For the past four days in a row, Juke has been visiting the room of the Named One, while struggling to deal with the many problems that arise every day.
In the room, the king and his entourage were basically alone. What was going on there, only they knew and would never know. In reality, there are people who can see what is going on inside the room through various factors, including the "ceiling".
For example:.
I don't understand ....... What the hell is a woman...?
I'm not sure what to make of that.
Alford, who is always close to Juke and guards him, can indirectly sense the king's relationship with his aides. Juke also seems to trust Alford to a certain extent (in the case of this king, it can be said that he doesn't know how to doubt people), and he doesn't mend his ways in front of him.
...... Would you like to take a break, Your Majesty?
It's been about an hour since Juke started his duties. Alford called out to him as the paperwork continued to accumulate. Ever since he returned from the Violet Room last night, Juke had been acting strangely. Or, more precisely, since he crossed over to the Water Lily Room three days ago.
After crossing over to the Peony Room on the first day, Jukes came back with a slightly tired and difficult look on his face, but there was no such sudden change. The knights of the royal guard, who had sent him off with trepidation inwardly, were relieved when they saw the king return, thinking that he was over the hump. It is a well-known fact within the Kingsguard that Peony is the cause of the disorder in the palace. The other three, Waterlilies, Bellflowers, and Violets, neither their families nor themselves belong to any extremist groups. I thought they would be able to handle His Majesty's visit without a hitch.
But then...
"Your Majesty, what's going on?
What's going on?
"...... I'm afraid. His Majesty's condition is becoming more and more unusual with each passing to his entourage. If this continues, it will interfere with your political duties.
Alford began as he handed Juke a drink brought by a lady. If we don't do something about it, we could seriously turn our office into a sea of paperwork.
Yes, the "named visits" that Juke suddenly started, the "water lilies," "bellflowers," and "violets," which were expected to pass without problems, apparently gave him some kind of shock.
On the second night, Juke went to "Waterlilies", and after spending an hour in his room, he came out with a pale face and went straight to his room. He looked so strange that even Alford could not speak to him, so he left him there to watch.
On the third day at Suzuran, he did not turn blue, but he came out of his room with a puzzled look on his face, as if he had been bewitched by something, and went to his room. The next day's business was so slow that the Prime Minister, who had come with the decision-making documents, asked, "How is His Majesty? And then, on the fourth day, he asked me, "Violet, how are you?
And on the fourth day, last night, when I visited Violet.
"You looked quite shocked, Your Majesty, when you came out of the Violet. I knew something must have happened to you at the Waterlilies or the Bellflower, but ...... am I not good enough to hear what you're going through?
"Will you listen to me?
Of course, Your Majesty. It is my duty to protect you in private and in public.
You can see from the fact that Edward is fond of him that Alford, who has an older brotherly nature even though he is the second son, exudes the aura of a dependable person. If he smiled and offered his hand, most people would rely on him.
Of course, Juke was no exception to this rule.
"Alford...
"Yes, Your Majesty.
What do you think a woman is, what do you think a woman is?
"...... Yes?
I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out. Alford's dumbass reply echoed through the quiet government room, an air of 'I don't understand what you're asking me.
"Women? But there are many different kinds of women, too. ......
I'm sure you're right, that's true, but...
I tried to connect the dots, but Juke's mouth was heavy. I'm not sure what to say.
You're baffled by the fact that your aunt and uncle are not what you ...... imagined?
Yes, that's it!
Juke's face lit up. He was a little younger than his age, and his reaction was almost amusing, considering that he was in private.
I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that the Peony Master, ...... Liliane Landreth, or whatever her name was, was a noble lady I knew well. She seemed to have a rather strong personality, though.
"She's the daughter of the Marquis of Landrose.
I can't help but notice that his tone of voice toward Liliane was a little sluggish. Juke nodded his head without any hesitation.
Yes. The Landrose girl was the woman I knew. But the Waterlilies...
"The Marquise of Laia Stresia, is it?
...... was a shameful, horrible thing.
What?
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What does she have to do with you?
"Oh, yes. .... "When I asked her if there were any inconveniences, ...... she replied.
"What did she say?
She smiled and said, ...... 'There is nothing you need to worry about, Your Majesty.
