Cain’s Diary
[Croyden Founding 901, March 1st
Peace has come to the world. The rampaging demons have all disappeared, and the empire is recovering day by day.
And lately, there have been many changes in the imperial palace.
Firstly, the rootless magic knight captain suddenly disappeared.
Fortunately, Captain Royden returned and the knights quickly regained stability.
Indeed, the fitting person is Captain Royden. He’s one of the few normal people in the imperial palace.
Secondly, Bianca, who was a fallen noble, was granted the title of countess and became the vice-captain of the knights.
This news caused a stir in the imperial palace for a while, but she was one of the main characters who led the war with the demon world to victory, so no one could refute it.
Thirdly, the emperor has changed.
The emperor’s change brought peace not only to the world but also to my heart.
Compared to before, the much gentler emperor naturally made me call him Your Majesty. Perhaps the reason for the change is thanks to Her Majesty the Empress next to him.
I should pay a big bow sometime.]
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[Croyden Founding 901, March 30th
Did I say last time that I naturally call him Your Majesty? Completely canceled. Indeed, human nature does not go anywhere.
Today, the emperor gave an absurd command.
That was to bring ‘strawberries’. Strawberries were a precious fruit that could only be eaten in the western countries.
Of course, it’s not impossible to get, but it was hard to accept the command to bring it immediately. Where to go and get that rare fruit.]
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[Croyden Founding 901, April 1st
…The emperor brought strawberries. I really didn’t think he would. His contemptuous look, as if to say, “Can’t you even get this one thing?” rather provoked me.
Next time he gives an absurd task, I’ll somehow get it done.
I will definitely break that arrogant emperor’s nose.]
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[Croyden Founding 901, April 5th
Today, Her Majesty the Empress apologized.
She casually mentioned that she enjoyed the strawberries she had eaten before, but she didn’t know that the emperor would give such an absurd command.
Sometimes when I see Her Majesty the Empress, who is always by the emperor’s side, my eyes sting and I naturally feel resentment, but indeed, Her Majesty the Empress is innocent.
It seems that her eye for men is a bit low, though.]
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[Croyden Founding 901, May 15th
Damn it. The emperor was emitting low pressure again today. He said he was blowing a gentle spring breeze these days, but he turned the office into a sheet of ice in an instant.
It must be related to Her Majesty the Empress again.
There were no exceptions. When the emperor was in a bad mood, it should be that there was a man loitering near Her Majesty the Empress, idling, and lingering.
Just wait and see, I can’t be wrong.]
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[Croyden Founding 901, May 30th
As expected, my prediction was not wrong.
I heard from Belle, a maid of Her Majesty the Empress, that the starting point was when a prince visiting from the west kissed the back of Her Majesty the Empress’s hand.
Her Majesty the Empress was the only one who broke out in a cold sweat to defuse the suddenly chilly atmosphere.
But that insensitive prince kept pouring out praises towards Her Majesty the Empress, and I heard that it eventually led to the situation where the prince was driven out.
The story didn’t end there. The angry Her Majesty the Empress declared a cold war on the emperor, and thanks to that, the emperor’s day was completely ruined.
I felt the meaning of the saying, “When whales fight, the shrimp’s back is broken,” in my bones again. (TL: strong people fight, a weak person gets caught in the middle and suffers needless damage )
I hope they reconcile tomorrow…]
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[Croyden Founding 901, June 6th
The long cold war has ended.
I heard the behind-the-scenes story from Belle, and she said that the emperor visited the Empress’s Palace every night.
But Her Majesty the Empress, who was firmly angry, did not open the door, and he spent several nights there.
Honestly, it’s both satisfying and amazing to see that there is someone who can make that arrogant and haughty emperor kneel.]
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[Croyden Founding 901, July 1st
The weather is getting hot.
It’s annoying enough that it’s getting hot, but the workload these days is no joke.
It wasn’t this much last year…I’ve been given too much work lately.
I can’t remember when I left work on time. These days, I’ve been working overtime every day.
I hope this period passes quickly.]
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[Croyden Founding 901, July 10th
Surprisingly, I wasn’t the only one going through this pain.
I found out because there was another place where the lights were on late at night, and the prime minister also said that he often stays up late in the office because he has a lot of work these days.
Somehow I felt a sense of solidarity, so I asked the prime minister to have a meal together next time. The prime minister also sighed and agreed.]
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[Croyden Founding 901, July 30th
I finished early for the first time in a long time. So I had dinner with the prime minister.
And I found out a shocking fact, that the emperor is pushing his work onto the prime minister.
Not only that.
I’ve been struggling with the new tasks he’s been giving me lately, but it turns out that this was the work the prime minister should be doing.
It’s not even a proper handover, what the hell is he doing!
The part where I somewhat favorably evaluated that unlucky emperor was his work ability, but now I can’t even expect that.
