I Became the Vassal the The Tyrannical Is Obsessed With

178 – Episode 178: The Reason Why Cecilia Suddenly Took Action

Episode 178: The reason why Cecilia suddenly took action

Finally, Saturday, the first day of the weekend, has arrived.

Since it was the weekend, I wanted to curl up in bed, but I couldn’t do that today. Today was the day when about ten famous designers visited the throne room of the imperial palace.

When I went to the throne room on the first floor, Cecilia and her maids, as well as 15 other designers, were already there.

Normally, I would have come early to arrange and supervise the seats, but since it was the weekend, the palace maids did it instead.

“Good morning, Your Majesty.”

“Okay. Good morning.”

Then, Cecilia slightly raised the corners of her mouth.

“I guess you’re not looking forward to fitting a new tailcoat?”

Now that I think about it, I came down just at 10 a.M.

“No. “I’m looking forward to it.”

“As I already mentioned, I will be purchasing Flora, Mulia, and even your tailcoat with my own money, so don’t worry.”

“I am truly grateful for the great favor shown to me, Your Majesty.”

When I first expressed my gratitude, Flora and Mulia also expressed their gratitude to her.

Cecilia nodded her head once, then turned her head to her right. There were several designers and their assistants lined up there.

“I hope you have a good day today.”

“I will do my best, Your Majesty!”

They shouted in unison and bowed deeply towards Cecilia.

Cecilia motioned for me and her maids to follow. Where she was heading, there were four comfortable-looking single-seat sofas.

For reference, this sofa was what Cecilia instructed her deacons to place in advance

As we sat there, designers came one by one carrying catalogs.

The designer who approached me was a woman who appeared to be in her early 30s with a sad look.

“First, would you like to see what design you will use?”

I accepted the catalog handed out by the designer. There were a lot of costume designs that I had never seen before.

The problem is that I have no idea which of these will suit me!

Still, she had to make a choice, so she flipped through the pages.

“Are you sure there’s nothing you’re attracted to?”

I timidly nodded to the designer’s question.

“If you don’t usually care much about clothes, that may be the case.”

“Ahaha. Yes…”

To be honest, I was so busy working that I didn’t have the time to pay attention to clothes. There is also the idea that we should save money to invest in clothes and add it to future living expenses.

“Then, I brought the real thing over there beyond the partition. Would you like to take a look?”

“Yes. I think that would be better.”

I followed the designer. Behind your back,

“I’ll be looking forward to it, Mr. Luke!”

Flora let out a cheerful voice. I turned around for a moment and waved at her.

As I entered the partition, I was completely startled. It was because the clothes I had seen in the catalog a little while ago were all hanging on the hanger.

“Ruler. This will make your choice easier. If you want, I can recommend something that would suit you.”

“I’ll take a look first.”

As I approached the hanger, the designer and two helpers stepped aside.

“…”

I mainly took out the clothes of the color I liked and looked around.

“Surprisingly, bright colors will suit our guests well.”

As I was looking at the light blue tailcoat, the designer said something.

It’s a bright color series…

Come to think of it, the tailcoat currently hanging in the closet in my room was dark blue.

‘I’ll have to check it out.’

Coincidentally, there is a full-length mirror here.

I announced that I would try on the tailcoat I had in my hand. As the designer clapped with a bright expression on his face, the waiting helpers approached me.

“We will help you.”

I was led by them and entered the makeshift locker room. The helpers closed the curtains and took the clothes I took off.

Thanks to this, I was able to wear tops and bottoms comfortably.

As soon as I opened the curtains, I was faced with a full-length mirror. One of the helpers had dragged a full-length mirror here.

It’s definitely more convenient to have a helper with you.

You can enjoy services in the throne room of the imperial palace that you would normally have to go to an expensive clothing store.

After all, a person must have power or be attached to power to live comfortably.

I stood straight in front of the mirror.

‘I feel like something is different from usual…’

“Would you like to try another pose?”

After thinking about what the helper said for a moment, I tried putting my left arm on my waist. Looking at it this way, it seems okay.

“As expected, my insight was not wrong.”

The designer who was watching me had a satisfied expression on his face. Then she took out her light pink tailcoat.

I can’t believe you’re telling me to wear that…

“I think this one will be okay too. Would you like to try it on?”

“…”

Well, if not for times like this, when else would I wear it?

“Good.”

I nodded, and the designer handed over the clothes.

And with that as a signal, I repeatedly took off and put on more than ten suits.

Every time, the designer and the helpers praised it, saying that it matched well and that it was cool. Since you keep telling me it’s cool… I felt like my shoulders went up.

“Is there anything you like among the things you tried on?”

“Hmm. “I’ll think about it for a moment.”

By the way, what kind of dresses did Cecilia, Flora, and Mulia choose?

Women’s voices continued to be heard from beyond the partition. Come to think of it, I was the only man in this throne room today.

“Are you concerned about Her Majesty’s dress? Or, the maids’?”

The designer’s eyes were full of interest. She also said that she would come check on her behalf.

‘At the banquet, Cecilia asked for a dance partner, so she should find someone who matches as much as possible, right?’

“Please do me a favor.”

After the designer said he would understand, she went straight to the other side of the partition. The urge to secretly follow rose up for a moment, but I had to control it because helpers were waiting next to me.

After a while, the designer returned.

“Your Majesty is still thinking, and the ladies-in-waiting each chose a dark yellow and jade-colored dress.”

Just by looking at the yellow color, you can tell it’s a flower.

“During the National Foundation Day banquet, everyone dresses extravagantly. So, I think it would be a good idea for the secretary to try a color that stands out at least once.”

It was a strangely persuasive statement. After thinking about it a little more, I decided on the light blue tailcoat that I tried on for the first time.

