Epilogue. I will live as a villain (8)
Lucy’s tears, Conrad’s sweat, and Philip’s panic mixed together.
A few days later.
“I’ll be back!”
Lucy was standing in front of the portal installed in the center of Grand Duke Ovest.
portal.
This place, installed in the main territory of the empire from the Wizard’s Tower, was the crystallization of high-level magic that connected space to space.
Ekarot Noblesse, known as the current magic tower lord, succeeded in establishing the formula for portal magic.
He worked hard to improve and distribute it, which dramatically changed the lives of the people of the empire.
It goes without saying that the biggest beneficiary was Grand Duke Ovest.
“You can take the portal again!”
Lucy also used the portal when returning home from the academy.
In the past, people had to endure uncomfortable carriage journeys that lasted several days, but now they can cross half of the empire in the blink of an eye.
“Of course, the price is a bit expensive, but… … .”
A wizard of a certain level was required to operate the portal.
Originally, there were very few wizards, and due to their closed nature, they were reluctant to come out of the wizard’s tower.
The magic tower lord Ekarot solved the problem by taking out a card called ‘Practice’.
All wizards had to leave the tower for a certain period of time to help the empire.
One of them was to operate this portal.
[Wizards must know the world.]
Ekarot Noblesse completely broke the iron law established by the former magic tower owner, Midnell.
Because I believed that if they had known and understood humans, the tragedy would not have occurred.
“We’ll be operational in 3 minutes-”
The trainee wizard assigned to the Obest Territory was a cute-looking girl with her hair tied into two pigtails.
“Wal!”
Sitting next to her was a furry dog.
“Toby, be quiet.”
Wizard Erica patted Toby’s head and calmly waited for people to gather.
The portal had a set opening time each day, and the number of people passing through it at one time was also limited.
This was a measure to maintain the wizard’s labor intensity at an appropriate level and increase operational stability.
“Well, the cost is covered.”
Erica stuffed the bag of money she was given into her arms.
Wizards were paid a certain fee each time they opened a portal. It was a large amount for an individual to bet, but it was covered because so many people wanted to use the portal.
So this business had the effect of killing two birds with one stone, filling the wizard’s pockets and making people’s lives more convenient.
“Then I’ll open it!”
Erica took a deep breath and began pouring mana into the portal.
Kwazijic-
The transparent curtain turned black, and scarlet flames began to burn outside.
“Ugh, I’m nervous.”
“Uh, when can I go?”
Those using the portal for the first time stamped their feet. Lucy’s heart was also shaking, but she tried to act calm.
“Not yet.”
A gray-haired man standing next to her spoke calmly. He seemed very familiar with using portals.
thud!
Finally, the portal opened completely.
“Ladies and gentlemen, this is Erica. “I hope everyone has a comfortable trip.”
Wizard Erica bent down with her hands in front of her chest. He looked like he was a coachman.
“Thank you!”
“I’ll be back!”
People burst into laughter and walked towards the portal.
Lucy also joined in. She closed her eyes tightly and stepped into the scarlet flames.
Pot!
The next moment, the familiar yet unfamiliar scenery of Grand Duke Ovest disappeared.
“Keep in line! “Don’t push the person in front of you!”
“The space is crowded, so if you used the portal, please come out here quickly!”
Instead, a scene of the capital city that was quite familiar to Lucy appeared. It’s always crowded, and there are so many people that you get sick of it.
“Ugh… … .”
Lucy got fed up and got out of the crowd.
People poured out of the portal installed in the center of the capital. People gathered in the capital from all over the empire.
“It’s even more hectic because it’s the National Foundation Festival period.”
Lucy grabbed a carriage from the carriage storage facility located right next to the portal.
“Please go to the Vittoria Upper Headquarters.”
It was because of Aunt Alessia’s errand.
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“sister? sister?”
Elice, who was staring blankly out the window,
“sister.”
I came to my senses only after Dexter lightly touched my shoulder.
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“… … Oh sorry.”
“What, you could say that.”
Dexter’s face didn’t seem bright at all when he answered willingly.
“That guy today… … No, it’s the day he comes, right?”
“Who are you talking about?”
“Oh, who do you think is a fool? “Don’t pretend you don’t know.”
Dexter said in a grumpy tone.
“Hayden, it’s the day the driver comes.”
“… … .”
Elice’s silence was like an affirmation.
“haha.”
Dexter swallowed a bitter smile as he looked at Elice’s reddened earlobes.
He could see that her ice, which had not opened even after he had knocked on it for years, was melting little by little and was gradually losing its shape.
smart.
There was a knock on the door with perfect timing.
“Can I come in?”
It also has a calm, easy-to-listen bass sound.
“… … yes.”
Elice’s earlobes turned even redder.
“hello!”
Hayden appeared, dressed in uniform and with combed gray hair.
Dexter was sure at that moment.
He must have had his uniform ironed before Hayden arrived, and he must have had his hair done at a high-end beauty salon in the capital on the way.
‘Tsk.’
I had a bitter taste in my mouth, but I had no choice but to acknowledge Hayden.
Even as he thought, going back and forth between Grand Duke Ovest and the capital was not usually easy.
Before and after the creation of the portal, Hayden was truly sincere.
“… … welcome.”
Elice responded in a calm tone. It looked like something was very uncomfortable.
“Yes.”
Hayden wiggled his hands as if he was hesitating.
“Hey, Elice. therefore… … .”
“… … “Yes, please tell me.”
