episode_0077

Five men and women ranging from their 20s to 50s are gathered together.

A woman in her 20s comes forward and speaks.

“Recently, it seems like the Archduke sleeps in the Archduke’s office every day. I have never headed to the Gold Area at night.”

Then, a woman in her 20s calmly reads the note she wrote next.

“Merry’s fox is in charge of escorting the emperor and princess. Also, the security of the Gold Area is very strict, so it is almost impossible to enter after defeating the guards.”

A woman who appears to be in her 40s speaks as she pulls out a floor plan on a white piece of paper.

“There are five major rooms inside the Gold Area. This is the Emperor and Devian’s bedroom, this is the Empress Dowager’s bedroom, this is Princess Joy’s room, and the rest are multi-purpose rooms.”

When the man in his 50s nodded in satisfaction, the woman in her 40s continued.

“It is difficult to get inside the Gold Area, but there is not a single soldier inside. It is assumed that Mary’s fox probably does not exist either.”

And the following report is continued by a man in his 30s.

“It is difficult to invade the Gold Area from the outside. There are magic circles installed inside and outside the imperial palace that block strong offensive magic. Also, there are external guards, so it is not easy to break in from the outside.”

A man in his 50s says that.

“Even late at night?”

A man in his 30s speaks with a worried expression.

“It may be a little different if it is late at night, but you cannot help but hear a loud noise in order to enter inside.”

A man in his 50s is troubled by those words.

‘It is impossible to carry out a mission through heavy security in broad daylight, then the mission would have to be performed in the Gold Area…’

A man in his 50s does not have many options in a situation where his home country is urging him to quickly attempt an assassination.

A man in his 20s who had been quiet in the corner came forward and spoke.

“Or how about this?”

He takes out a small wooden box from his arms and says.

“With this, you can sneak into the gold area without a sound.”

At his words, everyone looks at the man in his 20s.

A man in his 50s nods after listening to the man who explained the item.

“It’s okay. It’s a lot better than I thought.”

A man in his 50s says that he thought it was a good idea to have a man on the team who makes items useful for poison or assassination.

“How about doing it like this? The gold area is on the top floor…”

So he begins to explain his plan.

Everyone who heard those words became lost in thought.

“I can’t think of any other method other than this. What do you all think?”

Everyone nods their heads at the words of a man in his 50s.

“It is dangerous, but there seems to be no other way. Since this is an operation to assassinate the emperor of a country, it cannot be without risk.”

at that time. A woman in her 40s comes forward and speaks.

“Everyone will sleep late today because of the New Year. How about holding it tomorrow?”

At those words, a man in his 50s nods his head and says.

“So be it.”

***

That evening when I had a nosebleed.

This year is already coming to an end.

“Ha… The Pope’s words are so boring.”

Today is December 31st, and in just a few hours the new year will begin.

That’s why I’m attending the Vatican service to welcome the New Year.

Every year, members of the imperial family participate in worship to pray for abundance and fertility in the coming year.

“Shh… quietly.”

In response to Joy’s grumbling, her mother-in-law says something.

[In other words, to obtain El’s salvation, you must do your best in your position.]

Pope… But you did it on purpose to make me listen?

[What would happen if a farmer did something else instead of doing his job? El has given each person a calling, and if they do not keep it, they will definitely face a great disaster.]

what the…

When I think like that.

Make eye contact with the Pope.

I shrug my shoulders as his eyes clearly look at me.

[Then I will pray now.]

A magnificent melody flows from the Pope’s words.

[El, the brilliant god of light. Welcome the new year like this…]

After the service, go to the cathedral.

“Hehe, happy new year.”

“Happy New Year to you too, mother.”

My mother-in-law, with her hair tied back, gives a well-wishes to Theodora and then turns her gaze to me.

“Happy New Year to you too.”

“I hope your mother-in-law has a happy new year too.”

“Sister and brother-in-law, Happy New Year.”

After saying New Year’s greetings and briefly saying hello to the imperial council members, we board the carriage and head to the imperial palace.

“In the end… this year has passed.”

“Sure.”

This year was eventful.

From Valorant’s rebellion to the anti-imperialist civil war.

I feel like I’ve had a hectic year.

“But how is your body?”

I answer Theodora’s words with a smile.

“Don’t worry, there’s no particular pain.”

Theodora frowns slightly at my words.

“Okay, get some sleep. No matter how much it may be for the sake of the empire, do you know how worried I am when I see you pushing yourself like that?”

I make a humble expression at those words.

