2 - this and that in the royal palace

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　Two years ago, the defeat of the Demon King was accomplished.



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　While the world rejoiced and the king's people were filled with pride, only King Zirk Orteas's heart was clouded with anxiety.



　The people were all lifting up Gieselotte.

　The king has commanded the front lines many times and has inspired the army, but it is the Princess Flash who is the most popular.



　In this world, the power of magic is what counts.



　However, it was not a simple matter of the person with the highest magic level of the day becoming the king.

　Because of the importance placed on bloodlines, people do not allow the rise of a mutant, out-of-the-box person.



　However...



　Although Zirk himself is the king, his maximum magic level is 34, which is slightly lower than the previous kings.

　Furthermore, his current magic level is [17], which has been stagnant since he passed his adolescence. In general, the phenomenon in which the current level does not increase is described as <>.



　The king has closed the level.



　In contrast, the magic level of Princess Flash is [41]/[46].

　She is one of the top-class talents in the modern age, and exceeded the magic level of 40 at the young age of 17 at that time.

　Her family was a low-ranked noble family, and although they had recently fallen into decline to the point where they were even threatened with the revocation of their titles, they are now making a comeback thanks to her success.



　The king thinks.

　She cannot be allowed to rise any further.



　Then, when asked about the reward for defeating the Demon King, Giselotte uttered an outrageous remark.



"I have long admired His Majesty King Zirku. I know it's irreverent and impolite, but if you feel sorry for me, I would like to fulfill this desire.



　People were excited.

　The royal family was now secure, and not only was there no one to criticize her, but public opinion was unanimously in her favor.



　But Zilk was horrified.



　She has finally come to take over the royal family.



　However, the popularity of the Princess Flash was so great, and the queen had passed away the previous year, that the atmosphere of rejection was drowned out.



　In the same year, Giselotte became queen.



　



　



　

"Your Majesty!　Please don't let this happen!"



　A large, strong, bearded man entered the king's private chamber. He was Gordo Semphis, a frontier count slightly older than the king.



"We have already discussed this. The decision is irrevocable.



　Zilk sits back in his chair and puts his fingers to his temples, exhaling his frustration.



"I cannot allow an innocent baby to be executed simply because it is not born with the right qualities!



　Gordo was the only one who begged for Prince Reinhardt's life.



"You're being a nuisance!　It's not about whether Lord Semphis is convinced or not."



"But!"



　Zirk huffed out a big sigh.



"Listen to me, Gordo. This is an opportunity. This is an opportunity to take away Gieselotte's voice.



　Gordo slumped to the ground and his tone became annoyed.



"Hmmm... "I hear the queen has accepted the punishment. I doubt she'll be weakened by this.



"If it's a question of low quality, then either I or the queen can be blamed. But if the baby is stillborn, it is possible to create the impression that the mother has a problem with the baby.



　Zilk chuckles.



"I was going to rip you out of the queen's hands if you were good enough and turn you into a puppet who would only be loyal to me, but this is a lot easier than that, don't you think?"



"You've fallen into a prick, Zilk."



"Be careful what you say and how you say it, Gordo. I am king now. We are not the same people we were when we were children.



　Close relatives in age. They had once been like brother and brother, but a rift had developed between them.



　Gordo suppressed his anger and softened his tone as if admonishing his younger brother.



Why don't you hide your identity and send him somewhere?　Where is the need to really take a life?"



　Zilk shakes his head.



"He has a royal crest on his left breast. No matter how hard we try to hide it, he'll know we're royalty.



　The royal family has a special magic.

　During the succession ceremony, the "royal crest" disappears except for the king, and reappears on the son of the next king.



Can't you keep it hidden until the next king is chosen?　If you want, I'll take care of it.



"That's enough! That piece of shit makes me sick just being in this world. This is a highly political matter. I don't care if you're a frontier count or not, if you don't abide by my decision you will be punished as well!



　Zilk shouted angrily and muttered something like, "That's why thoughtless warriors are .......



　Gordo was beyond angry and disgusted.



（It is true that I am not a political man. (Yes, I'm not a political man, but don't you know that the princess you also insult as an "ill-advised warrior" is a cunning and quick-witted vixen?)



　Gieselotte is a magical swordsman who specializes in <>.

　She has been able to reap her enemies with a variety of attack magic, not to mention close combat with strengthened self and armaments.

　On the other hand, she has followed many brains by virtue of her ability and good looks, and she herself has also been able to rise to her current position through her own strong scheming.






　Gordo suspected that the former queen's death due to illness was also a plot of hers.



　The execution of the prince must have meant something to the Princess Flash. It was frustrating that he had been so foolish as not to realize what it meant.



"I have nothing more to say to you, my lord. Leave now."



　I will hear no more. If I pressed him too hard, I might have riled him up and hastened the prince's death.



(Nevertheless, could we do something to save him? ......)



　Gordo gets up and leaves the room.

　He spends the rest of the night in unaccustomed contemplation.



　







　Meanwhile, Queen Giselotte is having a secret meeting with Blaine and the others in the back room of the palace.



"Your Royal Highness, are you sure?　If you treat the prince as a stillborn, rumors may start that you have a problem with him.



　One knight asked, but Gieselotte laughed it off.



"I don't care. <


　She looked at him, and the robed old wizard gave her a sly smile.



"I have completed the analysis of the ancient magic that contains the king's crest. If you apply it to the queen, the next time the royal crest will appear on your son, no matter what species he is.



"But you'll need an alibi. It's a little painful to have to deal with them again.



　From her point of view, the royal family is already in decline. The maximum magic level has been declining since the last generation. She had no expectations. Except for the fact that we are <>.



"Well, we'll have to choose our next partner properly. Maybe one of you?"



　A bewitching smile makes the men of Blaine change the color of their eyes.



　Gieselotte giggles, as if she enjoys it.











　--And... As for the prince whose life is in danger...



（I feel better now.)



　He was floating in the air with a bodhisattva's face as if he had been released from a bowel movement.



　In fact, he was.



　He had been enduring the urge to urinate and have a bowel movement until late at night, holding them back with his warding magic. Without diapers, or even with diapers, I would not have dripped.

　Somehow, he waited until late at night, when everyone around him was asleep, before he jumped into the bathroom.



　I get into bed and think.



　It is one thing to run away under the cover of darkness. But I didn't want to be in a position to be chased for the rest of my life.



（If he's going to kill me, let's just take advantage of it.)



　We don't know how to kill them yet, so we will find out first. That's what I'm trying to do,



"Supi."



　He decided to take a good rest for now.





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