Chapter 69 Come to my room every night
Chapter 69 Come to my room every night
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After parting with the ladies-in-waiting, I headed straight to the public bath.
In the Middle Ages, being able to wash every day was a privilege you could enjoy because you lived in the imperial palace. While staying here, you should pick mulberry frugally.
After washing, I opened 「The Language of Sergel Kingdom」 In my room and studied it.
At the time the grandfather clock pointed to 9:30,
– Smart.
The knock rang a couple of times.
Looks like Cecilia is looking for me.
I closed the book I was reading and stood up. Then, two books placed next to her came into view.
「About Sergel’s Culture」
「History of Sergel Kingdom」
While I was thinking about it, the butler outside raised his voice.
“Secretary Nedville. Her Majesty has ordered me to come to your room.”
“I’ll be right there!”
After shouting at the door, I fell into trouble again.
‘Still, I think it would be good to bring it just in case.’
Fortress, I was studying only the kingdom language, so I had neglected the other two books.
I left the room with three thick books tucked under my side.
* * *
“Your Majesty. This is my secretary, Luke Nedville.”
“Come in.”
As soon as I revealed my identity to the door, Cecilia was given permission to enter from the inside.
Because it was night, her voice was softer than usual.
How should I say, it feels like something that was hardened has been released.
I opened the door and went inside.
Cecilia was sitting comfortably in an armchair. I put the heavy book down on the floor first before raising my greetings.
“Good night, Your Majesty.”
Then he bowed and saluted.
“Yes.”
When I straightened up again, Cecilia pulled herself up.
She was wearing a white silk nightgown dress. Every time she took a step this way she could hear the rustling of her clothes.
But there was something else that got on my nerves more than that sound.
Every time Cecilia moves, her slightly voluminous chest and narrow waist, and the contours of her legs are revealed as the hem of her dress repeatedly touches and falls.
Unbeknownst to me, my gaze kept heading there!
‘The moment you discover that you had such blasphemous thoughts, you will be sentenced to death… ….’
I strained my facial muscles as much as I could to keep my composure.
“Whoa. You brought three books?”
Cecilia was more interested in the book at her feet than in my condition.
Thank God…….
I let out a sigh of relief.
“Yes. His Majesty told me to bring only language-related books, but I brought these books in case I needed them.”
“Put it on my desk.”
I packed her books and carefully placed them on her desk as she instructed.
Cecilia quietly watched my actions from the side.
What is it? Are you here because you’re bored?
“We should start by checking [Sergel Kingdom’s language].”
After saying that, Cecilia sat down on the chair at her desk. I put the [Language of Sergel Kingdom] On top of her in front of her.
“Come on, Your Majesty.”
“Are you curious about why I want to see Kingdom Language?”
A remark as if he had read my mind.
“… ….”
“Is that such a surprise? I’m sure you haven’t forgotten the conversation you and I had with Duke Kailos today.”
“I apologize.”
“I have nothing to apologize for.”
Cecilia sighed and laughed.
“Sometimes I think there has to be this kind of surprise. What do you think?”
“Very…… I think it is very desirable.”
“I like the answer.”
Cecilia shook her head. She then gave her answer to what I was about to ask.
“Anyway, if I had to answer your question, it would be something like this. Establishing diplomatic relations is also a matter of having to face the king of that country after all. In such a situation, entrusting everything to you alone would be a burden in many ways. So I also need to work hard to be able to speak the kingdom language to some extent. Was it explained?”
“Yes. Thank you very much for your detailed reply.”
I bowed and bowed.
In other words, the reason Cecilia wanted to see the kingdom language was to reduce my burden of interpreting and to leave a good impression on the king of Sergel Kingdom.
If Cecilia knows how to speak the kingdom language, the king over there will probably like it too.
It’s obvious, but it’s a strategy that’s sure to work.
…… Well, I can’t guarantee that it will solve everything by itself.
“I’ll have to take a look at the book.”
She carefully opened the book.
“If you have any questions, please ask me, Your Majesty.”
“It’s reassuring to hear you say that.”
Cecilia smiled softly.
The moment I saw it, without even realizing it,
‘Does it seem a bit cute when it’s like this?’
I came up with the same strange idea.
Why am I suddenly like this? Seriously…….
Cecilia asked more questions than expected, mostly about the pronunciation of words.
“Do you think this pronunciation is correct?”
“According to the pronunciation in the imperial language, it seems correct.”
“Hmm… ….”
Looking from the side, Cecilia was frowning.
First of all, it seems that my answer is not very reliable.
