I don't want to be a heroic spirit

Claire looked shocked. For some reason, Alice suddenly found it interesting to see Claire like this.

"Well..."

Putting a finger in front of her lips, Alice narrowed one eye playfully.

"Secret."

"Alice!"

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If you want to attend the banquet, you must change into a dress or something like that.

But Nero thought about it... It seems that he doesn't need to change.

This dress she is wearing is the best dress she designed! And the servant's clothes are woven with magic power, so there is no need to worry about getting dirty.

However, in addition to the red dress on her body, Nero actually has a spiritual dress called "Venus's Silk".

The symbol of prosperity and enthusiasm shows the side of Venus, the goddess of beauty that Nero loves. It can be said that it is a dress that Nero likes very much.

But Nero did not wear this dress this time.

"If it's the Nero Festival I'm hosting, then I can wear that dress, but, um! If I wear that dress, I'm afraid everyone's attention will be snatched away by me, right?"

"Of course I don't hate being in the spotlight. It's better to say that I've long been accustomed to being in the spotlight. Who makes me the best emperor and performer in the world? But...but, the protagonists of this banquet should be all the warriors who fought for this country. Even if I am, or because I am, I don't want to cover up their glory."

Because it's a celebration banquet, most of the guests are adventurers who participated in the war.

The venue is full of small groups centered around particularly active adventurers.

And then, there are some people who are not adventurers, they are all nobles in the royal capital.

Although Nero said she didn't want to cover up the glory of the warriors, she still attracted a lot of attention when she appeared.

"Warriors! I appreciate your efforts! So! Celebrate to your heart's content!"

Everyone: "Oh--!!"

Nero can always easily drive everyone's emotions.

The banquet was supposed to be prepared by the leader of this country to comfort everyone, but Nero became the focus of the whole venue as soon as he appeared.

"Mr. Nero is still so ostentatious... Well, I'm almost used to it."

Claire saw what Nero did and shook her head helplessly.

When Nero walked into the venue, many people surrounded her.

Nero seemed to enjoy the feeling of being the center of attention. No matter whether the visitor was an adventurer or a dignitary, she could easily talk to the other party.

The adventurers who took the initiative to see Nero were basically people who admired Nero and were impressed by his bravery in that battle.

"Miss Nero really showed her skills in the battle last night, especially the way she killed the terrible demon right after she appeared. She was so powerful! And she was so handsome!"

"Who said it wasn't? Didn't you see that even the magicians' magic was helpless against the demon? I would say that the demon was definitely a cadre-level existence in the Demon King's army, but Miss Nero's sword easily cut off the demon's body. It must be a divine weapon, right? Miss Nero, who can control that divine weapon, is also an outstanding swordsman."

"Not just the sword, right? Miss Nero herself is also very powerful. Later, when the Demon King's army was scared away, I didn't expect Miss Nero to rush directly into the center of the Demon King's army. The posture of killing the enemy was as graceful as dancing."

There are many such compliments, basically all from adventurers who have personally experienced that war.

"Hmm? Are you curious about my sword?"

"Yes, yes. Miss Nero's sword is extraordinary just from its appearance. It must be a divine weapon, right?"

When talking about Nero's Primordial Fire, these adventurers were very excited.

"Hmm! You have good taste!" Nero said with a joyful expression: "This sword is called Primordial Fire, but it is my masterpiece! Even among the many weapons I have forged, it is the best one!"

"What...what! This divine weapon was made by Miss Nero?!"

"Of course! After all, I am the emperor, so I can do anything! Whether it is archery, swordsmanship, music, dance, riding, politics, I am an absolute genius!"

Nero's words once again caused an uproar among the crowd.

At this time, several people with obviously extraordinary status suddenly walked out of the crowd.

They also smiled, but they were incompatible with the enthusiasm and admiration shown by the adventurers around them.

"Sir Nero..."

When Nero saw them, his brows furrowed.

Perhaps because of her life experience, she loved ordinary people more than noble and great people.

"Sir Nero, I heard that you are the king of a country...Ah, please don't misunderstand, we are not doubting your identity."

These nobles used what they thought was a perfect and kind smile, but they didn't know that their hidden ridicule and malice had already been exposed in Nero's eyes.

"We just want to know... what your country is like? We thank you for helping us in this war. We all saw your activeness in the war last night. So, we are likely to establish diplomatic relations with your country in the future. It is reasonable for us to be curious about the country you govern, isn't it?"

It sounds nice... but in fact, these guys don't look like Nero's emperor at all. I'm afraid they are sneering at him in their hearts.

"Which country would let such a little girl become king?"

"Would a king go to forge iron? What an absurd joke?"

Probably all these thoughts, arrogantly complaining?

It's just... these nobles are just a bunch of good-for-nothings who can be seen through so easily.

Damn... my head starts to hurt again.

Chapter 245 Exit Welded!

