Chapter 158 (2/2)
“That’s fine. What is going on? ”
“We got the urgent report that the Lumo River flooded due to the downpour of rain for the past seven days. They say the damages around the river are enormous.”
“Flooding after the drought? I’ve clearly ordered them to prepare for it. Summon all the nobles with the rank of earl and above, as well as the government officials involved right now.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
After giving instructions coldly, he turned to us and said, “I think I have to leave first because of the bad situation. Lady Jena, I hope for your understanding. ”
“… Yes, Your Majesty. Please go ahead. ”
“I’ll see you later, Lady Monique. Sir Carsein, nice to meet you. Have a good time. ”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“It was my honor, Your Majesty.”
After greeting them one by one, he finally looked at me once more and turned.
When I watched him walking with long steps with his aide, I heard Carsein saying to Jiun sarcastically, “Oh my! It’s a pity that he left so early as you’re today’s protagonist. If I had come here alone, I would have asked to escort you, but I can’t. What should I do?”
“…That’s fine. Thanks for saying that.”
“As he left such a beauty like you alone here, I think the crown prince would feel bad, too. What can you do? As he is so busy, we have to understand him.”
“…Of course.”
“Oh, aren’t you Lady Monique?”
While watching Carsein and Jiun waging a war of nerves, someone in a white uniform approached me before I knew it. Then, a man in a navy blue uniform appeared and politely bowed to me.
“Hello, Sir Monique. I sometimes saw you dressed in a uniform, but it’s my first time seeing you in a formal dress.” ”
“Hi, Sir June, Sir Ryan!”
When the two knights appeared suddenly, Jiun, who was staring at Carsein sharply, quickly bowed out.
Watching her with a smile, Sir June said, “Oh, Sir Carsein, it looks like you had a big quarrel with her from the start.”
“Well, it’s not worth being called a quarrel. I just chatted with her a bit.”
With a significant smile, Sir Ryan looked back at me, not caring about the two chatting with each other in a good mood, and said, “Today you look really beautiful, Lady Monique. I’m sorry my colleagues didn’t come here and see your beauty.”
“I’m flattered, Sir Ryan. Thank you anyway. I know everybody is having a hard time because of the downpouring all through this week, so I feel uncomfortable because I am having a fling like this.”
“What are you talking about? If they know that you are concerned about them, they will be happy to know it. And you don’t have to worry about it as the rain stopped finally.”
“Oh, really? What a relief!”
I was worried about the flooding, so I felt so relieved that the rain stopped. Of course, it might still rain in the areas damaged by flooding. It would really have been dangerous if the capital where the emperor lived had been flooded.
“By the way, did you hear the news?”
“What are you talking about?”
“There is a rumor that the emperor is thinking of founding the 3rd Knights Division. That’s why Marquis Enesil and Marquis Mirwa’s son are staying in the capital.”
That’s the rumor circulating everywhere when I checked the knights groups these days. I said with a nod, “Yes, I heard it too. I think the 3rd Knights Division is definitely necessary. The 1st and 2nd Knights are already overcrowded.”
“Right. But I wonder how they can enlist the short-staffed full-fledged knights if they decide to create the 3rd Knights Division . By the way, Marquis Enesil might soon become the Deputy Captain of the 1st Knights. ”
“Oh, really? I saw him a couple of times before. He seemed to be very competent. I’m sorry to my father, but I hope he could come to the 1st Knights Division as soon as possible.”
“Really? I feel sad to hear that, Lady Monique. Like I said at the recent regular training session and this time, too, please don’t forget that you have to come back to the 2nd Knights Division someday. Please don’t forget it.”
“Oops! I think I put my foot in my mouth. Sorry, Sir Ryan.”
When I slightly leaned forward and apologized, Sir Ryan shook his head, saying he was fine. Suddenly, I broke into a smile. As the successor of a viscount family, he was so innocent that I doubted if he could survive in society.
After chatting with the two, I was about to turn when I felt stuffy. I thought about going out as the rain stopped. In fact, I was kind of frustrated as I got stuck at home because of the rain all week. “Sein?”
“Ugh?”