I Became the Master of the Empress - Chapter 258



258 – Episode 262

After washing with him like that.

Breakfast with the family had ended, and I made a suggestion to Débian.

“Darling, I have some work to do in the morning. Would you like to come with me?”

“Huh? Is it necessary?”

Débian tilted his head at my words.

“Yes. Anyway, it would be boring to be alone.”

At that, he fell into thought.

As if trying to gauge my true intentions.

“Hehe, why? Do you think I have ulterior motives?”

In truth, I do have ulterior motives.

If he were to become unable to open his eyes, his authority in Roman politics would be greatly shaken.

Those who do not possess a complete body believe they have incurred the wrath of the gods.

Just yesterday, there were already those denying his sanctity based on Karl’s report.

Therefore, I plan to show my unwavering support to him, the nobles, and the citizens of the Empire.

Débian, who was slightly troubled, smiled faintly at the corners of his mouth.

“No, I don’t doubt you. But it’s been a while since you’ve gone to your morning work.”

At those words, a smile unconsciously spread across my face.

Come to think of it, I don’t remember the last time he attended my morning work.

After our marriage, he attended for about a month or two, but due to his increasingly busy schedule, it became rare and eventually stopped altogether.

He probably thinks I handle things correctly, so he doesn’t feel the need to attend.

“Yes, just how much more proficient have I become since then?”

He would probably be quite surprised.

With that, I took his hand and left the honeymoon suite.

“I remember the first time you went to your morning work. Do you know how anxious I was back then?”

“Excuse me? Why?”

At my words, Devian’s smile deepened.

“When you first ascended to the throne, you knew nothing. Back then, you were obedient in front of me, but you could have acted out, right?”

Devian’s words made me involuntarily furrow my brow.

“Seriously, that’s ridiculous…”

But as I tried to refute him, several incidents flashed through my mind.

“Hmm, I remember reviewing the petition and telling you how to handle it and what to say… And you were the last petitioner, right? Your name was… Hans, if I recall correctly?”

Hans, who almost faced punishment for the crime of killing his wife.

In the end, it was a false charge, and the real culprit was caught separately.

The memory of my blunder made my face heat up.

Why couldn’t I see what was so obvious now back then?

“Well… it was my first time.”

“Right, it was your first time. I was anxious too.”

His relaxed tone was a bit irritating.

Tch.

Of course, I could see that I was reckless at that time.

The incident with Hans made me reconsider my duties and responsibilities.

Because my mistakes or wrongdoings could change someone’s life.

The position of emperor is indeed solemn and sacred, but it carries a weighty responsibility.

No, it should be said that it is a solemn and sacred position precisely because of the heavy responsibilities it entails.

– Tap, clack…

Hearing the sound of my footsteps alongside his resonating in the palace brought back memories.

It has been three years since we got married, but it feels like we have never held hands for this long.

Thus, we arrived at the audience chamber.

It was filled with petitioners who had arrived earlier, officials from various departments, imperial council members… and noblewomen.

Aside from the day we first shared intimacy, it was my first time here with him, and I felt a wave of nostalgia.

– Oh my… the Grand Duke’s eyes?

– Did he have surgery?

– Could it be blindness?

– This might lead to the collapse of the anti-emperor faction…

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Somewhere, a trembling sound was heard as they looked at Deviant.

But ignoring them, I advanced toward the throne.

This is where the Emperor meets foreign envoys and petitioners.

In other words, it is the place that best showcases the Emperor’s authority.

I led him to the throne.

Deviant, whose eyes could not see.

I whispered to him.

“You can sit here.”

As he fumbled with the chair and sat down…

– Huh?!

– W-What is this?

– This is absurd.

Ignoring the commotion in the hall, I too sat on the grand and ornate throne where Deviant had taken his place.

“Uh?”

As I sat beside him, I could sense the bewilderment in Deviant’s voice.

Ignoring that, I rubbed my face against his chest.

“Y-Your Majesty? C-Could it be that the chair I’m sitting on…”

Deviant’s voice trembled with confusion.

I whispered in his ear.

“That’s right. It’s the throne.”

“Ugh?!”

Deviant let out a strange sound.