Perhaps remembering her power, Juke turned pale again. I'm sure you've heard of it, but I'm not sure if you have.
"So...
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. It has been more than half a year since then,......, and what has His Majesty done for me in that time? What do you expect from a person who has not been seen for such a long time? ...... It's strange, I can remember every word clearly.
You're right. He's smart, Your Majesty. You have a good memory. I'm good at simple office work.
Alford tries to escape from the reality of Raia's unexpected punch. Of course it won't work. I can't help but feel that the temperature in the government office has dropped.
She said. She said that not all girls entered the palace by choice, and that she was one of them. "Let me be clear. I don't want your favor, your care, or anything else. If that offends you, feel free to execute me or tear down my house." ...... said.
I'm not sure what to make of that.
That should make you blue. It's not that I don't like it, but it's just that I don't like it. In a sense, it is like an official risking his life to appeal directly to the king, and it is usually the dark lord who is subjected to such things.
--But to be treated like a tyrant by a woman he's never met before, and from her own side of the family? It must have been a bolt from the blue for Jukes.
I understand why His Majesty's face was so pale when he came out of the Waterlilies. What happened at Suzuran the next day?
The only thing Alford could think of to say was that he had to do something about the atmosphere. Juke's expression changed. It's really easy to understand.
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"What?
When I called out to her and she looked up, she smiled and said, "It looks like Laia hit you pretty hard.
--It's funny, the Marquess Yolanda Eustace was supposed to be a gentle and reserved person.
In the event that you've got a lot of money, you'll be able to use it for a lot of things. I'm not sure what to make of that.
I'm sure you'll agree with me. She is very close to her family and has been reluctant to enter the palace. She was frustrated because she couldn't even communicate with her family as much as she wanted to,......," he said. The Stressians and the Eustoles get along well, not only with their parents, but with their daughters as well.
I'm sure you're right. The two of you, Laia and Yolanda, are often referred to as the 'flowers of society'.
I'm not sure if it's because I'm not a fan of the idea, but I'm sure it's because I'm not a fan of the idea. They are usually a set of two, two beautiful women with completely different personalities who enhance each other's beauty by being together.
But that's just the result, the beginning of the story.
It is said that the Marquis of Stresia and the Marquis of Eustace have been close friends since their time at the Academy. I've heard that the Marquis of Stresia and the Marquis of Eustace have been close friends since their days at the academy. It's only natural that Master Raia and Master Yolanda are on good terms with each other.
It seems so. That's what we talked about at Suzuran. They talked endlessly about how Water Lilies is a family-oriented and friend-oriented girl.
You can see that Suzuran is deeply in love with Waterlily,......," muttered Juke sincerely. It's a good idea to take a look at the web site and see if you can find anything that might be of interest to you.
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No, that would be difficult.
No, that would be difficult. I don't mind at all, but I don't think the Ministry of the Interior and the High Commissioner will give their permission.
Apparently, it was mainly because of this thinking that he had not been able to get his government work done yesterday. Well, if he was thinking about this and that of a woman with whom he had never had any contact before, he might have overthought and gotten stuck in a ditch.
Anyway.
"I wonder why Yolanda-sama made such a suggestion. It's not like her to be so intelligent. Once you've entered the palace as a queen, you can't leave so easily. I'm sure you know the rules.
She may have thought that breaking the rules was the only way to fix Water Lily's mood. Perhaps Suzuran was trying to appease the irritated Water Lilies...
Oh?
Alford sensed a change in Juke as he continued his story. --He is beginning to know each of the members of his household as individuals. He is beginning to change his absurd perception of the palace as a place where Shayla and the other members of her entourage reside.
(Maybe that's what they want?).
Of course, Alford knows that Raia and Yolanda are not noblewomen whose only function is to dress up and gossip. Just because they are beautiful doesn't mean they can't be the 'flower of society'. When the peonies were taken away by the Landlords at the "Named Sidekick Selection Conference", the Prime Minister and other small number of people desperately pushed for them to be the two.
The two "flowers of the society" could at least plan to work together to put on a show and impress Juke with their strong personalities to make him pay attention to the palace and the power struggle that was going on there.
(Wow, that's reckless. ......)
(Wow, that's reckless.) It takes a lot of guts to go this far in a play that could get you fired if you make a mistake. The same goes for Deanna.
