Who Did You Say My Father Is? - Chapter 42

Upon returning to the capital, Karl was immediately bombarded with a pile of work. Not only did he have to handle the duties of the Imperial Investigation Service, but he also had to act as a stand-in for various positions left vacant due to the sudden death of the Emperor.

After leaving the Count’s residence, Karl didn’t head to his quarters; instead, he went straight to Argumen Palace, where the finance and administration departments were located.

He received brief reports from the finance department officials and checked for any new issues that had arisen during his absence. Fortunately, Argumen Palace had continued to function well, even without its master.

Next, Karl had to visit the military base. One of the most significant and serious powers the Emperor held was the military authority, the power to command the empire’s army. With the Emperor deceased, this authority was temporarily Karl’s responsibility.

The Emperor’s death was still kept secret, so Karl’s role as the temporary military authority had not been disclosed. Therefore, he had to move discreetly, which made his tasks even more challenging.

However, Karl never complained of fatigue. He completed his inspections of the military posts, bases, and training grounds, yet still had a backlog of work to tackle.

As the day faded into twilight and darkness began to envelop the surroundings, Karl, who hadn’t even taken a break for a meal, was buried in paperwork. Clovis, seeing his superior’s dedication, arranged some light refreshments.

Knock knock.

There was no response. After knocking twice more as a formality, Clovis carefully opened the door and pushed in, carrying a trolley with food. He had decided against asking for assistance from other attendants, considering Karl might be reviewing confidential documents.

“Your Highness, you must eat.”

Karl, deeply engrossed in his work, didn’t shift his focus at the sound of Clovis’s soft voice.

Anticipating this, Clovis slowly pushed the trolley next to Karl’s desk in the office.

“I’ll set up the dishes next to the documents you’re reviewing.”

Finally, Karl sighed deeply and slowly looked up, his hand still on the paperwork. Clovis quickly took a glass from the trolley and poured some water.

“Please hydrate yourself first.”

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