Chapter 166 – Look Again
“Hmm. Indeed. Are things going that way?”
Father and brother and me.
Alina had already left her seat, and the three remaining in her office started talking about what was next.
“Yeah. We have obtained the Violet faction, which is one of the red bloods and is quite a huge force, and we are continuing our research. Even if it’s not a short time, if you look at it from a long perspective, I think you can get enough results in your hands.”
What has happened so far.
Of course, we exchanged opinions by correspondence or by sending people, but there are many things that can be learned from direct conversations like this.
“How did it go with Barheun Kingdom?”
“There was some confusion in the beginning, but it can’t be helped.”
Whether it’s the red blood or the Merchant of Baheun.
They took bribes and executed those who crossed the line.
“There is a correspondence related to that, but you know, I don’t have a lot of connections, do I?”
Haha! This guy.”
I shrugged my shoulders at Aidan hyung-nim’s ridicule.
It is also a relationship.
“Indeed. Was there any help from Princess Amelia?”
“Well, not quite like that. It seems that the princess is also busy with succession issues.”
The battle for succession between the 1st prince and the 2nd princess… Rather than a point fight?
The kidnapping of the 2nd princess was, in a way, the fault of the royal guards, but I guess that was a bit of a blow anyway.
The stories I hear are said to be very disadvantageous.
“It doesn’t seem like you’re in much of a hurry.”
“Because the Queen’s ruling power is excellent. In order for the battle for succession to become serious, the battle between the nobles below must be fierce, as most of them support the queen.”
In fact, it almost feels like a sport.
There is no feeling that the country is shaking, and because of that, the relationship between the two is not bad.
“And from what I hear…”
“Are you listening?”
What should I say about this
“She says that if she doesn’t become a queen, she will come over here.”
“Puhahaha!”
At my words, Aidan hyung-nim burst into laughter.
Even his father was looking at me, blinking his eyes.
“What are you saying. Are you saying you want to naturalize here?”
“No, not that…”
It came by letter, so I can’t say for sure.
Scratched his head
“Should we say that we are aiming for the lands of Aslan and Müller centering on Lake Raini…”
“Hmm?”
My father was perplexed, as if he did not understand.
I understand.
“Ahaha! I’m laughing so much that I’m in tears So, father. These are the words of Princess Amelia.”
If eliminated in the fight for her successor, she will marry Leoric Franz and create a force around Lake Rania.
“Simply put… It is said that they are building the Lake Rainia area as a ruling force.”
“Lake Rania.”
A huge lake that could fit one or two provinces in the southern region with its size alone.
In fact, it is such a huge lake that an island within the lake is said to be a small city.
It is a place where numerous water streams coming down from the great mountain range become one, and even the water stream coming to Aslan is a huge river that is included in Lake Grainia.
“Well, this is because I was good at it. Under. That’s why I had to be moderately handsome…”
He brushed back his hair and pretended to be proud.
Well, that’s not all, but the fact that I’m quite involved.
“Hmm. Indeed…”
Father nodded his head.
“Are you saying you want to do a bridge between Barhn and Brahms around Lake Rania? Can I get it that easily?”
“Well, the princess will take care of that part.”
Apparently, the relationship isn’t bad, and the queen seems to be okay with paying taxes sweetly.
“Is Leo there too? Apparently, he seems to have a crush on Leo, and it seems that the food problem, which has been a long-standing problem in the Barheun Kingdom, will be resolved with this opportunity.”
Even if trade is cut off, the situation in Barheun Kingdom is not dangerous enough to starve to death, but it is clear that it will take a big hit.
“It’s a common-law relationship… Leo will take care of that problem now, but how will the capital work?”
“That’s it. How is the capital these days? It’s too quiet.”
At that, his father sighed and closed his mouth.
Seeing his brother, he shook his head cautiously.
Are there any serious problems?
“The King…”
The king has walked his bloody path.
Although quiet now.
“I think you should go up and see for yourself what the king wants.”
“Well… ?”
I blinked at my father’s words.
* * *
“Where is Leo?”
A room prepared for guests visiting the Franz family.
Alina, who was unpacking her things there, asked her maid, Neria, who was beside her.
Evening is over, but it’s still too early to go to sleep.
How about she have some tea to end the day with him. Or is she still talking to her family members?
“That, maybe…”
At those words, her maid named Neria, who had been serving Leo closely, looked carefully at her.
There was something that suddenly came to mind. She is the woman Irina spoke of.
