It's early in the morning for Hercule I, the great hero who would later be called the champion of the three continents.

　He wakes up at six o'clock in the morning.
　He wakes up at 6:00 a.m. However, Hercule, who is not very good at waking up, cannot wake up by himself. ......

　"...... Wake up, Your Majesty.
　"Your Majesty, please wake up.
　...... "Shut up ......
　Wake me up!
　Come on!

　Carolina and Lunalee, who woke up first, shook Hercule violently.
　They had fun together last night, but that didn't stop them from waking Hercule up.

　When she wakes him up, Hercule becomes very unhappy.
　But if I don't wake him up, he gets more cranky later.

　I'd like to tell him to wake up by himself, but ......
　If you have low blood pressure, you can't wake up even if you want to.

　"Shut up!　Wake me up a little more gently!　I'll kill you!
　I'll kill you!" "You won't wake up if I'm gentle.
　You won't wake up if I'm gentle. It's not too late to kill me after I wash my face.

　And so, Hercule's day begins in a very unpleasant mood.





　6:00 to 6:30.

　Hercule, Carolina, and Lunalie wake up at six o'clock and get ready within thirty minutes.

　The servants prepare hot water, towels and clothes for the three of them.
　They also wash their faces and brush their teeth.

　With the help of the servants, they finish changing their clothes.

　After changing, the three of them had a light meal.
　They eat coffee and a small amount of sweets to replenish their energy.

　I'm more of a tea drinker, but ...... I do like coffee in the morning.
　Yes, it's a great way to start the day.
　I like that it doesn't get me drunk like grape wine.

　By the way, Hercule is in the camp of adding sugar and milk to his morning coffee. He believes that it is more rational to consume sugar with caffeine.
　Renarier drinks the same thing as Hercule.

　Only Carolina drinks black coffee, with nothing added.



　6:30 to 7:30.

　The three of them begin their daily routine of jogging.
　Exercise is an important part of a healthy and civilized life.

　It takes about an hour to run ten kilometers around the Nova Lemuria Palace.
　It's not a short distance, even for an elf, but you get used to it if you run every day.

　Incidentally, the standing army stationed in Nova Lemuria is also running along with the three of us.
　Unlike the three of us, however, they are carrying heavy luggage.

　From the point of view of Hercule, Carolina, and Lunalie, it's for keeping in shape and health. ......
　You can find a lot of people who are interested in this kind of thing.

　Of course, Hercule is aiming for this.
　Because of this daily accumulation, the soldiers have a strong trust in Hercule.

　"Your Majesty!　Good morning!
　"Oh, Nia. Good morning.

　Recently, Nia has been running with Hercule.
　She loves him so much that she can't help but run with him.

　She used to be malnourished and looked terrible. ......
　Now she eats a lot, exercises a lot, and looks good.

　Her hair and skin are glowing.

　Take it easy, okay?
　Thank you for your kindness!



　Seven thirty to eight thirty.

　After finishing their jog, the three of them wipe off the sweat and dirt with towels and hot water.
　Then they changed into new clothes and had breakfast.

　Today's menu consisted of freshly baked bread, onion soup with lots of vegetables, ham and eggs, and fruit.

　Well, that's how it is in the morning, even for an emperor.

　If you want a steak, the chef will cook it for you. ......
　Hercule doesn't have a strong enough stomach to eat steak in the morning.

　It's good today.　
　"I'm flattered, sir.

　Receiving Hercule's compliment, the chef bowed deeply.
　His face is full of joy.

　To be told by Hercule that his food is delicious is his purpose in life.

　Even if everyone else in the world says it tastes bad, a dish that Hercule deems good is, to him, a supreme dish.
　Well, anyone who eats the chef's food and says it tastes bad is a fool, that's for sure.

　Thank you, Your Majesty, for inviting me.
　"Oh, feel free to eat. I'm a big eater.

　And there's Nia.
　Not long ago, when Hercule invited me to dinner, I was too nervous to take a bite. ......
　I'm sure you've gotten used to it, and you've been eating well lately.

　The four of them were chatting and laughing as they brought the food to their mouths.

　They sliced the freshly baked bread, put it in their mouths, drank the soup, and cut the ham and eggs with knives.

　Incidentally, the chef is a master chef.
　The eggs are cooked just right for each person.

　He is not just a chef in charge of the palace kitchen.



　Tea is good. I like coffee, but tea is the best. Don't you think so?
　Do you?　I like coffee better.

　While elegantly sipping his tea, Hercule asked Carolina for her consent, but unfortunately she did not give it.
　But unfortunately, she did not agree.

　"You'd prefer tea, wouldn't you?
　"Yes, of course!

