"Your Majesty!"

"Fall! Be careful, Guyana."

As soon as she saw herself, Yulia approached quickly, looking at the young child running as if she was happy. A small laugh followed when he quickly hugged and raised his arms as if to hug him.

"Miss Guyana is very good with Her Majesty."

"I was depressed a little while ago."

Jenna and Plena talked one after another as if it was no use raising a child.

"Did you get depressed?"

"Yes."

Guyana, now three years old, nodded. The pronunciation was still inaccurate, but there was no problem with speaking well, running and walking.

"I saw something yesterday."

'Sorry, Jim's busy.'

When Julia apologized, Guyana shook her head.

"Oh, come on, Guyana Shagache."

He seemed to remember that he always thought of Guyana even if he couldn't see her.

I'm glad you took your time.’

It's already been three years since I named myself Guyana Riedere.

The empire was still busy, but it was half stable after some settlement. The aristocrats, who were awkward with each other at first, now used to quarrel and get along well.

Reliable people were appointed Duke of each part of the continent, allowing local administration to relax a little. Above all, the single-win title seemed to be more moderate than Julia thought. It was largely due to the two dukes, Leoncia and Cornelia, south and north.

'Thanks to your willingness to take the test...….’

Julia said she would test her skills when appointing local administrators. Then, the two people, who did not have to watch it, responded and produced convincing results. It became fashionable and the nobles challenged Julia's test to prove they were masters of the title.

"As a result, there is a tendency to laugh at those who maintain hereditary status, saying that they are not confident in their skills."….’

By the way, man was weak with new things. Once I thought this was a newer and more advanced system, I responded even though I knew it would be a loss to me. Especially, most aristocrats had a ridiculous stereotype that they had to do something new and good first.

That's good for me.

Julia smiled and kissed Guyana lightly on the forehead.

"Your Majesty..."

"Huh?"

"Oh, it's all delicious.”

"Yes."

"I didn't cry-"

Guyana said that and looked up at Julia with a shy face.

"Gaiana, Chakanda…"Value, value, value, value?"

Julia burst into laughter at the cute request.

'How lovely he is.’

Although Julia became her guardian, the actual upbringing was undertaken by Flena and Jenna. Not only the two, but several of those who came and went to the palace were willing to take care of her. There were certainly those who approached for Congolese, but most of them.

"Okay, let's do that."

"Wow! I like it……!”

Guyana clasped Julia's neck in excitement. As expected, most of them were halfway through this lovely look. Besides, everyone felt sorry for her at first. Three years ago, to a woman who had endured Lesio's tenacity alone.

'…it was for me and Felix from the beginning.’

Cursing Guyana, of course he and Felix will desperately stop him. So I didn't want to let Guyana handle it any more.

It's a relief that you're as tall as a normal kid.’

But once in a while, I thought it was a little disappointing. Because she had given up all her time anyway.

"Your Majesty, you'd better get going.""Yes."

At Flena's words, Julia slowly rose from her seat. The child showed some regret, but stepped back and greeted.

"Is it worth it?"

"Yes, I'll pick you up in the evening."

Guyana nodded at the words. It was such a happy routine.

Deep in the dawn, Julia stood alone on a terrace on the highest floor of the main palace. For the most part, even the courtiers didn't walk, so it was good to cool down alone.

"Have you been here, Your Majesty?"

I heard the voice of Eusto behind me.

"It's still too early to wake up."

"I think Earl Riedere woke up without you."

Julia laughed very softly at Cyril's voice calling Guyana by title.

"What's Count Liddere, Count Liddere?"

Felix looked at Cyril as if he was dumbfounded.

"Wrong?"

"He's only three years old, and I'm sure Guyana will cry when she hears it."

Cyril's expression hardened at Felix's words. Eusto, too, became a stiff face together.

"Well, you were told by your Majesty to cry and keep your distance if you thought you were scared of their faces, right?”

Curiously, the closest of Guyana and the three was Felix. The other two really couldn't control their facial expressions. It wasn't really because I was being treated as a count, it was simply because I wasn't used to being a child. Felix, on the contrary, has been really friendly since the moment Julia became Guyana's guardian.

"It's like your child, isn't it? So can you be nice to me?'

He also thought of Julia as a standard rather than Guyana itself. In addition, the wizard had a lot of really favorable conditions for parenting.

Julia opened her mouth, beckoning three people who seemed to be on fire.

"That's why three busy men came to pick up their bags themselves?"

Julia slowly turned and looked at her men. Years later, their overprotection remained.

'No, it's gotten worse.’

Seeing you run out like this for nothing.

"-Not because of that, but because of the words that came out again yesterday."

That's what Julia has heard the most over the past three years, and it's none other than to get a companion quickly.

Until when are you going to take care of Miss Guyana?’

"No matter how pretty it is, it is not your child."

Let me in at least a concubine, why do you keep delaying your marriage?’

Their voices grew louder over the years. Of course Julia didn't find it offensive.

Rather

"Wasn't that good? A few years ago, they were afraid to say a word to Jim."

"That's not why you lasted three years."

Cyril sighed and approached Yulia quietly.

"I've already told you I'm free to use it however I want."

"You are the only one."

Julia smiled and looked at the other two, hardened by Cyril's words.

"All my men are full of thoughts of being taken advantage of by Jim.

Then Julia reached out her hand, and Felix and Eusto came up and stood by her side. Julia sat on the terrace railing and smiled softly.

It wasn't that serious. I just thought I'd make a decision myself.

But-

"For the past three years, you know why Jim has endured it."

"Yes."

Felix replied first.

"It's because when you enter the concubine, our range of transportation narrows, right?”

Julia nodded at the words. Apart from Felix, the tower owner, the two men in the post of Chancellor or Guard general were in a bit of trouble. There was no precedent for the concubine to serve in such a position."But it's too bad to ask you to stay in the concubine."

One hand was a regrettable empire. Among them, it was a waste of manpower to keep these three outstanding people in the concubine.

"I'm sure you've had three years to keep us here."

That is why Cyril remained silent and persevered with other aristocrats. He himself had no intention of putting things down.

"Yes."

Julia had the audacity to drag her time with the emperor's companion, the imperial hand. She was only 26 years old.

'If you decide to do it again, you can turn it off as long as you want.’

I was young myself, and so were my men.

"…most of all, Your Majesty is trying not to leave his hands behind."

Julia nodded slowly at Eusto's words. The biggest reason to avoid the empress or concubine story so far. It was because she had no intention of having children. I wasn't just afraid of pregnancy or worried about the resulting vacuum in work.

"I'm sure you didn't even intend to make a hereditary appointment.”

Julia laughed softly at Cyril's words.

"As expected, you've kept quiet.”

"Yes, since you first brought up the single-handed title."

Julia thought that having her own child would be a stumbling block when decades later, the emperor itself was abolished. This was the best time to try, only with confidence in the imperial family.

Of course, it wasn't something that would be solved immediately in decades. While he was holding on to the throne, he had to do a lot of things to support.

"But I'm getting tired of getting a little nagging."

"Your Majesty, then you can use me.”

Felix, who is relatively free compared to the other two, volunteered quickly.

"No."

"Your Majesty..."

"Be the concubine of all three burdens."

Julia talked with a big smile.

"But Your Majesty...….”

It was Eusto who looked disappointed. To be exact, he looked as if he didn't want anyone else to protect Julia's safety. On the contrary, it was Cyril who looked funny. As expected, he was the best partner for her work.

"-You don't think you're going to be able to handle the gap when you've forced all three of you to step down."

"Yes, I'm still confused about whether Jim is acting like a tyrant or not."

I had to use it when medicine worked. Julia laughed and said to my men.

"So I'm willing to ask."

Whispering to Eusto, Felix and Cyril one after another.

"Be Jimman's man."

It was both a playful and serious remark. The three smiled happily, even though it was half for use. I held it in because I knew Julia's intentions, but it was true that I had been waiting that long.

"I'm happy to, Your Majesty."

It was a rare time when the three of them clicked. On the sunrise terrace, Julia greeted them all with a smile.

Julia, the only emperor of the Ranchean Empire, was a very strange man.

Starting with the battle for the throne, she was more like a monarch and emperor than anyone else, but she had questions about the enactment itself. So she established educational institutions, elected, appointed, and tested to strengthen the administrative foundation of the empire.

The emperor wanted everyone to be together, not just a few hands. From the moment she ascended the throne until she put it down, she used and weighed everything she had.

Even the three husbands who followed her to the end.

The three left more famous marks as outstanding talents in their respective fields before being her husband. He was also strongly influenced by the emperor's will.Emperor Julia disappeared with her three husbands in 310 years of the Imperial calendar after electing the next great leader under the name of consul instead of the emperor.

Over the next hundreds of years, there is a story that she appeared and helped whenever the country was in trouble, but it is not confirmed.

- Excerpt from Emperor Yulia, Ranchea Imperial History

The Song of the Bard.

It was about a year after the Eton Punishment. The imperial palace of the Ranchea Empire and the capital city of Mila was somewhat organized and peaceful in its own way.

Emperor Julia had lunch with female aides for the first time in a long time. Of course, Guyana, who was busy and couldn't see each other often, was also there.

"Well, I don't know how gentle Guyana is when she's around you."

"Is that so?"

After the meal, after serving the tea, Julia patted young Guyana in her arms and laughed.

"Sure, when we're around, we usually complain and cry.”

Jenna somehow spoke with a wry face.

"That's how comfortable you are.”

Julia patted Guyana on the cheek and smiled.

"You don't have to be so stupid to Jim."

Guyana blinked and laughed quickly, whether she understood it or not.

It had been a little over half a year since Guyana turned her time around and became a child. In half a year, a grown-up child has become a big talker these days. He spoke to anyone with incomprehensible pronunciation and laughed out loud.

"Be-a-a-"

"Huh?"

I don't know if I'm trying to imitate you because people call you "Your Majesty" so much, or if it sounds like that to me. Julia suppressed her desire to make a fuss, saying that our Guyana called her Majesty.

Guyana laughed again if it was good to make eye contact with me. It was a very happy sight. Others, who were looking at it in a ticklish mood, soon opened their mouths as if they had something in mind.

"Come to think of it, there seems to be a bard in the capital these days."

"The Bard?"

At Camelia's words, Julia patted Guyana's head and asked.

"Yes, I heard you're very handsome. Plus, he's got grace."

"Have you seen it?"

Jenna and Camelia laughed softly at Julia's question.

"Good for you. It's good that people have something to enjoy."

It was a win-win war, but there would still be fatigue in people's minds. Few people have been executed in recent years, but they have been cleaning up the entire continent, wiping out of the whole continent.

"Did only the bard come?"

Jenna and Camelia shook their heads at Julia's question.

"There must be a troupe that goes around together."

"So what?"

"Well, why don't you take a look at it, Your Majesty?”

"Yes, you've been working all this time, and whenever you have time to relax, just hang out with Guyana."

Julia saw Guyana's clear face on the horse. The innocent eyes, free of anxiety, made me feel better.

"Just looking at this face makes Jim happy.”

Even more because he thinks he can give it back.

"Your Majesty!"

"I guess you two want to see each other up close."

Two people laughed with faces that they were caught by Julia's words.

"But he's really handsome."

"Yes, the eyes are very big... First of all, I love your voice."

"Also, how great is the acting of the extremes."

Camelia leaned towards Julia and said.

"You said we had to hold a banquet to appease the nobles.""That's true."

In recent years, Julia has forced many aristocrats into many things. Although most of them were necessary.

'We haven't held a banquet since the E-Turn, except for the improvement banquet.’

It is time to invite the nobles to the palace and comfort them. Julia nodded quietly at Guyana, who was rubbing her hands on her arm.

"Then you two should prepare a banquet."

Jenna and Camelia nodded excitedly at her permission.

"Well, you two were busy taking care of Guyana and mediating between the nobles.’

Julia smiled at Guyana as if it had happened. Young Guyana burst into laughter again.

"Your Majesty, there's something I couldn't tell you earlier."

"What is it?"

Flena said with a wry smile at Julia returning to her office.

"A minstrel who came into the capital."

"Yes."

"I think it's Count Langorne."

"Count Langorn...Is it?"

Flena nodded humbly at Julia's words.

"It's been a while since I heard that name.”

"Will it be all right?"

Julia shrugged at Flena's words.

"What's not going to be okay, he's already put everything down a long time ago."

Flena apologized to Yulia at the words.

"I'm sorry for the delay in reporting, Your Majesty.

'No, you didn't mean to be late.'

Flena nodded as if she was right about that. Maybe Jenna and Camelia opened their mouths before they spoke.

Julia remembered a long time ago as she entered the office. It was about a decade ago, but for Yulia it was more distant because it was decades ago.

Count Langorn, who was a candidate for Julia's fiancee.

"Here you are, Princess Degradation."

At the tender, clear voice, Julia turned her head, stopping her hand.

"What's going on, Count Langorn?”

"It's still hard."

"I can't think of any reason for my business."

While saying so, Julia organized the sword and put it in a search. With pale platinum blonde hair and black eyes, it looks like a puppy. Holding a sword alone somehow seemed to pose a threat to him.

At the age of twelve of Julia and fifteen of Count Langorn, the battle for the throne was in full swing.

"I don't think the Royal Highness will be so dark about rumors."

The count said, caressing his seemingly soft hair.

"You know I'm being mentioned as your fiancé

“…….”

"It's hard, I said I'm good at avoiding things.”

"Is there anything you want?"

Count So shook his head with frightened eyes at Yulia's fierce eyes.

"No way, just because. I wanted to have a proper conversation once.”

"Conversation?"

"It's hard to say we met eyes once at a banquet with my father."

"I don't know what you want to do.”

Count Langorn just grinned at the words. That was the second meeting.

After that, Count So visited Julia a few more times and talked to her in vain. To be honest, Count Langorn was a hindrance to Julia at the time. Bringing her fiancé was a trick by the king's concubines.

As well as Count Langorn, several concubines used to cite different opponents as candidates for their fiancée. Fortunately, the king did not give a definite answer. However, it was not easy to ignore the concubine who pushed Count Langorn because he came from a very good family.As Julia agonized over whether she should rather capture Count Langorn, the gentle puppy-like man approached her and said.

"You don't mind me, do you, princess?"

"I don't know what you're talking about.”

"I've visited you about ten times so far, and you always look bored."

He also smiled with a gentle puppy-like face.

"I mean the face that bothers me very much.

"…I wish I could stop making excuses for not wanting anything."

"Well, you didn't fall for it from the start.”

Julia did not reply to that. I just thought there must be a reason why he was hovering around.

"No matter how much I think about it, I'm short of a royal fiancee."

This was the first time I've heard of it. So far, the candidates for the fiance have been busy expressing their good points.

"But at this rate, it'll be hard for you to withstand the fire of the concubine mama."

"Well."

Of course, it wasn't even Yulia who would answer yes at face value. Count Langorn said to her with a smile that he knew it.

"Would you like to make a deal with me, Your Royal Highness?"

"Trade?"

"I'm sure you'll like it."

He told the deal, facing Julia with an angelic clear face. Surprise briefly settled on the little princess' face and soon turned into a satisfying smile.

A week before the imperial banquet, a famous minstrel and troupe from the capital entered the castle. I was assigned accommodation at the outermost place, but everyone in the troupe was happy, saying it was a great honor.

On the other hand, the gray-haired minstrel was looking at Hwangseong with a complex look on his face. Because I never thought I'd step back in.

"-You can't come any further in from here."

While wandering inside the assigned accommodation, a familiar voice rang in his ear. The minstrel quietly turned his head and opened his mouth as if he were hugging.

"I'm well aware of that."

"…you."

"Long time no see. Marcus the Little Duke, no... Duke Marcus."

"Langorn... Countess Small?”

The minstrel didn't deny it, but responded with a clear smile as it used to be.

"How are you doing, Your Majesty?"

The complexion of a moment ago was out of the blue, as if he had waited for this day.

The flames soared in Eusto's mind. Eusto nodded heavily, calming his noisy insides like an alarm.

"Yes, Countess So."

"That title is no longer valid. The fall of Count Langorn was ten years ago."

"Sure…"

"Now it's just Jeno, the minstrel."

Eusto spoke again with a knowing nod at the words.

"…you know, don't come in here."

"Sure. Oh, but can I ask you a favor?”

"What is it?"

Jeno gazed at the night sky, and opened his mouth dreamily.

"Give your word to His Majesty."

He smiled quietly, fiddling with his old collar.

"If you have any affection a long time ago, please find me."

“…….”

To Eusto, who has become a complex face, Jeno spoke as if he were just singing.

"I trust you to deliver, Duke Marcus."

"Aren't you a fool? Duke Marcus!"

It was Felix who yelled nervously back. That's because Felix was also by Julia's side at the time Eusto delivered the message.

"I'm asking you to pass it on, and you're telling me right away? What a frustrating person.”

"Judgment is yours, Lord Matap."

"I heard you were a candidate for your fiancé a long time ago!"

Eusto nodded at Felix's words.

"I was a candidate, not a fiance."If you can't answer, you won't feel stuffy. Felix sighed loudly and panicked.

"What if he sits in the palace like a stray cat?"

“…….”

"Your majesty is rather weak in old times."

Felix messed up her hair, saying she was especially weak at being cute and lovely. Looking at that reaction, it seemed that Jeno's appearance and reputation had already been investigated.

"Are you not confident?"

Felix looked at Eusto, tongue-tied, dumbfounded.

"Is that what you're saying now?"

"If not, I don't know why you're overreacting so much."

"I'm only bluffing. I'm bluffing. I don't want to share you with anyone else as much as I do."

Eusto's eyes slightly wince at the words.

"There I hear…….”

Felix's voice was drained of energy.

"I heard you owe him a debt."

“…….”

"That's why Duke Marcus isn't feeling well."

Felix turned his head away from Eusto with a small sigh. It was arbitrary to hold each other in the hallway, but it was also arbitrary to cut off conversations.

Eusto thought he was a little envious when he saw Felix flapping his cape coat and turning around. It's rarely been easy for me to be so forthright and express my feelings.

Besides, Jeno's work is also...….

'If you wish, and if it was intended, not coincidental, that you came to the palace in the old days...….’

How can we stop it? Young himself did not give Julia as much value as Jeno. I had to do everything in my power just to establish my position in the Duke of Marcus.

Eusto looked for a moment toward Julia's office.

"Whatever it may be, it's my job to fulfill whatever you want.’

And yet, the emotion that now rises in my mind was out of place. I wanted to run to Yulia and tell her not to increase the number of people in her eyes anymore.

When Eusto told Jeno's story a little while ago, he quietly remained silent, recalling the look on her face.

"Maybe your playfulness still lingers."

The platinum-blonde man, who was quietly sitting on the gazebo railing in Julia's voice, rose. He lowered himself in front of Julia with a sluggishly calm manner.

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

"Wake up, Jeno."

Jeno carefully rose to his feet at the words. Every time he moved, the platinum blonde, which was long enough to his chest, shook gently.

"Jim was gonna turn a blind eye to you.”

"That's what I was going to do."

"But?"

"I can see Duke Marcus."

Julia burst into laughter at Jeno's words.

"You are still mean to Duke Marcus."

"That's what friends are for."

"I think you're the only one who thinks so."

"Your Majesty still stabs in the wounds."

Jeno smiled softly and said to Yulia.

"So, do you really have anything to ask for?"

At Julia's question Jeno nodded quietly.

"Something."

"It's not that serious. I really didn't want to see you."

"I don't think everything will be serious except asking you to be my man.”

"Even if I asked you to return the Earl?"

"You'll soon get it on your own, if you want."

"-I meant nothing."

As soon as he spoke of the title, he shook his head with a serious face. It reminded me of the past.

Kill Count Langorn, please.’

'What...…?'

'Cause I want to be free.'

His suggestion was none other than his own social death. He said he didn't want to live as Count of Langorne.I don't know why it's a good deal for me.

You don't have to worry about me, Deha. I'm sure you already thought it was a good deal while you were talking.’

It actually was. The engagement to Count Langorn involved several families of other brothers competing for the throne with her.

Yulia is the only heir to the estate of the deceased Julia's mother. To make matters worse, Yulia even stood out in her ability. Other brothers can be fair competition in their own way.However, Yulia, who had both status and ability, was hard to deal with.

However, Yulia was also not comfortable at the time. Although my mother's family helped me, my mother had already changed the world.

His father, King Seon, was not even a warm-hearted man to support Yulia in his succession. On the contrary, he just looked at his children's bloody competition with joy. We needed a big case where everyone couldn't touch her easily.

In such a tangled melee, it was more advantageous to look like a tyrant, or a nutcase, than to be normal and exemplary. No matter what you do, you can move on to 'Yulia.

Do I just need to put my life on the line?’

I'll take care of it myself, degradation.

Where was a stable place in the kingdom at that time? There was just a place where I had the power to get away with it and hold on.

Thanks to the cooperation of Jeno, who was Count of Langorn at the time, Julia was able to destroy the count more easily than expected. It's also so thorough that other families can't easily support the brothers who are the concubine resuscitation.

Since then, Julia has been able to capture the nobles who needed to fight the throne more easily, so it is almost as if she was in debt to some extent. On the night when it was all over, Jeno came to say goodbye to Yulia.

'I don't think I'll see you any more.’

Are you feeling better?’

Yes, very much.

The reason he brought down the count was more moral than I thought. Because the count has done so many immoral things behind the scenes to survive.

People say Deha is crazy, but I think you're the cleanest.’

You never know.’

'Clear jewels shine in the mud, degradation. Thank you for letting me see the sparkle for a second.’

That's what he said and left out of the blue. So it was the first reunion in nearly a decade.

"Nothing has changed about you. How tall are you?"

"A little bit. You've grown up, Your Majesty."

At Jeno's words Julia immediately nodded correctionally at the words. His height, which was similar to that of himself at the time, is now enough to look up. Moreover, he was originally a pretty face, so I thought there was a reason why he became a hot topic in the capital city.

"So what's your request?"

"I know you're busy."

"I don't need a groin."

"With the extremes, we travel from place to place on the continent. As I saw, I could see old temples for children.”

"The Temple……?"

Jeno nodded at the words. There was no proper religion on this continent at present. Of course, there were people who had faith in each region, but it was about 100 years ago that religion collapsed after fighting for power together. Therefore, the remaining temple buildings were more like a gathering of people who had nowhere to go, rather than actually functioning properly.

"I understand that you care not to alienate children who have lost their parents.But... it's hard to reach the temple.""I'll take care of it."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Jeno smiled and nodded his head in response to Julia's delightful reply. He approached Yulia and kissed her on the back of her hand for a little while.

"…you, by the way."

It was a kiss with a lot of intentions. That's not how he feels.

"Isn't it a privilege to see the jealousy of men in the body of a monarch?"

Julia frowned slightly at the remark, then turned her head with a sigh, making eye contact with the approaching person. Cyril stood with a stiff look in her eyes.

Julia waved to Jeno as if to step down quickly. He stepped down neatly, but Yulia, facing Cyril, left a muddy shadow.

"Why do you look like that when you've heard everything?"

"It's not that I didn't think about it at all.

"Huh? What?"

When Julia looked at her with a curious face, Cyril walked slowly. Looking at the documents in his hand, he seemed to be looking for Yulia himself because he had something urgent.

In the dark night, his face hidden in the shadow was quickly visible under the moonlight. Julia raised the corners of her mouth on her slightly sulky face, which she could only see in front of her. Probably, no one else would think that this face was sulky.

"The fact that you can take others as much as you like."

"Didn't you hear it all?"

"It's rare for me to say this.”

Cyril's face quickly became as mischievous as usual. Julia was enlightened by the words.

I wasn't messing with my men, I was messing with me.’

Strangely enough, more than a decade ago, he still tried to achieve what she wanted in an unusual way.

Even now, maybe....

"The most important issue in the rigid capital is the Emperor's passion.’

However, the political feeling should not have come out like the scramble for the empress. It was not yet a concubine, and the emperor's fresh love story, which seemed to be just dating three men on the outside, was just perfect. The appearance of an old fiancee candidate to share such small gossip would have been a perfect seasoning.

"Well, I don't mind, Your Majesty."

"Hmm……?"

"I've come to the bottom of it."

Julia looked at Cyril with a rather complicated face at the words.

"But I don't know what the other two will be like. Especially, Duke Marcus."

"That's true. He's weirdly out of touch with Jeno and the author."

When I was young, it was only up to Eusto to have a little trouble playing Jeno's one-sided friend.

'Well, but Eusto tends to put up with weird things.’

However, it was Eusto's bad personality to show his feelings when he had to endure it.

'I wish I realized I liked those hazy feelings more than I thought.'

I didn't have to be cool and reliable in front of me. No, Julia didn't want that from him. Such a role could be left to me, the emperor. Julia was relying on what she wanted from others anyway.

And to Cyril.

"The story of Eusto has become. Jim would rather blame you now."

"Do you mean, me?

It wasn't an unknown face. He came a little closer to Yulia with a look of anticipation.

"It doesn't matter, is that what you say in front of Jim?"

"Don't you think it's unreasonable for me to be jealous all the time?"

"Always?"

"I've got a lot of people to do."Cyril bowed slightly, saying so.

"Where is there a place or two for the Emperor to keep his eyes on?"

He naturally glued his lips over Julia's. He must have been prime minister when he set foot in this place, but he quickly put on a lover's face.

Julia smiled quietly and responded to his kisses without repudiation. Along with him, I thought it was unreasonable. Cyril Venus was the most work-loving guy he ever knew.

The next day, Julia's mistress happened to be Felix. Felix knows that Julia met Jeno because she didn't really shut her mouth. Besides, he's allowed to check his surroundings.

'So you know the truth.’

Julia turned her head towards Felix, taking it lightly.

'Huh...…?'

But, unexpectedly, Felix had a sulky face. It's obvious that he's showing it on purpose.

"Felix."

When Julia beckoned as if to come near, she came slowly without refusing again. Why is he so cute when he is tall and looks young enough? As she approached, the cuter look on her face admired inside her.

"Jim didn't think you'd be sulking."

"I'm sulking, because I thought you'd hesitate a little."

"Hesitant?"

"Yes."

Felix nodded at the words.

"Of course, I would not object to your offer. But……."

Julia interrupted him, thinking something was off about it.

"…did you think Jim would let Jeno sit in the palace?"

“…….”

Felix was silent for a moment. Then he asked Yulia with a puzzled face.

"You don't it?"

"Yes, there is no reason for that."

"Ha, but that's what the nobles say."

"The nobles?"

At Felix's words, this time Julia became a curious face.

"It must be your first love."

"…Jim's first love?"

Julia thought the word didn't really suit her. Of course, he loves the three men of his choice, but somehow seemed like an overly ticklish and fresh word.

Besides, that's Jeno.

If it was one of the three, I'd rather understand.

I don't know which d*mn mouth did it, but I decided that I would punish you for small things when I found out.

"It's a very political relationship with Jeno from the beginning to the present."

"Political relationships?"

"Yes, Jim thought you knew everything. Felix can figure out what Jim is doing if he decides to.”

Felix came to Yulia with a sulky face once more. His shyness was felt as each other's arms met slightly.

"But I don't listen to all the private conversations. …I never look into the Duke of Marcus or Count Venus."

"Oh, so you think Jeno's the same person?"

Felix nodded at Julia's question.

"No, not at all. On the contrary, Jeno thinks it's Eusto, not Jim."

"…What?!"

Looking at Felix, who was more than surprised, Julia smiled quietly as if it was not a misunderstanding.

"He simply wanted to help his friend."

"A friend of the Duke of Marcus?"

Felix looked at Julia with a face that Eusto and the words really didn't match.

"It's a very sympathetic face."

She hugged Felix tightly, saying so. Then his arm naturally wound around Julia's waist. His clear laughter in his ears was pleasing, but somehow he felt like a waste of time because of Jeno.Of course it wasn't bad for Felix to be this cute. It was a pity that I didn't see Felix's lovely aegyo often since I became the master of the tower.

"You are the last one, too.

Serving didn't necessarily mean Felix was protecting the plan. Knowing it, the emperor's guard was not hiding his signs near the main palace.

"…Did you come out of the window?"

"Well, I've just come to soothe you."

Also, Yulia murmured, "I don't want to make something soothing."

"So, why do you look like that?"

"I'm…."

"Yusto, I thought you'd be fine because you told me what Jeno said."

I was soft on the other two men.But I didn't want to do that to Eusto this time. Well, even though it wasn't that embarrassing.

'No, it was rather funny.’

In less than two days, the aristocrats were making noise, as if Jeno had already done what he had decorated for him. Of course, I was going to find out who made Felix nervous by spilling idle rumors and give him a lot of work.

"…I can stand it."

Julia clicked her tongue at the word.

"Not a face I can stand at all."

I couldn't figure out why he was stubborn in such a place. If you're going to sulk, you can just sulk and say no.

"Do you really think so?"

"…if you think you need it.”

"You think you need your luggage?”

"Even as a child, Count Langorn was a clever man. And you don't need a lot of people to work with."

"…Huh?"

"So, for that reason, I thought, as your servant, you have to put up with it."

There was a moment of silence. The silence is colder than the early morning air.

Shortly after, Julia burst into laughter.

"Yusto, you are.”

"Yes."

"You have a knack of always making things too complicated.”

"…what?"

Julia approached him slowly. It was fortunate that this stuffy corner of him was limited to me. Why does a man so determined in his work become so shoddy when he is associated with himself?

That's why you look so lovely and cute.

"As an emperor, Jim didn't ask you."

"…of course."

"As your lover, I asked."

Eusto's ears blushed at the words.

"Also, you have to say that you want to work so you can let me do it."

"Then……?"

"If you're going to make it so obvious, you shouldn't have told me from the beginning."

"However...."

Julia asked with a playful face at the words.

"Of course Jeno couldn't refuse because he was your friend?"

"…Yes?"

The words hardened Eusto's face.

