That's why, Your Majesty, Ludwig. The Lemurian princess, Her Imperial Highness Princess Constantina, will marry Her Imperial Highness Prince Ludwig when she is eighteen years old. In addition, the cession of the city of Genua must be paid in advance ......, and we also ask that you consider preferential tariffs and the protection of the merchants of the Lemurian Empire.

　Cecilia informs King Ludwig I of Hercule's request.
　Ludwig I looked thoughtful for a moment, and then nodded.

"Very well.

　Ludwig I nodded broadly.
　Then Cecilia gave him another request from Hercule.

In addition, it is difficult to attribute effective control of the city of Lemuria to the Fullerling and Edelna kingdoms.

"Mm, ......, but the remainder of the Lemurian Empire is under the effective control of .......

"In exchange, Her Majesty Erkül will donate the city of Lemuria to me, the Princess Priestess. How about ......?

　King Ludwig I crossed his arms and grunted.
　Then he nodded.

"Very well. As far as I'm concerned, the only thing that matters is that Lemuria is no longer under the influence of the Lemurian Empire.

　Cecilia, the High Priestess, is against Hercule and against the Lemurian Empire.
　If the city falls under the control of the High Priestess, at least the independence of the Lemurian Patriarchate will be preserved.

　It will prevent religious intervention in the Fulling Kingdom.

...... But you did a good job putting it all together.
He has a soft spot for women.

　Cecilia laughed.
　Ludwig I shrugged his shoulders.

She's an evil woman, ...... but she's a good business partner. I look forward to working with you in the future. Your Holiness.
"Yes, Your Majesty.

　The two men shook hands.





　Thus, Cecilia presented a new treaty proposal to both Hercule and Ludwig I.
　The deletions, modifications, and additions were as follows.



The following four articles were deleted

The city of Lemuria still belongs to the Lemurian Empire.
The city of Lemuria shall be governed by the Hime-Priestess. The city of Lemuria will be governed by the Hime-Priestess, but the laws of Lemuria and the administrative power of the Emperor of Lemuria will prevail.
The Hime-Priestess holds the financial rights of Lemuria and its surrounding areas.

The three parties confirm the fact that the position of "Pope" never existed in the Messianic Church in the past.



The amendments include the following provisions


Lemuria confirms that as of this point in time, when the treaty is signed, the throne of the Fulling Kingdom is internationally equal to the throne of Lemuria, and is free from any interference from the Emperor of Lemuria.
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Lemuria confirms that the throne of the Kingdom of Fulling is equal in diplomatic protocol to the throne of Lemuria and is free from any interference from the Emperor of Lemuria as of this moment when the treaty is signed. However, this does not mean that the King of Fulling has any authority under the various religious laws, including the right to protect the princess-priestesses held by the Emperor of Lemuria. In terms of religious authority, the throne of Lemuria supersedes the throne of Fulling.


Additions are as follows


The city of Lemuria belongs to the Empire of Lemuria, the legitimate territory of the Empire of Lemuria.
The right to rule the city of Lemuria and its surrounding areas, including the right to govern, administer, and collect taxes, is endowed to the Lemurian Patriarchate of the Messianic Church in the name of Hercule Julianos. Cecilia Peter and Ludwig Fullering confirm this.
The authority of the Church, including the right to ordain, in the realm of Fullerling is entrusted to the Pope, who is appointed by the High Priestess.
The Pope is nominated by the King of Fulling and appointed by the High Priestess.
The Pope is appointed by the King of Fulling, who appoints the High Priestess. The High Priestess has the right to appoint the Pope, but does not have direct control over the Church, including the right to ordain in the Fulling Kingdom.




At the same time as the signing of this contract, a betrothal was made between the Lemurian princess Constantina and the Crown Prince Ludwig XII of the Kingdom of Fullerling.
Cecilia Peter and her successors guarantee that their engagement will remain valid unless both parties break it.
Upon the signing of this treaty, the various interests of the Kingdom of Fulling in the city of Genua will be transferred to the Lemurian Empire as a gift of sorts.
The Kingdom of Fulling will protect the activities of merchants from the Lemurian Empire.
The Kingdom of Fulling will eliminate tariffs with the Lemurian Empire for ten years. This will be renewed every five years with the approval of both sides.




　Thus, the final treaty was completed.


"...... Hmm.
Not bad.

