Maou No Utsuwa

Emperor's chamber in the Imperial City.

In recent times, that room, which has been sparsely visited, is busy only today with the enthusiasm of many.

At the heart of that enthusiasm is the Princess Claudia.

Mother, admit it already.

"It's not that easy to decide."

"I didn't say it was easy. We've been thinking about this for a long time. I'm saying it's finally decided."

"But Klau. I can't believe you're an emperor. I can't imagine."

Empress Claudia's wishes did not remain with the Crown Prince. I've wanted the emperor's throne at once.

Now that the emperor is in the Ministry of Personnel, naturally, but not as an empress who is asked to make that decision. Because the Empress Claudia is the emperor I don't think she deserves most.

"Don't treat me like a child forever anymore. I've been at the National Council for a long time, and I've decided a lot of things."

"That may be true, but it was because we all had help, wasn't it?

"Of course I do. And I will continue to ask you all to help me be a fine emperor."

"But you..."

"Nothing Else"

"What about Therese?

The Empress, caged in her room all the time and looking after the Emperor, does not find Prince Therese guilty. No one has been informed.

"He's still missing. Because this is all I can't find."

"Hey, Klau?

"No, I'm not. I've been somewhere beyond my reach."

"You might come back, right?

"My brother gave up his inheritance, didn't he? Even though the Empire is in trouble. You can't be an emperor."

"Bye. What about Carl? Carl would be a boy."

"Brother Carl, you have no inheritance."

"You can give it to me again."

"It's not that easy. And brother Carl doesn't want to be an emperor."

"Really?

"Looks like there's something else I want to do."

"Yes. Bye."

Anyway, Empress Claudia was not convinced to be an emperor.

"Everyone else is already in favor of me becoming emperor. That's why we're all here."

"Really?"

"Your Majesty, we are in favour of the inauguration of the Emperor's throne on Sister Claudia. You don't have to worry. We will also support our sister Claudia."

Empress Claudia's belly brother, the prince, answered the empress's question.

"... oh. You thought you were still young, but now you can say such fine dialogue. Then make you emperor."

"Hey, Mother? How could I disagree so much?

"... somehow"

"Terrible!"

The Empress' inquiry is sharp inside. However, unfortunately, the Empress cannot continue to follow this inquiry.

"Because."

"Even I think about it. Are you sure you want to leave your father like this forever?

"That."

"I think Father should unload the emperor and relax. Don't lock yourself in one of the castle rooms and move to a more ambient place, maybe you'll feel better"

"Right...... That's what they say."

"Isn't that right, Mother? Because you're an empress, you won't be asked to make weird decisions."

"Is that what you're doing now?

"So this is the last time. You know, the Empire is in trouble right now. We need to get the system in place and start over."

"That's what Klau did? That's not it."

No matter how much I was told, I could never imagine an empress, such as Empress Claudia becoming emperor.

"I'm the only one here. Mother, trust me. I'm not Claudia, the kid your mother already knows about."

"... right"

Real age certainly is. It's not a strange year to be told you're late.

"Bye!"

"But is it so easy to decide? Discuss it more with the chief minister."

"So it's done. Premier Kalk told me the throne this time."

"Why?"

"We need emperors in the empire to make peace with the kingdom. Because they're kings, you have to be in a position to match them. Otherwise, the kingdom will be shattered, so harmony will fail."

"Oh, that's right."

"So stand the emperor. And I'm the only one there."

It is the Crown Prince's formal decision that Prime Minister Kalk has communicated. I'm talking about turning that into an emperor reign, thinking Empress Claudia doesn't know it.

"... but if I say go ahead, can you be emperor with that? You need a reign ceremony or something."

"That's later. Even your father left the reign ceremony behind when your grandfather died."

"So is that. But wouldn't he have stayed the Crown Prince?

"You're already persistent. This is an emergency. First to set up an emperor. After the ritual."

"So, what are you going to have, a reign?

"There is an emperor's imprint. Pass it on."

"Oh, you know what? That? But that's for the Chancellor."

"That's an imprint. I don't use the real thing to push it on my paperwork."

"Oh, you know so much about it."

"It's obvious. Because we're going to be emperors."

"Yes...... But where is it?

"What, you don't know?

"I don't know. You don't think I know, do you?

"So who knows?

"That, Your Majesty,"

The Empress turns her gaze to the Emperor sleeping in bed. With all this noise, the Emperor doesn't show any reaction, he just stares at the hollow and looks at it.

