How to Safely Divorce An Obsessive Emperor

“With your Majesty’s permission, we have decided to change the guard for the time being, Your Majesty.”

Ryan remained at the Duke’s residence on behalf of Serven.

“Was there a reason?”

“Yes, a little.”

As she answered, Ryan sharpened her gaze towards Ecelion.

According to Serben, he thought he was no match for him. He said that it felt like the people guarding Prince Ecelion had not yet revealed their full capabilities.

Her Majesty seemed to trust the Prince of Dell’Arta, but that did not mean that the duty of vigilance disappeared.

As Serven confessed that he was not good enough, Ryan was left behind. And Ryan was very excited.

‘Aww, I would really appreciate it if they at least start a fight over there first.’

If that happened, she would be able to draw your sword with great joy.

The clever Empress guessed the reason why Ryan did not say anything through her mood.

“It looks like Sir Sigress was worried. However, His Highness Ecelion of Dell’Arta is my guest, so please be courteous.”

“Of course, Your Majesty. I have no intention of being rude.”

“Beep!”

Pipi, perched on Lasilia’s shoulder, sharpened his edge.

He said that if they didn’t know manners over there, Ryan should teach them right away. Of course, Lasilia did not convey his words.

“Then, I will take a look around the Duke’s residence to check its security status. The Royal Guard will be staying nearby, so you don’t have to worry.”

“I will believe in the Lord. Do what needs to be done.”

“Your Majesty the Empress.”

Ryan bent one arm in greeting and then got up and left the Duke’s study.

It was the beginning of a long night.

* * *

“Is he the Shadow Knight of the Empire?”

“You’re right.”

Lasilia was still processing the work the butler had entrusted to her. At first she found it perplexing, but by this time she had caught a glimpse of it.

The income from the duchy was enormous. She also spent a huge amount, but it was nothing compared to her income. In particular, their wealth has increased significantly since four years ago. It was probably from the time when Cartagena became the Empress.

Sooner or later she would have to choose a successor to the duchy. The Duke of Ternaden was wanted within the empire and was therefore unsuitable as his successor. She felt like she would have to stick to the work of the Dukedom for the time being. And there was one more thing Lasilia had to decide.

It was to support Prince Ecelion with the duchy’s wealth.

“It looks like I heard the name in Dell’Arta too.”

“Yes. I heard he was the greatest knight in the empire. It is said that being the best in the empire is no different from being the best on the continent.”

Ecelion paused for a moment and said this.

“It didn’t really seem that way.”

“…okay. Is that something you say from the perspective of having crossed swords with another Shadow Knight?”

“Was he also a Shadow Knight?”

Ecelion asked back as if he had no idea. But that didn’t make sense. It was well known that the Shadow Knights of the Imperial Guard were twins, and Serven and Ryan had identical faces so that anyone could tell they were twins.

“That’s right.”

“…In that case, I should be concerned about Lady Lasilia’s escort. Both of them seemed inadequate to escort Lady Lasilia.”

“I’m sorry if it seemed that way. There will be no doubt about the position of the Shadow Knights within the empire.”

She didn’t know much, but it seemed like there was something among the knights that measured their sword skills.  What was even more surprising to Lasilia was that Prince Ecelion was such an outstanding knight that he could not trust Ryan.

“Lasilia, do you like the empire?”

Ecelion, who seemed to hesitate the whole time, asked this question.

“Being the companion of a demon… Are you okay? It must have been very sudden, so maybe…”

At those words, Pipi, who had been dozing off near Lasilia’s hand, opened her eyes.

“Beep! Beep!”

Where did you get such nonsense from?

“Pipi. Don’t be so rude.”

As Lasilia stroked his head, Pipi was so excited and rubbed his head. However, his small eyes were busy glaring at Ecelion.

“That bird… Is it a phoenix?”

“Yes. There is a name for it, Menuscullen, but it doesn’t like to be called by that name… And to answer your question, it’s okay.”

“Beep.”

Pipi made the cutest noise in response to Lasilia’s answer.

Ecelion’s face darkened.

“Why… Is that so? A demon’s companion. I don’t think Lasilia would have wanted that.”

“I didn’t even wish to become a prophet myself. I accepted that life because I believed I was a prophet.”

“That… I guess so. The life of a prophet must have been harsher than I expected.”

Ecelion made a painful expression.

Lasilia thought he felt guilty about the treatment the Prophet received as a member of the royal family.

“You don’t have to feel sorry for me, Your Highness. The treatment I received as a prophet is not the fault of the Dell’Arta royal family. It might have something to do with my birth.”

“If I become king, that will never happen.”

Ecelion clenched his fists.

