747 – Titi in Ausn – 4
Luciano Nieden. A person who rose from a prison guard to the second director of the Corrections Department under the Ministry of Prisons and was awarded a knighthood. In a way, the Ministry of Finance’s version of Fine─ a civil servant who can be said to be backwards compatible with Fine, if we add an additional comment.
But such trivial personal information is no longer important. What is important is not Luciano’s rank, but Luciano’s family relationship.
A man who could become the father-in-law of our TT. He is a man who might become my in-laws.
– Luciano Nieden is famous even within the administration. A bureaucrat who was a prison guard rose to the position of manager in just four years, so it attracted quite a bit of attention.
“4 years?”
-Yes. He was promoted to manager during the regular promotion in the first half of last year.
I was proud of what the Deputy Director of Information said. My dog-in-law, he was promoted in 4 years, not 5. He was a more capable person than I thought.
– But it wasn’t it the Minister who gave the letter of recommendation? There are rumors that it is a faction of Count Tyglehen. Why doesn’t the person involved know?
“Was there a rumor like that?”
– He is already being discussed as a candidate for the next head of the Department of Corrections. Of course, this is just a rumor, so it will take another 5 years for him to be considered a serious candidate, but it is also not normal for a former commoner to be mentioned as a candidate for department head.
“That’s right.”
I nodded calmly because it was true.
The Empire is a country where one can rise in status if one has the ability, but the wall of status cannot be broken through with any amount of ability. It means that a commoner is a specialist-list in his field even if he only receives a knighthood, let alone a fifth rank.
So even if he had my letter of recommendation, he was promoted to the position of manager and received a knighthood? That would have been impossible without Luciano’s ability.
– Well, if you’re not from His Excellency’s faction, you’ll have to do well to be the deputy chief. In fact, it’s great that a commoner rose to the rank of manager—
“Is this my faction?”
– Yes?
I sheepishly scratched the back of my neck as the Deputy Director of Intelligence looked at me as if I was saying some nonsense.
I know. Until yesterday, I had no idea what Luciano was doing, what his rank was, and whether he had received a knighthood or not. Calling such people part of one’s faction is a statement without conscience.
However, until yesterday, Luciano was someone I did not have much of a relationship with, but from today the story is different.
“This is our Titi father-in-law.”
– What is that?
I saw the mouth say, “That’s bullshit,” But I decided to ignore it.
“Titi fell in love with that dog. We will meet often from now on, and we will become closer than most clique members.”
– No, well, that’s true.
Still, the Deputy Director of Intelligence is a guy who makes a living from information, so he has good sense and intelligence. He quickly realized that the seemingly insignificant and strange word ‘dog-in-law’ had enormous power.
Even if nobles form the same faction, it is difficult to see each other often if they are in different territories, and the only way to contact them is occasionally. However, Luciano lives in an institution like me, and is in an environment where he has no choice but to meet often with Titi as a medium. Honestly, I think we’ll meet more often than the northern faction members.
Therefore, it is no problem to call Luciano a member of my faction, and depending on Luciano’s political greed, he may even rise to the level of a key aide.
Our titi artisans deserve it. Considering that he has risen to the level of manager, his ability is clear.
“So, what does it look like objectively?”
However, since this is someone I will be closely related to, I need more detailed information. Since exaggeration was widespread even within the imperial administration, it is necessary to understand Luciano’s unique abilities.
-If you are asking about his abilities, even excluding the fact that he was part of His Excellency’s faction, he was a person who would shine someday. My office skills are pretty good, but doesn’t the Department of Corrections see all kinds of people due to the nature of the job?
“That’s right.”
– Moreover, if you are unlucky, you will clash with high-ranking nobles. Most of the corrections department officials have a hard time dealing with such nobles…
After speaking up to that point, the Deputy Director of Information tilted his head and cautiously opened his mouth.
– Luciano was strangely calm even in the presence of high-ranking nobles. Thanks to this, people started saying that he was not a commoner but an illegitimate child of a noble family.
Do you have a rough guess?
‘Ah.’
As soon as I heard that, I started laughing.
Why was Luciano calm even in front of high-ranking nobles? I’m probably the only government official who knows the reason.
‘I wonder if some noble will catch my eye.’
While Luciano was a jailer, he met all kinds of nobles, including the Minister of Finance, Duke Ma Jong, the daughter of Prince Iron Blood, and the second son of the Emperor Baek. I even delivered a letter from Jeon Seung-gong.
I felt his spicy taste intensely and breathed in the high air to my heart’s content. In Luciano’s eyes, would the nobles who are fighting with the Department of Corrections come in? No matter how high-ranking a noble is, it would be fortunate to be crowned a marquis.
‘I developed my tolerance.’
Five days I was in prison. During those five days, I met Titi’s father-in-law, and he learned the necessary virtues at the Department of Corrections.
It’s such a touching and beautiful thing…
The news that Titi was in love shook the mansion.
“Somehow. I’ve been going out as soon as the sun rises these days. There’s a reason.”
Mar is stroking Titi’s head while laughing.
“Shouldn’t Titi be called Titi Crasius now? After the Minister’s marriage is over and the Master’s marriage is over, Titi is planning to get married. At this point, Titi is also Crasius!”
Eri suddenly made Titi a member of Crasius.
“Zizi, are you getting married!?”
Pedi was toddling nearby and came running after hearing about the marriage.
Each person reacted differently, but the emotions contained within them were the same. The wives, children, and employees wholeheartedly congratulated Titi on its spring day.
