I Became the Vassal the The Tyrannical Is Obsessed With

222 – Episode 222 Are You Harboring Romantic Feelings?

Episode 222: Are you harboring romantic feelings?

As soon as Kylos returned to her duchess, he headed to her own room. The aide who followed him in looked at his complexion and asked if he needed anything.

“Prepare some herbal tea.”

“I understand.”

Kylos sat down on the sofa and let out a drowsy sigh. After a while, the maid put her herbal tea down on her table and she immediately left her room.

“…”

Kylos looked down at his teacup and then slowly turned his head. The place where his gaze was directed was to the window where sunlight came in.

“It’s been a while since it’s been cloudy…”

He thought that it might come pouring down in the near future. Kylos lifted the teacup on the table and took a sip of herbal tea.

Immediately after returning from today’s meeting with Empress Cecilia, he felt confused.

The fact that he wanted the Earl of Cork to help was something he had been saying since he had received a letter from him some time ago. The question of whether I should help them that much remained in the back of my mind.

However, through today’s meeting, Kylos clearly realized that it was right to follow the Empress’s judgment her, and he readily agreed to the request to dispatch knights to the Count of Cork and Viscount Nilos.

At this point, Kylos could not help but feel doubtful about Duke Montersen’s somewhat hasty move of his.

Having faced Montersen for a long time, he had a good understanding of Montersen’s tendencies. The Duke of Montersen was a cunning man, and he also had a knack for manipulating people. The problem was that there were many times when his direction was not good.

Anyway, under normal circumstances, I would have left it alone even if the Earl of Cork and Viscount Nilos went on a rampage. Instead, his close associates would have taken it upon themselves to discipline him and keep him quiet.

But this time, he sent Prince Theoro and a knight together.

‘Perhaps he became anxious after the Marquis of Marlborough was executed recently and he himself was punished.’

That’s probably why there was a need to crack down on the chaotic interior somehow.

“By the way, His Majesty said that he planted an informant he trusted.”

Kylos muttered to himself and narrowed his eyes.

If he was able to obtain information in advance that Montersen would take action, it was clear that he was probably an excellent informant.

As his thoughts reached that point, a question naturally filled his mind.

‘Have you decided that you cannot completely trust me, the Earl of Cork, and Viscount Nilos?’

“…”

I fully understand the Empress’s position. A ruler must collect information through various routes and make appropriate decisions based on it.

Only then can the empire be properly ruled and power maintained for a long time.

Suddenly, a possibility flashed in his mind.

If the informant… What if Secretary Nedville?

“Hmm… As expected, this is too much of a leap.”

Kylos immediately came to a conclusion. Kylos knew very well that no matter how capable Secretary Nedville was, he was not the kind of person who could do that.

Then who is the informant that Cecilia is using?

There wasn’t a single clue about this, so I couldn’t even guess.

‘Now is not the time for complicated thoughts.’

After coming to a conclusion in his mind, he closed his eyes and let out a long sigh. Then, the scene of Secretary Nedville suddenly whispering to Empress Cecilia vividly appeared in his mind.

Now that I think about it, Her Majesty and her secretary were both around the same age.

Kyle Ross thought it was funny and slightly raised the corner of his mouth. He slurped down the lukewarm herbal tea and then got up from the sofa.

Now she had to dispatch some of her knights to the Countess of Cork and Viscount Neil Ross, as instructed by Cecilia.

* * *

As it approached six o’clock in the evening, she announced that Cecilia had finished her work for the day.

“Everyone did a great job.”

“Your Majesty has worked hard too.”

Flora responded, and Cecilia nodded her head once. Then she glanced alternately at me and her maids.

Why are you acting like that all of a sudden?

“Now that I think about it, Flora. “Aren’t you curious about my meeting today?”

“Ah yes! That’s right!”

Flora nodded her head loudly, and Mulia also brightened her purple eyes. She thought about it. Just before she left her office, Flora asked Cecilia what was going on.

“Compared to a lot of things that have happened recently, I haven’t told you much.”

As soon as Cecilia spoke in a reflective tone,

“That’s right! You’ve been so neglectful towards us lately!”

“I have the same opinion as Flora.”

Her maids complained as if they had been waiting.

Well, in this situation, since they were old friends, they could talk about it without hesitation.

I guess I’ll just take a step back and take a look. It would have been nice to have popcorn next to it…

“Besides, Your Majesty is monopolizing Mr. Luke too much.”

Flora suddenly dragged me into the middle of the battlefield!

“I think you should consider Mr. Luke’s position a little, Your Majesty.”

In addition, even Mulia expressed her agreement with Flora’s opinion in a strong tone.