I’ve never had this happen while I’ve been assisting the emperor for quite a long time.
Hmm… writing this, it’s really strange.
Maybe something’s going on… like he’s sick…
Come to think of it, I think I’ve been indifferent to the emperor lately. But still, my role is an aide.
I should ask the emperor about his recent situation tomorrow.]
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[Croyden Founding 901, August 1st
Next time I worry about the emperor again, I’m a fool, a fool. When I asked if he was sick, the answer came back, “Just do your job properly.”
And seeing the wrong job title stamped on the document he handed me, I couldn’t say anything and just licked my lips.
I thought he was just playing around with Her Majesty the Empress and not doing anything, but he was carefully checking the documents.
He’s definitely not even sitting in his seat, so when the hell is he working.
Anyway, the more I see, the more that emperor has no humanity.]
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[Croyden Founding 901, September 14th
I was wrong. I’m getting used to the increased workload.
Being whipped from behind, it seems like I’m getting used to running fast.
I felt both proud and guilty at the sight of me getting the work done on time, which would have been tough if it were before.
If it’s going to be like this, at least raise my salary!
But the emperor didn’t seem to have that in mind. No, recently, he has been giving more work to the prime minister.
The prime minister, as I saw him recently, looked like he was about to die.
Yet the wicked emperor seemed to have no mercy, endlessly pouring out work.
I really wonder what he’s thinking.]
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[Croyden Founding 901, October 30th
After all, the emperor went on a trip.
He said he was going to see an island with Her Majesty the Empress. But the problem is that the founding anniversary is coming soon.
There’s too much work and too many people to meet, but the emperor suddenly disappeared.
But what’s scarier is that after the emperor left, the remaining work is being handled flexibly by the prime minister and me.
After months of harsh training, the prime minister and I had become working machines.
The prime minister seemed to meet a lot of people. I was really worried that he might collapse like that.
I hope the emperor comes back soon.]
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[Croyden Founding 901, November 10th
The emperor returned after ten days.
As always, he sat in his seat as if nothing had happened with a brazen face. When he asked if anything was wrong, I had a momentary urge to kill, but I had to suppress it.
The opponent was the strongest magician in the empire.
But I heard an unexpected word. He said he had worked hard as if it were passing by, and I almost cried for a moment.
And he was muttering, ‘Now it should be okay.’
That word made me feel proud and anxious, and I had to spend a troubled day.]
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[Croyden Founding 901, January 8th
In my life, there would have been no day as shocking as today.
For some reason, the emperor finished his work early today and suggested having a meal. With the prime minister.
But during the meal, I almost spat out what I was eating.
Because,
The emperor… the absolute power of the emperor…
Declared his abdication.
At the shocking news like a bolt from the blue, the prime minister jumped up from his seat. But the shocking event was not over yet.
Emperor Zion said he would make the prime minister as the new emperor.
My head was dizzy.
What’s even more surprising is that he promoted me to the prime minister’s position.
It’s a sudden proposal… no, it’s not a proposal, it’s a command, but anyway, it’s both happy and burdensome…well, that’s it.
One thing is for sure.
The prime minister and I had no right to refuse.]
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[Croyden Founding 901, February 3rd
When the emperor announced his abdication, the empire was shaken.
It was a natural thing, but the emperor seemed to not care at all. He even looked a little excited.
Come to think of it, when I asked about Her Majesty the Empress, he said he would divorce her.
My mouth dropped open for a moment.
Is the emperor really crazy?]
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[Croyden Founding 901, February 30th
The emperor was really going through the divorce process. This shocking news once again stirred up the empire.
But what was surprising was that Her Majesty the Empress also accepted the divorce without any resistance.
I doubted whether I was dreaming.
I heard rumors that he had given Her Majesty the Empress a huge alimony.
But still… sometimes he acted like he couldn’t live or die… and he’s divorcing her…
I was all upset.]
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[Croyden Founding 901, March 1st
Today was the day the emperor left the imperial palace. Come to think of it, it’s exactly one year since the demons disappeared.
Next to the emperor, who was ready to leave the castle, was Her Majesty the Empress, who was ironically about to divorce.
I’ve never seen a divorced couple look so friendly.
Her Majesty the Empress held my hand tightly and told me to come to the island to play. I don’t know what the sudden island story is, but I said okay for now.
The sight of the two leaving lingered until this moment when I was writing a diary.
Especially, the golden hair shining in the light was circling in my head.
Why did the emperor suddenly step down from the emperor’s position? Did he think he could leave now that the world is peaceful?
Seeing the emperor standing as if relieved, I unknowingly shed tears. It seemed that I held a grudge.
Thinking of the emperor who was smiling wryly, I bid farewell in my heart.
Goodbye, my lord.]
