152 Episode 45: Bring Your Ideals Together (2/2)

”Queen Uphilia, a new leader who has inspired so much development. And I have to have respect for Princess Anisphere, who is at the cutting edge of magic. I sincerely envy the princes who have obtained a good monarch, and to the heart of the Kingdom of Palletia, who has given me a moment of pleasure, let me offer my thanks as Emperor of the Aylene Empire. It was brilliant!

With an invincible grin, Emperor Lukeheim spoke unfaithfully. The reaction of the nobles of the Kingdom of Palletia who had heard it seemed to be stretching in nature and spine.

The proud-breasted among them were those who rushed around busily to run the Magic Birthday Festival. It's because of their hard work and today. I want my chest fully stretched.

After receiving words from Emperor Lukeheim, he opens for a minute, and then Uffi raises his voice again.

”As some of you may have already heard, here again, I would like to serve the purpose of inviting Emperor Lukeheim into the kingdom. The other day, immediately from Emperor Lukeheim, I had a suggestion that we want to form an alliance with our Kingdom of Palletia. I hereby declare myself Queen of the Kingdom of Palletia. - Through this day, the Kingdom of Palletia and the Aylene Empire forge a new alliance,”

Everyone quieted back to Yufi's proclamation. Everyone seemed to squeeze their expressions and accept that the time had come for them to come.

”Queen Uphilia. I would like to heartily rejoice that you have agreed to form an alliance with the Empire. By the prestige of our empire, let us vow that we will henceforth take the Kingdom of Palletia as our ally and walk together”

”Emperor Lukeheim. Let us also pledge that our kingdom will convey to the Empire the will of the Spirit and will strive to incite and prosper together without strife”

Uffi and Emperor Lukeheim gaze at each other and shake hands.

At that moment, a loud applause sounded from the venue. For many years, the two countries were to formally form an alliance, which could not be described as a friendly relationship that would peek into the gaps in the Kingdom of Palettia.

I don't welcome the fact that it's a war between nations, although some people will think about it. I hope the two countries will join hands from now on.

”Dear Anis,”

”Whoa, Chief Sprout Knights!

”I brought you an example thing”

Second, I was called from behind. Looking back, there stood the head of the Sprout Knights in formal clothes. There was an example thing in his hand.

It was a dress today, and it was kept until the declaration of this alliance. Yes, that is the ”Devil's Sword” that I give to Emperor Lukeheim as a sign of my alliance.

”Emperor Lukeheim”

”Having received the Devil's Sword, I walk straight to Emperor Lukeheim. Emperor Lukeheim, who turned his gaze to me, looked at the Devil's Sword that was in my hand... and frowned just a little.

”... Princess Anisphere, this is”

”Yes. It's what I was promising. As a testament to the alliance, I present to you the Devil's Sword.

The Devil's Sword I had in my hand was a dagger.

It is a beautiful dish with a platinum-colored pattern, golden finishing, and a spiritual stone embedded in it. The cloth wrapped around the grip is also a luxury item, impeccable to the touch and feel.

I just don't know if they call it flashy. It's a dagger, though beautiful to look at.

”... I thought the long sword was coming.”

”I thought you would. Emperor Lukeheim may want such demon swords.”

”Hmm. So you had an idea and you turned it into this dagger-shaped demon sword?

Emperor Lukeheim returns the eyebrows that were coming to my word and intriguingly pours his gaze on the Devil's Sword that I have.

I nod one too, then offer the Devil's Sword with both hands to Emperor Lukeheim.

”A demon sword is not just a weapon. Demonic props are tools with magical powers. Tools are those that people use to fulfill their purpose. If so, what is the Devil's Sword to be offered to Emperor Lukeheim from me? Here's a dish I've come up with.”

”Well, what do you do with the Devil's Sword that you dedicate to me? Princess of Magic.”

I still do not receive the Devil's Sword, and emperor Lukeheim asks me with an invincible grin in his arms.

In response to that question, I breathed and uttered my words in such a way that I looked straight up at Emperor Lukeheim.

”- Your dreams and your lives, and your prayers to those who inherit them.”

Shin, and. My voice echoes well in the venue where I was quiet at some point.

Emperor Lukeheim turns off his invincible grin and stares at me with a serious look.

”Protect and pray.”

”Yes, this demonic sword protects the lives of holders who recognize themselves as the Lord, and when things happen, it deploys magic barriers, and when they are injured, healing magic is activated. Of course, it can be used as a normal demon sword. You can always wear a dagger because of its shape.”

