Episode 505. Side Effects
The officials exchanged glances among themselves in bewilderment.
I felt that he was an extraordinary person from the beginning of the meeting, but isn’t this a bit beyond common sense? Someone who spent ten years in the abyss and just returned to the center today knows a reason that even the officials don’t know?
But judging by the attitudes the child showed, it seemed like it wasn’t nonsense, which made it even more absurd.
“You will know the Atan tribe.”
“Atan in the north?”
“Yes. The Imperial Guard Beric met with the Atan tribe on His Majesty’s orders. As you might have guessed, the content was to request the Atan tribe’s cooperation in preventing the spread of the rift in the north.”
Oh, I’m talking! Beric, who had been sitting in the corner of the conference room, pricked up his ears and jumped up. The officials who had been confused about who Beric was exclaimed that they understood after confirming his face.
‘He’s a crazy guy.’
A red-haired swordsman who is the arch-enemy of the palace chefs and causes incidents on fictional days.
“But?”
“Berrick made it clear that he was a member of the Imperial Guard and had come on the orders of His Highness the Crown Prince. However, instead of remaining in Bariel and cooperating, they chose to make contact with Rutherford in Burgos. There was a fight along the way.”
“Battle marks, here! I see a rat bursting out of me!”
Beric turned his face around to show me his wound. It had healed a lot so I couldn’t see it very well, but he said he was hurt, so what?
Captain Jarrett bit his lower lip as a warning to stop messing around. Regardless, Beric only perked up his ears.
“Wait a minute, Sir Ian. Contact with Rutherford?”
“It’s along the same lines as Rashida from the Technology Development Department wondering if Rutherford and I had the technology to manufacture Idgal.”
Rutherford had the will to expand the rift, while also having the Idgal initiative to control the rift. From the perspective of the Atan tribe that eats monsters, it was necessary to find out whether Rutherford had really appeared and what his intentions were.
“I don’t know what the position of the Atan tribe will be, but it seems certain that they have moved to Burgos.”
The officials immediately grasped the situation. In short, they had to chase the Atans into Burgos.
There was a commotion here and there, and Ian completely covered up his report, as if he had done everything he needed to do in this meeting.
“How did the battle end?”
“The Atans came in pursuit of Beric, but when the wizards joined them, they retreated and crossed the border.”
“Perfect. That’s it, that’s it.”
“But, how did Sir Ian do that… …?”
“It was Beric who came to escort me. I was also present at the scene at the time.”
It was confusing whether it was skill or just luck. Ian bowed his head to Jin and made a request.
“Yes, Your Majesty. If you send a delegation, it would be better to send it directly to the anti-royalists, not the royalists. I recommend requesting permission for the Bariel soldiers to enter the country under the pretext of subjugating the Atan tribe, and if they refuse, I recommend that you group them together and deal with them. If they respond, you can station them there and attack them together with the royalists.”
The chances of that happening were extremely low though.
“Okay. Let’s do that.”
Jin nodded calmly, but for some reason there seemed to be a smile on his lips.
“You made the right decision.”
“Any objections?”
Jin asked, but the conference room was quiet. Judging from the fact that there was no other talk, it seemed unlikely that any special agenda items would come up.
When he checked his watch, it was already two in the morning. Jin got up from his seat, meaning that he would stop there.
“Each department should organize the agenda for today’s meeting and submit it by the afternoon.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“You must have worked hard until late. Everyone, wake up.”
When Jin got up first and left the room, the tense atmosphere in the conference room suddenly relaxed and became chaotic. It seemed like the officials and subordinates were gathered together to discuss the tasks to be handled next.
Ian was the same. He stood up from his seat, tidying up the papers in front of him.
“Sir Ian, it’s so nice to have you back.”
“Yes, thank you. I’m glad you’re doing well.”
“I ask for your help in the future.”
“I ask you to take good care of me again.”
Friendly people from the Ministry of Magic approached and asked to shake hands, and Ian naturally took their hands. Eyes were pouring in from all sides, but he simply ignored them and left the conference room.
Then the uproar grew louder.
“This is crazy. He really is the Minister of Magic, just like the rumors say.”
“When and how did you come up with the excuse?”
“Now I understand why he was the real power in the empire at such a young age. Hehe. Really.”
“I think there will be no problem if we just wrap up the budget issue, but when will the Ministry of Magic request a refund?”
“Sir Ian is a man who puts meaning into even the slightest gesture. He will probably make the request at the most optimal time to help the Ministry, so it would be best to prepare as soon as possible.”
“It seems like it would be a hassle, but why the Ministry of Magic? If it weren’t for the Ministry of Magic, the bureaucrats would have a strong influence on things like appointments. The Ministry of Magic is their own world, so it’s out of the question.”
Meanwhile, the wizards following Ian glanced behind them. They pretended not to notice, but the eyes glancing at them from all directions were so real and unpleasant.
“You bureaucrats keep messing with me. What unlucky me.”
“Oh, I can hear you. Lower your voice.”
“Listen. It looks like they’re trying to trick you into watching them too.”
“Anyway, Ian. You worked really hard today. You did a good job. His Majesty Jin seemed satisfied as well. He pretended not to notice but kept smiling.”
“Huh? You saw it that way too? Me too, me too.”
“Ian, would you like to go to the Ministry of Magic or leave the palace? It is late, so if you leave the palace, I will send a carriage in the afternoon.”
“To the Ministry of Magic.”
It was a moment when Ian smiled, saying that he was asking the obvious. The officials passing by were talking about some very interesting things.
