Episode 102. Those who left and those who returned
“Sir Ian.”
As soon as the carriage door opened, Mrs. Lien welcomed Ian. She was wearing a brighter and richer dress than usual, and she was smiling more perfect than ever. The wife proudly held out the back of her hand, and Ian lightly kissed her.
“Long time no see. ma’am. how are you?”
“sure. Thanks to you. “Are you well, Romandro?”
“of course. “It’s cold, so please eat inside.”
“Look forward to dinner today. “It was a blessed day for Merelov, so we prepared hard.”
Madame Lien took the lead and led the way into the mansion. It was an incredibly shiny hallway, as it was the same place I had run into that day after hearing the news that the Count had died. Ian entered the living room and was greeted by the butler.
“First of all, let’s get things done quickly.”
The wife smiled as she produced a leather document holder.
“This is a certificate for the 5,000 gold coins you mentioned. The number of soldiers has also been reduced to less than half of the current level, and we pledge to continue to maintain this.”
“Can I see your budget?”
“sure. “You can check it right on the back page.”
Ian slowly looked at Merelov’s annual budget. It seems that Romandro’s aides and working-level staff worked hard to plan it, but the budget for maintaining enlisted forces next year was clearly cut in half.
“Didn’t the aide say something?”
“oh. “Are you worried that people will tell you that you sold your territory?”
“I’m not worried, but I’m curious.”
The people listening flinched at the casual conversation between Ian and his wife. Romandro’s men were embarrassed and just exchanged glances with each other. It seems like I decided to stay for no reason.
“It’s not like I’m taking money out of the budget and stealing it from Sir Ian, it’s okay because it’s going to go to the people of the territory. “I’m trying to cover my purchases with that money.”
“aha. “I see.”
“The reward is 5,000 gold coins, if you don’t feel comfortable receiving it. “Think of it as my personal money.”
“I didn’t say that. “It’s a fair exchange.”
At Ian’s words, Romandro took out a letter for the imperial palace report from his inner pocket. She picked it up gracefully, and her sharp eyes read each of her letters.
Sarah,
“There are no lies or anything that doesn’t need to be revealed. I like it. Please upload the report like this. “There’s no need for an investigator to come down from the imperial palace, right?”
There was a detailed report on how the count died and the succession process, but anything that did not need to be written was neatly cut out.
For example, the relationship between slaves and wives, the punishment of slaves, and the time when the heir, Dive, left Merelov.
“Unless there are any special problems. Then I will put my seal on it.”
“yes. “Can you please prepare something here?”
Romandro wrote down his signature and poured sealing wax. A seal was stamped on it to signify that it was his official report.
“I’m really happy that I’ve found good neighbors. The people of Merelov Territory are also bratz, oops.”
“It won’t be long until we get a new name.”
“Excuse me. I’m careful. Anyway, um. “The residents of Merelov Territory are also grateful because they can get a lot of food, including gula, from there.”
“Fortunately, the. “It’s cold in the winter, so we need to gather warmth.”
“Okay, this is the last one.”
Ian and Mrs. Lien concluded the meeting by signing a preferential negotiation agreement that applies to all transactions. Since the details were coordinated in advance, the work progressed very quickly.
“It’s so easy, what on earth did my husband do holding on to the parchment all day?”
The wife muttered as she put down the ink-covered pen on the table. At the time, I thought she was just meticulous, but now I see that she was quite strict and inefficient.
“What about Dive?”
“He’s in the annex. “I guess I’ll have to leave now.”
There was not a single speck on Mrs. Lien’s smile. It’s time to completely kick Dive out of Merelov. How happy I must be. Ian also checked his watch.
“You’ve decided on the top?”
“It’s the top of the body. Certainly, something big always tends to come together. “It was expensive, but we chose it because of the trust and skills of the merchant itself.”
“Who will be in charge of sending from Merelov?”
Mrs. Lien’s eyes widened even more at Ian’s question. It is a look whose intent is unknown. At the same time, he seems calm and a little disintegrated, and at the same time he looks a little sad… … .
“I’m sending five enlisted men, two assistant aides, and Clark. “Everyone except Clark will come back after seeing Dive leave in the Kingdom of Hawan.”
As expected.
It was a method that could be used sparingly while protecting Clark. Ian nodded at her as if he had thought it through.
“Since you have chosen me, will you do well? However, we would like to ask you to check once again to avoid any disruption to your work. “Honestly, we also take some risks.”
“You don’t have to worry about that part. “Everyone is very talented.”
In particular, isn’t Clark a person bound by blind faith and love? As soon as Dive made any sign that he had arrived at Toolun, it was clear that he would try to take his breath away.
“great. Then, shall we go out and meet Dive?”
“butler. “Is the carriage ready?”
“yes. “You can come down right away.”
At Butler Samon’s words, everyone got up and went out the front door. As soon as Dive, wearing a winter robe, saw Ian and his wife, he started shouting excitedly.
“These seem like evil things!”
There were shackles under the robe. The trick was to recognize the outside gaze and take him away in the most gentle way possible.
“Dive. “Before you leave on your long journey, I wish you blessings.”
“You devil bitch! Do you think you’ll get away with this?”
“sure. I will eat well and stay well, so I hope you do the same, Dave. “It would be nice if I didn’t have to see anything in the future.”
