Chapter 46 Why do I have a bad feeling?
Episode 46 Why do I have a bad feeling
“Your Majesty. We’ll go in first.”
The two maids greeted Cecilia and left the dining room. Only then did Cecilia cast her eyes toward me.
“Luke. Just go.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
I followed Cecilia to her office. The hem of her ankle-length red dress fluttered lightly with each step Cecilia took.
Looking at her from the back like this, I involuntarily thought that she was very delicate.
You’re carrying an empire on those little shoulders.
‘Maybe that’s why the Eckhart Empire ended.’
Suddenly, I had an idea.
I wonder if Cecilia, who couldn’t hold her powerful imperial power in her hands, was tyrannical in order to somehow protect her own power…….
Well, this is just a guess based on my experience so far.
‘The important thing is that the empire will perish no matter what.’
While we were immersed in our thoughts, we quickly arrived at the office. Upon entering, Cecilia headed for her throne.
I went and stood in front of her desk. Then she beckoned for Cecilia to come.
“Come to the side.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
This is similar to when he told me why he selected me as his direct secretary.
Anyway, it looked like he was about to tell a rather important story.
My precious break time…….
With tears in my eyes, I grabbed a stool that was left in the corner. He placed it where Cecilia indicated, right next to the throne.
“Then, excuse me.”
“It is only you and me. You don’t have to be so polite.”
But I know. That you shouldn’t believe that word straight away.
If you tell your seniors that it’s palm time, it’s all going to get f*cked up later.
This is no different from that.
“No, how could I, a lowly person, dare to do that to Your Majesty?”
“If you think so, I see.”
Only then did I sit down on the stool.
Cecilia let out her short sigh and pinched her own forehead lightly.
“I called you separately…… There is something I want to discuss.”
“… ….”
To consult? What?
I tilted my head because I couldn’t understand English.
Cecilia looked at me with a calm face. Her eyes, resembling ruby red, contained a thoughtful light.
“Do you remember my conversation with Duke Kailos at the banquet hall?”
“Yes. I remember.”
It’s strange that I can’t remember.
Because I was worried about what the two of them were talking about, so I asked Cecilia, but she was blacked out.
…… But why is it popping out now?
I waited for Cecilia’s explanation. She let out her soft sigh, then opened her mouth again.
“Then the duke told me this. In the future, the nobles of the imperial faction will actively support me.”
Huh?
The duke told me something similar the other day.
But I waited patiently because I thought Cecilia’s story would continue.
“Instead, he made a condition. To show one of his achievements as an emperor. He said that if he did that, he would use this as a justification and actively support it.”
“Then, is the part you want to discuss with me related to achievements?”
“Right.”
Cecilia, who answered concisely, let out a heavy sigh.
Anyway, what kind of change of heart did you tell me about this?
As long as her curiosity was aroused, she couldn’t let it go.
“Your Majesty. May I ask you one question without rudeness?”
“What I didn’t want to tell you about was because I wanted to do this part on my own.”
She never thought she’d get an answer before she even asked.
“Do you have any other questions?”
“No.”
Cecilia nodded her head softly. Then she lightly clicked her tongue.
“But I guess that was my arrogance. You, as well as her ladies-in-waiting and numerous other departments, do her paperwork alone.”
“… ….”
Since it was right, I agreed silently.
“So I changed my mind. You are my direct secretary, and I decided to put my faith in the wisdom and ability you have shown me.”
“An undeserved compliment is coming.”
I said it with all my heart. To be honest, I’ve never been so good at anything.
But Cecilia denied my remark.
“Sometimes too much humility can be poison. You can open your chest about what you’ve been doing.”
“The castle is ruined, Your Majesty.”
I leaned over her from her seat where she sat. She was like that for a moment, then she instructed Cecilia to straighten her back.
Coming to think of it, I felt like I should also tell the story I heard from Duke Kailos.
“Your Majesty. Can I just say one word?”
“Yunheohaji.”
“Actually, I heard a similar story from Duke Kailos a few days ago.”
“Whoa. I mean…….”
Cecilia made a surprising expression. I went into detail about exactly what I had heard from the duke.
