I Became the Vassal the The Tyrannical Is Obsessed With

176 – 176 I Will Accept Only Your Heart.

Episode 176: I will accept your wishes

At 2 p.M., Everyone returned to the office.

Cecilia sat on her throne and gave brief instructions as to the work to be done for the afternoon. The content of the work was, of course, about the founding of the nation.

“…”

As she faced the pile of documents, she sighed from within.

Really, there are so many…

For a while, I worked leisurely because the workload was light.

If we want to go back to those days, we must first successfully complete the founding of the nation that is right in front of us.

‘Let’s do it quickly.’

If you procrastinate, you will be late getting off work.

I grabbed the pen again and looked down at the document. However, my concentration was disturbed by a knocking sound that came shortly afterwards.

“Your majesty. Duke Kylos requests an audience.”

At the sound of a voice coming from outside the door, not only me but also Flora and Mulia turned our gaze towards Cecilia.

“What’s going on with the duke?”

She seemed to ponder for a moment, narrowing her brows slightly. Then she immediately shouted out the door.

“I’ll be there soon, so tell them to wait in the living room.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Cecilia reviewed one more document and then called me.

“Luke. “You too are coming together.”

“I understand.”

I followed Cecilia out of her office. As we reached the reception room, the butler waiting in front opened the door.

“Meeting Her Majesty Empress Cecilia, Mother of the Empire.”

Duke Kylos stood up and greeted us as soon as we entered.

“Hmm. “It’s a pleasant afternoon, Duke Kylos.”

While Cecilia sat down first, I exchanged greetings with Kylos.

“It’s been a while, Duke Kylos.”

“Okay. “It’s been a while since we met in the living room like this.”

Then, Kylos and I sat down in our respective seats.

Two maids waiting by the wall immediately prepared tea for the three of us. First, we took a sip of black tea.

“I wonder why you asked for an audience.”

Cecilia sent a hinting glance towards Kylos.

“About what you announced before the meeting started yesterday.”

“You mean the late Empress is coming to the imperial palace?”

Kylos responded yes.

Then Cecilia frowned. The look in her eyes seemed to reprimand her, asking why she would suddenly fall for it.

There seemed to be a lot of conflict among the imperial faction regarding the issue of the late Empress.

“Your majesty. First, I would like you to listen to God’s story and make a decision.”

“… “Yes.”

Only then did Cecilia relax her eyes.

What on earth was the Duke trying to say to the Empress?

I quietly watched the Duke clear his throat.

“As far as I know, Her Majesty the late Empress left the imperial palace with only the minimum number of people.”

“Yes.”

“You will definitely have to come a long way to come to the imperial palace this time, so we would like to send some knights from our family to escort Her Majesty the Former Empress.”

“Hmm…”

If you look at the proposal itself, it’s pretty good, right?

If some of the imperial knights are dispatched, a gap will be created in the palace’s security. However, if the dukedom’s knights were borrowed, the fear of a gap in the palace’s security was completely eliminated.

‘But I can’t be presumptuous here.’

Anyway, the final decision lies with Cecilia.

“What do you plan to ask of me?”

Cecilia asked in a serious tone. She also had a serious glow in her ruby colored eyes.

“I can’t even ask for it.”

Kyle Ross shook his hands violently, in a way that was inappropriate for his age.

From the looks of it, it seemed completely unexpected that Cecilia would react like this.

“…”

Cecilia stared at Kylos’ face for a moment. Then I slowly took a few sips of black tea.

Kyle Ross and I didn’t even make a sound as we waited for Cecilia to speak.

Eventually, I heard the faint sound of Cecilia letting out her soft breath as she put down the teacup.

“I ended up showing too much caution.”

“No. “It is disloyal to God who failed to take into account His Majesty’s feelings His His.”

“Thank you for your offer. However, this time I will just accept your heart.”

“Are you trying to send an imperial knight?”

“…”

Cecilia gave no answer.

‘Ah, I know who you are sending.’

But I can’t say this in Kylos’ presence.

“Hmm. “I plan to do so.”

Seeing Cecilia answer like that, it seemed like she was trying to get over it.

“Okay. “I apologize for God’s presumptuous interference, Your Majesty.”

“No. “I hope you will give me good opinions from time to time in the future.”

Only then did a faint smile appear on Cecilia’s lips. Then she asked if there was anything else to say.

“We will do our best to help you prepare for the Konkuk Festival event. “Just give orders at any time.”

