I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 486



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Episode 486 Freedom [1]

William IV.

The King of Great Britain was in a very good mood these days.

“It’s all done now.”

This was because he had literally and perfectly accomplished the most important task he had thought of after inheriting the throne.

If I said that, you’d think I meant something great.

The Opium War, or rather the Qing-Ying War… … .

Or perhaps a 19th-century-style cold war to stop the Russian Empire from revealing its increasingly southward ambitions.

Since it actually happened during the reign of William IV, future generations may remember it as an achievement of his, but he himself did not consider it to be that important.

It was natural, since it wasn’t something he planned and implemented in the first place.

‘I’m an adult now. And… … I don’t think I’ll die any time soon.’

William IV thought of his niece, Princess Victoria, who would soon become queen.

Until just a year ago, being a queen and all was nothing more than a pipe dream.

This was because it was obvious that if William IV died before she came of age, a regency would inevitably come into power.

Who are the Duchess of Kent and Mr. Conroy?

They are dark inside.

These are the guys who might try to usurp the throne by any means necessary.

But now, even if the sky falls, the throne will return to Princess Victoria.

‘It was long. It was a long, long time of shame… … .’

William IV is currently 72 years old.

Considering that the average life expectancy of a British monarch is only about 50 years, that means he lived 22 years longer.

Elizabeth I, arguably one of the most beloved monarchs, passed away at the age of 69… … .

Even if he died now, he would still be the 6th longest-lived British monarch. 6th place.

I didn’t really take care of my health.

Rather, he lived a dissolute life.

Because I never thought I would become king.

From a young age, I was addicted to alcohol, gambling, drugs, and partying.

I was born into a royal family, so I thought I could live a life that was as glamorous and fiery as a king.

‘I can’t say that there is no merit in the work of Professor Tiepyeong.’

However, because his older brother George III died without leaving an heir, and his older brothers passed away before him, he suddenly became king.

The fact that he ascended to the throne at the age of 64, older than his older brother’s death, and continued to reign for eight more years was almost a miracle.

No, it’s a miracle.

The one who caused this was, of course, Kim Tae-pyeong, whose fame has spread beyond the UK and now even into mainland Europe.

‘Thank you, but I hate it so much.’

What is that thing he always says?

The answer is ‘no’.

How dare you say ‘no’ to the King of the British Empire, a country on which the sun never sets, and continue to carry out his orders.

Just by looking at it, you can tell that the rumors that he is a sorcerer and not a doctor are true.

In fact, the time his spell was broken, that is, when he briefly visited America, was also a time of crisis for William IV.

My health has definitely gotten worse, that’s what I’m saying.

‘Still, I was happy back then… … .’

After he came back, things got worse than before.

That crazy guy… … .

They dared to install devices used as torture devices in the palace, and they push the king on them every day.

The servants were on the king’s side and did not listen to Kim Tae-pyeong, so there was no need to bribe them, but the man who realized this shamelessly planted his people here and there.

No, even if I hadn’t planted it, the news would have leaked out somehow.

That cunning bastard… … .

Not only was he not stingy in spending money here and there, but he also threatened with sorcery when money did not work.

“Your Majesty, the Taiping Emperor has entered the palace.”

“Really? Tell them I’ll be there right away.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Because of that, the king had to exercise every day and could not even eat as he pleased.

In particular, I couldn’t even dream of eating the colorful desserts I loved so much.

why?

Because that devilish Kim Tae-pyeong was against it.

Even the testicle fluid that I had tried to use to rejuvenate myself was blocked by that bastard.

This is all for Your Majesty, I was deceived by the words that there is no medicine that is good for the body but is bitter to the mouth… … .

No, I don’t think it’s a delusion.

That must be true.

But is it enough for a person to simply be born and live a long life?

‘No… … life is not that simple… … .’

The king remembered the time when Liston had come to visit him.

He was not just Kim Tae-pyeong, but he was a man so vicious that it would be hard to find a rival in history… … .

After all, he was a guy who was a bit more communicative than Kim Tae-pyeong.

-Your Majesty, I am sorry to say this, but… … .

First of all, isn’t it rude to start a conversation with something like this?

The king listened to his words with a satisfied face, and then gave him a firm slap on the knee.

-Yeah! I was already feeling sorry to hear that the great T.E.P. Young has not been able to have a proper relationship!

-But if that happens… …I won’t be back for quite some time. Is that okay? Your Majesty’s Spring and Autumn Annals are quite long now.

In the middle of the conversation, Liston started making strange noises because he couldn’t understand what I was thinking, so I tried to comfort and appease him.

– Hehe. I’m over seventy now. I can say I’ve enjoyed a long life. Besides, Princess Victoria is a full-fledged adult… … What’s the point of living any longer? Sometimes I wish I could go to the Lord’s arms as soon as possible.

-Don’t say that, Your Majesty. Ten years is a long time.

-No, that’s not it. Haha. That… … .

