748 – Titi in Ausn – 5

Our children were able to lead a self-sufficient play life.

The eight siblings can play noisily without having to leave the mansion, and childhood friends called the Crown Princess and the Prince come in from outside. Even Titi, the eleven holy beasts, and various spirits were there as playing things—there was no reason to go outside the mansion.

However, this completely self-sufficient life had the minor disadvantage of only seeing faces you had always seen,

“Hello sister!”

“Ugh! Hello!”

After meeting Helen, I was able to overcome that short coming.

In some ways, Helen is like our children’s first friend. The Crown Princess is my goddaughter, so I felt like we were like siblings to her, and the Crown Prince is her goddaughter’s younger brother her, so we are siblings anyway. This is my first time having an unrelated third party friend.

“Helen said she was five?”

“Yes, Your Excellency. She is like a treasure that came to us when she received Your Excellency’s grace.”

Luciano’s words made me smile. Certainly, a child who turned five this year would come to Luciano’s side when I gave him a letter of recommendation, and a child who was born the following year. It is truly a wonderful coincidence.

“Our Peddie is four years old, so Helen is his older sister.”

“Woe, sad words─”

“What is there to do with the yellow pine between children? The father wants his children to be good friends with Helen.”

Luciano, who was about to bow down, lightly patted her.

There may be a hierarchy between parents, but there should not be such a thing between children. Even if there is a ranking someday, it has to be after you become an adult and a member of society. It should also be determined by rank, not by bloodline.

So, the current Helen is our children’s friend, older sister, and older sister. Even after she becomes an adult, she will remain a precious childhood friend, with whom she cried and laughed for over 10 years.

“Maria, Cecilia, and Catlea over there are three years old, and Friedrich next to them is also three years old.”

“Among them, Princess Maria is the next Duke of Serbet.”

“That’s right. Maria is the eldest of the children who inherited Catoban’s blood.”

I felt a little bitter when I heard that he was the next Duke of Serbet. Because that small, innocent child will one day bear the burden of being a duke. Like Trixie, for at least a few decades to over a hundred years.

“… Alina and Ferenc are two years old. Mary, who is in her mansion because she cannot crawl yet, is one year old. She will let Mary come with her when she can move too.”

He tried to push away his bitterness and continued his explanation lively.

This is an auspicious occasion for children to become friends. It is not right to be depressed due to adult circumstances.

“I am currently on vacation, so I brought the children, but when the vacation is over, the employees will come with the children. I hope they will treat the children as if they were nephews and treat them cutely.”

“Of course, Your Excellency. If they are Helen’s friends, aren’t they also precious to me? Even if I am away, my wife and my servants will take special care of them.”

“Yes. Please.”

With those words, she looked at Helen and the children who were greeting her.

Everyone was clinging to Helen, as if they were surprised to see a child their age for the first time. Fortunately, Helen also smiled at the appearance of her human friend and welcomed her seven younger siblings.

It is a pleasing sight just to look at. I hope that through this meeting, our children will have many children they can call friends.

‘This dad had no friends.’

There is no one in this world that can be called a friend, let alone the world before possession. The friends I did make left, saying they would first find a place in heaven.

You shouldn’t live like this dad… There’s nothing wrong with living without friends, but I think it’s still good to have them…

– Woof!

In the meantime, she heard a familiar cry and turned her head to see Titi hovering near Jenny with her sparkling eyes.

– Bruises.

And Jenny barked briefly at Titi and looked at him indifferently.

Although it was a blunt response compared to Titi, Titi was still wildly happy with that short bark. Because Jenny didn’t even give Titi her attention yesterday.

Yes, cheer up, our Titi. Yesterday we couldn’t even look at each other, but today we exchanged barking noises with each other. If we do this, we can develop a closer relationship tomorrow.

“Ah. Is he a jenny!”

“Wow! That’s Jenny!”

“Do you want to touch it?”

“Wow!”

Eventually, the children’s attention turned to Titi and her new animal friend, Jenny.

Surrounded by eight children, Jenny showed signs of hesitation, but it seems that even the blunt Jenny had the gentleness of a golden retriever. Soon she humbly accepted the children’s intense handling and attention.

“Jenny is also quite gentle. I wish I could show that side to Titi as well.”

“This is Jenny’s first time hanging out with other dogs, so she will show her bright side once she gets used to it.”

There was no specific basis, but it was the owner Luciano’s words, so she nodded.

Once you get used to it, it shows a bright side. Then, Titi’s visit passionate will see the light of day one day.

‘Cheer up.’

Let’s leave it to the saints to play with the kids for the time being. You can play with the kids even without Titi, but if you miss Jenny, you can’t be sure when spring will come to Titi.

***

The sweet three-day vacation is over.

It was disappointing, but I had no regrets. I stayed up all night for 10 days and completed all urgent work, so for the time being, I will continue to be able to come to work on time and leave work on time. That’s enough to endure.

Moreover, unlike in the past when people went to work out of a sense of duty, these days, they go to work with joy and responsibility. Because I was able to overcome the barrier of social status as a result of my efforts.

‘I went from being a commoner to becoming a knight, so there’s no law saying I shouldn’t go from being a knight to a baron.’

Of course, it is a miracle that I, a commoner, became a knight. But aren’t I still young? If you work hard for 10, 20, or more years, you may be able to become a manager at the last minute, and once you become a manager, you can be ranked fifth.

