I've Become the Villainous Emperor of a Novel

Book 2 Chapter - 3 Chapter 8. Play under the water.

Julia had been looking at communication tools for a while. The tool, which had been shining until just now, had already lost its light.

"Your Majesty, what's wrong?"

Felix, who came into the room knowing that the communication was over, looked at him with a curious face.

"Huh?"

"Did Count Venus say anything irreverent to you again?”

His eyes were filled with doubt.

These days, that's not how I look at Cyril.’

No matter how much I look at it, it seemed to be influenced by Leoncia. Julia smiled more affectionately than usual and made eye contact with Felix.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."?”

Julia didn't say it, she just looked at it gently.

How can he be so cute?’

His face was really lovely, so just looking at it made me feel relieved. Moreover, it was strangely pleasant to see such a crooked face and then let loose in my sight.

Felix's eyes, which seemed a little sulky, scattered from side to side. Then he smiled shyly and awkwardly. Julia then opened her mouth to him.

"It's okay if you don't care too much, and you have to trust Cyril."

"…okay."

"I know Felix had a hard time this time."

Julia patted his hair like a mess, saying so. The touch was good, but it was like a child, so the expression was strange.

"It wasn't hard."

"You can say it's hard."

"It's not your majesty that's bothering me, it's the Duke of the Oustan."

He said that anything Julia does is never hard. Julia smiled and looked at the dress and dressing tools in his hand.

"Then shall we prepare dinner?"

"Yes!"

Felix held the comb with a much fresher face than when he entered the room.

'I expected it, but...….’

Julia, who entered the restaurant, just smiled at the atmosphere. Of course, it was not a smile from the heart, but a smile that was inevitable.

Looks like we've already played the first round.

But it didn't feel cold. It wasn't cold, but it was a problem because it felt like fireworks.

It was Leoncia who first noticed that Julia had entered.

"Here you are, Your Majesty."

"It looks like Jim kept you waiting."

"No way."

Leoncia welcomed Julia with a smile, and she was looking at it with an ugly face, not a purple-haired girl who was next to her. Soon after, the girl stood up from her seat, lowered her body and greeted with courtesy.

"Camellia Arden meets Her Majesty, the Master of the Empire."

A girl with purple hair and crystal-like eyes with sky. She was just former King of Usdan, Camellia. Seventeen this year and only thirteen when they announced their intention to join Yulia. Because her father closed his eyes early due to illness, she became king of Usdan at the age of only five.

It was Leoncia who became her guardian at that time. Camellia was a teacher and servant, and she would talk freely, perhaps because she had seen her since childhood, or because of her personality.

"Long time no see, Camelia. You've grown a lot.”

The following words may have been guessed, but they will not be wrong. In fact, when Julia first met Camelia in the novel, it was small.

"Right?"

Really grown up, Camelia replied with a smug face.

"Right? I used to be a baby, but now I think I can call you a child."

It was a way of saying that I felt like I was dying of cuteness. Of course, he didn't like his face.

"Maybe I'll give the Duke some good medicine, maybe it's time for today and tomorrow."Gasp.

It was Yulia who was surprised by her outspoken remarks. Because he openly told a teacher that he was close to dying.

"I didn't raise you like that, but you're getting worse at speaking, my lady."

"What do you mean I'm upset? I'm perfectly like you in terms of speaking."

At Camelia's words, Leoncia looked lost for words. Leoncia did not reply further, but signaled to the servant. No matter how many times I looked at it, it seemed that Camelia won the first round.

Soon there was a clear soup made of shellfish on the table.

"Seafood in the Usdan area is fresh and tastes neat. I hope it suits your taste."

Julia nodded positively.

Shells, how long has it been?’

After coming to this world, most of the meals were meat-based dishes. I also like seafood dishes, so I sometimes think of them. It was also nice to see such hot soup dishes as they were eaten to relieve hangovers after drinking them in their old lives.

"Delicious."

"I'm glad."

All the eyes on the table were pleased by Julia's words and became burdensome.

Come to think of it, it's been a long time since I've eaten with so many people.

It was close to the beginning. He and Count Envida were the only ones who ate in the old Count Envida. In addition, Leoncia doesn't care about her status, so Felix, who would normally be standing behind her, also attended the meal. Even though he looked nervous.

When Leoncia said something crooked in the middle, the atmosphere went warm, perhaps because Camelia cut it sharply.

After finishing the main dish, dessert came up. Tarts made of winter fruits from the Usdan region tasted sweet and refreshing. As Julia enjoyed dessert and tea with a pleasant face, Camelia carefully opened her mouth.

"I heard you asked me about ancient magic."

"You're right."

I could feel the expression of Camelia, who had been calm all the time, clearly reminded me.

What's wrong with you?’

I was worried whether ancient magic was actually a very dangerous thing or a taboo in Usdan.

"Maybe this is why I asked for permission to visit Camelia.’

The opponent Julia asked was Leoncia, the answer that made Camelia think so. Even if it is not already called a royal family, I was nervous that I might have touched the secret of my family. However, it was an overly vivacious voice that didn't match the atmosphere that made the restaurant cry.

"As expected, I won!"

Camelia was looking at Leoncia with a triumphant face. Leoncia, who was looked at, had a face that said something had happened. I felt as if I was watching my little granddaughter cause trouble.

"What do you mean, you won?"

"Oh, as a matter of fact."

Camelia, with a grinning face, said Leoncia as if to listen.

"I'm an ancient magic user."

"…Huh?"

Something unexpected came out of my mouth.

What's that got to do with winning?’

Julia looked at Jenna, who was present with a curious face. Jenna, too, was looking at Camelia with an unexpected face. It was Leoncia who calmed the situation.

"Madam, you have to explain it properly."

"Right, by the way! I'm so happy."

Julia asked kindly what she said.

"What makes you so happy?"

"You've been saying that my powers are useless.”

"It's because everything changes.”

"Of course! People can be different."

There, Camelia also scratched her cheek when she found out that she had told her own story.

"I'm sorry, the Duke suddenly spoke to me.""No, let's talk slowly.”

Camelia nodded at the words.

"My ancient magic is 'two vision.'

"Twosight?

"It's in a similar shape to Yeji's.”

"You can see the future?"

Camelia nodded at the words. Leoncia shook her head at the appearance of great ability.

"There are so many restrictions on seeing the future."

"What if it's a constraint?"

"You can only see the future of one person arbitrarily from birth."

Camelia's face was a little sullen at Leoncia's answer. But soon he spoke with a confident face.

"And it's your majesty that I can see into the future!"

"…Huh?"

Julia was taken aback at the moment. Of all things, he said that his opponent is decided arbitrarily.

"Why Jim?"

"I don't know, it's been decided since birth."

"Did anyone ever have the same ability as you?”

Camelia nodded at the words.

"Since we've chosen the heir to the throne as the manifestation of this ability, we've been able to come out one by one from generation to generation after generation.

"What were other people like?"

"At the time, it was so different that it was hard to capture the characteristics. But one thing in common is...….”

"What do you have in common?"

"Everyone lived far from magic."

I'm a little out of it. It was not easy to specify. Most of the people in this world lived a life without magic. At first, the person who is good at magic was about 10% or not.

"We've been looking for something in common, but there's no answer in Usdan's long history."

"I see."

Julia nodded as if she could not help it. After hearing the following stories, there seemed to be cases of real farmers and merchants, kings of a country, or short-lived nobles.

"Oh, and I don't think the Duke has said it yet."

"Huh?"

"The Duke is also an ancient magic user."

It was Felix who complained about what Camelia said coolly.

"No wonder you're such a sucker! There's no reason why it was so hard.”

Then he remembered other words he had heard in the last war. Mostly, Felix's magic was still a child, so he couldn't stop himself properly or something like that.

"And then you said that to me? You've got a lot of nerve.

"Well, why didn't you just be born with an ancient magic spell?”

Leoncia shrugged back and answered casually. Julia interrupted their conversation there, then asked questions.

"So what kind of ancient magic is the Duke of Usdan?"

I thought it might be like detection. When I saw Jenna's "healing power" or Eton's princess Guyana had the power of the name "control," I thought it could be understood only by name.

Camelia grinned at Julia's question.

"It's a very, very poor ability for the Duke."

Leoncia's brow is slightly wrinkled. Felix thought at the moment that he could be friends with Camelia as well.

"Your ancient magic is interference."

The moment Camelia replied with a smile, a short silence came. It was a very good name in many ways.

It was Felix who burst into laughter first. Then, for a moment, the restaurant was covered with laughter. Of course, some of them were bitter. It wasn't Leoncia, it was Alice, her lieutenant.

"Leonsia, how could you do this to me? You told me it was detectable."

"It's similar.""You're lying, Mr. Camellia, aren't you?"

When Alice looked at Camelia in an unfair way, she nodded furiously.

"The Duke is a liar. You said I'm a bad person if I lie to you. How many times I've been deceived.”

"To be a good king, you also need practice not to be deceived."

Leoncia replied with a face that seemed to have no impact on her.

'They all get along so well.’

Julia listened to the conversation for a while, and asked again because she had an idea.

"Is that all you two know about ancient magic?"

It was never a rebuke. That alone had its own harvest. The ancient magic owners known to date were also very rare historically. Rather, even Jenna and Guyana, as they are now, were unusual examples.

But there are two more.’

It wasn't just him. I don't know why, but I thought there would be something deeper in Leoncia or Camelia's ability.

Camelia hesitated for a moment at Julia's question. Then he took a deep breath and opened his mouth.

"In fact, we've had interference and perspective owners for many years, so we sort of sort out our theories.”

'That's true.'

Come to think of it, I thought that if it was perspective and interference, I could recognize it even if I used ancient magic elsewhere. And that would be another use that Camelia and Leoncia didn't say.

Telling you this means you didn't mean to hide it.

Thanks to you, I was a little relieved.

"Now we've lost the original record, but there's a total of twelve ancient magic."

"Twelve……?”

It was an amazing number. Throughout history, there have been few appearances except those with healing powers.

"It was originally managed by some country a long time ago. They probably knew how to express their abilities in that country.”

Julia nodded at the words.

In other words, you don't know how your powers work now.’

Camelia continued the story.

"Ancient magic is six things that appear to people according to their form of ability, and six things remain as tools."

"Tools……."

"I don't know exactly where the tools are, but I know what they're capable of."

Then, Camelia wrote clearly on the paper.

Fire, water, wind, ice, fantasy, metal.

Then, he drew a familiar pattern underneath it. As soon as the pattern was drawn under the fire, Jenna shouted.

"That's it, Your Majesty!"

"That one?"

"The injury to Count Weddin."

Julia revisited the pattern on the horse. It looked similar to Felix's new drawing now. Julia looked up, and at that moment Leoncia was covering her ears.

"What's wrong with the Duke?"

"I think there's something I shouldn't have said."

"Since you're here, why don't you listen."

"No, I went to the office for a short time today, and I saw a lot of documents from your knights.”

Leoncia shook her head as if she didn't want to hear it. Julia saw it and came up with a plan to add more work. It would be possible to leave Usdan after the banquet and present a good present.

However, Camelia opened her mouth as if she was curious.

"Have you been looking for this symbol?”

"Yes, have you heard about the fire in the capital?”

