I Returned As the Governor of the Country That Abandoned Me

31 – I can’t go back to the old days, but

“.. Did you two know each other?”

Flos’ beat, tuned to see how the Queen and Alfred would react.

“We met briefly the other day.”

As I said that, I looked at the reactions of the Queen and Alfred. Both of them look like they don’t understand this situation. Is it. Was the reason why he came to see me yesterday because of his arbitrariness?

It was at that time that the fact that Flos and I were acquainted must have been quite a refreshing shock to the people present, and not only the Queen and Alfred, but also the other officials sitting here made dumbfounded faces.

But only one of them. As if I expected this much, there was a man who looked at me with a grave expression.

‘Quies von Kelebro.’

Along with Flos von Impello, the man who received the highest score in the test prepared by the Queen himself. Unlike Floss, who wanted my help, he was a man who followed the views of his mentor, Alfred.

‘An enemy of the empire.’

The energy you feel is also unique. He’s still weak, but he’s definitely good at swordsmanship.

‘Has there ever been such a talent in Hailan?’

Perhaps a combination of literature and martial arts. There are always emotions in the eyes of the target, but there were no emotions in the eyes of this man looking at me.

‘It’s nothing.’

His eyes seemed to have nothing to do with it. I looked around to see if my thoughts were wrong, but again, my thoughts were not wrong.

Because the eyes that were mixed with various emotions, such as fear, awe, and anger, were looking at me.

However, this man is different. There was no emotion in those eyes that were looking at me.

That’s why I thought. Perhaps, the most annoying person in this kingdom is not the queen, but that man.

“Your Highness. Can I attend this meeting too?”

A place where young officials of the kingdom and the queen discuss policies. She honestly told her that she was not interested in this place, but that she was thinking of attending one day.

“..Do you intend to get involved in the state affairs of the kingdom? Since when did the Governor-General have such authority?”

“I have no intention of interfering in internal affairs. I just want to hear the thoughts of talented people who will lead the kingdom.”

At my words, the Queen and Alfred were silent. As she said, the Governor-General has no authority to interfere in the kingdom’s internal affairs. However, if they have an ideology against the Empire, the story changes.

Since they may have thoughts against the Empire, I will verify their thoughts.

I didn’t say that openly, but the two of you must know the meaning of what I said.

“.. I see.”

She reluctantly agreed. As I nod her head, Serena brings a chair.

Such a seat in one corner. I sat there and began to appreciate their stories.

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“That.. If you reform too radically like that.. Many aristocrats will resist..”

“You want to reform without paying anything?”

“.. Is that right, right?”

Since His Excellency joined this forum, other people started to notice me.

I increase my right to speak by pretending to know you. Thankfully, His Excellency matched my rhythm, and as a result, other people started to notice me.

I quietly turned my head and looked at His Excellency, who was sitting on the other side. His dark eyes were still looking down, saying that all of this was ridiculous.

Looking at you as if asking what you guys can do in this place.

“..Today’s discussion ends here. Please come again next time.”

How much time has passed like that? It was then that the Queen, who was sitting in her highest seat, opened her mouth.

Short. More than the existing discussion time. Her Queen’s declaration of termination fell earlier than usual today.

“Sir Alfred. I need to rest a little today.”

“I will serve you.”

“It’s all right, Governor. Governor, please go back and rest.”

At Her Excellency’s tender proposal, the Queen refused to even look at him. Apparently, the relationship between the two is very rough.

Well, if it’s natural, you can say it’s natural. Because they abolished chivalry in the country of knights.

“Serena. We’ll go too.”

“Yes, sir.”

Soon, His Excellency also got up from his seat to leave. After confirming his appearance, I quickly walked towards him.

“Your Excellency. It was an honor to see you today.”

“… “

When I bowed my head to him and said, His Excellency simply nodded his head in response to my words.

Something like ‘I liked it too’ or ‘Your opinion was good too’.

What’s the point of saying this just once? If I could show off my friendship with His Excellency even a little bit, I could have strengthened my political position a little more.

