This year's update is over!

Also, I'm going to take a barack break working on the book! Forgive me! _(:3"∠)_(I'll be back as soon as possible)

"I was going to eat and drink moderately and then withdraw......

"Aha...... It is an invitation from His Majesty the Emperor in person."

Let's go home in the right place! When I gathered the crew and was about to leave the dining hall, I was brought to the back room of the Imperial Castle by the Knight of the Imperial Guard, who was waiting for me—Isolde, the female Knight of the Imperial Guard, who had practiced swordsmanship with me. In other words, the inner room is a private space where members of the imperial family live.

"And it's just me and Mimi......."

"I think he cared about me!"

"I wanted Mimi and me to show that kind of care to each other."

When I was complaining while walking, Isolde glared at me. That may be profane, but listen to the complaints of the poor civilians who are swayed by His Imperial Majesty.

"Today, not only His Majesty the Emperor but also His Royal Highness Crown Prince Walter, Crown Princess Louise and Princess Luciada will be present."

What are you kidding?"

"It's disrespectful, Your Majesty...... Thoughts are beyond the comprehension of us ordinary people. Also, if you think we're going to make a joke like this, it's a shame."

"I suppose so......

"Is this ...... to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince and Crown Princess?"

Isolde's shocking remarks made me involuntarily say lèse-majesté, but I yes think it can't be helped. Because His Majesty the Emperor himself, His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince, his wife, His Royal Highness the Crown Princess, and his daughter Princess yes say that they will meet me and Mimi. They are the literal backbone of the Grakkan Empire. No, to be precise, Princess Luciada should have an older brother, so even if the four of them were to be killed on this occasion, they would be able to manage it.

I mean, look at it. Mimi is upset to learn that the Crown Prince and Crown Princess are waiting for her.

"I have no choice but to make up my mind...... Oh, do you want to do a body check or something?"

"Isn't the only way to make it 'safe' for you to slash the Count's son to death even when your hands and feet are bound and your arms are held at gunpoint?"

"You're a woman who says horrible things, ......."

Or rather, that's it. Isolde was leading the way, and the other guards surrounded me from the side to the back, as if they were going to slash me at any time.

"I'm not going to be so vigilant."

"It is our duty to do everything we can to protect the members of the Imperial Family."

"Mr. Left......

There's nothing I can do about this. Let's say you are taken quietly.

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"It's been a long time, Captain Hiro, and I've heard of your exploits."

"It's been a long time, Your Majesty the Emperor, and I hope you haven't polluted your ears with scandals."

To His Majesty the Emperor, who exudes an overflowing charisma aura, I do my best to respond reverently with a smile.

"Hmm? Call him Emperor as usual."

"Hahaha, Nan Ni Nico Toda Kawakarima Senne"

You're a bad stalker or something. I'm sure I've only said it out loud a few times.

"It's really two melons, isn't it......?"

"yes, really...... It was Mimi Mr./Ms., wasn't it?"

"Ha, ha......"

"Mr./Ms., Mimi, you don't have to be so nervous."

Mimi is Mimi, and she's surrounded by the Crown Prince and Princess Luciada. You may be somewhat familiar with Princess Luciada, but it's the first time you've met the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, so I can't help it.

"And Your Imperial Majesty, what do you want to do with a stupid mercenary like me?"

There are only Imperial Guards here, except for the Imperial Family. However, if you use too rude language, you are seriously likely to be slashed to death by the Imperial Guards, so I will be careful when I speak.

"What, I just thought I'd take a look at her face once, and I'm going to show Walter and Louise Mimi's face to her."

"I see, and by the way, I met your tomboy sister."

「…… What?"

"When I stopped in the Alayne system after going to the most remote area, I almost killed Mimi because they thought I was doing whatever I wanted by tricking her into taking her on the ship by force."

「…… Huh. That's it. It must have been hidden by a cloud by now."

His Majesty the Emperor sighed heavily as he rubbed his brows. That amazing grandma Mr./Ms.. It's not like you can make the Emperor sigh or something like that.

"Come to think of it, you did a good job in Limei, I'll give you a compliment."

"I'm sorry to say that I was very happy to receive a compliment, but the reason I went to the Limei system was actually because of my sister's advice. It's a good place to wholesale advanced technology products and medical supplies purchased in the Alayne system."

"I've always had a sharp eye...... Well, anyway, I'll say thank you. It was the fault of the rest of the world that we lost so many lives."

"Isn't it the fault of the nobles who ruled?"

"It's a long time since he ruled the colony. As for the future, we can only look forward to the fact that he grew up watching the field."

"Hartmut, he was a pleasant man."

He is an imperial aristocrat, but considering how he treats Airia, he doesn't seem to have much of a disagreement with the commoners. He also seems to have compassion for his people, and he would make a good lord. I'm only worried that he's too kind and that he's as sweet as his father.

"In the eyes of a noble-hating lord, that might be promising."

"I don't hate you, nobleman."

"Don't lie," he said, "I would have messed with Halls's daughter or Darleinwald's daughter a long time ago. If you have two dwarves in your arms, you're probably going to eat some blue fruit."

"Let's not be graphic, Your Majesty, because there are Mr./Ms. grandchildren of a sensitive age."

Before you know it, the Crown Prince's family and Mimi, who are interacting with each other in a friendly manner, look sideways at the Emperor and give advice to His Majesty the Emperor. That looks like fun. I'm in a belly groping battle with Mr./Ms., who has to be careful.

"Isn't it too late to mess with Mimi, oh, I can't help but feel indignant when I think that the girl with such a cheerful smile is suffering from the poisonous fangs of the Lord."

"Don't do it because it's not fashionable, Your Majesty the Emperor, and I don't want you to be chopped up by the Knights of the Guard."

"Isn't he the one who chops you up quietly?"

Saying this, His Majesty the Emperor gave him a meaningful look. Does this old man know anything about my psionic abilities, does Mr./Ms.? Well, naturally. I haven't really hidden it since I finished my work in the most remote areas.

"We'll have to wait until then, by the way, Your Majesty, I'm going to go to the Holy Empire of Verzarus Thailand near future."

"What, are you going to kill me before I have a full-fledged relationship with Halls' daughter or Dallinewald's daughter?"

"No, we have a priestess, don't we? I Thailand let him go back to his hometown, and as you know, I was wondering if there was any information related to my psionic abilities or origins. I'm going to be back in a short period of time."

"Hmm...... Let's just say that I don't mean to get in the way. It's not going to be a bad thing to turn a hand like yours into an enemy."

I think His Majesty the Emperor is right. If you don't do it right, you could blow up one or more star systems. Otherwise, I don't know how my ability to manipulate fate works.

"That's fine, when I get back, I'll go around getting rid of the bandits who are rampaging in the corners of the empire as usual."

"Let's hope for it."

Saying this, His Imperial Majesty grinned. I don't like it, it looks like I'm planning something again.