　Hercule and King Ludwig I were both convinced.
　The contents of the treaty were as follows.




The treaty on reparations
No reparations will be paid by either side.

Treaty on the Kingdom of Edelna
Both Lemuria and Fulling will withdraw their troops from the Kingdom of Edelna.
Lemuria and Fulling will not raise an army in the Kingdom of Edelna for the next ten years.
Lemuria recognizes as legitimate the rule of the current king of Edelna (from Fulling's point of view).
The current king (from Fullerling's point of view) is deposed for his misrule
The new king will be chosen from the royal family in exile in the Lemurian Empire.
The northern half of the Kingdom of Edelna is under the leadership of the Fulling Kingdom, while the southern half is under the leadership of the Lemurian Empire.
Lemuria grants the Fulling Kingdom permanent rights in the Kingdom of Edelna, especially the right to use the port of Edelna.

Treaty on the Republic of Adluria
Fulling recognizes Lemuria's annexation of the Republic of Adleria.
Lemuria recognizes Fullerling's permanent interest in the Republic of Adluria, especially the right to use the port of Adluria.
Lemuria recognizes the autonomy of the Republic of Adleria for the next fifty years and guarantees its statehood.

Lemuria recognizes the autonomy of the Republic of Adleria for the next fifty years and guarantees its statehood.
Both sides shall be inviolate for ten years.
Lemuria will not enter into an alliance with a third power (the Kingdom of Duichu) hostile to Fullerling.
Lemuria will not ally itself with a third power hostile to Lemuria (the Kingdom of Fahls).
Upon the signing of this contract, a betrothal will be made between Konstantina, Princess of the Lemurian Empire, and Ludwig XII, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Fulling.
Cecilia Peter and her successors guarantee that their engagement will remain valid unless both parties break it.
Upon the signing of this treaty, the various interests of the Kingdom of Fulling in the city of Genua will be transferred to the Lemurian Empire as a token of payment.


The Kingdom of Fulling will protect the activities of merchants from the Lemurian Empire.
The Kingdom of Fulling will eliminate all tariffs with the Lemurian Empire for ten years. This will be renewed every five years with the approval of both sides.


Treaty on the Throne of Lemuria and its Emperor
The two countries confirm that Hercule I, the 20th Emperor of the Lemurian Empire, is the only Emperor to unite East and West Lemuria.
The two countries confirm historically and permanently that the country ruled by the Lemurian Emperor is the only Lemurian Empire, and that no two empires exist.
The above does not preclude the possibility of multiple Lemurian Emperors existing at the same time (i.e. divided rule).
The method of electing Lemurian emperors shall follow the precedent of Lemurian law.
The method of selecting the Lemurian emperor shall follow the precedent of Lemurian law. ・Fullerling confirms that King Ludwig I never ascended the throne as Emperor of Western Lemuria in the past.

The Treaty of the Throne and the Kingdom of Fullerling
Lemuria confirms that as of this moment, when the treaty is signed, the throne of the Kingdom of Fullerling is equal to the throne of Lemuria in terms of diplomatic protocol, and is free from any interference from the Emperor of Lemuria. However, this does not mean that the King of Fulling has any authority under the various religious laws, including the right to protect the princess-priestesses held by the Emperor of Lemuria. In terms of religious authority, the throne of Lemuria is superior to the throne of Fulling.
The method of electing the King of Fulling shall be in accordance with the customary laws of the Kingdom of Fulling.
Lemuria confirms that as of the signing of this treaty, the current Fulling Kingdom's territories (Galria, West Duichu, Albion, and Scardinavia) are no longer subject to the rule of the Emperor of Lemuria and are no longer within the sovereignty of the Lemurian Empire.
Lemuria recognizes the right of the King of the Fulling Kingdom to rule the Fulling Kingdom.
Lemuria recognizes the right of the King of the Fulling Kingdom to rule the Fulling Kingdom.
The laws of Lemuria currently in effect in the Kingdom of Fulling shall remain in effect unless revoked by the Kingdom of Fulling.

