Civil Servant in a Romance Fantasy

938 – Can You Lend Me Some Land? – 3

Fortunately, not a single relic, let alone a ruin, was found in the third site.

No, to be honest, it’s not fortunate at all. You can’t find comfort in the word fortunate since the two lots were already blown away.

‘Does this make sense?’

I couldn’t help but laugh because it was so absurd. Why did this happen to me?

Of course, I was not harmed by the discovery of the ruins. It was unused land anyway, and since it was a construction project for the military academy, it was being carried out as 100% imperial property. Even if the construction is canceled, it has no effect on me.

But two of the sites selected by Jeon Seung-gong were found to have relics? If we simply calculate, Wiridia is a relic site that boasts a whopping 66.6% chance of winning two out of three construction sites.

Moreover, this 66.6% probability is a probability that came out because the fourth and fifth site candidates were not checked. The winning probability could have soared to 75% or 80%.

‘Then that’s difficult.’

It’s dizzying to even imagine. Right now, there’s a lot of land left, so we can just let it go and say, ‘I’ll just use other land,’ but in the future, we won’t have that kind of luxury.

When there is no more land left to spare, or when you cannot choose a site with peace of mind, wouldn’t you want to bite your tongue if the ruins welcomed you? I can guarantee that this is a matter that will affect the future of Wiridia and the mental health of my descendants.

But what if it’s something that’s going to affect the future? What can be done about these things that have been hidden underground for hundreds or thousands of years? If there was a clear solution, would the peacock have watched the construction site with tears in his eyes? Since there wasn’t, he would have just cut his nose with his eyes open.

‘I’m going crazy.’

He sighed, touching the poor communication port.

A site large enough to build a military academy. An even larger ruin that would cover that huge site. News of such ruins being discovered one after another in one territory quickly spread throughout the empire.

Recently, the empire has been suffering from a shortage of relics, just as the emperor said. In a situation where it is difficult to find even small and insignificant relics, let alone large ones, the discovery of two must have surprised the nobles. Thanks to this, the nobles who have connections with me were busy contacting me to check on my well-being.

And Jeon Seung-gong even jokingly apologized for picking a strange place. In fact, it was less shocking because Jeon Seung-gong discovered it early.

– The head of the excavation department and the head of the restoration department of the Ministry of Culture have visited. The Minister of Culture is also said to be coming in a few days. I am sorry, but I feel it is too much for me to be in charge of the protocol…!

Then, the butler’s desperate report came to mind and I touched my forehead.

Suddenly, Wiridia became the center of attention in the imperial social circles, and the greedy eyes of the cultural demons made the butler shoulder a heavy burden. In fact, it would be right to say that the butler was the biggest victim of this situation.

‘Is he the only victim, not the biggest?’

After thinking about it carefully, I think the adjective ‘only’ is more appropriate than ‘maximum’.

If the construction of the military academy had been postponed indefinitely, Jeon Seung-gong would have been a victim as well, whose dream had been frustrated, but the construction of the military academy is progressing smoothly on the third site. As the owner of Wiridia, I have not suffered any damage, except for concerns about the future.

On the other hand, the butler is in a position to manage Wiridia on my behalf. If the monsters of the Ministry of Culture run around Wiridia, I have to deal with the consequences, and if a high-ranking official of the Ministry of Culture visits, I have to rush out and greet them. It’s really a shame.

‘I guess I’ll have to stay in Wiridia for the time being.’

That is why, after much thought, I decided to go to Wiridia.

This time, it is not a short visit, but a long stay. A one-time visit will only increase the butler’s workload. At least, I should be in charge of the cultural activities and high-ranking officials reception so that the butler can prevent his sudden death.

‘Fuck.’

Soon, a deep and deep sense of resentment came over me. Even the emperor cannot force me to do work now. Who would have thought that I would have to go on a business trip for cultural reasons?

Of course, it’s a bit ambiguous to call Wiridia a business trip to my territory, but my main residence and scope of activity are centered around the system. If you only look at the scope of my activities, visiting Wiridia is a business trip.

I decided to just think of it that way. Otherwise, there’s no way to explain this injustice.

He headed to Wiridia, telling his family that he was going on a short business trip.

The ladies who were anxious at the mention of a business trip made a mysterious expression on their faces as soon as they learned that the destination was Wiridia. It was as if they were wondering how visiting their own territory could be considered a business trip.

It was a slightly heartbreaking expression, but it was okay. It was more utilitarian and just for me to be hurt and end it alone rather than worrying my wives.

“Your Majesty!”

“I didn’t think I’d see you this soon. I wonder if this is bothering the butler.”

“No, Your Majesty! Your Majesty’s presence is like a mountain to us, how could we have such thoughts!”

“I see.”

In fact, not only the ladies but also the head of the household warmly welcomed me, so my actions were appropriate both in terms of utility and justice.

‘You seem to have aged a lot.’