"I don't remember being friends with him."

"That's what Jeno thinks."

Eusto shut his mouth tight.

"That's why I purposely told you that."

“…….”

Following the silence, sighs came out. Julia smiled with delight at the sight. This was worthwhile to match Jeno's words.

My man had a really pathetic face. It was such a face that Julia could monopolize completely.

"Is it unfair?"

"…not really."

"Stubbornness."

"Really……"

"Jim and you are gods and gods, but lovers, too.

Julia uttered the words in a very plain way. I thought you'd be surprised if I whispered with all my heart. He was so clumsy that he couldn't bend because he was also honest in love. Someone is frustrated. I'll tell you, he was also lovely to Julia, so it was fine.The other two men's weaknesses were also her who thought it was cute. Just as they loved themselves and gave up the biggest thing. So as a lover, I didn't want to give up anything else and put up with it.

"So be honest. If you say it's okay again, I'll really believe it.”

Eusto's eyes shook.

Those pretty eyes are so honest.

Clasped his big hand. I liked the calluses on the palm of my hand that held the sword for a long time. It's a sign that he's been swinging for him.

"…really."

"Yes."

"I don't want you to increase the number of lovers."

"Yes."

Eusto breathed deeply into the horse. I put a lot of strength in my hands. He spoke with a grain of salt, with a grain of salt.

"…in fact, I wanted to monopolize it."

"I know that.”

Julia smiled and pulled Eusto's hand. Because I'm bound to be a bad lover.

"I can't monopolize everything in my luggage, but I'll give you time to monopolize it like this. So."

Julia laughed as she touched Eusto's cheek.

"At this time, you are more than Duke Marcus, more than Jim's captain."

His lips approached naturally. Desire was seen over the honest and beautiful eyes. Julia finished by covering her lips for a moment.

"Give priority to the love of Jim, Eusto."

Eusto did not reply to that. Instead, I kissed her deeply. As always, he reflected his mind with action rather than words.

Cyril was the partner in the performance that attracted the band and minstrel Jeno. He was somehow listening to Jeno's song with a disapproving face.

"What's wrong with you?”

"I was wondering if I should shut your ears for a moment."

"Isn't the story over?"

This time, Julia's brow was wrinkled. When I saw the face, I smiled at Cyril's mouth.

"I feel like I've lost two years of this fun."

"It's amazing that it's been so long since you've had feelings for Jim."

What Julia said was cheeky, unperturbed and brazenly retorted.

"Maybe it was from the beginning.”

"The first thing you saw was not Jim, but Guyana."

At that, Cyril frowned and kissed Yulia.

"Even if it's a joke, I don't like it.”

"Yeah, I guess Guyana doesn't like it either."

Cyril made a complex face when Julia said that and smiled quietly. He and Eusto were the people Guyana was most afraid of. It was clear that it was because it was a big and hard face. I can't even speak properly yet, but when I see the faces of Eusto and Cyril, I used to sniffle as if I was going to cry.

"I don't care. As you know, I'm not very friendly and I have a mean face."

"I'm glad you know that."

"But isn't your majesty willing to do that?"

Julia glanced at him, blinking for a moment at the words. I'm sure he wasn't like this at first. Somehow as time went by, it seemed to be getting brazen.

But soon Julia's lips drew a smooth line.

"Yes, I like it very much."

"Because he's greedy."

"Yes, I don't want anyone to care about you more than Jim."

At Julia's words, Cyril looked at him with soft eyes.

'That's a relief, this is a place where no one can see.’

If others had seen that face of him, they might have felt the urge to become a tyrant.

"Did you like my song?"The next afternoon, at the height of the banquet, Jeno and the band were preparing for the palace. When Julia saw the nobles enjoying the banquet, she sneaked out to see him off.

"It was a very, very difficult gift."

"You seem to like it, though."

"Yes, the nobles should not be too afraid of baggage."

A year after the war with Eaton, his image of Yulia improved, but he was also half isolated. Many aristocrats cringed too much and feared for Julia and her former aides. There is a lot to do in the future, but Jeno played a prank on me when I thought it was not good in many ways.

Besides...

"It was more effective because many knew you were Count of Langorne."

"I hope that name will be removed from me for the last time."

"Even though you know it's an unattainable hope?"

"Yes."

Jeno smiled brightly and nodded.

"I'm just saying this as a ritual."

"I refuse."

"You don't listen?"

"Who would love to work?"

He seemed to have already noticed that Julia was going to give me a job.

"But didn't you put your burden in a bit this time?"

Julia spoke to him with different intentions. As a minstrel, there was something I could do to travel all over the continent.

"Truely, Your Majesty is willing to take the cards he can use.”

"I won't accept rejection."

"I'll take it as long as I write to you regularly, a few times a month."

Julia looked at Felix at the words. Having followed him here as a banquet partner, he handed him a magic tool with a slightly sulky face.

"It's a shackle."

"Yes, there could be an emergency."

"I hope you don't have to use it.”

"That's what Jim thinks."

If you use a magic tool, one of the wizards of the tower could go to help. That'll solve a lot of things.

"Then I hope you have a good trip, Jeno."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

He got on the band wagon, ready with a rather light courtesy. There was no such thing as slobbering off. Yulia also had no regrets about his departure from the back.

But...

"I'm a little jealous."

"Huh?"

It was Felix who said something unexpected. Julia made eye contact with him and asked him what he envied.

"That's how you can travel."

"Do you want to go?"

I could have sent it to you in a little while, even though it wasn't for a long. It was just surprising that Felix said he wanted to go on a trip. He didn't want to be away from Yulia to the point of weirdness.

"Sure, I've dreamed it over and over again.”

Felix put his arm around Julia's waist, saying so.

"With you, Your Majesty, because you promised."

At that time, Julia realized what he envied. The promise I made with him, that one day I would travel with him all over the continent.

"Jim keeps waiting, Felix."

"It's all right."

There was a bit of bitterness in Felix's eye for a moment.

"…we have a lot of time left,"

"Yes."

Julia replied coolly, but Felix looked a little upset. It was because of the "fact" that Jeno and the band found out not long before they arrived.

but

"You're not going to worry about it now, are you know?”

As Julia talked gently, Felix nodded soon.

"Yes, it's not just bad."

"Yes, thanks to you, Jim had an interesting experience."Felix's cheeks turned slightly red at Julia's words. Maybe it was just a reminder of that day.

Just a month ago, when I had a terrible summer cold and faced a wallpapers with strange embossing that I thought I'd never see again.

An illusion sung by a summer cold.

I didn't know my body could hurt like this.

Stuck in bed, Julia thought so in a dazed consciousness because of her fever. Of course, I've been sick in bed once before, but it was like a side effect of the control that Guyana walked. It was never a matter of Julia's physical strength.

'Cause I'm so strong, it's too late to notice.’

I've been feeling a little cold since yesterday. But I just thought Felix's thermostatic magic was perfect. The day was already August, when the outside temperature was scorching.

Of course Felix would be happy to control the temperature if he said Julia seemed a little cold.

'It's not so good to do that in the summer.’

Although he accepted himself as Yulia, he still remained as Song Ha.

In short, the injustice of society is very, very good.

I meant I remember.

"This manager doesn't need to be hot and gets cold easily."

One of the things he did was set the temperature of the office's air conditioner at 29 degrees Celsius in the middle of summer. Song Ha-han himself was usually sensitive to heat and cold, so the office was hard in the summer.

Plus, the office is a full glass window.

Among them, Songha's seat was a little far from the air conditioner and quite close to the window. Of course, this manager was the closest seat to the air conditioner.

You can sit away from the air conditioner when you're cold.’

Or cardigans or blankets, there was a way to keep out the cold. However, Lee has never been able to provide convenience to other employees.

The youngest in the office, who was very hot, had to spend the summer relying on a small office fan right in front of the glass window. There are several air conditioners on the ceiling.Even in difficulty, the set temperature of 29 degrees was not enough to cool off.

That's why Julia ignored her abnormal symptoms in a thin gown, saying she could endure the cold for a while. I never dreamed it would be a cold symptom.

Obviously, Felix will sulk when he hears it.

Do you think he set the temperature without knowing your constitution? The thought of that cute and lovely face making a sad face toward me made me laugh for no reason.

'…it must really hurt.’

When I see such useless thoughts. Julia forced herself up and pulled on a smooth, fine cord as ever. I'd be worried, nagged, but I couldn't hide it. The emperor was very uncomfortable in this respect.

'Even dogs don't catch a summer cold...….’

Instead, the symptoms were just as strong. Julia leaned her hot body against the head of the bed and waited for the maid-in-law to come.

The faces of the people gathered in the prime minister's office, the main palace where the emperor stayed, were serious. It was none other than Emperor Julia who caught a bad cold.

"…it's the first time since I've served you."

Flena murmured as if it were nonsense. Three hours ago, she was preparing for Julia's breakfast as usual when she encountered an amazing sight.

My cheeks, which would normally have been slightly transparent and white, turned red as if I had drunk a strong whiskey. In addition, the blue eyes, which had always been filled with guns, seemed to have spread to the heat and barely raised their eyelids."Fleena, I think the luggage is hurting.’

He's sick. He's sick.’

Flena, who hurriedly touched Julia's cheek, was stunned by the heat that was said to have brought in Tae-ui and Jenna. Tae-ui, who arrived, also talked to Yulia with a puzzled face.

Your Majesty, cold and body aches overlap. I think it's because of overwork, so you should take a good rest for at least a week.’

"Well, but-"

Plena firmly blocked Julia from looking at courtesy as if it were too long. It was Yulia, who had no need to call for calm. Most of it, if any, was caused by credit. At best, the royal court's attitude is for the courtiers.

You need to rest, Your Majesty.

But you know, Flena. Jim is--'

'There are servants here for this occasion. If you don't want to see me shed tears here all week, please rest.’

'…Fleena always embarrasses Jim with words he can't help saying.’

Flena felt both upset and unnecessary palpitations at the sight of Yulia murmuring with feverish pronunciation. Strangely, it reminded me of Julia when I was a princess.

An hour ago, I pushed Yulia into bed with Plena's push. Julia's loyal subjects quickly gathered in the main palace.

"As far as I know, I hardly remember you being so ill."

At the words of Eusto, Plena nodded with a face, too. Julia was sick because of the side effects of ancient magic, not because of her poor health. Back then, he was poisoned for several days during the battle for the throne.

In short, it was unprecedented.

"…First of all, I have to sort out what you have to do."

It was the Chancellor, Cyril Venus, who opened his mouth as calm as possible. He changed his glasses once and divided the schedule that could be canceled for a week and the schedule that had to be processed. Among them, the emperor's approval was essential on the spot.

"It's our fault."

Felix opened his mouth like he was kicking himself. Flena nodded quietly at his words.

"In the last few months, your sleeping hours have been greatly reduced, but you haven't been able to stop them...….”

Cyril shook her head at Felix's words.

"Then everyone here will have a little bit of a responsibility."

Cyril sighed deeply, alternating between Felix and Eusto.

"There are very few of them who can truly stop you when you say it'sir.

Everyone was as silent as they agreed with Cyril. I couldn't stop Julia if she said she was okay because she was such a strong person.

"And the Duke of Marcus' response to your request for battle every dawn."

Eusto's face became harder.

"Your Majesty's time in the afternoon to stop by the mast to check the progress of ancient magic research."

Felix chewed on his lips.

"He came out to his office before dawn, and he didn't let go of his work until long after sunset."

Finally, Cyril smiled self-helpfully.

"When I told you to stop taking a rest even though I thought you were all overdoing it, you had no choice but to step down if you said it was okay."

Deep sighs spread in chorus at the clear words. Last fall, after the E-turn was sorted out, Julia gradually increased her work. To the point where people think you're abusing your body.He woke up at 4 a.m., started working, finished all his work, and even competed with Yusto. It was midnight at the earliest to go to bed and past 2 o'clock at the latest. Even though I begged you to take a rest over and over again. So, in fact, it was Yulia's fault today, rather than the responsibility of the servants.

Cyril quickly finished sharing her work and raised the corners of her mouth with her characteristic hateful face.

"So, in the future, Your Majesty will listen to us."

He put the documents on the desk. There is also a future schedule.

"Let's have a good week, each pleading and nagging."

For a week, Emperor Julia's nursing schedule was written. If you don't clean up quickly, you'll waste your time saying you'll stand by her.

Even in this situation, the people who gathered were tongue-tied looking at Cyril's timetable, which had been thoroughly distributed. But soon it was convinced. The rush would only hinder the emperor's rest.

Above all, it was natural that there would be no timetable that would be more fair than what he made, could give Yulia stability, and handle urgent tasks.

For that reason, it was Jenna and Camellia who took care of the first. The three men also wanted to see Julia soon, but each had a big job.

Above all, Cyril put Jenna and Camelia at the beginning because they were so upset and surprised right now that they were unlikely to help Julia stabilize.

The two looked at the sleeping Julia with a dark look on their faces. Wet her sweat, wipe her sweat off, and look for hours. The emperor, who was asleep, slowly opened his eyes at sunset.

"…Jenna, Camelia."

The two men were infinitely upset by the slightly cracked voice. But soon he spoke calmly.

"I have the medicine ready, Your Majesty."

"What's wrong with their faces, as if Jim was dying of a disease."

Julia smiled at them as if she were fine. On the face, the two thought Julia was weak. I was going to complain if I told you to rest like that when you wake up.

If you smile like that, we can't blame you.’

Jenna slowly opened her mouth with the idea that she should leave the nagging to the next person.

"How can I not be surprised when Your Majesty has preserved his seat?"

But Julia's next words alerted the two.

"It won't be long, in a day or two."

At Julia's words, Camelia said firmly.

"Your Majesty, you must have a fever, a day or two."

She nailed it with a grin.

"I believe you said the wrong week."

I heard that Julia is feeling better. Don't let her out of the blanket.

She had no choice but to nod her head gently to two tenderly bitter people.

I thought Jenna Camellia would be a little soft on me.

Song-ha, who had poor physical strength compared to Julia, had never had a cold for a long time. So, of course, I thought that if I had a healthy body with good physical strength, I would shake it off faster and wake up.

In addition

'I've rarely taken a break from work because of a cold when I was sent...….’

It was only once, when the fever was really hot and close to 40 degrees Celsius.

Come to think of it...….’

Perhaps it was because I was sick, but I remembered the time when I was strangely. After coming back to Yulia, I barely thought of it except in the beginning.No, maybe it wasn't meant to be. I couldn't tell anyone, though.

'Maybe, there's a little lingering...….’

I thought Julia was me. That did not mean that the time of the transmission was a lie. Guyana said that life wasn't a dream.

'Even though I was annoyed by this manager...….’

It wasn't just a bad life. There were definitely people who cared about Song Ha-ha.

Julia drank the medicine Jenna and Camelia gave her and closed her eyes again. I slept fighting a fever that I rarely thought would go away.

I thought I would have a bad dream.

Jenna and Camelia's faces darkened as they watched Yulia fall asleep excitedly.

"Your Majesty..."

"I know……"

Obviously, what Julia thought she was muttering to herself was because of the fever, or because it popped out of her mouth.

'Maybe, there's a little bit of regret left.’

Somehow I felt bitter at the words. They both knew about Julia's past.

"Of course..."

Jenna murmured quietly and clasped Julia's hand.

"I wish you could tell me what you're up to."

"I know."

Camellia nodded in agreement. There were times when I was so upset that I felt like I was always too alone to follow the emperor.

It's okay if it's not themselves.

"-Do you want a little revenge?"

Camelia opened her mouth.

"Revenge?"

"You're not going to be honest with us anyway, and I'm not confident.”

Jenna nodded frankly at Camelia's words.

"I don't know if you'll listen to me if I'm a fool."

"I thought it wouldn't make me feel better."

Camelia made eye contact with Jenna with playful eyes.

"Revenge is okay to borrow someone else's hand."

Jenna felt a little sorry for Yulia, but shook her head soon after. Because I wanted Julia to use more people around her. She'd always rely on herself as an emperor.

As expected, it's a little lonely.

So Jenna nodded at Camelia's suggestion.

Jenna, Camellia, and Flena took turns in each other's positions until the first evening and the second morning.

On the second evening, it was none other than Felix who stood by Julia. Jenna and Tae-eui had been closely attached and watched Julia's condition, and her fever had dropped quite a bit. Oddly, however, Julia woke up only a little by little.

Looking at Jenna, who conveyed the fact in a worried voice, Felix struggled to calm down and think. Normally, it would be his job to make a fuss and be anxious.

But

It's weird to say it's a bad cold.

In addition to saying that taeui was strange, the words that Camelia and Jenna said with sulky faces were also on my mind.

'I can't believe I have any regrets.’

The two said they were bitter, but Felix felt a little different. Julia was not the one embracing old-fashioned emotions. At least before they told them the truth, but after that, he looked relieved.

'Maybe...'

Felix quietly pulled out a fountain pen. In the aftermath of the last E-Turn war, the ends were slightly worn out, but the other parts were shiny. A beautiful cube popped out and wrapped Julia's body. Soon the color of the cube wrapped around the hands, forehead, and neck changed.

'As expected... there were traces of control and control.’

In rare cases, Felix's brows were frowned upon. He soon took a fountain pen and clasped Julia's hand, which had not changed color."Let me help you in your dreams, in your other lives. I, we."

Felix, speaking in a whisper, left the room straight away.

I slowly opened my eyes in a hazy sense. Somehow, with a sense similar to a hangover, Julia stuttered her hands. Pull the strings, at least ask for water.

But what was caught was the touch of silk wallpaper, not strings.

"…Huh?"

I had a sense of deja vu.

"No way."

She slowly blinked and opened her eyes. It's not the luxurious ceilings that I'm used to that now that I'm in sight of.

"…no way, am I dead again?”

Is the cause of summer cold? What I saw before me was the ceiling I saw every day about two years ago.

As Dan Song Ha.

Julia slowly rose to her feet. Somehow I was saddened by the super-single-sized bed, which was narrow compared to Julia's. This is what I gave you. Is it taken away?

Well, then should I get ready for work first?

Thinking so, I grabbed the head of the bed with a hangover as I tried to get out of the bed lightly.

'Oh, how come you can't bring your physical strength?’

The most regrettable thing right now was Yulia's physical strength. Not a large bed, not an emperor's power, but physical strength.

'Health comes first.’

Sorrowing bitter tears inside, Song-ha raised her sulky body. Traces of drinking last night looked stark. Looking at the rolling whiskey bottle, Julia admitted her cause of death.

"No? I don't think he's dead."

Now that I've woken up again, I might have had a deep dream. She checked the time by pressing the power button on her cell phone a little awkwardly.

5:40 a.m. It was still time to go to work. Along with him, he sighed as he looked at the main screen, which had a lot of things to do today. Should I say that I am thoroughly preparedness?

I'm not going to get lost because of you.’

There were no Plena or other men here to help him. What was a little frustrating was that when I went to work, there would be the face of the department head Lee.

"How can I not go back...….”

Shouldn't you buy a lot of whiskey and drink about 10 straight bottles? Julia thought so seriously, tidying up the whiskey bottles and taking a shower.

To be honest, I want to sit down, despair and cry. To do so, my sense of society worked too hard.

If this wasn't a dream but a real return, he had to go to work. Because the bankbook won't wait for his despair.

Besides...

It's an opportunity, too.

When I became Julia, there was one thing I was sorry about. That I couldn't feed this manager directly. Although, of course, he did sort of relieve himself by punishing Duke Pez.

Julia quickly found slacks and shirts and hurried to get ready for work. Just in case, I opened my laptop and checked the presentation materials that I prepared. I came back after a long time, but I couldn't be blamed for nothing.

And then...….

What do we do next?’

There was no next target. Most of the things that are precious to you have already disappeared here. What did I see when I lived in Songha? She retreated, but everything that came to her mind was unpalatable.

Maybe...

"Because I have a lot of lingering feelings in my life as Yulia.’

As expected, I should buy a lot of whiskey on my way home from the presentation. If you die one more time, you may be able to go back. Even if it's three days before treason.She was desperate for it.

Julia took a deep breath once and opened the front door. I don't think it's a problem since I haven't forgotten how to take a transportation card in 2 years.

But in front of the door stood a face she had never thought of. It wasn't scarlet, it was close to bright brown.….

"Are you awake?”

"…Felix?"

The cute-faced man smiled and reached out to her.

"It's all right, this time again."

He whispered to Yulia in the same tone as Felix.

"It'll come true as you wish."

It wasn't the same face. But there was a similarity in the impression. At least as sure as he is.

"Felix?"

At the sound of the call again, he smiled softly and nodded.

"That's right, Your Majesty."

"…what happened?”

Julia asked him with a curious face.

"It's your dream."

"Dream?"

"Yes, I'm not sure…Is there anything else that you remember?”

"Anything else……?"

Julia groped her mind once again at the words. It was so long ago that I couldn't think of it well. Then suddenly, I thought of whiskey rolling around in the room.

"Ah...!"

Originally, today was supposed to be a holiday. No matter how upset I was, I wasn't irresponsible enough to drink hard liquor the day before work. Nevertheless, the mobile phone memo was written as if today was the day of work.

"So maybe it's not really reality right now?”

"It is, and it isn't."

"Huh?"

"There's something I can't say for sure…….”

Felix said so and floated the cubes in his hand. The cube soon moved in various colors.

"If it's a dream, there's no way it's going to turn this color around.”

"Sure…"

"Maybe I've really gone beyond your dreams.”

Julia checked her cell phone again when she heard that. Then shouldn't the days be different? And the next moment, I realized.

'…the two days of the weekend are gone.’

I've done a lot as Yulia in those two days. Strangely, it felt like a waste. Song-ha was also a part of himself, so how will his love for the weekend disappear?

"There's a possibility that it's real...….”

Felix nodded bitterly.

"Then I can't go back...…?”

He shook his head hard at the horse.

"Even so, it's a dream, and when you regain consciousness, this dream will be over."

Julia was rather more embarrassed by the words. Because now his senses belonged to a man who was so broken. Usually, just realizing that it's a dream is the only way.

'All senses are so real. Especially when I've been sleeping for two days and I'm strangely dazed."

Felix talked as if there was a way to say it.

"Your Majesty is back here because there are things that have not been resolved.”

"Things you haven't solved?"

"When you open your eyes again to your majesty, don't you have any lingering moments in your life? Whether it's big or small, that's probably what triggered it.”

Julia nodded quietly at the words.

Of course, there is.

'You didn't screw with him.’

In addition, today's presentation was a full month's preparation. Her presentation this time cost quite a lot of money. If this works out well, I can make hundreds of millions of sales by myself.

Naturally, Lee was vindictive that Song-ha was named as the person in charge of the matter. He was very unhappy that the representative trusted Song Ha, who is younger than me."So if it's solved, you'll wake up from your dream?”

He nodded at Julia's question.

"Yes, probably. If I don't have any lingering feelings for you again.”

Felix's face saying that was somehow bitter. He seemed to be worried. I wonder if Julia loves this life more than herself as an emperor.

"You don't have to worry, Felix."

She smiled softly. Instead of having long hair like Yulia's, the bobbed hair, which had been cut short, shook around her cheeks. The sense of hair, which would have been fine before, was now awkward.

"I don't deny this life, but. Well, well, I'm a little shy to say this, but I...….”

Julia said that and coughed once in a blue moon. Thinking of Song-ha, it was awkward to talk like Yulia again.

"Jim is the Emperor of Ranchea."

Felix's gaze shook for a moment. He then approached Julia, clasped her hand and nodded.

"…Yes, Your Majesty."

Having said that, I had a question that came to mind. If it's your dream, or if it's half-real, there's something that can't happen.

"How is Felix here...…?”

I even saw a magic cube. Felix grinned at the question and opened his mouth.

Julia thought in the crowded crowded subway.

"Yes, there's very little to be desired except that I didn't screw this manager over."

It was fantastic inside the subway during rush hour. Julia's subway was packed with people in each compartment despite running every two minutes during rush hour. Fortunately, it's not a hot season.

I'm glad the seasons are different from Lanchea.’

Otherwise, just getting on the subway with me in the morning would have already made me feel uncomfortable. People get used to comfortable things, and I didn't want to sweat for that reason because I've received various conveniences as an emperor. Of course, it was okay if it was due to competition or training.

'…you think I'd better work out.’

It was a surprise. Dansong was a very ordinary office worker who didn't want to work out and loved beer.

She checked her cell phone quietly. Maybe it's because you can barely move on the subway. I've obviously come to check my cell phone. Repeating the presentation over and over again.

'I know, I never imagined living without it.’

After becoming Julia, I didn't think much about cell phones. It's amazing.

Maybe it was because there was so much to do, and it was also thanks to the people around it. She quietly recalled a conversation with Felix in the morning.

'We're just in a dream.’

"In your dreams?’

It's hard to cross dimensions, but sometimes it's possible to enter a dream.’

'Sure...'

It's not just me, Your Majesty.

"You're not the only Felix?"

Duke Marcus and Count Venus will meet somewhere.’

'…Huh?'

'Cause I don't want you anywhere alone.’

It was a very touching story.

If I have any lingering feelings, and there's something I need to solve, I'm sure you want to help.’

For your information, Felix was a college boy living next door to Julia's apartment. Perhaps because Song-ha was about ten years older than Yulia, Felix seemed to be a little older than himself.

Well, if I were wearing a uniform, I would really feel like I was committing a crime.’

Julia sighed, thinking she was lucky. I don't know if it's a person who exists or if it's possible because it's a dream.'Come to think of it, I think the house in front of us moved a few days ago.’

I remember it was an empty house after the previous tenant was removed. Julia thought like a puzzle and just erased it.

What's the point of arguing about that? It won't be long anyway.’

The presentation was supposed to be in the afternoon after lunch. It was my last job as Dan Song-ha, so I wanted to return to Ranchea, where everyone was after fulfilling and resolving my responsibilities.

It's not Songha's house, it's Ranchea.

I got off the subway and entered the office with my employee ID at the entrance. It was nice to meet you all and somehow awkward.

I was a little worried even though I checked the presentation materials on my laptop this morning. It was awkward to hold a keyboard or mouse just because I hadn't touched it for 2 years.

'Can I find my place?’

Julia was worried about it until she opened the office door and entered it. But there was no reason to work for a long time. The moment I entered the office, everything felt strange and familiar.

A little rough air, achromatic landscapes, and his own place between the partitions. The feet moved faster than the eyes recognized. As I sat down, naturally putting my bag on the drawer, someone greeted me from the next seat.

"You're here."

"Yes, good boy..."Huh?"

At that moment, Julia looked at the person who greeted her. Apparently, this seat next to it was where his very cute vice-president was. My cute vice president who did his job silently and said everything he had to say.

However, in that position...….

"I guess I'm your assistant here, too."

As with Felix, the face was clearly different. But the impression was very similar. In addition, unlike the original vice president, he was even more beautiful. More than anything, my cheeky face.

"I want to finish my work as soon as possible. Because I don't want to work extra hours here."

It was Cyril Venus, not to mention confirmation.

"…Cyril."

"Yes, it is, Your Majesty."

Julia reached for the words as if to be quiet.

"Your Majesty, here."

"It's all right. No, it'll be all right. They say that it will look natural to others even if you do as the owner of the tower does.”

"Oh, I see."

At that moment, Julia had one question. Somehow it was understandable that Felix recognized Song Ha-in himself, but how did he recognize Cyril?

Song Ha and Yulia had a big difference in appearance. Regardless of beauty or not, race, or race, was close to a different feeling. In fact, the people of Lanchea seemed to have a different race from this place.

"How did you find out?"

"It appears to me that you are His Majesty."

"No way."

"Your hair is a little short, but you look like your majesty."

Julia blinked at the words. If you look at things like this, dreams must be dreams. It just looks like short-haired Yulia.

'Oh, so I don't think it's awkward for Cyril or Felix to look like a person here...…?’

Julia looked at Cyril, her eyes glaring open. If it's a fantasy with a dream on it, I think it'll show your face. But that didn't happen.

"What's wrong?"

"Huh? No, just."

That's why I was sad. It was refreshing to see you like this. Julia turned away as if it were nothing.

"More than that, Your Majesty."

"Huh?"

"I think there's someone who looks very much like the Duke of Fez.""Do you think so, Cyril?"

Julia admired Lee once again. How can he look just like Duke Pez? Even the Little Eggs did. My incompetence.

"Yes, everyone else is different, but he's the only one who looks like Duke Pez, so it feels strange."

"I don't care if you think it's Duke Pez.”

"Sure…"

"He's the one I want to screw around here."

Julia whispered and talked to Cyril. Cyril nodded, knowingly.

"Well, is there anything I can do to help?"

"If there is, there will be…….”

Julia looked at the computer in front of Cyril with a worried face.

"Can you handle it?”

"I think I know roughly what it is, thanks to the masturbation."

"Well, I'll ask you to check the last data before the presentation in the afternoon."

Cyril nodded with a familiar look on her face. What an exquisite selection.

Cyril was awkward with the computer sense itself, but it didn't take long to adapt. What can be guessed was that Felix's magic probably used the sense of his friend, who was originally a vice-president.

If it isn'….

Actually, these three might have been here like me.’

When I saw Cyril after becoming Julia, I thought she looked like a vice president. Anyway, thanks to this, I was able to finish cross-checking for my presentation in the afternoon presentation. In order to wake up from this dream, I had to finish this presentation safely.

And today.

"With the boss, it's better to screw with him.’

Although he said he would bend his arms inward, the boss was still a more valuable person to run the company. That's why you left this project to me.

Come to think of it, I'm not very nervous.

Is it because I don't have to think about the future or because of the experience of standing in front of so many people as Yulia? I was able to enter the conference room more calmly than usual. Inside the conference room, there were people involved in the project, including Lee and his boss.

"Manager Dan Song-ha, let's go."

"Yes, sir."

