The Evil Queen’s Beautiful Principles

On my way to the executive desk, I was obsessed with thinking by myself.

After all, I can focus the most on going to this waiting desk.

... each ministry has submitted a report related to the identification of the task in charge.

Unfortunately, it has not yet been submitted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Well... the provincial governor wasn't cooperative, so he predicted a late submission.

Compare provincial reports with those of Gilbert's students, excluding the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Da Fan, as expected.

Do you want to start negotiating with the provinces to reduce the excess staff after the necessary process and number of staff have been determined again from the students belonging to each province and all of them have been collected?

After thinking so much, I returned to myself with a knock sound.

With permission to enter, it was the Marquis who showed up.

"'Don't listen to him with the rest.'"

Immediately, I used "Heart Zone" on the maid on my side.

Her expression fell off and she stood there stunned before turning to the Marquis.

"As always, Your Majesty's magic is versatile."

The "Marquis", who was also watching the maid, smiled without saying it was funny.

"Are you here to say such a thing?

"No, I came back to say hello."

"That's it. Did Marquis Slade just come to say hello knowing that he had asked questions?

If only the Marquis came to me, someone might think that me and the Marquis were in a conspiracy.

But now that the other marquises have visited me as well, it would not be unnatural for him to come here.

Your Majesty is right.

"... then, what's the point?

"It depends on how you feel, including your physical condition."

Fufufu, how are you feeling?

"I didn't hear you fell... but I gave you a treasure sword. I know your majesty once, but I think it's strange that I care about my health."

I see. As long as he knows the rest of the magic circuit is broken.... but there's no problem. I can use this magic trick. "

"I see.... it was worth the wait until you got the crown."

Is it because it broke once, or because I used "Heart Zone" a lot... my magic circuit is fragile.

I lied to the Marquis, but after using my magic, I still have occasional seizures like before.

If I had summoned the Sword before receiving the crown at the coronation ceremony... I would have fallen after using my abilities.

Less well known, the crown is an aid to relieve the king of the burden of using a treasure sword.

In this body with a fragile magic circuit, no matter how much magic you have to put out all the treasure swords, you can't hold yourself without a crown.

And that's why I waited as a doll princess to hide until the coronation.

"But no matter how many crowns you get, be careful not to rely too much on the power of the treasure sword. They consume enormous amounts of magic. His Majesty's body will have difficulty enduring it."

"What are you trying to say? Marquis"

"Is it okay to solve the magic of Marquis Wilhelm Radford?

I exhale at the question of the Marquis.

"... I don't know what that means."

"Was it to 'help' him? I stabbed him with a sword of love."

I glanced at the Marquis to encourage it to continue.

The Marquis opens its mouth to respond.

"'These swords (tsurugi) have two powers: good and evil.' This is what a treasure sword conveys to our family. The Sword of Love... if the King loves him, and he loves the True King, the Sword of Love protects him. Conversely, if the two hate each other, the treasure sword inflicts destruction."

"Fufufu... it's as if he and I loved each other. Marquis, would you have seen that? Wilhelm loved another woman. How can I love him when I keep seeing him like that? How can we help with that treasure sword in our relationship?

"... but otherwise, there is no explanation. There's a reason why His Majesty scraped himself and used the Sword of Love."

"That's...."

"The Sword of Integrity alone proved the treason of the Marquis de Radaford. And Wilhelm Radford could have been punished together. Nevertheless, His Majesty went out of his way to use another sword... until the bride stabbed the bridegroom in the middle of the marriage, feared by the nobles, and slandered by 'evil'. The only possible reason for this is that His Majesty wanted to help Wilhelm."

"Perhaps you can think of a reason why fear was the other purpose."

"The Sword of Integrity alone should have had enough impact. I wonder if the reason for using the two treasure swords is weak until I scrape myself.... but if 'I wanted to help the Wilhelm', then all the magic suits me." If we cannot overcome the challenge of the sword, we will lose our lives... and if we live long enough, we will be forgiven by the King for all his grace, no matter what he may suspect. "In other words, Wilhelm will be removed from the ranks."

"... you know so well, you want me to solve his magic?

"From now on, Your Majesty may encounter situations in which you must use a treasure sword. I wonder if keeping the magic of Wilhelm will only be a burden for His Majesty."

"What do you think happens to him after he solves the magic...!?"

"Now... but you're not guilty. I don't think you can live with it.

"I'm not asking that! You know who you are. The rest is still out of control of the palace. If you let him go, many people will flock to him if you don't use him and his name. We know that, and we can't let him go!

"... because you may not be able to protect me this time?

I couldn't answer the Marquis's question.

To protect... that's not such a noble thought.

I just don't want to fight him.

Even if... even if you don't want to fight him with me, it doesn't matter.

Around us, times get us into trouble.

"... you know who that is? The fact that Governor Nate is already moving to use officials from the Marquis of Radford."

Instead of answering the Marquis's questions, he asked them back.

"Yes, I do."

"It's really troublesome.... I'm not going to unlock the magic until I get rid of them."

"But...."

"Piss off."

He glanced at the Marquis, saying he had no intention of pulling.

After a brief glance, he diverted himself from the Marquis.

"... please take care of yourself."

"... oh, I see."

Now, if you'll excuse me.

The Marquis then left the room.

In a moment, the thread of tension dissolves and exhales.

... I didn't think anybody would notice.

That he's alive.... well, good.

The Marquis is my faction.

... besides, there's nothing the Marquis can do about it unless he knows where he is.

I'm sure it's okay. Yes, I murmured in my heart so that I could tell myself.