　By the way, Nia probably agreed with Hercule when he said, "After all, it's best to chug Carolina's urine in the morning! Nia will probably agree with Hercule when he says, "After all, it's best to chug Carolina's urine in the morning!

　What Nia likes is what Hercule likes.


　By the way, Luna, you've gotten pretty good with a knife and fork.
　"No, I deserve it!

　Living in Nova Lemuria, I've gotten used to it. ......
　Lunalie had become quite proficient with the knife and fork.

　We all get used to it sometime.

　Nia is ...... well, she'll get better.
　I'm sorry.
　No need to apologize. The food should be good. If your food tastes bad because you're worrying about table manners, you're not doing yourself any favors.

　Manners are for the purpose of not making others uncomfortable.
　If you're not sure what to do, you can always ask for help.

　Even in the Lemurian Empire, only the upper class uses a knife and fork.
　Commoners and lower class nobles still use hand grips.

　It's no wonder Nia can't use it properly.
　You just have to take your time and learn to use it well.

　So, after finishing breakfast, the four of them started their separate activities.



　From 8:30 to 11:30.

　Nia is studying with a tutor.
　Karolina to military training.
　Lunalie is making contacts for the kingdom of Hayastan and studying the politics of the Lemurian Empire.

　And ......, our great emperor Hercule, is at work on political matters.

　Most of the time, he reads reports and checks on the progress of internal affairs. ......
　And he only puts his seal on documents (mostly judicial affairs) that need to be approved by Hercule.

　I read them carefully, make sure nothing is amiss, and then pop!　and put your seal on it.

　Incidentally, in Japan, some companies have a mysterious rule that you should press the seal diagonally as if you were bowing. ......
　In the Lemurian Empire, it is considered good to press the seal firmly and straight.
　The Lemurian Empire says that it's better to push straight. Maybe there is such a rule, but Hercule doesn't care if it's straight or upside down, and Hercule doesn't care much.

　Surprisingly, the emperor does not have many jobs.
　This is because it is the bureaucrats who make and enforce the laws.

　Hercule's job is to issue orders to make such and such a law, and to make sure that the law is implemented properly.
　That is what a bureaucratic state is all about.


　From 11:30 to 12:30.

　Well, it's 11:30.
　Now it's time for lunch.

　Hercule, Karolina, and Lunalie gather again. ......　
　Nia was also invited.
　And ...... there was another person who was invited.

　"I know it's been yesterday, but I feel like I've missed so much. Scheherazade.
　"What a coincidence, Your Majesty. I also ...... feel like I haven't seen you in over ten episodes.

　I'm not sure if it's been that long or if it was just yesterday, but Hercule and Scheherazade had a chance encounter.

　"Scheherazade, do you want to play Chatlange after dinner?
　"Lunalee!　Chatlange, yes, let's do it!

　Scheherazade and Lunalie talk amicably.
　In fact, Lunalie and Scheherazade have known each other for a long time.

　If you think about it, it's not surprising that the princess of the Kingdom of Foulds and the princess of the Kingdom of Hayastan, which belonged to the Kingdom of Foulds, should know each other.

　"Your Majesty, what is Shatranj?
　"It's the Farse Kingdom's version of chess.

　Hercule answered Karolina's question.
　In short, it's the same kind of game as chess.

　"May I ask you a question, Your ...... Majesty?　

　This time, Nia asks Hercule.

　"Who is Master Scheherazade?
　"Someone you are not supposed to know.

　When Hercule answered, Nia simply backed off.
　Nia tended to avoid doing anything that would make Hercule dislike her.
　At least, she doesn't force herself to ask questions that she has been told not to ask.

　While they were chatting, the servants brought out an aperitif.

　Shiro wine is poured into a beautiful Lemurian glass.
　Nia, by the way, drinks grape juice, considering her age.

　The Hercule takes the glass and enjoys the aroma before pouring it down his throat.
　It is only intended to stimulate the appetite, so the amount is small.

　Next comes the appetizer.
　These appetizers are often colorful to stimulate the appetite.

　Today's appetizer is ......

　Prosciutto melon, yeah, not bad.



　Melon topped with prosciutto: ......
　This is a very simple dish. The simplicity of the dish is a test of the chef's skill.

　Hercule cuts the melon with a knife and brings it to his mouth together with the prosciutto.
　The sweetness of the melon softens the saltiness of the prosciutto, and the prosciutto removes the odor of the melon.

　They go very well together.

　By the way, ......
　The melon used in cured ham melon is not the sweet variety commonly eaten in Japan. ......
　It is more like a cucumber.

　You should never combine muskmelon with cured ham.

　"Nia, is it good?
　"Yes!

　Nia is eating a ham melon with a happy face.
　Just by looking at a girl who is unhappy and eats delicious food, you can feel that you have done something good.