"... there's no way I can ask."

"Right."

Answering Empress Claudia, the Empress takes her seat and heads to the Emperor. From his mouth. He noticed who was flowing and stood to wipe it.

"... can I look?

"Where?

"This room. I'm sure it's here."

"... right. Sooner or later, you'll have to find something."

"Well, let's all find it"

In the hanging voice of Empress Claudia, the Princess simultaneously took a seat and began searching the room.

Seeing that figure, sorrow overshadows the Empress's heart. This attitude also explains why the Empress resists the reign of Empress Claudia.

You say you haven't seen your father in a long time, but you don't have a word to worry about, either from Empress Claudia or any other princess.

Princess Claudia doesn't know. Even though Prince Therese is busy, you must visit this room in a few moments.

When Prince Therese is busy and the sun is empty, Hildegand would like Rita to visit this room instead.

"... I wonder if I raised him the wrong way. Hey, you."

And such a sad grunt doesn't even get into the ears of the Princesses Claudia. It's just that I even pull the tans and desk drawers in my room and just fish inside.

"I wonder where it went crazy...... That's settled. When you betrayed Kamui-kun."

"Oh, oh, oh!

"Ah, you! It's okay, you!

Suddenly, the Empress calls desperately upon the emperor who gave a whispering voice. But that's all the emperor reacted to, and when he shut up, with an indeterminate gaze, he just stared into the hollow.

"Yes...... Is that what this is about? I knew he would."

Even if it was an unfounded idea, the Empress was convinced that it was true.

"Don't resent me. Your mother stole this man's heart, and now you've stolen it.... No. Because your mother was here, I'm staying here, who looked like her. Still..., don't resent me"

Such an empress grunt will not reach the ears of the Crowdia princesses.

"Found it!

"What? Which!?

Empress Claudia rushes over to the voice raised by one of the princesses.

"Isn't this it?

"... yes. This is it. Definitely! That's a trick!

"Really?"

"All right, now the throne is mine."

"Well, nice to meet you, sister."

"Leave it to me."

"You found it?

The floating Empress Claudia receives the voice of a queen with a cold atmosphere.

"Oh, yeah."

"Yes...... Then get out."

"Eh."

"Get out of here!

"What's wrong!? Mother!?"

"You've become an emperor, haven't you? You don't have to call me Mother anymore."

"What, it doesn't matter"

"Please, get out. And no more..., never come again"

"No!?

"... good, we're leaving. Will you prepare a place where you can easily spend your time with the Emperor's power? My majesty and I will move there and relax."

"That's good..."

"Well, please. Emperor Claudia, Your Majesty."

"Ugh, yeah."

Feeling something uninterrupted, Empress Claudia left the room with an imprint.

I have no words to speak to my father until the end. And that's the same for the other princesses.

"… the empire is apparently over. Was it good for you? I didn't have to leave my name as the last emperor of the Empire."

"Ugh, uh-oh"

"You?"

"Ugh......, ahh"

"You? You know what I'm talking about?

"Ah, ah."

"... you're like a baby. I have no idea what you're talking about. But this is good, too. If you're back to being a baby, I'm the first woman for you. That's... oh, no, now I'm going to thank you."

After this day, you will hear the ex-empress's pleasant voice in the room.

But without anyone noticing it, the two former emperors and the former empress will leave the Imperial Capital.

◇ ◇ ◇

Having obtained the imprint, Empress Claudia turned first to the conference room where her companions were waiting.

And when he went into the room, he was glad, and lifted it up, and cried out.

"I got it! Now I'm the emperor!

"Congratulations!

It was Theresa who responded to it first. I have abandoned myself and dedicated myself to the Empress Claudia for this day. The joy is not extended by others.

"Congratulations. Her Royal Highness Princess Claudia, no, you are His Majesty the Emperor Claudia, right?

And then Kainel goes on. For Kainel, it was one bet to go with Empress Claudia.

A reversal play after I thought it was a complete failure. Even as he behaved calmly, his body was trembling with joy.

"Congratulations. Emperor Claudia, Your Majesty."

In addition, Michael Mage Team Leader continues. It's actually better to be relieved than happy. I didn't have to lose the position of magician leader in my hand. That's what I think.

And if Oscar were here, he would have been equally relieved, but Oscar is still in a fort in the central east.

Not in its place, but there was another one who spoke to Emperor Claudia.

