stjorthotic Book 4 Chapter - 14 Chapter 23. Declaration of War.
Book 4 Chapter - 14 Chapter 23. Declaration of War.
Two days after the Massacre celebration, Julia informed aristocrats across the continent.
"Julia Domina Berius, Emperor of the Empire of Narnchea, declares here."
Her voice was not only heard by those attending the meeting. With the help of Felix and Matap, Julia made the declaration known throughout the continent. Of course, it was a bonus for King Eaton to be heard like a rat in a fallen kingdom's grave.
"I will punish Lesio Titas, the sinner of this continent and the traitor of the empire, for a glorious future!"
The banquet hall was filled with loud cheers at the emperor's declaration. Not only the banquet hall, but everyone who heard her shouted.
There was a firm belief in the emperor in the sound. Stronger than anyone else, now that she has declared it, the declaration will soon come true.
Unlike morale all over the continent, only one place was gloomy. Other than that, it was in the eastern part of the continent, in the old Eton area of the old Eton area.
Puck!
Lesio struck the wall with his fists together.
'Pissy little...…!’
I tried to block it with space domination, but the magical power they fought was stronger than that. The implications of that were self-evident. In other words, Lecio's control has already been pushed back by Felix and Matap. But Lesio did not intend to accept the fact coldly or rationally.
'Funny sound...…. it's just a coincidence.’
At that time, Brick and others who believed in Lecio entered his room.
"Did you hear the voice of a brazen usurper?"
Resio nodded at Brick's question.
"Of course."
"How come you didn't stop that voice? I thought my ears were going to rot."
At the words of another aristocrat, Lesio retorted, holding back his anger. I knew it was time to be brazen, even if it was a judgment clouded by anger.
"I didn't mean to stop you."
"You didn't stop me on purpose?”
Brick asked.
"-If you block it, won't it sound like I don't trust you and I'm not confident?"
But Lesio's expression of saying so was not good. Brick made a judgment at the drop of a hat.
'That doesn't make any sense.’
Brick thought it was time for him to step up to the plate. He was nothing short of a benefactor who gave him a whole new life. To the point where you think it's okay to divide the continent and not eat it completely.
In addition, the young figure made me feel sorry for him. Brick said instead to the nobles who were not convinced by Lesio's answer.
"King Eton is right. Why should we avoid their cheeky words?"
Brick said, quickly the Weddin nobles nodded.
"Your Highness is right."
"Yes, we still have plenty of troops in Weddin. Besides……."
cried Count Polyum, a nobleman of Weddin, in a boisterous voice.
"Our king's mysterious power is enormous, and King Eaton has the power to heal any disease."
Count Polyum opened his arms wide and acted as if to rest assured to the nobles.
"So there's nothing to worry about! No matter how great the Ranchean army is, how can we defeat our troops who never fall!"
Count Polyum's incitement was effective. At first, they thought Lecio lacked power, but they gradually nodded as if they were convinced.
"From now on, Guain is planning a war against King Eaton and the forthcoming usurper army."
In one word, Count Polyum bowed and exaggerated.
"Well, I'll say goodbye. Your Highness.""Well, take a good rest. You'll soon face the usurper's army, so keep your strength intact."
At Brick's words, the other nobles muttered at each other and soon nodded. The aristocrats, feeling uneasy about Lecio's stony face, left the chamber in silence with Brick's bright smile. The heavy stone door closed with a scratch on the floor.
Brick approached Lecio and put his hand on his shoulder.
"You don't have to worry too much."
"…King Weddin."
"You've lost the owner of the water, but you haven't already said it."
Brick patted him on the shoulder as if to show his adult composure.
"I told you he was a decoy, a failure."
"…it was."
Brick pulled the corners of his mouth at Lesio's words. It used to be disgusting to live day by day, but not these days. As I exercised day by day, my arms gained quite muscles. Of course, it wasn't noticeable on the outside, but the flesh, which was soft when touched, has definitely hardened.
Besides, it didn't fall down. Wedin nobles admired their reliable appearance day by day. So Lesio didn't have to worry.
'That's what she did last time.’
It wasn't anymore. As the arm became stronger, the pain of using ancient magic was much less. In addition, it has become more free to handle.
"I'm not here, I said fantasy and fire are greater than any other ancient magic."