Camelia nodded at the words. Of course, Leoncia recoiled and closed her ears again. He really didn't like the increase in work.You've done everything that's bothering you in the region.

Rather than upsetting, I thought she was marking territory. Julia even talked to Camellia in a nonchalantly.

"The truth is, it wasn't just an accident, it was a criminal thing.”

"Did this leave a mark?”

Julia nodded at the words.

"Jenna witnessed it.”

Camelia looked at her with a little doubt at the words.

"The Earl of Irene...…?”

"What's wrong, Miss Camellia?"

Camelia agonized for a moment, and spoke frankly as if she was not confident in keeping things in her mind.

"It could have been decorated by Count Irene."

'Another bomb comment...….’

How do you raise a child like this? Julia looked at Leoncia with a look of resentment. Having given up covering her ears, she shrugged as if she was innocent.

It's obviously a bad influence on Leoncia.

On the other hand, I was relieved. Julia has always felt uncomfortable about Jenna. Of course, the many performances she showed on the Tern estate were amazing. It was also true that things would have been much harder without her. But that didn't create full confidence in Jenna.

'We still have to mediate here.'

The role of mediator did not mean that one could not get the information one wanted. Julia opened her mouth to Camellia as if to calm down.

"Don't be so random about Jenna.”

Jenna nodded at the words. It was a really ridiculous look in the eye.

"I don't need to lie to you. Your Majesty is my benefactor."

"It's a lie to the extent that you're a benefactor. You can do it. But most of the royal family, like Earl Irene, are hostile to you."

Camelia spoke calmly. After Julia achieved continental unification, most ordinary people welcomed it.

In the first place, it was such a world that it was hard not to live in more than one country. Changing leaders were common, so there was no resistance to being a different country. In such a situation, most liked it when Julia smashed the corrupt aristocracy and lowered the tax rate. Instead, it was not royalty or aristocracy. Because they've been deprived of all the benefits they've enjoyed.

Jenna, who was hit by a frost after staying still, calmly replied.

"Isn't that a requirement for you, Miss Camellia?"

"That's right. I'm sure you'll suspect me, too. However, I said this because you are the owner of ancient magic.”

"What does Jenna have to do with being the owner?"

Julia asked Camelia as if she was calming down.

"It's the Principality of Irene that has consistently produced ancient magic users."

"I don't see the correlation between that and that I'm going to antagonize you."

Jenna still spoke step by step without getting angry.

You're not called a saint for nothing.’

There were signs of embarrassment. Camelia, apparently motivated by Jenna's attitude, tried to keep a calm attitude herself.

"None of the other countries recognized certain ancient magic."

"So it's highly likely that Irene has a tool?"

When Julia asked, Camelia nodded.

"Of course that alone would be a guess. There's a bigger reason."

"What is it?"

Jenna asked as if she was curious. He might have raised his voice because he was upset, but now he's even speaking in a friendly way. He seemed to be trying to appease the people of the territories who had been hurt in Tern."Before deciding to surrender, the Duchy of Irene had contact with Eton."

"…E-Turn?"

Julia looked at Camelia at the sudden remark. She spoke with relief as if she had now reached what she really wanted to say.

"There were two other places that had ancient magic so far: Usdan, Irene, Eton, and about a hundred years ago."

Camelia said there were a few more before, but at this point it was meaningless information. Julia realized that the two places had already disappeared. With so many countries created and gone, it was not unusual in itself.

"And there are four other places where two or more ancient magic abilities have been identified, except Irene."

Julia understood why she doubted Jenna, the Princess of Irene, the ancient magic user.

"And all five of these places knew how to keep creating ancient magic owners."

Camelia took a breather once.

"Eton is the place where the most ancient magical reactions are consistent and frequent. There are three types that we have recognized so far.”

"What are three things?"

"One, as you know, is the control of the Princess Guyana."

Julia nodded in agreement with that.

"The other two were tool responses. One is fantasy, the other is fire."

Julia then realized why she suspected Jenna. A country that originally used ancient magic. Jenna also expressed her willingness to surrender after contacting Eaton.

Camelia's suspicion was valid in a sense. In addition, Jenna was the one who discovered the ancient magic patterns in the fire. Jenna was still keeping her composure but seemed to be restless inside. But somehow it didn't seem like it was because of a trick. Rather, I felt the bitterness of this situation.

"Camelia, I understand why you suspect her.”

"Sure…"

"But I think it's hard to say Jenna is suspicious."

Jenna looked unexpectedly at Julia's words. He didn't think Julia would cover for him.

"If Jenna had that purpose, she wouldn't have told me about the sightings that day.”

If she hadn't told me, she wouldn't have considered ancient magic to have a clue and looked into it. Of course, if you keep an eye on E-Turn, you may have reached the same result, but there was no reason to tell it earlier.

I don't know if you're confident you'll never find out.

It was too sloppy to say that I did it with such confidence.

"Besides... I don't think Jenna was in contact with Eton."

"What?"

Jenna looked at Julia with a surprised look of surprise. It was a fact that I had never told Yulia.

'I just thought of it a little while ago.’

A sentence came to my mind without pain. It was none other than the description of the Duchy of Irene before Jenna decided to surrender.

The Ranchean army has narrowed the siege. Grand Duke Irene fretted and hurried the nobles and the people.

I have to protect the country somehow.

But the Grand Duke had already lost his reputation. It was the dedication of Princess Jenna of Irene that the people followed the Grand Duke, not thanks to her leadership. He was a man of no quality as a leader, living in luxury and pleasure and barely maintaining his image by abusing the princess.Jenna held firm with the idea of protecting her country. However, his thoughts faltered as he stayed close to the people. It was one night that she decided she couldn't do it like this. She treated and encouraged other soldiers on the front lines during the war. Thus, rumors of Emperor Yulia could be heard more closely.

When the Lanchean army narrowed down to the Duchy's capital, she decided to hold the Duchy's seal and contact Julia. And that night, there was a man who crossed with her to find the duchy capital.

It was none other than Eton's secret angel in the neighborhood. Eaton said they would send reinforcements, so hang in there for two more days. But it was too late for them to struggle.

It was definitely about this. And this was true of Emperor Yulia, too. Julia looked at Eusto as if to confirm. He nodded his head in agreement.

"That's why His Majesty kept a closer eye on Eton."

Eton was such a veiled country. I didn't attack carefully for nothing. It was a country that had been under lock down for a long time, so it was not known what kind of life the people actually lived. Of course, after the investigation, they were also aware of the heavy extortion and attacked.

"I shouldn't have worried. I'm sorry, Count Irene."

"No, if it's out of concern for your majesty, I'm free to accept it."

Jenna smiled brightly and nodded. There was a clear sign of relief. Julia turned to Camellia again.

"What do you think of Eton?"

"It's the country I want to warn the most."

Camellia told me straight out.

"I've seen your future over and over again."

"Yes."

That means, maybe she saw it. The image of himself dying at the hands of Eusto. Camelia clasped her hand. For a moment, it seemed to look on Eustona Felix's countenance.

What's wrong with you?

Then, he looked at Leoncia's face one more time as if he was nervous. Leoncia spoke to her with a rather sober face unlike ever before.

"Isn't that what you've made up your mind? Even the country bets."

"…yes."

Then Camelia breathed heavily.

"I've seen the future of your death many times since I was born."

"What are you--….”

It wasn't Julia who responded to that, it was Eusto and Felix she cared about. He seemed to think he would react so sensitively. But the two soon shut up about what they saw through her ancient magic.

"There must be a reason for bringing it up suddenly."

"Yes."

Camelia moistened her lips nervously. I barely opened my mouth, wriggling my fingers that I held against.

"Every time I was involved in your death... It's E-Turn."

"Huh?"

"There were cases where the cause was made, and they used their own hands."

Camelia looked with him as if she really had nothing to point out to Julia.

'Does she know I'm not Julia?’

Come to think of it, her ability was perspective. Then it would be known that there was another person in Julia's body. Unlike when Leoncia was trying to find herself, her spine was truly cool.

But Camelia's next reaction was a far cry from what she expected. Tears formed in her big twinkling eyes.

"Every time I see it, I'm so, so scared…….”

"Camelia."

"When I see your future, I can see through it.""Oh...."

It was not Yeji, but she seemed to be used as a medium to see the surrounding environment.

"The world after His Majesty's death is all frightening...….”

"Camelia."

"That's why I decided. I have to help you, Your Majesty.….”

Julia realized at that moment why she had offered to incorporate Usdan.

She and the Duke care most about the people of Usdan.’

What Julia knew was the world after he was killed by Eusto's sword. In this case, it was not clear how Eaton was involved in Julia's death. It's just that Eton and the Duke of Fez are involved with the knowledge he learned from the novel, so I guess Eton was the cause.

The novel ended with several lines of narrative about the aftermath, and it did not say which area was damaged. But in the world Camelia saw, perhaps Usdan was badly damaged. Also, she may have chosen the best option for the people of the Kingdom of Usdan to be protected in view of that.

"So, Your Majesty, promise me."

"Huh?"

"You will never die.”

Julia smiled at the words.

"I can't guarantee you that your life span is not infinite, but…….”

Julia reached out and wiped Camelia's tears away.

"I'll try not to come to the scary world you've seen."

It wasn't long before Camelia stopped crying and calmed down.

After that, I heard various information about ancient magic. The ancient magic owner said that there were only women so far. It seems that there were no male owners, but there is nothing left on the record. They said that all of them were women who were caught in their pursuit, so most of them would be women.

In common, ancient magic was said to be in exchange for spiritual consumption. When Julia asked for the price of their abilities, it didn't ask for more just because they didn't want to talk.

"Well done, miss."

After Julia and the others went out, Leoncia patted her on the head. Camelia leaned in her arms and laughed Bashy.

"I'm very strong, really."

"I know."

"I saw you again before I came here."

"The happiest future."

Camelia nodded her head. As I told Julia, I saw countless futures. The future would always change depending on Julia's condition, whether she was affected by other people's accidents, or when she saw it. But there was a future that I've seen over and over again.

'And I realized. It's your Majesty who has the strongest power to lead a happy future."

The future has changed dizzyingly with the situation. Few people have ever been so deeply involved in the flow.

So Leoncia was always worried about Camelia. Since I was young, I have cried a lot and had nightmares often. This was the price for Camelia's ability.

A lot of unhappy future she sees.

"So it's okay. Even Leoncia can do whatever she wants."

"I'm living as I please. You must have taught me wrong to see me as such a good person."

"I know you have to do whatever you want to do to cheer up for Nanausdan and Ranchea.”

"You're the worst person for me."

Despite Leoncia's words, Camelia smiled indifferently.

"But why didn't you tell me that?""What?"

"The person who is subject to perspective. I've always been from one area."

"Something tells me I shouldn't say.”

Camelia smiled with a face saying she didn't know why. Leoncia looked a little ridiculous and nodded still.

"If you feel that way, it's because there's a reason."

"Yes."

"I warned you about this turn, and the rest is yours."

Camelia nodded her head. Obviously his own perspective will help Yulia. Not only because we see the future, but also because we can see many other parts of the world. The problem was that since you're a person, you can only see one place at a time.

"Well, sleep tight now, tomboy girl."

'I told you not to say that!'

