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219 – Episode 219 a Premonition of a Storm

Episode 219: A premonition of a storm

Monte Lessen was deep in thought as he sat at his desk in his office his. The reason was because of a story he heard from Count Cassel, one of his close associates, who visited him during the day.

“Duke Montersen. “The atmosphere within the aristocratic faction has been turbulent recently.”

Cassel spoke with a rather serious expression. When Montersen asked him to say more, Cassel sighed.

“It seems there is a lot of dissatisfaction, especially among nobles below the count. “About the fact that Prince Theorod suddenly took the highest position.”

“Is it… “Who mainly complains?”

“From what I understand, he is the Earl of Cork.”

“Is it him again…” ” …”

Montersen, who was looking back on the conversation they had during the day today, put his hand on his forehead and made a groaning sound.

If Theorod had been safely installed as the Minister of State through the kidnapping of the late Empress, there would not have been such internal voices of dissatisfaction.

“It’s all because of that b*tch and the secretary…”

Monte Lessen clenched his molars and trembled with his clenched hands.

Because of those b*stards, he had to be flogged in the square in broad daylight. That too with Theorod.

“Whoa.”

However, he calmed down his boiling anger with one sigh. Now it was important to crack down on the aristocratic faction once more.

In order to defeat external enemies, the top priority was to correct internal discipline.

‘Then what method should I use…’

He leaned against the back of his chair and continued to think. It was clear that it would not be very effective for the Duke to gather all the members of the noble faction and warn them again. Rather, it will only make you lose your appearance even more.

‘I need to set an example…’

The object that came to his mind was very clear.

“Earl of Cork, you insolent son of a b*tch…” ” …”

Montersen uttered a rare swear word and gritted his teeth. Still, he was already stressed because he had not been able to solve anything recently, so the thought that it was better came to his mind.

So then how should I scold him?

It would have been best for him to take action himself, but from another perspective, it would also have been a loss of his own reputation.

‘Oh, there was that number.’

That was my son, Theorod, who had just taken the top position, to take his place. Since Theorod was the cause of the dissatisfaction within the noble faction, it was clear that if he could quell the dissatisfaction with his own hands, the effect would be certain.

After collecting his thoughts, Montersen slowly got up from his chair.

He walked up to the window behind the chair and looked out. It was dark and the scenery outside could not be recognized, but Montersen’s eyes were fixed on a certain point.

As if that was the direction he should go.

“The Earl of Cork. “I will definitely use you as an example.”

Montersen muttered in a fierce voice and left the office.

* * *

Meanwhile, Lucia, who was monitoring Duke Montersen’s movements of her, came to Cecilia’s room that evening to report.

“Meeting Her Majesty, Empress Cecilia.”

Lucia took off her invisibility cloak and bowed to Cecilia on one knee.

“It came just as I thought it would come soon.”

Cecilia slightly raised the corners of her mouth and smiled.

Rising from her bed, she slowly walked to her feet and sat down comfortably in her armchair. Then she crossed one of her legs.

“Were there any special trends?”

“There was something that bothered me a bit.”

Cecilia looked interested after hearing Lucia’s words

“Hoo. “I wonder what it is.”

“The Duke of Montersen seemed to still be struggling to establish discipline within the noble faction. He said a little while ago that he would make an example of the Earl of Cork.”

“If you are the Earl of Cork…”

Cecilia narrowed her brows and traced her memories. And it didn’t take long for her to remember that she was one of the representative figures who were trying to break away from the aristocratic faction that Kylos mentioned earlier.

“Hmm… Is that so?”

Cecilia quietly touched her lower jaw and muttered to herself.

You seem to have noticed something.

Lucia only thought to herself, but she did not ask Cecilia what it was.

Cecilia was lost in her thoughts for a while. Lucia was still on one knee, waiting for her next command.

After some time had passed, Cecilia opened her mouth.

“Lucia. We will continue to monitor the operation’s movements in the future. “Please pay attention to Prince Theorde Montersen as well.”

“I will do as you command.”

“Good.”

Cecilia nodded her head.

Only then did Lucia stand up, bow to him, and then put on her invisibility cloak her. Lucia’s presence completely disappeared, and Cecilia leaned deeply against the back of the chair and let out a soft breath.

Meanwhile, she organized in her head the information she had obtained from Lucia and Kyle Ross.

After Marlborough was executed and Montersen was flogged in the square, the atmosphere within the aristocratic faction was still turbulent.

Should we say that discipline has collapsed?

To correct this, Montersen has now placed his son, Theorod, in the highest position.

‘The fact that it was carried out even though it was something that would cause backlash… ‘I guess that means I’m anxious.’

