Chapter11. Have others do the dirty work (3)
“Can I take these documents?”
“Oh, I saw everything.”
“Um… yes.”
Elice took the documents with a slightly distrustful attitude.
I didn’t care and flipped through the next document. And he gave additional instructions to Elice in the meantime.
“I’m talking about this lady.”
“yes.”
“There is a medicine that this woman takes every day. Find out how she purchased it.”
A doubt appeared in the corner of Elice’s eyes.
“Where do you get this kind of information… Ah, it was a trade secret. I understand.”
I didn’t say anything, but I just giggled to myself.
“I didn’t ask. I just told myself.”
After carefully writing down the documents I gave him, he stacked them one by one.
“How on earth can you save the wealth of a family I don’t even know about…?”
Elice shook her head.
In this way, I completed the first tower of documents that Elice had prepared. And then I reached out to the second tower next to me.
“Uh… are you sure you saw all of this?”
Elice’s finger pointed to the first tower of documents.
“huh.”
“You’ve seen all this? There are only a few nobles in this capital.”
Elise asked back with a doubtful expression.
“Maybe I missed something?”
“Yeah, no.”
I reached for the documents on top and gestured toward the cart.
“I ordered some ice from room service. Is it in there?”
“……yes.”
Elice approached the cart with a pouting look on her face.
“You’re not planning on putting it in wine and drinking it, are you?”
An ice bucket full of ice was placed next to the table.
“Ice doesn’t go well with wine. Maybe it’s whiskey.”
It was a remark befitting Eliche, who is knowledgeable about alcohol.
“I guess so.”
I pointed next to the window with my finger to correct Elice’s misunderstanding.
“You can just pour the ice over there.”
Elice’s eyes turned to the tips of my fingers.
“……?”
Elice narrowed her eyes and looked around the plants. I was puzzled when I found ice piled up on top of it.
“Why did you pour ice over there?”
“If you look closely, you’ll know.”
Elice tilted her head and walked towards the plants with an ice bucket. Then she found a snake with shiny golden scales above it,
“Aaaah!”
I screamed wildly. Fortunately, she held the ice bucket tightly with both hands, so the ice did not spill.
“Oh my.”
I chuckled when I saw the results I expected.
“Don’t scream. The child will be surprised.”
“No, what. What… snake!”
Elise put her hand on it as if her heart was still pounding.
“Surprise… you were surprised!”
“He’s the guy I’ll have to keep an eye on from now on, so stop playing around and pour me some ice.”
Elice opened her mouth and questioned my words.
“I have to keep looking at this guy?”
“Then should I keep taking care of it? I have to raise it in the guild.”
Elice’s stunned gaze went back and forth between me and Gold Star. The corners of her eyes were more absurdly distorted than ever.
“Is it really necessary to raise it?”
“Of course. If something goes wrong with his body, I plan to make him look exactly like that.”
As soon as I finished speaking, Elice’s expression changed.
“Are you kidding?”
“Have you ever seen me speak twice with the same mouth?”
He picked up the next document and continued.
“So take care of him so he doesn’t die from the heat. He’s very sensitive to temperature.”
“Getting hot? I heard snakes usually like warm environments.”
“Gold Star, he’s kind of special.”
Elice frowned as hard as she could and then sighed.
“Gold Star. What a sense of naming…”
“Great? I know.”
“……Let’s say so. I understand for now.”
Elice crept over to the plants, put down the ice bucket, and watched Gold Star’s movements.
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Soon, a trembling voice was heard.
“…Are you asking, by any chance?”
“Not now.”
“So you’re saying there are times when they bite…?”
I just picked up the documents without saying a word. When Ellie saw that, she shook her head.
“I’ll have to order Dexter next time….”
After muttering softly, he carefully lifted the ice onto the dirt. I hid the laughter that came out as I looked at that scene.
‘There’s no need to be so nervous.’
Gold Star has no interest in humans and only eats eggs. I didn’t even bother mentioning that they are popular as pet snakes.
It was a sight to see Elise moving the ice while shivering.
“Whew.”
After pouring all the ice from the ice bucket, Eliche returned to her seat, wiping her forehead. Sweat was soaked on his forehead, as if he had been struggling very hard for that short time.
‘Did I tease you too much?’
Anyway, we will learn more about this snake later. I thought it would be better to keep quiet for now.
“uh?”
Elise looked at the table and let out an embarrassed sound.
“Why are all the documents… mixed up?”
When she returned from work, the documents were all mixed up, unlike when they first started.
It was because I had to read all the documents and organize them again.
“Don’t touch it yet.”
Elice blinked and quietly watched my actions.
“Let’s see…”
I looked at the newly classified documents with sunken eyes.
‘These are the nobles who will stand on Cain’s side in the future.’
I moved my gaze to the side and looked to the right.
‘And this one…’ … .’
The families that ultimately rebelled against Cain. And, these were the families that I would get my hands on.
“Okay, this will do it.”
I pointed to the documents on the right and said to Elice.
“Research the places that the second sons of this family usually visit.”
