Chapter 539
My Villains Episode 539
68. To the capital(12)
Aside from the fact that they put cheap peat in the stove, the accommodation Ellen had chosen was very luxurious. It looks like the name ‘Emperor’s Attic’ isn’t just a bluff..
The spacious room had four windows with outer windows. The bed with its tent and canopy not only looked good on the outside, but was also of high quality, with the bedding filled with a mixture of horsehair and cotton, and the bookshelf, chair, and table placed across from the bed were also well made..
As I walked around my estate and saw and heard many things, I was able to recognize that most of the furniture that filled the rooms was produced by Eisbowald's woodworking guild. I didn't make it myself, so why do I feel proud?.
Of course, no matter how luxurious it is, an inn is an inn. I am satisfied with the fact that I am a lowly count. If I had been born noble and a real nobleman, I would not have been satisfied with a room like this..
However, if there was one minor problem, it was that considering the journey to the royal capital, accommodation of this level would be out of the question in the future..
Of course, while traveling across Blade's Edge Bay to Multingham, you have to hide your identity and pretend to be an ordinary traveler. Even if I were to disguise myself as a professor invited to the Royal College according to the arrangement of the Marquis of Eavon, it would be unnatural to stay in such expensive lodgings. In the end, I will have to be indebted to inns that are used by petty peddlers and mischievous mercenaries. I just hope you don't end up sleeping out in the snow..
Anyway, it was because of these circumstances that I spent several more hours in bed, biting the subordinates who came to my room in the morning. This means that you are not being lazy trying to relieve the fatigue accumulated over the past few days, but are accumulating stamina for the future journey... … . Well, it may sound like an excuse to some, but.
When I woke up again around noon, the only person standing by my side was Ellen, who had become a cocoon under the blanket, and there was no lump in sight. Well, he's not a guy who sleeps a lot, so he's probably taking a walk somewhere..
When I opened the door, two sergeants from the cavalry company were waiting in the hallway. When I asked them to eat, a few minutes later, as if they had been waiting, a middle class worker and some waitresses burst into the room. They appeared one by one carrying large silver trays and quickly filled the room table before disappearing..
As expected from Froshafen, a prosperous port city, the meal was very luxurious and full of seafood..
Starting with a dish where shrimp the size of half the size of a palm are stir-fried with various vegetables, cod fried in pork fat, potato soup filled with all kinds of clams and squid, etc..
What impressed me the most was the oyster dish. Fresh oysters are lightly steamed, topped with a little melted cheese, and finished with a sprinkle of lemon juice. It seemed to awaken my appetite..
“It would have been better if it was raw oysters... … . Okay, that's it. Raw oysters without pasture are like moose ”
Regardless of the complaints I made to myself, the meal was very good..
Not only was it delicious, but the aroma was so rich that it was enough to get Ellen, who doesn't really enjoy seafood, out of bed..
A hand stuck out from between the bed and the pile of blankets, groped under the bed, and picked up various pieces of cloth one by one. Only after putting on a thin chemise from under the fidgeting blanket did Ellen reveal her half-asleep face..
“It's breakfast?”
“It's lunch. come and sit.”
Instead of answering, he gestured toward the gowns lying on the floor. There was a small breeze in the room with not a single window open, so there was cod fried in pork fat, potato soup filled with all kinds of clams and squid, etc..
The most impressive thing among them all was the oyster dish. Fresh oysters are lightly steamed, topped with a little melted cheese, and finished with a sprinkle of lemon juice. It seemed to awaken my appetite..
“It would have been better if it was raw oysters... … . Okay, that's it. Raw oysters without pasture are like moose ”
Aside from the complaints I made to myself, the meal was very good..
Not only was it delicious, but the aroma was so rich that it was enough to get Ellen, who doesn't really enjoy seafood, out of bed..
A hand stuck out from between the bed and the pile of blankets, groped under the bed, and picked up various pieces of cloth one by one. Only after putting on a thin chemise from under the fidgeting blanket did Ellen reveal her half-asleep face..
“It's breakfast?”
“It's lunch. come and sit.”
Instead of answering, he gestured toward the gowns lying on the floor. A gentle breeze blew in the room with not a single window open, and the flowing satin gown was gently sucked into the white hand..
Ellen, sitting on the bed with her gown wrapped around her shoulders, blinked with a blank look on her face. Long golden eyelashes slowly cross each other. For a moment, the guy stood up with an arrogant expression on his face, and groggily approached the table and sat down..
“ah… … . My whole body aches.”
