Since there was no employee with me, I received the gold box directly.
As weight is value, the heaviness of the box was lovely, but for the well-being of my arm muscles, I applied weight reduction magic.
I walked diligently and returned to my residence in the eastern palace.
“I’ve been there.”
“Welcome, Your Highness!”
Due to the structure of the room, what was visible as soon as the door was opened was the living room.
From behind the partition that separated the space, Cedella poked out her upper body and said hello.
“It’s almost over, Your Highness. Please wait a minute."
"Huh. Take your time.”
Instead of going to the bedroom, I sat in front of the table used for serving guests. While I was waiting, I felt drowsy.
Going back and forth to the main palace, taking the warp to the training center, and even performing the imprinting ceremony take a lot of stamina.
I dozed off without realizing it.
“It is done, Your Highness!”
A cheerful voice woke me up.
I quickly adjusted my posture and raised my head to look ahead.
Cedella's expression as she stretched her back to stretch looked very satisfied and proud.
Cedella said, looking around inside the partition.
“Come out, Lord Agnito.”
Michael stepped out of the partition and appeared.
He had been decorated with flowers thanks to Cedella's wonderful hands.
The homunculus was no longer like a flying animal trapped in a cage.
His hair was neatly trimmed, and his sturdy body was dressed in a well-fitting knight's uniform.
The uniform exclusively for direct reports is decorated with gold accents on a burgundy-red background.
Because it was made in pursuit of decoration rather than practicality, the design and lines were truly works of art.
There was nothing more to say since Michael, who already seemed to be the incarnation of a male God, was wearing such a uniform.
No, no words came out.
'OMG.'
I, seeing the transformed Michael, almost gasped and held my breath.
Cedella could be proud. Michael, presented on the stage in front of me, was a masterpiece.
Even though I saw Michael many times in my last life, I couldn't help but admire Michael again.
'That's why the high-ranking noble ladies passed right over. Except the person reflected in the mirror.'
'The girl who never once complimented me on how pretty I was, even with empty words! I understand, Rosie!'
It was a beauty that was harmful to the heart.
Once again, I was proud of myself for not falling in love with him as soon as I saw his appearance.
As expected, as one who walks the path of a wise man, I am less tempted by metaphysical beauty.
At that time, Michael, who thought it was a statue, opened his mouth.
“Why do you look at me like that? Is it strange?”
“Oh, no, not at all.”
A deep, low-pitched sound like the sound of a string instrument rings out.
When he attacked the audience with his beauty, I almost got a little tempted. I still lacked training.
“Can I go that way?”
"Huh. Come and sit down.”
Michael came to the table and sat down across from me.
Since I had just taken a bath, the scent of white tea wafted from me.
The sweet yet refreshing scent touched my nose and heart at the same time.
It tickled me. It was a feeling that I could not tolerate.
'Let's calm down.'
Only after secretly taking deep breaths was I able to find my pace.
I returned to my usual self and chatted socially with Michael.
“The uniform suits you well. It's a shame that you don't have a sword. I'm in a hurry to perform the ceremony so, I'm sorry I didn't prepare the sword in advance. I'll make sure to get the right one later, so just tell me what kind you want. If there is a shape, please tell me.”
The reason I was able to speak loudly was thanks to the prize money I received from Desmond II.
“Anyway, I don’t know if it might be a good idea right now. I can’t go around empty-handed.”
“For basic payment while reporting knight registration to the Imperial Guard. Just ask for a long sword. Originally, not only uniforms but also swords were given. It seems that the knights directly under my command thought that longswords for use were not used, so they omitted them of their own accord.”
The royal family, who regarded their direct knights as decorations, decorated their direct knights competitively.
Of course, there was no way I could give him a cheap sword that undermined his dignity like a basic long sword.
I was about to look apologetic again, but Michael quickly added.
“I didn’t tell you to worry about it. “
I’m just stating the facts.”
“But I know it very well. It’s like living in the imperial palace.”
“Because those are the things I was taught and used while I was at the training center. Since it was rated as the highest level, entry into the palace was confirmed. I had to learn all the etiquette of the imperial palace, the knowledge necessary for living in the imperial palace, and how to serve the royal family.”
Michael had a darkly cynical tone as he spoke his last words.
‘How to serve the royal family.’
This was because the item included serving naked in bed at night.
