Chapter 110 Save it for later pleasure
Chapter 110 Save it for later pleasure
I had nothing to do after dinner.
I passed the time last time reading a book I borrowed from the royal library. The book I borrowed this time is about the modern history of Sergel Kingdom.
It was a book that could not be obtained in the Eckhart Empire.
Since I was so engrossed in typefaces, it was time to go to bed. I closed the book and stretched my arms outstretched.
In the meantime, a thought suddenly passed through my mind.
‘What is Russell, the protagonist of the original story, trying to do at this time?’
It will be at least two years from now when Russell will be active.
In short, I was operating in a timeline ahead of Russell.
Well, this was pretty comfortable for me.
Because, unlike other novels, you don’t have to pay much attention to the actions of the original protagonist.
‘My head is about to explode just doing this now, but it’s fortunate.’
I got up from my chair. Now I’m going to lie down on the bed and roll around for a bit and go to sleep.
But did I mention that plans always go wrong?
– Smart.
A knock broke the silence and resounded throughout the room.
Who are you at this hour?
“Who are you?”
“Luke. Come out for a while.”
The moment I heard the voice coming from outside the door, I was startled.
It’s like someone caught trying to steal.
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
I ran over and opened the door. Cecilia stood at the door with her shoulders straight.
“Good night, Your Majesty.”
“Hmm. I hope you have a good night too.”
After the formal greetings, Cecilia immediately got to the point.
“A little while ago, King Bethel’s aide came to my room.”
“You mean Count Fonta Huxley?”
“Yes.”
Cecilia nodded her head.
“I think I need to talk to you alone. May I go inside?”
“Of course, Your Majesty.”
I stepped aside by her door to make it easier for her to enter. Then she immediately thrust her foot into her room.
“The structure is similar to my room.”
Cecilia looked around her room and left a brief impression.
“Still, it’s not as luxurious as the furniture in His Majesty’s room.”
“That seems so.”
I first invited Cecilia to sit in her chair in front of her round table. After that, I brought a stool for me to sit on.
“Your Majesty. Do you need anything?”
“It’s late at night, so I don’t need anything else. You should also sit down.”
“Yes.”
I sat across from Cecilia.
She propped up her own lower jaw with her clasped hands. And then she just stared at me.
“Your Majesty?”
Curious about that action, she raised her voice, and Cecilia let out her faint sigh.
“I guess I could be busy soon.”
“What did Count Huxley say to you?”
“Luke.”
Cecilia untied her hands from her clasped hands and lifted her chin slightly. The bloody eyes were filled with serious energy.
“You must be aware of the reason we have come this far.”
“Yes. It is to resolve past historical issues that have not been properly resolved, and at the same time to resume trade that has been cut off for 30 years.”
“King Bethel said he would like to discuss the matter soon.”
Well, it’s already been three days since Cecilia came here.
She must have decided that since she had had enough rest, she could proceed with the meeting.
“I was just wondering when the meeting would be held.”
“The aide said, he suggested we start in earnest in the next three days.”
Three days to go…….
I pictured in my head what to prepare for the three days.
Since the issue of past history has been discussed in advance, it will be sufficient if a specific compensation plan is prepared.
‘Then, I think we should focus more on trade-related content… ….’
When to start exchanges and items, problems with tariffs, etc.
You probably have more than one or two things to tune when you start digging deep.
My head is pounding already…….
Really, as long as this is finished well, I will give you the largest possible reward.
“So, I would like to refer to your opinion. About starting the talks in three days.”
“To tell you my opinion, I think three days is enough time.”
“Why?”
Cecilia seemed to think of me once.
It feels like a teacher waiting for a student to give an answer.
“We set the direction of past issues that could not be resolved through prior discussion. So this part will be finished soon. Of course, I don’t think everything is solved just by tying knots. I think it’s about ending it and then starting again from there.”
Cecilia gave her head a heavy nod.
“You are right. After tying up the past issues, it’s important to keep the knot from unraveling.”
“Yes. So I think it’s a matter of slowly solving it over time. However, trade should be coordinated as much as possible at this meeting.”
“Yes.”
Cecilia agreed with my answer again.
“The first thing is to resolve the past issues to resume trade through this meeting as much as possible, and secondly, it will be necessary to coordinate the items for the first trade in advance. For these three days, it would be better to focus on the talks to resolve issues of the past.”
“You seem to think that three days is enough.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
It was too long for an answer to a question, but…….
Still, she said that Cecilia would refer to my opinion, so she confided what she was thinking.
She was quite content with herself.
