Chapter 25 Are you interested in me?
Chapter 25 Are you interested in me?
The exhausting noble meeting has all been concluded.
As soon as Cecilia left the conference room, a strong wind blew.
“You have worked hard, Your Majesty.”
“What? Still, my heart was light because I was able to deliver the good news today.”
We went back to the office.
Mulia and Flora, who were doing their work, bowed to Cecilia.
“Did you do well at work?”
“Of course, Your Majesty!”
“Yes.”
Cecilia nodded once and returned to her throne.
As soon as I sat down, I looked at the paper that summarized the meeting results.
A parade event to celebrate the monster subjugation, and a celebratory banquet held at the imperial banquet hall that night.
There were still two weeks left for the Imperial Knights to return to the Imperial Palace.
“Flora, Mulia. I have something to tell you.”
Then Flora and Mulia turned their heads toward Cecilia at the same time.
“Which is it?”
Flora asked back.
How desolate the atmosphere in her office would have been without her.
“First of all, the work is going to increase.”
“Then do you take care of the bonus?”
There was anticipation in Flora’s voice. Just in case, she inspected the expression of Mullia, who was sitting across from her, and even her purple eyes were sparkling with anticipation.
Are these the money-crazy women?
Those who say they will do it unconditionally as long as they give a lot of money even if there is a lot of work.
“… ….”
Cecilia looked around the three of us calmly.
“Because it is a normal job, it is difficult to pay bonuses.”
“Ah, that’s right… ….”
Flora immediately showed a look of regret, and Mulia still had a calm face.
Well, honestly, I expected that.
Of course, even if I expected it, I wasn’t very happy to hear that it wasn’t going to work, but…….
‘I want to escape from my immediate secretary.’
While I was lamenting my situation inside, I heard Cecilia’s voice.
“Instead, if you finish this task well, I will give you a day off.”
“Oh! A vacation?”
“Vacation… ….”
Flora and Mulia first expressed surprise. Of course, I was also surprised.
Aside from the weekends, there are days to rest!
“To be able to grant me a vacation…… I am impressed, Your Majesty.”
I got up from my seat and leaned my back toward Cecilia at a right angle. Then Flora and Mulia also got up and thanked Cecilia.
“You guys… ….”
Cecilia was speechless. Why are you reacting like that?
Just in case, I lifted her waist slightly and examined her expression. A strangely displeased-looking face.
“As if I was constantly pushing you guys…….”
“… ….”
Surprisingly, no one objected to the empress’ words. Even that Flora!
“Mmm.”
Cecilia cleared her throat, and then the three of us were able to straighten our backs again.
“You guys are going through a lot because of me.”
“No, Your Majesty. The work we do is for the Eckhart Empire.”
Mulia and I quickly agreed with Flora’s remarks.
“You guys… ….”
Cecilia blurted out her words. But the corners of her mouth, which rose slightly, showed that she was a little moved.
Of course, that moment did not last long.
Cecilia, who had returned to her original cold face, gestured lightly.
“Let’s stop chatting and sit down. You didn’t explain the job.”
It wasn’t until after everyone was seated that Cecilia informed her about her upcoming job.
Preparation for the celebration parade for the Hwang Gil Knights to return to the imperial palace and preparation for the celebration banquet to be held at the banquet hall of the imperial palace.
“As you all know, I have to prepare for this along with my normal work. This is why I said that my work will increase for a while.”
“I understand, Your Majesty.”
The three of us responded simultaneously.
“Still, thinking that the banquet is coming soon, my heart is already pounding. Aren’t you like that too, Mulia?”
Mulia had a worried face for a while. “Yes,” She replied, gently nodding her head.
“What about Mr. Luke? Aren’t you excited?”
“Stir… ….”
What should I do?
I’ve never attended a proper banquet before.
When I was living in the Nedville estate, I had a few banquets. However, it was only a banquet with patterns, but in reality it was nothing more than a neighborhood party.
A party like that, where my father and all the villagers who are close to him come to our mansion to eat, drink, and talk loudly.
I just decided to be honest.
“Actually, I have never attended a banquet before. So I wonder what it will be like.”
“Have you never had one?”
Flora had a look that she couldn’t believe at all.
It seems unimaginable for her, who has lived as the daughter of a writer after her.
Well, I understand. If the environment in which you grew up is different, you can do that.
“Then, you should take this opportunity to experience it properly! Hang on to your worries, I will help you.”
Flora tapped her on the chest as if telling her to trust herself. The wind naturally turned her gaze there, and the outline of her chest fat hidden by her dress came into view.
“Flora. Remember, the more you open her mouth, the later she gets off work.”
“Oh! I apologize, Your Majesty.”
The situation was settled when Cecilia intervened.
