I Became the Vassal the The Tyrannical Is Obsessed With

187 – Episode 187 the Fateful Hour Approaches

Episode 187: The fateful hour approaches

At 11 p.M., Most of those working in the imperial palace went to sleep.

Only then did Cecilia and I head to the secret room located at the end of the hallway on the first floor of the imperial palace. Cecilia drew the code on the wall like she did yesterday, and the wall opened on its own.

Once inside, we carefully went down the stairs. Then, I was able to find the late Empress Olivia lying comfortably on the bed.

“Meeting Her Majesty, Empress Olivia.”

“You came just in time.”

Olivia slowly raised her upper body with the help of her maid. Next, the maid brought two stools next to the bed so that Cecilia and I could sit down.

“Cecilia, and Secretary Luke.”

Olivia let out a soft sigh between her teeth.

“I checked the video containing her evidence through Lucia a little while ago. Well, I don’t know what to say.”

There was a disturbing look on her face.

Well, I had a similar feeling when I watched that video.

Surprised that the prediction I had made turned out to be true. And a feeling of despair at the fact that those in the political arena tried to stab him in the back.

Even I felt the same way when I watched that video, and I thought Olivia, the person involved, must have been appalled.

“Mother.”

Olivia’s head turned as Cecilia let out her clear tone.

“I will never forgive the Marquis of Marlborough.”

For some reason, it felt like there was an unknown chill coming from her shoulders. That’s how cold there was in Cecilia’s voice

“Hey. You shouldn’t do it hastily.”

“But…”

Olivia shook her head and Cecilia closed her mouth.

Even though Cecilia is an emperor who can rule the empire, she is still a gentle sheep in front of her parents.

“We need to build up more justification here so there is no going back.”

“… Yes. “I was a little impatient.”

Cecilia accepted it obediently.

Even so, it already seems like a foregone conclusion that Cecilia will not leave them alone.

Olivia’s eyes fell on me this time.

“Secretary Luke. This is what was communicated to me through the crystal ball a few days ago. Do you remember?”

“Are you talking about announcing that Her Majesty the late Empress has been kidnapped?”

“I remember it well.”

She moved her head once with a satisfied expression.

“However, now that I think about it again, I think this operation needs a little more improvement.”

I bowed my head slightly and was lost in thought.

The intention to announce the kidnapping was to see how the aristocratic faction would react. So, the announcement itself could not be avoided.

‘Oh, I guess I just need to change the word!’

If we used the expression “Kidnapping” In advance, there was a possibility that it would give the impression that we were aware of this in advance.

But what if the expression ‘disappeared’ is used here?

If Empress Sun keeps coming later than the scheduled date and she starts to wonder if something happened to her while she was arriving, it could be seen as if she had no idea about Empress Sun’s personal circumstances.

Of course, if you do this, there will be an uproar not only in the noble faction, but also in the imperial faction and within the imperial palace.

However, to truly deceive the enemy, you must also deceive your allies.

“Your Majesty the late Empress. “I think it would be better to announce that they appear to be missing instead of saying ‘kidnapped.'”

“I wonder why.”

There was a flicker of anticipation in Olivia’s eyes as she stared at us.

The look in your eyes is like a teacher waiting for a model answer from a student…

I conveyed my previous thoughts in a clear tone. When I finished speaking, not only Olivia but also Cecilia let out a soft exclamation.

“I think I know why Cecilia has you as her secretary.”

Olivia showed a satisfied expression. She seemed quite pleased with the revisions to the operation.

“Mother. “I will immediately schedule a noble meeting tomorrow and announce the disappearance.”

“That would be a good idea. So when would be a good time for me to make a surprise appearance?”

Cecilia and I looked at each other at the same time.

In that brief moment, I remembered the best day.

“I guess you had the same thoughts as me?”

Cecilia smiled softly,

“I think that’s probably true, Your Majesty.”

I also responded with a smile. Then we talked about that day at the same time.

“This is the Konkuk International Banquet.”

“It’s the International Banquet Day.”

* * *

The next day, Cecilia hurriedly summoned the aristocratic faction and the imperial faction to the conference room in the morning.

When Cecilia entered the conference room, they fell silent and focused their attention on Cecilia. I looked behind her and looked at her mood, just rolling her eyes back and forth.

Both the noble faction and the imperial faction were in a bewildered mood.

About why an unscheduled emergency convocation was suddenly held.

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

As Cecilia sat on her throne, the nobles all saluted. She responded to their greeting her by nodding her head.

“Today is no different. There is something I need to tell you quickly.”

When Cecilia began in a serious tone, I rolled my eyes and watched the nobles’ reactions.

They all responded with confusion.

After a moment of silence, Cecilia said her main point.

“Empress Olivia Sun has not yet arrived at the imperial palace, even though her scheduled arrival date has passed. “Without even a message to me.”

