"Oh ...... still tingles .......
　"You really do have to pen your butt ...... the Achaimenes.

　Hercule chuckled at Scheherazade's complaint as she returned to Lemuria.

　"...... Is that so strange?
　I think it's important to remember that you can't be too careful about what you say.

　However, families have their own circumstances.
　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.

　"Speaking of families, have you been to the Urelius family?
　"Oh, yes. The old lady and grandfather were very kind to me. ...... Was it bad?
　No, you're free to go anywhere you want while you're in Nova Lemuria. You are free to go wherever you want during your stay in Nova Lemuria, except where the law says you can't. But you're a grandfather and an old lady. ......

　If Hercule's memory is correct, the parents of the previous king of Fars, Sasan VIII, are dead.
　In other words, they were Scheherazade's first grandparents.

　Well, from Hercule's point of view, there is no reason to prevent Scheherazade from interacting with the Lemurian nobility, though there is a reason to welcome her.
　The more chains that bind Scheherazade to Lemuria, the better.

　I thought I'd be treated badly.
　Well, a grandson is a grandson, no matter whose seed it is.

　From the point of view of the House of Whalerius, Lucanus and Sasan VIII were mere strangers.
　Besides, Achaimenes' family status is much higher than Lucarios', so they might even be happy.
　In any case, from the point of view of the House of Urelius, Helena is, for better or worse, a daughter who has nothing to do with the survival of the house.
　For better or worse, it means that Helena has nothing to do with our family anymore.

　The Lucarios would not be happy about this, though.

　"Your ...... Majesty, may I ask you a question?
　What is it?
　What would Lemurian law say about your mother, father and Lucanos?
　That depends.

　Hercule thought for a moment before answering.

　The point of contention is whether you seduced and then held her, whether you seduced her while holding her, or whether you held her and then seduced her. If it was seduction and then seduction, then Queen Helena and King Sasan VIII will be executed. If she held him and then seduced him, King Sasan VIII would be executed for adultery. In the event that you've got a lot of time, you'll be able to take a look at the best way to do it.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
　If it was rape, Helena will not be judged.
　Even in Messianism, it is the intentional act that is considered a sin, while the unintentional act is allowed.
　God is not that small.

　It just depends on the testimony of Lukanos and the people around him. If Lukanos wants the death penalty to be stopped, the death penalty will not be carried out ignoring his appeal. Also, if Loukanos had been violent on a daily basis and the relationship had already broken down, the crime would be considerably lessened. The rest depends on the mood of the judge and the skill of the defense attorney.

　The Lemurian Empire has a very well-developed court system. 　
　The Lemurian Empire has a very well-developed trial system, and at least the punishment is not handed down mechanically according to the law.

　"But the incident happened in the Kingdom of Foulds in the first place. It's outside the scope of Lemurian law. Prisoners of war belong to their captors when they are captured, as has been the custom in both countries. I have no right to interfere. There's no way I'm going to summon King Sasan VIII for a trial.

　In addition, it would be a lie to say that the Lemurian Empire has never done such a thing.
　There are many noblemen of the Lemurian Empire who are descended from the noblemen of the Kingdom of Fars.
　Although it is impossible to tell without checking the family tree, there is a great possibility that Lucanos, the party concerned, also has such blood in his veins.

　It would be nice if Lemuria and Faerus could have a large-scale matchmaking.
　An arranged marriage?
　Yeah. The fewer the number, the more blood there will be. We're all High Elves, after all.

　The problem is the religious barrier.
　It would be easier if they converted easily like Helena, but if they ran away like Scheherazade, it would be more trouble than it's worth.

　"By the way, Your Majesty. Are you going somewhere by any chance?
　Oh, how did you know?
　Well, everyone's been so anxious.

　The palace is noisier than before.
　It feels like .......

　And Scheherazade tells Hercule that she feels uncomfortable.

　"There's a coronation in Edelna for the new king, Tiudimil. I'm going to crown him as Emperor of Lemuria.
　"Kingdom of Edelna. ...... The Aperian Peninsula, huh? ...... Would you mind if I went with you?

　Hercule thought for a moment and then answered.

　I don't mind, but is it safe for the Kingdom of ...... Foulds?
　Yes, it's fine. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you'll be able to do it.

　Scheherazade smiled.