Lesio looked at him quietly. It was hard. It's ridiculous that he says that, keeping a low profile.
"It's trash anyway."
But it was a good hand. A good throwaway to experiment with the Yulias.
"Yes, I...….”
Lesio pulled the corners of his mouth and laughed. It was a smile that even looked as innocent as a little boy.
"I believe in you alone."
Brick felt like he had a little brother who wasn't even there. I felt as if I trusted my brother, so I felt like my shoulders would rise. He was so excited that he opened his mouth.
"In addition, the Emperor likes to be unnecessarily fair, and he rarely uses ancient magic."
"…are you sure?"
Brick nodded at Lesio's question. Certainly, he was by Julia's side enough to make that much speculation.
'You said I didn't know you...….’
I also thought it was Julia's bluff.
"Of course! She will surely use only fair force.”
"-I trust you."
Brick blew his heart out at Lesio's words.
"Of course!"
Brick then went out of the stone room, babbling to Lecio that it was good for him to sleep. Lesio took off his clothes after he left and removed them with space distortion.
Dirty one.
It occurred to me that he had been helplessly beaten by Yulia. He was chosen because of his considerable influence on the western part of the continent. In addition, the desire was transparent.
It's easy to use, but it's that stupid.
On the contrary, I didn't like it because the work was sloppy. Recio entered the operation alone in his new clothes. In his head, the place of owner of the continent was already his own.
After declaring war, Julia quickly began preparations for the war. Julia spoke to the nobles.
"There is no need to panic, no need to be too hard.
She spoke with a confident face.
"The victory belongs to Ranchea anyway.”
That was enough for me. There was no anxiety on the emperor's face. And the words were not bluffing. The emperor has already shown them absolute force in a number of practice.The nobles quickly stepped up and prepared to repel the rebels. I divided King Eaton into seven armies and one to beat the remnants. Of course, the supply, and the measures for stabilizing the area where the military will pass, have come out wonderfully organized.
Even those who did not directly participate in the war moved in unison. During a short period of time to prepare for war, the faces of the nobles, often gathered in salons, were all bright.
"You seem to be in a good mood these days."
"You sound like I'm the only one."
The nobles who met at the salon burst into laughter, saying so. Instead of hard liquor, they took a clear-headed china tea. When I heard that the emperor was in mourning, I wanted the nobles to drink. How it was obtained, china leaves quickly spread throughout the salon.
"It's obvious. I've never felt like this in my life...….”
The aristocrat said, smelling the refreshing aroma of china tea, which is now familiar.
"I don't know any other aristocrat... I didn't think you'd enjoy working together with a rewarding superior."
"That's right. How can I say…….”
The nobles smiled as they faced each other. Just a few months ago, I was wondering who would benefit me. But recently, working together, there has been a sense of fellowship. Rather than being better than anyone else, I felt that we should work together for the empire.
"I feel possessed."
"A ghost is a ghost."
Someone burst into laughter at the words.
"I've been wondering why you've been so great.”
The aristocrat's words were spoken directly to by someone else.
"You don't have any work ghosts, do you?"
"That's right, Duke of Usdan was swearing at it, and he didn't seem to know it.”
"You mean you're a workhorse, too?"
Everyone burst into laughter with him. A sweet dessert that gives your head a rest in cool china tea. It was different from when we used to get together and sigh and exchange drinks.
Of course, the taste of drinking after everything was done must have been different. We might have different positions then. But I'll never forget this memory.
Everyone slowly stood up, emptying out all the cars. Speaking of which, I thought I should finish all preparations as soon as possible. Their feet were now moving on their own volition.
At the end of the day, Guyana visited Julia. Julia pushed in the documents that had been processed and even sent out Siril, who looked suspiciously.
Guyana's shoulders weren't as cringing as they used to be. There was still a note of nervousness. In the light of the near end of the day, Julia asked for soft tea instead of china tea. Soon, Plena served sweet milk tea with warm milk.
"So, what do you want to talk about?"
Are you tired until milk tea comes out, Guyana said hello. They were round and round questions as if they were difficult to say.
"That's……."
Guyana hesitated.
I think I know what it is.
I could roughly guess that the reason to find myself at this point when the departure was just around the corner. And Julia...….
"You'd better drink tea first. What a waste if it cools down."
