Chapter 53 I don’t know
Chapter 53 I don’t know either
It was well past lunch time after looking back at all the damage sites.
Thankfully, I brought a sandwich so I didn’t starve.
In the carriage back to the imperial palace, the three of us didn’t say anything. It was because I was running out of gin from constantly wandering around.
The carriage arrived at the imperial palace.
“You worked hard, Count Maros.”
Before parting to their respective departments, I slightly bowed toward Count Maros. Mulia, who was standing next to me, also greeted him saying that he had a lot of trouble.
“The Lady of Count Fordward and Secretary Nedville also worked hard.”
After exchanging greetings, they turned to their respective departments.
Now, is it another war against piles of papers…….
Just imagining it makes me so happy that it brings me to tears.
As I moved my steps while wiping my tears inside, I came to the front of the office before I knew it. When I went inside, Cecilia and Flora were engaged in a fierce battle with piles of papers.
But as soon as we entered, he took his eyes off the papers and looked at us.
“Your Majesty. I just got back.”
Me and Mulia approached Cecilia’s desk and greeted her.
“You must have suffered a lot.”
Cecilia looked at me and Mullia alternately with her calm face.
And Flora from behind brought out her bright voice.
“You both worked hard!”
I nodded slightly towards Flora as well.
Now you must report the investigation to Cecilia. I glanced at Mullia with her sidelong glance.
…… No matter how I looked at it, there was no sign of wanting to report.
That means I have to do it.
‘Well, as expected.’
I let out a sigh and took out the paper I had put in my inside pocket.
“Your Majesty. We will report on the damage we have investigated.”
Cecilia leaned back on her throne with her arms crossed. It was an attitude that meant that she would listen properly.
I gave a clear report on the extent and status of the affected area and the resources needed.
“We will have to dispatch at least 200 people for restoration.”
“Maybe we need more than that, Your Majesty.”
Hearing my opinion, Cecilia rubbed her lower jaw and let out her low moan. She probably noticed that she was thinking about where to withdraw her manpower.
After a while she untied her arms and opened her mouth.
“After work is over, I’ll have to think about it separately.”
Well, worrying is understandable on the one hand.
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It’s a situation where we have to dispatch hundreds of people instead of dozens to focus on recovery.
It will probably mobilize several departments.
“You guys go back to your seats and focus on your work.”
At Cecilia’s beckoning, Mullia and I bowed her back again. We went back to our respective seats and sat down.
Flora looked at me for a moment and then moved her lips.
“I’ve been waiting for you to come back, Mr. Luke.”
“Did you miss me so much, the young lady of the Marquis Simonion?”
I jokingly replied,
“Of course!”
Flora nodded her head loudly with her booming voice.
…… What? It’s a bit different from the reaction I expected.
Then her rabbit opened her eyes and threw her gaze at her, surprised not only Mullia but also her own Cecilia.
“It was difficult because Mr. Luke was not around. So how can I not miss you?”
Ah, that was it…….
I almost misunderstood for a moment.
Mulia shook her head. That’s right, she seemed to think so.
“I missed you, la… ….”
Meanwhile, Cecilia chewed over Flora’s words.
What the hell are you trying to say…….
At that time, when her unexplained anxiety was rushing in like a tide, Cecilia spoke calmly.
“Come to think of it, I also miss you.”
“Your Majesty… ….”
My anxious premonition came true. But she had been beaten by Flora, so she wasn’t too surprised.
Perhaps Cecilia is saying things in a similar vein to Flora.
“Without Luke and Mulia, the paperwork hasn’t made much progress. Now that you guys are back, I feel like I’ve gained a thousand and ten thousand horses.”
A faint smile appeared on Cecilia’s lips after she finished her remarks.
As expected, it was as I expected.
“I will do my best to focus on my work today.”
“I will do the same.”
I spoke first, and Mulia followed. Upon hearing our answer, Cecilia showed a satisfied expression.
If this happens, you will have no choice but to work hard and fiercely today.
…… In fact, I always lived like that.
‘I wish I could have resigned soon… ….’
* * *
Fortunately, I was able to finish the paperwork in time for work.
After me and her maids paid our respects to Cecilia, we were able to leave her office. Now, after taking a shower, take a break and study the “Language of Sergel Kingdom”.
Having made up my own plan in my head, I was about to head straight to the bathroom dedicated to the imperial palace staff. Flora’s voice caught my footsteps.
“Mr. Luke.”
“Yes?”
I turned to face Flora.
Mulia, whom she thought would be by her side, was nowhere to be seen.
“How about the Lady of Count Fordward?”
“Ah. He said he would take a bath first and went to the bathroom.”
“Aha. I see.”
I waited for Flora to get her business out. It wasn’t long before Flora got her point on her lips.
“Actually, I was jealous of Mulia.”
“Really?”
She tilted her head, and Flora answered yes again.
“Is there a reason? It was too much for the countess and I to look back at the scene of the damage. The head of the city maintenance department, Count Maros, also accompanied us.”
“Hmm. What should I say…….”
For some reason, Flora is wagging her tail.
