Akuyaku Reijo Ni Koi Wo Shite

The Great Alexandros Empire, which suffered many losses in the Imperial City defense battle, is dedicated to rebuilding the military and is awaiting military action. That period should be much shorter than the Kingdom of Granfram thinks.

Reconstruction of an army in an empire is the replacement of firearms lost in battle and ammunition and shells. When that's done, you'll be almost back. The Empire considers soldiers, third-class citizens, to be the only consumables equivalent to bullets. No training period is needed.

Even for a short period of time, there is no room in the empire to do nothing. In the absence of a military period, you should focus on domestic politics, and in fact the empire is working to advance territorial rule.

In particular, the stability of the northern part of the former royal kingdom, where the devastation is progressing, is urgently needed. Although Maria is pursuing a policy of forcible power, such as classifying the people, she is also afraid of the power of the people.

The situation in the north is not as fancy as the people in the kingdom of Fathira who revolted.

"Come on! Little, but we have prepared a meal! Please bring your own bowl!"

Here's what Maria thought of for stability in the north. He travels around the country, cooks food, and delivers relief supplies to serve the comfort of the people. Simply put, it's a popular game.

"It is the duty of the state to help the people if they are in trouble! I will never imitate you!"

It's not only the Great Alexandros Empire, but also Maria's aim to increase his popularity.

"... It looks good. Did you think?"

Watching the people line up in the cooking line, Gill, the Chief of the Guard, asks Alan, who is standing next to him.

"No, Maria thought. It looks like knowledge of another world."

"I see. I've always loved getting popular."

Both Gil and Alan have been in contact with Maria since the school days. At that time, she should have fallen in love with Maria very seriously, but now she knows that her kindness and honesty are her only performances.

After the game is over, the shackles on the targets will weaken.

"It's not just what I like, but it's actually making a difference. It also involves word manipulation and other information operations."

Maria is actively spreading rumors to enhance her reputation. With just the subject of the savior summoned from another world to bring peace to this reign, it is all about justice.

Those who have no way of knowing the truth will believe this, and those who have witnessed Maria's activities will spread the rumors as true.

It seems that Empress Maria is trying to get some people to think that this is necessary. These two people are also those who think so.

"Which one will you stick to?"

"Suddenly?"

Alan has a sober face when asked by Gil. It's a question you don't want to answer.

"It's better to think about it, and while you're away from the Imperial City, there will be some people moving around."

Those who are trying to separate Lancelot from Maria. The Empire will be a good nation if even Maria, the culprit of evil, is rejected. Many believe that Lancelot has the qualities to become a wise king. Representatives who have followed the Great Alexandros Empire under threat of Maria are representative.

They are working to awaken Lancelot somehow. For those who are low in the empire and do not have much chance to meet Lancelot, this is a great opportunity now when Maria is absent.

"Do you know? We have no choice."

"Can't you be tempted?"

"I can't get through. Even if she does something messed up, Her Majesty is silent because she feels that she is the worst and most supportive moment. You know she was betrayed in the shadows. Everyone is a death guilty. "

"Death?"

Gil also knew, but when told by others, he was even more depressed.

"Jealousy alone doesn't mean that. If you can get all the wrongs and get rid of us all and get the loyalty of other minions, you will not have to hesitate."

"... Why did this happen?"

Gill muttered with distant eyes. Originally, they were supposed to be the heroes who supported the main character Maria and saved the kingdom of the Grand Fulham from the evil spirits. It was not a villain from the beginning.

As she was told, she was guilty of evil, and when she returned to sane, she came to a point where she could not turn back. Most of the SS are.

"I can't help regret now. Rather, think positively about the current situation."

"Positively. There are a lot of things I've gained. If I'm serious, I can't be the way I am now."

Instead, she lost most of her conscience, but she has no inconvenience for money or women.

"If it goes well, it could be a king."

The emperor rules the king and Alan hears from Mary. If the Great Alexandros Empire achieves continental domination, the occupied nation will consolidate and re-establish a new king. It is quite likely that SS members will become one of the kings.

"I see. Boys don't have that much ambition."

"Well, that's it. Let's stop talking about this."

If you don't divide it like this, you won't be able to follow Maria. At least these two people think: And I couldn't keep talking. I saw Mary approaching.

"What are you talking about?"

While walking to them, Maria asks a question.

"I hope that if we go smoothly, we can become a king."

