The emperor Heraith Yorun Kellenhan, infamous for his nasty temper, pickiness, and extreme workaholism. And then there’s Lucian Astro, the legendary chief of staff, even more of a workaholic, known for flawlessly handling all tasks. Hiding his feelings under a stoic facade, Lucian has been serving loyally, until one day, after yet another scandal involving the emperor, he finally can’t take it anymore. He tosses in his resignation and sets himself free.
“Ah, quitting feels so good!”
With light steps, he walks out of the palace.
**
But then…
“Chief of Staff! Please come back, I’m going to die without you.”
“Lucian, the empire is in chaos. Please, we beg you, save us.”
“Lucian, Lucian, please!”
“Lucian, I can’t manage without you. Please, come back.”
“No.”
“I’ll do anything you want. I’ll raise your salary.”
“Make it five times higher.”
“Fine. Ten times higher.”
“…What?”
Reluctantly, moved by their pleas, Lucian returns with an incredible salary boost.
**
But…?
Is it just his imagination, or is His Majesty hovering around him more than ever?
“What’s going on with you and that guy?”
“Huh? We’re just working together.”
“…”
And now he’s interfering with everyone Lucian meets for work.
“Aren’t you dressed a little too nicely? Who are you trying to impress?”
“Excuse me? Today’s schedule is exclusively with Your Majesty.”
“…”
Unlike before, he starts picking on the most ridiculous things.
“Why are you smiling at that guy?!”
“Well, should I frown at the visiting king? We should be hospitable to the visiting envoys.”
“…”
Oh, come on, what’s gotten into him all of a sudden?!
“I can’t take this anymore; I’m quitting again!”
Lucian decides to escape His Majesty’s constant interference once more.
And then…
“Lucian, you’ll never get away from me!”
What follows is a thrilling(?) suspenseful(?) romantic(?) chase, with Heraith relentlessly pursuing Lucian to the ends of the continent—or even to the depths of hell.
“Please! Just let me quit already!”
Editor: choux