Intrigued, I examined her expression. Contrary to her usual bright face, she looked troubled.
“Just…… Should I say that I was envious of going out with Luke?”
“… ….”
This time I got into trouble.
Should I say that I am at a loss as to how to respond to this?
“Hey, the young lady of the Marquis Simonian? Her words…….”
“Hmm. Sorry. I can’t speak very well. Anyway, just know that I was sorry I couldn’t go with you. Enough!”
Suddenly ending the story alone.
I was very embarrassed.
But she couldn’t say anything more. Flora had already sprinted to her room.
“Daughter of the Marquis Simonion. She can’t play in the imperial palace!”
I shouted at her as she gradually moved away.
“Yes!”
Flora answered steadily, but she did not stop running.
What was the conversation about just now?
I looked back at the conversation she had with her for a while, but I still couldn’t figure out what it meant.
Well, I should focus on my work rather than that now.
I took another step toward the staff bathroom.
* * *
Entering her room, Flora let out a long sigh as she leaned against her door.
“Haa… ….”
She put her right hand on her chest. Then the contours of her full breasts hidden under her dress were revealed more clearly.
But there was no one else here except Flora, so I didn’t care about that one bit.
All she cared about was her own heart rate.
“… ….”
I was running a little faster than usual.
As soon as she was aware of that, strangely, her face seemed to heat up as well.
‘Why am I doing this all of a sudden?’
Flora ran her hand over her face. But she couldn’t pinpoint her own condition from that alone.
She hurried over to the dressing table and sat down.
When I looked closely in the mirror, I noticed that my cheeks were more flushed than usual.
“Why?”
Flora muttered to herself as she gently rubbed her own left cheek. She felt a slight heat in her fingertips.
She was obviously okay when she started talking to Mr. Luke.
She looked back at her conversation with Luke, and she soon realized where her own heart was responding.
It was right after Mullia said that she was envious of being with Luke.
At this point, a fundamental question came to mind.
Why did I envy that?
Flora woke up from the vanity chair,
“Mmm.”
She paced around her room, groaning and groaning. Then, after she had done about three turns around the room, she stopped abruptly.
“Let’s ask Mulia how it was!”
Flora snapped her fingers once.
There was an expression on her face that had been enlightened and refreshed.
She’s made a decision, so she must act right away.
But she went to take a bath and Mullia must not have returned to her room yet.
“You have to wait a little longer.”
Flora figured the time would probably feel longer.
* * *
About an hour later, Flora received word from her maid that Mullia had returned to her room.
“Okay. I have to go right now.”
Flora jumped up from her bed and strode that way toward Mullia’s room. She then burst open her door without knocking.
“Mulia!”
Just then, Mulia was changing into her nightgown dress with the help of her maid.
“Flora. You should at least knock and come.”
Mulia gave her a scolding.
“Sorry sorry. I have something urgent to ask you.”
Mulia was a little annoyed that she apologized for her sloppy. But she didn’t bother pointing it out because she knew very well that if she questioned her, she would only lose her strength.
“Are you going to ask?”
After Flora sat down on the bed, she motioned for Mullia to sit next to her.
After Mullia defeated her maids, she came to her side.
“You went out with Luke today.”
“Yes. It was hard.”
“Was it difficult?”
Asked Flora, widening her eyes.
“Yes. The affected area was large, so it was difficult to look around.”
“Ah. It was because of that.”
Flora nodded her head in agreement.
Mulia wondered why an old friend of mine would suddenly ask such a thing.
“By the way, Flora. Why is she suddenly asking that?”
“Um…… I am envious of you.”
“Envy? This was just part of the job. It is not a picnic.”
“I’m not talking about that.”
Flora denied it, and Mullia tilted her head.
What on earth do you care so much about?
Flora let out a deep sigh. Then she suddenly turned her head and she stared at Mullia.
“You, just look at it. Did you secretly go out with Luke often?”
“That’s what His Majesty ordered.”
“That’s why I envy you.”
“Yes?”
Mulia couldn’t understand at first. Because of work, she only went out with the secretary, but at what point did she have something to envy?
At that moment, the thought of what she was thinking passed through Mullia’s mind.
“Hey, Flora. I’m asking just in case.”
“Yes. Say it.”
“You don’t have feelings for the secretary, do you?”
Mullia brought a question she had asked her once more out of her mouth.
At that time, Flora said this.
She says she considers Luke a good companion.
But she felt strongly that if she answered that way again, she wouldn’t be able to trust Flora herself.
“… ….”
“Flora?”
Her mullia raised her voice towards her, who was as stiff as a stone statue. But she got no answer back.
Mulia observed her close friend’s face closely.
Very bright blush on both of Flora’s cheeks.
‘No way… ….’
“Oh, no. Just…… I’m a little concerned Ahahahaha.”
Flora tried to cover it up with her awkward laugh, but she had Mullia’s eyes in disbelief.
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Flora let out a quick sigh.
“I don’t know… ….”
Mr. Luke is just a good fellow.
But why is my heart beating so fast?
Flora was confused even herself.
-Continued