”I mean, you say this is a demon sword of protection and healing”

”If you call it the Devil's Sword, I thought you might like something that symbolizes power. But here's what I think. Power is your own thing. Emperor Lukeheim.”

The Devil's Sword to be given to Emperor Lukeheim was very troubling. Perhaps he was looking for a magical sword to wield his magical powers. I think that's because the aim was to restrain the nobles who would be their own opponents within the empire.

Then what is power? When Emperor Lukeheim reformed the Aylene Empire in the future, I came to one conclusion, wondering what should be the symbol of that power.

”Different countries to live in, different paths to walk, different ideals to hold. We are comrades with an oath in our hearts to wish the people happiness and peace and to open up the future. That dream and thought is your power. Emperor Lukeheim, you must live, show and guide your people.”

That's why I decided to turn it into a demon sword with a desire for protection and healing.

”Because it is protection and healing, I was able to choose a shape that is not the Devil's Sword. But the Empire is a country that was conquered by force. Just trying to protect it. I'm sure some wishes won't arrive. And that's the same thing again for me wishing you peace. So please, take that dagger to your battlefield on my behalf.”

To my words, Emperor Lukeheim breathed. Its eyes open to surprise, gazing at me and the Devil's Sword.

”I am the princess of the Kingdom of Palettia. No matter how much like Emperor Lukeheim's dreams and ideals, our position will not allow us to stand shoulder to shoulder on the same battlefield. You have yours, I have my place to fight. Still, I want to support your dreams and ideals”

”... Princess Anisphere”

”Please be friends with us forever. To protect you and your ideals and dreams, the Devil's Sword created this Devil's Sword as a gift to you, the Power that opens up the future of the Empire. May our friends not fall on the battlefield. And new friends who will inherit you will not be lost in the war.”

May those who inherit this Devil's Sword from Emperor Lukeheim not only in the days of Emperor Lukeheim, but also not forget the alliance made on this day.

As a weapon to help us, let us remind you that if ideals and dreams are the same, minds are together, even if we do not stand side by side together.

”Many lives will be scattered on the battlefield. It can break your heart and sometimes lose your dreams and ideals. How about then, I want you to look at this demon sword and remind me. You are the power. [M] If you change, your dreams and ideals will be different again. If the time has come... all we have to do to accept you as friends is stop those who have gone the wrong way. Therefore, I chose the Devil's Sword that I could remember.”

”... to the point of becoming...”

”That can be said to ourselves at the same time. If, on the day we forget to bring the smile and peace of the people in the development of the magic tools, take the wrong one with that blade.”

The kingdom is the empire, the empire is the kingdom. We shared the same ideals with each other, and the alliance was formed. Let us not forget that oath from one another.

If one of you forgets your ideals and goes crazy about tyrants, you stop them under a covenant. That is the covenant that should be made between us, so that it is this demonic sword that symbolizes it.

”... friend, huh”

Emperor Lukeheim accidentally narrowed his eyes. The slightly loose mouth looked like a laugh, but the eyes were still going to cry out.

But that was only for a moment. Emperor Lukeheim reached out and received the Devil's Sword from me. Out of the sheath, a cloudless blade still appeared without a scratch.

”Let us swear by this day to the kingdom of friends. We will be born, raised, and on different paths to go. But we had the same dream and ideal. Country, and people! Please be healthy with that! Only then will it prove above all that my life, protected by this demonic sword, will be remembered by those who continue from my life to swear!

Emperor Lukeheim holds his dagger on his chest and takes a thanksgiving stance.

”- A new friend! A heartfelt thanks for this blessing! I will give my life for the day when each other's country will be able to recognize each other as friends! Don't forget, the people of the Kingdom of Palettia! We're going to be friends today!

Emperor Lukeheim tells everyone in the venue so they can roar. The temper is like a bright red lion. Putting his chest up, Emperor Lukeheim laughed with a vibrant grin.

”Princess Anisphere! What is the name of this demon sword?

”The name of the Devil's Sword is -” Ideale. ”

”” Ideally……? I see, I see. I did get it, Princess Anisphere!

Emperor Lukeheim dyed his expression with a smile and laughed out loud.

The applause echoed from the venue again. The alliance between the Kingdom of Palletia and the Aylene Empire will now be formally formed.

Finally my shoulder load came down, and when I exhaled, Yufi slapped me on the shoulder. Looking back towards Uffi, I could see him smiling.

I didn't need any more words. We laughed at each other's accomplishments.