“The representative of God will be guaranteed a suitable status on behalf of the God of Dell’Arta, so…”

The backstory was swallowed. But it wasn’t to the point where I couldn’t understand what he was saying.

“That is impossible, Your Majesty.”

Ecelion’s expression cracked.

“Do you think I will never regain my throne?”

“No. No, it’s because I have already lost my power as a prophet. God no longer gives me intelligence.”

“That…”

“Beep. Beep.”

Pipi flapped his wings, saying it was a good thing. Lasilia gently pressed her fingers into Pipi’s wings.

“The last dream I had as a prophet was about the death of the late king. I was in a position where I should have prevented it, but I couldn’t. That was probably proof that I had lost my ability as a prophet.”

“No, Lady Lasilia! Lady Lasilia lost her life because of that prophecy! Please don’t blame yourself!”

Ecelion raised his voice with a desperate look on his face.

Lasilia nodded her head to indicate that she was okay.

“Because my death came before the late king’s, it may have been impossible for me to protect the late king in the first place. But that doesn’t mean I will turn a blind eye to my final prophecy.”

Lasilia returned part of the Dukedom’s ledger that she had been sorting out to Ecelion.

“My name is Cartagena Piellion now, but I think it would be against morality for me to mishandle the Piellion family’s property. However, it appears that there is some property inherited from Cartagena Piellion in advance, so I will give it to you. If the amount is small, please give it some time. I will discuss with Your Majesty how we can support His Majesty Ecelion’s royal authority.”

Since Lasilia was the Empress of the empire, she could not carelessly interfere with the royal authority of another country.

Although King Ricardo rebelled, it was clearly Dell’Arta’s fault. If the empire stepped in and decided whether it was right or wrong, there was a possibility that it could become a pretext for war. Therefore, he could not carelessly promise that she would support her as Empress. Personally, it was on a different level than giving away her property.

“I’m not doing this for support! I am…!”

Ecelion exclaimed, the nape of his neck turning red.

“I am…”

“Please speak, Your Majesty.”

Lasilia waited for Ecelion to continue speaking with her calm face.

“I am Lasilia… I’m telling you that you don’t have to be a pet if you don’t want to be. Even though I have lost my throne, if it is for Lasilia’s sake,”

However, Ecelion’s sad cry did not last until the end.

“Beep! Beep!”

First of all, there was no way Pipi could stay still. And as if at just the right time, Ryan entered.

“Your Majesty the Empress! There is nothing wrong with the security!”

There was no way a knight like Ecelion would not have known that Ryan had entered with loud footsteps on purpose.

“…That’s rude. It was a private meeting with Lady Lasilia.”

Ryan calmly received Ecelion’s point.

“Oh, did you? Sorry. I didn’t realize you were talking.”

It was bullshit. There would never be a knight with such dull hearing.

“What kind of training do the knights of the empire receive? Don’t you even think that interfering with a private party is disrespectful to the imperial family of the empire?”

“Ah, yes, yes. It’s my fault. Please forgive me.”

His attitude was that no one could see that it was his fault. And Ecelion’s face distorted.

“No way… I cannot tolerate this, Lady Lasilia. Are these people treating Lady Lasilia as an Empress? How can you be so rude?”

Shh.

Even without her hand, the hilt of Ecelion’s sword rang alone.

Ryan’s eyes flashed, and Lasilia jumped up from her seat.

“Your Highness Ecelion. If it’s for me, there’s no need to be angry. And Sir Sigres, if you admit a mistake, be polite. His Majesty Ecelion is my guest.”

“That is… Yes, Your Majesty.”

Ryan obediently bowed her head and got down on one knee. In her defense, she didn’t mean to be rude to Lasilia. It was just that what the young prince of Dell’Arta said was shocking.

She couldn’t believe it, she didn’t want to.

It’s true that she appeared suddenly, but she shouldn’t delve into it like that. And she dared to babble out such words when Her Majesty was there. She seemed like a mean person.

In any case, it was true that he felt sorry for Lasilia.

“I apologize for my rudeness, Your Majesty. And to His Majesty the prince of another country. Please hold me accountable for not correcting my attitude.”

Even more, Ryan was the best weapon in the empire, and no noble could do anything to Ryan. Ryan had never served any noble as obediently as she did now. So, if this was done to this extent, an appropriate face-saving punishment should have been given and it should have ended.

Visor!

But it wasn’t Ecelion.

“I forgive you for your disrespect towards me. However, our attitude toward Lady Lasilia cannot continue like this.”

Before she knew it, Ecelion was holding out his sword.

“Take out your sword. I will teach you a lesson you will never forget.”

Before Lasilia could stop her, Ryan lifted her head.

“Is that okay, Your Majesty?”

 

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