"The interest is too big to pay back……?”

As soon as Julia saw the words, she realized what it was about at once. The sender was a man from an area called Szeceta. His name was Dario, who said he wrote the petition on behalf of the village.

I am earnest to hear that His Majesty is a fair man.

Fear was desperately buried in his petition. The back of the thick, rough paper was rounded with clear handwriting of how hard it was written.

I heard you punished Duke Pez. I'm sure you'll help us if you're such a king.

Julia sighed once again at the phrase.

'Those who have to protect the people of the land are rather intimidating them.’

They were prepared to send. It was not that Julia didn't know the repercussions of sending this letter to the lord. Nevertheless, I felt desperate that I wrote a letter because there was no other way but to trust her.

"What about the area called Schetta?"

"It's under Baron Sta's control."

Looking at Cyril's answer with sharp eyes, she immediately said the answer she wanted.

"Scheta is Count Envida's retainer. Also, Count Envida was originally a nobleman in the kingdom of Nas. After the kingdom was destroyed, I lined up with the Duke of Fez to defend my title."

"Did you avoid that name in your last trial?"

"Yes, because Duke Fez drew the line because Count Envida was not from Ranchea. Count Envida also thought that he needed to keep his title, and that he had not come any further."

Julia roughly guessed what happened. Integrated into the empire, the nobles swore allegiance to the emperor, even ostensibly. But few thought their masters were emperors. Therefore, he must have wanted to prevent the land from being recovered. That's probably why he stood in line with the Duke of Pez to protect the Earl.

In the first place, the kingdom of Nas was not very powerful because each lord had a strong power. Although it was bound by a kingdom, it actually ruled the land separately. However, if there was a war with the outside world, it was a country that responded by recruiting its own soldiers. Therefore, he would have given preference to Duke Pez, who seemed to be a heavyweight, over the emperor.

It's not an ancient country.….’

She thought casually of the history she had learned in her old life. There were, of course, quite a few such countries in the world.

Countries that don't want to be deprived of their rights and that's why they're united. It was different from Ranchea, who originally had a strong royal authority. Such a country would not want to change its current state, even if it had succumbed to her.

"There must be more people who would stick to the Duke of Pez and defend their rights."

"Yes, I am."

"And the reason this petition came up is because it's harvest season.

Cyril nodded in agreement with that. Yet the world was more economical in barter than in currency. Moreover, most of the food was self-sufficient. Therefore, there were times when food was temporarily scarce past the harvest season and before the summer grain. At that time, many people borrowed food from people who had enough food and lived a life of paying it back during the harvest season.

The problem was the amount of money paid back.

"Honestly, isn't it too much to ask you to pay a lot more with interest than with borrowed money?"

Interest alone was 1.5 times higher. In short, they had to pay back 2.5 times the amount of grain they borrowed.

"Anyone who knows how to think like that would never have been accused of a petition like this.""Of course, these people would say that when they questioned them, it was their fault for borrowing it knowing it all."

"Yes, that's right."

Cyril's voice had a feeling of great disgusting.

"They'll think it's all about filling their stomachs."

Yulia also said with an annoyed face. Of course, even those who borrowed could not be completely innocent. However, if everyone is starving to death right now, there will be cases where they have to do it even though they know that the future is obvious.

"In the original kingdom of Nas, there would never have been a law against usury.”

"That's right."

"But we are not."

Julia spoke with a sigh.

It was not recent that the kingdom of Nas was incorporated into the empire. Nasran was originally quite close to Ranchea, and was occupied in the early stages by the military as it was relatively chaotic.

"Nasran was incorporated into our country five years ago, right?"

"Yes, and under our law we can only apply interest rates up to 30 percent."

"Yes."

It would have been a matter of summoning the ushers and punishing them according to the law. In short, Julia's opinion was not necessary. It was also possible to report to Yulia after the Cyril line had been dealt with by law.

Julia looked at Cyril, holding a petition.

"You'd better go in person.”

Then other nobles will save themselves. Even if we do this according to the law, there will be some people who are manipulating us with the mindset that we don't need to be caught. However, the weight changes when the emperor comes forward.

“…….”

Cyril played dumb with Julia's words.

"Isn't that why you posted it directly to Jim?"

"…you're really quick on your feet."

"How on earth do you see me?"

"I've seen a different king for so long.”

What a mean mouth he uttered.

"For you, the burden is just a propaganda racket.”

“…….”

I couldn't answer that, no matter how hard it was Cyril. Even if you think so in your head.

Julia folded the petition finely and put it back in the envelope. Holding the envelope intact, he stood up and spoke to Cyril.

"Well, it's not so bad. But Cyril."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Isn't it about time you stopped being so testy and unpacking?"

He would deliberately hide his words to give Julia the answer she wanted.

"Are you upset?"

"I'm not upset, I'm just curious."

Cyril looked at her as if she were curious about something.

"When will your exam be over? I can prove it as much as I want, but I think it's inefficient."

“…….”

"You don't like inefficient work, do you?”

At Julia's words, Cyril looked straight to the point.

He replied to Yulia with a sneaky smile.

"Okay, I'll try to build more confidence in you."

"Nice to hear you."

"But is your majesty all right?"

"What?"

Julia put her hand on her waist holding the envelope.

"You can trust me to empty the palace after what happened to Duke Pez."

"Why not?"

"Just in case. I may be preparing to become the next Duke of Fez."

Julia burst into laughter at the words.

'Is this what people usually say about committing treason?’

And on the other hand, I realized his rudeness. He may not only be inquiring about Yulia, but he may always be suspicious of himself.

Julia answered his question coolly.

"Where ever you are in the palace."

"That's not true.""There are others in the palace that Jim believes in. I don't think you'll get along with them very well."

"Didn't you think he was acting, too?"

At Cyril's words, Julia answered him as if she were dumbfounded.

"How can you be here if you don't trust anyone like that?"

"…is that so."

"Cyril, you're so hard on yourself. Jim believes in you even if you don't.”

Cyril's expression subsided at the words. This time it really hit his point.

Saying this to Julia seemed suspicious of her at first glance. But the reality was to prove one's innocence. I don't think I'd do such a thing if I said this.

'I understand you feel that way.’

Most of the major positions in the palace were from the country she previously ruled. Cyril, a native of other countries, took such important posts in the palace. Most of them were unexposed and have abated a lot these days. But there were still a lot of people who didn't appreciate him.

Julia smiled and talked to him coolly.

"In the first place, you think you're a great man who'll slit your own throat.

Cyril had a strange look on her face at her words.

"Your Majesty... knows me better than I thought."

"If I didn't know, I wouldn't have put you in that position."

Cyril rarely laughed at her answer.

'He's such a good laugher.’

Cyril thought it would be rude to say the least, to say the least, it would be an ambiguous laugh.

"Then Jim will be ready for tomorrow at least, so sort out what to finish today."

"All right, Your Majesty."

Julia left the office feeling somewhat lighthearted. I felt like I had fixed the knot that I had tied with Cyril again.

"…I was definitely going to go light by myself.”

"That's ridiculous!"

The familiar voice overlapped and hit my ears.

We only get along like this.

Julia smiled awkwardly at two of her best overprotectors.

"How can you go alone when you're going far away, not near this time?"

He protested, saying, "There can be no eusto."

"Right, Your Majesty. Don't tell me you can't be this person, but you can't be me, right?"

Felix was determined to follow Eusto last Thanksgiving.

To Eusto, not Julia.

He cursed Yusto for nothing, saying, "It is sly to serve Julia alone."

Well, even if it's not like this, Felix doesn't like Eusto.’

He said he would never do anything to help Yusto even when the country collapsed.

"And if we hadn't come forward this time, other people would have opposed it."

Felix said with a nod that he didn't want to agree with Eusto.

"In the first place, Count Venus is strange. I can't believe you're bothering me with this kind of course.”

Julia shook her head at Felix's words.

"Sirril brought it up because she had a lot of things."

"…Your Majesty."

Felix looked, concerned if he had said anything offensive to her. Julia replied reassuringly to him.

"I know Felix says that because he doesn't want me to suffer."

Then he nodded in relief.

'Of course, he said that because he didn't like Cyril.’

Julia got on the wagon with a small smile. Originally, I was going to go lightly with words, but everyone strongly opposed it. Their story was that they couldn't spend that long distance without a carriage.I used to be like that in novels.

Especially before and after the throne. At that time, I often moved alone with Eusto. Honestly, Yulia wasn't the type to stay still in front of the desk. Soon after that, she went to war of conquest, so these were the most calm times of her life.

Julia sat on the wagon and leaned on her back. With my chin slightly on my back, the carriage quickly departed. Eusto decided to follow her from the outside of the carriage as if to escort her, so there was only Felix in the carriage. He stared at such Julia and opened his mouth a little disappointed.

Your Majesty, do you recall the past with Duke Marcus?

At Felix's words, Julia looked at him in surprise.

How did you know?’

Felix sighed slightly as if he knew everything, even though he didn't react out of his mouth.

"Your Majesty makes that face when he recalls the past, especially with Duke Marcus.”

"…Really?"

I've never heard of it before. No, it was more surprising that Yulia and I were different people in the first place, but our expressions were similar.

'I'm not the same person she thinks about Eusto.’

Felix quickly smiled, though a slightly sullen look on his face at the remark. I didn't mean to look so dark in front of Yulia for long.

"Better than that, Your Majesty, how do you intend to punish Baron Schetta?"

Felix asked with a face, "I haven't heard the plan yet." Julia smiled and told him about her plans.

"What, Your Majesty is coming here?"

"Yes, I just got a call from the capital."

"Why the hell?"

At the news, Baron Schetta urged the butler to give an answer. There were so many places where thieves went to sleep.

"Someone must have told your Majesty that the winter of Szeceta is comfortable."

"What do you mean?"

"He's coming for a rest. Isn't the tree of Szeceta special? In addition, the winter scenery is beautiful."

It was a compelling and ambiguous reason. Baron Szeceta worked his brains out. He was the one who kept his place despite being distracted by the war for the past few years.

"Don't tell me...…?”

"What do you mean?"

"You know, don't you? Your Majesty punished Duke Pez himself two months ago."

"But neither Baron nor Count Envida had anything to do with it."

"That said, I'm somewhat reluctant."

At the baron's words, the butler spoke to his master as if he was thinking too much.

"Don't tell me you care about every inch of this? There would have been more people near the capital."

"…I guess so?"

It was certainly strange that the emperor walked directly to the outskirts. But a man thinks in his favor. Baron Szeceta muttered that he would not try.

"Yes, it is said that the Duke of Fez was executed, but that could be your whim."

"Yes, how famous he was. The Emperor is mad."

"Yeah, I guess so.”

The butler nodded in agreement.

"How can a man heal in a short time? I'm sure it's a rumor that the people in the center are making for nothing

"Yes, they were the ones who spoke out to be loyal to the Emperor."

Baron Szecheta nodded with a small sigh. Then it could have been an opportunity for himself.

"The Duke of Fez told His Majesty he had a man in.’

It doesn't hurt to be seen well. Who knows if he will be the second Duke of Fez when the mighty emperor sees him. He may have gone beyond the subject and offended the Emperor.First of all, he used to think all the time. He's too short of a baron for himself.

"Even that poor Envida is a count, and what do you mean I'm a baron?"

It was also his skill to advise the Duke of Pez to line up. He is the same age as himself and has studied together, but he has always not liked being condescending like his superiors. Compared to himself, the only thing he can do is to make a title.

Yeah, what can you do if you're scared in advance? When you're in such a mess, you can turn your back."

Baron Szeceta blasted the horror that had just filled his mind. There was no evidence, but hope simply planted a delusion in my head.

He ordered the butler with a secret smile.

"Decorate the entire castle, and decorate the room where His Majesty will stay with the finest.”

"Yes, sir."

"It doesn't matter how much. It's almost time to collect money.”

He ordered with a fishy smile.

