Vanadin Street.
It is the name of the main road leading from the Royal Palace to the Arc de Triomphe in the east of the Imperial Capital.
The Arc de Triomphe, as its name suggests, is the gate that the victorious army enters when it triumphs.
The expeditionary army returns to the Imperial Capital after winning battles from afar, passing through the Arc de Triomphe and heading for the Royal Palace.
It was calculated from the location of the gate to the end of the street so that it would be a victory parade.
If you go further back in history, there is a theory that when the first emperor "Fall of the Imperial Capital", he can escape in a straight line, so it was built as a main road so that it is easy to escape, but if it is a main road, it is easy to chase the opponent, so this does not exceed the area of proverb.
On that Banajin street, I was marching across the horses.
There are soldiers in front of and behind me.
It is also rinsed in such a way that it is protected from the front and back by a gleaming, armed soldier for ceremonial purposes.
Next to Banajin Street, the people of the Imperial Capital are crowded and cheering all over.
The Emperor's expedition - a parade of parents.
The main force of the Imperial Army is already on the front lines, and most of the soldiers here are for ceremonial purposes.
Therefore, it is dressed as gorgeous, brave, and unsuitable for actual combat.
It wasn't suitable for actual combat, but it looked first-class.
The people of the Imperial City were thrilled with this parade of honor soldiers.
Isn't that the Emperor, even though you're still young?
The previous emperor was a good-looking man, but the current emperor is also a good man who can't be beaten.
The emperor's voice in honor of me can be heard cheering from over here.
I was satisfied with the effect of the parade because the celebration was based on the people's sense of security.
Whoa, whoa!
What the hell is that?!
"The horse! The horse shone golden!"
While I was marching, sweat poured out from my white horse, melted with white hair, and the horse's body glowed golden.
Then, the cheers so far went even higher and the voltage rose.
It became a great cheer of one rank, reminiscent of the sound of the ground.
The cheer disrupted the line of ritualistic cavalry that surrounded me.
The horse reacted and was about to go berserk.
"It's okay, I recommend it."
The white horse on which I was riding reacted in the same way, and I was already shaking my forefoot, and it seemed like it was going to become a stick.
I did it in advance, pulled out the reins, and squeezed my belly with my belly to calm the horse down.
As a result, where the cavalry around me was standing up, I was the only one who was progressing normally.
"Look, that reed clipper. The Emperor is amazing."
"Huh, that's just a good horse."
"You idiot, have you never heard of 'no one on the saddle and no horses under the saddle'? You're not just good at it, you're an artist who can't do it without knowing all about horses."
In the midst of the people's praise, I go further along Banajin Street.
The enthusiasm of the people was overflowing with such feelings that they believed in the victory of the Empire and did not doubt it.
After going through such enthusiasm, I went through the Arc de Triomphe and eventually left the Imperial City.
Outside the Imperial City, there was a shrine.
We've been expecting you.
There was an Oscar on the side of the shrine.
The Prince Regent of the Imperial Guardians, that's his position now.
That's why you're here and you're seeing me off.
I jumped off the horse and stood in front of Oscar.
"Thank you. I'll take care of the rest."
"Hah..."
She walked towards the shrine, passing by Oscar, who bowed her head deeply.
It was a shrine that was red in color and large enough for one room.
The frame was made of wood, but the curtain surrounded all sides with candlesticks.
It is a vehicle to use dozens of people to carry it, and to show off its prestige in a different way than a horse.
The shrine is lowered to the ground, but there are still quite a few steps.
I climbed the ladder provided and rode the shrine.
"Let's go."
I issued an order from within the shrine.
The order spread to the entire army in an instant.
The shrine was raised by the shoguns and slowly progressed.
I glanced back.
Oscar kept his head down.
I did what I could.
I made it possible for Oscar to deal with it without having to do anything.
Of course I shouldn't. I stood in the Imperial City, praying.
"Good work, Your Majesty."
That's what Alice, who was riding in the shrine, said.
He held a tightly squeezed handkerchief in his hand and gave it to me.
"Thank you, fufu"
I giggled and received a handkerchief.
“Was there something wrong?”
No, I thought it'd been a long time since I wiped my own face.
I laughed and wiped my face with the handkerchief I received.
I haven't wiped my face in about 25 years.
In my previous life, I normally did these things myself, but since my reincarnation as 13th Prince Noah, I had maids and women do them.
Rather, it is the nobility who does not do it themselves, even if they do it themselves.
Alice, who didn't know that, was me a few decades ago, and she circled around and fell fresh.
"Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't know."
"Oh, I know. It was just fun. I'm not blaming you."
"Um... should I do it?"
"That's right, this time (...) please do so"
Got it!
Alice made a grip and enlivened herself with a power-stacking technique.
"Now, will you sing it for me?"
"Yes! What kind of song do you like?"
That's right. I have... a shiny song that invites men.
"Yes...!"
I nodded once, but Alice gasped.
Not in my words, I was surprised by the "letter" I put out.
Words are heard by the people around me, so I used the fuwa to make a character object in the empty space between Alice and me.
As if I was obsessed with you and corrupted.
I made up the letter.
When Alice saw it in her eyes, she could clearly recognize it, and she released the fluff and put it in the ring again.
"Your Majesty... amazing..."
Is that so?
"Okay, I'll sing."
Alice said that and took out a small harp from her luggage on the side.
It is a small harp with excellent portability.
After checking the strings, I started singing.
