Chapter 37 How to spend a good holiday (1)
Chapter 37 How to spend a good holiday (1)
After returning to her room, I roughly washed her face with the water the maid had prepared in advance. I took off the cramped tailcoat and changed into pajamas and immediately threw myself on the bed.
“Ha ha. I’m tired… ….”
“Good night, secretary.”
The maid said good night and left my room.
Now I am the only one left here.
…… No, if I had to ask, would I have to include Ilayna?
Even though I can’t see it right now, it might be somewhere in my room keeping an eye on my surroundings.
My body was shivering because the night air was cold. I burrowed into the blanket and only then did it get warm.
“… ….”
I was tired, but I couldn’t fall asleep right away.
I stared at the dim ceiling with blind eyes. As he continued to do so, he recalled the conversation he had had with Cecilia before parting ways.
She didn’t particularly reprimand me.
But it bothered me that he showed an attitude that seemed to draw a line with me thoroughly.
‘If that’s the case, why don’t you tell me why you selected me as your direct secretary… ….’
It’s not going to change if you blame the past.
But the more I thought about it, the more I couldn’t understand it at all.
The subject of her decision to run away from the Eckhart Empire, why did I feel dissatisfied with her attitude?
…… Are you calling me crazy for this?
‘Or, I’m too pickled in this life.’
They say the environment makes a person……. It can be said that it is an appropriate expression to use in this case.
Nevertheless, my goal is still standing firm without wavering.
Tomorrow is another day off, so I guess I should go to the imperial library.
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To gather information about the various countries of the Arsenia continent while contemplating which country to settle down in.
As I closed my thoughts, I burst out yawning. Now, the luck of sleep has arrived.
I took a deep breath and closed my eyelids.
* * *
Deep dawn.
It was dark everywhere because even the moonlight was obscured by clouds. It was so pitch-black that it was difficult to distinguish objects unless one looked closely.
The room where Luke was staying was also enveloped in thick darkness.
The only sound that could be heard in the silent room was Luke’s breathing.
“… ….”
Ileina was in the farthest corner of Luke’s room, watching her everywhere. As she became one body with the darkness.
‘No presence around.’
Her keen senses were able to detect the presence of people on the other side of the wall. Not only that, but she was also able to accurately determine whether or not her opponent was revealing death.
A sense developed through rigorous training from a very young age.
Thanks to this sense, she has been able to accomplish many missions over the years.
She even cut the throat of an enemy commander in a surprise attack at night on the battlefield, and she also protected important personnel from behind when their personal safety was threatened.
In addition to that, she did not hesitate to carry out dirty duties such as kidnapping and torture in order to gather information that could threaten the imperial authority.
It was a dangerous mission that she always risked her life for, but I Reyna quietly carried it out.
Not only himself, but everyone who belonged to Luna was doing that.
In the first place, Luna was created to take care of such dirty behind-the-scenes work.
After Cecilia ascended the throne, the entire continent was peaceful, so her risky missions were greatly reduced.
But Ilayna wasn’t used to the current situation, which was different from the past.
She liked it better when she was busy doing her duties. Carrying out her dangerous missions, she always felt that she was alive.
I don’t mean assassinating her opponents. Her feelings were more of a reward for her work.
“… ….”
But she never felt so rewarded when it comes to protecting Luke Nedville.
I’m doing my best according to the orders of Lucia, the leader of the Empress and Luna, but…….
‘You mustn’t question the mission.’
Ileina closed her eyes to dispel her blasphemous thoughts.
It is very dangerous to question her in carrying out her duties. She was especially wary after one moment of hesitation nearly cost her life.
“… ….”
Ileina took a deep breath, quieter than her ant footsteps. When she opened her eyes again, she had completely let go of her unnecessary thoughts.
‘Sleep well… ….’
Is she aware that she is protecting her?
Or, is she originally such a carefree personality?
Ileina decided to check her Luke’s condition for a moment and then raised her body. There was a soft blanket on her floor, but as was her habit, Ileina moved, paying attention to her footsteps.
When she was in front of her bed, she looked down at the sleeping Luke.
She was still dark all around her, but it didn’t matter to her with her night vision.
‘A young face that hasn’t suffered at all.’
Actually, Luke was mostly indoors rather than outdoors, so this was natural in a way.
In addition to that, a body that is hard to find muscles for a man.