“To think the duke would recognize your abilities…… It makes me feel better.”
“On the contrary, it was too much to say, to the point where I didn’t know what I was doing.”
“A duke is not someone who says something out of his heart. So, open your chest.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
Well, I didn’t feel particularly happy about it.
“The introduction was rather long. The reason I called you aside is to hear your thoughts on what to do to garner strong support from the imperial faction.”
The moment she heard her remarks, she was stunned inside.
What Cecilia is asking of me right now is no different than asking about the policy of running state affairs!
Am I okay as it is…….
“Is it too much for you?”
Oops. I guess I was showing too much surprise.
I hurriedly captured my expression.
“Ah, no. Only… ….”
I glanced over and Cecilia nodded her head once.
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“I was just taken aback by this completely unexpected request.”
“It is not about what to do. Also, it’s not like I’m going to borrow your opinion straight away.”
“Yes… ….”
It’s a feat that Cecilia can do to win the support of the imperial faction…….
I squeezed her brain hard, like squeezing a dry rag, but nothing immediately came to mind.
“I’ll tell you in advance just in case, but I don’t want to invade neighboring countries without justification.”
“Yes. It was ruled out from the start.”
“You agreed with me.”
A faint smile appeared on Cecilia’s lips, apparently liking my answer.
Then what should I do to create achievements?
“… ….”
“… ….”
In the midst of a moment of silence, Cecilia brought out her low voice.
“Come to think of it, this will take away more of your rest time.”
“Ah… ….”
She turned her head to the grandfather clock just in case. There is only an hour left before you know it!
“It’s not urgent, so think about it slowly. You can go in and rest.”
“Yes. Let’s go in, Your Majesty.”
I quickly saluted, returned the stool to its original position, and left the office.
I was completely unaware of the fact that Cecilia was constantly staring at my back.
* * *
As soon as the door to the office closed, Cecilia let out a short sigh. Then she turned her head to the left.
This was where Luke had been sitting a while ago.
‘After all, I missed the timing… ….’
Cecilia’s summoning to Luke was one more thing besides discussing her achievements to garner the support of the Imperial faction.
I also wanted to solve my very personal curiosity about why I was looking for books related to foreign countries.
But she was so focused on the discussion that she didn’t even ask about it.
Should I ask you a question after work?
Thinking so, Cecilia immediately shook her head.
Lately, she’s been feeling that she’s secretly caring about her own secretary. Of course, as her superior, it is her right to direct her attention to her own subordinates.
But now, her interest was in the process of digging into Luke’s personal life.
“Not so desirable.”
Cecilia pinched her forehead with her eyes closed.
The position of emperor was a headache in many ways.
* * *
I turned to go back to my room. The destination is the garden behind the Imperial Palace.
It was to digest food while taking a walk, and to clear my mind.
I came out of the imperial palace. From there, it was possible to enter the garden by walking a little further.
Looking around, I found a maid, her butler, and palace staff taking a break here.
I saw some familiar faces, so I waved at them.
‘Shouldn’t I have just rested in my room?’
But it was a bit of a waste to go in right after I had already come out. So he decided to go a little further inside.
When I came to the artificial pond, I definitely couldn’t see anyone. There happened to be a bridge across the pond, so I went over there.
Then at the midpoint of the bridge I stopped and looked down. The pond was almost covered with lotuses, so I couldn’t see myself.
Wouldn’t it look like this if you look into my mind full of thoughts?
To be honest, even now when I think about it, it’s just amazing.
Cecilia is trying to discuss such an important matter with me…….
It’s been almost three months since she was appointed as her direct secretary.
‘I think this is going too fast?’
I just took care of what was in front of me.
“This comes back with this result?”
To be honest, I was a bit confused. More than just saying that Duke Kailos acknowledged me.
If this happens, I wonder if Cecilia will have more discussions with me about important matters in the future…….
Or are you trying to entrust me with more and more difficult tasks?
One thing I can say for sure is that I don’t want either of them.
I’m just a secretary who works hard at what I’m given, and I’m just the second son of an insignificant baron.
“A. Could you possibly do that?”
I muttered that, but why did I keep getting a bad feeling for some reason?