Marquis' Express Butler

“You said no? ”

“Yes, my lord. ”

Hermes, the chief butler of the Bahamut family, bowed his head in the meaning of Song Goo. Duke Midas, sitting on the throne opposite him, was not hesitant to express his doubts.

“I can't believe it. ”

“I was a little surprised, too. ”

“No one knows the name of our family. Even if the late Adeline was great, you would have made good on her terms. ”

“No one can deny that House Bahamut is the most powerful family in the kingdom. However, Deacon Dylan is personally blessed with the gift of the Adeline family. I was told to stay there on a visible level. ”

“Then it won't be easy to make it move. Seems like a loyal man. ”

Duke Midas grips his cheek. It was his habit to come out when things didn't go well.

The two of them were talking about leaving me now.

My objective for sneaking around the Duke of Bahamut has been somewhat achieved.

I didn't expect much, but I didn't expect my story to come out.

In fact, getting me into the duc's shoes is not going to matter at all. Hermes, the butler, can handle it independently.

But the problem was that I refused the offer. A little pride and a scratch.

“I just wanted to help my wife and bring her to a good treatment. ”

“Actually, there's a little bit of an edge to that. ”

“Speak up.”

Hermes' eyes changed. I cautiously and calmly lowered my gaze and began to speak quietly.

“It seems Deacon Dylan was ambushed by the agony on his way back from dinner at our mansion. ”

“What? How did that happen...? But I thought there were no reports from the Blue Dragon Knights. Is the director missing a report? ”

“The Blue Dragon Knights have fulfilled their mission. The reason the report didn't come up is that Deacon Dylan moved separately from Miss Sapiella. ”

“Hmm.”

“The Black Rock Merchants were stranded on a wagon prepared for them. The assassins all died on the scene, and Miss Sapiella is safe because she moved separately. I heard Dylan was okay, too. ”

The duc is lost in thought.

Hermes is a loyal servant of his. You're not forgetting the important time to say he was just attacked.

“Was it just an accident, or...? ”

“I need to do some more digging, but I can't rule out the possibility it was those who were after my wife. Haven't you had a lot going on lately? ”

“That's right. It's a problem if your guess is true. ”

The duc sighs.

Rosaria, the first wife, is also the mother of the first prince, and is supported by many people because she is highly virtuous.

However, it was a problem that the mother of the second prince was separate.

The second wife was full of ambition and jealousy. Rumors have spread that there are countless ducks ahead of their sons.

Following Mother's blood, the second Confessor was armed with ambition and jealousy. You look good on the outside, but you're sharpening your blade inside.

“As expected, it breaks my heart to see you like this. ”

Suddenly, I remembered the old days. A battle the eldest son himself fought to succeed his family. The greater the power, the more fierce the succession fights.

It's hard to know who's doing this in a situation where only two wives have a concubine.

If he's after Rosaria, his first wife, she's unlikely to be involved with the First Confederate, who's her only relative. There's no reason to hurt your mother.

Then the rest of the kids are up to something.

“I hope the raid was a coincidence. ”

“So am I. I'm not sure yet, so why don't you take a look at the situation a little bit. ”

“It can be a problem for me to blur my attitude. I'll have to make a decision soon. ”

The duc sighs and lets out a single word.

“Well, succession. ”

“You still need to fix it. But I know you can't do anything that you didn't do. If the owner pays attention, it will be quiet for a while. ”

The duc nods as he ponders.

“Take care of yourself. ”

“Leave it to me. ”

The duc's eyes are clear and he thinks. After a short wait, Hermes tosses a word.

“And Deacon Dylan will continue his conversation. I think I can move my mind if I try a little harder. ”

“How easy it would be to get people to move their minds. Don't worry, just go ahead and do your job. It's likely to be a good talent for me. Being ambushed means you're good at being safe. ”

“I understand.”

That's an interesting story to tell.

This is what I overheard. I walked down the hallway and injected Mana into my hearing, and I could pick out just what I wanted and hear it loud.

The conversation ended when I arrived at the duc's office. The conversation that followed was not relevant to me.

“Please wait a moment. ”

Elwin, the chief butler who guided me, reports that I'm here.

I thanked the spiritual soul once again. If she hadn't written the letter, she would have had to take a step back from the front door of the mansion.

The duc greets you from within.

“Listen. ”

Yuck.

The knights guarding the place opened a heavy door. The duc sits on the edge of a carpet that crosses in the middle of a large space.

I walk with my head down, keeping my distance.