Yulia calmly presented the presentation material on the screen. I could see Lee's face staring at him as if he was trying to pick a fault today.

Julia began her presentation with a subtle smile around her mouth. It was the first project I've encountered in almost two years, but it came out of my mouth thanks to the review from this morning to this afternoon. Like the one who really looked into this data until last week.

Starting from the outline, he/she spoke in detail, considering all the circumstances that could lead to errors from the overall roadmap of the project, the timing of the opening, and how much manpower will be consumed.

Manager Lee even put in a lot of points to catch the bait.’

No matter what comes out, Lee will try to scratch even a minor point. Then it was better to dig a trap. I'm sure manager Lee, who is a fool, will ask questions that everyone else doesn't have to listen to.

"That's all. Please let me know if you have any comments."

The president and other employees talked about things they didn't understand or things that could be further developed.

But

"Manager Dan Song-ha."

"Yes, sir."

The time has come. She looked at this manager with a welcome, not nervousness. Lee, whose face is still oily today, somehow flinched at her gaze.

"What, those cheeky eyes."I would normally have said this, but I had an older brother, the boss. Above all, unlike before, I felt pressure from Song-ha. I used to treat him as incompetent, but now I feel more contemptuous. Lee coughed up several times to ask questions.

"No matter how many times you read it, you don't seem to have considered the case of an issue, so wouldn't one part break the schedule?"

In the presentation, which became increasingly difficult to pin down, there was a rare loose end. This manager looked at her with a joyful face. By the way, there was silence in the conference room with the words.

"Hmm, hmm."

The first person to respond was the president who was right next to manager Lee.

“……?”

When Lee looked at the president with a strange face, he pointed to the back page of the data he had distributed earlier in the meeting with a prickly look. When Lee hurried to look at the back page, there were calculations of all adjustable cases if the schedule was broken.

"I attached this part because I thought it would be better to attach it as a document than to present it verbally. I told you to check the page in my presentation earlier."

Julia smiled contentedly.

"Didn't you hear that, Mr. Lee?"

"Well, well, no, no, I'm just trying to prepare for it, but I'm afraid everyone doesn't know…….”

The boss's eyes became more intense at the words. Maybe because he was flustered, he even spoke informally. A few months ago, the boss told all employees to use honorifics to respect each other.

The president was uncomfortable about whether more remarks would come out of Lee's mouth, and covered up the data.

"That's enough. Manager Dan Song-ha, go ahead."

"All right, boss."

The president left the conference room with a wink as if to follow Lee. Julia was also pleased to see Lee, who looked at her with a fierce eyes.

I felt like what was always on my mind was fading away.

As a result, on that day, Lee was ordered to move the team. What he spit out at the meeting became a catalyst, and he seemed to have been questioned for all his incompetence. The horse is a team move, and in fact, it seems that only miscellaneous tasks will be assigned to such a place where there are only managers without team members.

Julia felt like the old congestion was disappearing when she saw the greeting note that arrived before work. So, it's time to wake up. Obviously, I didn't seem to wake up from my dream until the moment I left work excitedly.

On the contrary...

"Cyril-"

"What?"

Cyril, who was next to him a little while ago, had changed to the original vice president.

"What were you trying to say, chief?"

"Oh, no. Get off work."

"Sure, how about a drink on the way today? I feel better."

Did you see the face of the manager Lee, the vice president asked quietly. Julia shook her head quietly at the words. I'm sure I'm relieved and I've done everything I can to solve, but I couldn't go back. In addition, Cyril disappeared, so I felt like a loner.

"I have a prior engagement."

"Oh, really?"

"It's Monday. Drinking should be as satisfying as a can of beer."

"All right, chief."

Julia rose to her feet, as usual, speaking to the vice president.

'It's not just Manager Lee, but there's still something left to be caught...…?’

Julia was somehow shocked by the fact and hurried to move her feet.

Felix, you said there was a time limit.’

Felix said there could still be more left, but Eustona Cyril could suddenly disappear. He forced them to twist the magic and bring them together. Then I had to find Felix quickly and ask him if there was any way.Julia hurried outside to find out.

"Should I take a taxi?"

I was worried about getting a taxi because it was Monday's rush hour. It was when I came out of the building thinking that I should catch it for a while and take the subway if it doesn't work. Someone called as if he had waited for himself.

"Your Majesty, I've been waiting for you."

He's tall, wide shoulders, and he doesn't have eyes that look like a recording, but he looks heavy.

It was obvious.

"Eusto……?"

He smiled with relief at the words.

"…Driver, you're good.”

Eusto got in the car he was driving and asked him with a dazed feeling. Then he smiled awkwardly, too.

"It seems to me that it's applied in a sense similar to driving a horse."

"Aha...…."

No matter how many times I looked at it, I felt Felix's magic was moving fast. I thought I'd ask her to tell Felix what she wants when she gets back safely.

It was embarrassing to suddenly be sent, but it was a new experience in its own way. If I go back, it will be a good memory. I was able to meet three people in Songha's world.

"Is everything all right? It's all very strange."

"It's all right."

Soon the embarrassment spread on his face. Looking at the side of the car, Julia looked at his face wondering. Although it's a bit different from Eusto's original look, he was really like that.

"…Your presence is always the most familiar place to me."

“…….”

I felt breathtaking for a moment.

It's cheating.’

I didn't expect this. Moreover, it was not a calculation, but a pure recitation of the heart, which made it even heavier.

Somehow, the frustration of the situation in which Lee could not go back even though he solved the problem seemed to fade away.

Yeah, maybe....

Maybe it's because I've seen less of Eustona Felix in this world.’

I smiled thinking so. It was quiet in the car until the moment I arrived home, but it wasn't awkward and it was just nice.

The car came into the parking lot gently.

"Thanks for taking me home."

"No, is Felix up there?”

Julia nodded at his question. Because if Julia didn't make it back after work, we agreed to meet at her house.

I guess Eusto can still hang on a little longer.’

Maybe because the cereal was gone in time for work, he thought he'd disappear when he got here.

"I wonder if you've taken turns coming in."

I didn't see three people here at the same time. It occurred to me that maybe Felix was gone for a while. It wouldn't have been bad to walk in this world with three people.

Julia smiled and walked naturally toward the elevator connected to the underground parking lot.

At that moment.

"Who's that, that son of a...…?”

A voice was heard behind Song-ha. The voice reminded me of a memory. About the unpleasant signs that I forgot about because I was in a hurry at work.

At around 2 a.m. on your cell phone, you get a message from an unknown person, "Are you sleeping?" or your mailbox is unnaturally open.And that kind of trail. It didn't appear in front of me right away, I passed by with the idea of ignoring it.

Julia turned her head as it was. Maybe this is also the one thing in the world that he couldn't solve.

A man stumbled out of the dark. As soon as I saw the man's face in the light, both Eusto and Yulia momentarily swallowed their breath.

"…Brick?"

"Does your Majesty look like that?""To Jim, he looks like a man with a similar impression. What about Eusto?”

"I look like myself."

The man who resembles Brick crept up on the conversation between the two and said again.

"So, Song-ha, you have to wait for me, you have to...….”

At the sound, Julia looked at him quietly and realized one thing. I don't know if it's because I'm drunk or because I'm hit by the traces of time.

"…you're a senior who used to be a jerk in college."

How come this bad relationship continues?

"Do you know anyone here?"

Julia shook her head quietly after considering it for a moment.

"No way, he's a total stranger.”

When I was in college, I only heard that I took a leave of absence from school after snitching at freshmen. Why did you come to see yourself?

Perhaps her words were a catalyst, he screamed and tried to jump at Yulia. In the midst of this, it was really shameful to rush toward Yulia, not Eusto.

Puck!

His body just fell to the floor. In a natural and quick motion, Eusto grabbed him and overpowered him. Unable to move in the blink of an eye, he struggled and shouted.

"Si, I'm calling! What the hell is this...…!”

"I think you're the one who's at a disadvantage if you report it."

"Cow, Song-ha."

"Everything I've been doing lately has been saved on my phone, and besides, it's a parking lot, so I'm sure you've got all the CCTV footage."

“…….”

It was easy for him to pull his tail at that word. To the point where I think Brick was more tough.

"Shall I report it?"

"Oh, no, no...…!”

"Then don't show up again, not to anyone but me."

He nodded like a broken doll at Julia's words. Then as soon as Eusto relaxed a little, he ran away.

"Will you be all right?

"I'd like to report it, but I don't have time right now."

Usto nodded at Julia's judgment.

I really don't think there's anything left.’

Going up the elevator with Eusto, Julia thought so. When the elevator door opened with a small noise, I turned my head to say thank you.

But before I knew it, there was a senior I had known since I was young, not Yusto. A reliable senior who is still active as a fencer.

"…thank you."

"Don't mention it, but are you sure you don't need to report it?”

Just like you think you did what Eusto did. It was the second time after Cyril, so Julia nodded naturally.

"Thanks to you, I avoided bad things, see you next time."

"Yes, if this happens again, please contact me. I was asked by your parents.”

Julia paused at the words that came out of him. And soon he nodded.

"Yes, I understand. Then let's go in."

"Yes, Song-ha."

Unlike Eusto, he smiled coolly back. Naturally, Julia opened the door to her house. There stood Felix, a man of a similar colour as in the morning.

"Your Majesty."

"Now I know, the last thing I have left to do."

Felix had a slightly wry face at the words. Whether you know, or just sympathize with Julia's mood. Either way, Julia was grateful to Felix.

"Will you come with me?”

"Sure, anywhere."

The first train out at dawn was not far from Bongandang. Julia realized when her senior talked about her parents yesterday. What you're missing.It was neat and quiet inside.

"This is……."

"Where my parents are in this world."

“…….”

"It's okay, it's been years. I was busy too, so I only came to see it two or three times a year.”

"Your Majesty."

"I guess he wanted to tell you that his life here is over."

It wasn't just my parents. It's been a series of sudden and urgent things since I became Julia, so I just buried my life as a servant and couldn't clean it up. Julia recited at her parents' photos with a little relief. It was the last goodbye. And on the other hand, I thought it was a relief.

'Cause I didn't leave before them.'

Felix clasped her hand as she looked at Julia. He didn't speak, just bowed his head towards her wishes.

"Thank you, Felix."

With the words, my eyes flashed out. I had a vague premonition that I would never really return to Song Ha. There's nothing left to hold on to here.

When I opened my eyes slowly, I was actually a little afraid. Also, it might be a wallpaper ceiling with strange embossing or a white ceiling unique to the hospital. However, what filled Julia's eyes was the magnificent ceiling of patterns that had now become familiar with.

As she slowly opened her eyes, there were three men in sight. She whispered to the restless faces.

"Thank you, everyone."

"…Your Majesty."

Eusto approached and clasped her hand. She must have sweated a lot, but everyone took turns nursing her, so she didn't feel uncomfortable. And everything that made it back here safely.

"You guys follow me, thanks to my baggage pick me.”

"No, Your Majesty."

Cyril looked relieved. Usually, I would have added a few hateful words, but now I didn't say it for longer if it was a big relief.

Julia quietly turned away and faced Felix. He had a complex face. Julia asked him as if everyone had guessed.

"Felix."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Do you have something to say to Jim?”

Felix's eyes shook at the words.

"It's okay, I have a rough idea. It's not just a lingering feeling that the summer cold and Jim suddenly swept away by the world.”

Felix sighed deeply at Julia's words.

"…right."

"That's probably why you followed your luggage. If I left it as it is, I might not really open my eyes."

Felix nodded heavily at the words. Every action that causes Julia to abandon her lingering feelings, and all the bad relationships involved in the process, are bad relations here.

And that there wasn't a face of Lesio, the main culprit, in the process. There must be a reason for everything.

"Gayana was paid for taking control, but there was actually a price left."

"Yes."

"Your Majesty spent very short time preparing for the E-turn and practicing lifting.”

"Yes."

"Whether he was clumsy or too good...…or with my own magic."

Felix sighed deeply. As if I didn't expect this result.

"Because of that, and because Guyana broke the release hole, the ancient magical power itself was completely lost."

"It's completely gone...…?”

Everyone looked at Felix in surprise at the words.

"Yes, no matter what it takes, no matter what it takes, no matter what it takes, even if it uses the same method as King Lecio Eton, it won't gain control of ancient magic.""Well, that's a good thing.

Felix shook his head with a glum face at the words.

"But... as you may be vaguely aware, ancient magic is like a curse.

"Curses..."

"Even among wizards, curse magic is strictly prohibited because it's not magic, but because it's something you have to pay for, I don't think it's good to lose something."

Julia nodded at the words. And when you lift the curse spell, you pay a greater price.

'Huge... price?'

Looking at Felix at the thought, he nodded as if he was right.

"Your Majesty's guess is right."

"Well, the price is…….”

"It's time."

"Time?"

"All the time the ancient masters of magic have spent and experienced remains with you and me."

Julia looked at Felix because she didn't understand him momentarily.

"What does that have to do with Jim's transition to the world of his previous life?"

"I can only assume that it was because you were the one who lived under control."

Somehow she was convinced by the unconfident remark. I thought it was the result of King Eaton's dirty obsession.

"Are there any possibilities of going back?"

Felix shook his head at Julia's question.

"I asked you to solve the lingering problem to cast a spell on me."

"Magic?"

"To weaken the connection there."

Felix bowed his head to her in a disrespectfully.

"I should have told you in advance, but I'm in such a hurry...…. No, that's not it."

He looked at Julia as if he would not excuse himself. Tears formed in the big eyes as if they were about to flow.

"I did what I wanted to do in case I lost you, in case you chose that side over here."

"You fool.”

Julia stroked Felix's cheek at the horse.

My parents are already dead in that world. Of course, it was not that I didn't miss my friends, but the weight of preciousness was so different.

Besides, there was so much to protect here.

"You can ask Jim for more.”

Felix nodded with watery eyes at Julia's words. She looked at the figure, and Cyril cleared her throat in a small way, giving her a hint, and asked back to the point.

"So what's the price of time?"

"That's……."

Felix hesitated again. He rarely looked not only at Yulia but also at other people in the room. And then I barely let it out like I was out of breath.

"That's how much time will stop for me and your Majesty's time will stop.”

"You mean you're gonna live that much longer?"

Felix nodded quietly. There was silence in the room over the heavy remarks.

"So can you tell me how much time it takes?"

Felix shook his head at the words as well.

"Ancient magic has a lot to do with many things, so we don't have exact figures. I guess it's more than a thousand years old."

It was really ironic. That many of the people in power had the near eternal life they had hoped for.

"I'm fine with you, Your Majesty! But……."

Felix spoke to Yulia with sad eyes.

"I'm sure you're not your majesty."

I felt like I was banging my mind. Julia quietly looked at the others.

'If I had to endure it alone, I would.’

But Felix, more than that, must have been considerate of his own mind. I hope you don't just hang in there. I didn't answer that, I just pat him on the shoulder. He says he's fine.Then, Cyril quietly opened her mouth.

"Just in case."

Julia and Felix's eyes turned to Cyril in unison. He asked with a slight cough.

"Is there any way to share it?"

"How to Share?"

Julia had a curious face, but Felix, on the contrary, was fortunate.

"There is."

"…Huh?"

It was Yulia who was surprised to hear that. I felt joy in him.

"If you want, it's possible to carry them separately. It's too much but...….”

"Then give it away."

It was Eusto who said so. Cyril looked deprived of her answer, but nodded with a face that said it wasn't bad.

"Will you be all right?

On the contrary, Julia asked anxiously. It will never be a green life. It is not something that can be known to the neighborhood, and if it had to be hidden, it had to leave one day to avoid people's eyes.

But Yusto rather said the question was hurtful.

"I don't want to leave you alone."

"I have one, too.”

Julia laughed softly at Felix's furious words. I thought this part was Felix's style.

"The same goes for me. Besides, I'm a little curious."

At Cyril's words, Julia looked at him.

"What do you want to know?"

"We can stay in the palace for decades at the most. In the meantime, I'm going to make a lot of policies with you."

"Right."

"It's an opportunity to see what those policies will do in the future.

It was a really Cyrillic answer. I didn't look at her like the other two, but I felt rather considerate.

Flena, who was quietly listening to their story from behind, opened her mouth with a slightly complicated face.

"Your Majesty, I won't share."

"Fleena."

"Someone lives a normal life, and they need to continue to be a connection.”

"That's right."

Next to Flena, Jenna and Camelia talked sympathetically.

"And if the master says that many are too many, the more people there are, the harder it is."

Julia nodded knowingly at the thoughtful words. Julia stroked Felix's head quietly, still a little somber.

He must have thought he was incapable. At first glance, a long life looks good, but we have to abandon and erase each other's tracks for a very long time.

"Felix."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Wasn't that right, because Jim can keep his promise to you at ease?”

I could certainly keep the promise of traveling all over the continent together.

"…Your Majesty."

"Of course it's not just you two, but I'd like you to put up with it."

"Sure, Your Majesty. I'm fine with anything with you."

Felix clasped Julia's hand with heavy eyes. Cyril and Yusto kicked their tongues as if they were a little disappointed, but they put up with it as if they were older.

"But that's good, doesn't it mean you can work for quite a while with good physical strength like now?"

"…I think you're the one who only cares about work."

At Cyril's words, Julia replied as if she was dumbfounded.

"I think you might have thought the same thing."

"I won't deny it."

Everyone burst into laughter at the brazen response. It's only been a week since she was in bed. Julia realized that all the heat left in her body had escaped.

She nodded her head as if she was okay at Eusto, who still looked worried. And thank you to everyone who stayed. Thinking that I don't want to experience this again.Later, it was after looking at Cyril's meticulous nursing schedule that I learned why the three appeared as if they were taking turns. In the meantime, Julia looked at him who cared about his work and thought for a moment whether she should be a little upset or great.

But like a workaholic, she responded well to Cyril and others, complicating the look on others' faces.

That's how the sudden summer cold disappeared.

Exclusive 03. Priestly Battle

How did this happen?’

Julia looked at the smokearmac in front of her and pointed at her forehead as if her head was pounding. Cornelia Lohale stood at the left end of the rubber and Leoncia Bires at the right end. The two men, commonly referred to as the Duke of the North and Duke of the South, set out to be spectators in front of many people.

"I'm sure it started with the administrative qualification test.’

Somehow the ending was a showdown between the two. Felix opened his mouth anxiously, looking at Julia's small sigh.

"Do you have a headache, Your Majesty?"

"Hmm? No, it's just... I thought Jim's servants were competent."

"Right?"

Felix smiled as if he was happy at Julia's compliment. Felix and Matap temporarily set up the audience seats in the smoke field.

"Don't worry, no matter how ignorant they are, they won't do you any harm."

I'm not worried about that.

No matter what the two fought and flew, Julia was able to bounce it off. If you have to worry about that, you should rather have other aristocrats sitting in the audience.

Julia was lost in thought when she saw the two waving their hands, forgetting about their face as if they were asking for a signal to start.

Where this started.

"The administrator's exam?"

Leoncia, who came to the capital for the first time in a while to report, glistened at Julia's words.

"Yes, there's a limit to the temporary dispatch of people from the capital...…. I think the basic training has been done, so you can take a test to get a lower level of management.”

"Hmmm."

The corners of Leoncia's mouth twitched. She looked at Julia as if she were expecting something.

"Are you only going to give the test to the new recruits?"

"…Huh?"

"Those who are here need to prove their credentials, so they don't complain."

Leoncia is a bit fine these days, but there are still people like Bobborough, murmured.

"Well, I'm sure you've already thought of it."

Julia smiled bitterly and nodded at her words. As Leoncia said, he wanted to test not only the new recruits but also those who received titles through the existing hereditary succession.

But

I mean, there's gonna be a backlash at once in the first place.

There were quite a few people who were swept away by the atmosphere and turned into single-win titles. That alone was quite a situation. Julia wasn't trying to solve the desiccant abolition in a few years.

However, if they order to prove that they are entitled to the position in the circumstances in which they have already conceded.

'Of course you'll be rejected. They were born with their own rights.’

So Julia was thinking of taking the test on new recruits first. I want to create an atmosphere where I can appear on my credentials.

Leoncia said to Julia with a playful face.

"Why don't you use me?"

"Take advantage of you?"

"I'll be the first test of my credentials."

Leoncia talked in a funny way after a long time. But Julia sighed and shook her head."You stand alone."

"Of course I know. This old man won't draw that much attention."

"Yes."

Leonsia was somehow a pro-emperor aristocrat. Next to the existing Ranchea aristocrats.

"That's why Jim couldn't order Cyril or Eusto to draw attention."

"Well, then, isn't there just the right person?"

"The right person?"

"Yes, a child who is famous for taking care of his own interests, and who is a compliment to His Majesty every day in the salon for acting like a merchant."

Julia realized that Leoncia was talking about Duke Cornelia Rohale. But...

"I don't think she's the type to push her head against uncertainties."

I didn't think I would volunteer to take this test, which is not necessarily necessary to do credentials, but at best, it was worth everything.

"That's true. Betting on your majesty was the best thing to lose.”

"Are you confident in attracting Duke Rohale?"

Julia asked her with a relaxed smile. The woman with a cheerful bobbed hair nodded with a smile that would make someone angry.

"It's the joy of this old man to make fun of him."

A year after Julia defeated King Eaton. Meanwhile, Cornelia Rohale had to keep busy moving between the centre and the north.

First because it was necessary for stability in the North. Secondly, it was because I could see the hand in the center running pitifully.

Of course, it couldn't be said that there was no goal for establishment in so many offices. But she could say firmly that it was also for the North rather than for private interest.

Thanks to such a busy year, I was relaxing in the north for the first time in a long time. Of course, I was always happy to have a good time with my lovely and cute husband. To the point where I think it would be perfect these days.

So Cornelia's time would have been fun. Unless it's a letter from an uninvited guest who suddenly flew in.

"…now, what?"

This morning, it was a name that quickly faded away from the happiness of spending the morning with Duchess Rohale.

"The Duke of Othdan has sent a letter."

What the hell is wrong with him?

I asked again if I heard it wrong, but my ears seemed to be still fine. Cornelia frowned and tore open the letter from the butler. Only the contents were briefly written in a handwriting that was so cool as to be unlucky.

How are you, Cornelia?

Do you know that His Majesty is going to take the administrative certification test?>

Cornelia snorted at this point.

'I've been rotting in the capital for months, and you don't know.'

The arrogance of feeling that he had a much superiority was annoying. No matter how many times I looked at him, he was a badass. When I was young, I relied on Leoncia to the point where I wanted to erase it.

'I was crazy, too. Even if you find someone to rely on...….’

Cornelia sighed and quickly read the following sentence.

So I'm going to be confident in my credentials as a duke.

As it is nicknamed the Duke of the South, it should show its responsibility.>

Cornelia had a hunch.

'This is a provocation.’

A provocation by Leoncia to bring himself into the fold.

'Cause I knew I'd be caught in this simple provocation.…?’

Either way, his maneuver will be maintained even if he stays still. Even if she doesn't have her credentials, a lot of what she's done will get her recognition.Cornelia knew better than to stop reading letters here. But the opposition to Leoncia prevented it from doing so. Cornelia took a deep breath and read the following.

If you work on that credential, people will think you're even greater at the South. Of course, as Duke, I would ask all my subjects to qualify. I can't help but show you that it's different from other places.

Of course, the smart Cornelia wouldn't bother to step up. But I'm telling you in this letter to play fair.

It's fair for me to let you know that unlike the North, the South will prove that it's this outstanding.

Then my lovely disciple, this teacher will always lead you one step ahead of you, so please keep an eye on the South.>

Like this!

After seeing the sentence, Cornelia tore up the letter.

'You're such a bad luck man.…!’

It was a provocation, a very low-level, unworthy provocation.

But...

"If Duke Othdan shows good performance in his credentials, he will certainly compare everything. The people who like to talk aren't gone!"

When I thought about it, I felt like a thousand dollars in my heart.

Duke of the North and Duke of the South. That's what people called the two most prominent local lords in the last Eton Punishment. Even though the two are not responsible for the entire North and South.

Furthermore, it was known that it was between priests regardless of Cornelia's intention.

'I'm sure it's the Duke of Usdan who's a badass...…!’

Cornelia gritted her teeth and nervously pulled out the letter paper. There was little benefit from going out and doing well. However, I didn't want to hear that the North was worse than the South, and that the disciple could not beat the teacher.

After a deep breath, Cornelia pulled out unnecessary full-body strength. The correspondence to His Majesty always had to be polite and elegant. Then Cornelia Lohale walked on her own in a seemingly Leoncia trap.

"This time, I'm going to pull the tears out of your smug face!’

Three days later, Julia received her letter.

"Sometimes I feel sorry for the Duke of Rohale."

"Is that so?"

Reading Cornelia's letter, Cyril responded to muttering Julia as if nothing had happened.

"There was an enemy of Cornelia here, too.’

Cyril admitted Cornelia's abilities, but she was still stiff with her. There seemed to be still some sediment left that had bet on his relationship with Yulia.

"I'll take it easy, Cyril."

"This is how I look normally."

"I know. But you like the face you only show in front of Jim."

Cyril's brow creased slightly at Julia's words, but soon became a little soft. No matter what happens, the person who likes it more loses.

A week later, Cornelia and Leoncia met face-to-face in the capital. It was the beginning of the pilot qualification test, which was called the longest qualification test in imperial history.

The two faced each other as best as they could and defeated the soft armour in the final test, Leoncia won the final victory. The reputation of the two and the pride of the people of each province grew in the test, which had gained much attention.

Those who were worthy of their pride and praise took part in the credentials one by one, and those who did not take part in the credentials were even reputed to be incompetent. Thanks to this, the qualification exam, which was almost opposed by the Empire, was able to settle down naturally.Overturn 04. concubine and subject

It was a day when the harvest system was completed and there was some room for state administration.

One day in November, probably the last contest. The central aristocrats who supplemented Emperor Julia all spoke in unison. With a conflicting mind that we will make today move and that we can't do it today.

"Your Majesty, when the Empire is stable, please let me in, or at least the concubine."

At the conference where all the agenda items were completed, he/she opened his/her mouth with the idea of holding the emperor's feet for the last time.

So, of course, the words that come out of the emperor's mouth.

You mean that again? I don't think you can get enough of it.’

It would be the same line.

It has already been three years since I begged the emperor, and now I am used to the emperor's refusal. At first, the emperor, who told me the reason with great sincerity, answered back as if he was lazy.

But

"Well, it shouldn't be bad.”

"But the lungs... what?"

Marquis Ardea, who had spoken at the forefront, and other nobles looked at Julia with wide open eyes. She told them with a face that she didn't know why the reaction was like that.

"I'm starting to say it's not bad. Is it better to keep it down?"

"Well, it can't be, Your Majesty!"

Indeed, said Marquis Ardea, shaking her head quickly.

"Are you finally going to fill the void in the main palace?"

"House?"

Julia asked with a face what are you talking about.

"When did Jim say he would let the empress in?"

"Yes……? Then…….”

"Fill the North Palace."

The aristocrats were a little disappointed at that.

'The empress will not be chosen...….’

Of course, there were cases where concubines were placed in the main palace. The main palace was very big and had a lot of rooms. However, he insisted on filling the Bukgung Palace as if he had vowed to select only concubine.

The nobles nodded their heads with a feeling of where it was, though.

You can't even breathe in your concubine. It's easy to tell her to fill her seat when she fills her concubine."

The emperor is still young and healthy, so it would be okay to move on slowly. An emperor with only concubine has not been easy to find even if we look back on history.

"Then who will you let into the concubine?”

"You know what's wrong with you know.

Julia looked at Marquis Ardea and other nobles with a curious face. They looked at Cyril, Felix, and Eusto by Julia's side for a moment and slowly opened their mouths.

The best person to enter the concubine is.

"Of course, it's a masturbation.’

Unlike Cyril and Eusto, who are officially involved in state affairs, Felix, the owner of the tower, was rather light-hearted.

"Will you bring the master of the tomb into your concubine...…?”

"Well, who do you think Jim is?"

Julia looked at them with disapproval at once. The uncomfortable figure held the nobles' breath. It's been a lot softer since the Eton match, but she wasn't going anywhere when she was charismatic.

"Well, then....”

They looked at the other two men. If you have to pick one person up.

But it's still Duke Marcus.’

Unlike the Chancellor Cyril, Eusto was in charge of Julia's personal security. Even if it becomes a concubine, it will be relatively less blank. Julia is such a strong person. In addition, he has been a long-standing partner since childhood.

"Will you also take in Duke Marcus?”

Julia's brows were frowned upon her. The chill came and the nobles shrugged their shoulders.

"What is it that you don't like that you reveal such an uncomfortable screening?"I couldn't understand why he was so uncomfortable with the question of whether he would bring the two into the concubine.

Are there other candidates we don't know?’

They suddenly remembered a bard who stopped by the palace a few years ago. Come to think of it, he also felt reasonable to invite Julia because she was mentioned as a candidate for her fiancee during her royal years.

"No way, Your Majesty will take all three of them into the concubine so that there will be a vacuum in state affairs."

What a responsible emperor Julia has been so far. For the nobles, the speculation was reasonable.

"Then, do you happen to think that Count Langorne--"

Bang!

At that moment, Julia hit the armrest hard.

"Where are you referring to the name of a man who has devoured his burden?"

"Ha, Haona."

"Or do you intend to turn your burden into an irresponsible thug?"

"…what?"

"You didn't let them into the concubine, and all three of them here don't know they're Jim's lovers."

"Ha, Haona."

"How can you tell Jim to exclude one of these three!"

"…what?"

The nobles blinked at the unexpected words. I mean, right now.

"…so you're going to take all three of you into the concubine?"

The nobles cried out in surprise. Julia's forehead was struck deeply by the words. On the contrary, he seems to have no idea why he is so curious.

"Did Jim say anything he couldn't say? Is there any reason why Jim, the master of this empire, can't let three concubines in?"

