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132 – Hyde Proposes to the Queen #2

I was planning to place Lucy Emma in the position of Pope.

The position of Pope was not hereditary based on blood ties, but-.

Still, it was better for Lucy to become the Emperor rather than someone like Kusan.

Surely the monks and priests who follow Gregory will give us strength.

also-.

If I fully help Lucy, she could definitely become the next Emperor.

Queen Lucy Emma Gregory.

With the Church’s saw, she will be able to negotiate peacefully with Queen Ginevit.

“I will make Miss Lucy the Pope and make her sit at the negotiating table. Instead, Her Majesty, please stop siding with heretics. That’s the condition.”

If you want to gain the power of the church peacefully, do not join hands with heretics anymore.

Cut off the hand you already held.

Those were the conditions of my offer.

Slur-.

Queen Ginevit frowned as if she didn’t like something.

Because the face has thick lines, the change in facial expression was significant.

“Are you telling me to believe those empty words and cut open the stomachs of my loyal subjects?”

“Her Majesty the Queen. Since you don’t seem to know, I’ll tell you. The word ‘loyal’ is never suitable for heretics. They are a bunch of vile robbers.”

Suppose the queen destroys the religious order and unifies the country through blood and fire.

At that time, the power of the heretics would have grown stronger, and it was inevitable that there would be conflict, whether it was a difference of opinion with the queen or a reciprocation of merit.

“They are something that cannot be easily organized or separated. You must end your relationship with them before their power grows, before it is too late.”

“What if I don’t organize it?”

“Then the forces of the Church will never bow to Her Majesty. And Her Majesty will have to wage war in the true sense of the word with the “Knights of the Temple.””

I have repeatedly said that the greatest military group in this country was neither the Queen’s army nor heretics like the Blood Crusade.

The “Knights of the Temple,” called the army of the savior under the church’s banner, was truly the strongest army that was not afraid of death.

Because I know it well.

“Even if we were victorious against them, would Her Majesty the Queen be okay with having to play the role of monarch on a completely burned ashes?”

I think I was a really kind person.

Even insurance company employees won’t be so kind to tell you about the risks and benefits.

However, the queen was more foolish than I thought.

She seemed to be thinking for a long time and couldn’t make a decision easily.

An iron person who grew up as a queen from a young age.

He seemed really great, but in reality, he was like a kid with no social experience whatsoever.

If you had gone through all the hardships and trials and tribulations like me, you would have known that this was an incredible opportunity that would never come again.

I’m not suggesting it like this, but rather, the Queen should show me her treasures and make an offer to me?

Rather, I am in a position where I should be the leader.

But the inexperienced queen didn’t seem to know that yet.

Soon, Queen Ginebit raised her eyebrows arrogantly.

“Hyde. Even if we don’t listen to you, we are still winning. They are occupying the church’s power area without any damage. Do you know that the occupation of Palcea is completely over?”

Is the Palcea region the land of the Roland and Orleans families?

The cleanup there has already been done?

Then, the next one is called Durgien.

“I assure you that the people of Durgien are strong. Do you think the Queen’s army will be able to occupy the Durgien region within a few months?”

“Jim’s Prime Minister, Sandros, said that two months would be enough.”

2 months?

It was very funny.

“I’ll look forward to 20 years.”

2 months and 20 years.

Estimated time zones are clearly divided.

Soon the queen frowned as if she didn’t understand.

“Why do you think that?”

Like this dastardly gold spoon.

Do I have to spoon-feed you these things and tell you about them?

Is it true that you grow up and just accept what others give you, so you can’t do calculations yourself?

In this respect, Pope Gregory was a much better leader.

If it had been that man sitting in front of me, he would have been able to clearly understand what I wanted to say, no matter what.

I can’t do it.

I have no choice but to explain.

“Pope Cusan will come to his senses from the defeat of the Palcea region and will focus on defending Durgien through Medici Archibald. If that happens, it will take at least 10 to 20 years for it to fall.”

The Durgien region itself was a wealthy granary.

This means that a sit-in protest is possible.

Medici from Durgien would also know that fact well.

Also, isn’t he a veteran who captured the royal capital in a war 20 years ago?

In fact, that was the reason why the Blood Crusade gave up on attacking Durgien for the past five years.

I was able to avoid the fight, but-.

Is it really a good thing for the queen’s army to restore the kingdom’s entire territory and fight against one region for 20 years?

“Of course, if Her Majesty meets them and boils their enemies with the king’s power of “complete obedience,” wouldn’t things work out somehow? It is truly an incredible power.”

“You mean my strength.”

sss-.

The halo located behind the queen spun loudly.

I noticed that the halo was a sign symbolizing the ‘king’s power.’

I was wondering what was going on when it was shining behind Gregory.

Does that mean that Gregory also had special ‘powers’ as a king?

Even though he is not from Uniger?

Soon, a sound of laughter was heard.

I glanced up and saw the queen sitting on the throne and smiling.

“Hyde. You seem to be very interested in my power.”

“There are quite a few facts that I found out. The queen has a lot of male friends around her. I thought it was because the Queen likes men so much─.”

The queen had no maids or ladies-in-waiting.

There are only knights and men.

“I think that the Queen’s power is only available to men. Am I wrong? Also, it may not be applicable to all men.”

“Ho, why do you think that?”

“It would have been enough to subdue Rust and all the men who could be the queen’s enemies, but she did not do so.”

From the beginning, I was suspicious of the name “Complete Obedience” itself.

If I really had such a convenient ability, I could have solved all these things easily.

Soon the queen spoke.

“Hyde. What you said is wrong. It’s not that Jim’s power doesn’t apply to women. It is more easily accepted by men. Jim can become the master of those who love him.”

# # #

“You can treat the people who love you like slaves?”

