Maou No Utsuwa

Therese rushed to get back to Hildegand.

Towards the front of the mirror, I tried to get my makeup done, but it stopped. I decided to meet Hildegand myself. Clothes aren't dresses either, pick simple knight clothes and change into them.

Exhaling gently, as she was ready, Theresa left the room and headed towards the room where Hildegand waited. Though it was Theresa who was going to be ready.

"I've been waiting for you"

Pushed by the desire to be emanated from Hildegand's body, I was frustrated as soon as I entered the room.

Hildegand is not the only one on the spot. Aura is with me. The indescribable mood that Aura releases further drives Theresa's feelings.

"Shh, excuse me"

"No, it's my fault for calling out suddenly. Well, you know what I called you for, don't you?

"Yes."

"Last night, you and the king passed through. Are you sure?

"... Yes"

"I did that without my knowledge, the righteous queen. Do you know what that means?

"Yes, I accept any punishment"

The Lord in the back is the Queen. Passing with the king without the permission of the queen is a fine crime that disturbs the order in the back. In fact, even if it is rarely brought to justice.

"I've been thinking about treating you until you got here. How it should be handled"

"Yes."

"Death for adultery"

"Ah..."

"Are you dissatisfied? But you were dead."

"It's..."

"If you have something to think about, say it. I'm not allowed to do anything I don't like."

Same words Kamui told you. Hearing that, a little power returned to Theresa's mind.

"I don't like to die"

"Yes. Then, leave the country. I will not allow you to step foot in the Republic again."

"Oh, that too."

"Don't you like it? I think it's a tolerant punishment, don't you? Originally, you came to this country as a messenger. Aren't you just going back to the Empire?

"I want to leave..."

Theresa gets her mouth shut on the way. I thought it would make Hildegand angry.

"What is it? Say whatever you want. There's nothing further to piss me off."

"... I don't want to leave Kamui,"

"Do you call the king away? As much as I got through once."

"Excuse me. Uh, I want to be on King Kamui's side"

"That's about as much as I put it through once. Wouldn't it be so heavy for you to overlap with a man?

"King Kamui is..., except"

Hildegand's words pierce his chest. Once again, Theresa regretted what she had done.

"That's a funny story. I thought you didn't like the king.

"No, sir."

"You think if I layered my body, I'd like it?

"No, sir."

"So what do you mean?

"... I've always admired Kamui"

"What?"

I've never heard anything like this before. Nor does Therese have the memory of such a bare gesture in Hildegand.

"It's true. Oh, but I also noticed when they were holding me."

"... yes"

Also, Hildegand's gaze gets tough. Innocence is Theresa's fault.

"Oh, excuse me"

"No, go on"

"I, apparently, have admired King Kamui since I first met him. King Kamui, whoever he is, does not abandon himself, but has his strength. It's something I don't have..."

Like slowly choosing words, Theresa explains how she feels. In words, you know how you feel.

"... so?

"That's what I regret, I'm jealous of Kamui, and every time I do, I use Claudia's glory to complain..."

Go on, Theresa mouths her thoughts on Kamui. Tears began to spill from those eyes.

"... go on"

"Still, Kamui pierces his will.... Never mind about me. Whatever you do, I don't want Kamui to look at me. I regret it again."

"Do you like that?

"I don't know. But now, I can tell you clearly. I like Kamui."

Straight words with no decorations. That taught Hildegand that Theresa's thoughts were sincere.

"... are you going to tell me that?

However, depending on what you try to capture, it also sounds like a declaration of war. Hildegand doesn't think so.

"Oh, excuse me..."

"Yes. So you made up your mind to stay in this country, huh?

"... that?

"If you don't want to leave the king's side, that's what happens, right?

"Right."

"Now, let's consider your treatment on the assumption that you will remain in this country."

"Oh, yeah."

"Apart from punishment, what do you want to do in this country?

"I want to be on Kamui's side."

"Does that mean you want a seat in the side room?

"Well, that's not what I'm talking about, if you just stay on my side."

Theresa, besides this, hasn't thought about anything yet. I have just become aware that I will remain in the Republic of Arten Kreutz.

