146 Episode 39: Birthday Festival, Start Inspection (2/2)

”You haven't said anything yet, have you? Your Majesty. But can you manage to get another voice there?

”I can't make a commitment”

”Too bad.”

Although I say sorry in my mouth, the signs of regret for Emperor Lukeheim are not as if. I think maybe it's like hanging out.

”But there's actually something tougher than this.”

”And say?

”It is my view that the Aylene Empire and the Kingdom of Palletia must be only reciprocal. If this balance of reciprocity is broken, the imperial extremists will breathe back again. If this one gives way too much, the weak-hearted emperor will say it is unnecessary, or we should just let the Kingdom of Palletia give way, and we should aim for annexation.”

”... it's again”

Emperor Lukeheim, who was in a mild condition until earlier, was tightening his expression. I also correct my habitation with nature.

”Fortunately, the Kingdom of Palletia is not very ambitious. For better or worse, it's hard to get through if you get interference from another country.”

”Maybe you can say that's national. You want to expand an unexplored territory, but you don't want a territory until you've fought another country. The territory we want is where spiritual resources are mined. So demons are the enemies of the kingdom.”

”Isn't it when you're at war with people? The Empire can't ignore the demon problem either. If the country changes, so does what you want.”

Emperor Lukeheim sighs as he gently suppresses his eyebrows with his fingers. It's a tired sigh of giving up.

”After all, the empire has swelled up too much. I don't suppose the Kingdom of Palletia is a single rock, but I still think it's better than the Empire.”

”... circumstances in each other's countries are not like comparing. Isn't it important that we explore better paths for each other?

”Mm-hmm. So is that, then I'll have to enjoy today's festival!

Emperor Lukeheim knocked on his knees and laughed furiously as if trying to change the air. I'm going to fall in love with the goodness of this switch.

”Speaking of which, I've been keeping my mouth shut for a while, but are you okay? Dear Falgana,”

”Hmm? Oh, no. My brother talked to me. I just don't think it's sneaky to interrupt. You don't have to worry about that, do you?

I am concerned about Master Falgana, who has been silent since earlier, and I speak up. Speaking to me, Lady Falgana laughs and flaunts her shoulders.

”Honestly, my relationship with the Kingdom of Palletia since I replaced Lord Orphans has been subtle. To the coup d 'état in the Kingdom of Palettia, Father, who wants to break down in line with that coup d 'état. Queen Silphine tried to prevent it. Even if my brother replaced the emperor, they wanted to target the Palletian kingdom, and my brother couldn't move as he thought.”

”... the result of my assassination attempt.”

”I think it's really bad about that, and I'm really horrified that Princess Anisphere has nothing to do with it. It's just that if you're involved with a position or a smudge, there's no way you can tell it all in detail.”

”It's, well...”

Each other, we have the position of top of the country. No matter how much you prefer it, there is a position.

”Still, this is how my brother can visit the Kingdom of Palettia now, and he also lets me participate in the festival. Thank you very much. Empires are a lot rougher than kingdoms.”

”But that's why the empire could have grown so far. It would also be one advantage, Fall”

Fall, and Emperor Lukeheim put his arms together as he nicknamed his brother.

”It is true that the imperial people quarrel quickly and are indispensable for rough affairs. Fighting and personal fights are not uncommon. But that's why a strong people grew up. It's troubling that it turns out to be a war lover or that it's easy to appreciate the merits of battle, but I love such an imperial people. Is that why? We want a friendly relationship with the Kingdom of Palettia.”

”Is that why?”

”I take it for granted that the strong get as much as they get. But that's why if all the vulnerable were being abused, the country would be ahead of schedule. The empire was to swell up and hold many sparks in the country. If you're going to hit your hand, you better hurry. You don't have to abandon the martial arts. But I want you to learn that's not all you can do.”

It tells Emperor Lukeheim in a voice that often passes with his eyes closed so that he can put in a genuine prayer.

”I believe that the pioneer is King Orphans and you. Princess Anisphere.”

”Ha ha...”

”If Princess Anisphere had made so many sacrifices for the development of magic, you would not have done this today if you were such a person. That's why Princess Anisphere's influence is at stake, and it's a piece of paper. That sounds like the princess herself.”

…………

I could not return anything to Emperor Lukeheim's words.

If I had proceeded with this knowledge of magic for my own desire, without thinking about it or people's annoyance or sacrifice. If it did turn out that way, I might not have been able to be on this occasion as a princess.

a piece of paper, said Emperor Lukeheim. I think I'm in danger, and that's something I feel for myself, and maybe Father and Mother felt for me too. Still, I can stay here as a princess.

If I close my eyes, my father's back and my mother's voice reprimanding me quickly came to mind. I accidentally smile bitterly.

(... really great people, Father and Mother)

I'm here now because those people raised me. I felt my chest warm on that feeling, and I was embarrassed and dyed my cheeks to the vermilion.