Chapter 58 To Lake Hennessy
Chapter 58 To Lake Hennessy
As soon as Viscount Cox Astro received the letter from the Duke of Montersen, he almost fainted.
Although he is on the opposite side of himself, isn’t he the head of the aristocratic faction and the head of one of the most prestigious families in the Eckhart Empire?
The viscount opened the letter with tension and excitement.
As soon as he received the letter, it was written that he would like to visit the Duke.
“I need to go right now.”
On that road, Viscount Astro rode in a carriage and ran to the duke’s residence in one month.
Guided by the duke’s butler, he waited tirelessly in the drawing room for Duke Montersen to enter.
After waiting for more than 30 minutes,
“Duke Howard Montersen is here.”
The butler informed the viscount.
The Viscount quickly stood up from the sofa, and shortly thereafter, the Duke of Montersen entered the drawing room.
The two exchanged brief greetings, then sat facing each other.
‘But why did you call me?’
Viscount Astro rubbed his stretched palms to cool off the sweat on his palms.
“I won’t talk too long since you’ll be busy too.”
“Yes.”
“Recently, it seems that the atmosphere of the imperial faction has changed to actively support Her Majesty Cecilia. Is this the will of Duke Kailos?”
“Yes, that is correct.”
Viscount Astro responded in a very polite tone.
Montersen thoughtfully rubbed his lower jaw.
He knew something about Duke Kailos. That he had actively supported Holland, who was the former emperor, and actively assisted the empress, Olivia, who had served as the acting emperor.
Still, he took a strangely different attitude toward Cecilia.
‘I thought that since I was the only daughter of the emperor and his wife, I would take good care of him… ….’
Maybe it’s because it’s not trustworthy yet.
But it was actually a good thing for the Duke of Montersen. When Holland or Olivia were sitting on the throne, he was paying attention too, but he didn’t have to do that now.
But Kyle Ross suddenly changed his attitude.
And suddenly, without warning.
“Do you know what the reason is?”
“That… ….”
Viscount Astro hesitated to speak. The duke, who had been watching for a while, motioned for the butler standing behind him to come closer.
He set the sack of gold down on the table.
“I will give you 200 gold if you give me the right answer.”
The moment he heard that, Viscount Astro opened his eyes wide. At the same time, the viscount’s mind was completely inclined to tell.
“Your Majesty has said that if you achieve something worthy of support, you will actively support it. It is also the Duke’s willingness to help in his own way so that he can make achievements now.”
“I see…” ….”
Montersen handed Viscount Astro a bag containing 200 gold and sent it back.
Then he sat with his legs crossed and thought.
It wasn’t long before a fishy smile appeared on his lips.
“It will be fine if you let go of the interruption.”
* * *
There were many things to secretly prepare the day before the picnic.
Unlike picnics in Korea, where all you need to do is bring food and a mat.
Yes, it has to be.
The people going on a picnic here are her empress and her maids who assist her.
Thanks to being my direct secretary, I’m going to go with the girls in my arms.
Anyway, I guided the preparations for the picnic like a direct secretary.
Mats and parasols are essential. Aristocratic women avoid exposure to the sun whenever possible in order to maintain their fair skin.
Lunch and snacks to eat on the picnic are left to the chef.
Since the place we are going this time is Lake Hennessy, I made sure to bring a change of clothes in advance. Someone might come in saying they want to play in the water.
It is always better to have too much preparation than not enough.
Finally, I also took 4 fishing rods.
The reason I brought this was because I had a desire to go fishing on the lake. However, if you bring your own, you might hear the sound of a sensible secretary, so bring it according to the number of people.
Flora will most likely ask to go fishing with me.
Mulia is likely to say she won’t.
Cecilia…… I do not know.
First of all, you should think that the possibility of half and half is open.
“Secretary. I’ve loaded everything.”
The two butlers, who followed my instructions, said with relieved expressions.
When I climbed into the wagon and checked, all the luggage I mentioned was loaded.
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“Okay. Good job everyone.”
The next day, Saturday.
After putting on my private clothes, I checked the grandfather clock. There were about 20 minutes left until assembly time.
Perhaps it’s because I’ve always gotten into the habit of going to work earlier than the scheduled time, even my appointments on the weekend end up leaving earlier than the scheduled time.
Well, you should think positively.
And there is another reason for leaving so early. It was just to go on a picnic and pack something to eat.
I left the room and headed straight to the imperial kitchen. The chef recognized me and handed me a basket prepared in advance.
“Have a good trip.”
“Yes. Good job, chef.”
