Civil Servant in a Romance Fantasy - Chapter 991



991 – Reassemble – 5

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Among the 22 second-generation people, only 7 answered what they hope to do in the future.

However, out of the 22, three of them, including me, Erich, and Teresa, have to be excluded, and there are quite a few cousins ​​who have not yet graduated from the Academy, let alone entered it. So seven is by no means a small number. Rather, it should be considered a large number for noble children.

‘The six people are also in a position where succession to the title is certain.’

In addition, the eldest son or eldest grandson of a family who can inherit the title if he or she doesn’t cause any trouble. In that position, it would be even stranger to have hopes for the future. With the family and land management duties already busy, it wouldn’t be impossible for even a workaholic to aim for a government position.

In fact, if I hadn’t been born into the Imperial Family, I would have been destined to live as a non-civil servant. How nice it would have been if only the Empire had been removed from the Imperial Family.

“Everyone can achieve what they want. What is impossible for a noble with hard work and loyalty?”

I hurriedly suppressed a bitter laugh and smiled at my cousins.

One Morris chose the path of the Imperial Army, four dreamed of becoming government officials, and two hoped to enter the judiciary. It’s hard not to have a very balanced future hope.

‘Just right.’

Even the Imperial Army, the Executive Branch, and the Judiciary—three of them are areas where I can help, fortunately.

The Imperial Army has the merit of victory, so it can make subtle requests, and the executive branch goes without saying, and the judiciary has gained some say since the last judicial inspection. Even if I just casually bring up the subject, the Minister of Justice will seriously and actively review it.

I am satisfied. I can be a great older brother who can lead and support my younger cousins.

“If your dream doesn’t change, I will actively help you as an older brother. I also started my career as a public official with the help of my father, so as the head of the household, I should also support my younger siblings.”

“Oh, no! I’m proud to have a cousin like you, so how could I possibly receive personal help?”

“That’s right! It’s so touching to receive support like this!”

The younger siblings who expressed their hopes for the future in response to my words nodded their heads and hands enthusiastically, expressing their humility.

If you hear that and say, “Then I’ll just cheer you on,” you’re just like a person with a broken character. If this world is the 21st century where you can become a civil servant only by passing exams, then it would be different, but in a class society where recommendations from connections and protection from blood relatives are natural. On the contrary, if you treat your own blood relatives too coldly, that will be a subject of gossip.

Of course, if there is a serious flaw in that blood relative, it is an exception. No matter how much blood ties and connections there are, if it is an incompetent and vicious person, it is a bit much.

“That is a sad thing to hear. My position does not allow me to turn a blind eye to injustice, but I am fully capable of giving my relative a chance.”

After saying that, he put his hand on Erich’s shoulder.

“This guy here also soared with my slight push. But no one would criticize him for succeeding thanks to his brother’s halo, or for taking the position despite having no ability.”

It means that no one dares to curse even if they see my halo. At the same time, it means that what I give is a small opportunity, and it takes individual effort to make use of it and become successful.

It is such an appropriate statement that I am completely satisfied. If I say it like this, my younger siblings will not be able to refuse me any longer.

“…….”

However, it was regrettable that Erich, who was the example, remained silent.

You tactless b*stard. Here, you should also actively agree to make things more persuasive. There are times when silence is agreement, but now it was appropriate to open my mouth.

“If you say so, I will gratefully accept your generous help. And I will try my best not to embarrass you.”

‘oh.’

It was heartwarming to see Maurice speak so passionately on behalf of his cousins.

There were many who bowed down after receiving my recommendation or hearing my promise of support. Even when I was at the Academy, I farmed out double-digit talents, and even when I was in prison or on a business trip abroad, I discovered talent.

However, this is the first time I have received such extreme gratitude from my blood relative. The only blood relative who has benefited from me is Erich, and thanks to him, he has become an honorable member of the Imperial Diet and has even been given the title of Marquis, yet he does not know how to be grateful.

A cousin who seemed to be grateful and had a good personality appeared in front of me. A blood relative who was rude to compare to the likes of Erich appeared.

‘I can’t stand this.’

The farming instinct that had been fading away during my parental leave has awakened again.

Since he is the only one who wants to join the Imperial Army, it is easy to push him forward. He can monopolize the opportunity that the other four siblings would share among themselves.

“Brother Maurice. You said you wanted to join the Imperial Army, right?”

“Oh, yes.”

“If it’s okay with your little brother.”

I was about to make a suggestion to Maurice, but then I closed my mouth for a moment.

Is it right to say this? Won’t it be a burden or a shame to Maurice?

‘let’s do it.’

But the thought was short. It was up to Maurice to accept my proposal or not. So the proposal itself had to be clear.

“When the military academy opens, won’t you be one of the first students to enroll?”

“yes?”

Even if it were a suggestion to a young man who had graduated from the academy to re-enroll in school.

