482 A foolish king mourns the past.

--King Harvis' monologue

... how did this happen?

That's all the words occupied my head.

"Princess Agnus' instructions raided His Highness Elshun of Ilfena."

"His Highness Elshun was wounded without a warrant for his life."

"King Zebrest, who was there, was also involved, and protests from Zebrest were imperative."

The resulting report, the protests from the two countries in support of it.

Unclear and bewildered to me... my queen's gaze and words were more sharp than usual, and I was disappointed by some nobles.

That's why I told you to discipline Agnus! Again and again, I said that from the point of view of the [Queen]!

I can't be jealous of His Majesty's beloved one. Prioritize your position as king before immersing yourself in the memories of your loved ones!

In the words of the queen, I have no choice but to do so. All this time, I envied the strength of the queen a little. The strength of that spirit is also a qualities that my predecessors liked.

The Queen's policy of making frightening and tough allegations and hoping for reform, even if the man is the opponent. The queen's reputation is divided in two because of the confusion.

That was a question of the Queen's policy. The Queen's policy was to bring about a change in Harvis' long-standing way of being, and it was not easy to accept it.

There were few supporters of such a queen, and I could say that I myself was very fond of it. As king and man, I regretted more than myself that the queen was blessed with political genius.

Particularly troubling was the voice that questioned the response to Agnus with the "blood clot".

But none of the Queen's children had a "blood clot", and she had never heard of anyone around her.

Someone told me that he was jealous.

"I'm jealous of my late wife because she's not loved."

Such words remind me of the disturbance when I tried to make 'her' a side room.

The queen... the supporters of the queen stood against it. Of course, they were not against the dark clouds. There was only one reason to insist.

... but still, I was.

"The throne" weighed heavily on me, and I was tired of being compared to a good queen.

I wanted to welcome my beloved lover as my queen.... I really didn't want to give it up.

She can't even socialize. No matter how much you defend and tighten your surroundings with favorite people, you won't be spared the burden on your body and mind. I was born and raised in a different family. "

... I know.

The queen's words are correct, and living in the royal castle is a burden for her.

Your Majesty, if you think about your daughter, please let her stay at home. No matter how healed you are, your body is too weak. I don't want a child there. "

"... no, [don't want a child]. I heard that your daughter's weakness is caused by the blood concentration. On top of that, mix the royal blood...! What are you going to do if you have a child with [Blood Starch]?

The old prime minister was right. You know the misfortunes of those who have the Blood Stain and those around them because you have lived longer than me.

Therefore, complain.

But...

"Hey, my prince. I can't live long. That's why I want to be happy with you.... I want a child with you."

"If there were a child with your blood and me, wouldn't you miss it?

"I longed for the prince and wanted to be as happy as a goga. That's why you're greedy. I can't even hope for happiness beyond that."

She smiles softly and speaks with a calm voice, and looks at her from everybody's eyes.

I wanted to fulfill her dream of "Continuation of Happy Stories".

... and as a result, she lost her life.

The child is a daughter, and fortunately she does not contest the throne with the queen's son. The queen and the prime minister looked bitter but said nothing more.

Rather than giving up on my tough attitude, she probably listened to me reluctantly because of her "wish" for life, which would have been less.

The nurse who served her also promised to 'risk her life to protect the princess who left her'.

Then a few years went by in real peace... until Agnos' "anomaly" came to light.

When I was informed, everyone who was there was utterly shocked. Fortunately, it seems mild.

Reports from people such as Nanny were reassuring for the time being, but the educational policy towards Agnus was broken in half from there.

The queen takes a general response when a person with "blood clouds" appears: "discipline hard, do not stand on the stage as much as possible, and in some cases confine yourself."

I am in line with the desire of "her" to "emerge in front of people unless there is a problem, to plant a good image of the people and nobles, and to live in peace while consolidating the surroundings with my allies."

Until then, if it was sweet, I wanted to fulfill the wish of the late 'girlfriend' to 'let Agnus walk a happy life'.

It was up to both of us to make a side room and to make a child. I wanted to protect Agnus as much as I could... as if she'd been taken on the job.

You can't avoid being shunned any more than you have the Blood Stain. However, we can lighten the negative emotions that come from our surroundings.

Yes, I thought so.

"You are sweet, Your Majesty."

As the queen exhaled deeply, she glanced at her dazed eyes.

Your words and determination are impressive. But... then why didn't you face Agnus? Refused to see reality? Did you deny her and don't want her to hate you? Or... you didn't want to hate the girl who took the life of your beloved?

There is no word to return to the directed word. I can't give it back.

If nothing had happened, I would have been angry with the queen's words and been able to contest them. But now... you realize that's right.

The fact that a half-way man became king and parent is the real culprit in this case.

This is because I wanted the "unchanging Harvis", but only the "exception I want" was to be realized.

I followed only my dreams, even though I didn't have the genius to make it happen. That distorted Agnus that far.

Of course, Agnus is not innocent. It's a problem this time, but it can't be said that there is no "next time", so it must require an extra severe punishment.

Otherwise, Ilfena and Zebrest will not be convinced. "Royal raids on royalties in other countries" is tantamount to a declaration of war.

Also, these two countries were not the only ones I was afraid of.

Fort near the border, falling! Seventy percent of the soldiers who were defending themselves died leaving the Night Forest to report!

The raider is Ilfena's... alien magician! He was working on the undead!

According to the newspaper, the upper echelons were in great chaos. Instead of one apology Agnus caused, we realized that we were in danger of extinction.

Not only me and the queen, but even the nobles who were lords changed their faces. A wizard called "The Disaster of the World" stripped Harvis of his fangs. As far as the rumors go, I don't think it'll be enough.

"Why... I heard that the magician only targets the culprit..."

Looks like this was unexpected with the vaguely murmuring prime minister. If you believe the Prime Minister's words, the magician will be after Agnus. As long as I remembered the wizard's information, I should have chosen the least sacrifice possible.

At the very least, I don't think the Country will be targeted. Kivera was targeted because Princess Celestina was the Princess of the King.

The Kivera has been settled in a situation far from extinction. It would be impossible to predict Harvis' current situation in advance.

…… Dedicate our heads and sincerely apologize to Ilfena and Zebrest. And I ask His Highness Elsch-on to call on His Majesty the Wizard. "

I could only nod to the words of the queen who gave up.

……

If only I had extraordinary talent. Was such a path avoided?