"Yes, yes...!"
Guyana said so and carefully put her mouth on the teacup. Guyana carefully sipped over a sip of hot water. Then, in case the teacup broke, I carefully put it back on the table.Guyana's fists clenched tightly.
'You must have made up your mind to talk.’
I could tell Guyana's habit just by looking at it for a few days. Because she was really a straightforward person with nothing to cheat on or hide.
"Let me... follow you, Your Majesty."
"Follow me... ..? In Jim's bedroom?"
Julia asked jokingly, knowing everything. Guyana shook her head vigorously at the words.
"A story of determination."
Julia thought of Guyana's attitude without hesitation.
"On the battlefield, I... Let me go."
"Well."
Julia slowly put the teacup down. With a bang, the teacups of Julia and Guyana were placed side by side.
The handles were turned against each other. Unlike the half-decreased Julia's tea, Guyana's car remained almost as good as the first.
"It's going to be hard. Didn't Jim say that before?"
Julia said, slightly straightening her body against the backrest.
"I have no intention of putting you in front of Lesio Titas."
"Of course… I don't want to be stubborn if you won't let me."
Both fists placed on Guyana's lap were clenched more tightly.
"But… I think so."
Her gray eyes looked straight at Julia.
"This time, Your Majesty will... You're thinking of settling in, aren't you?”
"Yes."
"Then... I'll...….”
Guyana took a deep breath.
"This is the only time I can face my father... It's the last time."
Julia looked at her quietly. My arm trembled with too much force. Maybe it's just because of that.
'Don't tell me that.’
Surely there is still fear in Guyana's mind. Julia agonized for a moment.
What if he said he wasn't your biological father?’
But the answer to that was also easy. It didn't matter whether Lecio Dietas was a biological father or not. It's just important that you're the one who's controlling Guyana's life.
Now it would only bring confusion to her to tell her that she was not her biological father. The mere thought of confronting Lesio did not necessarily add to her difficulties.
"Even if you live without facing each other, there is no one to hold you responsible.”
"…I know."
Guyana nodded loudly.
"Are the others friendly in Lanchea… I'm sure you won't.”
Julia smiled bitterly at the words. Since the last encounter with the aristocracy, Guyana has come to think that others are warmhearted.
'I've repeatedly objected to Jim at meetings today.’
Of course Julia thought that was a good direction, too. It was not just a war preparation, but a meeting that was assumed to be a war to win and kept in mind until the end.
Parliament to give its opinion to the emperor. That was one of the things that Julia needed to plan for the future of Lanchea. For self-interest, I should not be afraid of Julia and say the right thing.
Originally, monarchs and subjects must fight constantly. No one can give a perfect answer. So it was their job to find a better answer than now.
But that's a good answer for Guyana.’
Julia asked Guyana with a soft look on her face.
"And yet, do you have to face it?"
"Yes."
Guyana nodded and answered immediately.
"I think we should, no…….”
Her body came forward a little.
"I think that's what I'm going to do. To get here, I decorated it."
It was a louder voice than ever. It was only about the same volume as anyone else, but that alone surprised her.Julia pulled the corners of her mouth and laughed at the sight.
"Are you ready?”
Guyana's eyes grew round at her question. Then he replied with a strong nod.
"…yes!"
There was more hope for the future than fear on her face.
"Are you sure you want to take Princess Guyana with you?"
"Yes."
When asked by Eusto, Julia answered as if she was OK.
"It's all right, Felix and Matap are all set."
"However...."
"Don't worry. Eusto."
Julia said, leaning on the shoulder of a man full of anxiety.
"Felix is more amazing than anyone else thinks."
Eusto became a complex face at the words. The first was because complicated jealousy first settled in my mind. The second reason was that Felix suddenly remembered answering Eusto's question of anxiety not long ago.
He used you as bait.’
'What does that have to do with an uneasy corner?'
'We used you as bait, not anyone else, to destroy the ancient magic of Lesio Titas. Are you saying you really don't know what this means?’
Ridiculously, Felix stared at Eusto. He looked arrogant as if he was going to put his head on it.
'I wouldn't have done it if I wasn't confident in being perfect.’
So you're sure about that? How many times so far...….’
'You know how I feel. If that's’
Felix spoke with eyes that looked down on Eusto.
