel better with the sweetness that slightly lingers in your mouth and the scent of lemon.
“This is delicious.”
“It is a lemon drink enjoyed by the people of the kingdom. It’s called limonata.”
“You should remember that, limonata.”
The head of the office shook his head with a smile.
After finishing my drinks, I began my preliminary research in earnest.
“How is the market price of the houses where commoners live?”
“Based on the most common two-story structure, it is 50,000 dark.”
“If 50,000 dark…….”
How much gold is it for the Eckhart Empire?
I had no idea because the currency unit was different.
“Ah. Based on the gold of the empire, it’s probably around 5,000 gold.”
“So you can calculate it as 1/10 of the Dark.”
“Yes. You can think of it as the same price, only the unit is different.”
If the house where the commoners lived was 5,000 gold, it was not much different from the empire’s market price.
But it was impossible for everyone in my family to live in such a house.
“Then, what is the market price of a small mansion?”
“Oh. You must have some money.”
“Yeah, just… ….”
I blurted out my words vaguely. Fortunately, the head of the office didn’t seem to care.
“It’s good to think about 120,000 dark.”
“1, 12 Only?”
Then it’s 12,000 gold based on imperial gold?
For reference, small mansions in the Empire cost around 10,000 gold on average.
‘When you move to the mansion, the price jumps up… ….’
In other words, it means that there is nothing wrong with the money saved now.
“Because the original mansion is more expensive.”
“Yes, that’s right, but… ….”
It’s not easy to make that much money with just my salary.
That doesn’t mean you can have a side job…….
At the moment my thoughts were biting my tail, a thought passed through my mind.
‘Come to think of it, Cecilia said that if this thing goes well, she’ll give you a reward?’
What if they asked for 10,000 gold as a reward?
‘Isn’t this enough to ask for?’
Resuming trade with Sergel Kingdom was to build Cecilia’s achievements and draw strong support from the imperial faction.
It also benefits the empire in many ways.
Considering the amount I paid for this, it’s a reasonable amount to ask for.
The problem is, this time the consultation with the kingdom must be successfully completed, but…….
‘I have no choice but to take care of Cecilia better.’
Yes. There is a saying in the four-character idiom Gojingamrae.
You will suffer terribly, but at the end of it, the sweet dream of the escape you want will be waiting for you.
The next six months.
Let’s hold on well.
-Continued
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