Chapter 103 A reunion after a long time
Chapter 103 A reunion after a long time
After Cecilia, Flora and Mulia got off the carriage in order.
I looked at the three women with her shoulders straight. The first person to come into view was Cecilia, who stood at the front of the procession.
She was wearing a red dress embroidered with golden dragons, the symbol of the Eckhart Empire. However, it was not the usual bustle dress, but a crinoline dress. Besides, her shoulders were a bit more puffy.
Cecilia walked the red carpet with a commanding yet unhurried gait.
Each time her shiny golden hair, which hung down to her waist, swayed lightly.
Her ruby eyes were looking straight ahead where Vettel was standing.
‘Even from a distance, I can clearly feel the elegance of an empress.’
Next I looked at Flora, who kept a step away from Cecilia.
She was wearing a pink chemise dress the same tone as her own hair. This time, it was a style that boldly exposed her shoulders.
At this point, the exhibitionism fantasy…… No.
I don’t think I should say anything behind her, even for the sake of Flora’s honor.
But if she’s exposed to a pretty and lively woman like her, honestly, it’s unconditionally welcome.
If you don’t welcome this, at least you’re not a man. Cancer, no way.
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Today, I tied my hair in a ponytail instead of a twin tail, probably because I was thinking of looking a bit more modest.
It’s been a while since the last time we went out together.
Twintails are nice, but ponytails look really good too.
But looking at Flora’s expression full of excitement and curiosity, I thought it was wrong for her to look decent. Still, she had a lively yet cute impression.
I think that’s enough.
Finally, Mulia.
She had a calm face even though she was stepping on unfamiliar ground. Anyone who saw her would think she went to work in the imperial office.
She wore a dark blue dress, which combined with her calm expression gave off a very solemn impression.
Well, he actually has a serious personality.
It can be said that it is a coordination that suits you very well.
The knights of the kingdom standing on both sides of the red carpet were maintaining a modest salute.
The three women walked proudly between them. The more he did, the more and more the distance with Vettel narrowed.
After a while, Cecilia stopped her steps. At the same time, the band stopped playing.
She looked up at Vettel with a calm gaze. Because of the difference in her biological height, such a composition was inevitable.
“… ….”
“… ….”
From my position, it was clearly visible.
Cecilia was observing Vettel with red eyes.
Perhaps Vettel is doing the same.
The moment of silence did not last long. Her Vettel was the first to offer her greetings to her.
“It is an honor to meet Her Majesty, Empress Cecilia Campbell Eckart, mother of the Eckart Empire.”
He raised his right arm to the level of his chest and bent his back. He raised his greetings according to the manners of Sergel Kingdom.
“I am also honored to meet His Highness King Bethel Seimer, the father of the kingdom.”
Cecilia responded to his greeting with a calm yet dignified tone. That too, with very fluent kingdom language skills.
Listening to that, I was startled inwardly.
Has my teaching been that effective?
As soon as she finished her first greeting, Cecilia cast her gaze once more toward our delegation seated behind Vettel.
“I am concerned that the envoys of our empire have troubled the kingdom.”
“Don’t worry, Your Majesty. Because the delegation members came, I was having a good day for the first time in a while.”
Vettel speaks in a friendly tone.
Perhaps he is giving Cecilia a friendly smile.
“Especially, I learned a lot in many ways thanks to delegation leader Nedville.”
…… Why are you tripping over me all of a sudden?
It’s good to say good things about me, but the timing was a bit sudden.
As soon as Vettel mentioned me, Cecilia turned her head this way. She had a soft eye smile.
“My secretary is quite competent.”
“Yes. He was a very capable man.”
Could this be an advanced spin-off?
“As expected, you are the captain.”
In the meantime, Viscount Mollis, who was next to me, whispered in an ant crawling voice. For the first time in a long time, I felt the heat on both my cheeks.
Fortunately, the emperor and king quickly turned the topic to something else.
Then Flora looked at me and waved her right hand gently. With a slightly raised corner of her mouth, a tomboyish face.
‘That’s why it’s really cute.’
I reciprocated her with her silence.
Mulia only looked at me for a moment, but she didn’t take any action. She seemed to be cautious about her actions, as she had many eyes now.
Well, I’ll have some time to finish the rounds later, so I can say hello then.
“King Seimer. I think meeting you is truly a historic moment.”
“Feel free to call me Vettel, Your Majesty.”
“In that case, I will call you King Bethel. Please call me by my first name too.”
I can’t believe the conversation between the two of them has progressed this much while I’ve taken a second glance…….
“Yes. Then, I will call her Majesty Cecilia from now on.”
Besides, it’s been a while since we met and I’ve already called them by their first names.
‘It’s a good sign.’
It can be interpreted as meaning that the first impression of each other was that good.
“Your Majesty Empress Cecilia. We are going to have lunch soon. Have you eaten?”
“The last thing I ate in the morning was at the inn.”
“Then would you like to go to the restaurant with me? The delegation members and those behind you…….”
Vettel held out her right hand and blurted her words.
“My old friends and ladies-in-waiting. Let me introduce you later.”