As the two men and women created an awkward atmosphere, it was difficult for Dexter, who was caught in the middle, to feel like an intruder.
“Hmm.”
Even though he cleared his throat and slowly pulled away, the two people didn’t seem to notice at all.
In the end, Dexter had to close the door and leave with a bitter smile.
“The two of us are going to go see the Konkukje Festival… … .”
After muttering a prediction that was highly likely to come true, he began to walk.
“Let’s just get to work.”
Anyway, the Vitoria upper level has to be busy.
As a merchant leading the latest trends in the empire, the Vitoria merchant began a new business in line with the launch of the portal.
That is, the empire’s first distribution logistics business.
“This is towards District 3!”
“Now that we’ve gathered everything, let’s go!”
The workers moved quickly and carried the luggage.
These were the people who collected the cargo carried by portals or upward carriages and delivered it to the desired location.
“Good. “Have a nice trip.”
Next to him, William, with a handsome beard, meticulously checked the arrival location.
Of course, delivery services existed before, but Vitoria Sangsang was the first to commercialize them in this way.
The empire hired a large number of carriage drivers known for their speed to increase speed, and excellent mercenaries ensured safety.
The people of the empire were enthusiastic about this new business. Especially for nobles who prefer not to go out of their mansions.
And, there was one more business newly led by Vitoria Sangdang.
The perfume and fragrance business.
“Sniff, sniff.”
Jack was lost in thought in front of the numerous spice ingredients.
Next to him, perfume bottles that had already received a good response from the market were piled up.
We strive to develop new scents that did not exist before.
“Do this like this… … ? “No, let’s try adding more rose scent.”
Jack analyzed scents almost particle by particle and created new scents with great precision.
Thanks to this, this new perfume expert was already well received in social circles.
And the Vitoria merchants completely hid Jack’s identity.
As in the case of Melina before, appropriate mysticism greatly helped sales.
Rattling.
Jack’s face lit up as he smelled the newly combined scent.
“Well, it’s okay.”
The reason he attempted a perfume business like this was thanks to the support of Elice, who recognized his talent early on.
“The name of this fragrance is… … .”
In Jack’s serious, pondering appearance, there was no trace of the pickpocket that used to roam the streets.
“Son, you’re working hard.”
Dexter smiled and passed by him. He then glanced at Gold Star, who was sleeping soundly with his head curled up next to him.
“He sleeps hard too.”
It was a long time before the day came when that cold reptile looked cute.
Everyone, including Dexter, had some affection for Gold Star. So now we all take turns feeding each other.
Plop, plod.
Dexter came down to the hall on the first floor and suddenly noticed a girl snooping around the entrance.
“Is there a problem?”
“Oh, are you the person who works here?”
The girl looked clearly relieved when she saw Dexter’s high-quality uniform.
“Is Melina here? “I came on an errand for Aunt Alessia.”
Lucy held up the package and smiled.
It was a package of letters containing Alessia’s love and resentment toward her daughter who never came to her hometown.
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“ha.”
As a deep sigh poured out, the chamberlain standing next to him became restless.
“Your Majesty, the earth will disappear.”
“I’d rather it turned off. “Then the National Foundation Festival will be cancelled.”
“What are you saying? “Everyone is waiting for your Majesty with great anticipation.”
“You’re probably waiting for the festivities and drinking that will follow, not me.”
The Chamberlain could not find anything to say, so he kept his mouth shut. That’s because the emperor’s tone of voice was very pessimistic.
‘You’re not the type of person who usually does this.’
The empire’s new emperor, Lea Maggiore Inverno, rarely showed emotion.
When handling complex government affairs, when planning new businesses with the Wizard’s Tower, and when participating in noble meetings held periodically.
He maintained an indifferent but not cold attitude. But there was just one day when it broke.
“Ugh, Abel, you bastard… … .”
It was the day when the coronation ceremony of the emperor himself was held, and today was designated as the founding day of the nation.
“Really, should I just kick everyone and leave?”
Leah nervously brushed her hair. It was so rough that the maids who had carefully decorated her would have cried if they had seen it.
“Your Majesty, please. “You can’t do that.”
The chamberlain became thoughtful and prostrated himself next to Leah.
“Do you not know how big of an event this founding ceremony is? “It took several months just to prepare.”
“… … .”
“You shouldn’t do that, even considering the hard work of the officials.”
Leah shyly brushed her hair back.
“… … “It’s just something I tried.”
“I am in despair, Your Majesty.”
With his forehead on the floor, the chamberlain secretly laughed.
In fact, he knew it too. Due to Leah’s upright nature, the probability of actually putting it into practice is extremely low.
This is different from Abel, who handed over the emperor’s coffin to Leah and left that very evening.
‘Thank you, Your Majesty.’
The chamberlain sent a thank you note to Emperor Abel, whom he had served for a short period of just a few weeks.
The happiest thing Emperor Abel did was hand over the throne to Leah.
Leah was the very image of the ideal emperor he had imagined.
He never handled any task rashly, and took great care of the hard work of his subordinates. However, when necessary, it was cut resolutely.
The chamberlain confidently thought that if Abel had been there, he would not have felt as at ease as he did now.
‘He must have secretly run away ahead of the founding of the nation.’
That’s why he was trying to comfort and console Leah well today as well.
“After today’s congratulatory speech and banquet, won’t you have some free time? Soshin will buy time.”
Leah’s complexion brightened at the chamberlain’s words.
“Are you serious?”
“But it’s just for one night.”
“… … .”
fantasy,