“Ah, I see…”
“Yeah. Sorry.”
“No, it’s not something for you to apologize for. Indeed it is. Well, it’s been a long time since I’ve come home.”
At that, she looked up at the night sky through the window.
The meeting of the two can be called a reunion after a long time.
“Grace Hamillion.”
I don’t know what kind of woman she is.
Even if the number of women in aristocratic families is small, it cannot be said that they know all of them. Not to mention, debuting in the social world is a different time.
It is all the more so because she did not participate in the banquet for simple friendship in the first place.
“Would you like some tea?”
“Yeah. What kind of tea would you like to prepare?”
“The tea he likes.”
“All right.”
She sat down at the table prepared in the room and watched Neria preparing the sweet tea he said he liked. She was told that she was hugged by him too.
“Have you known him before?”
“… Yes. Please remember my name for her, who was her simple maid, and became her exclusive maid as she took charge of his education.”
“Hoo. Is it?”
“Yeah. He is a very caring person.”
“It must be because you are a woman and a beauty. I wonder if she even remembered the name of the male servant.”
Neria giggled at Alina’s words and carefully placed the teacup in front of her.
“If I said I wasn’t wrong, would I look too arrogant? But he was also kind to the other servants.”
“Is it?”
“Yeah. That is why she had quite a few attendants and servants who followed him to Müller.”
Under the slowly rising moonlit night, the conversation with Neria continued.
As her exclusive maid, she is a maid who will often be with him in the future. She’s friendly, so it won’t hurt. I had that thought, and I also had a heart that I simply wanted this time to pass quickly.
That would be natural
This time the moon rises. At that time, a man with a heart is trying to meet another woman.
I hope this time passes quickly. Alina thought so and she continued her small talk.
* * *
In the depths of the Franz Immunity. It is the deepest and most secure place.
In front of that gate, I was being checked by a knight.
“Leoric. I’m sorry, but before this…”
“Well. I know. Ruler.”
This alone is actually giving up quite a bit.
Probably, my father couldn’t even enter. Thinking about the situation, wouldn’t it be difficult for my older brother to visit me? Of course, he wouldn’t completely block it, and wouldn’t he visit Grace after seeing her physical condition or mental state?
It’s a difficult time to meet even more sensitive now.
“We sent someone inside, so please wait for a moment.”
“Well.”
I have no intention of hastening how dangerous the time is.
If you’re not feeling well, it’s a burden just to meet you, so you can meet tomorrow.
After spending a little time like that, I felt a sign coming this way from inside the door.
This magic…
“Long time no see.”
“Saren… Was it? Long time no see.”
Coming from the inside was Saren, Grace’s sister-in-law and her nanny’s daughter.
Long time no see. His complexion was a bit dark, but his expression itself looked good.
“How are you?”
“Yeah.
With a small smile, Saren nodded her head to the knight at the door.
“Come in. I will guide you.”
“Yes.”
Can I meet you?
To be honest, I’m a bit nervous too…
“Grace-sama has been waiting for a long time.”
“Is it? I’m glad.”
I walked down the long hallway and had a short conversation with Saren.
“Grace-sama’s body…”
“You are fine. The baby is also healthy.”
That’s fortunate
Unknowingly, a sigh of relief came out.
Both are healthy
“We are checking every day. I’m sure it’s uncomfortable, and I’m taking care of that.”
“Yes. It must be hard, but good work.”
“No. Miss Grace is suffering more.”
“Is it… ?”
A bitter smile is built.
It would be nice if we were together, but it would be safer here.
Especially since it’s in the early stages of pregnancy.
“But lately it has improved a lot. The morning sickness has also improved a lot…”
Ah, morning sickness.
I guess it was serious.
Saren, who did not change her expression in front of others, smiled bitterly at this.
“Here.”
She walked for a while and stood in front of the room she arrived at.
Saren went inside first.
By this point, her tension was palpable.
Awesome!
The door opened and Saren came out.
“Leo. As you may know…”
“Of course.”
“Then, thank you.”
Whoa.
She sighed once more, opened the door, and entered slowly.
At that time, similar to when she gave the ring, only a small candle lit the room in a dark room.
“Sister Grace.”
At my call.
She turned her eyes
Blond hair that glows softly. Still friendly blue eyes. A small smile formed at the corners of his lips.
“Leo. I’m glad you’re safe.”
Seeing her for the first time in a while, she was still beautiful.