"... then it's the same if you don't do anything. So, how about this?

"What?"

"What's my Kingsguard?

"What?"

Theresa could only react to the suggestion by surprise.

"If you're on my side, it's the same as being on the king's side. And it's not bad for me to always have someone to protect."

"... right"

"What do you say?

"Oh, but with Kamui, that's..."

This glamour is what Therese is all about. It's totally back to the vegan Theresa.

"Yes?"

"... it's nothing"

"... do you think the King will ever ask for you again? You have no feelings for the king."

"Oh well. Yes..."

I know what you mean. But when they say it from someone else's mouth again, it still depresses me.

"Have you changed your mind?

"... no. It's just good to be able to say I like someone I like. One thought is love."

"It's"

"Kamui taught me. It's impossible for me to have such a relationship with Kamui. But that became a reality. That's amazing."

The frightened look when he comes into the room completely lurks, and now Theresa talks about her life and her thoughts.

"Yes."

"First time what? What I can say I like about this guy in grandeur. That's all I'm happy about."

"... Mr. Aura?

Here Hildegand called on Aura's name, who was on his side, to ask for help.

"... Rigiri. It also passes with or without a pinky tip."

"Really? So, that's it."

"Yes."

"No more. I'm sorry I ever acted like this again."

The harsh atmosphere can disappear from Hildegand as soon as possible.

"That being said, you are the queen. Sometimes, we also need these roles. Or would you give it to someone else?

"... I'll do my best"

Aura has a good understanding of how to handle Hildegand.

Well, it's Theresa who doesn't know what's going on.

"Eh."

"Mr. Therese, this is your treatment, but how about both the King's side room and my Kingsguard, these?

"What? But"

"Don't you like my Kingsguard?

"Not at all, but I'm not strong enough to protect"

"Good luck with that now"

"... Um, what a good side room? I also know that Kamui held me in sympathy."

If there is a Theresa that says something radical, there is also a Theresa that tends to be reluctant to favor. In the end, Theresa has a personality that changes her appearance depending on the person she deals with and the circumstances at the time.

"Good luck with that, too. And no matter how many people the king saves, he's not the kind to hold a woman lightly."

"... a little bit about me?

"Actually, I don't know. But that's what I think Kamui is."

"Oh well. Oh, but, Hildegand, are you okay?

"... I hope you don't ask me that. Honestly, I hate it, but Kamui is the king. I think it's necessary for me, the queen, to admit it."

"Well... the queen is hard."

"Truth be told, I'm just trying to be patient because I'm Kamui's best, not the Queen's responsibility."

"... I feel like I know how that feels. Thank you, thank you."

Hildegand told me the truth. Theresa was a little happy with that. Even though Hildegand, who is not strange to hate, is so kind to himself, after all, that he deserves the Queen of Kamui.

"Well, that solves it, doesn't it? Return to Wang Du, so get ready for it."

"Ah."

"What is it?

"Someone else. I can't believe I'm the king's sideroom."

"That depends on the future Mr. Therese. Do your best to the King so that everyone can recognize you."

"Dear Hildegand,"

"Right. I'm glad you did."

"I'll do my best"

"Don't be too careful. We all know that Kamui is trying to relate to you to make your place. I think it's stupid, but I won't say anything, so at least I admit it's going to be a side room."

"It was. Master Hildegand knew it from the beginning."

"Yes. I couldn't find any other good ideas. I thought so, too, when you asked me if I wanted to be held. Kamui's side room, that's where Mr. Theresa is prepared by Kamui."

"... Oh, thank you"

From both eyes of Therese, there are also large tears spilling over.

"Don't cry anymore"

"So, because, hi, people did this, and they could do it"

"If you're happy, now do the same to someone else. That's how our circle widens."

"Yes, sir"

"You're the first queen inside. Master Hildegand has passed."

Seeing the interaction between the two of them, Aura's atmosphere had also turned into something soft.

"Until me?

"Of course. Because you are the king's companion. That's not a one-time thing in your case either. As many times as we can, we'll see if we deserve it."

"I'll do my best"

Side chambers were born in Kamui, where Hildegand had come all the way, less than a month after his newlywed.

