746 – Titi in Ausn – 3

About five years ago, the Republican terrorist group Red Wave attempted to destroy the Academy. Fortunately, the subversive movement was identified early, and internal spies were also found, so the subjugation was successful without major damage. However, there was a small noise during the subjugation process.

No, in fact, it was not a problem that rose during the subjugation process. It is difficult to say that we are in the process of subjugating a situation when the battle is over and prisoners have been taken. To be precise, it was a noise that arose during the post-war settlement process.

A minor noise that killed the captured leader of the Red Tide. To be honest, killing or capturing the entire leadership of the Red Tide did not cause much trouble, but the unauthorized killing of prisoners who were not killed during the battle was an issue that was difficult to ignore. The incident spread to the public, and ‘the empire even kills prisoners without trial.’ Is this perception ingrained? Those who voluntarily surrender to the empire will never come out.

Thanks to this, the emperor punished me with a letter of condolences, and the letters of apology piled up like coupons for a Chinese restaurant…

‘It was a terrible experience.’

It is a tearful case that the formal disciplinary action was to submit a written statement, but ended up in detention. It was only five days, but it was a memory I will never forget until I die.

And the person who became his family and friend during those five days was Luciano. The jailer who provided all kinds of conveniences to make my life in prison comfortable. A prison guard whose mentality must have been torn apart in real time as he was tormented by all kinds of visitors in the span of five days.

I felt sorry and grateful for that, so I gave him a letter of recommendation.

‘I never thought he would become a manager.’

It’s amazing. It was 5 years ago that I met Luciano, and in just 5 years, he rose from a guard to a manager.

Of course, my promotion speed was faster than Luciano’s. However, unlike Luciano, who is a commoner, I have a lineage as an heir to the Empire. In addition, due to the special events of war and the dispute over the succession to the throne, many of the people above me were divided. Comparing him on the same level with Luciano is crazy.

Therefore, except in cases like mine, Luciano’s speed of promotion is unusual. If I were to make an analogy, would a platoon commander have reached the level of a regiment commander or brigade commander in just 5 years? If you add more, you can compare him to a division commander. What a wonderful promotion.

“Is that mansion your mansion?”

“Yes, Your Excellency! Thanks to Your Excellency’s grace, this is the mansion I purchased after rising to the position of Head of the 2nd Department of the Corrections Department! It is an honor I would not have been able to enjoy without Your Excellency’s grace!”

Anyway, when Titi opened his mouth pointing to the mansion he entered, Luciano politely bowed his head and answered.

Those words made me laugh. It is true that I contributed to Luciano’s rise, but it was entirely thanks to Luciano’s ability and effort that he rose to the level of manager. The imperial administration is not such a light organization that one can rise to the level of manager with just a letter of recommendation.

“A letter of recommendation is only a recommendation. It was your ability that made the most of that opportunity, so be proud of it.”

“I will keep this in mind, Your Excellency!”

Seeing Luciano bowing his head even further, he quietly patted her on the shoulder.

After 5 years, we met again, a relationship that had been slowly fading away in her memory. It wasn’t because I or Luciano were looking for someone, but because Titi was enjoying a walk on her own. If a relationship continues twice, it must be considered inevitable.

“Luciano.”

“Yes, Your Excellency! Please speak!”

“See that dog that went into your mansion?”

At my words, Luciano hurriedly raised his head and looked at the mansion.

“…Yes. This is my first time seeing a dog.”

Finally, Luciano nodded his head and looked at Titi with a subtle expression.

A child, presumed to be a daughter, is playing with a dog she has never seen before, and the guards who are supposed to protect the mansion and the owner’s family just watch the scene. As the father and owner of the mansion, you must be wondering what is going on.

“This is a child I am raising. He likes to walk, so I let him wander around by himself, but he has been sitting in this mansion for a few days now.”

“Yes?”

“It looks like Titi liked your mansion. It seems like our relationship with you is deeper than I thought.”

“Wow, it’s an honor.”

Luciano’s expression of joy and embarrassment made me laugh again.

It was a joy to meet the lover of my life again, but the dog made that reunion possible. Even if I were in Luciano’s position, I would have felt both joy and embarrassment at the same time. It’s completely understandable.

This is how I entered the mansion after receiving a formal invitation from Luciano.

– Woof! Woof woof!

And when my eyes met hers, Titi dropped the snack she was holding in her mouth and clung to me, wagging her tail passionately.

I was proud because the response was so intense. As expected, Titi likes me, her owner, the most. This mansion is like a playground you stop by on your walk, and your affection and loyalty to her remains the same.

“Are you having a good time?”

– Woof!

When I patted her head with all her pride in her, Titi barked in a brighter voice.

Okay. I’m glad you’re playing well.

“Daddy!”

While she was dealing with Titi, her little child, who was playing with her, ran to Luciano.

“Dad! Why are you here!”

“I’m sorry. Dad has a lot of work to do, so he just got off work…”

‘Like that.’

Luciano’s words made me feel solemn. Today is the 8th day that Titi has been at this mansion, but Luciano was unaware of Titi’s existence. So that means he was unable to get off work for at least 8 days.