“Thank you. “I feel reassured thanks to her work.”

Kyle Ross got up from her seat and bowed to Cecilia.

Immediately after he left her office, Cecilia leaned her upper body against the backrest. I looked at her for a moment and then opened her mouth.

“Your majesty. Are you planning on entrusting the protection of Her Majesty the Former Empress to Luna’s crew?”

“Hehe. “You are, after all, a great secretary.”

Unlike when Kyle Ross was with her, Cecilia seemed much more at ease.

“I plan to send a total of 10 people.”

“I don’t think we need to worry about security at all.”

“Yes. “There is no one in the empire who can match their skills.”

A satisfied smile appeared on Cecilia’s lips

I also quietly asked who they would send. Cecilia closed her eyes and appeared to be thinking for a moment.

“I think it would be better to leave Lucia in charge of her appointment.”

It’s already confirmed that Lucia is going.

“Do you have any more questions?”

“No.”

“Then let’s just head back.”

I returned to the office with Cecilia.

* * *

Work wasn’t finished until around 8 p.M.

I came into the room thinking I would have a quick dinner.

I guess I’ll just have to ask for soup and bread.

She pulled the string and waited for a while, then the maid came to my room. I ordered her baguette and soup.

“I’ll prepare it right away and bring it to you.”

After the maid left, I went straight to bed.

Even though I work late like this, I still have a mountain of work to do…

While she was taking her time, a maid brought her soup and bread. I put them on the desk and picked up the spoon.

At that time, I felt someone nearby.

“Secretary.”

If you feel unpopular in a room where you are the only one, there is only one reason.

“It’s been a while, Ilaina.”

I put down her spoon and turned her head towards her. As soon as Ileina’s eyes met, she bowed to me.

As expected, she was wearing black body tights that showed off her body.

“I showed up briefly because I had something to tell you in advance.”

“Are you going on a mission to protect Her Majesty the late Empress?”

“Yes.”

Ilaina answered with a serious expression.

“When are you leaving?”

“Departing in 30 minutes.”

“Then shouldn’t we move right now?”

“Yes. Yes, but…”

For some reason, Raina blurted out her words.

Is there something that bothers you?

I looked at her expression and asked. Is there anything you are worried about?

“They say this mission will take at least fifteen days. In the meantime, there is a bit of a gap in the Secretary’s security… “I’m worried.”

Il Reina lowered her gaze. Her attitude is as if she is saying that she has no reputation.

I guess I should ease your worries.

I got up from her chair and walked closer to her.

“Ilaina. What you’re worried about won’t happen. “I’ve been so busy with work for 15 days that I don’t think I’ll have time to go outside the palace.”

“Is that so?”

“Huh. So you just need to focus on your mission.”

“…”

Ilaina looked up at me. They exchanged glances for a few seconds before she took a step back and got down on one knee.

“As soon as I return safely with Her Majesty the late Empress, I will immediately take charge of your security.”

“It’s reassuring to hear you say that. Travel carefully.”

I waved her hand. Ileina bowed her head once and then put on her invisibility cloak.

I could no longer feel her presence or hear her, but I could tell that she left my room right away.

Because the hem of the curtain next to her window swayed slightly.

“I have to eat dinner first.”

I sat down at my desk again and started a late dinner.

* * *

Late at night.

Marlboro was caught up in her worries in his office her her her her.

Last night she presented to Montersen the idea of kidnapping the Empress Sun, and was told that she expected it from the duke.

It was good up to that point.

However, she ran into difficulties from the moment of implementing this plan.

“The problem is that there is no way to know where the late Empress is currently living…”

Marlboro pressed her temples with both hands and frowned.

The fact that Empress Sun left her imperial palace to recuperate was a known fact to both the noble and imperial factions. However, where Empress Sun was recuperating was unknown to anyone except Cecilia and a few of her close associates.

There were two ways to find out information.

Infiltrate her subordinates into the imperial palace and find out.

The other is to find out by requesting a reliable information guild.

It was obvious that either way would take time.

“It’s absolutely impossible to be late when you have to fight for time…”

Marlboro made a decision and called his trusted subordinate into his office

“You should head to the Trustworthy Information Guild immediately. Somehow, let’s find out where Empress Shen’s sanatorium is. As quickly as possible!”

“Yes, Marquis.”

After she answered her, her subordinate quickly left his office, and Marlboro pinched his eyebrows.

The thought that he could never fail this time lingered in his head