Episode 19 Can I say this?
Chapter 19 Can I say this?
Fortunately, after the agenda for subjugation of monsters was finalized, the agenda that came up could be easily dealt with.
As if trying to make up for not actively dispatching troops to subdue monsters, the emperor faction aristocrats ardently preached their opinions to Cecilia.
Though it didn’t look very nice to see the things that were saving themselves when it mattered the most.
“Thanks for the nice comment. Please refer to it whenever possible.”
On the other hand, members of the aristocratic faction practiced silence as a group. It was probably a kind of protest against the ignoring of Duke Montersen’s opinion.
It’s such a trivial thing.
Imperial nobles are cowards.
‘Is this why the empire ended later?’
Even I, who knew the future, felt that way, so I said everything.
Anyway, I was very fortunate to have overcome the crisis.
If I hadn’t come up with another alternative, Cecilia could have accepted his proposal for the safety of the empire.
If you accepted and succeeded in subjugating the monsters, of course you would have had to marry the son of the bastard you didn’t want.
If things had gone that way, Montersen would have been able to control state affairs behind the scenes.
On the contrary, if Cecilia didn’t accept the proposal and failed to subdue the monster, she would have to take the heavy responsibility.
If I did, I would have been caught in a single shot.
‘Fortunately, it was a shame because the imperial faction provided military support for the palace guards… ….’
Looking back, it was a very dizzying moment.
I kind of gambled.
“… ….”
While Cecilia and the imperial aristocrats were discussing, I felt a tingling sensation in my temples. I only rolled my eyes and looked around, then my eyes met Duke Montersen’s.
“… ….”
The way he looked at me was so sad.
Well, it’s worth it.
Because of me, you blew an opportunity to fulfill your ambitions.
I wanted to raise my middle finger.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t do that because there were a lot of high-ranking people besides Montersen.
‘Anyway, I’ll have to keep an eye on that old man from now on.’
I won’t give up just because I was stopped once. The moment Cecilia shows an opening, he will surely attack that spot.
“With this, I will wrap up the meeting.”
As Cecilia stood up from her throne, the nobles also stood up in unison. As soon as Cecilia was greeted by them, she turned around toward the door.
I hurriedly followed behind the Empress.
“Eggplant.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
The butlers opened the door for us to leave.
Cecilia didn’t say anything for a while, but moved her steps with great strides. Then she stopped in the middle of the hallway.
Her wind almost bumped into her.
“Luke. Thank you.”
“No. Of course I have to…….”
“As you can guess, my imperial power is not very strong right now.”
“… ….”
You suddenly bring up a story that is difficult to answer.
As I was unable to answer, she turned slowly towards me. As I hastily bowed my head,
“Raise your head.”
Such instructions came right away.
It was a tone that caught weight when he was talking to nobles in the meeting room, but now it is much softer than that.
“Yes.”
“From time to time, there will come a moment when you will need your wit. At that time, please do not hesitate to speak directly. I can exercise any amount of power enough to protect my people.”
“… ….”
I was speechless for a moment.
In other words, doesn’t that mean that you are quite acknowledging me inside!
‘Ah, this is such a complicated feeling.’
Being recognized by your superiors is itself something to be delighted with. Because that was the recognition of the highest person in the Eckhart Empire.
But I decided to run away from the empire.
After all, when that time comes, her approval will be of little use to me.
“Answer?”
“Congratulations, Your Majesty.”
“Let’s go back now.”
I followed Cecilia and moved towards her office.
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* * *
That afternoon, the office was so busy that there was no time to even drink a cup of tea.
In addition to the usual paperwork, he had to take care of supplies for the Imperial Knights to be dispatched to the northern provinces.
Usually, it is correct to prepare for such a large-scale campaign over several days, but it was because Baron Ringel appealed that the time was urgent.
Who was it that made me roll thanks to you?
That’s me. Mr X.
…… No, to be precise, Cecilia, Flora, and Mulia. And even though it included employees from related departments.
Anyway, the fact that I have to go around hasn’t changed a bit.
It takes at least 15 days for a large number of people to travel to the northern regions.
Until then, it was my job to figure out the stock status of food to eat, as well as to figure out the condition of the wagon to load the supplies and report it to Cecilia.
Aside from that, there were a lot of small things to take care of.
It was fortunate that the commander of the imperial knights was responsible for managing the weapons.
If I didn’t, I would have collapsed from overwork…….
Anyway, as a result of working hard and busy, all preparations were made for the dispatch of 2,500 knights in just one day.
The next day.
Today I had to wake up an hour and a half earlier than usual.
It was because Cecilia had decided to hold the knights’ launch ceremony herself.
Cecilia headed to the parade ground with me and her maids assisting me. There, 2,500 knights were already lined up in front of the podium.
“You guys wait here.”
I handed Cecilia a piece of paper with the history of the expedition written on it. It was written in her spare time during her work hours yesterday.
