Chapter 101 I didn’t expect him to worry about you
Chapter 101 I didn’t expect him to worry
“Would you like to take a look at the mansion while you are here? There is one for sale nearby.”
The head of the office has been very active in business.
I’ve been here, but it’s good to take a look and go.
I expressed my desire to take a look. The head of the office took a bundle of keys hanging on the wall and gestured to me.
“Follow me.”
He headed to the back of the building, where there was a small wagon.
“Guests ride in the back.”
“Thank you, Warden.”
The head of the office sat in the driver’s seat and drove the wagon. After about 20 minutes or so, he arrived at his destination, a small mansion.
As soon as I saw the mansion, I tilted my head to one side.
‘It’s smaller than the mansion in our estate?’
I’m not sure, but I felt that way when I saw it from the outside.
Fortunately, the exterior was neat. It seemed that the head of the office was doing periodic management.
The gate was firmly padlocked. After the head of the office asked for a moment, he opened the lock with the key.
The yard was also neatly maintained. Even though there was nothing but grass.
Well, you can decorate the yard later.
I followed the office manager into the mansion. The structure was certainly different from that of the Imperial Mansion.
The entrance was narrow, but the living room was very spacious. And there were large windows on either side of it.
“Is the window so large because of the climate?”
“Yes. Our kingdom is a hot country all year round.”
Well, if it’s hot and the windows are small, you’ll have a hard time not being able to get wind through.
In addition to the living room, there was a kitchen, a small dining room, and a drawing room on the first floor. The next place we headed to was the second floor, but there were only 10 rooms in total.
“You mean this mansion is 150,000 dark?”
“Yes.”
Is the price more expensive for a smaller subject than our baron’s?
When I looked around the site myself, I could feel the difference with the Eckhart Empire even more.
It had to be a larger mansion to bring in all of my family’s employees.
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That means you need more money.
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“Are there any bigger mansions in Ferris? Or some other area.”
“There aren’t many in Ferris, and there are a few more in the suburbs. It’s just owned by another brokerage office.”
“I see… ….”
“Anyway, the customers are big. Even a mansion like this is quite expensive.”
“Because I like big houses.”
I looked around and took out my pocket watch to check the time.
10:50 Am.
I didn’t have enough time to look around.
“Oh. You are carrying expensive things. Somehow, I’ve been wondering since I recognized the mansion…….”
“It’s just something my father lent me.”
Actually, it was an item I received from the imperial palace while working as a direct secretary.
However, it was awkward to reveal my identity, so I covered it up.
“Anyway, I’m sure you’re in good shape.”
“Yes, what…… Depending on?”
The manager asked if he was interested in other houses.
“I am interested, but I have another appointment, so I have to go back soon.”
“I see. Shall we go back to the office then?”
“Yes. I do.”
The head of the office and I left the mansion behind and returned to the brokerage office by carriage.
“Please drop by again next time you have free time.”
“Yes. I will.”
I left the office and headed straight to the plaza. I had to go back now so I could make it right at lunchtime.
The coachman was waiting at the spot where I got off.
Recognizing me, he waved his hand, telling me to come this way.
“Come back soon.”
“Yes, Captain.”
Thanks to the coachman driving the wagon quickly, I arrived at the palace a little earlier than 12 o’clock.
* * *
When I went to the restaurant, the members were already seated.
“You are late, Captain.”
Viscount Arco lightly waved his hand at me.
“I looked around and almost got late. hahahaha.”
After making a joke, the members put on bright faces.
I took a seat to the right of the head of the table. After waiting for a while, Vettel appeared with Fonta.
As we all tried to get up, Vettel gestured us to sit down with both hands.
“It’s a comfortable place to eat, so it’s okay.”
“Thank you for your consideration, Your Highness.”
I then translated what he said to the members into the imperial language. The members also expressed their gratitude in their poor kingdom language.
Vettel looked at us for a moment and then he clapped his hands lightly.
“Today, I prepared a special meal for you guys.”
“You said it was a special dish, so I look forward to it, Your Highness.”
“I don’t know what kind of food the Empire might have, but I pride myself on this being a really special dish.”
For Vettel to show such confidence.
What the hell is that?
I thought the food from the kingdom that I had already tasted was really delicious…….
“What did Her Highness Bethel say?”
Viscount Mollis, sitting next to me, whispered to me.
I told you about a conversation I had with Vettel. When the word special food was mentioned, everyone’s eyes sparkled and their anticipation was expressed.
“Everyone is looking forward to it, Your Highness.”
“I will be able to live up to that expectation. It’s food that the people of the kingdom can’t eat.”
Vettel blew the air into our anticipation, and then lightly shook the bell on the table.
The maids served various dishes on the table. However, the space in the middle of the table was intentionally left empty.
‘That means today’s main dish will be served here.’
After a while, a wide plate was placed in the empty seat.
The moment I saw the shape of the food on the plate, I opened my eyes wide.
I can’t believe the day will come when I see that from this worldview…….
