Chapter 99 Candidate for Queen?
Chapter 99 Candidate for Queen?
After finalizing the preliminary discussion with Vettel, I returned to the guest room where I was staying.
I thought it would be a waste to spend time blankly like this.
‘Isn’t there something worth seeing?’
I decided to take a look at the royal library.
Vettel introduced me, but I didn’t take a close look at what books were on the bookshelves.
Because I tend to remember most of the roads I’ve traveled once, I was able to arrive at the palace’s library in no time.
After bowing to the librarian sitting at the counter, I entered the library.
‘What should I watch… ….’
I moved slowly between the bookshelves, looking up and down.
Should I just read a novel?
I wonder if there will be any difference in sensibility from novels in our empire.
Just in time, I saw a title that caught my eye, so I took it out. Then I checked the cover of the book from front to back.
“Let’s take a look at something else… ….”
The moment I turned my head with a book tucked under my side, I could spot a woman standing nearby.
She was a woman in her twenties with silver hair that reached down to her shoulders.
“… ….”
Who are you?
You must be a high-ranking aristocrat to be able to enter the palace without hesitation.
‘Or am I going to become a queen candidate?’
By the way, Bethel had not yet married her, so she did not have a queen.
Oops, you’ve been staring at me for too long.
The moment you turn your head back to the bookshelf,
“Are you a delegation from the Eckhart Empire this time?”
No way…… Did you catch my eye?
But at times like this, you have to put a steel plate on her face.
“Yes. That’s right. My name is Luke Nedville, who is in charge of the delegation.”
“I see. Nice to meet you.”
Judging by his attitude, he didn’t seem to notice that I was staring at him all the time.
But unlike the words that he was happy, his expression was hardened.
“I am Louis McKenna. She is the eldest daughter of the Duke of McKenna.”
“Ah, that’s right. Nice to meet you, Princess McKenna.”
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After saying hello, I have nothing to say.
Should I say hello and avoid the seat?
Just when she thought so, she fired a question mark arrow.
“Do you know where His Highness Betel is?”
“If I told you, you would probably be in the office. You had a conversation with me a little while ago.”
“Thanks for letting me know, Captain Nedville.”
Princess McKenna bowed on her knees, lifting her skirt slightly with both her hands.
Similar to the Empire, it’s a different way of greeting.
I returned her greetings with the courtesy of the kingdom.
Princess McKenna walked slowly towards the entrance door of the royal library. The back of her looks like…… It looked like a puppy eager to meet its owner even for a second.
Well, it could just be my misunderstanding.
* * *
Vettel was not with us for dinner tonight.
I asked Fonta, and he answered politely.
“He said he would have dinner with someone else tonight.”
“I see.”
He probably spent time with Princess McKenna whom he saw in the library today.
‘If we do well, the two of us might get married.’
There’s no way a man like Vettel can’t win a woman’s heart.
Besides, Princess McKenna also had a pretty face.
On the way back to the guest room after dinner, Count Henkers came close behind me.
“Captain. Did you have a good discussion with Her Highness Bethel today?”
I stopped and turned my head to the left.
“I was just about to let you know. Would you like to come to my room?”
Then, not only Count Henkers, but the rest of the members also replied that they would.
When I opened the door and went inside, the other 7 members came in as well. I locked the door and spoke to them.
“Please sit in a comfortable seat.”
Fortunately, there were enough stools in my room to accommodate all 8 people.
The members brought stools, and everyone sat in a circle with me in the middle.
Suddenly, you’ve been in the spotlight…….
But I’ve raised my voice even against nobles like the Duke of Montersen, and that’s enough.
“As you already know, Her Highness Bethel wanted to hear the Empire’s position on the historical issue.”
Everyone looked at me and shook their heads.
I summarized the key points of my conversation with Vettel.
“I didn’t know that Her Majesty Cecilia informed the captain in advance.”
“Because he ordered me to keep quiet until I met Her Highness Vettel face to face.”
It’s completely different from the truth.
Well, I can’t help it. If you want to reveal the truth, you have to reveal things like sweet potatoes, starting with Luna and using the crystal ball.
To take such a risk, it is much better to smooth it out with a lie.
“Anyway, I think the preliminary discussion worked out well. Her Highness Bethel’s reaction wasn’t bad either. I think we have achieved the desired result.”
I conclude my explanation with my own conclusions, drawn from my discussions with Vettel.
Then Viscount Mollis opened his mouth.
“The rest is a matter for Your Majesty to discuss.”
“That’s it. After all, it is most desirable for the heads of state to come to mutually beneficial agreements through discussion.”
“Yes. I agree with the captain’s thoughts.”
Viscount Mollis nodded her head and agreed with my remarks.
What about other people?
I turned my head and looked at the expressions of the other members. Everyone seemed to agree, like Viscount Mollis.
“Lastly, do you have any other questions?”
After a while, Viscount Arco raised his hand.
“Yes. Please tell me.”
“It’s a bit different, but do you know what the schedule is tomorrow?”
As soon as Viscount Arco finished asking questions, everyone fired their eyes full of anticipation.
Thinking about it, I almost skipped over this without telling you.
“He said he was going to tour downtown Perris tomorrow afternoon.”