I couldn't reply, so I just smiled awkwardly and said.
“Oh, no, let’s have some tea and talk.”
The topic just wasn't good, but the fact that Michael was talking about it was...
I felt fortunate that I did not show any particular resistance.
At this point, I decided to create a full-fledged social event.
I wanted to become friends with Michael. No, I had to be friendly.
The fish caught because I succeeded in making Michael my direct engineer.
It is foolish to treat something harshly.
Engraving was only a temporary measure. Within a maximum of two years, he will become a King of homunculus.
He will awaken as a King, and then Michael's mighty power will overwhelm each person.
Not only will he become more immune to dominance than he is now, but depending on his mind, he even becomes possible to deceive dominance.
This is how Michael in his last life was able to leave public prison two years later.
This was thanks to the fact that camouflage was possible.
He temporarily deceived his ruler by swearing a false oath of allegiance to Desmond II.
He escaped from prison and pretended to have been imprinted by Rosenit, who had no talent for alchemy.
At the time, no one suspected Michael.
Michael undergoes all sorts of humiliating tasks ordered by Desmond II to test his loyalty.
He quietly carried out his actions and duties, and to Rosenit he was the perfect knight.
This is because he pretended that it was only for her as if he was showing her a sample.
Desmond II and Rosenit were completely fooled by Michael's acting.
There was no law preventing me from doing that.
If Michael, who had awakened, decided to rebel, there was nothing I could do to stop it.
Therefore, rather than relying on time-limited imprinting, start now.
It was important to build long-term good relationships.
'Partner. That relationship is ideal.'
At that time, Cedella immediately appeared and prepared to serve as a competent maid.
“What kind of tea should I prepare?”
“I will do it, Cedella.”
I was planning to show sincerity.
Cedella was surprised for a moment, but soon followed orders.
My tea blending workstation was moved from the bedroom to the living room by Cedella.
“Sit comfortably, Michael.”
I ordered and stood up alone, standing in front of the workbench.
To choose a tea that suited Michael's taste, I searched for more memories from my past life.
Unfortunately, I never had a private tea time with him.
I have an iron wall against all Homunculus and is also marginalized in social circles.
I was the Princess, and Michael was the direct knight serving the White Rose of the Empire.
It was rather strange that we interacted so frequently that we even had tea time together.
'Oh, we've had tea together just once.'
It was a day when the weather was nice and I had tea time outside.
By chance, I ran into Michael as he was crossing the garden.
After exchanging awkward greetings, I suddenly offered Michael tea.
'I was just saying this out of courtesy, but I didn't know you'd actually drink it and leave. You said he had to go see Rosie quickly. You took a sip and left.'
I looked back on the conversation in my memory to remember what tea I had served at that time.
"I don't know if it will suit Lord Agnito. how is it?"
Even the way Michael drank tea was elegant and charming.
He swallowed a sip of tea in a motion as if he were kissing a teacup and answered like this.
"I like the scent and color. In particular, the color is like your eyes."
If you compare the tea to the pupils of your eyes and bring your lips to it as if kissing, the target couldn't help but feel dizzy.
No, in fact, the person who was dizzying just to look at was Michaelis Agnito.
"Are you uncomfortable, Your Highness?"
"Huh... Oh no."
“But I know it very well. It’s like living in the imperial palace.”
“Because those are the things I was taught and used while I was at the training center. Since it was rated as the highest level, entry into the palace was confirmed. I had to learn all the etiquette of the imperial palace, the knowledge necessary for living in the imperial palace, and how to serve the royal family.”
Michael had a darkly cynical tone as he spoke his last words.
‘How to serve the royal family.’
This was because the item included serving naked in bed at night.
I couldn't reply, so I just smiled awkwardly and said.
“Oh, no, let’s have some tea and talk.”
The topic just wasn't good, but the fact that Michael was talking about it was...
I felt fortunate that I did not show any particular resistance.
At this point, I decided to create a full-fledged social event.
I wanted to become friends with Michael. No, I had to be friendly.
The fish caught because I succeeded in making Michael my direct engineer.
It is foolish to treat something harshly.
Engraving was only a temporary measure. Within a maximum of two years, he will become a King of homunculus.
He will awaken as a King, and then Michael's mighty power will overwhelm each person.
Not only will he become more immune to dominance than he is now, but depending on his mind, he even becomes possible to deceive dominance.