Don't play the harp, start with your own voice.
"...... ah"
I took a breath.
Music has a narrative character.
And there is "order" in the story.
However, Alice's singing suddenly skipped the "muscle" of the story, as if starting from a climax.
It was a song in my own voice, but it sounded stronger in my chest than any accompanying singing.
It looks very painful, and it looks like it's going to be tough.
It was a way of singing like a desperate squeeze of the emotions inside me.
When I was told, my heart was trembling.
After the shocking singing, the melody of the harp flows out.
Alice's white fish-like fingers danced on the harp and played a melody.
Hmmm.
I nodded.
At the same time, I noticed something.
He turned his head and spoke to the priest in the corner of his sight.
It's stopping.
"... hah! I'm sorry!!"
The priest returned to me and bowed his head in haste, conveying the command.
Surprisingly, Alice's singing was listening, and the movement of the entire army stopped.
Orders spread like a wave, and marching resumed.
I listened to Alice's song.
On the shrine like a room, leaning on the armrest he was sitting on, he called out to the eunuch who had fallen far away.
I was wondering if you wanted to see me.
"It's wine, and it's a dish."
Hah, I'm home.
The prime minister ran to prepare under my orders.
After a while, sake and dishes were carried one after the other like running water on the shrine in progress.
It was a luxury that the emperor could not enjoy in the Prince's class.
I made it look like I was showing off.
I look at Alice as she moistens her lips with alcohol.
At the same time, I glanced at the soldiers around me.
From the look on the soldiers' faces, it was clear that they were not out of their upset yet.
That songwriting was so powerful that it shook my heart.
"... thank you so much."
Alone, I waited for Alice to finish singing a song.
The song was over, and Alice stared up at her.
Strong, beautiful eyes.
"Thank you, stay with me."
Yes, yes.
"Pour me a drink."
I see.
Alice left the harp, came to my side, and drank exactly as she was told.
I took it with the eagle.
At night, in the camp.
The emperor's tent is large enough for a family of ten to relax in.
On the contrary, it is large enough for an entire common house to settle down.
In the tent, Alice and I were facing each other.
On the shrine during the day, like a sign girl at a tavern, she sat down and poured alcohol, but now she is sitting across the table.
"Thank you for your time today."
"Um, no. Did I do it right?"
"It's too much, especially that song from the first song."
I thought about it a little bit and decided to ask.
"That was wonderful..."
Huh? Was there something wrong with that?
"No, I recognize your talents and abilities." But the song that shakes people's hearts is not something that can be sung sooner. That's the kind of kaiseki that a famous swordsman strikes with his heart -- that kind of thing. "
"Um......"
"If I'm not mistaken, I won't be able to do that even if I'm told to reproduce it." Isn't that right? "
"... impressive, Your Majesty. I see everything."
"I see. Do you know why you did it?"
"Um......"
Alice fumbled.
It is very difficult to say something.
If it's hard to say, it's okay.
"Um, no, that's not true. That... intent, until now"
Yeah?
"When I sang to unleash the feelings I had accumulated all at once, I was dumbfounded..."
Haha, I see.
I looked up at the ceiling and laughed.
"Then I understand." So that utter disgust was in your life itself.
"Yes....."
Alice was slightly depressed and dyed her cheeks shyly.
If it is her life itself, it is better not to step any further.
"Thank you. I was able to help a little."
"What? What do you mean?"
"Many of the soldiers were shaken up by the singing. In a flash, I became a fan of yours."
"Is that so...?"
Alice was a little surprised and asked back.
I was only a little surprised that I didn't look around.
"Yeah. Some of them were exalting you like a godfather or something. That's right."
"Oh no..."
"That's why I let you use it a little bit."
Huh?
From shame to change, "What do you mean?" I've been staring at me with my face.
"After you sang, you poured me a drink."
Ah, yes.
That's why I got a lot of frustration from the soldiers around me.
"Excuse me."
"No, that's fine, rather, I set it up like that."
Huh?
"Even that song treated you like a sign girl in a tavern without shaking my heart. Without a doubt, there will be rumors of a vulgar emperor with a liquor-colored face.”
"Ah......"
Alice had a hard time.
I think I remembered my role this time.
"That's right, that's why I brought you here this time." I wasn't expecting your song to shake my heart, but I took advantage of it. "
"Awesome, Your Majesty... I'll calculate that in an instant."
"Because of that song of yours."
That's right, I stared at Alice with a real face.
"Thank you for saving me."
"Oh no..."
Alice was ashamed to dye her cheeks again.
"That's why you'll be here every night from now on."
"Yes, yes! I know. I'm ready!"
"Hahaha, you don't have to worry that much."
I smiled back at Alice, who was fascinated.
“Just stay here. It should be easier than usual, even if you don't have to sing."
Yes, yes.
That's why - I'm going to take off the rest a little bit.
Huh? Where are you going?
"A little. I'll be back by dawn."
"Ah, yes..."
Alice nodded.
From the enthusiasm just now, she looked lonely for some reason.
"What's the matter, what's the matter?"
"Huh? No, it's nothing."
"... is that okay?"
"Yes! Please go."
Alice sent me out with a sense of restoration.
Looks like you said something, but it's not something I can force to ask.
And I realized, "Really?" If I ask, I will confess, but unless I do, no matter how much I hear, I really feel that it's something like that.
I didn't have time to explore it now, so I put it off.
Well then, let's go.
Yes.
I left Alice in the tent and went outside.