That’s because Titi has been the mascot of our mansion from the moment she was adopted by Sang-tae. He was also a great help to the mansion because he was smart and quick-witted, and as the pets in our house, he was the number one contributor to playing with the children.
‘Now it’s time for Titi to be happy too.’
TT gave us happiness just by existing. After devoting herself to us for so many years, it is only right that Titi should be happy now.
– Woof!
In response to the enthusiastic interest and support of the people in the mansion, Titi also enthusiastically waggled her tail and barked brightly.
Is it more because of my mood? For some reason, my eyes seem brighter than usual. Even dogs become prettier when they fall in love.
“If the cub has Titi’s blood, it will be smart and cute, right? I’m already looking forward to it.”
“It would be impossible to take all the puppies since they were born with another dog, but even if you only get half of them…”
Before I knew it, Rize and Rin, who had brought a comb and straightened Titi’s fur, began discussing the future.
It is definitely a treasure that everyone will covet if it is a cub that carries on Titi’s blood her her her her. Right now, even my parents will ask me to send just one animal.
‘The dog gave birth to several babies at once.’
He looked at Titi, who was quietly wagging her tail, as if she knew she was being made to look pretty, and stroked her chin.
The number of babies born at one time varies from animal to animal. Among them, I heard that there is a large gap between the minimum and maximum values for dogs. It was said that sometimes they give birth to just one or two, and other times they give birth to more than 10.
If possible, I hope Jenny can have as many babies as her health allows. It’s fun to watch the little injeolmi moving around.
“Ma’am! I brought the ribbon you mentioned!”
While I was imagining Titi, Jenny, and the pups walking side by side, Juris came running from across the hallway.
Holding a huge red ribbon in her hand.
‘Ah.’
It was a ribbon so gorgeous that it made me sigh, so I looked at TT again.
That ribbon… Is attached to TT’s body…? Are you going to meet Jenny wearing that ribbon?
‘…Do you like it?’
As the owner, I had complicated feelings, but Titi still looked at Ribbon with bright eyes.
It seems that TT’s aesthetic standards are quite broad.
***
I feel good today too! The ladies decorated me beautifully!
“Our Titi is pretty. We can get married right away.”
– Woof!
The red madam is right! I am prettier now than ever! It’s all thanks to you ladies! Thank you!
“This is how we do it, Titi. Aren’t you going to marry someone else than Jenny? You’re going to charm all kinds of kids as you pass through the system, aren’t you?”
– Kiiing…
But what I just said was disappointing. I love Jenny so much, but there’s no way she’s marrying another friend of hers and not Jenny!
“Hehe, I’m sorry. Titi must marry Jenny.”
– Woof!
As soon as I heard those words, I licked the red madam’s face.
As expected, the ladies are kind! The ladies are also supporting me!
“Then have a nice trip. Have fun playing with Jenny?”
I eagerly waggled my tail at the words of the red madam.
I’m sure you’ll have fun! I’m sure Jenny will see more of me! Because the ladies worked hard to decorate it for that purpose!
The ribbon that the ladies put on their hair! A bell attached to the tail! The shoes I put on my feet!
So pretty! I’m sure Jenny will be impressed!
“Isn’t it too flashy…”
The owner also said it was gorgeous! Then it will be the same in Jenny’s eyes!
***
3 days of vacation after working 10 days of all-night work. Thanks to this, while her wife went back to her hometown for a while, she was able to play as much as she wanted with Helen, who had to live alone-
– Woof!
“You’re here.”
During those three days, I had to receive unexpected guests.
His Excellency the Minister of Inspector General, the benefactor of my life and the person who is like a second father who made me who I am today. His Excellency’s beloved pet dog is coming to my mansion to play.
To be exact, I’m coming to see Jenny at the mansion.
“Master?”
“Open.”
“Yes!”
Following my instructions, the guards hurriedly opened the door.
Then Titi walks in, nodding her head as if grateful. No matter how I looked at it, it seemed to have intelligence similar to that of a human, which made me laugh.
Our Jenny is also smart for a dog. Even Jenny looks like an ordinary dog compared to Titi.
“Jenny. Come here.”
– Bruises.
Anyway, when I called Jenny from the corner of the garden, she trudged over as if there was nothing she could do.
Regretful. How great would it be if we could show Titi even half of the cuteness shown to our family- no, half of it.
‘We should get along well.’
As soon as she found out that Titi liked Jenny, she seemed satisfied. On the other hand, if Jenny pushes Titi until the end, she will be very disappointed.
I absolutely do not want to see Your Excellency disappointed. Besides, Jenny also has to find a mate someday, so I hope she mates with a male who likes her passionately.
“Jenny”
– Bruise?
“I’m not going to tell you to date her, so please be kind to that kid. This is the first friend you’ve made since coming to the system.”
At my words, Jenny quietly looked into my eyes.
I was a little embarrassed. There’s no way Jenny would understand if I said this.
“…Do whatever you want.”
In the end, he patted Jenny’s head and laughed.
If we keep meeting each other, Jenny will open her heart someday.
About 2 hours after TT came. This time she came
“I thought it would be good to make Helen a human friend. This time, I came with my children.”
“It is an honor, Your Excellency!”
And that too with the children who inherited His Excellency’s blood.
‘What should I do with this?’
I am honored that His Excellency shows great interest and trust in me, but this honor is too much to deserve.
‘Should I at least move soon…?’
No, that’s not it. That’s an ugly and ugly escape that even I would have done 5 years ago.
Don’t forget, Luciano. You can’t run away anymore. No matter what you go through, hold your head up proudly.
My cowardice is because I tore it up along with my resignation letter five years ago.