It's obvious that your hair is black ...... because you and I both have black hair, but what color are your eyes?
　Blue would be nice, because it's ...... more mysterious.
　I think it doesn't matter what color your eyes are.

　I don't care what color the eyes are," said Hercule as he held the monkey-faced baby.
　This baby is Petra, daughter of Hercule and Ciphany.

　Petra Yulianos was the child's name.

　I can't really feel it at all. I thought there would be something that would come to me when I held her. ......
　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm here.

　Sifany smiled bitterly.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do with your life.

　I'm not sure what to say, but it's true that it's my child. ...... There's no way that a man with such a pompous face could not be my child. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

　You'll be able to find a lot more information on this topic on the web.
　I know firsthand that my father, the previous emperor, failed at every step of the way in raising his children. 　

　"Maybe we should ask Carolina's mother ......, Mary.

　The most decent lady that Hercule has ever known is Karolina.
　She is a very good girl, even if she is a regular wife.
　She is an example of successful upbringing.

　The second most decent one is Lunalie.
　However, Hercule does not want her to grow up to be a masochist like her.

　Similarly, the opinion of Loukanos, who is currently raising Nia, is also unreliable.
　Although Nia is a cat in front of Hercule, ...... in reality, she has a number of problematic behaviors, such as bullying commoners and, recently, bullying criminals.
　It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this. ......
　His character is definitely the worst.

　I don't want my daughter to have such a bad character.

　Cecilia is a good person, but I don't want my daughter to be like Cecilia. 　
　Lately, Hercule has been unable to win any oral competitions except for oral whoring and kissing.
　One Cecilia is enough for me.

　Scheherazade is out of the question.
　I really don't understand how she could have been raised to be such a selfish runaway.
　Sasan VIII and Helena's child-rearing ability must be evaluated as equal to or lower than that of Hadrian III.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot of people who'll be able to help you out.
　I'm sure I'm not the only one.
　Well, next time you go home to your parents, ask them for some parenting tips.

　Ciphany looked surprised.
　Then she shook her head from side to side.

　I'm sure you're not the only one.　It's true that we are somewhat wealthy. This girl is a princess, albeit a bastard. ......
　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. If you have a normal personality, you can find a place to marry.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
　She's the daughter of Hercule, so her bloodline is fine.

　As long as she doesn't have any disabilities, she can be raised to have a normal personality.

　She has half my blood.　What if she's raised in a strange way and ends up like me? I don't want my daughter to be a divorcee because of her husband's domestic violence.
　...... You're aware of that, aren't you?

　Ciffany smiled bitterly.

　I'm glad you had a safe birth, at any rate. I was there for the birth. Well done, Cifanie.
　"Yes, Your Majesty ......, and not just one, but two .......
　Yeah, I know. But you need to rest for a while. There's no need to rush.

　Hercule kissed Cifanie on the cheek.
　Then he turned on his heel.

　I'll see you later.
　"Yes, have a good day.









　"Now, how far have the Bulgurons come in?
　"They've invaded the heart of the province of Tranquia. Currently, under the command of the governor of the province, the Tundan soldiers are the main force fighting against them. ......

　Hearing Todoris' report, Hercule snorted in displeasure.

　After separating from Sifanny, Hercule quickly gathered his vassals and held a meeting.
　The purpose of the meeting was to deal with the invasion of the Bulgaron Kingdom.

　The season was May, and Hercule was now twenty-three years old.
　Hercule had decided to stop paying tribute to the Bulgaron Kingdom from this year.

　Then the Bulgaron Kingdom invaded the province of Tranquia, claiming that it was breaking the treaty.

　Tell the governor of the province to retreat as planned. Tell the governor of the province to retreat as planned. ...... Burn down the villages and towns along their invasion route so they don't get a grain of wheat. The cities with strong walls should never be overrun, but should keep their gates tightly closed. Draw them deeper into the empire.
　Yes, sir. ...... I will tell them that.

　The population of the Kingdom of Bulgalon is about three and a half million.
　But of that, only 1.5 million are Bulgurons, the ruling class.

　And the number of Bulgaron cavalry that invaded the Lemurian Empire this time is 50,000.
　Because of their economic structure, nomads are able to mobilize a higher percentage of their population than farmers. ......
　Even so, 50,000 out of a total of 1.5 million is a significant number.



