Episode 24. Rebirth of the Emperor (完)
“The emperor told me to come to the palace as soon as possible?”
As soon as I returned from the Calus estate, Tori called me to the office and said. It’s strange. I made him unilaterally sign the contract, so he wouldn’t want to see his face again.
“Yes. So get ready and go.”
“… Why?”
“Okay. He didn’t even tell us.”
That meant it was a story that only the emperor and I should know.
“Okay. Let’s go right away.”
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I don’t know what you’re trying to say, but I’ve definitely broken the emperor’s will to fight me, so I’m not calling you simply to wrestle.
I left the office.
What I saw as soon as I came out was the warriors who were holding their form with an absurdly serious expression. It looked like a special forces member preparing for a similar operation.
“…… What?”
“Master, everything is ready! It’s the second match with the emperor, right? Fighting is also a first step! Let’s go!”
“We thoroughly prepared to meet the expectations of the teacher. Please tell me anything.”
“Master, what shall we drop this time? Last time it was Meteor, so this time it would be great ice?”
What are you talking about…… ?
I touched my forehead at the momentum of the warriors who seemed like they would draw out their swords or use magic at any moment.
“I am not going to fight.”
“Oh. Is it like that? I thought I was going to feed the emperor honey chestnuts this time.”
Hey! Where did the old man go?!
If Tina hits you with honey chestnuts, your skull will definitely collapse, and your neck will break.
Of course, since he was the emperor who committed the massacre, it was okay to hit him once. But there was no reason to build up ill feelings by touching someone who was already cooperative with us.
“We didn’t move, thinking we were going to destroy the imperial family this time.”
You guys are overmotivated…….
He sighed as he looked at the warriors who seemed to be getting more and more rampant with each passing day. Aren’t you ignoring my words later?
“Don’t make a fuss. Everything should be done peacefully.”
“That is true. Even those who didn’t listen to Master’s words like that didn’t show their strength right away.”
At Maria’s words, I licked my lips bitterly. To be honest, after the Meteor Incident, I thought it would have been less troublesome if I had just squeezed it.
“Violence is always the last resort. Always keep that in mind.”
Still, I thought my course wasn’t wrong.
If violence had been used from the beginning, the situation would not have been resolved as peacefully as it is now.
“…… It seems that the emperor used that method from the beginning.”
It was a cold voice. When Maria thinks of the Emperor’s face, her anger seems to boil. Is it much better than before?
“Then do you intend to become a human like the Emperor, Maria?”
“It’s not like that…… It’s a bit unfortunate. I want only us to suffer.”
“I understand that you are angry. So this time, I hope you will bear it even if you see my face. If you try to oppress your kind one more time, then I won’t stop you.”
“I didn’t mean to go against Master’s thoughts. It’s just that……. In the end, I was saved by the person I was so resentful of.”
Maria said with a shy smile.
“And don’t worry. No matter what happens, I will be Master’s disciple.”
“…… Is it.”
It was a warm feeling for the first time in a while. While nodding her head in satisfaction, Maria suddenly raised her index finger.
“That’s why the seat next to Master is mine, so please don’t think about taking another woman in.”
You… Really… ….
I was almost impressed. Ask for my inspiration!
“Isn’t it? Is it mine?”
Meanwhile, Tina tackled her.
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“You came with your disciples.”
The expression on the emperor’s face when he saw us entering the office was trembling.
“You didn’t come to play with the disciples, did you?”
“Do you think I am a bully?”
“He’s worse than a thug.”
“… ….”
I remembered what I had done to him.
Regardless of my will, I realized that my stupid words were not enough, and I had committed all kinds of threats and violence. To be honest, I had nothing to say even though I was a thug.
“Ha ha. It’s a story that should be told by the two of us, but what are we going to do when we bring the disciples?”
Lupen sighed for a moment, thinking about what to answer, then pointed at the warriors.
“It’s because the kids like me so much. Understand.”
“Su, Master?!”
As I spoke calmly, the three heroes all had seizures.
The eyes of the warriors looking at me are shaking. It was cute how he fidgeted and wiggled his fingers. Tina put her hat on to hide her face and she turned her body toward the wall. No, there’s nothing to do that…….
Belatedly, I calmed down the warriors and sat them down on the sofa. Of course, I also took off the hoodie Tina was wearing.
Iris and Maria’s eyes were fierce as they sat down. The way he looked at the emperor was a little exaggerated, as if he was saying that he wanted to kill him right here and there.
But judging from the fact that he was constantly looking at me, it seemed that he had no intention of taking action.
“So what do you mean?”
The emperor glanced at the warriors. He too felt the hostility felt by them. But he calmly let go and looked at me.
“About tax collectors.”
“Seri…… ?”
Little did she know that the emperor would take her interest in her princess. Was there any change of heart in the meantime?
“You said you were making a publican emperor.”
“… It is.”
“Is there a reason?”
“Why?”
“If Chris didn’t like it, he could have put the other princes first. Why did she choose a tax collector who was considered incompetent?”
“The evaluation of being incompetent was created by Chris undermining the self-esteem of a tax collector from a young age.”
“What…… ?”
“And the publican you see now is the evaluation you should have received since you were young.”
“How… that… …. That’s something I didn’t know.”
“If you wanted to know, if you had even the slightest interest in the tax collector, you would have known.”
It was a mistake to designate the next emperor as the crown prince and trust Chris’s words too much.
Since they are a family and live in the same building, they would have run into each other from time to time, but they would have just thought it was pitiful.
“But how do you know that? The age difference between you and Se-ri shouldn’t be that big, right? Did you ever visit the imperial palace when you were young?”
Oops, did I give you too much information?
