Chapter 68 The two ambitious maids
Chapter 68 The two ambitious maids
As soon as the interview with the empress and secretary was over, Duke Kailos immediately returned to the mansion.
It was because there were no other schedules besides the conference today. Because of my age, I also wanted to go in quickly and rest.
“Are you here, Duke?”
As soon as the Duke returned to the mansion, Ron, the butler, bowed his head.
“Please bring tea to my office.”
“Okay.”
The Duke stared blankly at the back of the butler, who moved slowly.
Has it already been 30 years since he has lived with the owner of the house?
Even when he was young, the butler could move faster than anyone else. However, now that he is looking at 60, his body will not follow him as much as his mind.
“… ….”
The butler’s back disappeared from sight, but Kylos was still standing there.
He felt the futility of time for the first time in a while. After standing like that for a while, the duke cleared his throat with a clearing of his throat, then headed for his office with his hands behind his back.
As I opened the door and went inside, I could see the sunlight coming through the left window and the dust floating there.
Something that can’t be removed no matter how much you clean it.
Bookcases on both sides of the wall and a wooden desk in the center.
All these pieces of furniture were used while he was a duke.
Instead of sending his eldest son to the dukedom and putting new household furniture there, he moved all of his own things here.
The luster of the furniture when it was first bought has all died, and instead, it has been covered with the stains of the years.
“I have lived a long time too… ….”
Duke Kylos sat down slowly in his chair.
Right after that, a benevolent smile crept across his lips. It reminded me of the interview I had with Cecilia and the secretary just 30 minutes ago.
Cecilia was an empress, but she was still a young girl.
Her secretary, Luke, who assists her, was the same.
The Duke’s eldest son, George, was older than the two of them.
‘Come to think of it, he must have been 25 years old… ….’
George was only at that age and was just learning about the general management of the duchy.
Management of the estate is only possible with a certain amount of experience and years of experience.
By the way, Cecilia is ruling the entire empire at a younger age than George. In the midst of this, she went so far as to show off her atrocities by selecting Luke, a man of her own age, as her secretary to assist her.
I don’t know how many disputes there were even within the emperor faction about the empress’s unconventional move.
Kaylos was also one of the people who didn’t like that move.
But looking back now, the duke thought that it was rather a springboard for reforming the imperial palace.
“Duke. I have prepared it with hot black tea.”
“Thank you.”
The butler who served the tea left the office.
The Duke took a sip of the tea.
It is true that Cecilia and Luke are still lacking in his eyes. In resuming trade with the Sergel Kingdom, a potential enemy country, it is also true that there are deficiencies in their plans.
But the duke could feel it throughout the conversation.
The eyes of the two are burning with enthusiasm.
That enthusiasm was an emotion that he could never have.
In addition, the decisive reason for moving the Duke’s heart was that Luke clearly explained what kind of attitude he would take in diplomacy.
“It is the duty of the old to help the young to shoulder the future of the empire…….”
Muttering in a low voice, the duke took another sip of the tea.
Then he pulled out a piece of stationery from his desk drawer. To send a letter to Count Clusio, an acquaintance of his, whom he had lost contact with for nearly 20 years.
‘It would be nice if he was still fluent in Sergel Kingdom language… ….’
Duke Kailos began writing the letter with such expectations in mind.
* * *
After returning to the office after the interview, Cecilia and I immediately devoted ourselves to paperwork.
Fortunately, there was not a lot of paperwork today, so I was able to finish all my work on time.
It would be nice if days like today always continued.
…… But seeing that I was thinking about this before I knew it, I must have gotten tired as well.
Seeing my wishes become so simple.
I guess this is a common look of a work-weary medieval man.
“Everyone had a hard time.”
Having said that, Cecilia put her own quill into her pen holder.
When she said that, she really meant that she had finished all her work today.
What I always say.
However, even if they were consistent, they were also words that I was always looking forward to.
Because it means freedom from work and documents!
Of course, it resets again tomorrow…….
“You have worked hard, Your Majesty!”
A bright smile appeared on Flora’s face.
Perhaps the idea of being able to go into your room and rest is overpowering joy.
“Thank you for your hard work.”
Mulia’s lips drew a slight curve. Although she wasn’t as happy as Flora, she seemed to be happy as expected.
Lastly, I also suffered a lot towards Cecilia, she said.
“Go back and get some rest.”
At Cecilia’s beckoning, her maids and I rose from her chairs.
As I turned to face her doorway, Cecilia’s voice suddenly caught my feet.
“Luke.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
I glanced at her and turned towards her.
“Come to my room around 9 or 10.”
Hmm. Is there something more to discuss about the issue of resuming trade with Sergel Kingdom?
Other than that, I couldn’t come up with any particular reason.
“Yes, I will.”
“When you come, bring a book on the Kingdom language.”
