Episode 127 Perhaps this is not a new type of bullying?
Episode 127 Perhaps this is not a new type of bullying?
A deep night where even the moonlight is obscured.
Lucia headed to a secret base located in an area far away from Deleson.
Secret bases were mainly used when a target had to be captured or secured. However, it has never been used since Cecilia ascended the throne as Empress.
However, recently the need to use a secret base arose.
While Cecilia and her group were heading to the Kingdom of Sergel, she was able to capture a suspicious person who was following them.
“… ….”
Lucia let out a sigh and opened the iron door in front of her.
-Kkiyi.
When the door was opened, the old hinges made an ominous noise. However, Lucia’s expression did not change at all.
Ever since Olivia was appointed as the emperor’s deputy, she has used the secret base several times. Thanks to her, she had long since become accustomed to this noise.
Lucia closed her door tightly and then used her magic tool to light up her interior.
In this place made of black bricks, there was not a single piece of furniture necessary for people to live.
There was only one desk covered in blood, and various torture devices were placed on it.
And in the middle of the room,
“You’re more persistent than I thought, you.”
There was a man she captured alive.
He was tied tightly to his chair and there was a gag in his mouth. Not only that, but his face and body were covered in blood here and there.
This was because Lucia tortured him several times right after she captured him.
“Was it worth staying here?”
This was, to say the least, a difficult environment for people to live in.
Not only were there all kinds of bugs, but there were also many rats running around at night. Some of the dogs even ate people’s fingers or toes.
In addition, the humid air that filled the room made people’s minds foggy.
It was a secret base, as the saying goes, but in reality, it was like a place for interrogation.
“Why isn’t there an answer, huh?”
Il Reina lowered her upper body and made eye contact with her man. There was no sign in the man’s eyes.
‘Are you still sane?’
This man has already been trapped here for over a month.
He was only given small amounts of water and soup occasionally, but he was able to endure with such strong mental strength…….
This man was no ordinary bettor.
In this condition, it was difficult for him to get the confession he wanted.
Then I have to inflict more pain.
Lucia walked up to her desk and picked up her large tongs. It was a torture device used to remove his fingernails and toenails.
Still, among the many instruments on the desk, it was one of the friendliest.
“I will remove your gag, so you can answer the questions. “Otherwise, I’ll just rip out my overgrown nails again.”
“… ….”
Even though he made a threatening voice, the man’s reaction was only calm. Like a wooden doll in the shape of a human being.
Lucia felt a chill on the back of his head.
The ones that stood aloof even after being tortured were poisonous. Not knowing when and how he would make an unexpected move was a bonus.
But now he had to dig up the information somehow.
Because he is someone who dares to follow Her Majesty Empress Cecilia without any fear.
I had to find out who was manipulating this man from behind.
Even though Lucia removed the gag, there was no change in expression on the man’s face.
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“… ….”
“Tell me. “Who was the guy who ordered the follow-up?”
I have already asked the same question several times, but so far there has been no answer.
This was despite pulling out fingernails, pulling out teeth, breaking the joints of fingers and toes, and even administering drugs.
If she did not answer this time, Lucia decided not only to pull out her fingernails again, but also to use further torture devices.
“That person…” ….”
Lucia narrowed her brows and listened to his cracked voice.
‘Is it finally possible to hear an answer?’
“That person…” ….”
The man said the same thing again and suddenly opened his mouth wide. Then he bit his molars hard enough to make a loud sound.
“Oh no!”
By the time Lucia realized, she was already one step too late.
Because it meant that the man had swallowed poison hidden in his molars.
The man hung his head down with his eyes rolled back. He died immediately after swallowing the poison.
“… ….”
Lucia hit my forehead with her hand.
Fearing this, she carefully examined the inside of the man’s mouth in advance, but was unable to find it.
‘I can’t believe I made this mistake…’ ….’
In the end, no information was found.
Lucia let out a deep sigh and stared at the dead man.
“I’ll have to dispose of it in an appropriate place first.”
* * *
After a leisurely weekend, a new week has arrived.
Today, I started the day like any other day in the office.
A total of 500 documents arrived here today.
‘There aren’t many documents this week?’
Over the past two weeks, the amount of paperwork has been less than usual as I have been concentrating on creating materials.
But nothing like that happened this week?
Well, for me, it’s something I welcome with open arms.