Tears almost came out of my longing, but I was able to avoid the worst situation by keeping my eyes tight.
“Well, what the hell is that ugly looking thing?”
Mollys let out a puzzled voice.
I looked at the members’ expressions just in case, and they were all unable to hide their bewilderment.
Well, it’s worth it.
Eckhart Empire doesn’t treat these things as ingredients.
Vettel explained this dish in her kind voice.
“It’s called octopus sukhoe. It is a food that is eaten by boiling fresh octopus caught in the sea in hot water and dipping it in sauce.”
Even the name of the food is the same as the Korea I lived in in my previous life!
Although the sauce was something unknown, not the sesame oil or chojang I knew.
“It seems that everyone has never seen food like this.”
Vettel seemed a bit troubled. Perhaps it was because she reacted differently than she expected.
“Hmm. Probably because there is an octopus head in the middle of the plate.”
In the middle of the plate was the head of an octopus, and the legs were all cut into bite-sized pieces.
“This is what I do when I treat a special guest.”
“Aha. I didn’t know it had such a deep meaning.”
Somehow Vettel’s intentions don’t seem to be communicated properly, so I’ll have to explain.
I calmed down the members who were still looking shocked. Then he properly informed me about the octopus sukhoe.
Including things about texture that Vettel didn’t mention.
“I didn’t know it was a precious food.”
“It is chewy and soft when chewed? It is a strange food.”
After my explanation, the members relaxed their expressions.
Now you’re in the right mood to enjoy your meal.
We started off with lunch with Vettel.
I decided to try octopus sukhoe first. As soon as you dip a piece of octopus sashimi in yellow sauce and put it in your mouth,
“!”
I opened my eyes without realizing it.
It was softer and more savory than octopus sashimi I had eaten in my previous life. And how well the sauce goes…….
‘So good… ….’
I thought I’d never taste it again.
I was soaked in joy for a moment, but I became curious about the members’ reactions.
“Oh, that food tasted like this.”
“This sounds like a really new discovery.”
“My hands can’t stop. It is so delicious.”
In turn, they were Count Henkers, Viscount Mollis, and Viscount Arco.
Aside from that, the rest of the members also had bright expressions.
“Everyone seems to like it.”
Vettel whispered so that only I could hear. Our reaction seemed to be a little concerned.
“Yes. Everyone is satisfied. Thank you for providing such valuable ingredients, Your Highness.”
I expressed my gratitude with silence.
“Of course, special treatment is given to a special guest. But the captain wasn’t surprised at all. Are you familiar with it?”
Suddenly asking such an embarrassing question…….
But I was quick to improvise.
“Yes. I saw it once in my hometown when I was young. It’s the first time I’ve cooked like this.”
For reference, there is no sea around the Nedville estate.
But since Vettel wouldn’t know that much, I was relieved and let out a lie.
“I see.”
He put on an expression of understanding.
“The captain is a very interesting person.”
“What do you mean by that?”
I asked because I didn’t know English. But Vettel smiled, raising the corner of her mouth, but did not answer the question.
Well, since it’s Vettel, he must have said it with good intentions.
I decided not to think about it anymore.
It was important to eat at least one more piece of octopus sashimi in front of me.
After eating octopus sukhoe, I had only one thought.
One more reason to come and live in Sergel Kingdom.
* * *
After lunch, we even had tea time.
After chatting with Vettel and other members about various topics, I returned to my room.
I’m going to go to the backyard garden to extinguish the fire in a little while.
The time you sit on the bed and let out your languid breath,
“Secretary.”
Suddenly, Ileina, who hadn’t been called, appeared.
“Ilayna? Why all of a sudden… ….”
“… ….”
Ilaina’s blue eyes scanned every part of my body carefully.
Why is he doing this?
At that moment, a thought passed through her mind.
“No way…… Were you worried about me?”
“Yes, secretary.”
The resolute tone sounded like it contained sincerity.
“There was nothing for you to worry about. And I also have a black whistle. If necessary, I can call you.”
“Yes. But that doesn’t mean I’m not worried.”
Ileina’s expression was as stiff as usual. But the tone of her voice was unusual.
I have to say that she sounds a bit urgent or excited.
She wondered if I had asked her a little too much.
“Sorry for worrying you. Elena.”
The moment she said her apology, Ileina’s eyebrows twitched slightly.
As if I didn’t expect to react this way.
“I am not trying to rebuke you. Just… ….”
I kept looking at Ilayna, wondering what words would come out of those lips.
As if that gaze was burdensome, she turned her gaze slightly to her left.
“I want you to know how worried I am… ….”
There was a moment of silence.
Because I never thought Ileina would react this way.
“Excuse me.”
Ilaina nodded to me and immediately disappeared.
“… ….”
Before, he showed no interest in me except for the responsibility of the mission.
But now the attitude towards me has changed.
“I know life, but I don’t know.”
But I knew.
The fact that he would often do things that would make Ilayna worry.
-Continued