This is how Michael in his last life was able to leave public prison two years later.
This was thanks to the fact that camouflage was possible.
He temporarily deceived his ruler by swearing a false oath of allegiance to Desmond II.
He escaped from prison and pretended to have been imprinted by Rosenit, who had no talent for alchemy.
At the time, no one suspected Michael.
Michael undergoes all sorts of humiliating tasks ordered by Desmond II to test his loyalty.
He quietly carried out his actions and duties, and to Rosenit he was the perfect knight.
This is because he pretended that it was only for her as if he was showing her a sample.
Desmond II and Rosenit were completely fooled by Michael's acting.
There was no law preventing me from doing that.
If Michael, who had awakened, decided to rebel, there was nothing I could do to stop it.
Therefore, rather than relying on time-limited imprinting, start now.
It was important to build long-term good relationships.
'Partner. That relationship is ideal.'
At that time, Cedella immediately appeared and prepared to serve as a competent maid.
“What kind of tea should I prepare?”
“I will do it, Cedella.”
I was planning to show sincerity.
Cedella was surprised for a moment, but soon followed orders.
My tea blending workstation was moved from the bedroom to the living room by Cedella.
“Sit comfortably, Michael.”
I ordered and stood up alone, standing in front of the workbench.
To choose a tea that suited Michael's taste, I searched for more memories from my past life.
Unfortunately, I never had a private tea time with him.
I have an iron wall against all Homunculus and is also marginalized in social circles.
I was the Princess, and Michael was the direct knight serving the White Rose of the Empire.
It was rather strange that we interacted so frequently that we even had tea time together.
'Oh, we've had tea together just once.'
It was a day when the weather was nice and I had tea time outside.
By chance, I ran into Michael as he was crossing the garden.
After exchanging awkward greetings, I suddenly offered Michael tea.
'I was just saying this out of courtesy, but I didn't know you'd actually drink it and leave. You said he had to go see Rosie quickly. You took a sip and left.'
I looked back on the conversation in my memory to remember what tea I had served at that time.
"I don't know if it will suit Lord Agnito. how is it?"
Even the way Michael drank tea was elegant and charming.
He swallowed a sip of tea in a motion as if he were kissing a teacup and answered like this.
"I like the scent and color. In particular, the color is like your eyes."
If you compare the tea to the pupils of your eyes and bring your lips to it as if kissing, the target couldn't help but feel dizzy.
No, in fact, the person who was dizzying just to look at was Michaelis Agnito.
"Are you uncomfortable, Your Highness?"
"Huh... Oh no."
"...Then, I will go to see the 8th Princess. I hope you have a peaceful time."
The unsettling memory ended there. Through this, I obtained information about the tea.
'If it's the color of my eyes, there's a good chance it's oolong tea.'
Unfortunately, none of the oolong teas that were made really caught my eye.
I took out the recipe and started a new Tibble lending.
Michael watched in amazement as I took out various ingredients and weighed them.
"What? Is it alchemy?”
"No. I’m making tea.”
The unsettling memory ended there. Through this, I obtained information about the tea.
'If it's the color of my eyes, there's a good chance it's oolong tea.'
Unfortunately, none of the oolong teas that were made really caught my eye.
I took out the recipe and started a new Tibble lending.
Michael watched in amazement as I took out various ingredients and weighed them.
"What? Is it alchemy?”
"No. I’m making tea.”
I made oolong tea with a pear flavor.
After that, I took out my favorite ceramic tea set and brewed tea in hot water.
I turned the hourglass over and sat down to chat while we waited.
“It’s too late to ask. How do you feel about coming out into the world, Michael?”
"Well..."
Buying time to answer, Michael turned his head out the window.
The view from the reception room was not bad, with a light green lawn garden visible between the lush trees.
Michael opened his mouth as if he had found an appropriate answer.
“There are a lot of things that are similar to your hair color.”
After that, I took out my favorite ceramic tea set and brewed tea in hot water.
I turned the hourglass over and sat down to chat while we waited.
“It’s too late to ask. How do you feel about coming out into the world, Michael?”
"Well..."
Buying time to answer, Michael turned his head out the window.
The view from the reception room was not bad, with a light green lawn garden visible between the lush trees.
Michael opened his mouth as if he had found an appropriate answer.
“There are a lot of things that are similar to your hair color.”
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