"Oh, for the record, spill this news to Count Envida, too. I will try to exaggerate the reason why His Majesty is here."

"Yes, Baron!"

The butler nodded as if he was very pleased to see the name. Just like his master, he was due to his disapproval of the count's servants. He didn't have a title, he was in the same position as a servant, and he didn't want to look condescending as if he was a count. The butler hummed and left the Baron's room with light steps.

The land of the former kingdom of Nasran was cold and dry to the north of the continent. As a result, agriculture was not developed compared to other regions, and there was always not enough food. Maybe that's why. The faces of the people I met at Nasran were not so bright.

I can't believe I'm wearing a wristband with food in a place like this.’

There wasn't much flying in the first place, so it had to be fast to fall. Some people barter with other resources, but not many of them.

On the fourth evening of her departure from the imperial capital of Mila, Julia arrived in the troubled region of Szeta. Baroness Szeceta, lord of the Szeceta region, bowed as if she had been waiting to get off the wagon.

"Your Majesty, it is an honor to visit such a shabby place!"

"No, thank you for welcoming me even though it's a sudden visit.”

"Of course. Your presence will bring glory to this region."

He looked at Julia with glistening eyes. They were eyes filled with tension and expectations.

"As you know, Jim has been busy ever since he was crowned."

"Of course! I know, Your Majesty."

"I've heard a long time ago that the winter landscape in Stzecheta is quiet and quiet. Especially, the trees here have a mysterious scent."

"Yes, it's a local specialty."

Baron Scheta carefully examined her face, saying so.

Julia pretended not to know even though she knew what he was up to. He smiled and said to Yulia.

"So the room you're staying in is specially decorated with furniture made of our Scheta wood."

"Nice to hear that."

"Our area is famous not only for trees but also for stones. It's shiny and smooth."

Baroness Szeceta guided her inside, saying so. Julia followed behind and saw the baroness.

'That's a grandiose thing to call a baroness.’

It was such a castle that I wondered how much money I'd put into it. The kingdom of Nas was not short of resources while the climate was not good. Especially in this Envida area, trees and stones were good, so it maintained the economy. And this baron was built not only in the Schetta area, but also in other areas of quality stone.Plus, it was only three years ago when we added it.

Julia thought it was really extravagant and disgusting, but opened her mouth to him as if nothing had happened.

"What a wonderful castle."

"Do you like it?"

Julia nodded at the baron's question.

"Unlike the outside, I feel warm inside.”

"The castle was so old that I took care of it a few years ago when I built it. I had a hunch that such a precious guest would come."

Julia smiled gently at the baron's words. Speaking and wary of her anger, he laughed with relief.

"If you're going to punish me, you can't be so bothered.’

Baron Scheta thought so and led her to the restaurant.

"Your Majesty, if you don't mind, may I prepare myself a drink for this commemorative evening?"

"Well, I'm looking forward to it."

The baron bowed to her and left the restaurant. Julia looked around when she saw him go out. The decorations of the restaurant were all luxurious. Julia looked at them and whispered to Felix.

"Felix, can I know the source or value of the decorations in this castle?"

"Of course."

"Then I'll ask you. So that the baron doesn't notice."

"Yes."

It was surprising that I didn't think it would be this obvious.

"The smell of corruption is very strong."

Julia was amazed. It was also surprising that the baron was not wary of her. Thanks to you, her plan seemed to go well.

"You really think the Duke of Fez is good enough to be executed.’

The nerve cord was really thick. While Julia looked around the restaurant for a while, Baron Schetta entered the restaurant.

"How about a light drink before the meal?"

"That's very nice to hear."

Julia deliberately talked with interest in the wine he brought.

It's a label famous for being expensive.’

Afrito wine. This wine was not easy to get because only ten bottles were served a year. I knew the name appeared again and again in the novel. If you have a plan, you'll find Yulia with that wine.

Is it some kind of symbol of corruption?’

Now that Baron Schetta was brought in, I realized that I had become Julia. And the fact that he's a corrupt aristocrat.

He carefully poured wine into her glass, prepared in a smooth manner. The bright red wine even had a clear sound of glass to match its reputation. Moreover, it was a waste that the scent of the moment existed for only one moment.

"Your Highness may have tasted it many times, but I also thought it was important to treat precious men with precious drinks."

Julia laughed softly at the words. She lifted the glass of wine lightly and spun around. One more smell of fragrant wine tickled the tip of her nose. Julia was infinitely familiar and willing to offer him words of congratulation.

"Even if you've tasted it many times, Afrito wine has a slightly different charm from year to year."

"As expected, you are my majesty. Not many people know the characteristics of Afrito wine.”

At first glance, it was a word that supported Julia, but in fact, it was a word of praise for himself. It was a kind of demonstration that he had tasted a lot of this Afrito wine, which could be tasted only by the emperor.

'Oh, do you want to brag about it?’

However, Yulia, the original prodigal emperor, would not have been offended by this remark, but rather enjoyed it. She's loved those who've been flattering and palatable to me for the past two years.Julia slowly held the Afrito wine in her mouth. It was her first taste, so she almost lost her expression.

'This is... delicious, isn't it?'

It was not just a symbol of corruption. It tasted like seducing, gently wrapping the inside of the mouth. Julia responded to him, pretending to be familiar.

"It's more attractive than traditional Afrito wines.”

Hoping that he really knows this wine well. Fortunately, the baron nodded in delight at her words.

I just said that because I felt a bit nervous.’

While it was very clean, there was an astringent taste that seemed to leave a slight presence on the tip of the tongue. Curiously, it's not offensive, once again I feel the power of this wine.

"Yes, Your Majesty! You're amazing."

"Not enough to be praised for this, hmmm."

Julia stared at him, slowly putting down the wine. Baron Szeceta was seen shaking for a moment. It was proof that she still didn't let up on her, even though she agreed with her as much as she could.

Julia laughed out loud and told him.

"May I give you a title?"

Julia's pleasant words made him talk with anticipated eyes.

"You mean the title."

"Yes, I presented Jim with such a wonderful wine.”

At that time, Eusto called her as if he was whispering beside her.

"Your Majesty."

At that moment, Julia glanced at him with annoyance. Julia immediately put down the glass of wine.

"It's killing me.”

Baron Scheta was rather relieved when he frowned at the misplaced thing.

You said you were not on good terms with Duke Marcus.’

Baron Scheta was reassured once again, as if to prove the rumor was correct. Unlike those who spoke only pleasant words near Yulia, Eusto Marcus was told to continue to speak. Although he was not dismissed from his post as captain of the Guards, he did not follow his side for a long time.

"I'm nervous that Duke Marcus came to serve, but I'm afraid he's forced to bring you here!’

Then I thought it would be better for me to score. If there was anyone who was a thorn in her side right away, the more she liked her, the more advantageous she would be.

Baron Scheta ordered his servants to serve. When Julia calmed down a little, one by one, he opened his mouth in a timely manner.

"Your Majesty, you have come to rest for the first time in a long time, so shall we spoil the fun?"

"Well, I can't believe I have to wear such a straightforward thing. It's too hard to be an emperor. Don't you think?"

"That's great, Your Majesty. I'm generous beyond my imagination."

"Is that so?"

Julia pretended to be stupid on purpose and acted excited by his words. Then Baron Szeceta nodded loudly.

"Yes, you are such a great man that you forgive me for my presumptuous words to your majesty."

He found words to praise Julia in the previous situation and put it in his mouth.

"Really. Jim is so generous, but everyone in the capital is so noisy that I can't rest.”

"You don't know how cruel the other kings were when they were already ruined by your majesty.

"You're right! Baroness Szeceta, a man with bright eyes like you is in a place like this...….”

Julia clicked her tongue, saying it was a waste. Baron Szeceta was at odds with her response.

'Maybe it's a test.’

He decided not to be impatient. Julia's stay was not very short, and today was only her first day.'You'll feel like I've been waiting too long for you to be picked up. Humility is the best thing to do in times like this.

Baron Scheta spoke in a servile manner, praising his wisdom.

"Isn't the territory of Szecheta also a part of the empire ruled by His Majesty? I think it's also important here and I'm taking care of it with all my heart."

The baron once again admired his remarks.

'Oh, how can I speak so well.’

Of course Julia looked right into him.

'Oh, it's a talent to speak so clearly.’

But I couldn't reveal my mind now. She opened her mouth as if impressed by the baron's words.

"How can you be so humble, Baroness Stzeta?"

"Humble, that's nonsense, Your Majesty!"

"Thanks to you, these foods look more enjoyable. These guys are always around and don't even know how to feel about Jim.”

"I'm sure you're doing it for your sake."

The baron once again called to himself 'Kk!' It was perfect even in his own mind. Seeming loyal to the emperor, she did not speak ill of the man beside her. He was sure there was no more perfect answer than this.

As he expected, Julia gloated and slowly laid a fork on a fresh veal steak.

"What a pleasant night. I think Jim found a very good place to rest.”

"Honor, Your Majesty!"

That's how the meal time passed. Baron Szeceta avoided the topic of his being poked as much as possible and looked around Julia. And as the meal neared completion, he concluded convincingly.

I think it's for another reason that Duke Pez was executed!’

No matter how you look at it, the current emperor didn't seem very wise. Every time he flattered himself, he was delighted. Besides, Felix and Eusto were very upset every time they stopped her.

"Until when are you going to nag me? Did you follow Jim so that he wouldn't eat comfortably?"

A glass of wine was smashed with him.

"It's specially made for glass craftsmen."

It was set with a different tableware to serve only when a very precious guest came. The elaborately crafted glass itself was a work of art. It was heartbreaking to break it in front of my eyes. But Baron Scheta struggled to think it was all right.

I could buy dozens of glasses!’

Julia seemed to like herself very much. There was also something special prepared during her stay.

"Your Majesty, if you'll let me, I'll have a ball in three days."

"The ball?"

"Yes, I heard that social life started in the capital."

"Well, the people in the capital are noisy."

The baron was a little embarrassed by her response. But Julia didn't say she hated the ball.

"Only the nobles in Count Envida will be invited here for a relaxed and comfortable ball."

"Hmmm."

Julia seemed interested in the word laid back and comfortable. The baron spoke with a heart of push.

"If the Emperor comes to the ball in my name, I'm sure Earl Envida's stomach hurts!"

I'd decline the invitation if he'd just host it, but this time I wouldn't. It made me very happy to think of myself as a real power among them.

"How do you like it, Your Majesty.

For a moment, Julia remained silent. Then, he replied, slinkily emptying a few glasses of wine."Not bad! It wouldn't be a bad idea for society to open up here in Szeceta this year.”

"I am honored, Your Majesty. I'll do my best to prepare!"

The baron was genuinely pleased this time. It was already pleasant to think of Count Envida's unpleasant face. There were many other things that Julia would enjoy besides the ball. I've been waiting since I heard she was coming.

"I've heard that you like to hunt."

"Hmm."

Julia was a little disinterested. Baron Scheta thought it might be because of Eusto and Felix around him. He exhorted her imploringly once more.

"Scheta's winter mountain is famous for its beauty. Why don't you enjoy it with such a magnificent view?"

Julia raised the corners of her mouth as if she were interested. He added as if it were good.

"In addition, I heard that the sight of your majesty using a sword and bow is very beautiful. Would you please give me a chance to see that?"

"Hmm, do you miss me so much?"

The baron thought, 'I'm caught. Then Eusto opened his mouth again as if to stop Julia.

"Your Majesty, in times of hardship for the empire...….”

At that moment, this time, the plate broke with a 'clink'.

"Noisy, Eusto!"

Eusto shut her mouth at her response. He lowered his eyes, but he looked unhappy with Yulia. Julia readily replied as if to hear from Eusto.

"Good, Baron. How can Jim ignore your sincerity?"

"It's an honor."

"Whoa, Jim is a little tired. I want to take a break.”

At Julia's words, Baron Szeceta spoke as if he had been short-minded.

