Discussion in advance of Chapter 98
Discussion in advance of Chapter 98
Vettel introduced us to the surroundings of the palace today as well as yesterday.
The site of the royal palace here was as wide as the site of the imperial palace of the Eckhart Empire, so there were many things to see.
There was a banquet hall built very luxuriously on the grounds of the palace.
Vettel took us inside the banquet hall. He introduced the banquet hall with a triumphant face.
Well, it’s a building that was built roughly from the first dynasty of the kingdom or something.
The history is over 200 years.
“It is a historic banquet hall.”
After hearing the explanation I translated, Viscount Arco let out a voice of admiration.
Not only Arco, but the rest of the delegation members also made faces of surprise.
“Everyone seems to be in awe.”
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“Yes. It seems quite surprising given that it is a building with a 200-year history.”
“I’m so glad I have something to brag about.”
A look of joy came over Vettel’s face.
After finishing the tour of the palace, I returned to the main palace. It was almost lunchtime, so Vettel led us directly to the dining room.
A variety of dishes that can only be tasted in the kingdom were brought to the table.
“Following yesterday, today the chef put in a special effort. I hope you eat a lot.”
“Yes, thank you. Your Highness Bethel.”
I handed over the greeting first, and the rest of the delegation members followed the pronunciation of the kingdom language, albeit clumsily.
We enjoyed a leisurely lunch.
After I finished eating everything, even the sweet dessert, I spoke to Vettel.
“Your Highness Bethel. Do you have time later?”
“Yes. I don’t have much work today, so I have plenty of free time.”
Looks like there isn’t as much paperwork here as in our empire.
Or…… My aide, Fonta, might be having a hard time.
“Then can I visit you personally later? I would like to convey my stance on the matter you asked about in the garden yesterday.”
“Anything like that is welcome.”
A friendly smile appeared on Vettel’s lips.
Don’t be fooled by that smile.
“First of all, everyone go to your room and rest. I will call you to my place later through a separate person.”
“Yes, Your Highness Bethel.”
I showed my respect with a light silence.
After that, I informed our members that they could go into their rooms and rest. The members thanked Vettel in their clumsy language and left the restaurant.
As I was heading to the guest room on the second floor, Count Henkers approached me.
“Captain. What did you just talk about with Her Highness Bethel?”
I stopped and looked back.
Aside from Count Henkers, the rest of the members also seemed curious.
I gave them the details of my conversation with Vettel.
“By any chance, Captain, did you decide the position of our empire in your own way?”
“Yes. In fact, there was something that His Majesty tipped me off before departure.”
Actually, I only found out thanks to the crystal ball communication yesterday.
But I can’t say this straight away, so I covered it moderately.
“Please take care of us on our behalf, Captain Nedville.”
Count Henkers spoke on behalf of the members.
“Yes. I’ll have a good talk with Her Highness Vettel.”
* * *
It was an hour later when Vettel sent her maid to my room.
The maid took me to her office in Vettel. Her maid knocked politely.
“Your Highness. I have summoned Captain Nedville.”
“Please come in.”
The maid opened the door and let me into her office.
“First of all, thank you very much for listening to my request, Your Highness Bethel.”
I raised my right hand to chest level and bent my back.
Vettel’s eyebrows drew a gentle arc as he performed the royal manner of greeting.
“You don’t have to be too formal when you’re alone.”
“You can’t show a frivolous attitude towards the king of a country.”
“hahahaha. Captain Nedville is a very interesting person.”
Is that so?
I don’t know…….
Well, the fact that they look at me favorably is a positive sign.
Vettel showed me where to sit. It was not as comfortable as the throne he was sitting on, but it was a comfortable chair.
Vettel ordered her maid to move her chair closer to her throne.
Only then was I able to sit face to face with Vettel.
“This sounds like a long story. Or, it might be shorter than expected.”
I studied his expression carefully.
He had a coy smile, but his blue eyes held a keen light. A gaze as if trying to see right through me.
But that was the case here as well.
“… ….”
A moment of silence.
But in the meantime, countless arrows of eyes flew towards each other.