It means you don't have enough heart. If you use your majesty as bait--'
Felix said that and threw something at Eusto. Eusto didn't know what it was but caught it quickly. Eusto looked at Felix with a startled look on his hand. Felix said with a face you'd use it right.
'You're not going to get the results completely.'’
Eusto couldn't argue further with that.
'So I'm sure you're right.’
Eusto clasped Julia's shoulder leaning against him. Despite being able to be so close to Julia, I suddenly felt uneasy.
A few days before his departure, Eusto visited the observatory with Julia. The calm and cool air helped calm the mind. The night sky has not changed much from the last time. It's just that the seasons have changed and the constellations have changed.
"Winter is coming soon."
"Yes, I know."
I could feel Julia turning her head. As Eusto headed toward Julia, blue eyes looked at him playfully.
"Are you not confident that you will finish before winter comes?”
"No way."
Eusto replied with a ridiculous face.
"The Earl of Venus and the Duke of Usdan analyzed it in such detail. It's... ..."
"If we don't do it easily, it means we're incompetent."
Yulia responded with a light response to Eusto's backbiting.
"Why does my man look so worried if he doesn't have any concerns about Guyana's case or war?"
She fiddled with Eusto's cheek with a relaxed smile.
"There's no reason to worry."
"…it's still a war."
"Even though you know how strong your luggage is?"
"Lessio Dietas again...….”
Eusto hesitated, unable to talk back. He didn't even want to talk about it.
"You think you're gonna make Jim fight alone?"
"…in case I don't recognize you again."
Julia laughed softly at the words.
"No way."
"But I...…!”
"You've never failed to recognize Jim."
Julia's hands slowly descended from his cheeks to his neck. The gentle tickling touch added speed to his pulse."You know that already.”
“…….”
"I'm a very lossy personality.”
Julia slowly took her head off his shoulder, saying so. Unconsciously, even as Song Ha-il, Julia thought he was her own man. Why did Eusto think it was good to cut down on Yulia, who had committed tyranny.
'…that's because Eusto knew it wasn't me.’
It suddenly occurred to me.
Julia spoke to him with a mischievous face.
"Or is it a temptation to be punished by Jim?"
Eusto's eyes blinked as if he were surprised. He looked at Julia as if he had forgotten to breathe.
"Am I being too mean?’
I wanted to tease him, but I'm sure he took it seriously considering Eusto's character. Julia thought so and dropped herself a bit from Eusto.
"Joke..."
"Bees."
"Huh?"
When Julia tried to hand it over, saying it was a joke, Yusto suddenly opened his mouth. He spoke as he approached her as far away.
"If I say I want it, will you give it to me?"
It was unexpected.
"Huh?"
When he did something unexpected, it was Yulia herself who was embarrassed.
"I want to have whatever you give me...….”
Eusto came so close that he could breathe with Julia. His green eyes were darker than usual. Is it because it's dark around, or because he's doing something he won't. Even Yulia's beating beat by adding speed little by little by little.
"I feel like I have an unkempt mind."
"How do you feel...…?”
"Compared to others, I feel like I'm ugly."
Eusto wound his arm from my side to Yulia first. Perhaps due to his large build, he simply wrapped his arms around Julia's back to his shoulder. Supporting her body tightly, he briefly faced her forehead.
"Your Majesty, I am greedy to be more... whole."
"Eusto……."
He was lovely. His wish to say that he was greedy was too small for me to be willing. Julia wrapped her arms around his waist. I felt a solid body in my arms and hands.
"It's okay if it's not clean up.
"…Your Majesty."
"How many times do I have to play it for my lovely man to be greedy?"
In her small whisper, Eusto blinked and looked at Julia. His eyes came to him with aspiration.
Julia closed her eyes for a moment to feel everything. His heat, which he held tightly, soon came to her lips. Her docile and faithful loyalties were nowhere to be found. Just hoping and lusting and devouring her.
When I opened my eyes gently, the stars of the night sky came in. Julia just smiled and held his heart and beautiful night sky in her arms.
"Thank you for your time, Your Majesty."
"No, I was going to see your face."
Julia then beckoned Count Cornelia Lohale, as if to sit down.
"Thank you."
She sat in front of Julia with perfect courtesy.
"The report you've put in writing has been very helpful."