"I have been tactless to see you like this."

"No, Jim enjoyed it.”

She stumbled up, looking a little tipsy. The baron saw it and became even more suspicious of Yulia.

"I guess I shouldn't have been worried.’

He added, "Call the maid and show her to the room."

"I have prepared a special gift for you. I hope you're comfortable with the night in Szeketa."

"Gift. I'm looking forward to it.”

Julia said so and slowly headed to her room with the maid. Looking at her back, Baron Szeceta thought Goddess of Fortune was sending me a smile.

'Oh, it's so hard.’

On her way to the room, Julia thought that not everyone could be a dissolute emperor. In addition, I refrained from drinking recently because I can only think of bad memories, but I drank too much.

It was delicious, though.’

The wine was obviously delicious, but the person I faced was the worst. None of that slurred impression, oil-painted Abu, helped internal health.

"Are you all right, Your Majesty?"

Felix, who was following her, looked at her worried. Julia nodded at him as if it were OK. It was necessary to pretend to be a prodigal emperor, so Julia made a "shush" gesture to Felix so that the maid would not notice.

The maid first showed Felix and Eusto's room before going to the emperor's room. Felix grudgingly entered the room, and Eusto politely refused.

"I must stand by you."

The maid nodded her head without further quibbling at the words. But there was a strange sign of sympathy for Eusto. The answer was immediately known when Julia opened a door prepared for her.

"I've been waiting, Your Majesty."

Men in absolutely unhealthy clothes greeted her with a modest bow in her room. Momentarily, both Julia and Eusto briefly hardened.It was Yulia who came to her senses first.

Yeah, it was.

What the novel always depicts when Julia was a tyrant, and what the Duke of Pez was preparing for.

For an unmarried emperor, Duke Fez would dedicate handsome men to her bedroom, as if to prove loyalty.

An unwelcome sentence popped up in my head. But this was not a description. It was a vivid reality. Julia tried her best to make the face of a relaxed and profligate emperor to half naked handsome men.

It was an unexpected challenge. In addition, they seemed to be ashamed of this situation for the first time in their lives.

It's not that I don't like the fact that handsome men are embarrassed.

The situation itself was not welcome. A nonchalant look on his face, how could he make it, but inside he was flapping very hard.

What should I do?’

Julia was only going to pretend to be profligate, not a wink of real profligacy. On top of that, the back of my head ached. Thinking it must be Eusto's eyes, Julia smiled only leisurely.

Then he opened his mouth.

"Your Majesty, if the Imperial people know you're doing this!"

A mind of evading whispered to her. If he reluctantly gets dragged by Eusto, he can easily avoid the situation.

'No, then the rumor that the restaurant is in a bad relationship doesn't fit.’

Julia tried not to forget her purpose. No matter how easy it seemed, I couldn't break things for a moment's convenience.

Julia talked to him as irked as she did in the evening.

"My people, my people! How long are you going to say that!"

As she glanced back at him, he looked at Julia with a look of shock and confusion.

"No, this is acting! We're supposed to do that!’

Julia felt a sudden sense of injustice. Besides, it wouldn't be the first time I've seen this. Of course it wasn't himself.

Julia sighed profusely at him, as if to come to his senses.

"Eusto, since when have you been in a position to interfere with Jim?"

"…Your Majesty."

"Don't disturb my night!"

Julia slammed the door, deeply sorry to him.

Eusto looked long at the tightly closed door. I know it's acting, but I've written it more strangely than in the last two years.

To be honest, it was the biggest crisis of my life. Julia agonized over men with innocent eyes in front of her.

'I'm not in the business of touching it.’

Come to think of it, I thought they would have chosen innocent people, both body and mind. I really wanted to blow my nose at Duke Fez and Baron Scheta, who picked and raised people like that.

I can't help it.’

She saw Baron Szeceta prepared the room for a 'good night'. The long candles for the atmosphere were shining brilliantly. And next to it was a very familiar bottle of liquor.

Whiskey...….'

Julia immediately came up with a solution to this situation.

I decided the moment I became Julia that I would never touch Whiskey.’

I thought I drank all the whiskey I could drink for the rest of my life just by drinking like crazy because of the manager.

'There's nothing we can do about this.’

By the way, Baron Schetta was also a great man. What's the point of letting you drink wine at mealtimes and bringing whiskey to your room?

"Isn't this supposed to mean destroying my insides first?"Yulia agonized for a moment, saying, "I think we should give him a chance to kill the emperor." But it wasn't that important in this situation. The rejection was for another reason. It was breaking one of the values he had kept.

There's something I've been keeping for nearly eight years at work...….’

She grieved inside.

"As a supervisor, I was never forced to drink!’

I've been thinking it's rubbish to use my boss's position to force me to drink. Julia admitted to her heart.

Yeah, I'm a piece of crap.

If it was going to be trash, I thought it would be better to put him to sleep with alcohol than to touch innocent men.

Julia approached a basket of large ice and saw the handsome men. It was pitiful that he thought of himself as a teacher who led him and followed him hard from his perspective. Julia put a sword around her hand, being careful not to forget the relaxed look on her face.

"Don't you think there's not enough glamour to just spend a night like this?"

“…….”

Young people looked like they didn't know what to say back. Julia also understood the feeling. What a scary person they must be.

I was thinking about how to respond to my boss's lame jokes.’

People lived in a similar way. Julia smiled generously and talked to them.

"Also, where is it easy to have the honor of reaching the Emperor's body?"

Julia thought it was really funny even after she said it. Still, it was clear that it would be easy to say this if it was the prodigal Yulia that others thought.

"So I play games with Jim."

"You mean the game?"

One of the handsome men muzzled his lips. Just by looking at it, I could see that my face was very nervous. He looked even pitiful.

"I'm not going to make you do anything so difficult.”

Julia put down five glasses side by side, saying so.

"I'll give a big prize to the winner of a drinking match with Jim."

They didn't look too happy to hear of a drinking contest.

What a relief! Everyone seems to be weak at drinking.’

Then, no matter how much wine he drank, he could have won. Since I've decided to be trash, I've decided to do one more thing. One of the ways to drink whiskey was on the rocks.

She carved ice with her black hand. There was a tool next to it, but it was much faster. The sight of her breaking hard ice at once darkened the faces of the handsome men.

I didn't mean to scare you.’

Julia put the biggest piece of it in her cup. It was a large ice filling the glass, matching the name On The Rock. And put only one ice, not so big, in the other's glasses.

This is not On The Rocks, but On The Stone...….’

If I decided to abandon my conscience, I certainly should. Julia poured alcohol into the glass, turning a blind eye to their dark complexion. This time, of course, he filled his own glass with only a little, but others'.

'I never thought I'd do this manager thing.’

I was heartbroken that I had become the truth like manager Lee. Still, Julia talked to them leisurely without breaking the face.

"Well, let's start with the first drink."

"Sigh..."

Julia sighed deeply. She gently tucked the men on the floor over their bodies. The clothes were so bad that I looked really embarrassed.Fortunately, most of the drinking games she offered lost their minds on the first drink.

I think it was really cowardly.’

I was going to tell Baron Szeceta the best I could about them. If you say you didn't even serve yourself properly here, they'll be harmed.

'Well, we'll have to find out why people who can't even drink properly came all the way here.’

For some reason, I thought Dario would be related to the petition sent by a resident of Szeceta.

'Cause I'm wide awake.’

When I headed here, I was drunk enough to go to bed right away. But I fell asleep in a really unexpected out of the blue situation. In addition, I didn't think I would sleep well in a room where men were so drunk and in a stupor.

'In addition, Eusto...….’

I thought it was acting, but Eusto's expression was on my mind. Julia quietly looked outside for signs. I felt that there was only one eusto, perhaps sending all the other maids who were guarding the outside.

Julia once again checked the condition of people sleeping on the floor and carefully opened the door. Eusto, who was leaning against the wall, looked at Julia in surprise.

"Your Majesty."

It was a rare reaction for him. Usually, he was a shrewd person even if someone suddenly jumped out of the back.

"Are you tired?"

"Not really."

"Then I'd like to take a walk for a while."

Julia told him as if she would follow.

"I'll follow you."

"Yes."

Julia then escaped from the castle with Eusto. I wonder if the guards are neglecting him, or if he's not properly organized. The two were able to get out easily without being too careful.

'I'm here for this, but the scenery is beautiful.’

It felt like nature wrapped around the castle. It occurred to me that the castle was built here to enjoy the view.

The chilly night wind beat past me. While the sound of footsteps continued, Eusto slowly opened his mouth.

"I should have followed you and acted as if you were equally dissolute."

"Nobody would have believed it.”

When Julia replied lightly, Eusto shut up. Because he knew she was right.

'…cute.'

The expression looked like that. One head is much bigger than Yulia's, and so is his body. However, it was cute to see his jealousy that could not be hidden.

"It's so obvious. Did she really not know?"’

Of course, he might have looked so obvious because he knew the story from the novel. Julia replied to him with a small smile.

"Eusto, I hope you don't mind too much."

"Your Majesty."

"Jim actually only put them to sleep well."

"That's… I know."

He seemed to have looked at signs in the room, too. It could have been an act of negligence, but it was rather neglectful not to do it in such a foreign country. I'm sure that's not the only reason you looked at the signs.

"Then why was Jim surprised when he opened the door?"

“…….”

"Eusto?"

Julia looked back at him, who stopped walking again.

The moonlight shone beautifully over him. The black hair looked as if it had assimilated into this dark night.

He moved hesitantly and took a step closer to Yulia.

"I thought you were asleep.""Is that so?"

Julia thought little of it and tried to turn around again. But Eusto cautiously grabbed the tip of Julia's. Julia looked at him, trying to calm down in the heat of the moment.

I didn't know you'd turn me around like this.

I never thought Eusto would act so cute and simple. That's just a simple retort.

I felt his strong touch with my fingertips, and my heart was strangely stirred.

Eusto swallowed his breath once and quietly opened his mouth.

"…that's not the truth."

He, who is usually a reliable opponent, tickled his heart as he looked as immature as he is now.

"Are you confessing that you lied to Jim?"

Julia asked him in a playful waywardly. Eusto neither nodded nor shook his head at the words.

"Order, please."

"What?"

"I don't want you to have to do something you don't want to do.”

Until just now, there was no jealousy and cuteness anywhere. He spoke to her in a heavy voice as if he were sworn.

"So, Your Majesty, only command. I'll do anything."

Julia stared at him.

'Anything is…' Eusto doesn't mind saying such dangerous things.’

Eusto was a grown man, but worried for nothing.

"You don't say things like that carelessly."

"Your Majesty, I am."

Eusto reacted as if he wasn't just saying it.

"I know, you didn't say it without resolution."

"Then you just have to use me."

Julia looked at him with a gentle smile. It was a ramp where I stood, so I could look down at him rarely. His expression was clearly visible in the month before dawn.

There was a shadow along the clear line of face of Eusto. He was much more beautiful than the handsome men Baron Szeceta prepared. Unlike men who followed without will, he stood on his own mind.

That's why Julia wanted to take a step away from him as he approached. Because he wasn't the Julia he wanted.

Therefore, he wanted to decorate the perfect emperor that Julia originally painted, more than anyone else, dreamed of. It was easier than being a prodigal emperor.

'It's sad that I have to live my life and live my life now. What can I do if this is my fate.’

Julia recited herself as he hoped. It was also a word to alert oneself.

"Your words are so sweet, I think I'll be comfortable if I get drunk.”

Eusto's face became darker in shade. Julia realized that he understood what he meant. There was a mixture of disappointment and a little willingness.

"But it's up to Jim, the emperor. How can you be comfortable in the highest position in the Empire?”

Julia blew out the rest of her drunkenness with the words she uttered in the cold wind.

Eusto clenched his fist. On the other hand, I hoped you would look forward to it even though it was a wishful remark.

'Your Majesty is really back.’

