Millea brought out some tea and snacks to relieve fatigue.
It seemed like she wanted to hear more about dating.
But I didn't want to bring up the sight I saw today as a topic of pleasant conversation, so I tried to cover it up.
The snack wouldn't go down my throat.
After seeing a sight beyond my imagination, I felt sick and had no appetite.
I barely managed to sip some tea. The tea smelled good and was warm, so my body, frozen in the chilly night air, felt relaxed.
My goal today was not to save orphans and widows.
As Julian said, I did not enter the palace as a Saintess who would save the country.
So, we can leave it to Julian to save the country.
My goal is to save him.
I thought about Seraphina's prophecy.
"The kingdom is filled with screams and cries, and the blood of the people flows throughout the land."
"This is the past that has already passed, but it is also the future. Ah... It is terrible."
That must have happened in a past life.
The hell was created by Julian.
I never thought about what Julian would be like after I died.
When we met again, I just focused on how desperate he looked.
He vowed that he would not allow himself to be shackled to death, to self-destruct, to die a dishonorable and meaningless death as a puppet King.
Until now, it has been a very personal purpose.
But after hearing Seraphina's prophecy, things changed a little.
It is no longer just a personal goal.
So I have no choice but to do the same thing I did today.
'If I can give you a reason to stand up and strengthen your will, I will use the poor people as my tools without any guilt.'
I didn't bring Jullan to Stonehaven to do good deeds.
I went, knowing that Julian would not be able to turn away from the miserable child.
The truth is that this tyrant, who has not yet been consumed by the curse, is a
gentle and affectionate person.
***
Julian has been busy for a while. He has been spending a lot of time in his office.
The administration, which had been wound up.
The change began at the Royal Relief Service.
It was a small and insignificant department that the nobles paid little attention to.
So the news that a typhoon had broken out inside the relief center, despite Julian's direct involvement, didn't create much political stir.
As of yet, that is.
Although tectonic shifts were occurring beneath the surface, on the surface, peaceful times passed.
During those few days, I received several letters from my mother.
The message was that my mother wanted to meet and talk, so I should visit the Florence mansion right away.
It seems that my mother was shocked to learn of the scandalous gossip that I had spread and the fact that I had become the King's mistress.
I just said I would see her soon.
'When I go to see my mother, Josh will be there.'
I tried not to look back, but Josh couldn't just sit still in this sudden situation.
He must have been anxious and had my mother send me a letter.
Of course, my mother would have a lot to say about my autocratic ways, but probably not more than Josh.
I had no desire to deal with my brother, whom I had abandoned.
By then Isaac was in high spirits and came looking for me.
"You were right! The Kingdom of Cartania has opened a new trade route. I signed an agreement with the Eastern Continent, and began trade! The merchant ships invested in your name have safely landed on the Eastern Continent!"
"That's good."
Isaac was a little taken aback by ny indifferent answer.
"I don't know if you know how great this is, but I got back ten times the amount I invested."
"Yes?"
I deliberately acted suspiciously.
"If you run a business, you can make that much money, right?"
"What are you talking about!"
Isaac jumped.
"This is rare. This was a high-risk project, so the top-level compensated investors at a high rate."
"I see. That's good."
Isaac was frustrated.
'There's nothing I can do. She's an ignorant worm who doesn't even know how to invest.'
Although a little deflated, Isaac still managed to keep a smile on his face to please me.
"Should I reinvest the recovered amount? Since the initial launch was successful, Hawk Top is looking for more investors this time. The first investors will be..."
"Isaac, I have no idea what you're talking about."
I waved my hand, putting my hand on my head.
"I'm not interested in that anymore. Just bring me the money I've earned in my name. I need to get a dress tailored. I need a lot of dresses to stay in the palace."
Isaac, who had been very excited, kept sighing as if he was frustrated.
'Well, what can I say about women and business?'
Bridget is ignorant and has recently received an extravagant gift from the King.
Isaac, who was there, knew better than anyone how great the gift she had received was.
So, would you be interested in money you haven't even seen?
It might have been better if Bridget didn't know how much money she had made thanks to him.
Isaac also invested a large sum of money in his own name and made a nice profit.
Once Cartania's trade business is fully stabilized, dividends of this size wilI never be received again.
Initial investment is important.
Isaac planned to invest a little bigger next time.
He was thrilled by the thought of his wealth growing by leaps and bounds.
Bridget asked, laughing inwardly at his excited face.
"Oh, by the way. I heard you were invited to Count Nicholas's dinner?"
"Oh, that's right. The Count was very kind."
"Congratulations. That's what you wanted."
Isaac nodded happily.
There were many occasions to celebrate.
These days, Isaac feels like he's flying...
He was so happy that he forgot how many times he had been humiliated by Julian.
He did not overlook the fact that all this was possible because Bridget was in Julian's favor.
Isaac knew exactly who he was supposed to flatter.
"The Count has invited me to his private club. Thanks to you, Bridget. My late father would be so proud."
As he said this, Isaac took a jewel out of his pocket.
It was a large blue diamond necklace set with smaller diamonds surrounding it.
"Chloe's birthday is coming up soon, right? This is a gift for your sister."
It was quite an expense.
But he brought up his sister because he knew that what Bridget had was nothing compared to what she had.
Bridget is weak towards her family.
He knew Josh and her had an argument about something.
Josh came to him drunk and complained. This was before Bridget got her government contract.
So Isaac prepared a gift for Chloe.
Because if it's her little sister's, she won't be able to refuse it.
'Since when did you care about Chloe?'
It was surprising that he knew the name.
Bridget was not pleased with Isaac's use of her family for flattery.
Especially since she had just seen with her own eyes where his money came from.
The jewel he held out sparkled beautifully, but somehow it felt dirty.
Still, Bridget accepted it without showing it.
She accepted it with a happy face. Then she advised him to give it to her as if she liked the jewel.
"I mean, a social club."
"Huh? Huh, why is that?"
"Prepare some information that might be useful to the people you meet there. Count Nicholas's favor towards you will only last for a short time. He is a fickle man. He will only be interested in you because you are my husband."
Isaac knew it too.
So, he's flattering Bridget even more.
But he didn't know Bridget would say something like that.
"Is there anything good about this story that might be helpful?"
Bridget pretended to be a little worried.
If the people Isaac was hanging out with were people who were attached to the Duke of Linchester, she would have advised him to involve them in Isaac's business.
Julian has a lot of people who are trading in war orphans. They would make great sacrifices.
But Count Nicholas was a man of Lord Langston's.
Duke Langston joined hands with Julian.
There's no way she can let Julian eat his flesh.
How can I just push Isaac into the abyss?
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