unsolved riddles (1)
sudden vacation.
Nonetheless, it was a satisfactory schedule.
Everyone warmly welcomed him at the estate where he had gone down after a long time, and he took a leisurely walk in his small, shabby but friendly garden after a long time.
The time I spent with my daughter was also very good. It was a little difficult because it seemed like he was more playful than usual because it hadn’t been a long time since we met, but I can confidently say that I had plenty of rest.
However, the steps of Baron Vidor, who enjoyed the fun time and returned to the castle, seemed a little heavy.
‘Huu, I’m worried that Her Highness might think that she acted on her own… … .’
That was the reason for the heavy steps.
Although it was really coming soon, the feeling of guilt was overflowing in his heart.
If you think about it, it was. He said he applied for a vacation in a fit of anger due to the announcement of the Mage Tower, but wasn’t he an aide serving the ‘royal family’?
I went on vacation on my own with such a theme… … .
I feel ashamed that I have shown a bad side not only to the first prince, but also to George, who is being educated.
Of course, he was just doing what he deserved to claim.
‘Come to think of it, His Highness must have been busier than me… … .’
Besides, he also had ears.
According to the news, Prince 1 increased the scope of research in the Mage Tower, dealt with griffons in the south, and even brought their eggs back.
In other words, there were not one or two things that he had to take care of while he was on vacation.
The baron grinned and grabbed his hair tightly.
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‘Me, what the hell am I doing at a time like that… … .’
okay. Now, the guilt in the baron’s heart grew and grew, and the misconception that it was not that the first prince had entrusted him with the work, but that he was too busy to attend the presentation of the performance of the Mage Tower, reached the point where it was self-created.
What would His Highness think of me for abandoning even her duties and running away in a busy time?
… … He even thought of snoring when George heard it.
Of course, as a baron who lived a simple and honest life, there was no way he could have guessed the story behind it.
The cruel truth that he left everything to himself just because it was annoying… … .
The baron’s expression hardened with determination.
‘I must go and apologize to His Highness.’
It was the moment when the baron, having made that decision, hurriedly walked down the hallway of the palace.
“… … hmm? Aren’t you Baron Vidor?”
“Ah, Your Excellency the Marquis.”
A nobleman with a deep voice could be seen across the corridor. It was none other than the Minister of Finance, the Marquis of Balter.
“I haven’t seen you in the past few days, so it looks like you went on vacation. Long time no see.”
“It’s been a while, Your Excellency Marquis.”
The Marquis approached from afar and asked in a calm voice as if going about his daily life. To this, the baron bowed his head and replied politely.
“How have you been?”
“Heh heh heh, how could he leave without saying anything? Without you, my already hectic daily life has become even busier.”
“hahahaha, it seems that I caused trouble unintentionally.”
“Mmm! If it was just a day or two late, most of the people in the Treasury Department would have left.”
So the two faced each other and a story full of smiles blossomed.
The conversation was mainly about what was happening in the Treasury Department.
The Marquis said it like a joke, but in reality, the Baron was the link between the Treasury and the First Prince.
Without him, the process of proceeding with the prince’s will becomes complicated, and on the contrary, the Ministry of Finance has to visit the first prince to discuss the execution of the order.
It’s definitely something… … It was an unknown ‘strange aspect’, but the two were already used to it and did not notice it.
“Oh! Take a look at my mind.”
Suddenly, the two people who had been having such a long conversation were shocked when they checked the time.
It was because they had already been talking in the hallway for over 20 minutes.
Marquis Baltaire expressed surprise with an exaggerated gesture and said,
“Heh heh, I forgot to prepare for the meeting.”
“Ahh… … Is that so?”
“Come to think of it, the topic of the meeting was related to the order to hatch griffon eggs, hmm… … Would you like to attend the meeting too?”
“sorry. I will go to see Your Highness separately. I haven’t even come back to say hello yet… … .”
“Um, sorry. Then there is nothing you can do I see.”
The Marquis said that he would see you next time, and left with a slightly regretful look.
And Baron Vidor bowed his head to see him off, and started to move his steps again.
But that was then.
“Hmm? Aren’t you Baron Vidor?”
This time, an unfamiliar voice called from behind him. When the baron turned his head, a middle-aged nobleman with a truly unfamiliar face was approaching him.
‘Uh… … That person is definitely a member of the First Prince faction… … .’
Fortunately, the baron managed to recall the man’s face by quickly rolling his head.
At least, he did not commit the rudeness of not recognizing the noble who spoke to him.
Just in case you have a problem… … .
“… … Viscount Rayga?”
