Price of Management

Chapter 8. New mouth

After seeing the change in Kunt territory and having fun with my family, my special paid vacation was only 12 days away.

“Shall we go back? Let's enjoy the remaining 12 days in our home. ”

“Still 12 days left? Do you have a conscience? ”

I shrug at Julia's pinglass.

“People can do well without me. What are you worried about? Besides, I have to work around the clock to enjoy this much relaxation. ”

“Another unsubstantiated cry. Return the vacation as soon as you get back. I'm ashamed of myself. ”

“Oh, you wish I was home. Right, cis? ”

“Yes, good. ”

“Phew, my beautiful wife. ”

As she stroked Sis' head, Julia changed it to see if she was jealous again.

“Why am I the only one nagging? Sis, you have to say something! It's not fair!”

Together we built a earthen house and flew back to the Kingdom of Leaden. Of course, I haven't forgotten to soothe Peep Julia.

When I arrived at the mansion, something unexpected was waiting for me.

“Welcome, Mr. President. ”

“Why are you here? ”

It was Jeron.

What's the matter with him when he comes back to the mansion?

Next to him, the butler, Nievel, explains in a expressionless way.

“My master was staying in the mansion as a guest while he was away. The owner was absent, so I had some guests, but he was a ‘close relationship'... ”

Who's your best friend?

Then why did he leave his house (or bar) here?

I wondered.

“Did you get your house hijacked for liquor damage? ”

“Cheap liquor is good enough, so there's no financial problem. ”

“Then?”

Jeron laughed and said.

“Your Honor, I was expecting you home by the end of your 30-day paid vacation. You came back with 12 days to spare. ”

“But?”

“I've been studying special paid vacations as well, because they've been very eye-catching. I failed to try because of difficulties that require the approval of the Emperor or the Chancellor, but the Chancellor abused his position for a month.... ”

“If you're jealous, you win a prize. ”

“I don't like that. But the truth is, I'm jealous. That's why I stayed here as a guest until I found out you're coming home. ”

Jeron spoke while he was playing around with what he was talking about.

“As soon as the special paid leave requirement confirms the return to Kingdom of Leaden, even if the approved period remains, the vacation will be terminated. It's one of the holiday rules. ”

“What, what? ”

“Chancellor Jeron Deckard has confirmed your return. The paid vacation has ended at this moment, so please return to work the next day. ”

So this guy stayed at my house farther away from the palace as part of his commitment to ruining my vacation? What a twisted personality!

I couldn't help but shout out in horror.

“Son of a bitch! What the hell do you want? ”

“You know. ”

Jeron squints and grins. It was like a collaborator trying to negotiate with a senior management weakness.

I said, moaning.

“Is this a special paid holiday...? ”

“Yes, because, as you recall, I've spent the entire year on vacation. With a little help from His Excellency, you can spend the remaining 12 days at home, and I can enjoy the holidays, right, Win-Win? ”

“Ugh. But if we both go on vacation, the king will notice. ”

“We have to make a difference between us. Your Excellency, if you return, I will apply for a paid vacation after the full moon. ”

“Well, that should do it. ”

“What's the point! ”

It was Julia who shouted.

Julia yells at us in surprise.

“You corrupt bastards! What the hell is this country all about? You both look like half of the Baron Louie Concern. ”

“I'm afraid not, Countess. ”

“Louie's a monster. He reviewed his birth records in his mother's womb. ”

“Shut up! If you don't come to the palace tomorrow, everyone will! You know I'm close with Queen Siena, right? ”

When did she get so wide?

We had to be frustrated with Julia's sternness with our heads down.

The next day, Jeron and I went to work together, and this is how my last 12 days of paid vacation ended.

“This is all because of you. ”

You fire at Jeron while flying into the palace in the Earth Hand.

“Earl Julia, if it wasn't for me, I'd have sent you to work. ”

“I could have done anything if she was stubborn! Even if she looks that angry, she'll come over pretending not to be nice and comforting! ”

“I don't want to know useless information. And I can't get a vacation either, but I can't afford to sell it again, and I've never seen him play so well. ”

“You ungrateful bastard! Do you know who made you who you are? ”

“Here's what I have to say. You're here because I didn't want to be assigned to anyone. ”

As they growl at each other, they arrive at the royal palace. As we walked through the palace and through the mouth, we kept talking.

“So, did you make any money going to Mainland? ”

“There was. A lot of money. ”

I explained the strategy that Vale devised. Jeron takes an awe and shines his starry eyes.

“What a waste of talent to rot in lieu of a lord. Why don't you invite him into the royal family and appoint him as an agent? ”

“For example? ”

“A military brochure. I'm willing to surrender my position to the right people. ”

This bastard…….

I'm sorry you had to clean up your mess.

“No. Lord Vale must manage my territory. ”

“Are you willing to risk such talent for your personal reasons? ”

“You're good enough as a lord, not rotting." It's not like you're suddenly leaving someone who's good at their job. Sudden changes in the work environment can lead to low motivation. ”

After another brawl, we arrived at the top.

I waved to Jeron on my way to the military.

“I'll see you later in the king's chambers. I need to talk to you. ”

“… OK. ”

Jeron nods with a stiff look that clears his head.

Weird guy.

He's a moron. He's trustworthy when he looks like that.

So, shall I work hard?

I returned to my private office of the treasury and immediately summoned Eva.

“Your Highness, you're back already? ”

“That's it. There's one more thing I want to know. ”

“Go ahead, Mr. President. ”

“How many members of the Royal Family aged 14 years and under 25 years are there in the Kingdom of Leaden? ”

“I don't know. I think we should check it out. ”

“Is there any way to find out? ”

“Yes, you can see all the noble families in the Kingdom of Leaden by checking the royal family tree. ”

“That's a lot, isn't it? ”

“Yes, in a nutshell, it's bigger than my height. ”

“Work with the officials to investigate the royal connection. Except for the famous fallen noble family. ”

“I understand.”

The veil that did something unexpected gave me a hint. What I need to do in case of an invasion of the Horn Empire.

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