Episode 123 Are you persistent today?
Episode 123 Are you persistent today?
Cecilia scheduled the noble meeting for a week later.
This information was immediately shared with Duke Cailos and Duke Montersen.
Duke Kylos invited all the imperialist nobles to his club.
“Her Majesty Empress Cecilia says she will hold a noble meeting in a week.”
Then the emperor nobles began to whisper. Each person was talking about the reason for holding the noble meeting.
“Everyone be quiet.”
When Kylos let out a dignified voice, his room instantly became quiet.
“He said he plans to announce the results achieved in the Kingdom of Sergel at this noble meeting.”
“I heard that you have achieved quite a lot!”
One noble raised his hand and shouted.
Then those around him also unanimously said that they had heard such a story.
“I was just about to share it with you.”
“Is this what you heard from your audience with His Majesty?”
This time, someone else asked a question in a polite voice. Kylos briefly answered yes and then cleared his throat.
I was trying to clear my throat before explaining.
“First of all, you said that the historical issues that occurred 30 years ago have been neatly resolved.”
“Are you talking about the five-year war?”
“That’s right. “Of course, the cause of the war was on our side.”
Kylos informed the still young imperial nobles about what had happened in the past.
Afterwards, he also informed us that the trade had been concluded.
“Oh. “That is a truly great achievement!”
“After hearing the Duke’s words, I am even more excited about what His Majesty will announce.”
The reaction of the Imperial nobles was better than Kylos expected. He shook his head and expressed satisfaction.
“Do you remember what I said before? “We promised that if His Majesty made achievements, we, the imperial faction, would actively support him.”
“Yes, Duke!”
Kylos slowly looked at the faces of the imperial nobles. They all had bright eyes.
He took a deep breath and let it out slowly. Then he raised his voice and declared:
“We, the imperial faction, declare that from now on we will show active support to Her Majesty Empress Cecilia!”
“I will keep this in mind, Duke!”
The imperial nobles unanimously agreed with Kylos’ declaration.
However, one person had completely different intentions: Viscount Astro.
‘I must report this to Duke Montersen.’
The imperial faction meeting was disbanded.
Viscount Astro quickly greeted those around him and then left the club.
He boarded the carriage and headed straight to his destination, the residence of the Duke of Montersen.
The reason Astro went there so quickly was because of Montersen’s letter that arrived this morning. The letter stated that Cecilia should visit the Kingdom of Sergel and come to her duke’s residence as soon as he finds out information about her achievements.
The price for providing information is 200 gold.
It was a temptation that Viscount Astro could not resist.
‘Say the emperor and the nobility, what’s the point? ‘Money is the best.’
Originally, Astro planned to remain loyal to the Emperor faction. However, when he sold the information, he became intoxicated with the financial gain he could gain, and that belief was gradually fading away.
The carriage arrived at Duke Montersen’s residence.
As soon as the Duke’s butler saw Astro, he immediately guided him to Duke Montersen’s office.
“Meet the Duke of Montersen.”
As soon as Astro saw Montersen, he quickly bowed and greeted him.
“It arrived sooner than expected.”
“Yes. “I just came here after hearing related information from the Imperial Club.”
Only then did Astro straighten her back. Montersen motioned for him to come towards him.
“There’s a chair right here, so please sit down.”
The place Montersen pointed to was the empty chair right next to him.
“Thank you, Duke.”
Astro sat across from me. Then Montersen immediately asked a question.
“So, what results did Her Majesty achieve from her visit to the Kingdom of Sergel this time?”
Astro told Montersen exactly what he had heard.
“Is there anything else?”
“This is all that Duke Kylos told us.”
“Hmm… ….”
Montersen stroked his white beard and let out a heavy, excited voice.
‘I guess I have no choice but to be satisfied with this for now…’ ….’
Monte Lessen nodded his head once and pulled the rope next to him. After a while, his aide came to the office.
“Did you call me, Duke?”
“Give this person 200 gold.”
“Yes, Duke.”
The aide quickly brought a bag containing 200 gold. Montersen handed it over to Astro.
“Thank you for always taking care of me, Duke Montersen.”
Astro let out an emotional voice and bowed several times towards Montersen.
After Astro left the Duke’s residence, Monte Lessen rested his chin and was deep in thought. To find a justification for voting against the information provided by Astro.
After much thought, he decided to take issue with the fact that the results were achieved by the empire bowing its head to a single kingdom.
In Montersen’s view, the empire had nothing to regret even if it did not necessarily resume trade with the Kingdom of Sergel.
Nevertheless, Cecilia tried to contact the Kingdom of Sergel in order to make a mark.
‘In a way, it seems like a waste of national power.’
During the two months she was away, the affairs of the empire were being run through the heads of each department in the imperial palace.
However, since all final approval lines were missing, it could not be said that government administration was running perfectly.
“For the rest, we have no choice but to respond while observing the situation.”
Montersen thought that he would have to convene the aristocratic nobles immediately tomorrow, and wrote a letter addressed to the Marquis of Marlborough.
* * *
I returned to the room after finishing dinner.
