The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 106
commotion (2)
Although there are noble families known for being indifferent, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the Baron Vidor had a surprisingly distinct identity.
Integrity. And moderation.
Although he was a baron, he was a member of the nobility and had land granted to him by the royal family.
Even the Baron Vidor family had a long history, dating back to the founding of the nation.
And given its long history, it is quite surprising that it has maintained proper dignity for several generations.
During those years, maintaining harmony with the people of the territory through proper management was also a challenge.
Of course, some people ridiculed Baron Vidor’s actions.
They say that because they have no power, they have no choice but to live in poverty. In the end, if they were given power, they would be no different from other nobles.
… … But unfortunately, that didn’t happen.
The Baron never wavered in the requests that came in every day.
We only respond to pressure with ignorance and to injustice with arguments.
Even though he was now in a position where he was virtually the real power behind the First Prince’s faction, he was still carrying out the First Prince’s will based on the principle of integrity.
And about this, George left a clear impression.
‘That vegetable goes with that rice.’
To put it nicely, it means that he received a proper education, but to put it badly, it means that he was already good from the genetic level.
However, this situation must have been incredibly embarrassing even for such a baron.
“… … Your Majesty, this is my daughter, Ellie. I would like to introduce myself to you.”
“Oh, hello.”
“Hey, hey. This is His Highness the First Prince. Please be a little more polite… … .”
An awkward greeting that proves that you are not used to this kind of thing.
The Baron waved his hand, feeling dizzy and at a loss.
It was a completely different attitude from the way he had been controlling George like a rat.
But I cut the Baron off with my arms crossed.
“No need. Let me do whatever I want.”
“… … Yes, Your Majesty.”
My gaze continued to be directed at the Baron’s daughter.
‘Surprisingly, our personalities aren’t that similar.’
I had already heard about the situation from George a long time ago. He had come to deliver the documents the Baron had left behind?
Although he resembled his father in terms of his pure nature, it was difficult to say that he resembled his father in terms of his reckless behavior.
“Did you say Ellie?”
“yes yes.”
“Bring the documents you brought.”
“Oh, here it is.”
This time again, the tone of speech was not in keeping with royal etiquette.
But the Baron didn’t pay any attention to the fact that he had once told him not to worry about it, since that order was tantamount to the order in the office.
Slurp-
I took the documents from the Baron’s daughter and went through them.
Ssuk-
“… … .”
Inside the office, there was a suffocating silence, with only the sound of papers being turned.
Perhaps because he doesn’t want to cause any trouble, he doesn’t even make a sound like his collar is brushing against mine.
When I started to think that maybe I was suffocating in silence like that,
widely-
Before I knew it, an envelope of documents was placed on the desk.
I spoke in a low voice.
“You were drafting a budget. It’s useless since it’s already been approved.”
“… … Phew. As expected.”
The Baron sighed in relief.
If the documents he left there were really important, then he would have failed in his duties as an aide who required strict security.
“I think I missed it while sorting the documents. I’ll be more careful next time.”
“okay.”
Of course, on the other hand, it could also be said that Yeong-ae’s steps were in vain.
But the Baron smiled gently and patted his daughter’s head.
“Next time, I’ll come and leave a message. It’s a good thing we finished talking about something important. If I had been careful, I almost wouldn’t have been able to meet you.”
“Actually, I was going to do that too, but all the employees seemed busy… … .”
“Phew.”
The Baron closed his eyes tightly and sighed, immediately realizing that it was a ridiculous excuse.
After seeing the Baron’s reaction, Eli quickly changed his plan.
“Okay, I understand. I’ll be careful next time.”
“Haha, okay.”
The sight was exactly like that of a father and daughter.
… … That too is very touching.
I waited for the aftermath to end and then clicked my chin.
“Give him a day off. Then get back to work.”
“Your Majesty?! How can you order me to rest at such a busy time?”
“So, are you going to leave your daughter like that?”
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“……that.”
The Baron looked back and forth between me and my daughter with a troubled expression.
Of course, I know that it is not pretense. They really do not want to cause trouble due to the lack of manpower.
“Go on your way. It will be more of a nuisance if you can’t concentrate on your work.”
“… … Oh, then how about this?”
At that moment, the Baron spoke with a blank expression as if a good idea had occurred to him.
“This is my daughter’s first time in the capital. So, how about taking her and Roel to see the capital for a while?”
“Roel?”
“Yes, that’s right. This will also help Roel adapt.”
Roel was gradually adapting under the care of those around him.
Even so, it cannot be compared to the influence that girls of the same age can have.
“Not bad.”
I nodded and gave my permission.
“Do as you wish.”
“Hehe, that’s good timing. I guess it’s time to start buying some clothes for the kid.”
“… …Clothes? Why do you need something like that?”
If it’s clothes, there are many. Even in the royal palace, there were hundreds of spare clothes for servants.
But at my thoughts like that, the Baron said in horror.
“Your Majesty, how can you say that? A child of that age has many needs!”
“… … .”
“Besides, didn’t Your Majesty hear? That the child cut her hair short because of that Cromwell’s persecution… …! That’s something we should take care of first… … .”
“stop.”
“… … .”
A small furrow has formed between my narrowed eyebrows.
All I said was that I didn’t need any clothes, but my head started hurting.
