I Became the Vassal the The Tyrannical Is Obsessed With

191 – Episode 191 Now It’s Time to Dig In.

Episode 191 Now is the time to dig in

“Luke. “What time is it now?”

“It’s 5:55.”

“I see.”

Cecilia, who was sitting comfortably in her chair, nodded her head once.

The banquet start time is 6pm.

I was staying alone with Cecilia in the waiting room set aside in the banquet hall. Flora and Mulia also wanted to stay together in the waiting room, but Cecilia told them to go enjoy the banquet first, so they entered the banquet hall a little while ago.

“I have to go see my mother soon.”

She got up from her chair. I checked the situation outside the door first, just in case.

There was no one in the passage except one butler waiting outside the door. When I told her that, she took her steps slowly.

He gave an order in a dignified tone to the butler standing outside the door.

“Please wait here.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Only then did Cecilia go up the stairs to the second floor. As we entered the left corner, rooms lined up along the hallway appeared.

“I didn’t know there were these many rooms.”

“When enjoying a banquet, some people will feel tired and want to rest for a while. It is a place prepared so that such people can rest for a while.”

Cecilia stood in front of the third door.

-Knock knock.

When I knocked, Lucia opened the door.

“Her Majesty Empress Cecilia…”

As Lucia was about to raise her bow, Cecilia held up one of her hands and stopped her. Lucia simply nodded and stepped aside.

“You’re here, Cecilia. And Secretary Luke.”

The late Empress Olivia stood up from the armchair. I greeted her politely.

When I looked around the room, the furniture was much simpler than the secret room. There was only a single-sized bed, an armchair, a dressing table, and a small closet.

By noble standards, the facilities were comparable to that of a cheap inn. Well, it doesn’t matter since it was originally a place for a short rest.

“Cecilia. “You decorated it really beautifully today.”

“Thank you, mother.”

“What does Secretary Luke say?”

It seems Olivia has decided to make fun of me and Cecilia…

When she looked at Cecilia out of the corner of her eye, she saw that she was keeping her lips tightly shut, as if she were embarrassed. Is this something I have no choice but to do?

“You look like a doll… “I told you.”

“Ho ho ho. That’s pretty straightforward.”

Olivia laughed as if she was honestly happy. Thanks to this, her shame became my responsibility and that of Cecilia.

After all, I guess I can’t get enough of it due to my age…

“Mother. There is something more important than that now.”

Cecilia quickly changed the topic, her face still showing a slight blush. Olivia was still hiding her smile with her eyebrows folded.

When Cecilia cleared her throat, only then did Olivia show a serious expression.

“I will let you know through Lucia and Ilaina when her mother will appear at the banquet hall.”

“What do you plan to do after I show up?”

“I’m trying to find out who tried to kidnap her mother. “We already have all the evidence for that.”

Cecilia turned her head towards Lucia.

“I am taking good care of the projection device and crystal stone. “You can take it out whenever you want.”

“In that case, Lucia. You just need to dress up as a maid beforehand. And when I enter the banquet hall, he waits next to me.”

Lucia responded to Olivia’s instructions by saying she would do so.

While the mother and daughter were conducting their conversation on their own, I called Ilaina. As soon as she appeared, she greeted Cecilia and Olivia first.

“Ilaina. You will continue to guard Her Majesty, Empress Cecilia. If necessary, I can send Lucia her autograph.”

“Yes, Secretary.”

Ilayna disappeared again.

“I’m really curious to see how they will come out.”

“You just have to wait a little longer, Mom.”

We said goodbye to Olivia and left her room.

“Is it 6 o’clock now?”

“It’s 6:10, Your Majesty.”

“I guess I can leave quickly.”

We walked to the door leading to the banquet hall.

* * *

Immediately after Cecilia, who could be said to be the main character of this banquet, entered the banquet hall, the atmosphere of the banquet became even more heated.

“Everyone looks happy.”

Cecilia, sitting on her throne and resting her chin, muttered. I stayed by her side as I was her her direct secretary her her her.

Flora and Mulia returned to the podium after saying hello to their families.

“Your majesty. Who do you plan on having as your dance partner today?”

As soon as Flora approached Cecilia, she asked about it. As dance was the most important event at the banquet, it was only natural to be curious.

They are also Cecilia’s childhood friends.

“You guys know this person well.”

Cecilia slowly raised the corner of her mouth. Flora and Mulia looked at each other for a moment, then looked at me as if they realized something.

“Could it be Mr. Luke?”

“Yes.”

“…”

Then the maids only blinked their eyelids as if they had nothing to say. Among them, Flora was the first to come to her senses.

She came close to me and put her hand on my shoulder.

“Mr. Luke. Then please become my partner after that.”

“Flora. Why are you asking so blatantly…”

“Great. “It is an honor to dance with someone as cute as Lady Flora.”

“!”

When I half-sincerely agreed, not only Flora but also Mulia and Cecilia looked surprised.

“Are your ears cute? Really? “You can swear that you really mean it?”

“Actually, I’ve always thought that way.”