　While satisfying her small vanity, by the time Hercule had finished the ham melon, a new plate had already been brought to the table.

　The first plate.

　Today's dish was a long and thin spaghetti, the most familiar pasta to the Japanese .......

　The sauce on the pasta was a tomato sauce based on tomatoes and minced meat, with a lot of seafood such as squid, shrimp and scallops.
　Parsley was used as a topping.

　I rolled up the pasta with my fork and brought it to my mouth.
　The sourness and deliciousness of the tomatoes were enhanced by the perfect amount of salt.

　About a third of the way through, I sprinkled on some cheese powder to change the flavor.
　This cheese powder was selected by the chef from among the hundreds of cheeses available for this sauce.

　Cheese and tomatoes have always gone well together, but ......
　The chef's choice of cheese made it an exceptionally good match.

　The cheese enhances the taste of the tomatoes and adds depth to the whole dish.

　Tell the chef that he's doing a great job.
　Yes, I will.

　Hercule says to his servant, Ciphany, who comes to pour wine into his empty glass.
　It's rare for Hercule, who generally only says, "It was good again today," to say this much.
　I'm sure the chef would be delighted.

　About a third of the way through the meal, Hercule poured olive oil over the pasta.
　It wasn't just olive oil, but also chili peppers that had been soaked in it. ...... You can think of it as a kind of substitute for Tabasco.

　The chili peppers are imported. They are very expensive.

　The chili peppers stimulate the tongue of the Herculean.
　The taste is accentuated, and the dish is transformed into something different.

　This way, you can keep eating until the end.

　As he sipped the relatively low-alcohol wine, Hercule asked Nia.

　How are your studies going these days?
　I've been struggling with ...... the Lemurian language.
　"How does this food taste?
　How is the food? (Presumably, he wanted to say it tasted good.)

　Lemurian is one of the most difficult languages to understand.

　Lemurian is one of the most difficult languages to understand. English, for example, has certain types such as SV, SVC, SVO, SVOO, and SVOC.
　There is basically no such thing as OVC.
　So the first word would be S, and the next would be V. Then O or C. After that, it can be analogized as O, C, or .......

　On the other hand, in Japanese, if you basically follow the principle of putting the verb at the end, you have a lot of freedom in other areas.
　For example, "My mother had s*x with my homeroom teacher at a love hotel," "My homeroom teacher and my mother had s*x at a love hotel," "My mother had s*x with my homeroom teacher at a love hotel," and "My mother had s*x with my homeroom teacher at a love hotel.

　This is because the particle clearly specifies the function of the word.
　If it is "my mother", it functions as a subject no matter where it is.

　So what is the Lemurian language like?　
　In fact, it does not have a proper pattern like English.
　On the contrary, it is more flexible than Japanese.

　This is because there are countless variations of nouns.
　

　Thanks to these changes, you can see at a glance what function the noun has, and the word order becomes very flexible.

　For a native speaker, this is easy, but for a non-native speaker, it is hell.

　Now, I would like to talk about the language situation in the Lemurian Empire.
　First of all, as a matter of course, languages differ according to regions, cultures, and peoples.

　And in Lemuria, a multi-ethnic country, there are more than twenty different languages in use.
　Among these languages, Lemurian is the one that is used as the official language in administrative texts and in public.

　In fact, however, less than 10% of the people in the Lemurian Empire are native speakers of Lemurian.

　The Lemurian Empire was originally founded by a group of elves who migrated from the Great Forest to a certain peninsula.
　Originally, they used the language of the Elves, but ......
　In the long process of migration, they changed their language ...... and developed it further in the peninsula where they settled.

　This is the Lemurian language.
　There were probably fewer than 100,000 speakers at the beginning.

　But as the city-state of Lemuria emerged and its territory expanded, ......
　As the city-state of Lemuria was established and its territory expanded, Lemurian spread in the western part of the empire and became a common language.

　Now, the important question is, how was the Lemurian language spoken in the east?
　Basically, it was Lemurian before the East-West split.

　Basically, in the Lemurian Empire before the East-West split, the west was the countryside and the east was the city.

　In the west, where the tribes were all savages, the Lemurian language was easily accepted.
　In the east, however, a very advanced civilization had developed before the Lemurian Empire invaded.

　The bearers of that civilization were a race of humans called the Chiris.

　They were a mercantile people, and the Cyrillic language was the common language of the entire eastern region.

　The Kiris were proud and learned Lemurian, but did not actively use it.
　They did not use it actively.
　On the other hand, the elves of Lemuria, admiring the superior civilization of the Chiris, competed with each other to learn the Chiris language.



　As a result, the Cyrisians had no language problems as long as they stayed in the east. ......
　In the east, Cyrillic became the dominant language.

