784 – Ausuen Samgongjupa – 2

The news that the granddaughter of the Marquis Labirje had become a friend of the Crown Princess quickly spread throughout social circles. According to rumors, the Marquis Labirse’s shoulders have become even higher than before.

It’s probably the truth and not a rumor. The rank of marquis is the actual upper limit of the empire’s nobles, but isn’t it true that the rare blessing of being ‘linked to the Crown Princess’ came to the Marquis of Ravirge, who had nowhere else to go? For the Marquis de la Virje, the bridge of his nose will touch the sky and his shoulders will rise like mountains.

For me, it doesn’t really matter whether the Marquis de Labirget shrugs or not. I don’t have a grudge relationship with the Marquis de Labirget, so is there any reason to be wary of the Marquis’s popularity?

But there is just one thing that bothers me.

‘Marquis Massallo and Marquis Digo are rivals.’

As it happens, the two families have fiefdoms located in the west, and they are rivals with similar fates, having served as marquisates.

In fact, the opinion of the social community was that Marquis Digo was somewhat inferior to Marquis Massalo, but Marquis Digo succeeded in producing an enemy in the northern conquest that took place a few years ago. Thanks to this, Marsallo and Digo are competing in the western part of the entire empire.

In such a situation, the character of Marquis Digo became the princess’s childhood friend. From Marquis Massallo’s point of view, it is inevitable that he will be somewhat displeased.

– It doesn’t really matter, does it?

I thought so.

– How is it that Maramento’s granddaughter is your highness’s friend? You are my son-in-law.

Until I saw my father-in-law’s peaceful face.

“Is that so?”

– Of course. Besides, even if my grandchild can’t be your height’s friend, isn’t he still being her her younger brother her her? I’m quite satisfied with that.

I nodded with a dazed feeling because it was a statement full of sincerity and not just empty words.

‘Rival?’

It was a strange feeling. Looking at my father-in-law’s reaction, it didn’t seem like he regarded the Marquis Labirget and the Marquis Digo as rivals. In my father-in-law’s mind, Marquis Massallo has already won a landslide victory.

And the reason for the landslide victory is my existence. Should I say I am grateful for this trust or feel burdened?

– It probably feels like Maramento came back from the dead. As time went by, he seemed to be pushed out as the second-in-command rather than a competitor to Marquis Massallo, but by gaining a connection with Her Her Royal Highness Her the Crown Princess, he finally solidified the perception that he was a rival to her

‘They are rivals.’

However, thanks to the following remarks, I was able to understand my father-in-law’s sincerity.

Father-in-law … On the outside, he regards Marquis Digo as his subordinate, but on the inside, he cares more about him than anyone else …

‘If you really think of yourself as a lowly person, there’s no way you can be that fluent.’

Always calling the Marquis Labirje by his real name. To accurately understand the feelings of the Marquis Labirget. Not denying that they are secretly rivals.

It is certainly. My father-in-law is sincere towards the Marquis Labirget.

– Oh, come to think of it, my son-in-law.

“Yes, father-in-law.”

– I heard that Her Royal Highness will visit the knight’s mansion soon. Is this true?

I trembled at those words.

What. How does my father-in-law know that? As of yet, only our children, Henrietta’s nanny, the Emperor, and Luciano know this story.

– Maramento was bragging. Her granddaughter is planning to take Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess to see the knight’s wedding. I have to be able to believe it.

‘Ah.’

I burst out laughing when I heard that the source of the information was the Marquis Labirje.

At this level, isn’t this a friend, not a rival?

“It’s true. The knight is related to me, and the knight’s wife is a close friend of our children.”

– Oh, I understand when you say that.

Anyway, when I answered honestly, my father-in-law burst into laughter.

The visit of the Minister of Inspector General on vacation to the residence of a knight is a famous incident. My father-in-law may not know about Luciano, but he probably knows that I and a certain knight have a connection.

– I will build a network that is too much for one driver to handle.

“If you overcome it, you will be able to become something more than just a knight.”

– Haha, is he like that too?

After talking about the current situation for a while, her communication channel lost its luster.

‘Cheer up.’

And she cheered for Luciano in her heart.

The Marquis Labirje and his father-in-law learned of the Crown Princess’s next moves. If it were a move that had to be carried out secretly, the two marquis would also remain silent, but Luciano had attracted attention by being involved with me.

In that case, ‘Her Highness the Crown Princess is visiting the residence of a knight who has ties to the Minister of Inspector General.’ The rumor will spread quickly. Honestly, if you look at it from a third party’s perspective, it’s an incredibly interesting incident.

‘Cheer up…’

I couldn’t help but cry when I thought about Luciano, who would become a superstar in the Ministry of Finance for a while.

***

A few days ago, I started carrying vacation applications in my arms.

Because every time I went to work, every time I looked at work, and every time I left work, I got all kinds of stares. If eyes had power, my body would be full of holes.

‘I thought I got used to the attention.’

I absentmindedly fiddled with the vacation application form in my arms. After His Excellency the Minister of Inspector General visited my residence, I thought I had received all the attention I would ever receive in my life, but unfortunately I was mistaken. My whole life has been longer than I thought.