‘..Thank you for saying hello earlier..’

I thought as I watched His Excellency slowly moving away from me.

When His Excellency first came here, Thankfully, His Excellency matched my rhythm.

This is enough. It must have been sufficiently communicated to others.

In the world of politics, rumors travel fast. Perhaps, in addition to the bureaucrats present here, this news will soon be delivered to the main power-holders in the kingdom now.

“Flos. Quies.”

“Yes, Master.”

“Yes.”

The garden where everyone has left. Me, Quies and Master who remained there. It was then that Master called us.

“Both of you, come to my villa.”

“.. I see.”

“.. Yes..”

Master is making a stern expression. Apparently, I can’t avoid being questioned about this incident.

‘Wow.. It’s been a while.’

Master’s villa came to Master’s call. Flowers form the surrounding landscape in small ways, and a small house is located in the middle.

I slowly looked around the landscape of this mansion. This is Master’s favorite mansion,

‘The place where we grew up.’

In the past, I have memories of growing up here with Qies under the care of Master. Back then, like now, I didn’t have a political confrontation with Master or Quies, and I just had a happy time every day.

“Why are you standing there blankly?”

It was then that a voice came from behind me.

“Quies.”

Kies von Kelebro. He who grew up here with me, maybe my only family.

We who grew up together since childhood have already become family to each other for a long time.

‘Even though those days are over.’

Because of different political views.

Because the direction of reform pursued by each other is different.

This kingdom has done nothing for me, but why do we have to confront this kingdom in order to lead it in a better direction?

When I thought of that, it was unavoidable that a part of my heart was touched without my knowledge.

“Are you here?”

As Qies and I slowly walked to the villa, the door to the villa opened and a middle-aged man spoke to me.

Me and the master of quies. And, maybe father.

“.. Master.”

“Come in.”

“… “

Me and Qies slowly followed Master into it. As you enter the villa, you see a single bed placed on one side.

‘He hasn’t cleaned it up yet.’

When I was young, me, Qies, and Master used to sleep together in that bed. Since Master always told us to ‘become independent quickly,’ I thought he would get rid of it the moment we left home without any regrets.

“Why. Do you bring back memories?”

“Um~ a little bit.. That’s right.”

I said to my teacher with a bashful smile. The teacher who looks at me with a smile and smiles. Seeing Master like that, I felt like I had become an unfilial daughter without even realizing it.

‘On the subject that my parents aren’t even there.’

A truly contradictory situation. I’m an unfilial girl with no parents. But this, to the same extent, must be proof that I follow Master like a father.

“.. Since when did you get to know Governor Aran?”

In the middle of silence for a while, it was at that time that Master wore the goddess.

“It was yesterday.”

“Still, do you think the kingdom needs to be radically reformed?”

“Yes, I am.”

“I am not blaming your political views. Although our political views are different, we agree that the goal is to reform the kingdom.”

Master and Quies said that the kingdom should be slowly reformed. I said that the kingdom should be radically reformed. As Master said, our political views are obviously different, but our goals will be the same.

“I don’t know which one is right. However, do not lose the mindset that is contained in it that you must lead the kingdom in the right direction.”

“Yes. All right.”

“Okay then. Let’s stop talking about trivial politics today, and let’s play without thinking about anything, just like in the past for today.”

I looked at Master’s face as he spoke to me with a soft smile.

The moment I saw Master’s face like that, I was able to understand it naturally.

Master and Quies want to reform this country with the Queen.

I want to reform this country together with Your Excellency.

“Yes, Master.”

At this moment when each other’s political line has been clearly set, we can no longer go back to the past.

Today is the last time we can gather here laughing with each other like this.

I was definitely expecting this to happen, but why are the tears flowing?

“Just like the old days, have fun.”

We can no longer go back to the old days. Because we are now starting to walk completely different paths.

So, in this possibly last place, I smiled as much as I could while speaking.

“Don’t think about anything.. Just like the old days..”

I’m sure I’ll be smiling.