It is truly a silent war.
“Captain, are you the representative of the Eckhart Empire?”
A question that seems to be reconfirmed.
I nodded my head in a clear tone.
“At the same time, I am also the representative of Her Majesty Cecilia Campbell Eckhart.”
“Then I think you are well aware of the weight of the answer you will give me.”
At this point, Vettel had withdrawn his usual good smile.
Then I couldn’t find any more good impressions of people. The charismatic, majestic figure of the king appeared before my eyes.
‘I should have a good talk… ….’
I swallowed a thick saliva. After that, he carefully opened his mouth.
“Before coming to the kingdom, Your Majesty told me something. It was information about the family that caused trouble in the kingdom by killing aristocrats 30 years ago.”
Without batting an eye, I fluently told the story I heard yesterday.
“Amazing. What I didn’t know about them…….”
Vettel’s face showed disappointment.
But it was still fine. Because the story has only just begun.
“Unfortunately, there are not many books about Sergel Kingdom in our empire. It must have been a missing record. Still, Her Majesty Cecilia was able to find them after all her hard work.”
“Is the murderer still alive?”
I informed him that he had already been identified as dead.
“Hmm… ….”
You seem to have a lot on your mind.
“He was the Marquis of Ranker. However, he said that he is only in name now because his family status has declined considerably.”
“He must have been punished in some way.”
Vettel said in a bitter tone.
Well, if you think about it, it is. But Cecilia is not going to let this go.
I have to tell him about this.
“But Your Majesty said you wouldn’t leave them alone. He said that even if 30 years had passed, he would surely punish him.”
“… ….”
Vettel crossed her arms, frowning slightly.
Since he seemed to be thinking a lot, I quietly kept my mouth shut and waited.
After a while, Vettel came out again and met her eyes.
“A lot of time has passed, but I think it will bring some comfort to the victims’ families if they punish them like this.”
“I hope that will happen.”
I put my heart into my voice.
“So, do you have any other suggestions?”
“Perhaps Her Majesty Cecilia has to come in person to discuss that.”
“For now, I understand.”
Still, at this level, it seems that the ground rice has been well laid out.
Now it’s my turn to ask the question.
“May I ask what Your Highness Bethel intends to do about the declaration of war and invasion of the Five Years?”
“Captain, you are a straightforward person.”
Vettel smiled, raising the corner of her mouth.
“It was because I trusted Her Highness Bethel as a person with whom I could communicate well. If he was offended, rude…….”
“No, no. It’s just because it’s interesting.”
Vettel lightly waved her hand and cleared her throat.
“Of course, our side intends to pay reparations for war damages. Of course, the amount level will have to be negotiated separately.”
“Still, I am glad that you have a positive attitude towards reparation.”
I showed a look of relief.
“When the Empire said they would punish the criminals, it moved my heart a little. I also have faith that Her Majesty will not make excessive demands.”
“Yes. Her Majesty Cecilia is a reasonable person, so you should be able to communicate well with Her Highness Bethel.”
“With that being said, I am looking forward to meeting Her Majesty even more.”
Vettel said again with a friendly smile.
Looking at his reaction, it seems that the pre-arranged conversation has somehow ended well.
I let out a sigh of relief.
“Yes. I bet Your Majesty is also looking forward to it very much.”
Okay, now that the work talk is over, it’s time to fulfill my self-interest.
“Your Highness Bethel. There is something I want to ask you personally, can I tell you?”
“A personal request, I’m curious.”
“I’d like to take a look around downtown Perris tomorrow. If possible, by myself.”
“Hmm… ….”
Vettel pondered for a moment before coming up with a compromise.
“The delegation seems to want to see the city, so how about looking around together and then personally? I think the risk of getting lost is small.”
“Yes. Then I will, Your Highness Bethel.”
“Good. Then, tomorrow afternoon, let’s schedule a tour of downtown Perris.”
I said hello to him and left the office.
There was only one reason why I wanted to look around downtown Ferris.
To visit a real estate brokerage office and find out the market price of a house here!
‘You can take one step closer to your dream of escape!’
I clenched my fists.
-Continued