The concert by the orchestra is also over, and the Magic Birthday celebrates its last night.

The castle town is lit with lights, letting people know that it is still in the middle of a feast.

And the royal castle held a night club. A night club, arguably a consolation for those who were involved in running the Magic Birthday Festival, is truly a gorgeous word.

All delicious alcohol for many of the gastronomic dishes you are likely to see. All the nobles attending the night club are smiling and bickering.

I watched the sight from a step back. The feast in Castle Town and the nightclub in the Royal Castle look like fun. But I was really concerned about the look that Emperor Lukeheim gave me after the orchestra's performance, and I wasn't familiar with the glorious air.

No one tries to talk to me on the wall. That's why I worry about it.

"... kingdom and empire, or"

The two countries are different in their formation and in the history they have come to walk in. If the kingdom of Palettia has been bound by its own territory, history and faith in the Spirit, then the Aylene Empire is a hegemonic country that has swallowed many nations with its mighty power.

If the country is different, the culture and people who live in the country are different. It's not one form of happiness, so some places overlap and others do not overlap. I think this magic birthday was one of those sights that never overlapped from Emperor Lukeheim's point of view.

It is hard to say that even the Kingdom of Palettia has nothing to do with strife. But I didn't do anything to wage war on another country to expand its territory. For the Kingdom of Palletia, the opponent to fight over the territory is a demon who lives in unexplored lands.

Besides, there has never been a war, including civil strife, since I was attentive. It was the last time there was a battle in his father's generation, and since then there has been a period of stability at the helm of his father.

"... I know, my God. Not very much, but I can't tell you."

On the other hand, Emperor Lukeheim has lived in an era of unrest in the Empire. I took control of my country even after taking over my predecessors, who drowned in the greed of the hegemony.

All to wish the people smile and happiness. Perhaps it is a prayer and a wish born because we have lost so much in that war.

said Emperor Lukeheim. In the Empire, we can only see the likes of the fanatics at the Magic Birthday Festival in celebration of victory.

I wonder what the hell he had in mind of the way those who enjoyed the Magic Birthday Festival were when he said he hated the battle and that the festival, which the people would celebrate as they were happy, was the only celebration of victory.

"Anis, was it this way"

"Ufi."

Uffi stopped by to say that his thoughts were not entwined and he was blurred as he climbed against the wall. You look at my face and change that look a little worrisome.

"... is something bothering you?

"Hmm... worried, I mean. I can't think about it..."

I can't get a word out of it. How dare you, Uffi deposited her back on the wall so that she could line up next to me.

"... are you Emperor Lukeheim?

"Yeah......"

Yufi also cared about how Emperor Lukeheim was doing, so she must have quickly figured out what I cared about.

"What was Anis thinking?

"... hmm, right. Emperor Lukeheim's troubles can't be solved where I say they are. But what is it? That's why I feel different not to say anything. It's not encouraging, it's not like I want to say something that's only comforting."

Something I want to tell you is definitely making my breasts smoke. But that word doesn't come out. I don't even know what I want to tell you. That's why I'm always moaning.

"… Anis is the royal family of the Kingdom of Palletia. You don't even have to be responsible for imperial issues and culture."

"... yeah. I know."

"It may be thin hearted, but the Aylene Empire is a country that has been made up of repeated strife. I take it for granted that there is something to be lost in the war. If you're going to change that, you need uninterrupted effort. Even those who oppose change will come out. But in the end, that's other HR for me. I will be involved in the situation of the Empire, but only to protect the kingdom. I don't think I need to interfere in the Aylene Empire any more than I need to."

If you think of it as an exchanger, it is your country above all else that should prevail. So I can understand what Yufi has to say. I also have a position, and I don't need to do anything directly, even where I think about the Empire. Instead, you shouldn't.

If we are to change the empire, that is what Emperor Lukeheim should do himself. If asked, I would help, and if asked, I would respond as best I could, but not as a top priority.

Even if I want to do something, I have no right or qualification to do so. I know with my head, but my heart's not catching up.

