79 Episode 17 Eastern Diplomacy (1/2)

”......, I am pleased to present myself. Your Majesty. My name is Helena Achaimenes. As a former Lemurian noblewoman, I was hoping to attend the funeral of the previous emperor and the coronation of the emperor. ......

”No, I'm well aware of your situation. ...... I want you to raise your head. You are not in a position to bow to me now.

Helena greeted Hercule as soon as she arrived from Foulds.

Hercule welcomed her graciously.

Helena's stay would last two weeks.

Well, how is it?　How is the homeland after so long?

”...... Well, yes. Some things have changed, and some things have not. I'm filled with nostalgia.

Helena said happily.

Even though she had been forced to go back to ...... her homeland, she was still happy.

She's happy for what it's worth.

The city is a little cleaner now, and there are fewer orphans and vagrants, thanks to ...... your efforts?

Yes.

”I've heard rumors in Foulds that Lemuria has a new emperor of great merit. Seeing it with my own eyes confirms that the rumors are true. It seems to be more vibrant than when I lived there.

It was not just her imagination that Helena was feeling.

The long reign of Hadrian III had certainly brought political stability, but it had also created a sense of stagnation.

Hercule's accession to the throne removed that.

”If you want, why don't you stay in Lemuria?

Hercule said jokingly, and Helena chuckled.

Her expression is just like Scheherazade's.

I'm really flattered by your sentiment, but ...... I'm from the Achaimenes family.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm a member of the Achaimenes family,......, so I'm sure you weren't forced into the act.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to get the best out of it. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. ...... He is a gentleman to women, you know?

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

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He had no intention of disturbing her happiness.

”By the way, ......, Your Majesty. How did you know it was me who was Scheherazade's mother?　You called me there because you knew in advance that I was Scheherazade's mother, didn't you?

”No, it was half and half a possibility. No, ...... less than that?　King Foulds' information blockade was perfect. We didn't know for a minute that you were from our country.

King Sasan VIII had cleverly concealed Helena's origins.

Anyone who knew that Helena was from Lemuria was either silenced or sent to the provinces.

They even created fake blood relations to disguise Helena's origin as being in Fars.

But ...... Loukanos remembered your face. And ...... Scheherazade and you look very much alike.

”...... breasts, huh?

”Ha ha.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a bit of a jerk.

When Lucanos first saw Scheherazade, he was first surprised by the size of her breasts.

Then he remembered that his own fiancée had also been quite large. ......

He also noticed that Helena's face and Scheherazade's face looked a little similar.

Only ......

I was still uncertain about the fact, so I kept it to myself until I received a letter from Fahls.

I thought, ”If there's any chance at all, why not give it a try? It turned out to be a great idea: .......

Hahaha, ......, you've fallen for it. ...... By the way.

Helena's expression suddenly turned serious.

”How many ...... words did His Majesty say at the meeting?

”Words?　Which are you talking about?

”The one about making Scheherazade suffer the same ...... consequences as me.

That's what I said. ......

Hercule thinks back.

If you were to effectively declare rape, a mother would certainly be concerned.

”Did King Foulds force you to do anything?

”...... No, I accepted. His Majesty was a gentleman to the end.

Then there is no problem. Isn't that right?

I would never rape or do anything of the sort.

If I'm going to do something with Scheherazade, I'm going to do it head-on.

That's what I'm saying.

Helena couldn't say anything if she was told this.

If she condemned him, she would automatically condemn her husband, King Sasan VIII.

However, Hercule's words were just a threat, a lie, to prevent Sasan VIII from choosing war. ......

Even Hercule would not touch the princess of a country.

I'm ready to hit on her anytime. ......

But to tell you the truth, I still want to squeeze those huge tits.

”I wish Scheherazade all the happiness in the world, Your Majesty. Please take care of Scheherazade.

I know that. I'll take full responsibility for your daughter and protect her. I swear to God.

But then Hercule remembered one thing that he had to make sure of.

”By the way, do you think Scheherazade is a messianist because of ...... you?

”Yes, I drew him in. In hindsight, I wish I hadn't ....... I had no idea it would cause such an uproar.

I should have preached the teachings of the Holy Fire to my daughter.

I should have taught my daughter the teachings of the Holy Fire,” Helena said, feeling deeply sorry for herself.

I see,” Hercule nodded, and then went further into .......

So are you still Messianic?　Or ......?

”I am now a Messianic. The King has been pressuring me to convert. ......

Helena replied with some difficulty.

For a Messianic, conversion is an act of betrayal and disobedience to God.

Nothing could be more sinful.

Pagans and heretics are pagans and heretics because they have not been taught the correct teachings by the righteous. ......

The apostate is a foolish, sinful person who has received the correct teachings and knows them, but still devotes himself to idols. ......

This is how the Messianists perceive them.

Helena doesn't want you to hear that.

But ......

Helena does not regret her conversion very much.

She chose to do so because she believed that her love for her husband and the Achaimenes family were more important than her faith.

It doesn't bother me. Well, Messianic is certainly preferable, but I promise I won't replace your treatment just because you're .......

Thank you, .......

Helena bowed her head quietly.

Helena quietly bowed her head, glad that Hercule was tolerant of religion.

Well, ...... two weeks is a long time, but it's short. Two weeks is a long time, but it's too short to waste it talking to me. If you miss this opportunity, you don't know when you will be able to return to Lemuria. Hurry up and see your family and old friends. And if you want, I can give you directions. Take a tour of Nova Lemuria.

”Yes, Your Majesty. Thank you very much for your kindness.