Civil Servant in a Romance Fantasy - Chapter 389

389 – Glad the prince is here! – 3

Involuntarily, I swallowed and rolled my eyes. It would be nice if the prince was joking, but that bastard is more specialized in feeding me taffy than joking with me. The fact that I want that to be a joke means that it is very likely to be serious. It’s amazing.

Besides, there was no way he would jokingly mention his daughter’s godfather in the presence of her crown prince. I don’t believe in the personality of the prince, but I do believe in the princess.

No, without going far, the emperor said it was the will of the imperial family. It can never be a joke.

“Your Highness. It is a great pleasure to have your convictions highly valued, but being a godfather is an undeserved honor.”

So she quickly lowered her head and showed her intention of refusal with her whole body. Yeah, that’s too much It is too heavy an honor for a mediocre count and general manager to bear.

Even before I got married, let alone have a child yet. See her goddaughter before the bride? There’s nothing wrong with it, but it feels so strange.

“So, please, take your word for it. A noble godfather who lacks confidence is not suitable for a noble royal son.”

This time, I lowered my back so that my head could touch the floor. The treasure of the imperial family that the emperor longs for and the crown prince is delighted with, a symbol of legitimacy that is 99% confirmed by the next master of the empire.

To be the godfather of such an existence is to be at the level of an incumbent duke or minister-level civil servant. It is a name that a blue aristocrat who is still in his early 20s should not be greedy for or interested in.

“You are truly humble.”

‘A bastard.’

However, swear words almost came out of the calm prince’s voice. You, a beast, don’t know, but this is not humility, it’s called self-objectification.

“Raise your head, Inspector General. The royal family trusts you more than you think.”

The prince approached me before I knew it and patted my shoulder as I was still bowing.

I wondered if I would be able to avoid the godfather if I put my fist into the crown prince’s chin, but I put up with it because I thought I would be given the title of traitor instead.

“The loyalty shown to the imperial family allowed the empire to rule as an empire. The 300 years of merit of the Krasius family is no shortcoming to be called the pillar of the imperial family.”

“Congratulations—”

“So, be kind. The path Sir and the Krasius family have walked, and the pillars they have built. That is the proof that you must be the godfather of the imperial family.”

At those words, I bit my lip. If you’ve ever had a fight with your boss, there’s something you instinctively realize. In this world, there are orders that can be obeyed by strong refusal, and there are orders that cannot be avoided by any word.

Unfortunately, it’s the latter now. Whoever hears it is the latter.

‘Damn it.’

The Crown Prince said that, but if he refused, ‘As if you misunderstood me and my family.’ It becomes a level to turn around. Furthermore, it may be like denying allegiance in the meantime.

Honestly, if it was my personal problem, I would have struggled until the end, but if it was like that with a family line, I couldn’t be more desperate.

“…I am afraid that my beliefs will not live up to the royal family’s undeserved trust.”

In the end, the surrender was declared. He didn’t say anything directly accepting, but he didn’t even ask for more. A crown prince should be able to fully recognize this difference.

“Don’t worry. As long as the Lord’s allegiance does not change, the imperial family will not lose their trust first.”

“Congratulations.”

Looking at the prince with the brightest smile I’ve seen in a while, he seems to have recognized it.

f*ck…

***

Looking at the director of the inspection department, whose face had turned haggard in such a short period of time, I felt like bursting into laughter.

‘It’s new every time I see it.’

Every time I see the head of the inspection department, it seems like I’m seeing someone from another world. I don’t know how a high-ranking aristocrat and high-ranking official can be so greedy and avoid power.

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Of course, people’s inclinations are truly diverse, so even aristocrats who are not greedy and clean can sometimes be seen, but the inspector general is a strange being that goes beyond that scope.

‘Those who are really not greedy don’t even come to public office.’

Wealth, honor, power, or pride or sense of duty. Those who have a desire for such things rise to government positions, and those who have no desire lead a peaceful life.

However, the director of the inspection department rose to the post. Although the government service itself was influenced by the current Count of Tylglehen, and he submitted letters of resignation from time to time as if he wanted to regret it belatedly—– Anyway, wasn’t it that he started his bureaucratic life with greed for something?

If you give such a subject power and favor, which is the fastest way to satisfy their greed, they get scared and are busy avoiding it. From a viewing point of view, it is just pleasant.

‘That’s why I can trust it.’

As the Inspector General said, it is a noble and honorable thing to become the godfather of the royal son, and the heir to the throne after me. It was a weight that no count or manager could handle.

However, the inspector general is not an ordinary count or manager. He is the heir to the imperial family that the imperial family can trust, and he is a talented person who is sure to become a minister. He is even a tycoon who is entangled with several dukes through blood ties. If such a magnate becomes the godfather of the royal family, the royal family’s authority and future will be peaceful.

Instead, the head of the inspection department could claim the authority of being the royal descendant’s guardian, but anyone who would make a fuss with that authority would have done so long ago. There’s no way I’ll be greedy now.

‘A man born for a godfather.’

For a moment, I even had that thought. There are three dukes who will not abuse the power of the godfather for personal use, and three dukes who are entangled by blood, so there are three dukes who will support the imperial grandson in case of emergency.