"It's not like that."

The nobles were embarrassed. There are dozens of cases in which kings bring in concubines, and who will say that the emperor only has three?

The three have never even been jealous of each other and stirred up a stir while being the emperor's lover. They just took it for granted that the emperor had several lovers.

But-

"Your Majesty, wouldn't that make it difficult to manage state affairs?"

Marquis Ardea opened her mouth as calmly as possible among the bewildered nobles.

"All three of you are not opposed to being put into the concubine. However, if you enter the Bukgung Palace, it means that you will no longer be involved in the affairs of the three."

"What's wrong with that?"

At the words of Marquis Ardea, Julia asked him with a rather curious face.

"Has the concubine ever been involved in affairs? No, it's rather disturbing, wasn't it strictly forbidden?"

"Well, that's true, but then in turn, find someone to replace the three of you…….”

Bang!

Julia hit the armrest hard once again.

"What are you doing with Jim?"

"…what?"

"You have been listening to the torch so much that you have heard it, and now you are telling me not to?"

"That's not it. Just one by one...….”

"Are you asking Jim to determine the superiority of these three?"

"…what?"

"I will share my heart with them fairly. Are you telling me to renege on that pledge?"

Marquis Ardea sweated profusely at Julia's words. What does it have to do with Yulia's fair mind to bring the concubine in order? I'm sure you don't know that it means to reduce work gaps, but I've been frustrated.

"Ha, Haona."

"I've already decided on my luggage, don't argue with me anymore.

Julia stood up at the end of her sentence. As if he would no longer listen to objections. I ordered it straight away with him."Let the three men live in the Bukgung Palace. So that everyone can lift it next week."

"All right, Your Majesty."

Contrary to the noble's desire to refuse, Plena, the emperor's competent maid, bowed her head and obeyed the order.

"…Ha."

Marquis Ardea, who stopped by Salon Oreha in the capital city of Mila, sighed deeply. Not only that, but also the complexion of other central nobles.

"What the hell is wrong with you?"

"Do you understand them?"

Marquis Ardea poured a strong whiskey straight into the glass. It was perfect to put Felix in the concubine first, then Eusto, and finally Cyril.

Even if it's time for him to take over the gap...….

No, what am I thinking right now.

At first glance, Marquis Ardea, who thought very self-sacrifice, shook his head. Cyril Venus' workload was not so easy to take over.

It is not as if those who recently graduated from an educational institution and are known to be smart, especially those who work under Cyril Venus now, receive it separately.

'No, that wouldn't be enough.’

At the moment, Cyril was worried about the workload alone, but the absence of Eusto was also scary. Horse is the emperor's personal security, because he was involved in virtually everything related to the army. It was obvious that if Eusto was missing immediately, each knight would be disorganized.

"Maybe we've begged you too much to let us in the concubine."

Marquis Ardea nodded at the words. Sometimes, if things didn't go her way, Yulia would come out like that.

"…I won't ask for your concubine for a while, so why don't you ask your majesty to step aside?"

At the young aristocrat's words, Marquis Ardea looked at the full glass. The whiskey bottle was half empty, but I didn't feel drunk at all. He nodded quietly.

"Yes, that would be great. If we step back, Your Majesty will listen.”

Marquis Ardea, I think you'd better slow down on Julia's marriage. I sighed lightly once again, thinking.

However, the next day.

"What do you mean? You want me to back off?”

Julia looked at him with a ridiculous face.

"Break Jim's vow to give him proper status as his concubine?"

It looked like a tyrant I saw years ago. On the face, Marquis Ardea was rather relieved. Of course, other aristocrats had a frightening face that made them cringe.

Your Majesty has a real intention.

Marquis Ardea coughed a little, then said to Julia.

"Your Majesty, since when have you lost faith in your convictions?"

"Hmm?"

"It's been decades since I was a princess. It's time to stop being fooled.”

She relaxed her face and laughed at the Marquis' words.

"Maybe Jim's acting is rusty."

"You're giving me such a noticeable hint, and if I don't recognize you, won't you be disappointed?"

"I know that."

Julia laughed with joy. Marquis Ardea swept her mind over that unabated, or rather added, prank compared to her time as a royal.

"So what did you plan to do? I'm sure you have a reason to embarrass me and everyone else."

"Have you guessed anything?”

Marquis Ardea hesitated for a moment when asked in a comfortable manner. It wasn't nothing at all, but I was careful when I tried to say it. No matter how long we've seen each other, we were in front of the Emperor."Tell me at ease, now that you don't like Jim, you can't hold a knife like before."

"Your Majesty!"

Marquis Ardea was frightened by the rude remark, but Julia looked insignificant. Marquis Ardea sighed and opened her mouth.

"One of the things you said yesterday was that the concubine was not involved in the affair."

"Yes."

"Do you want to get rid of it?"

Marquis Ardea spat it out and looked at Julia. She was silent for a moment.

And soon.

"That's correct."

The corners of the emperor's mouth rose gently.

Can-!

Deep in the dawn, familiar sounds were heard from the smoke and mirrors. It's already been dozens of times that the sword bumped into each other and made a cheerful sound.

"That's all for today."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Her guard, Eusto Marcus, held out his hand for granted at what Julia said as he exhaled. When she handed over the sword, he arranged it naturally and handed over a towel and water. For decades before Julia ascended the throne to this day, it was a habit that had been firmly ingrained in him.

"Marquis Ardea came in the afternoon."

"Is that so? Have you complained?

Julia told him over a few sips of water.

"Yes, a little."

"Well, would it be better if Jim bothered Marquis Ardea again.

"Not really."

There was a gentle smile on Eusto's face, shaking his head. I knew it was a joke, but she seemed to be happy with what she said to take care of me.

"The Marquis must be lonely."

"Because Jim keeps telling you what he's thinking?"

"Yes."

"The Marquis knows why, so it's okay. Disappointment is something Jim is willing to endure."

Julia moved around saying so and tapped his cheek, which was flushed. His face quickly hardened. A little tension and anticipation were felt together.

It's been three years since I shared my heart with him, and it's probably natural now, but Eusto still used to react to every gesture he made as if it were his first time.

No, not the first time.

At the gesture of Julia, Eusto naturally bowed his head and kissed her. At the short, cautious kiss, Julia burst into laughter and whispered.

"Is this really enough?"

“…….”

After a short silence, a deep kiss sank. Years from now, or no matter how much time goes on, Eusto will probably be willing to ask her permission.

Julia liked his personality like this. Because his heart of treating himself with infinite care and care has been strongly conveyed.

"More than that."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

With only a slight drop in her lips, Julia said quietly.

"Don't you expect it?"

“…….”

"In a little while, it's officially Jim's."

The heat formed over his dark green eyes. It was a very mischievous act even in his own mind.

"More than expected."

"Hmm?"

"…it gets harder to wait."

Julia kissed her heart out at the honest words.

"But we still have to wait."

Eusto nodded knowingly at the laughter that burst out loud. I really liked that feeling. To aspire to be his man rather than to remain Duke of Marcus.

"Then go get some rest. 'Cause I don't want your body to get wet before I come near Jim.'

"All right, Your Majesty."

Eusto smiled softly and nodded. But maybe it was too bad to just back off, he hugged and kissed Julia one more time before letting go.Julia sneaked a sigh at the act of leaving her fever as if she had shifted it.

I guess it's hard for me to wait.’

"What happened, Marquis Ardea?"

The nobles gathered in the main hall of Salon Oreha looked at him with anticipated faces. Although it is a marquis who has received this kind of gaze several times in his life, this time he was nervous in a different sense. I had to hide the truth and move the hearts of the nobles according to the will of the Emperor.

"How on earth does Her Majesty do such things over and over again and again.….’

The emperor was talented in pretending. The Marquis cleared his throat a few times and opened his mouth to them.

"Your Highness, as expected... I don't think you'll change your mind."

"…really?"

The nobles quickly became discouraged faces.

"No, I even told you that you could live comfortably without bringing in the concubine.….”

"What can I do now? I'm sure if the three of them pull out of the work altogether, there will be a gap in their work."

Now, the salons, especially the more serious they were, the more responsible the nobles were. Marquis Ardea looked at the face and thought that Julia had put a lot of effort into it.

"In the past, most of the people here would have been Ranchean nobles.’

In the past few years, there have been so many aristocrats from other countries who have come to the center. Moreover, seeing that he was genuinely worried about increasing his work, I felt a sense of camaraderie.

'Your Majesty will not defeat you anyways, as long as you decide to do it.’

Furthermore, there was no great reason to object. Julia did not kindly explain how to persuade the nobles, but gave a subtle hint. Thanks to this, I was able to say as much as possible why the concubines should be allowed to engage in political affairs.

I can't believe you didn't do this.’

Marquis Ardea breathed deeply and slowly opened her mouth. Imagine a little bit of what the emperor would have felt.

"One thing, there's something we didn'

"What you didn't think of?”

"Why do the three of them become concubines and resign from office?"

"Well, isn't it because of the national law that concubines are not involved in affairs?"

Marquis Ardea nodded and asked them back.

"If it is true that you should not be bitten by the concubine, and you are concerned about the gap in your work, why don't you ask for the abolition of the national law?"

At that time, the faces of the nobles hardened unlike a while ago.

"No, Marquis Ardea, are you out of your mind?"

"You know why the concubine kept you out of the business!"

"Yes, there are only one or two countries that have failed to stop their concubines from turning a blind eye."

Despite their excited words, Marquis Ardea remained calm and opened her mouth. At times like this, he thought it would be nice to have charisma in a unique direction like the three men of the emperor.

"I didn't just say it out of the blue. It's not an easy thing to change in the future."

"By the way!"

"So please listen to me calmly. I'll explain why."

Marquis Ardea began explaining, feeling like he was playing on the Emperor's palm.

"No way! You don't know how the rest of the world has fallen!"

The next day, the nobles, persuaded by Marquis Ardea, asked Julia to allow him to engage in the affairs of the concubine. And they grinned lightly with their heads down at her flying words."Isn't that the same thing we said to Marquis Ardea last night?"

"Since we understand what Marquis Ardea said yesterday, it is highly likely that you will, too."

The nobles began to speak in turn, pleased to be able to speak to the emperor. Of course, he did not notice that the corners of the emperor's mouth were raised and that Marquis Ardea was confused about it.

"So they all went your way."

"Yes."

Julia talked while watching Cyril work leaning against her office and window.

"So what's the reason?”

"I thought you'd know."

"I remember you didn't tell us the details on this one."

The curtly chilly, or coy tone made Julia laugh.

Early in the morning, after requesting all three as concubines, Julia did not consult much with the three. It was because he didn't think it was impossible because he didn't oppose it.

In addition

'I'm going to get everyone's concubine, so of course I have to prepare.’

So I had urged Felix not to step up to the plate. Although he sent Cornou and other top wizards.

Julia looked at him moving his hands as if nothing had happened, and stood up leaning against the window.

"You're not really offended."

She approached him with easy steps.

"Is it a slap in the face for not spending the last two weeks with you?"

Only then did Cyril's hand stop.

"I'm glad you know."

"You know why you didn't make time."

"I know, but how can this be my way?”

"It's controlled now, but it's obvious to Jim."

"Isn't he also the part that you gave me permission to do?"

Cyril laughed, saying so.

Julia laughed cheerfully at the look on her face, which seemed a bit repulsive.

Who could have imagined it. That Cyril Venus actually has a cute bone in her body.

"So you won't answer Jim's question?"

"Will Your Majesty not soothe me at all?"

Julia smiled at the words and kissed them briefly. The man who hated his first kiss in the office now deftly pressed for it. Julia sat on his desk and asked, fiddling with his hair.

"So what?"

Cyril began to talk, holding the empty hand of Julia.

"The biggest reason for stopping the concubine's involvement in political affairs is probably because of the external relationship."

"That's right."

"There are side effects such as bribing or flattering the emperor's general secretary, avoiding sin and buying titles, and believing in the emperor's favor and then tyranny."

"Right."

"But Duke Marcus fought for succession and cleared most of his relatives. Matapju had no family in the first place. At least Matap could be his background."

Cyril has been eye-catching, gently touching Julia's hand.

"It's a trivial affair of the empire to the madab.”

Julia laughed rather gladly at the blatant words.

"And I have a brother, but he's writing me a few bad words in every letter that he doesn't even want to manage the Earl."

It was well known that Cyril's brother managed the count very sincerely by crying and eating mustard. I hate it but I have a strong sense of responsibility, so I do my job properly."And since I became prime minister, I haven't even stepped into the capital city, saying I'm afraid of adding another lump. So it's hard to doubt Count Venus's ambition."

Cyril went so far, let out a small sigh and pulled Julia's hand slightly.

"More than that, do you want to hear more? Your Majesty knows everything."

"Jim better hear your voice."

At the deft comment, Cyril clasped Julia's hand and whispered.

"Rarely, you finished work early today, so I was hoping you'd turn around?”

Julia stroked her fiddling hand along the line of his face. And soon he whispered.

"I think Jim will take your evening. Of course."

"You don't approve of rejection, do you?”

"As expected, you are intelligent."

Julia held his hand and led him out of the office.

Emperor Julia accepted the request and announced that the three concubine's residence would be the main palace. The position of concubine was all set as the same "bee" and the queen and queen announced that they would be empty.

The rooms of the three men, centered on the emperor's bedroom, were separated at regular intervals, each centered on a distance from their offices. The nobles kicked their tongues and shook their heads at the decision.

"Your majesty is consistent even if he is brought into the concubine."

"You're right. It makes me feel awkward to think about the side effects of the concubine moms' involvement in the affair."

"It's a good thing, though. Thanks to you, the work seems to go smoothly.”

The nobles nodded in unison at the words. For a week before actually announcing that they would enter the palace and deciding to deploy them to the main palace. All the nobles in the palace, including Julia, had to spend hectic days. This was due to the rapid application of the law that those who enter the concubine cannot be involved in politics.

Some of the nobles opened their mouths with a half-hearted look.

"It's a family, though."

"Hmm?"

"Maybe you did it on purpose."

"On purpose……?"

"Yes, if your Majesty had agreed to allow concubines to engage in political affairs from the beginning, of course he would object."

The aristocrats' expressions hardened at the words. Soon their eyes were on Marquis Ardea, who worked silently beside them.

"Maybe..."

"Didn't you know that?"

At that fierce stare, Marquis Ardea coughed several times and turned a blind eye to the papers. As if the pile of work is busy.

"Marquis Ardea!"

"Well, well, but that's good, isn't it?"

"How did you even know the Marquis...…!”

Marquis Ardea made excuses, scratching her throat in bewilderment at the words.

"I swear, I didn't really know at first."

"So you're in the hands of your majesty?”

"No matter how harsh you were when I met you...….”

Marquis Ardea lied as if she could not bear it.

'I'm sorry, Your Majesty, but I'm sure you'll take it with a smile.’

The Emperor would rather enjoy the addition of his notoriety than the feud between nobles.

Clearly

He didn't have that much generosity as a monarch in the first place.

"I couldn't help it. You couldn't have asked the three mamas for help this time."

Marquis Ardea sighed softly and spoke to them.

"Maybe you'd do it if you were on the same page in private."

“…….”

Everyone was quiet at the same time. Then, as if they had stopped protesting more, they all buried their heads with work. When the emperor came out like that, there was no one who could rebel, and above all, he realized it himself.'Well, if you didn't, it would have been a big deal, not a happening.’

Now you're talking like a joke.But there was also the possibility of developing a really serious conflict with the emperor. Of course, the emperor enjoyed arguing with the nobles. Usually, I didn't even try to press it with charisma like this time. But they think it wouldn't have been as easy as this if the Emperor had tried to persuade them.

I was a little upset that I felt cheated, but on the other hand, I felt proud of the monarch.

"Your Majesty is a very weak man."

"That's why we're so stuck at work."

"Now that the harvest is over, it's worth a break. It's like sending a small gift a week away from my daughter, who's in charge of land management."

"Is that your daughter? I'm younger than you. "Thanks to you, I've been able to figure out what hats and suits are in fashion these days."

"Thanks to you, I heard that you were loved."

The nobles burst into laughter at the words. It was better not to fight if you didn't have to fight. In addition, the emperor did not simply abolish the ban on the involvement of concubine affairs, but also supplemented it by suggesting various preventive measures for the future. It was so reassuring that he showed his willingness not to abuse it.

"There will be a concubine mama in the palace from tomorrow."

"I know, I feel like I'm finally in the Yellow House."

Everyone was positive about that. Until now, Emperor Yulia was like an empire alone. Meanwhile, someone spoke in a somehow worrisome tone.

"More than that, Your Majesty is alone, and you greet the three concubines at once...….”

"Isn't that what everyone's been guessing?"

"I'm afraid we're all on the same day. Perhaps your first assent is meaningful."

Marquis Ardea spoke as if there was nothing to worry about at the noble's words.

"That's a matter for you to pay attention to when you decide to do so."

"Is that so? But wouldn't the capital be noisy again, depending on who first serves you?"

At that point, Marquis Ardea spoke of his final mission. Hoping that rumors will flow through the capital.

"There's nothing to worry about. Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty...?”

"You said you were going to draw lots."

"…what?"

Three days later, three rooms in the main palace were filled. The first person to enter the room was Felix, the owner of the tower.

Felix's heart.

'It's not been a year or two since I've been in the palace.’

The main palace was not unfamiliar because it was the emperor's servant. He stayed up all night by Julia's side, and there was no place in the main palace that he could not reach.

And yet Felix was too nervous to sleep.

Only

"Tomorrow, you will be the companion of the Emperor's majesty, and do you want to spend your first day with dull skin due to lack of sleep?"

Cornou said this and forced me to sleep.

It didn't work, so Felix had to use his own sleeping spell. It was very early in the morning that happened thanks to you.

Somehow I don't feel like waking up from the palace, Felix slept in the old wizard's tower, which is now used as a base for wizards' capital.

As soon as I opened my eyes, Cornou and his young wizards were all set and waiting for Felix.

"These days, I have prepared cosmetics that are popular in the capital city because of their excellent beauty effects."

"Yes.""And I've prepared the clothes you mentioned last time."

"Did you say the embroidery sign, too?”

"I don't think so."

In addition, Cornou helped prepare after briefly explaining what he had prepared for the entrance today. Three years ago, when he first claimed to be his own servant, he was full of feelings of annoyance. Now I've become quite dependent.

It's good to be your concubine, but...….’

Felix was a little disappointed, washing his face with pleasant lukewarm water. Although the concubine was allowed to be involved in affairs, it was a different matter to concurrently serve as a servant. Thanks to this, Felix had been formally dismissed from his post a few days ago.

'The servant is one of the tasks.….’

I don't care about the luggage, but maybe Flena and some of the maidens are fine. It must be awkward for the new kids.’

'However...'

"Felix, if you continue to work, you may have to prepare another man's night with your own hands. Jim doesn't want to do that.'

Julia did not hide what might be cruel. Felix was not hurt by the words. I was rather moved.

That's how much you take care of me.’

Felix was rather more lonely when Julia glossed over him. Still doesn't feel like she's anything to lean on.

"Which one would you like?"

In the meantime, after the decoration, Cornoue had to choose a tie and accessories. Felix chose a smooth satin black tie over a still stare. The color was similar to the fountain pen that Yulia first gave me. Among the accessories, Felix chose a diamond ring and left the wizard's tower.

I felt refreshed after a long time. It was because I went to bed early thanks to a cute guest who came to my bedroom yesterday. Julia opened her eyes and laughed at Guyana, who was asleep, with a squeaking breath in her seat next to her.

It was a face that I couldn't get enough of. Guyana, who speaks words and walks well these days, used to sleep like this without waking up at dawn after playing hard. Of course, Jenna and Flena, the main caregivers, were upset by the compliment.

'They always wake up at dawn when they sleep with us.’

"Strangely, Guyana is only mild in front of Her Majesty.’

Of course, the fact was also a pleasure for Yulia. How many people hate the affection of their children? Julia patted Guyana's plump red cheeks with her fingers without realizing it. Then the child mumbled even in his sleep, wondering if he knew he was going to give her food.

How can you be so cute?

Even though she knew she shouldn't do this, Julia unwittingly played with her fingers around Guyana's mouth. Several times, the child opened his eyes with a slight whine.

"Hing……"

"Sorry, Guyana. Jim, you'really.

Julia patted Guyana on the back as if she could go back to sleep. But Guyana, who fell asleep early yesterday, quickly blinked and looked at Julia as if she had fled.

"Did you sleep well?"

Looking at who was in front of her for a moment, Guyana quickly realized it was Yulia and cried out.

"Your Majesty!"

"Have you slept well, Guyana?"

Gaiana laughed at Julia's question. Gaiana held it up naturally and held out her mouth as if she wanted to kiss Yulia. Of course, Julia kissed the child's forehead and cheek, tickling his stomach and even joking around.

Soon the emperor's bedroom was filled with laughter and Julia's happy voice as if the child was itchy."Guiana, shall we have breakfast with Jim this morning?"

"Joeyo!"

Guyana exclaimed excitedly. Only after the conversation did the waiting maid speak to Yulia.

"Your Majesty, may I wait for you in the morning?"

"Yes, Guyana, please."

"All right."

Soon the maidens familiarly attended to Julia and Guyana's breakfast. According to Jenna and Flena, Guyana didn't seem to like washing her face or combing her hair in the morning. But when I was with Julia, I used to be very well-behaved and well-behaved.

"Maybe it's a good idea to copy your majesty.’

Flena made a sad face, analyzing Guyana's behavior like that. I didn't know why Guyana was following her in particular, but I thought maybe it was because she was the first person I saw after becoming a baby.

"Your Majesty, I have a car ready."

"Yes."

Compared to Guyana, Julia's preparations were rather simple. It was because he preferred comfortable attire unless there were events such as banquets. Julia, who had been drinking tea like a habit while waiting for Guyana's preparation, turned her eyes to the maidens who came by today. The maidens were surprised at the sight and lowered themselves.

"Is the car strange, Your Majesty?"

"No, no."

"Sure…"

"No big deal, no big surprise.”

Julia turned her head again and held the car in her mouth.

'Surprised when I fired him.’

Julia was guessing that the maidens' rotations were actually tea-flavored. Flena has set the order to lift the car. And the car coming up today was originally Felix's.

Maybe I should ask Felix for a car.’

No wonder I couldn't drink anything, so I felt a little sad. To be honest, he was the one who was most disappointed when he was dismissed from his position.

As Julia sighed softly, Guyana said, drooping her eyebrows.

"Your Majesty."

"Huh?"

"Isn't Guyana pretty?”

It seemed that he was going to show it to Yulia after finishing his makeup. But after sighing. Julia was so cute that she immediately hugged and shook her head.

"You're not pretty, you're the loveliest in the world."

"Jiyoung-ma-al?"

"Well, have a good breakfast Guyana, and Jim will give you a present, how about that?”

"Joeyo!"

A clear smile came over Guyana's expression as if she had been disappointed.

By sunset, Felix, the Matapju, was on edge. Normally, it was time to focus on research at the mast, but he worked all day today to tidy up his residence in the main palace.

Although the servants of the main palace and the ladies-in-law were neatly decorated, I thought it was not enough to think that Julia would walk.

"Maybe we should change the carpet to something else. It would be easier to decide if we knew what was in your bedroom."

I was thinking about asking Flena, but I didn't want to because it was my first time. Of course, I know very well that Julia won't be disappointed by the color of the carpet.

'…in fact, I'm nervous about something else.'

Tonight, who will serve Julia's first night. She said she'd draw lots to pick her opponent tonight.

"This is good enough. "Lord of the Tower."

"…I know."

"If you're so worried about drawing lots, you can use your strength.”

Do you want me to take over? With a look on his face, Cornou said to his face. But Felix shook his head sternly.

"No, you can't."

"Why? I've read a lot of historical books and novels that are in fashion these days to support the Lord Matap."“…….”

"Everyone tries everything to win the love of His Majesty. The greatest weapon of the Lord is magic and the mast."

Felix looked at Cornou for a moment. For three years, I became familiar with the members of the Cornou and Matap, but there was one impression that did not change from the beginning.

Right now

As expected, wizards are all weirdos.’

Except for yourself, of course.

Felix talked to Cornou with a dumb face.

"You don't need magic to win your heart.”

"Why? I didn't think you'd be the one to choose between means and means."

Felix glanced slightly at Cornou's precise judgment.

"Your Majesty has told me. I'm not going to put any magic protection on the draw tonight."

"But doesn't that mean that you want the Lord of the Mata?"

Cornou spoke with excitement. But Felix shook his head.

"It's the other way around."

"No?"

"That's what you said about me, Your Majesty.”

"I don't quite understand. Your Highness knows your character better than I do."

"Yes, that's why you said that. You don't understand me because you don't know me."

Felix moved his hand once, saying so. Soon the bright scarlet carpet turned calm blue. Felix, who was comparing harmony with other decorations a while ago, nodded as if this would be better.

"So you're going to sit still and endure the fact that you're going to the other concubine?”

"What if you don't take it?"

Felix looked at Cornou with a curious face.

"I thought you wouldn't put up with it."

"You've served me for three years, or you haven't.”

"Of course I did. And how many nobles the Lord has punished."

Cornou poured out words with an ecstatic face as if to praise him.

"The magic of retribution, the depth of each and every one, was outstanding. Even though there are no aftereffects, pain is certain punishment...…!”

Felix once again looked down on the face.

He's a weirdo, too.’

Cornou then stopped after a few more words of praise for Felix's greatness.

"Of course I thought you'd move to monopolize your majesty."

"Now that I have entered the main palace, and I have become a concubine, Cornu."

"Yes."

"I hope that you will achieve everything you desire."

Felix said so and looked quietly at the door. There was a roundabout way to cast a spell on Yulia, even if it was impossible to cast a spell on her because of her release power. No, thanks to the war against Eton, the lifting might also have been able to break through.

Felix, however, did not learn to destroy his own release power.

'Cause I don't want to be any harm to you.’

If learned, it would be time to save Julia.

"And you need two other people besides me. Maybe you'll have to bring other men into the concubine to lead the country as emperor for decades to come.”

"You mean you're gonna watch it all?"

"Yes."

Felix was so considerate of his mind that he hated Julia's patience. At least she looked only at herself when she was with her. That was enough. It was fine to share her seat with someone else.

"It's no big deal for me to endure and persevere."

"If the elders find out, they will cry for three days and three nights."

"You don't have to know. Cornune, you just have to keep your mouth shut up.Felix pointed his finger at his mouth, saying so. At the gesture, which seemed imminent to be sealed off, Cornu said, raising both hands to calm down.

"You know I have a big mouth. It's only in front of the Lord Matap that I'm fluttering like a feather."

“…….”

Felix looked at him with a suspicious face. I'm well aware of it, but it was rather suspicious of him to behave like that.

"I want to study as a wizard for a long time. And you are the most accomplished wizard of all time, and the most promising future."

Cornou said, touching my chest as if by oath.

"If you don't believe me, I'm sure you'll believe in the crazy desire of the wizards to study."

It was a very confident and acrimonious self-objectification.

"…yes, I believe you."

"Sure, Lord Matap."

"If you betray me, I'll take out all the magic and turn you into an ordinary man."

"Of course, I am loyal to the Lord as long as he is the Lord."

Felix sighed as if he had had had enough of the self-esteem. Looking out the window, which was slowly getting dark, Felix checked the room again.

Perhaps this kind of day will continue.

"For the king who may or may not come, he will try to inspect this room every day and decorate it beautifully.’

I thought I might be vaguely lonely. But surely loneliness will not lie in that feeling. Even in vain, all that time moving for Julia was precious to Felix.

Then, someone knocked on Felix's room.

The sound of the water flowed gently. Emperor Julia leaned against the bathtub under Flena's massage. From her temples to her scalp, Flena pressed her with moderate force, as if to relieve her fatigue from working today.

"I think I'm going to be blamed by the Lord of the Mareth."

"Hmm?"

"Now you can confidently take care of yourself."

Julia laughed softly at the words. In fact, there was nothing wrong with serving the emperor's bath as a servant. He just backed down, saying that Felix seems to be unfair.

"Should I say caring in a strange place?"

Not being fair was not a consideration for the other two, but an act of consideration for Julia. Felix didn't want her to get any misunderstanding. Even the misconception that you favor someone more.

'I really wouldn't be a good lover.’

Julia opened her slowly closed eyes and told Plena.

"At first, I won't let anyone take a bath."

"May I misunderstand that you mean that our bath is as satisfying as it is?”

"Not bad. As long as it doesn't get in Jim's ears.”

"It sounds like you're willing to let me in too, Your Majesty."

"Is that so?"

Julia said so and laughed without denying it. It seemed to be fun in its own way. There were times when I was in trouble, but being jealous of three people was also a joy.

"Get up, Your Majesty."

"You should."

"Take the rest of the service from the Lord of the Mastro."

"Yes."

Flena prepared enough for Julia and saw her off. It's my first time, but as expected, with a strange face.

"Gaiana must be disappointed."

"Well, I'm not going to visit them every day. There will also be a night for our Guyana.”

"I have to tell the concubine moms about it, too.

"Sometimes it seems like Flena cares more about them than Jim."At Julia's words, Flena said with a look of what she was saying.

"If you weren't joking, I would have cried here and prevented you from going to the master's room.”

"Of course I'm joking. I can't let Flena bear Felix's grudge.”

Julia smiled at her and moved her feet toward Felix's room. The hallway to the room wasn't very long, but somehow it made me feel strange.

Before I knew it, it was a deep night. The Emperor's day always ends late.

I didn't care to draw lots, but I cared about Julia's movements. Because I wanted her to be perfectly prepared.

Since it was night, I prepared wine with low prescription instead of tea. Although she had cut back on drinking a lot after going to other worlds, she still enjoyed it quite a bit. Although she limited her preparation for alcohol to three or four times a week.

