Chapter 390

The place he arrived after being unilaterally teased by Esmuer was a mansion so luxurious that he wondered if a place like this existed while living in the capital city. The mansion built for the VIPs was located very close to the royal castle, and it even came with a large garden, as if they didn’t care about the price of land in this expensive capital.

Even, rather than the generally open stables, a single building was connected to the mansion and a passageway, so it had a structure that was structured so that it was not attacked from the outside while barely moving between the stable and the mansion. It was quite shocking that the shed, with only a wagon and horses, was bigger than our house and made of good stone.

But what was even more surprising than that was that it didn’t feel empty at all, as numerous servants came and went as if it were natural for this spacious mansion and site.

In fact, when even ordinary nobles were invited to a party and moved, 20 family members followed them. I thought so in my head, but seeing the scale in person gave me a new feeling.

“Then... now let’s talk about the rewards the Empire will give you and why we called you this way.”

Arriving at the office in a solemn atmosphere that made it uncomfortable even though the courtesy was clear, Esmuier lightly clapped his hands, and the old butler, who naturally followed us, handed me a document sitting on the sofa.

“This?”

“It’s a memo written briefly about the contents of the meeting related to the compensation plan. There’s no reason to show you a stiff official document. But the outline is all written.”

I looked it up, wondering what it was, and it was like meeting minutes, very neatly organized in Esmuer’s handwriting. At first, I wondered why I bothered to show this, but fortunately, while I was reading the memo, Esmuye sent the old butler away with a light gesture and quietly gave a further explanation.

“The opening is an empire. This is an undeniable fact. Saving a woman like that is no different from saving an empire, right?”

Not befitting his small frame and cute face, Esmuye spoke with great confidence, and continued, raising the teacup the old butler had prepared before leaving.

“Since you protected the future of the empire, there must be a corresponding reward. However, if the gratitude and reward to be given interfere with your long-cherished wish, it will be a complete turn of events, so we went through many meetings to give you the most useful reward.”

The first proposal that came out was the title. It was an unconventional proposal that is hard to find a precedent, but no one raised an objection. Since I was a commoner at Ethiel, there seemed to be an opinion that I should take this opportunity to bring talented people to the empire.

“However, position comes with its own responsibility. It was clear that this would become a shackle to you, so I refused.”

The note on the paper that reads ‘Noble – Annoyance’ probably means that. Most of the subsequent compensation plans were similar in nature. Granting lands, enlisting in the knights. In general, these were privileges that could be said to be enormous, but they were also rewarded with a lot of intention to tie me down.

“That’s how the Empire views you. I thought it would be better to take this opportunity to give you a word in advance, so I wrote it down diligently.”

It was as she said. In the end, the main content of the meeting minutes was compensation, but through this, it was close to moving fiercely over how to embrace the character of the empire. Some had already confirmed that Esmuer was favorable to me, and had even indicated signs of trying to make extra contact in order to win her eyes.

There was also a memo written saying that everyone would be blocked by someone.

“It’s been a bit of a struggle since there are many people who interpret your sudden actions in Ethiel according to their own convenience. I think it’s good for the servants to be proud of their country, but it’s difficult if they make the wrong decision and die because of that pride.”

Since I was dissatisfied with ‘Etis-L’ and playing around, it is said that there were more people than I thought that it was an opportunity for the empire. If it had not been for the connection with Esmuier, it is clear that many members of the empire would have paid for their portraits.

I got it. It must be an incredibly prudent, cautious, and insane idea to consider that there will be a nobleman who will try to bite everything if he touches him.

“...adjusting the armor?”

“To be exact, putting this armor on you for the first time...! I wanted to do it at my leisure.”

I was wondering what to say, but once I helped her and started taking off the breastplate, Esmuer moved a small hand to help me and continued talking.

“Even Ragnis and Asili can fight on the same battlefield as much as they want, but they don’t. This means that from the moment you head to the distant front after your ordination ceremony, there will be an endless wait. Seeing off the knights who are lovers. Every time I read the stories of women praying and praying every day, I thought it was really pitiful, but even women find themselves in a situation where there is nothing much different.”

Usually, the story of such women comes from third-rate romance novels, but it was a refreshing moment to realize that Esmus had read such a thing as well. Of course, I couldn’t focus on that feeling for long. What she said was very serious.

“Then, at least I wanted to prepare at least the armor to protect you. So, I personally inquired, prepared, and secretly asked a lady-in-waiting who was closest to me to learn how to help me put on the armor.”

Not only did he struggle with the weight of the armor, but Esmuer certainly helped him wear it more skillfully than I expected. I couldn’t ask if he learned it right away because he was a genius or if he practiced a lot for it.

As soon as I put on all the armor and faced her, I could see that there was a bit of bittersweet emotion on her young face.

“After today, you won’t be able to see your face properly until the day of the event. Needless to say, on the day of the event. In the end, it was only today that I was able to personally put on the armor on you like this, so I called for the sake of your life. .”

Esmuer’s face as he looked at me showed a glimpse of regret and regret. As if he was worried that by gifting this armor he had pushed me against my back and that it might put me in danger of dying. However, she quickly put those feelings to rest and said,

“Promise me. When you find your enemies and achieve your goals, you will return to the Empire as soon as possible.”

I was speechless because I was sorry, and I asked Esmuier’s request, which he uttered abruptly through the silence that hovered for a moment, tilting my head involuntarily.

“That’s not difficult. Why?”

“Just as I helped put on the armor today, I will help take it off then.”

Seeing Esmuer pounding his breastplate with a confident smile seemed like he was trying to lighten my mood, so I responded with a moderate joke.

“Then I’ll have to come back covered in blood without even washing properly.”

“Don’t worry. I don’t intend to just take off the armor.”

She answered with a playful smile and smiled brightly, and I laughed along.

...?

Wait, what did he just say?

I suddenly find it difficult to laugh.