534 – There Is Work Behind Work – 4

The day after the Ministry of Supervision was officially launched, he became the 7th highest minister, quickly became the fifth member of the Lisizariune Knights, and was robbed by the emperor for his verbal eloquence.

“Congratulations on your official victory.”

“Congratulations, Your Excellency.”

The executives of the Ministry of Supervision gathered together and offered congratulations.

In fact, if you’re going to celebrate, it’s right to do it yesterday, but yesterday I was showing a cheerful appearance befitting Hyeong-gong Hyeon-gong’s maternal nephew. If you talk to him first, he sips his wine with a look in his eyes that says he wants to chew it up, so who would be able to approach him? To the point where the minister who was approaching me naturally took a step back.

“Thank you. I lack a lot on my own, so please take care of me in the future.”

“Yes, Your Excellency. I will help you with all my heart.”

Still, after calming down for a day, I was able to exchange greetings.

At the same time, I was a little embarrassed. No matter how bad something has been, you should not show any unpleasant feelings unless it is your department’s business. Even if a boss clears his throat, his subordinates suffer from physical aches. I’m ashamed of the person I was yesterday, who forgot that truth and acted like a 0.05 wise man.

‘You must have thought something happened as soon as it was launched.’

For a moment, I put myself in the shoes of the executives in front of me and thought about yesterday’s events. The inauguration of the Ministry of Inspector General, which had been prepared for almost a year, was held with great pomp, and the minister became a member of the Lisizariune Knights and met privately with the emperor.

And the minister’s expression was distorted all day after returning from a private meeting.

‘Wow.’

It’s dizzying just to imagine it. If it were me, I wouldn’t be able to eat all day because I would have shivers down my spine.

“I know very well how much effort you have put in for this glorious launch. As a minister, I should have praised your efforts first, but I was beside myself with excitement yesterday. “I am sorry.”

That’s why he gave bizarre sophistry with a smile on his face.

Of course, even if you say this, the executives say, ‘Ah, I guess it was because I felt good.’ I won’t let this go. Even a person just starting out in society would not believe something so absurd, let alone a seasoned civil servant.

However, this is not an excuse to simply pretend that yesterday did not happen. It is the same as a declaration that the remnants of Hyun Hyeong-gong that I showed yesterday will end yesterday, and my personal anger will not be extended to you.

‘This is enough.’

Okay, this is enough. From a subordinate’s point of view, isn’t it more important to avoid sparks than to know the reason why the boss went crazy?

“He did eat a lot. It made me anxious to know when he would crawl on all fours.”

The problem is that as soon as I drew the line, a kid came out tap dancing on the line.

‘This b*stard.’

I burst out laughing as I saw the head of the 3rd division… No, the head of the executive department coming in with a sigh. As soon as the guy who was paying attention a few seconds ago realized the situation, he turned into an apnea dealer.

“Director of the Executive Department. “What disrespect is this to the Minister?”

However, to others, the remark was a direct insult from a subordinate to his superior, so the head of the intelligence department opened his mouth implicitly. Judging by his stiff expression, he seems to be embarrassed by this spicy remark.

This is indeed a natural reaction. Immediately, not only the head of the intelligence department but also other executives from non-inspection departments looked at the head of the enforcement department with eyes asking if he was crazy.

However, unlike the executives from the non-Inspection Department, the executives from the Inspection Department had a calm expression.

“I’m fine, Head of Intelligence.”

And among those from the inspection department, I am included.

“He can’t even hold on to the hair that should be on his head, so he’s nothing. You have to understand those words that should only be in your head are coming out of your mouth.”

The intelligence chief’s eyes twitched for a moment at my merciful yet cruel remarks.

I understand. The head of the intelligence department was a member of the Special Intelligence Service until recently. As the emperor’s loyal dog, he was blunt and thorough, and had the Minister of Special Affairs, who was like a soldier, as his superior. In addition, since the special department is a place where strict cooperation between superiors and subordinates is a virtue, it is likely that one is not used to an atmosphere where subordinates criticize superiors and the superiors laugh and counterattack.

“I see. I understand.”

Nevertheless, the fact that he was quickly convinced was probably because he picked up the atmosphere of the inspection department to some extent as the head of the ‘Intelligence’ department.

‘You’ll get used to it over time.’

Seeing the head of the intelligence department taking a step back with a subtle expression reminded me of executives from the inspection department of the past. At first, they were embarrassed when I was told to treat them comfortably, and they looked like they were wondering if it was okay to be like this.

‘Wait a minute, that was the problem.’

Those b*stards carried out my orders so perfectly that they degenerated into monsters who lived more comfortably than anyone else and went out faster than anyone else.

So, I believe that the head of the intelligence department will adapt well. Isn’t he the head of the intelligence department who shows no displeasure even though he is being treated informally by someone who until recently was treated with mutual respect? The changed environment no longer shackles the head of the intelligence department…

…

‘The head of the intelligence department just leaving?’

It’s a little scary to think that way. It’s hard to deal with when a seasoned and capable intelligence chief turns into an old b*stard.

‘I guess it’s okay because I have a good example, right?’

Without realizing it, I looked at the deputy director who had been promoted to secretary to the minister. No matter how crazy the Inspection Department was, there were still some normal people within it.

Therefore, it is a hasty judgment to say that the head of the intelligence department will degenerate into an idiot. It is possible to remain in a normal position within an abnormal situation, such as a secretary to a minister.

I definitely believe so.

After exchanging greetings with the executives of the Gamchalseong, I was caught up in a barrage of handshakes from other nobles who were watching.

It wasn’t just the executives who couldn’t come yesterday, it was the nobles as well. Rather, unlike the executives who were close to me, ordinary nobles would have been more cautious because there was no way to avoid me if I started having a seizure.