Rather, the wall seemed thicker than in the past two years. I didn't think I'd dare express my feelings and I didn't dream of getting them. I just wanted to be around. But I was anxious. It wasn't a feeling of giving up just to give up.

'What are you trying to do? I thought it was enough for you to come back like before for the past two years.’

Eusto repressed his mind again. I couldn't even count how many times I suppressed myself. I didn't even know where it started.Eusto replied as a loyal servant to her. It was his duty to do so if Julia wanted to.

"…I see, Your Majesty."

Julia smiled softly at his answer.

"That doesn't mean I'm going to let you rest."

She said so and turned around and climbed the mountain again. The moonlight came dimly into view.

I think I know why Julia trusted Eusto so much.’

I saw it again and again in the novel. The scene where Eusto presses his desperate heart and puts loyalty first. However, after experiencing it in person, the feelings conveyed were completely different.

He pressed all his heart and compressed it against Yulia. I could feel myself suppressing that it would be a nuisance to her to let out feelings other than loyalty.

"So it hit home."

I felt like I had just experienced what I knew with my head.

I'm in a complicated. It's not a very good thing.….’

I had a bad dream. Felix stood up cursing that this might all be due to the reason of the dirty money.

"As expected, I'm nervous.”

This sense of uneasiness began here on the way to Szecheta. Felix retraced that terrible memory he didn't want to recall.

Now that Julia was acting like a prodigal emperor, it was strange for both of them to be around at night. I couldn't even name it "monitoring." Because Julia would look too much like a scarecrow. So as Julia growled about who would stand by at night, she sighed and offered.

"You two can play rock-paper-scissors.”

"…what?"

"It's the simplest and neatest thing."

"But rock-paper-scissors...….”

To decide in such a small way to stand by the Emperor, nothing else. With that feeling, the two hesitated for a while. But Julia urged with a face of refusal.

"Hurry up—we'll be there soon."

Felix or Eusto couldn't reveal it even if they were dissatisfied. Felix, in particular, was. If there was a repulsion of what Julia was doing, it would be wrong of him, not of Julia.

"How dare you give scissors there? How dare you do that's mean! By any means, Duke Marcus is the type to rock.’

Felix clenched his fist. I really didn't like him from top to bottom. My bed must have been fierce because he did something that didn't suit him. I was so sure that I left my seat even before the sun rose.

I had an ominous feeling.

The walk with Eusto ended without much conversation. When the cold dawn air blew up, Julia turned back to the castle. I hurried into the hallway window thinking that I would have to return before sunrise so that the baron wouldn't notice me.

"…Your Majesty?"

Gasp!

I thought my heart was falling for a moment. Julia immediately identified the owner of the voice and was relieved. It wasn't Baron's servant. It was Felix.

"Why are you in a place like this at this hour?"

Julia asked him as calmly as she could. It was too early for him to wake up because the sun hadn't risen yet.

“…….”

"Felix?"

Julia called him carefully. Felix opened his mouth with a sullen look.

"Did you take Duke Marcus for a walk outside, Your Majesty?"

"Oh, I drank too much."

"Drink…? You shouldn't have had too much for dinner.”

"Oh, I went to the room.”

Julia said so and shut her mouth with a wistful look.

Felix would be in big trouble if he knew!’

Over the past few months, Julia has come to grips with it very vividly. Why he is Julia's crazy sheep. Of course, it couldn't have been so angelic to Julia. Blindness, blind faith, like nothing else exists.It was so mean to anyone other than her. But it was too late to regret.

Felix listened to the word 'room' and approached Yulia.

"Did you have a drink with Duke Marcus in your room?"

"Huh? No, I mean...….”

"I know you've been refraining from drinking lately, but I hope I'm not the only one who can't tell you?"

"Wow, I think I see a clear green meadow behind Felix.’

The cute boy's face had the power to show such a fantasy. He asked Yulia cutely with a very curious face.

"Is there such a thing that Duke Marcus knows and I shouldn't know?”

'It's hard to hold.’

Julia realized how weak she was on her face. She confessed to Felix, blaming her carelessness.

Yeah, let's use Felix's great title.

It was a car that was trying to figure out how to get rid of men sleeping on their stomachs.

"The Baroness Stzeta, she's got some useless gift for her luggage."

"What?"

Felix immediately noticed the identity of the gift at the words. Because when Julia was out of her mind for the past two years, he had her in a remote area. I could feel the temperature drop right near Felix.

'I'm sure spring breeze was blowing a little while ago……?’

Felix glared at Yusto with a ferocious look that was never seen by Yulia. He looked as if he would freeze a person to death just by looking at him.

"Suddenly, there was Duke Marcus, and you weren't standing by, were you?”

Eusto shut his mouth silently at the words.

"Ha! Really…That's why I had to be there for you!"

Julia quietly put her hand on Felix's shoulder.

You can't take Eusto's side here.’

Felix could have frosted in the middle of summer if he held a grudge. It's not a metaphor, it's really. The good news was that months gave Felix a good idea of how to coax him.

"So, Felix, Jim has a favor to ask.”

"What is it, Your Majesty?"

Felix smiled as if he had blossomed, as if the expression he had just made was a lie.

Julia thought it was a relief that she was with Eusto last night. Felix knew it was a play, but he would have kicked them out at all costs.

'That's not how it works.’

Of course, if Julia asked him to step down, he would have gritted his teeth and stepped down, but he would have been willing to use magic. It wasn't last night that the magic was needed, it was this morning. Most of all, I woke up, and I wanted to sleep.

"I'd like to get some men out of bed who take up the sediment."

"…what did you just say?”

Felix asked back with an expression that what he heard could never be true.

"Putting in the luggage...….”

"No, you let such rude men stand still!"

Felix glared at Eusto again with cold eyes.

"How did you let him be like that when he was with you?"

The black eyes, now chilled by anger, seemed to be turning purple. Usto looked incredible, too, to let Julia go through such nonsense. On top of that, he looked like he was the best at serving Julia.

"I'll be right back."

"Yes."

As soon as Julia nodded, Felix headed straight to her room. Within minutes, men were kicked out of the room one after another with a cold and cruel old man."Dirty eyes, Your Majesty!”

Thankfully, the men's bodies were wrapped in blankets and even exported. Julia breathed a sigh of relief at the fact that the problem she was worried about had been solved and quietly told Yusto.

"It's not your fault, but you let me hear you say something I don't like it.”

To be honest, I was sorry. I didn't say anything because I thought I would hurt Felix's feelings if I sided with him, but I didn't like it.

'When I was at work, I felt uncomfortable about this kind of situation.’

But Eusto spoke casually, with a pale smile.

"You don't have to worry about that in the future."

"Eusto."

"I don't care what Felix says. You can take the power of a lamb lightly."

Eusto isn't just a patient person either.

Come to think of it, Eusto was only silent in front of Yulia, and the evaluation of Felix and others was relentless. Yulia was the only one who showed a gentle attitude.

Julia headed to the room with a vague feeling of conscience. Then Felix smiled as if he had waited and opened his mouth.

"Your Majesty is so kind.”

"Huh?"

"Those rude men could have been thrown on a tree!"

A sulky look mixed with sadness about other men entering her bed at night.

Julia talked to him soothingly. I didn't do it because I liked them or because they were special.

"You can't do that, you're Jim's empire."

That word was enough for him. Felix said to Yulia with a lovely face as if it had never been the case by case.

"I've finished ventilating and cleaning. I'm the most helpful to you, aren't I?”

It was the face of a puppy who wanted a compliment.

'It's really luxurious.’

Julia thought, leaning against the back of the wagon.

It was also a talent to decorate the carriage so extravagant that it was noticeable.

Julia was on her way to the hunting ground in this lavish carriage.

"I'm impatient.’

It was her who had a hectic day arriving at Baroness Schetta in a hurry.

"If you have common sense, you'll be tired from a long trip, so don't you decide to take a good rest?"’

In the eyes of Baron Schetta, Julia seemed to be an iron man.

'That's true. I slept for only 3 or 4 hours after drinking and taking a walk.’

But it was a schedule that ordinary people would never make it through.

Perhaps the baron was blinded by greed beyond common-sense consideration.

Baroness Szeceta visited her in the middle of the day today.

As soon as I heard that she had woken up, I rushed to knock on the door and talked.

"Your Majesty, why don't you go hunting!"

To be honest, it was a nuisance to Yulia, who was trying to take it easy on Felix.

But it did not refuse. The prodigal conqueror, Julia, should laugh and enjoy it.

"Are you ready already!"

Julia said the word hunting ground as if it were very welcome.

Then he squealed in relief.

"Of course, I must delay my preparations for your Majesty! I'll take you very comfortably."

'Wow, I think I can hear a rattle.’

She frankly admired. It was also a talent to look so shallow in flattery.

So Julia got into the luxury carriage as he served her.

It's nothing to achieve your goal.’

Julia leaned on a fluffy seat, feeling exhausted instead of a brisk body.'But it's perfect to be stretched out.’

Julia relaxed in the carriage, which was too spacious to ride alone.

"See you, His Majesty, Master of the Empire!"

It was the voices of the nobles who welcomed Julia, who arrived at the hunting ground about an hour after she left the baron.

Five or six aristocrats greeted her in a polite manner, almost lying on the floor. They were all really out of place for hunting, too. He was dressed in a perfect suit and a colorful design that was hard to even know the source.

"Did I hear anything wrong about coming to a different place than a hunting ground?’

It was a landscape that was thought to be so. Each tent was too bright to be called a hunting ground, and her path was covered with red carpets.

Even the palace doesn't do this.’

She was dumbfounded and pleased to greet them.

"Welcoming a corrupt aristocrat is proof of profligacy.’

The easier you fall for the flatterers, the lower the wall of doubt.

"How long have you waited for your luggage!"

Julia spoke in a deliberately over-the-top, moving tone. Then Baron Szeceta, who was at the forefront, bowed his head and replied to Yulia.

"What is the glory of seeing John the Emperor, the only master on this continent?"

Julia had a slight pause. It was to make them expect Julia to think, 'What such admirable people!'.

Julia coughed a couple of times, then talked to them.

"Put your heads up, I want to see your faces!"

He sounded as if he had saved face on purposely. The joy of being chosen stood in their faces with their heads up. Among them, Baron Scheta was the most proud face.

"You picked it up on purpose."

He seemed to have picked and called those who could be on his side. Perhaps that's why his face had the ridiculous smugness that he had created the opportunity.

"Everyone is so thrilled to see you."

"Really? Jim's been too casual here in Envida. If I had known there were such faithful people, I wouldn't have found them so late.”

Baron Szeceta was seen hardening for a moment at Julia's words.

"As Cyril did in advance, the Earl of Envida was at odds with him.

He replied with a pliable smile.

"You're late, Your Majesty. You're not late for what you're doing. If you're happy with the "Scheta" area, it's an honor."

The baron once interrupted and winked as if to sympathize with other nobles.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"If you can have a good time, that's enough."

After one greeting, Baron Scheta formally introduced them. Most of them belonged to the Earl of Envida, whose title was largely a baron. There was also a birch, but he didn't look good at all. At the end of the introduction, they rushed to open their mouths.

"I've brought a great hunting dog for tomorrow."

"We've prepared a bunch of talented people."

"I've heard you enjoy the bow. I brought something made by a famous craftsman in my area."

"I want you to use the black one I prepared. Using special ores...….”

They appealed what they had prepared as if they would not miss the opportunity. Baroness Szeceta's expression hardened a little, but no one seemed to care.

You can't be united at all.’

Julia smiled to her satisfaction. In their eyes, what they had prepared would seem to be satisfactory.'Thank you so much for bringing us together. They're pulling one by one.

Julia listened to their boast of corruption in a languid yet laid back manner. I don't think this play will be meaningless.

"Your Majesty, and this hunting ground...….”

But my ears are getting tired. So he yawned and showed boredom. Then they looked her in the eye and said.

"We didn't have a clue."