“Are we almost new to each other?”
It was the point that the title of that nobleman who approached politely was higher than himself.
The baron waved his arms, unable to hide his embarrassment.
“No, stop talking, Viscount. You can call me at your convenience.”
Usually, the difference in status represented the top and bottom of absolute power.
It was something that should never be ignored, no matter how much the difference was, and on the contrary, it was said that there was no need to show polite courtesy to the other person even if it was the first time they met.
However, the approaching Viscount Raygar did not. The reason was simple.
“How could that be? Isn’t the baron no different from the real power of the First Prince faction?”
“I-I’m a real person… … yo. this? How can you say that… … .”
Suddenly, the baron, who had been showing embarrassment, realized again that this composition had a very ‘strange aspect’.
The viscount who spoke first. And a baron with unmistakable respect.
It was normal for ordinary aristocrats to greet each other first from those of lower status.
But, as the Marquis did earlier, hadn’t he rather talked to the Baron from above?
‘If you think about it… … .’
Besides, the titles of marquis and baron were a joke, the difference between the sun and fireflies.
No, considering the actual authority, it could have been worse than that.
But those two people. Even if you ignore it without even knowing it, it couldn’t be normal to have a harmonious conversation and bloom.
I was not aware of it because I was used to it, but obviously the current situation was abnormal.
Of course, it wasn’t without reason.
‘Ah, no matter how you think about it, this is… … .’
He greeted the envoys by order of Prince 1, and was also dispatched as the center of trade envoys.
At other times, he led nobles in other countries, and even announced the results of the mage tower on behalf of the first prince.
… … okay.
At the center of all these changes in the situation was the performance of the first prince, who placed himself as a ‘temporary’ aide.
It was an unbelievable handling compared to the appearance of a small lord in a small countryside where there was nothing before, less than a year later.
‘No, no way… … No way?’
Realizing this, the baron took a step back, feeling the confusion of identity approaching before he knew it.
“It’s real… … Me, I don’t know! I’m just a baron… … .”
“yes… … .”
“I just wanted to live a normal life without any worries… … .”
“baron?! Wait a minute!”
“I’m sorry. Viscount!”
“… … .”
Therefore, the baron ran away from this situation faster than anyone else.
To himself, who had thought he was just a baron. Rather, it was just a burdensome treatment.
* * *
Meanwhile.
It was the same with ‘them’ that the seeds sown bore fruit.
I nodded my head at the news from the border area in the west of the kingdom.
“They were dispatched as a form of service… … .”
indeed… … Right.
Hundreds of healers crossed the western frontier. To sum it up simply, it was a very simple content, but even the meaning would not be simple.
“Is this the movement the Holy Empire showed?”
“It seems that the tepid progress towards the consultation is bothering me.”
“Because there would be no way to emphasize it otherwise.”
Dispatching a therapist prior to consultation.
The conclusion meant that he would flatter at the same time as making a payment.
Negotiations go smoothly… … No, so that Shin Seong-cheol could smoothly get to the trade counter.
My lips curled up.
“For some reason, they acted like a priest.”
“Well, since it is related to people’s livelihood, there is nothing wrong with it, right? Anyway, I gave you free volunteers as a gift.”
“It will be like that. It’s rather funny because the intention is so obvious.”
They must now have begun to sense the Federation Empire’s political attack on Esteban. So it must have been that the priests were dispatched without hesitation.
Of course, the more active the healers were, the easier it would be to spread the doctrine, so it wasn’t just a loss from their point of view serving Roena.
And there, perhaps, the breath of ‘those’ high priests worked. Because they were always faithful to their desires.
‘Well, if it’s natural, is it a natural result?’
It was then.
I winked at George, who was about to continue his report, and said.
“It’s coming soon.”
“yes? Who?”
Clap-!
As soon as George finished speaking, the outside became noisy, and soon the door of the office opened wide with the sound of someone running.
Of course, it was Baron Vidor who opened and closed the office door so quickly.
“Whoa… … .”
“… … Baron?”
He was catching his breath, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead. I ran so fast that my legs were shaking.
Ironically, however, he seems to have forgotten where he fled from.
“Long time no see.”
“I, Your Highness… … ! This, my!”
“… … .”
At the sound of my voice, the baron noticed the two eyes looking at him, jumped up, and lowered his head.
It wasn’t enough to take a vacation at will, so to come to the first prince’s office without knocking… … .
George’s gaze at this was strangely twitching. However, it was never because the baron’s behavior was funny.
just.
“The timing is also very good.”
“Yes, I arrived at a not bad time.”
“… … yes? What did you say now?”