“Yes. The ladies-in-waiting will also sit together.”
“Good.”
Cecilia gave her head a heavy nod.
Vettel said that she would guide Cecilia and her ladies-in-waiting to her dining room, and then she took the lead. Our delegation followed the ladies-in-waiting and moved.
* * *
The lunch was bigger and tastier than when we first came.
Not only Cecilia, but also Flora and Mulia were very satisfied with the meal. Cecilia translated the two maids’ evaluations.
The more I listened, the more I could feel that Cecilia was good at the kingdom language.
Before her meal was served, even Vettel admired her for her language skills.
“This is all thanks to my secretary.”
Cecilia passed the ball to me again with a proud expression.
“You really seem to have chosen your secretary well.”
Vettel even goes one step further…….
Lunch time was over only after the meal was over and the dessert was all savored. Vettel summoned her aide, Fonta, and instructed her to give Cecilia and her maids a nice room.
“Thank you for your consideration, King Bethel.”
“It is our duty to provide the utmost hospitality to a precious person who has come from far away. Please rest in peace and relieve your travel addiction.”
After Cecilia accepted his greeting, she moved on her steps, guided by Fonta. Following her, her attendants and her delegation followed her.
Just before entering the room, Cecilia turned around.
“Luke. Please come to my room for a while.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Flora, Mulia. Neither do you.”
The ladies-in-waiting also answered briefly.
Ponta was looking bewildered, so I explained the situation instead.
“Yes, please do as you please. Call me whenever you need anything.”
After Fonta retreated, the members of her envoy greeted Cecilia again.
She congratulated them for their hard work and then instructed them to go in and rest.
“… ….”
I looked at the visit to which Cecilia was assigned.
Are you going to ask me something from inside?
“Let’s go in quickly.”
Cecilia immediately opened the door. I entered the last order and carefully closed the door.
“Luke Mr.!”
Then Flora suddenly hugged me.
“I missed you, really!”
She wrapped her arms around my neck and rubbed her body. Thanks to that, her soft breasts touched my chest.
It’s been a while since I’ve had such a pleasant stimulation…….
But I couldn’t just be immersed in it blankly.
“Ph, Lady Flora? Calm down once…….”
“How can I calm down? I met Luke after six weeks.”
Are you going to keep going like this?
It’s good, but on the other hand, fortunately, a relief pitcher appeared in a difficult car.
“Flora. Do that. The secretary is in trouble.”
“Hi-ing.”
Flora let me go even though I was sorry. The emerald eyes were still dripping with regret.
“Still, I’m glad you warmly welcomed me, Lady Flora.”
“Whoops. Shall we do it again later?”
“That’s a bit… ….”
Then Flora let out a joyful laugh. Thanks to that, I was able to laugh too.
“I’m glad you seem to be doing well, Secretary.”
Next, Mulia greeted me with her hands on her belly in a polite manner.
“It is very nice to see the Lady of Count Fordward after a long time.”
“Me too, secretary.”
Her eyes were looking at me with a soft light.
“Luke.”
Now it is the long-awaited turn of Cecilia.
I quickly took a polite stance.
“Have you ever been subjected to strange harassment?”
“Yes. I never did.”
“Aren’t you sick?”
“Yes. As you can see, it’s brisk.”
I deliberately made exaggerated gestures. Cecilia finally showed a relieved expression.
I was worried a lot when I left.
‘Cecilia isn’t originally like this… ….’
I was a bit puzzled, but on the other hand, I felt strange.
Just the fact that Cecilia cares about me.
If I had to define this strange feeling, I would call it joy.
“In order to meet you as soon as possible, I shortened my days off as much as possible and ran.”
“It was amazing how we managed to complete a journey that took 20 days in just 15 days.”
As we talked, I felt strange.
Why are Cecilia’s ruby-colored eyes staring at me so bright?
Well, no matter how you look at it…… It seems there are many stories you want to hear from me.
Especially in relation to trade with the kingdom.
* * *
Louis McKenna came to the palace around 2pm.
The purpose of her visit was only one. To meet Bethel Seimer, his childhood friend and current King.
‘Am I going to be in the office now?’
After thinking for a while at the central entrance on the first floor of the palace, she soon moved her steps toward her office. Then, she ran into Fonta, who was approaching from the other side.
“You came to see me again today, Princess McKenna.”
Fonta greeted her politely.
“Ponta. Is Her Highness Bethel in the office?”
“He is in his office right now, but he has no time to spend with the princess.”
“Why?”
“Today at lunchtime, Her Majesty the Empress of the Eckhart Empire has arrived. In a little while, I will have an important meeting with Her Majesty the Empress.”
“… ….”
To Luis, who stood blankly, Fonta spoke in a clear tone.
“I think it would be better for you to leave today.”
“I will… ….”
Louise sighed and turned toward her front door.
‘Could it be that Her Majesty and her eyes match…… Isn’t it?’
No. Vettel can’t do that.
Louise shook her head vigorously to dispel her delusional imagination.
However, she couldn’t easily shake off her subtle anxiety rising from a corner of her mind.
-Continued