episode_0048

So, I briefly heard about the waiter’s life.

Born into an ordinary middle-class family, he studied hard under his parents, who run a weapons store, and was accepted into the academy. He is said to work like this at night to pay for the expensive tuition.

“It must be difficult?”

He shakes his head calmly at my words and says.

“No. Is this what most commoners do?”

commons…

In empires, the term imperial people is mainly used.

However, most people of the empire smile bitterly at the idea of calling themselves commoners.

Because there is a privileged class called nobles.

“I see… But wouldn’t you be living a good life if you run a store in Roman?”

In fact, those who opened shops within the Roman triple walls can be considered middle to upper class within the empire.

“Well, that’s true, but is the academy tuition a bit expensive? Only nobles study, but it is not easy for commoners like us.”

“I see.”

And soon he talks about returning to the empire.

“No matter how you look at it, it seems like the Archduke is doing politics wrong.”

I say this because I am interested in his words criticizing me.

“What is your biggest complaint?”

“Isn’t that the unstable current situation?”

I became curious about those words and asked.

“Why do you think the current situation is unstable?”

-Well…well…

The waiter says after eating a piece of meat.

“That’s because the imperial power has fallen and the imperial and anti-emperor factions are in power… Someday, the two forces will fight. Then the empire begins a civil war.”

I ask, intrigued by the sharp point.

“Well… if I were the Grand Duke or King Ioannes, I think I would seek harmony.”

He says it as if there was absolutely no way that could happen to what I said.

“Probably not? Both the Archduke and Ioannis just want to take over the empire. So, both are probably thinking of stopping the war first and dividing the empire into east and west.”

right. But I think the leap is too strong, so I take a sip of wine.

“It’s such a leap. Wouldn’t it be better for both of them to unite and lead the country well rather than go to war and lose everything?”

He puts the meat in his mouth and chews it roughly, as if that can’t be possible.

“A, how greedy are you both?”

“Are you greedy?”

“That’s off-topic. It’s the Archduke who wants to take over the empire by marrying Emperor Theodora using force, and Ioanes, who supports the Archduke and overthrows the imperial authority, shakes the empire, and tries to take advantage of it. Of course, he’s greedy.”

-cook!

I say this as I watch the waiter stab the thin meat with a fork.

“The dishes will break…”

“Haha… I’m not used to this kind of etiquette. sorry. Anyway, the nobles will go to war with each other and a fight for territory will begin. In the end, many people will die.”

I think I roughly understand what I’m trying to say.

“That is. Are you saying that the political situation is unstable because the Archduke has no power right now?”

Nod your head at my words.

“That’s right. There is almost no influence other than the famous and insignificant central government, right? Wouldn’t it be difficult for the Imperial Assembly to pass a bill without King Ioannes? With the anti-emperor faction almost disintegrating, it looks like King Ioannes will be the final winner.”

I am curious about sharp intelligence and intelligence.

“Did you say you were an academy student?”

“Yes. I am currently in the 3rd year.”

“What is your major?”

The waiter who drank the wine said what I said.

“It’s diplomacy and politics. I think I chose the wrong major.”

I asked because I was puzzled by that statement.

“Why is that so?”

“In both politics and diplomacy, it is difficult to find a job without a nobleman looking after you. No matter how much I think about it, I think I chose this way for no reason.”

Certainly, neither politics nor diplomacy are particularly useful unless you are a noble with a large estate.

I say this with a wry smile.

“If you don’t have a regular job, come and work for me later.”

To be honest, I only met the waiter one day, but I am interested in his insight and insight.

A good slave… no, I met a talented person.

“Yes? really? Are you a great nobleman?”

I smile and nod at those words.

“If you are a third year student, you will graduate next year. At that time…”

-His Majesty the Emperor is on his way! Everyone stay still!

-If you do even the slightest bit of nonsense, I will kill you on the spot!

It gets noisy downstairs.

***

“Your Majesty… I… I’m sorry for telling you. Um… we have received orders from His Highness the Archduke to only escort… ”

I give the order as I look at the escort driver hesitating in front of me.

“Didn’t I tell you to close Roman’s night entrance?”

I say this while looking at the escort driver who rolls his eyes at my words and tries to somehow escape this situation.

