Holy Kingdom (2)
Ride on!
Returning to the Altair Empire was quite simple.
“Whew… … hook!”
Running with my own feet while exhaling harsh breaths.
That was my way back to the Altair Empire.
Well, Tess used to give me wagons and horses, but to be honest, now my body is better than wagons and horses.
It can easily climb roads that wagons and horses cannot go, and its strong body does not get tired even after running at full speed for days and days.
It would be strange to ride a carriage or horse in such a yard.
Of course, if there was a moment when I really needed to ride, I would ride it, but at least not now.
“Are you arriving soon?”
About 5 days.
It was the time I ran from the Mu Empire to the Altair Empire where the Ardian Academy was located.
I felt the change in my body once again in that I reached a distance that would have taken me almost two weeks if I had come by horse-drawn carriage in five days with just two legs.
As I lightly jumped over some of the cliffs I saw as I passed and felt the distance narrowed, I spurred by checking the face of the Altair Empire that was beginning to be seen in the distance.
It was a moment to return to the Altair Empire after a few months.
* * *
“Whew… … My head hurts.”
Duke Andrea.
Even there, the voice of a young woman resounded in the office of the California state, where only the head of state or prospective head of state could enter.
Of course, it was hard to believe that she was a duke’s wife, but it was quite natural for Shan Andrea to see her scratching her hair and messing her hair when things were not going well, as if to represent her eccentric personality.
At the moment I was wrestling with work for such a long time.
“Lord of Soga?”
“Yes?”
“You have a guest.”
“… … I’m busy, but the customer is a customer who will freeze to death. Bring it back.”
Shan Andrea was happy even when she first became a sojourner.
It’s only natural that he has grown from a situation where he has always been ignored to a Sogaju.
But just as great power comes with great responsibility, so with high rank comes great responsibility.
Responsible for over hundreds of gassols, paying for training and supplies for knights and soldiers of the family, etc.
With nothing to do, Shan Andrea was forced to take a leave of absence from the academy.
Even then, I was struggling because I didn’t have enough time, so even if I were a guest, there would be time to meet.
But it didn’t take long for Shan Andrea’s attitude to change.
“You asked me to tell you that I am Heize.”
“Why are you saying that now? Direct guests to the reception room right away! I’m going to wash up!”
“… … Oh yes. All right.”
Hayes.
The moment you hear the name of the person who put you in this place.
Shan Andrea no longer had a job.
After washing her messy body, and choosing and choosing the most prettiest and not flashy clothes, Shan Andrea, in a dress embellished with red and gold jewels that matched her dyed blonde hair, eventually headed to the drawing room.
“long time no see. senior.”
“… … Yes, it’s been a long time.”
It’s been a few months since I’ve seen him, but Shan Andrea’s face blushed as he saw Heize’s dark black eyes that casually greeted him as if he had seen it yesterday.
Shan Andrea was absurd at the fact that until last year, what he had only thought of as a long-term horse was no longer able to even look at it properly—
‘It’s not bad though.’
The feeling wasn’t too bad, so Shan Andrea sat down in front of Hayes with a satisfied smile.
“You said you left for the Mu Empire?”
“I just came back. Can’t you see this? It’s dusty. Oh, the furniture looks expensive, but it’s dirty. I apologize for this.”
“done. After all, what is yours is mine, and what is mine is yours.”
“… … It’s something meaningful.”
Heize coughed as he felt an eerie chill run through his back.
Because I thought that if I dig deeper here, a pretty dangerous situation would be created.
Heize, who did not ignore his own senses, barely turned his head.
“How you doing?”
“… … how are you doing I’m totally dying. Why is there so much work?”
“Can’t Duke Andrea help you?”
“… … don’t help But I’m sure you’re trying to properly raise the one you gave me, and only help me when you really need it.”
“Zeep, it’s for seniors, so it’s hard to say.”
“… … right.”
everyday talk.
Time flew by as we talked about the hardships and difficulties that Shan Andrea, who had climbed into the small town, was going through.
Even for Heize, who only ran like crazy for five days, the conversation with Shan Andrea was a lot of fun.
The two had a conversation until the refreshments they brought were running out, and ended the conversation as they watched the refreshments run out.
“What are the results?”
“Enough. To be honest, now whoever is stronger than me should count on my fingers?”
“… … Depart Kane or even Sir Lastina?”
“Yes. Now even if the two of us fight together, I will win.”
“haha… … It’s really absurd, but it’s strange that you believe it because you say it.”
“Because it’s true.”
“… … Yeah, there’s no reason for you to lie. It’s a lie that will soon come to light. So what are you going to do now?”
“I need to meet His Majesty, and meet people I haven’t seen one by one. Then… … I do not know.”
Huruk-
Taking a sip of the remaining tea, Heize gathered her thoughts.
After meeting Shan Andrea.
