I Became the Vassal the The Tyrannical Is Obsessed With

232 – Episode 232 You Have a Heart in Your Heart.

Episode 232: You have a heart in your head

“Oh!”

After a moment of silence, Russell opened her eyes wide and marveled.

Well, it’s natural to get that kind of reaction.

The fact that Russell had eyes that could see the truth, the so-called ‘eyes of truth,’ is known only to a very small number of people.

“I didn’t know the empire was paying this much attention to me.”

Russell was smiling meaningfully. Could it be that you saw it with the eyes of truth?

“Oh, it’s just pure curiosity, so don’t misunderstand.”

Russell seemed to have noticed her hesitation and waved his hand her lightly. Only then did I say, ‘Ahaha,’ and let out an awkward laugh.

In times like this, the wisest thing to do is to ignore it.

“Yes. “It’s been a long time since a hero appeared on the continent.”

“I feel like my shoulders are rising for no reason because I think I’m getting attention.”

I can’t believe I heard this directly…

That line was one of the things Russell says occasionally in the book. I thought it would be like that when I read it in the book, but when I heard it in person, it felt strangely creepy.

‘Now that I think about it, this work was published before web novels even appeared.’

Once you know this background, it seems like there is room to understand these sensibilities a bit…

“Hmm. “Then do you also know this?”

“Which one?”

I thought I had taken control of the conversation, but it looks like I haven’t yet. Well, it wasn’t easy to take the initiative against someone who could see through the truth.

For now, it was best to follow the flow Russell wanted.

“About how to use the ability called the Eye of Truth.”

“No. “I don’t know that much.”

Actually, I know it very well. However, I decided to stick out my flippers because I felt like if I said I knew all this, I would be skeptical instead of impressed.

“It seems like it’s not easy to find out even that.”

A strangely victorious smile appeared on his face as he shook his head.

“Only by focusing and looking at the target I want can I find out whether what the other person said is true or not. “It consumes a lot of mental power, so I don’t use it often.”

Russell obediently revealed the weaknesses of his abilities. Just listening to the tone of voice, it seemed like they were just chatting as usual.

Well, in other words, it meant that even if this much was revealed, there would be no significant damage to him. It could be said that it is truly an expression of confidence.

Seeing him like that made me think that he wasn’t the main character for no reason.

“What do you think about having a weakness in your abilities?”

From the looks of it, he seemed to be enjoying the conversation with me. Or is it because he feels better after receiving expensive Keron fruit wine as a gift?

“I think that’s a given. In every event, when an action occurs, there is always a reaction. If there is an effect of using the ability, there is bound to be a reaction in return.”

I expressed my thoughts honestly and looked at the timing to see when I could get to the point.

“Hmm. That’s a good view.”

I guess not yet.

“I had similar thoughts as you for a long time. I think a hero’s abilities will eventually pay a price someday.”

“…”

“So I always try to do my best in the present moment.”

A friendly smile appeared on his face

Well, despite doing his best at the moment, he showed a lot of concern about profit and loss.

Maybe that was Russell’s way of doing his best at the moment.

“Now then, shall we talk about the real purpose of coming to see me?”

The moment I’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. But instead of rushing, I watched Russell’s signs a little more.

“Hmm?”

He blinked his eyelids and tilted his head slightly to the side. He seemed to feel puzzled about not opening his mouth right away.

“Before we go in, I have one question to ask.”

“Please feel free to ask.”

“Are you going to use the Eye of Truth?”

“Aha. “I guess that bothered you?”

When I nodded my head once in response, Russell laughed lightly.

“Well, don’t worry so much. “I plan to determine whether it is true or not.”

I actually feel reassured when you speak honestly.

He then urged him to quickly get to the point.

“As you may have already heard, the reason I wanted to meet Russell was to contact Duke Montersen and find out what kind of conversation he had.”

“Uhm. I see.”

Russell stared at me with her arms crossed. Maybe he is already using the Eye of Truth.

To figure out whether I have other intentions or not.

“Anyway, it’s fascinating. “How did you find out that Duke Montersen had contacted me?”

“There is a capable spy under Your Majesty’s command.”

After explaining it in detail, Russell didn’t ask any more questions. That alone seemed to be a sufficient explanation to him.

If so, it was actually more comfortable for me.

“It seems like you are concerned about Duke Montersen’s actions in many ways?”

A meaningful smile suddenly appeared on his face. I felt puzzled, but decided to continue with the main topic for now.