‘Was the Department of Corrections such a tough place?’

Luciano’s position is Head of Division 2 of the Corrections Department under the Ministry of Prisons. If someone says he’s going to be appointed to the corrections department, let’s stop him at least once.

“You were very bored alone, weren’t you?”

“It’s okay! The uncles, ladies, older brothers, and older sisters played with us!”

“That’s a good thing.”

“And we had fun with Jenny and Tile!”

The hand that was stroking Titi flinched at the word tile.

“…Tiles?”

Luciano’s voice also started to tremble a little.

“Ugh! Tile! That’s the name of a boy who is as worthy as me!”

The corners of my mouth went up for no reason at the next words. I guess I’m still called ‘oppa’ rather than ‘mister’.

“My brother owns this child. Thank you for playing with me while I was away.”

“No! Me too!”

“…Huh?”

“Yes?”

The child, presumed to be my daughter, burst out laughing at my gratitude, but the guards near her trembled as if something was broken.

“Well, if you are the owner, perhaps…” ” “

“Your Excellency, Count Tylglehen.”

Eventually, one of the guards finally opened his mouth, and Luciano answered in a slightly subdued voice.

“See you, Count Tyglehen!”

“See you, Your Excellency!”

“It’s okay. You’re here as a guest, so get up.”

I waved my hand while looking at the guards who were bent at an angle close to 90 degrees.

I think I understand why the guards are freaked out. It’s not only a problem that the Count came out of nowhere, but didn’t that little boy call our Titi Tile? Since he gave part of his title to a dog, he must have guessed that I would express my anger.

‘It could be so.’

However, I have no intention of getting angry. The kid could be like that. It was also my mistake for not writing down TT’s name in the first place.

“What is our little lady’s name?”

“Helen!”

“Yes, Helen. This child’s name is Titi, not Tyle. She can be called Titi from now on, right?”

“Ugh! I’ll call you Titi from now on!”

Instead, it is necessary to correct Titi’s name her her her her. If you keep calling me Tile, it will be difficult if TT mistakes your name for Tile.

***

I’m happy! I’m so, so happy!

I was happy to be in the same garden as Jenny and to play with little people like little masters! But the owner who should have been at home showed up! I’m so happy and happy!

My favorite person in the world is my master! Jenny is a friend who makes my heart flutter just by looking at her!

“Come to think of it, Luciano. If you had become a manager, you would have received a knighthood from His Majesty. What is your last name?”

“This is Niden, Your Excellency.”

“Luciano Nieden. That’s a good name.”

Moreover, the person who appeared to be Jenny’s owner seemed to know the owner!

‘This is fate!’

I guess this is what the people in your master’s house are talking about, right? Jenny’s owner is a friend of mine! Then I can become closer to Jenny, right!?

I’m sure it will! If the owners know each other, Jenny and I are no strangers!

– Woof!

So I spoke to Jenny with all her joy! Let’s get along well in the future.

– …

But Jenny looked at me silently and fell down next to the little person.

Are you okay! Jenny has charm like that too!

“You were raising a child like me.”

The owner also started looking at Jenny!

In the owner’s opinion, Jenny is a pretty and attractive friend, right? Just like she cares for and loves me and my friends, the owner will love Jenny too!

“Yes. My wife’s hometown is in the countryside, and this child was sent to me by my father-in-law who lives there. He was the perfect friend for Helen.”

“I think you’re a bit blunt to be a child’s friend.”

“What’s unique about this girl is that she is very affectionate when she’s with my family, but she’s quiet when other people are with her. At most, she licks her face or hovers nearby.”

The master’s hand was aimed at Jenny, but Jenny quietly turned her head and avoided the master’s hand!

It’s a shame! It feels really good when the owner strokes it! I’m sure Jenny will like it too!

“What a loyal kid. She got a good one.”

“Thank you, Your Excellency.”

“How good would it be for our Titi to be possessed?”

– Bruise?

I looked at the master’s face after hearing his words

“No matter how I look at it, my Titi. I think I’m in love with this kid you’re raising… Jenny?”

– Bruise?

Fell in love? Fell in love? I fell in love with Jenny?

What did you mean by infatuation? I do not know! It’s not a word used by masters, madams, and little masters!

“Haha, are you talking about our Jenny?”

“Since Titi is also a feisty male, maybe she and Jenny will become a couple soon and have a baby.”

But I understood right away what followed!

Marriage! That’s what the master does often! He said it’s something you do between lovers!

Okay! Being in love means being in love! So do I love Jenny?

‘Marriage… Baby…’

Imagine marrying Jenny. I imagined giving birth to a baby with Jenny!

So good! Just thinking about it makes my heart pound harder!

“Hmm. Should I call my dog in-law from now on?”

I think the master likes me marrying Jenny too!

Thank you, master!

***

Titi’s tail her her her spun even more violently at my words.

I think spring has come to our Titi too.

‘It was meant to be like this.’

I looked at Luciano with a faint smile, as if he was struck by the novelty and joy of being called a dog-in-law.

I never thought that the person I met 5 years ago would become the father-in-law of our TT.

…I don’t know if it’s right to call him a craftsman, but he is anyway.