64 Episode 60: The Prelude to the Revolution (1/2)
A stay at the Duke of Magenta's house marks the end of the day. Although it will still take Yuffi some time to officially announce that he will be adopted, we must also go back and prepare ourselves for that.
In fact, this will be the last day Yuffi will visit the House of the Duke of Magenta as his ”daughter”. Raini was in the carriage to pick me up, and he greeted me with a smile.
With me and Raini watching like that, I was facing my family like Uffi would spare a breakup. Lord Grants has his usual faceless expression and Mrs. Nerschel remains with a gentle smile.
And Kaind-kun. After all, I never exchanged words. His expression is as quiet as it sounds.
”... there are only a few things that can be done in a relationship between parents and children. Encourage me, Uffi.”
”Yes. How is your father? I'll run right up to you and show you.”
”Phew...”
The goodbye between Yufi and Lord Grants was light by the time it was clear. Not as a father and daughter, but as the next queen and duke, I'm going to face it from now on.
It's a new relationship for the two of us, maybe it's something desirable. A smile floating around each other seemed to tell the story of it.
”... Ufi”
”Mother.”
Mrs. Nerschel, who entered quietly, hugs Yufi. on his forehead, and kiss his cheek to gently release Uffi.
There were no words, and I know that the two of them exchanged words more than once during their stay alone. That's why I think it's after we've spoken to each other so much that we don't need words anymore.
And......
”... Caind”
Yufi turns back to Kaindo-kun. Kaindo-kun also returns his gaze to Ufi in a calm manner.
We have nothing to say to each other, we remain faceless. I could hear Raini swallowing spit watching such a tense scene. I hold my fist naturally, too.
”... Sister, I will succeed my father”
”Yep.”
”Not right away. I don't know when. Still, one day I'll stick my chest out and tell him. So...”
That's all Caindo-kun said. He strained his chest. The drawn-knot lips are slightly trembling and the gaze is caught staring at them because they are desperately indulging in falling. Words that were unnaturally interrupted did not go on, but still stared at Yufi.
Yufi breaks his expression after taking Caindo-kun's word for it. I smile and gently stroke Caindo-kun's cheek.
”It's up to you.”
”... Yes, sister”
Away from Kaindo-kun, who has leaned down, Yufi turns her back and walks toward us. I could see Mrs. Nerschel bowing her head in support of Kaindo-kun on that back.
The Duke of Magenta is just staring at Uffi's back as he walks in grandeur.
”Let's go, Lady Anis, Raini”
”... yeah”
”Yes, let's go”
We boarded the carriage and headed out of the palace.
Through the window, three of the Duke of Magenta's family were seen dropping off until our carriage was out of sight.
Uffi never looked back.
That day, the Kingdom of Palletia takes a turning point.
This is what is told in later history. He said it was the day when the old days came to an end and the dawn of a new era.
During the royal sight of the castle. There were gathered the nobles in charge of the politics of the Kingdom of Palletia.
Needless to say, there are also figures of the Duke of Magenta, the right-hand man of His Majesty, and the directors of the Ministry of Magic. Today, an important announcement from Orphans says he will disclose the information only to the Heavy Towns in view of its contents and decide on future policies.
There are many nobles who look nervous, but it is the executive officers who serve in the Ministry of Magic who are not pale among them. Because they were waiting for the day as if they didn't care.
There is one agenda they predict. That was associated with rumors that Princess Anisphere, who was investigating the Spirit Contract with her royal life, had fulfilled her visit with the Spirit Contractor. I was wondering if it was a report on the findings of the Spirit Contract.
In fact, since then, Anisphere has not made any significant moves while remaining stuck in the outhouse. For a Magic Ministry executive whose relationship with Anisphere is less fragrant than her former one, her movements are hard to keep an eye on.
With each thought, His Majesty Orphanth is informed of his admission. Next to it is Queen Silphine, and the Princess Anisphere and the Duke of Uphilia are the ones who walk about one step back.
It was also a natural sight to have Uphilia next to the earliest anisphere. Orphanth and Silphine sit on the throne, taking their position so that Anisphere and Uphilia refrain from doing so between their seats.
”My lords, you've gathered well. Take it easy first. I have an important announcement to make today. Sooner or later it will be published to the whole country, but think of it as a publication for the previous phase.”
With so many people breathing in tension, Orphans moves his gaze to see the faces on the spot before continuing.