"It's a cheap price to pay for your mortgage."

Camelia was just a big mouth. When Leoncia said so, he had nothing to say. It was true that my parents asked me to devote my life to this country and myself.

After that, I watched the rest of the period of ancient magic or really enjoyed sightseeing and relaxation.

About three days before the banquet, Julia decided to go on a picnic in the forest near Nator. Of course, when I heard the plan, it was additional that Cyril was dumbfounded.

-If you have time for that, would you please ask Felix to send me some work?

"Isn't Jim playing right now?"

What do you call playing if it's not playing?

"Didn't we steadily get information about ancient magic and stabilize the Usdan area? In addition, we are dealing with corruption in this area."

- I know it's mostly organized by the Duke of Usdan.

Yulia also changed the subject. The sad thing about Cyril is that he doesn't talk about how hard he is in this situation. A little moaning would do, but even if Julia was resting, she didn't hold her back.

If it wasn't for Felix's magic, he wouldn't have been able to contact me like this since the Emperor was on an expedition.

But I'm glad you didn't hide it from me.

"Did you think Jim would lie?"

- I'm always suspicious of that.

For some reason, I felt sad. But Cyril took a beating on Yulia in the complete opposite sense.

- Your Majesty often says he's resting, but he doesn't. I can't relax.

"Do you know that you are now saying something very embarrassing?"

- Why do you think so? It's only natural that I suffer the most when you get sick and there's a gap.

If you talk with such a straight face, this side feels awkward for no reason. Julia interrupted communication with Cyril with moderate equivocation.

Why did I suddenly think of something last night?’

Once again, I remembered the awkwardness of that time, so I speeded up my words for nothing. The cool wind flowed pleasantly on my cheeks.

"Your Majesty!"

Of course, it was also additional that Eusto followed him worried about him because he suddenly hit the ball. Julia told him what she had been thinking all along.

"How many hours do you sleep these days, Eusto?"

"What?"

When asked about Julia's sudden sleep time, he had a look of bewilderment on his face. It was when I left Tern that I noticed Eusto's sleeping hours. In terms of physical strength, Yusto was better than Yulia. So I didn't notice it at first.But his reaction is a little dull than usual.’

Of course, most of them were unnoticed.

I'm surprised I can see it.

Julia was so sensitive. Eusto coughed in vain, avoiding her gaze.

"Are you not going to answer Jim?"

"It's too little for you to care."

Julia shook her head firmly at his words.

"You're Jim's guard. Your health is not trivial to Jim."

Of course I don't need someone to escort me.It was quite a Yuliae.

'Eusto's escort is rather a spiritual part.’

Knowing that he was on his side, I was able to push things forward with ease.

"So tell me. Do you sleep for four hours these days?"

"I've been sleeping for three hours. As you know, it's not a big deal."

"In the past, it was inevitable because it was an exhibition.”

Julia looked at Eusto worried. At that moment, Julia frowned a little.

"Now Jim is reading about you."

The corners of Eusto's mouth were up. Julia seemed to be happy to worry.

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty."

"Then sleep tight so that Jim doesn't worry, and it's not enough for you to practice less sleep."

"We still have a long way to go."

Eusto, who would normally have said yes, insisted this time.

'Is it because I was injured in the siege of Tern?’

That's how far he's come in a few years, even if he doesn't fret like this from now on. I was more worried about being in a hurry and hurting my body.

Julia slowed down her horse. We had to wait for people who were busy chasing us from the back. Eusto slowed down to Yulia on his own, even if he didn't say anything.

You know all this stuff so well.

Julia wanted to tell him not to be impatient. Even in my old life, there was someone who overdoed it among the job. At first, even if they endured saying it was okay, they would have a hard time later, so they would have a conclusion that they did not want each other This was not the time for short-term projects or emergencies.

"Eusto, we have a long way to go."

"Your Majesty."

"So you don't have to bear it all."

“…….”

"You're Jim's guard, but it's okay if you don't want to carry all of his safety."

It wasn't like Yulia couldn't afford it. In addition, Eusto had other things he could only do. For example, integrating and persuading the nobles of Lanchea was the only thing he could do for now.

"More than anything else, if you're weirder than usual, you have to know Jim.”

I wouldn't care if I didn't know, but I couldn't. Yulia's sensitive sense combined with her original habit of taking care of others seemed natural.

"…Your Majesty."

"So I want you to take care of yourself as much as you can.”

That way, I could make Eusto do this and that without guilt. I understand that you are nervous because there is something in front of you right now, but I wanted you to care more about yourself.

"All right, Your Majesty."

Usto felt his mind buzzing again at Julia's words. Of course there was joy because she took care of me. But most of all, it hit me that she was Yulia, whom she had sworn allegiance to. Her condition was the same as she had been shrewdly aware of during the war.Now it's safe to say that she wanted to find her true self one by one. Doing so, I built up a heart of loyalty every day. Of course, there were other emotions that I couldn't say, mixed together.

Julia smiled gently, as if she liked his answer. Between those two, scarlet hair dug in.

"Your Majesty, you said you were on a picnic today."

Felix looked disappointed, saying he had left him behind.

"Sure, it's a picnic, so I'm comfortably speeding up."

"I need to practice horseback riding more, too.

Felix said Eusto as if he was wondering.

"Why don't you use magic?"

"You must know what magic is all about, Duke Marcus."

Felix told him, tongue in cheek, as if he didn't know something.

"My magic should always be ready for you, but how can I use it for such a trifle?"

"Hmm."

"Well, it seems that Duke Marcus has used up all his strength and put you on the line.”

"I guess it's not a trifle to listen.”

Regardless of what Eusto said, Felix replied confidently.

"What do you mean, listen? You must have forgotten that I'm the one who's closest to you."

Felix grumbled, "Making him a weirdo." When asked if Eusto was real, Julia smiled and nodded.

'Felix asked me what I was worried about, so I didn't know...….’

Eusto said he doesn't seem to be feeling well these days. I thought he would be disappointed, but Felix swallowed his emotions quite grown-uply. Of course, not completely covered, Julia patted him on the head as if to console him.

'Cause Felix doesn't hate me for taking care of Eusto or anyone else.’

And I was rather sad to be too considerate of him. Not long after the possessed, Julia strongly insisted that she was a servant when she hid her worries or concerns about others.

I want you to be a comfortable person to be with you. It's sad that you're so considerate of me.’

So after that, I tried to be as similar to Flena and other maidens as I could. He swallowed his emotions every time, but showed signs of relief.

As I walked with the two people, I saw an icy lake. Today, we decided to have a relaxing time here, skating, making bonfires and talking.

It's been a while since we had fun.’

For some reason, I didn't have to be conscious of the emperor's position or care too much now. To that end, the party was also composed of only those who Julia could relax. Upon arrival, Jenna took one arm of Yulia.

"I'm so happy to spend this time with you after a long time.”

"I'm sorry."

"No, Your Majesty has a lot of work to do!"

Then Jenna looked at the frozen lake and talked anxiously.

"But I'm worried because I've never been on ice before. As you know, I'm not good at using my body."

Julia laughed as if not to worry about it. I hated sports in my life, but I loved skating. In winter, I always found an ice rink and put myself at speed. The speed that you can't just taste while running was quite attractive.

Of course, Julia's body is so good now that she's fast enough to run.Rather, I thought it might be faster than skating in my old life.

"I'll hold your hand."

Jenna shook her head at Julia's suggestion.

"How could you do such a disservice to your majesty! I'll practice hard with Lao, and if I get on well, I'll ride alongside His Majesty."

Her escort, who was also suddenly nominated, looked surprised. Then, he sighed as if he had thought it would happen.

So it seemed that a peaceful atmosphere would continue, with someone making a bonfire, someone laying food on the table they brought.

"What's wrong with this?’

Eusto and Leoncia were pointing swords at each other. Somehow on the slippery ice. Looking at the sight in front of her, Julia pondered the situation that led to this situation.

Everyone skated enough, then picked up a warm soup to warm up. Today's soup was very delicious because Plena cooked it herself here. The atmosphere was very good, saying, "Let's talk to each other and solve the atmosphere was very good. Meanwhile, what Alice said without malice became the ignition point.

"You know, I have a question."

"What is it?"

"I've heard that Your Majesty is very strong, Leoncia."

At that moment Leoncia tried to shut her mouth. But now that Julia was mentioned, it was the same act as picking up water that had already been spilled.

"Are you bluffing again?"

Leoncia shrugged at Eusto's words as if she were saying something.

"Bluffing? I always say the truth."

"Then you don't have to shut up like that."

The answer this time was Felix. He looked determined not to know how presumptuous Leoncia had made. Leoncia looked at Julia for help, but turned a blind eye.

'Cause the restaurant Felix was waiting for it, and I don't think it's that serious.’

Julia nodded at Alice as if to go on. Then Alice talked with one hand up as if she was excited.

"Leonsia said she was stronger than Duke Marcus!”

"…Huh."

Eusto uttered as if he was dumbfounded.

"Oh, but it's cowardly to assist with wind magic, so I told you three years ago that I'm strong without it.”

"Alice!"

"Why? You always told me to respect this strong Leoncia."

Apparently Alice was also full of heart to bully Leoncia.

"An ancient magic man speaks of cowardice.”

Felix seemed dumbfounded by Alice's supplementary explanation. Then Leoncia retorted.

"That's different."

"What's the difference? It's not ancient magic, it's just magic, it's not swordsmanship."

"Ancient magic is innate, magic is learned.”

"I can't do magic without it!”

Felix replied as if he was dumbfounded. Then Camelia added, "More ridiculous."

"By the way, what else lies the Duke."

Leoncia looked at Camelia as if to please be quiet. But she couldn't keep her mouth shut up.

"On the contrary, your ancient magic is through training."

"You get it through training?’

The sound came from a playful atmosphere, but it was new information. When Julia looked at Camelia curiously, she smiled and nodded.

"Of course, with only one person, the training method is strictly managed, and ancient magic itself chooses the owner.""I think that's similar to what I was born with."

Everyone agreed to Leoncia's protest.

"That's not true!"

Julia looked at her with a face of self-serving. In the meantime, Eusto remained silent. I opened my mouth as if I had made up my mind.

"Then I'll prove it here."

"What do you mean, Duke Marcus?"

Leoncia asked with a face, "Isn't it okay that you made fun of him?"

"If I don't use magic, doesn't that mean I can win?"

"That's right, Leoncia. You said so. Did you lie to me?”

Alice added, as if to encourage Eusto's question. Then Camellia added: 'Never say no.

"The Duke taught me that lying is a bad thing."

“…….”

Leoncia shut up as if she had nothing to say. Julia thought she was the most embarrassed Leoncia has ever experienced, including what she saw as a novel. There, Eusto said like a wedge.

"Is the Duke of Othdan a man who cannot be held responsible for what he says?”

However, it was a provocation that was hard to leave out. Rather, it felt honorable to fight and lose. Leoncia stood up with a face that she did not know what she had said would spread like this.

Eusto went a step further, saying she was determined to finish her off completely.

"Use ancient magic or whatever. But I'm confident that I can beat you.”

'It's a good fight, but why are they both carrying a real sword...….’

