Civil Servant in a Romance Fantasy - Chapter 934



934 – Born with a Lucky Charm – 3

With the birth of Leon, FC Krasius’ starting eleven has been completed.

Of course, there is still a long way to go when considering replacement personnel, but it is an encouraging achievement just to have completed the starting lineup. If you look at other noble families, isn’t it considered a lot even if they only have 5 children, let alone 11?

“Hey! I came to see my little brother!”

And exactly ten days after Leon was born, the Crown Princess came to visit with a bright face.

The Crown Princess, who visited almost every day, was silent for ten days? This was because the Emperor had kept the Crown Princess in consideration of the immunity of the newly born Leon and the newly born Lin. And for ten days.

‘It’s good that prayer is effective.’

In fact, it is not the first time that the Crown Princess has been sealed every time our children are born.

But the Emperor secretly showed off his power whenever he exerted himself. This time, he was quietly comforting the Crown Princess without even a hint of show. As if he was not going to burden me in any way.

It is touching. Even the emperor is merciful to his mother’s benefactor. Although the emperor’s personality is a bit pitiful, he certainly seems to belong to the lower class of humanity.

“Welcome, Your Majesty. I too have been waiting for your visit.”

That is why I smiled as I hugged the Crown Princess who was running towards me. The Emperor who held the Crown Princess back and the Crown Princess who followed the Emperor’s words. They both worked hard for our family.

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Besides, our children have been gathering around Leon for some time now. They are poking Leon’s cheeks and hands and watching him, so adding a crown princess is no problem. In fact, it’s just the perfect timing.

“Come on! Come on! I brought you a present too!”

“Oh, really? Is that so?”

I smiled even more deeply as I looked at the Crown Princess, who was waving her arms in my arms.

I know. Ever since Pedi was born, the Emperor has been sending him birthday gifts without fail. This time, I am on my way back after confirming that the imperial attendants and carriages have entered the garden.

But saying ‘I saw you earlier’ without any notice is something that will discourage the Crown Princess. She will accept it while pretending to be slightly surprised─

“This! Daddy told me to give it to you!”

“yes?”

The princess put her hands in her pockets and handed over a crumpled piece of paper.

What is this? Is it like a blank check? Are you giving me a gift in paper?

“Oh my god! What a deal! Just make sure to look at the time!”

“Is that so? To have brought such a precious thing. Your Majesty, you have had a hard time.”

“yes!”

I don’t know what it was, but I instinctively praised the Crown Princess.

Surely the Crown Princess wouldn’t have just picked up some random piece of paper and made a joke out of it. It was really a gift from the Emperor, and there must have been some problem during the delivery process.

Even that problem was just a minor incident that occurred while the Crown Princess was doing her best. Since it was a good gift, she must have put it in her own pocket, which is the safest place, but unfortunately, the pockets of clothes worn by a six-year-old girl are very small.

‘Is this something that doesn’t matter if it gets crumpled?’

However, there is no way that the foolish emperor would not know the problem that I also recognized. Nevertheless, he risked being miserably crushed and entrusted it to the crown princess.

I became increasingly curious about the identity of this paper. It was a gift that could not be revealed to anyone except the Emperor, me, and the Crown Princess.

No. If the Emperor had strongly warned me not to look at it, the Crown Princess would not have looked at the contents, so it is highly likely that it is a secret between me and the Emperor.

‘It’s a secret between just the two of us.’

The texture was strange and a little disgusting, but my doubts grew even more.

First, let’s guide the Crown Princess to the room where Leon is, and take our time checking out what the item is.

From today on, I’m an emperor even if my head breaks.

Any challenge to the Emperor will be regarded as a challenge to me, and I will deal with it resolutely.

I give this soul and allegiance to Livnoman.

***

During work, the communication port glowed fiercely.

The Crown Princess had just headed to the Count’s mansion, so it must have been a call from the Count. It seems he liked the gift I sent him. I was going to send it separately, but I ended up sending it together, and it was a good decision.

– Long live His Majesty the Emperor. I, Karl Crassius of Tylglehen, head of House Crassius, greet Your Majesty the Emperor.

“It’s strange that you contacted me first. Did the Crown Princess arrive safely?”

– Yes, Your Majesty. I have also just confirmed the deep and warm mercy that Your Majesty has sent me.

I let out a chuckle at the compliment that made my face feel hot.

I think it’s true that I like it. What the Count said just now was not a formal compliment, but a sincere compliment.

‘Is it really that good?’

Of course it would be good. Isn’t the Count a unique nobleman who desires freedom more than any wealth or fame?

He was given the enormous card of the right to refuse orders by the count. It would be understandable if he had held onto the right and cried in a place where no one was present.

However, the count was not granted unconditional and unlimited veto power. No matter how much he trusted the count’s character, how could he, as an emperor, abuse the card that would cause conflict in later generations?

