Santairiku Eiyuuki

Episode 17: Eastern Diplomacy Conclusion

"... Again, let me name you. Your Majesty the Emperor. This is Helena Akaimenes. As a former Lemurian nobleman, I really wanted to attend the funeral of His Majesty the First Emperor and the crowning ceremony of His Majesty the Emperor..."

"No, I know exactly what your situation is.... I want you to raise your head. You shouldn't be in a good position to bow your head deeply to me right now"

Early on coming from Farth, Helena greeted Erkühl.

Erkühr welcomed it politely.

Helena's stay is scheduled for two weeks.

"Well, what do you think? Long time no see in my country."

"... right. Some things have changed, some things haven't. It's full of nostalgia."

Helena said happily.

Half-forced home...... but still my country.

I think I'm happy about it.

"The city has become a little cleaner and the number of orphans and vagabonds has decreased... Your Majesty's efforts?

"Sort of."

"Even in Farth, I heard that a very good emperor took office in Lemuria. I saw it with this eye and confirmed that the rumor was certain. I feel more vibrant than when I lived there."

It's never my fault that Helena feels it.

Hadrianus III's long reign was certainly politically stable, but at the same time it was creating a sense of obstruction.

With Erkühr in power, it was taken away.

"If you like, why don't you stay in Lemuria like this?

As Erkühl joked, Helena laughed Kusri.

That look looks just like Sheherazard.

"I'm really glad you're feeling... because I'm a member of the Akaimenes family"

"Hmm... as far as that goes, it still doesn't look like he was forced to do it"

"Ha... well, it is true that the actions of my husband - His Majesty the King - are things I have no choice in being taken that way. But I gave birth to and raised Shehrazard because I fell in love with him and loved and accepted him.... Oh, I see, you're a gentleman to a woman, aren't you?

Helena, laughing with that said, seemed very happy.

As for Elquille, I don't care if Shehrazard even comes back, so I don't have to be around about Helena.

I didn't mean to bother her with her happiness.

"By the way... Your Majesty the Emperor. Why did you tell me Shehrazard's mother was me? You called me there because you knew in advance that I was Shehrazard's mother, didn't you?

"No, it was half as likely. No... less than that? King Farth's blockade of information was perfect. I had no idea you were from my country."

Satan VIII cleverly concealed Helena's origins.

Whoever found out that Helena was from Lemuria made a mouth seal or left the province to run out.

And when Helena's origins were within Phallus, she even created a fake blood relationship to perjure herself.

"But... Lucanos remembered your face. And... Shehrazard and you are very much alike"

"... my chest, is it?

"Ha."

Erkühl affirmed by deliberately laughing at Helena's inquiry into the prank.

When Lucanos first tried Sheherazard, he seemed surprised by the size of those boobs first.

And I remember my own fiancée was a lot bigger too...

And I noticed a little resemblance between Helena's face and Shehrazard's.

It's just...

It was still an uncertain fact, and I lay low until I received my parent's book from PHARES.

"If it's any chance at all, you should call it a try. That was the big answer...... so"

"Ha ha... so you got caught brilliantly.... by the way"

Helena suddenly gave a serious look.

"... what is His Majesty's word on the occasion of the meeting... that, how long..."

"Words? Which ones are you talking about?

"It's about putting Shehrazard in the same eye as me…"

That's what I said...

and Elquille recalls.

If they declare de facto rape, they will certainly worry about it as a mother.

"Have you been compelled by King Farth to act?

"... No, I'm the one who accepted. His Majesty the King, to the end, was a gentleman."

"Then there's no problem. Different?

I don't rape or imitate anything similar.

If it extends to shehrazards and acts, dictate from the front.

I'm telling you.

When they say this, Helena can't say anything.

Because if you condemn it, you will automatically condemn it up to your husband, Sasan VIII.

Most importantly, Erkühl's words are only a threat, so to speak, to keep Sassan VIII from choosing war...

That's right. Erkühl doesn't even get his hands on a princess of a country.

... ready to dictate at any time.

To tell the truth, I still want to rub those huge tits.

"I sincerely wish Shehrazard happiness, Your Majesty. Regards, Shehrazard"

"I know that. Your daughter, let's be firm, I'll be responsible for protecting and protecting her. I swear to God."

And from what I've said, Elquille reminds me of one thing I need to check.

"By the way, Shehrazard is a Mesian... I wonder if you're the cause?

"Yeah, I pulled in. Now that I think about it, I feel like if I stop and put it down...... I never thought it would be such a commotion."

I should have preached the teachings of Holy Fire to my daughter.

And, Helena was deeply reflecting.

I see, and Elquille nods and then... steps further in.

"So are you still Mesian? Or..."

"It's holy fire now. His Majesty the King compelled me to convert..."

A little, Helena replied, seemingly difficult to say.