“Hyung, are you okay?”

“I feel like I’m going to die.”

The problem was that the nobles who had been watching for a day came rushing in like crazy. It is too harsh to cram social activities that should be done over two days into one day.

Even the title of Minister of the new department and the fifth member of the Lisizariune Knights had the power to make nobles who would not come come come. I feel like I met all the nobles I was supposed to meet throughout the New Year’s wedding today.

“Too much popularity is poison.”

I was moved to tears by Erich’s remarks his, embellishing this pain with the word ‘popularity’, but I didn’t even have the strength to pour out two insults.

Damn it. Even before the New Year’s wedding, I wanted to watch Erich roll around.

‘I was the one watching.’

It’s devastating. As an older brother, he wanted to see his younger brother his struggle just once, just once. Why doesn’t heaven allow that one time?

Eternal blue sky, are you listening? Your honorary priest longs for your mercy.

‘Now that I think about it, there’s no news these days.’

Did he faint after being hit so hard by Constantina? Looking at the conversation I saw at first glance, it seemed like it was enough to make a scene.

Thinking nonsense, she lifted the glass in her hand to her mouth. I’m glad I at least still have the strength to move my hands.

“Brother.”

“Why?”

“What happened yesterday?”

Those words left a bitter taste in my mouth.

There was. A lot of things happened.

“The sisters-in-law found out and how long?”

“If you know, please tell me. Everyone is very worried.”

He smiled bitterly at the sight of Erich shrugging his shoulders. It seems that the wives’ worries are so great that they even include Erich, who hangs around with members of the Imperial Diet.

Actually, it’s even weirder if you don’t worry. No matter how much she kept a smiling face in front of her family, her husband started drinking only after meeting the emperor and avoided contact with other nobles. What wife wouldn’t be worried? Right now, all the inspector general executives were looking at was me.

…No, Fine originally only looked at me, so is it a bit subtle to use this as an example?

“Well, something annoying happened.”

Anyway, I gave a proper response to Erich’s words.

It’s not time to talk yet. Wouldn’t mentioning a business trip to a foreign country be an action that would pour cold water on Rize’s joy, when she should be happy ahead of her wedding? When I thought like that, I couldn’t open my mouth.

Of course, it’s something I’ll have to say someday. If you’re going to get hit anyway, you might think it’s better to get hit first. However, when she mentions her business trip before her wedding, Rize does not feel the excitement of her wedding, but only her worry and bitterness about her husband and her going to a distant place.

‘That won’t work.’

Even though I may hear complaints from Rize asking why I ‘m talking to her now, I can’t take away Rize’s joy

“Hyung. It’s not what I want to say.”

While she was making that promise, Erich opened her mouth again.

“It’s important for a woman to say what she wants to hear, but I also think it’s important to know when she says it. She may regret it when it’s time to say it.”

It was unexpected advice, so she looked at Erich blankly.

“…That’s not really what you’re saying.”

This is not something a guy who set fire to Sera and Zenobia and then finally became engaged would say. Even that engagement only happened because I almost pushed him away.

Fortunately, Erich also quietly looked away at my words, as if he had a conscience.

‘Regret.’

She stroked her chin at her younger brother’s words, which she lacked in tact but her conscience had.

That statement is not wrong. If you hide the truth just to make Rize feel better, you could cause her even more harm. I just chose the latter between getting hurt right away or getting hurt later.

‘It’s difficult.’

Neither answer is correct. There are reasons to choose both and reasons not to choose both, and both advantages and disadvantages coexist.

But it’s also strange. The sentence Erich had just said, “It’s time to talk,” Ate at her head. Erich succeeded in shaking me up on the topic.

“Erich.”

“Uh, why?”

“It would be better to have a present rather than a bare mouth, right?”

“Of course.”

Eventually, Erich and I burst out laughing at the same time.

Yes, of course. Rather than just asking for forgiveness, it would be better to enclose a fancy gift.

‘It’s a gift.’

Okay, I decided.

“Thank you. Thanks to you, I have made up my mind.”

“Then I told my sisters-in-law to stop calling me—”

“I’ll make you an earl.”

“…Huh?”

She patted Erich’s stiff shoulder and started walking.

Now my decision has been made. If you cannot avoid being dispatched to the Kingdom of Leon, change your perspective.

I’m not going to a foreign country to work. I went on a brief expedition to purchase rare luxury goods that can only be found overseas.

‘The Nayard family also needs to increase their strength.’

I am on my way to establish a new royal family in the Kingdom of Leon. In other words, he was governor of Leon for a while. We must use our strength to suppress the rebelling nobles and allow the empire to borrow Leon’s interests indefinitely.

In the process, let’s take care of some real estate. Since you are going right after getting married to Rize, you should think of it as a honeymoon gift from Rize and pack a lot.

If you scrape by one way or another, you will come across a few county territories. If I give it to Rize, the child born between Rize and me may become a count rather than a baron.

‘It doesn’t matter if it’s a title from another country.’

Because they will only target real estate bordering the empire. If you do that, it’s just a foreign country, but it’s actually an extension of the empire’s territory.

“Hyung, wait a minute. Count, what do you mean?”

She seems to come to her senses belatedly, and so does Erich, who desperately follows her. As a reward for enlightening me, I plan to give Erich a piece of land equivalent to an earldom.

“Brother, let’s not do anything awkward between us. “What kind of earl am I?”

“Then do you want to be a marquis?”

“Brother!”

Who’s going to stop me when I say I’m going to take care of my pockets for my family?

If you say you’ll prepare such a big gift, Rize’s heart will relax a little.