Late that night.

In the good room were the appearances of Ichigo, Narson, Elmia, Reese and Barletta.

The Lugros have gone to bed first and are not on this occasion.

Reese and Barletta are not sitting down and are struggling to open a bottle of wine they took out of the fridge for two.

"Is it still true? Damn, the Diaz one..."

Elmia leaks her tired voice.

Because Narson explained to me that everything I told you in the morning was a lie to use Diaz as a pawn.

"But it's Narson. Then you'll have to tell me what's going on first. More than that, I didn't know you'd yell and scatter in front of Master Gracior... No, I'm ashamed."

Narson smiles bitterly at Elmia scratching her head.

"Your Majesty, Lord Diaz has a very suspicious personality. Because it looks more natural to yell and scatter like His Majesty did then than to root and react unnaturally in advance poorly."

"No, nevertheless..."

"Your Majesty, please."

Reese offers Elmia a poured rock glass of white wine.

"Oh, I'm sorry.... Uhm, this is a delicacy."

Look out at the blue rock glass and Elmia roars.

The glass was bought in bulk the last time Ichiyoshi returned to Japan.

It's completely separate from what I bought from the Narsons, and I bought it around stores everywhere with a focus on counting it, it's inexpensive.

"Is this also what Lady Graciole has for you?

"Yeah, that's right. And I'll give you that glass. Well, the sign of proximity."

"Are you sure?!?

To the astonished Elmia, Ichigo smiles.

"Yes, and that video from now on...... I'm also going to hand out one after the show to those in key positions who show heaven and hell. I thought I'd try to give you a little something depending on how you work afterwards."

"... I see, that's a good idea. Instead of just moving on to exoneration after death, you'd be motivated to get so much."

The point is, let's use candy and whips.

Only what happens after death may result in some good deeds and "well, that's about it".

Besides, if you have to do a good deed by turning from what you've always liked to do, you should get dissatisfied too.

It's unlikely to work evil for fear of going to hell after death, but it doesn't necessarily mean there's no dissonance.

But if you get a good piece of delicacy that you'll never get anywhere else, you'll feel appreciated by God, as well as be able to relieve some of those grievances.

It should also encourage further good deeds.

"As soon as we return to the King's Capital, we shall send those in key positions to Isteria. Even if carefully selected, I'm sure it will be dozens of people."

"The number of people is fine, thank you. I was hoping you could drop by as soon as possible."

"Yes, sir."

Elmia looked to Narson after a good bow of her head.

"It's Narson. As for Gregorn territory, but if the lord Diaz is like that, there are a lot of rotten people out there. Let Diaz know."

"Yes. Well, Lord Diaz seemed sincerely afraid of what would happen if he went to hell. Even if you say nothing, you will be desperate to purify your territorial government."

"... right. Not after I see that one."

When Elmia said so, she looked to her best.

"Lady Graciole, I'd like to ask you something."

"What is it?

"Until now, in order to protect the royal family, I have solemnly proclaimed that it is man beyond count"

With a serious look, says Elmia.

"The house, which did not exhaust its power in the last war, was broken down with the brand of disloyalty, and those likely to be the spark of political strife, regardless of adult children, also assassinated the clan party by making it look like an accident or a disease. I'm ready to go to hell."

To a sudden confession, everyone looks at Elmia in silence.

"Whatever good deeds you may have from now on, it will be impossible to overturn them. On many occasions I have instructed torture to be carried out in order to find political opponents. That's exactly what livestock does."

Hmm, and Elmia breathes.

It's like you're giving up everything.

"Because of this, no prominent political enemy now exists in the King's Capital. Almost all the people in the way have either destroyed or killed every house. Only those who are obedient to the royal family remain. So let me check."

Elmia stares straight at Ichigo.

"These things have been done arbitrarily after I took over the throne from my predecessors. I don't know anything about my son Lugro or my grandchildren. Am I not mistaken in the realization that all punishment will come to me?

"... Yes. To the sons and grandchildren of the sinners, it will not be taken over."

When Ichigo answered, Elmia looked relieved.

"That's good...... now at any time, it's about traveling to hell in peace. It's hard not to see my sons in the afterlife, but I can't help it."

Elmia turns her attention to Narson.

"It's Narson."

"Ha."

"I don't know how many years ahead, but after I died, I asked for my son."

Elmia, who says so, smiles, but has no power in his eyes.

"From your point of view, he may look like a thoughtless fool. But Lugro, unlike me, grew up to be a man who could make a good decision for himself about doing the right thing or not. No matter how foolish you are around me, I also have faith in not bending myself. I don't care what anyone thinks, Lugro is my pride."

"Rest assured. By the name of my ancestors, as long as I have my life, I will support you in the matter of Lugro."

"Hmm. I'm sorry. You're always looking out for me."

Elmia raises the glass all at once.

"Hmm, this is really good liquor. Miss Reese, could you pour me another drink?

"... Yes"

Reese hands the bottle and pours wine into Elmia.

You were upset, or you had no heart or your hand was shaking.

"Mm, I'm sorry. Did I scare you?"

"Yes, no! That's not true!

Elmia laughs small at Reese, who raises her panicked voice.

"Good. Such a man deserves to be afraid. But, Miss Reese."

Elmia does not look at Reese, but stares at the glass in her hand.

"Any ruler is big and small and sinful. Even if it is not meant to be, it may have to be done. If Miss Reese also welcomes her son-in-law into that position, the day will surely come when she will know that. You better be ready."

……

Leese stares at Elmia's glass with her mouth shut.

"Well, it's time to have some free time."

Elmia didn't even show how she cared about Reese, who wouldn't reply, tilting the glass all the way, she took a seat with it in her hand.

Narson also stands up and walks over to Elmia.

"Dear Graciole, please take your time late in the evening -"

That's what Elmia said and she lowered her head, fluttering a little.

Narson rushes, supporting Elmia.

"Sire, are you all right?

"... I'm sorry. He said he only had two drinks."

"I will escort you to your room. Hands."

"Oh, that helps. Damn, you don't want to get old. Ha."

Narson takes me, and Elmia leaves the room behind.

And the door closed, and the silence came upon the room.

"... you look like you've got it all figured out"

I stare at the closed door with angry eyes and say Reese is pompous.

"Did I get my hands dirty for my kids and grandkids? That's not just self-satisfaction. I just picked a quick way to get around because it's a hassle. How selfish are you? I'm not stupid."

To the discarding Liese, Ichigo and Barletta turn their agitated gaze.

Reese doesn't notice those two, and puts a bottle of wine on the table.

"I'll never be like that."

When Reese told him to tell himself so, he left the room.

The good and the valletta that are left, look at each other.

"... shall we clean up and take the day off already"

"... Yes"

After that, they didn't talk about anything and quietly cleaned up and went back to each other's rooms.