"... Still not convinced?

"... I'm trying. There's nothing I can do, nothing I should do. You're just saying your emotions aren't catching up..."

"Then why don't you just keep saying it?

"Huh?"

An unexpected answer came back from Uffi, and I rounded my eyes.

"There's nothing we can do directly. But I also think you're free to have wishes and prayers. So, isn't that good?

"... is that good?

"Yeah, maybe, I'm sure. Isn't that why Anis made Emperor Lukeheim's Devil's Sword in that way?

To Yufi's point, I looked up haphazardly.

Demon sword to be given to Emperor Lukeheim. That can be said to have been entrusted with wishes and prayers. What do you want with the future Empire and Emperor Lukeheim? What do you want me to do?

I felt like Shitong and emotions that had no place to go fit in.

"... oh, my God. The answer came from the beginning."

"Are you okay now?

"Yeah. Thanks, Uffi"

"No.... It's almost time, so don't worry, don't get lost and tell them what you think. If anything happens, you have me on your back."

Yuffi took his back off the wall and pushed my back as it was.

And one step, I took it with my chest up. The place to head is on the stage at the nightclub venue. There was already Emperor Lukeheim and Lady Falgana beside it.

Earlier, the air like the one I showed at the concert has disappeared, and Emperor Lukeheim is smiling with a sense of familiarity. Somewhere sowa or look excited and have a bitter laugh.

"... I don't know"

"When you look at that, you can't help but think you're worried."

"Are you personable? Maybe this is also a kind of talent..."

That's how I approach the two of you, arguing with Uffi. Coming as far as the voice could reach, Emperor Lukeheim welcomed us with a full grin.

"Uhm. Finally, this is the time!

"Sorry to keep you waiting"

"What! If you insist, I've been waiting since I saw the Devil's Sword on inspection, but that's for this moment too!

Nature and sigh come out to the Lukeheim emperor in such a way that the child waits for a gift.

Then we all go up to the altar. When the MC called to the venue to draw attention, his gaze gathered to us.

"Ladies and gentlemen, in the midst of your welcome, I have a word from Her Majesty Queen Uphilia"

"Good mood, ladies and gentlemen. Today will be the last evening of the Magic Birthday. Once again, I would like to express my gratitude to those involved in running the Birthday Festival."

The MC prompted me, and after stepping forward and thanking me, Uffi greets me and goes on with the words.

"It was only with all your hard work that this Birthday celebrated. I believe this achievement is something I am proud of as a queen. And I would like to rejoice with you all in the good fortune of inviting Emperor Lukeheim from the Aylene Empire to such a wonderful festival. Emperor Lukeheim, if you don't mind speaking to my lord?

"Uhm."

Yufi urges me, and Emperor Lukeheim leaves a step forward.

"It's Lukeheim van Aylen. Nobles of the Kingdom of Palettia. This birthday was a wonderful festival. In recent years we have heard rumors of the Kingdom of Palletia, which has undergone remarkable developments, but it was only truly astonishing"

After one big nod, Emperor Lukeheim turned his gaze to me and Uffi.

"Queen Uphilia, a new leader who has inspired so much development. And I have to have respect for Princess Anisphere, who is at the cutting edge of magic. I sincerely envy the princes who have obtained a good monarch, and to the heart of the Kingdom of Palletia, who has given me a moment of pleasure, let me offer my thanks as Emperor of the Aylene Empire. It was brilliant!

With an invincible grin, Emperor Lukeheim spoke unfaithfully. The reaction of the nobles of the Kingdom of Palletia who had heard it seemed to be stretching in nature and spine.

The proud-breasted among them were those who rushed around busily to run the Magic Birthday Festival. It's because of their hard work and today. I want my chest fully stretched.

After receiving words from Emperor Lukeheim, he opens for a minute, and then Uffi raises his voice again.