“Are you talking about books in Sergel Kingdom?”
Why are you suddenly asking me to bring a Sergel Kingdom book?
This is the field I plan to be in charge of, so Cecilia shouldn’t worry too much about it, right?
‘Anyway, there must be some intention, well.’
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“See you later.”
I bowed to her and left her office.
Outside the door stood Flora and Mulia. They stared at my face.
“Why are you both staring at me so… ….”
“Let’s move around a bit for now.”
As Mullia spoke in a calm tone, Flora stood beside her and nodded her head vigorously.
So I followed Mulia and Flora through the corridors of the imperial palace. The two women stopped right in front of Flora’s door.
“Mr. Luke. Come inside first.”
“Yes? Could it be Lady Flora’s room?”
“Right!”
Flora raised her voice in affirmation.
Are you suddenly inviting me to your room like this?
Ah, for reference, I was a little nervous.
Hey Cecilia, since she’s my direct supervisor, I’ve been called several times on business, so there was nothing to hold me back. But Flora was different.
In terms of status, she is a person with a higher position than me. But she was, in fact, under the Empress, and so was she. She
She In a word, she’s just her co-worker.
“Are you okay?”
“Sure!”
Flora didn’t even hesitate for 0.1 Second.
“Actually, it’s because I want to ask the secretary something.”
“Ah. That’s why she asked Flora to go to her lady’s room.”
Then you have to accept it. There was still time until the hour Cecilia asked to come.
“Now, come in quickly.”
Flora opened the door with her eye smile on her face.
“Then, excuse me.”
I nudged her on the head and went inside. Then she rolled her eyes and looked around her room.
The first thing that caught my eye was the bed, similar in size to the one in Cecilia’s room. In addition, furniture such as a desk and a dressing table were placed.
For Flora’s room, I should say it’s quite calm.
‘I thought it would be a bit more bling-bling… ….’
Maybe she couldn’t decorate it because it was the imperial room.
“Whoops. Nothing special, right?”
Flora asked as if she read my thoughts.
“I don’t think there is much difference from my room.”
“The same goes for Mulia’s room. No, it has no more furniture than here.”
“Flora. She doesn’t even have to tell me that.”
Even when Mullia shot her stern eyes, Flora only shrugged her shoulders.
She kept going like that, and for some reason, wouldn’t the day come when Mullia would hit her in the back…….
Flora pointed to her round table and invited her to sit over there. The three of us sat around a table.
“Mr. Luke.”
Flora looked at me, holding her chin in her hands. It was as if a pink flower was in full bloom.
“What are you and your majesty meeting with Duke Kailos to promote?”
“Ah, you were curious about that.”
“Yes.”
Flora and Mulia responded almost simultaneously.
“Actually, I kept guessing while the two of us were working.”
“Yes. It was.”
“Then I came to a conclusion. Let’s ask Mr. Luke.”
Mullia shook her head at Flora’s remark.
“By the way, Your Majesty just mentioned the Sergel Kingdom language book… ….”
Mulia looked me in the eye, wiping her tail.
What should I do?
Right after Flora brought her up, she was still thinking about it. I’m not sure if I should say this or not.
I have already told the two that I will create an achievement.
But I haven’t been told the details yet.
‘It must mean that he has no intention of telling Cecilia yet… ….’
But on the other hand, it’s something the two of them will know about, so I wondered if I had to hide it.
“Will you not tell me? Even though I’m looking at you so earnestly?”
Flora’s emerald eyes shone brightly.
She turned her head just in case, and there was a longing light in Mulia’s light purple eyes.
I don’t think this is a situation where I can’t stand it if I don’t tell you…….
If you look closely, it’s as if you’ve already been caught in a trap from the moment you entered Flora’s room.
“Let me tell you. If you don’t tell me, I won’t let you go.”
“Oh my God. We’re not like that. I was just going to hold it until 9 o’clock.”
“That’s the same as keeping me from going out.”
Even when she protested, Flora just smiled.
After letting out a short sigh, I informed Cecilia and the Duke of Kailos that I would push for the resumption of trade with Sergel Kingdom, which had been cut off for nearly 30 years.
“However, since it is just in the process of being pursued, there is almost nothing confirmed.”
“If this goes well, it will benefit not only Her Majesty but also the Empire.”
“So it is.”
I agreed with Mulia’s remarks.
“I wish we could help too. Is there anything I can do to help?”
Flora showed a very positive attitude. Then Mulia too,
“I want to help too.”
With that, she revealed her will.
“Hmm. As I said before, nothing has been confirmed yet. I’ll ask His Majesty separately after a while.”
“Please!”
“Yes, secretary.”
Looking at the eager expressions of the two, I thought it was a good idea to tell them.
I don’t know what Cecilia will say.
-Continued