25 - Never Let Go of a Black-Haired Dad

Chapter 25 - But Anyway, What Can I Do Now for That Precious Lover of Mine? (2)

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Episode 25

I'll use the Imperial Princess's palace's one-year budget to supply Hisperon with Healing Divine Essence. This was also for the sake of some historians who were obsessed with humanity, history, and the history of war. Kiso Mallos is doomed anyway! What does it matter if I live without it for a year or so!

"Bonnie! From tomorrow, you can only have broth with meat in it!"

"Your Highness's beautiful heart is as vast as the sea!"

"As vast as the sea, Your Highness!"

Yes, if it comes to being kind, no one can follow me.

I called the Imperial Princess's palace's finance manager to bring a blank check, wrote down the amount for the Healing Divine Essence, and stamped it with my seal.

Not long after, the Healing Divine Essence arrived at the Imperial Princess's palace, and I made Hisperon, who was adamantly refusing, take off his vest and had it sewn into the lining so it wouldn't fall off.

"If you do it like this, even the emperor of that place won't notice."

"Your Highness, Imperial Princess. Really, you don't have to be so kind to me."

"We're in the same boat, in the same boat. I also suffered a lot because of being stupid."

Do you know what I went through because of that bastard? I was torn apart by oxen and my feet were set on fire.

But since being torn apart by oxen didn't happen in this life, I only told him about getting glass stuck in my feet and the fire, and Hisperon nodded with a somber face.

"I see. So that's why Kiron..."

"Yes. He is the new emperor I established with my own hands."

"And you trust this Kiron?"

"Is there anything to trust or not?"

What do I care about this country? Let it just collapse.

When I honestly revealed my inner thoughts, Hisperon made a strange face and took the vest.

"Um, still, this..."

"If you don't take it, I'll break it."

"..."

Yes, put it on quickly. And go out and write a new legend. If this goes well, I might see a new history that I don't know.

I was excited and talked with Hisperon, and the young hero expressed his regret at parting with me, saying that he had to return before sunset.

Of course, I prepared a handkerchief and an autograph book, and since I was getting an autograph anyway, I got one on his cloak as well, and then I saw Hisperon off, crying.

It was so good. It was so good that I felt like I wouldn't have another chance to meet him again after we parted, so I felt like I was going to die of regret.

I waved my hand for what felt like an eternity, and only lowered it when Hisperon's back was completely out of sight.

And then, the familiar sound of hooves stopped near me.

Maa, maae? Maemaemaemae? Maaemaemaemaemaemaeemaemae?!

What is it saying? Near the old and sick sheep that was bleating as if it were talking, there was a golden candlestick lying on the ground. It seems like the sheep brought it and dropped it...

Isn't that golden candlestick the one used in the shrine that serves Kiso Mallos?

"Th, thief! Thief sheep!"

When I called the guards loudly, the thief sheep ran away in a hurry, but it couldn't run far before it started panting and was soon captured. This guy was no ordinary sheep. It would sneak into the Imperial Palace whenever it felt like it, and even invade the heavily guarded shrine.

Even if I threw it away outside, it would come back, and the chef didn't seem to have the motivation to cook it, and even if I tried to get a servant to take care of it, everyone working in the Imperial Palace was reluctant to kill a sheep. Isn't the golden sheep the symbol of the Imperial Family? Besides, its fur had become a bit yellowish, whether it was because it was dirty or something.

Who would kill it like this? I felt like it would bring bad luck for no reason.

"Hmm, for now..."

It's prison! Put the captured sheep in a political prison camp! I will decide on its disposal after consulting with the Head Maid and His Majesty the Emperor about this sheep later!

When I solemnly declared this, the guards immediately obeyed the order and lifted the sheep up and moved it to the prison. The yellowish sheep cried sadly, "Maaemaae!"

"Did it steal anything else?"

I picked up the golden candlestick and dusted it off, and then ordered Emily to deliver it to the shrine and investigate if anything else was missing.

Ugh, I'm tired because I worked so hard today.

I said that I would wash up and go to bed early, and it seems that I fell asleep while being bathed in the bathtub, because when I woke up, I was on the bed.