“Oh my.”

Flora rubbed her cheeks with her hands, not knowing what to do. However, seeing that her lips were curved like a crescent moon, she seemed to be much happier than she looked.

It’s really cute to see him like that.

“Lu, Mr. Luke. My turn… “Is it not there?”

Mulia hesitated and looked at me. I wanted to say, “I didn’t do that as a joke,” But I thought that if I did that, I’d be in big trouble later. She said Mulia might get her hurt.

“Of course there is. It is also an honor for me to dance with someone as neat and clean as the Lady.”

“Thank you, Mr. Luke.”

Only then did a smile appear on Mulia’s face

Cecilia motioned for her two maids to step aside for a moment. She then lifted her chin and looked up at me.

“Luke.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“…”

Cecilia, who was just looking at me without saying anything, suddenly turned her head.

‘I didn’t know he would be like this…’

But when I thought about it again, it was worth it. Cecilia unilaterally instructed me to become her dance partner, and I agreed to comply. Not a single word of other rhetoric was added, as was done to her maids.

It definitely seems like it’s worth feeling a little uneasy.

“I will live my life considering it as an honor for my family to be the first dance partner of His Majesty, who is as beautiful as a doll.”

“They say you look like a doll again…”

“Do you hate it?”

“That is definitely not the case.”

I thought it was cute as he pretended not to be, but showed signs of embarrassment. It was only for a split second.

As time passed, dance time began. As people retreated to the edge of the banquet hall, a central hall wide enough to naturally dance emerged.

“Your majesty. Would you like to dance a song with me?”

I held out my right hand towards her,

“I will gladly accept your request.”

Cecilia took my hand and lifted herself up from her throne. As she came down from the podium and walked to the central hall, the whispering noises from around her reached her ears.

“You’re dancing with that secretary first again this time?”

“I guess that worthless-looking guy has done something to your Majesty.”

“Your Majesty doesn’t give other young people too many chances.”

I can hear it all, these…

However, she pretended not to hear and walked in front of her, managing her expression, and soon found herself standing face to face with her in the middle of the central hall.

“Luke.”

We held each other’s hands carefully.

“Didn’t I tell you?”

The band stopped playing for a moment, and those attending the banquet also remained silent. In a quiet atmosphere, we held our bodies close to each other.

It was a preparatory movement that had to be done before the first dance of the day.

I slowly rolled my eyes and looked to the side to see the orchestra getting ready to start playing.

“I will be your shield.”

“I remember.”

“So, don’t worry about anything.”

As soon as she finished speaking, the band started playing a dance song, and we danced in unison.

With our bodies in close contact, feeling the warmth of each other’s breath.

* * *

“…”

Theorode mingled with the crowd and watched Cecilia and the secretary dancing.

‘You’re definitely beautiful.’

Even when he left the Duke’s residence today, he didn’t feel like it. Even though she was younger than herself, she was still a female emperor who ruled the empire.

The hesitation of wondering if he could do as well as his father told him to do to such a woman continued to linger in his mind.

However, after witnessing the Empress dancing with the secretary with his own eyes, Theorod was able to change her mind.

If I were your partner instead of that ugly man…

In that case, it was clear that I would be able to show dance moves of a much higher level than that.

‘Why on earth did Her Majesty Cecilia choose such a b*stard as her partner?’

The dance has already become a highlight.

Cecilia and the secretary showed more intense and passionate movements than before, which was enough to arouse the admiration of the crowd. In particular, when Cecilia performed a 360-degree turn in place with the help of the secretary, applause erupted from all over.

However, Theorod did not express any admiration.

You just have to wait a little longer.

I was just measuring the timing to intervene between the two.

Eventually, as the orchestra stopped playing, the two people’s dancing also stopped. The people applauded them enthusiastically, and the secretary bowed his head to the people and expressed his gratitude.

Only Cecilia fully accepted the applause with her head held high.

As the applause died down, the secretary and Cecilia walked into the crowd. Theorod was convinced that now was the time, and moved forward, pushing through the crowd.

* * *

We made our way through the crowd to get back to the throne. Then we had a light chat.

“Your dancing skills are no different from back then.”

“There was very little time to practice, Your Majesty.”

“Hoo. Are you making excuses to me now?”

“It’s not like that, Your Majesty.”

She accepted it without blinking, but Cecilia raised the corners of her mouth and smiled strangely. I would say it’s as if she thinks she’s got a good deal to hold and shake.

At that time, I heard someone’s voice calling Cecilia from behind.

“Your Majesty Empress Cecilia!”

We stopped at the same time and turned our heads towards the sound. After waiting for a while, Theorod Montersen stopped in front of us.

“Your majesty. I hope you give me the honor of singing one song as well.”

He held out his right hand with a kind smile.

Cecilia and I looked at each other’s faces at the same time. I never thought a minor duke from the Montersen family would step forward.

We nodded at the same time. It was clear that Cecilia had the same thoughts as me.

“Sure.”

Cecilia joined hands with Theorod.

Now is the time to uncover their dark intentions.