“I hope Mr. Russell can answer my questions.”

“Before that, can I ask you something?”

“Yes. Anything.”

When I accepted it obediently, he uncrossed his arms. Then he bent his upper body slightly toward me.

“I’d like to hear why you want to figure this out.”

“Currently, Her Majesty the Empress is paying attention to Duke Montersen’s movements. This is because he once attempted to kidnap Her Majesty the late Empress, but the attempt ended in failure.”

“Oh my. Something like that…”

A surprised expression appeared on Russell’s face. Well, it was an incident that only caused a stir in the Eckart Empire, so it may not have been known to the Kingdom of Hermoa.

Moreover, Montersen would never have brought up such a story.

“So, according to what the secretary said, Duke Montersen made some kind of challenge to the imperial authority?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Hmm…”

Russell, who shook his head several times, soon appeared to be lost in thought. Is he at least looking back on the conversation he had with Monte Le Sen?

After a while, he came out again and made eye contact with me.

“Oh my, I’m sorry you came all the way to see me. Now, let me give you the answer you want.”

Finally, this moment has come.

“He asked me for help. “Because the Eckhart Empire is suffering from the tyranny of the Empress, he will step forward to save the people of the Empire.”

“…”

What did I hear?

I was so dumbfounded that I just blinked and Russell laughed lightly.

“I really said that.”

“Ah… Then, how did you respond, Russell?”

I asked in a slightly dazed state, and he raised the corners of his mouth and smiled meaningfully.

“Secretary, you already knew that I have eyes for the truth.”

“!”

Ah, I see.

If it were Russell, she would naturally have used the Eye of Truth during her conversation with old Monte Ressen. And of course he would have figured out the truth of his remarks

When you think about it up to this point, his answer was quite predictable.

“You refused.”

“To be exact, I only gave them room. “I’ll think about it.”

“It literally means just thinking about it.”

Russell shook her head, raising the corners of her mouth. Even if I didn’t know anything else, I felt like I knew the meaning of that smile. I guess what I said was interesting.

Once it became clear that Russell would not intervene in the Eckhart Empire.

Perhaps she would be relieved if she reported this news to Cecilia. The question of what to do with Duke Montersen will still be a pain in the ass, but it is not something that can be done right now, so there is nothing we can do about it.

At this point, another question arose.

“But is there a reason why you responded to Duke Montersen’s request to meet?”

“You seem to be very curious, Secretary.”

“I’m a bit like that.”

Because I felt much more at ease, I was able to face him with a smile on my face. I was nervous because I was meeting the main character, but it wasn’t as bad as I thought.

“I was just curious about what you wanted to talk about with me. There was no particular reason.”

Russell gave her a shrug. Looking at his attitude, I could feel that he met me with a really light heart.

‘Is that the leisure that only the main character can have?’

Or is it possible because he became a hero?

“Anyway, I don’t think there will be any situation that the secretary will worry about. “I don’t pay much attention to the situation in each country.”

“Aha.”

I shook my head, but inside I was not convinced. Because Russell will later go on adventures traveling around the entire continent.

“Is this a sufficient answer?”

“Thank you. Mr. Russell.”

I bowed to him.

“Okay, can I ask you a question now?”

“Yes. “As much as you want.”

I answered in a relaxed tone, and he arched his eyebrows and smiled. This time it was difficult to figure out what that smile meant.

“In fact, during the conversation, I kept looking at the secretary with the eyes of truth.”

Oh my, I used the Eye of Truth as I predicted.

When I immediately looked nervous, he lightly waved his hand to tell me not to be so nervous.

“I just saw something strange.”

“…”

“It seems like you probably have a secret that needs to be hidden from others.”

Could it be that you realized that I was possessed by this body?

That’s a bit dangerous…

Even though I was told not to be nervous, I couldn’t help but be nervous.

“But I couldn’t clearly see what it was. That’s too bad. “I thought I could learn more about you, Secretary.”

“…”

Phew.

I internally breathed a sigh of relief. First of all, I wasn’t caught as a possessor.

But Russell’s offensive is not over yet.

“Ah. And there’s one more thing I saw. “It looked pretty clear.”

“… What is it?”

“I don’t know if you are aware of it, but…”

Why are you taking a break?

I stared at Russell’s face. Finally, he moved his mouth

“Secretary, you currently have feelings for Her Majesty Empress Cecilia.”

And I froze in that position.