I Became the Vassal the The Tyrannical Is Obsessed With

233 – Episode 233 This Is Ridiculous!

Episode 233: That’s ridiculous!

After finishing my conversation with Russell, I returned to my room. I gave instructions to Ilaina who came up to greet me.

“Ilaina. Please contact her majesty with the crystal ball immediately.”

“Yes, Secretary.”

Il Reyna immediately placed her crystal ball on her nightstand and then contacted Cecilia. After a while, Cecilia’s face appeared in the sphere of her crystal sphere.

[Luke. Have you finished your conversation with Russell?]

“Yes. “Your Majesty.”

I was in such a hurry that I even skipped greetings.

I told Cecilia the information I had gotten from her Russell. She looked very serious when I reported that Duke Montertsen had tried to plot her treason with Russell’s help.

[That old man tried to do something like that…]

“Luckily Russell said he had no intention of getting involved. So I think you can rest assured about that.”

Despite my continued report, Cecilia could not straighten her eyebrows. From the looks of it, the fact that Montersen attempted to plot treason itself seemed to be taken seriously.

Of course, it has to be a matter that needs to be taken seriously. However, she is certain that Russell is not involved, so even if Montersen rebels, she will be able to prepare a response.

I conveyed these opinions to her without hesitation. Only then did Cecilia relax her expression.

[Okay. There will still be time, so we can discuss it in depth when you return. Is there anything else?]

“There was nothing else.”

[I see.]

She shook her head.

[And we are currently recruiting your successor, but there are no applicants yet.]

Even though I didn’t ask, they told me first.

“I think it’s something that needs time, Your Majesty.”

[Still, I think there will be one or two applicants by the time you return to the palace. Don’t worry too much.]

“I am very grateful, Your Majesty.”

With that, the crystal ball communication ended. Ilaina put the crystal ball in, and I went and sat on the bed.

Then he let out a deep sigh.

“You must be very worried, Secretary.”

“Well, that’s right.”

“If there is anything I can help with, please let me know at any time.”

I turned her head and looked at Ilayna. She was looking at me worriedly.

“It’s reassuring to hear you say that. Thank you.”

“It’s natural as the secretary’s escort.”

For some reason, a light blush appeared on Ilaina’s cheeks. After a while, she said she would come back to check on the situation outside her and put on her invisibility cloak her.

Thanks to this, I was practically left alone in her room.

“Whoa.”

I let out a long sigh and lay down on the bed. Then the conversation I had with Russell lingered in my mind.

‘I have feelings for Cecilia?’

That alone was already shocking, but Russell didn’t stop there. From the looks of it, she didn’t seem to realize her feelings towards me at all.

I denied it, even waving my hand at him, saying that of course he didn’t have such impure feelings. But Russell just kept a serious expression the whole time.

-But the eyes of truth never show lies. It tells you the truth hidden deep inside that person.

I already knew it wasn’t a joke. Because that was also what was described in the original work.

-And now I think I understand that the secretary’s body is not entirely yours.

I was literally exposed to the point where I thought that the expression “Naked” Was probably meant to be used in times like this.

Russell promised me she wouldn’t tell anyone.

-But I think one day His Majesty will find out the truth that the Secretary has been hiding.

I was in a half-dazed state at this point.

Now that I look back, I have doubts about whether the Eye of Truth included prophetic abilities.

But even thinking back on it, realizing that I was a possessor was surprising.

Furthermore… It also made me realize something in my heart that I didn’t even know I had.

But I was still confused.

‘It makes no sense that I like Cecilia.’

I strongly denied it in my mind and rolled over on my side. But it was strange again.

Why does my heart suddenly react as soon as I think of Cecilia?

“…”

A pulse so strong that you can tell without even touching it.

It wasn’t like this when I saw her through her crystal ball earlier.

It was definitely strange.

“Why am I like this?”

It is still a foregone conclusion that Cecilia will become a tyrant. I had the goal of escaping Emma’s empire with her family before she grew up into a bigger threat.

That goal still remains firm.

“Child. Why did you bring that up? It bothers me.”

I eventually jumped out of bed. There was nothing better than a walk to chase away strange thoughts.

I left the room straight away.

* * *

Meanwhile, Cecilia was sitting at her desk after receiving the report from Luke. She kept her mouth shut, but inside her she were tangled in a way that could not be described in words. It’s like a ball of yarn that is so tangled up that I can’t even think of untangling it.