“Finally looking around town!”
“I really look forward to this.”
As soon as he finished his remarks, the members burst into exclamation.
If anyone sees it, they’ll think it’s sightseeing in Sergel Kingdom.
“Everyone. We are not here to tour. You shouldn’t forget that you were dispatched to look around Sergel Kingdom and think about what to do once trade resumes.”
“Of course.”
Viscount Arco answered with a smile. Then the rest of the members gave similar answers.
By the way, I’m not sure if I’m qualified to make such a statement.
Because I am the one who looks forward to the city tour of Perris the most.
Exactly, I’m excited to look around houses and small mansions, and to find out where real estate offices are located.
I announced the dissolution by clapping a few times.
“Okay, let’s finish today’s talk here and let’s all go back and rest.”
After putting the stool back in place, the members left me a message saying that they did a great job.
Should I go to bed early today for tomorrow’s schedule?
I quickly changed into the pajamas provided by the palace and lay down on the bed.
“Ah, it’s comfortable… ….”
After saying that, I lowered my eyelids.
* * *
Vettel has specially prepared a wagon without a roof for nine people.
Probably a converted wagon.
It would be more comfortable to be in one place if you want to tell me this and that while walking around the city.
“This would be better for exploring the city.”
“Thank you for your surname, Your Highness Bethel.”
“Thank you.”
As a representative, I conveyed my thanks, and the members followed me.
We took turns getting on the open wagon.
The last one to ride was Vettel. He instructed the coachman to move slowly.
Thanks to this, we were able to see the city of Perris leisurely.
Vettel explained all the famous places. Even as I listened to the explanation, I rolled my eyes nonstop.
‘Where the signboard of the real estate brokerage office hangs… ….’
After going around the vast plaza, the carriage headed toward a street in the southeast direction.
There I found a building with a real estate agency sign on it!
Finally, you found what you were looking for…….
I quickly rolled my eyes and scanned the surrounding landmarks in my head. You have to engrave it in your mind so that you can find it without getting lost.
After seeing enough of the city of Ferris, the carriage returned to the palace.
“Thank you, Your Highness Bethel.”
The members, including me, expressed their gratitude to Vettel.
Now, the pronunciation of our members has become quite natural compared to the first day.
“I hope you make many good memories in our kingdom.”
“Yes. I look forward to the future even more, Your Highness.”
Vettel gave me a gentle look. It’s a bonus to have a nice smile on your face.
Before getting off the carriage, I translated Vettel’s words. Then the members’ faces brightened even more.
Now you can rest in your room until dinner.
After getting off the carriage, we followed Vettel into the palace.
An unexpected person was standing in the lobby on the first floor.
‘Why is Princess McKenna here?’
As soon as he felt the question, Vettel stopped.
“Meet Her Highness Bethel, the father of the kingdom.”
The moment Princess McKenna was about to say hello, Vettel raised her hand and stopped her.
“Gongnyeo. You came to me yesterday as you wished, and you are like this today.”
The members showed a bewildered reaction to the sudden situation.
And I was curious about the air flow between the two, which was different from what I had imagined.
I didn’t expect Vettel to react so coldly…….
“If I don’t do this, I won’t be able to see Her Highness.”
“Gongnyeo. It’s hard to keep doing things like this.”
Is McKenna the kind of person who doesn’t care if we’re there or not?
“Captain. What should I do?”
Viscount Morlis whispered to me. Atmosphere-wise, it seemed appropriate for us to get out of here.
I spoke to Vettel in a cautious voice.
“Your Highness. We will go up first.”
“I’m sorry. For showing me this ugliness.”
“No.”
Our members greeted Vettel and headed to the guest room on the second floor.
As I was climbing the stairs, I stopped for a moment and looked back.
At Princess Mackenna’s remark, Vettel was shaking her head while resting her forehead on her forehead.
Well, everyone has one or two complicated circumstances.
I stopped paying attention to them and started walking again.
* * *
Meanwhile, everyone in the imperial family of the Eckhart Empire was busy for three days.
Sixty people, including Cecilia and her maids, were preparing to leave for Sergel Kingdom.
Of the 60 people, half were escort drivers. The rest were maids, butlers, coachmen, and staff from various ministries.
And the day of departure was bright.
Cecilia looked at the people lined up in front of the main gate of the imperial palace.
“Go to your respective location.”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
The knights mounted their horses, and the butlers and maids rode in designated wagons.
After confirming that appearance, Cecilia instructed her ladies-in-waiting.
“Flora, Mulia. Let’s get into the carriage together.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
The two ladies-in-waiting responded at the same time.
Cecilia examined the expressions of the two ladies-in-waiting before taking her step.
Flora was wearing a mixture of anticipation and excitement, and Mullia was smiling with the corner of her mouth raised secretly.
‘Both of you are looking forward to it.’
“Your Majesty. You look good today.”
Flora said in a lively tone.
“Whoops. Finally, it is the Sergel kingdom that I have been waiting for. There’s no way I wouldn’t be happy.”
After saying that, Cecilia took her steps towards the splendid carriage.
‘Finally, I’ll be able to see my secretary again.’
Cecilia’s heart started beating a little more than usual.
-Continued