Before she went up to her podium, she unfolded the paper and checked the contents of her departure.
It seemed to be the last thing to check to see if there were any strange parts. After a while, she shook her head and rolled up the paper.
“Come back.”
We all bowed in unison towards Cecilia who turned around.
There was only one thing for me and the maids to do.
Just waiting below until Cecilia finishes her ceremony.
“Wow. It’s cool to see them lined up like this.”
Flora, who was standing next to me, exclaimed in a low voice.
“Because we rarely come to the parade ground.”
“Right.”
Mulia kept her silence, not intervening in our conversation. In the meantime, Cecilia had gone up to the podium, and the loud voice of the Imperial Knight Commander resounded.
“Salute to Her Majesty, Empress Cecilia, mother of the Empire!”
The knights saluted Cecilia with a moderate movement.
“Everyone is well trained.”
“Sure. Our family’s enlisted men aren’t even this far.”
This time, Mulia and Flora had a light chat.
I didn’t have any reason to intervene, so I kept my mouth shut. Because my family doesn’t raise enlisted soldiers separately.
“Attention.”
The commander of the imperial knights received Cecilia’s instructions, and the knights straightened their postures in unison.
As I kept looking at that scene, a sh*tty memory came to my mind.
Every male in Korea has been to and from the military.
…… Are you trying to be like X all of a sudden?
But there was nowhere else to look. I think I’ll think it’s strange if I’m looking at something else alone.
So I really had no choice but to watch the ceremony.
‘PTSD is no joke… ….’
The only way to get out of this feeling is to end the ceremony.
The problem is that Cecilia is still in the process of reciting the history of the expedition.
To sum it up, it was roughly like this.
There must be a lot of trouble going to the north, but the safety of the empire is in your hands, so please do your best.
‘Ha. That X-like company commander is trying to come to mind…….’
No. Get rid of any thoughts that will make you feel bad.
I shook my head.
“Mr. Luke? Why are you like that?”
“Ah. I just have a sore throat.”
“Well, I was really busy yesterday.”
“I will. But thanks to that, preparations were completed so quickly. I think this is all thanks to His Majesty and us working hard.”
Flora kept her eye smile.
Well, I wasn’t the only one who suffered.
“That’s right, the marquis’s daughter.”
“Yes.”
Mulia also revealed her own feelings with her concise answer.
While we were quietly chatting, the expedition was over before we knew it.
“I wish you good luck!”
“Congratulations, Your Majesty!”
The knights responded with loud voices to Cecilia’s cheering.
With that in mind, the commander of the knights led his men and started to leave the parade ground. Cecilia came down from the podium only after all of them had left the parade ground.
“You have worked hard, Your Majesty.”
The three of us greeted her by bowing at the same time.
“Now I have to go to work in the morning. Luke.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Have you notified when the dispatch will arrive?”
“Yesterday they said they would all arrive at the imperial palace in the afternoon.”
“I see.”
Cecilia nodded her head once and moved her steps toward the imperial castle, and we immediately followed her.
From now on, it’s another war with documents…….
I hope you can get through the day safely today as well.
* * *
After work in the morning, it was time for lunch.
Today’s lunch menu is also quite hearty.
Having eaten with the Empress, Flora, and Mulia for a whole month, I have been able to grasp some of their eating habits.
Cecilia only ate enough to fill her stomach.
Mulia was a news reporter.
Flora, on the other hand, was content only when she tasted all her food.
There is no resemblance at all, so each person’s individuality can be clearly felt.
“Let everyone rest sufficiently.”
After finishing the meal, Cecilia said that and stood up from her seat.
“Your Majesty. Would you like to play a game of chess with me?”
It was Mullia who uttered her words. Cecilia said yes and took her out of her dining room.
“Does the Lady of the Marquis Simonian not like chess?”
“I’m not good compared to your majesty and Mulia.”
“Hmm. Somehow it seemed so.”
“It seemed so, what do you mean?”
A strangely sinister smile appeared on Flora’s face.
“Oh, I don’t mean it strangely. Chess meant that the image of the Marquis Simonian did not match. The young lady of the Marquis always entertains those around her with her bright energy.”
“Whoops. Mr. Luke is very eloquent.”
“Thank you for your kind words, Marquis Lady.”
We smiled at each other.
“Would you like to go for a walk while digesting?”
“Good.”
The place we headed was the garden prepared behind the imperial palace.
I come here often, but every time I come, I really like it. It is a flower that changes according to the season, and even a large pond in the middle and a bridge across it.
Flora walked on her legs, humming her tune, and I walked beside her, matching her stride.
“Yes. I heard a rumor yesterday.”
Flora stopped her steps, twisted her body, and glanced up at me.
“Your Majesty was almost in trouble yesterday, and I heard rumors that Mr. Luke helped him.”
“Yes?”
“I was curious about what was going on, but could you tell me a little bit about it?”
This…… Can i say
-Continued