Julia was grateful that they thought she was arbitrary.

"Yes, you must have had a hard time coming to the hunting ground…….”

Baron Szeceta opened his mouth as if it was his turn to step up.

"I'll take you to rest."

"As expected, you think of Jim the most."

Baron Szeceta's shoulders became stiff at Julia's words. On the contrary, the other nobles looked twisted. It was not a well-organized combination in the first place, which was embarrassing to say that it was a wedge between the two.

Baron Scheta led Julia to a tent for her, bending slightly. The tents were as extravagant as expected.

"I like it very much. I think I can sleep well tonight.”

Julia sat down on a luxury sofa that didn't fit in this outdoors.

It's time to be trash again.’

But this was also a sacrifice for the big picture.

Baron, don't you have something to say to Jim?

"…how did you know?"

'That's right, you came in a hurry during the day, how come you don't know because you're still dilly-dallying?’

I could guess the cause. Julia spoke to him, turning a blind eye to it.

"You don't need to know the sorrow of a loyalist you like."

"Your Majesty..."

He showed his relief and emotion.

"Actually, I was a little worried."

"Something, you don't have to hold your breath between me and you, so tell me!"

"Last night, didn't you like the men I prepared for you?"

"Huh, what made you think so?"

"I heard you kicked them out this morning. When I heard that, I was worried if I had prepared your subordinates."

'How could you rate a man like that?’

Julia pressed down on irritation, kicked her tongue and shook her head.

"No way."

"Sure…"

She sighed profusely and winked towards Eusto and Felix outside the tent.

"Isn't there something noisy attached to Jim?"

Julia put her chin on her and said with an annoyed face.

"It's been a while since I was so naive that I thought it was fun to play all night.”

The words glowed over Baron Szeceta's face.

"Did you?"

"Where did you bring such innocent and cute men?"

Julia asked with the most trashy expression on her face. I wanted it to look insidious and profligate.

"It's... ..."

But he did not respond immediately.

Is it a bingo?

Julia decided to be more profligate and push him.

"I want to give you a big reward. As you know, I don't have anyone to write with me.

Julia then looked once more disapprovingly beyond the tent. Baron Szeceta's eyes were seen shaking. I'm sure he was counting hard in his head.

I've already thrown a lot of bait. He also spat out his mouthwatering words, "By the emperor's side," even though it would be shaken by the reward. The darker he was inside, the more he had no choice but to bite. However, he kept hesitating to see if it was bold compared to what he did. Julia told him with a certain look on her face.

"Jim has shown you that he believes in you! You don't even have the decency to read Jim's face!"I gave you a carrot, so you needed a whip this time. It was also a whip that he had no choice but to open his mouth.

"No way. I think he's just saying something that you don't have to worry about because he's a busy nuisance...….”

"Huh, Jim didn't say he wanted to know! Such cute people have been so rare lately. The Duke of Pez wasn't too bad.….”

Julia even smacked her lips and acted like an incarnation of greed.

I'm such a piece of crap, man.

Of course, I felt a sense of shame inside. I felt like I was spitting out something dirty with my mouth. Instead, it seemed to be effective. Baron Scheta lowered himself and whispered to Julia.

"His mercy is on the humble."

Baron, Jim doesn't like to beat around the bush.

Julia smiled and winked as if to speak quickly to the baron.

"They volunteered. I want to have the honor of serving the Emperor."

"You volunteered? How admirable!"

Julia laughed and said, feeling good.

"I also thought it was an opportunity to announce your mercy!"

When Julia looked happy, he talked excitedly.

"Jim's mercy?"

When Julia asked as if she couldn't remember him, he looked embarrassed.

'No, you look like you've enjoyed it anyway. I don't think it's a big deal to say.’

No matter how many times I looked at him, he didn't seem to be an emperor Baron Scheta picked up a horse and talked to it as if to wrap it up. I thought that the more monarch you are, the more important you think about packaging than the meaning.

"They are deeply in debt. But those who have been touched by His Majesty will be reborn on that day!"

"So what?"

"Your Majesty has given me a new life, and I have decided to overlook my previous debts."

Julia pulled her lips at his words and laughed. It really didn't make any sense. Rather, only Julia's notoriety was worth raising further. But it was clear that Yulia in the last two years would rather enjoy it.

"You really are…….”

It's like trash.’

Julia let him have his fancy imagination with a laid back smile instead of backbiting. I felt like my stomach was going to flip.

Let's hang in there, I hate working twice.’

Cleaning was done neatly only when the top was done step by step.

Julia, who saw in the novel, enjoyed hunting quite a bit. But to be honest, this hunt wasn't fun at all.

'Everyone's so bad at this.’

It wasn't hunting, it was just bullying animals. So Julia quickly finished her hunt pretending to be fickle on the right lines. However, it was not without income.

I'm glad they're all the same.’

The behavior was all the same. The hunt was pushed back and acted to catch Julia's eye for even a little longer. When Julia felt alone, she chased her like a ghost and talked to her. It was a slur to say that he did it to stand out.

'Even children wouldn't do that.’

He seemed to be living with the mind that all he had to do was keep his land or title.

"Thanks to you, it's a very good harvest."

Even if he agrees with the others, he saved the trouble by reciting the parts of other aristocrats.

On the afternoon of the hunt, Julia returned to Baroness and had an interim check with Felix.

"Felix, what about the source of the castle?"

"The investigation is complete. As Your Majesty predicted, the source of the money, the route of access, none of which was clean."It wasn't just him. Felix recited Baron Szeceta's atrocities with a face that he didn't want to be near for a second. He mobilized people to build castles under the pretext of debt.

"Then he cut it a little embarrassing to say that the interest was a rat's tail."

"Huh, that's a lot of work."

"Right? So, Your Majesty, don't deal with me anymore and punish me!"

Felix had a face that he didn't want Julia to stay any longer in this dirty place. He spoke to her, blooming more in the background than usual.

As Felix said, Baron Szeceta could punish you enough.

But that only created a corner for other rotten people to escape. When exterminating insects, they purposely mix medicine with food and leave them alone. That way, you can pull out the roots.

Julia smiled broadly and shook her head at Felix.

"Hang in there. And did you tell Cyril everything I said?”

"Sure! I told them I'd report it by tomorrow night."

"All right, let's dig the next trap."

Julia rose, patting Felix on the shoulder with a playful face.

The touch buried his disappointment and disapproval. If Julia did, she could just follow suit.

"You're going out to town?!"

Baron Scheta spoke with a startled look at what Julia had said.

"Why are you so surprised?"

"No, it's... It's cold outside."

"What's the matter with your great carriage."

"Well, it's not like there's a festival in town…….”

The baron fumbled, unable to hide his bewilderment. The emperor, who had been resting after returning from the hunting ground, came to visit. And this is what I brought up.

"Is it so strange that Jim is going to look around Baroness?"

"Well, that can't be true. Not at all."

The baron shook his head, though it was not a welcome remark. He thought to himself in bewilderment.

Why are you suddenly going out to town?’

There were two reasons why he asked Yulia to go to the hunting ground like a rush.

The first was to contact only some of the aristocrats to show off themselves. The second was none other than this. Just in case the Emperor sees the village.

"Every one of them is rebellious.

All of them were ungrateful. The same was true of men who chose and sent to Yulia. They were all people with huge debts. Among them, I deliberately chose and chose those with half-and-half faces as much as possible. They told them that serving the emperor would eliminate half of the interest, if any, if any.

'But you look like you're risking your life.'’

He acted as if the baron himself was the scoundrel of the world. By all accounts, he was considerate compared to other nobles around him.

Count Envida, he even sells his debtors as slaves in remote areas.’

At best, he mobilized construction or sent to work to nearby lords.

What if I don't owe it in the first place? They knew all about the interest and repayment period and borrowed it, but they didn't want to see them crying now because they were too mean.

I didn't really feel like it, to be honest, to show the emperor that.

"Of course, on the hunting grounds, and I don't think you're going to punish me for that.….’

As stupid as Duke Pez, it would have been if he didn't stand up to the emperor. Still, the alarm kept going off in the back of my mind.While Baron Schetta hesitated to speak, Julia asked again, resting her chin as if bored.

"How long are you going to keep Jim waiting?"

"It was too ordinary for me to show you."

"Normal. Jim wanted to go from the moment he heard from you.”

"What do you mean a story?"

The baron looked puzzled. I couldn't even guess what she said made her decide to look around the village. Julia slowly crossed her legs and talked.

"Didn't you say. Jim has made it public that he's a benevolent man!"

“…….”

Baron Scheta was speechless at the moment. I'm sure that's what he said. I never dreamed the Emperor would come out like this.

What the hell do you remember?’

It was not true to say that they reduced the debts of the men who volunteered, nor even to say that they volunteered. My head was tingling. I felt like I was hit by something.

Julia spoke with excitement as if she had not noticed the baron's mood.

"You know, there's only a lot of noise around the luggage these days."

"There are so many against your will, you don't know your greatness."

Baron Szecheta recited her favorite words in bewilderment but steady.

"Yes, I wish they were all like you. So I thought when you said you'd show Jim mercy."

Julia leaned on the armrest and laughed.

"When I go to the village, I can hear the voices of those who praise my luggage for the first time in a while."”

The look on Julia's face saying so was very satisfying.

"I can't believe Her Majesty is trying to hear such a small thing...…!’

It seemed really empty with a straightforward feeling. What is great about Yulia?But, frankly, there was a bit of a backlash. But Baron Scheta soon recovered his mind.

"No, if you want me to flatter you openly, that means I'll be better off coaxing you."

I meant it was enough to be one-dimensional. Baron Scheta said to Yulia with a smile on his face.

"Then I'll make sure you're fully prepared for tomorrow's parade."

"Okay, I'm looking forward to it."

Julia then got up from her seat, saying she was tired and needed to rest.

"I think it's a good thing Jim came to Szecheta this time."

"Honor, Your Majesty."

"I have a lot of expectations for you. Jim's heart... I think you know."

The corners of the Emperor's mouth crept up. Baron Scheta looked into her eyes for a moment.

'…what is it now?’

I had goosebumps on my back for a moment. Apparently, he was smiling as if he was satisfied with his attitude. But Emperor Ilsun's eyes seemed to despise him.

'Don't tell me... you've got it wrong.’

He was an emperor who wanted to hear him praise himself on such a small estate. To the extent that conquering the empire itself does not seem to be true. One could easily fall into a foolish path.

"Yes, you've got it wrong. Honestly, why would the emperor come all the way here to act?’

Just a finger flicking to punish them in the capital would have been enough.

Baron Scheta tried to ignore a small suspicion of raising his head. Just like I forgot the phrase 'people easily fall into foolish ways'. He nervously called in his butler to order.

"Tomorrow, Your Majesty will tour the village."

"Huh, the village?"

The butler replied at a glance as if it was annoying. The baron kicked his tongue and told him.

"Why are you saying it's so hard to please me?""But isn't it too loud? I went to collect interest yesterday and they were so shameless that I cried my ears out."

The butler said in a way that he didn't want to go to the village at all. Perhaps it was the story of those who sacrificed themselves all night.

There's a lot of talk on the subject of being kicked out.

To be honest, it was a waste to cut half of the interest. The baron talked, calming down his simmering heart.

"That's why you're telling me to go crack it down!”

Then the butler sighed. The baron punched the desk and told him.

"That's why you're so stupid, are you saying you're a little lazy? Think about it."

"What do you mean?"

"If you suffer a little now, you'll be d*mned if you don't come down!”

"The title..."

"Your Majesty is very pleased with the day. And you've served our family for generations to come."

"You're going to take care of me?"

"Huh, did you think I was such a bitter master?"

The butler, who looked reluctant until just now, came to life. He spoke with a flash of greed.

"Don't you know how I feel?"

"Hmm."

"I know you're a broad-minded person who wouldn't mind if I said something wrong for a while."

The baron's mouth, which had been hardened by the butler's words, was loosened.

