147 Episode 40: If You Name The Reason (2/2)

”... I see you were still right to come and inspect”

”Emperor Lukeheim?

”All the Empire feared was increased power, that is, interest in the magic props used as weapons and protective equipment... but what's really amazing is the breadth of this magic prop”

With a serious look, Emperor Lukeheim continues his words with a view of the magic props.

”From the life of the people, it supports the foundations of knights and adventurers who protect the country. Let's just say that's the value of magic props. It was created with a wealth of spiritual resources and the technology to take advantage of those spiritual resources...”

”... Yes. This is the magic I can be proud of in this country.

There was a breathtaking sign of Uffi watching over things as he stepped back to my words. But that was an instant, and I soon found myself turning into a smiling air.

Emperor Lukeheim turns his gaze on me too, but I think I can be proud of my chest. Because right now, I think I can say more with my chest up than anyone else.

”Magic is not just about harnessing the power of the Spirit and defeating huge enemies. The Spirit is always telling us something about the world. Just because it's there, we can learn a lot. Sometimes, of course, it's impossible. Still, people can keep moving to make the impossible possible. I... that's what I call magic.”

Until I met Yufi, I couldn't say magic with my chest up so far. Still, I can tell you now without hesitation.

This is my magic. The miracle form I wanted to achieve in this country, it's my dream ideal. Magic is never all about being a symbol of power. Making the future feel hopeful is the true value of magic, and that's what I want to believe.

”... Queen Uphilia. Just once, I want you to give me a chance.”

…… Emperor Lukeheim? ”

Emperor Lukeheim, who had a strange face in my words, speaks quietly to Ufi. Yufi seemed to frown a little confused by how Emperor Lukeheim looked like that.

As if he hadn't dared to care about Uffi like that, Emperor Lukeheim came looking straight at me. I noticed that those eyes had enough heat in them to burn, as if they were about to swallow.

”Princess Anisphere. - If I told you I wanted you, how many things would I be able to load to welcome you to the empire?”

”... Huh?

”I guess the thoughts of the princess, the passion to bewitch, and the origins of the princess being a princess were raised in this kingdom of palettia. With all that in mind, I still wanted to welcome you into the empire. I don't mind laughing at the shallowness in my mouth even if I know it's unreachable. But let me ask you something because I can't give up.”

I feel as if I have been grabbed by the voice of Emperor Lukeheim, which echoes in the core of my body. I've never been obsessed like this.

It reminds me of Yufi if you're obsessed with me. But this was yet another different enthusiasm than what Uffi was pointing at me.

Yuffi's obsession is as warm as trying to wrap and tangle me gently. But Emperor Lukeheim's obsession makes me feel like a flaming passion to swallow.

”I hear what the princess was called in this country and how she was treated until Queen Uphilia took office. Many in the Kingdom of Palletia will now recognize the princess's accomplishments enough to make them forget it. But still, I can't erase it until the fact that the princess has been abused”

…………

”If you're going to call this magic prop feat magic, then that's even more exaggerating. Princess Anisphere, how can you be there like that? Is that only gonna happen in this kingdom? What can I offer you more than a kingdom to come to the Empire? Is there a reason why it has to be this kingdom, not an empire?

I recall the breath I had stopped at the inquiry of Emperor Lukeheim.

Close your eyes once and breathe slowly. Again, I'm sure there's no more stray in my open eyes.

I stand next to Uffi, who was watching how things were going, and take Uffi's hand, who is opening his eyes to a little surprise. Keep your fingers tangled and grip each other so they don't let go.

”- The reason is, it must have been fate. My life to this day, my encounters to this day, everything. It sure was painful and a lot of hard stuff. But that's when we met... it was Ufi. Uffi told me that I was loved. He told me it was good to be loved more. I still love you so much. So status, honor, I can't replace that. The reason we have to be the Kingdom of Palettia today is because we were born in this country and we met in this country. That's why the Empire won't do it.”

”... I see. Fate, huh?”

”Yes. I want to believe that everything that I was born into as a princess and that I've never quite been able to acknowledge before, was meant to make me happy right now. Because the most I want to share that thought with you is Yufi. To walk away in this country, ever and ever.”

”... I see that's not going to cover it either”

Emperor Lukeheim laughed as he pulled out his strength and clapped his shoulders.

”... Emperor Lukeheim. I also received the name Queen because Anis is Anis. Your duties as queen and your readiness are natural. But that's more for Anise than anything else. - Anis is all I have.”

”Oh, I know. No, even if they made me understand well.... as long as I envy you. I salute you with all my heart. Don't get so attractive and charming that you're about to burn.”

Emperor Lukeheim laughed bitterly at Yufi's words. But right away, you get your place right and you stare at us from the front.

It was a favor to its eyes and a fierce one that made it feel just as belligerent.

”But I also have something to bear as emperor. As long as we want to be together as neighbors, even if we can't always follow the same path. Oh, that's nice! The royal family of the kingdom of Palettia always moves my heart and never stops!

Emperor Lukeheim gives a joyful laugh with heartfelt joy. Next to it, Master Falgana smiles with a seemingly sorry bitterness and joins hands to apologize.

Seeing Master Falgana like that made me feel relaxed, too. Was that Yufi, too, when they accidentally look at each other?

Having looked at each other, me and Uffi could only smile bitterly, as we indicated.