Civil Servant in a Romance Fantasy

Four Islands at 6 – 2

I slowly opened my eyes again. I might have been looking at it wrong because I was tired these days.

[ Do you have a good relationship with Mare? ]

It’s the same. Got it right

‘Oh my God.’

I felt miserable again. I’ve heard that the duke’s nickname is given by the emperor, but what on earth was the current emperor thinking when he bestowed the name Hyeonghyeonggong on such a person?

If the emperor had eyes, he would have wanted to name them Juryanggong, Jujeonggong, or Kwaklagong. Maybe after fighting that desire, he turned it into a wise man? Please act up to your name.

‘It’s worth the name, but…’

I sighed again when I remembered the power of a duke. Unfortunately for the emperor, Hyeongyeonggong was a monster with both alcohol and intellect.

Actually, I think alcohol addiction is a balance adjustment. The way I see it, Enen put too much intelligence into making wise ball. To the extent that it is balanced by putting the drunk state as a passive.

“When this child grows up, it will amaze the Empire.”

In the past, when Hyungyeonggong was a little kid. A cardinal who visited the Duke of Salon said the same thing when he saw Hyeongyeong-gong.

Of course, it could be that Hyungyeonggong’s father, who was called Gyeonggeongong, was a devout member of the Dawn Church, so he paid lip service, but as a result, Hyungyeonggong surprised the empire. For reasons other than his ability.

It’s a little strange, but I hope you’re surprised. Because he is a cardinal, he is very forgiving.

[ Sorry, no reply? ]

‘f*ck.’

He was briefly ventilating his complex head, but wise Gong-eun did not tolerate the poor official’s deviation. This cruelty that urges me like a ghost to think of something else for a moment.

Furthermore, seeing the letters gradually finding their original form, it seems that they are driving away drunkenness. I think this will bother you until you reply.

‘It can’t be helped.’

Annoying now and suffering for the next few days. If you have to choose between the two, it’s definitely the former.

I let out a small sigh and activated the communication tool. I don’t have the ability to interpret a drunk person’s text, so I just have to look at their face.

– Joohoh—Kaaaaa!

And as soon as I got in touch, a loud voice greeted me, wondering if it would come out in a dream.

‘What about…?’

A subtle pronunciation between that ka and ka. I am startled every time I hear it.

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No, and I am your husband’s nephew, not yours.

“Heir to the Krasius family, treasurer—”

– Ah, ah, okay, okay! What kind of insha are we between us!

Gong Hyeonmyeong giggled like that and then sipped a whole bottle of wine.

I thought it was getting rid of drunkenness, but it seems to be adding to it. Was the dunning message sent miraculously and interpretable?

I lowered my eyes slightly. I can’t afford to look at that madness.

‘Between us?’

Besides, it’s making strange noises. I don’t want to be in any relationship. Don’t go anywhere and call me family.

…In the first place, going out of the territory is extremely rare, so no one will say.

– Nephew, nephew!

“Yes, sir. I am listening.”

– No, no, don’t call me that!

“…Yes, aunt.”

Then he quickly nodded his head in satisfaction.

It is deplorable. He is young and looks good, but why was he born with such a cursed personality?

Long green hair and golden eyes. She honestly has the conditions to become a mysterious beauty, but she is addicted to alcohol.

– My nephew~ It’s so hard to see, so let’s get in touch!

“It’s been a long time since we last saw each other during the New Year’s ceremony.”

What are you talking about, except for the New Year’s ceremony, you’re only stuck in the manor?

But it didn’t work for that invincible Kwakla. Are you drunk and can’t understand, or are you pretending not to know even though you know?

– Pheuheu─ That’s right, so I thought I’d see it next year, but —- The news about Nephew’s hot these days?

I couldn’t answer that question. It’s not a matter of policy, and if the news of the social world can be heard even by the hikikomori drunk in the corner, then the whole empire is already burning hot.

As I fell into silence, Hyungyeonggong giggled and drank another glass of wine.

– Majongong is also a brat!

“Yes?”

My mouth opened inadvertently at the remark that was difficult to understand. Who is shy?

‘Wherever you look.’

A public confession at the Crown Princess’s birthday banquet. Rumors spread to the extent that the entire empire knew about it.

This is far from shy. Isn’t it a move that even a person full of courage and confidence would hesitate?

– I’m shy-I can’t even talk to Jokyahate─ I’m just running around~

But regardless of whether or not I am dumbfounded, Hyungyeonggong didn’t care.

– While writing a confession, I can’t see my nephew, I only meet the lady, and I like you, so I’m asking you to know!

While doing so, Hyungyeong-gong slapped the table and laughed, showing even madness at first glance. Pyahaha, the sound of laughter was so pleasant that it made me feel bad for no reason.

Anyway, this is an incomprehensible statement and has no basis whatsoever. If someone else had said it, they would have thought that he was saying anything because he was drunk.

‘Because he must be a wise man.’

The reliability of the original message depends on who the messenger is. Unfortunately, when it comes to what Hyeongyeonggong said, no matter how bullsh*t it is, I can’t just ignore it.

I can’t believe it’s the alcohol of a drunk person? In the first place, that nobleman is a man with a hideous legend that he was always in a drunken state except at his parents’ funeral and his own wedding.

Even in that state of intoxication, it is the core area of interest in the old Apels, the No. He is a deceased SimCity figure who leads the Duchy of Chennes, where all kinds of troubles gather, without noise. It’s the words of such a person, so it’s inevitable that you care.

“My aunt. Excuse me, but what do you mean…”

– Phuh, are you curious about your nephew?