Regarding the ownership of the Church of Messiah, the Patriarchate of Lemuria, and the city of Lemuria
The two countries affirm that the doctrine of Orthodox Messianism is the only and absolute doctrine of Messianism.
The leader of Orthodox Messianism is the Princess Priestess, as has always been the case, and her position is sacred and inviolable, as the Messianic Law indicates.
The previous High Priestess was Millenia Peter, and the current High Priestess is Cecilia Peter.
Ludwig I, Hercule I, and Cecilia Peter (the three of them) confirm that Cecilia Peter is the one and only absolute High Priestess.
The three parties confirm that only high priestesses are eligible for ordination. However, the method of selection is regulated by the laws and edicts of both countries.
The city of Lemuria belongs to the Empire of Lemuria, the legitimate territory of the Empire of Lemuria.
The city of Lemuria belongs to the Lemurian Empire, the legitimate territory of the Lemurian Empire. The right of control over the city of Lemuria and its surrounding areas, including the right of governance, administration, and tax collection, is donated to the Lemurian Patriarchate of the Messianic Church in the name of Hercule Julianos. Cecilia Peter and Ludwig Fullering confirm this.
The authority of the Church, including the right to ordain, in the realm of Fullerling is vested in the Pope, who is appointed by the High Priestess.
The Pope is nominated by the King of Fulling and appointed by the High Priestess.
The Pope is nominated by the King of Fulling and appointed to the High Priestess. The High Priestess has the right to appoint the Pope, but does not have direct control over the Church, including the right to ordain within the Fulling Kingdom.
All other matters will be returned to the order before the so-called "Great Sisma" occurred.
The end of the so-called "Great Schism" is hereby declared in the name of all three parties.


　The above treaty will be executed with the approval of King Ludwig I, King Hercule I, and Cecilia Peter.




　With the conclusion of this treaty, the Lemurian Empire will become

Reclaim the throne of Edelna.
Recapture of the city of Lemuria
Capture of the cities of Adleria and Genua.
Confirmation of the superiority of the Lemurian emperor in the Messianic doctrine

　These were sufficient results of the war.


　On the other hand, the Fulling Kingdom

Successfully defended the Kingdom of Edelna
The city of Adleria's government was secured.
In terms of diplomatic protocol, it has the same status as the Emperor of Lemuria.
Religious independence.
Marriage with the House of Julianos

　These were sufficient results of the war.


　This was enough for the monarchs of both sides to return home and advertise that it was we who had won.
　...... Both sides lost some things, but they were not so great and were small compared to what they gained.




　Both Hercule and Ludwig I returned home in a good mood.
　Meanwhile, Cecilia, who had been granted the Patriarchate of Lemuria, made her triumphant return to Lemuria.

　Gregory and the other anti-Cecilian clergy were exiled and imprisoned in both Lemuria and Fulling.



　...... So far, this is what Hercule and Ludwig I thought.

Cecilia has done well.

　But...
　When all the turmoil was over and both Lemuria and Fulling had regained their composure.

　The situation changed abruptly when Cecilia put into action the "secret pact" she had made with both sides.
　Cecilia made a huge announcement to the world.


"Cecilia Peter will marry Hercule I, Emperor of the Lemurian Empire.
Cecilia Peter appoints herself 'Pope'.


　It was at this point that Hercule and Ludwig I finally realized what had happened.
　Cecilia Peter had 'got them'.




　In the diplomatic negotiations of the Lemurian-Frahring War, Cecilia had been able to negotiate her way into the throne of the Lemurian Patriarchate without hurting her own pocket.

Patriarchate of Lemuria.
Control of the city of Lemuria and its environs
Independence from the Lemurian Empire
Independence from the Lemurian Empire.

　and the right of ordination within the Fulling Kingdom.




　Cecilia single-handedly ended the Great Schism that began with her accession to the throne, united the churches of East and West, and achieved political and economic independence for the church by maintaining a balance in both Lemuria and Fulling.





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Name: "Princess Priestess = Papacy

Description: A system in which the High Priestess, the highest authority in the Messianic Church, doubles as the Pope, the religious leader in the Fullerling Kingdom. This system was established when Cecilia Peter ascended the throne in the year XXXX of the Messianic Era. With this system, the Great Schism, which had continued since the death of Millenia Peter, was dissolved and the authority of the high priestesses extended to the entire Messianic world.
The establishment of this system meant that the High Priestess would reign over both the Emperor of Lemuria and King Fulling as the supreme religious authority.
The structure in which the united authority of the high priestess ruled over the two great powers of the Lemurian emperor and King Fulling is one of the representative features of the Medieval World.