I accidentally rounded my eyes to the words of Emperor Lukeheim.

"... do you use the Devil's Sword as a sign that you have become a friendly country?

"Whatever, for a reason. Earlier, I did something that would expose my empire to shame, but it would also be proof that my vessels were not sufficient for a swollen empire, including Princess Anisphere's raid in the first place."

Emperor Lukeheim squeezes his expression and speaks pale. Though not at all in the expression, I feel strong thoughts about the verses of the word. With so many emotions in it, he seemed faceless to suppress it.

"The previous emperor was a greedy emperor. I do not call the deep greed evil, but I am in danger that I cannot rule an empire that has just swelled up to the previous emperor. That's why I stood on the emperor's throne, still in my own hands. But still, it's not like I can control the country right away. The empire has grown too big."

"... so why the devil's sword?

"As a symbol of the alliance, we need an alternative if we can't deepen our relationship in marriage or something. And Princess Anisphere, who is incapable of using magic, yet embodies magical miracles in the form of tools. One of the most iconic of these inventions is the Devil's Sword. With the Devil's Sword, my glory in an empire where power is regarded as righteous will spread. Through this, I believe we can show the empire broadly that we have formed an alliance with the Kingdom of Palletia."

"Certainly, the Devil's Sword is a clearly understandable force and symbol among my inventions. I think it would be a good hand to give that as a mark of alliance to the Empire..."

Maybe Emperor Lukeheim was after the Devil's Sword from the beginning. The desire to distribute demonic props may also be due to the desire to increase the influence of the Imperial Family rather than to increase the country's power of war.

You cannot export such magic items as you spread to the Empire. But it's not a bad hand to give it as a sign of friendship to someone who's narrower and in a very close relationship.

"If we leave out the position of emperor, I personally want to enter into friendship with Her Majesty Queen Uphilia and Princess Anisphere. You are truly delighted, you want to be friends rather than turn to your enemies. Um, the words sounded good earlier."

"... uh?

"It's an indication to the Empire. It was a dream and a future. Heh heh... I see, it does mean that the will is handed down. The future of the Kingdom of Palettia is truly bright"

"When it comes to aspirations...?

"It is the will of Queen Sylphine and His Majesty King Orphans. And he's the one who unilaterally thinks he's a good opponent for the goal I've decided to take to the top of the empire."

Emperor Lukeheim made me say that, laughing joyfully. I unexpectedly look at Yufi and then stare at Emperor Lukeheim's face again.

"It was a long time ago. When I was still the Crown Prince, the empire under the reign of my predecessor was a slaughter compared to now. I was visiting as a diplomat of the Kingdom of Palletia, and if there was anything I could say to Her Majesty King Silfine, I was trying to get a chance to start a war."

"... I've heard of it. He said it was a series of ordeals right after the reign of stepfather improvement."

"Mm-hmm. There was just civil unrest in the kingdom, an empire that was an invasion route there. If anything, Queen Sylphine was retreating brilliantly from her father, who looked for an excuse not to attack the kingdom. From the standpoint, he had respect for what he behaved as an enemy but too much into the hall. And one day, I was blessed with the opportunity to converse with Queen Silphine. That's when I heard the words."

He closed his eyes emotionally and nodded one before Emperor Lukeheim continued his words.

"No matter how much power you sharpen, no matter how much you take from others, then you can't grow" seeds. It was a shock, when I heard that word. "

"… species, is it"

"Mm-hmm. They say that's what the Orphans said to Queen Sylphine. Growing seeds means nurturing the future, so we connect seeds to tomorrow to grow a rich country. That is something that cannot be exchanged by force alone." It's dazzling to me that you can only show value by fighting. "

"My mother did that..."

"The peace of the Kingdom of Palletia was preserved until today because the interior affairs were shielded by King Orphans and Empress Sylphine in diplomacy. And two Yingjies were born who inherited their aspirations. Those who were never born in the Empire. That was more dazzling to me than anything, and as long as I envied it."

I could feel various emotions from Emperor Lukeheim, who told me to look far away. It is admirable and belligerent to try to compete.

"I want to make the Empire a good country. Even if it is the way the Empire is, it must first put its own country together. Otherwise, even naming the Emperor would be disgusting. Therefore, as emperor, I believe it is my duty to keep the national relations with the Kingdom of Palletia close. That's why I want the Devil's Sword. To enhance my authority and power as emperor. As a sign of friendship with the Kingdom of Palettia. And let the sword be inherited next. Parents to children, children to grandchildren. I am convinced that it is the imperial mission to make us inherit responsibility and pride."

Emperor Lukeheim takes his seat and slowly clenches his fist with his chest. As if I could put in a wish or prayer.

That look, that behavior. You made me believe more than anything. I'm sure I can walk shoulder to shoulder with this emperor.

"Put your hands together, not control. Not just to take it away, but to raise it. That is what I, as emperor, can leave in this country and in the future. That's what I want to believe."

- Once again, a treaty was concluded between the Kingdom of Palletia and the Aylene Empire as an ally.

As always, the Kingdom of Palletia accepts international students who wish to study magic, other than nobility, in addition to the export of spiritual stones. And let me learn technology and bring it back to the Empire.

The Aylene Empire becomes the sword and shield of the Kingdom of Palletia. At least while Emperor Lukeheim was alive, the alliance between the Kingdom of Palletia and the Aylene Empire was destroyed, and things like war could be avoided.