Surely this confrontation was not a life-threatening one. Of course, I knew Eusto had been looking forward to it. At least he never had a chance, unlike Felix, who punched her at Tern Castle.

Objectively, I think Eusto will win.

To be honest, Eusto's swordsmanship was not worth changing as wind magic subsidized it. He was strong enough with the sword alone. Wind was only an auxiliary measure, and without it, there was no difficulty in blocking the surrounding area.

"Cheer up, Duke Marcus!"

"You have to win!”

"Don't you think you need to prove your worth?”

When Camelia and Alice cheered him on, Felix added a detestable remark. The words were meant to cheer for Yusto in their own way.

How hated Leoncia was.’

It seemed that Eustona Felix's grudge was deeper than the novel. Indeed, just now, as Eusto stood up and walked out, I saw Felix secretly asking him. Of course Eusto refused.

'Maybe it was a secret help or something.’

Felix's magic proved irrelevant by the ancient magic of Leoncia. Felix was a genius who could apply a hundred things when he realized one thing. Of course, no one will notice it even with another spell.

"How can no one cheer for me?”

"They say it's their own right now."

Felix coolly answered Leoncia's question. She mumbled, kicking her tongue.

"I've worked hard to raise her like a granddaughter and raised her as a deputy, so I don't need anything.”

Of course, Camelia and Alice didn't care what she said. The situation seemed very pleasant because they were often teased by Leoncia.

Julia sighed and raised her arms. There was no way to dry it already. Most of all, I wanted to see myself honestly.

"Let's get started!"

Eusto moved first at the signal.Bang!

As soon as I started, I heard a loud noise. The sound was made because Eusto swung his sword and cut around the ice where Leoncia stood.

"Duke Marcus, are you going to kill me now?"

"You avoided it well, didn't you?"

Eusto replied casually. In fact, Leoncia backed down almost at the same time as he moved.

But there's still a lot of speed difference.

Leoncia really seemed to use her ancient magic as Eusto said. It was an attack that was hard to even see with the eyes with any ability. When Julia gloated, Camelia and Alice looked pale.

"Ma, was Duke Marcus that strong?”

"I never thought I'd slice a frozen lake like that."

Alice seemed more surprised because she was a knight, or rather a knight who handled a sword. Usually, people don't even think about cutting ice with a sword. Next to him, Felix replied nonchalantly.

"Your Majesty cuts down the gates."

"What?"

Two people looked at Julia with more astonishment.

"Wow, all of a sudden, our Leoncia looks a little amazing."

"I know. So you did beat him like that."

"Of course, I've used a lot of cowardice.”

Camelia and Alice talked to each other about compliments or not. Of course, the conversation was all brought to the ears of Leoncia by Felix's petulance.

"I think it's too much to ask you to deal with a kid this age."

She grumbled with her mouth. Of course, the story was told to two people.

"You're the one who said you could win!"

"You're not saying it's changed that much in three years!"

Leoncia clenched her sword at the horse. It was a matter of face if we lost easily.

"Who did they learn to speak to? I need to show you what I've done."

"I wish I had the skills to show you."

Eusto, of course, was more sober. It was Yusto, who assured that there was no one on top except Julia. That, of course, was acknowledged in the novel.

Chaeng-Kang! Kang!

The sword went back and forth with the feeling that Eusto was going easy on me. I don't know in the eyes of others, but in Julia's eyes I saw Eusto playing with her. Of course, Leoncia was never without his skills. The opponent was just too bad.

For a few minutes, the swords bumped into each other and seemingly matched each other. But Eusto showed a moment's gap.

That's what Leoncia would think.’

But in Julia's eyes, that was the intended gap. When you come in there, to fight back.

Yousto was the one who suffered the most when he competed with me.’

Of course, when he faced Julia, he knew but had no choice but to be deceived. Otherwise, I couldn't see the gap. So Leoncia will have no choice but to get caught. So far, Eusto has not allowed a single gap while lightly taking over the sword. Meanwhile, it was a gap that I showed you.

Even though she was a strong enough prosecutor, her confrontation with Eusto was not enough to handle. Whoops, Leoncia thrusts the sword into the gap with an uncomfortable face. Eusto swung at her vital point, naturally taking it back, unperturbed. But Leoncia was equally unperturbed. Rather, she smiled and responded leisurely.

"Maybe because you're in the military, you're doing the same thing. I don't get hit twice."

Can! Crack!A sword slipped on the ice. The winner was Eusto.

"I don't know what the same attack is. You'd better take medicine that's good for your eyes."

Eusto was not elated and responded with his usual expressionless face. After being attacked, Leoncia looked at her hand with a face that seemed to have no idea what had happened.

"Well, you're wearing the same great sword.”

Her murmur was buried by the applause of Camelia and Alice.

"Wow, you're amazing, Duke!"

"Of course, people have to be serious."

"That's what you call lip service!"

Watching Alice and Camelia talking excitedly, Julia looked at them with a complex look. Leoncia was terrible, but they were no joke.

'Should I call that a blue-collar...….’

Believing they are really compatible, Julia was greeted with a return eusto. He looked somewhat embarrassed as he came back from a complete victory.

"I've shown you my dexterity."

"If you say so, you'll humiliate the Duke of Usdan twice.

“…….”

Eusto turned a blind eye to Julia's words.

That's what you meant.

As expected, a person could repay a thousand nyang of debt with a single word or receive it with words. I once again deeply engraved the words left by the elders of my old life.

The atmosphere was very good thanks to the humiliation of one person and returning from the picnic. The morning after returning from the picnic, Julia visited the office at Leoncia's request.

"What's going on?"

"I thought I'd need this."

What he came up with was a thickly organized document.

"This is……."

I thought the title on the cover might be the document he wanted.

When I handed over the title of "Lanchea Southern 268-270 Report," I noticed the well-organized letters.

The table of contents contained the territorial units of the former kingdoms or duchies of the southern region. When I handed over the list, it was written how much the financial situation, tax rate, military or mobilization of each land were made by region. The differences between the original law and the Lanchean Empire law and what was actually done were all written in detail.

"Didn't you want it?"

Julia nodded at the words.

"How can I...….”

"That's what the lady did."

"Camelia is…….”

"Your Majesty will need it. In fact, you wanted to organize the whole empire like this."

Of course it would be nice if it were. But other areas were recovering from Cyril's mess of Duke Fez's data. Of course, the southern part of the country has touched it to some extent, but this will save him the trouble.

'No, maybe I can organize everything at this banquet...….’

When Julia thought of it, she asked Julia with confident eyes similar to the first time she saw it.

"I'm going through all the data, and two days will certainly be enough, right?”

It was a provocative tone.

"Two days?"

Of course, it was a banquet two days later. And there was nothing to look at.

I've done more than this in the old company.

Modern society has nurtured itself very strongly. Julia asked because she wanted to know her intentions.

"Is there a reason?"

"There's no way to say it without a reason."

She talked with her hands together in front of the desk.

"I've prepared something special for you for this banquet."

"Something."

Knowing that it would be longer if she kept up with the beat, Julia asked her as if she had to get to the point quickly."I sent out invitations to all the Southern nobles at this banquet."

"Hmm."

"Of course, there will be those who don't, but there will be those who forget the figures and rush in."

"I guess so."

Indeed, it was the case at the imperial ball. At that time, there were people who were on my mind, but I had to let it slide because there was no accurate data.

"I sent it with a special device on the invitation."

Leoncia put three types of invitations on her desk. The greeting and form were all the same, but the designation of the glove color was different at the end.

"I told him to wear red for those who were clearly rotten, yellow for those who were ambiguous, and white for those who were clean."

"Wasn't this banquet for you?"

"How can I play a leading role in your presence?"

Leoncia looked so excited about the banquet that she was at a loss.

"As a servant, it is right to set the stage for you."

Yulia also smiled at the words. Perhaps thanks to the slowly getting used to Leoncia's speaking style, it was okay to say something that might sound sarcastic in a way.

"Then I'd be happy to stand on that stage."

"I'm sure you'll make the stage the brightest."

Leoncia smiled with anticipation that she would watch.

The night before the banquet, Julia headed to the smoke ground in Nator Castle before going to bed. Flena's voice was good that she should go to bed early because it was never an early time.

But it's a preparation for a good night's sleep.’

Julia thus rationalized her actions. In fact, when Julia appeared on the smoke field during the day, the knights were too nervous to move much.

Everyone at Eusto says it's okay.

It was unfair for no reason. Honestly, don't you think you're less intimidating than Eusto? He was much bigger and couldn't speak.

'Honestly, except that I am the emperor...….’

Julia walked lightly on the pitch, bursting into such a ridiculous complaint. Under the moonlight, Eusto stood for granted.

"Eusto."

"…you're here."

"Have you been waiting for your luggage?

At Julia's words, Eusto neither nodded nor shook his head. Even before she came, she brandished the sword several times, and sweat was sticking to his thin shirt even though it was winter.

She had a great figure even though she was usually wearing armor, but she stood outstanding. Thanks to the thick arm muscles, such as the back muscles, which were made without any loose places through long training, and the wide shoulders that were born with them, my eyes went unknowingly.

Eusto breathed out a small breath and said to Yulia.

"Is there anything else you're hungry for?"

"Does it look that way?"

"It's your old habit, isn't it?

'Huh?'

For a moment, I was rattled by Eusto's words. Julia's old habit, it wasn't her own.

"That's what happened when you fought for succession before you ascended the throne."

Eusto opened his mouth with a face that seemed to leave him alone under the winter moonlight. His eyes seemed not to see himself now, but young Julia, whom he had sworn allegiance to long ago.

"When you find another brother's fault, when you are determined to make up your mind."

Eusto took a step closer to Yulia. His large build turned against the moonlight, covering his face.

What's the look on Eusto's face right now?’

All Julia could know was his calm voice. He talked about longing and the present together.

"Even if it's the right way, if you decide to punish or knock someone down, you'll always find a soft armour like this."Julia didn't know what to say for a second. It could have been written somewhere in the novel. But it wasn't in his head now. It was a memory that I didn't even make, but I felt like I had forgotten it.

He's looking at himself, and it wasn't really himself. As if she was happy to be back after two years of wandering, every time she broached, it became complicated.

When the sun rose, he thought he was Yulia, but when he stood under the moonlight like this, he lost himself again. But even worse, touching him as if he missed it was all in his own hands.

Julia's old habit was her new one. Her favorite thing was to her liking. Julia's personality and her personality, which people used to like, resemble each other's personality. Every time it overlapped like that, I felt like I was losing myself. In the sun, I had confidence, and in the moonlight I felt completely deprived.

Julia took a deep breath.

'You have to speak naturally.’

I couldn't put any doubt on him. I didn't want to be an enemy like Eusto. It's been embedded as if it's the first instruction ever since the moment it's possessed the world.

I'm actually nervous about the ancient magic owner, Leonciana Camellia.’

That's why it's even stranger. Even if it was usually night, I didn't feel this sentimental. Even though I knew that I could shake it off again tomorrow, I couldn't stop my mind from getting bigger as the night went on.

"Your Majesty?"

Yulia managed to come to her senses at the voice of Eusto once again. Because he's the only one he can call by that title now. To live, and the goal she left behind is her own.

Julia put a sword around the sword. I felt the vibration that was ringing in the same color as the sun gradually subside.

