Come Here, Tyrant! - Chapter 154

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Judging by his attitude towards her, Robbie was very vicious. Even if Ejed’s behavior was more natural and better than before, the problem was that Robbie could hurt him by encouraging him to appear in public for nothing.

Annie wasn’t even aware that she thought differently during working hours. She bit her thumb nails.

‘His Majesty must not be hurt. No, Robbie. Why is he doing something strange? Why don’t you just give me a full pay raise.’

It didn’t seem like such an oracle existed in the first place. Demela, who was passing by, approached Annie with an anxious expression on his face.

With her concern for Ejed, Annie was not even aware of Demela.

No matter how many times he called her name, it could hardly be heard.

Because of one man.

“Dsev?”

“…..”

“Dsev, do you want me to save you some work?”

“Oh, senior. No. It’s fine. Mo, more than that. Can I have lunch separately today?”

“Um? The special dishes of the imperial chefs are going to be served.”

“I have some advance reservations. I’m sorry.”

Reflexively speaking, Annie remembered Ejed. He said casually that he always ate alone.

The dining room was a banquet hall near the office. As a quiet and non-luxury temperament, he was not too fussy about his meals.

Demela glanced at Annie and shrugged his shoulders.

“You don’t have to be sorry, well, okay. I’ll pack your food separately. Take it with you when you get home.”

“Thank you.”

“And… how about the newcomers?”

Demela’s eyes looked at the empty space on Annie’s side. They had been away for a while to smoke.

Those who came in after the two cohorts quit as if they were being driven out were scholars.

Those who were brought in after Demela personally interviewed them.

Fortunately, they didn’t try to ignore or ostracize Annie like the other cohorts. Rather, they tried to learn one more thing.

“They work hard, and it’s not bad. Well… if I had to pick out the shortcomings.”

“Speak frankly.”

“That… because of the smell of cigarettes. If possible, can I change my seat?”

Recently, the smoking rate among young people has increased remarkably, and it was the same for both newcomers.

They smoked pipe cigarettes from time to time, and that was a subtle stress for Annie.

“Yes. But, you don’t need to change your seats. Should I take out the embedded stone with the just rolled stones? (also an idiom where the ones who just joined expelled the older member of the group) I’ll switch the two guys’ seats.”

“Haha… Thank you.”

“I’ll give them a reasonable excuse and I’ll have them move this week, so be patient.”

“Yes, Sir Demela.”

“And don’t work too hard. Today, the light will be put out urgently, so go out early.”

As Demela, who was talking, remembered something, he said, ‘Oh.’ exclamation.

He looked at her puzzled and gave her a meaningful smile. An idea came to mind to energize his faithful successor.

He spoke in a soft tone that surprised others.

“You can go out for lunch early today too, take your time.”

“Uh… that’s… a little”

“You stayed up late yesterday by yourself. It’s an order, take a breather today as much as you worked yesterday.”

Normally she would just cut it off and say no, but Annie couldn’t. Ejed kept coming to mind.

She wanted to give him some advice as she didn’t want anything to happen to him. She had to protect him.

She wanted to hear his story. Annie nodded her head broadly, not knowing she was making a happy expression on her face.

“Thank you! I’ll see you then! I might be a little late!”

As Annie left, Demela, who was left alone, widened his eyes in amazement. Although she was friendly, Annie tried to limit the expression of her emotions as much as possible at the workplace.

But she just ran like crazy. Apparently, the advance appointment today seemed very important to her.

He suddenly wondered. Demela tilted his head.

‘Who on earth are you meeting? Why are you excited?’

***

Annie, holding the hem of her dress with both her hands, ran towards the palace in the distance.

Before long, as the imperial palace drew near, she grabbed her pounding heart with one of her hands. Her heart was beating faster because she ran so fast.

She didn’t see him yesterday, and today she hadn’t said hello to him, so something was awkward about it.

Rather, it was a matter of what she should do for Ejed. Annie tried hard to move her stiff head.

‘Don’t eat food made by a man named Robbie….. No, it’s too obvious, so I’ll have to ask him to eat another dish with me.”

She had to proceed as far as possible without getting hurt. The most important thing was that.

Annie moved her feet, clearing her complicated mind. Then, someone called her from behind.

“Annie Mill Disev.”

Turning her head, she saw a familiar but unwelcome face. It was Robbie with his silver hair hanging loosely.

Putting his clenched fist to his lips, he coughed a few times before staring at her.

“You. Let’s talk for a second.”

“I’m busy.”

“Busy what? You’re going to see Ejed again.”

“…..”

It seemed that this man’s vulgar speaking skills would be something she will never be accustomed to. Why is this person a messenger of God?

As Annie rolled her eyes, Robbie pulled something from his arms and handed it to her.

“…. What’s this?”

“Can’t you see?”

Robbie answered bluntly. As he said, it was a small jewelry box that was in his hand.

At first glance, it looked very expensive. It is difficult for even a modest noble to have.

‘Why is this person telling me this? Isn’t that a cursed box?’

Annie could not deny her doubts. Others would think of it as a sign of favor or sincerity, but she was flustered as much as the other person.

The woman did not readily accept, nor did she refuse. He was doing something to get caught in the book, but he didn’t want to get caught up in the nuisance afterwards. But if he goes halfway he’ll just stay still.

After a long silence, Robbie spoke.

“I picked it up on my way here.”