… If the maids are like this, they have accumulated quite a bit.

I just rolled my eyes towards the throne. Cecilia pursed her lips, showing her embarrassment. Then she suddenly turned her gaze towards me.

It was as if she was asking for help.

“Your majesty. That’s a foul.”

“Uhm…”

Mulia tackled her, and Cecilia had no choice but to take her eyes off me.

“But I’m going to try to explain the situation to you today, aren’t I?”

“Yes. But your Majesty has been hiding a lot from us all this time. “I’m a little disappointed about that.”

Seeing Flora reveals her honest feelings like this honestly made her feel amazing. It was not because she expressed her opinion without hesitation to her superiors, but because she could tell her feelings as they were.

Because there are more people in the world who can’t do that than you think.

“Okay. I think I made you sad. “I’m sorry.”

And Cecilia quickly acknowledged that fact and apologized. Looking at it this way, it doesn’t seem like she would be a tyrant…

In any case, it was commendable and great for her superior to show this attitude.

Well, it would have been fun for me to have the angle to chew popcorn. Still, ending things on a good note was mutually beneficial in many ways.

Mulia also seemed to accept her apology.

After a very brief silence, Cecilia spoke again.

“The reason why the Duke of Kylos, the Count of Cork, and Viscount Nilos gathered in the drawing room today was to discuss the future residence of the Count and Viscount.”

“Where will you live in the future?”

“This is because they are trying to leave the noble faction and join the emperor faction.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Flora and Mulia looked surprised. Cecilia told her maids most of the story she had shared at today’s meeting.

“Your majesty. “Can I ask you a question?”

Mulia gently raised her hand, and Cecilia immediately bowed.

“Is it also Your Majesty’s goal to have them join the Emperor’s faction?”

That’s a strange question.

When I looked at Mulia, I saw that she had a serious expression on her face. Cecilia tilted her head as if trying to think about the intent of her question.

But soon she came up with an answer.

“Yes.”

“I understand.”

Cecilia stood up from her throne first, telling them to disperse. The three of us immediately followed Cecilia out of the office.

Then, I suddenly made eye contact with Mulia for a moment, and she had a somewhat unhappy look in her eyes.

Was the answer Cecilia gave you unsatisfactory?

But I decided not to worry any more.

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

“You too, go back and rest well.”

After saying good night, we walked towards our respective rooms.

* * *

However, a situation came up where she had to pay attention to Mulia again.

Because she suddenly came to my room in the middle of the night!

“Mr. Luke. “I’m sorry for being late.”

As soon as I entered my room, Mulia bowed her head slightly.

“Are you okay. But it’s such a rare thing. I never thought the Lady would come here in person…”

“Actually, there was something that bothered me the whole time.”

I invited Mulia to sit on her stool. She briefly expressed her gratitude and sat down on the stool, and I sat down on the bed across from her.

“What did you like?”

“Actually…”

As she trailed off, she glanced at me.

“You can speak comfortably.”

“Yes. “I will do that.”

She answered in a calm tone and took a deep breath.

“Your Majesty said that your goal is to get them to join the Emperor’s faction. Is that the end?”

I kept my mouth shut and waited for a moment. Then, Mulia told me the reason why she asked such a question.

“I feel like… I wonder if you have a bigger goal than that…”

“…”

I was at a loss for words when Mulia came in with a sharp thrust. And like a sharp needle, she noticed one thing through my reaction.

“Mr. Luke seems to know something.”

“Hmm. I won’t deny it.”

She nodded her head once and tilted her upper body a little more towards me. As if trying to take a closer look at my face

“Can you tell me?”

“That…”

I felt strongly that this should not be said.

Cecilia’s current goal is to seek revenge on the noble faction.

She tried to keep this a secret from me too. But am I telling this to Mulia?

It was obvious that it would be an act of betrayal of trust.

“You must be having a hard time.”

“I’m sorry, Lady Mulia.”

“Are you okay. “I thought you would.”

A bitter smile appeared on Mulia’s face. I offered my deepest consolation, saying that Cecilia would tell me someday.

“Mr. Luke, do you plan to follow His Majesty’s goals?”

“Yes.”

“You made a promise to resign, is that right?”

“Well, that’s right.”

Nodding her head, Mulia let out her soft breath.

“There’s something I’ve been curious about for a while. “I really hope you can answer this.”

Suddenly she spoke in a stern tone. What on earth are you asking?

Finally, when I was asked Mulia’s question, I couldn’t help but be embarrassed. Because

“Mr. Luke, do you have any feelings for Her Majesty Empress Cecilia?”

Because this was a really unexpected question!