I Became the Vassal the The Tyrannical Is Obsessed With

225 – Episode 225 Is It a Trick of Fate?

Episode 225: Is it a trick of fate?

Duke Montersen continued to worry afterwards. And he came to the final conclusion by contacting Russell, a hero who is said to have appeared in the Kingdom of Hermoa.

‘I guess I’ll have to move it myself this time.’

However, contact with Russell had to be done very carefully.

As a duke of the Eckhart Empire, it was obvious that the moment it became known that he was in contact with Russell, it would become a hot topic not only in the empire but also in the Kingdom of Hermoa.

In short, we had to move as secretly as possible so as not to be noticed. And prior to making contact, communicating by letter was also something that should not be discovered by the outside world.

“We should send the most trustworthy person…”

Montersen sat in his office chair and pondered again. His purpose was to select the most trustworthy among the duke’s knights.

After much deliberation, Montersen finally decided on a subordinate to send the letter to Russell.

‘I guess I can leave her to Owen.’

The decision was made, but there was still more to do.

Delivering letters on foot takes a lot of time. So he had to find a way to shorten that time as much as possible.

Fortunately, this time I found the answer long before. It was a request to someone who could use magic that made instantaneous movement possible.

‘It’s a good thing I happen to know a warlock.’

Teleportation was a type of magic that only a very small percentage of current warlocks could use.

It was a very fortunate thing for the duke.

It was a good virtue to see that there was no risk of one’s actions being exposed to the outside world.

Montersen, who had organized his thoughts up to this point, felt that his mind had become clearer for the first time in a long time. Once he had decided what to do, there was no hesitation.

He sat down at his desk and wrote a letter to Russell, the summary of which was as follows.

He is the Duke of Montersen of the Eckhart Empire, and he would like to meet and have a deep conversation with you, who may become the hero of the continent.

‘I guess that’s enough.’

Monte Lessen checked the contents and then sealed his letter in an envelope. Then he immediately called Owen into his office.

“Did you call me, Duke Montersen?”

Owen bowed a polite salute to Montersen.

“I have something to entrust to you.”

“What is it?”

When Montersen saw Owen’s serious expression his, he thought he had done well to select him. However, while maintaining a solemn expression on the outside, he opened his mouth.

“Send this letter to Russell in the Kingdom of Hermoa.”

Montersen handed him the letter he had left on the desk. Owen, who accepted it, stared at the letter for a moment and then turned his gaze back to the duke.

“Duke. As for Russell…”

“Yes. He is a hero who recently appeared in the Kingdom of Hermoa.”

Owen was shocked and speechless.

This was because I could not understand why Montersen suddenly wanted to send a letter to the hero of a neighboring kingdom.

“Why are you doing that?”

However, how can one dare to question what the head of the family is pursuing? Once an order was given, it was a knight’s duty to carry it out.

“No, Duke. “Can we leave right now?”

Instead of answering, Montersen handed Owen a note folded in half.

“Go to the place written here.” If you say my name there, you will know right away.”

“Where is this place?”

“You will find out when you go.”

Owen wanted to ask more, but he realized that the duke would tell him no more.

“Leave right now. Be careful not to be seen by anyone while you go.”

“Yes, Duke.”

Owen saluted him and then quickly left the office. As he moved down the hallway, he unfolded the note. The name of Dorothy, a warlock, was written there along with the address.

‘I understand why you sent me here.’

Owen put the note in his arms and walked briskly.

And Lucia, who had been watching the situation from Montersen’s office, immediately followed Owen.

‘It looks like it’s going to a back alley on the outskirts.’

Lucia, who knows all the streets of Deleson, was able to guess Owen’s destination without difficulty.

“…”

Lucia’s expression she became increasingly serious.

It was because the thought flashed in my head that the place Owen was going might be a street where some warlocks were hiding.

‘I hope it’s not as bad as that…’

A warlock would be able to easily detect his own stealth skills. If the entire Luna crew attacked, there would be a chance of victory, but it was difficult to respond alone.

Still, she followed Owen until the end to accurately determine her destination.

Owen looked around her and then she went into a hut. Lucia, who was watching her teeth from a distance, clicked her tongue.

‘Oh my. I was hoping my hunch was wrong.’

If this continues, Owen will borrow the power of the warlock and she will instantly travel to the Kingdom of Hermoa. If that happens, it was only a matter of time before she made contact with Russell.

I have to report it to His Majesty quickly.

Lucia turned her body to face the way she had come. Although it was already late at night, she ran across her roof without hesitation and returned to her imperial palace.

* * *

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

As soon as Lucia entered Cecilia’s room, she knelt down on one knee and saluted her. Cecilia accepted Lucia’s greeting her while sitting in her armchair.

“Your majesty. “I have something to report urgently.”

“What is it?”

Cecilia’s face her her, which had a more relaxed expression than usual, suddenly took on a serious look.

“The Duke of Montersen dispatched a knight to contact Russell, the hero of the Kingdom of Hermoa.”

“…”

Cecilia frowned without saying anything.

She looked like she was wondering if she had heard wrong.

However, the subsequent report proved to Cecilia that she had not heard wrong.

