I Became A Hidden Powerhouse Of The British Empire [EN]: Chapter 136

Became a Hidden Power in the British Empire 136 (136/537)

Why is this real? (2)

After Victoria went into the room with the doctor, I was instantly surrounded by the maids who had followed Victoria.

“Your Highness! Congratulations!”

“I was wondering if we would be hearing good news soon.”

“The Head Maid would have been very happy to hear this news.”

Even the maids, who usually kept a clear distance, surrounded me almost like a screen, raising their voices in chatter.

Even in the royal palace, where strict order was usually maintained, the atmosphere couldn’t help but be excited on such a joyous occasion.

“Ah, I’m grateful, but it’s not confirmed yet, so let’s wait and see a little longer…”

“Your Highness! Has Her Majesty mentioned feeling unwell or a little nauseous recently?”

“She did. But I just thought it was seasickness from the ship.”

Come to think of it, I remember her saying something similar when we got off the ship and enjoyed the welcoming ceremony.

At the time, I didn’t think much of it because it hadn’t been long since we got off the ship, so I thought it was still the aftereffects, but was that really a sign of pregnancy?

“Your Highness, a woman’s body is delicate. Especially with the first pregnancy, everything is new, so Her Majesty will probably be very anxious. You must take good care of her!”

“That’s right. Since it’s the first child, any grievances at this time will really last a lifetime. I gained a little weight in early pregnancy, and my husband said something about it, and I was so upset…”

“Oh my. The Count said that?”

“Yes, he did. But he knows he was wrong, so whenever that story comes up, he still can’t say anything and becomes quiet. Your Highness, never make such a mistake.”

I’ve had all sorts of rare experiences in the world, but becoming a father after marriage is a first for me.

I really didn’t know anything about this, so I couldn’t help but prick up my ears at the chattering maids’ advice.

First pregnancies especially make wives anxious… It’s obvious, but I’ll make a note not to overlook it, even unconsciously.

As I was listening to the precautions as a prospective father, the attendant who had followed Victoria returned and called for me.

We’ve been making such a fuss, surely it won’t end with a simple upset stomach, will it?

But what if it’s really pregnancy?

I always thought it would happen eventually, but the thought of becoming a father filled me with a complex mix of emotions that I couldn’t describe.

If she really is pregnant, everyone will naturally celebrate, but I still have mountains to climb.

I entered the room with my own complicated thoughts, but as soon as I saw Victoria’s happy smile, all those thoughts vanished.

“Killian! It’s true, I’m pregnant. It’s still early, but there are many signs that can only be seen as pregnancy.”

“Yes. In my opinion, there’s no doubt about it. You’ll probably be able to see it with your own eyes soon, but you must be especially careful in the early stages and never overdo it.”

The doctor gave Victoria a few more precautions and then turned his gaze to me.

“Your Highness, it would be good if you could pay a little more attention than usual so that Her Majesty can rest in peace. And in the future, there may be changes in the diet for the health of the mother and fetus. And of course, the attendants will take care of this, but Her Majesty should refrain from wearing dresses that are too tight. Also, long-distance travel should be avoided, and you should always keep your mind at peace…”

The doctor endlessly listed every little thing to be careful about in early pregnancy.

Even though there are some differences from modern knowledge, the fact that you should never overdo it in early pregnancy is a truth that still applies in this era.

This means that our first child will inevitably be born in Canada, not England.

It would be an unprecedented event for a British monarch to have their heir born in a place other than the mainland.

Unintentionally, we’ve given Canada another huge event that it rarely sees.

After giving a few more warnings, the doctor left, and Victoria turned to me with a very excited face.

Just looking at her slightly teary eyes, I could easily guess how much she had been waiting for this moment.

“I’m pregnant, I’m pregnant! We finally have a child.”

“So you crossed the Atlantic with a child in your womb; I’m so glad nothing happened.”

“I know. Since this child had such an experience from the time it was in the womb, it will definitely grow up healthy and strong.”

I’ve known her for a long time, but I don’t think she’s ever been this excited except for the day we first shared our love.

Well, considering her position, it’s understandable.

The happiness of having the fruit of her long-awaited love growing inside her, and the relief of having an heir as the Queen of this country.

In fact, it’s a relief that there were no problems. I crossed the Atlantic on a ship for two weeks without even knowing I was pregnant, and I was quite active on the ship. Looking back, it’s a heart-stopping moment.

Scientifically, until how many weeks of pregnancy is the risk of miscarriage the highest?

I have experience in scamming as a doctor, but at that time I pretended to be a professor of dentistry, so the information I knew was too limited.

Damn it, why didn’t I pretend to be an obstetrician in the past? If I had, I would have researched enough knowledge to at least pretend to be professional.

Still, according to what I’ve seen on the internet or on TV, most miscarriages are concentrated in the early stages of pregnancy, and the risk drops sharply in the later stages.

And of course, you have to pay close attention to your diet and hygiene… Well, this is the 19th century, so they’ll probably take care of it to some extent without me saying anything, right?

As the fact that I’ve become a father belatedly dawns on me, I feel restless for some reason.

Victoria, who had been staring at me, suddenly brought up the topic from earlier.

“By the way, I was too distracted to just let it go earlier, but how are you going to protest to the United States?”

“Hmm? As I said, we should question what the intentions were of doing such a disgraceful thing when the Queen of this country came here, and protest strictly.”

“Wouldn’t they be even more embarrassed if I emphasized the fact that I’m carrying a child?”