"I've been thinking about the past for a while."

Now, this kind of lie didn't bother me. If I lie, will it really feel like it's me?

'No, it's even scarier.’

I didn't want to. Such a heart created a wall between himself and Yulia, but I thought it would be better to endure it.

When he saw the sword on Julia's sword, Eusto took a step back. I could see his relieved face in the moonlight. Julia answered him with a confident smile as usual.

"I guess the ban on tomorrow's banquet is more burdensome than usual."

"I'll be there for you."

"I ask you now."

Julia pointed the sword at him as it was. Eusto was shrewdly aware of what she meant by that alone. Because it was her signal he was used to.

"Your Majesty, if I show tears, will you listen to my plea?"

Plena asked playfully to Yulia, who was immersed in the bathtub. Julia responded humbly, feeling sorry for her.

"No, really, just one hour."

"How many hours did you spend excitedly?”

When asked by Flena, Julia shut her mouth quietly. At dawn yesterday, I bumped into the sword with a complicated mind, so once more than usual, it was longer. Eusto naturally became like that because he would rather hang out with Yulia until she asked him to stop.

I really didn't mean to do it that long.’

Daryeon is troubled by Eusto. It continued until he told himself that he should stop now. Only then did Julia confirm that the sun was dimly setting in the distance.'Eusto must be very tired.’

I told him to sleep properly and he was ashamed. Of course, the same was true of Flena, now sighed while waiting for her bath. Flena talked while floating various herbs that are good for the skin on the bathtub.

"No matter how beautiful you are and how good-skinned you are."

"Yes."

"Enough sleep is very, very important for your health, don't tell me you don't know that?"

"I know. I went there to get a good night's sleep."

"Your Majesty's physical strength is good, but your skin's not that good."

Flena was saddened, touching Julia's skin, which had become rough due to a short sleep time.

"I'd love to see you no matter what you look like. This is also your weapon."

"…yes."

When I heard that, I thought Yulia in the original novel was great. To be honest, she was willing to take advantage of Ustona Felix's appearance as well as Yulia herself if necessary. If that could reduce the sacrifices of ordinary people, I would use it as much as I could.

Of course, it was better used to kill the spirits of the nobles.

'Cause there were people who were discouraged just by having Felix and Yusto around her.’

In particular, it was the case of nobles from other countries who were fearless just because Julia was a woman. Funnily enough, there were people who felt inferior to the fact that they had these men right in front of them, even though Julia held the actual power.

'They're idiots.’

If you react like that, Felix or Yusto would surely pay you back. It was because, even if Julia did not show any signs, how dare she not respect the emperor. Because to them, Julia was absolutely inviolable.

"You said that before coming to the throne in the novel, Julia was especially so.’

Before the throne, Julia had, in a sense, taken on a more reckless challenge than continental unification. Therefore, if it was available, it was not in a position to cover cold rice and hot rice.

If you're lucky you weren't possessed then.

I didn't like that part for some reason. Funnily enough, that part was originally described in the novel, even though it was rarely remembered.

"Your Majesty, do not sleep in the bathtub."

Past thoughts were cut off there. When I opened my eyes, Flena looked anxiously. Julia replied back to her as if she had nothing to worry about.

"I'm not sleeping."

"When I close my eyes, I fall asleep quickly. Especially, you slept less today."

"I can't sleep at all."

It wasn't a lie. Thanks to his good physical strength, he didn't get sleepy because he slept less.

"I don't doze off in the bathtub because I'm sleepy. It's because of the warmth of warm water."

I thought it was an understandable reason. Thanks to her confident face, the nostalgic sensation seemed to melt into the warm water.

As soon as the bath was over leisurely, Flena and Felix showed off. The two listened to the purpose of today's banquet, so they put more effort into it. I applied unknown toilet water or cream over and over again from the skin care routine.

I have no idea what the effect is.’

I tried to focus on the mirror to see what changes were made, but I would fall into other thoughts without realizing it. For example, it was a question of who would be the most glamorous and distinguished to come to the banquet today.All the reports that Leoncia gave me were carefully read and in my head. She excluded her subject matter as much as possible and allowed Julia to judge only by objective data.

Leoncia's opinion was expressed only to the extent that the invitation was colored. I thought I could trust her in the future because she was generally on the same page.

'Did he show the data including that?’

When I thought about it, Flena said, "I don't know if I'm done with my skin makeup."

"Your Majesty, please look down for a moment."

Julia laughed as she heard the sound. As expected, it was too much to observe the skills of the two today.

'Cause I wasn't interested in my old life either.

It was natural that it was difficult to recognize because there was no basic knowledge. Besides, it was only when there was such a special occasion for me to dress up.

After the makeup was done, the hair was neatly combed and stretched. As usual, the head is decorated to a minimum.

"This way, you won't get caught in the movement."

"Yes."

Only the beginning will be a proper banquet, and the second half will be practically a trial.

When people think of emperor Yulia, the first thing they think of was colorful blonde hair. He used to make sure his neck was properly attached when he saw blonde hair flying in the battlefield.

"Today's dress is also made of light fabric, so your Majesty won't have much trouble moving around.”

Flena looked so worried about what to choose. All Julia chose was the color. The black dress was elegant overall using lace fabric. Instead, it was relatively light in weight because it did not use jewelry or other decorations. In addition, the skirt hung over was suitable, so it was perfect without feeling rough or narrow.

The accessories were limited to bracelets, except earrings and necklaces. So I put more effort into my makeup than usual. So that everyone doesn't notice that Yulia is dressed up for the banquet.

I heard a knock when I was supposed to go out to the banquet.

"This is Duke Marcus, Your Majesty."

Felix grabbed her for a moment as Julia tried to get up with a nod at the words.

"Hang on, Your Majesty."

"Huh?"

"You can wear this, too.”

Saying so, it was the ring that Felix saw. He carefully put a blue jeweled ring on Julia's little finger.

"I'll be around, but use it when you want to be quieter."

"What do you mean, quietly?”

"Poke a bad speaker with a ring, and he'll be speechless all this evening.”

Felix smiled brightly, saying so. He smiled like an angel no matter who looked at him. Then, he carefully took care of Julia, saying he would escort her until she left for the visit.

When I opened the door, Eusto in a black tuxedo stood. When he saw Julia, he immediately bowed, taking an example.

"Give me the honor of escorting you tonight, Your Majesty."

"Well, I beg of you."

Julia smiled, putting her hand on Eusto's arm.

"It's a lot of pressure on Eusto to dress up like this."

He asked the color of Julia's dress in advance and matched it with black. Usually, Eusto wears tuxedos, shirts and collars in different colors. But today I dyed my whole body black. Originally, his entire body was wrapped in pitch-black nights, including his hair color.

"Some people might be nervous about Eusto.Of course, the 'red' aristocrats didn't seem to be aware of course. The nobles, whose red gloves were designated by Leoncia, did not spare much time even after the story of Count Envida unified the empire.

Many of them were attacked by Leoncia using the pirate's name. They were ashamed of it and even sent a petition to the capital asking for the killing of pirates.

There were a lot of people who came up there in the New Year and talked nonsense.’

At that time, thanks to Duke Pez's useless work, there was no data, so he could not be immediately executed on the spot. But today was different. Since the New Year has passed safely, many people will participate in the event today. Because of the false rumors that I made to lure Leoncia, there were far more people who didn't know the truth about Thérn.

"Well, Leoncia said that many of the Southern nobles were dissatisfied."

They complained that they had given her a duke for committing a crime. Of course they knew it was Duke Pez who borrowed Julia's name.

I feel like there's a lot of people talking nonsense today.’

But I didn't have a headache. It was rather neat. It was all thanks to Leoncia who organized the data well. No matter how much you talk in front of objective evidence, you can't get rid of things you have to say.

Come to think of it, I even sneaked some of the data out.’

She had the audacity to infiltrate several areas during her pirate years and collect double accounts and evidence of extortion. Julia recalled a conversation she had with her yesterday.

"Did you believe that one day Jim would need this?"

"Well, I don't lean on uncertainty.”

Leoncia replied coolly.

"I made it so that no matter who was in power, I would crush them.”

Julia had no choice but to agree with that. Because Leoncia has a steady stream of magical emotions to keep them from being accused of being counterfeited.

As I recalled the data she had investigated in my head, I saw the entrance to the banquet hall. A knight dressed in a suit with the patterns of Usdan and Bires took an example to her. And immediately, she announced her arrival at the banquet hall.

"Your Majesty is eating!"

The door opened with a loud voice. Julia entered the banquet hall with strange expectations. But somehow there was a commotion inside.

Of course, of course, but Leoncia, Duke of Usdan, was in the banquet hall much earlier than Julia. She was also the host of the banquet, and it was customary for her to appear later than the emperor because it was a great disrespect.

Above all, I couldn't wait to see the responses of the nobles. If there was anyone who knew they were classified and tried to run away, it was also his role to appease them well to stay in place.

As I entered the hall, I noticed more colorful colors than I thought. It was because many people wore matching clothes because they were assigned the color of their gloves. Thanks to this, there was a small disturbance at the beginning of the banquet hall.

"Why are they all in different colors?"

"Everyone got the wrong invitation."

Those who were confused with each other tried to find common ground in color. It was not divided into regions, nor was it divided into gender or age.

"Duke Othdan, do you have any intentions?"

As Leoncia expected, someone asked her. She replied with a relaxed smile."I just picked three colors and sent them to match your territory."

"You look good in it, what'sorry.…?”

The faces of those who had something poked turned pale. But Leoncia told them a complete lie with a relaxed look on his face.

"Three are the symbols of what you consider important."

"What is it?"

"Red means passion, yellow means abundance, white means purity."

There were those who were suspicious, even if I said so. However, he did not seem to feel bad when he heard that his territory or himself matched such things. Furthermore, since he said so, he could not leave his seat even if he had doubts.

Leoncia wore a black Knight's robe instead of a dress at the banquet today.

"Then why is the Duke dressed in black?"

"That's why I'm the host of this banquet, so shouldn't you be easy to find?"

"Well, so is he.”

Since everyone was wearing colorful colors, the black color caught my eye. Of course, I asked Alice who attended with me to wear black.

Alice was, of course, in the presence of the Knights. She was originally Baroness Young-ae, a retainer of Count Vires. However, I thought it was more appropriate to be a knight than a noble spirituality. In addition to her, all the knights who stood guard at the banquet hall were dressed in black, making it obvious.

Instead, Leoncia offered Camellia blue clothes. Now that she has no title, she wanted to be comfortable without belonging to this stage at all to be comfortable.

Camelia has now chosen an unprepossessed, modest dress, even considering that she has no peerage. It was a dress that didn't even have any sleeves fluff or anything, but it didn't feel out of place.

The attitude of being educated and behaving as a queen made her stand out better than her clothes. Nevertheless, some of the other local nobles who arrived first laughed at her.

"How dare you be dressed like that in the presence of His Majesty's presence.….”

"In the first place, a man who is not a nobleman came in. You don't know the Duke of Usdan, you don't know the face of it."

"Well, it must be the color of the common people, not the aristocracy. Well, how can I wear the color that the aristocrat told me to wear? Your Majesty will be displeased, too.