"As some of you may have already heard, here again, I would like to serve the purpose of inviting Emperor Lukeheim into the kingdom. The other day, immediately from Emperor Lukeheim, I had a suggestion that we want to form an alliance with our Kingdom of Palletia. I hereby declare myself Queen of the Kingdom of Palletia. - Through this day, the Kingdom of Palletia and the Aylene Empire forge a new alliance,"

Everyone quieted back to Yufi's proclamation. Everyone seemed to squeeze their expressions and accept that the time had come for them to come.

"Queen Uphilia. I would like to heartily rejoice that you have agreed to form an alliance with the Empire. By the prestige of our empire, let us vow that we will henceforth take the Kingdom of Palletia as our ally and walk together"

"Emperor Lukeheim. Let us also pledge that our kingdom will convey to the Empire the will of the Spirit and will strive to incite and prosper together without strife"

Uffi and Emperor Lukeheim gaze at each other and shake hands.

At that moment, a loud applause sounded from the venue. For many years, the two countries were to formally form an alliance, which could not be described as a friendly relationship that would peek into the gaps in the Kingdom of Palettia.

I don't welcome the fact that it's a war between nations, although some people will think about it. I hope the two countries will join hands from now on.

"Dear Anis,"

"Whoa, Chief Sprout Knights!

"I brought you an example thing"

Second, I was called from behind. Looking back, there stood the head of the Sprout Knights in formal clothes. There was an example thing in his hand.

It was a dress today, and it was kept until the declaration of this alliance. Yes, that is the "Devil's Sword" that I give to Emperor Lukeheim as a sign of my alliance.

"Emperor Lukeheim"

"Having received the Devil's Sword, I walk straight to Emperor Lukeheim. Emperor Lukeheim, who turned his gaze to me, looked at the Devil's Sword that was in my hand... and frowned just a little.

"... Princess Anisphere, this is"

"Yes. It's what I was promising. As a testament to the alliance, I present to you the Devil's Sword.

The Devil's Sword I had in my hand was a dagger.

It is a beautiful dish with a platinum-colored pattern, golden finishing, and a spiritual stone embedded in it. The cloth wrapped around the grip is also a luxury item, impeccable to the touch and feel.

I just don't know if they call it flashy. It's a dagger, though beautiful to look at.

"... I thought the long sword was coming."

"I thought you would. Emperor Lukeheim may want such demon swords."

"Hmm. So you had an idea and you turned it into this dagger-shaped demon sword?

Emperor Lukeheim returns the eyebrows that were coming to my word and intriguingly pours his gaze on the Devil's Sword that I have.

I nod one too, then offer the Devil's Sword with both hands to Emperor Lukeheim.

"A demon sword is not just a weapon. Demonic props are tools with magical powers. Tools are those that people use to fulfill their purpose. If so, what is the Devil's Sword to be offered to Emperor Lukeheim from me? Here's a dish I've come up with."

"Well, what do you do with the Devil's Sword that you dedicate to me? Princess of Magic."

I still do not receive the Devil's Sword, and emperor Lukeheim asks me with an invincible grin in his arms.

In response to that question, I breathed and uttered my words in such a way that I looked straight up at Emperor Lukeheim.

"- Your dreams and your lives, and your prayers to those who inherit them."

Shin, and. My voice echoes well in the venue where I was quiet at some point.

Emperor Lukeheim turns off his invincible grin and stares at me with a serious look.

"Protect and pray."

"Yes, this demonic sword protects the lives of holders who recognize themselves as the Lord, and when things happen, it deploys magic barriers, and when they are injured, healing magic is activated. Of course, it can be used as a normal demon sword. You can always wear a dagger because of its shape."

"I mean, you say this is a demon sword of protection and healing"

"If you call it the Devil's Sword, I thought you might like something that symbolizes power. But here's what I think. Power is your own thing. Emperor Lukeheim."

The Devil's Sword to be given to Emperor Lukeheim was very troubling. Perhaps he was looking for a magical sword to wield his magical powers. I think that's because the aim was to restrain the nobles who would be their own opponents within the empire.

