Chapter 47 Do you want to look cute?
Chapter 47 Do you want to look cute?
The Marquis of Marlborough decided to investigate the background of the Baron Nedville family immediately after meeting with the Duke of Montersen.
However, there was a risk of being followed later on by using family articles to investigate. Therefore, the Marquis chose to secretly request information through a guild that was good at collecting information.
“That’s a lot of money for the investigation into the humble baron.”
The guild leader of the
Information Guild said in a slightly unexpected tone.
“That means that it needs to be dealt with urgently.”
At the request of the Marquis, the guild leader nodded and said he would do so.
Tonight, two weeks after that, the guild leader personally visited the Marquis of Marlborough. The Marquis called the guild leader into his office.
“Here is the data report you wanted.”
The guild leader handed out a wad of paper rolled from the inside of the jacket to the Marquis. After accepting it, the child opened the paper in a sitting position with his legs crossed.
“… ….”
As I looked through the contents of the report, the marquise’s eyebrows were naturally wrinkled.
Then, something that bothered him caught his eye.
[Harald Nedville has a past of eradicating pirates and bandits by traveling all over the continent of Arsenia with his colleagues over 30 years ago. In the process, it has achieved great results in rescuing many people who were kidnapped.
Among those abducted were members of the imperial family, but…… (Syncopation)]
‘Have you ever rescued the imperial family?’
Marlboro briefly reflected on his past memories.
Come to think of it, one day, before he inherited the title of Marquis, there was a time when the Marquis Marquis of Marlborough was very worried about a big event that had happened in the imperial family.
‘Could that have something to do with this?’
But that wasn’t the point right now.
The reason I decided to find out about the Baron Nedville family in the first place was to know the history of their family.
Especially what the cheeky secretary mentioned with his own mouth, what a great person the father is.
I wanted to find out the exact information about that.
The Marquis of Marlborough carefully checked all the contents of the report, then looked up. In the meantime, the guild leader was occupying an empty chair.
“I scraped it together as quickly as possible and it came out that way. How is it? Are you satisfied?”
“Uh. That’s enough.”
“Then I’ll just leave.”
The Marquis of Marlborough waved roughly at the guild leader. He read the contents of the report once more.
Then he came to a conclusion.
Luke Nedville will be a tougher opponent than I thought.
‘Once I inform the duke, something will come out, so I’ll have to wait for that.’
The Marquis of Marlborough rolled up the report and secured it with string. And he put it in the desk drawer.
* * *
Cecilia asked me for ideas and cooperation for an achievement to garner strong support from the imperial faction.
Fortunately, she hasn’t called me separately since that day.
I took this to mean that I wouldn’t rush it right now. Well, Cecilia herself must be thinking about it all the time.
And I didn’t think I could possibly do this in a short period of time.
How can I say it, it feels like looking at it from a long distance and approaching it.
As if laying the groundwork for creating a third support force.
‘No matter how hard it is, this will be faster than creating a third support group.’
I checked my makeup for the last time in front of a full-length mirror. This was enough to be proud of being perfect from head to toe.
I walked toward the office with light steps.
There is only one reason why I feel better than usual. Because today is pay day!
When I arrived at the office, Flora and Mulia were already seated.
“Mr. Luke. Good morning.”
“Good morning.”
Two maids greeted me in the morning. I also responded to the two with a wide smile.
“Yes. Did you two have a good night too?”
“Sure!”
Flora answered in a lively voice. Mullia, on the other hand, responded by moving her head once.
After waiting for a while, Cecilia entered the office. The three of us stood up at the same time and bowed politely to the Empress.
“Hmm. Good morning.”
Cecilia, who responded concisely to our greetings, took her seat on her throne. It was only after she confirmed that appearance that the maids and I were able to sit down again.
“Before going into work, I think everyone should know what day it is today.”
Flora’s emerald eyes lit up as soon as Cecilia let go of her luck. Even in Mulia’s amethyst eyes, there was a subtle anticipation.
Perhaps I am not very different from the appearance of the two ladies-in-waiting.
“Come out as soon as your name is called.”
Cecilia was the first to call Flora. Next is Mulia.
Of course I was called last.
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
I went back to my desk and immediately checked my pay stubs.
200 Gold.
I’ll have to leave half of it in the secret bank again.
After finishing work, I approached Cecilia.
“Your Majesty. I want to go out this Saturday, could you give me permission?”
“You seem to secretly go out often.”
Cecilia stared at my face with her narrow eyes. It seems a bit disapproving of me to go out often.
…… Shall we just go out next week?
Since I live in the imperial palace anyway, I rarely have to spend money.
“I apologize, Your Majesty.”