'Yesterday was the day I pulled up the car.’

It'll be all right to prepare her favorite wine today. Felix was also familiar with Julia's taste in wine. Of course, I liked whiskey and other alcohols, but I also liked wine the most before bed. Among them, I liked a light type of wine that was not strong in sweetness and had a weak sour taste.

Felix dimmed the room's lights a little, and arranged for the moonlight to fill the room a little more. Since it's my first night, I wanted to talk in the moonlight.

So when all the preparations were done, the door opened and Julia came in. Felix calmly gave an example because it was his first time serving her in the concubine, even though he wanted to jump in and hug her tightly.

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

"Yes, I've had my greetings, so I'm fine now."

He was a person who knew his mind really well. Felix literally strode up to her and hugged her tightly.

"I missed you, Your Majesty."

"I saw you two days ago."

"You know two days is the time I could dry up."

"I think I've had it for a month before."

Felix saw her slightly sulking at the playful words of Julia and tightened her arms.

"Don't say that. I'm really on the verge of death. I'm sorry I couldn't see you."

Felix kissed Julia lightly on the forehead, saying so. My heart fluttered constantly. And I was glad.

Even if it's a swallow.

"I'm glad you chose me."

"Even though you know how to choose?"

"Sure, if you weren't your doctor, your hand would have picked me."

Felix was happy with that alone. It was her hand that picked her no matter what. Even if it was just a third chance game.

"Thanks to you, I can have your first night to myself, you have no idea how happy I am."

Julia grinned at the cute words. She reached out and stroked Felix's cheek. Then he whispered quietly.

"Maybe you don't know.”

"What?"

"How lovely and cute you are now."

Everything I prepared for tonight seemed to fly away in my head. I prepared with all my heart for the perfect night, and I was full of thoughts that I wanted to kiss and hug Yulia right away.

3 years.

I've been holding it in ever since I shared my feelings with her.

Felix grumbled slightly as he looked at Julia.

"Your majesty is too good with my mind.""That's how much I care about you."

Felix's cheeks turned red at the words. I had a conflict in my head. Whether to hold her hand and go to drink the wine she has prepared, or go to bed as it is.

The familiar scent of Yulia is better.

"Today, Flena seems to have been waiting for you."

"How do you know? In order?"

Felix shook his head at the words.

"Everyone has a slightly different way of combing your hair, especially after bathing."

Felix puts her hand on her hair, which is still a little moist. Naturally, a warm wind blew the water away as it passed through the hair.

Her impulses subsided a little when I saw her. This must have been Flena's consideration, given that he intentionally left some distance to the market. Don't give up what you have prepared and consideration for yourself who has been dismissed from his position.

I guess I've known you for too long.’

If you look at all these predictions. Felix, however, has decided not to twist his mind today and will receive that consideration.

"I'd like to comb your hair."

"Head?"

Felix kissed Yulia over and over again on her cheek and chin if she wanted to reach her at all the while saying so.

"Your Majesty has destroyed my work."

"It wasn't like I wasn't a horse-tower.”

"You know what my day job was, don't you?”

Saying so, Felix loosened her arms from her body and placed her in the reserved seat. Julia was pleased to see various kinds of cheese and wine.

Felix put a smile around his mouth at the sight. As expected, just seeing Julia like seemed to fill my heart with happiness.

"How's the wine? I've chosen something you might like."

"Perfect. It goes well with cheese."

"Don't ask for more. Do you understand?

Julia would often ask for several more glasses of wine if she liked it. She wasn't drunk at all, but it wasn't good to drink several cups at night.

Felix brushed her hair beautifully while Julia was drinking wine. When I combed my beautiful blonde hair, I waited for her as usual, and somehow I felt calm.

'…that's a relief.'

I was so nervous that I was afraid I might make a mistake with Yulia. By the time Felix's hand, which had been combing his hair, slowed down, Julia held his hand gently.

"Your Majesty?"

"I'm done with my wine, should I give my shy Felix more time?”

“…….”

The tension, which had subsided a little, raised its head again. No, it wasn't just the tension. Hot feelings such as excitement and affection for her were mixed together.

Felix brushed Julia's hair lightly. The back of the neck exposed was white and clean. When we kissed lightly, the strange sweetness seemed to hover around our mouths. So that you want to keep kissing.

"…what if I disappoint His Majesty?”

Asked honestly about one concern, she smiled pleasantly.

"You don't have to worry."

"…Really?"

"Well, if I'm not worried and suspicious of your heart."

Felix had confidence in the words. I was confident that my heart for Yulia was not short of anyone. Carefully held her hand and raised her from her seat. Felix was already enchanted by the way he turned around and looked at her without a hint of rejection.

"Give me your night."

"Yes."

"I'm sure you'll find me again."

His black and deep eyes were filled with love for Julia. And soon, Felix kissed Julia with a clear affection.Today alone, I kissed somewhere else over and over again, but it wasn't enough. In fact, from the moment she came in, she deceived herself as if it were a fresh greed to kiss like this.

Otherwise, she might fill the night with only her desire without giving herself a little time. I'm afraid I'll burn my time in the fire without even having time to enjoy the moonlight.

"…Felix."

There was a voice in her ear that pulled her as if she were whispering. Felix was willing to accept the temptation.

From the moment we first met, she was the light, the way, and the only love she had.

"I love you, Your Majesty. So I'm here."

Leave it in your heart, Your Majesty's heart. Felix embraced her, whispering eagerly.

I used to imagine how Julia would feel when she responded to her heart. I wonder what it feels like to spend the night with her and wake up together the next day.

I imagined it countless times, but none of it was real enough. It was happy and brilliant. That was not enough.

As the world changed, the sun seemed to shine in five colors today. When I received the early morning dew, it turned into well-aged wine, and when I picked the leaves, it seemed like it would become a Dadidan cookie.

Of course, if Felix were determined, some of them might actually be achieved. But now it seemed like everything was satisfied with just that feeling.

He's still sleeping.’

Felix looked at the sleeping face of Julia, who was sensitive to her wits, being wary of waking up. It wasn't the first time I saw her sleeping face because she was her servant.

However, it was the first time that such monopoly could be observed. It was polite to leave quickly even if I saw it all the time. I was happy to see a satisfactory smile on her face. I felt that I was happy at night with myself.

'I hope you can oversleep today.’

Then you'll be able to monopolize this lovely face for a long time. But maybe the wish didn't come true. Julia was the emperor of this country now, and it was none other than this empire that came first to her.

So I'm going to take a good look at it.’

That's why I quit to get up a little earlier than her and get ready for breakfast. A perfect morning for Julia was good, but I wanted to whine a little bit. She dismissed herself from the fold, so she wanted to act like a lover.

By the time I watched her sleep for such a long time, Julia slowly opened her eyes. It was an accurate time that made little difference from the time she usually woke up.

As soon as he woke up, Felix was nervous for a moment, but Julia smiled and stroked his hair.

"Have you slept well?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"…this makes me happy.”

"Are you happy?"

"Yes, I thought that yesterday when I woke up with Guyana.”

Felix wondered if he should sulk or be jealous of Guyana as well.

But

"Opening my eyes like this is a different feeling of happiness. I'm a little more excited...….”

"And?"

"I'm satisfied, and I feel like you're all mine."

Felix slowly rose to his feet, slightly blushing at the words. I wanted to turn my attention to something else because I was shy for no reason.

"You have a schedule early this morning, don't you?"

He moved his hands, wearing a pre-prepared gown. Julia used to want strong tea to wake up in the morning. He also handed over his gown to Julia, and waited for her in the morning, including washing her face.Then I put water in a teapot and boiled it. Felix knew the temperature of her favorite car. Although Flena was said to be the most skillful, Julia's second favorite was her own car. I could be sure of that.

Having worked as a servant for many years, Felix made the perfect tea for her. After preparing for the morning, an unexpected and satisfying smile spread on Yulia's face when she received the tea.

"…Your Majesty?"

"Huh?"

"That's why you seem so happy now."

Last night, of course, Julia had a happy face, but now it was a more stable pleasure.

"That's what I thought yesterday.”

"What are you thinking?"

"Let's ask Felix for a car when we get there you go. But since you took care of me before I said it.”

Julia looked at him with a face as if it were Felix as well.

"…I can give it to you anytime. Cornou said that."

"What?"

"The way concubines serve in the novel is much more diverse than the servants."

Felix looked at Julia with sparkling eyes.

"So I'm going to post and pester you more often.”

Julia said with a pretty smile to make herself more lovely. Even though she grew taller, the way she looked at herself was the same. Just a little excitement added to the cute and lovely gaze.

Felix intended to make good use of that fact. More, so as to receive her affection.

"That's why you have to allowances. From now on, I will stand by you as your concubine, not as your servant."

Julia put her mouth back on the car he had brewed. And the answer to the question was no words. Her lips touched Felix once again with satisfaction.

Of course, Felix's loving expression of confidence was also there.

Externality06. Saints and Knights.

One day, Jenna's escort driver, Lao, was unexpectedly called by Imperial Emperor Julia. It's none other than a title sergeant's

"What are you doing now…….”

Lao looked at Julia with a surprised face. But the emperor spoke to Lao with a nonchalant look.

"Jim wants to actively hire talent, and everything you've shown in the last war was impressive."

"However...."

"Now that the war is over, Jenna is almost in the capital, there are many things you can escort."

Lao shut up when he was told to take the count and leave for the estate. Julia laughed at the look.

"It's hard to decide at once. It's been a year or two with Jenna. Take it easy and give Jim an answer."

"…I see, Your Majesty."

"I'm looking forward to a good answer."

Lao's affectionate appearance rather made him feel more complicated. Because he never thought about leaving Jenna's side.

Jenai Irene of the Duchy of Irene was not, frankly, the beloved daughter of Grand Duke Irene. Love was scarce, but the interest and use value were outstanding. It was one of the obvious facts to the nobles of the Duchy of Irene that such a princess would grow up and walk on a thorny path.

Even Lao, who was born the second son of a count, knew it. Fifteen years ago, Lao, who was twelve years old, entered the Order to find his way to live and was just officially appointed as a knight.

It was a natural choice to be a knight because he had a brother who consoled him and had no intention of fighting over his title. Besides, I think it would be better if there was no history of war on the continent.After being knighted, Lao was originally supposed to be the Knights of the Count. He was so talented that he was appointed at a young age. But his life began to twist when he met five-year-old Jenna.

Young Jenna had to undergo rigorous training at an early age without anyone's protection. Because of her natural healing power. It was natural for Lao, who frequently visited the palace thanks to his father, who was an earl and one of the Grand Duke's close aides, to see Jena.

The little princess was crying every day. But bitterly enough, the tears were not childlike. The princess, who was only five years old, already knew how to put up with it.

While shedding tears, she devoted herself to training her healing powers without thinking of defying her father's orders. It was a little later that I learned the reason for the tears.

Lao tried to be indifferent, but he was not cold-hearted. Perhaps he felt weak because he thought he was like a younger sister because he only gave his brother to his house.

Lao would often go in and out of the palace and give her things that a child of his age would like. I was not good at talking to you, but it wasn't that difficult if you were just bringing me things.

The problem was that Jenna became attached to Lao because of him. Even caught the eye of Grand Duke Irene, who was trying to use Jenna politically. So Lao became Jenna's escort at some point.

"I'm sure I've been thinking about going back to being Earl for a few years.’

I missed the time because I shared her difficulties with me. Suddenly, Lao came to his senses and stood by her as Countess Irene, not Princess Irene.

Jenna was called a saint because of her beautiful appearance and her characteristic tenderness.

Actually, he's just a very normal person.

Jenna was also a person of her age who wanted to do a lot of things. Lao knew well because he was always with him. Normally, I was scared of what other people were afraid of, and I liked what I liked.

She was always quiet and passive when she was in the Principality of Irene, but became more active after meeting Julia. Of course, the intensity of eating Lao increased accordingly.

Although Lao thought it was annoying, he never felt really embarrassed. It may have something similar to comradeship in its own way.

'No way, did you mean what you said on your last cruise...….’

A week ago, Jenna said on her way back to the capital.

'I think I've tied Lao up too long.’

'…what's so out of the blue?'

"Lao must have something he wants to do, but I'm in a hurry right now."

You don't have to worry. I'm doing what I want to do.’

It was a rare day for Lao to explain his meaning in words.

I think this lady is worried about nothing else.’

What I said to Jenna that day was not a lip service. Indeed, he was used to being by Jenna's side and was comfortable.

Besides, it was good. She was suppressed when she was young, but she seems to be doing whatever she wants these days.

For the rest of my life, although I was too young to say so, I thought it would not be bad to live watching Jenna's happy life. It wasn't a bad life as a knight to serve the Lord all his life.Without Jenna's words, the emperor could not have made such a recommendation to himself. No, if it were the emperor's will in the first place, he would not have asked for his intention, but would have ordered it immediately.

Imperial Emperor Julia was a man who could not escape in such a soft way if he was really needed. So in the first place, neither the Earl nor that invitation would have been for Jenna.

Lao went straight to Jenna's room, knocked and opened the door.

"I'm coming in, count."

"Is it meaningful if you knock and don't wait for a reply?"

Right, Guyana, Jenna put food in the child's mouth. It was around lunch time. Jenna beckoned Lao as if to come quickly and eat.

And Guyana.

"Liao-!"

He burst into laughter as if he were glad to see him. As soon as I came in, I was going to ask Jena what she was thinking, but seeing this peaceful look again, I couldn't even think of talking.

In addition

It's been a long time since we had a peaceful lunch.’

Obviously this cute child's face would be blurred if Jenna and I had a little fight. Lao also felt responsible for Guyana because Jenna almost took care of Guyana when she stayed in the capital.

Thanks to this, Lao was able to talk to Jenna around the time he took a nap after finishing his meal and playing with Guyana for a while.

When I talked in the room, I had to ask Jenna, who might wake up from the sound, to take a walk. Of course, Jenna's teasing at the request was a bonus.

"So, what's going on?"

"Don't you have a straw bar?"

"I don't think I've ever seen Lao look so scary.

Jenna pretended to be innocent. Lao was a bit frustrated by the way he looked. Anyone else might be able to beat around the bush more skillfully.

But Lao was a man who lived his entire life with a horse. Jena's conversation with Jena is usually all she asks and Lao answers.

Yeah, this was also why he wasn't fit to leave Jenna. When he became a nobleman after receiving a title, he managed the management of the estate, but he also had to engage in unfamiliar social activities.

Lao got straight to the point.

"I never asked for it."

"You know it's a great opportunity.”

"Even if it's a good opportunity, it doesn't mean anything if I don't want it."

"However...."

Jenna wriggled her hands and looked at Lao.

"You've given up the title of Knight because of me.”

"…I didn't think you'd mind that."

"And after that, he dragged me all the way he wanted...… something, I thought Lao needed a reward."

Jenna looked at Lao as if she were sorry. Lao on the face somehow choked up. Why? Of course, it's something to be happy about, but I didn't want Jenna to push herself away.

Lao didn't know what this was about. Because I thought it was only natural to be by Jenna's side. Jenna decided a long time ago that it's her job to do it silently if she wants to.

"That's not what I want."

"Then?"

"It's all about what you want."

"Lao, why are you angry?"

The blunt words mixed with anger. Jenna, who's been together a long time, couldn't have known that. Lao clenched his fist at the words.

I didn't even know. It was an act of goodwill. Anyone can be said to be generous and nice. No wonder, all those friendly faces felt insensitive today."I don't know."

"…Huh?"

Jenna looked at Lao with curious eyes at the words that popped out quite frankly.

"Why do I feel frustrated, and I feel insensitive about your sudden push-down on me?"

Lao let out a small sigh.

"I don't know."

"…Lao."

"So let me ask you. Are you sure you're okay?"

"What is……?"

"If I'm not around all the time, are you sure you're okay?"

"Lao, are you angry right now?”

"…what?"

He did not give an answer to the question, but answered it with a wrong question. Lao looked puzzled at Jenna.

"I spoke to your majesty for Lao's sake.”

There was a rare feeling of injustice on Jenna's face. Since she was named "Saint" by Grand Duke Irene, she has been somewhat unexpressed in the dark. Lao looked at her this time in bewilderment at the honest figure.

"But why, are you talking to me like it's too much?”

"…you didn't ask me."

I spoke out more rigidly than I thought. After speaking, Lao realized why he had this sad feeling.

"Not a word... Have you given me the word?"

"But if you tell Lao, I'm sure he'll say no."

"Did you know that?”

Something came up in tears.

"I didn't want Lao to sacrifice for me."

"Sacrifice?"

It was nonsense. Everything he has lived so far felt denied by the word sacrifice. I felt miserable.

"I've been with you with such a noble heart, is that what you're saying?”

Lao approached Jenna. He was smaller than himself, and still younger. To be honest, I didn't know. Whether this is just from the feelings of loyalty to the master. Either he or something has gone haywire.

It's natural to be with you, so this relationship is comfortable, and I don't think it'll change forever. I also didn't care to define this feeling. Maybe he's proud that he won't have to.

"I have never lived with a clean heart like you."

"…Lao."

"There was no purpose or abnormality like you. Maybe I just wanted a seat for myself."

Therefore, it may not have been very impressive when he became an escort for the saint or when the Principality of Irene collapsed and wandered with her. I didn't have any cracks in my life, and what I did didn't change.

But it wasn't just that I didn't like change. It was foolish of me to realize at this moment. From some time on, Lao's own world revolved solely around Jenna. Even if the feeling was lukewarm like water that would never boil, it was definitely a feeling that existed.

"…I was trying to give Lao a proper seat."

"That's the wrong thing."

"Then……?"

"The position I always wanted."

I was suffocated. Lao looked at Jenna for a moment.

"I'm with you. Even at this moment."

"Lao...…."

"Your place is like air to me."

“…….”

"Of course it's a place to be, but if you fall, you won't be able to breathe."

Lao went so far as to bow down to Jenna and give her respect. I said everything I had to say. I hated it because I thought Jenna should give me a chance to talk, but somehow I would raise my voice to her if I stayed still.

I was thirsty because I said a lot of things uncharacteristically. Lao turned around and avoided the spot."I shouldn't have done anything."

“…….”

"Lao has tried hard enough, Your Majesty will be fine, so I thought it would be fine."

“…….”

"I didn't expect you to think so strongly that you don't want to leave me without any honor or wealth…….”

“…….”

"I'm sure it'll be uncomfortable without Lao, but I thought it would be better for him. …are you listening, Lord Matap?"

Only then did Felix, who had hit his head and focused on magic research, raise his head. He looked at Jenna with a dumbfounded look.

"I was wondering what you were talking about, and if it was a counseling session, someone else would be better off than me, Count Irene."

"Huh? I thought Felix was right."

"You know, Count Arden or Flena. Or at least Guyana."

Jenna didn't give in to Felix, who looked blatantly annoyed.

"But... I thought Felix would know something like this. Felix's been with you for a long time. Come to think of it, have you ever been upset?”

"Have you ever been upset?”

Felix looked at Jenna with a look at Julia asking what ridiculous feelings.

"Your Majesty could have given Felix a title, but you didn't give him anything until he became the master of the tower."

"I know you did it on purpose."

"…on purpose?"

"Unlike Jenna, who doesn't know what her subordinates want, you know that neither I nor I need nor that you have given her a title.”

"I didn't need a title to be bestowed upon by His Majesty...….”

"I'm a man who doesn't even know who I am, and when you make me who I am, I'm forced to shut my mouth."

Felix muttered, "If you're forced to cover your mouth, magic is simpler."

"…I didn't know about Lao either."

"I don't really understand how you feel about it even though you've already heard it."

"However...."

"And you didn't answer him either, so I'll have to answer that correctly.”

Felix said that and moved his hand. Jenna was forced out of the room. As if the counseling session is over.

He called out his name as if to protest, but Jenna quickly closed the door, forcing her to give up.

'What Lao asked...….’

Jenna quietly recalled Lao's face. He's been around since his very first memory. It was taken as a matter of course to be more like a family than a family.

So far I've been feeling sorry and haven't been able to let go. I was not confident in enduring the gap, so I delayed it for a few days until now.

'…Of course, it's not okay without you. That's why I told you after much consideration.’

I didn't think it would be so upsetting. Besides, he rarely showed his feelings. When asked for something troublesome, he was silent, frowning for a very short time. So I thought I'd just be convinced if I got a title.

'Felix told Lao to tell him the answer first...….’

Then wouldn't Lao turn his back on himself?

To be honest, when he turned around as if he were angry a while ago, I thought his mind was about to drop. Just as concubines were on her side to Yulia, so was Lao to Jenna.

'…I should have controlled my emotions a little more.’

There was also a reason why Lao lived so far killing emotions. She was originally a good personality, but there was also a reason why she was Jenna. She used to react strongly to other people's feelings and painful memories.It was because of the price of healing. She had to overcome all the harsh memories inflicted on her under the name of a saint alone. Sometimes, not just memories, but senses come over me and I have a hard time.

So Lao bolted his emotions. So that neither sadness nor pain can respond greatly. Even when he's next to me, I won't let that little kid cry.

Intentionally allowed Jenna to act young. Because no one has ever been that way for her. So no matter how troublesome it was, Jenna was willing to do it if she needed it. That was his role.

Lao let out a small sigh.

'…if you really want it, you have no choice but to grant it, so you're angry.’

The only thing he chose was being by Jenna's side.

"Lao."

Lao turned his head to the voice heard from behind. Jenna gasped, perhaps running. Perhaps because Lao reacted, she came up with a relieved look.

Lao thought he should apologize for that first. I felt like I was venting my anger for no reason.

But

"I'm sorry."

Jenna opened her mouth before him.

"Actually, I don't like it either, I can't imagine Lao not around. It was only natural to be around since I was a child."

"…Jenna."

"So I thought we should set Lao free even if we didn't like it. Lao is a very capable man. So……."

A cry was mixed in Jenna's voice. Jenna rubbed around her eyes as if she was embarrassed by the droplets that were about to flow down.

"I, really, thought it would be good for Lao. I mean, Lao...….”

Jenna continued, wiping away her tears in bewilderment. Looking at that, Lao somehow felt happy. Of course, it was upsetting that she had shown tears, but strangely smoldering in her mind.

He approached her and carefully wiped her tears with his own hands instead of Jenna's sweeping hands.

"Then tell him to stay with me."

"…Lao."

"That's all I need. You don't have to cry like this."

"I thought you wouldn't see me anymore.”

"…that's not going to happen. Because I don't know how to live outside of you."

Jenna smiled broadly at the oddly inept remark. Lao felt the urge to embrace her in the face, but held it in.

Because I felt guilty for some reason.

"It looks like it's worked out.

Flena, who was watching on the wall, smiled with a pleased face.

"It looks like there's still a long way to go."

Julia looked at the two with complicated faces.

"I can see it from the side, but it'll take me a while to realize that we're so close."

"That's the perfect speed for both of them.”

"Yes, they can't all be at the same speed."

Julia smiled relieved and gestured to Flena as if she wanted to go back to her office. It was peaceful days. Though, of course, it was not long before the event caused a typhoon at a different pace in the peace.

Just south of the continent, in the duchy of Usdan.

Oversea 07. Prohibited jade leaves of the Usdan.

You should always be careful of rumors. Words are scary because ordinary words can sometimes cause disturbances.

In February 277 the Imperial calendar, Camellia Arden was playing leisurely and happily in the Duchy of Usdan, both on vacation. Unlike Mila, the capital city where you have to be careful about what you say as Count of Arden, who is always nervous and trusted by the emperor, Nator, the leader of the Duke of Usdan, was a more comfortable place.Most of them have seen themselves since they were young, making them look more mature.

For ten days like that, Camelia enjoyed a pleasant rest, laughing at the office-ridden Leoncia. Until Alice appeared with a loud banging door opening, and uttered a ridiculous sound.

"Car, Miss Camellia!"

"Huh? What's going on?"

"Hey, is it true you're getting married?”

"…Huh?"

Marry me, with whom?

Camelia looked at Alice with her eyes wide open at the story, which she had never heard of.

"What do you mean?"

"What? Aren't you getting married?"

"Do I get married alone?"

Camelia looked at Alice as if she was dumbfounded. It's not an engagement, it's a marriage, no, there's no one who's ever been out of a relationship and has good feelings.

It was Camellia who worked endlessly for the well-being of the empire after the war with Eaton. This year, until the age of 23, I can say that there is no man but a family member or escort.

"In the first place, neither the escorts nor the sweet feelings of Jenna flow."

Camelia's escort was a very business relationship, unlike the two who were the only ones who didn't know and everyone around them knew. I never had a fixed escort in the first place.

"However, rumors are rampant within the duchy."

"So who the hell are you...…?”

"She said she was thinking hard about it. I'm looking for someone who's going to be Duchess Leonsia soon, and the next Duke is going to be your wife.”

"Owner of the next duchy, what a dreadful thing to say. Wasn't Alice supposed to take over this place later in the first place?”

"Huh?! What kind of scary thing is that?! I'm forced to work because of you!"

Someone burst into the room and interrupted the heartwarming work avoidance conversation.

"You have to sacrifice a man for him. Just like I'm sacrificing myself with this old tool."

"You deserve it, Duke."

At Alice's natural conversation, Leoncia sighed as if she had lost her life.

"More than that, do you happen to know? I don't know how this rumor came about."

"A few other earls in the duchy just came and made a fool of themselves.”

Camellia looked as if she knew something about it at the word "stupid".

"You attended the banquet last week."

"Yes, it's been a long time, so I missed other people…….”

Above all, this trip to the South was not just a vacation. Five years after the war with Eaton, the goal was to feel the atmosphere of the empire outside the capital. The first start was in the South, and we were planning to travel to other regions soon under the name of a vacation.

"You did something you don't usually do."

"What you don't do?"

"Because you accepted the dance requests of the nobility."

"…I don't think that's what you don't do."

Of course, I danced with some people at the capital banquet, not just this one. To choose those of high value to use, to induce them to work their bones out for the empire. Because it's the most helpful thing for Yulia.

Fortunately or unfortunately, Camelia's good looks and excellent speech were excellent in attracting others in that direction. It wasn't until I realized I was buried in work that I let up on Camellia.

"This time, you accepted almost everything, didn't you?"I did it just to pry into your intentions."

Most of those attending the Southern Banquet were well aware that Camelia was rather unappointed to dance. In addition, getting close to her often leads to conversations and robbing her of what she had. So it was only natural for those who knew the notoriety to turn a blind eye to Camelia.

Nevertheless, applying for a dance at a banquet would be as good as a person who had just become a nobleman and didn't know it or had an ulterior motive.

"In addition, we had a little chat on the terrace that day."

"What did you say?"

"We were joking, though.

Leoncia grinned playfully. Camelia pondered that night at the words.

Didn't you say you wouldn't come to Usdan often because you didn't want to see me, miss?

"I was in Milla, and I couldn't stand the sweetness of the atmosphere."

'You'll be fine if you're alone for more than 50 years like me. Oh, but I had a fiancé, and you didn't.’

I remember being annoyed because Leoncia was smiling as usual.

"I can marry you tomorrow and make you Duchess of Usdan, Duke of Usdan?" I guess you can't wait to lose your seat.'

'That's welcome, I think it'll be nice to have a cute young lover when I retire. Oh, of course you don't know how to date.’

'I guess you don't know how many dance requests I've received today. You really don't know that you can swear on your wedding if you decide to do it tonight.’

Came up there, Camelia sighed deeply and looked at Leoncia with resentful eyes.

As expected, the main culprit was Leoncia. Not only at the banquet that day, but recently he pretended to be worried about Camelia's love history and made fun of himself.

I don't have that kind of interest, but you tease me a lot.’

Right now, Camelia was more interested in work. Since he was raised as the king's official servant, considering both relationships and marriage was a top priority. Thanks to you, such soft feelings were not well felt.

"Anyone could tell it was a joke.”

"There are a lot of people who don't know the South at the banquet.

"Why do you eavesdrop on a terrace conversation in the first place?"

"There are a lot of noblemen, aren't there?"

"I'm gonna have to inspect everything and make sure it's.”

"I don't think he taught me abuse of power."

Leoncia also clicked her tongue, saying that her parenting seemed wrong.

"Don't worry about it, I don't use cheap methods, unlike Leoncia."

"I'm not worried that you're hundreds of times better than I am."

Despite the irritating words of Leoncia, Camelia held a teacup next to her with a face telling her not to speak. Although it was a little cold, it tasted good because it was such a good tea. First of all, it wasn't about us, it was more perfect.

"Now is not the time to fight each other like that, you two."

"Huh?"

"Because of the rumors, I started out in various parts of the duchy, saying that I had to verify her opponent."

Alice looked at Leoncia with a face asking what to do, saying it would be a big fuss.

"Well, you're the one who's going to...…?”

Leoncia, who was struggling with a face that seemed to be watching fire across the river, was embarrassed to see Camelia immediately starting packing as soon as the word came out."I must leave for the west immediately, because the order you have given me is very important."

"No, miss. I'm sure you told me you were leaving in another four days."

"Oh, when did I do that?"

Camelia pretended to be innocent and began packing at high speedily. The maid she brought also took care of her clothes in her bag.

"If you leave like that, who's going to be the one who's going to come in here...…?”

Leoncia looked at Camelia with a straight face as if she hated it.

"You don't mean to make this old man clean up, do you? No way, I don't think it's that heartless."

"I think it's a sin to be incompetent without a word of mouth, Duke Usdan."

Of course, without batting an eyelid, Camelia passed on to Leoncia. Camelia knew better than anyone else about the annoyance of the aristocrats coming from now on.

I've seen it since childhood, and here the aristocrats of Usdan have been very dramatic to Camellia. Like she's so precious that it's unacceptable to get hurt even a little.

"…I can't help it, then I'll go to the capital to see you after a long time."

It was when Leoncia opened her mouth to take the next best option. Alice quickly put her arm around Camelia's arm.

