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212 – Episode 212 This Is a Difficult Question.

Episode 212: That’s a difficult question

Monte Lessen has now restored his health to a similar level as before.

‘It’s been a while since I had to hold a noble meeting at the duke’s residence.’

Through the meeting, he planned to handle several things at once.

The first is to place my son, Theorod Montersen, in the highest position in the aristocratic faction.

This was something that was notified to Theorod the day before yesterday.

Originally, there was no such position within the noble faction. However, now that the Marquis of Marlborough, whom he trusted, has died, he had to appoint someone he could trust as his right hand man in order to stabilize the aristocratic faction.

Montersen judged Theorod to be more trustworthy than the lesser members of the aristocratic faction. In addition, when succeeding to the position of head of the aristocratic faction later, it was more secure to entrust it to one’s own son rather than handing it to someone else.

It was a decision I made after looking far ahead.

The second was to maintain discipline within the noble faction.

Recently, they had been having trouble with the Earl of Cork and Viscount Nilos, and some of their subordinates, who periodically sent letters requesting withdrawal from the party.

‘I need to show a good example at this meeting.’

How dare you treat yourself so carelessly about the flies.

Lastly, it was to formally commemorate the Marquis of Horneon Marlborough. However, this tribute was merely a paving stone to place Theorod in the highest position.

Monte Lessen pulled his leash and called his aide he into his room his his his.

“Duke. Do you need anything?”

“Send a letter to the noble faction. “We are planning to hold a noble meeting at the duke’s residence.”

“Yes, Duke.”

A few days later, nobles belonging to the noble faction gathered at the banquet hall prepared on the site of Duke Montersen’s residence.

“Duke. “Everyone attended.”

Montersen, who was resting in the waiting room of the banquet hall, slowly lifted his eyelids as soon as he heard his aide’s report his.

“What about Theorod?”

“It’s in the banquet hall.”

“I see…”

He got up from the bed with the support of his aide

As Montersen entered the banquet hall, members of the noble faction all stood up from their chairs.

“Meet the Duke of Montersen!”

Monte Lessen was asked to raise his head only after sitting on the chair provided on the podium.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve had an aristocratic gathering, yes.”

“Yes!”

Hearing the members answer with one voice, Monte Lessen felt satisfied in his heart. Then she turned her gaze to Theorod, who was sitting next to her.

Theorod was sitting with a stiff expression. Montersen noticed this and clicked his tongue.

‘The guy is nervous about something like this… ‘ …’

But she couldn’t be left to live like a child forever.

I need to use this incident as an opportunity to become more manly.

“I’m going to relax.”

“Yes, father… ” …”

After Monte Lessen cleared her throat, she opened her mouth to the members.

“The reason I have called you all together today is because I am deeply troubled by the fact that I, as a member of the Noble Faction, was unable to pay tribute to the Marquis of Horneon Marlborough, who was a proud comrade of our Noble Faction. I think you all feel the same way as me.”

Then, the members expressed their agreement with Montersen’s opinion that the memorial service should be celebrated with one voice. Montersen nodded his head and gestured towards his aid her.

The aide handed him a eulogy prepared in advance.

“Everyone, please stand up.”

After confirming that the members and Theo Rod had risen from their seats, Montersen also got up from his chair.

While Montersen recited the eulogy, the members closed their eyes and said a silent prayer.

‘Everyone is following along well.’

Monte Lessen, who observed the atmosphere in the hall, slowly raised the corners of his mouth and smiled in remorse.

The commemoration of Marlborough, who was executed as a traitor who plotted treason against the empire, ran the risk of being seen as continuing the will to rebel.

However, even though Montersen knew this, he pushed ahead with the memorial to Marlboro.

Even when the Duke of Hundrey, the former head of the aristocratic faction, attempted treason and disappeared at his execution, Montersen took the lead in commemorating the Duke of Hundrey. And the imperial family did not show the slightest sign of discomfort regarding this.

That meant that the imperial family would not interfere with what happened within the meeting.

And here, in addition to showing off his prestige in his land his to members of the noble faction, there was also the purpose of letting the public know that he was alive and well.

“I pledge here that the surviving members of our noble faction will continue the legacy of Marquis Horneon Marlborough.”

After finishing reading the eulogy, Montersen raised his head and looked at the atmosphere in the hall. Most of the members were staring at Montersen with solemn faces.

‘I guess I should move on to the next topic.’

Monte Lessen handed the eulogy to his aide and then cleared his throat again.

“Because there is a vacancy in the position held by Marquis Horneon Marlborough. “We would like to select a new person in that position.”

Mumbling sounds were heard from all over the place. However, with a single gesture from Montersen, the hall instantly became quiet as if cold water had been poured on it.

“I will place my son, Theorde Montersen, in the highest position of the noble faction!”

At Montersen’s declaration, the members all opened their eyes in surprise.