　Hercule was going to round them up.

　"Galfis, assemble the troops. I'll take two legions of infantry, two legions of cavalry, and a legion of archers.
　"Yes, sir!

　They started to move in a hurry.
　Thus, ......

　The Lemurian-Bulgarian War, lasting about five years, had begun.






　"Heee!　Help me, at least save my life!
　It's your fault you're running so slow.

　A Bulgarian woman on a horse is chasing the fleeing Lemurians.
　Her ears are long and her hair is black.
　She is dressed in a traditional Bulgarian costume with deep slits, suitable for riding, and has a bow in her hand.

　I'm sure the Lemurian Empire has thought of scorched earth tactics, but they misjudged our speed of progress.

　Alicia Krom, daughter of the chief of the Krom clan in the Kingdom of Bulgaron, shot the fleeing Lemurians in the back with her bow and then muttered.
　Then she shouts.

　Take as many as you want and kill them. The sooner the better.
　"'Ooohhhh!!!!

　With Alicia's permission, one hundred and ten cavalrymen of the Crom clan dismounted and began to plunder as they pleased.
　They killed the men and children, raped the women, and took the goods.
　That's what war is all about for the Bulgurons.

　But the ...... Lemurians are a bunch of cowards. A little fight and they're gone in a flash.
　"You're too strong for them, Master Alicia.

　Alicia's second-in-command smiled bitterly.
　In fact, at the young age of fifteen, Alicia was recognized as one of the best warriors and generals in the ...... Bulgalon Kingdom.

　Nomadic society is a meritocracy, and even women often go into battle if they are strong enough. ......
　In the event that you've got a lot of money, you're going to need to be able to pay for it.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a bit of a jerk.
　"In a country village like this, there's not much to be found.

　Alicia snickered.
　As a woman, I am interested in ornaments, but not in a village like this.
　On the other hand, if it was a big town, she would be willing to participate in the looting.

　You may not have the goods, but you do have the ...... people.
　"Do I look like a man to you?　I'm sorry, but I have no taste for homos*xuals.
　You don't have to be a woman to have a beautiful boy.
　I have a fine fiancée, Master Terelig, do you understand that?

　Terelig Kotlumia.
　That was the name of Alicia's fiancé.

　He was the eldest son of the Kotormir clan, which had inherited the throne of the Bulgaron Kingdom for generations.

　The Kingdom of Bulgaron is a confederation of several clans.
　Of the 1.5 million Bulgarons in the Bulgaron Kingdom, the largest population is the Kotormir Clan, numbering 600,000. 　
　The second most populous clan was the Krom, with 450,000.

　The marriage of Terelig and Alicia was intended to support the power of the Crom, which had been losing its centripetal force in recent years.
　The marriage of Terelig and Alicia was also intended to assuage the suspicions of the Kotormir, who suspected that the Crom were trying to start a rebellion.

　But I'm sure Lord Telerig would have joined in the plundering and raped the women by now.
　"So what?　You can do whatever you want with it. I intend to remain chaste until my marriage.
　You're very serious. By the way, are you a good woman?
　What?
　That's rape, don't you care?

　Alicia snickered when the Lieutenant asked that.

　I'm not the one being raped.
　That's the end of the story!

　The first officer laughed hysterically.
　Alicia looked at him sideways and added.

　"They take from us because we are weak, they rape us because we are weak...... and we can take from them because we are strong. That's providence. I'm on the side of the strong. I don't know anything about the weak.

　And then he provoked his second-in-command and the men around him, who were guarding him.

　Do you want to f*ck me?　You can do it here, now, or at night. ...... Come at me. I don't think that's a bad thing. I don't see anything wrong with it. ...... I'll put up a reasonable fight. Only those who are prepared to be castrated should come.

　And with that, the lieutenant threw up his hands.

　"Oh, I'm scared. It's true that Alicia-sama is strong and beautiful, and I would love to subdue her, but the problem is that she is much stronger than I am. The problem is that she is much stronger than me. I don't want to be castrated. The problem is that you are much stronger than I am. ...... Well, can I go now?　I'm getting a little horny talking about this.

　Do what you want. But don't get your clothes dirty. ...... I don't want to see anything dirty.

　Well, we'll take care of it.

　And with that, the second-in-command rides off on his horse to join in the pillage and rape.

　I don't know what's more fun.



　Alicia cowered.