I Became the Vassal the The Tyrannical Is Obsessed With

230 – Episode 230 a Strangely Unnatural Attitude

Episode 230: Strangely unnatural attitude

Thanks to King Damas giving us a carriage, we were able to easily reach the largest market in Hollem without getting lost.

“Secretary. You have to stick by my side.”

As we walked along the road, Ilaina kept her shoulder close to mine. No matter how much security was provided, I thought they were more closely attached than necessary…

“…”

Seeing her serious expression she made me think that it must be so.

We looked around the market for a while. But I couldn’t find Keron fruit wine. We went back to the place where we first got off the carriage and asked the driver where the high-end liquor was sold.

“I know a place, so let’s take you there.”

So we rode on a carriage again and arrived at the largest luxury liquor store in Hollem.

If you had said from the beginning that you were looking for Keron fruit wine, would the King have told you where to find it?

I looked around the store with Ileina and finally succeeded in finding the Keron fruit wine she was looking for.

I didn’t know it would cost as much as 25 gold…

‘Still, I can’t help but leave a good impression on Russell.’

The Hermoa Kingdom had the same currency value due to its long-term exchange with the Eckhart Empire. And even in the empire, alcohol worth 25 gold was considered a high-quality product.

After taking the alcohol in the gift box, we took a carriage and returned to the palace.

The butler who welcomed us at the main gate of the palace said he would show us to our room.

“Thank you.”

I said thank you first, and Il Reina expressed her gratitude by nodding her head. The room the head butler assigned us was a guest room on the second floor of the palace.

“I hope you like it.”

We slowly entered the room. The first thing that caught my eye was the bed, which was large enough for two people to lie down and sleep. And there were two armchairs prepared.

From the looks of it, he seemed to have taken care of Ilaina so that she could rest as well.

“What about the coachman who came with me?”

When I asked just in case, I was told that separate staff quarters were provided for the coachman.

“Do you have any other questions?”

“No. It’s okay.”

“There is a rope next to the bed. If you need anything, please call me anytime.”

“Yes. “I will do that.”

The deacon bowed to me and left the room.

“I will check the room one more time to make sure there are no hazards.”

After saying that to me, Ilaina went straight to the corner. While she carefully examined the floor and walls, I carefully placed the gift box on the nightstand.

Anyway, I wonder if Russell will take meeting me positively.

Considering that he responded to Duke Montersen’s sudden request for a meeting, it seems likely that he will accept it…

“Whoa.”

Actually, you won’t know this until you hear his answer.

If it fails, you will have wasted money on Keron fruit wine.

‘No. ‘I’ll have to wait until she meets me somehow.’

Because the goal was to find out what was discussed with Duke Montersen through Russell in the first place.

There was no other way now than to wait.

I sat down in the armchair and closed my eyes. Not long after, I heard footsteps coming towards me.

I slowly lifted my eyelids and Ilayna was standing in front of me.

“How was it?”

“It’s safe.”

“Thank goodness.”

When the report was over, she was still standing in front of me. Is there something you want to say to me?

Just in case, I asked directly.

“Ilaina. Is there anything you want to say?”

“…”

She just stared at me quietly. Finally, Il Reina’s eyes turned to the gift box placed on her nightstand.

“Curious? “Why did you buy it?”

“Yes, Secretary.”

It seemed like he was paying attention the whole time. I laughed lightly and then asked back.

“Do you want to guess?”

Then Il Reina frowned slightly and began to think deeply. I looked at her with her clasped hands on the top of her head.

I almost always see her in tights, but now that I see her in a maid’s uniform, she gives off a cuter look than usual.

While thinking about being somewhat rude, Ileina opened her mouth.

“Is this a gift to Mr. Russell?”

“That’s right. Is it easy?”

Il Reina nodded her head once. However, she still had a narrowed expression, as if she was somewhat upset.

“Does he like alcohol?”

“Huh. There is a high probability that it will happen.”

“…”

Even though she spoke in a refreshing voice, Ilaina’s eyebrows still showed no signs of straightening.

However, this is a world in a novel, and I can’t answer that I know Russell well…

I needed something to say appropriately.

“I heard a rumor somewhere. “Russell likes to drink.”

“…”

Ileina tilted her head slightly, but ignored it and continued speaking.

“Since we are in a position where we have to bow down anyway, shouldn’t we lower our guard with a nice gift?”

“I understand what the secretary means.”

Only then did the wrinkles between her eyebrows disappear. In times like this, the right answer is to shamelessly push ahead.

“Are you tired? “Sit next to me.”

I pointed to an empty armchair, but she declined, saying it was okay. In that case, she should just rest in peace.

I took a nap with my eyes tightly closed. But suddenly, a sound began to be heard from somewhere.