“But if I review and approve it as quickly as possible, the progress will be that much faster, right?”

In fact, if essential approval is delayed, both the empire and its citizens suffer a loss.

Of course, it is also natural to look closely.

When creating a bill or system.

You should carefully look into what side effects may occur.

“Phew. Still. If I collapse after working so ignorantly, what will happen to me and the empire?”

He caresses my cheek with such a sad expression.

“Uh… that’s…”

Feeling embarrassed by her increasingly intense skinship, I pull back.

“Phew… Are you feeling embarrassed now?”

I say this while looking at Theodora, who smiles brightly as if my actions are amusing.

“Hmm… What should I do if someone sees me outside?”

Theodora speaks as if it is rather strange to hear what I say.

“Wouldn’t you think they are a good couple?”

I shake my head, having no intention of falling into the trap of the abominable Theodora.

“You are the emperor. It is important to be a good couple, but you have to show dignity.”

He looks as if he is dumbfounded by my words.

“When I was young. Did you see your mother and father hugging and kissing in the carriage?”

uh…?

If I speak incorrectly here, I will end up insulting both the late emperor and my mother-in-law, and even the royal family.

I use my brain to somehow escape this difficult situation.

Ah… there it was.

“Theodora, did you see the investment fund I gave you last time?”

When I divert the conversation, she sighs lightly and says:

“Ugh… I can’t stop you. I saw it, why is that?”

I say this to her blunt words.

“Was there anything strange about that?”

Theodora thinks about my words for a moment and then shakes her head.

“No? There wasn’t anything in particular?”

“Then I’m glad.”

Theodora, who makes a strange face at my words, shakes her shoulders and laughs loudly.

“Puhup!, are you trying to change the conversation? It’s so clumsy, isn’t it?”

Got caught…

Theodora was so amused by my clumsy attempt to talk back that she even shed tears.

“Hehehe… You’re really a genius when it comes to politics, but you’re a complete master at this?”

okay. Smile a lot.

Since I live alone in this life, there is no way I can get close to a relationship, so it is natural.

“Oh my? Are you upset?”

After laughing for a while, she wipes the moisture from the corner of her eyes and speaks with a playful face.

“Relieve your anger. I was joking too much, right?”

He says that in a weak voice, as if it wasn’t me.

Yes, I am a fool. So did you add anything?

These words rose up in my throat, but I held them back and said them, not something to say to an emperor or a woman.

“No, I’m not upset.”

And then I look out the window.

I just hate this kind of thing.

In both her past life and her current life, Theodora is much younger than me.

Considering my age in my previous life, I am in my 50s.

How dare a 20-year-old girl make fun of her.

When I think of that, something thin pricks my cheek.

“Ah, I’m upset.”

“I’m not upset?”

At that time, slightly cold hands wrapped around my cheeks.

Soon the hand gently turns my head and makes eye contact.

“Hehe. Do you know what your face looks like now?”

I answer that question bluntly.

“What is it like?”

“It’s like a puppy getting angry at its owner for not giving it a snack.”

Those words make my head feel hot.

this…?

And I say this in a sharp tone to Theodora, who is stroking my head.

“I guess… I need to punish you.”

At my words, her cheeks turn red and she smiles.

“Oh my, what kind of punishment are you going to give me?”

At those words, I take her hand away from my cheek and say coldly.

“Just consider that you can’t sleep tonight.”

I guess she was surprised because she didn’t expect me to say this.

-Hiccup.

He grabs her chin and glares at her as she suddenly hiccups.

“Today, I will let you know who is in charge.”

Lately, as I’ve been seeing her climbing more and more, I’ve been thinking about scolding her at least once.

“… suddenly? No… it’s not that I don’t like it…”

I speak firmly to her, whose red eyes tremble and roll in circles at my words.

“When you go to the imperial palace, follow me as the grand duke.”

“Yes?”

“I guess I haven’t been able to help you study much lately, even though I’ve been making Joey study. You are an emperor in name and appearance, but you don’t really know anything other than public administration, right?”

Even public administration has not been completely conquered yet.

That’s it… because it’s so big. It would be impossible to memorize everything.

“Now, let me tell you about diplomacy and the international situation. I think I got enough sleep today.”

I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep today because I already ate a unicorn horn.

-shaking…

Theodora, whose shoulders are shaking as if she didn’t know I would come out like this, gently raises her hand.

And then Theodora makes eye contact with me.

He screams with his face turning red.

“You really have no clue! Just die!”

-match!

Her pretty hands caress my cheek.