With the basket in hand, I headed to the central lobby on the first floor of the Imperial Palace. As expected, Cecilia and her attendants were not present.
Well, it’s always late to dress up.
I left the basket with the butler who followed me and waited patiently.
Then, a realization came to me.
‘By the way, don’t you think I’m too relaxed?’
I have to wait another 9 months to submit my resignation letter.
Of course, I am studying the language of Sergel Kingdom diligently. It is now possible to speak simple sentences.
‘No. I still have time after I leave.’
Anyway, Cecilia needs to leave before she leads her empire to destruction.
Fortunately, it wasn’t long before Cecilia showed up with Flora and Mulia. Perhaps because it was a picnic day, they all showed off their gorgeous dresses.
Cecilia took off her usual red dress and wore a light blue dress.
Flora Cream beige dress.
Mulia is a bluish purple dress.
‘Out of the three, he seems calm.’
Should I say it was a Mulia-like choice?
“Good morning, Your Majesty.”
“Hmm. Good morning to you too.”
I greeted Cecilia first, and then I exchanged morning greetings with her ladies-in-waiting.
“The carriage is waiting, so you can leave right away.”
“Yes. Egg plant.”
Cecilia was the first to lead, and the three of us followed her.
* * *
The wagon traveled at a leisurely pace through the streets of Delesson.
The sound of rolling wheels was hardly audible, probably because it was the emperor’s chariot. In addition, the cushioning of the seat is no joke.
Cecilia clutched her chin and glanced out the window.
Flora rested her forehead against the glass window, intent on looking outside.
By the way, Flora took the seat next to me. As if he had taken care of himself.
‘At this level, should I assume that he has a crush on me?’
But it’s too early to conclude that.
Considering the difference in status between her and I, she is also a difficult relationship to achieve.
Mulia sat with her hands clasped neatly on her thighs.
“Mr. Luke.”
Flora broke the silence of the carriage.
“Yes. The daughter of the Marquis Simonion.”
“Aren’t you excited? You said you were going to Hennessy Lake for the first time.”
“Of course I am looking forward to it. There were no lakes where I lived.”
I had to see the lake a few times in Korea, where I lived in my previous life.
But the lake there and the lake of the Middle Ages probably feel very different.
That’s exactly what I’m looking forward to.
“The last time I went was 10 years ago… ….”
A low voice leaked from Cecilia’s lips.
“Right, Your Majesty! Time has already passed like this.”
Cecilia agreed with Flora with a nod of her head.
“At that time, I never imagined that such a future would unfold… ….”
The tones created by the empress were permeated with complex and subtle feelings. With that one word, a vague smile appeared on Flora’s face as well as Mulia’s.
“…… This. The atmosphere suddenly became heavy.”
Cecilia looked around us and put on a slightly troubled expression. However, since her personality itself is on the serious side, her subdued atmosphere continued.
…… It’s because it has the property of being a mood breaker.
“Oh! It was a sudden thought.”
Flora clapped her hands lightly and went to her aid.
“Do you want to drown one person in the lake today?”
“That doesn’t sound too bad.”
“… ….”
Cecilia was in favor, and Mulia expressed her neutrality with silence.
But no matter how you look at the flow of this conversation…… You think you’re trying to drown me?
She turned her head towards the seat next to her just in case. Flora bared her white teeth as soon as her eyes met mine and she smiled.
Well, that’s what it was.
“I’m against it.”
“Me too.”
As Mullia agreed with me, she was split 2-2.
“If two people object, there is no need to do it.”
As Cecilia turned to her objection again, she was unable to throw one random person into the lake.
“Eh. I’m sorry.”
Still, the atmosphere was revived thanks to Flora.
Certainly, Flora has the qualities of an atmosphere maker.
She mentioned the fishing rods I had brought for the picnic on the bandwagon.
“I brought a fishing rod just in case you didn’t know. I also want to try it. Is there anyone who would like to join me?”
“Me!”
Flora, as expected, raised her hand without hesitation.
“That’s fine too.”
Cecilia also expressed her intention to participate.
All that was left was Mulia, but she honestly didn’t expect the answer. Of course I wouldn’t…….
“I’ll do it too.”
What?
The answer is contrary to what I expected?
“Did you get anything on my face?”
“No! I’m surprised…….”
“Ah.”
Mulia nodded her head as if she finally grasped the meaning of what I was trying to say.
“If you think that my hobby is just reading, you are mistaken.”
A thin smile appeared on Mulia’s lips.
Seeing her like that made her doubt that she might be an expert fisherman.
I’ll check later.
After about 40 more minutes of travel, we arrived at Lake Hennessy.
-Continued