“The knight entered the hut where the warlock was hiding. It is clear that they are trying to contact the hero, Russell, through teleportation magic.”

“Did the Duke of Montersen say something related?”

“Yes. When I was alone in my office, I would sometimes say related things to myself.”

“I’m talking to myself…”

Cecilia, who had been talking for a while, let out a deep sigh. She then grabbed her hair with her hands.

Lucia shrugged her shoulders without realizing it, as it was something she would never do if she was a normal Cecilia.

“That old man is…” ” … “Are you trying to reach out to her foreign country?”

“I apologize, Your Majesty.”

Lucia bowed her head, and Cecilia sighed again.

“No. If she was a warlock, she wouldn’t have been easy to deal with even if she were you. She did rather well.”

She then gave Cecilia permission to raise her head. Lucia slowly raised her head and carefully examined Cecilia’s expression.

‘It seems like he decided it was more dangerous for Luna’s identity to be revealed to the public.’

Otherwise, she couldn’t have kept the Empress’s eyes looking at her as calm as usual.

“However, a troubling situation has arisen in many ways.”

Cecilia shook her head and cupped her forehead in her hands.

‘What are you trying to do by contacting Russell?’ …’

Cecilia felt very frustrated because she wanted to find out relevant information right away, but she couldn’t. In this state, she probably wouldn’t be able to sleep well.

Should I consult Luke?

“…”

Cecilia turned her head toward the grandfather clock. The time when her midnight was approaching.

Luke was in the room right next door, so I could call him as many times as I wanted.

‘No. It might be better for me to go myself.’

After making up her mind, Cecilia gave Lucia her orders.

“Lucia. You must continue to monitor the movements of the Montersen family.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Lucia, wearing her invisibility cloak, disappeared from sight in an instant. Cecilia slowly got up from her armchair and stretched out.

Her stomach still felt cramped, but it was much better than sitting there. Anyway, right now, the priority was to talk to Luke and ease her frustration a little.

There was no hesitation on Cecilia’s face as she took her steps.

* * *

“Luke.”

Just a moment ago, I was lying in bed and rolling around. However, because Cecilia suddenly came into my room, I had no choice but to get up from the bed.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

So I ended up having a conversation with her, sitting on her bed next to her. The reason was that Cecilia sat down on the bed first so that she could talk comfortably.

She looked at my face and let out a short sigh.

“Something quite troubling happened.”

“What is it?”

Cecilia held my forehead and told me what was going on. The content is that Duke Montersen attempted to contact Russell, the hero of the Kingdom of Hermoa.

After listening, I also felt like my head was hurting.

What on earth is that old man trying to do…

“Is this what Lucia reported?”

“Okay. I didn’t believe it at first… Since it is Lucia’s report, I have no choice but to believe it.”

“Yes. It is truly embarrassing.”

Cecilia nodded her head in agreement with my remarks.

“Actually, discussing it with you at this stage will not result in a solution. “I know that very well.”

That was correct.

There is currently no way to find out what was written in the letter said to have been sent by Montersen.

“For the time being, we may have no choice but to wait and see the results come out.”

“Hmm.”

Cecilia narrowed her eyes. Although I agree with what I said, the situation itself seemed quite unpleasant.

Well, I feel the same way, but Cecilia must be in awe.

“Luke. “There is one method worth trying as a countermeasure for later.”

“What is it?”

As soon as I asked a question, Cecilia turned her head towards me. There was a serious light in her ruby eyes.

“To contact the hero, Russell. “Unofficially.”

“!”

It’s a straight method…

Perhaps it was because I reacted in surprise, but Cecilia looked embarrassed.

“This seems best for now. “What do you think?”

“Actually, I don’t think there is any other way.”

What kind of trick of fate is this?

She ends up meeting Russell, the original protagonist, whom she thought she would have no connection with…

Are you excited?

There is no such thing at all. After all, that guy Montersen ended up going to clean up the poop.

‘Besides, Russell is secretly picky.’

It’s been a while since I thought about Russell’s tendencies from the original… I let out a sigh.

“Right now, there is no one I can trust other than you.”

I guess so…

“Are you going to wait and see the situation before making a decision?”

“That’s the way it is.”

Cecilia nodded her head once.

But no matter how much I thought about it, the future in which I left for the Kingdom of Hermoa was clearly pictured. This is all in fulfillment of the promise to resign, so I wouldn’t mind it…

“Your majesty. “Then can I ask you one favor?”

“What is it?”

At this point, it was necessary to have some solid insurance. I took a very brief moment of silence and then moved my lips.

“When I leave for the Kingdom of Hermoa, I would like you to select my successor.”

“…”

Cecilia frowned slightly.

Are you not willing to listen to my request? …

“It’s not too late for her even after you go.”

“Your majesty. Are you trying to keep putting off my resignation like this?”

“…”

We looked at each other for a moment. No, in fact, it was no exaggeration to call it a snowball fight.

Fortunately, Cecilia glanced away from me with a sigh.

“I will grant your request.”

Once a successor selection announcement is made, I will be able to resign from my position as secretary without any burden.

“I am very grateful, Your Majesty.”

I bowed my head to Cecilia and expressed my gratitude.

I was somewhat complacent thinking that I would be fine since I had insurance.