Evelyn’s Ring Chapter 1.2
“I am also aware that the recent situation at the Ministry of Magic is not going well and the staff are overexerted. But, no matter how competent Minster Lehil is, she can’t be dispatched to every field as she is just a single body…. If the long run is considered, isn’t it more effective to lose a Minister to win the budget?”
What, though it makes sense…. without me, Henry will be my pinch hitter. Can I believe that horny, foul like him and leave my place for a while. Even if I go through the gate, it would take 2 full days to reach Phoas, so I can’t go back and forth from time to time….. When I get there, I would need to analyze the situation and get the things done – my seat would be vacant for at least a month. ….No, there is no need to even think about it. No matter what, this is impossible.
Kyren, who watched Evelyn shake her head with a meaningful gaze, smiled beautifully with his eyes slanted, and threw out an irresistible proposal. Though his tone was suggestive, in actuality his words were like a command.
“If Minister Lehil agrees to go to Phoas, I will right away allocate the reserve fund for the office of Prime Minister to the Ministry of Magic. To my knowledge it must be about 700,000 ceylon… though recruiting more staff will be difficult with this sum, but won’t it be enough for the immediate needs?”
Damn.
As she finished her work overnight for the fourth day, Evelyn was in a half wake, half asleep state headed to her accommodation. But there were still many things that waited for her to take care of. If she wanted to hit the road the next morning, she needed at least a 6 hrs of sleep.
Why am I doing all these things when they were not meant for me in the first place? Though she was filled with questions, there was not much time for her to think it through.
She barely passed through the increased boosting and arrived at her lodging, but the difficulty doesn’t end here.
Ah, damn why is my room in such a high place. I just need a room to sleep, so what is the need for a good view?
If it were like always, she would have just flown up to the 7th floor, but today she was completely drained of her mana and can no longer use magic. On the top of all, the ring she had worn for 10 years was broken so her body drooped like a taffy.
As she climbed step by step up those tattered stairs, Evelyn recalled the prime minister, the culprit behind her current state. She had to try very hard not to spill a curse. She can’t, as once she made a spell, the curse will take effect. Get hold of yourself, Evelyn Lehil. No matter how angry you are, you can’t really kill people.
Click. With difficulty Evelyn turned the door knob and entered the room but her steps came to a halt by the savory and tangy smell of food that stimulated her olfactory sense. It was for the first time the smell of her favorite mushroom soup felt so unpleasant. When she saw a man come out and greet her with a friendly smile, Evelyn frowned.
“Eve, you came? Later than I expected. Ohh, just a few days and your face becomes half.”
“.… A perverted boss of a jerk has been harassing me.”
“This. Very tired? Just lightly have a bowl of soup and go to sleep. You skipped lunch, right, so I boiled it very thinly, so your stomach won’t be upset.”
As the man led, Evelyn sat down on the table calmly, and looked at the man opposite, her one only boss except for the King. If she could, she really wanted to shoot him down violently, but she doesn’t even have the strength to keep her eyes open.
“How did you know I skipped lunch?”
“Among the things happening in the palace, there is nothing I don’t know.”
“The prime minister who is busy with the construction works, even takes care of the meal of a petty minister……, so embarrassing.”
“A prime minister is also a human being who would feel upset if heard that his lover was working with an empty stomach.” [T/N: I didn’t see that coming.]
“Who are you playing? Aren’t you the one to make me work on an empty stomach?”
“Well, I am sorry. I couldn’t come up with any other trick no matter how much I thought. Anyhow, the magicians are in urgent need for accessories [T/N: I used gems earlier, I am changing it here], and there is no hole to exert money. And those sly old things, there was no way for them to obediently open up their money bags. Also in this current situation it’s impossible to dispatch 30 arcmages. Above all, I don’t want you to have any more all nighters. If you go to Phoas, you’ll at least get some sleep.”
Kyren apologized to her and handed over a spoon to Evelyn. The hands that caressed Evelyn’s haggard cheeks became more affectionate, but the urging in his eyes for her to hurry up and eat was very stubborn. Ok ok, I will eat. Kyren closely watched Evelyn roughly shove the soup into her mouth. Only after seeing the bottom of the bowl did he take out a small box from his pocket.
“What’s this?”
“Open it.”
Ah, it must be something precious. After a little hesitation, she opened the box, staring blankly at the contents and moved her dumbfounded eyes towards Kyren. She always knew that he had no scruples in spending money…. but it was not just some candy.
“Heard that your ring was broken some days ago at that scene of fire.”
“Huh, really there is nothing you don’t know. But… this is too much Mr. Prime Minister.”
“Why? If the energy matches, isn’t it bigger the better.”
“It Is so… still but it’s so striking. I have already asked Henry to buy mine alone with the other staff when we get the budget….”
“So, you want to go out wearing a ring given by some other guy?”
The soft and sweet voice like a pudding changed in an instant. When the smile faded from the ceaselessly gentle and handsome face, the perfectly hidden dangerous aura came out like a flood. It was more or less like a savage beast who was provoked.
Oh this temper. With an eyebrow raise, Evelyn laboriously collected her mind and took a deep breath. Yes, I, this miss with a good personality will endure. If you fight with a mad dog, what can happen other than getting bitten?
“What ring was given by another guy…. it’s just a piece of equipment. A necessary weapon for a magician like you said.”
“That’s for the general cases. But the ring worn by my woman is different.”
“Still, isn’t this too much!?! The size must fit me perfectly so that I can wear it. Besides, what should I say to Henry?”
“Henry Price. I am hearing this name too many times today. So what you mean is because of another guy you won’t wear the ring I give… If it’s like that, then I will also become pretty mean, can you handle it?”
This sly fox. Do you wanna play like this? With irritated eyes Evelyn stared at Kyren. Finally she closed her eyes and calmed down. Usually Evelyn won’t back down from fighting, but to fight with Kyren she needs to be prepared with considerable energy. Unfortunately, today she doesn’t have any strength to wage a slug-fest with him.
“Haaa…Okay, do whatever you want.”
With a sigh of resignation, Evelyn bluntly held out her hands. Kyren, who finally regained his usual smile, put the ring on her finger with care. The size of the ring was perfect enough to cause goosebumps.
“As I was in a hurry, I couldn’t properly care about the cutting and design, just choose the largest one. For now, wear it till your stay in Phoas. As soon as you return, a more proper ….”
“Be a bit moderate, you crazy jerk! This much lavishness is also a disease!”
Evelyn couldn’t hold on to anymore and bombard him with sarcasm, but without a change in face Kyren without most grace and care dropped a kiss upon the ring he put on. When she saw that gesture, which looked like a saint worshipping his god, Evelyn’s face relaxed and bloomed with a beautiful smile.
How am I still with this double-faced foxy guy…. A question I can’t answer no matter how hard I think.
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