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After declaring his intent to finish the test within a week’s time, Elliot left the room.
I looked worriedly at the spot he had left for a moment, then glanced at Ian.
“You asked for something unreasonable.”
“If it’s being qualified as unreasonable, it’s wrong from the start.”
I looked at Ian with appalling eyes.
Even though I am a saintess, I knew how difficult it would be for a young boy who had recently entered knighthood to pass the examination to become a knight.
‘It’s not right to judge other people according to your own criteria simply because you’re a good person, no matter how good you are!’
It goes without saying that Elliot is not an ordinary person.
I had some concerns, but overall, I didn’t feel too anxious about the situation.
Elliot is going to do well. It was a belief that I could have because I was a reader of the original novel.
“By the way, there will be a baptism in a little while. Have you made up your mind about what his baptismal name will be?”
“Joe.”
“What?”
“I told you that I chose ‘Joe’.”
“Joe?”
My voice went up in surprise.
Who is this Joe? Where did you get the idea for the name?
I gaped at the unexpected name.
“Are you kidding?”
“I’m serious.”
Ian gave me a sideways glance.
“Does it even matter?”
It’s matter. Of course, it does matter!
The name Joe did not suit my Elliot. No other name but the exquisite and elegant ‘Elliot’ could have been appropriate for Elliot himself.
“Joe, what kind of name is that? What are you saying?”
Maybe it was named after the name of a saintess.
But my expectations were shattered the next moment.
“He was lying face down on some straw when I first saw him.”
The first time you saw him?
I touched my forehead as I thought about how we first met in a back alley. At that time, the bullies pushed Elliot, causing him to fall on the straw.
Where did this name come from? I yelled out in anger.
“You can’t just randomly name the child like that!”
Well, you can either find the person who gave you the date and time of birth or use the name that has been in your family for generations…
“When I asked Lucian for his opinion, he told me that people’s first names are often based on the weather on the day they were born or where they were born. Because I don’t know when he was born or where he was born, I have to use the time when I found out about him for the first time, right?”
Ian pretended to be quite logical.
Even though it’s hard to believe, it looks like he really liked that name.
I was even more shocked and shouted.
“It’s not like the first time we met was a good time! Are you going to make me remember that every time I say his name? Then what if bad feelings come up?”
“Just because of the name?”
“The most important thing for a person is his name! Anyway, no Joe. Never.”
“What the hell.”
Ian turned his head in an odd way.
“I don’t know why you’re getting so worked up. You then give it a shot. A name that will inspire happy thoughts and feelings.”
Ian looked down at me like he was judging my ability to name things.
I pretended to be lost in thought for a few seconds before I spoke.
“Elliot. What about Elliot for his name?”
“It’s a bit cheesy.”
I was furious at the merciless evaluation.
“What are you saying! No matter how you look at it, the name I came up with is better. Doesn’t it look just like him?”
“It’s just too ostentatious. It makes him feel like an arrogant person.”
“I can’t believe you… Wow, really. I didn’t know this about you, Sir Ian, but you seem a little numb, don’t you?”
“Well, then I’ll choose it myself.”
Ian shrugged as if he were annoyed.
“I’m going to pick Joe, I promise.”
Ian said this with a smile that didn’t seem like him. I gave a firm nod.
“All well, then. I will completely follow the opinions of the parties involved.”
Hmph.
Elliott will always be Elliott, no matter how much Ian gets in the way. Fate is what people call it.
I hope I can call Elliot “Elliot” as soon as possible. It was quite awkward for me because I had to stifle the name that was insistently pouring out of my mouth.
***
“……Is it true?”
In the silence of the room, a voice could be heard echoing.
“I asked you if what you just said was true!”
Crack.
When an expensive bottle of crystal hit the wall, it broke into many pieces.
The person who knelt down in front of Emperor Rashid bowed his head more.
“It’s all true, Your Majesty. This is unmistakable information obtained from an informant.”
“That jerk…… How dare he. How dare you do this to me?”
The Emperor clenched his fists. Drops of blood stained the palms of his hands, where his fingernails were pierced.
“Didn’t I tell you? Your Majesty. Don’t trust him too much.”
The Empress spoke in a sorrowful tone while brushing her fiery red hair, which fell in a cascade around her shoulders.
“Your Majesty, once you trust someone, you have very little reason to question that faith. It is proof that he has a straight disposition, but the world is so cruel… Pure-hearted people like Your Majesty always get hurt.”
The Empress, who had come close to the Empress, let out a soft sigh.
“How did I raise him?”
The emperor gritted his teeth.
“After my father passed away, I raised him like he was my own child. All the people of the Rehart Empire should know that.”
“It’s not too late now. Now that you know what that man’s cunning intentions… All you have to do is hit the player first here.”
