I Became the Vassal the The Tyrannical Is Obsessed With

229 – Episode 229 Arriving at the Kingdom of Hermosa

Episode 229 Arrival at Hermoa Kingdom

The carriage that had left Deleson, the capital of the Eckhart Empire, was still running along the road.

Ilain sat quietly in the carriage. She looked at the scenery outside her window with her calm eyes and then turned her head slightly.

At the end of my gaze was Luke.

He, sitting across from me, was asleep with his head against the window. Perhaps it was the warm sunlight pouring over his head that made him feel drowsy.

“…”

Ilaina’s lips her, who had been quietly staring at that figure, slightly curved.

A few months ago, when she left with Luke for the Kingdom of Sergel and when they headed to the Nedeville domain, she was not like this.

When she headed to the kingdom of Sergel, she did not have great feelings for Luke, and when she went to the Nedeville domain, she did have feelings for him, but she considered her mission to be more important.

But now… Her heart grew so big that it was difficult for her to do anything about it.

‘I never learned anything like this at Luna.’

But as she continued to escort Luke, she realized that she, too, was a woman capable of embracing this kind of love. And that too, with her her own power her her her.

She smoothed the string of the necklace she wore around her neck with her index finger. This was a gift from Luke just before he left the Kingdom of Sergel.

Of course, the flower that Luke put in his ear at the Nedville estate was also preserved and kept in his subspace pocket.

“Ha.”

Il Raina let out her soft sigh. She then rested her chin and looked out her window.

The more she realized she loved her, the more she realized that Luke did not think of her as anything more than an escort.

So when she came to her camping trip the day before yesterday, she tried to make a strong appeal in her own way. She shows that she is good at many things besides fighting, and at the same time, she hugs Luke’s broad back.

Her back hug was actually one of the methods used by Luna members to endure the cold. However, it seemed like that alone would not be enough, so Ileina deliberately used a magic tool that could warm her body.

Thanks to this, she was able to freely feel Luke’s body odor and the sound of his breathing.

‘It might be a little weird.’

Because if she was who she used to be, she would never have done this. But she thought things were better now.

The only thing she was worried about was whether she appealed to Luke.

‘If you didn’t realize it…’

Ileina closed her eyes for a moment to gather her thoughts.

She had found herself sufficiently satisfied just to be with Secretary Luke Nedville. However, it was also true that she developed a desire to take a step further.

If she can’t suppress this greed, what should she do then?

“…”

Il Reina slowly pushed her eyelids up. The wide open landscape outside her window seemed to be whispering to herself.

You already know the answer.

‘The only thing I can do is express my love.’

Il Reina placed her left hand gently on her chest. She felt her heart beat faster than usual, but a smile appeared on her lips.

* * *

After traveling for two weeks, I was able to arrive at the eastern gate of Hollem, the capital of the Kingdom of Hermoa. I showed the identification card I received from Cecilia to the gate captain there.

“I will guide you to the castle.”

It seems that the letter Cecilia sent earlier was well received by King Hermoa.

The Kingdom of Hermoa used a language similar to that of the Eckhart Empire, so there was no problem communicating. The difference was only a slightly different accent.

Captain Seongmun, on horseback, led the way, and our carriage followed behind him. As we passed through the gate, well-maintained roads and a developed cityscape greeted us.

“There are no hazards around.”

Il Raina informed me in her soft voice. I turned my head and looked at her. She was still wearing the same black tights as on her first day.

“Ilaina. Will you be like that in the palace?”

“Would you like to change clothes?”

She asked, blinking her eyelids. She said that the king might find it strange.

“I will change right now.”

You said you would do it while I was watching?

“Here?”

“Yes.”

I asked back in surprise, but she seemed calm. After a while, I realized why.

This was because Ileina covered herself with her cloak of invisibility.

“…”

Still, the occasional rustling sound stimulated my imagination in a strange way…

After a while, Ilaina appeared again. Wearing a gray maid’s outfit and frills on her head, she looked like an unmistakable maid.

“I wore a maid’s uniform over my clothes.”

“You don’t have to tell me that.”

“So that I can protect the secretary at any time.”

Ilaina told me in a tone that showed no hesitation at all.

… Why is it that the shame is mine?

The carriage we rode finally arrived at the final destination, the royal palace of Hermoa. The gate captain guided us from the carriage to the main gate of the palace. At the main gate stood people who appeared to be employees of the palace.

“It is an honor to welcome a precious guest of the Eckhart Empire.”

Among them, an elderly man who seemed to be the representative bowed to me and showed respect. I immediately realized that he was the chief butler of the royal palace.

“Thank you for welcoming us.”

If you were a butler at the palace, there was a very high chance that you were a noble. That’s why I showed respect to him with an honorific title.

Only after introducing Ileina by her pseudonym she were we able to follow the chief deacon to the throne room.

If Cecilia had been on this trip, she would definitely have been given a grand welcome ceremony at the royal palace. But there was no way they would do something like that when I was the only customer. In addition, she had requested that Cecilia be received quietly in her letter.

The head deacon stopped in front of the large door. He asked me to wait a moment, then he knocked on the door.

“Majesty. A visitor from the Eckhart Empire arrived a little while ago.”

“Come on in.”