‘Oh my, they’re paying attention to me!’

He stiffened because he was receiving the attention of many people. Cold sweat seemed to be flowing from my forehead.

But he didn’t want to disappoint his father here. The ambition to become the Empress’s Minister of State was still lurking in his heart.

“Get up.”

Following his father’s instructions, Theorde rose from his chair. He then bowed his head to the members and read the inauguration speech he had prepared in advance.

When Theorod finished reading, the members applauded him.

“I will work hard from now on.”

When Theorod returned to his seat and sat down, the applause stopped. Montersen then began to establish discipline.

“Recently, there are some loaches who are trying to cloud the atmosphere within the noble faction by asking me to leave the noble faction.”

“Huh. How could something like that happen… ? …”

“They have no sense of loyalty. Tsk tsk.”

As soon as Montersen finished speaking, voices in agreement rose from the front row.

As expected, those guys are clever.

He cast his gaze towards the back row. When he saw that the Count of Cork and Viscount Nilos were sitting with stern expressions, he laughed at the two men in his heart.

‘Just try struggling. At any rate, it’s in the palm of my hand.’

“I believe that those who try to betray their comrades should be punished accordingly, even as we face difficult times. Do you agree?”

“Yes, I agree!”

As the members answered loudly, Monte Lessen shook his head in satisfaction.

“From now on, I will ban traitors from the political arena forever, so please do not disobey me! Did you understand?”

The members were momentarily unable to react to his harsh warning.

“I will keep this in mind, Duke Montersen!”

However, when Count Jackal, who was sitting in the front row, responded loudly and clapped, the rest of the group followed suit.

Afterwards, Montersen informed the members of several issues and then concluded the meeting.

He walked out of the banquet hall with great strides, and Theorod quickly followed behind.

“Father. Did I do a good job?”

At that question, Montersen stopped and turned around.

“Okay. Well done.”

“I’m worried now that I’m sitting in the top position. Is this okay? …”

Theorod furrowed his brow when he saw his father frowning.

“Don’t even worry about unnecessary things. You just have to do what I tell you. Do you understand?”

“Yes, father… ” …”

“Eggplant.”

Monte Lessen strode in front of her again. Theorde let out a sigh and then she moved after him.

* * *

From then on, I continued to look for the best time to submit my resignation.

… To put it another way, it would mean that it was a waste of time.

But I had nothing to do because I was caught after telling a meaningless lie. Why on earth did I do such a stupid thing in the past? …

The more I looked back, the more I thought I was too hasty.

Anyway, I ended up spending the whole day in the office like that today.

Fortunately, no one touched me when I was in my room, so I tried to rest and think about resigning, but I couldn’t do that today.

This was because Duke Cailos urgently requested an audience with Cecilia.

“Luke. “You too are together.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

How could I disobey the orders of Cecilia, who personally came to my room?

If I have to peel it, I have to peel it.

After a while, we had a three-way meeting with Duke Kylos in the drawing room. He opened his mouth to Cecilia with a serious expression.

“Your majesty. It is said that Duke Montersen has begun to strengthen discipline within the noble faction again.”

“Hoo. “It looks like you have fully recovered?”

Cecilia just crossed her arms and slightly raised one corner of her mouth.

“The Earl of Cork and Viscount Nilos told me that it would be difficult to leave the party right away due to the atmosphere.”

“It seems like they are planning to maintain their power somehow.”

“Yes. It seems so.”

The two began to analyze the situation in a serious tone.

The way I looked at it, I thought that at this level, the operation to extract members of the aristocratic faction could almost be considered a success. But if I brought it up now, it would only ruin the mood, so I chose to keep my mouth shut.

“Your majesty. “What would you like to do?”

“Hmm…”

Cecilia was moaning and thinking,

“Luke. “What is your opinion?”

Suddenly the baton was thrown at me. After thinking for a moment, I answered that I wasn’t sure.

“It seems like there is no way to do this.”

“It’s a pity, but for now, I think that’s the case, Your Majesty.”

Cecilia heard my remark her and lightly pressed her lower jaw with her thumb. Then, Duke Kylos, who was sitting across from her, also suggested his opinion of her in favor of watching her situation.

“If that’s the case, then I guess I’ll have to do that.”

Surprisingly, Cecilia did not show stubbornness. Looking at this, she seems like a very flexible person.

In reality, she has a rather stubborn personality.

After finishing the interview with Duke Kylos, we walked towards the room.

Cecilia, who had been walking down the hallway in front of her, suddenly stopped. She almost crashed, but she was able to avoid mishap by applying as much force as she could to her toes.

“Luke.”

Suddenly, Cecilia turned around and looked up at me. Even though it was late, her blood-red eyes were still shining brightly.

“What do you plan to do when you resign from your position as secretary?”

Serious tone.

“I hope I heard at least that much.”

“…”

A difficult question came at an unexpected time!