“You.”
The eyes of the Emperor were bloodshot as he fixed a look on Edward, the guy who was kneeling before him.
“If it’s false information, you already know what will happen to you, right?”
“Of course, Your Majesty. Please don’t doubt that because it’s unmistakable information.”
Edward said, bowing his head deeply.
“The important thing is to root out that vicious traitor immediately. I can’t tell you how fortunate I am to be able to inform you of such a terrifying conspiracy in advance…What will you do, Your Majesty?”
In response to Edward’s question, the emperor remained silent for a while. Finally, the emperor, who had been staring so intently at the ground that his gaze appeared to be penetrating the ground, opened his mouth.
“I will see it with my own eyes.”
“Would you like to attack the scene all by yourself?”
“Yes. If my brother really wants to kill me, then… Isn’t it the right thing to do?”
The Emperor spoke while maintaining an eerie expression on his face.
Edward looked up at such an emperor and asked.
“Then, what do you plan to do after you catch the scene?”
“Under national law, treason is subject to summary death. But.”
The emperor smiled bitterly.
“My brother is a talent too precious to die in the dew of the execution ground… Yeah, that’s right.”
The emperor spoke while appearing to be lost in thought for a little while and rubbing his chin.
“Still, my brother came out in the same boat, so we shouldn’t immediately throw him out just because he took a wrong turn for a moment. As an older brother, I plan to give my younger brother a second chance.”
“Your Majesty, that means.”
“That’s right.”
The emperor giggled low.
“I will hand over his body to you. Please try to get him back on his feet.”
“Thank you for giving me your trust, Your Majesty.”
Edward bowed his head so low that his forehead touched the floor.
“I will never disappoint you. Your Majesty will get the best weapon. The ultimate murder doll that has no intelligence and only acts according to Your Majesty’s will.”
“Don’t forget.”
The emperor cast a cold look at Edward.
“Your glory and wealth are in my hands.”
“There is no such thing as to be.”
Edward smiled and said.
“As I say again, I, Edward. I promise that I will never fail you..”
***
A schemer has many important tasks.
Make a plan, organize the timeline, investigate the variables that could go wrong, and so on.
Networking management was one of them.
“Lady Cordelia!”
I smiled broadly and welcomed Cordelia.
Cordelia, who still looked sparkly and lovely, made a gloomy expression.
“I asked who it was, and it turned out to be you, whose face is hard to see.”
“A slightly pouty look couldn’t be this cute.”
I said as I quickly walked closer to her.
“You don’t know how bored I am these days because I haven’t been able to see Cordelia. Well, last night, you even appeared in my dream.”
Me? … Hmm. What did I do in Madam Irene’s dream?”
“You played with me, drank tea with me, and looked at flowers with me.”
Cordelia calmly lowered her gaze. She showing up in my dream didn’t seem like such a bad idea.
I had planned to go shopping with Cordelia today.
Perhaps because the founding of the nation was so close, the entire empire was engulfed in surreal excitement. The high-end shopping district was more crowded than ever before, not only because of us but also because of the nobles who came out shopping for fun.
“Oh my, this feather ornament. It would be a perfect fit for Cordelia.”
When I put the feather-shaped pin on Cordelia’s head, I was truly impressed. With her golden hair decorated with white feathers, she looked truly like an angel.
“You are the best, Lady Cordelia. Would you like to look in the mirror?”
“Hmm. It’s too much for me… How should I say this. Wouldn’t it be cute?”
I couldn’t help but smile. Cordelia thought of herself as very grown up and mature. Because of this, it seemed like she couldn’t touch the lovely and cute accessories.
“I don’t know if it’s cute or not, but I know it looks great on you, Lady Cordelia.”
“…Hmm. Well, I know well that Miss Irene has a good eye. I can trust you, so let’s buy it.”
The answer was so innocent that it made me smile.
“Good choice!”
While saying that, I crossed Cordelia’s arms like any other young lady would. Cordelia looked a little surprised but did not pull my arm away.
Good. Things are going well. In secret, I smiled in a slightly scary way.
I really like Cordelia. But apart from that, it was true that Lady Cordelia Bernadette was a person of great influence in this system.
‘Cordelia Bernadette, and even the Countess Bernadette. If I have them on my side, it will definitely be of great help.’
This is a tactician who puts a lot of effort into managing her personal connections.
Seriously, I don’t know if Ian should pay me an additional salary in addition to the down payment.
As I was thinking about this, I heard a weird sound coming from somewhere.
“Please leave, client. Do you not know where this is?”
“You only need to look at it once…! Just try it once, and you will believe me.”
When I turned to look at the voice, I saw the bright blonde-haired person that was covered in dust.