　(I see. I'd like to find an ally that can pinch our country, like ...... said?　I'm not sure if you're aware of what King Foulds is up to.

　I don't know what to say.

　"Well, if you say so, follow me. If you're a Messianic, you should visit the Lemurian Patriarchate at least once in your life. I can introduce you to the Medium.


　"Really!　Then I'll get ready as soon as I can!

　Scheherazade ran happily.
　As he watches Scheherazade's back, Hercule thinks.

　(Aside from impregnating the child, I need to bring the "I" in him higher than the "King of Foulds.")

　Hercule quietly takes aim.







　"Oh, your ...... Majesty. Are you sure you want me to be ......?
　I'm telling you, it's fine. Don't worry about it. If they say anything, just tell me. I'll protect you.

　Hercule stroked Nia's head crisply.
　A black horn peeked out from her pink hair.

　Accompanying them to the Aperian Peninsula are the following members.

　Galfis, Christophe and Edmond as guards.
　Carolina as his fiancée.
　Lunalie, also a fiancée, and at the same time an emissary from the Kingdom of Hayastan.
　Loukanos as Patriarch of Nova Lemuria.
　Todoris as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
　Scheherazade as a messianic figure.

　And Nia as Hercule's attendant.

　He is accompanied by several servants and guards, including Ciphany.

　When Hercule said he would take Nia with him, Todoris and other bureaucrats spoke out against it.
　The reason was that taking a Nightmare with him might cause trouble.

　But Hercule persuaded them and took Nia out.

　"Besides, you're Lukanos' adopted son. You'll inherit the Lucanos' fortune.　Well, you won't inherit the Lucanos estate, but ...... you're still the daughter of a proud Lemurian nobleman. You should be more proud of yourself.
　"Yes, yes!

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　Well, her face looked uneasy. ......


　"...... By the way, Your Majesty. Are you sure you're okay?
　It's not good to cause unnecessary trouble.

　Carolina and Lunalee asked Hercule in a whisper.
　I'm sure you'll find a lot of people who'd like to have a look at it.

　"No problem. Yeah, there's no problem. Don't worry, it's nothing for you to worry about.

　Hercule smiled lecherously.
　It's ......
　He seemed to be very excited about what was about to happen.

　A chill ran down the spines of Carolina and Lunalee.

　



　"Well, well, well. Thank you for welcoming us. Thank you for welcoming me. ...... No, it's still His Highness Tiudimil now, isn't it?
　No, I was just doing what any ally would do. ...... Welcome, Your Highness. Your Majesty.

　I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've seen it before.

　Tiudimil is a leopard-shaped warbeast.
　He is in his late seventies and ...... looks to be in his thirties.

　He has an ordinary appearance, with nothing in particular that stands out. ...... If anything, he has a mild face.

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　You'll be able to find a lot more information on this topic at ....... I've got to tell you something. ...... My handmaiden, a twelve-year-old girl, she's a Nightmare. ...... Well, she's not evil. She's a good girl. Please accept her.
　"Nightmare ......? If the emperor says that she is a good girl, then she must be a very good girl. Of course, my country does not doubt you.

　Tiudimil frowned a little, but quickly smiled back.
　It was a mature response.

　"Well, ......, I didn't bring you here to make you uncomfortable. There's a point. I'd like to set up a meeting soon to talk about it. Can you do that?
　I'll see you tomorrow night at .......

　The two of them immediately made an appointment for a secret meeting.
　As allies, we have a lot of things to discuss.

　"Well, anyway, ...... His Highness Tiudimyr. Let me introduce you. This red-haired woman here is Karolina Galleanos. She's the daughter of General Galleanos and ...... my fiancée.
　"Greetings, Your Highness. Please make my acquaintance.

　Karolina pinched the edge of her dress and bowed gracefully.
　She usually wears shorts and other comfortable clothing, but today she is wearing a red dress.

　And this blue-haired woman is Lunalie Alshaq. She is the princess of Hayastan, and she is also my fiancée.


　"Greetings, Your Highness, Tiudimyr. As Princess of Hayastan and Queen of Lemuria, I would like to ...... get to know you better.

　Lunalie bowed in the Hayastan style.
　Lunalie bowed in the Hayastan way. It was different from the Lemurian way, but ...... it was also elegant and beautiful.