“That’s true. But that will be known naturally, so if we say that first…”

In fact, it was an excellent card diplomatically, but as soon as I found out that my wife was pregnant, I felt a little uncomfortable using it right away.

Honestly, I wanted to, but if I told Victoria, who found out about her pregnancy today, to use it diplomatically, she might feel bad depending on the situation, so I had no choice but to hold back.

Just a moment ago, the maids said that when you have your first pregnancy, you feel more anxious, so you become much more sensitive than usual.

Until we reach a stable period, it’s the shortcut to becoming a wise husband to follow whatever she wants.

Victoria chuckled and shook her head as if she knew I was being so careful.

“Killian, I am your wife and the mother of a child, but before that, I am the Queen of the British Empire. If it’s a matter that can bring huge benefits to the home country, I think I can use the current situation as much as possible.”

“Do you think so?”

“Of course. So don’t feel any pressure and do your best to get the best results. I know better than anyone else in the world how capable my husband is.”

The Queen’s permission to use herself and even the child in her womb to carry out political maneuvers.

If she expects and supports me so much, wouldn’t it be human nature to want to show the best results?

As she said, she will have to show her husband, whom she loves, how skilled he is in this field.

I’ll have to make sure she can watch it from the VIP seat this time.

* * *

The United States of America and Canada in 1842 were more eventful than last year.

Alan Pinkerton, who was busy traveling back and forth between the two countries, took a deep breath, clutching his trembling chest.

Originally from Scotland, he threw himself into the detective agency led by President James and quickly showed his talent. He rose through the ranks to become the head of the American office.

This was all thanks to his excellent abilities, but he never forgot that it was thanks to his boss, who knew this better than anyone else.

If it hadn’t been for James, how could he have accumulated such skills and experience and amassed so much wealth at such a young age?

He had confidence in his abilities, but he was able to learn the virtue of humility thanks to James.

No, it was naturally instilled.

Who was James?

He owns all the major detective agencies that dominate the UK and is a business magnate with his hands in everything from coal mining companies to beer and real estate.

In addition to this, he acquired locomotive companies, coal, and mineral mining companies in the United States during the recession, doubling his business.

Not only that, but he also dug into Canada and almost dominated the Great Lakes area.

It is said that this side’s capital is also involved in building a railway that crosses Canada, so he must have accumulated enormous wealth that cannot be compared to any aristocrat in the British Empire.

If you keep watching such a person next to you and don’t feel respect, would that be human?

Pinkerton idolized James and worked tirelessly every day to become like him.

As a result, he caught his eye and became the head of the American office, and the emotion he felt at that time is still vividly remembered even now.

In other words, to him, James was virtually a living god, even greater than the British royal family.

But recently, he heard an unbelievable truth.

“You will be the one to lead the National Detective Agency in the United States, so it’s time to start learning. In fact, the real owner of our company is not me.”

“…Yes?”

At first, I thought it was some new, uninteresting joke.

I thought the name of the detective agency that became the foundation of the company was James Detective Agency, but now he’s saying that he’s not the owner of the company?

But the truth that followed was even more shocking.

James’ master is none other than the husband of the Queen of the British Empire, the Duke of Kent-Dublin, Killian Gore.

At first, my brain refused to understand this absurd fact.

But after a few days, he realized that he had gained the luck of a lifetime.

The reason why Pinkerton has been so successful so far is that Killian has seen him in a good light, as James told him.

On the outside, he is the consort of the British Empire, and on the inside, he is a hidden power holder who shakes not only the British Empire but also the business world of the United States and Canada.

Such a person is looking at this side favorably, so who wouldn’t be excited?

“Welcome. Are you Alan Pinkerton? I’ve heard a lot about you from James.”

“Your Highness! It is an honor to meet you! I swear to devote my whole body and mind to fulfill Your Highness’s expectations in the future…”

“You don’t have to act so stiff like a soldier. I heard that you were the one who defeated the slave hunters who crossed the border this time?”

“Yes!”

“You didn’t give any specific instructions, but the aftercare was very good. The production of pretending that there were a considerable number of injured people on this side was also plausible.”

A handsome young man wearing a naval admiral’s uniform.

Even though he is a year younger than me, he doesn’t feel young at all because of the weight of his achievements.

The detective agency and the royal family were heterogeneous relationships that would never mix, but that’s why the greatness of that person feels even greater.

Killian Gore.

The Duke of Kent-Dublin, the husband of the Queen of the British Empire, and the actual owner of a huge conglomerate spanning the British Empire, Canada, and the United States.

That self-made man glanced over the report on the slave hunter eradication that had been controversial recently, and then came over and held out his hand.

“I’m thinking of entrusting you with the offices in Canada as well as the United States in the future. Can you handle it?”

“M-me?”

“James strongly recommended you. He praised you so much that no one can compare to you in the detective agency?”

“The president recommended me…”

I am reminded of the memory of James constantly encouraging me with sparkling eyes before coming here.

‘I’ve told His Highness everything, so all you have to do is go and say that you’ll work hard. Do you know how big of an opportunity this is? Your life is blooming now, you idiot!’

I was skeptical, but now I see that it’s definitely true.

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become the limbs of a giant who may dominate the world behind the scenes, not just the British Empire.

“I understand! If you entrust it to me, I will mobilize all my abilities to meet Your Highness’s expectations!”

Pinkerton was ready to devote himself to this great lord who recognized him, even if his body was torn apart.

He might have thought about it a little more if he had known that it would literally become a reality, but Pinkerton, who had no way of knowing the truth, was just happy now.