Yes. Now is not the time to mess around like this.
I took a deep breath and looked down at the papers.
Now, it’s time to hit the X run again.
* * *
Fortunately, the preparations for the parade and banquet went smoothly.
During the parade event, safety control was to be taken over by the Public Security Department, and the budget for installing fences and scattering flowers in preparation for any unexpected situation was taken care of by the Ministry of Finance.
Aside from that, from the time the Imperial Knights entered Delerson, hiring a musician to play the march, writing a congratulatory message for Cecilia to give at the Imperial Palace Parade, and so on.
Preparing for the event is really, there are more than one or two things that need to be taken care of carefully.
In addition, we have to prepare for the banquet at the same time…….
Fortunately, there were three things.
One is that he was relieved thanks to the distribution of work to various departments within the imperial palace.
The other is that during the preparation period for the event, not a single noble meeting was held.
How can you feel so comfortable when you miss one job, which is the source of stress?
…… Of course, my body wasn’t comfortable at all.
Finally, the congratulatory message was written by Cecilia herself.
Today, as soon as I started working in the afternoon, someone came to my office.
“Your Majesty. This is the final budget. Please review.”
It was the chancellor, the Marquis of Cassel Xcient.
“Let me check.”
Cecilia accepted the papers he handed over. She scanned the contents of the paper with careful eyes.
Now, at this point, it should be time to call me.
“Luke. You should check it out too.”
Well, I knew it would be like this.
Since I was preparing myself in advance, I quickly got up from the chair. After receiving her documents from her, I returned to my seat and checked the amount with the abacus.
“That is correct, Xcient Chancellor.”
“Then I’m glad.”
He took the papers I gave him. Then he greeted Cecilia and left the office.
I circled ‘Budgeted final confirmation’ in the list of event tasks.
“Luke. What are the remaining tasks to prepare for the upcoming event?”
“Here is the list, please check it, Your Majesty.”
I quickly handed over the list of documents to Cecilia.
“Hmm. Come to think of it, did you say that the marching course was finished this morning?”
“Yes, I am.”
Cecilia quietly rubbed my lower jaw as if she was thinking about something.
“Luke and Mulia.”
“Yes.”
Mulia, who was busy with paperwork, raised her head quickly.
“You two should check the parade course once.”
Why are you sending Mulia and me together?
I cast my eyes on Flora just in case. But she was busy doing her paperwork and didn’t notice my gaze at all.
‘Maybe I overthink it too much.’
I replied that I would understand after putting my thoughts together. Subsequently, Mulia also
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
, She replied succinctly.
“Hey, Your Majesty. But if the two of us are gone, will things be okay?”
Before leaving the office, I mentioned one thing that bothered me. I asked because I was worried, but Cecilia slightly raised her mouth and smiled.
“I wouldn’t even think about sending you guys in the first place if it seemed like business wouldn’t work. Please come safely.”
“I will be back as soon as possible, Your Majesty!”
I left the office with Mulia.
* * *
We moved out of the palace in a roofless carriage.
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Mulia was sitting across from me, and she didn’t say a word from the time she left the office until she moved out of the palace.
Even his eyes were looking outward.
Well, in a way, that’s natural. The job Cecilia had instructed us to do was to check the course.
So I, too, turned my head in the opposite direction from Mullia and paid attention to her course check.
On both sides of the road where the wagons travel, pedestals for installing fences were prepared at regular intervals.
I asked the coachman to drive the carriage more slowly.
As the wagon moved slowly, it became easier to check the course in detail.
‘There’s nothing special about it.’
Imperial people did not touch the facilities, and there were no dirty spots around the course.
There seemed to be no major problem as long as it was checked once more the day before the parade.
After organizing the report in my head, I just looked around the streets with a light heart. I guess it’s like enjoying a ride in a wagon.
“… ….”
“… ….”
Of course we both kept our silence.
I wondered what Mullia was doing and turned her head towards her. Her dark blue hair, which fell only to the nape of her neck, swayed gently in the wind.
What are you thinking about right now?
Something like being bored with me or wishing this time would pass quickly.
Well, I wonder if that’s what you’re thinking.
Then Mullia turned her head this way. She inadvertently met her gaze.
“… ….”
“… ….”
I didn’t avert my eyes first.
Just because there is a difference in social status doesn’t mean I’m intimidated by it!
At some point, the wagon was approaching the northern gate of Delesson.
“Secretary…….”
After 30 minutes of coming out, Mulia opened her mouth!
What are you trying to tell me now?
I calmly waited for her next words.
It wasn’t long before she moved her lips again, and she said something unexpected of her own.
“Where did you learn administrative work?”
What is it?
Are you interested in me?
-Continued