It’s amusing to see him so surprised, even though he wouldn’t flinch if a knife were to pierce his neck.

“Cough, cough…”

Deviant tried to stand up in shock, but as I leaned against him and pressed down, he couldn’t rise…

“Y-Your Majesty, only the Emperor may sit on the throne.”

The golden knights guarding the throne wore awkward expressions.

“It’s fine. Isn’t this person my one and only husband? Is it a problem to share the throne for the sake of my husband, who is unwell from surgery?”

“B-But according to royal law…”

“Royal law states that only the Emperor may sit on the throne, but my husband is ill, so I must personally care for him.”

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I feel a strange amusement as I see everyone wearing perplexed expressions.

“Your Majesty, it’s truly a touching statement, but my sitting on the throne may lead to unnecessary misunderstandings…”

“My dear. I trust you. Now, in the future, forever.”

“Please refrain from speaking so informally in official settings…”

I brought my hand to his lips and said,

“Shh, before being an empress, I am a woman, and I have learned that a woman’s mind belongs to her husband. So it’s alright.”

At my words, the knights wore expressions of confusion, unsure of what to do.

“Now, petitioners, please step forward.”

Thus, I began to carry out duties alongside him.

“Your Imperial Majesty, I am Mikael from Nicaea. I have come here seeking help as the population of monsters has increased recently. An orc tribe that has committed crimes in the Babylon Empire has settled near our village and is threatening us. We earnestly hope for your rescue.”

The Babylon Empire, huh…

Since it is close to Nicaea, it is not uncommon for purged tribes to cross into the empire.

In such cases, we usually repel them using the soldiers of the Nicaea Kingdom.

But today, I aim to elevate his authority.

“My dear, what do you think we should do?”

“Pardon?”

Debian looked surprised, as if he had been asked what 1+1 equals.

After pondering for a moment, he smiled slightly.

“If an orc tribe has crossed over, it must be near the border area of Nicaea. There are plenty of reserve troops stationed there, so we can use the rear forces to suppress them.”

“Convey the grand duke’s words to the minister of military affairs.”

And then came the following question.

“What do you think?”

“When I looked at the last statistics, the prices in that area were abnormally high, so there’s a possibility of merchant interference. You should look into it through the ministry of justice.”

“Convey this to the grand duke’s office.”

Thus, I ask for his opinion on everything and follow it exactly.

If I do this, even if he becomes blind and cannot see, no one would dare to disregard him.

There are not many nobles who are crazy enough to be rude to someone who seeks advice on everything.

When the morning duties concluded, I headed to have a meal with him.

“Theodora, why was that just now?”

Debian asked in a small voice in the hallway.

—

I spoke to him in a bright voice.

“Why do you think I did that?”

“Isn’t it to give me strength?”

“Hehe, correct. Since you got it right, I’ll give you a reward.”

– Smooch.

Debian sighed, seemingly displeased with my kiss.

“Ha… What are you doing? People are going to see, keep some decorum.”

“What does it matter? There’s no one around!”

Of course, there are knights and maids nearby, but I lied to him on purpose.

“Really? Then…”

Suddenly, he pulled my arm and gently cupped my cheeks with his hands.

“Uh?”

His soft, warm scent tickled my senses.

And as he tenderly traced my face, he soon pressed his lips against mine.

Hehe, how cute—am I making him want to get back at me for that kiss?

But I was taken aback when his soft tongue suddenly invaded my lips.

Feeling the eyes of everyone on us, I was overwhelmed with embarrassment and confusion.

This… this is unexpected?

He released me and said,

“It’s delicious.”

Ahh…

Seeing that all the knights and attendants had turned their heads away, my face flushed.

“Th-this is really too much for broad daylight?”

At my reprimand, he grinned and replied,

“Earlier in the bathroom…”

“No! Why are you bringing that up?!”

“Well, it’s because you first with your hand… Ugh!”

Not knowing what he might say next, I covered his mouth with my hand.

“Enough, enough! Let’s go eat! I’m hungry!”

The thought of the knights and maids finding out about our morning escapade made my face burn.

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“Why… why is this happening?!”

“Because I’m hungry! Stop talking nonsense and follow me!”

With that, I grab his sleeve and head toward the restaurant.