I Returned As the Governor of the Country That Abandoned Me

3 – Courtesy to Imperial Officials

“Welcome to the Kingdom of Hailan. The pride of our knights, Aran von Robertein!!”

A governor’s office located in Tyren, the capital of the Kingdom of Hylan. Since the kingdom of Hairan itself is not a country with a large territory, it was able to arrive here before evening.

“Nice to meet you, senior. It’s the pride of the knights. It is overrated.”

“If being the youngest knight leader isn’t something to be proud of, then what?”

The name of the person who warmly welcomes me is Leonard von Hernasia. He is the current governor of the Kingdom of Hailan.

The hierarchy of knights is strict. That’s why, it’s a tradition to call a knight senior than me senior in this way.

“Anyway, welcome. I can finally get out of this country.”

He said, stretching himself. Judging by the expression on her face, it seems that she is getting tired of living here. Even so, there was no sign of suffering. Rather, it feels bright.

“I look a little younger, don’t I? After all, there is slavery in this country.”

He said with an obscene gesture. Unlike the empires where slavery was abolished, it seems that slavery still exists in this kingdom. Nothing has changed since I left this place.

“How is it? Shall I recommend some slaves to you? There’s a slave trader I know, and he likes water.”

“No matter how slavery is in a kingdom, it is illegal in an empire.”

“Ha ha ha! Are you going to report it?”

“It can’t be.”

This is what he said, but even if I were to report his actions to the empire, there is a high possibility that Eoyoung and Booyeong would be passed over. Because the credit he has built is greater than the fact that he committed this illegal act. Perhaps, rather, I will be branded as the person who accused my senior.

Smart-

And then it was. The fact that someone knocked on the door of the governor’s office where he and I were.

“Come in.”

The door that opens when his permission is denied. From beyond the door, a female knight with long black hair entered.

“This is my daughter. She serves as the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Army stationed in the Kingdom of Hylan. Even if I return to the empire, that child will continue to be the commander-in-chief of this place, so if there is anything you do not know, ask that child. Oh, how many knights do you have?”

“This is Flight 832.”

“Serena. Come and say hello to your senior.”

Is her name Serena? After hearing Leonard’s words, she slowly approached me.

“Hello, senior. I am a knight of the 837th class, and the commander-in-chief of the imperial garrison of the kingdom of Hyran, Serena von Hernasia.”

“Nice to meet you. The 832nd Knight, Commander of the 3rd Imperial Knight, Aran von Robertein.”

Her hand shaking her hand with her. Her hands were very rough, like a knight holding a sword.

“After the greeting, go away. I have a place to go with the governor-nominee from now on.”

“.. I see.”

After saying hello to me, Serena goes outside. Apparently, these couples aren’t that close.

“Are you going to take over?”

After Serena went outside, I asked him. If I had to go anywhere with him, he would be for takeover.

“No? What is a takeover? If there’s anything you don’t know, ask Serena.”

“Then.. The place I have to go with me..”

“It is the royal palace. The Queen of the Realm wants to see you.”

Queen of the Kingdom of Hylan, Yuira von Hylan. Perhaps, not only her, but also the nobles of her kingdom are there.

I thought it would take at least 3 days before we could meet, but it seems we are destined to meet sooner. Of course, it will be bad luck for you.

Meeting the queen and the nobles of the kingdom did not make her nervous. Unlike the time when I couldn’t do anything because I had no power, now I have power.

“Stop it! This is the royal palace where Your Highness resides. Outsiders are not allowed to enter!”

The royal palace located in the center of the capital city. Unlike the small-scale kingdom, the scale of the palace was very large. With the money to maintain the palace, I wish I could take care of the people even once more.

“How many times has this bastard already! You don’t recognize me?!?!”

The governor blew the cheek of the soldier who stood in our way. Judging from his series of obvious actions, it seems like this is natural.

“I’m sorry… I’m sorry, Governor General!”

“If you find out, open the door.”

“I.. That is..”

“What’s the matter again?”

“Before entering the palace, you must entrust your weapons to me for a while.”

This is a natural procedure. It is a place to meet the king of a country. It is natural to return the weapon for a while. Knowing this, the moment I was about to hand over the sword to him, the governor blocked my actions.

“Isn’t the governor exceptionally allowed to carry a sword? This bastard… Again!”

“Ah.. That’s not it, I was talking to the person next to me..!!”

As soon as the governor’s hand went up again, the kingdom’s soldier hurriedly continued.

“Okay, open the door. Because this guy is the next governor-general nominee.”

“Ah.. No matter how much this is..”

“I-Sir.. Can’t you understand what I’m talking about?”

