Chapter 59 (1/2)
Chapter 59
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“Lord Cedric, you can have a little more pride in yourself.”
Artizea said.
“What you create is not the authority that follows the title of Grand Duke Evron or the long honor that the Empire bore, but Lord Cedric himself.”
“Tia.”
“It is said that a place makes a man, but just because everyone is in the same place does not produce the same result.”
If so, it wouldn’t matter who became the emperor. Artizea thought of it and smiled a little.
“If you had forced them to sacrifice with power, the Western Army would not have followed Lord Cedric. You said there were many people who wanted to follow you? If Lord Cedric accepted, the soldiers would have moved to barren land with their families on their backs. Do you think that’s something anyone can do?”
“You know that? Oh, Freil said that.”
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“Lord Cedric was treated as a hero not because of the size of your authority, but because you were able to give such faith and hope.”
If he only thought of Evron, he would be right to accept it. It was a way to solve the population growth rate hitting the wall and the ever-threatening military power at once.
But Cedric didn’t.
There was also an internal situation of Evron Grand Duchy. Rather, it was because he was concerned that civilians would see a lot of damage in the next monster wave by pulling out the trained troops from the west.
“There are as many common people who believe in Lord Cedric as there are countless numbers of people in the armed forces. You have to trust yourself.”
Cedric’s face was brightly colored. Artizea twinkled.
“I’m one of them.”
Cedric turned away from Artizea.
“You sometimes embarrass me too much.”
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“I didn’t say anything that wasn’t true.”
“I know.”
There were many times he had heard sincere praise.
However, Artizea’s words were unusually swaying in his heart.
His chest swelled, just like when listening to the cheers of the soldiers who survived after a tough fight. He was proud of himself, proud of his opponents, and more than anything else, he was happy.
He was embarrassed.
Cedric shook his head once to shake off his feelings.
“Now let’s stop talking about this.The food will get cold.”
Cedric broke a piece of bread in half. The white pastry was torn and the steam fluttered.
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“Here.”
He handed the bread to Artizea.
“Be careful because it’s hot.”
“Oh, thank you.”
Artizea accepted it.
Her neck was tickling.
She knew that Cedric liked to eat simply without following the etiquette.
Even in the capital’s mansion, he often eats after bringing food to his study or living room. Even on the ship, he arranged all the food on a table in a narrow space and ate it in no order.
However, this felt overly intimate as they were sitting side by side in front of the fireplace.
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When Artizea emptied all the soup, Cedric took the empty bowl and put it on the trolley.
And this time he handed her a plate and a fork with a little main dish.
“Eat it all. Try for me.”
“I’ll try my best.”
Artizea sighed. The soup was so thick that she felt like she was full.
“To keep your body warm, you have to eat well. You have to get into that habit from now on.”
“I don’t think I can take it well…..”
“Isn’t it tasteless?”
“Not like that.”
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Artizea knew best that it was because of a psychological reason. Even if she knew it, it was something she couldn’t do.
“Try it a little.”
Cedric watched her eat for a moment. And he ate slowly himself, in accord with the speed of her eating slowly.
Then, at the end of Artizea’s meal, he looked at the timing and opened his mouth.
“Tomorrow……”
“I want to take a look at the financial situation of the estate tomorrow.”
The two spoke almost simultaneously.
Cedric flinched. Feeling as if she had intercepted his words, Artizea hesitated.
“Oh, sorry.”
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“It’s no big deal. I’m going to the family tomb tomorrow. If you’re okay, I was going to ask you to come with me.”
“Ah.”
Artizea groaned briefly.
“I’m sorry. It’s important, but I forgot it.”
She wasn’t even thinking about it.
First of all, she was in the status of the Grand Duchess, so she was expected to pay a visit to the tomb. It was also out of courtesy to the vassals.
“Don’t think so seriously. I don’t mean to have a formal service. I came back after a long time, so at first I thought I’d just go for a walk by myself.”
Cedric stroked his cheek once to calm the heat in his face.
It was for no special purpose, but he was simply saying to go out together. It took a lot of courage.
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“I thought it would be better if we went together. It’s not far away, so I think it will be a change of mood for you too……. I want to show you something.”
“Yes……”
Artizea slowly nodded her head.
“Then, are you giving your permission?”
“An expression like permission is too grand. I have time, so I have no intention of rejecting Lord Cedric’s recommendation.”
Artizea replied.
“Then, we’ll go to the family tomb in the morning and get a report together in the afternoon.”
“Yes, let’s do that”
Then there was nothing to talk about, so the silence filled the room for a while.
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