Chapter 523 – Side Story – Passing the Wedding Invitation (2)

Havel was shocked to learn that I had bundled the emperor’s letter with other invitations and treated it as spam.

I barely nodded after hearing that there were countless servants who were kicked out of the academy’s main gate every day after receiving dozens of letters.

“… It’s unfortunate that His Majesty’s consideration had the opposite effect, but there’s nothing we can do about it. I understand. “As promised, I won’t be the first to speak.”

“Thank you. “Then let’s just assume that I was invited as well.”

“So be it. Then, I am in charge of guiding you this time, so please follow me.”

“Yes.”

Havel takes the lead only after Helena flashes her divine power one last time and Fay stands on her feet with a half-asleep expression.

As she walks down the street following him, she feels the passionate gaze of those around her. Some people kneel and pray at the entrance to the outer castle, while others simply give envious looks.

At this level, it’s likely that there will be an uproar as people flock to each other the moment they make a mistake… Surprisingly, everyone strictly kept a certain distance.

As I watched her curiously, Havel, who had been walking silently, opened his mouth.

“Are you disappointed by the lukewarm response? “If she had contacted me in advance, she would have prepared a ceremony for me.”

“No. It was a bit of a hassle to get to the improvement ceremony. And I’m not disappointed. I thought it was amazing that so many people just quietly watched. Don’t one or two people suddenly jump out and ask to hold your hand or give you a blessing or something like that?”

“I guess that’s usually the case.”

“It sounds like things are out of the ordinary right now.”

“Well, isn’t it widely known that you are a dragon and that you are obsessed with your lover? They don’t approach you because they’re afraid they might find fault with you if they talk to you. “The story of a man who was harmed by a dragon’s evil spirit is famous enough to be included in a fairy tale.”

“…”

What kind of image is a dragon on the continent of Aurelia?

I thought about it for a while, but seeing as I still have the urge to climb up the spire in the center of the castle and wrap myself in a coil, I think I have a rough idea.

It must feel like a living natural disaster…

As I was nodding my head, Havel continued speaking in a more cautious tone.

“Anyway, I heard the story. I heard she decided to lift Karla’s imprint on her and free her from her slave status… “Are you okay?”

First of all, although it is said to me, it should be seen as a question to Carla, not me.

I tried to release him once before, but it was canceled due to unexpected resistance from him. Since she was Havel there, she must have had a vague idea of ​​what Karla was afraid of.

The moment she was about to say yes to Havel. Carla opens her mouth one step ahead of me.

“Are you okay. I have already completed all my revenge. Because she also upheld her father’s honor. Of course, I still have complicated feelings when I see Lord Havel… “It’s okay though.”

Straight waist. Unwavering gaze. And even a soft yet powerful voice.

For the first time in a long time, Carla shows off the proud yet elegant appearance of a high-ranking noble. The thorns were no longer wrapped around her neck.

Havel looked at her for a moment and slowly nodded her head.

“Is it.”

After her words, there was no further conversation. But I could tell without having to say it. At this moment, both Carla and Havel have let go of some of their heavy burdens.

Therefore, I also spoke to her with a lighter heart.

“Oh, we are planning to get married soon. Can Lord Havel come to her wedding too?”

“What!”

Havel, startled, only then looked behind her. Me and Carla. Then she looked at the other women following her and asked:

“… “With whom?”

“And everything.”

“…”

For a moment, Havel’s eyes became empty, as if he had been struck by a wise blow.

Havel Kallios. A loyal sword master who sacrificed his sword to his country.

He was still single.

***

The subsequent audience with the emperor ended without any problems.

The emperor seemed satisfied that I was the first to visit him, and he adjusted his words slightly.

The favorable atmosphere is maintained throughout because both the emperor and I know that it is much better to get along well than to check and oppose each other.

I brought out what I had to say one by one, and most of it ended up being better than expected.

When asked not to let go of each other’s efforts as they had no intention of becoming independent or interfering in politics, the response was that they would greatly reduce taxes.

As for the story about Soaring Blue, which I quietly brought up, I heard that they would provide full support if an official denomination was created.