“I hope that the acquaintance that Duke Kailos knows is right next to you right now.”
“I agree with you, Your Majesty.”
That way, I can definitely determine whether the pronunciation is correct or incorrect.
After a few years, I will settle down and live in Sergel Kingdom.
I don’t know anything else, but I had a strong desire to learn the language somehow.
Cecilia kept her eyes fixed on her language book, her brow furrowed.
“… ….”
Couldn’t it be that you didn’t stay up all night like that?
Just as she was about to say something out of concern, Cecilia shook her head and removed her eyes from her book.
“Looking at this right now doesn’t seem like it would happen.”
She turned her head in this direction.
“Luke. Have you read all three of these books by any chance?”
“I am studying mainly language books, so I have neglected the other two books.”
“Hmm. I mean…….”
Cecilia rubbed her light pink lips lightly and looked at her stack of books.
“Is there anything you want from “About Sergel’s Culture” Or “History of Sergel Kingdom”?”
“I am contemplating which of the two to see first.”
A serious light flashed in Cecilia’s ruby eyes.
Her appearance reminded me of an appraiser who appraises rare old books. After a while, where her hand went,
“I’ll have to do this.”
About Sergel’s culture was placed on the top.
“Familiarizing yourself with the culture of the kingdom will reduce the chances of making mistakes.”
“Yes. An excellent choice.”
“Before we resume trade, we are in a position to apologize.”
I nodded my head, fully sympathizing with Cecilia’s words.
Do you want to go back now?
As I watched Cecilia’s expression by rolling her eyes, she lifted her chin and looked up at me.
“Luke. And I have one more favor to ask of you.”
“Yes, just tell me anything.”
“If work is over in the future… ….”
What? Why did you cut off all of a sudden over there?
Immediately after feeling her question, Cecilia pointed her index finger at my side. To be precise, the “Language of Sergel Kingdom” That I wear on my side.
“Come to my room every day. I thought it would be good to study the Sergel kingdom language together.”
“Every day, you mean?”
…… Is this correct?
This was my first thought.
“Yes. Do you have any complaints?”
“Oh, no. Could it be that?”
I bowed my head again.
“If you feel uncomfortable, tell me now.”
“No. It’s for His Majesty, so of course you have to do it.”
Honestly, if you have any complaints, tell them to say it, so if you really say it, you will know what will happen even if you don’t say it.
There is only one correct answer in this situation.
Somehow pretending nothing is wrong and answering that it’s okay!
…… It feels like sweat is dripping from my chest.
Still, one thing was certain.
The fact that Cecilia treats me only as a secretary.
If I had been at least a bit conscious of being the opposite s*x, I wouldn’t have asked her to come to my room every night with such a casual face.
‘I should just focus on studying the language.’
“It’s already past 10 o’clock.”
Cecilia, checking the grandfather clock, sighed in her low voice.
“Luke. Just go in and get some rest.”
“Yes, Your Majesty. I hope you have a restful night.”
She
She said hello and was about to turn around when she realized that there was something she hadn’t said yet.
“Come on, Your Majesty.”
I straightened her stance and turned to face her again.
“Something.”
“There is something I forgot to tell you.”
“What is it?”
“Actually, before meeting Your Majesty, I told Lady Flora and Countess Fordward about the conversation I had with the Duke of Kailos during the day.”
“Hmm… ….”
Cecilia slightly frowned.
“Did Flora sleep?”
“… ….”
“As expected.”
I didn’t say anything, but Cecilia figured it out right away. After all, this is a friend of ten years.
“I was thinking of telling you sooner or later, but I don’t like the fact that you said it first.”
“I apologize, Your Majesty… ….”
Perhaps because of her quick apology, Cecilia didn’t rebuke me any more. Instead,
“Sooner or later, I will have to give Flora a warning.”
, He muttered in a calm tone.
But will Flora really pay attention to her?
For some reason, I think it’s unlikely…….
“So, how did they react when they heard the story?”
“If there is anything I can help with, I always ask for it. He also showed a willingness to actively help.”
“I see…” ….”
Cecilia gently closed her eyes and crossed her arms. She seemed to be thinking deeply about what to do.
After a while, she pushed up her eyelids and opened her mouth.
“I think it would be better to make a more specific plan and then divide the roles separately.”
“I think so too.”
“This is my business, you don’t have to mind.”
Having said that, Cecilia ordered her to go in and rest.
“Have a good night, Your Majesty.”
After saying hello again, I left Cecilia’s room.
But from now on, I have to come here every night…….
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“Haa… ….”
As expected, nothing in my life is easily solved.
-Continued