73 Episode 11 Elegant Day of Emperor Lemur I AM AM (1/2)

It's early in the morning for Hercule I, the great hero who would later be called the champion of the three continents.

He wakes up at six o'clock in the morning.

He wakes up at 6:00 a.m. However, Hercule, who is not very good at waking up, cannot wake up by himself. ......

”...... Wake up, Your Majesty.

”Your Majesty, please wake up.

...... ”Shut up ......

Wake me up!

Come on!

Carolina and Lunalee, who woke up first, shook Hercule violently.

They had fun together last night, but that didn't stop them from waking Hercule up.

When she wakes him up, Hercule becomes very unhappy.

But if I don't wake him up, he gets more cranky later.

I'd like to tell him to wake up by himself, but ......

If you have low blood pressure, you can't wake up even if you want to.

”Shut up!　Wake me up a little more gently!　I'll kill you!

I'll kill you!” ”You won't wake up if I'm gentle.

You won't wake up if I'm gentle. It's not too late to kill me after I wash my face.

And so, Hercule's day begins in a very unpleasant mood.

6:00 to 6:30.

Hercule, Carolina, and Lunalie wake up at six o'clock and get ready within thirty minutes.

The servants prepare hot water, towels and clothes for the three of them.

They also wash their faces and brush their teeth.

With the help of the servants, they finish changing their clothes.

After changing, the three of them had a light meal.

They eat coffee and a small amount of sweets to replenish their energy.

I'm more of a tea drinker, but ...... I do like coffee in the morning.

Yes, it's a great way to start the day.

I like that it doesn't get me drunk like grape wine.

By the way, Hercule is in the camp of adding sugar and milk to his morning coffee. He believes that it is more rational to consume sugar with caffeine.

Renarier drinks the same thing as Hercule.

Only Carolina drinks black coffee, with nothing added.

6:30 to 7:30.

The three of them begin their daily routine of jogging.

Exercise is an important part of a healthy and civilized life.

It takes about an hour to run ten kilometers around the Nova Lemuria Palace.

It's not a short distance, even for an elf, but you get used to it if you run every day.

Incidentally, the standing army stationed in Nova Lemuria is also running along with the three of us.

Unlike the three of us, however, they are carrying heavy luggage.

From the point of view of Hercule, Carolina, and Lunalie, it's for keeping in shape and health. ......

You can find a lot of people who are interested in this kind of thing.

Of course, Hercule is aiming for this.

Because of this daily accumulation, the soldiers have a strong trust in Hercule.

”Your Majesty!　Good morning!

”Oh, Nia. Good morning.

Recently, Nia has been running with Hercule.

She loves him so much that she can't help but run with him.

She used to be malnourished and looked terrible. ......

Now she eats a lot, exercises a lot, and looks good.

Her hair and skin are glowing.

Take it easy, okay?

Thank you for your kindness!

Seven thirty to eight thirty.

After finishing their jog, the three of them wipe off the sweat and dirt with towels and hot water.

Then they changed into new clothes and had breakfast.

Today's menu consisted of freshly baked bread, onion soup with lots of vegetables, ham and eggs, and fruit.

Well, that's how it is in the morning, even for an emperor.

If you want a steak, the chef will cook it for you. ......

Hercule doesn't have a strong enough stomach to eat steak in the morning.

It's good today.

”I'm flattered, sir.

Receiving Hercule's compliment, the chef bowed deeply.

His face is full of joy.

To be told by Hercule that his food is delicious is his purpose in life.

Even if everyone else in the world says it tastes bad, a dish that Hercule deems good is, to him, a supreme dish.

Well, anyone who eats the chef's food and says it tastes bad is a fool, that's for sure.

Thank you, Your Majesty, for inviting me.

”Oh, feel free to eat. I'm a big eater.

And there's Nia.

Not long ago, when Hercule invited me to dinner, I was too nervous to take a bite. ......

I'm sure you've gotten used to it, and you've been eating well lately.

The four of them were chatting and laughing as they brought the food to their mouths.

They sliced the freshly baked bread, put it in their mouths, drank the soup, and cut the ham and eggs with knives.

Incidentally, the chef is a master chef.

The eggs are cooked just right for each person.

He is not just a chef in charge of the palace kitchen.