I brought my share of documents and sat down in front of the desk again. I checked Flora and Mulia’s signs just in case.
Flora looks openly smiling.
In contrast, Mulia only smiled faintly.
Although there was a difference in temperature, it seemed certain that the two maids were happy.
Well, there’s less work to do, and who wouldn’t like it?
“Hey, Your Majesty!”
As Flora raised her right hand, Cecilia turned her head.
“What is it?”
“You’ve recently reduced your paperwork. Is there a reason why?”
You asked me something I meant to ask you instead.
After all, it’s our Flora.
“This time, I went to the Kingdom of Sergel and realized something. “King Bethel divided the work among various departments, and he only took care of what he had to do.”
Now that I think about it, the reason Vettel and Ponta were able to relax was because they had such a work system.
“Until now, as the final decision maker, I thought I had to check everything myself. But I realized this time that it doesn’t have to be that way. “You’ve had a lot of trouble because of me.”
Cecilia looked at the three of us in turn with her benevolent eyes. A composure that had never been seen before was evident in that appearance.
‘You have grown to another level.’
“That’s not true. “Your Majesty suffered the most.”
When I spoke first, Flora and Mulia immediately agreed.
“Thank you just for words. “From now on, I will make sure to leave work on time.”
“I am very grateful, Your Majesty!”
When we were told that we would leave work on time, the three of us immediately bowed deeply and expressed our gratitude.
Only after that was I able to start my morning work in earnest.
“Luke.”
You called me just as I was about to check the documents. What’s going on?
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“I would like you to write a letter addressed to King Bethel right now. “We promised to conduct pilot trade as soon as possible.”
It was to handle more important work than verifying documents.
“Yes, Your Majesty. “Can I write a letter for you?”
“Yes.”
Cecilia nodded her head once. She then motioned for me to come to her side.
Well, it’s obvious why she asks me to sit next to her. I guess it’s to guide me on what to write.
I took a stool and sat down next to Cecilia.
“You just have to write it based on what I sing.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
I took the letter Cecilia held out to her. After dipping the nib of her pen in her ink, she turned her head towards him.
“I’m ready.”
Cecilia cleared her throat and then called out what she would write in her letter. She asked for a trial trade and was talking about her trade items.
“Did I write everything correctly?”
“Yes, I paraphrased it slightly.”
I handed Cecilia a letter written in the Kingdom language. She checked her information carefully and then nodded her head.
“Your kingdom language skills are definitely top-notch.”
“This is too much praise, Your Majesty.”
I bowed my head slightly and expressed my respect.
“Mr. Luke, who spoke the Kingdom language in Sergel, was really cool!”
I was momentarily dumbfounded when Flora suddenly praised me. But that wasn’t the end.
“It looked great to me, Secretary.”
Even Mulia got involved!
In fact, while I was living in the Kingdom of Sergel, I never said anything like that…….
“It seems you guys thought that too.”
Cecilia tilted her head with a very satisfied expression.
What that means is that the three women were thinking the same thing.
…… Is this by any chance a sophisticated twist?
But looking at their facial expressions, I didn’t get that feeling.
“hehehe. “Are you really embarrassed?”
Cecilia asked in a playful tone for some reason.
To be honest, I’m embarrassed. But it’s no fun if you just answer honestly.
I decided to give a somewhat unexpected answer.
“It seems like everyone has fallen in love with my charm. hahahaha.”
I deliberately scratched the back of my head and joked.
Now, everyone is going to burst out laughing, right?
“… ….”
It’s strange. Why is everyone remaining silent?
“Mr. Luke. You didn’t know this yet? “How attractive are you?”
Flora asked with her eyes wide open.
“Yes?”
“You don’t seem to have any awareness, Secretary Nedville.”
Then Mulia also joined.
It’s a completely different reaction than I expected…….
“Everyone be quiet.”
Phew, fortunately, it looks like Cecilia is trying to direct the traffic.
“Isn’t Luke’s charm even when he is sometimes oblivious?”
…… Why are you going one step further, Your Majesty?
I wanted to shout, but I couldn’t.
“That’s what I heard!”
“Yes. “Your Majesty is right.”
“You guys were thinking that too.”
In the meantime, the three women were talking about various things. The problem was that I, who was at the center of the story, had no time to intervene in the conversation.
In the end, all I could do was pretend like nothing was wrong and desperately try to control my facial expressions.
Isn’t this a new kind of bullying?