“What are the nobles gathered at the banquet hall doing?”
“They must be having fun and chatting away. Oh, I really envy them at times like this. Some people are having meetings until 2 a.m., while others are just drinking.”
“Don’t think so too much. They have their own hardships, especially nobles with young daughters. They won’t be able to go anywhere all night, waiting for His Majesty to return.”
Now that I think about it, it’s time for Jin to get a marriage proposal. He’s grown up well and is the only heir to the royal family, so it goes without saying that the position next to him would be even more splendid and desirable.
Ian briefly pondered who the empress of the Jin Dynasty had been, but unfortunately he had little memory of her.
“Ian?”
As the wizard opened the carriage door and urged him on, Ian smiled and tried to get in. But that was only for a moment. Ian put his hand on his stomach as if something was wrong with his body.
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“Why are you like that? Are you uncomfortable?”
“ah…….”
Although I asked lightly, instead of answering, Ian slowly squatted down, holding his stomach. The surprised wizards all lowered their postures and looked around, not knowing what to do.
“Ian, why, why are you like that? Are you sick?”
“… It seems to be a side effect.”
“Huh? Side effects? What kind of?”
As Ian’s face turned pale, the wizards also turned pale as if their blood had drained from them.
The child’s gaze fell on Accorella, who was slowly coming down the stairs. She was chatting with people she knew, and above all, she was having trouble walking, so she was only halfway there. She stopped, feeling the gazes on her, and soon the wizards jumped up in a group and attacked Accorella.
“You managed to feed it to Ian! Captain Accorella!”
“Huh? Why all of a sudden? What? Me? What?”
“Ian, it looks like you’re having side effects!”
“To someone who just entered the palace today, what the heck! You idiot!”
“Ah, side effects. What should I say? Let’s hurry and go.”
Accorella waved her hands and broke through the wizards, then shouted at Romandro, who was guarding Ian.
“Lord Romandro. What are you doing? Lord Ian, hurry up and get on board.”
“Uh, should I call a doctor? But I’m like this because of the magic restorative, so would that be of any use?”
“What about the doctor? No, call the chef over there.”
“Why, Chef?”
Ian staggered and grabbed Romandro’s arm, his pale face dripping with cold sweat. Then, as if he couldn’t bear it any longer, he muttered softly.
“Come on, let’s go, Lord Romandro.”
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Squeak!
Heehee!
As soon as Jin, dressed in light clothing, got off the carriage, he started to walk quickly. This was because of the rumor that Ian had collapsed and clutched his stomach as soon as he left the conference room. It was dawn, but Jin didn’t care and rushed out of the crown prince’s palace.
Is it because you came back from the abyss that you are in bad shape? While others have been passing the time, you have been staying alone, so wouldn’t it be natural if you had problems?
Knock knock!
It was dawn, but the entire palace was bustling with business. I thought the Ministry of Magic would be the same, but the lobby was surprisingly quiet. Jin’s brow furrowed as he felt his anxiety grow.
“Sir Ian!”
Bam!
“Oh, that’s surprising.”
“Huh? Who are you?”
“Tell me, Your Majesty!”
Jin opened the door himself before the answer could be heard. Then, his eyes met with the magicians sitting in the minister’s office.
They were buried in papers on chairs, sofas, and all over the floor. And a servant was carrying a trolley full of dishes. Ian looked at Jin, holding a sandwich.
“majesty?”
“Sir Ian. Are you okay? I heard you collapsed.”
“Ah, yes. I had a bit of trouble with Accorella’s recovery potion, but I’m fine. I’m just hungrier than I expected.”
Next to Ian was a bowl that was much taller than a person. The servants had just cleaned it up.
Jin approached him in disbelief and asked, “What is this? It’s not Beric… … .
“… Are you sure it’s okay?”
“I heard that it is a reaction that occurs when going through a rapid recovery phase. In fact, I am not in a good condition objectively, but I am fine. Your Majesty, are you not feeling well?”
Ian glanced at the stack of sandwiches next to him. What could be better for eating while getting work done?
“No. No, I did.”
“I told you, you’re crazy. You’re crazy. This is the first time I’ve seen Ian eat more than me.”
Beric was lying peacefully among the busy wizards. He must have been mumbling the same thing all along, but none of the wizards, including Ian, responded and just looked at the documents. It seemed like they didn’t understand why a guy from the Imperial Guard was hanging around here when they were so busy.
“I am sorry for causing you concern, Your Majesty.”
“No, that’s not true. If it’s just a rumor, that’s good.”
“Accorella said that you can probably sleep for several days after eating like this, so I’m glad I got to see you before then.”
“Why? Other people can submit reports. You just returned to the palace yesterday. In fact, I don’t like the fact that you’re doing this.”
“No. I feel comfortable when I do what I have to do. Everyone, take a break.”
“Oh my, I’m alive. Thank you.”
“Let’s go and wake up. Haaam.”
“Excuse me. Ugh.”
It means to step aside for a moment. The wizards stretched and went out, but Beric was still rolling around on the back of the sofa. He figured that since he wasn’t doing any work, there was no need to leave.
“Berrick. You too.”
“Huh? Why me?”
“I don’t know what it is, but is it something that even Beric shouldn’t hear about?”
When Jin asked curiously, Ian lowered his pen and shook his head.
“No. It is a question regarding Your Majesty’s private life.”
“… I don’t know what it is, but come on. It’s okay.”
“bump-”
Beric’s ears perked up, and he quickly sat up, his eyes sparkling, as if he had heard something very interesting.
“Do you have a special relationship in mind?”
fantasy,