“Hmm…”

In addition, it seemed like an established fact that they were trying to establish discipline within the aristocratic faction using the Earl of Cork as an example.

This wasn’t a very good thing for me either.

This is because the Count of Cork and Viscount Nilos plays an important role in providing information within the noble faction to Kailos.

However, it was impossible to blindly intervene in this matter. It was because the Earl of Cork was still a member of the noble faction.

The empire basically guarantees autonomy for political groups. There was no interference whatsoever with what was happening within the organization.

If they plotted to threaten the existence of the empire, they would pay a fair price, but they could not intervene in disciplining a few members on their own.

“It’s an awkward situation in many ways…”

Cecilia muttered to herself, frowned and sighed.

Of course, he was the emperor, so if he wanted to intervene, he could. However, that will only end up letting the other side know of your impatience.

When the other person feels impatient and makes a wrong choice, it is better to take your time and wait for an opportunity.

‘Nothing will be solved if you just think like this.’

Cecilia got up from the armchair.

If she can’t move it herself, she can have an agent do it.

However, Cecilia thought that it would be a good idea to discuss this with someone she can trust first.

“In times like this, Luke is the only one.”

Her her her her her own personal assistant her and her her relative her her her her.

At the same time, the only man she cared about.

Just thinking about Luke Nedville brought a smile to Cecilia’s face

I have to go right now.

After thinking that, she took her strides.

* * *

“Your majesty. “Why did you come to my room at this hour?”

I threw a question mark at her sitting at her tea table.

Just five minutes ago, I was relaxing on the bed, but Cecilia suddenly knocked on my door, saying she had something to tell me.

But when she actually sat down across the table from me, she didn’t talk and just looked at me.

“Hey, Your Majesty?”

“I feel at ease here.”

Cecilia arched her eyebrows and smiled.

Well, I haven’t been that uncomfortable around her these days either. Because we spent a lot of time together.

Recently, something happened in bed…

“Your face suddenly turned red?”

“Oh, it’s nothing.”

“Hmm.”

Cecilia made a strange sound with her open eyes. No, why is this woman really doing this?

Fortunately, Cecilia didn’t do anything strange(?) To me anymore.

“Do you remember what we talked about last time? “I said I would look into the trends of the aristocratic faction.”

As she got to the point, a serious expression appeared on Cecilia’s face. I responded that I remembered.

Honestly, how could I forget that?

We had a conversation while he was lying on my bed…

For some reason, it was Cecilia who attacked me, but it felt strange that I actually seemed to be paying more attention.

… Or maybe she’s trying not to show it on purpose.

“I entrusted the job to Lucia, but today she gave me a somewhat worrying report.”

“What is it?”

I stopped distracting myself and focused my mind on the current conversation.

“You know the name of the Earl of Cork, right?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“They said that old Montersen might do harm to the Count of Cork.”

“Haekoji, what do you mean?”

I was surprised and asked a question, and Cecilia nodded her head. He then gave me a more detailed explanation. The content was to use it as an example or sacrifice to crack down on discipline within the aristocratic faction.

“So, I’m thinking that we might have to intervene indirectly through Duke Kylos. For example, by informing the Earl of Cork in advance or by deploying some of the Duke’s knights to protect his safety. “What do you think?”

“I think you can follow His Majesty’s judgment.”

Honestly, the solution Cecilia came up with seemed quite appropriate. The Earl of Cork is an information book that can deliver internal information about the noble faction, so we need to take action on our part.

“Hmm. “You agree right away?”

“That’s how excellent His Majesty’s opinion is.”

“That’s right…”

Why does he look suspicious?

However, Cecilia soon put on a smile.

“Okay. Now that you say so, I feel more confident.”

“I am truly glad to have been of help to Your Majesty.”

“I hope you will continue to be of help to me in the future.”

“…”

I was speechless for a moment and couldn’t come up with an answer. Cecilia laughed and stood up.

“I guess I’ll just go back and sleep.”

“I hope you have a peaceful night, Your Majesty.”

“I hope you too have a comfortable night.”

Cecilia gently waved her hand at me and then left her room.

Only when the work to weaken the power of the noble faction is completed quickly will she be able to escape the imperial palace…

I sat back down and sighed deeply.

* * *

Before going to bed, Cecilia wrote a letter to Kyles asking for a meeting soon. She also included the names of the Earl of Cork and Viscount Neil Ross among her meeting partners.

After checking her completed letter, she nodded and put it in her drawer.

Cecilia, lying down on her bed, immediately lowered her eyelids.

‘There might be a storm ahead.’

Cecilia, feeling such a premonition, let her light her breathe. Eventually, she fell into a deep sleep.