Chapter 76 Even if you accept it as it is
Even if you accept it as it is
Count Clusio gave me a total of 10 questions.
Besides, nearly half of the problems were of a higher level than what I had studied.
“Hmm. I know roughly what level it is…….”
Count Clusio spat out in a heavy voice.
He had a slightly wrinkled expression with his arms crossed.
…… Was it that bad?
Just in case, I only slightly rolled my eyes and looked at Duke Kylos’ expression. However, the duke had a calm face, just like when he first met him.
“Count. What is the level of my secretary in your opinion?”
Unbearable, Cecilia threw her words at Count Clusio. Her tone was sharper than usual.
Perhaps the count didn’t like the moxibustion.
“I could clearly feel the limitations of self-study.”
“… ….”
Well, I expected it to some extent.
Even if you follow the phonetic symbols written in the imperial language, there will definitely be limits.
There is a reason why you start by listening when you study a foreign language.
Still, it would be a bit sad if I was eliminated because of this…….
“Just!”
“Just?”
Cecilia followed Count Clusio’s words.
That must mean that I’m curious about what will come out of the earl’s mouth.
Of course, I was curious about every single thing. I fixed my gaze on the Count’s mouth.
With the hope that there might be a twist.
“I could feel that you studied hard. I can correct my pronunciation as much as I want.”
“Oh, that means… ….”
“Pass will come.”
Fortunately, it passed the Count’s test!
I finally put my hand on his chest and let out a sigh of relief.
“Huh. How can a man be so nervous about such a private matter?”
“Count. Just go there.”
Again, Duke Kylos pulled the Count’s reins at the right time.
If the duke hadn’t come with him, this Clusio would have been more eccentric.
‘What should I call it with that attitude?’
An outsider?
Or are you the kind of conceited, outcasting the world?
…… No. Let’s just think this far.
Still, he’s the one who said he’d help me, but I can’t speak badly of it.
“Count Clusio. How long are you going to stay at Delerson?”
“I think I will have to stay for at least a month because I have to train His Majesty’s secretary.”
As soon as he received Cecilia’s question, the Count responded without hesitation.
“I’ll have to keep in mind the possibility that it might take longer than that.”
“Yes.”
Soon Cecilia’s gaze turned to me.
“Luke. When do you want to receive education in the Kingdom language?”
“For me, the sooner the better, Your Majesty.”
I answered with a slight bow of my head.
“My secretary says so, what about the Count?”
“Yes. For me, the sooner the better. Secretary, how about starting tomorrow?”
The count asked a question, fixing his gaze on me.
For me, it was welcome news, so I quickly replied that I was happy.
Then again Cecilia interrupted our conversation.
“Luke has to work with me until 6pm. So take that into consideration and set a time.”
“Then, how about starting right at 6pm?”
“Hmm… ….”
Cecilia showed signs of pondering for a moment.
Personally, starting at 6:00 p.M. Seemed most desirable.
Why? You can use this as an excuse to skip overtime!
‘Cecilia, please… ….’
Inwardly, I put my hands together and prayed earnestly. Before long, Cecilia’s lips parted.
“That would be nice. Make use of this place for training.”
“Yes, Your Majesty. I will.”
The Count bowed slightly and bowed.
“Luke. Do you agree?”
“Of course, Your Majesty.”
I also bowed to her and paid her respects, just as her Count had done.
“Then, this story is all over.”
“Yes, Your Majesty. Now it would be good to tell the most important story.”
Duke Kailos, who had been listening to the conversation between the three of us, stepped in again to direct traffic.
I didn’t know it when I was dealing only with Duke Kyloth, but I could feel it clearly when he was with someone else.
He is a person who knows how to adjust the atmosphere excellently between people who are at odds with each other.
‘Maybe that’s why he rose to the position of head of the imperial faction.’
I wish I could describe it as soft charisma.
If you ask me if I like it, I don’t think so yet.
In the meantime, even when Cecilia was in trouble, she hadn’t shown any positive support.
“Your Majesty. May I ask you a question?”
“Yunheohaji.”
Cecilia stared at Count Clusio with her haughty face.
“Why are you trying to resume trade with Sergel Kingdom?”
“Because it was judged that the empire would benefit. More specifically, it is to import various spices that are specialties of Sergel Kingdom, and instead, we export the specialties that are the pride of the empire there. I’m sure it will bring good results to each other.”
“Is that so… ….”
Count Clusio let out a low voice.
Something doesn’t seem right to you?
I wonder if Cecilia felt this too,
“It seems that this was not the answer the Count was expecting.”
, He said in a somewhat self-deprecating tone.
“Let’s just think there must be other reasons.”
“I plan to materialize my future plans over time. It would be very reassuring if the Count could help here.”
“Yes. If God can help, I will do it.”
After hearing the Count’s answer, Cecilia nodded her head.
After that, Cecilia explained to Count Clusio the plans she had made so far. The Count listened to the plan and pointed out the parts that needed to be modified.
By the way, it was a great help in setting the direction thanks to the meticulous points that Duke Kylos hadn’t pointed out.