In other words, Helen’s status changes depending on what I do. There is no father who can take his time when his child’s future is at stake.

However, today, that excitement and passion almost wavered for a moment.

“Chief, are you here?”

“Welcome, Chief!”

“Oh, um, okay.”

Team leaders greet us with loud voices as soon as we open the office door. These were things I normally welcomed with a dying voice from being so busy with work, but while I was resting, I felt so full of energy, as if I had taken some medicine.

It’s embarrassing. Why are they suddenly like this?

“Is Manager 2 here?”

“Director 1?”

While I was wondering if they were doing this because a major accident occurred while I was away, I heard the voice of Section 1 from behind me.

“Department 2 is full of energy. Well, since the manager is hardworking and capable, his subordinates are also influenced by it.”

“That’s too much praise.”

“What about excessive praise? I just said something obvious.”

Manager 1 smiled exaggeratedly and patted my shoulder before disappearing down the hallway.

It’s even more confusing. Manager 1 is a typical person who has been displeased with me since I became manager. I couldn’t hide my discomfort because I received a letter of recommendation from the Minister and rose to the level of manager in a short period of time at a young age.

Even though I was still young, I began to be mentioned as one of the candidates for the manager, so as the first manager, who was the oldest among the managers and the most likely next manager, I couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable and uncomfortable. If it had not been the Minister who gave me the letter of recommendation, it would have been not just an expression of emotion, but a real check.

…

‘Ah.’

When I remembered the grace of the Minister, I was able to understand this situation.

While I was resting at my residence His Excellency His the Minister personally visited my residence. He went beyond just giving me a letter of recommendation and showed direct interaction with me.

That glory lasted for a shopping three days. Rather than a one-time meeting in a remote place, they meet for three days at a mansion? And with His Excellency’s children His? It would be more conscienceless to hope that rumors would not spread.

‘Declaration of surrender… Ye.’

I looked in the direction where Manager 1 had disappeared and touched my chin. It seems that it has spread that the relationship between me and His Excellency the Minister is beyond the level of simply exchanging letters of recommendation.

So the momentum of the team leaders became more intense, and the first manager, who had disliked me, changed to a friendly attitude. If the Minister is behind me, I won’t be able to win with Section 1’s abilities even if I wake up from death.

‘You shouldn’t smile.’

I could barely suppress the corners of my mouth that wanted to rise without me knowing.

Honestly, it’s refreshing. A person who often picks fights and sarcastically tangles like that. It would be even stranger if you didn’t feel anything when you saw that scene.

Still, it is difficult for this situation to continue. Even setting aside his personal relationship with Director 1, Director 1’s experience, ability, and connections stand out even within the Department of Corrections. You should avoid pressing such a person’s pride more than necessary.

‘That person should be the next manager.’

Since the first manager is much older than me, I can aim for the next manager.

So, let’s receive the declaration of surrender from Section 1, but let’s also show a friendly response. If you simultaneously and secretly support the promotion of the head of Department 1 to manager, you can turn an executive who dislikes you into an executive who likes you.

‘Long live Your Excellency.’

Inwardly, I began to worship Your Excellency.

Thanks to your Excellency, I was promoted and my life as a bureaucrat became easier… How grateful I am—

‘Hmm?’

Suddenly, the communication device in my arms vibrated and I confirmed the contents.

[Lunch three days later, a meeting with ministers and managers is scheduled to be held. All managers must participate as a top priority unless they are engaged in level 1 work. ]

And as soon as I saw the instructions sent by the minister’s secretary, I burst into laughter.

Considering that this order was given as soon as the news spread that I had ties with the Minister of Inspector General, it is clear who the order was aimed at. Since it was embarrassing to single out only me, they probably used the excuse of a meeting with the managers.

‘Was the Minister of Justice 10th in the administrative hierarchy?’

The Minister of Inspection and Inspection ranked 7th.

Of course, Your Excellency’s true authority does not come from the position of Minister, but as one of Your Excellency’s many, many authorities, it surpasses that of the head of our Ministry of Justice. It is natural that our captain moves quickly.

‘Baron Helen.’

In the end, the corners of my mouth that I had been trying so hard to suppress ended up being caught in my ears.

Now timing is the key, and it is clear that I will become the manager.

‘Long live Your Excellency.’

I am now Your Excellency’s loyal servant even if my hair is cut off.

***

There was a report that the Minister had recruited officials from the Ministry of Justice.

‘Exaggeration?’

And that’s not a minister or department head, but a manager-level bureaucrat.

It’s a strange thing. It is surprising that a minister who is not very interested in expanding his power directly recruited someone, but the official was only a section chief.

“…Hot.”

I wondered if he was doing something strange because he had extra energy while on vacation, but when I looked at the personal information of the second manager who had recruited him, I couldn’t help but laugh.

This bureaucrat. He is a bureaucrat who was a prison guard when the minister was detained.

Haha!”

It was truly a strange and novel relationship that made me laugh all the time.

I can’t believe I knew someone else but a bureaucrat who could sense his own humiliation. Anyway, I don’t know if the minister knows.

Of course, I was the one who ordered that humiliating situation, but who told me to pile up a pile of letters?

‘I need to prepare a territory in advance.’

In any case, a manager who receives the support and attention of the minister can easily become a manager. The next step is difficult due to age and experience, but it is possible after that.

Let’s think in advance about which territory to give as a barony.