Hey, Nia. Glad you could make it. Have a seat. I don't want to stand around talking.

　Hercule called Nia and asked her to sit down.
　Nia shrugged and sat down in the chair.

　Oh, um, ......, what can I do for you?
　"Don't be so frightened. I'm not trying to take anything from you. I'm just trying to find out about your Nightmare traits.
　What traits?
　Yeah.

　There are countless books written about Nightmares.
　The problem was that what was written in them did not always match what was written in them.

　As for Hercule, he wanted to find out the characteristics and traits of the Nightmare race.

　Half of it was academic interest, and the other half was to determine how to use Nia.

　Anyway, let me see your tail.
　"Yes, ......, I understand.

　Nia shyly pulled out a black tail from inside her skirt.
　The tip is not an inverted triangle ...... but rather a cute heart shape.

　From Nia's point of view, this tail is the part of her body she wants to hide the most.
　She was discriminated against, humiliated, and is still looked at with contempt because of this tail.

　"Hmmm... ......

　Hercule grabbed the lump of Nia's complex without hesitation.

　I'm not sure what to say.

　I'm not sure what to say.
　She shakes her body and flaps her tail.

　"Don't move.
　"Hyah, hyah ......

　Hercule strokes and rubs Nia's tail with interest.
　Every time Hercule's hand moves, Nia's body shivers.

　"How does it feel?
　"It tickles. ......

　Nia's face flushes as she answers.
　From the looks of it, it's more than just a tickle.

　"What else is ticklish?　Answer honestly.
　"Well, let's see, ...... that ...... thing!　Give me a tickle, please. ......
　Imperial order.
　Uh-oh. ...... feels so good. ......
　What is it?　I can't hear you.
　It feels so good!

　Nia replies with tears in her eyes.
　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that," said Hercule, nodding with a very serious face. ......

　How often do you jerk off, by the way?
　...... Once every three days.
　"What do you masturbate to?
　Well, does your ...... fantasy of being held by His Majesty have anything to do with this?
　Sorry, no.

　Hercule let go of Nia's tail in a flash.
　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

　"Oh, my God. ......
　"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Well, jerking off is s*xual harassment on my part,......, but I'm very serious about the tail. In the literature, the tails of nightmares are ...... a means of communication with other nightmares, an organization for efficient handling of magic power, or even a s*x point,...... with different descriptions. I had to do a little research. I needed to do a little research.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
　It's a good idea to take a look at the information on the web.

　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that.　

　"...... Nia, your tail. Do you feel pain when I pinch or pull on it?
　It's ...... well, it's a sensitive area .......
　I mean, it's as vulnerable as a man's crotch. Keep it tucked away. If he grabs you, it's over.

　It's easier to grab than a man's crotch, which makes Nia's tail a more deadly weakness. 　

　Next, Hercule touches Nia's horn. 　
　Next, Hercule touches Nia's horn, which is jet black in color - just black in Hercule's eyes - and tweaks it.

　"How do you feel?　Do you feel it?
　"...... No, I don't. I can ...... feel a little bit of touch, though.
　"Hmm ......, that's about right.

　What I'm wondering is whether it's a bone change like a deer horn or a hair change like a rhino horn. ......
　Which is it?　

　Do these horns grow back?
　"What?　...... Well, it did come off once, for sure.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.


　Then it grew back, and here we are.

　I've heard that the antlers of the Ogre race also grow back.　I've heard that the horns of the ogre also grow back.

　In the east, there is a race of people called the Ogre, and they have white horns on their heads. ......
　Erkühl had read about them in a book.
　However, it is difficult to compare them with Nia's horns because he has never seen them in person.

　I've never seen them in person, so it's hard to compare them to Nia's horns. "Well, we'll get to the horns and tail later. ...... Finally, there is the evil eye. Can you see anything?
　...... At least, I don't think I'm any different from you.

　Nia's eyes are a beautiful cherry red.
　If one of her eyes were light blue, it would be easier to tell. ......

　Unfortunately, it is not an odd eye.

　Hmm, maybe there's a trick to ...... activating it. Try chanting something.
　"...... What's something?
　Awaken!　My evil eye!　Like that?
　...... I don't want to do this, it's too embarrassing, no?
　No, it probably won't work, so it's fine.

　Hercule shrugged his shoulders.