“That old man is trying to cross her her line her her her…”

She couldn’t believe that the reason she contacted Russell was to ask for such a favor…

Cecilia was dumbfounded and at the same time felt her anger her her her welling up inside her her.

Until I received Luke’s report, I didn’t expect her matter to be this serious. She rested her forehead and frowned.

There was room for it to be overlooked that expressing opposition to my opinion at the noble meeting was something I could do because I was the head of the noble faction.

In the first place, the imperial faction and the noble faction existed to enable people to make politically correct decisions as much as possible.

But the head of the noble faction is trying to revolt?

This was a problem of a different level.

Cecilia tightly clenched her hand on her desk. Still, as she continued to breathe deeply, her anger subsided a little.

‘What is the wisest solution?’

Attacking the Montersen duchy first?

Cecilia immediately shook her head. For an emperor to touch a noble family first without justification was tantamount to tyranny.

It was difficult for her to predict how strong the aftermath would be.

Even if she called and stopped everything in advance, she would still be suspicious of how she found out the information, so she would be in trouble too.

In the end, there was no other way now than to watch Duke Montersen’s future whereabouts.

“It’s an awkward situation…”

Cecilia sighed again.

‘Is there anything I can do?’

She was lost in thought again, and she knew there was only one answer. All she can do is think about how to respond until Luke returns.

After gathering her thoughts, Cecilia stood up from her chair to head to her bed.

-Knock knock.

A knocking sound echoed throughout the room. Cecilia immediately allowed her entry.

“What’s going on?”

The person who came to visit her was her secretary.

“Your majesty. “We have two applicants who would like to become direct assistants in our department.”

As soon as she heard the word applicant, Cecilia frowned slightly.

While it was already a headache, another problem rose.

When she frowned, the chief secretary lowered his eyes slightly, wondering if anything would happen. After a moment of silence, Cecilia opened her mouth.

“What is the applicant’s name?”

The chief secretary reported the names of the two people in a polite tone.

“Just make sure you understand it first.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. I hope you have a peaceful night.”

As soon as the chief secretary left, Cecilia sighed deeply again. She then got up and went to the window. She didn’t see the moon, which always floats in the night sky, today.

“I hope Luke comes back soon… ” …”

Cecilia felt her growing stronger today.

* * *

After finishing all the work she had to do in the kingdom of Hermoa, she felt relaxed. King Damas took me around Hollem, the capital of the kingdom, and showed me around.

The atmosphere of the city seemed similar to Deleson, but it was different, so it was fun to look around.

I don’t think it would be a bad idea to stay here like this.

But she couldn’t put that idea into practice. Because

“Secretary. “I think it’s time for her to go away.”

This was because Ilayna was closely monitoring.

The day dawned when she returned to the Eckhardt Empire. Since we had packed our luggage yesterday, all we had to do was get on the carriage and we were ready to leave.

King Damas and Russell came directly to the main gate of the imperial palace to greet me.

“Secretary Nedville. Next time, come for sightseeing rather than work. “I will welcome you as my guest.”

“I am so sad that I don’t know what to do, Your Majesty.”

When I bowed to show respect, the king laughed.

“It would be perfect if Her Majesty Empress Cecilia also came along.”

“I will definitely tell your Majesty.”

“Hmm. “Please do that.”

King Damas shook his head.

Next, it was time to say hello to Russell.

“I hope what I told you will help solve your problem.”

He held out his right hand with a kind smile.

“It was helpful enough. Thank you, Russell.”

I also smiled and held hands with Russell. Just as I was about to lightly shake his hand and let go, he suddenly tightened his grip.

Why is he acting like this all of a sudden?

Russell smiled meaningfully again.

“If the secretary conveys his sincerity well, he will be very happy.”

“Yes?”

“That’s just it.”

Only then did Russell let go of my hand.

“By the way, it looks like the maid next to her doesn’t like me.”

I looked to the side and found Ilaina looking at Russell with an expressionless face.

“Illya.”

“Yes, Secretary.”

“Go to the carriage first.”

Maybe Russell has already figured out Ilayna’s identity.

I said my final goodbyes to King Damas and Russell. Then he turned around and walked to the carriage.

“Be careful and go back!”

“See you next time, Secretary!”

“Thank you for seeing me off!”

Only after saying my final goodbyes was I able to board the carriage.

When I return to the empire, there will be more troubles waiting for me.

‘And I wonder if they have chosen my successor in advance.’

“Let’s go.”

The driver began to drive the carriage according to my instructions.