He looks at me suspiciously. Around the time I was panicking inside, the emperor muttered to himself.
“No… …. Seri must have already told you everything. How he has been treated.”
Fortunately, he thinks alone and agrees.
I was relieved. I broke into a cold sweat as I desperately thought of an excuse.
“Even so, wasn’t it after you took me that I started to show my abilities? Did you mean that you recognized the uncertain ability of the tax collector from before?”
“That child was well aware of the danger of demons. He once asked a publican about other races. She said that we should join forces as equals, not enslave other races.”
“I see… ….”
“The massacre you committed in front of a common enemy, the demon tribe, was a choice that saw only immediate gains and failed to see the future. That choice you made almost became an opportunity to destroy the empire you cherish more than anyone else.”
“It almost happened…… Is it.”
“Yes. That’s what it was supposed to be Are you planning to free the slaves within this year and provide the territory so that they can become independent?”
“Thanks to someone, by force.”
“Say thank you.”
“…… Have you forgotten that the person in front of you is the owner of this empire?”
“If you act like an emperor in front of me, they won’t acknowledge it. Do not take authority.”
When I cross my arms and speak confidently, he snorts.
“Anyway, you’ve been crazy since the first time I saw you.”
“Thank you for the compliment.”
“A rotten bastard, tsk.”
The emperor clicks his tongue disapprovingly.
“Just in case, there is no need to worry about liberating other races. Exchanges and harmony after the independence of other races can be left to Aus and me. Don’t worry, I won’t let you become a threat to the Empire.”
Ausse is an aristocrat with a very good image among other races, and he holds a high position as a duke on the human side, so he had the perfect condition to achieve harmony.
“I see.”
“Did you contact me to ask about it?”
“…… One more.”
Lufen took out her parchment and laid it on the table. In it, it was written about the achievements the tax collector had made so far.
“Did the tax collector really do all of this?”
“You can’t believe it even after seeing it. Really she did it If you ask old Chris, you’ll know right away that I’ve been busy running around.”
“…… Is it.”
He listened to my answer and remained silent for a long time. I didn’t have anything to say, so I just watched. The warriors were quietly calming down their anger.
“If there’s nothing more to say then—”
“Wait. I want to change the details of the deal.”
As I was about to get up from my seat, Lufen said that.
“…… You want to come and change the deal now?”
“Don’t get me wrong. Because it is good for you.”
“To me?”
“I will acknowledge Seri’s external activities. I want you to continue to work as you have done so far.”
“…… Are you saying that you know what that means?”
Permission for external activities.
This meant that she would nominate her next emperor.
“If that leads to the prosperity and well-being of the empire, it wouldn’t be strange if there was an unusual case of a woman becoming emperor.”
“Why are you giving permission all of a sudden?”
“Because I haven’t recognized the tax collector’s ability until now.”
For me, there was nothing wrong with the proposal.
If the emperor recognizes them as candidates, Todia and Rexton can be made into tax collectors without restrictions.
This means that even if Chris becomes emperor, she will be able to occupy a position where she can change the throne at any time.
“But…… In the end, I will choose Chris.”
He let out a deep sigh. Even though he only heard sighs, he felt the disquiet of the emperor.
“So, first of all, I want you to give Chris a chance, Prause.”
“Is this an opportunity… ….”
“Instead, if you want to enslave another race again, or if you want to kill another prince or tax collector, you can bring Chris down.”
I didn’t expect the emperor to choose a publican. But he honestly didn’t expect to talk like this.
I was very happy with the emperor’s proposal, as I was planning to move after watching the situation anyway.
Because pulling down legally and pulling down forcefully are inevitably different from the feelings the public accepts.
“Okay. Not fix it.”
Once again, they draw up a treaty and put their seals on each other.
In the end, everything seemed to go well.
Now, as long as Prince Chris doesn’t do anything useless, everything will work perfectly.
“Since the story seems to be over. I’ll just go back Wouldn’t it be uncomfortable if I stayed here for a long time?”
I got up from the sofa, shaking my knees. The warriors also get up and follow me.
“Ah, Prause.”
“…… ?”
The Emperor stopped me as I was about to leave the office. I looked back to see if there was still something I wanted to ask, and he asked casually.
“Are you planning to marry a tax collector?”
…… Yes?
More warriors than me are startled.
“What are you talking about…… ?”
“Wasn’t the reason why you wanted to make tax collector the emperor was that you were going to seduce him for the rest of your life?”
What is this man misunderstanding?
“How crazy is that, old man!”
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Tina shrieked as if to replace my words.
“Mi, crazy? Wow, inspiration…… ?”
“Where are you! Master will be with me for the rest of my life, right?”
She said, hugging her so tightly that her forearm was numb. It’s a lifetime…….
“Tina, don’t take the opportunity and be embraced by Master.”
Iris pointed out to Tina and clung to her arm.
“Tina and Iris are the same. Right, Master?”
Even though Maria is too tall for a back hug, she puts her chin on my shoulder and whispers. She glanced back and saw that she was floating her own body with wind magic. Is she using her magic for something like this?
“You are all the same. It’s done, so let it go.”
“If you say no, I will let you go.”
“Speak quickly. Or will you kiss me?”
“No, if you tell me, I will release it right away. Oh no… Can I hold on a little longer?”
What kind of insolence is this in front of the emperor?
He watched us blankly and burst into laughter. I don’t know if it’s because it’s ridiculous or because it’s funny, but it’s the first time I’ve seen the emperor smile comfortably.
…… But don’t just laugh, can you help me?
So I had to suffer from the hero for a while without even resisting in front of the emperor.
Look like the emperor wake up from his madness after bow down once