Alan picked up only the last interaction and told Maria. I can't tell Maria about any other conversations.

"I can make it. Think where you want to rule."

"I'll do that"

"Is your inn near today? I want to take a break."

Cooking has just begun. Certainly, we spent time in the morning traveling, but Maria who has experienced many marches should not be tired of this much. Alain decided he was bored.

"... the inn is the lord's house here. But I don't think the lord is long over and the house is in ruin, so I have to send the tidyer first."

"Yes, then send it right away."

"Yes. I think it will take some time to clear up. Wait until this is over. Isn't the greeting with city representatives over yet?"

"... then call me"

Maria is not even trying to hide her disgusted look. It's a pain for Alan. If you play the good guys, I want you to do it, but as the position of the Great Alexandrus Empire becomes more established, it expresses more and more emotions.

Alain, who couldn't complain, ordered his subordinates to call in for a representative.

"What about the imperial capital?"

Maria, sitting on a chair provided by Gil, asks Alain.

"Matthew hasn't heard anything yet."

"Yeah ... what kind of punishment is good for a rat who starts sneaking while the Lord is away?"

The departure of Maria and the SS from the Imperial City is also an invitation to broke out enemies against Maria. Matthew and other intelligence officers remained in the Imperial City, working to identify hostile forces.

"Maria, it's better not to talk about that yet."

"Is there no traitor in the SS?"

"That's right ..."

Alan returns affirmatively to Maria's question, but she can't say it's OK. It is not always the case that no one is as disgusted as Mary does.

"... Is there any suspect in the SS?"

Alain's answer is that Maria didn't like it, and her eyes were severe.

"No, that is not possible."

This time, Alan clearly spoke a negative word. It would be tough if this ever happened, but if you don't say this, the suspicious Maria will not know what to do to the SS. Alan is not confident enough that she seems absolutely ok.

"Then, no problem"

"It doesn't have to be in the ears of others. See, oh, some are coming."

Subordinates who have called for representatives are returning at the right time. This should end this story once. Alan sighed so she couldn't notice Maria.

"This is Her Majesty the Empress. Thank you very much for coming to Her Majesty this time. I am trembling with excitement because of the preciousness of His Majesty's people."

It's an exaggerated word, but this is better for Maria. After hearing the words of the delegation, Maria is gladly screaming.

"No. It is a matter of course as a royal family to care for the people. I think few people can be saved with my little power, but I still have to do nothing."

In the words of the delegation, Maria, for those who know it, returns in a truly white word.

"Small power, ridiculous. His presence is our people's hope. The children are delighted that the Second Saint has appeared."

"Well, I'm a Saint, second ...?"

Alain and Gill's expression becomes cloudy. I was amazed at the stupidity of the representative who spoke well but didn't have to say anything.

"Yes. Before her Majesty came, Lisa was giving alms to the people. Not only that, she also looked after the children who had lost their homes."

The delegate is not aware of his speech. I talked to Bella Bella about extra things.

"Lisa ... yes, there's such a person. So who is that?"

"If Lisa-sama ... oh, over there. The woman surrounded by children is Lisa-sama."

The representative pointed to a woman standing surrounded by many children.

"... What kind of person is Lisa?"

"Lisa was originally the daughter of the Viscount Stoke. She was married to the Earl of Barumi, but she lost her husband in the war and returned to her family. And it's scattered. "

"Lisa Stoke ... I've heard of it, Gil, follow him because he's going to say hello."

"Maria. Here, not much ..."

It's pointless to have a mess, even though you're cooking for the sake of popularity.

"What are you worried about? I'm just going to say hello to my old acquaintance?"

"……Yes, I understand"

And again, an unhappy woman will be born. It's a gil that feels reassuring when you think about it, but you have to follow it.

The target woman was dressed in poor costumes that seemed like nobles and looked after the children. The dignified atmosphere and graceful appearance exudes elegance even in a dingy appearance. She may be called a saint because of her atmosphere.

"Lisa, Lisa Stoke?"

Maria calls out to such a woman.

"This is Her Majesty the Empress. Please forgive me for being so rude in front of Her Majesty."

Naturally, Maria was coming and Lisa knew. He doesn't seem particularly upset, and greets him carefully.

"Don't use such strange language. Lisa is not my senior."

"... It's a school day."

Before that, Lisa never remembered her close relationship with Maria. Lisa knows that the other daughter was rubbing with Maria, but she didn't want to get involved in that, and she never talked to Maria.