“Okay. I will refer to your opinion and speak directly to King Bethel tomorrow.”
“Yes. The sooner the sooner the better.”
“And since my ladies-in-waiting have also said they want to help, I guess I’ll have to get some ideas for the trade agenda.”
“Good idea.”
Only then did Cecilia smile, raising the corner of her mouth slightly.
“As expected, when I talk to you, it feels like something blocked is opened.”
“It’s overrated.”
I bowed my head forward as I spoke in a polite tone.
“It’s not an exaggeration. Listening to you sometimes seems to convince me of my answers.”
“Congratulations, Your Majesty.”
That was the best answer I could give.
By the way…… It’s a bit embarrassing to raise your head, that’s right.
“Keep your head up.”
As soon as she gave her instructions, I raised her head again.
I have no choice but to carry out what I am ordered to do.
Cecilia looked at me with a smile on her face. But that moment didn’t last long for her.
As soon as she checked the grandfather clock,
“I took up more of your time than I thought.”
I said
And got up from my seat.
“You have worked hard, Your Majesty. I hope you have a restful night.”
“Yes. May you too have a peaceful night. You don’t have to come out to meet me.”
Cecilia said good night to me and she immediately left the room.
“… ….”
I stared at the tightly closed door.
She knows the reason why Cecilia seeks my opinion because she has had a conversation with her before.
What…… Would it be okay to continue like this?
A feeling of uneasiness came over me for some reason, but I quickly shook it off.
“Let’s go to sleep soon.”
I jumped into bed.
* * *
The next morning, Vettel and Fonta offered to introduce the palace to Cecilia and her ladies-in-waiting.
“Luke.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Of course, I was in a position to follow Cecilia and her maids this time as well.
Then, in the middle, I ran into Count Henkers, one of the members of the delegation. As soon as he saw Cecilia and Vettel, he greeted them.
“Count Henkers. Did you say that you were recently looking into the administration of the kingdom?”
“Yes. I still have difficulties communicating, but I got a glimpse of the system after looking around for a few days.”
“Then you are fortunate.”
After Count Henkers paid her his respects, he went on his way again.
‘I envy you… ….’
I wish I could walk around like that.
“Don’t move.”
“Yes. I don’t.”
Vettel responded with a smile at Cecilia’s words.
He showed us the various facilities of the palace, and I acted as an interpreter for the explanations to her ladies-in-waiting.
Vettel then took us to a garden outside the palace.
‘It looks like he’s trying to show you the statue of Count Relic.’
It was easy to guess because I had already gone through the same course three weeks ago.
Unaware of the future, Cecilia and her maids were busy admiring the arched entrance draped in rose vines.
“There are many things to see inside.”
“Looking at this makes me more excited.”
Cecilia said with a smile on her face.
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As I translated Vettel’s words, Flora and Mulia also looked expectant.
After looking around all the flowers in the garden, Vettel led us to Count Relic’s commissar. He told us about the background of the erection of this statue.
“Is this the statue you told me about before?”
Cecilia spoke in a voice so low that only I could hear. I said yes and nodded her head.
“King Bethel. I understand the meaning of showing this statue. As I said before, I intend to openly engage in discussions to resolve past issues.”
“Yes. I believe in Her Majesty Cecilia.”
As soon as the conversation between the two ended, I told Flora and Mulia, who were looking bewildered, about the statue of Count Relic.
“Oh my God. It must have been a statue with deep meaning.”
Flora covered her mouth and gave off a surprised look.
“Establishing a statue like this in the garden seems to mean that we will not forget the past.”
Mulia focused on interpreting the meaning in her own way.
“Maybe something like that. Shall we ask Her Highness Bethel later?”
“Oh, no. Are you okay.”
Mulia waved her hand, embarrassed.
Then Vettel clapped her hands and drew attention to herself.
“Lunch time soon. This time, we’re going to treat you with a special treat. Shall we go to the restaurant soon?”
“Special food?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Whoa. If it’s a food that’s highly valued in the kingdom, I’d really like to try it.”
Cecilia showed her expectations to the fullest.
I also acted as an interpreter for the ladies-in-waiting. Flora and Mulia also responded to the word precious food.
“I’m curious. Maybe you haven’t eaten it in the Empire, right?”
“Yes, the daughter of Earl Fordward.”
“Mister Luke! Can you give me a sneak peek of what it is?”
Flora says she’s asking for spoilers at all.
“It’s no fun if you know in advance. Leave it for later pleasure, Lady Flora.”
At this point, I was also curious.
I wonder what kind of reaction the three women will show when they see ‘Octopus Sukhoe’.
-Continued