　And now that the Lemurian Empire has split into East and West, and the western half of the Empire has died, most of the people in the Lemurian Empire speak Cyrillic.
　Nia is one of the speakers of Cyrillic.

　Of course, the official language is Lemurian, so there are many people who can speak Lemurian, but ......
　There are many people who can speak Lemurian, of course, as the official language is Lemurian, but the only people who speak it as their mother tongue are probably the High Elves.

　How many languages does the emperor speak ......?
　"How many?　"How many?" "Well, let's see. He speaks Lemurian, Cyrillic, and Farsi with no problem. I can speak Lemurian, Cyrillic, and Farsi just fine, and Hayastan, Misr, and Bulgarian at a conversational level. ...... Well, that's six.
　...... Great.

　Nia looks at Hercule with respect.
　Hercule chuckles and then asks Scheherazade, "What about you, Scheherazade?

　"What about you, Scheherazade?
　Is it me?　I can speak Lemurian, Cyrillic, and Farsi just fine. I speak Lemurian, Cyrillic, and Farsi with no problem, and a little Hayastan and Sindhira. That's five.

　Even in the Kingdom of Fars, there are many speakers of Cyrillic.
　There are many speakers of Cyrillic in the Kingdom of Phars, because a long time ago, a great Cyrillic king invaded the Phars region.

　In the modern world, Cyrillic is English. Farsi is German. Lemurian is French. It is easy to understand.
　Chiris is an essential language.

　"Where's Carolina?
　Not as good as yours or Scheherazade's. There are only three languages, Cyrillic, Farsi and Lemurian. I know a little Khayastan. And Lunalie?
　"Four, if you add Hayastan to the languages Karolina speaks.

　Nia looks at the four of them in surprise.
　The fact that even Karolina can speak three languages, let alone Hercule, is astonishing to Nia, who struggles to speak Lemurian alone.

　"I can't even speak ...... Cyrillic properly.

　Nia's shoulders slumped dejectedly.
　The fact that she can't even ...... speak Chiris means that the Chiris language she speaks has an accent and is dirty.

　The 'correct' Cyrillic that Hercule and the others learn is a little different from the 'dirty' Cyrillic spoken by the lower class of commoners like Nia.
　Nia was having a hard time even correcting her Cyrillic.

　We're royalty and nobility, you know.　We live in a world where you need to be able to speak at least that much, and it's drilled into you at an early age. It's natural that you can't. There's no need to be ashamed. With proper practice, you will be able to speak.

　"Thank you, Carolina, for ......!　I'll do my best!

　With Carolina's encouragement, Nia smiled.
　I'm sure you're not the only one who can speak the language.

　By the way, who speaks the most languages?　Your Majesty.
　"Well, that would be Todoris. I believe he speaks more than twenty.

　Hercule replied to Carolina's question.
　Well, you have to be able to talk that much to be a foreign minister.

　While they were talking, everyone finished eating their pasta.

　
　Next came the second dish.

　This was the main dish of fish.
　The type of wine was changed according to the fish dish.

　As usual, the chef's skill is very good.

　The dish was a simple fish meuniere.
　It was a simple fish meuniere, but the sauce was made to bring out the best of the fish, and the vegetables were beautifully arranged.

　Trout meuniere in season.

　The servant told me the type of fish.
　Hercule cut the fish with a knife and fork and brought it to his mouth.

　The flesh was light, but had a decent flavor.
　The sauce complemented it perfectly without interfering with it.

　After quickly finishing the second plate, the next plate was brought in.

　Next came the side dish, a salad.

　The salad was beautifully colored and drizzled with dressing.
　The chef is very skillful.
　Each person had a different type of dressing.

　Hercule munched on a mouthful of lettuce.
　Hercule liked leafy greens, so he could eat more and more.

　I guess vegetables that haven't gone bad taste good. ......

　Some poor girl let out a pitiful comment.
　You're lucky that Hercule picked you up.

　It's like heaven from hell.

　After finishing the side dishes, dessert is served.
　It's a sweet, delicious cake.

　"Oh ...... I'm so glad I'm alive .......

　Nia ate the sweet cake with tears streaming down her cheeks.


　Sometimes it seems to remind him of the hard times.

　And every time he does, he pledges his allegiance to Hercule.

　After dessert, there is tea after dinner.
　For some people, it's coffee.

　Hercule, Nia, Scheherazade, black tea.
　Carolina and Lunalee had coffee.

　The five of them chatted leisurely as they sipped their beverages from their cups.

　If this meal was dinner, there would be an after-dinner drink afterwards. ......
　It was still noon and they had things to do, so the after-dinner drink was not served.

　And so begins the afternoon edition of Hercule's elegant day.