Chapter 114
The Melancholy
of Empress Emilia Part 2
Translator : PolterGlast
【Emilia's POV】
My first impression of
Masaru was, well... he seemed like a fragile young boy. He, who introduced
himself as a special envoy from the Grust Kingdom, was far too unreliable,
while the woman next to him exuded a much stronger presence.
However, as we spoke,
I noticed Masaru's abnormality. He bowed his head to me... but that was all. He
lacked the respect one would normally show, or even the fear of being
annihilated along with their entire clan... the emotions one would typically
feel when meeting with the emperor were completely absent from Masaru.
A person who doesn't
even consider the emperor a king. Setting aside the veracity of his claims
about being the hero, he's dangerous.
Considering the
possibility of Grust's sabotage, I even dispatched my most trusted spies.
Individuals capable of slipping past even magical detection, our nation's top
intelligence agents... but none of them could complete their mission.
Masaru and his
companions would vanish without anyone noticing, and then reappear somewhere
else just as suddenly. The reports from the spies suggested he might be a user
of space-time magic... and a highly skilled one at that.
While our country has
a certain number of space-time magic users, they're only capable of minor feats
like using item boxes for storage. No one can use instantaneous teleportation.
In fact, throughout history, there have likely been very few individuals capable
of using space-time magic at that level. Only legendary figures mentioned in
fables, like great sages or archmages who once ended an apocalypse, are rumored
to have such abilities.
Understanding his
power, I decided to change my approach. There's no need to doubt Masaru's claim
of being a hero anymore. If he possesses that level of power, there's no point
in telling an easily disproven lie.
(I want him...)
My sense of Masaru
Kazuno's danger only intensified, but it was also clear he was an extremely valuable
asset. Frankly, I desperately wanted a user of instantaneous teleportation.
Though I don't know
the extent of his abilities, a high-level space-time magic user is incredibly
powerful. The higher the level of space-time magic, the more items can be stored
in an item box. Imagine what that means! Delivering supplies to soldiers
besieged in a fortress is incredibly difficult. It's impossible to slip through
the besieging demonic forces, so to help them, we need to send combat troops to
defeat the demons outside.
But with Masaru, that
problem could be solved in an instant. He could simply teleport directly into
the fortress and resupply them. His existence has the potential to completely
change the current defensive war against the demons.
Despite the risks, I
want to utilize his power. They want to bring the hero from the Grust Kingdom
to the Empire for protection... but honestly, if I can acquire Masaru's power,
it's worth a little trouble with the kingdom.
Therefore, I planned
to agree to their demands at the most opportune moment to maximize our gains.
...However, his power far exceeded my expectations.
Masaru successfully
located a demon hiding within our castle and defeated it before my very eyes. I
knew some demons were skilled at disguise, but I never imagined they could
infiltrate the royal castle. It sends shivers down my spine to think we could
have spent years unaware. The demon's fangs could have reached my throat.
But that didn't
happen. Everything was over in the blink of an eye, just as he said.
The sudden appearance
of the demon in the sky, Masaru's aerial combat with continuous magic spells,
and his capture of the demon after landing. His skill in defeating the demon
was like that of a great sage from a story.
He's not just a
space-time magic user. Masaru is also a skilled lightning magic user. He's
probably the only lightning mage in the world capable of defeating demons with
lightning.
...Could he be level
10? I know it's impossible, but his magic was so powerful, it made me think so.
Let me correct myself.
It's not just "worth a little trouble." Masaru's presence will likely
determine the outcome of the war. Even if I have to bow my head, I must make
him an ally.
Immediately after the
demon's capture, I decided to grant all his wishes.
His modest requests
make me wonder if it's fortunate for our country. I want him to settle down in
this country at any cost... but what can I do?
I could offer myself,
but at over 25, I'm considered an old maid by society's standards. Masaru
probably wouldn't be interested. So, should I gather potential brides from
noble families...?
But I must avoid
upsetting Masaru or his lover, Miku. I'll take my time and approach this
carefully.
Since the hero they
value is being welcomed by our country, we have time. I'll proceed slowly to
get to know them better. First, I'll invite them to a tea party tomorrow.
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