I Became the Vassal the The Tyrannical Is Obsessed With

Prologue

Episode 0. Prologue

Is it mean to live as a vassal?

Only a mean person can survive as a vassal?

There was a time when I thought that way too.

It’s because everything he barely does is despicable and mean. It’s because he was born that way and ate it.

But that thought was wrong.

Over the past year, I have felt keenly that sometimes, in order to survive, we find ourselves in a situation where we have no choice but to become a vassal.

So I’ve decided to stop doing this.

To preserve my life.

* * *

“So, what is this?”

“This is my resignation. Your majesty.”

Cecilia Campbell Eckhart, the first empress of the Eckhart Empire, heard my explanation and let out a low groan.

This is her office only for the empress in the imperial family.

Because it is the place where various documents are finally gathered in the imperial family, piles of documents always piled up. And those many papers were handled by the empress, her immediate secretary, me, Luke Nedville, and the empress’s friends and handmaids, Flora and Mullia.

If it had been the usual time, I would have already settled down and started reading the papers.

But I think I’ve done everything I wish I could have rolled for a year.

How many times have I waited for this day to come…… I’m on the verge of tears.

Cecilia clutched her chin and stared at the envelope she held in her right hand with her eyes narrowed. The sight of her sitting on her splendid throne was like a painting at any time.

His waist-length blond hair with a shiny texture and skin as white as milk. In addition, all the elements of her face, such as the bridge of her nose and lips, were harmoniously harmonized like delicately crafted porcelain.

She deserves praise for her elegant and beautiful appearance.

Just one thing.

I felt like a dangerous predator because of the blood red eyes.

“Resignation, la… ….”

Cecilia muttered in a low voice and frowned. It was an open expression of displeasure.

You’re not trying to scream, are you?

She was prepared from the moment she decided to write her resignation letter, but she couldn’t help but feel nervous.

Gulp.

It is so quiet that even the sound of saliva dripping can be heard loudly.

Cecilia wordlessly ripped open the envelope with her hand. She then quickly ran her eyes through her resignation letter inside her.

“Luke. Are you saying this is the reason?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

I leaned forward and answered in the most polite voice possible. Cecilia groaned as if she was still not feeling well, and she let out a groan.

Then she suddenly started reading the contents of my resignation letter.

“For the past year, she has had an honorable time as His Majesty’s direct secretary, but recently her health has deteriorated…….”

While Cecilia was reading, I slowly stood up while keeping an eye on her. However, I felt a presence next to me.

Looking back, it was Flora and Mullia, Cecilia’s close friends and her handmaids. Flora was laughing with her eyebrows folded, as if the situation was very interesting, but Mulia had a sullen face as usual.

However, the fact that he came next to me like this must mean that he cares about you.

“Hmm. The reason for submitting your resignation is that you will quit your direct secretary job because your health is ruined by heavy work?”

“It’s because of the heavy workload. It doesn’t matter.”

Actually, it’s because of the heavy workload.

Think of more than 1,000 documents pouring in every day, not even a day goes by.

But there are only four people here who have to deal with the paperwork!

Besides, Cecilia is a principled person who never allows rest time outside of the set break time!

But the key reason is not this.

It was also to avoid the disaster that would come upon me and my family in the future.

“Even if there is no direct expression, it is revealed in context?”

“Absolutely not! His Majesty is suffering, but I don’t mind the trouble I’m having…….”

“So you’re saying there aren’t any major health problems right now?”

“… ….”

Damn it. The words came out in vain.

It’s like trying to please the empress and getting my neck clamped.

“Do you think this reason is valid?”

The Empress asked her ladies-in-waiting.

“No. We are also working together. Ho Ho.”

“I agree with Flora.”

Flora answered in a tone like a breeze, and Mulia answered in a very businesslike tone. The empress nodded her head once, as if the two of them were very satisfied with their answers.

Cecilia cast her gaze back at me.

“However, just because there is no problem right now, it would be a mistake to think that it will be fine in the future.”

Huh?

Are you sure you want to accept the resignation like this?

“Luke.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

After answering, Cecilia let out a deep sigh.

“You know that too. It’s an imperial rule that you should have a day of contemplation before accepting your resignation.”

“Of course, Your Majesty.”

I bowed my head again.

To be honest, if I could get rid of this job as a direct secretary, I was confident that I could endure it for at least one day.

“But I don’t want to do that. I have already decided on the answer.”

The rules for deliberation were prepared to give the emperor as well as his staff time to ponder once again. So, in some cases, the emperor’s discretion may not have this period.

Although there are not many such cases.

“My answer is this.”

Following the calm voice,

Boo-wook!

My resignation ticket was torn in half right in front of my eyes!

But that wasn’t the end.

Cecilia tore the resignation ticket to shreds until it turned to powder.

A resignation letter written after a week of hard work…….

“Oh, my God. You mean you had time to think about such useless things for a week?”

Eck!

I must have muttered aloud without realizing it.

I hurriedly covered her mouth, but the water was already spilled.

“Flora. Mulia. Catch Luke.”

At Cecilia’s cold command, Flora hugged me from behind, and Mullia pulled my left arm close to her body. It felt like jelly on her back and on her arms.

But she couldn’t be distracted by that.

Because Cecilia got up from her throne and came in front of me.

“Your Majesty?”

“I think I need some confirmation.”

After saying that, the hand of the empress instantly attacked the inside pocket of my coat!

“Huh? Wasn’t there just one resignation letter?”

As a result, the three resignation slips hidden in her inner pocket were discovered. This… ….

“I don’t like it.”

Cecilia, coldly brainwashed, tore up the remaining resignations and scattered them randomly on the carpet. She grabbed me by the collar and brought her face close to mine.

A distance so close that you can breathe.

But there was nothing romantic about it. My limbs were tingling as I met those menacingly wide red eyes.

“Luke. Did you think I would just watch as a competent secretary like you leaves?”

I would really appreciate it if you would watch over me…….

But she was so overwhelmed by her force that she couldn’t bear to utter the words.

“I want to correct your habit, but I’ll look at your ability, so I’ll let you do that. However.”

Cecilia cut off her words for a moment, then let out an even more terrifying glare.

“Keep this in mind. That you will never leave my side.”

The intense eye laser that Cecilia was shooting at me wasn’t just a threat. Her eyes were dangerous, with her ardent obsession with what she had.

The moment I realized this, the only thought that came to my mind was this.

‘It’s X!’

-Continued