"Yes. It's difficult to go back to your hometown, but you can at least invite the families of your aides to the palace, can't you?
What?
Alford was engulfed in a whirlpool of thoughts, but Juke's words brought him to the surface. Apparently, he had something on his mind.
"Invite the families of the ladies to the palace?
"Yes. Not at night, but in the daytime, yes, a garden party in the east garden of the palace, inviting only the close relatives of the entourage. It wouldn't be against the rules, would it?
"I see...
I can't go back home, but I can invite you. The only exception to this is during the social season, when the palace is a place where contact with men other than the king is avoided. If invited to an evening party or a tea ceremony held at the palace, the ladies may leave the palace, and vice versa, men may enter the palace. The ball at the beginning of the season is the best example of this.
There is plenty of space in the east garden, isn't there?
Ah. The security might be a little thin, but ......, Alford, how's that squad doing?
Yes, sir. Preparations are underway.
If we were to have a tea party, it would be at ...... in, say, a month or so. Can you make it?
We'll make it.
Doing some quick calculations in his head, Alford replied. That's all the time I need.
"Good. Shall I issue an edict?
I think that's a good idea. If we approached the Home Office, we might not be able to do it during the season.
...... Indeed.
The current Ministry of the Interior is slow and cumbersome, and even Juke has some sense of this. I'm not sure what to make of that.
But you've come up with a very drastic plan, haven't you?
"Hmm? I'm sure you've heard of the garden party. The tea served at the Violet was really fragrant and mellow. Yes, they said it was grown in the Count's domain of Kiel. I'll bring tea leaves from the Count's domain for the tea party.
Yes, sir. I'll make the necessary arrangements. ...... Speaking of which, what happened in the Violet Room?
It was just last night. When Juke came out of his room, he looked shocked in a different way than he did at the Water Lilies.
Oh, that. ....... I don't know what to say, but I didn't feel like I was talking to a noblewoman.
"What do you mean?
The way she smiled and served the tea, the way she spoke, she seemed like a normal young lady, but the ...... content...
What is it?
Letitia Kiel is a countess. It's rare for a family that has been around for generations to have a father who actively manages his estate and has amassed an enormous fortune. It's a good thing she's not the only one. ...... She was supposed to be an ordinary noblewoman with no prior information of note.
Most of the conversations were about financial management and business operations, management policies and employer attitudes.
"...... Huh?
I replied without thinking.
It's not that I don't like it. From there, the story goes on, starting with the production method of tea leaves, the reason why it is a unique specialty of the Count of Kiel's territory, and the fact that it has made a large profit based on the relationship between supply and demand,....... In order to encourage economic growth, what is the best tax rate to impose on the people? I almost had a serious debate with him.
"Well...
It's a difficult topic to comment on. I don't like the idea of being approached in a s*xy way, but I also don't like the idea of a political and economic debate between a young man and a young woman alone in a room.
I have rarely had the opportunity to talk with young women in depth, but ...... they seem to be far removed from the image of women I had imagined. Is that what women in general are like?
No, I think it's just that... the people who are chosen to be in the 'named' side chambers happen to be very unique.
I tried to be rude in a roundabout way. If I were at a bar, I would have said, 'What a strange group of women. In addition, Diana, the Red Rose, is not straightforward, and Liliane, the Peony, is highly poisonous. So, to sum up...
In conclusion... all of the Famous Ones can't just sit back and relax. I don't want to be the master of a palace like this.
If there's a man who can rule such a palace, I'd like to meet him. If there is a man who can rule such a palace, I would like to meet him.
You're in trouble, Your Majesty. ......
"Hmm. But now I've had a chance to visit all the "famous" ones. There will be fewer complaints, and Shayla will feel less threatened. I'm sure the mood will change once the garden party takes place.
Well, I hope it's .......
Hey, Alford, what's up?
No. Who's in charge of organizing the tea party?
Well, I'm afraid that's the headmistress .......
The juke cut off his words, pondered for a moment, then looked up.
"A tea party in my name. I think it would be appropriate to leave the preparations to the person in the position of 'queen'.
"Then...
"Ah. The Red Rose, Deanna Crester, will be in charge of the tea party.
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