“I can't help feeling sorry for you for being so busy with work. This is Dylan, the executive secretary of the Adeline family. ”

“I feel like I see you a lot. What brings you here? ”

“Miss Sapiella has ordered me to deliver a letter to you. ”

“Sapiella?”

I took the letter out of my arms, and Hermes, who was by my side, took it and delivered it to the duc instead. The duc opened the letter with a knife and read the contents.

Soon I will have a smile on my mouth.

“That's wonderful. Tell her I've counted on her. ”

“Thank you, Mr. President. And I have one more thing to give you. ”

“Is that from Sapiella, too? ”

“No, I'm not.”

I opened the little box I was holding and showed the contents. The duc and Hermes stare back at you.

“A simple explanation is a great handwriting device that you can use without taking ink. I believe the Duke is the owner of this item. ”

“Phew…. ”

An intriguing duc picks his hand. Hermes takes out the fountain pen instead, and the duc moves to the table and unfolds the paper.

Scraper.

The writing of the smooth handwriting remained clear as a person who oversees the inner circle of the kingdom. The duc stared down at the fountain pen in horror.

“Is the ink stored inside? ”

“You saw it right. The principle is simple, but it's extremely difficult to make. ”

“That's amazing. I knew engineers had tried to make this stuff before, but they all failed. It was crude and ugly, and the ink was pouring out. But this is different. I never thought I'd make it so sophisticated... ”

The duc begins writing again. It's a high-end fountain pen. There is nothing that has not bothered me from the nib to the body.

“Very good. Very good. ”

The duc, who has been taking notes for a long time, carefully lowers his pen. Hermes, who was by your side, retrieves the pen and puts it back in the chest.

The Duke's gaze touched me.

“I agree it's very valuable. Then why are you giving me this stuff, and how did you get it? ”

“Have you heard of the Mathis Conference? ”

“Never heard of it. ”

“This is a startup on the Adeline. They specialize in office supplies. There are only three fountains in the world. Su-hyun, the head of the council, asked the Duke to pay a tribute and I brought it for him. You said it would be an honor for the family if the kingdom's important policy was decided by that fountain pen. ”

“That's a wonderful idea. If it were three, where would the other two be? ”

“Lord Kronos of Adeline and his son, Prince Kaien, own it. ”

The duc nods coolly. Since the company originally belonged to the Adeline Territory, it shouldn't be weird to go back to the nobles there.

Above all, there will be satisfaction from the fact that he received precious goods before the king who reigned here in the royal province.

“Say thank you. ”

“It's an honor, Mr. President. ”

I bowed my head and retreated. Then you hear the duc's voice behind you.

“You're going back empty-handed with these precious goods? ”

I'd be disappointed if I didn't.

It was the intended choreography.

I thought the duc would be curious if he showed me how to turn around for nothing. In this world, give-and-take is more common than I thought.

“Anything in particular you'd like to say? ”

Maybe my attitude is too overwhelming. The duc glanced at Hermes for a moment and fixed his gaze on me.

“I didn't mean it like that, but you gave me this because you wanted something. ”

“Soo-hyun didn't say anything special, but I'd be happy if you could give me a chance to see her later. ”

“Good. That's it. Are you going to sell this stuff in the future? ”

“Yes, he says. We already know that the typical fountain pen is sold informally on the Adeline. ”

“I see.”

The duc was certainly interested. It can't be that someone who sees inner circle isn't interested in office supplies. Now that you've thrown the Paste Bait, you just have to wait for the bite.

“I'll be going, then. Until the day I see you again. ”

I walk out. The mansion is so big that I'm a little embarrassed, but fortunately, Elwin, the chief butler, is waiting for me there.

I followed him down the hall.

“This is taking longer than I expected. ”

He asked. I smiled and replied.

“I had other business. ”

“I hope that works out for you. Now, if you'll excuse me, ”

“May I speak to Lady Rosaria, please?" I'm afraid you've been surprised before. I just wanted to say hello. ”

Elwin looks a little embarrassed. I could tell by the look on his face that it wasn't enough.

“He's not feeling well today, so he's resting. You said you wouldn't accept guests. ”

“I see. You're not feeling well as usual. ”

“Unfortunately, you've been getting more frequent lately. ”

I think we should drink to the Duke. In my mind, I thanked Elwin again for her recovery and returned to the mansion.

Glad to have you back.

It was news from the main house.

“There is, of course, a story you might like. ”

The lucky britain smiles.