Meanwhile, Nepenthes was struck by the World Tree and fell far away.
It was either flying away or sinking into the water.
I quickly got to work before the residents of Dandelion could resist the World Tree.
Flutter!
I now spread my robes quite naturally and incited.
“Everything is going according to my plan! With this, the southern defense of the village is also free of problems!”
“...Ah, I see!”
“Indeed, Savior! Everything is according to the will of the Savior!”
“A perfect person! A person who even breathes systematically!”
At that time, Peony came over and stroked the World Tree as if to say, “Well done.”
“Your Highness, I must retract my statement that trees are useless no matter how energetic they are.”
"Yes?"
“If you think of a root as a human, it’s the lower half of the body. Looking at the strong roots, I don’t feel like I’m wasting stamina potions.”
“...Uh, uh. Okay.”
I went to clean up. I dug a large hole in the ground far away from the lake to create a swamp and relocated the herd since they had a symbiotic relationship with the Nepenthes.
It was either flying away or sinking into the water.
Hidden at the base of the majestic world tree was a tentacle root, a cousin of the plant-like beast. This discovery must have come as quite a shock to everyone.
Flutter!
I now spread my robes quite naturally and incited.
“Everything is going according to my plan! With this, the southern defense of the village is also free of problems!”
“...Ah, I see!”
“Indeed, Savior! Everything is according to the will of the Savior!”
“A perfect person! A person who even breathes systematically!”
At that time, Peony came over and stroked the World Tree as if to say, “Well done.”
“Your Highness, I must retract my statement that trees are useless no matter how energetic they are.”
"Yes?"
“If you think of a root as a human, it’s the lower half of the body. Looking at the strong roots, I don’t feel like I’m wasting stamina potions.”
“...Uh, uh. Okay.”
I went to clean up. I dug a large hole in the ground far away from the lake to create a swamp and relocated the herd since they had a symbiotic relationship with the Nepenthes.
The day after tomorrow, the Luciard Construction Company will enter Dandelion.
At that time, I decided to find a way to properly waterproof the artificial swamp and prevent the purifying power of the world's water from being affected.
“Go ahead. Keep up the good work with the food disposal.”
The last Nepenthes monster wiggled its black-green tentacles and then disappeared into the swamp.
I felt like it was saying hello, so I waved without realizing it.
“As expected, the Savior! Even a mere creature worships the Savior!”
The overheated praise went in one ear and out the other.
Even when I turned around after finishing the aftercare, Dandelion's townspeople were still following me with sparkling eyes.
I am now almost ready to hatch my final speech by gathering all my courage.
“Now that the World Tree has taken root, this neighborhood will be the richest and healthiest territory on the continent. I promise you that you and your descendants will live in a land so fertile that it will reward you for all your years.”
“Oh, Savior!”
I raised one hand to suppress my excitement and continued speaking.
“But before that, there is one problem that needs to be resolved. That is, the subjugation of the dragon Ambroxa.”
Of course, I had no intention of forcing them to fight for their lives. My intentions were elsewhere.
“Don’t worry, people. There will be another one when the punitive expedition begins. Because there will be salvation.”
It was just a small device to prepare for Michael's awakening shortly.
In fact, the reason I've been acting like a caretaker until now, even though it wasn't in my fortune, was for this.
'Eve?'
Michael looked at me with slightly wide eyes as if he had not expected it.
At that time, the residents of Dandelion responded as I had expected.
“Oh, this is... !”
“This is the prophecy of the Savior!”
I opened my mouth again. As expected, ambiguous words poured out.
“The homunculus among you will be the first to recognize salvation. Believe, rely on, and serve him, and he will surely lead you to victory.”
"Excuse me."
A brief question and answer period was given.
“...Well, that’s because, around that time, I had to face off against a being as evil and cruel as all the dragons of all time gathered together.”
“Oh my gosh! What a terrifying chimera dragon! Be careful!”
Fortunately, the noble mission that was hastily picked up was well-received.
'It's not a lie.'
After finishing all the work, I took my tired body and went into the barracks. While Peony went out to make drinks, I and Michael were able to be alone for a while.
Michael pretended to dislike my speech and expressed his impressions of it.
“I thought you were going to make all the residents laugh. Where did you learn that kind of smile?”
"Smile?"
“When Young Lady Granice claps.”
Michael instinctively groped the corner of his mouth.
I let out a small laugh at the action that seemed to honestly reveal his thoughts.
The light joke was over there.
Michael came closer, took my left hand, and held one finger.
We kissed each other. It was a gesture that walked a tightrope between an expression of respect and a lewd caress.
I took a deep breath without even realizing it.
As he was about to swallow it, Michael said earnestly.
“I want to do something for you too.”
“Actually, there was one thing I really wanted to ask Michael for a while ago.”
“What is that?”
Michael immediately looked up, his eyes were alive as if he could pull out the dragon's core if I just spoke.
I took a deep breath. Normally, a favor between lovers would be sweet and affectionate. But the request I was about to make was not in the language of lovers.
“But before that, there is one problem that needs to be resolved. That is, the subjugation of the dragon Ambroxa.”
The faith that I had inspired in them was in vain. Fear flashed in the eyes of the residents as they imagined being forced to the front lines.
