If the Abbasid Dynasty had not disappeared and the Aliham Palace had not collapsed due to the war in the future, there might have been proper records of the messenger of God.
However, unfortunately, everything in the Abbasid Dynasty was reduced to ashes.
All that remained were legendary stories passed down from mouth to mouth.
They were both firm.
No one knew how the Kingdom of Sharka would react. The fact that there was a dogfight in the royal palace and another country got involved could easily make the situation worse.
“Is it that dangerous?”
“Apart from the danger, I don’t want it.”
“Why?”
“It’s not dangerous, but it could be dangerous.”
Liene, who was sitting on the chair in the office, got up and sat on the desk where Black was standing.
“You said you were going to see the Queen of Sharka. If I were the Queen, I would find Tiwakan’s visit strange. Since I have ears in the Kingdom of Sharka, I would know about the relationship between Tiwakan and the Principality of Alito. I would think that you came to support Princess Bliny.”
“...”
It was not a wrong statement, so Black and Fermos were silent for a moment.
“But I’m different. I’m the ruler of a neighboring kingdom, and I’m a woman. We can say we're on honeymoon. They wouldn’t doubt it if we said we wanted to see the Queen while you’re there. They can’t refuse a visit like that.”
Black glanced at Fermos, and Fermos forced himself to open his mouth.
“Um... I admit that it would look better if the Princess went. But we don’t know what Princess Bliny’s side will do. There are too many variables, Princess.”
“You have a source of information. Can’t you find out beforehand?”
“Even so, there are limits...”
Just then, news arrived.
Tangtang.
“Adjutant. Are you here? A message came from Sharka.”
“...I noticed.”
Fermos grumbled and opened the door.
Tiwakan grinned and held out a small, rolled-up piece of paper.
“Weren’t you waiting for me?”
“That’s true, but why... Oh, I don’t know. Just wait there for now.”
“Yes.”
When Fermos turned around, Liene approached him.
“What did she say?”
“Please give me time to open it. And it’s too close, Princess.”
However, unfortunately, everything in the Abbasid Dynasty was reduced to ashes.
All that remained were legendary stories passed down from mouth to mouth.
“If the technology to draw water from below had existed at the time, it would have been possible to draw it this far over a mountain. Since it was drawn from above, it would have been possible to draw it in greater quantities. Not just one palace, but an entire kingdom.”
The kingdom of Nauk was born by the power of humans and many people still believe to be the power of God.
“Then... then why did all that water dry up!”
Werose opened his mouth, unable to bear it any longer.
He soon realized that it was not his place to interfere, but it was already too late. His heart was thumping uncontrollably.
“Wouldn’t it be because the Gainers royal family disappeared and the humans who knew how to operate the device disappeared?”
Fermos grumbled.
“They cut open the goose that laid golden eggs. Those fools who could only understand that incredible device as the power of a god.”
“That...”
Werose chewed his tongue.
He, too, believed that the Gainers royal family was cursed, so he had nothing to say.
“In the end, this drought was a punishment for Nauk. It was the price that everyone who tried to destroy the Gainers royal family had to pay.”
No one could deny what Liene had said.
“Even if I can’t operate the device forever, I have no choice but to accept it.”
Black hugged Liene as those words left a bitter taste in his mouth.
“But you wouldn’t want that outcome, would you?”
“That’s right. But... I don’t know if I should ask for water. It seems too shameless...”
“The Princess is qualified.”
If Liene hadn’t accepted Black’s proposal, the drought in Nauk would have continued forever.
“It’s all thanks to the Princess. You don’t have to say anything heartbreaking.”
“...”
Liene took a deep breath and hugged Black.
If they knew the truth about the Gainers royal family and the dried-up waterfall, they would probably all feel the same way.
“So, you mean you can return the water... the water? Will Your Highness really return the water to Nauk?”
Manau asked, looking like she was about to cry like a child.
“No. I don’t know how yet.”
King Pembrowin died before he could tell his son the secret.
“But you will.”
He had to find the ring.
The ring called Key would provide a clue.
Fermos grinned. It was a grin that showed he had noticed Black’s change of heart.
“You will go to the Kingdom of Sharka. I must prepare.”
“No.”
“No?”
“Yes, no. No, why are you saying such cruel things?”
After returning from the temple, there was only one thing left to do.
He had to go to the Kingdom of Sharka and receive the ring from Princess Bliny.
As Fermos had guessed, Black had changed his mind.
The fastest way to get the ring back was for him to step forward himself.
The three of them returned to the castle and coordinated their schedule for leaving for the Kingdom of Sharka. They had to choose who to go with, and they had to prepare for what might happen when they got there.