“Why am I so sore after sleeping for over ten hours??”
“……“Are you asking because you don’t know?” When he caught my eye, I shrugged and pushed the plate containing the salad. Ellen, who was rummaging through a salad containing red onions, celery, and paprika, narrowed her eyes slightly..
“It smells fishy. What did you put in it??”
“Probably anchovies.”
“Ugh.”
“It was delicious, give it a try.”
“no.”
Born on Tirin Mel, an island in the middle of the southern ocean, I can't believe I hate seafood so much... … . It's a strange thing.
Ellen pushed away the salad plate, sipped on some verjus made from apples, and then picked up some dried green grapes and started eating them. When I see that, a nagging feeling comes out without me even realizing it..
“Eat some shrimp and fish too. I'm not tall because I always eat vegetables and fruits..”
“What does fish have to do with height??”
“What does it matter? You have to eat well to grow taller... … . Okay, that's it..”
I swallowed my words and shook my head..
Almost three years have already passed since I first met Ellen. The young-looking seventeen-year-old girl celebrated her twentieth birthday a few days ago and took the throne of La-Palaise Palace, which had been empty for centuries..
But even these days, when I look at him, I sometimes feel like a child. Is it because I still remember the image of me crying frequently, or is it because the youthful aura on my white and small face hasn't gone away?.
Ellen, who was tearing the white bread with a fork, seemed to be reading the complex judgment from my stern gaze, looking a little embarrassed..
“……I'm telling you in advance just in case.,
No more. It's banned today.”
“prohibition? what?”
“Anything. Anything is prohibited.”
Just when I realized what kind of misunderstanding Ellen was misunderstanding, she quickly opened her mouth to change the subject..
“Someone came to visit me in the morning?”
“uh?”
“I think I heard it in my sleep. who was it?”
“ah… … . My subordinates came for a moment. Because of city work.”
“subordinate, who?”
“Well, Steedman and Cole……
“That's it?”
“why?”
“just. At first glance, I thought I heard a woman laughing..”
I naturally shrugged my shoulders.
“Well, I can't remember because I'm still asleep. “I think Shea came.” “Why is Shea?”
“Probably Gollman sent it instead. Do you have any errands to run in the morning?.”
“Umm… … . okay?”
“uh. Rather, I'm worried about the Yeongju Castle side. In order to board the Milgrester family's liner tomorrow, the work must be completed by at least today..”
Ellen winked as she spread a large piece of well-cooked cod meat on it, and Ellen grumbled that it was too much, but held out an empty plate..
“The idea of granting territory in Gelan land to Nudein was wrong in the first place..”
“Is that so??”
“of course. The wandering Nudeans from all over the Mitergeland are flocking in. No, it's not just the Mitergeland, there's also a significant number of tribes from Milan Nol and the archipelago far away. Did Ulkar really not think things would get to this point??”
“Maybe he was trying to take advantage of this situation. Population is power.”
“Usually it is. But it seems unlikely that these vagabonds with no money, no conscience, and no loyalty will be of any help to us.?”
I took a moment to choose my words and then closed my mouth..
I wanted to say that a lot would change if Atalanta came forward, but it seemed like it would only provide an opportunity to badmouth her..
“Anyway, I told the elders of Nudein and the nobles of Gellan to come up with a plan for future governance and report to them by this evening, so we'll have to wait and see..”
“You may have to squeeze something out of fear of your notoriety, but don't expect too much. It's obvious that if only you and your army disappear, the agreement will become nothing..”
“……Well, I can only do so much before I leave.
Just give it a try.” “See you later. I'm sure you'll regret it was a waste of time.”
“What a waste of time... … . And Milg Lester's liner is tomorrow anyway..”
“Is it difficult to set aside a day for the liner? If you had asked because time was running out, would Milgrester have dared refuse??”
I shut my mouth again.
Like most other things, I was going to leave Froshaven, or rather the Angst region, to Heila after I left..
I believed that once I had established order, however roughly, it would be possible with her ability and influence to coordinate the conflict between the two forces..
However, it was not a wise move to reveal one's trust in Hayla in front of Ellen. Because he considered Hayla to be his strongest enemy. The answer here is to keep your mouth shut..
“……For now, we have no choice but to wait and see. Will this region become a powerful ally based on peace and harmony?
Will it become a bucket of shit that holds my ankles endlessly?.”
I just hope that Prince Ulkar’s judgment is right..
After a late breakfast with Ellen, I went down to the first floor, and Theodora, fully armed in pure white armor, was waiting for me, having finished her rain before leaving..
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