"Good. Now I have my wish."

"Thank you, Mr. Alexis. Thanks to Mr. Alexis."

Alexis Strasser, descendant of a former Eastern Border lord and classmate of Emperor Claudia.

"No, my powers and so on are insignificant. I thought it was all because of your dedication here."

"But I couldn't have done this without Mr. Alexis."

"That's too high a rating. Something like one or eight bets, such as my dedication. It was His Majesty the Emperor Claudia and all of you who made it a reality."

"But"

"Besides, my loyalty to Emperor Claudia has an evil feeling in it. For better or worse, don't forget that."

"Yeah. I'm fine. But are you sure?

"What is it?

"I want Mr. Alexis to stay here in the Imperial City."

"There's nothing I can do to help you if I stay in the Imperial Capital. I'm going to know what I'm not good at."

"But..."

"We have already decided on the system. The Chancellor's seat is to Lord Kainel. And the position of Commander of the Knights of the Empire, Commander of the Enchantress, remains unchanged to Lord Oscar and Lord Michael. The reign of His Majesty Emperor Claudia, who consolidated the three roles, is a stone's throw."

"To my Kingsguard Captain."

"That's for Theresa."

"Theresa?"

"The Kingsguard must always be at the side of His Majesty the Emperor. I, the man, have no part to play."

"Then..."

In addition, Empress Claudia would like to present another position.

"His Majesty Emperor Claudia. I'm very pleased with that sentiment about reusing me, but my importance is the reconstruction of the Strasser family. I want to regain my taste territory and make it easier for my men."

"... right"

Originally, this is the condition for cooperation. To stay in the Imperial Capital would be to reverse the promise.

And my return to the eastern border is in the service of His Majesty Emperor Claudia.

"Are you okay?

"No way, no one has noticed, such as me working for His Majesty Emperor Claudia. Well, the reconstruction of your house may give rise to some suspicion, but it stands around well. In that way, the information of the East will surely reach His Majesty Emperor Claudia."

"... ok. Nice to see you again."

"I'll take care of it"

"So, here we go."

"First, we should hurry up our reconciliation with the kingdom. Failure to clean it up will not create room to tackle the problems within the Empire."

"Right. But will it work?

"We're letting you go. For this reason, the Oriental House is not aware of the situation. Naturally, information should not be passed on to the current Prime Minister either. Pull as much as you can, during which time Lord Kainel, the new Chancellor, proceeds to negotiate with the Kingdom"

"... what if they notice before then?

"We need to be ready for that. What's your use for the Western Uncle family?

Alexis' inquiry turned to Kainel. It's Kainel who's actually moving things around.

"Not yet. I have reserved it for sure since Lord Claudia took the throne"

"Then let's move on."

"But are you okay? Can't the Westerners have too much power?

"I have that concern. But just in case the Oriental House turns away."

"Somewhere on the other hand, is the House of Berths certain? Right. But I doubt that's a good idea at the Western House."

"When the Oriental House disobeys, its flag is Her Royal Highness Lady Hildegand. And the Westerners are the only ones who are clearly hostile to it?

"But without His Royal Highness Prince Therese, Hildegand has no right to the throne"

"If the life and death of that Prince Therese is certain, I think there is something to think about?

"... no clue at all"

"Really...... Ok. There's nothing more I can do. I'll leave this to you. Besides, I'm going back to the East. You can't be involved in a plot until the end."

"Are you leaving in such a hurry?

"I think it will take some time to gather scattered subordinates. First, I thought I'd go to Lord Oscar and find him there."

"... I see"

"I hope to have your deed of permission to rebuild your house while I gather your men there."

"How long are you staying?

"That, of course, will wait until that deed arrives. Without it, it will be a battle."

The territory of the Strasser family already belongs to other houses. It is not something that can be retrieved without the imperial decree. If there is, it's usually suspicious.

"Is that true, too? Okay."

"Okay, gentlemen. Don't be alarmed until the end. Because the kingdom doesn't know what it's up to."

"Okay. Mr. Alexis, thank you so much."

"No, this is for my own good. I'm afraid if they appreciate me that much. Okay, I'm in this."

And Alexis left the conference room. Cainel opens his mouth where the signs of walking down the hall disappear completely.

"... is it okay to trust me?

"But Mr. Alexis has given me all kinds of contributions so far."

"But he's a former Kamui classmate"

"But Mr. Alexis killed your father by that Kamui?