A man dressed in a red tuxedo, which was splendidly decorated using a gift, smiled condescendingly.

"In the first place, Usdan could survive, but the king even offered his country first."

"You don't have any pride, you know, because you were a kid. We don't know the value of our precious status."

"Only the Duke of Othdan resisted to the last.”

The nobles were just busy laughing at Camelia without knowing the truth. It was enough to discourage any child of Camelia's age. Alice spoke to her in a small voice, apparently worried.

"Never mind that sound."

But Camelia grinned at the words.

"It's all right, Alice. I have a disease where I don't know my place and can't listen to people with bad brains.”

Everyone doubted the ear to the acrimonious content. Camelia, the author, was smiling with a bright face. In addition, his voice was loud. He spoke very clearly, as if to listen to everyone. Naturally, the faces of the nobles who had just laughed at her have hardened to the ice.

"What did that commoner just say?”

"I don't know my place, I'm not smart...…?”

Count Micera strode up to Camellia in the crowd. He even got a new red tuxedo for an audience with the emperor today.Count Micera was originally from a country that was rather weak. In order not to be ignored by the aristocracy, only a few high-quality silk clothes were made up a year. In addition, the cuff buttons were so large and colorful that I had heard some of the nobles envy them as soon as I entered.

At the New Year's party, I was afraid to go, but I had a stomachache when other aristocrats nearby said they enjoyed it. So this time, I dressed up well to show it to the emperor. I had confidence in my appearance, so Dadidan had a false dream in his head.

"What did you just say?"

He approached Camelia and said with a peremptory look. At that moment, Camelia looked as if she had noticed something.

"Oh, by the way! Alice, I'd like to have a new dish for the banquet today."

Alice grinned as she saw it. It was also Camellia, who was taught by Leoncia just like himself.

"If that's the case, it's over there, I'm hungry after a light lunch."

"Right? I thought about going out to the banquet and it didn't work."

Indeed, he acted as if he could not hear Count Micera. Then it was Count Micera who was laughed at this time.

"Look at that. I think Count Myrhra is either brainless or doesn't know his place."

"I don't know the head, but I know I don't know the place. Look at those fancy clothes."

"Do you think it suits you?"

A giggling, unpleasant voice rang in his ears. Count Micera repeatedly clenched and unfolded his fist several times.

"If this were Count Myrra, this would have been a child like a child like this would have...…!’

I would have called in the knights right away and beaten them. No, I might be able to sell it expensive because my face is half and half. But Leoncia was scared with a subtle smile to raise her hand.

To be honest, he was never meant to be a weapon like a sword. His kingdom was weak, but his family was not poor. I was full with the large amount of taxes I collected and I could get all the good things nearby.

He was the only son, so the Earl and his wife cherished him, and of course never taught him how to sword. In the last war, he ordered mercenaries to go out on his own behalf.

His soft hands, which seemed to have never been rough, were of course not able to compete with Leoncia. So he raised his voice with confidence. Those who used to sneak around in the castle quickly rolled up their tails if they raised their voices a few times.

"You used to be a king. Do you still think you are? What a proud commoner!”

However, Camelia did not reply again this time. Before she knew it, she talked with Alice, focusing only on the mushroom soup.

"It's so light and delicious!"

"Right? I feel like I'm warming up. If I finish this, next time...….”

Watching Alice join in and talk, the laughter of other nobles grew louder.

Count Micera raised his hand as if he could no longer contain his anger. But then Leoncia's eyes were pointed sharply. He couldn't take his hands off already, but he reluctantly headed to the soup bowl Camelia was holding.

Clink-!

With a sharp sound, the bowl of soup broke and rolled on the floor of the banquet hall. A servant dressed in gray rushed to remove the bowl.

"Are you all right?"

At Alice's question, Camelia nodded her head in tears. Count Micera was a little pleased to see that. I felt like I won.Until Camelia said the very next thing.

"I guess I don't have much strength in my hands these days. When I see a bowl of soup falling down like this."

"It's okay because there's another one."

"No, I didn't hold it properly, so I dropped the bowl in the thin wind."

Still, Camelia said as if there was no Count Myrra. Count Micera raised his hand as if he could not stand it any longer. No matter what Leoncia said, he had something to say back to himself. In the first place, he was a nobleman, and Camelia was a commoner.

It's not a sin for a noble to beat a commoner.’

Of course it was a fact he was mistaken. The kingdom he originally belonged to was not a sin, but it was now a sin under the laws of the Lanchean Empire.

As he tried to block his hand, Leóncia took his hand at the momentarily, she met Camelia. It was the moment he tried to slap Camelia in the face.

"Your Majesty is eating!"

He hastily reached for his hand with a ringing outside. Now that I realize this isn't just a feast for the Duke of Usdan. He turned to the door and prepared to take an example.

The door opened and Julia came in. His hands never touched Camellia. But the banquet hall was full of voices.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!”

He looked at Camelia with a look of bewilderment. She was shedding tears, holding her cheek in one hand.

At the same time as Julia's entrance, Camelia's voice struck her ear, the nobles were absentminded, unable to take any courtesy. While they were confused about what to do first, Julia opened her mouth first.

"What's all this fuss about?”

Julia frowned at the voice she heard as soon as she came in. Of course, I've already been told that it will. Camelia was now a commoner because she had no title, and she said that there would be people who would feel sorry for her if she attended the banquet.

However, Julia did not intend to leave her alone, who she identified as an ancient wizard. It was enough to believe that he/she would reveal such a fact, and even if he/she thinks about one thing, he/she thought it would be better to give a title without real power and put it in his/her sight. So I was invited to attend this banquet as well.

'But don't tell me there's an idiot who's really working.’

Camelia's eyes were filled with tears and a man dressed in a colorful red tuxedo, drawing a rough atmosphere.

"Felix."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Julia asked him with a face if he had already installed magic in the banquet hall. He smiled for granted and told her a brief story.

'There's no room for conservation.’

If it was a bit pitiful, it would have been that Camelia did not know that she was none other than a disciple of Leoncia. Camellia, seemingly harmless enough to compete with Felix or Jenna. She could be easy on the outside, but the inner kernel wasn't.

In the first place, he thought not only of his country but also of other places as the future he saw through ancient magic. It was also Camellia who, after so much consideration, decided to let go of the throne and join it. It was her dogma, said Leoncia, who couldn't stop her.

As Julia approached it, the nobles moved out of their way in unison. The count's face turned pale when the aristocrats disappeared from the entrance to the place where Count Micera was located. He hesitated, wondering if he should say he was unfair.

"What's this about at a banquet where Jim is sitting?""Well, that's...….”

Camelia complained while Count Micera stuttered.

"Your Majesty, I have sinned greatly. The count slapped his hand on me, and I let out a loud, frivolous voice."

"Did you do a hand-wrestling?"

Julia looked keenly at Count Micera. Of course Felix knew he didn't slap his hands, but it was a good excuse.

Plus, red gloves.

The red tuxedo, dressed kindly to match it, was a story about him being a piece of trash. Julia asked him with a face that she would easily arrange one.

"Who are you?"

"I, Lord of the Empire, see His Majesty."

At Julia's question, he lowered himself to a clumsy gesture and raised her first.

"I'm Count Mystera."

"Earl Myra?"

He nodded as if he was right at Julia's words.

Violence against women, human trafficking and tax rates of 70 per cent.

As soon as Julia heard the name, she immediately recalled his guilt. It was rubbish that was not worth the stock.

"Why did you lay a hand on Camelia?"

"Well, that's... Well, that commoner said rude things to me...….”

"Camelia didn't touch you."

"Ha, but I, uh, I'm a commoner, and I...….”

"You are a noble man, so you can beat the common man?"

"Well, that's... Uh, it's...….”

Unlike what I thought in my heart could be treated harshly because I was a commoner, I couldn't speak when I saw Julia. Yulia, who faced him from a distance, was so scared.

The pressure that makes your eyes tremble on a beautiful face. Even though he frowned slightly, he looked as if he had received an envoy.

'Oh, no... maybe I'm already dead.'

Because a man of non-human beauty was dressed in black. Moreover, Eusto standing by her side made it feel like night. Obviously, there were nobles, but nothing was seen at this moment.

While he couldn't speak, Camelia quickly said to Julia.

"It's wrong that I made a slip of the tongue because I was immature. I couldn't stand the sound because it hurt so much. I'm sorry, Your Majesty."

"No, Camelia. What's wrong with you?"

Julia felt great for Camellia, who cleverly directed herself pitifully. It was effectively making him a bad person. Besides, he didn't have his side to testify to what Camelia had done before.

"Oh, no... well, that! Oh, never mind. Your Majesty. Well, I...…!”

And even he couldn't defend himself. Julia opened her mouth with a face that seemed to rot her ears.

"I don't think this position suits you. It's a sin to assault an innocent man, Count Micera."

"Yes, yes? Ha, but I, the author, am a commoner...….”

"Isn't it just because you're a commoner?"

Julia looked dumbfounded and winked at the guards.

"Drag along."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

In Julia's command, Count Myrra held her arms to the knights. He shook his head thinking something was wrong.

"Well, I'm a sinner...Your Majesty, how can you!”

He was dragged away and couldn't even defend himself properly. Julia ignored him as if she could not hear him. If it wasn't for Camelia, he would have been dragged anyway. I just cut back on the time a little.

Julia reached out to Camellia.

"You've been hard on yourself, Camelia. Wipe those tears, stand up and show your smiling face."

At that moment, Camelia stood up wiping away the tears she had falsely shed with her handkerchief. She smiled brightly and whispered in a voice that only Yulia could hear."Did I do a little good, Your Majesty?"

Julia was rather relieved by that attitude.

'If I had really pretended to cry, I would have thought she was dangerous.’

Because it was fooling around with Julia. Camelia, of course, was thinking that Julia knew everything and did it. So I could comfortably tell her what to worry about.

"Yes, but what if it really is?"

"It's okay, getting slapped once or twice doesn't blow your neck."

Camelia took a step back with a big smile as if nothing really happened. He looked like there were many aristocrats who couldn't properly raise their examples because of him.

When Julia turned her head, the chaotic atmosphere subsided. Naturally, silence fell for a while. Leoncia and Camelia set eyes on Julia in response. Two people took examples by lowering their bodies first.

"I see His Majesty, the Lord of the Empire."

When the voices of the two rang, those who were mesmerized greeted each other by lowering their bodies one by one. Some were in a bit of a hurry, but it was much more orderly than the banquet at the Count Envida.

Obviously there were a lot of countries that were somewhat structured here.’

The problem is that they used the system only to make themselves full. Julia looked at them intently, killing her desire to point the finger at them at once and lead them away.

It was noticeable that the colors of the gloves that everyone wore were different. Julia purposely made eye contact with those wearing gloves other than white. There were some who looked at it brazenly, but most turned their heads with a poking face.

"There's been a bit of a commotion."

Julia spoke to the nobles as if to sort things out.

"Today is a banquet to celebrate the title of Duke of Usdan. Forget the fuss and enjoy it."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Those who were nervous about Julia's words also responded with relief. They then came in front of Yulia, introduced themselves, and set aside examples. It was mostly those wearing red gloves. They all acted like they wanted them to remember themselves. But Julia remembered them in a different way.