Tea is good. I like coffee, but tea is the best. Don't you think so?

Do you?　I like coffee better.

While elegantly sipping his tea, Hercule asked Carolina for her consent, but unfortunately she did not give it.

But unfortunately, she did not agree.

”You'd prefer tea, wouldn't you?

”Yes, of course!

By the way, Nia probably agreed with Hercule when he said, ”After all, it's best to chug Carolina's urine in the morning! Nia will probably agree with Hercule when he says, ”After all, it's best to chug Carolina's urine in the morning!

What Nia likes is what Hercule likes.

By the way, Luna, you've gotten pretty good with a knife and fork.

”No, I deserve it!

Living in Nova Lemuria, I've gotten used to it. ......

Lunalie had become quite proficient with the knife and fork.

We all get used to it sometime.

Nia is ...... well, she'll get better.

I'm sorry.

No need to apologize. The food should be good. If your food tastes bad because you're worrying about table manners, you're not doing yourself any favors.

Manners are for the purpose of not making others uncomfortable.

If you're not sure what to do, you can always ask for help.

Even in the Lemurian Empire, only the upper class uses a knife and fork.

Commoners and lower class nobles still use hand grips.

It's no wonder Nia can't use it properly.

You just have to take your time and learn to use it well.

So, after finishing breakfast, the four of them started their separate activities.

From 8:30 to 11:30.

Nia is studying with a tutor.

Karolina to military training.

Lunalie is making contacts for the kingdom of Hayastan and studying the politics of the Lemurian Empire.

And ......, our great emperor Hercule, is at work on political matters.

Most of the time, he reads reports and checks on the progress of internal affairs. ......

And he only puts his seal on documents (mostly judicial affairs) that need to be approved by Hercule.

I read them carefully, make sure nothing is amiss, and then pop!　and put your seal on it.

Incidentally, in Japan, some companies have a mysterious rule that you should press the seal diagonally as if you were bowing. ......

In the Lemurian Empire, it is considered good to press the seal firmly and straight.

The Lemurian Empire says that it's better to push straight. Maybe there is such a rule, but Hercule doesn't care if it's straight or upside down, and Hercule doesn't care much.

Surprisingly, the emperor does not have many jobs.

This is because it is the bureaucrats who make and enforce the laws.

Hercule's job is to issue orders to make such and such a law, and to make sure that the law is implemented properly.

That is what a bureaucratic state is all about.

From 11:30 to 12:30.

Well, it's 11:30.

Now it's time for lunch.

Hercule, Karolina, and Lunalie gather again. ......

Nia was also invited.

And ...... there was another person who was invited.

”I know it's been yesterday, but I feel like I've missed so much. Scheherazade.

”What a coincidence, Your Majesty. I also ...... feel like I haven't seen you in over ten episodes.

I'm not sure if it's been that long or if it was just yesterday, but Hercule and Scheherazade had a chance encounter.

”Scheherazade, do you want to play Chatlange after dinner?

”Lunalee!　Chatlange, yes, let's do it!

Scheherazade and Lunalie talk amicably.

In fact, Lunalie and Scheherazade have known each other for a long time.

If you think about it, it's not surprising that the princess of the Kingdom of Foulds and the princess of the Kingdom of Hayastan, which belonged to the Kingdom of Foulds, should know each other.

”Your Majesty, what is Shatranj?

”It's the Farse Kingdom's version of chess.

Hercule answered Karolina's question.

In short, it's the same kind of game as chess.

”May I ask you a question, Your ...... Majesty?

This time, Nia asks Hercule.

”Who is Master Scheherazade?

”Someone you are not supposed to know.

When Hercule answered, Nia simply backed off.

Nia tended to avoid doing anything that would make Hercule dislike her.

At least, she doesn't force herself to ask questions that she has been told not to ask.

While they were chatting, the servants brought out an aperitif.

Shiro wine is poured into a beautiful Lemurian glass.

Nia, by the way, drinks grape juice, considering her age.

The Hercule takes the glass and enjoys the aroma before pouring it down his throat.

It is only intended to stimulate the appetite, so the amount is small.

Next comes the appetizer.

These appetizers are often colorful to stimulate the appetite.

Today's appetizer is ......

Prosciutto melon, yeah, not bad.

Melon topped with prosciutto: ......