Madame Lien smiled gracefully and said words that were not at all elegant. A crazy bitch, a crazy bitch, a bitch with a screw loose in her head, etc. Dive poured out explicit curses without mercy and glared at Ian.
“You too, Ian! How dare you mess with the Merelov family and survive! The curse of the underworld will fall right away!”
Ian looked around at the enlisted soldiers and aides who were preparing to depart, indifferently. He asked me if I had missed anything on the long journey and also told me not to worry about thieves when crossing the mountain range.
Click.
It was then. A shout came from behind. Clark had removed his shackles and changed into dry clothes. He smoothed out his bruised wrists and carried a large backpack.
“Are you ready?”
“… yes.”
The wife asked without making eye contact with him. If someone who didn’t know her saw her, she was cold enough to feel like a stranger.
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“Then let’s get going.”
That bag probably contained a hefty amount of travel expenses that Mrs. Lien had packed with her. Everyone got into the carriage and Clark was about to close the door.
“… “I’ll be back.”
Clark said this to his wife and closed the door. The wife turned her back without answering, and then she just waved her hand at Dive, who was yelling at her.
“Bye. “See you in hell.”
“Hey! let’s go!”
Heehee!
The carriage powerfully left the Merelov Mansion with the sound of horses neighing. Her wife watched her back for a long time and then turned her body around.
“ruler. then.”
And he smiled, making eye contact with Ian and Romandro, especially his subordinates.
“Would you like to go eat something? Won’t Romandro’s subordinates be able to see Merelov often from now on?”
“yes. i look forward to. ma’am.”
“That’s me. Please help me a lot.”
Ian looked blankly at the black ribbons fluttering throughout the territory. It was because he thought that if his previous body had died, something like that would have spread throughout Bariel. The lady who was taking her guests inside called Ian.
“Sir Ian? Aren’t you going in? “It’s cold.”
“ma’am. What happened to the count’s funeral?”
The wife smiled brightly and did not reply.
As if he was asking what he was asking when he already knew everything.
* * *
Heehee!
On the way back from Merelov to the estate. Ian felt dizzy from the wine served at the dinner.
“Ian, are you okay?”
“… “Romandro, your face deserves more.”
“Ahaha. “Actually, I see your two faces too.”
“This is already the third time I’ve said that.”
“okay? You must be drunk. however… Shall I tell you something fun? “I see you have two faces.”
“… … .”
Romandro, who was in a good mood, lightly administered an injection. The woman wondered if she had a barrel of alcohol in her body, and although she drank with her, she was completely fine, so she sent them off.
Good!
“Ian. Im here.”
“Ah, good job. “Rest.”
As the driver opened the door, Ian stumbled out of the carriage. As soon as I stumble slightly, a scream comes from behind me.
“Oh my god, Ian!”
“uh?”
When Ian looked back, the workers who were moving the leather sacks approached him worriedly.
“Oh, I heard you’re sick, but you can’t even walk. Are you okay?”
“It looks like you have a fever. “Your face will turn red.”
“It’s cold, so hurry up and get in.”
Are you sick? who?
While Ian was just twitching his eyes, the workers bowed, bowed, and disappeared. I guess I was leaving work late at night. Ian muttered as he touched the back of her neck curiously.
“What are you talking about, Won?”
Anyway, I don’t know why there are so many miscellaneous things piled up in front of the door. As Ian walked in, servants came over and took his coat.
“Have you been there?”
“okay. But what are those?”
“The people of the territory sent this after hearing rumors that Ian was in poor health. “Things to do to take care of yourself continued to pile up throughout the afternoon.”
It’s the same as back then. After hearing the news that Ian was attacked by a gunman, the people of the territory came to offer comfort. I don’t know what happened to the rumor now, but it seemed like their feelings were still the same and I burst out laughing.
“I didn’t think there would be anything because it was winter, but I guess everyone was saving it somehow.”
Dried flowers, cute painted eggs, dried meat, jars of jam passed down through the family, etc. were small but definitely warm gifts. Ian smiled and asked the servant.
“Clean it up well and move it to the bedroom.”
“yes. Ian. And a guest is coming.”
“customer? who?”
No one will come? At the same time as Ian questioned, Beric shouted from the railing.
“Ian, are you late?”
“Berrick. rice is?”
“I ate it. “Philia is here.”
“uh?”
A woman sticks out her face next to him. She had blonde hair and green eyes that looked just like Ian himself. Perhaps she had become accustomed to life in the mountains, but unlike before, she was stronger, healthier, and more beautiful.
“Ian.”
Even though she was smiling brightly, she seemed to be filled with emotion when she saw her son’s face after a long time. Tears like chicken droppings fell down her cheeks.
“Ian. “Who is it?”
Romandro, who followed behind, rubbed his cold hands and asked curiously. When she first came to Bratz, she hid Philia’s existence from everyone. She did this to prevent any noise from being mixed in with the alliance with the Cheonryeo tribe.
However, Romandro, who came from the imperial palace, already knew about Ian’s situation, and the time when he was no longer worried about her existence itself had passed.
“Romandro. Say hello.”
Ian decided to remain silent and express his gratitude to the woman who waited on the mountain and collected the gula.
“This is my mother.”
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