Chapter 269 – Chapter 269 – Return to the Empire, and the Two Princesses…
The Gaia Empire returned from a great achievement in the Elven Kingdom.
It’s been a long time since I’ve come, but I’m returning home with more than expected, so I went to the emperor confidently.
“Meet Your Majesty the Emperor.”
Although he is a warrior, he humbled himself because he belonged to the empire.
“Count Dran. I already got the report.”
The report went quickly. It briefly reported the damage suffered by the enemy, such as casualties and the number of captured demons, and the damage suffered by the empire. He didn’t go into detail about the battle. Whether it’s the dragon’s help, or the believers in the goddess of death… My mouth only hurts when I say it. I shouldn’t have revealed that there was a goddess of death in the background of the demons anyway, since I was known as a warrior who received grace from the goddess of death.
I have to definitely beat the goddess of death to be able to stretch my feet and sleep.
“What kind of movements do you think the demons will show in the future?”
“I think it will be reorganized. Since the plan has already gone wrong several times, it is judged that they will not launch an attack blindly.”
Before the return, the Principality of Lancelot and the Kingdom of the Elves had received great damage. Because of that, the allied forces to counter the attack of the demons couldn’t use their strength.
“However, I can dare to predict that it may cause a war by overdoing it.”
“Hmm. Why?”
“There is an intelligence that the position of the Demon King is on the edge due to a series of failures. This is a fact that I found out directly from the high-ranking demons.”
“Yes. No matter how brilliant a monarch is, consecutive defeats shake the hearts of the people.”
We won every time, but the demons who suffered such a painful failure were gradually driven back.
“Do you have any plans next?”
“For now, until I can predict the next move of the demons, I plan to do some maintenance as well.”
“Okay. You’ve worked hard this time, so you’ll need a break for a while.”
I chose the word “Maintenance” Because it was difficult for me to say “Rest,” But I was very grateful when the emperor told me that I could rest.
“If there is something important, come to me anytime. You may call before then. Oh, in terms of… Um, do you want anything?”
“You mean the award?”
“It’s not like the Count was expecting compensation, but I don’t feel comfortable sending it back empty-handed.”
Prize
What do you want
This was a statement that really troubled those who received it. Money? Wisdom? Or should I ask for a marquise? Or too…
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“Great job.”
“Thank you.”
As I came out of the palace after having an audience with the emperor, Asabel, who was in the same room earlier, followed me. She glared at me for my good performance this time as well. My growing value was also Asabel’s strength. Even though I’m a warrior, I rode the line of the princess Asabel Silve.
“The prince’s group must be quite nervous now.”
“Ah. You mean the royal family?”
“Once again, the wind is blowing in the imperial competition.”
It’s a political fight.
To be honest, I didn’t want to pay attention. But if there was one person to care about, it was Lucia Silve. From the past, the interest in the imperial competition was out of interest. All I wanted to do was save the world and do everything I wanted to do. I didn’t want to take power. Having several women under me was already in the works, and things like governing a country seemed like a headache. So he rejected the offer of the goddess of death and did not interfere much with the queen of the elven kingdom.
“So that’s what…”
“Princess. I’m not going to attack anyone or anything. If the empire itself is shaken, I won’t stand still, but if not, I won’t step out myself.”
“Yes? That, is it?”
No matter how much I was a hero, it was also a cold response for what the princess had done to me.
“But I promise you one thing.”
If the struggle for imperial power breaks out in earnest, those who are aiming for Asabel will gradually be revealed.
“I will protect you.”
“Heh?”
Asabel’s rigid face, which seemed to have been a little shocked, suddenly loosened up. It’s the first time I’ve seen Asabel make such an expression.
“Suddenly someone revolts, or an unexpected surprise attack… If that happens, I will stop it.”
“Hmm… Hmm. It’s really reassuring.”
Asabel turns her face away and murmurs.
“Really…”
Asabel’s miraculous reaction briefly dimmed her mood.
… To be honest.
I’m not a eunuch, and I know what kind of signal Asabel’s reaction is. However, it was also because of Lucia that she did not go any further here. In the first place, she said that she would protect Asabel, but she had no other intentions. If she needed a next emperor, Asabel was the best. Besides she was the one who would listen best when I asked. A so-called helping and helping relationship that benefits each other. So I have to protect
“Ah. And are you really going to be okay?”
