Chapter 289 – This Side Is Honest
What exactly defines the identity of existence?
Empire has a famous philosophical conundrum in this regard.
Named ‘the carriage of the first emperor.’
It is one of the anecdotes that must be mentioned in any higher education institution, and it remains very impressive even in the memory of Wolfgang, who does not enjoy complicated philosophy or Zen dialogue.
The first emperor of the Solarium Empire is no different from a divine being to the people of the empire.
That’s why his cherished items, such as his sword, armor, and clothes, as well as all sorts of trivial miscellaneous goods, such as forks and razor blades, are all preserved as national treasures in the imperial family’s treasury.
The most famous of these is by far the golden carriage.
In the past and now, a wagon is not just a means of transportation, but an important property and symbol of wealth.
Of course, the people’s admiration and interest in the carriage the first emperor boarded was very hot, and in fact, among the emperor’s relics, the golden carriage came out of the world quite often and was used for the achievements of descendants.
But since I’ve been in and out so often, a problem arose.
As a matter of course, even though it is a golden carriage, it is not entirely made of gold to the inside due to performance issues such as ride comfort and cushioning.
How good would it be if the technology of a thousand years ago was excellent? Due to the limitations of the era at the time, no matter how much the emperor rode in the carriage, the frame was made of wood and the seats were inevitably covered with leather and cloth.
What would happen if such an antique went in and out of a treasure trove hundreds of times over a thousand years?
It is only natural that the lacquer peels off, the wheels wear out, and the frame decays and breaks.
Of course, the later emperors didn’t just watch the ruins of their ancestors from a distance, so the golden carriage went through several repairs and is still preserved in perfect condition.
The result of continuously replacing old parts over a thousand years. The Golden Carriage no longer had any original parts, not even a single spoke.
Of course, this is unavoidable for the preservation of cultural heritage.
Can a golden carriage with all parts replaced with new ones still be called ‘the first emperor’s carriage’?
It goes without saying that there is no easy answer.
That’s why it’s a difficult problem, and it’s not difficult to find people who are still having heated discussions about this problem in academies and libraries.
Then…
What about people who have lost their memory?
* * *
“It’s gotten weird because of you! Take responsibility! What are we going to do with this!”
Wolfgang stared at Alicia, who was strangling at me.
A blushing face and a tear-stained expression. Tears welled up in the eyes with cold blue eyes.
When he sees his lover lying in bed with him and weeping, the man can’t help but feel sad. The heavenly god created the existence of a man who was originally weak with her woman’s tears.
Maybe even Wolfgang, who locked her Alicia in her arms and harassed her with her smirk, was bitten by her conscience.
“Alicia…”
“Why! You beast!”
Wolfgang quietly called Alicia’s name.
The expression on his face as he looked at her was somehow very strange.
“Ah…?”
Alicia, who suddenly saw her reflection in her blood-red eyes, swallowed her saliva at her awkwardness.
In his eyes illuminated by her moonlight, she was clearly in her nightgown, but her distracted focus was directed somewhere far away.
“Hey…?”
Even if you talk to them right in front of you, there is no response at all.
Is this mischievous man up to something else? The same goes for waving your hands in front of your eyes.
“Aww…!”
If so, now is your chance!
Although Alicia struggled with all her might to untie her slender body and her stiff forearms in order to escape from the arms of the big ruffian.
“This, this person… Is too strong…”
Of course, there was no hesitation.
Eventually giving up on her escape, Alicia pondered as she rolled her eyes.
As long as this man entered his bedroom in the first place without anyone stopping him, it would be useless to shout or call the guards. I’d be glad if I didn’t get angry.
So, should I be persuaded?
I’d rather it be right. The man in front of her is still only her husband to her Alicia, but he must have been no stranger to her before.
Like the behavior I’ve seen so far, like the attitude. The saying that they were lovers is probably true.
With the imperial princess confined in her arms, she is in a position to do anything she wants. But this man hadn’t done anything harsh to her, except to hug her and make fun of her.
In other words, it means that you are a person with whom you can communicate well enough.
“Ehh.”
Eventually, Alicia stopped her whining and began to stare into his face.
