Chapter 83 Fall Payout Strategy
Chapter 83 Fall Pay Strategy
The weekend has passed and a new week has arrived.
I finished getting ready for work earlier than usual.
“This is enough.”
Jinshin I straightened my hair several times while looking in the mirror. After that, I took two letters that I had put in the drawer.
I need to stop by the post office before I go to the office.
I checked the grandfather clock before leaving.
8:35 Am.
You have plenty of time.
I hurried to the post office.
“I would like these two letters by express mail, please.”
“Where are you sending it?”
“The Nedville estate.”
The employee checked the address written on the envelope and then informed me.
“It should arrive within a week, and the price is 10 silver for two barrels.”
It’s definitely more expensive than regular mail.
However, compared to the normal mail, which takes more than 15 days, it definitely arrived quickly.
I paid 10 silver to the staff.
“I’m begging you to make it arrive sooner than a week.”
“Yes. I will.”
I went straight to my final destination, the Empress’s office.
Just in time, Flora and Mulia were standing in front of the office door.
“Good morning, Lady Flora. And the Lady of Count Fordward.”
“Good morning, Mr. Luke!”
Flora waved her hand at me with her wide smile on her face.
“Good morning to you too, secretary.”
On the other hand, Mulia lowered her head slightly with a calm voice.
“Did you two just arrive?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
It was Flora who answered my question.
She opened the door to the office with the key in her hand.
After entering and settling down, Cecilia, the owner of the place, appeared.
The three of us stood up and greeted Cecilia.
“Meet Her Majesty, Empress Cecilia, Mother of the Empire.”
After confirming that Cecilia was sitting on her throne, the three of us simultaneously bowed toward her.
“Hmm. Good morning everyone. Please have a seat.”
Only then were the three of us able to sit on the chairs.
At 9 o’clock on the clock, bundles of documents arrived one after another from each department.
‘It’s probably about 800 pages.’
Perhaps it’s because he’s always looking at stacks of paperwork, but now the number of longevity can be roughly guessed.
We each packed our paperwork and went back to our seats.
Starting today, I will use the pen that Flora gave me as a gift.
I looked down at the pen for a while, then checked the pens the ladies-in-waiting and the empress were holding.
Everyone was holding the same pen as mine. I think Flora passed out presents to everyone on Saturday evening.
“Flora. I will use this pen well in the future.”
There was a light of gratitude in Cecilia’s ruby eyes as she looked at Flora.
“Yes. Please write a lot, Your Majesty!”
“Flora. I will write well.”
“Because I gave you that as a gift.”
From Cecilia to Mulia…….
What is this, is the thank you challenge open?
Anyway, when this happens, I can’t help but say a word.
“Lady Flora. Thank you again. I don’t know if I can use such a valuable item, but since you gave it to me as a gift, I’ll save it so hard that I won’t regret it.”
“I feel that it is worthwhile to give you a gift when you say that you are saving it. Mr. Luke.”
Flora expressed her joy with her bright face.
“Come on. Today, I will work hard with the pen Flora gave me as a gift.”
Stop talking and get down to business.
I cleared my throat and lowered my gaze to the papers.
But not long after, a butler came to the office.
“What brought you here?”
Cecilia threw her question mark at the butler who bent her back at me.
“Duke Kylos arrived a little while ago.”
“… ….”
The moment she heard her butler’s report, Cecilia narrowed her brow and tilted her head slightly to her side.
I felt the same way about her.
Duke Kylos came without permission to have an audience?
Do you have a story to tell?
“Did you ask me for an audience?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
After hearing her butler’s answer, Cecilia showed her troubled expression. But before long, the decision came out of her mouth.
“Guide Duke Kylos to the drawing room on the first floor. Come see me in a bit.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
As soon as the butler stepped away, Cecilia cast her gaze this time in this direction.
“Luke. You might as well go with me.”
“Yes. I will follow Your Majesty.”
I carefully put down my pen and stood up.
“Your Majesty. Me and Mulia will be working hard, so tie up your worries.”
Flora said that to us as we left the office. What can I say, should I say that I am very reassured?
“Thank you. I will trust you and let you go for a while.”
We left the office while being seen off by the two ladies-in-waiting.