"I'm a man of your favorite passion. I'm a man of my own.….”

This man has a tax rate of 90 per cent, bribing the Duke Pez.

I thought about what kind of punishment I should give while matching the contents of the report with my face.

Once the introduction timing passed, the aristocrats crept into groups. We talked in earnest when we felt that we had gathered to a certain extent.

Songs that the participants could enjoy were played, so the atmosphere in the hall was soft. Thanks to this, those who were decent were soon released.

It's like a classified way to enjoy a banquet.

Julia looked at the situation with low alcohol wine in her hand. Those wearing white gloves had intellectual discussions or shared information worrying about their landholdings next year.

Those wearing yellow gloves were among those wearing white gloves, or among those wearing red gloves.

They whispered among themselves, saying that the upper limit on taxes that can be collected when those wearing yellow gloves are not belonging to either side. Otherwise, he laughed, talking about gossip from someone whose authenticity was not confirmed.

The person wearing red gloves said nothing about the story that made him frown just by just listening to it. Although he seemed to be careful because he was in front of Yulia, there were also vulgar stories about the people of Youngji, including the heteros*xual relationship of others.I can't believe you're piling up the evidence here.’

All of this was recorded by Felix. Julia tilted her wine glass thirsty. Then she saw a plate of various foods in her sight.

"Eusto?"

"If you keep drinking wine, you'll get drunk quickly."

"I'm not drunk enough.”

“…….”

Despite her oblique refusal, Eusto looked eagerly. Rather, it would be comfortable to say no, but it was hard to say it with my eyes like this.

Who taught Eusto how to use his face as a weapon? Is it Yulia?'

Thinking that way, I felt like I deserved it. Julia smiled as if she had no choice but to put a small slice of cheese in her mouth. The flavor of the cheese gently filled the mouth. Then the wine was pulled more and another sip was passed.

Unlike Julia, who seemed to enjoy herself moderately, Eusto barely touched food or wine.

"Let me hold you."

"That's all right, I'm not just a nobleman here."

I thought I'd recommend a little more, but I stopped. It wasn't like I didn't know why Eusto was like that.

"Maybe I care a lot about my injury."

I told him not to care about it at least once, but he quit because he looked more hurt. I thought it would be better to leave him alone until he was satisfied.

It was about time that the banquet was ripe to some extent. Julia put into her mouth what she had prepared to thin them out.

"Jim wants to do more to celebrate today."

"What?"

The nobles answered Julia's words with curious faces.

"As you know, there are a lot of empty places in the southern part of the country. So I'm going to award them to the right man."

The words were delighted by the nobles. Everyone seemed to be wondering if something was falling on themselves.

There were, of course, the indifferent. Most of them were wearing white gloves.

"You don't want to get any more work done here.’

What white gloves had in common was that they generally preferred a simple life. They used to be satisfied with what was there and contemplate development in it, rather than being absorbed in their power even though they were aristocrats. As a result, unlike other dissolute nobles, there were many people who suffered from hard work throughout the year.

Like Cyril in the capital now.

'Cyril's brother had a hard time, too, so the letters said he was going through a lot of hardships.’

Of course, Yulia herself wasn't in a position to speak.

"Then I'll call for new titles.”

As if her words were a sign, the door to the banquet hall opened. The nobles looked at it with Julia with a curious face.

"First...…."

As Julia began calling, people wearing white gloves came in from outside the banquet hall. Leoncia's report also included an assessment of the nobles of Usdan and the household deities who are currently in charge of housekeeping. She didn't let it slide because she was from the same country. There was no red, but there was yellow.

Julia ruled out yellow among them. Originally, if the aristocrat was yellow and the retainer was white, the title was awarded to the retainer.

"Everyone's had a hard time taking care of the South. I've had a hard time with the foolish."

Julia smiled and told them. It was because they had been stripped of their titles and worked hard. Then he came in and looked at the seer, whispering and complaining here and there."We're only partial to the Uthans."

"Shouldn't we give you something more?"

"We took care of the South just the same."

Ironically, all those who said so were wearing yellow or red gloves. Julia last called Camelia as if she could not hear them.

"Camelia Arden."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

She stood quietly in front of Julia.

"I give thee the Earl of Arden."

It was a title without Young-ji. But rather, it set fire to those who gathered.

"Your Majesty, is this how you treat Usdan?"

"Special treatment?"

He was wearing red gloves, an orange dress. As she raised her voice, the other person next to her also raised his voice.

"Yes! Have you all been stripped of your titles for your sins, all in your name a year ago!"

He was wearing red gloves as well.

Both of them bribed Duke Pez.’

And those who had the audacity to show up in the new year. Those who came to the capital because they were scared and wanted to know the result quickly, must be relieved now. I didn't punish them after Count Envida.

'Of course they all think that their denials are proofless.’

Perhaps because of that confidence, they have more cleverly exploited the people of the land after the New Year. The tax rate was 30 per cent, but it would impose more labour and devote other wealth not to be included in the tax. For example, it was like a forced donation to give yourself a gift because the furniture made by Young Ji-min was pretty. The goods received like that were sold elsewhere or owned by themselves, and the ship was raised.

Such people would have raised their voices, saying that there was nothing to be stabbed in this place.

"Didn't you hear what Jim said a few months ago?"

"…what?"

"For the past two years, Jim has been unable to take care of the state affairs properly because of Pez."

Julia recited official letters to each aristocrat. After punishing Count Envida, it was an official letter.

"Therefore, he said that he would take care of areas that were not properly managed, or areas that had been ruined by the order of Féz. Haven't you seen this?"

"…well, that's…….”

"All the orders given in Jim's name a year ago were made by the faithful fez."

Julia approached them slowly. Both suck other people's high blood pressure and were in perfect care for their faces and clothes.

"Will you say that again? Now that I see the name Jim has given...….”

Julia stopped straight and looked at them with a smile.

"Are you saying that you were not considering Jim, but that you considered the executed nebulous Pez the Emperor?"

The faces of the two froze. Of course, they saw the official letter. But it never occurred to me that Julia would speak in this way.

"Well, we...….”

While they dawdle, Julia told them.

"Come to think of it."

"…Yes, yes?"

"You look great in those red gloves.”

That made them look a little puzzled. They opened their mouths in anticipation of a light move.

"Your Majesty, because you value passion... The fact that we go with passion...….”

"No, that's not it."

"What?"

They looked at Julia paused.

"Young Jimin's assault, exploitation, bribery…….”Julia recited their sins. At the moment, they looked like they didn't know what they heard.

"It's like you're symbolizing the high blood pressure of the innocent. You did."

“…….”

The words drained the blood of the two people's faces. Julia slowly opened her mouth, looking at other nobles.

"Does everyone know the meaning of their gloves?"

“…….”

The eyes of the nobles all turned to Leoncia. Of course, she looked fine with that sort of course.

"If you don't know, I'll let you know in personally.

One corner of Julia's mouth slowly went up. Those of the nobles who gathered at that moment were considered guilty as if it were a countdown.

"Red is guilty, yellow is warning, white is innocent."

Everyone checked their gloves at the word. Those in red gloves looked at her grudgingly as if something had gone wrong. Julia opened her mouth as if there was nothing more to wait for.

"Drag them all in red gloves. For they are all to be avenged by death.”

"Hey, that's ridiculous!”

"What are you doing? Evidence!! Do you have any evidence!"

Those in red gloves shouted with the horse.

"If you do this, history will call you a tyrant!”

There were some who shouted so threateningly. But Julia smiled as if nothing had happened.

"Do you think the word tyrant would be a threat to Jim?"

I've heard that sound a lot anyway.’

In the novel, it was forever recorded as 'tyrant Yulia'. It was honorable to be punished and recorded as tyrants rather than to be recorded as ordinary emperors by covering up the unclean even if heard again. Besides, he didn't care about what happened after he died.

"And there's plenty of evidence. Don't worry, I'll show you everything before I punish you.”

Felix lifted a fountain pen with Julia's words. In front of them, evidence of their infidelity flared up. Julia sentenced them with a smile.

"If you have confirmed, are you ready to be punished?”

As Julia beckoned with the words, the knights approached them in unison. Among them, some tried to throw their gloves away or run away as if they were denying the reality.

Some stupidly ran towards Yulia. They were immediately overpowered by Eusto before they could even reach Yulia.

"How dare you approach your majesty without permission.”

Those who had given up coming up or resisting at the sight of the nobles being overturned by the gesture of Eusto squealed.

"It's not fair! It's a hoax!"

"You can't do this!! For the sake of the empire...…!!”

Approaching those who made nonsense noises, Julia tapped with a ring on her little finger.

"Be quiet."

As soon as Julia touched her mouth, their voices disappeared.

"That's too loud. Don't get his ears dirty anymore."

They roared in amazement at the lack of voice, but of course there was no sound. It was none other than Felix's magic tool.

There was a few more disturbances, but the confusion quickly subsided. Juliana Felix and Eusto caught those who tried to escape by hiding.

Of course, it wasn't just those in red gloves who protested. Among those wearing yellow gloves were those who opened their mouths.

"However, this is too much, Your Majesty."

"Too much?"

"If you have sinned, it is right to summon and investigate, or to bring you to trial."

Julia tilted her head as if she didn't know what to say. Wearing yellow gloves, he spoke louder."It's a disregard for decency and procedure. No matter how sinful they are, as if they were hunting like this...….”

"Hunt, isn't it too much what they've done to the people of the land?"

"Well, it's...….”

Julia smiled and asked the nobleman in yellow gloves.

"Do you think nobility and common people have different qualities?"

Inside, he thought so, but in front of Julia's smile, he never lost his mouth. He didn't mean it, but he cheated on himself and said what Julia wanted.

"Well, not really. It's just...."

"Just?"

"…no."

He said so and shut up. Julia grinned at his appearance.

"What you don't want to do, you shouldn't think it's any different."

“…….”

"If you don't know it, your yellow will turn red one day."

Julia turned away without saying much longer. This will suffice to warn. This warning wasn't just for the aristocrats who protested now.

Just because you're white now doesn't guarantee you'll always be like that way.

And this was a sound to himself, too. One could easily get used to it, and one could easily get used to it. When I was at work, accidents always happened when I got used to them.

Usually it's a manageable category, but there's so much one person has, like me and the people here.’

There was so much that could control other people's lives. That's why I had to be more nervous and play it regularly.

After confirming the power of all who were to be dragged out, Julia also stepped out of the banquet hall.

"It's a bit of a nasty atmosphere. But today's banquet is to celebrate everyone."

She took off her gloves with a smile.

"So put down the hassle and enjoy it all. I'll leave you if you're in trouble.”

Saying so, Julia ordered the band to play. As she winked at Leoncia, she nodded as if she would sort it out.

"Felix."

"Okay, I'll try to help you with the Duke of Usdan."

Felix seemed disappointed to fall from Julia's side, but nodded. Thinking that she should have some time to talk to Felix at night, Julia turned around.

"I'll take you."

Then Eusto reached out his hand from the side.

"You could have enjoyed it a little more.

"I'm here to escort you. Otherwise, there's no reason to come to the banquet."

I put my hand on his arm. I was very tired mentally. In front of so many nobles, I could not show any cleavage. As the emperor, and accident and had to act. Weakness is not acceptable to Emperor Yulia.