She was born at dawn, not as the emperor's legitimate son, but as the last descendant of a family.

Is it the reaction of this unorthodox birth? She loves others more than herself.

She loves the unknown citizens more than the famous nobles.

However, this way of existence is not understood.

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Facing the nobles' doubts, Nero's mouth corners slightly raised.

"You ask me what Rome is like?"

"I am Rome! The land where my feet stand is Rome! The sky that my hands touch is Rome!"

"The center of the world! The end of prosperity! The ultimate luxury!"

"This is Rome!"

Nero said these words frankly, like a child's nonsense.

They might sneer at him, they might regard Nero as a madman.

It doesn't matter.

Will not be shaken by others, absolutely self-centered.

This is Nero.

However, not all nobles are here to make trouble for Nero.

It's not that they believe that Nero is the emperor, and after Nero made that declaration just now, these people may not believe that Nero is the emperor even more.

However, apart from his status as an emperor, Nero's fighting power and mysterious skills that strengthened everyone in the battle last night were valued by these nobles.

Even if they did not regard him as an emperor, but as a powerful warrior, these people would try to build a good relationship with Nero.

After all, this is a world where demons and various powerful monsters exist. Here, strong strength is more likely to be valued than simple power.

There are also some people who are not only attracted by Nero's strength...

"Hello, Mr. Nero, I never thought that the powerful warrior who killed the big devil in that war would have such an outstanding appearance. This beauty is not inferior to that of the goddess... I am very fortunate that I can attend this banquet, otherwise I am afraid I will miss meeting you."

The person who is currently talking to Nero is a fairly handsome noble man.

"Hmm! You have good taste. Your praise is very pertinent! Don't be polite! Praise me as much as you can! I like to be praised, especially by beautiful boys and girls."

Just like this, there are people who are attracted by Nero's beauty.

Alas, my charm that has nowhere to go...

The purpose of this banquet is to reward the warriors.

Then, the last part of the banquet...is Nero's concert.

Claire even specially sent someone to build a temporary stage for Nero to sing on it.

Although everyone in the venue already knew Nero, on the stage, Claire still briefly introduced Nero and praised her performance in the battle with the Demon King's army.

When Claire left the stage, Nero stepped onto the stage gorgeously amid cheers and applause.

"Concert... I didn't expect Miss Nero to have such a hobby."

"With a goddess-like beauty and such a beautiful voice, she must be a very good singer."

"That's for sure. I'm already excited!"

"I've also prepared a magic prop that can record images. I'm going to record Miss Nero singing later and listen to it several times when I go back."

"Wow! So cunning! Record one for me too!"

"She's beautiful, has high combat power, a good personality, and can forge artifacts. Now she can sing. How can there be such a perfect woman in the world! If I could be my Wife is fine..."

"If you see a beautiful woman with a good personality and good at everything, she is not your wife but my wife! You go home and find your own wife!"

"Are you here to pick a fight? Come on! Follow me out! Whoever wins can call Miss Nero my wife!"

"Do you think I'm stupid? My wife is going to sing soon, and I'm still going out with you? If I miss my wife's concert, what will you give me to compensate me!"

When Nero stood on the stage, there was a light on her. It seems that Claire was very careful when decorating this place.

But... it's still too simple.

After all, it's a temporary stage, and it will be dismantled after the performance.

How can such a temporary stage be worthy of Nero's status?

As the emperor of the Roman Empire and the most outstanding artist, her concert must be held in the most gorgeous venue in the world.

Nero said.

"Hmm! Warriors! You used your weapons to repel the demon army! Once again, you protected the peace of this city! This victory! This honor! Belongs to all of you!"

"I am deeply moved! So! I decided to show my singing voice here! Sing! Celebrate! Be ecstatic! An outstanding artist comparable to the god of music Apollo will sing in front of you!"

Nero's words made everyone look forward to it even more.

"But! This stage is not enough to carry my talent."

Nero's words stunned the eagerly waiting people.

Is it... not singing anymore?

However, they obviously thought too much.

"In order to make the concert more in line with my identity, I will rearrange the venue!"

Rearrange the stage?

But the question is... if we arrange the stage now, will it be too late?

This is the doubt in everyone's mind at this moment.

At this moment, everyone was surprised to find that bright red petals were floating on the stage.

No one knew the source of the petals, and Nero reached out and grabbed a handful of petals, and then threw them into the sky.

In an instant, the strangely shaped long sword "Original Fire" suddenly appeared in Nero's hand.

"Build it! My skyscraper!"

"Show the Supreme Light here!"

The great sword turned upside down and was heavily inserted into the center of the stage by Nero. In an instant, the world in the venue changed.

The originally simple stage changed into an extremely luxurious and magnificent palace.

Bright red carpet, golden pillars and walls, and beautiful roses surrounding it.

"Witness my talent! Hear the cheers of thunder! Bear the glory of the ruler in your heart! Bloom like a flower!"