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"Insolent! Are you trying to insult me!"

As soon as I received my breakfast, I got angry and threw the spoon down.

What is this rice! Even broth made with beef bones would have more meat in it than this!

What they brought as soup was just white broth with salt and a few pieces of meat, and what they brought as rice was long grain rice with no stickiness.

Of course, round rice goes in soup rice! Use this kind of long rice when making pilaf!

"I am afraid to speak, Your Highness!"

"We have committed a crime worthy of death! But now the Imperial Princess's palace's budget has run out, Your Highness!"

"We also ate three potatoes each this morning, Your Highness!"

Hoo-eoooop! How can a person survive on just three potatoes? I'm even resting, but you guys are working!

I pondered over why this situation happened, and then today's Emily pretended to sew on her clothes and made the shape of Divine Essence with her hands.

Ah, that's right. I wrote a blank check to provide Hisperon with Healing Divine Essence, right.

I inwardly said, "Ah, I see," and quickly helped the kneeling maids up. And after sighing deeply, I opened my mouth.

"Prepare! I must see Father!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

"I will send a telegram right away, Your Highness!"

In many ways, my treatment has improved compared to before. What I like most about Kiron being the emperor, unlike when the idiot was the emperor, is that I can see His Majesty the Emperor whenever I want.

Whether it's morning or evening, if I send a telegram to His Majesty the Emperor's secretariat, Lorowi will make sure I can meet him right away as long as he's awake. This was one of the promises Lorowi made to me when he ascended the throne.

Back when the idiot was in power, I had to send a letter and wait three days and nights to see the Emperor's face. Now he's even provided a telegram machine and told me to call him right away, the world has become a much better place.

"Your Highness! His Majesty says he can see you right away before the morning assembly!"

"Okay!"

Lorowi, who keeps his promises well, is also a good Lorowi.

I changed into clothes that were as comfortable as possible because I had things to do in the future, and headed to the audience hall. Perhaps it's a matter of personal preference, but Lorowi enjoyed using the Third Audience Hall, which had the warmest colors and was the most comfortable among the audience halls.

I was glad that the thick carpet was laid on the floor, making it soft, and after greeting Lorowi in the morning, I immediately prostrated myself on the floor.

"...What are you doing?"

"This is the best bow I can do, Your Majesty!"

"Hmm... So what are you doing?"

"Please give me the Imperial Princess's palace's budget, Your Majesty!"

The chief secretary approached Lorowi, who looked very bewildered, and whispered in his ear. It seems that he had just received a report about what I had done yesterday, and His Majesty the Emperor was clearly showing his displeasure.

"You provided Hisperon with Healing Divine Essence?"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Were you actually a princess of Astiages?"

"That is absolutely not true, Your Majesty!"

"Then are you actually a hidden relative of Hisperon or something?"

"I am a precious only daughter! Your Majesty!"

"You say you're precious with your own mouth."

"Being shameless is my pride! Your Majesty!"

Lorowi evaluated me as a truly absurd princess, got up from the throne, and approached me. And as if punishing me, he lightly kicked me with his foot and rolled me around.

"Uwaaaaa, my eyes are spinning, Your Majesty!"

"If you generously bestowed your kindness, then take responsibility, Imperial Princess."

"Five years old is an age protected by law, Your Majesty!"

"So you're going to try to get away with just bowing a little?"

"That's right!"

Oh my, our Lorowi is so understanding. As I laughed while cleaning the carpet with my whole body, the man picked me up, dusted me off, and threw me into the air.

"The Empress's Palace that the idiot used was also abolished, and I also extracted a lot of alimony from Lorowi and Elseth, who messed up the Imperial Palace. Giving the Imperial Princess's palace an additional year's worth of budget is not a problem."

Wow! You made Imo charge alimony for destroying the building after ordering it yourself? Lorowi, you're not ordinary. Grandmother will be furious.

"Instead. There is a condition."

"What is it!"

Lorowi, who had thrown me around in the air to shake off all the remaining dust, set me on the ground and said the condition.