…… My hands didn’t have time to rest because I was copying it.
Sometimes the Duke of Kylos questioned the Count’s opinion.
“Duke. You are thinking about it wrong.”
“Hey. Can’t you think a little more flexibly?”
“I’m saying that because the duke doesn’t know anything!”
…… Maybe it’s because we’re close friends, so we can do that?
I checked Cecilia’s expression just in case. She was watching the old people arguing with her chin resting on her chin with interest in her eyes.
Then, if the atmosphere seems too overheated, once in a while,
“Fighting is forbidden.”
.
The two old men shrugged each time.
…… I think it’s fun to see it like this.
After about an hour and a half of discussion, a revised plan was created.
However, there was a threshold that had to be crossed before proceeding with this project.
“Secretary. I will make you equal to the locals.”
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Count Clusio pointed at me with his index finger. His eyes seemed to glimmer…… Must be my mistake?
Still, I can’t miss the long-awaited opportunity to learn.
“Yes, Count.”
I answered the count with a firm will.
* * *
Finally, all the interviews were over.
Cecilia instructed her palace butler to see the two of them off well.
“Your Majesty. Please contact us next time and we will see you anytime.”
As Duke Kylos bowed first, Count Clusio also followed the Duke in his greetings.
“Yes. We will need your help in the future.”
After sending the two of them out of the parlor, Cecilia stood up from her chair.
“Luke. Let’s go back to the office.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
I followed Cecilia and moved her steps. Her gait belonged to the slow side, so naturally my steps slowed down to match her stride.
“Luke.”
Suddenly stopping her steps, Cecilia jerked her body in this direction.
Thanks to her, her voluptuous blonde hair that came down to her waist gleamed lightly. It was like a light dance performed by a dancer.
“I never doubted that you would do it. And he has graciously responded to my trust.”
“I don’t know how you feel because it’s too much praise, Your Majesty…….”
Then Cecilia shook her head slowly.
“I never give compliments that I don’t mean to. So you don’t have to take it as an exaggeration.”
“But… ….”
“Write. Even if you accept it as it is.”
Cecilia squinted her eyes.
Anyway, I think it’s true that I praised you sincerely, so I should accept it.
But on the other hand, I also thought it was cute because the way I rolled my eyes was somehow like my age.
…… It’s just a matter of seeing it with your own eyes.
“Learn well from the count. And teach me what you have learned.”
“Is it to communicate with the king of Sergel?”
“That’s how it is.”
I could see her determination in her ruby eyes.
“Yes. I will.”
Cecilia nodded and turned to face her again. So we moved towards her office.
* * *
The Duke of Montersen was immersed in his thoughts in his room.
Last time he heard about the latest purpose of Kailos and Cecilia, the head of the Imperial faction, through Viscount Astro, one of the members of the Imperial faction.
‘The Empress obviously said she would make an effort to make her achievements… ….’
However, even after more than two weeks had passed, Cecilia did not show any movement.
The same goes for the Duke of Kylos.
If it was Cecilia that the Duke of Montersen had figured out, she would have put the task of establishing her achievements first on the agenda of her noble council by now.
However, at the recent meeting of nobles, he did not show anything like that.
Because of this, Montersen had no idea what Cecilia was trying to do.
“I guess I should call Viscount Astro.”
The Viscount is a member of the imperial faction, so he might know something.
With such expectations in mind, Montersen sent the duke’s carriage to bring Viscount Astro.
If you wait leisurely while exchanging letters, you will be late.
Since I decided to get in the way, I needed to gather information as quickly as possible.
About two hours later, Viscount Astro arrived at the Duke of Montersen’s residence. After receiving the news from his aide, the duke headed to the drawing room.
“Duke of Montersen. It is a peaceful night.”
Viscount Astro bowed toward him.
“How have you been?”
“Yes. I had a good time thanks to you.”
“Let’s sit down first.”
The two took a few sips of tea prepared by her maid. After that, we briefly talked about our current situation.
“By the way, Viscount Astro.”
“Yes, Duke.”
“Duke Kylos hasn’t said much lately?”
Montersen asked a question in a coy voice. Astro didn’t understand the intention of the question and made an expression that he didn’t know.
“Didn’t I tell you before that I would turn to actively support Her Majesty?”
“Ah! If that’s it yes…… You haven’t said much at this time.”
“I see… ….”
Muttered Montesen in a disappointed tone.
Then Astro said that if she found out anything, she would let me know as soon as possible.
“Yes. I wish you well.”
After sending Astro back, Duke Montersen was again in trouble.
He had to dig up information covertly, and he was likely to be too conspicuous if he moved.
‘Is the only one worth using, the Marquis of Marlborough? ….’
Although Marlboro was a bit unreliable, he was the one who made sure of the background investigation.
I’ll have to give it a try.
Montersen immediately wrote a note requesting information from those close to the Empress. Then he sent a note to the Marquis of Marlborough via telegram.
About an hour later, the reply came back.
[Yes. Please leave it to me, Duke.]
-Continued