"Well, I've been wanting to go to the west at least once. You don't mind if I come with you?”

Alice, who would take on everything at once when Leoncia left, beat him. Of course, it was only natural that Camelia, who was well-suited to suffering Leoncia, nodded.

"Well, I hope you're safe until the next day, Duke of Usdan!"

With a fresh face, Camelia packed her things and climbed onto the wagon. Looking at it, Leoncia clicked her tongue with a wry face.

"I've been teaching them both beautifully.….”

Leoncia was sad, saying that all of her students seemed to have been misled. But for a while, too, Leoncia became a serious face as she watched the carriage leaving.

"I told him to go around the continent for a year and look at the situation...….”

The empire's manpower shortage was still not fully resolved. In the meantime, turning Camelia outside for a year, which would be quite helpful, was a story that Yulia had a purpose.

Leoncia began to prepare for the influx of hard-nosed nobles, roughly speculating. I'm sure they were leeches who wouldn't let go of the misunderstanding.

An Extraordinary War. Cyril's Thoughts.

Imperial calendar in late February 278.

It was a relatively relaxed time as the busy schedule of the new year was over. Cyril Benus, Chancellor of the Ranchean Empire, began the morning more leisurely than usual, as he had arranged everything to prepare for spring.

The water was boiled hot and poured into the tea leaves at once, the water was quickly boiled. Cyril was pretty fond of cars this way. It's less salty. It was perfect. It was a slightly different taste from Yulia who wanted a strong tea.

"You seem to be in a good mood.

"I'm almost done with my head."

Cyril held the car in her mouth without glasses. It was worth struggling with the budget until late last night. From today until the start of the new month, Cyril was thinking of taking a formal vacation as Chancellor.

Of course, Yulia allowed it all. It was at that time that an uninvited guest, a person who interfered with his relaxation, contacted him.

"Your Majesty is looking for you."

"…Your Majesty?"

Cyril looked at Julia's maid-in-law with a puzzled face. Because she didn't interfere with the vacation.

"Is it the Chancellor or the concubine that you are looking for?"Lady-in-law said with a smile, "I'm used to it now."

"Looking for Mama."

"…then, there's nothing we can do about it.”

Cyril sighed deeply. The prime minister could take time off, but the emperor's concubine could not rest until it was too late. It wasn't a position, it was her status.

"I'm going to drink tea, Your Majesty. Tell him."

"All right."

Lady-in-law smiled and nodded as if he was also familiar with it. Cyril touched a teacup that had already become lukewarm.

Three years after becoming a concubine, others in the palace became familiar with the current state. Peace was a good thing, but somehow it was awkward.

It's like the night before the storm.’

Maybe everyone on this continent thinks so. The people who lived here were those who lived closer to war than peace.

I heard the sound of horse hoofs and wagon wheels rolling. Winter is almost over, but it was cold outside because of the cold light. Cyril looked at Julia with a complex face.

"Does the Duke of Marcus or the Lord of the Mount really know?"

"Yes, why bother keeping Jim secret from them."

Julia, facing herself, talked to Cyril with a joyful face. Cyril, who really only drank tea and looked for her, was dragged out of the palace like she was kidnapped. It was a vacation for the first time in a while, so it was a waste to stay inside the palace.

"Even so, it's not so good for both me and your Majesty to vacate the palace."

"Why?"

"A man should remain responsible."

"Yes, that's why I've never had time with you."

"What time do you mean?"

"A proper time for two."

Julia looked straight at Cyril and said.

"In the last three years, I've been to different regions a couple of times."

The objectives were different. There were times when it was close to traveling, and times when it was close to inspection. In addition, he visited the lands ruled by nobles elected through examinations to empower them.

However, he has never been alone with Cyril. The reason was simple. The reason was that neither emperor nor prime minister could be away.

"But it wasn't with you."

"I don't think I've ever told you I'm upset about that."

"I'm sad about Jim."

Cyril looked at Julia's words as if she were surprised for a moment, and soon smiled.

"I wasn't disappointed."

Julia frowned at the words, but Cyril held hands with her as if it were funny.

"I didn't expect it, so I think it's my job."

"…Cyril."

"But I think I'll be disappointed in the future. I put up with it because I thought it would be a loss to me to compare one by one and find what I couldn't do."

He fixed the hand he held against him, interlocking his fingers between his fingers and giving a deep look.

"You don't have to do that, Your Majesty said."

"I always said I could do that.”

"The one who loves more loses."

It was a nonchalant and brazen way of speaking. At first glance, it sounded not sincere but made-up, but Julia knew he was also a bad habit. He tried to hide his shyness when he revealed his mind in this way.

Pretending to be fine, pretending to be fine.

One of the ways he cared about Julia.

'Really, my men are all so patient.’Although Julia didn't want to, they didn't seem terribly happy to hurt her.

"More than anything."

"Huh?"

"You said you wanted to spend some time alone, but in fact, you have a different purpose."

Julia grinned at the words. Traveling is actually a trip, but it was also a big purpose to visit the east.

but

"I'm serious about wanting to spend time alone with you."

"Of course I know that. Otherwise, I wouldn't have given you a vacation like gold."

Cyril and Julia arrived with some help in magic in the eastern part of the continent, in contact with the Kingdom of Guyton.

Julia had toured several parts of the continent over the past four years. Among them, the worst-conditioned area was the Northern Nasran Kingdom, which I saw shortly after returning to Yulia, and the western part of the continent that I visited with Yusto a year ago.

But

"…it's very serious in the East.”

"Yes, Eton and I had the largest number of conspirators."

Over the past three years, nearly half of the landowners in the eastern part of the continent have moved. In particular, the wealthier they were, the more they moved to the center, to the already stable south, or to the developing north.

Yulia also wasn't just sitting here. Felix, Eusto and Cyril, as well as the existing Lanchean nobles, also visited the area to look around and pay attention to themselves.

Above all, however, the number of residents living in the territories was small. In addition, most of the people assigned to the area were those who had just graduated from the academy or were not originally vested interests, such as those who colluded with Eton.

Naturally, when communicating with the center, the right to speak was relatively weak. No, the biggest problem was not even sure what to ask for and say exactly.

Julia sighed softly at the sight of the lackluster street outside the carriage.

"Don't be too impatient, Your Majesty."

"Cyril."

"It takes time."

"I know, but it's a conservative view, and the time that you have to wait is precious to each and every one of you who lives here.”

Especially because Julia had time to live as a small citizen. There were times when I felt unfair even though I knew I had to endure it.

Of course, I spilled the inevitable with alcohol. Even so, reality has not always been able to touch the skin and turn away.

"But as you say, it doesn't mean you can be impatient. I can't help but hope everyone can bear it."

I couldn't force a man to leave his hometown. It's just resentment and opposition. Rather, it was much better to give them the advantage of living in the eastern region naturally.

Soon the carriage stopped.

The small-scale permanent residence was a government office-like building because it was rather boring.

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

A woman in her mid-30s, who tied her curly hair in a braid, gave Yulia an example with a tense face. Half a year ago, he was the new lord of the area.

"Wake up, Count Zellus. I heard you've been through a lot.”

"Oh, no. I'm sorry I didn't do my part properly and caused you trouble."

Julia shook her head at the words. Originally a commoner, she was one of Jeno's recommendations.

He completed the educational institution established in the Empire in a year and was thoroughly educated by Leoncia in the southern Usdan region. Over the past half year, Julia knows better than anyone else about what she's been doing."What's more urgent is something else. This winter, there have been many asazas and verbs."

"Yes, Your Majesty. This area I manage was small, but most of them have not yet been given a lordship, or have been hiding in the mountains for fear of war."

Count Zellus sighed deeply as if he had no face.

"Your Majesty said, 'I don't want anything else, so please don't let everyone get hungry.'….”

She looked daunted as if she hadn't done it right. At that time, Cyril, who had been silent, uttered.

"It's not your fault, Count Zellus."

"…Mama."

"It's very difficult to save poverty in the first place."

It was as if to blame Julia for saying the hard work casually.

"Ha, but...….”

"You'd better go inside, Your Majesty."

Cyril told Yulia the story was likely to be prolonged in earnest.

"Yes, standing in front of us is just making the imperialists nervous because they think it's a big deal.”

"Yes, understood, Your Majesty."

Count Zelus nodded and guided Julia into the permanent residence. The interior is also as simple as the outside. It seemed to portray the character of Count Zellus, who excluded all things that were not needed for work and arranged the interior so that they were not too old.

The office of the lord also had almost all the wooden desks in the rugged lockers and bookshelf. It's amazing that there's a sofa.

'I'd like to give you something, but... Maybe Count Zellus wants to use that money to save the Imperial people.’

Julia thought so and came up with the purpose of coming here. Only half a year, the Earl, a commoner, lost control of the region.

Although she reported as moderate as possible, there were a couple of times when Young Ji-min attacked her, saying she was the only one benefiting. Although there was little backlash in this area, which she manages herself.

As soon as he entered the office, Cyril opened the map of the eastern continent and began to mark it with a pen.

"That's about what Count Zellus originally had."

He drew a moderately circular shape on the map.

"But the inhabitants of a place that formally takes the form of Your Majesty's direct command without a lord also want the Count to take care of it."

"That's right, Your Majesty was considerate of that, and he did set aside enough money last fall.Only……."

"In the first place, if you include a lack of tax revenue, rumors that the Earl supports winter, spring, and even those who walk here, that's what Count Zelus now controls."

Cyril drew a big circle on the map, saying so. It had nearly doubled compared to the area she was supposed to be in charge of.

"And the problem is that the reality was worse than we expected."

The count nodded at Julia's words. The central government also anticipated such a situation and invested a considerable amount of money into the Earl's decree.

"Earl, when spring comes soon, the region will inevitably face a spring storm."

"Yes, I was able to manage the harvest season half a year ago, but it's far short compared to other regions."

Yulia also nodded at the words. The continent was still late in developing technology. It was the fault of many politicians who cared only about fighting the war and were not interested in the lives of ordinary people.

In addition, the eastern part of the continent, especially in this region, was not mild and the crop production was not originally good."First of all, I will support seedlings and seeds with food in spring, as Your Majesty said."

"Yes, but support without a price is not good. And you have to be careful not to use seedlings for food because of hunger."

"Yes, and...….”

Subsequently, measures for self-sufficiency in the area were discussed. Cyril and Julia listened to Count Zellus and shared the idea of developing national projects and other industries in the region besides agriculture. However, both were well aware that that alone was not enough.

For three days, Julia toured other parts of the country with Cyril. Most of the eastern part of the country, as well as the Earl of Zelus, were in similar circumstances.

On the third evening, while Julia entered the bathroom after finishing her schedule, Cyril was lost in thought.

'Your Majesty is worried.’

And he had a way to help. However, there was also a reason why I hesitated to say.

'...because I don't want to leave your side.’

Perhaps the period is not that long. A couple of years at the most.

In the meantime, there is probably no way that Julia will forget or become unnecessary. And it wasn't during that time that I didn't see Julia the whole time.

In the first place, it was not possible to spend every night in the capital except in the office.

No, it wasn't just a disappointment.

It would be a lie if I said I wasn't lonely.

Exclusive. That's what Cyril Venus felt like. Even after becoming Julia's concubine, the majority saw the relationship between the two as largely political.

Of course, I thought Felix and Eusto had that intention. They were also symbolic individuals.

However, as for Cyril, who did not fight a war of conquest with Julia, I used to think that it was close to embracing other aristocrats. It was probably because she didn't show her feelings for her compared to the other two.

'Your Majesty is...….’

I stopped thinking. I couldn't quite say no.

Indeed, did Julia not intend to accept her heart.

'It's not something to be disappointed about, rather...….’

If you were yourself, you would have seen such an emperor better. A politically acting monarch was not a bad thing. However, I thought it would be better not to think so myself.

'…because I'm not confident.’

Cyril had a rare feeling of indebtedness for Julia's acceptance of her heart. It was never that Julia cared less for him.

She was curiously fair to all three. If you were in Eusto's shoes, you would feel sad.

From the side, I could see that the relationship between Eusto and Julia was special. Because I had my heart in my mouth at the time.

Felix then fretted, and struck a chord with Cyril in response to the offer she had offered.

Cyril recited sophistry, hoping she would not choose only one person. By now, I couldn't figure out what Julia really thought. Because she's been so specious in her sophistry as to ease guilt.

It's all because she's greedy.

But is that really the case? In fact, I felt heavy in my heart that the choice might give Yulia some sense of debt or negative feelings.'As long as you're a man, there' There must be someone special.’

Julia didn't show that emotion to the point of perfection. Of course, I didn't know how it was when I was alone with the other two. However, when he was with Cyril, he did not have any military history as he felt less about himself than the other two. Even so, you are the only one who doesn't say anything special.

Julia was wonderfully equal to everyone. I never lied to my eyes. Even though it's something you can do to make the three more blind.

Sometimes I thought it was more cruel. It makes us have eternal expectations.

Cyril smiled in vain. I was conscious of the idea again. How deeply you have feelings for Yulia.

'…even if you expect forever, if you don't find the answer to the end.'

And even though Eusto may have lost money on himself. It occurred to me that maybe it could not erase this shallow debt. Cyril leaned on the sofa with a small sigh.

"Are you worried about something else?"

Then, Julia asked, putting her hand on his shoulder. Just out of the shower, she had a warm feeling and a sweet smell.

If he was more skilled in this situation, he would lead to a loving atmosphere by spouting sweet words to her. However, Cyril is good at saying twisted words or throwing fastballs and stabbing, but he was a little clumsy in such teaching.

"What a waste of trouble, that's how I feel about you."

"Thinking about losing may or may not be useless, depending on the content."

Julia naturally touched between his eyes and gently rubbed and talked.

"I don't think your face was always the right idea when this happened."

"The evaluation is very acrimonious."

"Well, he's also Jim's prerogative."

Cyril smiled softly and pulled Yulia's arm as if to come to her side by side. Soon she sat next to me gently. Three years into her concubine, Cyril naturally wiped her wet hair dry and opened her mouth.

For whatever reason, she was her concubine and her retainer. It was just like her to do it even if it was a bit of a distaste if necessary for her and the empire. So Cyril ignored the resistance and talked to Yulia as casually as possible.

"Your Majesty."

"Huh?"

"Why don't I stay in the east for a while?"

"…Huh?"

"It won't be that long. If your majesty is prosperous, I would like to take care of this area for three years until the East settles down."

There was silence in the room for a while. Cyril was pleased with the silence. Yulia also thought she didn't want to be separated for years.

But you are the emperor.

I will eventually take a direction that is beneficial to the Empire. But the next moment, Julia clenched his arm, looking with ungrateful eyes.

"Jim must have thought too highly of you."

"…what?"

"It was a useless idea, too."

Julia sighed.

"What was in your mind, and did you think Jim would gloss over it?"

"…I thought so.""For the past four years, you've misplaced your luggage. You are."

"If I were you, of course...….”

"Where is Cyril Benus, who asked you if you were Prime Minister or concubine when Jim asked you to go to the East?"

“…….”

"Of course, I cannot separate you from the Chancellor, the concubine of Jim."

Julia looked at him with serious eyes, letting go of his arm, which was left with white handprints.

"But Jim answered that he called you as a concubine.”

"Your Majesty."

"Why do you think so little of your heart when you admire your burden on other things?"

I'm speechless. Julia knew what she was worried about. There was a playful smile on her face.

"Are you afraid because you keep talking nonsense around you?"

"I don't...I don't know if I can say yes."

"I should have whispered more to you that I love you."

The body was heated up.

"How greedy Jim is and how he wants to own you."

Julia's touch touched my cheek. She patted his face with obvious intentions. The blue eyes captured his eyes coldly and hotly.

"And I thought I'd let the body and mind know a lot of nights, but I guess it wasn't enough."

"…but the East."

"It's not like you don't understand the atmosphere, but are you trying to deal with the burden as Chancellor, not as a concubine?"

Julia kissed him briefly.

"It's not like you don't want to."

“…….”

It was an excessive temptation.

3 years.

He felt more at the mercy of Yulia to pay. As the days went by, her craftsmanship improved day by day by day.

"So give your worries about the East to Jim, the Emperor."

"…my help."

Julia once again blocked her lips, trying to ask if she didn't need it.

"You've given me enough help, and where you're talking nonsense."

Julia's hair, which was still wet, tickled her cheeks and shoulders. Julia naturally whispered, untying the knot in his gown.

"As Jim's man, show Jim more greed."

The corners of her mouth rose gently. It was a satisfying and seductive election to be deceived even if he loved him only now.

"Then Jim will try to fill all your sorrows."

As it was, Cyril wrapped his hands around Julia's waist and kissed. I think there's still a lot to think about, and when she pulls in like this, all priorities seem to be pushed back.

Even if you deceive yourself that you can stand it, it wasn't enough at times like this. Because he was also a person with a monopoly.

There was a lingering heat in the bedroom. Cyril looked at her, stroking her hair like a habit. I was feeling a little drowsy.

Since when has it become a habit to see her sleeping with a satisfied face? Cyril suddenly quit trying to find the first memory. I wasn't desperate enough to trace the past and bring up happy memories.

'…what else do you really think?’

Her touch stopped talking about the East, but her suggestion would not have been so bad. A firm refusal meant he was thinking of another move.

'But... it's also true that it's good that you refused.’

I thought it was good for the empire, but I didn't want Julia to respond. Even if I think about it myself, I have not been very honest. She may be well aware of that, but it also felt like whining.I'm not even a kid.

Then, with her eyes closed in a slightly hoarse voice, Julia whispered.

"Do you want to spend your time worrying about useless things again?"

"…Did I wake you up?"

"Yes."

Julia answered immediately. Then, without opening his eyes, he dug in as if facing him and hugged his waist tightly.

"Jim's got a bad habit with Jim."

"What is it?"

"I can't sleep well if there's no one next to me.”

"…Your Majesty."

"So bear with it if it's uncomfortable."

Saying so, Julia fell asleep again with her cheek resting on his shoulder.

'…it's a little difficult.’

Emotionally welcome, physically so. But Cyril was willing to put her arms around her body. Because this affection she gave me was more precious and happy than a little trouble.

I'm really in trouble because you're getting better at dealing with me.’

Perhaps a few years ago, it was a whining complaint, soaked in happiness that would be ridiculous if he found out.

The road back to the capital was in an air of endless tenderness. Cyril decided to value the affectionate time right now more than the question of raising his head.

But no matter how self-restraint it may be, Cyril was Cyril. As he approached the capital city of Mila, he asked Yulia with a look of impatience.

Your Majesty, as Chancellor, may I ask now?

"Hmm."

Julia leaned on the wagon and looked at him with a funny face.

"You put up with it better than I expected."

"Your Majesty."

"Is it acceptable that Jim's affection was satisfactory to you?"

It was an obvious flip-flop. But Cyril vaguely realized that she wasn't trying not to answer. She was just having fun teasing herself.

"I don't want to say I'm satisfied.”

"Why?"

"I'm about to take a leaf out of your book."

Julia laughed out loud.

"Good idea. Feel free to plunder Jim.”

"You'll have nothing left."

"You underestimate Jim too much.”

Julia shrugged and reached out to Cyril. Naturally holding the hand, it was only then that we pulled a prank and got back to business.

"I don't mean to leave the East alone."

"Sure…"

"Now there are six dukes on the continent that are vacant."

"That's right."

"For the past three years, Camelia or Jenna has looked around and commented on Jim. Jeno also sent letters from time to time."

Not only that, but Julia looked around the continent herself. It was still a confusing time.

"The reason I put the maneuver on hold is because those who can be the center of gravity have to sit down. Also, there was greed.”

"Greed, you mean."

"I wanted to show you that it's not just the aristocracy that can go up.”

Cyril nodded understandably at the words. It was only a few years since the establishment of an educational institution. It will also take time for talent to be produced there. However, he could not just wait for the right person to come out one day, leaving empty seats.

"Just as a pilot appointment to the Earl with a 10-year deadline, so must the Duke, you know that."

"Yes."

"It occurred to me that those who filled the Duke should not simply have the power. Count Zellus's lack of power is not what the imperialists are protesting against."

Cyril nodded. There was still a thick wall of status. It took time to mix them naturally. That's why Julia was so greedy.Although she was an emperor, she had a lighter sense of identity than others because of the time she lived in another world by King Guyana and Eton.

"There are two dukes in each region. It would be better to select one from the existing aristocracy and one from the competence."

"…Have you chosen the Duke of the East?"

Julia nodded at the words. Cyril then realized who she was thinking of and put on a complex face.

"Wouldn't Duke Othdan complain?"

"No, you'd rather like it. He's always lamenting that he's the only one suffering. That's why I'm more inclined to appoint her to the East."

Julia smiled and pulled Cyril's hand. The distance between the two became so close.

"The East is a difficult place in many ways. The West has a clear resource to develop, but the East doesn't. So there's no one like Camellia."

"I'm sure Count Arden will complain. I don't want a duke."

"That's why it's better. As King Usdan, she was outstanding as well. The East is an area that needs cooperation with other regions. And the most fertile place on the continent now is the South."

"As expected, Your Majesty is very subtle."

"Your compliments are always pleasant.”

Julia said so and winked at Cyril as if her time as emperor and Chancellor was over.

Cyril was happy to accept her offer. Her curiosity as Chancellor was easily solved, but her desire as a lover was only the beginning.

The Empress's coffin.

Imperial calendar in late May 278.

The capital, Mila, was crowded with aristocrats from all over the country for the first time in a long time. That's why the Emperor of Lanchea uttered what they had been waiting for so long on May 10.

"You may choose the empress."

"…really?"

The servants looked at Julia with half a doubt. It has been three years since Emperor Julia was defeated by the torch. Since then, he has ignored requests to appoint an empress for stability.

It was the year that Yulia was just 30 years old and 16 years old. Six years after the end of the war with Eton, there is a big and small fuss.However, the empire was stable in its own way.

These days, the concerns of the central aristocrats in the capital were the importance of the emperor, who rarely made a successor.

"You've got three concubines, so I thought you'd see a child soon."

But contrary to their expectations, no good news has been heard from the emperor for three years. I'm just saying that if there's something wrong with your body, there's nothing wrong with asking Tae-ui.

'What the hell are you thinking...….’

The nobles, who did not know what Julia thought, were just frustrated and had no choice but to let go of the year. If there's nothing wrong with it and it doesn't happen, what's the difference between you and me? It doesn't mean the Emperor won't sleep with his concubines.

The nobles had no choice but to think that she deliberately avoided pregnancy. In the meantime, Julia said she would choose the empress, and the nobles welcomed her.

Because some people guessed that she might avoid the child because she didn't choose the empress. Especially anyone who knows her childhood. Yulia had a fight with many children of the king. In addition, her mother even died in the process.

The nobles thought Julia was concerned about that. So I asked her to decide on the empress, but she would avoid it until today.Marquis Ardea asked back with a half-hearted look.

"Have you made up your mind which one you would like as Empress?"

"Well, well, that's what Jim's been struggling to decide."

Julia gave a smooth smile, saying so. Marquis Ardea had a somewhat disturbing premonition of the look on his face. Nevertheless, he couldn't stop talking to Julia.

"How can Jim judge the selection of the empress by himself?"

The aristocrats wanted to refute it wholeheartedly.

"You've done everything you've ever decided to do...…!’

But no one could bring it up.

"So Jim is opening his ears and listening to your opinions. Since the Kingdom of Ranchea, it was possible to raise the national spirit with the recommendation of the nobles."

"Ha, Haona."

"Hmm? Is there anything you want to say?"

Marquis Ardea mumbled at the horse and bowed down.

I can't ask you what you're up to at a situation like this.’

Marquis Ardea just shut up feeling suffocated. After the three became concubines, I somehow felt more lonely at such a competition. Because the emperor and the three of us used to come together and give the same opinion.

Julia stood up nonchalantly and said whether she knew the Marquis's mind or not.

"Then I'll listen to your opinions. I hope you'll give me a wise opinion."

After Julia's departure, most nobles were delighted, but only Marquis Ardea murmured with a mixed look.

"What else are you trying to bring about, Your Majesty?"

He hadn't forgotten what Julia had done three years ago when she entered the concubine.

"During the day, Marquis Ardea came."

At Cyril's words, Julia looked at him with her chin resting. He naturally wiped off the wet little Julia's hair and picked up the comb. Julia jokingly said to him.

"Are you saying you met a stranger in front of Jim?"

"Yes."

Three years after becoming Julia's concubine, Cyril responded lightly to Julia's jokes and laughed.

"So, is he frustrated?"

Her face was full of mischief. Cyril thanked her for being her master, and now her companion. If he were just a servant, he would have felt more suffocated than Marquis Ardea.

"He asked me what I meant this time."

"I'm sure you've got a good idea, but you know what?"

"You want to get the answer."

Already aware of Julia's intentions, Cyril spoke as if he understood the Marquis' mind.

"I feel like I'm on his side rather than Jim right now."

"Please stop trying to tease me one by one, Your Majesty."

Julia laughed quietly. Cyril said, gently rubbing Julia's hand. I knew the intent of this empress selection card. I also knew that it was not as serious as Marquis Ardea and other nobles thought.

But there was one question, one question for him. Yulia's true feelings.

"How do you intend to elect the Empress?"

Cyril asked with her eyes fixed on her hand to hide her feelings. In fact, Julia answered casually.

"I thought I'd draw lots."

At that, Cyril looked up and looked a little bit cold.

"Your Majesty treats us as if he had broken his heart into three."

"Is that bad?"

"It's a good thing for us."

"But why do you look like that, it hurts and hurts.""I thought it was bad for you."

Cyril had already admitted at some point. No, it wasn't just Cyril. Even Felix would sometimes be bitter to see her giving her undifferentiated affection. Worried she's sacrificing something really precious for them.

"Your Majesty, we cannot divide one into three."

"Then do we need one more person?"

"You don't want to say that now, do you?"

"At some point, you do the face of concubine."

"…Your Majesty."

"I guess Jim is an unreliable lover."

"It's not like that."

Cyril said to Yulia with a subdued face. Julia didn't care at all. She talked, peeling off Cyril's glasses.

"Don't use your mind for such concerns, it's more jealousy.”

"…Your Majesty."

"Jim is living much more freely than you think. So I want you to stop hurting yourself thinking about hurting Jim's feelings."

Julia now looked at him as if to kiss him. Cyril looked at his confident face and thought.

Maybe they still don't know much about Yulia. I had a vague premonition that it would be difficult to understand while staying together for a very long time.

Can-!

A long sword spun around and flew back with a sharp sound of metal hitting. When he saw the rolling sword with a sound on the ground, Leoncia, the owner of the sword, raised only one corner of his mouth with a face that seemed to have been hit again.

"You seem to be getting more and more subtle year after year. Oh, my God.

"Isn't it right to say it's getting better, Duke Usdan?"

"I think I've done a good job of saying that you're being mean to him every time."

Julia burst into laughter at the words. The waitresses brought towels and water to the two people. Julia stretched out her body after dampening her throat with water. Looking at the figure, Leoncia asked.

"You've been fighting me since this dawn, so please answer my question."

"You were the one who came to my luggage and asked for an audience from this dawn."

Of course, Julia didn't answer immediately, but acted out of turn. She asked the same question as Marquis Ardea. What is the real intention of this empress selection?

He seemed really curious to see that he headed straight to the imperial palace as soon as he diligently climbed up to the capital city of Mila from the southern Usdan.

"But I thought Jim said if you win in Dalian."

"I also know that you are a saint who does not make impossible demands."

"Isn't the name tyrant more appropriate for Jim?"

"No way, that's for the dumb."

On a grinning face, Julia looked at her with a 'knowing you don't fall for such a sugarcoat'. Then Leoncia sighed and opened her mouth.

"My lady is complaining every day."

"That's not the case with Jim's report."

"Naturally, easy-going men are the ones who suffer."

Of course Julia knew why Leoncia brought up Camelia. She's trying.

"I think you already know what Jim means."

"You need confidence. I do believe that you are a man who does not put your life on the line for trivial things."

Leoncia moved once and said, tucking her hair behind her ear on her cheek. Her stab wound was impressive today. Maybe the dawn was due to the sunlight."I think we'll need an answer if we're going to grow the board as you please. Responsible for me...….”

"Being responsible?"

"Because I'm here."

Julia laughed out loud at the words. It was also her not to use the Duke of Usdan as an excuse. And it was also very Leonsia Biresque to notice that Julia was deliberately trying to provoke political strife to the nobles in the empire.

I was told in advance by Yulia. No, it wasn't the first time I've been in a tower.

but

"…isn't it too much to come in so early in the morning?

I had a hunch about that and escaped to the old sorcerer's tower.

"It's early in the morning for us, but it's also generally the time of day, Lord Matap."

"I know, but this is Matap.”

Felix spoke to Cornou confidently. It has been three years since it became a concubine, and Yulia used to visit on a certain day of the week so that the three would not lose their strength.

Therefore, he would spend most of his time in the old sorcerer's tower, except for the two days of Julia's visit during the week. I couldn't work all the time, so all I could do for Julia was do some magic.

It was natural to wake up early in the morning when I was in the main palace, but it was different in the mast. He, like other wizards, used to be more intelligent at night.

"Shall we kick them all out, Lord Matap?"

Not only Cornou, but also the senior wizards looked at him as if to say the word. Felix wanted to do so mentally.

'...that's what you want.’

To do so, we had to cooperate and draw the picture that Julia wanted. The selection of the empress was nothing short of empowering the eastern and western continents.

Two days ago, Julia talked to three people.

The selection of the empress will lead to a lot of competition between nobles and hands. Jim's last reference to 100 people is still valid, so I'm sure they'll try to capture one more person.’

Julia had an ulterior motive to attract emerging aristocrats from the east and west, who had been quietly excluded from aristocratic society, to the plate.

