152 Episode 45: Bring Your Ideals Together (1/2)
The concert by the orchestra is also over, and the Magic Birthday celebrates its last night.
The castle town is lit with lights, letting people know that it is still in the middle of a feast.
And the royal castle held a night club. A night club, arguably a consolation for those who were involved in running the Magic Birthday Festival, is truly a gorgeous word.
All delicious alcohol for many of the gastronomic dishes you are likely to see. All the nobles attending the night club are smiling and bickering.
I watched the sight from a step back. The feast in Castle Town and the nightclub in the Royal Castle look like fun. But I was really concerned about the look that Emperor Lukeheim gave me after the orchestra's performance, and I wasn't familiar with the glorious air.
No one tries to talk to me on the wall. That's why I worry about it.
”... kingdom and empire, or”
The two countries are different in their formation and in the history they have come to walk in. If the kingdom of Palettia has been bound by its own territory, history and faith in the Spirit, then the Aylene Empire is a hegemonic country that has swallowed many nations with its mighty power.
If the country is different, the culture and people who live in the country are different. It's not one form of happiness, so some places overlap and others do not overlap. I think this magic birthday was one of those sights that never overlapped from Emperor Lukeheim's point of view.
It is hard to say that even the Kingdom of Palettia has nothing to do with strife. But I didn't do anything to wage war on another country to expand its territory. For the Kingdom of Palletia, the opponent to fight over the territory is a demon who lives in unexplored lands.
Besides, there has never been a war, including civil strife, since I was attentive. It was the last time there was a battle in his father's generation, and since then there has been a period of stability at the helm of his father.
”... I know, my God. Not very much, but I can't tell you.”
On the other hand, Emperor Lukeheim has lived in an era of unrest in the Empire. I took control of my country even after taking over my predecessors, who drowned in the greed of the hegemony.
All to wish the people smile and happiness. Perhaps it is a prayer and a wish born because we have lost so much in that war.
said Emperor Lukeheim. In the Empire, we can only see the likes of the fanatics at the Magic Birthday Festival in celebration of victory.
I wonder what the hell he had in mind of the way those who enjoyed the Magic Birthday Festival were when he said he hated the battle and that the festival, which the people would celebrate as they were happy, was the only celebration of victory.
”Anis, was it this way”
”Ufi.”
Uffi stopped by to say that his thoughts were not entwined and he was blurred as he climbed against the wall. You look at my face and change that look a little worrisome.
”... is something bothering you?
”Hmm... worried, I mean. I can't think about it...”
I can't get a word out of it. How dare you, Uffi deposited her back on the wall so that she could line up next to me.
”... are you Emperor Lukeheim?
”Yeah......”
Yufi also cared about how Emperor Lukeheim was doing, so she must have quickly figured out what I cared about.
”What was Anis thinking?
”... hmm, right. Emperor Lukeheim's troubles can't be solved where I say they are. But what is it? That's why I feel different not to say anything. It's not encouraging, it's not like I want to say something that's only comforting.”
Something I want to tell you is definitely making my breasts smoke. But that word doesn't come out. I don't even know what I want to tell you. That's why I'm always moaning.
”… Anis is the royal family of the Kingdom of Palletia. You don't even have to be responsible for imperial issues and culture.”
”... yeah. I know.”
”It may be thin hearted, but the Aylene Empire is a country that has been made up of repeated strife. I take it for granted that there is something to be lost in the war. If you're going to change that, you need uninterrupted effort. Even those who oppose change will come out. But in the end, that's other HR for me. I will be involved in the situation of the Empire, but only to protect the kingdom. I don't think I need to interfere in the Aylene Empire any more than I need to.”
If you think of it as an exchanger, it is your country above all else that should prevail. So I can understand what Yufi has to say. I also have a position, and I don't need to do anything directly, even where I think about the Empire. Instead, you shouldn't.
If we are to change the empire, that is what Emperor Lukeheim should do himself. If asked, I would help, and if asked, I would respond as best I could, but not as a top priority.
Even if I want to do something, I have no right or qualification to do so. I know with my head, but my heart's not catching up.
”... Still not convinced?
”... I'm trying. There's nothing I can do, nothing I should do. You're just saying your emotions aren't catching up...”
”Then why don't you just keep saying it?
”Huh?”
An unexpected answer came back from Uffi, and I rounded my eyes.
”There's nothing we can do directly. But I also think you're free to have wishes and prayers. So, isn't that good?
”... is that good?
”Yeah, maybe, I'm sure. Isn't that why Anis made Emperor Lukeheim's Devil's Sword in that way?
To Yufi's point, I looked up haphazardly.
Demon sword to be given to Emperor Lukeheim. That can be said to have been entrusted with wishes and prayers. What do you want with the future Empire and Emperor Lukeheim? What do you want me to do?
I felt like Shitong and emotions that had no place to go fit in.
”... oh, my God. The answer came from the beginning.”
”Are you okay now?
”Yeah. Thanks, Uffi”
”No.... It's almost time, so don't worry, don't get lost and tell them what you think. If anything happens, you have me on your back.”
Yuffi took his back off the wall and pushed my back as it was.
And one step, I took it with my chest up. The place to head is on the stage at the nightclub venue. There was already Emperor Lukeheim and Lady Falgana beside it.
Earlier, the air like the one I showed at the concert has disappeared, and Emperor Lukeheim is smiling with a sense of familiarity. Somewhere sowa or look excited and have a bitter laugh.
”... I don't know”
”When you look at that, you can't help but think you're worried.”
”Are you personable? Maybe this is also a kind of talent...”
That's how I approach the two of you, arguing with Uffi. Coming as far as the voice could reach, Emperor Lukeheim welcomed us with a full grin.
”Uhm. Finally, this is the time!
”Sorry to keep you waiting”
”What! If you insist, I've been waiting since I saw the Devil's Sword on inspection, but that's for this moment too!
Nature and sigh come out to the Lukeheim emperor in such a way that the child waits for a gift.
Then we all go up to the altar. When the MC called to the venue to draw attention, his gaze gathered to us.
”Ladies and gentlemen, in the midst of your welcome, I have a word from Her Majesty Queen Uphilia”
”Good mood, ladies and gentlemen. Today will be the last evening of the Magic Birthday. Once again, I would like to express my gratitude to those involved in running the Birthday Festival.”
The MC prompted me, and after stepping forward and thanking me, Uffi greets me and goes on with the words.
”It was only with all your hard work that this Birthday celebrated. I believe this achievement is something I am proud of as a queen. And I would like to rejoice with you all in the good fortune of inviting Emperor Lukeheim from the Aylene Empire to such a wonderful festival. Emperor Lukeheim, if you don't mind speaking to my lord?
”Uhm.”
Yufi urges me, and Emperor Lukeheim leaves a step forward.
”It's Lukeheim van Aylen. Nobles of the Kingdom of Palettia. This birthday was a wonderful festival. In recent years we have heard rumors of the Kingdom of Palletia, which has undergone remarkable developments, but it was only truly astonishing”
After one big nod, Emperor Lukeheim turned his gaze to me and Uffi.