　Incidentally, Lunalee is wearing a blue dress.

　"Well, well, well. Thank you for your time. Two beautiful women like this,......, the emperor is really envious.
　"Even if I wanted to, I couldn't give it to you.　After all, I'm proud of my fiancées.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea.
　...... Well, they were both smiling falsely.






　After that, Hercule and his team were driven in a carriage provided by the Kingdom of Edelna to the annex of the Edelna Palace.
　It was a large annex that was only used for coronation ceremonies and other occasions when guests from all over the country and the world arrived.

　Well, it's big, but it's less than half the size of the Grand Palace of Nova Lemuria: ......

　Hercule and the others put down their luggage and immediately went to greet him.
　Of course, there is only one person the Emperor of Lemuria would personally go out to greet.

　"It's been a long time, High Priestess Millenia.
　"Well, well, Your Majesty, Hercule. Have you grown again?
　No?　I haven't measured my height in a while, so I can't say. ...... But I'm glad to see you're doing well.

　Hercule grasps the old woman's hand and smiles.
　If it were a normal woman, this would make her face turn red, but maybe her amniotic fluid has already dried up, or maybe she's just been alive too long, but the medium just smiled quietly back.

　I'm not sure if it's because her amniotic fluid has already dried up, or because she's been living too long.

　No, no, I've been having a lot of pain lately. ...... I'm getting old. Yes, really.

　The medium smiled bitterly.
　She has been a supporter of Messianism for many years, but age is no match for her.

　"Yes, Your Majesty. I've got a girl I'd like to introduce you to, Hercule. ...... Cecilia, come.

　When the medium called out, ......
　I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not.

　She approached ...... and bowed gracefully to Hercule.

　My name is Cecilia Peter. Your Majesty. Please make my acquaintance.
　Well, well, well. ...... You have a very strong little boy. ...... Who is she, by the way?
　She's my grandson. ...... I'm thinking of naming her my successor.

　Hercule raises his eyebrows slightly at the medium's words.
　Her eyebrows raised slightly at the words of the medium, though her expression hardly showed it. ......
　Hercule was very surprised.

　I nominate you as my successor: ......
　When you tell Hercule that you are naming him as your successor, it means three things.

　One, that the life of the medium is really near.
　Second, he is implicitly asking Hercule to be her guardian.
　Three, the Patriarchate of Lemuria is willing to fall under the control of Hercule .......

　This is not the behavior of a cunning medium.

　(......What are you up to?　I'm not sure what to make of it.　(......)

　I'm not sure if there is anyone who can be trusted to be the next medium?　
　Erkur guesses.
　Rather than leave it to an incompetent medium, he may have decided that it would be better for it to survive even if it fell under the control of Hercule.

　(There's also the possibility that ...... this girl is ridiculously good ......)

　I'm not sure how old you are, if you don't mind me asking.　Cecilia.
　"Twelve years old, Your Majesty.

　Twelve years old: ......
　Hercule observed Cecilia closely.

　It is true that her arms and legs are not fully extended and her breasts are not too full, so her body shape is appropriate for a twelve year old.
　Her face is very pretty, and even though she is human, she is as pretty as an elf.
　She still has a young face, but she also exudes the s*x appeal of an adult. ...... When she grows up, she will undoubtedly be one of the five most beautiful women that Hercule has ever met.

　Her hair is silvery and mysterious.
　And her silver eyes, the same color as her hair, had a ...... very strong color of intelligence.

　I see, Hercule was twelve years old when he ascended the throne.

　It's not a simple thing to do, he thought.
　Just because she is a child does not mean we should be careless.
　He is the heir chosen by the medium.

　"Your Majesty. Actually, ......, if you don't mind, I'd like to talk to you about the war.
　"About what?　You mean the war against the Kingdom of Foulds?
　Yes, Your Majesty. Yes, Your Majesty. ...... I would love to hear the saga of how you fought and won against the infidels.

　Hercule thought for a moment and then nodded.

　All right. Then you can come to my room. Fortunately, I have some free time now. How about you, High Priest ......?


　I'd love to tell you about ......, but I have some business to attend to. So please don't worry about me. Cecilia, you don't want to bother Her Majesty, do you?
　"Yes, I understand. Your Eminence, the High Priestess Medium.

　Cecilia gave a small nod.