The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 92
The Unsolved Mystery (1)
A sudden vacation.
Still, it was a satisfactory schedule.
When I went down to Yeongji after a long time, everyone welcomed me warmly, and I was able to take a leisurely walk around his small, shabby, but cozy garden for the first time in a long time.
The time I spent with my daughter was also great. It was a bit awkward because she seemed more playful than usual, perhaps because it was the first time we had seen each other in a long time, but I can confidently say that I got a lot of rest.
However, Baron Vidor’s steps as he returned to the palace after enjoying that enjoyable time seemed a little heavy.
‘Huh, I’m worried that His Majesty might think I’ve acted selfishly… … .’
That was why my steps were heavy.
Even though it was only now that he realized it, a feeling of guilt was welling up in his heart.
If you think about it, that’s right. He may have applied for leave and escaped in a fit of anger due to the announcement incident at the top of the tower, but wasn’t he really just an aide serving the ‘royal family’?
On that topic, I went on vacation without permission… … .
I feel ashamed that I showed such a bad side to not only the prince but also George, who was receiving education.
Of course, he was only exercising his natural right to claim it.
‘Now that I think about it, His Majesty must have been busier than someone like me… … .’
Moreover, he also had ears.
I heard that the First Prince has been expanding the research scope of the Magic Tower while also dealing with the griffons in the south and even retrieving their eggs.
In other words, there were more than a few things that had to be taken care of while he was on vacation.
The Baron clutched his hair with a sad expression.
‘What on earth am I doing at a time like this… … .’
Yes. Now, the Baron’s guilt grew and grew, to the point where he began to misunderstand that it was not the First Prince who had entrusted the work to him, but that he was too busy to attend the announcement of the achievements of the Magic Tower.
What would His Majesty think of me for abandoning my duties and running away during such a busy time?
… … If George heard that, he would even think of laughing.
Of course, as a baron who had lived a simple and honest life, there was no way he could have guessed the truth behind it.
The cruel truth that you left everything on yourself just because you found it annoying… … .
The Baron’s expression hardened with determination.
‘I must go and apologize to His Majesty.’
It was at that moment that the Baron, who had made up his mind, was hurriedly walking down the palace corridor.
“… … Hmm? Aren’t you Baron Vidor?”
“Ah, Your Majesty the Marquis.”
A nobleman with a deep voice was seen across the hallway. It was none other than the Minister of Finance, Margrave Walter.
“I haven’t seen you in a few days. Looks like you went on vacation. It’s been a while.”
“It’s been a long time, Your Majesty.”
The Marquis approached from afar and asked in a calm voice as if he were going about his daily life. The Baron nodded and answered politely.
“How have you been?”
“Hahaha, why did you go on vacation without saying anything? Without you, my already busy daily life has become even busier.”
“Haha, I guess I unintentionally caused trouble.”
“Hmm! If we had been even a day or two late, a lot of people in the Ministry of Finance would have resigned.”
So the two faced each other and had a conversation full of smiles.
The conversation was mainly about what was happening at the Treasury.
The Marquis spoke as if it were a joke, but in reality the Baron was nothing more than a link between the Treasury and the First Prince.
Without him, the process of carrying out the First Prince’s wishes would become more complicated, and conversely, the Ministry of Finance would have to go to the First Prince to discuss carrying out his orders.
It was definitely something… something… something ‘strange’ that they couldn’t figure out, but the two of them were so used to it that they didn’t even notice it.
“Oh, my! Get my mind right now.”
Suddenly, the two people who had been having such a long conversation checked the time and were startled.
Because we had been talking in the hallway for over 20 minutes already.
Marquis Walter expressed his surprise with exaggerated gestures and said:
“Heh heh, I forgot to prepare for the meeting.”
“Ah… … Is that so?”
“Come to think of it, the topic of the meeting was related to the order to hatch the griffon’s eggs. Hmm… … Would you like to attend the meeting as well?”
“I apologize. I will go see His Majesty separately. I have not yet returned to greet you… … .”
“Well, that’s too bad. Well, then there’s nothing I can do. Okay.”
The Marquis left with a slightly regretful look on his face after saying that he would see them next time.
And Baron Vidor bowed his head and saw him off, then began to walk again.
But that was then.
“Hmm? Aren’t you Baron Vidor?”
This time, an unfamiliar voice called out to him from behind. When the Baron turned his head, he saw a middle-aged nobleman with a truly unfamiliar face approaching him.
‘Uh huh… … That person is definitely from the 1st Prince faction… … .’
Fortunately, the Baron managed to recall the man’s face by quickly thinking about it.
At least he did not commit the rudeness of not recognizing the nobleman who spoke to him.
But if there’s a problem… … .
“… … Your Majesty Ray?”