A deep voice was heard from inside the door.

“Please come in, Secretary Nedville.”

“Yes.”

The deacon opened the door, and I instructed Ilayna to wait here. Only then could I enter the throne room.

The King, Damas von Hermois, was sitting on an ornate throne, casting his gaze in this direction. He was a man with bronze skin who appeared to be in his early to mid 40s.

“I meet His Majesty King Damas von Hermoa, the Sun of the Kingdom.”

I bowed deeply and saluted him.

“You are the Secretary Luke Nedville whom Her Majesty mentioned in her letter. Nice to meet you.”

Only after hearing the response was I able to straighten my back again. King Damas crossed his legs and sat back upright.

The King looked me up and down and then opened his mouth.

“He really has a nice appearance.”

“I am very grateful, Your Majesty.”

“If you came all this way alone, Her Majesty Empress Cecilia must have a lot of trust in you.”

A smile appeared on the king’s lips.

First of all, it seemed like his guard against me had eased considerably. Well, in the first place, the Eckart Empire and the Kingdom of Hermoa were neighboring countries and had maintained a peaceful relationship for a long time.

“By the way, how old are you this year?”

This time, you reveal your personal interest.

I answered nineteen. Then, I realized that more than a year and a month had already passed since I was appointed as the direct secretary.

That also meant that my plan had already been postponed for a month.

‘But if I finish this matter well, my successor will come.’

Cecilia will definitely keep the promise she made to me.

“Now that I think about it, I heard that Her Majesty the Empress ascended to the throne at the age of 18.”

“Yes. “Yes.”

“That’s amazing. “I think you must have faced a lot of adversity.”

That is a very serious statement.

In fact, it is true that he has experienced quite a bit of political difficulty because he is so young.

I remained silent, but that was enough to make the King laugh lightly, as if he understood my answer.

“If you keep standing, it will be uncomfortable for you too. “I think it would be a good idea to move.”

“I am truly grateful for your consideration, Your Majesty.”

King Damas stood up and motioned for me to follow him. The place he took me was a small reception room next to the throne room. It gave off the feeling of a place prepared for secret talks.

When the king and I sat down, the maid served us a drink made from fruit.

“Try it. “It’s one of our kingdom’s specialties.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

I took a sip of my drink and opened my eyes. It was because the moderate sweetness and fragrant smell filled my mouth.

“You seem to like it.”

“I have never had a drink like this in the Empire.”

“I guess so. “The fruits grown in our kingdom are the best on the continent of Arsenia.”

A look of pride appeared on the king’s face.

From then on, I talked to the king about the situation surrounding the Eckhart Empire and the Hermoa Kingdom. As I was talking, I felt like he was a bit excited to meet a customer he could communicate with.

At first, I thought he was a dignified person, but I guess I could say he has the style of talking more than he thinks.

“This. It’s been a while since a bright young man like you got so excited.”

After talking for a while, the king burst into laughter.

“No. It was fun.”

“It’s been a long time since I came back, but I still have to listen to it now. “The real purpose of your coming to the Kingdom of Hermoa.”

This moment has finally arrived. I took a breath and then opened my mouth.

“I would like to meet Russell, the hero who is said to have appeared in the Kingdom of Hermoa.”

“…”

There was silence for a moment.

There was no mention of this in the letter Cecilia sent, so it was natural.

‘The letter simply said that something very urgent had come up and that she wanted to ask for cooperation.’

It was also expressed around it for her security.

“I wonder why.”

“Although Her Majesty Empress Cecilia expressed it indirectly… We have determined that Duke Howard Montersen has been secretly in contact with Mr. Russell.”

“!”

The king looked surprised. From the looks of it, I didn’t even know that something like that had happened.

“By any chance Russell didn’t say anything?”

“That’s right. “I keep in touch with Jim occasionally, but I guess I didn’t tell him because I thought it was a personal matter.”

Soon, a serious expression appeared on the king’s face.

“But what did you discuss when you contacted me?”

“I haven’t figured it out yet.”

“It looks like you want to hear it directly from Russell.”

“Yes. Only then can we prepare countermeasures.”

The King placed his forehead with one hand and let out a heavy sigh.

“It’s not for nothing that Her Majesty said it was an urgent matter.”

“Yes.”

The king seemed to be lost in thought. Not long after, he let out a deep voice.

“I came from far away, so I can’t let you go in vain.” “I will try to contact Russell later today.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty!”

Thanks to his cooperation, we were able to relax for an hour.

The conversation ended, and I got up from my seat.

“Majesty. “Can I ask you one more question?”

“What is it?”

“I wonder where the biggest market is here.”

The King told me the location of the market. I thanked him again and left the living room. I went out into the hallway and the butler who was waiting said he would show me to my room.

“I’m planning to go to the market before that.”

“Ah. “Let me lend you a carriage.”

Thanks to you, I can go comfortably.

Ilaina and I followed the head deacon.

“Is there a reason you go to the market?”

Ilayna asked in a voice so low that only I could hear.

“There is something I must prepare.”

What I wanted to buy was Keron fruit wine, which can only be found in the Kingdom of Hermoa. Not for drinking, but for gifting to Russell.

Because, in the original work, it was mentioned several times that he liked Keron fruit wine.