"I'm serious. But I like Lisa's."

"……I'm afraid"

"Hey, calm down, can't you talk? I heard that Lisa is taking care of the children. I also want to manage the children who lost their parents in the war. I would like to hear the opinion of Lisa who is doing that. ''

"... My opinion"

"Lisa. I can say it myself, but now I have the power to protect the weak. I want to use this power correctly. Will you cooperate for that?"

"... really kids?"

Lisa has worked hard to date, but she has limited funds to save her children. I know that the limit will come if this is done.

"Of course. I want to move right away, but first I don't know what is needed. Risa-san, wouldn't you teach me that?"

"... I understand. I don't know how much power I can help, but I will tell you everything I know."

"Thank you. Well, let's go to the consulate in this city right away, where we can talk carefully."

"Maria?"

Gil is confused by Maria's words. The lord was just rough, and we just mentioned that we needed to send people away.

"Gill. Follow me with about ten soldiers."

Despite Gil's confusion, Maria adds more instructions. This also puzzles Gil.

"... ten people?"

If you want to get rid of it, it's better to bring in more and end it all at once. Gill thought so, but this was a misunderstanding.

"Yes. Ten young and energetic soldiers. I don't care how they look."

"……that is"

It doesn't matter what you look like for cleaning up. Gill finally understood the idea of Maria who said that.

"Let's hurry, Lisa. There's a lot to talk about. Will the kids worry if they don't come back too late?"

"Eh, yeah"

Lisa feels something incomprehensible, but she is forced by Maria and goes with her. You can't tell what the malice of Mary is.

◇◇◇

It takes less than five minutes to drive to the desired lord's house by riding a carriage. Soon Maria and others reached their destination. I have arrived.

"... Why are you here?"

There were a number of wagons in front of the palace, and a number of dubious men came and went between them. Apparently suspicious, usually moving immediately to capture or subdue, the opponent was the face Maria knew.

"This is my Majesty the Empress. I'm surprised to see such a place."

"I'm surprised here. What are the people in the back society doing here?"

The men were from behind-the-scenes organizations that Maria occasionally used. One is a man who has met many times during the trafficking of aristocratic daughters.

"An acquaintance forgot something and came to get it."

"What is left behind here is ... a thief?"

Rogues in the backstreets carry luggage out of the vacant house. Nothing else is possible.

"No, I just came to get my lost items."

However, the man denies with a face that eats nothing.

"... Do you know the nobleman?"

"Are you supposed to know the imperial family rather than the aristocrat?"

The man is talking about Maria. Pursuing the sins of men here does not do anything. Maria decides to accept the man's lie.

"Tell me just one thing. Isn't the thief who is rampaging around here, are you?"

"Unfortunately, there's no foothold in the north, so I'm completely late, and I'm going to get over the layman.

It is a subtle point to deny this. There is no doubt that he is a bandit, whether he is active later.

"... Hey, what's the forgotten thing you said earlier?"

"If you are an aristocrat, you may have one or two treasures passed down from generation to generation. It must be in a place that can't be found a bit gently, and it's coming to get it."

Noble mansions always have one or two hidden rooms or safes. Regardless of whether or not the contents are included.

"Can you find it?"

Despite the bandit's tactics, Maria is anxious about what they are doing. It has been working so hard to think that it is just a villain.

"Because my acquaintance will tell you suspicious places."

In front of the man's glance casually, there was a man who was scared with bruises all over his face. Despite being tattered, the outfit looks better than what men wear.

"... I'm a servant. What can you find often?"

Many aristocrats collapsed in the war. In the turmoil, not a few servants are taking away the property left by the aristocracy. They lost their jobs and needed tomorrow's food, but it was definitely a crime. They are forced to break open when they find those who are running away.

"If we try to run away, we'll see it."

The place where criminals escape is their territory.

"... I'm really impressed. What did you find?"

"It's a big deal. There is only one sword that has been handed down for generations, and this is not worth it, so I am taking furniture out of it."

"Yeah ... what are we going to stay here today?"

Wagons certainly carry a variety of furniture. Even big beds. Maria, who is trying to stay in this mansion, cannot take the furniture upright.

"... How about exchanging that woman?"

"Ah ... yes"

Here she remembers that she had brought Lisa.

"If furniture alone isn't enough, I'll pay too much."

"Is it okay later? 後 From now on, this woman is going to be messed up by a lot of men."

