Civil Servant in a Romance Fantasy - Chapter 920



920 – Your Future – 1

The crown princess began to come to the mansion to play again.

The Crown Princess’s visits to the mansion had been suspended due to the crowds in front of the main gate and the Emperor’s anger, but after the incident with the Lighted Cross, all obstacles that had impeded her steps were removed.

Honestly, if we wait until the crowds die down, the Crown Princess won’t be able to come visit us this year at the earliest. If that happens, the Crown Princess’s patience will run out, so it would be better to play in the mansion even if it’s a mess outside the gate.

And as my fame rose, the Emperor also gained various benefits, so the Emperor, who was blinded, allowed the Crown Princess to go out. In this way, Enen gave the Crown Princess a great gift.

‘This is where children come before adults.’

The consideration that prioritizes the innocent and pure children over the worldly, slovenly adults. That kind of consideration is necessary to even feed the mainstream religions of the continent.

Besides, the Crown Princess is not an ordinary child, but a child who will be the next Emperor. If you raise her favorability rating in advance, it will help your faith. For an immortal god, it is a truly calculated decision.

Of course, the Crown Princess doesn’t know that this is Enen’s gift. I don’t really plan on telling her either.

“Come out!”

“Welcome, Your Majesty. It has been a long time since I have seen you at the mansion.”

“Yeah! That’s why I brought a bunch of presents!”

“Is it a gift?”

“yes!”

As soon as the Crown Princess finished answering, the maids who were assisting her placed small boxes down in the hall.

Each box was small in size but luxuriously packaged, and the number of boxes was more than one maid could handle. As a result, the Crown Princess, who usually only had two or three maids, was accompanied by a corps of more than ten maids.

“This! It’s for the uncles and aunties, the younger siblings, and the uncles and aunties!”

“oh.”

I couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration when I heard that he took care of not only his family but also his employees.

It is truly remarkable. Born of the most noble bloodline in the empire, it is not strange for you to regard your subordinates as mere screens or accessories, but you are truly aware of the existence of your servants.

I’ll admit it, Nureongi. Even though I’m an incompetent father who can’t even stop my daughter, I’m doing a good job of educating her character.

‘Did the Empress do it?’

But soon, his thoughts turned to the empress instead of Nureongi.

To be honest, it would be more reasonable to see it as the work of the Empress rather than that guy. The Emperor is not in a position to teach someone morality, and he is so busy with work that he doesn’t have time.

“All the sweets, cakes, chocolates, candies… and more…”

“Trinkets for the ladies, toys for the children, and clothes for the servants.”

“okay.”

He smiled faintly at the Crown Princess, who remembered the gift from the perspective of a child, and the head maid, who gave appropriate comments.

Trinkets, toys, clothes. They are all appropriate and decent gifts. I especially like the fact that they gave clothes to the servants.

Even though I don’t pay my employees poorly, they don’t invest much in clothing. I even argue that if the clothes they wear to work are durable, why invest in clothing?

As the owner, I am not particularly particular about clothing, so I couldn’t insist on it. I myself wear the inspector’s uniform, so what right do I have to say things like ‘dress up properly.’

‘If it’s a gift from the royal family, I have no choice but to accept it.’

However, if it is a gift brought by the Crown Princess, the servants must also wear it.

Since it’s a precious gift, you should just keep it carefully? That doesn’t apply to clothes or accessories. Of course, it’s rude to just keep the gift you received in your closet.

“Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty. I am sure everyone will be pleased.”

“Hehehe, right?”

“Of course. It’s a pleasure to see Your Majesty after such a long time, but wouldn’t everyone be touched by a gift like this?”

The Crown Princess’ face brightened even more at my words.

‘ah.’

Looking at that sight, a little playfulness welled up in me.

“Your Majesty.”

“Huh? Why?”

“Is there any gift you would like to give to this gentleman other than dessert?”

“Huh?”

Then the Crown Princess’s shoulders trembled.

The gifts the head maid mentioned were gifts for the ladies, children, and servants. Among them, gifts for me were not mentioned.

Also, the only beings who did not receive gifts, like me, were pets and Lisianne. In other words, the Crown Princess treated this godfather as an animal or a doll.

‘You think I’m a black-haired beast!’

Ah, Her Highness the Crown Princess considers this great uncle an undesirable beast! What good is living for!

“When, when, that is…”

The Crown Princess’s eyes moved busily at my joke of conversion.

Her fidgety appearance seemed to indicate that she was struggling to figure out what to say. This was probably the biggest challenge the Crown Princess faced in her six-year-old life. If she could overcome this challenge, she would become stronger.

“Oh, I spoke nonsense.”

But it was too high and too cruel a barrier for a six-year-old to climb, so I stopped playing around here. I had seen enough of the cuteness.

“Your Majesty’s presence is my gift. What more precious gift do I need than this?”

As he lifted the Crown Princess up with those words, the Crown Princess blinked blankly.

“Maja! I am the gift!”

Soon, with his eyes sparkling, he ran towards the path I had opened.

It’s amazing. He hasn’t yet developed the sense to overcome a crisis on his own, but he has the wit to recognize the path that has been open to him. Considering that he’s only six years old, this is an outstanding talent.