Thanks to this, I began to cherish my vacation application form like a sacred relic. If the situation arises, submit it immediately and run away.

‘You must stop for a vacation.’

Still, I feel unfair and resentful, so I never carry my resignation letter with me. Thanks to a piece of luck that is difficult to obtain even if you are reborn three times, a piece of luck that will never come again, I was able to meet the Minister. Thanks to His Excellency’s grace, he rose to the position of manager.

So I can’t throw this luck away with my own hands. Even if I give up on going any higher, I can never lose sight of my current glory.

For our family. To pass on a more beautiful legacy to Helen.

“Chief of Department 2.”

“Ah, manager.”

While I was composing myself, I heard the manager’s voice behind me.

“I see you all here. I was planning to have a meal with the head of Department 1, but if time permits, would you like to go with us?”

“That thing…”

At the suggestion of my immediate superior, I inadvertently looked into what Manager 1 thought.

For the head of Department 1, who is aiming to become the next head of the Department of Corrections, a one-on-one meal with the head of the department must be a very important occasion. It is difficult to get your feelings hurt over something trivial with the manager of Department 1, with whom you have become close friends.

“Yes, it would be a good idea for Section 2 Manager to go along as well. If not at this time, when will we get together?”

However, the head of the first department seemed willing and suggested that I join.

I thought I knew why he was doing that, so I just smiled bitterly. They want me to join even more since they are the 1st department manager who is aiming to become the next manager.

‘A senior trying to benefit his junior.’

A superior who even targets his subordinates

But apart from being bitter, it is completely understandable. I probably would have done that even if I were the manager or head of department 1. Even if I wasn’t greedy for promotion, I would have clung to the peaceful life of a bureaucrat.

Not only is His Excellency the Minister of Supervision behind me, but Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess is planning to visit the residence in person soon. Because Helen and the Minister’s children have become friends. Your Excellency’s children are like the Crown Princess and her older sister.

The visit of Her Majesty the Crown Princess was made possible thanks to her connections across a bridge. When the manager and the first manager found out about that, they looked at me like wild beasts.

‘I’m glad it’s not a beast trying to catch and kill me.’

I sighed inwardly in relief. I can’t tell you how fortunate it is that those eyes are not those of a wild animal trying to kill a person, but those of a wild animal begging for food.

‘Let’s think positively.’

The vacation application in my arms felt increasingly heavy, but I tried to ignore it and smiled.

Yes, this is an opportunity. Receiving excessive attention from an unspecified number of people is poison, but receiving favor from my superiors and seniors is poison—

‘Hmm?’

The communication port that had been sleeping with the vacation application form began to emit light.

“Don’t worry about us, just take it. It might be an important communication.”

“Thank you for your consideration, Manager.”

At the words of the manager, I hurriedly took out the communication tool.

As I said, this could be an important contact. Just as His Excellency the Minister personally contacted us recently, isn’t it possible that this could have been a communication from His Excellency as well?

“This is Luciano Nieden, Head of Department 2 of the Ministry of Prisons and Correctional Services.”

– This is Count Tyglehen.

The person who actually contacted me was the Minister.

As His Excellency’s voice rang out, the manager and the first manager remained silent, almost holding their breath. At the same time, he was slowly retreating, as if he was instinctively avoiding his Excellency as a bureaucrat.

– I’m sorry for contacting you suddenly. It’s time to stay in the government building, but I have something urgent to say.

“It’s okay, Your Excellency. Please speak comfortably.”

– Her Majesty the Crown Princess will soon go to Gyeong’s mansion.

My body stiffened at His Excellency ‘s words

If I had known something like that would come out, I wouldn’t have asked to speak in peace.

– Of course, as I said before, the main work will go together, so you don’t have to worry too much.

“Ah, yes. Thank you…”

It was a word that made me worry, but I just nodded.

– Then, I’ll contact you again when I arrive.

I stared blankly at the communication port that had lost its light.

While I am away, Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess is visiting her residence. His Majesty her descends in a situation where only his wife and Helen are present.

“Chief of Department 2!”

“Yes, yes?”

“I’ll take care of early dismissal, so hurry and go to the mansion! No matter how much the Minister is there, His Majesty is here, so it’s okay for the owner to leave!”

As the manager shouted, my hair, which had turned white, gradually regained its color.

Right. Now is not the time to be doing this here. As long as my wife and Helen are there, it is right for me, the owner, to run.

“Thank you! I’ll be there right away!”

After bowing my head to the manager and the first manager, I quickly ran to the mansion.

You must arrive before His Excellency and His Highness. Even if that is impossible, we must move as quickly as possible.

***

I feel good today!

Master and little master! I decided to go see Jenny with the little person who is close to the little master!

Ah! And instead of the little person we always see, a new little person has appeared!

“Is this a Chinese Zodiac sign?”

“Wow! Isn’t it cute?”

“Um!”

This little guy petted me too!

A petting person! Good person!

“Aren’t you cute too?”

Someone who praises Jenny! Good person!

Nice to meet you! Nice to meet you! Let’s get along well from now on!