"I'm going to clamp down very tight. There won't be a single flaw in your visit tomorrow."

"Yeah, you know I trust you the most, right?”

"Of course! So you must never forget what you said today."

"I don't double-talk. I'm not even Count Envida, who lives like a zombie."

"Of course! Count Envida is nothing compared to his master."

The butler said so and left the room looking excited. The Baron sighed deeply at the sight. It's a little annoying and exhausting.

'Well, it's not bad, though.’

He naturally turned to a random letter on his desk. It was none other than Count Envida's letter.

"Huh, you're coming to visit me now?’

After the construction of the baron, he was a snooty count when he was invited to a ball to commemorate it. He still hasn't forgotten that he humiliated the baron by holding a ball at his castle as if to look at it.

"I'll kill you with a stomachache!" Because His Majesty chose me.’

Although it was troublesome to please, I laughed automatically when I thought about the future. Baron Schetta leaned on his back and recalled a dreamlike future. It seemed that only happy days ahead were waiting in front of me.

"It's a lovely day here, and I guess Szecheta welcomes you here."

Julia laughed cheerfully at the words.

"You're so sweet to hear a word.”

"I'm flattered. I'm just being honest about how I felt."

"Humble!"

After a quick meal in the morning, Julia got on the wagon with Baron Scheta. It was the same luxury wagon I used to go hunting.

"Are you only going to your Majesty today?”

The baron asked her, curiously, that Felix and Eusto had not followed. Julia answered back as if she was annoyed.

"You will be by Jim's side, but do you need them for nothing? I was too lazy to leave it."

The baron laughed with delight at the words.

"I will serve you with all my heart."

"Yes, we don't need people who say everything Jim does is bad."

Julia smiled at him, happy to say so. Continuing to carry them around seemed a little out of line with the emperor's image of profligacy and self-indulgence.There was a separate order for them. It would have been much easier to work with the baron away from the castle. The investigation is coming to an end.

Julia looked at him with a forced smile.

'I bullied the villagers yesterday...….’

As expected, or worse than expected. Julia thought Baron Szeceta's atrocities would stop at best threatening the villagers. But Felix did more rubbish yesterday, according to a sneak watch.

The Baron's butler, who was ordered out, said he had taken villagers hostage or wielded violence.

What a piece of crap they are they? If you give me your orders, I'll teach you a lesson!’

Felix told Yulia there was a lot he could do. Of course, Yulia was eager to ask her to do so right away, but she held it in.

Instead, he took it out on the baron's butler to punish him. I saw the butler's face this morning and he didn't sleep a wink last night.

"The road is clear.”

"I worked hard at the news that a merciful and great king was coming."

"Is that so?"

"It's all done voluntarily. This is how I admire His Majesty."

"How can they all be so great!"

By today, the ambassador to the Emperor of Garbage came out very quickly.

I'm not feeling very well, though.

Every time the carriage passed by, the residents heard the sound of 'Long live the Emperor!' I shouted, but there was no strength in the voice.

It's the same as clapping for your boss' song without a soulless.’

No, it was worse than that. Because these people were really threatened with life. It wasn't meant to happen to the eyes. Sometimes I could see him rushing away whenever we met eyes.

"It's a shame that there's still a lack of maintenance."

"No, that's enough. Isn't it full of such great territorial people?"

Julia replied to him with the most gloating look on her face.

It was then.

"Your Majesty!"

Someone hastily followed the wagon and knocked on the door. A man was seen trying to hurry up and come together, but was stopped by the knights escorting him.

Baroness Szeceta's expression hardened.

"What is he?"

When Julia asked, he kicked his tongue and talked.

"He's greedy."

"Greedy?"

Julia almost asked for a second, 'That's not your story?'

Baron Scheta sighed and spoke.

"He's the kind of person who remembers only bad things for himself no matter how much he treats him well. Last spring, you saved me from starving to death, and I didn't know your kindness.….”

"You're an ungrateful man. Would it be better for Jim to take a heavy punishment?"

At Julia's words, Baron Szeceta said, waving his hand. It was as if he didn't want Julia to be much involved.

"You don't have to worry about this little thing. My lack of ability has troubled you."

"No way. The author doesn't know the shame!"

"Thank you for just saying that."

Baron Schetta talked with his head down.

Julia thought the author might be the main character who sent the petition. Everyone was so excited that they couldn't even say a word.

"and sending out a petition."

As Julia stared out of the window, the baron hurriedly opened his mouth.

"More than that, Your Majesty, tomorrow is the ball."

"Yes, I'm looking forward to the ball because I'm satisfied with everything you've done so far."

"I've been working hard on it. I want you to have fun."

The baron expressed his smugness with him. Julia didn't miss it and she took the bait."You said you invited most of the nobles in the Earl of Envida.”

"That's right."

"Finally I see Count Envida's expensive face.”

"…did you want to see Count Envida?"

"Huh! I mean, it's ridiculous."

Julia clicked her tongue in a cheeky way.

"How can a count not come to say hello to a man of burden?"

The corners of Baron Szeceta's mouth rose at Julia's words. He did not come to greet because the baron did not deliberately answer his request. However, he could not act recklessly because he had been mean to Baron Szeceta.

Baron Scheta concealed such an accusation and replied to Yulia.

"Maybe it's because you're such a busy man."

"Huh, is that more important than Jim?"

"Don't be so angry, I'll be there tomorrow to greet you."

"Every other aristocrat has spoken ill of Count Envida."

"Who told you that?”

The baron pretended not to know and replied to Yulia. Julia replied to him, thinking he was good at pretending.

"The men who saw it in the hunting grounds said, 'I heard that the other vassals have suffered under the count.”

"What do you mean trouble? It's for the land, so I can take it."

"You're too broad-minded. And I've been hard on the gods, and I've been hard on them.

"Your Majesty..."

Baron Scheta looked at Julia with a moving face. After that, he began to recite Count Envida's mistakes. He talked about how unfair he was to other retainers. There he said how incompetent Count Envida is and how unfit he is for the Earl.

"He's so fast, he doesn't even know it's his grave."

Now you might think of pushing Count Envida in, but it was spit in my face.

"How could you think the Emperor would still like to speak ill of his mastermind like that?’

It was also evidence that the relationship between family members in the region was deteriorating. Julia went around the village and bit her teeth in a carriage passing by. I wanted to turn this situation upside down quickly.

Closer to dawn, Eusto sneaked into the Emperor's Room. It was to report that the investigation was conducted under the order of Emperor Julia. Sitting by the bedroom window and looking at the moon, she asked quietly.

"What did you find out?"

"It was as you expected.

Julia sighed heavily at his answer. Julia looked at the evidence he had compiled and handed over.

Beautiful blonde glistened in the moonlight. Contrary to its brilliance, the fine brows were deeply beaten with worry.

Eusto felt sorry for the look and reverence. It was such a waste not to feel that she was the emperor she admired so much for every action she took. I lost it once, so I knew how precious it was.

"You mean the Knights are in serious condition, right?"

Eusto cleared up his mood for the moment. He replied to her, realizing his duty.

"It's embarrassing to say Knights."

"I'm so glad I managed to keep the estate."

"It's because we're making a vicious circle to make it happen."

Julia nodded at the words of Eusto.

I could see why Siril poked at this area. Cyril first reported on the condition of the area.

"If you intend to cut out the rotten parts of the empire, the kingdom of Kunas is the most urgent."I expected it because it was a rare serious look was rare for him. However, it was beyond my imagination to come and experience it in personally. In addition, Felix and Eusto investigated each and every one of them was jaw-dropping.

What a typical hotbed of corruption.

I was doing everything a corrupt aristocrat could. However, he never did anything to execute people. Then it'll be known to the capital.

'That's the more cunning thing more cunning.’

Instead, he learned what it was like to squeeze people to the limit. It made me lethargic and didn't even have the strength to rebel. It was so amazing that a resident named Sasamdario sent out a petition.

"Most of the knights are in debt to their lord because they don't have enough money."

"That's why there's a green salary, but there's no real money."

"Yes."

The interest was enormous there, so no matter how much I worked, I couldn't pay it back.

"Every time the residents rebel, they try to suppress the Knights."

Julia remembered an article today that took away residents who were following her during the day.

"And in return, you're going to cut interest?"

"Yes."

Eusto's face was also mixed with contempt. It wasn't just a story in the Schetta area. The aristocrats in this area were indeed sly.

Julia sent Yusto to get accurate evidence. Upon his return from the hunting ground at his command, he identified not only the Schetta area but also the surrounding area. Pretending to be a wandering mercenary, he approached local engineers and investigated the situation.

"I realize this is the worst place in the Empire right now."

Julia sighed loudly.

The reason why this place is more severe than other places was because of the kingdom of Nas, which originally ruled this place.

"Each lord had a strong power, so it was only nominal to call him king, so of course, he could not have placed restrictions."

Julia clicked her tongue at the evidence gathered one after another.

'Hooks, human trafficking... Looking at this, forced labor seems rather aristocratic.’

The data that Cyril sent through Felix in the evening was also placed. All were evidence of corruption against the local aristocracy. And tomorrow was none other than a ball. Gathering all the nobles in this area. It was a perfect stage for a clean slate.

Julia whispered quietly towards Eusto.

"Find a man named Dario and tell him to come to the baron at the height of the ball tomorrow."

"All right, Your Majesty."

Everything is ready to end this dirty play. She clenched a bag of swords at her waist. There was a cold smile on Julia's face in the moonlight.

It was the most successful day since the baron was built.

From the morning, not only servants working at Baroness but also villagers were busy. Among them, the most peaceful place was the room where Emperor Julia stayed.

I felt so quiet just 10 minutes ago.

Today was the day when my schedule started late after a long time since I came here. There must be a lot of things going on at the ball and she was going to take it easy.

In the novel, Julia had never prepared for a ball except when she was very young. At the height of my social life, I danced sword and sword on the battlefield.

'So it's true that I thought vaguely. I admit it.'

I honestly didn't think it would be possible to prepare like this in earnest.

"Your Majesty, you must relax until the magic clock rings!""Okay……."

Having noticed that she was rolling around in bed in the morning, Felix rarely woke her up. Felix put on a straight face when she said, "The ball is from evening, so don't you mind taking your time?"

"What do you mean, Your Majesty? You can't do that!"

"But today is not really a ball…….”

"I don't really want to admit it, but it doesn't change that it's been a long time since your last public day."

"Huh?"

Felix stretched his hands on both sides with a grim look. Along with that, various tools needed for grooming and dress candidates for Julia were listed on both sides.

"Fleena will do better, but I've learned for sure as your servant."

"Pee, Felix?"

"So please feel safe and leave it to me!"

So, regardless of her intentions, Julia got involved in party preparations from the morning.

"Of course, Your Majesty is always perfect."

As if never to misunderstand what he said, he emphasized, emphasized.

"I haven't forgotten. Your Majesty said that on the battlefield. You have to use your face if it's a weapon."

And somehow his cheeks turned reddened. It was a fresh and lovely look.

'Well, I've been fascinated by Julia's face a lot.’

Thanks to this, the time from morning to afternoon, which should be relaxed, was filled with Felix's planned beauty program. I honestly couldn't imagine it because Flena and other maidens were in charge of such services at the palace. But Felix's skill was beyond imagination.

He deftly perfected Julia's decoration, using magic to his heart's content. The skin, which was originally good, had a subtle glow. Her beautiful blonde hair, which is usually tied together or brushed down, was also up-styled to match her dress.

I chose a dress that reveals a smooth and beautiful line from the neck to the shoulder. The blue dress made Julia's white skin stand out even more. When I finished choosing the appropriate accessories, it was time for other aristocrats' carriages to arrive at the castle one after another.

Julia looked out of the window and looked at the patterns of the carriage arriving.

"What about that wagon?"

"It's Count Envida's carriage."

Felix talked to Yulia, wearing earrings.