This is the person the great emperor gave for the imperial family. Wouldn’t it be disrespectful to the great emperor if not moderate?

“How is it, Inspector General? You’re very pretty, aren’t you?”

“Yes, Your Highness. You are indeed born to the Crown Prince and Your Highness.”

In the meantime, the inspector general, who was led by Rain’s hand to the bed of the emperor, spoke in a low voice.

As expected, it wasn’t just that it looked pretty in my eyes. Even in the eyes of the inspector general, who is not related by blood, it is clear that he is an angelic child.

‘It’s a blood relationship.’

Looking at the back of the inspector general, I burst into laughter. Right now, the royal son and the head of the inspection department are strangers, but one day they will become close like blood ties. Since she is the head of the inspection department who is weak in affection, she will take care of her goddaughter, the royal son, with all her heart, and the royal son will trust such a godfather.

Then, in the eyes of others, the royal son and the director of the inspection would seem to have a very close relationship. The two will become inseparable war gods.

Everyone in the world said, ‘The Inspector General does not turn away from the royal family.’ Enough to think.

‘There can be no goddaughter who abandons the godfather.’

Of course, the opposite is also true.

That’s why even if my husband and I die prematurely in an unfortunate accident, even if someone with a wicked heart emerges, the inspector general will forever be the shield that protects the royal family. There will be no one who tries to incite the director of the inspection department to create a commotion.

This is the best gift a father can give to his precious daughter.

***

The day after he suddenly became the royal family’s godfather, the emperor announced that there would be an appointment ceremony for the royal family this weekend.

It seems like an overkill to appoint a newborn baby as the grandson of the crown prince, but considering the imminent abdication of the emperor, it’s a natural move. It would be a headache to postpone the abdication by years when the abdication was already prepared.

Therefore, along with the ceremony for the appointment of the royal son, the announcement of the name of the royal son, baptism, and godfather are scheduled to be held at the same time. It can’t be a really good event.

‘…The godfather.’

It’s still bittersweet. Unmarried Solo seems to put her goddaughter first.

Then she quietly turned her gaze to the communication sphere in her hand. The text message sent by the prince just now stood proudly.

[ I decided to name the royal son Charlotte. It’s a name chosen by His Majesty the Father himself. As the godfather, the director of the inspection department deserves to know in advance, so he will let you know. ]

The contents of the text were short but thick. The godfather texted her ahead of time saying she shouldn’t know the name of her goddaughter.

No, but I’m not an official godfather yet. Officials and nominees are different things.

‘Damn it.’

I let out a small sigh and lay down on the bed. There is no turning back now, so let’s just stay in the dorm until the ceremony for the appointment of the royal family. If I go outside for no reason, I feel like I’m going to burn inside—

“Ah.”

Involuntarily, a sigh came out. Because the communication port was frightening to lie down on the bed.

Fortunately, it is not the purple color that symbolizes the imperial family. If it’s not a big deal, you should hang up right away.

“Are you the head of the inspection department—”

– Carl. It’s me

As soon as I checked who I was contacting, I straightened up and sat down. There is nothing I can do about contacting Jeon Seung-gong.

“It’s been a while, sir. How are you?”

– Of course. I was having the best day ever.

I nodded my head at the sincere answer.

I’m sure he was having the best days as a Jeon Seung Gong. The honor of being a commander who conquered the north, the granddaughter of the only daughter. If you go through these events one after another, even an emotionless person will be able to laugh.

“I congratulate you. Enen seems to have been moved by your Excellency’s hard work.

– How can you say that this old man suffered so much? Rather, it must have been that the prayers of His Majesty the Crown Prince and His Highness Rain reached Enn.

Jeon Seung-gong, who burst into laughter, nodded his head and agreed. Isn’t it true that happiness doubles when shared?

After talking for a long time, Jeon Seong-gong cleared his throat slightly, perhaps realizing that he was speaking one-sidedly.

– Gee, I just said too much.

“No, sir. Your sergeant is the same as mine, isn’t it?”

– hahahaha, thanks for the words.

He was a Jeon Seung-gong who laughed as if he was more embarrassed by my answer, but he quickly cleared his expression and continued.

– Actually, I contacted Carl because I wanted to say thank you.

“Are you talking about me?”

At those words, I recalled for a moment. Was there anything to be thanked by Jeon Seung-gong?

– I heard Carl is going to be a godfather, is that true?

‘Ah.’

Convinced. The announcement of the godfather is scheduled to be made during the ceremony for the appointment of the royal son, but Jeon Seung-gong seems to have heard of it in advance as he is the maternal grandfather of the royal son.

– I’m so glad to hear the news. It is true that the royal grandson has a strong guardian, but isn’t it like Carl and I crossed over and became a family?

“…Yes, he is too.”

I couldn’t help but smile at Jeon Seung-gong’s words. It is a new feeling to say that Jeon Seung-gong, not anyone else, is his family.

– He’s my granddaughter’s godfather, so he’s like a son to me.

Her granddaughter Ni did not say that she would be more like a son-in-law than a son.

Because I didn’t want to break the joy of the legend with useless words.

‘You son of a prince.’

You should know that you have a good father-in-law.