I Became the Vassal the The Tyrannical Is Obsessed With

231 – Episode 231: Face to Face With the Original Protagonist

Episode 231: Face to face with the original protagonist

“Okay. “Let’s just hang up.”

[Yes, Your Majesty]

Immediately after seeing Il Reina bowing her head toward her crystal ball, Cecilia terminated her crystal ball communication.

“…”

There was silence again in the room. Cecilia let out a soft breath between her teeth.

There was a satisfied smile on her face as she stared into the crystal ball.

Just a moment ago, she was trying to put the crystal ball back into the secret compartment under the nightstand. However, she was suddenly contacted by Ileina, who reported that the hero Russell had responded to her meeting with Luke.

‘This is enough to put my mind at ease.’

If she knew Luke, she would definitely strike a good deal with Russell. So she wasn’t too worried about that.

It was also proof that Cecilia trusted Luke.

It was clear that when the results came out, Luke would immediately report them to him.

“What did that old man ask Russell…” ” …”

Cecilia approached the nightstand next to her bed, holding her crystal ball in her arms. After carefully placing the crystal ball in the secret space, she covered the floor and even secured her lock. She then pulled up the nightstand so she could hide the secret space.

“I wish I could rest a little more comfortably now, but…”

After muttering to herself, Cecilia stood up again. She slowly approached her desk.

There were three pieces of paper on the desk, which were a recruitment notice for a direct secretary.

“…”

As she looked down at it, she let out a sigh. She covered her forehead and closed her eyes tightly.

In fact, she really didn’t want to write the recruitment notice.

If it were any other document, I would have processed it in one sitting, but the notice took several days of painstaking work to write. Then she showed it to Flora and Mulia first.

“Isn’t this too much detail? “I think I should write it more roughly!”

Flora immediately pointed out the content, and Mulia expressed a similar opinion. This was because the maids, like Cecilia, had a strong desire to hold on to Luke.

However, Cecilia could not accept all of their opinions her.

“When Luke returns later, he will definitely try to check the contents of the notice. So, you shouldn’t write too roughly.”

“That’s true too.”

Mulia immediately shook her head.

From then on, they put their heads together and continued to edit the content. What was completed in this way was the recruitment notice currently on her desk

“…”

Cecilia recalled her memories from a few days ago and sighed again.

When she spoke to Luke through her crystal sphere, she said that she had posted this recruitment notice in the imperial palace. But it was a lie.

Even at this moment, Cecilia was conflicted about whether or not to post a notice.

‘I made a promise to Luke, so I can’t put up a notice.’

That was a fact I was already clearly aware of in my head. But the problem was that, mentally, I just didn’t want to do that.

“…”

However, if he lied outright again, it was obvious that Luke would be disappointed in him.

When she discussed it with her maids a few days ago, she had been leaning towards only making a recruitment announcement and not selecting her successor at all… Now that she thought about it again, she felt like she needed to select a successor.

That way, Luke won’t doubt his sincerity.

“I don’t have much time.”

Tomorrow, there was a high probability that Luke would get information about what Duke Montersen was up to through Russell. In that case, even if he couldn’t do it, he would return to the imperial palace in 15 days.

As my thoughts reached this point, the conclusion naturally followed.

There is no other way than to distribute recruitment notices.

“Okay… “I guess I should at least pretend to keep my promise.”

Three pages of notice were not enough.

Cecilia pulled her leash, and one of her governesses came to her room.

“You must make 30 copies of this notice and bring them to me right now.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

The butler took the recruitment notice handed to her by Cecilia and immediately left her room.

The next day, Cecilia ordered that notices for recruitment of her direct secretaries be posted on all bulletin boards and walls within the palace. As a result, she started whispering among her employees that Secretary Luke Nedville might resign from his position.

Cecilia and her maids showed no reaction after hearing all this.

* * *

Russell arrived at Hermoa’s palace just after lunchtime.

“Where are you now, Russell?”

I asked the head deacon who came to my room to tell me this news. Then she informed me that she was currently in King Damas’ office.

“He will probably finish the conversation in a little while, so please prepare.”

“Yes. “I will do that.”

The owner nodded his head once and went out into the hallway.

Now I just need to take some Keron fruit wine with me.

As she stood up from the armchair thinking that, Ileina spoke to me.

“Secretary. “I will go with you.”

I glanced at Ilaina. Her pale blue eyes had a serious look as usual. No, I should say it’s a bit more serious than usual.

However, this time I could not allow her to accompany me.

“No.”

“…”

A surprised expression appeared on Ilaina’s face for a moment. However, she quickly returned to her original expressionless face.

