535 – There Is Work Behind Work – 5

Thanks to Erich’s advice, I realized the truth in human relationships.

When you say something, the time you say it is more important than the fact that you say it. And when asking for forgiveness, sincerity, not bare mouth, is needed. If this is not the truth, then what is the truth?

“Leon… The kingdom?”

Of course, even if a quick confession and a generous gift are guaranteed, whether the other person will be shocked or not is a separate issue.

It still is. When I confessed that I could go on a military expedition to a foreign country early this year, Rize blinked several times with a blank expression on her face and expressed a quiet question.

“Why?”

I was shocked because it was a question with so many implications.

If my words had shown resentment, anger, or sadness, I would have accepted them humbly. Rize fully deserves it, and I definitely have an obligation to do so. But Rize just tilted her head as if she didn’t understand the situation.

‘Did I say that for no reason?’

It was so bad that even I, who had come across the truth, regretted it for a moment. Was it right to just say it after the wedding?

No, let’s not think strange things. The reaction is different from what I expected, but what I said is true. If I’m wrong, it’s that Rize looked like that right before she went to Leon. The new bride almost broke down and went on a long journey.

“Your brother is the Minister of Inspection and Inspection. Why does the Minister go to another country?”

However, I could not open my mouth due to the strong fact flying towards my solar plexus.

If you are the Minister of Foreign Affairs, you can go to other countries for diplomatic issues. If you are the Minister of War, you may meet with the military ministers of other countries in the name of military treaties or easing border tensions. If you are a soldier and not an administrative official, it is natural for you to participate in the expedition, so there is no need to even discuss it.

But the Minister of Inspector General, who is in charge of maintaining domestic stability and discipline among nobles, is moving to another country? No matter how much I think about it, there is no reason to go.

“That’s because I’m not going for inspection work, but for other reasons.”

That is, if I were the only person responsible for inspecting 100% purity.

Unfortunately, the reason the emperor sent me to Leon was not to do any actual work, but to use me as a totem for intimidation. Since I earned the grand title of the best sword in the continent, the warriors on the continent have been showing me a subtle respect and awe.

Therefore, even if I just fold my arms in front of the Armain Kingdom army, the Imperial army can gain the upper hand. Although the two countries joined hands to share Leon’s interests, the exact distribution ratio was not set, so the advantage is directly related to the national interests of the empire.

To sum it up, the emperor considered the benefits of sending me to Leon to be greater than the reasons for not sending me. A dog like a dog.

“But it’s not difficult. All I have to do is keep my position, so it’s not dangerous.”

Seeing Rize’s eyes slowly starting to get moist, he hastily added.

“…It’s not dangerous to participate in the expeditionary force?”

“It’s true. It is an expeditionary force, but we are not going to fight.”

And seeing Rize’s disbelieving look in her eyes as she remembered what happened in the north, she tongued even more passionately.

Although it is an expeditionary force, it does not fight. It’s like saying he drank alcohol but didn’t drive drunk, but really, this Leon expedition isn’t about fighting like he did in the Northern expedition. The Kingdom of Leon will have neither the power nor the will to stop the advance of the imperial army.

The national power has been declining day by day since the defeat in the war about 30 years ago, the royal family has virtually collapsed due to the death of the only heir to the throne, and the first and second national powers are pushing in from both sides at the same time. In this miraculous situation, there is no noble in Leon who would grit his teeth and fight against the empire. All those nobles would have died during the last war.

‘It’s not a war, it’s the same as a trip.’

When this business trip was confirmed, I didn’t protest for no reason because ‘it would interfere with my honeymoon.’ The expedition to the Kingdom of Leon is not dangerous at all, but simply going to a foreign country is an extremely intrusive task.

Honestly, if the Imperial Army and the Armain Kingdom Army entered Leon side by side, most Leon nobles would be eager to cooperate. It is said that they also had a lot of dissatisfaction with the existing royal family after their defeat in the war. At most, only national isolationists who hate the existence of foreign countries or monarchs who want to become the new king without interference from other countries will protest.

And those idiots who have no sense of reality can be defeated with just a lift of a finger. I’ll distribute that b*stard’s territory to nearby lords, so if you tell them to take care of it, they’ll gladly tear it to death.

“Well, still, right after getting married… Sending only my brother to a foreign country…”

Fortunately, after my passionate persuasion, Rize acknowledged that this business trip was not dangerous.

That’s enough. If Rize doesn’t doubt my safety, everything is resolved.

“I’ll be back every evening.”

The regret of having to separate while newlyweds can be easily overcome.

“…Yes?”