‘I did set some limits.’

First of all, the veto power was made to accumulate by one every ten years. The count currently has one veto power, but after ten years, he will gain another, and after another ten years, he will gain another.

And while you can refuse an imperial decree, you can’t refuse every order. For example, if there’s something that requires the entire imperial leadership to gather, like the Khan’s decree a few years ago. In such cases, the summons takes precedence over the right to refuse an order.

This is a restriction for the sake of the empire and the imperial power, but it is also a consideration for the count. If the count were to be left out of the affairs of the entire empire, it would be strange in its own way.

Of course, if he were a count, he would not exercise his veto power in such matters and would obediently participate, but to others, exercising the right to veto and not being able to do so are completely different things. It is right to set restrictions in order to prevent unnecessary gossip.

“Considering the Count’s merits, it would have been right to give him a huge estate and a pile of gold coins that would reach the sky. However, since the Count was an adult and was receiving the attention of the world, he was given only an intangible reward instead of a visible one.”

– That is a truly wise decision.

Laughter broke out again at the sight of the Count bowing his head deeply.

If I had given him gold or land, would he have reacted like that? Absolutely not. He would have shown a polite expression of gratitude and sincere refusal, as if he had chewed on a bug while receiving a reward.

‘If you look at it one way, it’s like a traitorous act.’

It’s incredibly strange. A noble who already has so much is so happy to have the right to veto an imperial edict? Anyone who sees it would think he’s a traitor, and anyone who hears it would think he’s a usurper of the throne.

But there is a belief that a count would exercise his veto for such a petty and trivial reason. He would certainly be a loyal subject, not a traitor, and certainly not a usurper of the throne, but a protector.

‘How many subjects are as harmless as this?’

If we look at history, we can often see cases where a subject with outstanding ability was purged due to suspicion by the monarch. There are also cases where even those who were blindly loyal ended up being purged.

The courtiers of history also knew this, so they desperately tried to show off their innocence. They pretended to be crazy to avoid suspicion, and they acted excessively greedy to ruin their popularity. That way, they wouldn’t become a threat to their monarch.

However, the Count did not pretend to be crazy or greedy, but instinctively felt that he was harmless. If he was a Count, it was enough to help the imperial power, and he could not cause any harm.

It’s truly amazing. It’s as if they were born to be loyal until death.

“Anyway, I’m glad you liked the gift, but I have something to do, so I’ll have to hang up now.”

– I am sorry for taking up Your Majesty’s precious time.

“What are you sorry about? If you’re sorry, then take good care of the Crown Princess.”

With those words, he pushed the communication port into a corner.

“Ugh.”

After confirming that the communication port had completely lost its light, he let out a laugh for the umpteenth time.

Veto. Sounds good, but I doubt the Count will be comfortable using that veto.

If the veto power accumulates by one every ten years, the count will have to think twice every time he sees the veto power. Should he refuse this order, or should he save it for later? What if he uses it now and a bigger order comes later? That’s what he will worry about.

If such worries eat away at your mind, you will end up following any imperial order. You will tell yourself to endure this much and refuse any further orders that come your way.

‘The count’s limits are high.’

If things go that way, it’s all the better.

The Count has been through a lot of hardships, so he has a high standard for hardship. Even in my opinion, there is a high probability that he will accept something that is so difficult, thinking, ‘I can handle this much with my body.’

‘Anyway, I gave you the right to veto, so it doesn’t matter.’

It took a bit of thinking, but I didn’t feel guilty.

He gave him power that others could only dream of. Wouldn’t it be appropriate for an emperor to put some restrictions on that power and engage in some psychological warfare?

Besides, I have no intention of refusing if the Count uses it within the limits. I have truly granted him the right to veto.

It only slightly stimulated the Count’s anguish.

***

I felt a warm feeling in my chest as I looked at the children and animals surrounding Leon.

My soul, my life, my pride, my beliefs are in here.

And the mercy bestowed upon me by the noble Lords of Ribnoman and Kpelofen.

‘It’s the best.’

I almost shed tears without realizing it. More than anything, a light piece of paper feels like the greatest mercy in the world.

I never thought I would receive something like this. I never thought the Emperor would grant me such enormous authority in writing.

‘…Of course it can’t be used for return orders.’

For a moment, I thought about using it when the Emperor orders me to return to my position as minister, but if I use my veto, it’s obvious that he’ll order me to return in about three months. I won’t be able to refuse then.

So, let’s use this veto power sparingly and only when it’s absolutely crucial. Don’t regret using it in the wrong place.

‘Our lovely youngest.’

After touching his chest again, he looked at Leon lying in the cradle.

Since birth, he has been giving gifts to his maternal grandfather. Now, he is giving gifts to his father. If our Leon had not been born, the Emperor would not have given him this gift.

Thank you, my youngest. I’m really thankful for this dad…