“Can you tell me why?”

However, it seemed like she was a little shocked as her voice was slightly shaking. Maybe in the past, you wouldn’t have asked me why, but you probably care about me that much.

“Perhaps when His Majesty King Damas contacted him, he talked about meeting me alone.”

“As a maid, I will assist the secretary.”

… It seems like you’re being strangely stubborn today, huh?

But I couldn’t listen to her stubbornness, so I shook my head.

“This is a very important meeting. “I think it’s better to eliminate risk as much as possible.”

“…”

At this point, Ilaina seemed to have nothing more to say. I instructed her to keep her luggage in her room.

“Yes, I understand.”

“I’ll be back.”

I took the Keron fruit wine I had left on the nightstand and left the room.

When I arrived at King Damas’ office, the head deacon was waiting at the door. As soon as he saw me, he informed me that the conversation would be over in a moment.

I stood next to the head butler and waited for the door to open.

“Is that a gift for Russell?”

“Yes. “It’s better than leaving empty-handed.”

After a while, the door opened and Russell appeared with King Damas. It was the moment when I finally met the main character I had only seen in novels.

And that’s 10 years after falling into the world of the novel!

“Oh, Secretary Nedville happened to be here, yes.”

The first thing I did was send a polite greeting to King Damas. Then Russell readily extended his hand to me.

“Nice to meet you. “Isn’t this Secretary Luke Nedville that you wanted to meet with me?”

He had a sad smile on his face.

He was certainly handsome, perhaps because he was the main character. As a man, he felt jealous at first, but now was not the time to worry about such personal feelings.

“Yes. It’s an honor to meet you. “Hero Russell.”

“Haha. “I feel embarrassed when you praise me as a hero.”

Russell held my outstretched hand and let out an awkward laugh.

Certainly, from the outside, the person seemed really good and good. But I know, having read the original work.

This man in front of me thoroughly considers profits and losses.

Russell had a tendency to never do something that would cause him harm. Even if it is the path that leads to justice.

Well, that kind of tendency is perfect for negotiating.

Immediately after shaking hands, King Damas turned his gaze towards the chief deacon.

“Hey, head deacon. Please guide Russell and Secretary Nedville to the parlor.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

After greeting the king again, Russell and I followed the chief butler to the drawing room. Before long, I was sitting across from Russell at his round table.

“If you need anything, please call me anytime.”

After saying that, the butler carefully closed the door.

Now I was left alone with Russell. He rolled his eyes and examined my face carefully. Looking at his relaxed expression, it seemed like he had heard something from King Damas.

“Anyway, I’m curious what the gift box is next to.”

Before getting into the main topic, he showed interest in what I brought. I needed to be a little more sly from now on.

“I prepared a small gift to express my gratitude for responding to my sudden request to meet.”

“Oh! “You are a person with good sense.”

That person who never says a word of rejection.

The Russell I knew was right!

“I heard that you really like this… I hope it’s right.”

“Whatever it is, I tend to receive it gratefully.”

They are looking very expectant.

I untied the ribbon and carefully opened the gift box in front of him. As soon as Russell saw the Keron fruit wine in a jar-shaped bottle, his eyes widened and he expressed surprise.

“No, this expensive alcohol…”

“Do you hate it?”

“No. This is a drink I really like. “I don’t drink it often because it’s expensive.”

Well, it may not be right now, but as you work as a hero, you will be able to stock up and drink several bottles of alcohol like this. But for now, it will be a very grateful gift.

“I’m glad Russell likes it.”

“Ah. This good drink… I’ll drink it really well.”

Russell carefully put the bottle into the gift box and tied the box with a ribbon.

“By the way, how did you know that I like Keron fruit wine?”

“As I said before, I heard it through rumors.”

In fact, I know it because I saw the original work, but I can’t say it straight away, so I just elaborated.

“I am said to have become a hero, but it is surprising that such a thing is even rumored.”

A strange expression appeared on Russell’s face as he spoke up to that point.

“Then did rumors spread throughout the empire about my abilities?”

From what I could see, it seemed like he was honestly curious and at the same time trying to take a look at me.

At this time, I thought it would be okay to reveal other information I know.

“First of all, you have excellent swordsmanship skills. Even before he became a hero, he was already earning about 100 a day.”

“Haha. “It’s too much praise.”

Up to this point, it was actually a fact that the people of Hermoa Kingdom could not have known.

“And you have one more special ability.”

“Hmm.”

He could only let out a low exclamation. However, his face was colored with astonishment at my subsequent remarks.

“Eyes that see the truth.”