A miraculous contradiction in that a guy who goes on an expedition to a foreign country insists on coming home from work every evening. Rize, who had been crying at that crazy remark, turned blank again.

Soon, a very subtle feeling of regret passed through my eyes. Like worrying if I hurt my head or am mentally ill.

Normally it would be a valid concern, but not like this. I will return to Rize’s side every evening.

“If you have a teleport, you can go back and forth as much as you want.”

He smiled at Rize and spoke confidently.

During the Leon expedition, I will not be on active duty but full-time. The border of a weak and ruined country cannot separate me and Rize.

‘This is the correct answer.’

I was proud of myself with a solution that was similar to Solomon.

In fact, right after hearing Erich’s advice her her, he was planning to simply bring the estate as a gift, but given Rise’s her personality it seemed unlikely that she would be happy to receive real estate. She may be an ambitious person, but Rize is a pure and kind wife who would choose her time with me over her territory.

So, I thought of a gift that Rize would really like. How she can take care of both the territory and the time with me.

‘You can just commute to and from work.’

In any case, this expedition cannot be considered an important military operation, and I only need to show my face when dealing with high-ranking officials in Armaine or Leon.

Of course, since it was a plan that had just been conceived, the emperor’s permission was not obtained. It may be the flagship of the rare method of commuting to work by teleportation while on an expedition to another country.

‘What should I do?’

She said It’s not the flagship, so even if you faint, you’ll know it. Isn’t it something to be thankful for when a newlywed goes to another country? If you tease me, send someone else instead of me.

‘If you send someone else, it’s better for me.’

He stroked Rize’s head and smiled in satisfaction. There is no harm in whether the emperor accepts my methods or rejects them. If you accept it, you will be able to leave work normally even though it is unfortunate that you have to go to work while newlywed. If you reject it, they will lie down and tell you to send someone else.

Considering the years I spent for that b*stard, this is a fair claim. It’s not even that I won’t work. I’m just saying I’ll leave work on time, but if you refuse, you’re an b*stard.

‘Although the dog is right.’

At least I’m not an b*stard who doesn’t know what’s good.

After appeasing Rize, he sent a report disguised as a report to the emperor. While joining the Leon Expeditionary Force, I will commute via teleport wizard.

And the answer came faster than expected.

[Hehe. ]

A short and meaningful answer without any prerequisites such as ‘if it doesn’t interfere with work’ or ‘if nothing urgent happens’.

‘Good.’

I was satisfied with the answer that made people nod their heads. After all, the emperor is a b*stard, but he is a b*stard who knows good.

Now, it would be great if the species just changed to humans.

“What are you laughing at alone?”

While the corner of her mouth was twitching, she raised her head when she heard the voice of the first adult sitting across from her.

‘Oh my.’

Then, I saw my father-in-law frowning slightly, as if he was uncomfortable thinking about something else in front of an adult.

It was rude to think differently about my father-in-law. But isn’t it worth it to go from active duty to full-time? Honestly, this is something that even my father-in-law would acknowledge.

“Your Majesty has listened to my request.”

“That’s good news.”

Like right now.

My father-in-law, who had seemed displeased just a moment ago, blushed at the touching news of the full-time transition. If I become full-time, I will also stay with Mar and Pedi, so it is satisfying for my father-in-law.

“It is absurd for a soldier who went to war to return home before the war is over, but since you are not a soldier, it will be okay.”

“You are right.”

I instinctively agreed with my father-in-law’s next words.

Yes, why should I, who am not even a soldier, serve in a foreign country? The emperor was the one who put me in the inspection department in the first place when I was trying to run away to the military. If he had been a soldier, he would have willingly served, but the emperor interfered.

“Instead, just as His Majesty listened to your request, you must also live up to His Majesty’s expectations. I brought this for him, so keep in mind.”

“Oh, yes.”

At those words, my eyes turned to ‘this’ in my father-in-law’s hand.

‘That was with my father-in-law.’

I was a little surprised. The item my father-in-law tried to hand me was a seal, but of course it was not the seal of Duke Ulken. It has already left the hands of my semi-retired father-in-law and is in the pocket of my brother, a small duke. It seems like he is just looking for an opportunity to return it to his father-in-law.

“It is quite a useful item if you have it. Keep it well.”

“Of course.”

She nodded as she accepted the seal he gave her. In fact, even if I didn’t listen to that request, I would have kept it well.

‘Seal of the previous Duke.’

To be exact, the seal of the only duke (formerly) of the Kingdom of Leon.

It’s surprising why it’s in my father-in-law’s hands.