The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 159
Investiture Ceremony (1)
A mysterious commotion that occurred in the palace.
In the end, it seemed like it was somehow swept under the rug.
It’s truly amazing, considering the royal job requires such extreme vigilance.
But the fact that there was someone’s dedicated movement within it… …was already known to all who knew.
“Now that the budget has been prepared, we can breathe a sigh of relief.”
“… … Phew, thank you.”
“Haha, what’s the thank you for? All I did was pass the budget.”
Baron Vidor smiled and wiped away his cold sweat at Marquis Walter’s words.
The statement that a budget for repairs had been allocated was tantamount to saying that no one would be held responsible for this incident.
‘Although I’m already paying a heavy price for that… … .’
It was literally self-inflicted.
A look of regret seemed to pass across the Baron’s face as he sighed.
Of course, since it was a royal matter, it was not easy to let it slide, but it was possible thanks to the protection of my superior, the First Prince.
This was probably the situation that best revealed the power structure of the current royal family.
Besides that, this situation was definitely what the Baron had hoped for.
“It was a time when the palace needed maintenance anyway. Hasn’t there been any special maintenance since the King ascended the throne?”
“Um… … Certainly. Almost twenty-five years.”
“If we carry out a large-scale renovation, the stability will surely increase compared to before. It would be a good idea to use this as an opportunity to have the dwarves manage it on a regular basis.”
“If we ask the dwarves, it will be sure. It’s not a bad idea.”
“haha.”
The Baron nodded in satisfaction at the answer he received.
This palace was the heart of Esteban, which would one day be used by the first prince.
It had to always be in top condition, and there couldn’t be a single flaw.
‘Isn’t it the icing on the cake that we can overlook George’s mistakes and still repair the palace?’
This is the perfect response that an aide can give.
At that moment, in a friendly atmosphere, the Marquis opened his mouth.
“Hehe, if that’s the case, then should we first build a separate place to hold the ceremony? After all, I have to leave a legacy of bringing the dwarves.”
“yes?”
“hmm?”
“Food? Is there something important going on?”
The Baron tilted his head with an innocent expression.
But what was even more surprising about the Baron’s question was Marquis Walter.
“What are you talking about now? This is His Highness the First Prince’s investiture ceremony.”
“What is that… … .”
“Haven’t you heard from Your Majesty that the crown prince’s investiture ceremony will be held soon?”
“……yes?”
A vetting ceremony?
Didn’t Seolma say that he catches people?
The Baron opened his eyes wide as if hearing it for the first time, between confusion and bewilderment.
“Are you saying the date for the investiture ceremony has been decided?”
“Yes, that’s right. An official document has already been sent to the Ministry of Finance to set up a related budget.”
“Well, when on earth… was it decided when I was away?”
“That, that was a long time ago… … .”
“… … .”
At first glance, it seemed like he was out of his mind because he couldn’t close his jaw.
Seeing the Marquis flustered and waving his arms, I could tell that this wasn’t a joke.
That made it even more absurd.
‘Why do I have to hear such news from someone else… … .’
That fact has already spread to the Ministry of Finance.
“Okay, just wait a minute.”
The Marquis, who was looking at the Baron like that, looked embarrassed and brought something.
It was a royal letter, decorated in an antique manner with golden patterns.
“It just so happens that there was a copy left. This is it for now. Have you seen anything similar?”
“It’s my first time seeing this.”
“Huh, that’s really something to be ashamed of. I clearly remember telling you about it.”
“Is that so?”
Ssuk-
Leaving that question aside, the Baron carefully unsealed the letter.
“Let’s see… … .”
And he began to read the letter written on old-fashioned paper.
But soon after, the letter fell from his hands.
Bam-
“… … .”
It wasn’t that his grip was so weak that he couldn’t even hold a piece of paper.
Now, I wasn’t newly flustered by the crown prince’s investiture ceremony. It was just that my hands were shaking in shock because there was something unexpected written in the contents.
“What, what is this… … .”
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The contents of the golden letter.
-… … So, the royal family held a ceremony to commend the hard work and achievements of the nobles who have worked for Esteban for a long time.
-His majesty the King has promised to award new titles and estates to the nobles.
-The list is as follows:
The fact that it serves as an ‘advance’ invitation to the five nobles who will be inducted into the new hierarchy.
The Baron, seeing this letter for the first time, could not have known about it.
-… … The title to be awarded to Baron Taylor Vidor is Marquess.
-The nobles in question should prepare for the promotion in advance so that there are no disruptions to the award ceremony following the investiture ceremony.
“Wow, a Marquis… … This is ridiculous… … .”
“Huh, judging by your reaction, it seems like this is your first time hearing about it.”
The Baron felt like he was dreaming.
He had never once imagined that he would become a marquis.
It may be that he had no greed in the first place, as it was nearly impossible for a baron to be promoted to the rank of marquis.
No, actually, that has never happened before!
‘What is this situation for the time being…?’
Flash!
At that moment, sparks flew from the Baron’s eyes as he came to his senses.