Then what is power? When Emperor Lukeheim reformed the Aylene Empire in the future, I came to one conclusion, wondering what should be the symbol of that power.

"Different countries to live in, different paths to walk, different ideals to hold. We are comrades with an oath in our hearts to wish the people happiness and peace and to open up the future. That dream and thought is your power. Emperor Lukeheim, you must live, show and guide your people."

That's why I decided to turn it into a demon sword with a desire for protection and healing.

"Because it is protection and healing, I was able to choose a shape that is not the Devil's Sword. But the Empire is a country that was conquered by force. Just trying to protect it. I'm sure some wishes won't arrive. And that's the same thing again for me wishing you peace. So please, take that dagger to your battlefield on my behalf."

To my words, Emperor Lukeheim breathed. Its eyes open to surprise, gazing at me and the Devil's Sword.

"I am the princess of the Kingdom of Palettia. No matter how much like Emperor Lukeheim's dreams and ideals, our position will not allow us to stand shoulder to shoulder on the same battlefield. You have yours, I have my place to fight. Still, I want to support your dreams and ideals"

"... Princess Anisphere"

"Please be friends with us forever. To protect you and your ideals and dreams, the Devil's Sword created this Devil's Sword as a gift to you, the Power that opens up the future of the Empire. May our friends not fall on the battlefield. And new friends who will inherit you will not be lost in the war."

May those who inherit this Devil's Sword from Emperor Lukeheim not only in the days of Emperor Lukeheim, but also not forget the alliance made on this day.

As a weapon to help us, let us remind you that if ideals and dreams are the same, minds are together, even if we do not stand side by side together.

"Many lives will be scattered on the battlefield. It can break your heart and sometimes lose your dreams and ideals. How about then, I want you to look at this demon sword and remind me. You are the power. [M] If you change, your dreams and ideals will be different again. If the time has come... all we have to do to accept you as friends is stop those who have gone the wrong way. Therefore, I chose the Devil's Sword that I could remember."

"... to the point of becoming..."

"That can be said to ourselves at the same time. If, on the day we forget to bring the smile and peace of the people in the development of the magic tools, take the wrong one with that blade."

The kingdom is the empire, the empire is the kingdom. We shared the same ideals with each other, and the alliance was formed. Let us not forget that oath from one another.

If one of you forgets your ideals and goes crazy about tyrants, you stop them under a covenant. That is the covenant that should be made between us, so that it is this demonic sword that symbolizes it.

"... friend, huh"

Emperor Lukeheim accidentally narrowed his eyes. The slightly loose mouth looked like a laugh, but the eyes were still going to cry out.

But that was only for a moment. Emperor Lukeheim reached out and received the Devil's Sword from me. Out of the sheath, a cloudless blade still appeared without a scratch.

"Let us swear by this day to the kingdom of friends. We will be born, raised, and on different paths to go. But we had the same dream and ideal. Country, and people! Please be healthy with that! Only then will it prove above all that my life, protected by this demonic sword, will be remembered by those who continue from my life to swear!

Emperor Lukeheim holds his dagger on his chest and takes a thanksgiving stance.

"- A new friend! A heartfelt thanks for this blessing! I will give my life for the day when each other's country will be able to recognize each other as friends! Don't forget, the people of the Kingdom of Palettia! We're going to be friends today!

Emperor Lukeheim tells everyone in the venue so they can roar. The temper is like a bright red lion. Putting his chest up, Emperor Lukeheim laughed with a vibrant grin.

"Princess Anisphere! What is the name of this demon sword?

"The name of the Devil's Sword is -" Ideale. "

"" Ideally……? I see, I see. I did get it, Princess Anisphere!

Emperor Lukeheim dyed his expression with a smile and laughed out loud.

The applause echoed from the venue again. The alliance between the Kingdom of Palletia and the Aylene Empire will now be formally formed.

Finally my shoulder load came down, and when I exhaled, Yufi slapped me on the shoulder. Looking back towards Uffi, I could see him smiling.

I didn't need any more words. We laughed at each other's accomplishments.