Felix hated dealing with nobles, but decided to cheer up imagining the expression on which Julia would be delighted. He just woke up from bed and said to Cornou, "My hair is disheveled, and I'm magically organizing my body."

"So start by calling out who the aristocrats are now. I need to meet a representative.”

It was good to sing with that thought in mind.

'Why did you have to...

Felix looked at Leoncia Vires, smiling as if she was having fun in front of her and looked unhappy.

"Of course, I thought you would have gone to Duke Marcus.”

"No way, the Lord of Matap has a much better chance than the Duke of the Empire."

Leoncia's words gave strange pride to the faces of the surrounding wizards. Felix frowned at the sight.

He's a sly human being.’

It was deliberately said through the minds of the wizards. Felix sighed and said to Leoncia only after making the wizards retreat.

"Do you know the purpose of this empress selection, Duke of Usdan?"

"I don't know the answer, but roughly."

"It's not the empress' seat that matters anyway. Your Majesty... ..."

"Well, has Felix already given up? The seat next to your Majesty's official seat."

"Hey."

"I never thought I would.”

Felix's brow creased further at the provocative remark. The pretty face was a figure of beauty even though it made a frown."If you provoke me like that, I won't fall for it anymore. And who says only the Empress is sitting next to you officially."

Felix's face has changed seriously.

"Unless Your Majesty thinks so, I will believe so. Don't make a scratch. Because I have no intention of planting the seeds of discord in His Majesty."

Leoncia clapped her hands in admiration. Over the years, the young and immature boy was able to think politically.

"No, it's not that complicated, but did his blind heart make him so?’

In fact, I meant to put Felix back in place if he came over, but Leoncia truly admired it.

"It's a way that you can never use without faith in three people."

The moment any of the three truly thought they'd fight for the empress seat, it was a plan to go awry.

This political struggle should be a political struggle, but it should not engage in a conspiracy or a conspiracy and conspiracy. I felt like I reaffirmed that trust between the emperor and the three was strong.

The problem must be Count Venus.’

Because one of his students had a particular bone in his body that he didn't know where to run.

"You don't have to look so downright offended, Mama."

"Even two other people, not me, will be offended to see you come, Duke Cornelia Lohale.”

After the war with Eaton, Cornelia Rohale, Duke of the North, smiled softly at the words.

"No, you wouldn't have known I'd stick this way with that face."

"That's why it's even more annoying."

"Because what you don't like turned out to be what you expected?”

Cyril was silent on the words. Cornelia knew well that silence was a yes.

"Don't worry, Mama. Even if I didn't ask you, it's not stupid enough not to know what this empress selection means.”

"Is that so? I thought I'd spoon-feed you one by one."

Cornelia laughed at Cyril's words.

"I thought you'd understand me."

"What do you mean?"

Cyril looked at Cornelia with a very unpleasant face.

"Mama has a lot of misunderstandings. Everything is judged by political standards."

“…….”

"Even his affection for you."

"The Duke of Roheil.”

"Don't be so angry, Mama. Because I understand. A truly political man would have told me when I came along how to win the empress' nomination with that good brain."

Cyril was speechless at the words. He hated Cornelia. She was the one who politically judged and approached Yulia in the first place.

"Did anything change the evaluation of me in the last three years?”

Cyril asked frankly. Of course, it was not without criticism of Cornelia. She took a sip of the teacup and replied.

"You can't hide love and sneezing. Is this going to be the answer, Mama.

Cyril was silent on the words.

Silence was, of course, a yes.

"Welcome."

"Is your mother inside?"

"Yes, he's waiting."

The Duke of Marcus's old butler welcomed the two who had visited around lunch. The Duke's visitors, Jenna and Camelia, smiled as if a visitor were coming.The two entered the drawing room at the guidance of the old butler. Unlike the previous parlor of the duchess, the interior was decorated in monotone. At least, the color element was about the same as the color element.

"I guess this is your taste."

At Camelia's words, Duke Marcus and Eusto, the owners of the drawing room, looked at them.

"It's years ago, but I think it's a change from when I came here to protect mercenaries."

"I don't know because I leave the housework to the butler."

I meant it was Eusto's taste. The duchess's old butler was a man of great skill.

"You look like you didn't expect us to come."

"You two are close to the Lord Matap."

"It's not a big deal to be close."

Camelia and Jenna sat on the sofa facing Eusto. The two peacocks and themselves, who went to Cyril and Felix, were in different situations.

Julia gave Camellia one of the eastern dukes and Jenna one of the western dukes as well. It was a sudden move to stabilize the continent. Thanks to this, I have had to work hard to pass the qualification exam for the past few months.

Of course, it wasn't very difficult.

"I didn't know you'd give us your first assignment after we became Duke.”

It was also a lie to say that I never expected it. Jenna and Camelia, more than anyone else, have talked about the situation between Julia and the continent over the past three years.

Eusto's eyebrows wince slightly. You may have felt somewhat irreverent about Yulia. Of course, Camelia was mildly dismissive of course.

"We need to win, unlike the others."

"The selection of the empress this time."

"I know, the three of you shouldn't really fight. It's just a matter of probability."

"Probability?"

At that moment, Camelia asked with a face what she was pretending not to know.

"You still have it."

Eusto had an overwhelming advantage over the other two candidates. It was not the first time he was in the process of selecting the empress. Just what I had in my battle with the dead Brick Weddin for empress.

"A letter of recommendation for 100 people. Not yet, do you have it?"

The two men's eyes met. As if we were looking at each other's intentions.

"If you say you've disposed of them all, will you die?"

"No."

It was Jenna who answered that question. Jenna spoke with a gentle face unlike Camelia.

"You don't have to be wary of us right now. We've heard your exact intentions.”

"Your Majesty...…?”

Jenna nodded at the hard face of Eusto.

"Well, Camelia, why do you have to keep Mama on her guard?”

"I've been wanting to try it."

"…what?"

Eusto looked at Camelia with a face that he didn't understand.

"I've never experienced anything like this before.”

His face became even more incredible. A disciple of Greonsia, the former King Usdan never had a chance to weigh in like this.

No, she was the one who had been sticking out her head for various banquets and disputes over the past few years. When he got there, Eusto realized he just wanted to make fun of himself.

"I must complain to the Duke of Usdan."

"That's welcome. I really like him to be in trouble.”

Eusto sighed with a complex face. And one more thing, there was something that complicated his mind."Your Majesty did not propose to make anyone Empress.’

They told Yulia that they had heard the answer. And even if victory is necessary.

"…Did Your Majesty tell you to go?"

It was a strange expectation in my mind. Eusto felt guilty about the feeling itself. Maybe it's betraying Julia's trust.

The two stared at Eusto. And soon replied with a smile.

"No, Your Majesty wouldn't do that."

"…I see."

"Are you disappointed?”

Eusto shook his head straight away at Camelia's mischievous question. I looked forward to it for a while, but I didn't feel disappointed. It was a strange feeling even for myself. No, maybe it's just a good thing.

Because Julia didn't choose one person. The other two seem determined, sometimes Eusto has put himself in a bind. I wanted Julia to give me even a drop of course.

I'm the only one who can be your shield. With that.'

Must be contented, Eusto comforted himself.

"Don't worry, Mama. We'll win it ourselves."

Camelia spoke with confidence. Jenna agreed with the words.

"Otherwise, the purpose of your work will be tarnished."

"Yes, of course I'll give you the seat of Empress. So all you have to do is show your unwavering affection for your king."

At Camelia's confident words, Eusto sighed as if he was just in the middle of a mountain, neither positive nor negative. Strangely, it was already hard even though it would be better to deal with them than the other two.

"Eusto is the duchess, Felix is the mast. And is Cyril the Chancellor's Office?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

At Flena's words, Julia braided Guyana's hair and laughed.

"That's like three people.”

"You've shown us the expression that you're going to make it easier for the aristocrats to approach and be more aggressive.

"Yes."

Julia nodded and tied a cute ribbon to Guyana's hair.

"Well, it's done."

Even though her hair was rather sloppy, Guyana herself smiled happily.

"It's best if you tie it up."

"I think it's prettier if someone else touches Guyana's hair."

To be honest, Julia was not good at this significant thing. It was also recent to learn braids in the first place.

Guyana has grown so tall that she was six years old this year. Now I can speak well, run well, and walk well. I was a little bit of a child, but I liked it because it was cute without wrinkles.

No, I was happy about that. Because Lesio's darkness didn't shade her.

"No, I think it's best if you tie it for me. Why would you say no?”

Soon Guyana's face was sullen.

"Well, Jim's fault."

Julia laughed and tapped Guyana's face. I used to sleep with Guyana once a week. Today is the day, and we were supposed to take a walk in the garden together since the afternoon.

"Then get out now, Your Majesty."

"Yes, Guyana."

Julia naturally reached out to pick her up. But Guyana shook her head.

"I'm all grown up now, I can walk well!"

"…Really?"

"So I'll walk hand in hand with you."

Julia held her hand, confused whether to be disappointed or happy by the words. Somehow I felt strange as I saw my days grow differently."That's a complicated face."

At Julia's words, Eusto turned his head.

"How dare you hide your face from Jim?"

"Not that...….”

"Even if I hide it, I can roughly tell what your condition is."

“…….”

Julia's face turned playful. One of Eusto's favorite faces. No, there wasn't a look on Julia's face he didn't like in the first place.

Julia would easily notice a change that no one else would notice. So even though she knew it was useless to hide, she was resisting meaninglessly from the moment she met her.

"Maybe we should try to guess why?

“…….”

"Maybe it's because Camelia wanted to write a recommendation letter that she had received before."

"…how."

"I took it in consideration of Camelia's personality. She has a way to win, but she's not the type to use it."

Eusto's lips were sealed by the words. He would be happy to do so if he were a battlefield. It was important to win the war. Even more so when you think of your men who will fall victim to one of your consciences.

But now it wasn't a life-threatening situation. Perhaps reading the complicated mind, Julia clasped Eusto's chin with her hands.

It wasn't a very strong grip, but Eusto couldn't resist the gesture that forced her to look into the eye. Blue eyes have faced resolutely and archaeically.

"Eusto."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Do you, by any chance, have sympathy for others?"

“…….”

"Do you think it's cowardly to be superior from the beginning?”

"…it is."

"I told you not to fight, but I didn't mean to back out."

Julia's eyes were obviously on him.

"For Camelia and Jenna, this is a battlefield, a chance they should have.”

"The battlefield…"

"Yes, Jim doesn't mean to take sides with anyone either. That's no point in planning this."

Julia has been thoroughly prepared for this. The best commanders were deployed to give the West and East the power to live on their own.

The commanders of the North and South will also be well matched. They're not as desperate a prey as the West and East. At least there was trust in the public interest rather than private interest.

I didn't specify who they would choose either.’

Of course, I expected it. Not only himself, but perhaps Cyril.

'Your Majesty sometimes seems soft.’

Is that so?

But I like that, too. He's one of the things I want from you.’

I also knew well that I did not speak only as a lover. Cyril Venus was that kind of guy. Felix also pretended to be fine, showing only cuteness to himself, though he would be.

However, Yusto, who is actually involved, is.

'For some reason, Eusto is too cautious one by one when it comes to my job.’

I thought it was lovely and cute, but this was not enough. Even if the nobles fight fairly and proudly bring results before me, they may be worried. Julia didn't want to do that.

"Eusto, is your heart lacking?"

"…no."

"Then are you free enough to step back and try to win the Empress of Jim's Empress?"

"No, it's not……!”

Eusto looked at Julia with eager eyes. Julia slowly let go of her hand as if satisfied with the look.

"Then don't worry if Jim cares one by one. I'm more concerned about you."

"…I'm sorry."

"Jim is very fond of your ugliness."

The words blushed Eusto's ears. Julia smiled amusedly and whispered leaning against his broad chest."But I still want to see more of you. No wonder I'm upset that you want less luggage the least."

"That's not true. Never, I...…!”

"Or did Jim give you affection to be anxious?"

Eusto shook his head at the words and hugged Julia tightly. The blunt, clumsy man whispered to her that he just loved her.

The summer of 278 in the Imperial calendar was extremely hot.

Over the course of three months, the nobles fought over who was best suited for the empress and struggled to get a recommendation.

The nobles of the East and West, who had been out of the mainstream, willingly entered the political battle, unlike before, when they spoke passively under the direction of Camelia and Jenna.

It was a bit of a fuss about bringing back a recommendation from seven years ago, but Camelia and Jenna were willing to take one more recommendation from them to quell everyone's discontent.

Fall, 278.

The Ranchean Empire recommended Duke Eusto Marcus as its empress, and the Emperor gladly accepted him.

It was the birth of the Empire's first empress.

Foreign War 10. Eusto's hesitation.

"…Your Majesty!"

Only then did Eusto realize that the word meant him and raise his head. In the fall of 278, Eusto was formally told by Yulia that he would appoint her as Empress.

Of course the process was not green. All three men had to engage in an active battle so that the nobles could engage in a serious political battle.

It was not easy for the other two to strangle Eusto until the end. As Julia said, they were not opponents who could stand back with sympathy or shallow conscience. It was also true that everyone had strong supporters.

After such a fierce summer, the result came out, and I rarely got used to the title "Your Majesty." Because the only thing that brought him was Yulia.

"I'm sorry, so what's going on?"

"Lastly, check your wedding arrangements, Your Majesty."

The empress has yet to be appointed, but everyone called him Her Majesty.

'It's going to take a while to get used to it.’

Especially in front of Yulia. Unlike when greeting the concubine, he decided to hold a wedding ceremony because he was officially Yulia's companion.

Cyril and Felix, who were likely to oppose the move, nodded their heads. Eusto thought perhaps he was the least sure about the reaction.

No, not maybe, but definitely.

I'm only worried about you now.’

Why can't he control his mind? I would have known this is what it's like to be Julia's lover. Eusto nodded to the servant, trying to kill the complicated mind.

"Okay, I'll do it now."

"Wow, you're beautiful, Your Majesty."

Guyana twinkled her eyes and said to Julia.

"Really? This dress is a success, looking pretty to Guyana's eyes.”

At that, Flena smiled quietly and talked to Yulia as if she was asking.

"Please, Your Majesty, don't ruin this dress."

"Well, I'll try."

"Please, I'm trying to maximize our intelligence network to see if there's any disturbing movement.”

Julia laughed apologetically at the words. The emperor's competent maidens have set up an easy way to separate cumbersome skirts, even in wedding dresses.

However, he is also well aware of Yulia's personality, so he is asking for it again.

"Well, there's no time to relax. We still have more robes to try on."It was the last inspection before the wedding, and Flena was asked to check not only the dress but also the emperor's uniform for the empress' appointment ceremony and the dress for the banquet.

I feel it all the time, but it's easier to fight with a sword.’

However, the maidens were so happy that I couldn't tell them not to do it. Since she's a comfortable dresser, I feel like she's getting rid of one of their opportunities. Julia wanted to be at least a not too bad employer.

Then Guyana smiled and rubbed her cheek into Yulia's hand.

"What's wrong?"

"I love it and I love it! "Fleena said Guyana could spray flowers tomorrow.

"Because our Guyana is celebrating Jim's wedding.”

"Are you happy, Your Majesty?”

At that question, Julia nodded for granted.

"Without Guyana's celebration, it's hard to be happy."

"Then I'll spread the flowers very, very pretty. Jenna also prepared a pretty dress for Guyana."

"Really?"

Guyana nodded vigorously.

"And Grandma Leoncia."

"Yes."

It was Camelia's influence that Guyana called Leon Ciamann grandmother. It was the result of Jenna's brainwashing when she took care of Guyana since she was young and told Leoncia that it is polite to call her grandmother.

"I also prepared Guyana's uniform for your Majesty's set."

"I'm looking forward to it."

"Really?!"

"Yes."

Guyana painted Bashish cheeks shyly at the words.

"Of course, of course… Your Majesty."

"Huh?"

"Can I do the same hairstyle as your Majesty tomorrow?"”

The child's eyes sparkled with anticipation. Julia nodded very naturally because she looked so lovely. It was a sight that made me happy just by imagining it.

"Well, Guyana. Of course."

"Thank you, Your Majesty! I love it!"

Guyana hugged Julia tightly, saying so. Flena opened her mouth, squinting her eyes as if she couldn't stop her from showing off her affection while hugging each other.

"Now, Guyana, it's time to put up with more of your beauty.”

Guyana hugged Julia one more time and gently fell.

"Thank God, Your Majesty is as usual."

The servant who came in to help prepare for the wedding said so. Eusto thought he didn't know what to say. I was so nervous last night that I slept in.

'…you don't notice much without your majesty.’

Of course, there was one more person in this room who wasn't. The old butler of Duke Marcus, who looks emotionally beside him.

The old butler, of course, was a good employee and did not make a fuss about Eusto's real feelings. I was just fixing Eusto's dress with moist eyes that would wipe away tears at any moment.

Only when the servant left, saying he would check how the chairman was prepared, did the butler quietly open his mouth.

"Finally, Duke, Your Majesty, has achieved his long-cherished dream.”

“…….”

"My hands are cold. I'm sure you'll find out when you're so nervous."

The butler said so and handed Eusto a warm cup of tea. As a child, it was a car that Eusto gave whenever he told his father a story that needed his resolution.

Eusto drank the tea without refusing. I thought this would be helpful now.

"You seem to have a lot on your mind."

Eusto did not reply to the butler. But it was. Why, I've always had a complicated mind even though I had what I had hoped for so much.It wasn't Julia's attitude, or even the attitude of Siril or Felix, who was publicly identified below. Eusto also had no intention of campaigning because he had won the empress seat. It doesn't prove your affection for Yulia.

It won't be such a problem. This sprout of the heart hasn't sprung up recently in the first time.

'…why on earth? Every time I see you... No, even when I see others treat you."

Deep down in my heart, I was filled with complex and dirty feelings. If I had to find a similar feeling, it would be an inferior feeling.

As it was the wedding of the Imperial Emperor, people gathered from all over the country. The capital city of Mila was more crowded than ever, and the emperor also held a festival in the capital to celebrate his wedding. And only those who sinned for a living were granted amnesty.

Under the clear autumn sky, the Emperor's wedding began. In line with the sound of music playing blessedly, Emperor Yulia and her empress Yusto appeared in front of the crowd of guests.

“…….”

Julia joked lightly at Eusto's appearance, which was more stiffer than usual.

"Aren't you so happy to be Jim's official companion?"

"That's right...! No."

She grinned at Eusto's hurried denial. On the face, which seemed to make him feel uncomfortable and happy as usual, Eusto loosened his convulsively stiff face.

"It's all right, Jim's around. What a waste to be dressed so beautifully for the first time in a while."

"What a shame………?”

"Well, this wedding is also meant to boast that mine is so beautiful."

Julia smiled and reached out to Eusto. Julia in a dark red dress was beautiful and dignified.

On the contrary, Eusto's tuxedo was white. It was Yulia who chose the color. With the hope of decorating Yusto most beautifully that day. And as expected, it was a satisfactory appearance.

A white tuxedo that looks like it's wrapped tightly, and a long cape. I was glad that I became as beautiful as I could be to be mine.

"…Your Majesty."

"Jim also likes your face, or perhaps everything beautiful."

Eusto's ears turned red at Julia's words. The unknowing tension subsided quietly at the blatant remark.

Eusto clasped Julia's hand. It's always been like that. Since I was very young. She would always lead me in front of her when I was worried and lost in the way. The uncomfortable hesitation in my mind won't go away right now, but I thought it would be okay. Because she wouldn't abandon herself.

"…I will do my best to keep you happy."

Julia's eyes turned round at the unlikely words from Eusto. Soon he had a laugh. It was a doctor of great satisfaction.

For now, I decided to calm down just by being able to see that face. As Julia said, today is the day to announce that she has become hers.

"He's a really mean man.”

"Usually, I think it's better to say that it's not medicine, it's not enough."

Cyril and Felix, who were looking outside the wedding hall, helped each other. Julia told the two that they were free to attend the wedding. It's up to you two to get into gossip whether you come or not.

So the choice was to attend, but not show yourself to others."He has the gift of making you special by nature, Duke Marcus."

"Who said it wasn't? I will not be able to serve you comfortably."

At Felix's words, Cyril just laughed. I couldn't help it. Yulia really likes that part of Eusto.

"So you're not confident?"

"What are you talking about? I know you're using a cheap shot against Her Majesty."

"That's what you like about it."

Felix replied in a ridiculous way at Cyril's words.

"The same goes for me. I don't have the confidence to imitate that lack, but I don't care because I'm being treated special by your majesty."

"I agree."

The two looked at Julia quietly. The red dress really suited her. It would be a lie if she didn't want her hands today, but it was fine.

Because Julia was smiling happily.

Following the wedding, the appointment of the empress, plus street marches and night banquets. It was such a tiring day that I couldn't remember how I spent the whole day.

In addition, the two even left the palace immediately after the banquet. Felix was sweet enough to magically help the pair move to the palace villa, where they will stay for three days, for Julia, who will be tired of today's schedule. Of course, it wasn't him, but using the power of the sorcerers.

The royal palace villa where they arrived was exactly used by the royal family since kingdom times. It was not very wide, but the scenery of the nearby mountain was beautiful and quiet, making it perfect for relaxing.

"You'll be less tired than this if you're on the battlefield all day."

Julia stretched on the sofa in her dress for the banquet. Eusto untied his tie and approached Yulia, releasing heavy accessories and headdress one by one.

"Well done, Your Majesty."

"I don't want to hear that you did a great job today."

Eusto looked at Julia at the words. Blue eyes soon met his eyes and grinned.

"Because today was your wedding and Jim's wedding."

Julia reached out and tapped Eusto on the cheek.

"Do you want to hear that?"

Eusto shook his head straight away. In fact, the body was drowsy, but more than that, there was a feeling of joy.

At the wedding, there was only tension, but she was congratulated on the street after receiving the empress' appointment. In addition, it was only when everyone talked about their marriage at the banquet.

Now it's not just her lover, it's the fact that she's officially able to stand side by side with her. Eusto kissed her forehead naturally. The gentle smile on his mouth asked him with a look of dissatisfaction.

"Is this enough for you?”

"…Your Majesty."

"It's not a burden."

Eusto faltered for a moment when asked without hesitation. The ornaments were removed and the hair was untied to make it comfortably. His more intense look at himself encouraged his desire more than anything else.

"Are you going to spend the first night officially yours?"

It was shameful as a lover that made Julia more encouraged. Eusto quit being patient.

As a matter of fact, as a matter of fact.

I wanted to attract her from the morning when the wedding began.

The dawn of the imperial villa was more serene than the imperial palace. Their waitresses will only come tomorrow morning, so it was time for them to be completely alone. After taking a bath, I could feel the warm and soft energy of the two people.Julia talked, patting his breast like a habit. This straightforward man was also in character, and there was nothing beautiful about him.

At some point, it became a habit to smooth the bulges of his body when there were only two of them. I enjoyed feeling the tension every time she touched my hand, as if I wasn't used to it.

"Why don't you tell me now?"

"What, do you mean?"

"In case Jim doesn't know you're worried."

“…….”

"You've been thinking about it since the empress selection process.”

"Your Majesty."

"Whether you really deserved to be chosen. For whatever reason, do you really deserve to sit next to Jim?"

“…….”

"And you don't even have that hesitation. It's supposed to be a boost to Jim, and he doesn't always seem to be able to."

At the sound of penetrating hearts, Eusto gently grabbed Julia's arm, which had been touching his chest. For some reason, I felt like I would get caught even the sound of my heart.

No, it's not that I wouldn't let Julia know if I stopped her from touching me.

"…I think I'm too short of you. I've always thought I wanted to be your shield to be someone I could trust, trust and rely on."

"You don't think that's the case as a lover?"

Eusto nodded quietly. It was inferiority complex and jealousy. Cyril, or even Felix, doesn't care about Julia's embrace of the three, but he doesn't seem to be himself.

Maybe I wasn't prepared enough. I decided to settle for just being around, but I kept getting greedy.

Julia was mine for the first time. No, she was exactly her servant. None of Eusto's grip was obvious.

Although the Duke recognized him as his son, there was no place in the Duke's family of course. The position was also created by himself and constantly trained and tried to be a faithful servant to Yulia.

It was natural for him to try to get it. But she didn't know what to do to excel as her lover.

"I feel like I'm making you care about me."

I felt so ugly about myself. Seven years ago, when Brick was ambitious to become her empress, he thought he should step up to the plate. I didn't think such a dirty, mean person should be allowed to stand by her side.

However, it is rather unknown now. As a lover, I felt like I was lacking. I still can't figure out how to be her lover.

"Really, you."

Julia burst into laughter at the serious face. She kissed her lips lightly with a grinning face.

"He's a very demanding person.”

“…….”

"But that's what I like about my luggage."

"…what?"

"He said it's better for you to take a lot of work. If you didn't hear it this time, I could whisper it three more times."

Julia pulled his arm out of his hand and held it in reverse. You can feel the texture of your favorite product even in your palm.

It was all evidence of his honest efforts so far. He's been wielding his sword constantly.

"As a servant, you are truly an untouched opponent.”

In some cases, Cyril and Felix had to be soothed in terms of military relations. No, not only them, but other nobles.But Eusto was not like that.

"You don't ask why Jim says he needs to. If you tell me to do it, I'll make the result that Jim wants. There is no exception to that as captain of the Guards or as Duke Marcus."

No matter how hard it is, no matter how impossible it is, he did it silently. And I didn't even let her feel burdened by the ball. He always kept his place silently as if it were his duty.

"That's because I thought you had to live like that as a servant. Don't you think so?"

"…Your Majesty."

"But as a lover, you are the opposite."

"I'm ashamed of myself..."

Julia gently blocked Eusto's lips, who was about to apologize. I didn't mean to hear that.

"So I think the luggage is just right. Lovers are meant to be involved with each other. If you don't ride on Jim's hands and just run out on your own, it'll be a boring relationship."

Julia murmured that she would probably get tired of it soon. Eusto was heartbroken by the words. I felt her heart more than I thought.

Julia said playfully, looking at the fine face. There was a fundamental problem with the reason why he was worried. The fact that he doesn't always overestimate himself, is thoroughly mistaken.

"You know, there's one misjudgment.”

"…what is it?”

"You think you're patient, but Jim doesn't seem to be at all."

Unexpected words, Eusto looked at her with a dumbfounded face.

"I...!"

"That's correct."

Julia clenched Eusto's hand as if to calm down. What a mess, it was so cute. I was satisfied because it was just the way I liked it.

"Don't worry too much, Jim loves that part of you."

“…….”

Eusto's mind was rather complicated by the seemingly fine words. It was his ugly corner. I can't believe you like that. Fortunately, it was mixed up.

"You're impatient."

"…I……."

"I can assure you. Oh, of course, as a servant, you're good at holding it in your own way. That's true."

It was a very acrimonious way of speaking. It reminded me of Leon Cia or Cyril, but I didn't hate it. I've got a similar bone in my body. But Julia was Julia.

"But not at all as a lover. But I think you can endure it well because you're good at it. That's what gets you in trouble."

“…….”

"It would be easier to admit that you can't stand it, but it's hard to use your patience."

Julia slapped her lips on the back of her hand. Strangely, the feeling touched my heart. It would have been a meaningless act.

I even shared the heat with her a little while ago, and I felt like I was getting hot again. And there's no way she could hide it from a perceptive woman.

Julia held his hand tightly and whispered. The way he looked at it seemed to seduce him.

"Actually, I wasn't going to tell you."

"…why so?"

"I like it when you suffer from the burden. Whenever that happens, it's good to see a troubled face and to hesitate."

It was a very mischievous voice.

"But I don't want it to shrink again. Didn't I tell you? Jim is greedy."

Eusto had a wry face at the words. He would be more greedy than Yulia. I'm so excited to see you say and act like this. That devastating desire to swallow her up."I think you're still guessing something."

“…….”

Eusto was silent. Because I didn't want to show this dirty feeling. Because she didn't want to get sick of herself because of this.

Whether you know or not. Julia laughed with a face that noticed something.

"One more thing, I suppose you underestimate."

"…what is it?"

"Jim loves you."

I put strength into my hand that I held against Julia. Ulya pulled on the car again, wondering if she would get tired of it.

"Don't worry, Jim's heart is bigger and wider than you think."

"…Your Majesty."

"Isn't that the great emperor you adore so much?"

The body turned, and before I knew it, Julia looked down at herself and laughed.

"So you don't have to put up with it, Eusto. Tell me if you can't do it yourself."

A soft touch sank over my lips. It's familiar, but it feels a bit swollen because of yourself.

"I will gladly command you to be your master."

The languid and secret whisper blew my mind. Eusto literally pulled her body. I bumped into her as if I were showing my immature self.

It was strangely refreshing the next morning when I opened my eyes.

Not the body, but the mind.

Eusto was relieved to see her sleeping with a relaxed face in her arms.

'…maybe I want to see this face all the time.’

Both hesitating and anxious. It came about that I couldn't give her this face.

I'm afraid if I don't control myself, distrust will sprout.

But at her words, she revealed her own desires and did not reject them. No, I accepted him rather naturally.

The fog was lifted by the fact.

I haven't been confident. The thought that Yulia will accept any kind of image. As she said, she might have been overdoing it from the moment we first met. To be the most reliable loyal servant to Yulia.

I thought I should be in a similar position as a lover. So that she doesn't falter no matter what choice she makes. However, such a mind might have been creating a rift.

Eusto kissed Julia's forehead as it was. The mother's heart filled and expanded in her heart. From the beginning to the present, he never became smaller and tried to control himself and eat himself.

Eusto is willing to accept that sense. Because that's what Julia wants.

On the third day of coming to the villa, the two took a walk in the warm sun. It was comfortable because I couldn't feel any signs of people around me because I was bitten by both the maid and the servant.

"There's a little more. I want to go."

"Sure, I'll... I want to be with you more.”