In the meantime, Liene said something that would make the two of them angry.
“I want to go too.”
“I said no.”
“No, you can’t.”
The kingdom of Nauk was born by the power of humans and many people still believe to be the power of God.
“Then... then why did all that water dry up!”
Werose opened his mouth, unable to bear it any longer.
He soon realized that it was not his place to interfere, but it was already too late. His heart was thumping uncontrollably.
“Wouldn’t it be because the Gainers royal family disappeared and the humans who knew how to operate the device disappeared?”
Fermos grumbled.
“They cut open the goose that laid golden eggs. Those fools who could only understand that incredible device as the power of a god.”
“That...”
Werose chewed his tongue.
He, too, believed that the Gainers royal family was cursed, so he had nothing to say.
“In the end, this drought was a punishment for Nauk. It was the price that everyone who tried to destroy the Gainers royal family had to pay.”
No one could deny what Liene had said.
“Even if I can’t operate the device forever, I have no choice but to accept it.”
Black hugged Liene as those words left a bitter taste in his mouth.
“But you wouldn’t want that outcome, would you?”
“That’s right. But... I don’t know if I should ask for water. It seems too shameless...”
“The Princess is qualified.”
If Liene hadn’t accepted Black’s proposal, the drought in Nauk would have continued forever.
“It’s all thanks to the Princess. You don’t have to say anything heartbreaking.”
“...”
Liene took a deep breath and hugged Black.
If they knew the truth about the Gainers royal family and the dried-up waterfall, they would probably all feel the same way.
“So, you mean you can return the water... the water? Will Your Highness really return the water to Nauk?”
Manau asked, looking like she was about to cry like a child.
“No. I don’t know how yet.”
King Pembrowin died before he could tell his son the secret.
“But you will.”
He had to find the ring.
The ring called Key would provide a clue.
Fermos grinned. It was a grin that showed he had noticed Black’s change of heart.
“You will go to the Kingdom of Sharka. I must prepare.”
***
“No.”
“No?”
“Yes, no. No, why are you saying such cruel things?”
After returning from the temple, there was only one thing left to do.
He had to go to the Kingdom of Sharka and receive the ring from Princess Bliny.
As Fermos had guessed, Black had changed his mind.
The fastest way to get the ring back was for him to step forward himself.
The three of them returned to the castle and coordinated their schedule for leaving for the Kingdom of Sharka. They had to choose who to go with, and they had to prepare for what might happen when they got there.
In the meantime, Liene said something that would make the two of them angry.
“I want to go too.”
“I said no.”
“No, you can’t.”
They were both firm.
No one knew how the Kingdom of Sharka would react. The fact that there was a dogfight in the royal palace and another country got involved could easily make the situation worse.
“Is it that dangerous?”
“Apart from the danger, I don’t want it.”
“Why?”
“It’s not dangerous, but it could be dangerous.”
Liene, who was sitting on the chair in the office, got up and sat on the desk where Black was standing.
“You said you were going to see the Queen of Sharka. If I were the Queen, I would find Tiwakan’s visit strange. Since I have ears in the Kingdom of Sharka, I would know about the relationship between Tiwakan and the Principality of Alito. I would think that you came to support Princess Bliny.”
“...”
It was not a wrong statement, so Black and Fermos were silent for a moment.
“But I’m different. I’m the ruler of a neighboring kingdom, and I’m a woman. We can say we're on honeymoon. They wouldn’t doubt it if we said we wanted to see the Queen while you’re there. They can’t refuse a visit like that.”
Black glanced at Fermos, and Fermos forced himself to open his mouth.
“Um... I admit that it would look better if the Princess went. But we don’t know what Princess Bliny’s side will do. There are too many variables, Princess.”
“You have a source of information. Can’t you find out beforehand?”
“Even so, there are limits...”
Just then, news arrived.
Tangtang.
“Adjutant. Are you here? A message came from Sharka.”
“...I noticed.”
Fermos grumbled and opened the door.
Tiwakan grinned and held out a small, rolled-up piece of paper.
“Weren’t you waiting for me?”
“That’s true, but why... Oh, I don’t know. Just wait there for now.”
“Yes.”
When Fermos turned around, Liene approached him.
“What did she say?”
“Please give me time to open it. And it’s too close, Princess.”
Fermos took the initiative to distance himself. In fact, it wasn’t that close, but Black was obviously upset right now, so he had to be careful.
“I don’t agree with the idea that it’s too close, but I’ll hold back because I’m curious about the contents of the letter.”
