Book 6: Chapter 11


    The tallest ces in the centre of the city were the city hall and my residence.


    Since Im just a prince, my so-called pce couldnt be considered aplete pce. It wasnt even half the size of the elven imperial pce. But considering the people by my side, it would be pointless even if it wasrger.


    The outer pce alone was enough for me to mess around in. My pce is basically a square pce. The guards pulled the door open. The floor was made of smooth and white marble. Awn and a flower bed were arranged on the side, except that they hadnt grown yet. In the centre of the za in front of the pce was a huge water fountain. The fountain was a statue of a person wielding a sword atop a horse


    <em>Wait! Isnt that me?!</em>


    <em>Im still alive damn it! Im still alive! I dont think its such a good idea to make a statue out of me!</em>


    But it looks like they dont share that belief here.


    After we had entered the pce, the stablemen and servants who had been waiting for a long time started busying themselves. The maids and guards the empress brought along also began to hand over jobs, as well as beginning to moving items.


    I arrived at the entrance of the pce, took in a deep breath and stepped up onto the steps.


    This ce is mine, now.


    Mom, have Vyvyan and Lucia arrived? When I turned around to ask Mom, who was sitting behind me, that question, she paused and looked at me slightly unhappy.


    She replied, Son, does that woman have to be the first thing you think about, upon arriving here for the first time? Mommy apanied you on such a long trip, but you didnt even thank Mommy after arriving, and instead asked about that woman first Mommy is a little unhappy, now. No, Mommy is very very unhappy, now Mom showed her displeasure with her entire body.


    If I could see murderous intent then her murderous intent right now could cover the entire sky I swiftly shook my head.


    I looked at Mom, who had her head down and her fists clenched tightly, and smiled helplessly. I exined to her, Mom Mom thats not it thats not it Im not thinking about just her its just its just that I havent seen her in a long time, so I thought shed be here waiting for me


    Mom folded her arms angrily and went hmph before looking away, refusing to answer my question.


    <em>Come on, why are you acting like a young girl getting jealous? Dont you think its not a good idea to be acting like this at your age, and with people around? What do you want me to do to make you happy? Hugs? Kisses? A princess carry?</em>


    Ah, I looked at Moms bosom rise and fall. I dont think I could carry Mom I smiled mischievously and walked up to Moms side. I wrapped my arm around her arm and acted coquettishly, Alright, alright, Mom, dont be angry, Mom. Of course, I care about you. Im very grateful that you apanied me on such a long trip So dont be angry~. Ill do anything if you stop being angry, Mom.


    Mom snorted and then turned her head to look at me. With a tinge of excitement, she asked, Anything?


    Mom, mind yourself a bit Nier is right next to us


    Whatever do you mean? What are you thinking, Son?! Mom looked at me slightly unhappy. She continued, But I do hope that you cane and dance with me at the evening banquet in two days time. Yep, thats what I want. Son, I wont be angry if you promise me that.


    Really? I can promise you that. Ill dance with you on the night then I was nning to anyway. But Im not good at dancing Mom I dawdled.


    Her request was unexpectedly simple. I didnt even need to sell my body I feel like Im quite pitiful. Everyone else who goes to another world has women seducing him, or they undergo a gender change and seduce others. But Im using my body as a male to appease my mothers.


    <em>Is there any other dimensional traveller whos more pitiful than I am? Tell me!!</em>


    Its okay, its okay. Mommy is happy just to dance with you. Mommy shall go along with you! Mom immediately revealed a smile, even though it wasnt exactly very visible since she still had her ck face-veil on


    Alice smiled helplessly as she watched the empress excited and immature behaviour in front of her son. She didnt know what to say. Countless people wouldnt even dare to dream of dancing with the empress. His Majesty was blessed with great fortune to have the right to dance with her. However, the empresss ted mood as she spoke of the dance was like a young girl proposing a date and her crush agreeing.


    She was the empress who stood above all, yet she was acting like a cheerful young girl in front of her son just to get a little closer to him.


    Alice had never seen the empress delicate like this before. It appeared she was right. Regardless of how excellent His Majesty was, how diligent he was or howpetent he was as a wise ruler, he weakened the empresss courage and determination. The empress is a brave general who slew her enemies, yet she was all giddy because she could dance with her son now.


    She was no longer the empress but a lovesick young girl chasing her first love. She was no longer the empress who thought about how to rule a country and bring down cities, but an idiotic mother whod get upset because she couldnt cook well or make clothes well.


    <em>Its all His Majestys fault! No, its not that he did anything wrong, but that his very existence itself is a mistake!</em>


    <em>His Majesty must be eliminated. Her Majesty will only be Her Majesty when His Majesty disappears. The empire can be without him, but it cant be without Her Majesty! As Her Majestys personal attendant, I must eliminate all threats from Her Majestys side!</em>


    <em>His Majesty didnt do anything wrong, but his existence is a mistake!</em>


    When I stepped into the pce, I discovered that it was in no way different to a normal pce. It was basically the same as the one I lived in previously, except that it was now a square-shaped building.


    My room was on the second floor. Outside of the massive window was the pces courtyard with a small white pavilion. However, the flowers and grass around had yet to grow.


    I believe that this ce will bea magnificent scene to behold in summer.


    Luna scanned the huge room with curiosity, and then said, This ce isrger than the bedroom in the outer court. It sure makes it clear that it is the room of the master of the pce I only went to Her Majestys inner court once. This ce is almost the same size as Her Majestys room Ah, there is a secret door here. Hehe, Your Majesty, my room is connected.


    There was a secret door on the wall next to the window. Well, it doesnt really count as a secret door, because its a very visible timber door that opens by hinging.


    Behind the door was Lunas room. Freya checked it out curiously and said, Its a double bedroom. This must be your personal servant and guards room. It looks like it will be where Miss Nier and Miss Luna live together. It is simr to the outer court, except that now


    Freya looked my way and then hugged my arm. She looked at Nier out in the courtyard with excitement, giggled, and said, It looks like this will be Miss Lunas room and mine.


    Freya, you have your own room, dont you?


    Yes.


    Freya giggled softly and then blushed. She added, But I feel that it is safer sleeping next to you, Your Majesty


    Nier turned her head around and said, I cant pretend I didnt hear that


    Miss Nier, there is no need for you to be angry. Or should I call you sister-inw?


    Youre a good girl, Freya call me that again. Call me that again!


    <em>Oi, oi, oi, miss, arent you too easy?!</em>


    <strong>Glossary</strong>


    *Making a statue of someone while theyre still alive is considered bad luck in traditional Chinese and Vietnamese culture because its the equivalent of saying youre dead. Its basically the same as setting up an altar for someone whos still alive.