“Don’t worry, people. There will be another one when the punitive expedition begins. Because there will be salvation.”
It was just a small device to prepare for Michael's awakening shortly.
In fact, the reason I've been acting like a caretaker until now, even though it wasn't in my fortune, was for this.
'Eve?'
Michael looked at me with slightly wide eyes as if he had not expected it.
At that time, the residents of Dandelion responded as I had expected.
“Oh, this is... !”
“This is the prophecy of the Savior!”
I opened my mouth again. As expected, ambiguous words poured out.
“The homunculus among you will be the first to recognize salvation. Believe, rely on, and serve him, and he will surely lead you to victory.”
"Excuse me."
A brief question and answer period was given.
“Are you saying that the next salvation will not be performed by the Savior herself?”
“Oh my gosh! What a terrifying chimera dragon! Be careful!”
Fortunately, the noble mission that was hastily picked up was well-received.
'It's not a lie.'
Brigitte's humanity is as good as Galamut and Ambroxa's.
Michael pretended to dislike my speech and expressed his impressions of it.
“I thought you were going to make all the residents laugh. Where did you learn that kind of smile?”
"Smile?"
“When Young Lady Granice claps.”
“Oh, that. I'm copying Michael.”
I let out a small laugh at the action that seemed to honestly reveal his thoughts.
The light joke was over there.
“This will make it easier for Michael to absorb Dandelion's Homunculus military might once you awaken.”
“Certainly, fewer people will be confused by the King's presence for the first time, and it is a great pity that I can only say that I am always grateful for your presence.”
We kissed each other. It was a gesture that walked a tightrope between an expression of respect and a lewd caress.
I took a deep breath without even realizing it.
As he was about to swallow it, Michael said earnestly.
“I want to do something for you too.”
I hesitated for a moment before opening my mouth. I had an idea he'd been harboring for a long time, and she decided now was the right time to let it out.
“What is that?”
Michael immediately looked up, his eyes were alive as if he could pull out the dragon's core if I just spoke.
I took a deep breath. Normally, a favor between lovers would be sweet and affectionate. But the request I was about to make was not in the language of lovers.
“Give me a meritorious deed.”
“What's your subject?”
"Yes."
“It's only natural. If I can do something to enhance your honor and strengthen your cause's political position.”
“It’s not because I need your honor.”
"Then?"
“Michael must have done great things to be granted land and a title. That’s how it is. If I can accomplish one of my important plans.”
In the part where I talk about land and title, Michael's eyes strangely narrowed.
“Is it an important plan?”
“Yeah. A very important plan.”
“I’m looking forward to something.”
“...Not now, I’ll tell you later.”
At this time, I rarely avoided eye contact as if I was pretending not to know. There were more than one or two suspicious corners.
But Michael accepted the reprieve without question.
"I get it."
It was around that time that a faint laugh brushed my ear.
It was when I raised my head without realizing it. Michael was all angry.
He brought my hand to his lips and said.
“Eve.”
“Yeah, Michael.”
“I will definitely go up to where you need me. Wait for me."
"...Yes."
For a moment, I remembered something I had almost forgotten.
What a perceptive man my lover was.
We decided to hold back what we wanted to say to each other for a moment.
The time I planted the world tree in Dandelion. In the capital, Alben was attending the nightclub salon and was receiving a lot of attention from the nobles.
“Oh my, it is such an honor to meet the famous Lord Redmon.”
“I can feel the spirit of the 7th Princess’s right-hand man from the look in your eyes."
“Oh my! The moment I saw you, I was overwhelmed by your wicked eyes that would make even a snake cry!”
“Ah, that’s right. You have the appearance of a natural strategist.”
Alben barely managed to suppress a smirk as he shook his head.
“Ahem, ahem. Thank you for such compliments.”
The nobles continued to sweet-talk Alben to keep him happy and relaxed.
They drank wine while whispering sweet nothings.
It was when Alben's shallow reason gradually reached a level where it could no longer suppress his inner self.
“Excuse me, Lord Redmon. It may be small, but this is my heart.”
“I also tried to put my heart into it.”
“Please accept my heart and convey my message to Her Highness the Seventh Princess.”
“Hoo-hoo, what is this...?”
The things that the nobles offered as gifts were all splendidly shiny.
“No, in this day and age, there are so many kind people."
It was the moment when Alben's hand unconsciously twitched toward the bribe. But, that was the exact moment when Eve was trying to gather Alben's energy before the operation.
-Alben!
“Huh!”
The nobles were startled by the gasping sound and looked at Alben. His body, soon covered in cold sweat, began to tremble.
“Re, Lord Redmon? What’s wrong? Is something wrong?”
“Oh, Her Highness the Princess...!”
“Yes? Jer Highness the Princess?”
“Her Highness is watching!”
"Yes?"
“Alas, Your Highness! This wicked man is trying to corrupt the upright Alben Redmon. Thank you for saving me from Riddle's tricks! I hope I will continue to have a clean mind and serve Your Highness for the rest of my life until my pure body dies!”
"Jey...?"
Now, it seemed like bribes were no longer in Alben's sight.
He looked west, bowed devoutly, and then left without saying goodbye.
“No, what, something like that..."
The remaining petitioners were silent for a long time.
They were devastated and just looked at Alben's back.
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