Chapter 95 You seem like a good conversationalist
Chapter 95 You seem like a good conversationalist
“Did you like the meal?”
Right after wiping her mouth with a napkin, Vettel looked at me intently.
Since I am in the position to represent the delegation, it seemed that my intention was considered important.
“Yes. Unlike Imperial, it had a strong scent, but it suited me very well. Thank you to His Highness the King for treating us with delicacies from the mountains and seas that are hard to taste in the empire.”
What is the food of Sergel Kingdom?
It felt like a good mix of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine that I had eaten when I lived in Korea in my previous life.
Because I liked Southeast Asian cuisine back then, I was able to really enjoy it.
It was a bonus that I was able to recall the memories of my previous life.
Ah, those distant days that can never go back…….
“We also ate with great satisfaction.”
“The food was amazing. It made me wonder about other dishes.”
“I haven’t had such a satisfying meal in a long time.”
Next, Henkers, Mollis, and Arko also helped each other out.
I translated their evaluation to Vettel.
“I’m glad to hear that everyone was satisfied.”
Only then did a satisfied smile spread across Vettel’s lips.
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“You can look forward to this evening as we will treat you to the most delicious dishes in our kingdom.”
We thanked him again.
Vettel nodded his head once, then looked in my direction and opened his mouth.
“You seem to have accumulated a lot of travel poisoning from traveling a long way. We will give you the best guest room in the palace, so please rest comfortably there.”
“Thank you for your consideration, Your Highness Bethel.”
Vettel shook the bell on the table once. A maid who was waiting to serve the meal approached,
“Get Fonta.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
The maid hurried out of the restaurant.
After a while, a man with green hair and wearing monocle glasses approached Vettel.
“This friend is my aide, Ponta Huxley. You can call this friend Earl Huxley.”
“Welcome from a distant empire.”
Ponta greeted us with royal courtesy.
I informed the members of Fonta’s position accurately. By the way, translating in real time is not as easy as I thought…….
Vettel instructed him to lead us to the guest room.
“Everyone. Please follow me.”
After saying goodbye to Vettel, we moved along Ponta. The place he headed was the guest room located on the second floor of the palace.
“There are many rooms, so please use the one you want.”
“Come on, Earl Huxley.”
“Yes, Captain Nedville.”
Fonta fixed her gaze on me and slightly raised her monocle.
Looks like you’ve already figured out the list of our envoys.
“I wonder where the knights and servants who have come along with us will live.”
“Ah. They will be staying in separate accommodations. I will take special care so that you do not have any inconvenience while staying.”
“Thank you, Count Huxley.”
Then you can rest in peace.
I headed to the nearest guest room. Before entering, he greeted the other members to have a good rest.
“Isn’t it similar to the room you stayed in at the imperial palace?”
These words came out without my knowledge right after I looked around the room.
From luxurious furniture to a bed that looks fluffy even at a glance.
The carpet on the floor was very thin, unlike the ones used in the Empire. The same goes for the blanket you sleep on.
Well, it was worth it.
The kingdom’s climate is generally mild.
That means it’s hot all year round!
“Let’s lie down… ….”
I lay flat on the bed.
Then I tried to recall the casual conversation I had with Vettel before dinner.
“… ….”
In fact, there was nothing particularly noteworthy about it.
Vettel showed interest in the four seasons and clothing of the empire, and I gave him a satisfactory answer.
In the interim, the delegation members also wanted to help out, so it was a bonus to translate their words.
And how long he will stay in Sergel Kingdom, and when Her Majesty Empress Cecilia will visit.
That was all.
‘At least, if it’s a harvest, it’s that Vettel has a good personality, right?’
But how can you judge someone based on what you’ve only seen for an hour or two?
We still had a month and a half left.
This one month included Cecilia’s arrival in Sergel Kingdom and her schedule.
I’ll have to send you a letter soon…….
If you use the kingdom’s telegram, the letter will arrive faster.
“Yes. There was more to check.”
I raised my upper body from the bed and blew the black whistle that was hanging around my neck.
Then Ilayna appeared right in front of my eyes.
“Did you call, secretary?”
“You had a lot of trouble following me this far, Elena.”
“Ah, yes… ….”
When I congratulated her for her hard work, she looked slightly taken aback.
I wanted to ask how you followed it. However, that probably wouldn’t tell you that you were asking.
Sometimes, even if you’re curious, there are things you have to pass on.
“Is there any suspicious device in this room?”