It's only a matter of time before we find out.

◇ ◇ ◇

During the refrain of the samurai in the Lordship Hall, it had now become a meeting place. It's Lucia, Tiana, and Mito.

"That's what took my second hand away from me."

"No... I heard you two weren't close."

"It's just the biggest madness. But now we know that Kamui will look at women other than Hildegand. I've had my chance too."

"Lucia is optimistic. I can't be."

"Oh, is Tiana shedding?

"A shedding. But, you know, I was just thinking. Master Kamui actually has a very high wall of mind."

Kamui treats Tiana and the others gently. I'm glad to hear that, but Tiana was feeling somewhere out of place.

"Oh, that's"

Mito reacts to Tiana's words.

"What, do you have any idea what Mito is?

"He said it before. Not just Kamui, but they said they didn't originally make a good impression on others. So on the contrary, when I find someone I can trust, I'm going to take care of them."

It's Dark's word. Mito remembered this in Tiana's words.

"Master Kamui is an orphan."

"It was also abandoned by my family and orphaned"

"... it was. Everyone, except Mr. Alto, said they didn't know his parents' faces."

It's a story heard by a Christian. As she boasted of her misfortune, Tiana was ashamed of herself.

"Master Alto was abused by his parents."

"Lies? Really?

"That's what I heard"

"You can't help hating people."

"But you're so sweet to your people. Master Kamui is very kind to me."

It was always positive Lucia. But this will be denied by Mito.

"That too..."

"What,? You got something?

"I heard about Master Kamui from Imperial College. Master Kamui has been doing so since he was a student, and because of that, there are many female students who misunderstand."

"What the hell!?

"He said his mother was harsh on him. Be nice to women. He said he was just keeping it loyal."

"I don't believe that. Who said that?

"Mr. Lutz."

"Oh, I'm out. That's good, isn't it? Mito has Mr. Lutz."

Subtle, disgusting talk, Lucia. You're smart.

"That's not true."

"But. Mito, why don't you come off? It's clear that Mr. Lutz likes Mito, and it feels like that's the whole way, doesn't it?

Tiana came on board to talk about Lucia. Originally, it was a topic of concern.

No, no, no, no, no, no.

"Oh, it doesn't look like it's full. Mito decides to fall off"

Lucia strikes after Mito, who shows upset.

"Really? I'm better off."

"It doesn't matter. You can't have a mite rocking at another man."

…………

There's no way Mito can beat Lucia.

"You know what? I don't mean to let you fall off, but don't think Mr. Lutz is good, either. I feel like a really good person."

Tiana follows where the atmosphere becomes awkward. These three exchanges are always like this.

"Right. I'm not good enough, though."

"... neither of us know"

"What?

"Mr. Lutz is just like the Kamuis. Those five have a combination of kindness and outrageous ruthlessness."

"Mr. Lutz? I can't imagine. But five? And one more?

"I can't tell you. But Master Kamui's, what is it? Comrades, I guess. There are a few others."

Mito is the only one who knows this kind of information. Lucia and Tiana both work as samurai. I'm not involved in politically oriented matters.

"Does that mean it's not like us?

"To make the difference plainly, I don't think Kamui will tell Lucia or Tiana to die."

"Where's Mito?

"I'm finally"

"Are we still here?"

Seeking death is a sign of trust. Tiana understands this much about Kamui.

"Hey, do you tell your master?

"I'm not saying absolutely. But I think that's what Hildegand-sama's Kingsguard means."

"Wow, you're totally losing."

"We're not close, but we've known each other a long time. Besides, I don't know anyone else who Kamui clearly said he hated."

"You mean that's all you cared about?

"I think so as a result"

If you tell Kamui about this, he'll deny it with all his might. I had no such awareness of Kamui himself.

"After all, not yet. I'm not sure I can get in that deep."

Listen to Mito and let Tiana look depressed.

"Oh, come off it."

"Already, Lucia, right away. But, you know, I regret it, but you feel like it's time. I don't think there's anybody else."

Tiana's a good year, too. I have a calm personality and no ambition. For what it is my dream to build a warm family, I have a strong desire for marriage itself.

