Santairiku Eiyuuki

Episode 18: Before Western Diplomacy

"Ahhh... it still tingles..."

"You really pen your butt... the Akaimenez family"

Erkühl laughed bitterly at Shehrazard's appeal when he returned to Remlia.

"... is that so strange?

"I don't think I would normally do a butt pen if I was over twelve..."

Nevertheless, the family has family circumstances.

Erkühl was not thinking of pushing the Akaimenes against the common sense of the Julianos family.

"Speaking of home, have you been to the Valerius family?

"Ah, yes. I was very kind to my grandmother and grandfather.... Was it unsavory?

"No, you're free to go anywhere while you're staying at Nova Remulia. Except where the law says you shouldn't go. And you're a grandfather and a grandmother..."

If Erkühl's memory is correct, the parents of the previous king of the kingdom of Fars, or Sassan VIII, are dead.

This will mean my first grandparents for Shehrazard.

Well, from Elquille's point of view, any interaction with the Lemurian nobility of Shehrazard is welcome, and there's no reason to hinder it.

I've never crossed many chains to stop Shehrazard from connecting to Lemuria.

"Because I thought I was going to be treated so badly"

"Well, whoever the seed is, my grandson is my grandson."

From the Valerius family, Lucanos and Satan VIII are just other people.

Besides, the Akaimenes are far superior in character to the Lucarios, so it's possible they're even more pleased.

Well, either way, from the Valerius family, for better or worse, Helena is an unrelated daughter to the survival of the house.

For better or worse, it will mean "it has nothing to do with our house anymore".

Well, from the Lucarious family, it wouldn't be a pleasant story.

"Um... Your Majesty, may I ask you one question?

"What?"

"What happens when it's the Lemurian law about that mother, your father and Master Lucanos?

"Depends."

Elquille thinks a little before answering.

"Did you hold it after you mouthed it, did you hold it while you mouthed it, or did you hold it before you mouthed it? Lady Helena and Sassan VIII will be executed if they hold it after the dictation. If you held it and then dictated it, then Sasan VIII is sentenced to death for adultery. If you talk in your arms... well, it's a very discretionary circumstance, which would absolve Lady Helena of her death."

Quick story, cheating first or rape first becomes a problem.

If it were rape, Helena wouldn't be brought to justice.

Even in Mesianism, it is an intentional act that is considered a sin, and unintentional acts are allowed.

God isn't that small of a vessel either.

"It just depends on Lucanos and the testimony of the people around him. If Lucanos' guy wants me to stop the death penalty, he won't be forced to ignore that appeal. And if Lucanos's guy was routinely waving violence or something, and the relationship was already broken, the sin would be pretty light. After that, well, it depends on the judge's mood and the defense's arm."

The Lemurian Empire has a very developed judicial system.

At least it doesn't mean that sentences are handed down mechanically according to the law.

"But it was within the realm of the kingdom of Fars that things happened in the first place. You're out of the scope of the Lemuria Act. In the first place, prisoners are at the capture stage, and it is the custom of both countries to date that the things of those who capture them. I have no right to speak up. I can't believe you called Sasan VIII to trial."

In addition, it would be a lie to say whether the Lemurian Empire has never done that before.

Among the nobles of the Lemurian Empire there are many who draw the blood of the aristocracy of the kingdom of Pharus.

I wouldn't know if I didn't examine the lineage diagram, but there is a great chance that Lucanos, a party, is also mixed with that blood.

"I wish we could make a big pageant between Lemuria and Farth."

"Matchmaking, is it?

"Oh. After all, when the numbers are low, the blood gets really thick. It's the same pure long-eared clan."

It is the walls of religion that are at issue.

It would be easier if you converted as lightly as Helena, but if you can get away with it like Shehrazard, it's no bother, it's no bother.

"By the way, Your Majesty. Can you go somewhere?

"Oh, you got it."

"Well, you were all twitching."

The palace is noisier than before.

... I feel it.

and shehrazard communicates discomfort to erkür.

"There's a crowning ceremony for the new king Tiudimir in the Kingdom of Ederna. As Emperor Lemuria, I'm going to wear the crown."

"Kingdom of Ederna… the Aperia Peninsula, is it?... Do you mind if I come with you?

Elquille thinks a little and then answers.

"Nothing, I don't mind... but as a Farth kingdom, are you okay?