I had to beat around the bush and say, “Just take him, you punk.”

At times like this, I thought it would have been better to live as a barbarian rather than a king.

There is no need for a savage to beat around the bush.

Just roughly the back of the head… … .

‘No, no. A barbarian, not even a king, would hit Liston on the back of the head… …?’

If that had happened, I would have died a pretty death.

Maybe the limbs won’t disintegrate?

anyway.

-Yes. I guess it seems like there will be more days for T.E.P. Young to serve Princess Victoria in the future?

-hmm…….

-Isn’t it a fact that a man who is married and has a family can serve in state affairs much more stably than a man who is not? I am the King of England even though I am like this. I am thinking of future generations, that’s what I am saying.

-I wonder if you thought that far ahead… … I am impressed by this, Liston. I asked a difficult favor because I thought I wouldn’t be able to find it in England, but you readily… … .

-No. Sir Tiepyeong is a benefactor to me too. I should do this much for my benefactor.

-Thank you, Your Majesty!

William IV racked his brain and barely managed to come up with an excuse.

As is the case with not only royal affairs but also all affairs of the nobility, once a cause is established, isn’t it the case that it can be carried out as is?

Moreover, this was something the king really wanted to happen, so it couldn’t be helped.

There was a reason behind the decision to have Kim Tae-pyeong go to Japan, despite public opposition such as concerns that he might betray Asians if he went there or that he might become addicted to opium again.

* * *

“Why does it feel like it’s been so long since I’ve been here?”

“You came two days ago too.”

“That’s why.”

As always, I entered the palace with pride and entered the king’s office.

As expected, the king had not yet arrived.

It’s been like this ever since Princess Victoria came of age.

They are already acting as if they have already handed over the throne.

Every time something like this happens, I feel like giving advice as the 600 years of Joseon DNA boils over, but I barely hold back.

You’re already saying things I don’t want to hear, so what will happen if you keep saying them?

‘You can’t be the same person as before.’

No matter how right something is, you can’t just say things people don’t want to hear.

Especially if the opponent is a king.

If you’re not careful, you could literally end up dying.

No, it is no exaggeration to say that countless history books are filled with such deaths.

Yes, I am such a wise person.

A man who knows how to restrain himself from saying the right thing, that’s me.

“Oh, you’re here.”

The king seemed quite pleased.

It was obvious why.

Thanks to me, Princess Victoria survived until she reached adulthood, so… … .

Wouldn’t you be in a state where you have no regrets even if you die now?

The only thing that bothers me is that I have to be away from you for a while… … .

‘It’s okay. I’ll say hello to you enough today.’

I answered with a hearty laugh, as if I understood how the king felt.

“Your Majesty, I am glad to see you in good health.”

“It’s all thanks to you, haha.”

“I have a long way to go now… … At least my heart feels a little lighter.”

“Don’t worry. I’ve come this far thanks to you. To put it bluntly, I have no regrets even if I die now!”

The king also laughed heartily.

But I could tell.

It means that there is a shadow in this person’s heart.

‘Well, who isn’t afraid of dying?’

The number one lie that old people tell is that they have no regrets even after they die.

It is a law that remains unchanged whether you are 80, 90, or 100 years old.

Of course, if the situation is too painful, it’s a different story… … .

It is no exaggeration to say that under normal circumstances, no one wants to die.

“Anyway, this is my last check-up before I leave.”

“Haha, okay. Okay, let me see.”

At my words, the king rolled up his sleeves without a care.

Because every time I come, I have my blood pressure measured.

actually…….

You could say that it’s something that doesn’t really have any meaning.

Because even if blood pressure is high, there is nothing we can do about it.

Liston advocates bloodletting, but… … if we try to solve high blood pressure caused by problems with the elasticity or width of blood vessels by simply bleeding them, there will be more side effects.

Of course, there are cases in which bloodletting is performed in modern medicine.

The only indication is polycythemia vera, a type of blood cancer, and this is such a rare case that it would be okay to just not do bloodletting.

‘I can’t claim that on my own.’

There is nothing more ridiculous than someone trying to change a paradigm only to find themselves following the old one.

At least, I think that’s not the case.

“Good.”

“Haha, it’s thanks to you.”

The king smiled repeatedly and waved his hand.

It’s like what grandparents do to their grandchildren on holidays.

They say that when you grow old, your insides and outsides change… … Before I knew it, our king was well into his seventies.

Although I didn’t hear anything bad, I still felt attached to it, so I took out the tools I had prepared one by one with a tingling feeling in my nose.

Most of these will be things you’re seeing for the first time.

“What is this…?

There is no need to be afraid.

Because I’ve already used it on real people several times.

I even wrote to my parents.

Now, if it is written only to the king, the Confucian doctrine will be complete.

The entire military… … is going.

“Just lie down, Alfred!”

“yes!”

“No, wait! What is this! What are the guards doing? There’s a lump of iron, right here!”