The future of the empire and the royal family is bright since the next emperor is so wise. The great man was satisfied.

“Then, since it is my gift, Your Majesty will have to stay at my house forever?”

For a moment, deep worry flashed across the crown princess’s eyes.

Those eyes. It seemed like he was considering whether to stay in the mansion like I said. If he did, he would have all kinds of toys, animal friends, siblings, and Pedi.

“Oh, no! I have to go home too! Mom and Dad, wait! Grandpa is here too!”

“Oh. Well then, I guess there’s nothing we can do. So it’s just a gift while you’re at my house?”

“yes!”

After a brief moment of deliberation, the Crown Princess chose the palace.

That’s fortunate. If the Crown Princess had really chosen to reside in the mansion, that would have been problematic in its own way.

The eldest sister and older sister who came down carrying all kinds of desserts. Even if she came empty-handed, we would have been happy to see her, but when she showed up with gifts, our children warmly welcomed the crown princess.

The Crown Princess also loved the children without discrimination. I was worried that she might show an attitude like, ‘I don’t need anything but Pedi, so get out of my way!’. Although she loves Pedi, it seems that she also has sincere feelings for her other siblings.

‘There’s no need to worry too much.’

The Emperor chose reason over anger, and confirmed that the friendship between the Crown Princess and the children remained unchanged. Now there is no need to be reluctant or afraid of the Crown Princess’ visit.

Of course, things may change when the Crown Princess and Pedi grow up, but that’s for the future. It’s not something to worry about right now.

“Um, Master…”

While I was looking at the children with such a happy heart, I turned my head when I heard Sophia’s voice.

“Oh, you changed your clothes?”

As soon as I turned my head, I nodded in satisfaction at the sight that caught my eye.

Sophia dressed up like a noble lady instead of her usual maid uniform. I feel like I received very appropriate clothes as a gift, so I am completely satisfied.

‘Is this the work of the maid?’

And since the clothes suited me better than I expected, I couldn’t help but think of the maid.

The maid often comes to our mansion with the crown princess, so she is quite familiar with the servants of the mansion. She knows Sophia’s appearance, physique, and atmosphere quite well.

Thanks to that, did you manage to get each and every one of your servants proper clothing? If that’s the case, I should give the head maid a separate thank you gift. I’ll have to prepare something decent soon.

“Is it okay for me to wear something like this…?”

“It’s a gift that you were given to wear, so of course it’s okay. Rather, it would be more rude to just keep a gift from the royal family in the closet. It seems like you’re neglecting it because you don’t like it.”

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“No way! I really like it! It’s the best!”

I chuckled at the sight of Sophia shaking her head in shock.

Even in the midst of all the chaos, you still hold on to your plate of cookies. That’s some serious work ethic.

“Sister Sophia!”

“Sister! Sister, you’re pretty!”

Soon, Maria and Cecilia, who were playing with the toys they had received as gifts, turned their gaze to Sophia.

The children’s perspectives are no different from those of adults. Perhaps because Sophia, who always wore a maid’s uniform, came down in a gorgeous dress, the reaction was very enthusiastic.

“Okay, let’s go. Let’s play together to celebrate receiving a gift.”

“Me, me, me alone?”

The trembling eyes are so pitiful.

It’s a strange reaction. It’s not my first time playing with children, and it’s not my first time meeting the Crown Princess. Is there anything I should be nervous about?

“Ma, what if the clothes get dirty? I wore them because they were a gift from Her Highness the Crown Princess, but if they get dirty in front of Her Highness…”

“Don’t worry about that. If it comes down to it, I’ll ask Trixie to fix it.”

I lightly pushed Sophia’s back towards the kids. Just then, I saw Yuris running towards me from across the hallway, so Sophia didn’t have to take care of the kids on her own.

‘hmm.’

The corners of my mouth slightly went up when I saw Yuris dressed up like Sophia.

They are pretty maids. They have the looks, personality, and age to be married right away, but unfortunately, neither of them has any intention of getting married. If they want, I can make them stay as servants in our mansion for the rest of their lives, or I can give them a generous retirement allowance and make them independent.

Although he says it’s because he can’t find a suitable partner, it’s questionable whether he’s actually looking for one.

‘You’ll figure it out when the time comes, right?’

Actually, I got married late for an aristocrat, so I’m not in a position to criticize other people’s marriages. Even if I insist on the right age for marriage, it would only be spitting in my own face.

I feel sorry that the maids are late because the master is late.

***

I sighed and walked away. I left the teleportation circle and went out of the room.

“Meet your Highness!”

“””Meet your Majesty!”””

And as I went out of the room, the priests bowed their heads to welcome me.

A crowd of more unfamiliar faces than familiar ones. I felt like I had truly crossed a border.

“Please raise your head. It is embarrassing enough for all of you brothers and sisters to gather for one old man, so it is embarrassing to be greeted so warmly.”

“I will correct it!”

I smiled bitterly at the sight of the priest shouting on behalf of the group.

I didn’t know that the priest who was acting as the Archdiocese’s representative… was from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith…

‘Lord.’

How can such an ordeal be imposed on an old man who is about to retire?

His Majesty has retired, so why me?