127 Episode 23: Those who raise their country. (1/2)

I accidentally rounded my eyes to the words of Emperor Lukeheim.

”... do you use the Devil's Sword as a sign that you have become a friendly country?

”Whatever, for a reason. Earlier, I did something that would expose my empire to shame, but it would also be proof that my vessels were not sufficient for a swollen empire, including Princess Anisphere's raid in the first place.”

Emperor Lukeheim squeezes his expression and speaks pale. Though not at all in the expression, I feel strong thoughts about the verses of the word. With so many emotions in it, he seemed faceless to suppress it.

”The previous emperor was a greedy emperor. I do not call the deep greed evil, but I am in danger that I cannot rule an empire that has just swelled up to the previous emperor. That's why I stood on the emperor's throne, still in my own hands. But still, it's not like I can control the country right away. The empire has grown too big.”

”... so why the devil's sword?

”As a symbol of the alliance, we need an alternative if we can't deepen our relationship in marriage or something. And Princess Anisphere, who is incapable of using magic, yet embodies magical miracles in the form of tools. One of the most iconic of these inventions is the Devil's Sword. With the Devil's Sword, my glory in an empire where power is regarded as righteous will spread. Through this, I believe we can show the empire broadly that we have formed an alliance with the Kingdom of Palletia.”

”Certainly, the Devil's Sword is a clearly understandable force and symbol among my inventions. I think it would be a good hand to give that as a mark of alliance to the Empire...”

Maybe Emperor Lukeheim was after the Devil's Sword from the beginning. The desire to distribute demonic props may also be due to the desire to increase the influence of the Imperial Family rather than to increase the country's power of war.

You cannot export such magic items as you spread to the Empire. But it's not a bad hand to give it as a sign of friendship to someone who's narrower and in a very close relationship.

”If we leave out the position of emperor, I personally want to enter into friendship with Her Majesty Queen Uphilia and Princess Anisphere. You are truly delighted, you want to be friends rather than turn to your enemies. Um, the words sounded good earlier.”

”... uh?

”It's an indication to the Empire. It was a dream and a future. Heh heh... I see, it does mean that the will is handed down. The future of the Kingdom of Palettia is truly bright”

”When it comes to aspirations...?

”It is the will of Queen Sylphine and His Majesty King Orphans. And he's the one who unilaterally thinks he's a good opponent for the goal I've decided to take to the top of the empire.”

Emperor Lukeheim made me say that, laughing joyfully. I unexpectedly look at Yufi and then stare at Emperor Lukeheim's face again.

”It was a long time ago. When I was still the Crown Prince, the empire under the reign of my predecessor was a slaughter compared to now. I was visiting as a diplomat of the Kingdom of Palletia, and if there was anything I could say to Her Majesty King Silfine, I was trying to get a chance to start a war.”

”... I've heard of it. He said it was a series of ordeals right after the reign of stepfather improvement.”

”Mm-hmm. There was just civil unrest in the kingdom, an empire that was an invasion route there. If anything, Queen Sylphine was retreating brilliantly from her father, who looked for an excuse not to attack the kingdom. From the standpoint, he had respect for what he behaved as an enemy but too much into the hall. And one day, I was blessed with the opportunity to converse with Queen Silphine. That's when I heard the words.”

He closed his eyes emotionally and nodded one before Emperor Lukeheim continued his words.

”No matter how much power you sharpen, no matter how much you take from others, then you can't grow” seeds. It was a shock, when I heard that word. ”

”… species, is it”

”Mm-hmm. They say that's what the Orphans said to Queen Sylphine. Growing seeds means nurturing the future, so we connect seeds to tomorrow to grow a rich country. That is something that cannot be exchanged by force alone.” It's dazzling to me that you can only show value by fighting. ”

”My mother did that...”

”The peace of the Kingdom of Palletia was preserved until today because the interior affairs were shielded by King Orphans and Empress Sylphine in diplomacy. And two Yingjies were born who inherited their aspirations. Those who were never born in the Empire. That was more dazzling to me than anything, and as long as I envied it.”

I could feel various emotions from Emperor Lukeheim, who told me to look far away. It is admirable and belligerent to try to compete.

”I want to make the Empire a good country. Even if it is the way the Empire is, it must first put its own country together. Otherwise, even naming the Emperor would be disgusting. Therefore, as emperor, I believe it is my duty to keep the national relations with the Kingdom of Palletia close. That's why I want the Devil's Sword. To enhance my authority and power as emperor. As a sign of friendship with the Kingdom of Palettia. And let the sword be inherited next. Parents to children, children to grandchildren. I am convinced that it is the imperial mission to make us inherit responsibility and pride.”

Emperor Lukeheim takes his seat and slowly clenches his fist with his chest. As if I could put in a wish or prayer.

That look, that behavior. You made me believe more than anything. I'm sure I can walk shoulder to shoulder with this emperor.

”Put your hands together, not control. Not just to take it away, but to raise it. That is what I, as emperor, can leave in this country and in the future. That's what I want to believe.”

- Once again, a treaty was concluded between the Kingdom of Palletia and the Aylene Empire as an ally.

As always, the Kingdom of Palletia accepts international students who wish to study magic, other than nobility, in addition to the export of spiritual stones. And let me learn technology and bring it back to the Empire.

The Aylene Empire becomes the sword and shield of the Kingdom of Palletia. At least while Emperor Lukeheim was alive, the alliance between the Kingdom of Palletia and the Aylene Empire was destroyed, and things like war could be avoided.

He also officially apologized for the raid on me and promised to severely punish the nobles who targeted me in the Aylene Empire.

”... I wonder if the results would have been good if I had finished looking”

”Right.”

After the meeting, the stars are blinking in the sky at night. I was out with Uffi over the fort of Carlise.

The sights seen from the fort naturally also include the territory of the Aylene Empire and can be viewed. The Aylene Empire is reminded once again that the world is wide if we think it is more spread beyond this horizon.

”I wonder if this will allow us to concentrate on the development of the City of Magic without being able to put in a cross spear from the Empire.”

”Yep. Detailed negotiations will require diplomats to make adjustments later, but with financial assistance from the Empire, it will be increasingly cheap.”

”Right.”

Until now, neighbors, even if it was a deal, were vigilant towards each other. Emperor Lukeheim was also striving to take control of the Empire, and I think that the situation would not have allowed him, even if he genuinely wanted to enter into friendship.

In fact, I don't think the Kingdom of Palletia would have changed dramatically if Yufi hadn't taken office as queen. Someone thought it was okay to support friendship with the Empire because they accepted me out of the standard, so I guess it's a boulder to assume?

”Nevertheless, I hope I have to think of the Devil's Sword to give to Emperor Lukeheim”

”Yep. It's a sign of friendship.”

”That's a lot of responsibility.”

Is the base a celestial? Um, we need to move forward with the development of a magic city, and I'm sure Tomas will come to the magic city when we move forward in parallel.