“I didn’t mean to ask for an apology. It’s just that I want to go out often…….”
Cecilia suddenly blurted out her words.
Why are you doing that?
I quietly waited for the next words. Before long, Cecilia started talking behind her back.
“I wonder if you are doing strange things, I am a little worried.”
The moment I heard that, I felt a prick inside, but fortunately it didn’t show through thanks to the strength in her facial muscles.
“Your Majesty. I have never behaved badly. I swear on my life.”
“You don’t have to risk your life. I just want you to be a little careful.”
“Ah, yes… ….”
I’m a bit over the top.
Cecilia let out a short sigh, then asked her to write her pass.
“Yes, Your Majesty. I will write it quickly.”
I went back to my seat and took out a pass I had put in a drawer. Then he dipped a quill in ink and quickly wrote down the date and reason for his outing.
Cecilia checked the pass I submitted and put a stamp indicating permission.
So I can go out this Saturday too.
The destination is, of course, a secret bank.
‘I should save as much as possible while making money.’
I hummed inwardly.
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* * *
A commoner’s daily life begins with waking up at 6 am.
So was the life of 19-year-old Emma, who lives in the town of Nedville. She had to work in the fields to pay the lord’s taxes.
Emma helped her neighbor in his field today. She was not paid separately, but a kind of pumasi.
“Ayu, Emma is so smart.”
Her neighbour’s aunt smiled at her as she watched Emma digging up kava with her hoe.
Kava is a deciduous crop that only grows in the Nedville Manor and its surrounding areas.
The taste is quite good, so it was often eaten as a favorite food even during times of famine. For this reason, more than half of the territories were engaged in kava farming as well as wheat farming.
While Emma was careful not to damage the kava’s roots, she dug it up with quick movements of her hands. This is because kava is a crop that is eaten by steaming or roasting its roots.
“I can do this with my eyes closed.”
At Emma’s courageous answer, her aunt laughed.
After working under the scorching sun for a long time, it was time to take a break.
“Mrs. I’ll come back in a little while.”
“Yes. You want to get some rest.”
Emma headed to the tree where her parents were resting. As she expected, her parents were eating birdsaws under the shade of a tree near a wheat field.
As soon as her father found her Emma, she beckoned her to come quickly.
“Emma. You came just fine.”
“Is there anything left for me?”
Emma asked her mother, trying to climb onto her mat.
“A letter came to you a while ago. Master Luke sent it.”
“Mister Luke?”
Her father replied yes to Emma, who opened her lips in a circle. After a while, her Emma’s expression brightened noticeably.
“Where is the letter?”
“The postman came a little while ago, bring it to my house… ….”
“I’ll be right back!”
When Emma left the string of her bow she sprang like an arrow. The two couples laughed heartily as they watched their daughter’s delighted back.
Emma ran until her breath was up to the bottom of her chin. Thanks to that, she was able to quickly reach the mailbox parked in front of her house.
On the envelope of the letter, Luke’s name and his own name were clearly written.
‘You sent it in a luxurious envelope this time too.’
Emma held her envelope under her nose and inhaled.
She never did anything kinky. It was an expensive paper that could not be seen here in Nedville, so I was just trying to smell it.
“As expected, paper doesn’t smell at all.”
She thought it might have the smell of the imperial palace.
Emma gave a small laugh and then went to her room. As soon as she sat down on the bed, she quickly opened the envelope.
As I unfolded the letter folded in half, the cool handwriting came into view.
The second letter you receive from Luke.
Emma wanted to send her letters more often, but she shook her head.
‘I said that I was the direct secretary of His Majesty, so he must be very busy.’
So, she felt great gratitude for sending me a letter even once in a while.
Emma read the typeface slowly. Even though she had learned the letters, she hadn’t come across them often, so it took her some time to read them.
A coy smile appeared on Emma’s face as she finished reading her letter.
Luke had a really busy life. Even in the midst of that, he never forgot his hometown and his precious people.
“I really wonder what the imperial palace will be like. Even the people who work with Luke.”
Emma closed her eyes and hugged her letter. She was like that for a moment and then she cast her gaze toward her desk.
At the center of the small desk lay the cubic-studded hairpin Luke had gifted him the other day.
Luke knows me too well.
Looking at her hairpin, Emma smiled.
‘Yes. It’s a gift, isn’t it a little bit like cherishing it?’
Emma got out of bed and approached her desk. She put down her letter and carefully picked up her hairpin.
She then tried putting her barrette in her own hair. A small hand mirror happened to be in her desk drawer, so Emma took it out and looked at her own face.
‘Do you want to look a little cute?’
Emma vowed that if Luke returned later, she would make sure to show him this look.
-Continued