Cecilia said yesterday that she would give me 20,000 gold as a reward, so now it was time to take the next step.
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Anyway, it would take at least 15 days for the letter to reach the Kingdom of Sergel.
Cecilia said she would hand out a reward when the noble council was held. The nobles’ meeting is scheduled to be held next week.
In that case, sending a letter in advance was the way to purchase the mansion as quickly as possible.
I sat in front of the desk and took out a white letter from the drawer.
The content to write was not very long. Anyway, I told you everything before leaving the kingdom.
‘The only thing I have to write down is that I will transfer money through a secret bank and ask you to purchase a mansion with that money.’
I dipped the pen nib that Flora gave me into black ink and then wrote the contents in the Kingdom language.
While waiting for the ink to dry after finishing writing,
“Secretary.”
Ilaina suddenly appeared next to me.
I was startled by the wind and ended up shaking my shoulders.
“Hey, it was Ilaina… ….”
“Are you that surprised?”
“I’d be surprised if it suddenly appeared.”
“I made an announcement in advance just in case.”
You showed off?
I looked back at the situation that had happened a little while ago, but there was absolutely no point where she made her presence known.
Then what?
“Ilayna. “She didn’t mean to say that she showed up when she called me, right?”
“That’s right.”
“… ….”
I’m a little embarrassed.
What should I say in times like this?
I thought for a moment and then opened my mouth.
“Next time, I want you to make a different sound first before using your voice. For example, the sound of stepping on your feet.”
“Aren’t you surprised by that?”
“Yes. Rather than suddenly raising your voice.”
“Yes. If so, I will do so from now on.”
Il Reina nodded her head with a serious look on her face.
Anyway, why did he show up?
I asked her what business she had. Ilaina gave the answer without any hesitation.
“I was wondering who the secretary was sending the letter to, so I wanted to ask.”
In the past, he didn’t care what I did, but these days he shows curiosity even in trivial things.
Maybe it’s because I was separated from the kingdom a few times and went alone?
“I have a personal favor to ask of Count Ponta Huxley.”
“I see.”
I nodded yes and she nodded.
Aren’t you going to ask me what I’m asking for?
She was anxious, but fortunately she didn’t dig any deeper. After greeting me, she disappeared again.
I have to send this letter right away tomorrow morning.
I put the letter in an envelope, sealed it, and put it deep in the drawer.
Well, actually, it didn’t matter if Ilayna confirmed this.
Because she won’t be able to read the language of the Kingdom of Sergel.
‘It’s a good thing I learned a foreign language.’
* * *
But I couldn’t just relax comfortably in my room.
It was because Cecilia suddenly called me to her room.
“A peaceful night is coming, Your Majesty Empress Cecilia.”
I bowed politely to her as she sat on her bed.
“I’m sorry for taking away your rest time.”
“No, Your Majesty.”
She slowly stood up from her bed and approached me. Then he informed me of the business for which he had called me.
“I have tried to strengthen the data announcing the results achieved in the Kingdom of Sergel, and I would like you to confirm it.”
“Yes. “I’ll check it out right away.”
I moved with Cecilia to her desk. She immediately handed me a copy of her materials.
When I received it, I opened my eyes and looked at the added information.
‘The process for achieving results has been adapted a little more.’
Originally there was a more heated discussion, but the added content depicted Vettel as being more accepting of her opinions.
If you think about the imperial power, it would be good to have something like this.
Even though I was just making a fuss.
“What do you think?”
“I think it’s very good.”
“It’s a bit different from reality, though.”
Cecilia’s lips drew a soft curve.
“I think it’s okay to exaggerate a little more when announcing good things. “Especially because it is directly related to His Majesty’s power.”
“As expected, you understand.”
“As His Majesty’s direct secretary, it is natural.”
Even though it was my first time trying candy spreads in a long time, there was absolutely no clear water.
Anyway, did you really have to call me here just for this one thing?
“… ….”
I glanced at her just in case, but it didn’t look like she had anything more to say.
“Your Majesty. If you don’t have anything else, I’ll just go into this…….”
“There is something I want to ask you.”
There was more to say.
I looked at her with her serious eyes. But then something unexpected came out of her mouth.
“By any chance, have you prepared gifts for others besides me and the maids?”
Why are you suddenly talking about gifts? ….
Although a question arose, she had to answer the question truthfully.
“Yes. My family’s and my childhood friend Emma’s. I also gave a gift to Ilaina, who always protects me.”
“What did you give Ilaina as a gift?”
“Here comes the necklace.”
“… ….”
As soon as she heard my answer, Cecilia made a strange expression.
She looks a little sad…….
“Is there a reason you chose her necklace?”
You’re persistent today, aren’t you?
But it was impossible not to answer the Empress’s question.
I decided that a necklace with a short string would not interfere with my mission, she answered in a clear voice.
“That was the reason…” ….”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Thanks for letting me know. “You can just go in now.”
I said good night to Cecilia. Then she saw the expression on her face and felt puzzled.
This time, he looked relieved.
Why on earth did you give Ilayna a necklace as a gift to make her react like that?
I couldn’t even guess.
Dense AF