130 Episode 2 Cecilias Counter-Offensive (1/2)

I don't want to.

When Cecilia said that, Hercule couldn't believe his own ears for a moment.

It was obvious that she was going to cooperate with him, so it was understandable.

Seeing Hercule's puzzled face, Cecilia giggled.

Hercule, realizing that he had been ridiculed, grumbled a little and said to Cecilia.

Cecilia, can you please stop?　Can you please not play pranks like that?

”Your Majesty.

Cecilia stiffened her back, looked Hercule in the eye and said.

I'm speaking as a medium now, Your Majesty. I'm not saying that you shouldn't call me by my name, but isn't it somewhat disrespectful to me to do so?

”Hmmm ......, okay. So, High Priestess Medium, will you do me a favor?

Hercule said half-heartedly, and Cecilia smiled and said.

As for that, as I said before, 'No,' is the answer.

...... Don't underestimate the adults too much, little girl.

Hercule said with anger.

Cecilia replied.

”That's my line, Your Majesty. I have no intention of becoming your puppet.

”Who do you think keeps you alive?

”It's certainly thanks to you, Your Majesty. I'm not going to be your puppet.” ”Thanks to whom do you think you are alive?　I'm sure you're not the only one.

Hercule let out a sigh and crossed his legs.

He leaned his back against the sofa, folded his arms, and looked up at me.

I've indulged you a little too much. Cecilia, I have you in my custody now. Think again. Do you know what will happen to you if you disobey ...... me?

”With all due respect, .......

Cecilia looked firmly at Hercule and said.

I am not your vassal. I am not your vassal and therefore I am not obligated to listen to your orders.

”What do you want to happen to me?

That's my line. ...... What do you want to happen to me?　If you lose me, will you be able to replace me?　Can you take my place?

Hercule frowned grimly.

Needless to say, the answer was ”no”.

Hercule himself could not take Cecilia's place as pope or medium.

Even if he could, the clergy and the faithful would look at him coldly.

It is possible to enthrone Lukanos or someone else as Pope, but ......

If he does so, Hercule will lose all influence in the western world, and conflict with the Holy Monastery will be inevitable.

Originally, Erkül's reputation among the clergy was not good, as it tolerated the Alectarians.

Nevertheless, the clergy of the Lemurian Empire currently support Hercule.

This is because of his achievement in saving Cecilia.

However, if he were to disrespect Cecilia at this time because she does not listen to him, his growing support would fall to the ground.

I don't care what happens to me. You can do whatever you want. The fact is, I'm safe because of you. But it's only this body you can do with, not the soul. You can't control my will.

”Oh, so ...... that means you're against me, is that it?

When Hercule said this, Cecilia tilted her head.

Why would that be?

”......

Her attitude was so different from before that Hercule was puzzled.

Cecilia's eyes still held no malice in them.

I'm not your vassal, that's what I'm saying. I'm willing to cooperate with you, but only as an equal. I told you that. The interests of the Empire are aligned with mine and the Church's. I'm not going to argue with that.

Then why 'no'?

Because both the Empire and the Church will be disadvantaged if this continues.

Cecilia said, with pure eyes.

”Your Majesty, no, Master Hercule. ”Your Majesty, no, Master Hercule, do you know how the world views me and Master Hercule?

”.......

Hercule kept his mouth shut.

There are many good reputations, but there are also bad reputations.

It is the bad reputation that Cecilia is referring to.