The Tyrant Empress is Obsessed with Me

46 – Be one step ahead

Ascal was experiencing unprecedented pain.

Ria piled up a bunch of documents on Ascal’s desk, filled with the inauguration speech he had to memorize, the empire’s laws, and important matters to keep.

“Please memorize them all.”

Ascal calmly picked up the papers.

At this point, it was impossible to tell whether the densely written text was letters or ants.

“Can’t I do it tomorrow?”

Ria’s expression changed subtly.

And with her hair untied, which was always neatly tied up, she spoke firmly.

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“Can’t you memorize this right away?”

It was the princess’s command.

Ascal began memorizing the document with tears in his heart. Where should I report workplace harassment? Oh, I am the minister now.

“Director, no, now you’re the Minister! The dinner is ready! Let’s go to Whale’s Breath!”

Susi-A entered the office with a beaming smile on her face.

Lia, who had tied her hair back again, looked at Ascal with an expression that seemed to ask if she was really going to do that.

Ascal spoke sternly.

A determination befitting a minister.

“Dinner is also part of the job.”

Ascal successfully escaped the emergency situation.

Whale’s Breath.

Ascal felt a new sense of emotion. When he first came here, he was a junior administrator, and now he was visiting here as a minister again.

＜Welcome to Ascal Dever’s visit!＞

This was not right.

Ascal was speechless at the banner hung up.

“It’s an honor to meet you, Minister. Please come this way.”

“Alright.”

Following the staff’s guidance, Ascal went up to the second floor.

The store was empty due to the fact that they had rented it out for the entire day.

When a group of administrators dressed in uniform sat down together, it was hard to shake the thought that they looked like an organized gang.

And he, sitting at the highest seat, was the boss.

“Have a drink.”

Kain, the director of Division 1, poured the drink. Once Ascal became a minister, Kain seemed to think he could no longer be informal with him, and used honorifics diligently. Ascal felt a little regretful as it seemed the distance between them had increased.

“Thank you.”

After taking a sip of the expensive liquor, Ascal looked ahead.

Numerous evaluation staff members were looking at him.

Come to think of it,

It was a year full of work and incidents.

‘There were too many things happening.’

The person who I thought was a swindler actually improved the magic stone, a hot spring erupted in the desolate wasteland, the third princess Yulia became his secretary, the restaurant that was supposed to go bankrupt became a huge hit, and he was almost kidnapped by the natives……

‘It’s really tough.’

How on earth did he become a minister?

“Minister, you should give a toast. A toast.”

Siusia, who had drunk a little bit, whined.

All the evaluators were waiting for Ascal’s toast.

“I hope everyone can retire safely.”

“Ahahahahaha! What are you talking about, Minister?”

“Seriously.”

He wasn’t joking.

“For retirement! For the Minister! For the Empire!”

The atmosphere of the party ripened.

Seeing that everyone laughed, chatted, and played well by themselves, Ascal thought it was time to leave.

It was the duty of the superiors to discreetly get involved, pay the bill, and disappear.

Just as Ascal was about to get up from his seat,

There was a clamor from the direction of the stairs.

“Uh, it would be difficult if you come up. Today is…”

“Do you know who this person is?”

“……?”

A young man dressed in clearly recognizable aristocratic clothes came up the stairs, forcing his way with an attendant.

People’s gazes focused on the aristocratic man.

“What a noisy place. Everyone, be quiet!”

The man had a talent for attracting people’s attention.

His confident attitude silenced everyone in an instant.

“Show me to my seat.”

“Uh…”

“Hmm. That spot over there looks good.”

The man sat down heavily.

On the seat opposite to Ascal, the highest position.

“……!”

“What’s good here?”

“The baby lamb meat is delicious.”

“Bring that, then.”

Ascal seemed interested and ordered the lamb meat for the man.

No one dared to bother him easily.

Perhaps it was his dignified air that made them think he might be a foreign royalty.

“Hmm. This is quite edible. The food in the capital isn’t too bad either.”

“Is this your first time in the capital?”

“Yes.”

As expected, was he a foreign high-ranking noble or a royalty?

“Hey, girl. Bring some water.”

“Y-Yes!”