For Mesians, conversion is an act of betrayal of God, a treachery to God.

I've never been more guilty.

Pagans and heretics are pagans and heretics because they have not been preached by the righteous, so there is a part of them that they have no choice...

The treacherous is rightly taught, and even though he knew, he is a foolish, sinful man who dedicates himself to idols...

and is recognised by the Mesians.

As for Helena, I just don't want you to hear much.

It's just...

As for the conversion, Helena doesn't have much regret.

Because love with my husband is more important than faith, and the Akaimenez family thinks it's important, and they chose it.

"Nothing. I don't care. Well, I'm sure the Messians are more desirable... so let's promise you we won't do anything to replace your treatment"

"... thank you"

Helena lowered her head quietly.

He caressed his chest down quietly, saying that Erkür was good for his religion with a tolerant personality.

"Well... two weeks seems long, short. I have no body to talk to forever. If we miss this opportunity, we don't know when we'll be back in Lemuria next. Quickly, show your face to your family and old friends. And I'll give you some guidance, if that's okay. You should look around Nova Remulia."

"Yes, Your Majesty. Thank you so much for your concern."

Once again, Helena bows her head deeply before...

Exited.

Then eleven days later...

"Thank you for coming. Archbishop Nova Remulia"

"No, because I don't have any particular business. Lady Helena."

Helena called Lucanos the day before she left Lemuria.

The place is on a small high hill in Nova Remulia.

"... no eyes. Your Majesty has paid for it. So let me call you Lucanos and like I used to... No, I'll call you. Call me Helena, like you used to."

"Okay, Helena. So, what can I do for you? Here..."

When Lucanos asked, Helena grinned.

"Here, don't you remember?

"Even if I remember. It's where I signed you up for an engagement."

For both of us, this is a memorable place.

Most of all, given the position of the two of us now... it is also a place where I feel indescribable.

"... I want to apologize, think. While I had a fiancé named you, I fell in love with King Farth, loved him, married him, made him a child, raised him... and even converted him. I really think you've done something wrong."

That's what Helena said, bowing her head to Lucanos.

Helena continues her words against Lucanos, who is distracted.

"I really... think I've done something I'm not allowed to do. One or two of the letters should have been sent out...... even though King Farth forbade it, worrying about you and...... your family and betraying them doesn't change. Apologize and not be forgiven..."

And...

Helena raised her head.

"But I have no regrets. Yeah, I don't mind if you despise me. I think I'll make the same choice when I get back to that place."

Helena spoke with a heartfelt voice and ran out of words.

And...

For a while, silence flows.

Helena faces nervously and waits for Lucanos to say.

"You haven't changed."

Lucanos slowly spins his words as he stares at Helena.

"Totally, really selfish.... I despise you. Love another man while you have a fiancée named me... saying things, abandoning faith is speechless."

……

Helena makes her face bow.

Seeing how Helena was like that...... Lucanos smiled.

"But I'm relieved. If you seem to regret it... if King Farth forced you to be his wife and give birth to a child you don't want... I was going to ask His Majesty to protect you... but it seemed useless to worry about that."

Helena had a surprise look on her face.

For Helena, who was prepared to curse further, because Lucanos' words were unexpected things.

In response to such Helena's reaction, Lucanos laughed bitterly.

"What, you thought I'd curse you? That's out-of-heart. Of the woman I once loved, my vessel as a man is not so small as not wishing me happiness.... of all times, I cannot make you happy as a man. If you're building a happy family with King Farth, I'll just pray to God so that that happiness continues. The object of prayer is God the Father, though it is never a flame."

And...

Lucanos sounds like a prank, laughs.

"I am ready to accompany this country. I intend to dedicate myself to this country. I will spend my whole life serving Your Majesty.... and recently, you've had a pretty daughter. Now, even if you ask me to put it back, I'd like it back from this side."

"Thanks...... Lucanos"

Helena weeps and tells Lucanos to thank her.

And...

"I loved you, Lucanos"

"I loved you, too. Helena."

They laugh at each other...

"Well, I'll be home tomorrow. Please, thank you for my daughter Shehrazard. Archbishop Nova Remulia"

"I'll take care of it. As Archbishop of Nova Remulia, I am the son of Lady Helena and King Farth, and the Messianic Shehrazard, I will surely protect and show you."

Well...

Just then, in the kingdom of Farth, in the palace...

"And if you'll excuse me... oh, Father"

"Well done, Shehrazard."

In the form of an exchange for Helena, Shehrazard was returning to the kingdom of Falls.

And for eleven days, I keep bowing my head and apologizing to every nobleman, bureaucrat and soldier who bothered me...

It's finally over.

And as I was told beforehand, I came alone to the office of Sassan VIII.

Shehrazard and Satan VIII are the only ones in the office.

It's a chamber condition.

"Well, Shehrazard. You know what I mean?

"Uh... the..."