“Thank you very much. Well, there’s nothing particularly noteworthy, but the two Princes have sided with the Fifth Prince. It seems that Princess Bliny has made some enemies. The Queen also seems to have taken the time to intervene. Well, and the King... Oh, this is bad news.”
“Princess Bliny announced her pregnancy. The King said that he would give the child the title of First Prince when the child was born. Right after the announcement, the Queen left her residence and moved to the villa. It’s a mess.”
It was indeed bad news that King Sharka and Princess Bliny’s union had become stronger.
“If the King acts like this, the Prince will eventually turn to the King. By the way, I didn’t know the King would act like this without any sense of dignity.”
“That’s why the Queen will be even more vigilant and miss her own side. It’s right for me to go.”
“Ugh, Princess...”
Fermos scratched his head, unable to find a word to refute.
“Tell me honestly why you want to go.”
Black turned Liene around.
When he sat down on the desk, their eye levels became similar. Liene looked at him, thinking that this position was also good.
“I told you just now.”
“I don’t think that’s all. The Princess wouldn’t be the type to leave Nauk for no reason.”
It was rare for two rulers to both go on a trip abroad.
The reason Liene gave was valid, but it wasn’t inevitable.
“Um... It’s a bit complicated to say.”
“But still, do it.”
“It seems a bit immature.”
“Still.”
“What if you’re disappointed in me?”
“Let’s talk first. If I'm going to be disappointed, I’ll tell you in advance.”
“They say you’re good at negotiation, and it’s true.”
Liene turned her head to the side, coughed awkwardly, and then said.
“We’re going to find the ring. The ring is the key to bringing water to Nauk.”
“We haven’t decided yet whether we’re going, but yes.”
“Anyway, it’s such a huge undertaking, and I don’t feel like putting a burden on you. It may be incomparable, but isn’t it the same as 21 years ago? I’m just going to have to receive a crown from someone else.”
“That’s incomparable. And I don’t know yet whether the ring is really the key.”
“But it’s something I have to do right now. And I want to leave Nauk for a while. Right now, I think the timing is perfect.”
“Why do you want to leave Nauk?”
Black seemed to furrow his eyebrows, so Liene hurriedly grabbed his hand and squeezed it.
“It’s not that I don’t want to be here... I just want to see what kind of crown I wear from a distance. I thought it was natural for me to wear this crown. But..."
In fact, it was Black’s turn.
Rather, the person who should have worn the crown more naturally seemed to have different thoughts than her.
Everyone knew that Black was an excellent leader.
That’s why Liene felt the weight of the crown all over again. It was a crown she had always thought was heavy, but in reality, it felt like she hadn’t even properly understood half of its weight.
“I want to see outside of Nauk if I really want to wear this crown, if I’m ready if I’m worthy of it.”
If the previous King hadn’t died so soon, she would have had plenty of time to think about the same thing.
However, Liene, who inherited the crown at the age of eighteen, had many urgent matters to attend to.
Worrying about the crown was a luxury. There was a water shortage, an epidemic, and people were starving. Klinefelter sharpened his claws and waved them in front of her eyes.
“If not now, I don’t think there will be another time like this.”
“...That’s right.”
Black sighed and laughed as if he had no choice.
Even his missed worries were proof that Liene was the ideal monarch.
If he had to wear the crown, he would have had the same worries.
It was also true that there was no time other than now. If he found the ring, the ruler of Nauk would be busy with a new era and wouldn’t have time to rest.
“Then let’s go together.”
Liene smiled brightly and stamped her foot.
“Really? Thank you!”
Black grabbed Liene’s arm to keep her from falling and quickly nodded to Fermos and the mercenary.
It meant to tell them to hurry up and leave.
The mercenary hesitated, not knowing why he had to do that, and was forcibly dragged out by Fermos by his hair. Black, who confirmed that the door was closed, put his arm around Liene’s waist and pulled her body.
“If you’re grateful, I’d like you to say thank you.”
“Um... I’m grateful, but the truth is, I’m going to keep you out of danger. Shouldn’t you be grateful too?”
“Then I’ll say thank you, so take it.”
Black swallowed her lips hard after finishing his words.
Liene closed her eyes softly, feeling the warm weight pressing against her lips.
Does this man know how good he is at kissing?
He must know. There’s no way he wouldn’t know. It felt a little unfair.
She wishes she was good at it too. That’s why she wants to shut this man’s mouth with a kiss every time he says something ridiculous.
...Well, it’ll happen someday. If she keeps kissing like this, she’ll learn.
Until then, I’ll have to kiss as hard as I can, Liene muttered, swallowing the sweet moisture.
“I don’t agree with the idea that it’s too close, but I’ll hold back because I’m curious about the contents of the letter.”