“The second son?”
“Yes. We are planning to meet.”
“All right.”
Elise nodded slowly. Even though he didn’t understand my deep meaning, he was happy to give in to my orders.
“great job.”
I sat on the sofa and filled my wine glass with wine.
“Go now.”
Elice looked dumbfounded at the order to welcome guests.
“Is it… finished? Have you seen all the documents?”
“huh.”
Without hiding his grumpy expression, he put the cheese in his mouth.
Mmm, it’s delicious. Now it would be perfect to wet your stuffy mouth with wine.
“……Aren’t you doing too much?”
As I picked up the wine glass, I heard Ellise’s angry voice.
“Isn’t this the document you asked me to prepare for the nobles’ meeting tomorrow?”
Elise looked directly at me with a flushed face.
“Because I know how important this is to Abel, and because it is the first command that Abel has given.”
Elice’s voice cracked at the end.
“I really prepared with all my sincerity. But, in a rough way like this….”
“Who said you only glanced at it?”
He openly showed his annoyance.
Now I want to rest and prepare for the next day, but you’re bothering me.
“this.”
I picked up the top document and held it out to Elice.
“Look at the first column on the left table.”
“yes?”
“1980, 178, 134, 124, 56. End.”
“……?”
Elice’s eyebrows narrowed. she said, burying her nose in her papers.
“Please say that again.”
“ha.”
It was very annoying, but I held on to it. Because I don’t want to be bothered by continuing to have doubts in the future.
“1980, 178, 134, 124, 56. Are you done?”
“This, this.”
Elise looked up from her documents. Her face was colored with surprise.
“How did you do this? How did you get all these numbers?”
“How can I do it? I just memorized it all.”
“Is that possible?”
It wasn’t difficult at all.
All the documents I saw today were saved in their entirety in my mind. All you have to do is take it out and read it.
“Can you do something else? Look at any documents.”
“Ah… no.”
I tapped my head.
“Okay? I remember all the documents you prepared with all your heart.”
“ah…….”
Elice looked at the document and then at me with a blank expression.
“So, all of that….”
A variety of emotions, including suspicion and embarrassment, flashed across her face. After looking back and thinking about what I have said so far,
“……I see.”
A face that finally understood everything.
“I understand, Abel.”
As she nodded, what remained on her face was awe, admiration, and a bit of relief.
“Is there anything else you want to say?”
“I will be at the palace all day tomorrow. I will be quite busy.”
“yes.”
“Take the snake and take good care of it. Then, carry it around and tell it to collect all the stones it puts in its mouth.”
“You want me to take that thing with you?”
“There’s no need for you to do it. You can order someone else to do it tomorrow.”
After waving my hand, I took a sip of wine.
“And see if there is a good mansion for sale in the capital. Don’t worry about the price.”
“all right.”
“Oh, and I’d like you to send this letter.”
I took out the envelope I had kept under the table and held it out. Although Elise grumbled, she politely accepted the envelope with both hands.
“You’re really being frugal.”
“It’s just this much. It’s going to get busier from now on.”
“Yes, I understand. Where can I send the letter?”
“To Melina, who lives on 3rd Street in the Ovest Estate.”
A naughty smile appeared on Elice’s face.
“Are you a woman?”
“…….”
“Maybe it’s a cute lover hidden in the estate….”
“gibberish.”
I coldly dismissed Eliche’s words.
“That’s enough. Go ahead. I’ll contact you soon.”
“Hehe, I understand. Rest in peace.”
Elise bowed politely. She put the papers back in her cart, careful not to scatter them, and then slowly pushed them out.
“Oh.”
“yes?”
I added one last word.
“Get me another bottle of wine.”
“I don’t think it’s a good idea to drink too much the day before an important day.”
“Don’t worry. I’m not drunk.”
Elise shrugged and disappeared out the door.
A few minutes later.
smart.
“Excuse me. I brought the room service you ordered.”
The voice coming from outside the door belonged to another clerk, not Elice.
“It’s open.”
I answered loudly and then leaned back comfortably.
By now, Eliche has shed her disguise and is heading back to the tavern.
“I’m looking forward to tomorrow.”
I smiled faintly at the white moon visible outside the window.
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next day.
I was ready to go out early in the morning. She wore the clothes that Eli Che had prepared for her yesterday and was clean-shaven.
“It’s really annoying to do it alone.”
After being attended to by servants at Obest Estate, it was quite a hassle to do everything on my own.
“I need to get the mansion quickly first.”
After looking around the room one last time, I came out. She entered the hall and spoke to the counter clerk.
“I requested a carriage yesterday.”
“Ah, you are a guest on the 5th floor. I understand.”
For your information, I am the only one staying on the 5th floor. So the rooms on the 5th floor did not have separate numbers.
“I will guide you. Please follow me.”
We boarded the luxury carriage prepared in advance and headed to the imperial palace. The ride quality and interior comfort were indescribably excellent.
“After all, money is the best.”
It was rewarding to give generous tips to the employees.
fantasy,