”I wonder if it's new to my ears that Yu ordered Anisphere to unravel the Spirit Covenant as a royal fate the other day. I just wanted to let you know that I've set up a place like this because of the results of that investigation.”
Again, and the whining leaks. Orphans restores silence by silencing the place where he was born.
”Ask Anisphere and her assistant, Uphilia, for more information… there are some things I need to tell you before I do. I really want you to listen. During this investigation of the Spirit Contract, Uphilia fulfilled the Spirit Contract”
A twist spreads to the words of Orphans, where the gaze of the field gathers to Uphilia, where it refrains next to Orphans.
Spirit contractors have important meaning in this country. It was therefore a surprise. That talented woman and the famous Miss Uphilia. This was undoubtedly good news. Uphilia, with her gaze gathered, shows herself in awe.
”Be quiet! … In this survey, great progress could be made in clarifying the Spirit Contract. The work of Annisphere, Uphilia, who accomplished this feat, is immense. So the rest of you have to get this report and tell everyone that you've made a big decision.”
Everyone gets quiet as if to listen to Orphans. The gaze that was gathering to Uphilia returns to Orphans again.
I made sure my gaze returned to me, and Orphans coughed once before continuing.
”The details of the Spirit Contract will be explained later by Anisphere and Uphilia, who were involved in the investigation. To conclude earlier, Anisphere was not granted a spiritual covenant. There are numerous who question the qualities of the king of Anisphere more than before, and it can be said that the investigation of this spiritual covenant was also a test to question Anisphere's qualities as royalty... but the results were not fragrant”
Anisphere lays her eyes down to match Orphans' words. However, it does not show a faint appearance, but only sits quietly.
”But it is only with the results of the Anispheric investigation that we are very pleased to be welcomed into the country by a new spiritual contractor named Uphilia. Therefore, the rest was to let Uphilia take the reward.... Uphilia, forward!
Orphans calls me, and Uphilia goes forward to offer a respectful thank you.
One nod, then Orphans sends his gaze to look over the nobles, then tells them softly.
”The rest would like to greatly appreciate this achievement and tell everyone that we welcome Uphilia as our adopted son.”
shock. Exactly to show the face-to-face reaction of this occasion, that word would suit.
Welcome to the royal family for adoption. There was no one here who could not imagine what that meant.
”Oh no... Your Majesty, give Miss Uphilia the right to inherit the throne!?”
”Whatever. Uphilia has also been educated as the next queen by the former. And in this one case, I showed him the qualities. Let's just say it's too much to welcome you to the royal family. Does anyone have a problem with that?
”I don't disagree, but I'd like you to forgive me for a word. Sire.”
It was Grants who advanced. Grants stares straight at Orphans as he gathers the gaze of the nobles all together while the twist does not subside.
”Grants. Good, tell me.”
”I am honored to have a high regard for the achievements of Uphilia in this case. But as it is, some will have some concerns about our relationship with the royal family. So let me declare it again. I hereby declare that Uphilia and I are disconnected from the family. than this, the princess and the duke, let me relate in that position.”
Grants' declaration once again leads to a widening outcome. That said, if Uphilia is welcomed as an adopted son by the royal family, her relationship with the Duke of Magenta will cease. And I made it clear that I was only going to treat you as someone else.
It had no intention of subjecting the royal family to the Duke of Magenta, nor had it declared that the Duke of Magenta would be involved in the royal power.
”I praise you for guiding and raising me so far. … His Excellency the Duke of Magenta”
Not calling him Father, Uphilia called Grants Duke. No colour of agitation was seen there, and this could be seen as an agreement being reached between the royal family and the Duke of Magenta.
The nobles realize that twitching and incredible events are real. And it gradually accelerated expectations of Uphilia. The advent of a new heir to the throne that embodied the feat of the first king even seemed like an act of legend.
”It's Grants. My daughter is a treasure of my country. I want that loyalty to remain the same for the rest of my life and for this country.”
”Ha.”
”And it's Uphilia. Give your name a new name. In the future, I will name myself Uphilia Fez Palettia. As a member of the royal family, I expect to bring prosperity to this country.”
”Yes, I swear I will not be ashamed of the honor I have bestowed upon myself.... Father-in-law.”
And Uphilia, given a new name, stretcheth her breasts, and receiveth the name.
The sound of applause begins to emerge, and it spreads one after the other and grows louder.
Anisphere walks over beside Uphilia as the applause of blessings echoes.
”Congratulations, Uffi”
”Yes, thank you, Master Anis”