Julia grinned at Eusto's words. In the past, I would have quietly dissuaded many people from waiting at the palace, but it was better not to. For the past three days, Eusto has spewed out some candid words.

"It's a very acceptable offer, but it's too much. There are too many people to spray fire in the palace.”

"Yes."

"You knew how to say it.”

"That's right, too.

Julia burst into laughter at the words. Saying that to Eusto, I was actually afraid I'd be a little disappointed.

"Actually, I enjoy him hesitating and agonizing over me."

Because he wasn't indecisive at all at work. But somehow it was better to be as honest as now. Because it was like that.No, it might have been more enjoyable. There are no lovers who don't like to express their love for their loved ones.

Julia paused for a moment. Then he stopped naturally and made eye contact with her. As expected, his face didn't change. Julia believed that immutability of him more than anything else. The confidence and stability that you will be by your side no matter what path you take.

"I thought I'd say it, too."

"What do you mean……?”

"I love you."

"…Your Majesty."

I wanted to tell you. I wasn't stingy with expressing love, but I wanted to whisper now.

"Keep this word in your heart, Eusto."

Julia did not choose the empress herself. But from the beginning, the seat next to him has always been him. Not only as a servant, but also as a first-time benefactor.

It has never changed, even though much has been done over time and over the world for a lot has been done over time.

He cut down Emperor Julia, who was not himself. After leaving the world, he found Lesio and recreated his place to return. That's why he was so special. In all her life, he left deep footprints with that honest immutability.

"As long as you remember that heart, Jim will always be with you."

"…Your Majesty."

His eyes shook. There was a vibration on his face, which was small and firm, that could be seen by others, not by himself.

Julia clasped her lovely face in her hand. As expected, I liked any face. Maybe he's the best at using his face in the world.

Thinking like that, Julia kissed him.

"Don't hesitate, don't worry, just do it for Jim."

“…….”

"Because I don't want to give a piece of your heart to others."

The whisper this time he kissed her. He whispered, facing his forehead.

"There's no place for anyone else to come in. It's not affection, it's nothing."

"…Eusto."

"My heart is not as big as yours, but I cannot handle you."

"…yes."

Julia clasped his shoulder as it was. It was a very large and wide body. But he was willing to give himself all his body.

Because she wants to. That fact will not change in the future. A hundred times, a thousand times, whatever trials and changes come, Eusto will find her and pursue her. His heart, or his very existence, was all imprinted on her.

Eusto held her tightly in his arms. He was relieved that he could hug her like this, and he thought it was a relief. In a world without her, my heart will burn to the ground.

Therefore, he decided to enjoy the blindness that he can do now. Now I could see that it was more of a waste to hesitate to flow.

Eusto whispered to her as if in answer.

"I love you, Your Majesty, so."

"Yes."

"Please remember how I feel."

"I will."

This answer is all I need. There was no need to hesitate and fear anymore.

The Emperor's Lady-in-Chief of honor.

"Madam Flena, these are the letters for you today.”

As soon as I finished breakfast, I brought a pile of letters into the drawing room. Flena sighed as she looked at the sheep.

"Well, there's so much I want to say to you, Your Majesty.""If it's not fair enough to tell your majesty even a little thing, he wants to hear it."

Flena nodded at the words of the maid who brought the letter. But the emperor has always been a man of heavy duty. There was not enough time to examine all these amounts directly.

So what was needed was his role. Plena quickly sorted out a lot of letters. Among them, it was better for Cyril to review the management of state affairs. It was her job to organize private letters as the head of the emperor's maid.

"Well, take this to Count Venus."

"Yes, ma'am."

In 285, it was time for stability in the country well after decades of Emperor Julia's reign.

"Can I help you, Flena?"

Shortly after the lady-in-law stepped down, Guyana sneaked up to her and asked.

"Thanks, don't you have something to do today?”

At once, Guyana's face turned blue. Guyana was already 13, and Julia had her attend the academy from around the age of 10.

Unlike when it was just established, it was now subdivided by age and had a curriculum. There are many differences compared to the past when it was a one or two-year course for adults.

Currently, the system generally lasted about six years from the age of ten, and for those seeking a higher rank, it lasted another two to six years. Julia wanted to base her 12-year curriculum on it, but so far it seemed premature.

"Your Majesty said you could leave for a day."

Flena shook her head with a determined face at the murmuring words of Guyana.

"Have you forgotten when you said that, Guyana?"

Guyana nodded reluctantly at the words. Still, Guyana was only weak against Julia. For Plena and others, they were as rebellious and whining as their peers.

"When you have a fever and you're sick, of course you should rest. But now Guyana is healthy, right?”

"Well, but if you see Tae-ui, it might be different!”

Flena frowned at the words.

"Do you think you're going to have to make a sick man suffer? Guyana."

"…I know."

Guyana's mouth popped out. Flena thought she really wanted to show this to Yulia. I'm sure she'd think Guyana was even cute like this.

"Come on, take it with you. And what did the Academy tell you to do if there was a boy who kept bothering Guyana?”

"If you can't stand it, I said knock it down!"

"All right."

Flena nodded to Guyana with a satisfied face. I wondered if that was really okay, but I decided to do so because there were some things that Julia said.

Guyana usually looked at Jim's face and seemed to hold it in.’

"Is that so?"

I told you to sneak up on one of the guards, so I'm sure it's not a lie.’

In fact, it was only in front of the guardians that Guyana acted young and acted like her own age.

The child has been quick-witted since he was a child. He also vaguely realized how the environment surrounding him would be used. She was so grown-up as to barricade herself against the nobles who approached her. It's like mixing the strengths of Camelia and Jenna in half.

The same seemed to be true within the Academy. However, many children from hereditary noble families attended the academy. Some of them seemed to be immature children who believed in false rumors that Julia had harvested Guyana's humble birth.

You know, Jim stepped on all the guys that bothered his age.Flena wanted to say the same is true of Julia now.

That's why you had more enemies.’

"What's wrong with having a lot of enemies, so those around you are talented in making enemies from an early age.’

There was nothing to say about that either. Plena himself made enemies from a young age to capture the top of the intelligence list, and wiped out the ugly ones. There was no reason to become a top owner at a young age.

Not only Flena but also Yulia and her aides were largely the ones who created their own posts that way. I suddenly felt that the appointment around Guyana was not very good educationally.

"Well, I'll be right back, Flena."

"Yes, Guyana."

His gloomy face was a bright smile when he went out.

Should I ask you to find out what's going on in the Academy just in case.

It's kind of weird for an adult to get involved in children's affairs, so I didn't order them to gather information on purpose, but I thought it wouldn't be bad just in case.

After a few whistles, a small bird sat by the window. The bird quickly flew away when Flena tied up the note and sent it. The rest could be left at the top. She's been pretty good at acting chief these days.

Well, then I'll...

Flena listened to the letter with a small sigh. Julia tried to read all the private letters that came to her as much as possible, but usually needed a summary.

The first letter was from Tern. The sender was Valena, a low-ranking knight more than a decade ago, and she became a Countess and lord of the estate.

No matter how much trouble I had over the years, I felt sympathy when I remembered how much I had been struggling with Leoncia and Camellia. The content was trivial. The report said that he would be safe thanks to the grace of His Majesty this year.

If there's anything special in the meantime.

The young master now has a normal conversation. Recently, he bowed his head to Young Jimin and apologized.>

The young master was none other than Viscount Tern. He, who was drugged by his half-brother, the Knight Commander, seemed to have managed to come to his senses after a long period of treatment. Valena gladly took him to the estate, saying she could not forget his mother, who had been gracious.

'She's a piece of work, too.’

It was the same that he tried to become a vassal, but it was the same that he still had the same personality as before. In fact, the reputation of the Tern estate, which came through Auris, was no different.

Flena arranged Valena's letter briefly, then put it back in the envelope.

Another letter was from none other than the Lubai estate. The sender was Clarice, the former Earl of Rubai. After Brick Weddin's death, Clarice went to Eton.They came in.

Although they betrayed each other and marked the end of the relationship, they seemed to be complicated because they were once loved. She was now living as an ordinary resident in the Countess of Lubai. The contents of the letter were complaints and compliments about the new Earl who is now in office.

Although it was a content that was grumbling in Chinese characters, it was actually close to gratitude. Cloris wrote that he liked the fact that the new count was honest and thoughtful of the young people, even though he only knew about his studies. The lack of flexibility was also written as an audit of the emperor, saying that he would listen well to what he said.Flena smiled quietly at it.

'Oh, he's not being honest either.’

His aristocratic pride still lingered. Still, her love for Count Rubai was true, and she was willing to do anything inclement. It was also her refusal to accept Julia's recommendation to accept the qualification exam, saying she was a sinner.

It was not just Chloris. Dario, Count of Envida, who sent a petition shortly after Julia returned from the other world, also studied hard and was in charge of managing Baron Scheta.

It was not only thanks to the emperor's hereditary succession, but also to open the way for the appointment of administrative officers through the qualification test.

"Thanks to this, our work has increased tremendously."

I had to jump on the information I had gained from holding hands with some nobles. It was hard, but Flena thought it was a good phenomenon.

'...we're not going to get rid of him.’

Then the information top Auris also needed to be changed.

Plena has completely abolished kidnapping of children. Instead, they had children on the streets or without parents. I took care of the children and made them listen to them without danger.

When they were able to stand on their own feet and get a proper job, they left only the children they wanted in Auris and trained them as informants in earnestly. That alone was enough.

Flena stretched out and started organizing the letters again. It was about late afternoon that a small bird flew back by the window.

After reading the information in a hurry, Flena frowned for a moment and looked like a mother.

'…what a duel.'

Plena touched her forehead for a moment. Is it necessary to resemble guardians in such a way?

It was inevitable. Except for Jenna, I was the type to return what I received. In addition, Flena rose from her seat with a small sigh written below.

No matter how much you look at it, it was something that immature parents would run to protest against Yulia. In the duel, one arm or leg was broken.

"Your Majesty, no matter how much you value Miss Guyana, or Earl Liedere, you cannot let this go!"

"That's right. How can you come back from an academy where you go to study with a few days' worth of lying down.

"This is not a battlefield, Your Majesty!"

The nobles came to Yulia and began to line up the injuries of their children. Guyana started to say that she believed in Yulia and acted as an innocent person, and that the dignity of the imperial family would be diminished.

Julia, with her chin resting, listened to their story with a sour face. Left alone, he came to make up words about Guyana that he didn't have.

"Stop."

"Your Majesty!"

"Maybe a lot of luggage has become a lot.

"…what?"

"I can't believe you're asking Jim for an audience for such a trifle."

Julia yawned tirelessly and told them.

"It's disgusting! Count Riedere is an example of others, as long as His Majesty protects him.…!”

"I told you to stop."

"However...."

"Isn't it not just us Guyana who should set an example for others, but also your children?"

"Our children don't have any...…!”

"Really?"

Julia asked them with a face if she was confident she could take responsibility for the remark.

"By the way, there's no learning effect."

Even though Julia has shown thorough punishment to the nobles several times, it looks like this if they release it a little bit. Of course, it wasn't a bad thing to complain. An atmosphere that could be easily suggested to the emperor was welcome when it comes to managing state affairs.If that is really true.

Julia began to recite the paper she had next to her in a dull tone as if bored.

"Well, you're a genius, and if you get into trouble, your Majesty will soon abandon you.”

"Your Majesty?"

"Your father is a traitor. It's also said to be the worst man in continental history. There's no way Her Majesty would really adore you, his daughter.”

"He, Zee, what are you...….”

"You think you deserve to sit here with dirty blood? Your Majesty is trying to be a tyrant again, isn't he? Isn't your eye weird?"

“…….”

Julia also threw other organized documents before them. The faces of the nobles who took the paper immediately turned blue. They were all documents containing gossip about Juliana Guyana, who they talked about over drinks.

"This, this....”

"Well, Jim, at least in the Academy, I want everyone to be equal.”

“…….”

"So I've told Guyana so many times that she believes in Jim's power and doesn't behave herself."

In fact, Guyana has never condescended because she has a countess or because Julia is a guardian. He was willing to take care of the bad things that happened in the academy and was polite to his teachers. He never responded to hostility towards himself, although he often complained to Flena that he didn't want to cause a commotion.

But today was different. He did not read it to them, but apparently he slandered Guyana with an unspeakable swear word.

"Besides, Guyana wouldn't have picked a fight against them unilaterally."

Guyana didn't touch them straight away, but formally challenged them to a duel. In the event of disputes between nobles, it was the traditional way to fight a duel.

"It would be common for an emperor not to enter a duel, but even though it is between children, are you trying to resist the consequences?"

"Well, it's...….”

"If not him."

Julia slowly rose from her seat. The emperor should not be overly difficult, but he should not have been so ridiculous.

"Did you think Jim didn't know anything about it?"

"…Your Majesty."

Disenfranchise the management of the land for one year. I hope you don't know how generous this disposition is, no matter how stupid it is.”

Julia waved her hands at them, saying so. He meant to say, "I don't want to deal with you anymore, so get lost."

I'd like to deprive him of his title.’

So it was too much. Besides, I didn't want to punish him too much for his mild swearing at drinking parties. I didn't want to shut up.

Above all.

"You don't want to touch what Guyana did herself, do you?”

I nodded at Flena's question. The child, who rarely fought back, stepped up. If Julia overpunishes here, it will only signal that there is an emperor behind Guyana as they say.

Their punishment was only to do with maintaining dignity as a man of power. As I stepped out of the audience room, Guyana stood looking glum.

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty."

"What?"

"…Your Majesty has become troublesome with my work."

Julia lowered her body and made eye contact with Guyana. There was a small scar on the cheek. The other kids broke one side at a time, and he was this small, so it was profitable.

Julia shook her head, carefully examining the wound."I'm supposed to have a load to do this is what I'm supposed to do. 'Cause Jim's your guardian.'

"…Your Majesty."

"But I can't say it's a good thing to fight others."

Flena laughed softly at the words. It was Yulia who said we could fight.

"So from tomorrow, get up in the morning and go to the Guard for two hours to learn the sword."

"…Yes, I understand."

Guyana's face became more sullen. I liked studying sitting down, but I didn't like using my body that much.

Julia straightened up after telling the other maid to take her to her room.

"It's not a bee, is it?"

"Huh?"

"You're upset that you're hurt."

"Of course I can't hide it from Flena.”

"Yes, I have been with you since you knelt down.”

Julia smiled softly at the words and nodded.

"Right, if you're going to deal with it anyway, you'd better step on it so that it doesn't even come out."

If I had taken out the sword, I had to finish it. The weaker it is, the better off it should have been. Tolerance was the leeway from the strong.

"But maybe it's a little out of place in peaceful times."

Flena shook her head at the words. Although the empire under Julia's reign is peaceful, there is still a long way to go. This was especially true of the various information that was heard through Auris.

"Your Majesty does not intend to keep Guyana in his arms."

"Yes, no matter how cute he is, as long as Jim is emperor, it's hard."

One day Guyana had to leave Julia and walk on her feet. Moreover, there was no way to leave such an educated child as comfortable.

Julia wasn't the kind of person to be. The more he cherished, the more he sent Julia to a difficult position. Right now only Camelia and Jenna did.

The two men suffered daily heavy work trying to stabilize the west and east. As much as Yulia.

Flena briefly opened her mouth to the Emperor's side as if it were a more airy atmosphere. There was a good news among the letters I received today.

"Moreover, Miss Alice of the South."

"Huh?"

"She said she had a cute second son."

"Really?"

Flena nodded in the delighted face of Julia.

"The Duke of Othdan must have been relieved. She complained that she had no time to breathe because she was on vacation with her child."

"He's always been a burden on Miss Alice.”

"Well, I'll have to work harder for the next year.”

I felt joy in the way Julia said so.

"I'll take care of the presents and send them to you, shall I?”

"Yes, please."

"Well, then I'll stand by you tonight. It's been a long time since you slept with Guyana."

"That's good to know.”

Recently, new maidens came in and Plena's work increased, so she rarely stayed by her side at night. Flena followed Julia with joy at the voice.

As long as he's here, he always wants to be a rest for Yulia.

12. Stage at the end and the beginning.

"Now, it's... What do you mean, Your Majesty!"

"Jim said he was going to abdicate in the next ten years.”

Imperial Emperor Yulia Domina Berius, who celebrated the 30th year of the throne, spoke to them in her usual tone.

"Oh, of course, the heir is not Guyana."

"Your Majesty!"

Once again, the nobles sighed deeply at the ridiculous sound.The age of the emperor was no longer the age of youth. However, he said that the appearance is no different from that of his early 20s, and Tae-ui can still have children. That's why he didn't say much to the emperor who avoided the issue of succession.

The emperor laughed at the absurd aristocracy of the half-law and the half-law aristocrats who accepted it as if something had come.

"You're not really unexpected either. Besides, you know."

Julia pulled the corners of her mouth and grinned.

"Why should an unverified person sit in this seat when all of you have taken the qualification exam?"

"Ha, but...….”

"Jim is also supposed to take the qualification exam."

'What do you mean!'

Who's going to come up with a qualification exam for the Emperor? No, in the first place, Julia had already proved herself in every area that would have been on the qualification exam.

"Well, that's what I've decided on. And that's good for this empire.”

"…Your Majesty."

"As always, if you want to contradict it, you'll have to come with a reasonable reason and persuade Jim."

It was natural, but Julia argued that she had made her own reasons. It's been prepared for decades. No one could beat her even though the nobles consistently persuaded her for months, or more than a decade.

Ten years later, Julia neatly abdicated the throne after electing the next archbishop as scheduled.

"Your Majesty, please remain in the palace at least for Taesaro."

"Are you telling Jim to turn a nationally elected consul into a scarecrow?"

"It's not that……!”

"For the past 40 years, Jim has devoted himself to this country. I don't want to play anymore."

Then what are we supposed to do! I wanted to shout. But they couldn't bring themselves to say that when they saw the light of day Julia. In addition, not only the consul, but also her three husbands, who were leaving with her, had been perfectly arranged.

"It's okay, you'll do well. And I have something prepared just in case, so don't worry too much.”

"Your Majesty..."

"Now Jim will be a free man and travel around. So don't look for it as much as you can. I'm not coming to your aid if you find something petty."

Julia left the palace like that. At first, the new consul and aristocrats were confused, but gradually regained stability over the years.

Of course, Yulia wasn't just sitting on her hands either. She often appeared on the continent for more than a decade after coming down from the throne. Thinking of it as some kind of after-sales service.

"I think it's time for me to start hiding."

"That's right. I feel like I've been working harder in the last 10 years than I was in the palace."

Julia laughed softly at Cyril's grumbling tone. Decades have passed since we were together, and the relationship between the four has not changed a bit. I thought it would be the same even after an endless amount of time.

"Were you relieved, though, that the policies we've made are fine?"

"You never know, there's still a lot of time left."

Julia nodded at the words. There was no country that did not perish. The same was true of Ranchea.

"But I don't want to see my country go under while it's alive."So maybe you can't let go completely. There were a lot of things we could do behind the stage.

"Then I'll have to slowly disconnect from the mast."

"Why?"

Julia asked him with a curious face. Unlike the other three, as soon as Felix left the palace, Matap returned to the same position as before. In its own form, not involved in the empire.

Even if they contact each other, Felix didn't have to break up with them because they would cut it off anyway. In addition, the Matap was a place where the secrets of the four were known.

"Because I'm lazy."

The answer returned was surprisingly clear.

"It's the same as the country, if I continue to occupy the seat of the tower, everyone will adjust to it.”

"Really?"

"Your Majesty said, without a target, power is weakened.”

Somehow Felix's face looked so grown-up saying so.

No, I'm an adult.

His age was also generally a middle age category. However, it was because of the youngest appearance among the four.

"And either way, it's better to have fewer connections with us.”

Julia nodded at Felix's words. It's a separate matter whether Matap will let him go.

'Cause their desire to explore is formidable.’

Felix was a genius no matter what. Although the power of control has built up many times and led him to reach the stage earlier, even in his first life, he simply took the place of Matapism.

"More than that, Eusto, the last uprising in the southwestern part of the continent seems to have been resolved well."

"Yes."

Eusto nodded as he got off the horse. The four usually traveled together, but there were times when they were away one by one. It was not long ago that Eusto returned from the southwest.

"Did your identity go unnoticed?"

"Fortunately. He's a central aristocrat, he knows our faces, but he doesn't know the ordinary people."

"Yes."

Julia let out a small sigh.

Even though I knew I had to let go of my hands as much as possible, I reached out without realizing it when ordinary people shouted that they were having a hard time.

Besides...

"Oh, there he comes again."

"I know."

Julia smiled grimly at a small white bird flying from afar.

"How you come so well."

"It's going to be even harder if Flena pulls out completely."

"Well...."

As if it was hard to expect, Julia opened a letter sent by Plena using Auris' bird.

Once a month, Plena would send information that Julia would like to know. When Julia left the palace, she also retired from her job as a maid and returned to the top of the intelligence service, Auris. The top position was passed on to others, but the influence remained.

"As long as we have our presence, we will always follow you around. So please don't let us out, Your Majesty.'

She wasn't the only one. All those who decided to live a normal life without sharing time with Julia said they would.

I don't need to be so overprotective.

It seemed difficult for the wish to come true as long as he was alive.

"So, is there anything we can do about it this time?"

Julia shook her head at Cyril's question.

"No, fortunately, it's an update.”

Julia pulled the corners of her mouth and smiled and showed the other three letters. It also told me what others were up to and where to pay some attention.

"If I had been in the throne, I would certainly have taken the liberty of course."Because the person who will play that role will be in the capital city of Mila."

Julia nodded at the words of Eusto.

"Yes, if you take care of everything, the child won't be able to leave his parents forever."

Maybe he doesn't want to let go of his hand.

The sun has set. I stayed waiting for Eusto, so I had to spend the night in the middle of the forest.

Before Julia even spoke, Felix took out the magic tool himself. He quickly built a plausible building in the middle of the forest when he breathed in magic.

"…this."

Julia was a little surprised to see that. Because he looked so familiar.

"I imitated the building I saw in your dream. I think it's pretty comfortable inside.”

"…you're really amazing.”

"I thought you'd remember."

Julia smiled lightly at Felix's words.

Then I asked carefully.

"It'll take a little longer, but you can live in that world if you want.”

Julia shook her head, stroking Felix's head at the remark.

"No, it's okay, Felix. Everything I need is already here."

"Then how about going out to play once in a while?”

"Huh?"

"I thought your Majesty wanted to walk with everyone at least one point."

Julia also caught eye with the other two. He said he would follow whenever he wanted to. A happy smile spread over my face. It seemed unlikely that there would be despair even when standing in a distant time.

Julia nodded and told them as usual.

"Yes, that's not bad either."

Anywhere will be fine with them. Julia smiled and hugged everyone tightly.

I was a really happy person myself.

13. After the curtain came down,

"Duke, I have a letter for you."

The butler put the letter on the tray and put it on Guyana's desk. Busy with work, she nodded and checked.

She checked the letter dozens of minutes after the butler left. Guyana, calmly checking the recipient of the letter, opened her eyes wide when she saw the sender of the letter at the bottom.

Guyana felt her heart beating in a name written in a familiar handwriting.

"…Your Majesty."

Guyana patted the name with her hand and somehow felt a touch. I haven't seen him in years.

It has been more than a decade since the emperor of Ranchea, Yulia Domina Berius, abdicated and disappeared. She was about to live like a nobody, only occasionally writing her best regards, but hardly a face. I don't even know if that makes you crazy.

Guyana recalled decades ago when she became an adult. At that time, Julia was over 40 years old, but her appearance was no different from that of Guyana.

Guyana asked the question she had always had as she grew up in the hands of the emperor.

Your Majesty, if there's anything I need to know, let me know.’

The imperial family was a place where secrets were hard to settle. Guyana was also large and could not help but notice the aristocracy's strange eyes towards him. No matter how affectionately the emperor and his associates raised her.

Julia looked at herself for a moment and smiled and said.

'Well, before I knew it, you were that old.’

She told me about the past without hiding it. Very gravely, of course, so that Guyana won't be shocked or hurt. Nevertheless, when the whole story was over, Julia hugged herself tightly.You're responsible, Guyana. If the way others look at you is strange, it's gratitude, not resentment.’

Of course Guyana didn't fully believe that. Some were grateful, but others were mixed with envy and jealousy.

The emperor did not have children and some blamed him on Guyana. There were even people lining up to say she'd be the next emperor.

But Guyana had never had such a heart. All she wanted was Julia's side, not her place.

In fact, it was only after 40 years of age that he ascended to one of the dukes of the eastern continent. Camelia, who's been running this place for a long time, said she's annoyed and wants to spend the rest of her life in the South, so Guyana made her take the test.

Guyana grinned as she looked at the desk piled up with papers. She stood up with only a letter from Julia.

'…I'm your child no matter what anyone says.’

I didn't mean to be a successor. It's just that Julia was affectionate and nurtured, and it must have looked the same without a drop of blood.

It was Yulia herself who told me this in the first place. Probably around the mid-20s.

"Oh, my God, we Guyana resemble Jim in the bad."

"Bad things?’

'You don't have to look like Jim for workaholic stuff like this.’

Julia came to Guyana's room one day. I said while looking at my desk, which was piled up with documents. Perhaps Julia doesn't know how pleased she was with the words.

It's a vague memory, but I remember going in and out of her office naturally since I was a child. Every time that happened, it was Yulia's face that focused on her mountain-like documents and work.

Guyana yearned for that look and thought she wanted to resemble it. Watching others near her become Julia's strength, I hoped so, too.

Nevertheless, Julia's long-standing refusal to do anything more than Count Riedere was because she didn't want to leave. Julia had never once told Guyana she was her child.

But he always said 'our Guyana' and was willing to accept his youngster. The next day I had a nightmare, instead of my husband's room, I called Guyana to sleep with me.

I love it so much that sometimes I want to lie and say that I had a scary dream.

"Your Majesty, what would you do if I told you that I had a scary dream with a lie?’

'Did you lie?'

'No! Not really.….’

'Well, I don't know how Jim would actually behave because I haven't been through it.….’

Julia laughed as she stroked her head lying down together.

'I think I'll think about whether Jim made you nervous.’

What about scolding me?’

You should scold him, lying is a bad thing. If you turn a blind eye to him, he'll get in trouble."

Saying so, Julia said she was scared of Flena.

In fact, Guyana's main caregivers were Flena and Jenna. Although Jenna was appointed Duke of the West when she was young and only saw her for a few months of the year, it did not disappear.

Both of them were really nice people. No, not just the two of them, but the people who saw themselves with loving eyes by Julia's side.Guyana loved them because they were generous affection. There were no parents or family, but she never felt the absence.

There was a time when I wondered why my parents weren't there, but that didn't lead to a question. Oddly enough, it was natural for him to have no parents.

I once told the story to Yulia, and somehow she used to have a bitter face.

'Maybe it's a memory left in the unconscious.’

"Remember?"

'He who called you father, he was so cruel.’

Julia said so pitifully, but Guyana thought it wasn't. Maybe it was because it wasn't enough. Juliana, because people around you loved you generously.

'Thanks to you, I...….’

Julia told me how she lived in the past.

He said he thought it was too much to eat, even a clean suit.’

It was a very young memory, but somehow I remembered it. Maybe when I wasn't used to talking, when I told Julia I liked the light green dress, her face.

"Your Majesty was a very moving face."

Happily enough, she spoke in a friendly.

'Well, then you'd better wear light green today. I'm sure it'll go well with Guyana.’

I didn't remember what I answered then. But I knew what I felt then. Guyana thought that saying that she liked something would bring happiness to Yulia and to those who cared about her.

Thanks to this, Guyana grew up expressing her affection to the fullest. It was really natural for her to say that something was good, or someone was good.

Even now

Then, I heard a smart knock outside the door. Looking out the window, Guyana realized who had come.

"Come on in."

The door opened at the sound and two children came inside with a man of similar age.

"The butler has been worried about working too late these days."

"That's why you brought your kids to pick me up?”

The man and his husband nodded at the words. It was a caring and loving man. Just as much as Yulia was looking at herself.

Of course Julia was a much better person.

"You said you'd definitely have dinner with us tonight, mother."

"That's right, I've been working hard on it with you. And did you leave out the schedule for tomorrow as well?”

Guyana nodded at the sight of the two children worried about going back to their desks. Tomorrow was none other than the oldest child's engagement.

Growing up in Julia's arms, he naturally met his loved ones, married them, and even had children. I bet on one of my very normal lives and I could choose.

'Cause that's what you wanted.’

Guyana knew that Julia's time was so long that it was close to eternity. When I found out about it, I started to whine.

I want you to stay with her all the time.

But Julia shook her head very firmly at the words.

Jim wants you to live your life. Normal and happy, you're already responsible. What's left is up to Jim.’

But the concubine mamas are with you. Am I not the one you need?’

In spite of her youthful voice, Julia just shook her head tenderly.

'Cause you're precious. Maybe because I want you to be happier than anyone else in the world.’

'…Your Majesty.'

So, Guyana, do Jim a favor. You deserve to be happy.’

Guyana had no choice but to nod to the voice. Because deep blue eyes like the sea wanted it warm and strong."Then my mother and butler told me I had a magic tool for my engagement. Is it okay for me to receive it?"

"It's all right, you're like children to him."

Guyana nodded at her daughter and folded the letter she was holding. The content of the letter was absolutely routine. If it's a little special, is it that she sent her daughter's engagement gift as a special gift? But Guyana has now refused to take the favour too far. I didn't take it for granted, of course. Just responding to the deep affection.

Guyana left the office with her family. At the end of the letter was the words of Julia, who had been consistent from beginning to now.

With the words you have to protect for her and for yourself while you're alive.

"Gaiana, I hope you'll be happy.>

Guyana smiled. And I was hoping for it.

May your long journey be full of happiness.’

"I became the evil woman in the novel, Emperor."』

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