"What about Mr. Mathias? You look great, you look good."

"Right. But isn't that it, Mr. Mathias?

"What, you're not interested in women?

"No, I'm not! How could that happen? I mean, not Master Hildegand."

"Oh, you have that. I mean, a long time ago. No, I'm sad."

"Don't be funny. Poor thing."

"Oh, is there some love that starts with sympathy?

"Because there isn't."

Tiana has the feeling that Matthias is not what he is and that he is not Hildegand. The understated personality doesn't seem to work very well when it comes to romance.

Even though Lucia's aggressiveness is not bearing fruit.

"What else... Mr. Rank, that's why you're not interested in women. He only sees swords."

"Right, later..., hey, Lucia"

Tiana's gaze calling Lucia is subtly lowered. I'm laughing.

"What?"

"I don't even have my stupid brother, though? What do you think?"

This is what Tiana came up with.

"Hey, it's weird. Don't try to push me!

Lucia shows how Tiana reacts the way she thinks.

"Weird, for once, is my brother. Well, I'm sure it's weird."

"No, never!

"Because I know. But..."

Now it turned into a slightly more serious look.

"What?

"This may be a cowardly thing to say."

"So what?

"Lucia is. She's not the daughter of a border lord."

"Is that it?

"Would Master Kamui do something to link up with certain border lords?

"... what I care about."

Lucia is the sister of Alexis, the head of the Eastern Border Strasser family. Tiana's right, it's hard to be Kamui's sideroom.

"I knew it, you know?

"I know. The border lords are now working side by side with each other. It's not good for a single house to jump out of there."

"I'm sorry. I was a little insensitive."

"Nothing. But, you know, you want to believe that you don't have anything to do with origin or race?

The country of the Artenkreutz Republic was also the hope of Lucia.

"Right."

"So I can't give up. Prove it. That's my mission."

"A mission is a gift"

"It's okay."

Rarely did Mito break into conversation.

"Oh, Mito's on my side, isn't he?

"That's not what this is about. I don't think Master Kamui cares about people, but he doesn't care about the house. Because I don't like the focus on houses."

"The light."

"The problem is Mr. Lucia's home. Assuming Lucia is in Kamui-san's side room and rises."

This is the biggest problem. If Lucia is turned into a side chamber and the Strassers behave as such, they will undoubtedly be disposed of.

"My brother is absolutely fine... Wow, anxiety. That's what you think, my lord."

"If you do that, the Strassers are done. That's what Kamui and the others have, ruthlessness."

On the other hand, there is the idea not to side chamber Lucia out of the kindness of not wanting to make that happen. It's a tough situation for Lucia.

"Yeah. Let's think about something else. Isn't Tiana any other guy you care about?

"There's no such thing as contact."

"No, you can't. Expand your horizons more."

"... hey, aren't you trying to make it a fait accompli for me to date a man other than Master Kamui?

Did you find out?

"It's already horrible"

"So..."

The women's love bananas go on endlessly.

◇ ◇ ◇

Negotiations between the Empire and the Republic resumed. When Theresa was in the Republic for a long time, the Imperial side came to explore the situation.

Relative to that was Marie, who was given the title of Foreign Secretary.

"Are you the diplomatic contact for the Republic?

"Oh, is something wrong?

The problem is settled. For the Empire, Marie is officially one of the rebel members. But a negotiator on the Imperial side could not put it into words.

"No, I thought they were working on the magic guide."

"You don't get to play the part as much as I do. That's why I got this job."

"With you..."

It's Marie, who was said to be the young and best powerful man in the empire. I can't help but be surprised by the imperial side. Of course, this is Marie's lie. Because the Republic is understaffed, there are only a lot of things that work together.

"So, what's today? I hear you've been interrupting for a long time."

"... from my country, haven't you got a messenger?

"The messenger?"

"Well, it's Theresa Hanover."

"Oh, you're Theresa. What, was that really an official messenger of the Empire?

"It is...... I wouldn't even call it official, but I was hoping it would inspire some friendship."