“Wow… It looks really bloody.”
Shortly after she lost her memories, all Alicia’s schedules were canceled by Leona. It wasn’t because she was in poor health, but because it was a lie.
Even in the last few days, no one was looking for her, except for Wolfgang.
It was Alicia who likes to meet people and move around, as always, so naturally she had no choice but to get bored.
Time overflowing with nothing to do.
Alicia never spent that time meaninglessly. Locked in her room, she concentrated on bridging the missing link between the empire and reality she remembered years ago.
What kind of incidents and accidents have happened in less than ten years?
The bulk of her years that she jumped over was, by far, the war between northern aliens and the Empire.
And among the records of the war there was a story about a man named Wolfgang who claimed to be her lover.
Alicia muttered, full of her doubts.
“So, there was a war just a few years ago, and you are a war hero who made a contribution in that war?”
“…”
—Sue
Alicia’s actions became even more drastic in response to Wolfgang’s reaction, which was still consistent with his silence.
She raised her hand and gently stroked Wolfgang’s face.
“…It must have hurt.”
There are two large sword scars on her face, and the number of small scars is uncountable. Even one side of the ear is left with stitches, as if it had been cut off and then attached.
Having reached that point meant that at the time of the injury, there was no time to receive help from the priest.
Alicia pictured his face without scars in her mind. A handsome man with thick lines and a sharp impression resembling a beast such as a wolf or a lion. He was a contemplative much favored by women.
However, if there are no scars, I feel somehow empty. Thinking subconsciously, Alicia lowered her gaze a little lower.
“Hee, hee…!”
A scream mixed with surprise and admiration.
The first thing that catches my eye is the solid muscles that are tightly packed through the gaps in the loose shirt that is close to pajamas.
This man named Wolfgang was said to be one of the most powerful men in the Empire, with only a few exceptions, such as the Emperor, who is clearly a transcendent general and the emperor who has the power of the throne.
Alicia thought involuntarily that she truly deserved it.
The pectoralis major muscle against her soft chest is too hard. A level almost reminiscent of a lump of steel. Of course, his upper body and the nape of his neck were also full of scars, but at this point, it is doubtful that his whole body is full of scars.
It’s obviously the same person as her, but it feels like something of her species itself is different.
“It’s a giant, giant.”
She is also so tall that even compared to Alicia, who is above the average height for an Imperial woman, it seems that her two heads are more than two heads apart. She felt like a little girl when she was in his arms.
Strong man.
If you could sum up the man named Wolfgang in two words, these words fit perfectly.
Alicia glanced up and down at Wolfgang, who was still as still as an awake plaster statue.
Then she blurted out a single word.
“Hmm…! That might not be too bad… No, this isn’t it!”
Alicia shook her head.
Obviously, her ideal type is a prince on a white horse from a children’s book.
If it were a prince, he would have a much lower status than her princess, but as long as it meant something, it would be enough. She was caring, kind, and liked a good-looking guy.
I hated a man like this man in front of me, who only knew how to make fun of people, only knew how to be proud of himself, and behaved as he pleased.
But, why?
“Hey. Oh, no. Hmmmm, honey… Are you sleeping?”
With him.
This time lying face to face with him.
It’s just that I don’t feel so bad about it.
“Well, it’s just about sleeping together. It’s not too bad since you take the place of the futon.”
Alicia sighed and cleared her throat as she quietly closed her eyes.
It is late spring, when winter has not yet passed. This man’s body temperature was much higher than Alicia’s, so he was very warm, so he slept well.
“Coo…”
Just like that, the moment you are about to fall into the land of dreams again.
“Alicia.”
“Foot medicine?!”
Alicia opened her eyes in surprise at the low voice calling her name.
“I saw what you were doing. I heard everything you were saying.”
Red eyes that have regained their bright light at some point and are burning fiercely.
This time, I wasn’t looking somewhere far away.
His eyes were on the woman in front of him right now.
“If I go back to the past and meet you again, I will definitely fall for you again.”
“What, what are you talking about…!”
Wolfgang met Alicia’s eyes straight.
And.
“Love you.”