Then the Baron’s daughter Ellie cautiously opened her mouth.
“If it’s Roel… … is it the girl with the golden hair?”
“Hmm? Oh, that’s right. You must know since we’ve already met.”
The Baron nodded as he said so.
But suddenly, he felt something strange and blurted out what was on his mind.
“… … A girl?”
“Huh? Wasn’t it?”
“Ah, no… … That’s true, but… … .”
Perhaps because she was a girl, she seemed to notice things quickly.
Unlike many men who didn’t recognize me for a long time…
“… … Ahem!”
The Baron said, hiding his embarrassment.
“Anyway, I think this is a good opportunity to get what that kid needs.”
“Leave that part to your daughter.”
I took something out of the drawer and scribbled over it with a fountain pen.
Then he pushed it across the desk and winked at Ellie.
“Take it.”
“This is… … .”
Ellie lifted her chin and tried to identify the ‘something’.
But the Baron who was watching was quicker to become shocked.
“Your Majesty!”
The royal family’s emblem magically printed on white paper. Complex anti-counterfeiting devices. And the first prince’s handwritten signature written beneath it.
It was absurd that the Baron did not recognize its identity.
“Sir, a blank check is absolutely not acceptable!”
I shrugged.
* * *
“Wow.”
Ellie took Roel’s hand and went out into the streets of the capital.
It seemed like Ellie was leading them, unlike when she was brought in and treated as a missing person.
Because of this, Roel had a hard time keeping up with her curious pace.
“Oh my, how can a clothing store be so big?”
“… … .”
“Look! There’s a jeweler on the street! Here you can buy jewels without having to call the merchant.”
“……huh.”
Ellie’s gaze darted around.
Things she had never seen in the Baronial Territory. For her, who had grown up living almost like a commoner, all the civilizations she experienced here were new.
The same was true for the two knights following him.
‘The royal guard is more protective than I thought.’
Ellie glanced behind her.
Armor that gleams in the sunlight and a royal mantle that flutters. A sturdy attitude that maintains vigilance even when walking down the street.
I feel sorry for the knights of the baronial domain who brought me here, but the difference in level was too great.
It was said that the knights of Wangseong were not given for nothing.
“… … I hope the knights are resting well?”
It is not possible for knights from a single family to gain entry into the royal palace.
So Ellie muttered, thinking of the knights of the Baron’s family who would be staying in the capital for the time being.
At that moment, he felt a small hand grabbing his arm.
“excuse me…….”
“Huh? Why? Is there anything you want to buy?”
“Aren’t you going to buy it?”
“what?”
Ellie tilted her head at Roel’s words, but soon realized what Roel meant.
“Oh, you mean those jewels?”
“huh.”
“Ah… … Yeah, that’s right.”
Ellie’s expression became clouded as she spoke strangely.
Finally, Ellie smiled slightly and said.
“Well, I don’t really want to buy it.”
“……why?”
Roel remembered George’s voice sending them off.
-Your Majesty, please choose as you wish.
That means you can buy anything you want.
So I couldn’t understand why she was just running around like that and then just watching.
“That’s not what I need.”
“… … But you liked it.”
“I like beautiful and shiny things, but I hate things that are extravagant. Those things are hard to get, so they’re pretty, right?”
And Ellie answered as she stroked Roel’s small hand.
“Isn’t it strange? The noble ladies in novels are obviously surprised by the culture of the common people, but it’s the opposite for me.”
“… … Is it strange?”
“Yeah… … Ah, I guess you don’t read novels that much. But I guess everyone thinks that way. In fact, I’ve even heard the young ladies of the surrounding territories say I’m old-fashioned.”
It would be meaningless to say that she spent little because she was poor, but she believed that it was not wrong.
They say that there is no one in this world who is noble from birth.
What makes a human being noble is never the satisfaction of vanity.
Ellie smiled and said firmly.
“What you’re buying today are the things you need. Just think about that for now.”
“Yeah, I got it.”
… … Maybe it really was a trait that was passed down through the Baron family.
After that, Ellie and Roel started going around the capital’s shopping district to buy what they needed.
Not only clothes, but also necessities for daily life. It was truly diverse and in large quantities.
Of all the things Ellie bought, all she had was a few strangely shaped food items.
“I’ll take half to Mom. We can eat the rest for dinner.”
“huh.”
Meanwhile, the sky was suddenly covered with orange clouds of sunset.
Unfortunately, my first day of sightseeing in the capital ended here. If I went any later, night would have come.
Ellie looked at the sunset with a slightly foolish expression on her face and said.
“Let’s go back soon. There’s still time left. The knights too… … Yeah?”
Ellie looked around. However, the knights who had been following her just a moment ago were nowhere to be found, and only an unknown chill suddenly touched her skin.
She said, gently grabbing Roel’s arm.
“Hey, maybe we got lost? Let’s go back to the street first. There are too few people here.”
But Roel’s body just stands there, as if it were fixed there.
No matter how hard I pulled, it was the same.
“… … Roel?”
“… … .”
At that moment, Roel’s sunken eyes looked somewhere.
And what was there were five men approaching with their faces covered by masks.
“Khuh, there it is.”
At that sticky voice, Roel’s eyes settled even more calmly.
The goal that desire is directed towards is, it is obvious, themselves.