The word “Didn’t you make me curious” Rose to the top of my throat and then went down.

Hyeongyeongong, who had been giggling for a while, took in a big breath and exhaled it slowly. Then, red smoke that was open enough to be seen through his communication port came out of the mouth of the wise ball.

Something that only a wise man can do in this world. Wise Kong’s unique magic that uses mana to burn and exhale the intoxication in the body.

‘The last days.’

I closed my eyes tightly. The world where such magic is created is so scary.

– My nephew~ Ma Jong-gong keeps spreading rumors and meeting people around us~ It was scary, right?

“No, well, not that much.”

The tension is still high, but Hyungyeonggong said that he regained his sanity.

Honestly, I almost answered yes, but I barely held it in. I was too ashamed to admit it.

– By the way, my nephew. If the duke made up his mind, would that be enough?

“No.”

– Right?

I was able to answer that quickly. No, absolutely not.

The power of a duke in an empire is absolute. If you want to get something, you must get it is the power of dukes. But the way I overturn my surroundings instead of me? It’s not going to work, but it’s taking way too long.

– I made a public confession, but after that, I didn’t say anything, and I only appealed to the people around me. Then it’s obvious!

Hyeongyeong-gong nodded his head alone, smiled and stretched out his index finger.

– I wanted to get attention from my nephew, so I confessed to him, but I’m ashamed to go further.

And stop unfolding quietly.

– But if I stay still, I’ll spread rumors because I’m afraid the other young ladies will be seduced.

Having said that, the wise ball fell on his table and groaned so much that his shoulders shook.

– Our Majonggong, you are so girly! It’s the first time I’ve ever been in a relationship, so I’d believe it if I said I’m 12 instead of 120!

I felt my blood run dry at those words. That courage to confidently say things that even the emperor could not bear to say.

Is it true that alcohol is a potion of courage? Though Kong Hyeong-hyeok’s remarks would not reach Jong-gong Ma’s ears, he would be a bit reluctant to say such a thing to something made by Gong Ma-jong.

“…Didn’t I give you time to organize your mind? You said you would wait for the New Year’s ceremony.”

– It ran away. To take time to clear my mind.

I put my fear behind and tried to open my mouth, but Hyungyeonggong answered firmly.

-Maybe it’s for his nephew ~ take his time ~ he must be rationalizing like that? He’s both an elf and a wizard, so he’ll be good at controlling his own mind.

This is something I never thought of. Then, that Majong-gong was trying to buy time to run away?

– Nephew. If you feel like you’re being dragged by Ma Jong-gong, stab him first. Then it will be nice to sleep.

Do I see an elf once or twice?

I just stared blankly at the communication port at the words of Hyungyeonggong who added that.

The conversation, which was full of chaos and madness, ended when Hyungyeonggong opened a new bottle of whiskey.

– Come on! For the sake of the marriage of Uru’s niece!

They drank half of the freshly brewed whiskey non-stop, then sprayed the remaining half on the communication tool and finished.

‘Something like that… Wise?’

I seriously wonder, but how can I tolerate it because of the bits of wisdom I see from time to time?

It still is. Possible eyes, possible thoughts because it is a drunken maniac.

‘Gong Ma Jong is hesitating.’

If you roughly summarize and organize it, yes. Doesn’t it mean that Prince Majong, who I thought was confident, is catching his breath in a state of confusion just like me?

‘Is that so?’

It seems plausible considering the premise that Hyun Myung-gong’s words are real.

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No contact with me after the confession? I thought it meant to prepare mentally until the New Year’s ceremony, but there is no reason for Ma Jong-gong to wait that long. But what if that was the time for you to make up your mind?

And spreading all sorts of rumors around you? It must be pressure not to overbid for the item you bid on. In fact, Marghetta was the first to bid.

-Maybe it’s for his nephew ~ Takes time off ~ He must be rationalizing like that? He’s both an elf and a wizard, so he’ll be good at controlling his mind.

And Jong-gong Ma pretends to have some time himself, and he is justifying himself.

– Nephew. If you feel like you’re being dragged by Ma Jong-gong, stab him first. Then you’ll be happy.

So if I approached first, I’d be rather confused.

‘Is it real?’

Confused. Sometimes it seems real, sometimes it seems like nonsense.

The way to check facts is simple. Isn’t it a problem that I can find out immediately if I go to the magic tower first and meet Jong-gong Ma?

If what Hyeon Hyeong-gong said is true, Ma Jong-gong will not be able to react—

‘If not.’

It’s like stepping into a tiger’s den. Perhaps Ma Jong-gong said, ‘Seeing that I came by myself, I guess I like the baby too.’ He said, and he might be caught as it is.

Let’s think about it further. No matter how smart you are, this is not an easy decision to make.

…And going to the islands for the time being is a bit scary.

***

I rolled my eyes here and there at the stinging gaze.

It’s strange. It’s definitely a communication tool, so there’s no way I can feel your gaze.

– Eri.

“Yes, yes. Her Highness the Crown Princess.”

– Don’t show respect all of a sudden.

“…Yeah, senpai.”

After answering sullenly, Aria sighed deeply. Then she instinctively shrugged her shoulders.

– Eri. Don’t you want to get married?

I bowed my head at those words.

‘I knew it would be like this.’

There was a time when I borrowed Aria’s hand for a beautiful love with her manager.

And from that moment on, this situation was predicted.

– Are you going to work for the Inspection Department? Are you going to be the 1st section chief for the rest of your life? Doesn’t she want to be a countess?

I couldn’t raise my head even more at Aria-senpai’s voice, which seemed a little angry.

Senior… I’m scared when I get angry…