Psyche was surprised by my story.

He seemed very surprised to learn the true nature of Queen Ginevitt’s “complete obedience.”

“Love can make a person a complete prisoner. This means that the queen’s army and her subjects are tightly bound by their love for the queen.”

It was just as Psyche said.

The unusual loyalty of knights and nobles to the queen was due to their love for her.

Who would have thought that Queen Ginevitt really treated men as her slaves, like women who exploit their male friends!

Milione, who was listening to the story, pursed her lips.

“The more you seduce men, the stronger your power becomes. You’re such a playboy, aren’t you? If you become king, you will definitely cause problems for having multiple male concubines.”

Milione’s story was very vulgar, but it didn’t seem wrong.

When the queen told Rust to become her first husband, you felt something strong.

Lucy is soon shaking.

“Hyde! Are you in love with the queen? What if Hyde becomes the queen’s slave? The queen is a very pretty person! So much so that even women have crushes!”

Lucy seemed worried that I might have become Queen Ginevit’s slave.

Of course I was fine.

The only owner of my passionate love was Psyche.

There is no room for someone like the queen to squeeze in.

To be honest, I don’t even know if the queen is pretty.

Isn’t Psyche three times as pretty as the queen?

anyway.

I successfully completed the meeting with the queen and learned clearly about her abilities and limitations.

In many ways, my mind felt relieved and at the same time, my shoulders became heavy.

“Milione. Psyche. And Miss Lucy. I would like to leave this royal capital and go to Barakhan. I plan to see what is happening there with my own eyes.”

There was also a mission to make Lucy the female leader of the church instead of Kusan.

Queen Ginebit gave me time, saying “ one month.”, and she had made a promise that within a month, when Cusan was dethroned and Lucy became the top of the religious order, she would break with the heretics.

In many ways, it was thanks to the opportunity to interview Lucy.

“Miss Lucy. You really worked hard.”

“… Ehehe.”

Lucy was scratching the bridge of her nose with her fingers between the bandages, as if embarrassed.

Lucy said.

“B. I want to be Hyde’s second wife! I’ll tell the queen later! This is what I felt after meeting many people in the royal capital: I really like Hyde!”

Lucy was a very honest woman.

Since it was natural for many women to feel respect for a man as religious and devout as me, I had to feel that my sin was deep.

However, Milione jumped loudly.

“What? You crazy bitch! Why are you the second wife! Don’t you know that even if you play well, it’s only the third time? This pink-haired bitch who has no front or back or up or down! Do you know what marriage is?”

“I know! You become a family! I’ve always wanted to have a family of my own. If I marry Hyde, I will become part of his family! And Psyche becomes family too!”

Sze-.

Lucy opened her hands towards Psyche and hugged her.

Psyche also hugged Lucy and said.

“I also feel like we could become a good family with Miss Lucy. Hyde, if you marry Miss Lucy, we will get along like sisters.”

There are many first wives who usually fight with their second wives.

Psyche was so kind that it was a shame.

however… .

If Lucy wants to become a female priest, she shouldn’t marry me… ?

The Pope is only available to unmarried priests.

That’s why Gregory abandoned his daughter Lucy.

Making Lucy the Queen was still a secret between me and Queen Ginebit, so I couldn’t explain it.

“They are having fun!”

Milione growls.

Milione was dissatisfied with everything.

Well, it’s probably because people have a lot of anger inside them.

I felt a little depressed thinking about not seeing Psyche for another month.

one month.

My fists clenched as I thought that my fate and future depended on this one month.

“If the Queen reconciles with the church and drives out the heretics, peace will truly come to the world. Even that “Blood Crusade” won’t be safe this time.”

My double life is really over if I just get through this month.

With that in mind, I packed my bags.

“Miss Lucy. You too will go to Barakhan with me. Pack your bags.”

“Oh, really!?”

# # #

“Hyde, I really went away with Miss Lucy.”

As Psyche watched Hyde leave, she already felt lonely and regretful.

No matter what happens, if Hyde is by your side, you can somehow solve it—I felt reassured because I felt the same way.

On the contrary, it was true that I felt worried in many ways as he left for Barakhan.

“I don’t think there will be any problems since Miss Lucy, the wizard, is with me, but… .”

“… … .”

Milione was also looking at Hyde’s back.

The man’s back finally disappeared around the corner.

Soon, Milione sighed calmly.

“After-.”

“Miss Milione. If there is anything you want to say to me, please say it.”

Psyche had noticed for some time that Milione wanted to say something to her.

I don’t know what you’re saying, but it’s probably something that requires courage.

Perhaps because Psyche’s story gained momentum, Milione finally opened her mouth.

“B. Actually, I had a conversation with the Queen. But before I tell you that, Psyche, there is something I would like to ask for your cooperation. It might not be a bad offer for you either.”

“Do you have something to say to me? What is it? Miss Milione, I am so moved that you ask for my cooperation, it makes my heart pound! What is it?”

“First, let’s move to a location. There are too many people here.”

Pot-.

Milione took Psyche by the arm and led her to the inn room.

A shabby room in an inn with no one around.

There, Milione spoke to Psyche.

“Psyche. To be honest, I don’t trust you. But Hyde believes in you. I think Hyde is someone you can trust. So I guess I’ll trust you too.”

Sze-.

Milione opened a drawer and began rummaging through something.

“I decided to become a family with Hyde. I thought about it for a really long time and finally made a decision.”

“Is that really true? I can’t believe you become family with me! Did you perhaps want to ask permission from me, your first wife?”

“No. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not asking for your permission. I’m just asking you for help. I have a secret I haven’t told anyone.”

Sze-.

Milione rummaged through a drawer and took out something.

It was a mask with swirls of red blood drawn on an iron plate.