“Yes?”
“That… The prize that His Majesty gave you.”
“Oh, you mean that?”
“Marquis. Can I have one?”
Ah.
In the end, when asked what I wanted to receive, I didn’t get too greedy and asked to be appointed as a marquis. It was predicted that there would be friction because this was an unprecedented and unprecedented rise in status, but listening to the princess’s words, it was not.
“Originally, you must have been thinking of appointing Count Dran as Marquis. The discussion has already begun.”
“It means you can call something else.”
The Empire will now try to capture me somehow. A hero like Charlotte had a place to settle down, but was also a free person who did not belong to that country. However, I am officially a noble belonging to the Gaia Empire. Because of me alone, the empire will not be threatened by anyone other than the demon king. That’s why they are trying to keep me in the empire by giving me a higher nobility position.
“I guess I should have asked for something else.”
“That’s why His Majesty also told me to say something else.”
Yeah…
Do you want something bigger?
Of course, it wasn’t necessary, but I didn’t want much from the empire. Even if it wasn’t a reward, it didn’t matter as long as I listened carefully to my story.
“From the look on your face, it looks like you’re looking for something.”
“I didn’t ask for anything when I went to the elven kingdom and made a mark.”
It’s real.
“Just… I want to ask Your Majesty’s permission later.”
“What… “
“Ah.”
In the distance, I see a woman with fluttering platinum hair. She looked too much like Asabel, but it was easy to tell her apart because she was me. She’d seen her for so long, and she’d put her mouth on those lips again and again, how could she forget it?
Asabel looked away from me and he followed. He had previously revealed about Lucia and me. She never said how deeply they were in love. Lest she misunderstand, they fell in love with each other at first sight, and she kissed them.
“Daron.”
Lucia, whom she hadn’t seen in a long time, was of the same mind as me. I can approach you, but come quickly and hug me first… As she tries, she takes a look at her surroundings. She had only Asabel and Lucia and the people who served them, but she must have been ashamed. Men should do this first.
“I really missed you.”
“Me too.”
Gave me a hug
“I’m glad you’re okay.”
“It happens every time. I am strong.”
Lucia knew that even if I was a hero, what I was doing was dangerous. She was well aware of the fear of losing someone, especially since she had memories of actually going through the war. He himself lost her life and did this…
She was in a good mood anyway.
It was a reward to share body temperature and body odor while holding each other with the woman I love. What’s the difference between money and status? Being alive and being with the people you love is the greatest happiness and reward.
After falling away from Lucia, he looks around. Most of them returned their eyes and tried not to interrupt our time, but Asabel was still staring at us. She had a suspicious look on her face, blushing.
“Looks like we got closer.”
“Sister.”
“… I have no intention of interfering with the two. But she’s also a princess, so she has to keep her face when there are people around.”
You have to show me this deep kiss so you know how lightheartedly we just did it. I endured this a lot too. It was a pity that it ended with a hug. Lucia seems the same, but… At night, they’ll kiss, undress, bite, suck, and get tangled up.
Hurry up and take her Lucia formally.
“Your sister.”
“I will keep that in mind too.”
“… Are you not scolding? What you need to pay attention to is that you need to pay attention. You know what I mean?”
She didn’t want to be the bad guy, but Asabel had an excuse that she didn’t have to. She knows she didn’t have bad intentions. She doesn’t have a good relationship with Lucia either, but she wasn’t bad either. It wasn’t static, and it wasn’t a personality that would cause friction with each other.
No…
“Then, I, I will go. Count Dran, you may have something to call later, so rest until the letter goes.”
Is it right?
“Daron.”
Right after Asabel left, Lucia tapped her on my arm. She has something to say, but she can’t bear to open her mouth.
“Sister, please… “
“Hmm, I guess.”
Serial enemy.
I think so.
Of course, me and Lucia have already gone as deep as we’ll go, so there’s no room for a split, and Asabel says she likes someone, so she doesn’t even have the courage to be honest. That being said, it wasn’t a match.
“Don’t worry. I won’t accept it without your permission.”
“If you let me, will you accept it?”
“I didn’t mean it like that.”
“It’s a joke.”
Lucia puts her hand inside my arm as if it’s okay. We already had each other, so there was no need to worry.