If someone made up his mind to commit an assassination, there was no doubt that he would die without being able to resist properly.
‘So His Majesty must have ordered this person to be guarded.’
However, Ileina still couldn’t figure out why she had to protect him, who was just a secretary.
But even so, her mission is a mission.
Il Reina recalled her own mission again. She then went back to her original position.
Until the day dawned today, nothing out of the ordinary happened.
‘I need to get some sleep and come back.’
Ileina concealed herself with her invisibility cloak. She then quietly left Luke’s room.
* * *
I stretched as soon as I opened my eyes. Maybe it’s because I slept well, my body was light today.
Or is it because it’s a day off?
“I don’t know how long it has been since I took a break on a weekday.”
She got out of bed and drew back the curtains.
Today is also very sunny and nice weather.
I stretched out again looking at the sun rising brightly beyond the window.
Just then, a maid came to my room with a tray carrying a washbasin. Thanks to that, I washed up quickly and quickly changed into everyday clothes.
Today, the emperor said he would take a day off, so all departments other than the office were closed.
So you don’t have to walk around in uniform!
“How would you like breakfast?”
“Make something simple and bring it to me.”
“Yes, secretary.”
The maid returned with a tray of bread, stew and yogurt. I quickly finished my food and left the room.
I planned to spend the day in the Imperial Palace library.
‘There must be quite a few countries I don’t know about, so I’ll have to gather information on those things first.’
There are 13 countries on the Arsenia continent.
However, there are less than five names of countries that appeared in the work.
Why?
It’s because the artist roughly crushed those details. Like this dog…….
The Imperial Palace Library is located on the first basement floor of the Imperial Palace.
For now, we’re going to stick there until lunch.
My steps towards the library felt lighter than usual, probably because I was able to read a book comfortably after a long time.
As I was walking down the hallway, I noticed Flora approaching from the other side.
“Oh, Mr. Luke. Good morning.”
“Yes. Good morning. The daughter of the Marquis Simonion.”
We stopped and looked at each other.
“You seem to be in a good mood this morning. Are you going out?”
“No. I’m going to go to the library and do some leisurely reading.”
Flora made a surprised expression.
I wonder if it’s just because I’m going to read?
“Reading on holidays. Mr. Luke is diligent.”
Ah, I guess it was because of reading.
“No. I just love to read books since I was little. When I look at it, I accumulate knowledge, and I feel rewarded that I have read a whole book.”
“This is amazing. When I read a book, I fall asleep.”
“And it’s also how I spend my holidays.”
Since it’s a long-awaited holiday, there’s also the purpose of thoroughly preparing for leaving the empire.
“Where is the Marquis Lady going?”
“Dear Mulia. You must be bored by now, anxiously waiting for me to come.”
I don’t think so…….
As she tilted her head, Flora let out a light laugh.
“How lonely he was when he was young. It’s not much different now.”
“Even if you say that, I can’t imagine.”
“You can do that, whoops.”
Even after having a normal conversation like this, she felt better, perhaps because it was Flora. Could she be due to the influence of her bright aura that she carries?
“I should go soon.”
“I was just about to go, too. See you later, Luke.”
“Yes. Have a good time with the young lady of Count Fordward, too.”
After waving and greeting each other, I moved toward the library again.
* * *
Flora looked at Luke’s back, who was gradually moving away. A smile appeared on her lips as his steps towards the library looked really light.
‘She really seems to like books.’
Since I like books, I wonder if I’m just as good at handling paperwork, Flora thought.
Recently, she likes Luke more and more. She
She At first, even when she came to the Oval Office as the new secretary, she thought she seemed like a nice person. However, the more time they spent together, the more her crush grew.
‘It was nice when we danced together yesterday.’
Although she left with a little bit of regret that I would like to apply for a romantic partner.
Still, it must have been her Lukeman joke, and it amused her again, so the result was satisfying. More than anything else, because she makes cute mistakes now and then when dancing.
Still, Flora clearly knew.
She realizes that this feeling she feels for Luke is by no means a crush on a member of the opposite s*x.
The fact that this is more like the crush she feels for her friend.
‘Come to think of it, Mulia likes books too.’
Should I seduce you to go to the library later?
It will probably bounce at first, but after two or three invitations it will reluctantly rise.
‘Because I’m also curious about what books Mr. Luke will look in the library.’
Flora took her steps toward Mullia’s room, humming her song.
-Continued