He also officially apologized for the raid on me and promised to severely punish the nobles who targeted me in the Aylene Empire.

"... I wonder if the results would have been good if I had finished looking"

"Right."

After the meeting, the stars are blinking in the sky at night. I was out with Uffi over the fort of Carlise.

The sights seen from the fort naturally also include the territory of the Aylene Empire and can be viewed. The Aylene Empire is reminded once again that the world is wide if we think it is more spread beyond this horizon.

"I wonder if this will allow us to concentrate on the development of the City of Magic without being able to put in a cross spear from the Empire."

"Yep. Detailed negotiations will require diplomats to make adjustments later, but with financial assistance from the Empire, it will be increasingly cheap."

"Right."

Until now, neighbors, even if it was a deal, were vigilant towards each other. Emperor Lukeheim was also striving to take control of the Empire, and I think that the situation would not have allowed him, even if he genuinely wanted to enter into friendship.

In fact, I don't think the Kingdom of Palletia would have changed dramatically if Yufi hadn't taken office as queen. Someone thought it was okay to support friendship with the Empire because they accepted me out of the standard, so I guess it's a boulder to assume?

"Nevertheless, I hope I have to think of the Devil's Sword to give to Emperor Lukeheim"

"Yep. It's a sign of friendship."

"That's a lot of responsibility."

Is the base a celestial? Um, we need to move forward with the development of a magic city, and I'm sure Tomas will come to the magic city when we move forward in parallel.

Thomas, I haven't been able to see you lately, but can you come? If you couldn't come, I wonder if I should make sure to show my face and confirm my progress when I return to the Wang Capital.

Being immersed in thought, Uffi caressed my ear unexpectedly. A frivolous sensation runs on my spine, and I accidentally step two steps back.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

"Let's think about it later. It's time to take your time away from the corner."

"... Mm"

In the first place, Yufi and I are spending our time together in this way because we are spending less time together, and Yufi is cared for, which is hard to get away from.

Until today, Uffi has been pursued by measures against the Empire, and the noise of excavating talent in the Wang capital has not yet calmed down. There are many things Yufi has to do.

I'll be worried and take a look at Uffi, but there's no sign of any particular malaise. However, I think fatigue still builds up. Otherwise, you won't call me back. It's a sign that Yuffi is tired of coming over.

"It's hard to be free, queen."

"... yeah. But I wanted to, and I took it."

Uffi smiles calmly at the words he tells him to work. Uffi gently hands on the rooftop fence and shifts his gaze to a sight that can be seen far away.

I also try to get caught by Uffi and shift my gaze to the sight in front of me. As I lay my hand on the fence, too, Uffi lay his own hand over mine.

Feeling the temperature of Yuffi's hand, I accidentally spoke softly of the thoughts that had surfaced.

"... Something made me miss you and your mother"

"Anis?"

"I need to be a little more filial," he said. That's what I thought. "

Before Yufi was broken up with Alkun, his father was busy in politics, and his mother was busy in diplomacy. And until the time Yuffi decided to be queen, the distance between me and my family was as far away as it was divided by walls.

I also think it has improved now. He thinks he can do his family, though it's a little shabby.

I respected my father and mother, even if it was far away, and I meant to be sweet because I was family. My mother often tells me to be sweeter.

"If Emperor Lukeheim says he thinks he's a good enemy, don't you think he'll repeat it?

"Really?

"My father's not a militant, so he's going to say he has a stomachache or something"

"That's... I won't deny it"

"Yeah.... I've been thinking a lot lately about how your father was protecting me."

There is the Kingdom of Palettia today because there is a country that tries to accept the change that I am. I feel like my father has been preparing me for the basement.

I felt one end of it again today. I know it's not for me. My father was a king. I was only aiming for what my father thought was an ideal to protect my country. But, yeah, still.

"I was protected by my father's ideals."

"... Really?"

"Yeah. So I need to be filial about something"

"You're not the one who wants something big. Just tell him, and he'll be glad to hear it from his stepfather and stepmother."

"Hehe, something seems like Uffi will be with you longer. Could I get a little jealous?

"Then I'd be jealous of Anis, too. I really think our parents are wonderful."

We look at each other and laugh at each other, not from either side, but with Uffi.

"Parents are great."

"Yep. … I'm sad that I can't always say that."

Two, Yuffi shifted her gaze from me and looked down under her eyes. Looks like someone's there.

Peeping in, he saw Priscilla and Falgana on the roof of a lowly fort. The two seemed to be quietly exchanging words, looking in the direction of the Aylene Empire.

"... if the result is good, that's good. But you can't ignore it."

"Yep. If the current measures to secure human resources work well, you will be able to reach where you did not reach them."

"Yeah, you are. Oh, there's so much to do!

"Yes, we'll see each other when we get home, it's a busy day"

Yuffi pulls my hand away from the edge of the roof and turns his hand around his hips. As I left the edge to be pulled as-is, Uffi held me and buried my face on my shoulder.

Suddenly I'm surprised by the yuffy I've been holding, but I can't help but look at the yuffy to sweeten my breath zero.

"A little more, can we keep this up? Anis."

"... Yes, yes, whatever you want"

I also turn my hand around Yuffi's back and touch him to stroke him. Yuffi rubbing her head to sweetness tickles and her mouth kind of breaks naturally.

Let's rest our wings a little longer now. Also, to fly next.