I Became the Vassal the The Tyrannical Is Obsessed With

210 – Episode 210: Strong Aftereffects (Part 2)

Episode 210: Strong aftereffects (Part 2)

As the afternoon work was coming to an end, a butler came to the office.

“Your majesty. “I have moved all of Secretary Nedville’s luggage.”

“Hoo. I see.”

As soon as she received her butler’s report, Cecilia raised the corners of her mouth and smiled. She ordered her butler to congratulate her and then turned her gaze towards me.

Not only Cecilia, but Flora and Mulia also looked at me passionately.

“Well, I guess I should go take a look at your room.”

“Your majesty. “We’ll go too.”

Flora raised her hand. Cecilia said that she did not even glance at her maids.

Anyway, thanks to moving my room, we were able to finish work earlier than usual.

“Don’t move.”

Cecilia said this as she stood up from her throne and began to walk away. I followed behind her with her maids.

My room was close to the office, so I arrived quickly.

Well, actually, it’s natural.

Since Cecilia’s room is close to the office, my room located right next to it was bound to be close as well.

“Luke. “You should go in first.”

Cecilia took a step back to the side of the door.

… No, but if you think about it, I think this situation makes sense. At best, is it right for everyone to follow us to see the moved room?

I could feel their passionate gaze on the back of my head and temples.

I sighed inwardly and opened the door.

“…”

My prediction that it wouldn’t be much different was very accurate.

It seemed a little bigger than the room I was staying in, but I didn’t feel any more excitement. The furniture arrangement was so amazingly similar.

Could this also be Cecilia’s design?

“Why are you doing that?”

Cecilia, feeling my gaze, immediately asked her question.

“I was surprised that the furniture was arranged exactly like the room I stayed in before.”

“Not much? If you want, I can change the arrangement.”

Ah, Cecilia’s instructions were correct.

While we were talking for a while, Flora went to the middle of the room and looked around.

“It’s a little wider! Luke, you felt it too, right?”

“Yes. But it’s surprising that Lady Flora noticed it right away.”

“Hehe. Even though I look like this, I have a very meticulous personality.”

Flora said with a smiling face. However, no one here agreed with her words

“…”

“Why isn’t everyone saying anything? I’m a really meticulous person…”

Flora pouted her lips, and then Mulia opened her mouth.

“Yes. “You are somewhat meticulous.”

“How dare you! “I’m more meticulous than that!”

Flora shouted as if it was unfair, but Mulia only nodded half-heartedly. Cecilia said that was enough and she mediated between the two women. At Cecilia’s single word, the maids gasped and closed their mouths at the same time.

“Luke. Do you like it?”

“Yes…”

“I feel like something is off.”

As Cecilia’s voice subsided, the atmosphere in her room suddenly became heavy.

“I was just thinking that I still have a lot to talk about with you.”

After saying that, Cecilia turned her gaze towards Flora and Mulia.

“So, you two, let’s just leave.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

That was the end of the maids’ brief room tour.

“Luke. “Let’s take a seat first.”

But for me, it was not the end, but the beginning of the second game.

* * *

Cecilia took my bed, and I brought a stool and sat across from her.

“…”

“…”

In the silence, Cecilia’s eyes examined me. Finally, she closed her eyes and let out a faint sigh.

“Luke. Since we are alone, I hope we can have an honest conversation.”

Cecilia showed her serious expression. It had been a long time since her eyes looked ruby instead of blood-red.

Cecilia pursed her lips once and then spoke out her main point.

“I want you to tell me why you want to resign from your position as her secretary.”

“That…”

I was troubled for a moment.

Do you think I can use the excuse I gave to the maids during the day today?

“This is a serious question, so I hope you will answer seriously.”

Cecilia’s change in attitude was certainly surprising.

Until now, Cecilia had threatened me that she would never accept my resignation.

It was definitely a good sign for me that Cecilia, who was so stubborn, had broken her stubbornness.

Good. When an opportunity comes, you have to try to seize it somehow.

“Actually, I recently received a letter from Emma’s mother.”

“Hoo.”

“It was written that Emma suddenly became seriously ill…”

“…”

Cecilia didn’t make a sound. After taking a look at her appearance, I continued explaining her situation again.

“As I said before, Emma and I are childhood friends who spent our childhood together. She was so worried by the news that she suddenly became seriously ill that she couldn’t even sleep.”

“I don’t know that feeling.”