Julia left the banquet hall and sighed deeply.

"There's another one.”

"Are you tired?"

"Yes, and you will be disappointed with Jim."

I asked a question that I wouldn't normally ask. Maybe it's because it's dark outside before I know it. The sunlight covered me up, and I slipped my head back in.

"Asking these questions only creates a gap."

Eusto, on the other hand, was one of the subjects to hide himself from. Because it was Emperor Yulia that he adored. She became a strong person by training herself since she was a yellow girl.

But Eusto smiled gently at the question. He always showed a pale smile, but this time he smiled quite noticeably. Perhaps girls of her age would look shaken.

"…why do you think so?""I'm just happy."

There was a vibration in my mind. It wasn't the vibration that bothered me all the time. It was more purely a vibration that tapped on other emotions surrounded by layers.

"Happy?"

"Maybe because of the last two years, Your Majesty has rarely spoken ill of me either."

'What does this mean...…?’

Confused, Julia tried to act like a perfect emperor in front of Eusto, trying not to show a gap. She chose what she might have done, what she might have done. Always a relaxed and confident emperor, that was the Yulia he knew.

Eusto pulled the arm that Julia put on her hand very slightly. As he got closer naturally, his smile deepened.

"In the midst of a war, Your Majesty did."

"What did you say?"

Even in Julia's question, Eusto did not find it strange at all. He thought it was up to him to remember every word she said and to value it in particular.

"I don't know anyone else, but I can just be myself, not the emperor."

I've never heard of it before. To be exact, I never thought Julia would have said that. Walking along the corridor of Nator Castle, which was deserted by banquets, Eusto spoke in a low voice.

"He said he could show me because he was with me since I was poor at kendo and speech."

"Jim..."

Perhaps he noticed Julia's confusion, but Eusto quietly stopped. There was no doubt in his eyes that he could not remember. There was only a face that seemed to be the case.

"There's something that Tae-ui told me."

"What is it?"

I didn't think I'd be any more confused than I am now.

"You've been on poison for two years now because of the Duke of Fez."

"Yes."

"So there could be confusion in your memory."

Julia looked at him in surprise at the words. Eusto leaned down in front of her and knelt down. Dark green eyes looked straight at themselves. That was probably the view Julia would have enjoyed all along in the novel. There was no doubt about it. There were only warm feelings such as trust, consideration, and respect.

"So don't just pull too hard. Your Majesty once said,

'What is it this time?'’

I was confused because I felt the difference in the personality of Yulia, who was not himself in the first place, but thought she knew quite well after continuing to encounter the novel.

"If you're tightly pulled, you'll be surprised at the small things, and you'll get sensitive, and you'll mess things up."

When she heard that, Julia forgot how to breathe for a while. I barely coughed up and called out his name.

"…Eusto."

"I'm going to stand by you all the time. It's my duty to protect you, and it's my lifelong wish."

It was like a proposal. But in the words, it was not the feelings of love that came first at this moment. Just as she put other emotions before him, so did he. I was lucky to have it, but it hurt strangely.

Eusto kissed the back of Julia's hand and whispered again as if he had sworn.

"Your Majesty is not alone. Many people think of you besides me who is lacking."

Sometimes it's a shame, but I'm glad Julia is not lonely." His breath on the back of his hand was as hot as a fire. The consolation he talked about seemed to dig deeper into his mind.

Yusto took the confused Julia to her room without further questioning her."If you want to fight, call me anytime, Your Majesty."

"I will."

Julia tried hard to put on a brave face and nodded. Eusto said it was okay, but the habit of decorating has not been eased.

"Do you want to talk to Flena about raising the car?"

She shook her head at Eusto's caring consideration. Rather, I wanted to think by myself. He quietly closed the door, watching Julia droop on the sofa.

Listening to the door closing, Julia sighed droopily.

"How far is real, how far is memory mixed."

What I realized was when Eusto told me that "if it is tightly pulled, it breaks off easily." Until Julia said that, she thought it was her original habit of speaking in her old life.

"No, it's possible because we have similar personalities."

Of course, I've been suspicious until now. I read it three times as a novel, but there were many things that I couldn't think of properly. He thought it was an aftereffect of his becoming Julia. But now it's starting to shake.

'Is it really true that I thought I saw it as a novel...….’

I wasn't confident. Of course it wasn't all a lie. In fact, there were many problems that I could solve thanks to the novels I read in my old life. Doubt it all in itself and you'll be more confused.

Let's think about it more simply.

Come to think of it, the two never wondered, even though Julia showed some looseness in front of Felix or Plena. Furthermore, the Marquis of Ardea and the aristocrats of the capital, who had seen her for a long time, sometimes treated her like a granddaughter, daughter, or nephew. It's a cute object that's playful and often causes trouble.

"Maybe Julia, who was rather cool, was the image I had in mind."

When I thought there must have been something awkward about pretending to be cool as an emperor, my face seemed to heat up.

"Oh... I'm ashamed."

A voice came out automatically. Of course they will never be ashamed of Julia. Either way, somehow I thought they would accept whatever they looked like just because they were Yulia.

But that doesn't mean the cool, strong Julia I thought was lying.’

There was definitely her in the image of Julia they loved. I read only the text, so I might have distorted it and emphasized only those parts.

"…was it a novel in the first place?"

The moment I uttered the word out of my mouth, I felt something rattling. I felt as if I had touched something that I should never doubt. Julia covered her eyes with her hands as if she were slapping them. Then he slapped his cheek lightly.

"Stop thinking!"

When I think about it, I just get more complicated and depressed. If that's the case, it was better to think of something positive. Thinking hard didn't change the fact that Dansongha became Emperor Julia.

But I'm glad I'm more comfortable in the future.

It was rather comfortable to think that I could be self-conscious of Julia. Isn't it Yulia who is now and Yulia who is now? Sometimes I could speak as a real emperor, not as if I were possessed.

It was impossible to live the rest of your life acting. If so, it would be better to take advantage of the fact that you are similar to yourself and that your memory is confusing.In addition, Eusto was told by Tae-ui that there could be confusion in his memory. Thanks to this, I didn't doubt anything even if I couldn't remember properly.

'…but you shouldn't mistake me for what he or someone else is looking at.'

If you think so, surely at some point, there will be a moment of unbearable sadness. I get emotional sometimes. Julia ended her time alone by singing Plena. Even if I had decided so, I needed Julia's mask even though it was thin.

After the emperor left, the banquet hall slowly restored the atmosphere. It wasn't boisterous, but it was a good atmosphere to talk with a calm song playing.

There was a man who walked out of the banquet hall, where the lights couldn't go out until late at night. He opened the carriage door with a patterned pattern and climbed up.

"You're late."

The woman in the carriage told him.

"The atmosphere was so brutal that it was not easy to get out."

Just up, he untied his neck clavat and took off his gloves. The color of the gloves he wore was yellow.

"You seemed to be quite noisy.

The man nodded at the woman's question.

"Don't even talk. The Emperor wasn't just a banquet."

"Yes……?"

"It was good of you to decorate and send me."

"Anyone who noticed?"

"Yes, no one is pointing it out for now."

"Okay..." Then let me know what happened."

At the woman's words, the man nodded and began talking in the banquet hall. He detailed the classification of the color of the gloves and how the emperor handled them. The woman listened to the whole story and smiled as if she were elated.

"Yes, red gloves...….”

She glanced at the yellow gloves the man had taken off. The color of the warning, will it be able to find out what it means? It was an emperor who pretended to be an identity, and even changed his gender, but didn't recognize him.

"…I think it's her who's already dyed red."

"Master?"

The man pricked up his ears at her muttering, wondering if he had not heard what he had to hear. The woman shook her head silently looking at his face.

"I'm sorry to send you to a busy place—you've done a great job."

"No, my lord. I did what I deserved to do as Count Rubai's butler."

"I've devoured the world, and I've taken a look at him because he's so wary…….”

She, Count Rubai, recalled someone wryly.

Either way, my job won't change.

"Master, even now...….”

"No, there's no turning back already. It's against the rules to roll the dice that you've already thrown."

The butler looked at her with pity at the count's words.

"I have to save him. That's what you have to do. To deal with someone with that power...….”

The butler shut his mouth with bitter eyes at the words. Count Rubai closed his eyes tiredly. When her faithful butler rang the bell a couple of times at the coachstone, the wagon rattled and began to move. The Count's carriage quietly escaped the Duke of Usdan without revealing its presence at the banquet that day.

After the banquet, all the aristocrats who wore red gloves were punished. They only took pain in their resentment to the end. Yulia showed mercy to those who said sorry to Young Ji-min at least once. Those who do not are ordered to be executed decisively.

After executing the Duke of Pez, she had not been sentenced to death for a long time, but this time I felt the need for stern punishment.After one storm, Usdan restored its original system in a short time. In the first place, Leoncia, who is bright in the area, was in command, and those who returned to work were so sincere, so it was natural if it was natural.

- So you're coming back now?

At the end of the communication call after a long time, Cyril asked so. A month and a half after leaving the expedition, I felt Cyril's voice getting tired.

"That's what I'm going to do. But on my way back, I'm going to take a look at the nobles who didn't come to the banquet."

- Are there still people who are guilty and hiding?

"No, they've already been captured by the Duke of Usdan."

As soon as the banquet was over, Leoncia struck them down with Julia's permission.

"Yellow is what bothers me."

I guess you're worried about being quiet.

"Yes, if you just don't want to show your face, but if you have something to do with it, it's a big deal."

-Sigh...

Cyril sighed deeply. Then, he soon spoke to Yulia as if he had made up his mind.

-Please be back by the end of three months.

"Thank you, Cyril."

Don't mention it.

I couldn't believe it was someone who let out a sigh a moment ago. However, I felt keenly that Cyril was friendly with Leoncia.

-Then I'll be waiting. Your Majesty, please finish what you said today.

"…okay."

Julia replied with some equivocation. Cyril seemed to have noticed it, but didn't bother to point it out.

'Do you believe it or do you think it's enough pressure?’

Julia looked at the communication device that was turned off and thought, Neither was wrong, though. When I was lost in thought with the agony, I heard a knock.

"I ask you to see Duke Othdan, Your Majesty."

At Flena's notification, Julia told her to let her in.

"Your face looks very tired in the past few days.”

"I think it's more comfortable being a pirate. I regret it already."

"Don't tell me you're going to return the title."

"Then will you accept it?"

Julia shook her head firmly at the question.

'He's good at saving things for the first time in a long time, but he can't.'

She smiled at her face as if she knew it would be the case. Then he told her as if he was making a big concession.

"Then compromise for the sake of my life."

"…Huh?"

"The new form of title in the region of Othdan, all single-handed."

Julia opened her eyes wide at the words. This is what Cyril said, of course. The original plan was to make it a one-win move, but I was wondering if it would be accepted.

"Do you really hope so?"

"It is best to send a bright man before he dies, not forever."

Leoncia seemed to think of Alice as she did so. Of course, I thought Alice would never want to do it if she heard it herself.

"And you don't have to care about me when it comes to you."

This was also a matter for Julia.

"Will you be all right?

"There's nothing that won't be okay. It's natural for an adult baby bird to find a new nest."