Chapter 92 To Sergel Kingdom!
Chapter 92 To Sergel Kingdom!
Nearly a week has passed since the noble meeting.
In the meantime, Cecilia personally invited Viscount Mollis, recommended by Mullia, and Viscount Arco, recommended by Flora’s parents, to the imperial family for individual interviews.
Of course, I was also present at the interview.
To think that these things are taken for granted now…….
It seems that he has become accustomed to being a direct secretary. As if he had talent in this field since he was born.
Cecilia first called Viscount Mollis into her drawing room.
“Meet Her Majesty, Empress Cecilia, Mother of the Empire.”
“Nice to meet you, Viscount Morlis.”
Cecilia greeted him with her calm voice.
I was in charge of recording the interview, sitting next to Cecilia, and thanks to that, I was able to meet Viscount Mollis.
You look pretty far-fetched.
Cecilia started the interview. Molly answered her questions without any hesitation.
Not only what he said, but even his words seemed intelligent and cultured.
‘I think I know why Mulia recommended it.’
I nodded inwardly.
Then Viscount Arco.
Viscount Arco, like Viscount Mollis, had a stern impression.
It is a bonus to be intelligent and cultured.
“Your Majesty. May I ask how you are?”
Right after the two interviews, I immediately asked a question.
Cecilia let out a moan as she briefly touched her lower jaw.
“They both look trustworthy. More than anything else, he is a talent recommended by my ladies-in-waiting.”
“Yes. I thought I was trustworthy.”
Cecilia’s lips curled gently as she voted yes in her polite tone.
“You and I got along.”
Then I checked the interview I recorded once more.
I asked her one more question.
About whether there are any plans to receive more talent recommendations.
“This is enough.”
She gave the answer without the slightest hesitation.
At this point, there were a total of 7 envoys heading to Sergel Kingdom.
The head of the foreign affairs department, Count Henkers, and four high-ranking employees within the foreign affairs department.
There are two people who just had an interview, Viscount Mollis and Viscount Arco.
‘If I go in here, there will be 8 people.’
But Cecilia seemed to be still contemplating whether or not to send me to the delegation even after she had decided this far.
Is this a problem to ponder over for a week?
I asked a question the other day, but it seemed like he was in trouble. ….
“Luke.”
While I was lost in her thoughts, Cecilia suddenly called me by name.
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Does your opinion remain the same?”
“Are you saying that I should be included in the delegation?”
When I asked back, Cecilia gently nodded her head.
Well, at this point, it was time for her to speak up.
Since Cecilia laid her mat first, I decided to climb on it comfortably.
“Yes. If I don’t go, the conversation won’t work, and it will be embarrassing in many ways.”
“As expected, I have no choice but to let you go… ….”
Cecilia, trailing her tongue, let out a short sigh between her lips. Then she looked at me.
In those eyes, a light of regret came out thickly.
But that moment didn’t last long.
When she closed and opened her eyes again, she returned to her usual empress eyes.
“I will send a total of 8 envoys including you.”
“Yes. I will go there and fulfill my role faithfully.”
I bowed her back to her in her seat.
* * *
Since then, Cecilia has instructed each department to prepare for the dispatch of an envoy.
There are a total of eight envoys.
But it wasn’t just 8 people going to Sergel Kingdom.
There are 16 knights who follow us to escort us, and a maid and her butler who need to take care of us, a total of 10 people.
If you add 3 coachmen to this, there are actually 37 people on the move.
So, of course, there were many things to prepare.
I had to find a safe way to Sergel Kingdom, and I had to take care of preserved food to eat on the way.
Not to mention the hefty budget for moving expenses.
Aside from that, there are also various items in case you go camping.
All of these preparations were made under the supervision of Count Henkers, head of the diplomatic department. Several times to check with me to make sure there are no missing items.
It was inevitable.
Because it took at least 15 days to travel from Delleson to Ferris, the capital of Sergel Kingdom.
However, as more than 30 people had to move at the same time, there was a high possibility that it would take longer than that.
The day to depart for Sergel Kingdom has arrived.
The members of the delegation, led by Count Henkers, Viscount Mollis and Viscount Arco, were waiting for Cecilia at the spacious grounds at the main gate of the imperial palace.