"That's Count Envida...….”

He was the heaviest punishment in this case. In a sense, he was worse than Baron Schetta. My brain is only good at doing bad things, and I couldn't manage the family members properly. So he committed a number of petty acts to save his place. On the same day as Baron Schetta, he held a ball, kidnapped or murdered to the fullest extent.

"Until then, it seemed that Baron Szecheta didn't know."

Julia sighed softly, wearing a ring on her dressing table. None of the accessories Felix prepared were regular jewelry. He cast a spell on all the accessories she would wear, just in case.

"I don't want to stand still if anyone touches your hair today."

"Felix."

"I was nice, wasn't I?"

Felix looked at Julia with an innocent look. Round, clear black eyes appealed to Julia as if they were asking for permission.

It was really lovely.

But this is never, ever, this is not about falling for this cuteness.’

It was meant to be. There was no reason to put up with today's ball. Julia pats Felix on the shoulder and talks.

"Yes, Felix has been good and sincere the whole time."

"Right?"

"You know what Jim's gonna do at the ball today?""Yes!"

"Then you know exactly when to put up with it."

"Yes, Your Majesty has made this ball so hard."

"Yes, I trust Felix. So you can do whatever you want.”

It was a lie if I didn't feel uneasy, but I had confidence.

Felix was as blind to Julia as she was to everything she did.

'Sometimes I'm worried, but I don't really need to be.’

When Julia looked tenderly at that thought, he smiled shyly and shamefully. Sadly, however, Felix's happy time didn't last very long. Half an hour before the scheduled ball time, a knock was heard.

It was Yusto's visit to escort her.

The castle was filled with music and people's stories. About half an hour after the ball began, Julia headed for the hall.

I took Eusto's escort and walked down the hall and told him.

"You're naughty, too.”

"Is that so?"

Eusto pretended not to know. Julia clicked her tongue, recalling the situation a while ago.

When Eusto visited, Julia had only to wear a necklace. Felix showed her the whole locker with the necklace. What Eusto did at that time was intentional in any way he thought.

I'll walk you through it.’

Before Julia even offered to hang herself, he held the necklace. He bowed to standing Julia and simply hung his necklace. It was not a position that Felix could do with almost the same physique as Julia.

I felt sorry for Felix.’

Julia then agonized for a moment. I'm still 17. I'm not sure if I should comfort him or not. In fact, today's escort was also decided by Eusto in consideration of his physique.

Felix, of course, took it with a grain of salt. It was because I knew that at least Eusto with dukes would be better in front of the nobles.

"I didn't know about Felix because he was so calm in the novel."

When I came here, it seemed natural for Felix to have hostility toward Eusto. Eusto's lack of complete faith in Julia for the past two years was another reason Felix could not understand.

'Felix truly thought Yuliaman was his master.’

But there were so many other factors that stimulated Felix's inferiority complex one by one. No height, no status, no time spent with Julia.

Julia squeezed Eusto's arm tightly. Eusto did not frown even though he had enough strength to leave a mark if he was an ordinary person.

"Don't make fun of Felix. You're still young.”

“…….”

Eusto glanced at her at the words.

"What's wrong with you?"

"No."

He looked forward quietly, sympathizing with Felix.

'I think that's probably the most upsetting thing to hear.’

I felt that Julia regarded Felix only as a younger brother who followed him well.

I'm not in a position to talk.

Felix wasn't the only one who didn't see her like that. She didn't treat anyone more than a god, a colleague.

"The Emperor, the Master of the Empire, eats!"

The door to the ballroom opened with the loud voice of the servant. But I couldn't hear the voices of the nobles who were supposed to follow.

'Huh?'

Originally, everyone had to say hello to Yulia. But they were looking at her with a dazed face. After about 10 seconds, Baron Szeceta opened his mouth in a puzzled voice."I, Lord of the Empire, see His Majesty."

Other aristocrats also gave her examples with a sober face.

"I see His Majesty, the Lord of the Empire."

Of course, as they greeted, they looked half-hearted.

"If there is a perfect beauty, is that who she is?" I can't believe it's real.’

'How can such a beauty be an emperor...….’

The nobles, trying to keep their heads together, recalled the rumours they had heard during the war.

Never make eye contact with Emperor Julia.’

Not everyone was like that, but many of those who first saw the emperor's face were mesmerized. Even though it was a battlefield environment, there were many people who were fascinated by its beauty.

Most of the nobles of Count Envida here simply surrendered to the sound of war. So I thought that rumor was an excuse for those who lost the war to this moment. Because it was my first time seeing Emperor Yulia's face this close.

Julia's formal attire for the ball was so powerful that her brain could not function properly.

'...you said the Emperor was out of his mind, didn't you?’

"If you're going to fall for Baron Sta's words...….’

'If it's that face...….’

There could not be a proper idea in the rotten mind. They have diminished all of her achievements on the battlefield, but their dignity as an emperor. This is because it makes it easier to apply their dirty ideas. No one here really thought Baron Schetta was great.

Although Julia could not read their dirty insides, she could easily guess.

"Those who are full of trash in their heads.

Julia slightly modified her plans. At least by the start of the ball, I was going to be a little friendly. That way, he won't notice anything until Joobin comes. But the way he looked at me now was so dirty. You didn't have to put up with being rude to yourself as an emperor, not anyone else.

'More than anything else, Felix and Eusto are going to break down and bury them.’

I don't know if you have bad eyes or bad sense. In their eyes, neither Eusto nor Felix's gaze, who followed after entering, seemed to be visible.

The two men were about to kill people with their eyes on them.

"Honestly, I'm eager to leave it at that."

I didn't want to get rid of the scene where Joo Bin would appear. The dirty plays of the past few days have been a waste. Most of all, they forgot something important because of their image of flattery and profligacy in Baroness Schetta.

That Julia over the past two years has also been a tyrant.

Julia wiped away her laughter and said to them with a cold stare.

"I have never allowed you to raise your heads, do you dare to look at Jim?"

A golden sword was slowly draped along the fingertips of Julia.

In a beautiful dress, the emperor wore black. Even though it was an unsuitable combination, I thought it was unrealistically beautiful. However, the appearance of the aristocrats was as ecstatic as it was, and the atmosphere was so brutal that the backs of the aristocrats were chilled.

"Jim doesn't like to talk twice."

He bowed flat with a face that was fully awake to Julia's words.

"Well, is that the sword the Emperor uses?"’

'Come to think of it, Duke Pez died at once...….’

They just realized how dangerous the idea was.

I told you Baron Stzeta had to please you!’

'It wasn't like that on the hunting grounds...….’The nobles trembled in their heads, thinking the whim of tyrants was frightening. It was a ball that he attended to seduce the emperor to get ahead in life. But at once, he became a prisoner's heart on the death table.

Julia looked at them and clicked her tongue in a crooked manner.

'That's enough for the cold bath, and I'll let you go into the hot tub for a while.’

I was going to dry up their blood until Dario, a resident of the village, arrived. All that has been said to be good for Baron Szeceta's flattery in the past few days has been patience for this.

Julia laughed out loud, turning black and putting her hand back on Eusto's arm.

"What are you so afraid of?"

"…what?"

"Everyone, raise your heads. I didn't expect Jim to be so scared of making a joke to lighten up the mood."

At Julia's words, they raised their heads in bewilderment. There was a funny smile around her mouth.

"No, didn't you say. Jim's sword is beautiful."

Julia looked at the nobles who were with her on the hunt and talked. They nodded with reluctant faces.

'Well, that was just trying to make something stand out.’

They felt a frog dying of a stone thrown at them for a moment. The emperor was also a beast. But a man has always made foolish choices. They are afraid, yet blinded by greed.

"But even predators need to be tamed well.’

If Baron Szeceta thought he could do it, there was nothing he could not do.

"If the Emperor is on my side, all power and wealth will come in. Plus, that beauty...….’

In addition, even if he sometimes acted like that, it was not a gamble that he would not have tried if it was likely to be a joke. They were all under the ridiculous illusion that they could become excellent beast trainers.

The ball went off without a hitch. After her first dance with Eusto, Julia refused all requests from other nobles.

"Isn't Jim also an eye?"

Julia talked to them with a smile. Then the faces of the nobles hardened. Julia looked at it and said it as if it were strange.

"Why are you so serious about jokes?"

"Oh, no. Yes, your eyes are precious."

They talked to each other to flatter themselves, but they looked dubious.

'Everyone looks like my songpyeon...….’

For reference, in her original life, she had a knack of making songpyeon very ugly. To the point where the people who made it with me shake their heads and send her away to make something else.

Julia gave them the experience of drinking and enjoying the ball and alternating between cold and hot water as planned.

It's all thanks to Manager Lee.’

She thought dog poop was sometimes useful.

"Excuse me of dog poop?"

Manager Lee was so incompetent that he often dried his employees' blood like this. When you're in a good mood, you smile, when you're in a bad mood, and when you're in a bad mood, you smile at nothing. Then, when the atmosphere of the employees becomes heavy, it is always like that.

I meant to laugh. I meant to laugh.

Every time I do that, my heart is filled with murder. Julia could clearly see the hearts of the nobles who were being treated now.

"Greetings are late, Your Majesty."

"Hmm?"

It was time for Julia to come out to the terrace for a while and relax. Baron Scheta introduced himself here and there as if he were her guardian.Except Count Envida, who intentionally greeted her now.

He rushed in when he saw Julia headed for the terrace, leaving Baron Scheta alone. Julia asked him with a look of indifference.

"Who are you?"

"God is Count Envida, who rules the earl here."

"Count Envida...…?”

Julia leaned obliquely against the terrace and looked at him.

"Oh, I remember. He didn't even say hello to Jim."

"Well, it is!"

"That's why Jim thought you weren't doing anything."

Julia spoke to him openly with sarcasm. Of course I was aware of the situation. Because Baron Szeceta deliberately ostracized him. But how can you say that in front of the emperor.

It's the same thing that a subordinate would say, "It's bothering me." I can't do it if I have pride.’

As she expected, Count Envida did not post that Baron Scheta did.

"It's a misunderstanding, Your Majesty."

"Misunderstanding?"

This was also something I often heard.

'If you get caught doing something bad, do you have a command set up to say this?’

Count Envida talked, stealing his forehead with a handkerchief.

"How can I visit you empty-handed?"

"It looks empty-handed."

Then Count Envida put his hands together and laughed. It felt like the standard attitude of a newbie.

"I have prepared a great deal for you for the Earl."

"So you're going to ask Jim to come and go?"

Julia asked with a look of displeasure. Then Count Envida shook his head and denied it strongly.

"Well, it's not like that! We've got a lot of fresh men in our castle that will appeal to you."

But Julia also frowned at the words.

Singing or what, the first songpyeon guy...….’

For your information, the first songpyeon I made exploded, so I just threw it away.

Above all, I could see it over the terrace. When he visited the village, Dario desperately followed the wagon and knocked on the door.

Julia raised her slowly leaning body. He approached Count Envida, who looked at him with a smiling face, and clasped his shoulder.

"Fresh guys, you know."

"Yes, ma'am, it is."

Count Envida smiled slyly, mistaking Julia for her liking. Beyond his laugh, I could hear Baron Schetta's old men and nobles buzzing.

Julia smiled and made eye contact with him. I'm holding in my vomiting.

"Argh!"

I felt a pain that I had never experienced before on my shoulder caught by Yulia.

"Huh, ah, why, why……!”

He looked at Julia in pain, unable to speak properly.

"When you line up, I advise you to be aware of your opponent and wait."

Julia slowly pulled her hand off his shoulder. At least there would be a crack in the shoulder blade.

"Felix, shut up for a second so the others won't notice."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Julia said that, then opened the terrace door and stepped inside. At the ballroom, no one noticed Count Envida's scream due to the previous tumult.

"Knight, where are the Knights?"