"It's an honor to hear you say so."
What a perfect smile. No, it's a mask. As it was at the banquet that day, Cornelia was familiar with showing.
Today she chose the appropriate attire to visit Julia's office. The hair was tied together neatly, and there was no noticeable decoration. Furthermore, the dress was modest compared to what the aristocrat wore. Compared to the banquet, I had a gentle impression.Maybe he's conscious of my usual comfortable clothes.’
Julia didn't think the look was bad. At least you've been honest.
"Well, the approach to Cyril was too honest."
The parties who received the offer seemed to think more rigidly about Cornelia because of it.
"It looks like there's still some scars left.”
Julia said, looking at the scar still on her face.
"It's going to be gone for a while. You don't have to worry too much."
"That's a relief.”
Cornelia showed a pretty smile at Julia's words. The face reminded me of Cyril's discontent.
It must have been a deliberate wound.’
"I think you're being overly hard-pressed about Earl Roahale.’
It's not hard, it's just a reasonable deduction.’
He didn't find the fact that she had him as a dealer offensive at all. He said it was a reasonable choice.
But apart from him.
"Since the last play, I don't like to think that I'm simply after the empress for political reasons.’
'Why? I didn't think you'd be offended by that.’
I don't know why I don't know that it's much better to be prime minister for political reasons.’
Cyril said so, revealing his heart again to Julia. Certainly the nobles seemed to see Cyril's feelings as a show to some extent after the Brick incident. While enjoying keeping Felix or Yusto in check in public.
In a word, Cyril is angry because Count Roheil also thought he was after the empress by calculating.’
It was a difficult proposition for Eustona Felix, who really seemed to have deep feelings for Yulia. In the first place, it was difficult to deal with emotions. Apart from him, however, he did not deny the data sent by Cornelia.
'The more a man like this, the more clumsy he will be.’
Is that so?
Although I have guaranteed the Duke of Othdan.’
Apart from that, is she to be trusted?
Now that we've called it a business, we know that guarantee is important.’
In fact, information about the ancient magic or Eton area announced by Cornelia was mostly usable. In addition to the information others have known, it has contributed significantly to creating a seamless operation. So Julia called her in to pay tribute to the last incident.
"Has Tae-ui been doing well?”
"Of course. Rather… I don't know if I deserve such treatment as a nobleman aristocrat.”
She spoke with a hint of reluctance. Julia smiled and shook her head.
"It was a great deal to pay for what you've done.”
Of course, this meeting wasn't just about feeling sorry for him. On that day, the aristocrats were able to win their hearts thanks to Cornelia's badly injured appearance.
She is called the Hyena of the North Hyena of the North. The appearance of her sacrifice would have unconsciously approached her with great irritation.
'Even those who only seek profit moved.’
Cornelia demanded a deal from Leoncia that day. So that Yulia and her aides can have an audience in return for doing whatever they want.
In particular, this form of private hospitality was not an easy tasked with difficulty. That's even more for her, who's only worked north so far.
'After Cyril, when I see you came to me...….’
It was easy to guess what she wanted. But Julia didn't even have to come forward and propose."What a shame. Your injury is quite severe, and you need to rest for a while."
"I'm ashamed. I was so ill at ease that I looked so ugly."
You were hurt on purpose.
She apparently had a target and was deliberately badly hurt. It's enough to avoid.
"If it hadn't been for the injury, I would have been with you in this fight......the Duke of Usdan said."
Cornelia's eyebrow tips wince momentarily as Leoncia is mentioned.
"What do you mean?"
"Your art of creation was by far the best in the Duchy of Usdan."
The words eased Cornelia's shoulder a little. He seemed to think that Leoncia had said something strange about him again. She covered her mouth with embarrassment and laughed softly.
"It's not enough for you to say."
"It's a little sad that I couldn't compete in the last war.
"How can my humble profession speak to His Highness?"
Julia just smiled at the words. Take a sip of tea for a moment, and fold the flow of conversation once.
"More than that, I said I wanted to stay in the palace and help Cyril."
"Yes, even though I'm not in a state to swing the window, I can write with a pen."
"Jim's Chancellor is not a pushover."
Julia crossed her legs and looked at her as if she could handle it. Cornelia nodded immediately, unperturbed by the words.
"It's hard to compare…….”
