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324 – Scene 324# Non-Gongong Award (論功行賞)
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Almost a month has passed since the successful completion of the expedition and return to the islands.
During that month, the empire was greatly shaken. After all, it was no ordinary expedition.
Just looking at the results of the northern expedition, it was the same.
It was irrelevant to say that the goal of this expedition was achieved, as long as they defeated the demons without major damage and regained the northern part.
However, we came back after making a peaceful alliance with the devil.
The mere fact that the Demon King appeared was enough to turn the empire upside down, but the fact that he came back after concluding an alliance was truly unprecedented.
Even throughout history, there was no case of an alliance with the devil.
Because there is no being as distant from the word ‘alliance’ as the Demon King. As befits the one bringing about the destruction of the world, the devil has only committed acts of destruction as if it were a natural disaster.
So, to the people of the empire, it must have sounded the same as saying that they had entered into a peace alliance with a huge hurricane.
Moreover, the alliance was led by Tristan, who was infamous even among the people, so it is even more strange that no words are spoken.
Everyone said in unison that I was either bluffing or crazy about the northern cold.
But that only lasted for a moment; public opinion became greatly confused as it became known that not only the prominent nobles of the Seven Stars but also the emperor supported the alliance.
And the imperial family and aristocratic society were also engulfed in chaos.
In addition to the unprecedented event of forming an alliance with the Demon King, there was a story going around that the emperor and I, who had been enemies, had actually reconciled.
The nobles of this country are largely divided into two factions. The pro-Imperial faction, which supports the imperial family, and the pro-Ruelberta faction, which adheres to the Ruelberta family, the most powerful among the nobles.
However, when such rumors spread, the pro-Imperial faction and the pro-Lulberta faction nobles only looked out for themselves and the emperor.
In addition, foreign countries heard the news of the devil’s return and alliance and demanded an explanation, causing great turmoil both inside and outside the country.
Thanks to this, the emperor and I had to put all our efforts into stabilizing public opinion inside and outside the empire for a month.
The longer this confusing period lasts, the more difficult it becomes for both of us. So, the time we spend working together externally has increased.
If I think about it, seeing the two of us together like this to others would have been enough to show that we are no longer in a hostile relationship.
And as a month passed and the empire regained some stability, there was time to have a cup of tea at the imperial palace.
Late at night when the moon rose, the two of us had tea time at the top of the imperial palace.
I took a sip of tea and spoke in a calm voice.
“This car is almost similar to the car Wendy left.”
“… Are you saying it’s good? Are you saying it’s not good?”
“… Make your own judgment.”
“Are you trying to tell me that the car Jim served me just now is not that good?”
“Wendy always brings drinkable tea. So this tea is also worth drinking.”
“…”
“It’s a compliment.”
“No one praises you like that! “Give me that car!”
“Is this how guests are treated in the imperial palace? “It’s so shameful that they took back the car I gave them.”
“You know what? I really, really hate you…”
Luna sighed as if she had given up.
Her tone of speech she certainly did not change, but the sharp feelings she had toward me had almost disappeared.
The biggest reason why she changed like this was probably finding out the whole truth in the North.
As her hatred toward me turned into guilt and regret, Luna appeared to have softened a lot in front of me.
She was so strong and timid that I felt burdened.
So, while working together for the past month, she has been considering of helping her regain her former vitality.
It wasn’t anything special, it was just about relieving her tension by having trivial, everyday conversations like now.
And my efforts were not in vain. As we continued our usual conversation, Luna returned to being a confident empress.
“… “Have you thought about your luggage just now?”
“Not at all.”
“Joy… Cheeky… So, have you thought about that guy?”
“Thoughts?”
“Have you forgotten? “Didn’t I tell you to think about the reward you want because I will soon be awarding a prize for the Northern Expedition?”
Ah. It was definitely like that.
I was so busy this past month that I completely forgot about it.
Although Luna was late, she was planning to reward those who contributed to the expedition.
And of course, I, who commanded the northern expedition, was no exception.
But I haven’t thought about it yet.
Luna, seeing that I was quiet, offered me some rewards.
“I will give you the title of duke, higher than that of an earl.”
“Refuse. “I like the title of count more than duke.”
“Ah, yes, yes. I also just remembered Jim. You said you liked the Count’s tone better, right? He seems like a crazy person… Then, I will give you the territory.”
“Not required. “It’s already wide enough.”
“Then do you want a reward?”
“Done. Money rots and overflows.”
“… “Are you going to fight me now?”
Luna must have been thinking about the reward she would give me.
But she probably didn’t deserve it. Because I am already a person who has enough in this country, I must have thought about what kind of reward to give.
“Then take whatever treasures you want from the imperial treasury.”
“It’s a treasure…”
I looked at Luna without thinking. She looked at her from head to toe… Then she started and shouted.
“Oh, no!”
“You say no? “I haven’t said anything yet.”
“I know what you’re thinking!”
“Have you learned mind reading? Interesting. Then say it again. “What am I thinking right now?”
“There is no need for mind reading or anything! After all, aren’t they going to ask for clothes with Jim’s body odor on them again? This wicked pervert… !”
Now, it’s not just pervert, but it’s even been labeled as wicked. But her reaction was funny, so I put down the teacup and approached her.
“W-What?! Don’t come! “Get away from me!”
“Are you afraid?”
“Okay! “Don’t come because you’re afraid!”
I held back my laughter and walked around Luna. Every time, Luna seemed very wary, conscious of my gaze
“Don’t ask for something strange, ask for treasure!” “Treasure!”
“Wasn’t what you bestowed on me a treasure? “I made it an heirloom of our family.”
