episode_0193

“What a wonderful festival.”

“Sure.”

It seemed like everyone was having fun at the extravagant festival that not only the people of the capital but also tourists from foreign countries were amazed by, but there was one place that was not like this: the Imperial Palace.

“It’s a big deal. Your Majesty has already been away from work for four days.”

“Let’s go once.”

The officials heading to the emperor’s office were taken aback. A figure with pure white fur and a body as big as a house was blocking their entrance.

“Uh, what should I do?”

They swallowed hard and looked at each other nervously.

“You try it!”

No one stepped forward first, and it ended up being a rock-paper-scissors decision.

“Hee, cheer up!”

The officials who won the match took a step back and widened the distance between themselves and Mea.

“Let’s go quickly, I’m sure you can… do you want to?”

The official hesitated even after speaking. It’s a good thing if you bite, maybe you’ll swallow it whole…

What if I really swallow it…?

He took a step back, and another official spoke.

“Didn’t His Majesty say it was a cat?”

“…I guess so?”

The loser, Baron Maykeld, walked away trembling.

That’s a cat.

That’s a cat.

It’s a white and pretty cat.

It’s a bit big, but it’s still a cat.

“I… Seongsu, I have come to see Your Majesty, please step aside for a moment…”

“Purring…”

“Hiik!”

Mea’s cries were quiet, but they could not move.

‘what?’

‘You always looked like a cat in front of His Majesty?’

I feel like a mouse in front of a cat just by making eye contact. Those who froze were noblemen, and there were even those who collapsed on the floor.

“Ring.”

Mea closed her eyes and relaxed.

“Huh…!”

Only then did they let out a deep breath.

“Now, let’s go.”

“Please give my regards to His Majesty.”

Just like that, they disappeared as quickly as a whistling sound.

“Mea? Who came?”

“Myaa~”

Mea cutely answered the owner’s voice and opened the door.

“Who will come? I said it well that this week was a vacation.”

“I see~”

Marian nodded at Maria’s words.

“Sleep a little more. Shall we go to the night market in the afternoon?”

“Today too?”

“Is it not that good?”

“Hmm. Yesterday was fun too… Is that so?”

The moment Marianne seemed to be convinced and went under the blanket, she raised one hand and waved it around.

The space opened, and a brilliant magic stone appeared.

Ssang~

Mea catches it before it hits the floor.

“…”

“……”

Two people, Maria and Mea.

No, she met the gaze of a single animal.

“Damn!”

Mea raised her front paw. Maria laughed at the attitude that would have given a thumbs up if it were a person.

“…go and see.”

Despite Maria’s words, Mea just blinked and sat down in her seat.

As if his position was beneath his master.

“You received the magic stone… No one can come in…”

The moment Maria said something.

“Sister?”

“…No.”

Marian stuck her head out and asked curiously.

“Sister, come here too.”

“Yes!”

The hesitation lasted only a moment. When her younger brother gestured, Maria immediately turned around.

Maria lies down next to her younger brother, pulls the blanket up to her neck and smiles brightly.

“Sleep well, my little brother.”

*

‘There was something really urgent, right?’

For a moment, Marian looked at the door and shook her head.

‘Well, it’s probably no big deal.’

In the morning when she wanted to sleep a little longer, her older sister lay down next to her and comforted her head, and even sang a lullaby in her sweet voice, so Marianne immediately felt sleepy.

‘It’s warm.’

Marianne, who was beginning to fall asleep, smiled faintly.

“Sister…”

“Yes, Marian.”

Maria closed her eyes and smiled. When she tilted her head, her silky black hair fell on the pillow, her eyes were soft, and she had a kind smile that would surprise anyone who knew her.

“ㅡThank you.”

“What?”

Maria tilted her head.

Even though Marian tried not to show it, she knew. The cruelty hidden behind Maria’s kind smile.

And the only exception to Maria is herself.

‘You haven’t slept much lately.’

She decided to enjoy the rest that her older sister had provided her.

“Just…thank you.”

“Hehe. I, too, am thankful that Marian is my sister.”

“What is that…”

The sisters fell asleep while talking about various things, and only then did Mea close her eyes next to her master’s bed.

Noon when sunlight penetrates. A smile appeared on the lips of Maria, who was sleeping next to Marian.

It was a smile that looked so comfortable and happy that it made everyone who saw it smile.

*

The morning sunlight filled the room, and a cool breeze blew through the slightly open window.

“It’s already been 2 years.”

Marianne, who had just opened her eyes, suddenly mumbled like someone who was half asleep.

After about two years, the problems within the empire were almost solved.

It may not be perfect, but at least there are no starving people within earshot.

“It was busy, but.”

Marian muttered slowly and stretched.

“Your Majesty. Did you cough?”

smart. A knock was heard.

“Ugh. Just now.”

The maids came in, led by Elaine.

“We will help you.”

“Thank you.”

Just like that, Marian, who had finished dressing, stood up.