Now it was time to design the costume and make detailed changes. In the process, I repeatedly put on and took off clothes of various designs.

“But the secretary treats you very well.”

“Ah, thank you.”

“I really mean this! “I’m not saying this out of empty words.”

“Ahaha…”

Why are you looking at me with such passion? It’s a bit burdensome…

At that time, an unexpected remark came out of the designer’s mouth.

“If you ever end up resigning from your position as secretary, would you like to come to our store? “I really want to hire you as a menswear model.”

“Yes?”

At that time when I was so embarrassed that I couldn’t say anything,

“You there. Are you trying to lure my secretary?”

Suddenly Cecilia appeared.

… Why is your expression her her her so cold?

It seemed as if even the surrounding air was freezing, so not only the designer but also the helpers froze like statues.

“Well, that’s…”

“Tell me. “Did you try to lure my secretary?”

“Well, that is…” ” ” …”

Cecilia approached the designer one step at a time. As her distance decreased little by little, her designer continued to shrug her shoulders. Then she seemed ready to dig a hole and crawl into it.

“Look me in the eyes and talk straight to me. “If you tell a lie, not only your store will be safe, but you too will be safe.”

The designer shook her body like an aspen.

Even I, who was right next to me, was swallowing dry saliva, so I said everything…

Cecilia’s chilling voice contained such power.

“Juju, I have committed a mortal sin, Your Majesty!”

In the end, the designer and two helpers fell flat on the floor.

“Get out of here. Right now.”

“Yes!”

As soon as Cecilia’s order was given, they packed up their belongings. I was so hasty that I didn’t even think about taking the sample clothes I wore.

Even as they left the throne room, Cecilia was still frowning.

Then she motioned for her maid, who was waiting near her, to come over.

“You need to find the operating license for the store they run and put it in my room.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Are you really trying to force me to close my business just because I told that joke?

Even so, it seems like too harsh a treatment…

Flora and Mulia, who had already arrived here, also had expressions of confusion on their faces. But Cecilia was so indignant that she couldn’t say anything.

‘I wasn’t a character who made such a sudden move.’

Cecilia closed her eyes tightly and took a deep breath. She then opened her mouth.

“Let’s choose clothes again.”

But perhaps it was because her friendly atmosphere was suddenly shattered.

After that, there was only silence while choosing clothes.

* * *

That evening.

Cecilia called me into the room. It’s probably because of what happened during the day.

When I entered the room, Cecilia greeted me sitting in her armchair.

“You can probably guess what I called you for.”

“Yes, Your Majesty…”

Cecilia let out a moan in her voice and covered her forehead with her hand. She lowered her gaze and sighed.

For some reason, he seems ashamed of something he did during the day.

“That… The realization that I looked somewhat unsightly… There is… I just want you to forget…”

He looked so embarrassed that I wondered if he was the same person who was spewing out cold anger during the day.

Of course, if that was Cecilia’s wish for her, she could pretend it never happened. Because Cecilia’s wish is practically an order.

However, there were two questions that needed to be resolved here.

“Your majesty. May I ask God two questions?”

“As long as it’s not too difficult a question, it’s okay.”

“Are you planning to close that store?”

“I don’t change my mind once I make a decision.”

That and this are different…

“What’s the next question?”

This might be a bit of a difficult question…

But how to handle this question was up to Cecilia.

“Was the reason for your protest today because of what the high priest said a few days ago?”

“!”

Cecilia twitched her eyebrows for a moment.

“…”

“…”

Silence.

But sometimes silence reveals more, and this was exactly the case.

Should I say it is an unspoken affirmation?

Cecilia sighed again.

You probably realized it yourself. By the time she couldn’t answer right away, she had already answered in the affirmative.

“You said there are many people targeting you, so it’s natural to be cautious.”

“The designer was just joking…”

“I can’t tolerate even a joke.”

At that moment, anger appeared in Cecilia’s blood-red eyes. I quickly covered my mouth with her hand. An instinctive warning rang in my head that if I let my tongue play any further, something big would happen to me.

“I don’t want to even imagine handing you over to someone else.”

Cecilia let out a voice full of determination.

That couldn’t be… You’re not saying you’re going to use me as your secretary for the rest of your life, are you?

Please don’t do that.

* * *

The 10 members of Luna, led by Lucia, arrived at Cainham’s mansion just five days after leaving the imperial palace.

The fact that they were able to cover a distance that would have taken 10 days by carriage in 5 days was thanks to their ability to surpass the limits of the human body.

After Lucia instructed her crew to be on guard around the perimeter of her residence, she jumped to the window of the second-floor room where Empress Sun was staying.

“Your Majesty the late Empress. “It’s been a while since I said hello.”

Lucia knelt down on one knee and bowed her head deeply toward the Sun Empress Olivia, who was sitting in her armchair.

“Oh my goodness. “I didn’t expect you to come visit me.”

Olivia, who had raised her body from the armchair, approached Lucia. She then told Lucia to raise her head.

“How have you been?”

“Yes, Your Majesty. “Her Majesty Empress Cecilia takes very good care of us.”

“It seems that our Majesty is doing as well as I told him.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

A soft smile appeared on Olivia’s face

“Nine members, including me, have come to take Your Majesty safely.”

“I feel really relieved if you guys protect me.”

“Yes. We will do our best to ensure the well-being of Her Majesty the late Empress.”

Lucia bowed her head once more. Lucia looked at her quietly and opened her lips.

“I guess Cecilia sent me a reply?”

“Yes. “I found her postmaster on my way here.”

“In that case, it would be better to leave as soon as we receive the reply.”

Lucia raised her head and examined Olivia’s appearance. Her still-beautiful face showed a hint of anticipation.

“Yes, I understand.”

Lucia then got up from her seat and jumped out of her window to keep a lookout around her mansion.