“You’re the only one who thinks it’s a treasure!”
“I am personally looking forward to this award. “It can’t be compared to the gifts I’ve received so far.”
“Yes, are you really crazy?! This reward will be given in front of the nobles!”
That’s a good thing.
“Absolutely not! Never! Is there anyone in this country who would ask something like that from Jim? Besides, what will others think of my luggage if they see it!”
“If you worry about what others think, you are bound to make a big mistake.”
“What kind of bullshit are you talking about, pretending to be cool?”
Looking at Luna’s angry reaction, I think it would be a good idea to lie.
It’s not easy to see her reaction
I thought it was because I was possessed by the bad-tempered Tristan, but I guess that wasn’t the case. Because Tristan was me in the first place. In other words, it’s just that my personality is twisted.
“If you keep doing this, I will report you to the Security Bureau!”
“I’m sorry, but the Chief of Public Security is under my command.”
“Ugh… !? “What kind of country is this?”
“It’s your country… ” .”
Luna looks like she’s about to cry, probably because she’s been teasing her too much. No matter how much I do, it would be difficult to make the emperor cry, so she should quit soon. I don’t know if I’m really incurring resentment by doing this.
“I was just joking, and there is no need for my reward. So do whatever you want.”
“… I understand.”
“Then I will go. Have a good night.”
“Wait a minute.”
“?”
Luna, who stopped me, suddenly took off her lace gloves on her hands and… He handed it out to me.
Huh?
“I got so wet with sweat that I didn’t need it anymore. Clean it up for you.”
I suddenly took Luna’s lace gloves and heard her mutter something.
“… “Whatever you use it for has absolutely nothing to do with me.”
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“You’ve worked so hard. Count… “No, Chairman.”
“I don’t care, so call me whatever you prefer.”
“Haha… Thank you for your consideration.”
The person who welcomed me to school for the first time in a while was the university president, Mondry Cremont.
“I should have gone with this old man, but it’s a shame.”
“If that were the case, there would be no one to protect this school.”
When I visited the chairman’s office after a long time, I felt something I missed.
I had always forgotten, but I was also the president of the university.
Normally, he had to come out and work even during vacation, but he had no choice but to leave because he had to go on a northern expedition under the orders of the emperor. And of course, the person who took my empty seat was President Mondry.
“Thanks to you staying expedition, I was able to finish the successfully.”
“Haha… “I’m so glad that this old man was of help to the chairman.”
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When I think about it, Mondry has become much more docile compared to when I first met him.
At that time, it seemed like he was wary of me as I sat awkwardly in his chair, but now it seems like he completely acknowledges me.
He was a capable wizard who once dreamed of becoming a wise man like Myohail, but now I felt like he was completely mine.
“Oh, come to think of it, Chairman.”
Mondry opened his mouth as if something suddenly occurred to him.
“I’m worried that Laura might have bothered the chairman.”
“It was the same as usual?”
“Okay… Did you do it? It would be nice if that were the case…”
“?”
“Haha… No. If Laura had bothered me a little, I tried to apologize on her behalf. He may be a childish guy, but he is my one and only motivation …”
Absolutely, Laura studied under the sage Myohail along with Mondry. They were both excellent enough to be called the best disciples, and since they were the two who remained before Myohail disappeared, their relationship must have been special.
It seems that Mondry knows that Laura is dissatisfied with me and is making rude remarks.
Knowing my personality, she must have been worried that I would do something to hurt Laura. So I reassured him.
“It doesn’t bother me that much. And Mondry, there’s no need for you to apologize on Laura’s behalf. It is right for her to apologize to me for her mistakes.”
“Haha… What the Chairman said is correct. I also wonder how long I have to mess around with that guy. It’s happened like that in the past. She said to Her Majesty…”
Knock knock!
“Haha. It looks like ‘she’ has already arrived. “This old man will leave now.”
“Hmm.”
A powerful knocking sound.
Eventually, it was a girl wearing a shabby, loose-fitting robe who came in instead of Mondry.
The girl who spotted me opened her arms and screamed.
“It’s Puring! “You’re going to meet the chairman!”
It was Furing, a talent I discovered at an academic festival some time ago. She responded to my call looking the same as before.
“I want to ask you one thing.”
“You can tell me! If Furing knows, she can answer anything!”
“Why didn’t you change those old robes? “I would have had money to support me other than research expenses.”
“She tried to buy new clothes, but there were no robes that fit Fu Ling!”
“There were no clothes that fit?”
Are the clothes you are wearing right now?
“Wasn’t it in children’s clothing?”
“Fu Ling is not a child!! Furing is a saint!!!”
“…”
I can roughly understand what the situation is.
So she says she is an adult and she will not wear childish clothes.
Furing, whose physique is smaller than Wendy, is stubborn even though it obviously doesn’t fit her except for children’s clothes.
It may seem like she’s trying to get angry by fluttering her arms, but she just seems cute.
“Fu-Ring, I would like to ask you why you called Fu-Ling!”
Oh yeah. That’s why I called Furing.
Now, the players’ invasion is just around the corner.
Through the northern expedition, it could be said that the players’ preparations for the invasion were roughly complete.
However, it could not be said that the fundamental problem was solved.
The reason why I failed despite countless fierce battles with them in the last episode… This is because there is a ‘gap’ between players that cannot be bridged.
And Fu Ling is a character who may have a clue to solving that gap.
Instead of answering Furing’s question, I took out an item from his pocket and showed him.
“Do you know what this is?”
It was none other than the snowball given by Sora. It looks like an ordinary decoration, but it is a special item that is connected to the outside world.
“Hawa…”
Furing’s eyes widened as she looked at the snowball I gave her.