"Yes..."

After that battle, Alexis and his sister Lucia, as well as the ministers, had no idea that they were in Northende.

"That's good. Useful, at least until now. If you betray me, it's on the border. That's not how it started."

"Lord Therese is simple and good. Why don't you just use your head once in a while, not just your body?

"Hey, what?!?

"Oh, I overstated it. After all, from now on, Lord Commander of the Kingsguard. But what kind of Kingsguard captain would you be?"

"What are you trying to say!?

"I'm asking you to be careful what Kingsguard does to the wind discipline."

An imitation like selling a body is what Emperor Claudia instructed, albeit vague, but no one thinks it is an act by.

"Ki, you!

"Theresa!"

"... excuse me"

"And don't provoke Theresa, either, Mr. Kanell. From Mr. Kanell's point of view, I think Theresa's a problem, but that's what she thought of me as Theresa."

I'm not even going to tell you what I suggested.

"Your Majesty is kind. But this is the time, so let me be clear. From today on, Lady Claudia became His Majesty the Emperor. What has been greatly viewed so far will, on the contrary, become unacceptable. You know you have to be aware of your subordinate eyes, don't you?

"Yeah, I know."

"If that's the case, it's better if you think about Lord Therese a little bit, even in front of him."

"Yeah, I'm thinking."

"What?"

In the words of Emperor Claudia, something dark spreads in Theresa's heart.

"I want Theresa to be happy."

"Dear Claudia..."

"So I think Theresa should go to your wife"

"What..."

"Theresa, stop being backfingered by people and love one man."

Theresa doesn't want this. If you want a happy marriage, you can't imitate anything that defiles you. You should be so far away from Claudia.

"Chi, wait a minute"

"What?"

"Am I used already?

"I didn't say that. He wants me to be happy."

"But"

"I don't think I'll ever be happy as an emperor. Political marriage? Because I think that's the way it's going to be."

If you are not an emperor and you are an empress, it is normal for you to marry politically. Talking about this, there is no one to sympathize with again.

"But that has something to do with me."

"I want Theresa to grab my happiness as a woman on my behalf. I think so."

"Wow, something to me..."

"It's okay. Because I'll look for you. You can go to that man's wife."

"Oh, that's..."

Ignore the will of the person and decide who to marry. If that is in the political interest of the person who decides, then it is a political marriage.

"What?"

"... no, nothing"

"Look forward to it."

"... Yes"

"Well, that's enough."

"Yes?"

Theresa needs a little rest.

"Um, what about Master Claudia?

"Because I still need to talk to Mr. Cainel and the others."

"... ok"

Theresa drops her shoulders disappointingly and leaves the room. Those who have sympathy for its appearance were not present on this occasion. This is the position Theresa gained as a result of abandoning herself and doing everything she could.

"It's a wise decision."

"What?

"No, it's nothing. So let's pack up what's coming. Your Majesty."

"Yeah!"

◇ ◇ ◇

Alexis, who had left the castle, had rushed first into the tavern with his men, as opposed to preparing to leave.

"Dad! It's booze! Bring me the booze!

When I get to my seat, I yell at the owner of the store. In response to that voice, my husband came to Alexis' seat.

"Have you been drinking since daylight? Is that a celebration or a kerosene?

"It's a celebration. Anyway, I want to have a drink."

"Celebration. That's for sure."

"Oh, definitely. Will you hurry?

"Yes, sir."

After finishing the conversation with Alexis, the owner of the store hurries to pull into the back of the kitchen.

"Are you sure? From daylight onwards, booze, etc."

"Hmm? Oh, I don't mind. Things are a little different."

"Circumstances?

"I'm sorry, but I still can't talk. Especially now."

"... you're following me"

Ever since I left the castle, my men had also noticed the presence that had followed me for so long.

"Sounds pretty cautious, but well now. My role is over."

"No! Finally!

Here my men raise their voices. It's a good story to be asked from here on out.

"Oh, we're finally going back to the East! It's time to rebuild your house!

"... you deserved to stand still"

"Well, there was luck. No way......, this is still a secret"

"Really?

"Before it's officially announced, it's not good to be known, is it?

"Indeed."

"Anyway, this is the last day of my life in the Imperial Capital. As soon as we celebrate, we'll be ready to leave."

"Ha."

And Alexis and I raise a toast with one hand to the cup the clerk brought us.

By then, the followers didn't even know that the owner of the shop was in the ghetto.