Successful conclusion of Chapter 137
Successful conclusion of Chapter 137
After dismissing all the employees of the imperial palace, Cecilia also stood up from her throne. Then he directed the butler who was waiting below.
“As soon as the corps enters the imperial palace grounds, report to me.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
The butler left the throne room.
Cecilia then said that she would dress up one more time before welcoming her guests. So Flora, Mulia, and I waited in front of Cecilia’s door.
It wasn’t long before the butler came running towards us.
“It is said that the top of the Sergel Kingdom entered the Imperial Palace grounds a little while ago.”
I delivered the contents directly to the door.
“Now that the dressing is finished, I must go out.”
After a while, Cecilia opened the door and came out. Maybe it was because of the light makeup, her face looked brighter than before.
“You look even more beautiful today, Your Majesty.”
“I didn’t mean to take the compliment, but thank you for saying that.”
Flora and Mulia also added a word of praise each.
Cecilia took us to the main gate of the imperial palace. When I opened the door and came out, there were employees gathered on both sides of the entrance.
As soon as they saw Cecilia, they stopped chatting and stood straight.
After a while, five carriages bearing the flag of the Kingdom of Sergel and several guard knights were seen approaching this place.
“It’s finally coming.”
Cecilia’s muttering tone was filled with anticipation.
The carriage stopped in front of the entrance to the imperial palace. Soon, the top people got off the carriage, a total of 20 people. There were a total of 10 escort knights, making a total of 30.
It is equivalent to the amount sent as a mission from our empire.
Cecilia took a few steps forward and stood. Then, her superiors lined up in a row in front of her, bowed her waist at nearly 90 degrees, and saluted her.
Greetings in imperial manners.
It seemed like he had probably learned it before coming here.
“Meet Her Majesty Empress Cecilia, Mother of the Empire!”
“Oh. “Do you know how to speak the imperial language?”
Not only Cecilia, but also me and her maids were equally surprised.
“I still only know how to do simple things.”
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This time, the person standing in the middle opened his mouth and spoke the Kingdom language.
“Hmm. “I see.”
“It is said that His Highness Bethel is currently mandating imperial language education for departments in charge of diplomacy in the imperial family.”
“That’s really good news.”
I watched from behind as Cecilia shook her head. There’s probably a faint smile on her face right now.
He then introduced his name as ‘Waterman.’
‘It’s a name that suggests it can handle water well.’
Then Cecilia motioned for me and her maids to come closer. Noticing this, I approached her side with her maids.
Cecilia introduced the three of us to them, saying they were her close associates. After they finished speaking to each other, Cecilia asked Waterman.
“It’s a bit early, but would you like to have lunch together?”
“Yes. “It is an honor, Your Majesty.”
When Waterman first showed his respect, those standing next to him also expressed their gratitude, saying it was an honor.
But before going to the restaurant, Cecilia said to Waterman.
“I wonder what items you brought on the wagon before enjoying lunch.”
“Your Majesty. “Here’s the list.”
This time, the merchant next to Waterman took out a piece of paper from his pocket.
“Luke. “Let’s check it out together.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
I walked closer to Cecilia.
She first checked the paper with her trade items on it and then handed it to me.
Like us, the kingdom also prepared a total of 10 types of goods.
Fluorite, a jewel that the kingdom is proud of, and various spices that are not easily found in the empire.
And the special products of each region and my favorite black tea leaves from the Kingdom.
Other than that, pottery with beautiful paintings, etc.
“Confirmed, Your Majesty.”
“Hmm. Okay.”
Cecilia returned her documents to Waterman.
“The pilot trade will be conducted in the throne room after the lunch banquet.”
Cecilia then gave me separate instructions.
“Luke. “You guide the wagon to the imperial palace warehouse.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Cecelia then ordered the other butler to guide the guard knights to a place to rest.
“You guys will go to the dining room of the imperial palace with me.”
Cecilia turned around and headed toward the imperial palace. Flora, Mulia, and the kingdom’s merchants followed her.
After confirming that they entered the imperial palace, I guided the wagon to the imperial palace warehouse.
* * *
After the tour, we headed to the restaurant. Flora spotted me and motioned for me to come over, and she told me to sit down next to her.
“I left it empty in advance because I was afraid Luke might come.”
As soon as I sat down, Flora smiled.
I gave her a brief thank you.
Only after looking at everyone sitting at her table did Cecilia ring the bell once.
Immediately after that, the maids served dinner on the table.
The merchants looked around at the food on the table and quietly let out exclamations.
“I prepared a specially precious dish for you. “I hope you like it.”
“The scent alone is already great.”
The rest of the merchants also shook their heads at Waterman’s remarks.
Well, from their perspective, it would be a great honor just to have a meal with the emperor of another country.
Cecilia said she would start eating and put a fork and knife in her hands. Taking that as a cue, everyone enjoyed their lunch.
Only after eating all of the desserts did Cecilia speak to her merchants.
“I hope to start pilot trade soon.”
“Yes. “We will pack our bags and bring them.”
Waterman answered right away.