　I'm not sure what to do. I'm not sure what to make of it. I'll ask him next time.　
　...... I'm sorry for everything.
　Don't worry about it.

　When you pick up a kitten, it is your responsibility to take care of it until the end.
　I have no intention of doing anything irresponsible since I picked up Nia.

　I want to do something to repay you. ......
　"Return the favor"?　What can you do for me?　I'm not sure what you can do.

　I'm not sure what to do.

　I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've seen it before. ...I can only use this body so much .......
　"What?　Are you trying to tell me that you'll let me hold you?
　...... If that's what you want, Your Majesty. I will give my body to you.

　Nia stares straight at Hercule.
　Her face was a little red, but her ...... eyes were serious.

　Hercule sighed.

　He grabbed Nia's shoulders with both hands.
　Then he ...... brought his lips close to hers. ......
















　"That's pretty cheap. You owe me a debt of gratitude.













　He whispered in a cold, chilling voice.
　Nia shuddered involuntarily.

　I don't know what it is, but ......
　The only thing she knew was that her comment had offended Hercule.

　I'm not sure what it is. Do you know how much a virginity costs for a ...... twelve year old kid your age?
　...... No, I don't.
　A silver dollar. Remember that. Your body, your virginity, is worth a silver dollar. If you were sold into slavery, ...... well, that's still no more than ten gold coins or ....... A little good-looking kid who can't even read or write properly is worth that much.

　Hercule says plainly.
　Everyone has a value.

　The idea that everyone is equal is just a pretext.

　And ......
　There are many people who are just good looking.

　They are not worth much.

　Don't get carried away. "Don't get carried away. That's all you are. Don't feel like you owe me anything for that.
　So, but ......, I'm .......
　To begin with, I'm busy. It takes me a long time to hold you. Why should I hold a poor little brat like you for ...... your s*xual and self gratification?

　If I had the time to hold Nia, I would have taken Carolina or Lunalee or ......
　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that.

　...... I'm sorry.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
　Your virginity is a piece of silver.
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea or not.

　Especially an adolescent girl.

　Hercule put his hand on Nia's head.

　"You're worthless now. But you never know in the future. ...... I'm counting on you. Your desire to return the favor is admirable. Now study, learn martial arts, ...... and be of service to me in the future. And ......, well, you're right. When I decide that you are irreplaceable and valuable like a jewel, I will ...... hold you. Well, only if you want me to.



　At Hercule's words, Nia's face lit up.

　It's true ......!
　It's true, it's true ......, I'm not lying. I'm not going to lie, I'm not going to lie, I'm not going to lie, I'm not going to lie.

　Even Hercule has some sense of decency.

　"I understand, ...... Your Majesty, I will definitely be someone who can be of use to You!
　"Yeah, good luck with that. I have high hopes for you.

　Well, it's only expectations. ......
　Hercule muttered in his mind.





　"Thank you for coming, Hupatia.
　"Yes, yes. ......

　Later, Hercule summoned Hyppatia to the palace.
　Hyppatia was sitting on the sofa, looking frightened.

　"Don't be so nervous.
　"I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

　"I'm sorry," she said, but she had every reason to be frightened.

　However, it was understandable that she was frightened, since the life of the pagan Hupatia was in Hercule's hands.
　If she were to offend Hercule in any way, ......

　Hupatia will be killed by oyster shells ......
　"This is the 'pendulum.

　This is the paper on the isochronism of the pendulum, and this is the paper on the law of the falling body. ...... prove it. You and I can call it a collaboration.
　"Well, yes, go to ......, if that's what you want, but is ...... good?
　"If you're the one who finally proved it, rearranged it, and published it, then it's your achievement. Frankly, I don't have the talent to put together an academic paper.

　Hercule shrugged his shoulders.
　What Hercule had written was not something that could be called a thesis.

　He does not know enough about physics to be able to put it together neatly as a paper.

　In order to put this into a proper "theory" and explain it to others, it is necessary to go through ......
　It was necessary to go through Hypatia.

　And ......
　It's not like both of these laws were discovered by Hercule in the first place.

　No, in this world, they are. ......

　Oh, and to ......, you are .......
　What?
　What, why are you a ......, you know, a ...... messianist?
　Well, I was born a messianist. What's going on?

　I'm not sure what to make of that.
　Hupatia frowned.

　"Well, it seems to me that ...... messianism is ...... nothing but superstition.