Baron Schetta screamed at Young Jimin Dario, who had crawled to the ballroom. That's how I told you to tighten your guard before the ball starts today. It was ridiculous that one of the villagers could not be stopped so far.

I'm gonna cut my salary for three months!’

The good thing about the misfortune was that the emperor was away for a while. Baron Scheta called his servants nervously."Get him out of here!"

But everyone at the banquet hall wouldn't move. Baron Szeceta was angry once again, thinking it was a temporary call from the village for today.

"Why are you standing there? Are you defying me?"

And it was then. Suddenly the hall became quiet.

Baron Scheta looked back, amazed by the sudden chill.

"…it's a lot of noise.”

"Your Majesty, I'm sorry."

"What's all this fuss about?”

"It's nothing. Why, I didn't tell you last time."

"What?"

"The people of the land are ungrateful and presumptuous."

"Yes, it was."

'Something's wrong.’

The Baron felt a sense of incompatibility in Julia's reply.

Baron Szeceta recalled her face a few days ago, agreeing with him broadly. But now Julia's face listening to him was different. Apparently, he smiled and seemed to agree, but a sense of instinctive crisis continued to warn.

No way, another bad joke.’

The baron thought so, recalling the appearance of Julia at the ballroom today.

"No, it's not fair, Your Majesty! We're not being presumptuous."

"Shut up! Disrespectful in front of His Majesty!"

The baron rebuked Dario as if he was talking nonsense. Then he talked to Yulia with an embarrassing face.

"I'll tell you to pull him out soon. I'm in your place, and I'm so ashamed of myself."

"Why do we have to pull him out?"

"…what?"

Julia spoke to him with a grin.

"Didn't you say, they're being presumptuous."

"Yes, yes... I did."

"Then I'd like to hear from Jim himself."

"Well, you don't have to go to all that trouble."

"But aren't these the barons Jim cares about?"

"…yes."

The baron replied with a grim look.

"That's why Jim is trying to punish himself. It's a good idea, isn't it?"

The baron shut up what Julia said.

"So Jim wants to hear his story. Can't you be a tyrant who judges by one side of the story?"

The baron's expression hardened at the words.

"More than anything else, lying about the Emperor is a greater sin.”

It wasn't just Baron Scheta. All the nobles who were gathered felt that something was going wrong. In the first place, if they were going to punish them, they did not have to listen to the residents. It was just a summary disposition.

Julia sat in a chair in the middle of the hall and looked at them.

"So tell me, my dear. What I want to say."

"You don't have to listen! Your Majesty, this little thing...…!”

At that moment, in the blink of an eye, only a golden afterimage passed in front of them. With a bang, the table next to it split in half and collapsed.

"Jim hates the presumptuous. How dare you throw up on Jim's work?”

“…….”

The baron literally shut up.

There's no proof! No matter how many times I say it, what are you going to do when it's already written on the books?’

The baron was anxious but stepped back. In a way, it was rather a good thing. Because this could lead to Julia believing in herself. When she said she was coming, the books were already neatly arranged before she arrived.

Baron Scheta watched Dario talk, telling himself hard that he would be fine.

Rather, Dario continued to talk more calmly than Baron Schetta."We can't help it because my father said he couldn't even pay off the interest on the grain he borrowed. I hope your Majesty will see it fairly."

Most of it was in his petition. Unlike Dario, who was calm, the nobles were more restless. They were busy coughing and kicking their tongues as if they were threatening Dario with every word.

Julia stared at Dario and turned to Baron Scheta.

"Listen to your luggage, I think you're being a little harsh."

"Do you doubt me, Your Majesty."

Baron Scheta said to Yulia with a face that seemed to be a loyal servant of the world. She seemed to be resentful, saying how much she followed her and suspected her like this.

"If everything he says is right, there is no choice but to judge so."

Julia really decided to give it one last chance.

"I feel a little sorry for him."

However, Baron Szeceta raised his voice as if it were unfair.

"No, I don't! There is no evidence of what he said."

"No proof?"

"Yes! Who will abide by the rules if they listen to you insist without proof?"

Julia stared at Baron Szeceta at the words. I could see a strain on his face. Julia smiled at him.

'As expected!'

Baron Scheta cheered at the smile. But it was only for a short time.

"If you know so well, why did the baron do that?”

"…what?"

"Do you know, by any chance know? Under Imperial law, interest is only possible up to 30 percent."

"Gee, do you believe what he says? I'm innocent."

Julia burst into laughter at his words. Then Baron Szeceta remonstrated with her with an anxious face.

"Would you believe me if I saw your books?"

"When you say books, do you mean this?"

When Julia raised her hand, Felix put the books on her hand.

'Well, why is that...…?’

However, it was a book that had already been revised. Baron Szeceta, feeling a sense of crisis, struggled to speak up to her.

"Yes, check it out. Then you'll know what he's saying is a lie."

Julia flapped the books at the words. There was certainly no major abnormality in the books. Dario and his father owed an enormous amount of money, and interest rose because they couldn't pay it back.

"Felix."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

But the change came as Felix reached out to Julia's books. The numbers in the books scattered one by one into the air and began to rearrange. All the aristocrats in the hall held their breath.

'Can't believe that magic is possible...….’

A wizard of some degree or higher could have done it. But the difficulty of restoring it clean and intact was different. He said that it is difficult to even try horsepower consumption and method. There was a possibility that things could be destroyed.

But that servant, famous for his mad sheep, did it without a breath beside him.

"Now it's worth a look."

“…….”

"Let me repeat, shall I? Baron Szeceta."

The baron shook his head at the books.

"There must be a mistake."

Julia looked at Felix with a look of boredom. Then he went straight to the magic. Every time Felix moved her hand, evidence of corruption piled up beside her chair.

Julia flung one of the documents in front of him. The baron murmured silently without realizing it.

"…how can you be so mean…….”Julia burst into laughter at the words.

"Mean? So you were fair?"

"Your Majesty!"

"Jim certainly warned you kindly.”

Julia leaned obliquely against the chair and talked.

"It is a great sin to lie to the Emperor."

Julia warned them over and over again at the ball. No, she didn't act very perfectly even when she came to Chettaryeong.

'There must have been times when I thought I shouldn't do this.’

In addition, there were rumors of the Duke of Fez. It was himself who interpreted and ignored such factors to his liking.

"Since I lied to Jim, shall I cut my tongue first?"

Julia stood up from her chair and picked up a butter knife on the table. The golden sword was beautifully wrapped over the butter knife.

"You forged the official documents, so your hands are useless, right?”

Julia held a knife and looked down at the baron, saying so. Where did the dignified appearance go, he lay flat on the floor.

"Sa, save me, Your Majesty!"

Julia tilted her head at the remark, strange.

"You never said you'd kill Jim."

"I, I have sinned to death."

Julia laughed softly at the words. The laughter made the nobles cringe.

"That's strange, Baron."

"Jae, I....”

"You just asked me to save you, and now you're guilty of death, so what do you want me to do?”

"…it's wrong, Your Majesty! Haha, just once… If you give me a chance."

"Oh, are you saying that because you're so smart that you can't even read imperial law?"

Julia strolled in front of him. He acted so confident until just now, and now his body shook like a thorn tree in the wind.

"Well, I'm not going to kill you, so relax."

"You can't do that, Your Majesty!"

"Hmm?"

Then suddenly the nobles in the ballroom opened their mouths as if they were loyalists.

"You're letting a man who has committed such a ridiculous sin live!"

"Yes! You don't have to show mercy like that."

They seem to think that Julia came to this area because she noticed corruption only in the Szeceta area.

You're selling barons to appeal to them, aren't you?’

They were really thoughtless, perhaps because they had been a closed country for a long time. When the country collapsed, it changed its sovereignty, and when the war broke out, it simply surrendered and kept its lands and titles. Maybe it's natural that they can't see far away.

"Did I tell you not to show mercy?"

"Yes, how dare you lie before your majesty."

Julia glanced through them with her eyes.

"You must have been mistaken."

"…what?"

"Why do you think Jim came all the way here and endured it for days?"

Then they shut up as if they had realized something.

I can't believe the aristocrats need to be kind enough to understand the atmosphere.’

Julia slumped back into her chair and looked at Felix.

As his hands moved, several spheres merged in the air to form a large sphere. Then the documents began to drip in there. Evidence documents were kindly placed before each peer. A document written in detail with evidence of their sins.

Finally, with a throbbing sound, the pain-struggling Count Envida fell.

"Eh, Earl Envida?"

The hall was filled with fear. Julia spoke with her chin resting against that atmosphere.

"It's amazing."

“…….”

"The stench you give off is coming all the way up to the capital, making me sick. So I came all the way here, and you don't seem to have a nose."Julia tapped Count Envida on the chin with her toes.

"Do you have anything to say, Earl?"

"Your majesty....”

"If Jim were you, he would at least cover his eyes and cry.”

Julia spoke, gently stepping on Count Envida's cheek.

"You've done a great job of talking in front of Jim. The stinking, disgusting stories."

"Lord, I have sinned to death!"

All the nobles gathered at Julia's words lay flat. Felix has just been shown to restore the books. Now we have no choice but to know that only charges will be added if we opt out.

"So Jim has no intention of killing you.”

Then she rubbed Count Envida's face against the soles of her shoes.

"How do you feel now, Earl? Is it insulting?"

“…….”

"Maybe your people have felt more miserable than this for a long time.”

It is not even the leader they elected. I just had to serve the incompetent and greedy for being born on this estate. Of course the nobles would have ignored even their protest or this pleading.

'Death to those people, that's why the punishment is so light.’

Julia gave them a ruling.

"Fake official documents, emperor deception, human trafficking, illegal labor, hookers……, too much luggage to recite.”

"Your Majesty... Please, forgive...…!”

Someone shouted like that without knowing the mood. Julia threw the butter knife she was holding. The flying butterknife stuck right into his shoulder.

"Argh! Argh! Argh!

Julia spoke in a calm voice as if she could not hear him screaming.

"I confiscate all my titles and properties. Cut off the tongues of sinners, and order everyone to work for life."

Nor was labor going to stop at mere labor. Every minute, every second, every hour was about to order them to go to hard work.

Only silence sank heavily in the hall. But a few people talked with their heads up high.

"How could you treat those who surrendered like this!"

"What?"

"I surrendered, I swore allegiance to the Empire, and this is what it costs! Is that the law of the Empire?"

Julia laughed at the words and talked. What a stupid backlash.

"Yes, you were part of the empire from the moment you surrendered, but you violated Imperial law."

Julia approached him and pushed his finger against his forehead. He was pushed back and banged his shoulder against the rear pillar, coughing up his breath.

"And you had two years to make things right. But I didn't."

Julia talked to them as if she were pathetic.

"Forgive those who do not know the responsibility or weight of their power. For whom is it mercy?"

Julia said so and winked at Eusto. Soon the knights poured into the hall.

The reason the knights didn't stop Dario was because Eusto had them in advance. Originally, it was Yusto, who was popular with drivers for his outstanding prosecutor. In addition, knights were also victims of tyranny committed by aristocrats, so they were easily persuaded.

Julia ordered the knights.

"Drag along."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Knights immediately captured the bodies of the nobles. Then, all kinds of old people poured out of the hall.

"Let go of me!"

"How dare you touch my body!"

"You ungrateful people!”

"Your majesty, I feel wronged.”

It was hard to find a well-dressed man. Julia looked at them with contempt.

I hate them the most. They don't know what they're responsible for."

It didn't take much time for the hall to clear up. Dario trembled in the mayhem and remained as determined as he could be. But when she approached him, she shrank."Dario."

Julia lowered her body and set eyes on him. He spoke to him with a gentle smile unlike any other aristocrats.

"My luggage was indifferent and made you suffer for a long time. I'm sorry."

He looked as if he was doubting his ears. Then he shook his head in no time.

"No, …No, Your Majesty."

There was a small cry in his voice. It was because they had never heard a story from a person of high status in their life in this way.

Julia tapped him on the shoulder quietly.