Cornelia patted the cup with her finger and said.
"My late mother also taught me severely."
"You mean Count Roheil in the first place."
Rumor has it that he is more than Cornelia. A man who made the Rohale family, a baroness, into a count by mining and commerce. I thought I wouldn't have been a pushover. Enough to make little Cornelia Rohale decide to run away from home.
'And she also went back on her own and won the battle with the other brothers.'
To some extent, skills were guaranteed. Julia looked at Cornelia still.
"Is it really a reward to help Cyril with his work this time?"
Julia raised her mouth about the reward Cornelia had requested before the meeting. I thought I'd say something more grandiose, but it was surprising.
"It's going to be a lot of course.
Cornelia shook her head at Julia's words. Then he erased his pretentious smile and opened his mouth with a serious face.
"I will not hide my true feelings because I am in front of you."
"You won't hide what you'really?
Julia looked at Cornelia with a look of bewilderment.
Although it was nicknamed hyena, Cornelia is a very honest child.’
Julia recalled Leoncia, who spoke in a loving way about her old pupil. Rather than trying to figure out who the opponent is, he is rather bold in winning if he thinks it's okay.
'That's what it looks like.’
Julia waited for Cornelia's next words without revealing such thoughts.
"I want the Duke of the North."
"…on the Duke."
"Of course I don't want a hereditary title, Your Majesty."
Cornelia spoke to Yulia with a sincere face.
"And I don't intend to shake the empire with power. I'm more snobbish and simple than that."
"It's hard to say snobbish and simple.”
Cornelia nodded knowingly, too.
"But you don't think it's bad, do you?"
"Well."
"I just want the North to live a peaceful and fertile life under the proper system."
"Is the prosperity of the North your snobbish desire?"Cornelia nodded heavily at Julia's words.
"Until now, the North has changed countries frequently, and there has been no central land."
That was the right thing to say. Other regions had at least one or two old countries. However, even if the northern part of the country was established, it was often close to the aristocratic association, which developed into Jung-gu District heating system. In addition, the land was not fertile, so there were many days when I starved.
"I can't give you a definite answer now, Count Rohale.”
"I thought you would, because you are the Holy Father."
Cornelia spoke in front of Julia, bending her back deeply.
"So I hope you'll test me during this fight against the rebels."
"Test?"
"Whether His Majesty is worthy of his appointment as the first Duke of the North."
There was silence for a moment. Looking at Cornelia bent over, Julia took another sip of tea.
When she put down the teacup with a thud, Julia quietly spoke to her.
"That's not bad either.”
"…thank you!"
Cornelia expressed her gratitude once again with a bright face just by saying that she would watch it once and for all.
Early in the morning, Julia woke up earlier than usual. It was chilly outside, but her room was just as smoky.
The start was tomorrow. Still, he had to be away for at least a month, so he had a lot to pay attention to.
I'm so glad you're physically fit.’
The workload alone would be higher than anyone else in the palace, and she was the most energetic one. Julia prepared breakfast more briefly than usual and headed to the office. There was also a slight sense of fatigue in the eyes of the maidens. They were also very busy preparing to go out.
Julia opened her office through the hallway, where the darkness of dawn still remained.
"…this is unexpected."
"What do you mean?"
Julia's murmuring voice answered the audience as if it was unknown.
"I didn't think you'd be here already."
"Your Majesty has been away from the capital for some time, so we must deal with it as much as we can before then.”
Cyril bowed back to his desk, saying so.
"I can't report to you as often as I did to the South.”
There was a strange sense of regret in his voice saying so. Julia laughed as she sat in her seat.
"Have you been too honest with Jim lately?"
"If you hide it, you won't recognize it."
"You did it because you wanted me to know.”
"Of course it's not a complaint."
Cyril paused and looked up to Yulia.
"It's just an effort to catch your eyes one more time."
He smiled lightly, saying so. Julia stopped laughing at the brazen, emotionally revealing face.
'I said I wasn't complaining.’
And as he is well aware of. But I said it again.
"It won't be that long.”
I didn't mean to prolong the war, or the Lesio war.
"It's not Jim's cup of tea to be slow.
Cyril frowned slightly at her words.
"I believe it."
"That's not the look on my face."
"I can't help but worry about it. I know you're a strong man."
