Separating the North from the South was a water channel. A large island would be a more befitting description of what the so-called South was. The island was very much like a central business district. Compared to the small towns and cities by the border of the sea that Queen Sisi ruled in the North, the island on the other side of the water channel looked neat and wealthy.
Cruises had yet to exist in this era; I had to take the olden timber boats across the body of water. By the standards of this paradigm, the boat I sailed across on was considered a large cruise ship. Two large exhibition platforms were placed at the bow and stern where travellers could take in the surrounding view from. I leaned against a rail, steering clear of the sailors on decks since they did their best to avoid travellers.
The dampness the sea breeze created got on my nerves, while the sky wasnt clear, yet wasnt hidden behind dark clouds, either. A group behind threw a party to celebrate their first ti travelling on water. The strong sll of alcohol, clamouring and weather miffed . Maybe I was better off jaunting alone.
I left Veirya and Leah back on the other side. I didnt think Id need to take the direct and most unskilled approach and have Veirya kill Albert. To add, if I actually took that approach it would be the biggest failure. I could kill him; however, if I couldnt deal with the aftermath, Id have everyone in the South hunting down. Ross wouldnt be able to understand why I killed Albert, either. In addition, what would I do about the pregnant woman? Sure, Sisi would help wipe my behind, but shed definitely be awfully disappointed.
Although I could imagine killing Albert that way in my fantasies, it was impossible to actually realise. The most effective approach was to be able to work with Albert before finding an opportunity then completely crush him. Alternatively, I could side with his foes and help his foes take him out. That wasnt what I preferred, though. If I helped his foes, Id be giving them a boost. To , his foes werent my allies. Helping soones enemy to take them down is the sa as feeding a tiger that will turn around and bite you at so point. When his enemy enters the North, theyd be a pain to deal with. As such, the forr thod was most viable.
The challenge that I was faced with was walking into the unknown, better known as the South. I was a minister of business, yet I didnt see any signs of the businessn in the South planning to accept a minister of business putting them on leashes. In reality, all I was managing was the businesses taxes that were paid every transaction. In my opinion, that wasnt a job for a minister of business but the tax departnt.
From that flow of reasoning, I needed to change the rules of the empires business operations. At the very least, I couldnt be without any power as I currently was. Else, what would be the point of my rank?
I began to ponder, How do I screw Albert over? I havent confird the situation in the South, so Im going to need to dig around and have a certain level of knowledge of the status quo. Albert might not know my true goal for coming to the South. Its been a long ti, so I suppose Albert thinks the matter is over. In that scenario, he shouldnt be too wary of . Ill make Ross my shield. Im certain innocent Lilia doesnt know what my aim is despite loving her being in love with her husband. In addition, since shes always with Albert, she might be innocent enough to divulge so important information.
I turned around to see a woman dressed slightly revealingly approach from behind.
Hehe, Mister, there is a long journey ahead of us. You look quite lonely here. Would you happen to have the ti to join us for a drink?
Judging from her appearance, the woman shouldve been older than . She wasnt young but qualified as a milf. Nonetheless, I was a man with a wife and child and, therefore, had no interest in her after being around Sisi and Veirya every day. Those two were in an entirely different realm. I shook my head: I am sorry, Madam, but I am married. As such, when I am lonely, that would be when I think of my wife. Please allow to refuse your kind offer.
Oh. That is a pity, then. I suppose good things will always be stolen regardless of the era.
As the elder of us, she didnt allow such a trivial matter get to her, maintaining her gentle deanour and smile she wore when she approached , while I walked off. Co to think of it, it was the first ti in my life a woman ca on to Even though I turned her down, I was quite happy that I was approached.
Madam, it seems you failed, remarked another woman behind the lady, softly chuckling before she spoke.
The so-called madam laughed heartily: Yeah, but it doesnt matter. It would be boring if I scored right away. Isnt he our new minister of business? I think that he will be helpful to our family in the future since he is. I, therefore, believe my husband can forgive .
In order to avoid being discovered, I chose to ride the most ordinary boat I spotted as I assud that nobody would think the new count would take the sa boat as commoners to reach the South. Moreover, I never inford anyone. Sisi would consider absent from work without reason. In saying that, Sisi was absent from work all the ti, so I doubted shed notice .
I wonder what Veirya and Leah are doing right now. Would they be afraid in the house? Do they think about every day? I mulled.
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Veirya silently watched the maids, who set dish after dish onto her new houses dinner table before backing off. Because Veirya wouldnt take her eyes off them, one of the maids inuired, Sorry, Maam, but have we done sothing wrong?
No, replied Veirya, with a shake of her head. I just think. Youre all very cute.
Ar-are we? Th-thank you for your praise, Maam
Why did Maam suddenly remark that Im cute? Is that her way of saying she likes ? wondered the maid, the corner of her lips having a spasm.
Needless to say, that was perfectly normal to Veirya. In truth, Veirya was fond of cute girls be it Lucilia or Leah and even the maid. If she was a cute girl, Veirya would be very fond of her.
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