“I am the emperor of this country, and my husband is the grand duke of this country. And my husband loves me. Can you handle my husband’s anger?”

“Ha… But you need to know the reason…”

I sigh and say to the driver who doesn’t know what to do.

“If you follow my command even now, I will tell my husband and he will not punish you… but if you test my patience any longer, it will not be good for you.”

The driver, lost in thought and rolling his eyes while listening to me, nods and says.

“I accept Your Majesty’s orders. What do they do? Obey His Majesty’s orders.”

As the escort driver shouts that, the guards begin to enter the restaurant.

-His Majesty the Emperor is on his way! Everyone stay still!

-If you do even the slightest bit of nonsense, I will kill you on the spot!

And after a while, the guard reports to the knight.

“Two doors, the front and back doors, were closed.”

“Please go. Your Majesty.”

So, guided by the escort knight, we enter the Roman night.

He says this while looking at the interior decorated with white marble.

“Ifa, are you sure the Archduke is here?”

Ifa nods at what I say.

At that time, an older-looking man came out, got down on one knee, bowed his head, and spoke to me.

“Wha… I meet His Majesty the Emperor.”

“What about you?”

“My name is Alex and I am the manager here. Your Majesty, I am so touched that you visited our store.”

I got annoyed by those words, so I waved one hand and said.

“Alex, lead the way to the VIP room.”

“Are you sure?”

The manager, whose eyes seem moist with tears, guides us to the second floor.

“The VIP room is currently fully booked, so I would like to ask for your understanding. Please wait a moment.”

“No, there is no need for that. Bring all the guests in all VIP rooms to me.”

The manager is surprised and says that.

“That… That’s because our store’s reputation has fallen…”

“Ho? is it? Sir Winter.”

Looking at the hesitant manager, let’s call my escort.

“Did you call me? Your Majesty.”

“Get everyone out of the VIP room right now…”

As I was about to give that command, the door in the corner opened…

“Theodora! What on earth are you doing?”

Debian came out.

***

I hear a commotion downstairs.

“Woe… His Majesty the Emperor… came here to visit?”

As I look at the confused waiter, my head starts to hurt as I wonder what the situation is.

He… why is he here?

I feel a headache knowing that the emperor is having an accident outside the imperial palace.

Did Theodora also go into hiding? No… there’s no way you could make such a fuss about going undercover, right?

I can only sigh at the fact that my little happiness has been shattered by rushing off alone like that.

“Ha…”

He said he was going to the academy today. Is this the academy?

In an attempt to get out of this awkward situation, I have a moment of foolish thought.

“Wow… I guess our store has become incredibly famous too. His Majesty the Emperor is coming. I have never met His Majesty the Emperor, but he is very beautiful…”

The waiter seems nervous about something.

Why are you nervous looking at someone else’s wife?

I can only sigh at his absurd behavior.

“Phew…”

The sound of conversation slowly coming from the hallway.

-The VIP room is fully booked right now, so I will ask for your understanding. Please wait a moment.

The voice of a man I heard for the first time…

“You are the manager?”

-No, there is no need for that. Bring all the guests in all VIP rooms to me.

Why on earth?! Since you’re here, you can eat alone and go, right?

I’m embarrassed by her behavior that goes out the window.

Why would the emperor come to a normal business place and cause misbehavior?

Anyone who sees him will think he is a gangster and not an emperor.

-Well… that’s because our store’s reputation has fallen…

As I listened to the manager’s embarrassed answer, I hoped that Theodora would react in a more sane manner.

In a restaurant like this, it is unreasonable to ask even the emperor to bring out all the distinguished guests.

-Hoo? is it? Sir Winter.”

But our Theodora uses force.

-Did you call me? your majesty.

-Get everyone out of the VIP room right away…

After hearing that, I decided to come forward.

“Huh? Sir, what are you trying to do?”

As I stand up, I speak lightly to the waiter who calls me.

“To scold that crazy wife.”

Then open the door and go out.

Theodora, wearing gorgeous off-white hair, standing in the hallway and the old gentleman next to her.

And I can see Lord Winter and the guards escorting them.

“Theodora! What on earth are you doing? And what is this situation, Sir Winter?”