I Became the Vassal the The Tyrannical Is Obsessed With

221 – Episode 221 Because I Care About You Too

Episode 221: Because I care for you too

Friday arrived three days after sending the letter to the Earl of Cork and Viscount Nilos.

Since the meeting started at 10 a.M., Cecilia and I were working as usual in the office.

“Your majesty. The Duke of Kylos, the Earl of Cork, and Viscount Nilos were all gathered in the drawing room.”

The butler who came to the office reported to Cecilia.

“I understand.”

Cecilia nodded her head.

I glanced at the grandfather clock. The clock hands were pointing to 9:55.

Everyone arrived earlier than scheduled.

“Your majesty. What’s going on?”

As soon as the butler left, Flora revealed her curiosity. Mulia was also casting her curious gaze towards her.

“I will explain to you after today’s meeting.”

Cecilia spoke in a calm tone to her two maids. Then they responded that they understood.

“Luke. Let’s go to the living room now.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

I followed Cecilia and stood up from her chair. Then he moved after Cecilia, who was taking her strides.

* * *

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

As soon as we entered the reception room, three men greeted us politely.

Well, not to us, but to Cecilia.

“Hmm. Everyone arrived on time.”

Cecilia nodded her head once.

While she was sitting on her throne, I politely bowed to the three nobles.

“Secretary Nedville, it’s been a while.”

Kylos was the first to express his joy. The Earl of Cork and Viscount Nilos, who had not yet met me properly, looked slightly awkward.

Well, I’m just as awkward, so I guess I’ll have to do that.

I sat in the empty seat, of course, next to Cecilia.

“…”

Five people sat around a round table, but no one spoke first. They were just waiting for Cecilia to take the lead.

I just rolled my eyes and looked at the expressions of the three men.

‘Everyone looks serious.’

Among them, the Earl of Cork seemed to have something to say.

“First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to those who responded to the urgent call.”

Cecilia sounded more dignified than usual. Then Cork and Neil Ross straightened her shoulders and stared at her with serious eyes.

They must have been nervous because it was their first time meeting Cecilia so closely.

In contrast, Kylos looked somewhat relaxed. I’m pretty used to this now, so I didn’t feel any discomfort.

After examining the faces of the attendees, I turned my gaze to the left, where Cecilia was sitting. She had serious eyes the whole time.

“I ask you directly. Earl of Cork, and Viscount Nilos.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

The two men’s voices were full of spirit.

“Do you still want to leave the noble faction?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“I want to leave the noble faction and join the imperial faction.”

Cork expressed his will briefly, while Nilos expressed his will in a longer sentence. Cecilia looked at the two people’s faces one by one and then nodded her head once.

“Looking at their eyes, it looks like they are sincere.”

“Your majesty. As you know, they are constantly informing our Imperial Sect of the internal situation. So I don’t think there is any need to further doubt their sincerity.”

Kylos intervened in a serious tone, and Cecilia also expressed complete agreement with his opinion.

“Hmm. I also took what the duke said. Count, and Viscount.”

At her her name her her her, the two men became nervous again. Cecilia must have noticed this, but she didn’t bother to point it out.

“Do you have any questions about the letter from my secretary?”

Then the eyes of the two men turned to me.

I put my name as the sender of the letter, but is there a need to react like that again?

After a moment of silence, the Count of Cork carefully raised his hand.

“Your majesty. “May I speak?”

“Yunheohaji.”

Cork took a moment to catch his breath and then opened his mouth.

“The day before yesterday, Prince Theorod Montersen came to my residence in person. Accompanied by ten knights armed with armor and great swords.”

“!”

Everyone in attendance, including me, reacted in surprise.

I intentionally scheduled the meeting early just in case, but I never expected that they would attack the player before that.

“Wow, that’s not like Duke Montersen…” ” …”

“I think so too, Your Majesty.”

I immediately agreed with Cecilia’s opinion. Then, Kylos also commented that it was unusual.

Viscount Nilos just showed a blank expression, as if he still couldn’t get over the shock.

“And what happened, Count?”

Kylos urged Cork.

“Prince Theorod himself warned me. I was trying to properly scold them for recently disrupting the atmosphere within the noble faction. Fortunately, thanks to Young master turning a blind eye, no harm was done…”

“You were lucky.”

When I said that, the Earl of Cork shook his head and said yes. But there was still a shadow of anxiety on his forehead. Nilos, sitting next to him, also had a complicated expression.

This is probably what Nilos is thinking.

Prince Theorod said he would come visit him next time.

“I heard that Prince Theorod was recently selected for the highest position within the aristocratic faction. You have expressed your dissatisfaction with that.”

At Cecilia’s point, the two men practiced in silence. Then, they made eye contact for a moment and Cork carefully lifted his right hand.

“Actually, there were many other complaints besides that.”

“Hoo. “I see.”

I turned my head and looked at Cecilia. There was a sparkle of interest in her ruby eyes. Kylos also seemed to be asking Cork for an explanation.

Cork cleared his throat once and then opened his mouth.

His main complaint was the oppressive decision-making and rigid atmosphere of Montersen, the head of the aristocratic faction.