The answer on the part of the Empire is ambiguous that can be taken both ways. As an empire, I don't want to say anything bad until I know exactly how to get out of the Republic.

"Are you serious? Doesn't the Empire know about my king's relationship with Theresa?

"Um, was there a problem?

"That's right. My king and Theresa have known each other for their bad company since the time of Imperial College. That Theresa showed up in front of the mushroom and the messenger. It's only natural that the king should be angry."

"Really? So what about Hanover?

"I'm giving you a room and putting it away. Even this one, I wonder what's going on."

You don't have to bother telling the Imperial side that that's the room for the side room.

"What does that mean?

"Suppose he's the real messenger of the Empire. Hey. I guess I should give it back without anything, but the only thing I give back is how the king feels. What do you think we should do?

I don't even have to bother to tell you how that king feels now.

"No, that's not for me"

"I'd like you to say something from there. Otherwise, the King's anger won't heal. Anyway, be angry."

I'm angry at Claudia for imitating Theresa, but I don't need to teach her this either.

"Oh, I'm sorry about that."

"I'm also unhappy that you can't decide how to handle it. Really? I thought you were an official messenger.

"Oh, no, not that it's official"

"But the royalty of the Empire came, didn't it? You can't say you have no idea, can you?

"Yes, sir."

"Hey, seriously, but the Empire isn't seriously thinking about friendship, is it? Otherwise, there's no way we're gonna get Theresa."

"That's not true. Our country wants friendship with your country."

"What you're saying and what you're doing. Even this way, calm down, I want to focus on internal affairs, but the Empire gets in the way of it"

"Then the Empire knows nothing about Theresa Hanover. Let me do that."

"... you don't know what happens to Theresa when you say that?

Exactly, Marie didn't think she could pull out all the words so far at once either. This attitude of the Empire indicates, from the outset, that he intended to abandon Therese.

Even if I predict, I still don't feel good. Marie had a hard time keeping her anger off the table.

"He took the liberty of leaving the royal capital and came to your country. I don't care what happens to my country."

"... right. I see, that kind of hand. I mean, you know, Theresa's a sacrifice guy, right?

"No, that's just it"

Didn't you? Yeah, well, you're gonna make me think so and make a deal later, aren't you?

"Huh?"

"Taking the nobles of the Empire hostage means something."

"I don't think so."

"Even if they say so...... All right, then, let's do this. In the present state, then, nothing moves forward in the negotiations. Well, then, you're going home with your bare hands, right?

"Right."

"That's the suggestion. Make it clear that Theresa will not be associated with the Empire. If you do that, I'll tweak it so that we can wrap things up."

If the Empire disconnects from Theresa, even in the sideroom, he won't be able to say anything. It is Marie's purpose to put this together officially.

"What's one of them?

"Right. What do you want, by the way? All of a sudden, you have to stop being an ally."

"... what do you mean to send an emissary from your country to the Empire?

Imperial messenger who gives terrible conditions. This is why we were supposed to send Theresa in. If accepted by the Republic, the negotiations will be a great success.

Is that all? I don't care where we negotiate. "

"No, congratulatory messenger."

"... Could it be an impromptu ceremony?

This is all I can think of for Marie when it comes to celebrating in the Empire.

"Yes."

"You've raised your terms once and for all, haven't you? I didn't have a friendship, but I went to the reign ceremony. There's no way you can make a treaty before you do."

"Do something about it"

"... I'm not saying I can't do it at all, but I can't get a heavy minister out. I'd be in trouble if they made me make weird promises."

"I will go back and confirm that."

The colour of joy spreads on the face of the messenger. If this comes together well, it will be the first successful example in the negotiations with the Republic. I'm here to get my hands on it.

"Let's do this, then. By next time, we'll see who can be dispatched as a messenger. So if we're comfortable with each other, we'll see if you have a problem with the messenger."

"Yes, I understand."

"Well, so. I'll work hard on this one, but you don't have to work hard either. You know, this could be a big step in the negotiation."

"Yeah, I'll do my best"

There is a back to a good story. This is not what the Imperial Messenger understands. Even if the negotiators took Marie's place, in the end, the empire was exchanged but remained.