“This is almost our first meeting, right?”
The nobleman who approached him politely had a higher rank than his own.
The Baron waved his arms, unable to hide his embarrassment.
“Oh, please stop talking, Your Majesty. You may call me whatever you want.”
Usually, differences in status represented absolute power.
It was something that should never be ignored, even if it was only a difference of one level, and conversely, it meant that there was no need to be polite to the other person even if it was the first time they met.
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But Ray, who had come near, did not do so. The reason was simple.
“How could that be? Isn’t the Baron the real power behind the First Prince’s faction?”
“I, I’m the real power… … Huh? How can you say something like that… … .”
Suddenly, the Baron, who had been expressing a sense of bewilderment, realized once again that this situation had a very ‘strange aspect’.
The Viscount who spoke first. And the Baron who was obviously treated with respect.
Even if ordinary nobles happened to meet, it was normal for the person of lower status to greet them first.
But, as the Marquis had said earlier, didn’t the Baron speak to him from above?
‘If you think about it… … .’
Besides, the titles of Marquis and Baron were a joke, like the difference between the sun and a firefly.
No, if you think about the actual authority, it could have been worse than that.
But it was not normal for two people like that to pass each other by without even knowing each other, or to have a friendly conversation and laugh together.
Although we didn’t realize it because we were used to it, the current situation was clearly abnormal.
Of course, it was not without its flaws.
‘Ah, no matter how much I think about it, this is… … .’
He was sent to welcome the delegation by order of the First Prince, and was also dispatched as the center of the trade mission.
At other times, he commanded nobles in other countries, and even announced the achievements of the Magic Tower on behalf of the First Prince.
……okay.
At the center of all these changes in circumstances was the activities of the First Prince, who had appointed himself as a ‘temporary’ aide.
It was an almost unbelievable treatment compared to the time when he was a small lord in a small rural area with nothing, less than a year ago.
‘No, no way… … that can’t be possible?’
The Baron, who realized this, took a step back, feeling a confusion of identity that had come upon him without him knowing.
“A real power… … I, I don’t know anything about that! I’m just a baron… … .”
“yes…….”
“I just wanted to live a normal life without any worries… … .”
“Baron?! Please wait a moment!”
“I’m sorry, your highness!”
“… … .”
Therefore, the Baron escaped from this situation faster than anyone else.
To him, who had thought of himself as nothing more than a baron, it was nothing more than a burden.
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one side.
The seeds they sowed bore fruit, and so did ‘them’.
I nodded at the news coming from the border areas of the western part of the kingdom.
“I was sent in the form of service… … .”
Indeed… … I see.
Hundreds of healers crossed the western frontier. It was a simple story to summarize, but its meaning was not simple.
“Is this the movement that the Holy Empire showed?”
“It seems that he is concerned that progress in the negotiations is lukewarm.”
“Because otherwise there would have been no way to emphasize it.”
Sending a therapist prior to consultation.
The conclusion was that he wanted to flatter people while making them lose their shit.
So that the negotiations can proceed smoothly… no, so that Shin Sung-cheol can smoothly enter the trade settlement.
My lips were distorted in a crooked manner.
“Why did those guys act like priests?”
“Well, it’s related to people’s livelihood, so it can’t be a bad thing, right? After all, it’s a gift of free volunteers.”
“That’s how it will be. The intention is so obvious that it’s actually funny.”
They too must have begun to sense the political attacks of the Federal Empire against Esteban. That is why they must have sent priests without hesitation to look straight at him.
Of course, the more active the healers were, the easier it would be to spread the doctrine, so it wasn’t all bad for those who served Roena.
And perhaps the influence of ‘those’ high priests was at work there. They were always guys who were true to their desires.
‘Well, if it’s obvious, then it’s an obvious result.’
That was when.
I nodded to George, who was about to continue his report.
“It’s slowly coming.”
“Huh? Who?”
Crunch-!
As soon as George finished speaking, the outside became noisy, and then the door to the office opened wide with the sound of someone running.
As expected, the person who opened and closed the office door so quickly was Baron Vidor.
“Phew… … .”
“… … Baron?”
He was wiping the cold sweat from his forehead and catching his breath. He had been running so fast that his legs were shaking.
But ironically, he seems to have completely forgotten where he ran off to.
“It’s been a while.”
“Your Majesty… …! Th, this is it!”
“… … .”
At the sound of my voice, the Baron noticed the two gazes looking at him and jumped and lowered his head.
Not only did you take a vacation without permission, but you even barged into the First Prince’s office without knocking… … .
George’s gaze was strangely quivering as he looked at this. However, it was not because he found the Baron’s actions funny.
just.
“Your timing is really good.”
“Yeah, we arrived at a good time.”
“… … Yes? What did you just say?”