“I didn’t feel it when I came in earlier.”
The voice of her answer was full of confidence.
“But in case you don’t know, can you confirm one more time?”
“Yes.”
Il Reina immediately lowered her stance and started examining her from the bottom.
Her appearance is like…… Looked like a dog It seems that her hip line stands out because she is wearing full body tights that cling to her body. ….
‘No! I’m a gentleman.’
She jerked her head to her side, her eyes tightly closed.
Then, in my mind, I chanted a Buddhist chant, saying, “I am a gentleman.”
“Secretary. There is nothing wrong.”
It wasn’t long before she reported the results to me. Thanks to that, I was able to quickly escape from the agony.
“Thanks, Elaina. Get some rest now.”
“It is my duty to escort the Secretary anytime, anywhere.”
There was a strong sense of responsibility in her eyes.
“There won’t be any threats right now, so you can take care of it. I believe that Ilayna will make it easy for you.”
“Yes. Then I’m done.”
Putting on her invisibility cloak, Reina quickly disappeared.
I lay down on the bed again.
For now, it seems clear that they look upon us favorably…….
However, this evaluation is subject to change depending on what Vettel will do in the future.
Still, he seemed like someone who could talk well with Cecilia.
“I hope it goes well.”
* * *
Vettel called his aide, Fonta, into his office.
“Did you call, Your Highness?”
“Yes. Come here.”
Vettel gestured toward him.
Approaching the king, Fonta raised his monocle once. After that, I tried to look at the master’s intentions.
“Are you asking what they look like?”
“Um, yes. You are the only one who understands what I mean.”
A satisfied smile appeared on Vettel’s face.
“Is there anyone in particular who is curious?”
“Hmm… ….”
Vettel was troubled, and Fonta stared at his master’s face.
After a while, Vettel spoke the name of one person.
“Captain Luke Nedville. How does it look to you?”
“First of all, I would like to hear your judgment.”
“Answering a question with a question?”
“Because Your Highness welcomed them first.”
Ponta didn’t even blink an eye. Vettel shrugged his shoulders lightly.
“Well, that’s true, too.”
Then Vettel explained what he had seen of Luke Nedville.
“From what I’ve seen, he seems like a pretty reasonable person. I’d say he’s someone who seems to be able to communicate well. Also, the original position was said to be the direct secretary of Her Majesty.”
“Oh. If it’s enough to serve as your direct secretary…….”
“It must be quite capable. Seeing how well you speak Sergel’s kingdom.”
Fonta shook his head, saying that he completely agreed.
“At this level, I don’t think you need to listen to my opinion, right?”
“Still, you look at people better than me.”
“… ….”
As Fonta guided her to the guest room, he recalled his impression of Luke.
“I only saw him briefly, but he seemed competent to me. However, it seemed that he also had a different purpose.”
“Another purpose?”
Vettel opened his eyes wide in curiosity.
“You’re not trying to devour our kingdom, are you?”
“No. It doesn’t seem like that purpose. Just, does it feel like you have a purpose you want to achieve personally?”
“You don’t know what that is yet, do you?”
“Yes. I only saw it briefly.”
Vettel shook her head.
He completely trusted Fonta’s words. It was because Fonta was the most accurate of all the people he knew.
“But how long do they stay here?”
“A deal that will stay for more than a month in the future. In the meantime, Her Majesty the Empress of the Empire also said she was planning to come.”
“A new history will be opened in the kingdom.”
“That’s how it is.”
Vettel propped up her chin with one hand and tapped lightly on her desk with the other.
“But there are some issues that need to be addressed before we can open a new history.”
Fonta quickly understood what Vettel was talking about.
That was exactly what he was talking about regarding the past issues that had not yet been properly settled between the Empire and the Kingdom.
“Yes. I am aware of that.”
“If possible, it would be convenient if we had a preliminary discussion prior to Her Majesty’s arrival. Don’t you think so too?”
Ponta said yes, and agreed with him.
“Ponta. Tell the delegation later. I mean, I’m going to show you around the palace before dinner.”
“Would you like to take a tour of the garden as well?”
Ponta asked about his master’s intentions in a much lower voice than before.
“Of course not. If I show you the statue, maybe you won’t think about it more seriously?”
Vettel gave a nice smile.
“That sounds like a good idea.”
“Yes. Please.”
Fonta greeted Vettel and left her office.
Muttered Vettel, placing her clasped hands on her head.
“No matter what, I hope the results come out good.”
-Continued