“I will open it..!!”

The soldier who won the torch of the governor escaped from here as if he was almost running away and opened the gate of the palace. The huge front door opens before long. So, I set foot in the royal palace with my weapon in hand.

“Sir, I have a question for you.”

“What is it?”

“Does the governor have the right to carry weapons even when entering the palace?”

“Of course not. A kingdom with a different mind might assassinate the governor of the empire, right? We should have at least some means to protect ourselves.”

Hearing his words, I nodded. Apparently, the governor’s position seems to be a more powerful position than I thought. To be able to carry a weapon even when meeting the king of a country. Because it was something I could never understand with my common sense.

“That’s the inner sanctuary where the queen and nobles do their business. Remember.”

“Yes.”

After walking through the main gate, I saw a huge building. I already knew this building. Perhaps, the faces I longed to see are gathered there.

“Hey, do you do politics?”

“I learned a little from my father.”

“If the Minister of the Military taught it… well, it would be fine. This front is a battlefield. They will rush to overpower you. Do you know?”

“I know.”

Preemptive pressure on the new governor. It’s really funny. That the aristocrats of a single kingdom were taking the initiative against the bureaucrats of the empire.

The basics of politics is grasping the other party’s weaknesses and preempting what the other party wants. Perhaps, they will grab my weakness and try to shake it.

But you know what? What you guys think is my weakness is actually my biggest weapon.

“Tell them that the governor of the empire and his successor have come.”

In front of the inner castle where the queen and nobles are. In front of that door, the governor said to the soldier guarding the door.

“The governor of the empire, Leonard von Hernasia, and his successor, Viceroy Aran von Robertain, are invited to enter the palace!”

A soldier announcing our arrival. Soon, a low, soft voice was heard.

“Please stop by.”

Surely, I’ve heard this voice before. Because this voice was the same as the voice that said to sacrifice for the kingdom.

Soon, the door in front of us started to open.

‘A door that opens so easily…’

Ten years ago, when the soldiers of the empire stormed into the palace, the knights and soldiers of the kingdom fought a desperate fight against the imperial army in front of it to protect the queen inside.

Until thousands of soldiers died, until dozens of knights died, that door that remained firmly closed and remained unopened, now opened so easily.

‘That door, which was infinitely heavy for the heroes who tried to protect the kingdom, opens so lightly for the officials of the empire.’

That fact was so absurd that a laugh leaked out without my knowledge.

Me and the governor crossed the gate and entered the inner castle. When you go inside, you see the nostalgic faces.

Sitting on the seat of honor located at the highest place, the Queen and numerous nobles filled both sides of it.

“Your Highness, the new governor has come to greet you.”

“My name is Aran von Robertein, the nominee for the governor of the Kingdom of High Iran.”

Me and the governor said to her, bowing her head.

No matter how powerful the governor’s authority is, she is the queen of a country. She should be polite by default.

“The distinguished guests of the empire, keep your heads up.”

I lifted her head and looked at her. Quite different from what I was used to. The girl who was excitedly mentioning reform had already disappeared for a long time, and only a haggard-looking woman was sitting there.

“Nice to meet you, governor-nominee. The reason I called you today is to familiarize myself with your face in advance.”

She said to me with her faint smile. As expected, she doesn’t remember me.

“Ha ha ha! A governor from the kingdom! Isn’t it because of Your Highness’ benevolence! Making such talented people succeed in the empire! Isn’t that right, governor-nominee?”

With the remark of an aristocrat, the entire inner sanctuary was covered with laughter. Queen’s Grace? You really are talking bullsh*t. Even half words. Are you still not aware of your position?

“The nobility of the kingdom, be courteous in front of the officials of the empire.”

I just can’t get over such a disrespectful appearance. When I said a word to them, the laughter that filled my introspection disappeared.

“.. Ha ha ha! This… Excuse me. Please forgive the rudeness.”

“I am a bureaucrat who has come to manage the kingdom under His Majesty’s imperial mandate. How dare the kingdom’s nobility disregard the imperial officials personally appointed by His Majesty?”

It was really absurd. They are in a position to be ruled by the Empire. Originally, it was normal for him not to say anything to me, the governor. You take it perfectly easy for me to be from the kingdom.

“I am a government official representing the empire. Don’t you know that the disrespect you do to me is the disrespect you do to His Majesty? Are you mocking the empire now?”

Basics of politics? Opponent’s weakness? In fact, none of that is necessary. It’s just that it’s politics that the strong are the best.

“If you don’t kneel in front of me right now and apologize, I won’t let you go.”

And in this kingdom, the number one is me.