"Yeah, I'm fine. Your father told you to deepen your friendship with other Mesian nations, not as the kingdom of Pharus, but as one Mesian."

Smile with Nico, Sheherazard.

(I see, I just said I want to find an ally that can pinch our country...? Although Shehrazard doesn't seem to realize King Farth's intentions)

After all, I can't eat that king.

"Well, if you say so, follow me. If you're a Mesian, you should go to the Archbishop of Lemuria once in your life. Can I introduce you to the princess witch?

"Is it true!! Then we'll make a quick support!!

Shehrazard rushes happily.

Looking behind such a shehrazard, Elkühl thinks.

(Apart from the kids who get pregnant, you need to bring 'me' in him to the top of 'King Farth')

Erkühr quietly set his aim.

"Oh, um... Your Majesty. Are you sure I'm... good?

"You're saying it's good. I have nothing to worry about. If you say anything, tell me. I'll protect you."

Elquille sneezes and strokes Nia's head.

From inside the pink hair, the black horns peek at his head with a flicker.

Accompanying the Aperia Peninsula are the following members:

As escorts, Galphis and Christoph, Edmond.

Carolina as her fiancée.

Lunarier as a fiancé as well, and at the same time as a messenger from the Kingdom of Hayastan.

Lucanos as Archbishop of Nova Remulia.

Todris as Minister for Foreign Affairs.

As one Mesian, Shehrazard.

And as Elquille's squire, Nia.

Others are accompanied by several servants and soldiers of escorts, including Siffany, as chores.

When Erkühr said he was taking Nia, the Todoris-centric bureaucrats spoke out against it.

Because if you take the Demons (Nightmare), rubbing may happen.

But Erkühr persuaded them and took Nia out.

"Mostly, you're Lucanos' adopted son, even if you are. You'll inherit Lucanos' fortune, won't you? Well, I won't succeed the governor of the Lucarios family... but still a proud Lemurian aristocratic child. Tighter breasts."

"Ha, yes!!

Nia stretched her spine and replied.

Well, my face seemed anxious...

"... by the way, Your Majesty. Are you sure you're okay?

"It's not good to have unnecessary rubbing"

Carolina and Renalier ask Elquille in a whisper.

We both naturally know Nia is a good daughter... but it's clear that that's why she'll be a seed for rubbing.

"No problem. Yeah, there's nothing wrong with that. It's okay, it's not something you guys worry about."

Erkühr had an abusive grin.

That's...

He seemed very excited about what was going to happen.

Cold stuff ran on the spine of Carolina and Lunarier.

"This is it. Thank you for the welcome. Sire Tiudimir... No, you're still His Highness Tiudimir now"

"No, until I did what I deserved as an ally.... Welcome aboard. Your Majesty."

Tiudimir welcomed himself to Elquille, who landed in Ederna, the king's capital, by boat.

Tiudimir is a leopard-shaped beast tribe (Warbeast).

The year is in the late seventies...... looks like the thirties or so people (human) are talking about.

Mediocre appearance with no particular prominence... but if you insist, it features a face that looks mild.

Only Emperor Lemuria and the Princess Witch (Medium) - and only King Ederna can be called by his name - will receive King Ederna's immediate welcome - even though he is still the King's Prince.

"Yeah, well... there was something I had to tell you.... a twelve-year-old girl from my cabin, but she's a Demon (Nightmare)... well, no evil. Good girl. Please, I want you to accept."

"Demons (Nightmare) …?...... If His Majesty the Emperor says she is a good daughter, then that must be a very good daughter. Regardless, my country will not question Your Majesty."

Tiudimir smiled a little, but quickly put it back on his smile.

It's an adult response.

"Well... I didn't bring you here to make you uncomfortable. For once, it makes sense. Including that, I would like to have a seat for discussion in the near future. Can you?

"... then even tomorrow night"

The two quickly exchange covenants for secret talks.

Allies have a lot to talk about.

"Well, that's anyway...... Your Highness Tiudimir. Let me introduce you. This redhead woman is Carolina Galeanos. She's the daughter of General Galeanos... my fiancée."

"Nice to meet you, Your Highness Tiudimir. Later, get to know each other."

Carolina gracefully thanked him by pinching the end of the dress.

Carolina usually wears short breads and other moveable outfits, but she's in a red dress today.