‘In a word, the old man culture is widespread…’

As I listened to his story, I came to that conclusion in my mind.

“So that means it doesn’t suit you?”

“Yes, Your Majesty. In addition, after seeing that Prince Theorod had suddenly been placed in the highest position, I decided that I should no longer have enemies here.”

“I see.”

Of course, you may feel dissatisfied, and I understand the desire to leave the organization you worked for… I can’t help but think that Cork and Nilos moved a bit hastily.

“Your majesty. For a moment…”

“What?”

Cecilia immediately turned her head in this direction. I told her what I thought in a whisper.

“I think it would be a good idea to instruct the earl and viscount to be more careful about their actions from now on.”

“Hmm…”

As soon as I walked away from her again, I felt her gaze piercing my temple. When she turned her head, she saw not only Kyle Ross, but also Count Corkwa, staring at me intently. The expression on their faces was astonishment.

“Everyone, why are you doing this?”

Cecilia also noticed this and asked them.

“Oh, no…”

When Kylos said that, the other two reacted similarly and slightly avoided eye contact. As a result, the atmosphere in the reception room became somewhat awkward.

“Ah. “Is it because my secretary whispered something?”

“!”

Even before Cecilia finished speaking, their shoulders trembled. It felt a bit strange to see people much older than us reacting like that.

It could be said that I came to the realization that I could surprise them in this way.

Actually, I didn’t mean to do that at all, I just thought it was the right time to give advice to Cecilia…

Cecilia burst out laughing and seemed strangely happy.

“It’s because my secretary has become less reluctant towards me these days, so don’t worry too much about it.”

“We were rude.”

As Kylos bowed his head as representative, Cork and Nilos also followed suit.

… Anyway, what is this premonition that my image is that of a secretary who treats the emperor somewhat rudely(?).

“And I also care about Secretary Luke.”

“…”

It completely drives a wedge in.

Still, because of the relatively light conversation, the awkward atmosphere was revived.

“The Count, and the Viscount. It is to my benefit that you raise complaints against the noble faction and provide information to the imperial faction. However, it will be of no use if it puts your safety at risk. Isn’t that right?”

“Yes, Your Majesty…”

The two men answered at the same time and lowered their gazes. In particular, Cork must have clearly realized this situation.

The fact that if you reveal it carelessly, you could end up in real trouble.

“So, I think it would be better to remain quiet within the noble faction from now on. “As a member of the noble faction, you continue to hand over internal information to the imperial faction.”

“I will do so from now on, Your Majesty.”

“I will keep this in mind, Your Majesty.”

After hearing Cork and Nilos’ answers, Cecilia shook her head.

“However, you are already in a state where it can be said that you have escaped Duke Montersen’s attention. So, I think we have to keep this one possibility in mind. Duke Kylos.”

Despite Cecilia’s sudden name for her, Kylos maintained a calm demeanor.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“I think Duke Montersen will definitely have doubts if the Imperial Knights move directly. “What do you think?”

“I agree with Your Majesty’s opinion.”

“Then, how about dispatching some of your knights to their mansion?”

As expected, Cecilia noticed. About the real intention of what I whispered.

Of course, the idea of helping Cork through Kylos was something that was already reported to me and Kylos.

However, seeing her directly mention the dispatch of the knights here made me feel that she had grown more than a year ago.

At this level, I was certain that there would be no problem in the future without me.

“I think that is definitely better.”

When Kylos gave an immediate answer, Cork and Nilos gasped in surprise.

“Ka, Duke Kylos. For us…”

When Cork let out an moved voice, Kylos smiled kindly.

“In return, you have an obligation to provide me with quality information.”

Cork and Nilos clearly promised to do so.

With that, Cecilia concluded today’s meeting. Cork and Nilos also expressed their gratitude to Cecilia, Kylos, and me.

‘I haven’t done anything in particular.’

However, even though the two people left the reception room, Kylos was still standing in his place.

“Do you have something to say to me, Duke?”

“I just have a small question, Your Majesty.”

“Tell me.”

Actually, it was at this point that I realized what he was curious about.

“Your Majesty knew something would happen to the Earl of Cork. He may have mentioned it in a letter he sent to them through Secretary Nedville.”

As expected, I felt doubtful about this part.

“Yes.”

Cecilia gave a short affirmative answer.

“I have also been keeping track of information on the noble faction, but I have not been able to grasp any of the information that Your Majesty mentioned. By any chance, did you plant other sources of information besides me?”

“Why are you asking that?”

“It comes from pure curiosity.”

Kylos lowered his gaze slightly.

I could feel the atmosphere becoming tense all of a sudden, so I even held my breath. But before long, Cecilia snorted and laughed.

“Let’s put it that way. Is there anything else you’re curious about?”

“… “No.”

Only then did Kylos stand up. He said he would dispatch some knights as soon as he returned and left the reception room.

“Luke. “I’ll just go back to the office.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

If this is the case, one hurdle has been overcome.

With that thought in mind, I followed Cecilia to the office.

However, we soon realized that this too was negligence.