“Your Majesty is coming!”
At the same time as the butler’s cry, the main gate of the imperial palace opened wide. Cecilia, wearing a red dress, climbed onto the podium.
She had the face of an empress, charismatic and imposing.
A few steps away from Cecilia, Flora and Mulia stood side by side in a modest posture.
‘It was nice to say hello in advance last night.’
Since the scheduled departure time is 7:00 am, I said goodbye in advance after work yesterday.
Thanks to that, my heart wasn’t heavy. No, she was rather excited about going to Sergel Kingdom.
“Gentlemen. You have the important responsibility of reconnecting the thread of communication that has been cut off for over 30 years with Sergel Kingdom. It is safe to say that each step you take contains the history of our empire. Never forget this responsibility!”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
The delegation members responded with a booming voice.
After that, Cecilia also said that she hoped that there would be no problems with us on our long journey.
“Finally, I will decide who will lead this delegation.”
You decide this just before departure?
Well, the emperor of the empire said he would do that, but who would throw up?
But honestly, isn’t Earl Henkers the only person who can lead the delegation here?
“… ….”
I rolled my eyes to catch the mood of the delegation members. Everyone kept their mouths shut, but at least their eyes were on Count Henkers.
Soon after, the name of the delegation leader came out of Cecilia’s mouth.
“Luke Nedville. Let you lead them as the actual leader.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
This is…… Does it happen like this?
I answered, but my head was confused. It feels like being tangled up in a tangled ball of thread.
No matter how much it is an emperor’s order, is this really okay?
“Thank you very much, Secretary Nedville.”
“Please take care of me too.”
People around me applauded me with smiles.
As if it was a natural step for me to become the delegation leader.
If everyone reacts like this…… Your shoulders go up.
I stepped forward and bent my back towards Cecilia.
“Congratulations, Your Majesty. I will do my best to lead the delegation safely.”
“Please take care of me.”
Continued, Cecilia spread the things to keep in mind to her delegation.
“Accept the words of the delegation leader as mine and follow them. Got it?”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
Wow, they even cover the invisible armor like this?
The power obtained through the butt……. A sweet taste lingers in your mouth.
I made up my mind to use this power properly.
Cecilia concluded her remarks. Her envoys saluted her politely, then headed for her carriage.
“Luke.”
As I was about to head for the carriage, Cecilia called me.
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
I turned around and Cecilia approached me.
She came to me not only herself, but also Flora and Mulia.
“Please, be careful not to get hurt.”
“Yes. As the delegation leader, I will do my best.”
“That’s important too, but I…… I am afraid of what will happen to you.”
It felt a bit awkward, to say the least, as Cecilia was looking at her with her sorrowful eyes.
“Nothing will happen, Your Majesty. So you can put your worries aside.”
There are 10 escort knights following me, so what’s going on?
Only then did Cecilia show her slight relief.
“Luke C.”
Flora grabbed my hand and gently shook her up and down.
“Do you have a good trip? Don’t forget me.”
“How could I forget her lady, Flora. Rest assured, that will never happen.”
“I think I won’t see you for over a month, so I’m already missing you. What should I do?”
It’s really overkill.
Still, she seemed to be no different from the usual Flora, so on the other hand, I thought she was fortunate.
“Flora. Let’s do that.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Flora took a step behind her. Now it’s finally time to say goodbye to Mulia.
“Secretary. As for the secretary, I believe she will do well there as well.”
“I will definitely repay that trust, Lady of Count Fordward.”
Perhaps she liked my answer, Mulia smiled lightly.
“Chief delegation! You must come quickly!”
The friendly Viscount Arco shouted from behind.
“Gee, we’ve been holding you back too long. Come on, get in the carriage.”
“Yes. I’ll be back.”
I had to say hello once more before I could get on the carriage.
Count Henkers, who was sitting across from us, told the coachman to set off. After a while, the wagon started moving slowly forward.
‘Finally, here we go!’
To Sergel Kingdom!
I felt my mood elevate with anticipation and excitement.
I was so intoxicated with that feeling that I didn’t notice it at all.
The fact that she stood there until the carriage disappeared from the sight of the three women.
-Continued