Price of Management

Chapter 2. Chancellor Caroc

My vacation, like blood, was coming to an end. I laughed every time I saw Jis, but when I thought about going back to work tomorrow, I sighed.

From tomorrow onwards, it was still a statue. We need to help the king with the Ministry of Finance, so we'll have more work to do.

Anyway, today was the day that Earl Duron decided to visit. I inspired the butler, Nievel, to get ready for a rare guest.

Wine, especially from Earl Lindell's wine cellar, was taken out by Thorn Blue. This pearl cannot be eaten without King Erik, so it should not be lacking to say goodbye to the late Duron.

By nightfall, the Wagon of the Duke of Duron appears, just as you predicted.

I watched him on the fourth floor terrace.

However, the wagon did not come up and stopped at the entrance of the garden. Then Earl Duron from the wagon slowly begins to climb up.

It was a small garden just 200 meters away, but I was worried that the old Duke Duron might be overreacting. I immediately flew up and approached the duchess.

“My lords. ”

“Haha, Earl Ligand. Congratulations.”

“Thank you. Then why did you struggle to get up here? ”

“Your mansion is as beautiful as they say, so I'm going to take my time to look up. Would you like to walk with me? ”

“Sure.”

We took a slow walk around the garden. I walked alongside her and inspired Count Duron to heal.

For what it's worth, Duke Duron seems to be in a good mood.

“Good.”

Yeah, you must be feeling pretty good. I can finally retire. I want to retire too...

Duke Duron smiles at me.

“Don't look so jealous. A young man. ”

“Is it too shiny? ”

I scratched my head and laughed.

Duke Duron shakes his head.

“I've only retired after seventy, but the king can only hold you to forty. ”

“What are you talking about? I'm in my mid-30s at the longest. After that, you have to live on your own terms. ”

“Tsk, tsk, how about a little more loyalty to the royal family? These days, young people are not committed. ”

“Hahaha, I'd be disappointed if Louie heard. ”

“Of course he's the exception. Personally, I'm counting on the Baron Concern. There's nothing better than talent, passion and ambition. Perhaps he will succeed you as second in line to the throne. He's a vessel that can handle a financial position. ”

In my past life, I was governor and ruler of the Kingdom of Lerdon. It doesn't have to be a coincidence. I'm looking forward to it, too. He's the heart of my early retirement plan.

“Well, let's not talk about that. Now that I'm a completely departed body, there's no need to dwell on the future of the Kingdom of Lerdon. ”

“Of course. Then, my lord. What will you do when you retire? ”

“I'm going to write a book. ”

“A book?”

To my surprise, the late Duron smiles.

“Yes, I'd like to elaborate on the political experience I've had in my life. I've only heard that this old man is superior to the young man, but it would be worthwhile if he could deliver it to the eunuchs in a book. ”

“Oh, I see. ”

“And if there's still time, I'd like to write a history book. commenting on the rise and fall of the country in my own way. This is also for the training of epidemics. I want to teach you how to make judgments in the path of choice that governs national honor. ”

“That's a great idea. ”

I couldn't help but wonder.

Maturity of character is not necessarily proportional to the age of life. I often find that out through the Marquis Duron. Including my previous life, I definitely lived longer, but did not have such great qualities.

What's important about personality growth is not how much experience you've had, but what you're thinking about.

“But then I would appear in the book, right? ”

“Of course. Your name cannot go out of my life or the history of the Kingdom of Leaden. ”

“Then use it wisely. You don't want to leave a name like that in history, but I don't want to look good. ”

“Haha. Then please do the right thing so I don't have to listen to this crazy spirit." ”

We were talking about this and then we looked around the entire garden of the mansion. Well, it's a small garden, only 200 meters.

“It's time for dinner. I can't wait to see what kind of wine you've got. ”

“Earl Duron's taste will be favorable today. ”

“Huh, is that so? ”

Later, we had dinner together in the restaurant. Julia, Sis and Jis were also hanging out with Earl Duron. Duke Duron embraces Jis and also expressed his surprise at his excellence.

After the meal, Julia and Sis take Jis home first.

Only two men, I took out the tron blue of my spleen.

“Oh, that! ”

Marquis Duron couldn't help but wonder.

The magically blue and illusory wine has a clearer, darker flavor thanks to Wounded's ability. Having a drink, Duke Duron closes his eyes and enjoys it.

“The sweetest blessing a human can receive. ”

“Haha, what a poetic expression. ”

“A taste that makes an old man a poet, Earl Ligand. I thank you.”

“I have this much. It's nothing compared to the grace of the Viceroy. ”

“Haha, have I ever given you something I might call grace? ”

“Of course. Do you remember what you told me? It's okay to fail. You'll let me fail. ”

Duke Duron smiles.

“I was.”

“Thanks to that, I was able to act on my own terms. If it wasn't for the Marquis Duron, the successes I've made so far, I wouldn't have been able to try. ”

“It's an honor to have been a part of your service. ”

“Oh, stop saying such strange things because you're ashamed. Here, have another drink. ”

“Good.”

We drank a glass of Throne Blue again.

Earl Duron has spoken.

“I can't take any more responsibility. Failure is your responsibility now. ”

“Yes.”

“You are now responsible for your actions. More confident than ever, more sure of his own path. That's why I've decided to retire with confidence. ”

“ ……. ”

He's saying he's becoming more and more responsible.

I couldn't have known how important the title of Chancellor was. After the king, the most important person in this country is Chancellor.

I'm a prodigy. I never imagined that before.

As the night grows deeper, Duke Duron rises from his seat, saying he has to leave.

After leaving the mansion, Duke Duron climbed into the wagon and told me.

“I'm asking you to do this country a favor. Take good care of the king. ”

“Do you think I can do it? ”

“Haha, is that another question? Then I'll give you the same answer I gave back then. Don't be afraid to fail. ”

“If you are blamed for your lack of ability, say so. I was given permission by Philip Duron to fail. ”

He used to say that to me.

But not anymore. I am responsible for my failures. I got into that position.

I bow before the duchess Duron.

“Thank you for everything. Please say goodbye... ”

“Come play as Earl Duron when you're free. Probably not free, huh? ”

The Marquis Duron boards the wagon. The wagon slowly drifts away from the Ligand Manor. I had to watch the wagon leave with a calm heart.

A great man was leaving on his way back to history.

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