Because that wasn’t what was important right now.
‘The letter was missed!’
There was no way such an important letter would not have been sent from the royal family.
He also expressed doubts, asking if Marquis Walter had not received it.
If that’s the case, then it clearly means that ‘someone’ missed it.
Yes, that ‘someone’ right in the middle.
Knock knock-
Why does the sound of the chair being dragged today sound like teeth gritting?
“… … Thank you for sharing this important news. I almost got late for preparation.”
“Is that so?”
“I will also look into the details of the investiture ceremony and bring up the agenda later. I don’t know anything about it yet.”
“So, should I do that?”
A very calm tone.
But the spirit of the man, who seemed to be heading to the battlefield, was so terrifying that even the Marquis flinched.
Squeak-
So the Baron left the treasury with his eyes wide open.
* * *
Meanwhile, George, who was shuffling through papers in his office, scratched his head and asked.
“But I haven’t seen the Baron lately. What on earth is he doing?”
“I don’t know.”
I shrugged slightly and went through the paperwork.
The papers that filled the desk were related to the nobles who would be receiving new titles this time.
Nobles who take the place of executed rebels.
Also, regarding the nobles who will replace the remnants of the Second Prince faction who will soon be ousted.
Of course, it was natural that the papers of the new baron who was to receive the title of marquis were there.
“Well, they were talking about the aftermath of the Griffin incident. They said it was all good because it needed maintenance.”
“No, why do you have to say this now?”
George stuck out his tongue at my calm words.
“There must be a lot of things to prepare for if you want to go from a baron to a marquis, so why are you even bringing this up? You should probably think about your own award ceremony right away… … .”
“I don’t know.”
“Hey, I’m not crazy about work or anything.”
George, who was shivering like that, continued speaking.
“But somehow, he decided to readily give me the title of Marquis.”
“hmm.”
It was rare throughout the history of the continent for someone to receive the title of Marquis directly from a Baron.
In the first place, there was no need to decide on such a drastic personnel decision, and it would be difficult to suppress the backlash that would arise from it.
But I wasn’t.
‘There is no noble who dares to disobey my words.’
Now, we are suppressing the rebellion of the opposition party and holding the remnants in check.
Rather, you should have bowed your head to what I said. There couldn’t have been a nobleman so bold as to talk back.
It was for the same reason that I, the first prince, was the one handling these things that could be seen as clear abuses of authority.
‘In the current situation, even the title of Crown Prince is nothing more than a facade.’
Absolute power.
It’s been in my hands for a long time now.
It was something I had always hoped for.
“In any case, in order to handle future affairs smoothly, we need power that can be moved directly.”
“Well, I guess a title like Marquis is a certain enough title that it doesn’t necessarily have to go through the higher-ups.”
“okay.”
The current method is inefficient.
Because even if he tried to do something, nothing was completely accomplished in the Baron’s hands.
But it would be different if he became a marquis.
“From beginning to end. I need to give them the authority to make decisions without going through other people’s hands.”
“But considering your personality, isn’t that too much to ask?”
“I don’t think it’s particularly difficult.”
If it were impossible, we wouldn’t have even considered it in the first place.
This means that the situation is completely planned and calculated with utmost precision.
And what moves it is.
“There is no change. It is as it has been until now.”
It was me.
Squeak-!
It was that moment.
The door to the office opened, and a glaring evil spirit crept inside.
“Hee, heek?!”
No, it was a mistake.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Baron Vidor, the subject of the conversation.
“… … Your Majesty. May I take George out for a moment?”
“Ah, no, why are you suddenly bowing again!”
“What’s going on?”
“I’m sorry. I think I have something urgent to talk about.”
“I see.”
I have something important to talk about.
That is, George made a mistake.
It was a really simple conclusion.
I looked at George with a pitiful look on my face.
“What have you done now?”
“Hey, you didn’t do anything this time?”
But the guy just shook his head anxiously as if he knew nothing.
In his trembling eyes, a hint of resentment and fear seemed to be visible.
however.
“George, you really didn’t do anything?”
“Yes, that’s right! Ask His Majesty! I will just stand here and… … .”
“It’s a problem because I didn’t do anything.”
“yes?”
Swish-
“That, that’s… … ?!”
George’s face turned pale as the Baron took out a letter decorated with gold.
It was only then that he realized why the Baron had come to see him.
And with that devil-like face, too.
“Why didn’t you tell me something so important?”
“Ah, no, that’s right, I was a little confused because of the recent workload… … and then there was that, that thing.”
“Thanks to you, I am finally hearing about the story of the investiture ceremony and the promotion to a higher position.”
“… … .”
George looked at me like a dumb person who had eaten honey and trembled.
It was as if he was begging me to save him.
But there was no such mercy for me, who understood the whole situation.
“We’ll talk about the details later, and you can educate yourself however you want.”
“Eww!”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Then the Baron’s devil-like face smiled for the first time.
“I will do as the headquarters directs.”
There was only about a month left until the investiture ceremony.
