Chapter 285 - 282: House Of Lords VI (1/2)

The man's eyes widened in amazement as seen by the other palace servants. ”Yes, my lord, how may I be of service?” he replied.

Charlton's eyes also widened, and he felt his heart thumping in his chest. Although he has tested the product in the company last time, he was still nervous about today. He was thinking, 'what if it doesn't work?' but now that it did, he finally can breathe in relief. If it failed, he could only imagine what would become of him.

”It's now working, your majesty. Please, I implore you to give it a try.” Charlton said as he stood up from the chair to give way to the king.

The king did not want to seem so eager, so he slowly sat on the chair. Then, he placed the earpiece on top of his ear.

”Who is this?” the king asked.

The groom of stool immediately recognized his majesty's voice. ”Your majesty, it is I, Heuseff, your groom of stool.”

The king closed his eyes to not make obvious to everyone how amazed he was. ”Good.” Was the only thing he said.

Charlton knew from the expression on the King's face that he was satisfied.

Then, royal duke Regulus said, ”Perhaps Charlton, you should connect us to the port of Windsor. That is quite a distance from here and will be the true test of your product.”

The king placed the earpiece back to its original position on the phone. Then, he looked at Charlton to indicate that he can continue.

Charlton bowed respectfully and pulled grabbed the earpiece again. This time, he dialed the numbers to the port.

The phone rang, and again, he heard a voice speaking. ”Hello? We are calling from the house of lords, can you hear me?” he repeated the line.

People in the port have been looking forward to this call, so everyone was there to wait and see how the product would work.

”Yes, I can hear you. This is from the port of Windsor. Is his majesty there?” The man replied while on the background, sounds of men cheering can be heard.

Charlton this time shown his smile and said, ”Your majesty, I believe they wish to hear your voice.”

The king received the phone, ”Is this from the port of Windsor?” he asked.

”Yes, your majesty! This is your loyal vassal, Andrew Cromwell, at your service.” He replied, the people in the port hearing his words, all began to say, ”All hail his majesty, King Edward V.”

The king heard everything from the other line, and this time he could not stop the upward tilt of his lips. ”Very good.” He said this time.

Meanwhile, all the peers inside the house also wanted to have a try on the telephone but they could only feel sorry for themselves for they cannot that instance.

The king placed the earpiece down again as he stood up from the chair. Then, he patted Charlton's shoulder. ”Good job. Keep it up. You are indeed my nephew, the blood of the generations of Williams pulsing strong in your veins.” He praised.

Charlton did not have to pretend this time, his eyes widened with the praise. He could not hide the upward tilt of his lips and the shine in his eyes from his elation.

The king noted his reactions, and he was satisfied. He will be useful to him someday so long as he acts within bounds.

Charlton quickly bowed, ”your majesty, I am not worthy, but I shall not lie, I feel more than honored to receive the praise. It is my greatest privilege to serve you and our kingdom.”