"eh?"

Lisa was surprised at the words of Maria. I was told I wanted to talk about child rescue, but it was a lie. I know I was deceived. But I don't know why it has to be so.

"I'll make sure how horny you're, a good lady called a saint."

Maria was also pleased to be called the saint. I noticed that I was said second, but I was sullen at once.

"Why me ..."

"I hate girls like you, I hate you. I'm not doing any effort. Even though I don't make any effort, I'm liked by anyone. ? "

"I don't do that!"

"I know it right away. I'll reveal your nature from now on."

"I'm not kidding! I'll die here if I can do that!"

"If you don't listen, children die. Is that OK?"

How can you make your opponent obey? Maria's little talent is the ability to see his opponent's weaknesses.

"... such"

You can throw any number of your own lives. However, if the child is taken hostage, Lisa will not be able to do anything. Such a woman is even called a saint.

"As expected, the Empress. It's a stunning villain, can you do that?"

Surprisingly, a man stopped Maria.

"why?"

"The value of the product decreases. The good thing about the woman is that she is serious and hard. It's worth it to open her body while being ashamed. What would be the best "

"... I'll give it when I'm done."

Maria is ashamed of the expression of a man who is too explicit, and loses the momentum as before.

"That's why it's worth halving if you get rid of shame. It's not a very good thing to use this product as a business, and it's a good idea to waste your goods."

The words are reasonably polite, but the man's story is slightly intimidating. If it were just a threat, Maria would be repelled, but in my case as a merchant, I can understand that. And it doesn't hurt too much. The value of the organization is still high.

"... I understand. Even if you give it to you, it will be a prostitute, so it's the same thing."

"Yes, it just saves you extra time."

A man also begins to relax Maria's feelings. There are circumstances in which a man cannot break down with Maria.

"Then take me."

"Hey. Needless to say, don't let the noise go. We know where the kids are and where they are."

The man's words to Lisa are a complete threat. No matter what Lisa thinks, the results will not change. If the child's life is seized, Lisa has no way to do it.

Eventually, the men left everything in the wagon, leaving it there. It was a bit ironic that ten strong young soldiers helped clear it.

◇◇◇

Lisa turns her face blue in despair. The man in front of me looks expressionless even when she sees Lisa.

The men's carriages are heading to the next destination. There is still a treasure that has been left behind in the north.

"Let's hear your name."

“…………”

"Be honest. For yourself and for the kids."

"... Lisa"

After all, you can't go against it. Thinking of hell ahead, Lisa's heart is about to tear.

"Um ... is there?"

Suddenly, a man screamed. A bundle of paper was grasping where he was taken from.

"Maybe you are Lisa Stoke?"

"... yeah"

Lisa suddenly hears her full name and gets even more frightened. A man who knew himself was spooky.

"What is your father's name?"

`` Weissel ''

"... The correct answer. There was a man who was dating in school. What was that man's name?"

"Why do you hear that?"

"It's a diversion between happiness and despair. If you're lucky, you're happy. If you're lucky, you're going to the worst life. What's your name?"

Lisa has no idea what the man is saying. Nevertheless, I remembered one name in my heart, with one hope. It's subtle to say that he was dating. It is certain that there was another person who liked it.

"... Rion-kun"

Still, Lisa had only this name.

"You have the best luck. No way you can meet us in such a place, and in such a situation."

"……What does that mean?"

The atmosphere of the man changed at a stretch. Lisa knows that is a good thing. Expectations grow in my heart little by little.

"You have two options: one with the money you can live for and you'll be free. The other is to work in a certain place. My job is to serve my husband with sincere loyalty, and if I want, I can take my children. "

"... What is the Lord?"

You can tell from the story that a man recommends the latter. However, Lisa was worried that the details of the work were unclear. It depends on who you serve, even if it's called loyalty. This is what Lisa is serious about.

"It's after deciding whether or not to serve. No, after reaching the place to serve. Oh, so there was one condition to serve. Let's tell it first."

"What is it?"

"I can't fall in love. Isn't it impossible to fall in love? You can fall in love but don't think you'll be best if you get rewarded."

With a meaningful smile, the man presents unusual conditions. What I want to convey is not the condition.

"... I understand. Let me do the job."

Now Lisa is not stupid enough to know who she is. Rion, who thought she was dead, was alive. And that Lion apparently saves her and her children. Lisa was very grateful for this miracle.