“Your Majesty, the meal is.”

“…later.”

Despite the maids’ words, Marian shook her head and walked away.

“Umm…”

When she arrived at the office, she took her seat and looked at the documents.

“Why isn’t work decreasing…?”

It’s as if there are no problems within the empire anymore.

Although many things had to be reorganized, the Seirun Empire adapted quite quickly.

Is it because they adopted a modern system overall?

Even though it is already a proven system.

“It wasn’t easy…”

The people, who make up most of the population, cheered, but…

The nobles were also the problem.

Even with such a basic law stating that commoners should not be harmed carelessly, the lords protested, fearing that their rights would be infringed.

“It’s obvious… .”

Well, from the royal family’s perspective, there was a lot to gain.

There were many talented people among the people, and regardless of their status, those who had opportunities praised her.

Those who were thoughtful could not have known for whom the new law was intended.

Naturally, the emperor became stronger.

“Well, is this the result?”

When I open my eyes in the morning, I organize my documents, and the next day, they pile up again.

“Is this the problem now…”

Marian, who was continuing her thoughts, smiled bitterly.

A phrase caught her eye.

[A group of bandits appears in the northern border area.]

[As guards were deployed, damage occurred in other villages near the border.]

‘It’s too systematic for a thief.’

“ㅡI guess I’m here too…”

Marian flipped through the documents as if guessing the correct answer.

[There is a strong possibility that he is a soldier of the Hectare Empire.]

The report had the same name as she expected.

“hectare empire…”

A country formed by the unification of several tribes.

As expected…

“I heard it was a primitive country, but…”

Still, stealing from the country?

‘Should I just give it a go and be done with it?’

I don’t know.

“Mmm…”

Marian leaned back against the backrest and stretched. The pure white one-piece dress undulated and drew beautiful curves.

“I’m too busy as expected.”

There are more than one problem.

Sometimes I have time to go on a picnic with my sister or friends…

“ㅡShould I have just accepted it?”

The nobles who opposed the decree proposed marriage to her.

Since ancient times, the best alliance has been marriage.

Some great lords suggested taking their sons as concubines.

Isn’t it okay to keep the title in name only? Such thoughts were not absent. However, the families that proposed the marriage lost momentum and it was cancelled.

‘-Concubine…?’

Marian thought of her older sister, whose expression hardened when she asked if she should take a concubine. It felt like I was going to jump out of my seat at any moment.

That must have been exactly the look on her face when she said she would take her friends in as concubines.

‘uh. It’s just a place in name.’

‘Who heard it from?’

Cecilia asked as if she was sure she had already heard this from someone.

‘What kind of bastard… said that?’

‘Are you really… going to let me in?’

Nadia, who radiated a magical power that was so cold even in the middle of summer, and Yuri, who looked pitiful while holding her skirt tightly.

‘At the last meeting.’

Seeing Cecilia holding her hand and asking her questions quietly, Marian confessed obediently.

‘If it was the last meeting…’

‘I guess we can just make a list.’

After Yuri and Nadia muttered softly, there was an awkward silence in the room.

‘I’ll be back in a bit.’

The moment Maria stood up from her seat.

Jump up!

The door opened and Seria came in.

‘There’s no need for that.’

‘It’s because Seria doesn’t know, now the nobles.’

‘I’ve already sorted it out.’

Seria chuckled at the gaze that seemed to ask what it meant and spoke lightly.

At that time, I wondered what was going on…

“What…”

It wouldn’t be a good thing to take a concubine, even if only in name.

I thought it was an opportunity to get workers.

It was a simple thing to say.

“Did you lack sleep…?”

Due to her personality, when Marianne was busy, someone was always there to assist her.

“Why aren’t you coming?”

It must be time to come by now.

“Do you sleep in at least…?”

It was Cecilia’s turn to come.

A smile appeared in Marian’s pink eyes as she scanned the documents.

“Cecilia, who sleeps in late…”

We often saw each other when we slept together.

“Would it be okay to go to the empress’ palace?”

Marian put down her pen and approached the door.

‘Even though it looks similar to acupuncture, it is a dress in its own way… .’

Originally, I would have had to change my clothes, but I just wanted to go for a quick visit.

“Marian It’s me.”

However, before Marian could touch the door, a voice was heard.

“…”

The pink eyes that had been filled with mischief calmed down.

“Marian?”

Well, he usually wakes up earlier than me. Marian thought so and opened the door instead of answering. In front of the door was Cecilia, smiling brightly.

“To go out?”

huh. To see you…

Marian shook her head, swallowing those words.

“Just…? Wasn’t today the day you came?”

Marian narrowed her eyes. Her eyes widened, ‘Why are you so late?’ Because I was saying.

“Hmm. So to speak, it gets a bit long…”

Cecilia smiled awkwardly, holding Marian’s hand and walking to the sofa.

Marian, who noticed that she was planning to talk, also obediently followed her.