The intestines began to stir.

That’s bound to happen.

Since she is a person of the level of Empress Sun, if her arrival date is exceeded, she is bound to leave a message in some way.

Since he was a person who had to be greeted with the utmost respect at the imperial palace, this was to give the imperial palace time to prepare in advance.

But the scheduled date has passed and there is no message?

It was also a kind of hint that there might be a problem with the Empress Dowager’s personal life

“It would be okay if it was just a matter of being late, but… “I can’t completely shake off my anxiety.”

Cecilia let out her heavy sigh and lowered her gaze. Looking at that appearance that seemed to be soaked in rainwater, I was inwardly amazed.

The acting is more believable than expected?

If she had been born in Korea, she might have won a Best Actress award or something.

At that time, someone cautiously requested the right to speak, and it was Count Rostin, a member of the Imperial faction.

“Your majesty. Then… Are you keeping in mind the possibility that Her Majesty the late Empress may have suffered some kind of misfortune?”

“You don’t know that. But… I think we should also give more weight to the possibility of disappearance.”

Cecilia deliberately added an accent to the word ‘missing’. And the wave that those words brought was enough to turn her insides.

Except for Montersen, Marlboro, and Kylos.

The nobles enthusiastically proposed that they should dispatch their knights to search for Her Majesty, the late Empress.

‘Even at moments like this, I’m struggling to get Cecilia’s attention her her her…’

Well, it can’t be helped since nobles are a group full of desire to rise in status, but as I watched it quietly, I felt like I was getting angry inside.

However, that doesn’t mean I’m a clean person.

While I was alone with my thoughts, Cecilia calmed the commotion.

“First, I plan to dispatch the Imperial Knights to conduct a search. If she cannot find Empress Sun, she will ask you for support.”

After finishing her remarks, Cecilia stood up from her throne. She then announced that she would conclude her meeting and then came down from the podium.

“Luke.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

We left the conference room, leaving the nobles behind.

As we walked slowly down the hallway, Cecilia asked me in a low voice.

“How was my acting?”

“You were so good that I was almost fooled, Your Majesty.”

“I see.”

Cecilia nodded her head gently.

Even though I could only see her her back her, I felt like I knew what kind of expression she was making.

The corners of her mouth are slightly curled, probably smiling with satisfaction.

* * *

As soon as Montersen returned to the ducal residence, he headed to his office. He wrote a letter addressed to her eldest son, Theorde Montersen, who was receiving training for succession in the duchy.

The contents of the letter were summarized as follows.

There is important work to be done from now on, so please come to the Duke of Deleson’s residence as soon as possible.

“Have it done by someone who is as quick as possible!”

“Yes, Duke.”

His aide accepted the letter and left the office.

Four days later, Theorod arrived at the duke’s residence.

“Father. “I’m here.”

“Tsk.”

As soon as Monte Lessen saw his son, he clicked his tongue.

It was because I wasn’t satisfied with my son’s relaxed attitude, which did not feel the slightest bit of tension.

“Abby is trying to do something that will determine the fate of our family, so why is there no tension?”

“My father told me to come quickly, so I stayed up all night.”

Theorod yawned, covering his mouth. At least this was also polite.

Just a year ago, I was yawning with my mouth wide open in front of my heavenly father.

Montersen rested his forehead and sighed deeply.

“So what did you call me for? “Did your mom say something?”

“Hey. Do you know what she has in two weeks?”

“The foundation of the country. But why is that?”

‘Now that I think about it, the news of the Empress Sun’s disappearance was an open secret known only to nobles.’

Montersen thought he needed to add tension to his son’s loose attitude.

“Please listen for a moment.”

“Ah, why are you doing this all of a sudden? Gross.”

“…”

As Montersen glared at him with glaring eyes, Theorod chuckled and walked closer. Montersen whispered into his son’s ear

“We have now kidnapped the late Empress. The Empress is still considered missing.”

“Really?”

“So, you should use this as an excuse to urge them to welcome the State Secretary at this International Banquet. Do you understand?”

“Huh. Father…”

Theorod was so shocked that he couldn’t speak properly.

But Monte Lessen didn’t care and just tapped his son on the shoulder.

“Your role is very important. Do you understand?”

“If you do this wrong, you’ll be in big trouble…”

“Shh!”

Theorod began, shook his shoulders greatly.

“Anyway, the Empress can’t touch us carelessly. So you just do what I tell you. Always watch your mouth.”

“…”

“Answer.”

“Yes, father… ” …”

Montersen, who was reluctant to give an uncharacteristically listless answer, narrowed his eyebrows slightly. But he couldn’t give up now.

The die has already been cast. All that remains is to see the results on the day of the banquet.

“You must do well, Theorod.”

“Yes.”

Montersen stared at his son’s face for a while, then sent him back to the duchy.

The fateful hour was approaching little by little.