Perhaps it was because of my mood. The butler’s face seemed to have aged more than the last time I saw him.

While others spend their days in 24 hours, I feel like I spend 2400 hours alone. How sad that is.

“If there is any contact with the excavation team in the future, I will personally take the lead. So, the butler will actively cooperate with the excavation team’s activities, but if any complicated matters arise, send them to the main character.”

“Is that okay?”

“Even if you talk to the butler, it will ultimately have to be approved by the main work. In that case, it would be easier for the main work to handle it from the beginning. Wiridia’s work isn’t just about excavation.”

At my words, the butler rapidly rejuvenated.

It is truly a heartwarming sight. A talented person becomes younger in exchange for just one job. Where else can you find such cost-effective work?

“While we’re on the subject, I thought I’d say hello to the excavation team, but where are they?”

“The excavation manager is in the first site, and the restoration manager is in the second site.”

“I guess I should visit both.”

There are two sites, so there are two managers. In some ways, this could be seen as overpowering, but considering that it is the first large-scale ruins to appear in a long time, it may be an appropriate personnel arrangement.

─There was a time when I thought that.

‘What is that?’

The first site. Until I saw the excavation manager holding a shovel at what is now called Excavation Site No. 1.

A performance where he shouts and orders the workers to dig the ground with a shovel. This is definitely not a cosplay of a high-ranking official inspecting the site. He is actually directly directing the excavation site.

Even though it was a cool day, he was wearing short sleeves. He even showed off his dusty face.

‘It’s true.’

It’s not that the digging is real. It’s that the excavation manager is real.

No, what kind of manager is digging himself? If it’s an important matter, it’s not strange for a manager-level executive to direct the site, but directing the site and digging are very different.

‘Is the head of the restoration department doing something like that?’

It is very possible. If the two managers had descended to Wiridia and split up into two sites, the restoration manager would have been digging at the second excavation site.

I’m scared. I’m scared of that drive and passion. The cultural center is already a den of madness filled with real-life extremists, but the executives at the department level are different.

‘ah.’

I made eye contact with the excavation manager who was digging.

And the sight of the excavation manager running towards me as soon as our eyes met was truly amazing. I wondered if a rhinoceros that had caught its prey would do something like that.

Rather than that, shouldn’t you put down the shovel and come? It’s a bit scary when an old man with a white beard comes running at you with a shovel.

“Hello, Your Excellency the Minister!”

“Ah, um. It’s nice to see you like this.”

The excavation manager, who had come up to me without me noticing, greeted me in a loud voice.

‘It’s big…’

This momentum, this size, this age, these muscles. It felt strangely familiar, but it was similar to the Minister of Finance or the eldest father-in-law.

The only difference is that he took the path of a scholar rather than the path of an unmanned person. This is truly an enormous difference.

“I should have gone to see Your Majesty first! I am sorry for making Your Majesty come in person!”

“It can’t be helped since it’s not a system that’s under Wiridia. Besides, wouldn’t it be better for someone with free time to come rather than someone who’s busy?”

I tried to smile and answered even though the voice seemed to be piercing straight into my eardrums.

These people are generally very obedient to orders. They may get a little tired if they are superiors, but they are extremely polite and respectful if they are subordinates. There is no problem with them being a little loud.

“So, how is it? Is the excavation going well?”

“Yes! Since the terrain is flat, we have clearly identified the shape of the buried relics below! All we have to do is simply remove the dirt on top!”

I thought that collecting the dirt would be the most difficult part, but I figured it must be because the experts said so.

“Congratulations, Your Majesty! The great relics that had been sleeping in Your Majesty’s domain have been revealed!”

I smiled bitterly at the sight of the excavation manager suddenly lowering his head.

Well, I don’t know if this is something to celebrate. From the perspective of the Ministry of Culture, the existence of the relics may feel like a blessing, but to me, it is an obstacle that hinders construction.

“It’s not certain yet, but it’s believed to be the site of the continent’s early human settlement! This is a great discovery that could completely change the continent’s history textbooks!”

Just…?

“what?”

“Excavation site No. 2 is also a settlement from a similar period! Truly, the Lord of Heaven is smiling upon you!”

For a moment I was speechless.

The continent’s earliest human settlements? Could it completely change the continent’s history textbooks?

‘What is that?’

Why is something so grandiose in my domain?

Why was this discovered when I was a permanent resident?

“No. It is more likely that early humans worshipped the sky, so it must have been the northern sky that smiled rather than the Lord of Heaven!”

There was an entity that came to mind reflexively as the words followed.

Wiridia, near the north. Early humans who worshipped the sky. When these two keywords are combined, only one thing comes to mind.

‘Eternal blue sky.’

Is this perhaps a relic related to the Eternal Blue Sky?

I’ve been quiet lately because I’ve been playing with Jiji, so is this the kind of surprise gift you’re giving me?

‘It’s such a great gift.’

The gift was so surprising that my heart was about to swell.

We don’t need such gifts between us…