“What?”

“It seems like a crystal ball.”

Il Reina pulled out a purple crystal ball straight from her subspace her pocket her her. The crystal ball was emitting a twinkling light while making a whooshing noise.

Cecilia contacted us first!

Ileina placed her crystal ball flat on the floor and tapped the top of it twice with her hand, and Cecilia’s face appeared on the screen of her crystal ball.

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

Cecilia and I bowed towards the crystal ball at the same time.

[It looks like you have arrived at the Kingdom of Hermoa.]

“Yes. “I arrived at the palace this morning.”

[Were there any difficulties during the journey?]

Cecilia asked, looking at me. I answered that thanks to Ilaina, I arrived without any problems.

[Thank goodness.]

She shook her head.

[I will have to set up a meeting with King Damas soon, but I don’t have enough time.]

“Can I convey Your Majesty’s wishes on your behalf?”

[No. It’s not urgent right now.]

Cecilia shook her head once and soon revealed her serious expression.

[So, did you request a meeting with hero Russell?]

There was a hint of anxiety mixed with subtle anticipation in her tone.

“First of all, I made a request to His Highness King Damas. His Highness said that he has been in touch with Mr. Russell from time to time, and that he would try to contact him later today.”

[So you haven’t heard the answer to that yet?]

“Yes, peha.”

As I bowed her head, Ilaina next to me bowed her head as well. After a while, Cecilia’s sigh was heard through the crystal ball.

It seemed like the expected results had not yet arrived.

[Still, I am fortunate that King Damas actively listens to my request.]

“I believe Mr. Russell will certainly respond to your request, Your Majesty.”

[Oh my. You are full of confidence.]

“He is the one who responded to Duke Montersen’s request for a secret meeting. So, I don’t think they will reject my request to officially visit the Kingdom of Hermoa.”

[It would be great if things went as you said… I can’t help but make one assumption.]

Cecilia’s brows furrowed. Perhaps, the possibility of a meeting not being successful is also taken into consideration.

“Your majesty. Even if you refuse this time, I will continue to request until you agree to meet with me.”

[Hehe. You have a persistent side at times like these.]

Cecilia’s expression brightens again.

He probably felt reassured just because I showed my will.

[Anyway, if you have any news, let me know immediately.]

“I will do so, Your Majesty.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

This time Ilaina also answered. Afterwards, Ileina tried to terminate her crystal ball communication, but

“Wait a minute, Ilayna.”

I stopped her actions. Ileina stopped her movements and withdrew her hand her her her.

[Why but?]

“Your majesty. “Can I ask you one thing?”

[Yunheohaji.]

Only after seeing that Cecilia nodded her head did I open my mouth.

“Are you doing well in recruiting my successor?”

As soon as the question was finished, Cecilia shook her shoulders.

“Your majesty. No way…”

[Well, what on earth do you think of me? It’s cruel.]

“I apologize.”

When she quickly lowered her head, a coughing sound was heard.

[I completed the recruitment notice the day before yesterday and posted it here and there in the imperial palace. She wrote that she is accepting recommendations for talented people, so it is expected that a few people will gather soon.]

“As expected, I thought Your Majesty would keep his promise to me.”

[You went all the way to the Kingdom of Hermoa for me, so of course you have to sort things out.]

… You seem to have a strangely unnatural attitude?

But I wasn’t in a position to point it out, so I decided to skip it for now.

As soon as she ended her communication, Ileina hid her crystal ball her in her subspace her pocket her her her.

“Now all that remains is to wait to hear Mr. Russell’s answer.”

“Yes.”

I stood up, stretched, and then returned to the armchair. No, as I was about to leave, a knock suddenly rang from behind me.

“I will go out.”

Ilaina walked toward the entrance door. The person who knocked was Eliot, King Damas’ aide.

As soon as he saw me, he came straight to me.

“What’s going on?”

“Secretary Nedville. “I just received a reply from Russell.”

“!”

I think the reply came sooner than expected.

I stared at Elliot with a mixture of anticipation and anxiety.

“He said he would come to the imperial palace tomorrow afternoon.”

“Is that really true?”

When asked a question, Elliot again answered yes.

“I’ll call you again when Mr. Russell comes. Until then, I hope you are resting comfortably.”

Ilaina and I expressed our gratitude to Elliot.

As soon as Elliot left her room, I quickly gave instructions to Ilayna.

“Quickly report this news to His Majesty.”

“Yes, Secretary.”

While she took her crystal ball out of her subspace pocket, I stared at the gift box on the nightstand.

First of all, the first button was sewn well.

All that remained was whether Russell really liked Keron fruit wine as mentioned in the original work.

And… There was a need to check whether his special abilities were real.