　Hupatia's voice trembled as she told Hercule in no uncertain terms.
　Then he asked.

　"How can ...... a man as wise as you be ...... not question ...... Messianism just because he is a born Messianic? Why don't you question Messianism?　There are too many contradictions in Messianic doctrine!

　And then he clearly stated his opinion.

　I think there is nothing more horrible than teaching superstition as truth.

　After he had finished, he turned his head downward.
　She was too afraid to look at Hercule's face to see what he looked like.

　(Oh my God!　I don't know what I'm talking about!　I shouldn't have said that. ......)

　Hupatia's fox ears twitch in fear.

　"Hupatia.
　"Hyppatia. Hyppatia!
　You can't say that in public.　Even I can't protect you.

　Hupatia looked up fearfully and ......
　I'm not sure what to do.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　"Oh, you're not angry?
　It's not the first time that ...... messianic doctrines have been contradictory. And no matter what you say, it doesn't change the fact that I'm a Messianist.

　Hercule said this with a calm expression and slowly sipped his tea.
　Hupatia follows his example, drinks a little tea, and asks.

　I'm not sure what to make of that.
　"Because it's not about whether it's true or false.

　Hercule smiles and reclines on the couch.

　"'Do not try God,' said the Lord. In Messianism, it's not important whether it's true or false. The only thing that is important in Messianism is to believe, to have faith. Believers will be saved, I guess.

　Hercule takes a sip of tea to moisten his throat.

　"You don't know what happens after death anyway. Then you might as well believe. They say you'll be saved. But I'm not going to force you to do it. People only believe what they want to believe. So you should believe only what you want to believe. Because the truth doesn't exist anyway.



　However, since I am the Emperor of Lemuria, I must impose some restrictions on non-Messianic religions, and I must encourage Messianism.

　But," Hercule added.

　So, I see. ...... Please forgive me for my rudeness. I've heard some strange things about .......
　"Oh, be careful now. And again, I warn you, ...... it is not good if the bishop of the Messianic Church hears what you just said or anything similar. Do not criticize Messianism, even among your own people. And tell your friends about it. There is a limit to how much I can cover for you.

　The majority in the Lemurian Empire is Messianic.
　And the emperor's authority derives largely from his position as the protector of Messianism.

　I'm not sure if you've heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it.

　I'll be careful ...... and by the way, Your Majesty. I'd like to ask you a favor,.......
　What is it?
　Well,......, thanks to Your Majesty's decree on Alexandria, the enrollment at the university has increased,....... But now,...... the university has become too small,...... and it also needs a lot of money to rebuild,...... the Aletheia library and the manuscripts. So, I was wondering if you could help me with the ...... expansion of the university and ......... ...and...

　Hmm ......
　Hercule pondered.

　I'd be happy to help you with the manuscripts as much as you want.
　However, the expansion of the university may provoke messianism.

　Please don't make a big deal of it, and do it quietly and inconspicuously.
　This is the true intention of Hercule.

　However, considering the development of culture and science, it is better to encourage the activities of the Hupatians.

　"How much do you want?　
　"Well, let's see, ......, at least--
　"Um, .......

　As Hercule was pondering, Hupatia suddenly grabbed Hercule's left hand.
　In surprise, Hercule looked into the eyes of Hupatia.

　There was a hint of hesitation in Huepatia's eyes.
　However, she shook her head as if to shake off her hesitation. ......

　He pressed his left hand against his own ample breast.

　"How about this, sir?
　"...... Hmm, I see. That's an interesting suggestion.

　Hercule grinned and stood up.
　Slowly, he approached Hypatia.

　With his left hand intact, Hercule raised his right hand to cup Huepatia's chin in a quick motion.
　And ......

　"......

　He placed his own lips against Huepatia's. "By the way, if you don't mind me asking, I think this is a good idea.

　"By the way, how many are there now?
　"...... The first, Your Majesty.

　Hupatia blushed and answered.
　Hercule put his hand on Hupatia's back and pulled her closer.

　You are the one who is at fault.　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you'll be able to do it. ...... If you're tempted by an intelligent, beautiful woman like you, you can't say no. ......
　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it. And the financial support is .......
　I know. As long as ...... you and I are close friends (・・・・・), we'll support you.

　Hercule grinned and smiled at ......
　He then violated Hupatia's lips again.