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　Then a wry smile appeared on Serafina's face again.

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　What kind of trick are you up to this time?　I'm sure he's up to something.

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"Master, you must be tired after the war, aren't you?"

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"Yes. During a war, you live in a situation where you never know when you might be killed. Nerves are a bit on edge."

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"That's not a good idea. Tensioned threads must be loosened or they will snap. Should I ask Ms. Kerala or Ms. Raviara about that?

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"Well, yes. In my case, I spend my time on my hobbies. If I am in King's Landing, I will enjoy watching a play.

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"Like you, Kerala. Raviara sometimes goes for a run in the fields outside the school to refresh herself. I'm not used to city life. ......"

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　It's an answer that sums up both of their personalities well.

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"Yes, it does. So now that he's home, he needs to rest his bones. If his wife doesn't let him rest, he will try to work harder and harder.

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　I was about to say something back, but got stuck for words. That's part of it.

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"The day is too short to begin with. The regent has a lot of work to do, and no matter how much time there is, it's never enough."

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"But there is a limit. You have to rest.

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　Serafina must be worried about me too. If I fall ill from overwork, she will regret that she should have stopped me, and she won't be happy about it.

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"Okay. A little more time..."

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　Serafina stood in front of me and pulled out an eye mask.

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"Put this on for a minute. It's okay. I won't do anything bad."

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"I don't quite believe it, though. ......"

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"Regent, it is not good for a married couple not to trust Serafina-san."

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　Rumi had a good argument with me.

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"Yes, yes. That's not good. I'm going to cry if you don't trust me, Master.

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　I decided to surrender. No way in hell would they take me there.

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　I know I'm being pulled somewhere with an eye mask. I don't think it's that far.

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　Serafina's hands are cooler than mine. Her hands have not changed at all since Serafina took her current position.

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　Eventually, I lay down on something soft.

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　This is most likely a bed. Otherwise, a long chair.

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"Stay still for a while. Don't cheat and don't open your eyes."

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Serafina will be very angry if she finds out you're cheating."

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　There's a flapping sound, so I'm sure they're doing something. At least they're not touching me.

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　And there was some kind of talking. I guess it's not just Serafina.

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　The bed is so comfortable that I am falling asleep.

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"Okay, let's take off your eye mask, mister.

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　At the sound of his voice, I finally opened my eyes.

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　There I was, in the canopy bed. It was fine, but there were all my wives in it!

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　Serafina and Laviala, in particular, had changed into their nightclothes before I knew it. Fleur and Kerala were also involved, especially Rumi, who had a red face.

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"Hey, hey!　What is this!"

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You see, it's a painting. You see, there are paintings that depict the life of ancient kings who once lived in the midst of their vices.

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　There are indeed such episodes in mythology. There are kings who have floundered in their palaces, but--

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"I don't want this kind of thing to happen. ....... I'm sure we've all had our share of moderation."

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　Besides, if word gets out that you've been with several wives, it won't make a good impression.

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"I know. Don't worry. This is just a game. It's just a game... a game dressed up as a painting."

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"Oh, yeah. ......"

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　Somewhat relieved.

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"Look, I told you how tense I am. I thought it would be good to get away from it all once in a while, so I came up with this. Because even when he's talking to his wife, he's thinking about politics."

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　Here, you can't answer that it's the regent's way of life.

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"Okay. Seraphina, now I'm going to let you play with me for a while."

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　For a moment, Serafina's face looked truly relieved.

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　This battle has been too much work for you.

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"Yes, yes. Take your time and have fun."

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　Serafina called me by the name of the mythical tyrant king.

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　After that I had the strange experience of sleeping with several wives on either side of me.

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　Rumi was clearly embarrassed, which was amusing, if a bit awful.

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　It was so different from life in the monastery. The nuns in the convent would have been shocked if I told them this story. After that, they might try to exorcise the demon that must have possessed them.

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"Rumi, you can leave first if you don't want to."

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　Rumi was sitting with his legs collapsed around my feet.

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"No, no,...... I am the Regent's wife,...... so I will do what I can as a wife."

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　Looking into those brave eyes, I remembered something I had to say.

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"I heard that you were doing your best to persuade His Majesty. Thank you so much."

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　He has too many wives, but they're my relatives. It doesn't matter. I'd sooner tell you than give you two a moment alone.

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"No, it's the least I could do. ......"

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"Surely, your actions have changed history dramatically. Fifty years from now, you will definitely be honored."

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"Yes, yes. ......"

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　Rumi laughed in amusement.

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　The other wives seemed to be amused by the sight of him.

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"Hey, hey, don't you have a special word for me?"

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　Serafina rubbed up against me.

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"You should have a little more shame. And I'll tell you again, don't tell Rumi anything too weird. ......"

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