Cyril sighed shallowly. On the contrary, Julia smiled quietly.
"Is it because Jim said he's going to break head-on this time?"
“…….”
It seemed to be the answer. Julia did not intend to fight the battle by digging a trap in detail in this punitive battle.The reason was simple. You don't have to do that's all.
"Of course, it's common to let your guard down in battle and then break."
I did not belittle King Eaton. The power difference was just overwhelming. And this conviction was not courageous.
Nor was Yulia's own judgment. It was all a valid conclusion, analyzed with others. I had to smash them head on.
On the contrary, it had to be.
"So that Lesio will never even think about turning back time."
Right now, with his last eye, he confirmed that Lesio was only about in his early teens. He wouldn't want to be any younger there either.
But if he finds any other small possibility in this battle. He might try his last ditch effort.
"Maybe it's a play that doesn't use tricks in this fight.”
"…I know."
"Even if he can turn back time a dozen or hundreds of times in the future, he must be told that there is no day he can swallow the continent."
She, and the people around her, don't condone it.
"That's what Jim will do now as emperor."
Julia stood up from her seat and approached Cyril. The golden light in his eyes resembled the sun's light at dawn today.
As if it hasn't come to an end of story.
This look may also be his calculation. To tie Julia's heart to his side even a little longer.
'Maybe Cyril's expression of honesty that she can't hide.'
He used to be weak in other things, but he couldn't choose feelings that would be advantageous to him. Instead of having a reasonable military relationship right now, they chose to reach out to each other.
"I'm rather worried about the palace.”
"After you left me with a nuisance."
I was referring to Cornelia Lohale. But Cyril wasn't really a hate face. Julia responded as if nothing were wrong with his familiar complaints.
"Now the empire has begun to walk hand in hand. Don't you know?"
It was rather fortunate that Cornelia stepped up to the plate. Duke Fez, a fundamental problem of the empire itself before that.
"There is a shortage of talent in the empire.”
"There are people who think it's their chance to joke around."
"So you are the only one who can leave the palace and the capital without luggage."
Julia laughed playfully.
"Because you are more subtle than them."
At first glance, it seemed sarcastic, but there was trust in it. She pulled the corners of her mouth as if she knew Cyril, drawing a line, and holding her hand close to her.
What a romantic thing to say. But this was enough for both of them. Not only emotional words at any time, but also conversations that do not let go of the emperor's relationship with the Chancellor.
Julia naturally took off his glasses. I felt a thrilling sense of satisfaction. Because he knows he's the only one who can do this to him. It was also only himself who could take a close look at a calm and beautiful face.
The eyelashes that sank calmly under the thin eyelids were surprisingly long. It was not rolled up and usually wore glasses, so most of them did not notice it.
Julia touched his chin and smiled contentedly, and he closed his eyes as if he could not help it. Suddenly, Cyril's words came to mind one day.'- I don't want to have my first kiss in the Oval Office.’
But when has Julia ever been a good lover to him. No, it was rather his fault for procrastinating.
It's not bad, though.’
It was not a kiss in the Oval Office. The sun's light, more spectacular than any ornament, painted the surrounding area scarlet.
My lips are in contact. The slightly rough texture of the lips and strange tension were intertwined. Julia took off her lips briefly, and they came back together.
The first thing he said after a few short kisses was really romantic.
"I should have refused this time."
To the point where it breaks the mood at once.
"Sad things happen when you kiss and break up in a novel that your younger brother used to read."
Julia frowned.
"Are you saying you lost on impulse?"
Cyril replied with his usual cheeky face.
"That's right."
There were still traces of sunlight in the office.
"The first kiss in the sunrise is an irresistible temptation."
Julia looked at him in surprise for a moment. It was amazing that he thought the same thing as himself. She spoke to him with a gentle smile, more affectionately than usual.
"Jim doesn't tempt you to be irresponsible."
"I've answered your question."
Cyril raised Julia's hand and kissed her.
"My lord is only your majesty, and I believe that you will bring victory to this hand."
Cyril's eyes, who said so, were also full of worries.
I told you not to stop overprotecting yourself.’
There was something that I could guess. I couldn't write it off as overprotective. Another risk of control that Cornelia and Guyana feared.
Instead of saying it was OK, Julia kissed him one more time, covering the traces of anxiety in my man.