Cecilia nodded her head once, then she instructed me. Instruct me to bring all the luggage from the imperial palace warehouse to the throne room.
This is how you digest what you eat.
“Yes, I understand.”
Cecilia also instructed her merchants to bring trade items.
I took 8 merchants of the kingdom and 14 butlers of our palace and headed to the warehouse of the palace.
Because there was no direct passage from the warehouse to the imperial palace, goods had to be loaded on wagons. I was in charge of supervising them to ensure they were properly loaded.
Fortunately, there was not much bulky luggage, so all trade items were able to be loaded onto three wagons. However, he asked the coachman to be careful because the kingdom’s ceramics could break.
The wagon moved to the back gate of the imperial palace according to my instructions. This was because the distance to the throne room was not that far.
“Everyone, move carefully.”
After speaking to the deacons first, I also asked the merchants to be careful.
Thanks to everyone moving quickly, we were able to display all the trade items in the throne room. Since Cecilia hadn’t arrived yet, I was able to see the kingdom’s trade goods in advance.
‘I really want ceramics…….’
After a while, the butler called Cecilia, Flora, and Mulia to the throne room.
“Hmm. “Thank you for your hard work.”
“I just did what I had to do, Your Majesty.”
I bowed my head slightly towards Cecilia.
“Now I have to look at each item one by one.”
Cecilia spoke in the Kingdom language and cast her gaze towards her merchants. Then the merchants stood in front of the items they each brought.
It looks like he is trying to explain the item to Cecilia.
“Your Majesty. “We will join you too!”
“Yes.”
Flora and Mulia quickly joined Cecilia. As this happened, I naturally joined them.
The merchants explained the goods in an enthusiastic tone.
Cecilia and I nodded and listened to the explanation.
On the other hand, Flora and Mulia just kept their eyes wide open.
“All of them are good items.”
As Cecilia expressed her satisfaction, relieved smiles appeared on the merchants’ faces.
Now, it is time to introduce our empire’s trade goods.
I called the merchants and calmly informed them about our goods. The merchants’ eyes sparkled, showing great interest and interest in the items of the empire.
“We will exchange lists.”
After all the procedures were completed, Cecilia spoke.
I took out a document containing a list of items I had prepared in advance from my inside pocket of my jacket and gave it to Cecilia.
Cecilia put down the documents on a small, separate nightstand. She then left her own autograph under her list.
Then, merchants also submitted their list documents.
Unlike what was shown when arriving at the imperial palace, the document bore a handwritten signature that appeared to be Vettel’s.
Cecilia left her own signature below Vettel’s, which she then handed to Waterman.
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
The merchants all bowed and expressed their gratitude.
“With this, the pilot trade between our Eckhart Empire and the Sergel Kingdom has been completed. “I hope that in the future we will be able to trade with a wider variety of items.”
After Cecilia finished speaking, the three of us and the merchants applauded.
“Ah, Your Majesty. And His Majesty the King has given us separate instructions.”
“What is that?”
Not only Cecilia, but also me and her maids stared at Waterman.
He held out his hand toward the merchants standing behind him. Then one of them handed him another document taken from his arms.
“You can check this, Your Majesty.”
Cecilia accepted the paper offered politely by Waterman.
She held out her paper to me, asking me to read it for her. As soon as I took it, I glanced over it with my eyes.
It seemed like a letter addressed to Cecilia.
“I will read it to you.”
I read the letter in a clear tone.
The key content in the letter was that 5 million d’arc would be paid as war reparations.
“Are you saying you have already prepared the money?”
Cecilia opened her eyes wide,
“Oh my! “You prepared it really quickly.”
“I see… ….”
Flora and Mulia also showed the same surprised reaction.
“It’s on our wagon. Can you bring it to us right now?”
Waterman asked in a polite tone, and Cecilia ordered him to bring it quickly.
After waiting for a while, they brought 5 heavy leather pouches.
Each bag contains 1 million dark.
“Did you say the next compensation will be paid at the end of the year?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
I answered Cecilia’s question. For reference, that content was also included in this letter.
Cecilia looked at Waterman and opened her mouth.
“Tell this to King Bethel. “If you come to the empire at the end of the year with compensation, I will give you the best treatment.”
“Yes. “I will definitely tell you this, Your Majesty.”
Waterman and his merchants bowed again in greeting.
Thanks to the conclusion of the pilot trade in a very warm atmosphere, I was even more looking forward to the next trade.
* * *
The merchants stayed at the imperial palace for three days.
On behalf of Cecilia, I introduced them to the imperial palace and gave them a tour of Deleson’s main tourist attractions.
Cecilia, I, Flora, and Mulia saw them off.
“Be careful when you go back.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty. “I really enjoyed my time here.”
After greeting, the merchants got on the carriage.
After we saw the carriage leaving, we went back inside the imperial palace.
As I was walking along with Cecilia, I stopped for a moment and looked up at the sky.
I think it’s been almost two weeks since I sent a letter to Emma and her family…….
‘Should you have received the letter by now?’
I was already looking forward to the summer vacation that would come soon.