* * *
“Meet Her Majesty, Empress Cecilia, Mother of the Empire.”
As soon as I entered the drawing room, Duke Kylos greeted me politely.
He sat down again in her chair only after seeing Cecilia sitting down. I have the lowest status here, so of course I was able to sit at the end.
“First of all, I apologize for requesting an audience without a message.”
Duke Kylos let out a heavy voice.
“I took it as meaning that there was something to discuss. However, I hope that this will not happen next time.”
“Yes, I will be careful next time.”
Could it be that something happened to Count Clusio?
“… ….”
I only slightly rolled my eyes to examine Duke Kylos’ expression.
…… It was so calm itself that I couldn’t see any information to read.
“So, why did you come to see me?”
“Recently, I heard that some members of the aristocratic faction are approaching some members of the imperial faction.”
“Is it the Duke of Montersen… ….”
Cecilia’s voice suddenly became serious.
The wind seemed to make the air around her table heavy.
She let out a low moan as she closed her eyes.
“I think it is difficult to deny that the Duke of Montersen is leading the way.”
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“I think so too.”
As I listened to the conversation between the two, I also expressed my sympathy.
The suspicious person who infiltrated the palace last time was probably a subordinate of Montersen or Marlborough.
“Whoa.”
Cecilia let out her long sigh.
“I also judged that there is a risk that they will notice if I send a message and visit.”
“I see…” ….”
“That’s why I think it’s time to try contacting Sergel Kingdom.”
“You mean secretly?”
At Cecilia’s question, the duke nodded.
Contact with Sergel Kingdom…….
If this happens, you will have no choice but to focus more on studying Sergel’s language.
I can speak easy sentences to a certain extent, but I still have to stumble through difficult sentences.
“However, as the Duke knows, Luke and I are not mature enough to exchange letters.”
“Yes. But you don’t have to worry because Count Clusio is there.”
“Whoa. Come to think of it, yes.”
Cecilia gave a low voice.
“Duke. So you mean that the Count will translate the letters Your Majesty wrote?”
“Yes, secretary.”
Well, for now, this is the best way.
“Luke. I wonder what you think.”
Suddenly, Cecilia asked for my opinion.
“You mean Count Clusio translating the letter?”
“Yes.”
She nodded softly.
When I saw the reaction, I felt puzzled.
Is it really necessary to ask me this?
No matter who sees it, there can be no better way…….
After thinking that far, the realization came suddenly.
‘Could it be that?’
There is no way that Cecilia is unaware of the fact that I also grasped.
So, as a secretary, I need to read the intention of this question more closely.
I squeezed my brain as much as I could. Fortunately, it wasn’t long before I was able to recall one fact.
The fact that Cecilia does not fully trust Count Clusio.
“I believe that Count Clusio will do well as he deserves. However, I believe that the letter will become even more perfect if I and His Majesty watch the process from the sidelines and check the translation one more time.”
“You are of the same opinion as me.”
You got your intentions right.
I let out a sigh of relief.
“Your Majesty. I would like you to write a letter to be sent to Sergel Kingdom within the next week.”
“I guess it’s about making it official after proceeding with behind-the-scenes negotiations. I will.”
“Yes. I like to call this the pay-out strategy.”
Kyle Ross raised the corner of his mouth slightly.
Ah, you kind of joked.
Of course, it’s quite bone-chilling for a joke.
“Failure to pay, that’s a good word.”
“Yes. I think so too.”
Seeing our reaction, the duke nodded his head. Expectation flickered in the Duke’s eyes.
…… It could be my misunderstanding.
After Duke Kyloth greeted Cecilia, he withdrew from the drawing room.
“Luke. We should go back soon.”
“Yes, Your Majesty. Lady Flora and Countess Fordward will be waiting for you.”
“I hope they don’t resent us too much.”
Contrary to what he said, Cecilia’s lips drew a thin arc.
Well, this must be her own joke.
It may not sound like a joke to someone you don’t know, but…….
I followed Cecilia and moved her steps.
Then, the thought that something was wrong suddenly crossed my mind.
‘Cecilia is asking me more and more for her opinion… ….’
A little while ago, Count Clusio asked me for my opinion about translating the letter.
…… Like this, is it okay?
-Continued