Oh, the response is good?

“If possible, I would like to continue to be by your side.”

“Is that the reason you want to resign?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Hmm…”

Cecilia smoothed her chin with her right hand. As the time went on, I felt anxiety creeping up.

A decision like this needs to be made quickly…

And unfortunately, my ominous premonition was exactly right.

“The imperial palace is always staffed with the highest caliber members. I will dispatch them to Emma. Then I think it will be a problem that will be solved.”

“I am very sorry, Your Majesty. I also want to see Emma’s condition in person.”

“That is a request that is difficult to grant.”

Cecilia said in a heavy tone.

‘It’s not easy either…’

Is there a limit to clumsy lies?

“Your majesty. “I wonder why you don’t accept my resignation.”

“How could I miss out on someone as talented as you?”

“I am not competent at all. “It’s just a limited amount of salary or rent.”

“Shut your mouth.”

Cecilia warned in a low voice, which forced me to quickly shut her mouth.

“I don’t want to see you underestimating yourself. In fact, you have done a great thing for me and our Eckhart Empire.”

“This is too much praise.”

I bowed my head.

“So, what do you think about dispatching the imperial palace’s medical staff?”

I was momentarily speechless at the sudden question.

Whether I said it wasn’t necessary or that it was necessary, the result was that I would be found out that I lied.

… I should have thought about it better.

Even if I regretted it later, it was already spilled water.

“Is it really worth hesitating that much?”

In cases like this, it would be better to get beaten early. If the situation escalates later, it will get out of control.

I got up from the stool and then fell flat.

“I apologize, Your Majesty. Actually… It was a lie.”

“…”

I felt an uncomfortable silence surround me. This time, I didn’t have the courage to raise my head, so I waited for Cecilia’s order.

“Luke. I didn’t think you’d disappoint me like this…”

“!”

Contrary to expectations that she would yell, she spoke with a sense of disappointment. It was an unexpected reaction, so I was shocked inside.

“Why are you trying to resign even by telling a lie?”

“…”

Should I even talk about the future I know now?

That thought crossed my mind for a moment, but I quickly came to my senses. Since I lied earlier, if I say something that could easily be misunderstood as nonsense, I might end up in a situation I can’t turn back from!

“Can’t you tell me too? “Even to me, who is next of kin?”

“Your majesty. “I’m sorry, but it’s difficult to answer right now.”

In the end, this was the best answer I could give.

“If you are like that, I can never accept your resignation. Just keep that in mind.”

I felt Cecilia jump up from the bed. She left my room without even telling me to raise my head.

“…”

Only after hearing the door close behind me did she raise my head.

“I’m in trouble…”

If I had been angry, I would have thought it was my fault and ignored it.

Rather, it was difficult to react because he showed disappointment.

I never thought the road to resignation would be so long and difficult.

I put my forehead to the ground and sighed deeply.

* * *

After returning to her room, Cecilia immediately dived onto the bed. She lay down on her haunches and stared at the ceiling with her blank eyes.

“Luke lied to me…”

That fact was so shocking that she didn’t even think about getting angry. Even now, I felt more empty than angry.

At this point, Cecilia was also very worried.

Why did her favorite secretary decide to resign?

What made her decide to resign?

“Why don’t you tell me…”

In fact, no matter what reason she heard, Cecilia had no intention of accepting Luke’s resignation.

But the thought that she must know the reason kept lingering in her head.

I need to find out the reason so that I can prevent Luke from making the unholy decision to resign next time.

“…”

Could it be that I haven’t been able to do it all this time?

I thought I took care of it with some care, but maybe that was just my illusion.

Cecilia thought back on the time she spent with Luke over the past year.

But it wasn’t easy for her to figure it out.

“A shameful thing…”

Cecilia let out a sigh without realizing it.

She had a plan in place that assumed Luke would remain her secretary. However, if Luke left, there would definitely be a setback.

“You can’t believe that a letter of resignation shook my heart so much…”

However, it was not just the plan that made her feel so sad, and she herself was very clearly aware of this feeling.

There was only one way to calm my trembling heart.

It clearly sets the tone that Luke’s resignation will never be accepted.

‘Even if you are the emperor who rules the empire, it is not easy to grab even one person’s heart.’

In a sudden realization, Cecilia covered her face with both hands.

The fact that it was because of her Luke that made her feel so uncomfortable made her feel embarrassed in many ways.