After meeting Emeres and chatting with them, he told Depart Kane and Lastina about Ren and Natasha.
The goal was to return to the academy and share the story with Belmont, Bella, and Walpurgis.
Of course, nothing was decided after that.
“Then how about living in a peacock house?”
“No, I hate it. I’d rather go to the magician one more time.”
“… … Sheesh.”
Knowing that he had nothing to do with staying at the Duke’s Mansion, Heize shrugged and responded promptly, and Shan Andrea couldn’t help but feel sorry for him.
However, since Heize already knew that she was not an opponent that she could hold on to, she got up from her seat with a face that there was nothing she could do about it.
“If you have nothing to do, come play.”
“Because you’re busy.”
“You are always welcome.”
“… … yes, what Let’s try.”
At the end of Shan Andrea’s insistent words, Heize got up from her seat and had no choice but to say that she would try.
* * *
The Imperial Palace of the Altair Empire.
It could be said that the security of the place where the sun of the empire resides was not strict enough, it could be said to be bloody.
However, the steps of a young boy heading towards the imperial palace were so light that it seemed as if they were flying into the sky.
It was Heize who was not discouraged by the strict guards and the harsh glances of well-refined soldiers and knights.
“Heise. Are you back?”
“The manager wanted to see you a lot.”
“Oh, the same goes for Professor Departe.”
“Yes, only after your Majesty’s audience. The two of you will see each other step by step.”
“Haha, thank you.”
And the soldiers and knights, who were always on guard with a hard face, were transformed into gentle sheep in front of Heize.
Warrior.
The title given by that name was very big and heavy, and it was because they knew they couldn’t do anything about it even if Heize ran wild anyway.
Of course, the biggest reason was that he had quite a lot of faith in Heize.
If Heize had only one reason that it would be difficult for the entire imperial palace to attack, he would never have been able to enter the imperial palace.
“Where are you, Your Majesty?”
“You are in the audience.”
“thank you.”
Heize, who was told that he was dealing with the big things in the audience as usual, headed to the audience by that road.
“It’s been a long time.”
As always, Emeres, who sat on a high throne with a bored face, did not change much compared to before Heize left.
Actually, it was natural.
only a few months.
Not every year, but if Emeres changed the emperor in just a few months, that would be a big problem.
In front of the same Emperor Emeres as always, Heize nodded with a grin.
“Yeah, it’s been a while. Your Majesty has not changed.”
“At my level, change is like death. The world is governed by my changes.”
“So I feel very fortunate. Your Majesty is relaxed as always, so the Empire is also relaxed, isn’t it?”
“You’ve gotten more cocky in the last few months.”
“There are some achievements. I do show respect to His Majesty the Emperor, but… … Enough to create a new empire order?”
“… … Ha, you still have one talent that surprises me. I should have grabbed you then. Or maybe it’s something to do with Layla.”
“Don’t say anything terrible. I am not even 20 years old.”
“Are you 16? That’s enough, but what?”
“I was 15 then.”
“Don’t be so obsessed with being one or two years old.”
“… … .”
Heize shook his head at the fact that he could not deal with Emperor Emeres in words.
“I’m back now that I’ve confirmed good-bye.”
“already?”
“There are a lot of people to visit besides His Majesty. I’m sorry, but I’ll see you later.”
“… … Yes, Lastina has been waiting for you for a long time.”
“Is it because of Ren?”
“okay. There’s a huge age gap, but I don’t know who’s an adult and who’s a kid. Well, it’s pretty fun to be there.”
Heize rose from her seat with a gentle smile at the sight of Emeres, who smiled as if imagining Lastina waiting for Ren.
“It’s a good time.”
“It’s a good time. So, when are you going to have a dinner party?”
“Yes? What do you mean?”
“It’s a wedding. Wedding ceremony. There aren’t just one or two women who are looking for you… … Hmm, is it possible that you are trying to build an empire to have multiple wives?”
“What nonsense are you talking about?”
“For a heroic ho-girl, it’s a common thing. Well, an ordinary person would be stoned to death if he did, but wouldn’t you be stoned to death?”
“No, it is what it is.”
He scratched his head awkwardly as he was confident that he would survive even if it was not a stone but a pile of river water, and Emperor Emeres laughed at the appearance of such a heize.
“Take care. It seems that there are not many days left until the night will be afraid.”
“What does that mean-”
But joking around for a while.
Before Heize could even finish speaking, the door to the audience was urgently opened, and at the same time, instead of sweating profusely, he ran like crazy.
As usual, it would have been absurd, but-
“your majesty! your majesty! It’s a big deal!”
At the sight of him announcing that something great had happened in a hurry, Emperor Emeres frowned slightly and spoke softly.
“It is a sudden news that the Pope of the Holy Empire has passed away!”
“… … What?”
In front of the sudden news that the tribulation was coming to the continent, Emeres had no choice but to harden his face.