Senestia, the Duchess obediently brought the water.

What is she up to?

“May I ask where you are from?”

“Hmm. So you’re curious about who I am.”

Everyone stared at the man’s mouth.

The man spoke.

“I am Shures Nellon, the successor of the Nellon family who received a viscount title from His Majesty the Emperor this time.”

“Viscount…?”

“Yes. It’s a good day. There’s no need to kneel and show respect.”

Swoosh.

In an instant, the evaluation department staff members from noble families began to rise.

Their backgrounds were dazzling – from earl families, count families, and marquis families…

Lastly, Senestia, the Duchess picked up a water jug. What is she trying to do with that?

“Let’s wish for good fortune.”

“…?”

Shures looked up curiously.

“Do you have any plans to join the evaluation department?”

“Yes, I’d be honored. Minister.”

Not long after, Schrès Nellon joined the evaluation department.

It was Ascal who had recruited yet another talent.

Serena was feeling good.

Finally, she had found a way to find the Prince of the Night.

It was a tracking doll that she had purchased from the witch of the swamp.

It was a considerable expenditure for Princess Serena, but it was bearable for his sake.

“Insert a part of the person’s body you want to find into this doll…and give it magical power.”

The Prince of the Night left almost no trace, but Serena was skilled in magic. Thinking about the possibility that she might need it, she searched the stage floor and collected a strand of his hair beforehand.

This was not at all obscene or impure. It’s a basic preparedness for a magician.

When the magic was infused, the doll’s eyes began to glow.

It was proof that it was working properly.

＜Your destiny is nearby.＞

“…!”

Serena stood still as if she was shocked.

Was the Prince of the Night still within the empire?

It felt like she had been hit on the head.

No wonder she couldn’t find him until now.

Serena followed the direction the doll was about to move and took to the streets, pressing the wig firmly.

“Hey, beautiful lady. You look lonely. Don’t you want to play with us?”

The night streets were not suitable for lone women.

Serena easily dealt with the harassing thugs that approached her body while following the doll’s guidance.

Her feet were cold.

The wind was chilly, and her feet hurt from wearing high-heeled shoes.

However, when she saw the doll’s eyes getting brighter, she couldn’t give up.

“It’s cold.”

Should have ridden something like a carriage.

But in the middle of the night, the princess goes out to find a man? If a rumor spreads, she wouldn’t be able to show her face.

＜Your destiny is right here.＞

Serena stopped in front of a high-end bar.

The eyes of the doll turned red.

“I found it.”

He’s right in here.

Due to Schles’ sudden visit, Askal lost the timing to leave his seat.

Inevitably, he had no choice but to stay in the middle of the drinking party all night.

“Over the~ cozy hill~”

Then, one would see this unsightly scene.

Drunken Sushia is singing a song enthusiastically. The rowdy attendants clap their hands and keep time with the beat.

“Minister. Doesn’t the minister have any special talents?”

“Usually, a higher-up doesn’t show off. They are meant to watch others.”

“Oh, come on. Show us something for once on the occasion of your inauguration.”

Everyone looked at Askal with anticipation.

It was an atmosphere in which he could hardly refuse.

Askal, whether it was due to the atmosphere or the alcohol in his body, felt excited after a long time.

“Actually, I can recite some lines from a play.”

“Show us!”

Harrumph.

Askal cleared his throat.

He had memorized the lines from Isolet and Zenon.

Askal lowered his voice and started to impersonate Zenon’s lines.

“Do you know the meaning of a diamond?”

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“Oh, that’s pretty good.”

Although it would never be done during the day, but late-night sensitivity heightened people’s sensitivities.

Askal’s acting was quite well-received by his audience.

Next up was the highlight scene.

Askal lowered his voice.

“Run away with me, Isolet.”

“Okay. I’ve been waiting just to hear those words.”

“?”

Unexpectedly, the woman who responded to his line appeared out of the blue. And for some reason, her voice sounded familiar. Askal felt his eyes getting heavier.

But this time, he couldn’t fall asleep.

As soon as the words ended, Seri, that is, Serena, kissed Ascal immediately.

Silence echoed.

…..

“Kyaa! The Minister had a lover!”