Even if it means having to spend your school life with classmates who are a few years younger than you.

“Brother, are you crazy?”

“Be quiet.”

He firmly drew the line at Erich’s intrusion into the silence.

I know this is a bit of a crazy statement, but if Maurice is truly aiming for the Imperial Army, there is no better route than this.

The Military Academy is a project that Jeon Seung-gong considers his last dance. Regardless of whether it becomes his real last dance or not, he will never treat the first batch of students sloppily, and he will certainly be proud of Morris, who entered the school twice because of his desire for the military.

And if the concept of a military academy emerges, sooner or later, the backbone of the military will inevitably be filled with graduates of the military academy. This is proven by the history of the world I briefly visited.

‘At least he is a corps commander.’

My relative, Jeon Seung-gong’s favorite, a cadet from the first class of the Military Academy, and (probably) the oldest among them. If you have these titles attached to you, you’re at least a corps commander. If you have the ability, you can aim for higher, and if you’re lucky, you can aim for even higher.

“Of course, it’s not forced. I just want you to know that it’s worth the hardships you face.”

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

To my words, Maurice nodded with a blank expression.

There are still several years left until the opening of the military academy, so you can take it easy.

The banquet hall was filled with food, drinks, and juice, allowing us to fill our bellies in between conversations.

Then, I saw my father, who was between my uncles and aunts, sneaking into a corner, so I naturally followed him. I should at least check to see if the first generation is having fun.

“father.”

“knife?”

At my call, my father, who had been looking at the ceiling, turned his gaze towards me.

“Why did you come here instead of being with your cousins?”

“I felt like everyone was looking at me, so I gave them a seat. I thought they would talk to each other if I wasn’t there.”

It’s an excuse made up on the spot, but it’s not exactly wrong.

Are all the cousins ​​who are meeting each other for the first time looking only at me? Then, there are bound to be fewer opportunities for cousins ​​from different families to talk to each other. It is a natural disaster that has occurred because the head of the household and the oldest member is holding on.

So I went to my father, and Erich sent me away under the pretext of taking care of Teresa, who was playing with the 3rd generation. Now that Erich and I are gone, I wonder if everyone is having a conversation about this and that.

“You’ve worked hard. Thank you.”

My father seemed touched by this thoughtful consideration and lightly patted my shoulder.

“It’s something I have to do, so there’s no need to say it’s difficult. I’m the eldest, after all.”

And when I used the word eldest instead of the head of the household, the corners of my mouth went up slightly.

As expected, it was right to prioritize family affection over authority. It was through such trivial word choices that one became a filial son.

“But why are you here, father? Are you looking for some food?”

“I was embarrassed, so I took a break. Among my siblings, I was the only one who had retired. We are all either active or supporting our successors.”

‘ah.’

It was a sadder thought than I had thought, and I almost let out a sigh.

He’s the only one out of his siblings who escaped being unemployed. If you just look at the sentence, it seems like the eldest one ran away because of the burden. He’s already achieved everything he could and retired with honor.

“In a few years, won’t you once again devote yourself to the brave and courageous Imperial Army? Until then, you will be enjoying your freedom, so what is there to be ashamed of?”

“The problem is that I know it in my head, but my heart doesn’t follow. I think I’ll start working as an instructor when I get used to it.”

At those words, both my father and I laughed.

As soon as I got used to being unemployed, I started my second life. I don’t know whether to say it’s good or bad.

“Come to think of it, I made an interesting suggestion to Maurice.”

“Oh, did you hear that?”

“I heard about it by chance. This father may not be as good as you, but he’s quite a skilled man. He’s quite quick-witted.”

“It must not have been pleasant to hear, but I wonder if I needlessly upset your father.”

Then my father shook his head slightly, as if it was nothing particularly uncomfortable.

“If Morris simply chose the military path because he had nothing better to do, then your suggestion is poison. However, if he truly wants to follow the military path, this is the kind of advice you will receive only twice in your life. Don’t worry.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. It’s been 10 years since the graduates of the military academy started coming out. At the latest, in 10 years, the backbone of the military will be made up of graduates of the military academy.”

I couldn’t help but smile, knowing that my father had the same opinion as me.

To be honest, my father knows more about the ecology of the nobility and the atmosphere of the military than I do. If even my father speaks so confidently, then it must be right.

“Besides, you take care of not only Maurice but also other children, and you do all the work that a father should do. I’ll say it again, thank you.”

“I’ve said this many times, but I don’t think it’s hardship.”

Soon, my father’s smile grew deeper.

I’m not usually good at expressing my emotions, but thanks to this banquet, I got to see a great sight.

“Yes, Father.”

“Why are you doing that?”

“I’m going to be your agent. When would be a good time to tell you?”

Father’s smile hardened for a moment.

“…Let’s enjoy the banquet first and then think about it.”

“Oh, yes.”

It was only for a moment, but it was definitely frozen.