"And this blue-haired woman is Lunarier Alshark. The princess of the kingdom of Hayastan, and she is also my fiancée"

"Nice to meet you, Your Highness Tiudimir. As the Princess of the Kingdom of Hayastan and as the Lady of Lemuria... I would like to deepen my affection."

Renalier gives a toast to the Hayastan ceremony.

Unlike Remlia's method...... this one was still graceful and beautiful too.

By the way, Renalier is wearing a blue dress.

"This is it. Nice to meet you. Two beautiful women like this... I am truly envious of His Majesty the Emperor"

"I can't give you what you want, can I? Anyway, I'm proud of my fiancées."

Erkür and Tiudimir laughed at each other looking friendly.

... Well, we're both making laughs.

Then the Elquilles were shaken by the carriage prepared by the Kingdom of Ederna and led to the annex of Palazzo Ederna.

It is a large annex that is used only when guests arrive from around the country and the world, such as a reign ceremony.

Well, to say it's big, it's less than half the size of the Grand Palace of Nova Lemuria...

The Elquilles leave their luggage and head out to greet them quickly.

Regardless, there is only one human being to whom Emperor Lemuria heads out to greet himself.

"Long time no see, millennia"

"This is His Majesty the Elquille. Have you grown up again?

"Come on? I haven't measured my height in a while, so I don't know... but I'm glad I'm feeling better."

Elquille holds the old woman's hand and smiles.

This is all a normal woman would do to make her face bright red, but whether the amniotic fluid was drought or because she lived long enough, the princess witch (Medium) just smiled back quietly.

Well, this is more convenient because being in love with a woman is annoying as an elkür.

"No, I've been hurting all over my body lately... I'm old enough. Yeah, really."

The princess (Medium) laughed bitterly.

After years of supporting Mesianism, she is no match for the year.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Actually, I have a kid who would love to introduce you to His Majesty Elquille.... Cecilia, come"

When the princess (Medium) calls...

A pretty girl with silver hair showed up from behind.

I approached this one... gracefully graced Erkühl.

"My name is Cecilia Peter. Your Majesty the Emperor. From now on, know me."

"This is... a small but solid child.... By the way, what about her?

"This is my great-grandson. … I am looking to nominate her as my successor"

Elquille raises her eyebrows slightly to the words of the princess witch (Medium).

It hardly shows up on my face...

Elquille was very surprised.

Nominate Successor…

And speaking to Elquille means three things.

One is that the life expectancy of a princess witch (Medium) is really close.

Two, that I'm asking Erkühl for her guardian in the dark.

Three, that I don't mind if the Archbishop of Lemuria falls under the control of Erkür......

I don't think she's an old princess (Medium).

(... What are you up to? Could it have really faded? Or…)

Is there no one who can entrust the next princess witch (Medium)?

And, Elquille speculates.

Perhaps it is a better decision to survive even if it falls under Erkür's rule than to leave it to the incompetent princess (Medium).

(And then there's the possibility that this girl is incredibly good...)

"Some years, can I ask? Cecilia."

"I will be twelve, Your Majesty."

Twelve......

Erkühl seriously observes Cecilia.

It is true that the hands and feet are not stretched, and from the fact that the chest is not as swollen, it can be said that the body shape corresponds to twelve years of age.

The face is very cute and even though it is human (human), it does not take a pull on the long-eared (elves) either.

He's still young looking, but he's also developing an adult hue... and if he grows up, he'll undoubtedly be beautiful enough to get into five fingers among the women Elquille meets.

Hair shines silver and mysterious.

And the silver eyes of the same color as the hair... had a very strong, intelligent color.

Well, if you think about it, Elquille is twelve years old too.

Maybe in a glimmer, Elquille pulls herself together that she might not go.

Don't be alarmed because you are a child.

Assuming she's the heir chosen by the princess (Medium).

"Um, Your Majesty. Actually... if you don't mind, could you tell us a little bit about the war?

"Talk? You mean the battle against the Farse kingdom?

"Yes, Your Majesty. How His Majesty fought and won the heathen...... could you please tell us about the martial arts?

Elquille thought a little and then nodded.

"Okay. Then you should come to my room. Luckily, I'm free now. …… How about you, too?

"I'd love to hear it...... but I have business to attend to. So please, don't worry about me. Cecilia, don't bother your majesty, okay?

"Yes, I understand. Below the Princess (Medium)"

Cecilia nodded small.