Of course, there were moments when I was a little embarrassed.

When I brought up the topic of marriage and handed over the wedding invitation I had prepared in advance, he subtly asked if I would take my daughter with me.

The current emperor has no daughters and only one son. What does this mean? Are you saying that you are going to sacrifice the one and only crown prince to TS?

For a moment, I shivered at all the thoughts passing through my mind. The emperor laughed and explained when he saw me like that.

It is said that if there was a good girl among the imperial collaterals, she would adopt them. A proposal based on extremely political judgment.

Even if I have no intention of taking over the empire, the emperor must be anxious. I understand the idea that they should at least be related by blood.

However, after Fiona’s death, she refused, saying that she could not have someone she had never met as her wife. When she heard that the new empress had asked what would happen if she had a daughter, she thought she was crazy.

What… That’s what politics is like in this era. I am well aware of the importance of blood ties on the continent of Aurelia.

… Still, marrying a woman who wasn’t even born is a bit weird.

So, when I refused again, he asked me if I should marry one of my children to the crown prince’s child.

Perhaps this was the original purpose. Anyway, although it looks like a lion, it acts quite like a fox.

If I refused even this, it would mean that I wanted to destroy the imperial family, so I decided to do it for now.

However, under the condition that they meet once in the year the younger of the two turns 16 and decide again whether to continue the engagement or break off the engagement.

This should be fine. Finally, I handed the wedding invitation to Havel and left the castle.

I received a suggestion that they would be holding a banquet and that I should relax and enjoy it for a while… When I told them that I was going to head straight to the great forest and meet the life cycle, they obediently let me go.

But. No matter how much the emperor is, he can’t stop him from going to see God in person.

And so, after several teleports, we arrived at the entrance to the forest. Just as expected. The theme park that created an elf village that looked like something out of a storybook had been closed for a long time, and of course the Nidhogg system that extended underground had also collapsed.

“It seems like the aftereffects of this ugly prosperity are really big.”

“There is nothing we can do about it, since it is Alfheim that has suffered the most in this war against evil spirits. “If you hadn’t happened to visit Alfheim at the time, it might have really collapsed.”

Elisha said this as she patted my shoulder. Iris followed suit and extended her hand to her opposite shoulder, but it seemed a little difficult due to the difference in height, so she gently bent her knee.

Then Iris jumped up and jumped on my shoulder.

A soft yet warm texture that covers both faces. Iris, who had a unique woody scent, stroked my head and opened her mouth.

“Elisha is right. So, you can look forward to this visit. “Not only other elves, but also the life cycle will welcome her master.”

“… “Thank you, but I don’t think it’s frostbite.”

Thinking about my statue erected in front of the World Tree already gives her a headache.

As I was sighing like that, traces of an unmaintained theme park covered in vegetation suddenly came into view.

“It’s a bit of a shame that this town closed. “Even though I knew it was a staged space, I felt like I was part of a story and it had a great atmosphere.”

“Oh? Did you like this? But. The traditional elf costumes are pretty. “The building made of living trees also fits well with the atmosphere.”

“What?”

I didn’t mean it that way. It felt similar to feeling sad upon hearing the news that a world-famous amusement park was closing…

“If you go to the World Tree, you will see a few people making traditional clothes. The clothes could be made there… As for the building, well, since I just remembered its structure, I’ll recreate it with some magic. Miss Helena? “Is it possible to promote the growth of plants with divine power?”

“Unfortunately, the power of the Lord is not specialized for such things, so it is a bit difficult. However, if it is a circulating life or a blooming bud, it will be possible.”

“It’s good. Then, let’s go and ask for something. Last time I saw it, there was some space left behind Lindelheight’s residence…”

I just said it once, but the story progressed steadily. As she was wondering what this was, Iris laughed sinisterly above her head.

“Hehe. Master. Don’t forget that if Elisha and I wear traditional elven clothing, the owner must wear it too. No problem. “Isn’t it important not to harm the worldview in these matters?”

“… “Was that the purpose?”

“Don’t be too disappointed. Instead, Elisha and I will only use three leaves as underwear.”

“Oh.”

That kind of sucked.