“Thank you very much. Well, there’s nothing particularly noteworthy, but the two Princes have sided with the Fifth Prince. It seems that Princess Bliny has made some enemies. The Queen also seems to have taken the time to intervene. Well, and the King... Oh, this is bad news.”
“Princess Bliny announced her pregnancy. The King said that he would give the child the title of First Prince when the child was born. Right after the announcement, the Queen left her residence and moved to the villa. It’s a mess.”
It was indeed bad news that King Sharka and Princess Bliny’s union had become stronger.
“If the King acts like this, the Prince will eventually turn to the King. By the way, I didn’t know the King would act like this without any sense of dignity.”
“That’s why the Queen will be even more vigilant and miss her own side. It’s right for me to go.”
“Ugh, Princess...”
Fermos scratched his head, unable to find a word to refute.
“Tell me honestly why you want to go.”
Black turned Liene around.
When he sat down on the desk, their eye levels became similar. Liene looked at him, thinking that this position was also good.
“I told you just now.”
“I don’t think that’s all. The Princess wouldn’t be the type to leave Nauk for no reason.”
It was rare for two rulers to both go on a trip abroad.
The reason Liene gave was valid, but it wasn’t inevitable.
“Um... It’s a bit complicated to say.”
“But still, do it.”
“It seems a bit immature.”
“Still.”
“What if you’re disappointed in me?”
“Let’s talk first. If I'm going to be disappointed, I’ll tell you in advance.”
“They say you’re good at negotiation, and it’s true.”
Liene turned her head to the side, coughed awkwardly, and then said.
“We’re going to find the ring. The ring is the key to bringing water to Nauk.”
“We haven’t decided yet whether we’re going, but yes.”
“Anyway, it’s such a huge undertaking, and I don’t feel like putting a burden on you. It may be incomparable, but isn’t it the same as 21 years ago? I’m just going to have to receive a crown from someone else.”
“That’s incomparable. And I don’t know yet whether the ring is really the key.”
“But it’s something I have to do right now. And I want to leave Nauk for a while. Right now, I think the timing is perfect.”
“Why do you want to leave Nauk?”
Black seemed to furrow his eyebrows, so Liene hurriedly grabbed his hand and squeezed it.
“It’s not that I don’t want to be here... I just want to see what kind of crown I wear from a distance. I thought it was natural for me to wear this crown. But..."
In fact, it was Black’s turn.
Rather, the person who should have worn the crown more naturally seemed to have different thoughts than her.
Everyone knew that Black was an excellent leader.
That’s why Liene felt the weight of the crown all over again. It was a crown she had always thought was heavy, but in reality, it felt like she hadn’t even properly understood half of its weight.
“I want to see outside of Nauk if I really want to wear this crown, if I’m ready if I’m worthy of it.”
If the previous King hadn’t died so soon, she would have had plenty of time to think about the same thing.
However, Liene, who inherited the crown at the age of eighteen, had many urgent matters to attend to.
Worrying about the crown was a luxury. There was a water shortage, an epidemic, and people were starving. Klinefelter sharpened his claws and waved them in front of her eyes.
“If not now, I don’t think there will be another time like this.”
“...That’s right.”
Black sighed and laughed as if he had no choice.
Even his missed worries were proof that Liene was the ideal monarch.
If he had to wear the crown, he would have had the same worries.
It was also true that there was no time other than now. If he found the ring, the ruler of Nauk would be busy with a new era and wouldn’t have time to rest.
“Then let’s go together.”
Liene smiled brightly and stamped her foot.
“Really? Thank you!”
Black grabbed Liene’s arm to keep her from falling and quickly nodded to Fermos and the mercenary.
It meant to tell them to hurry up and leave.
The mercenary hesitated, not knowing why he had to do that, and was forcibly dragged out by Fermos by his hair. Black, who confirmed that the door was closed, put his arm around Liene’s waist and pulled her body.
“If you’re grateful, I’d like you to say thank you.”
“Um... I’m grateful, but the truth is, I’m going to keep you out of danger. Shouldn’t you be grateful too?”
“Then I’ll say thank you, so take it.”
Black swallowed her lips hard after finishing his words.
Liene closed her eyes softly, feeling the warm weight pressing against her lips.
Does this man know how good he is at kissing?
He must know. There’s no way he wouldn’t know. It felt a little unfair.
She wishes she was good at it too. That’s why she wants to shut this man’s mouth with a kiss every time he says something ridiculous.
...Well, it’ll happen someday. If she keeps kissing like this, she’ll learn.
Until then, I’ll have to kiss as hard as I can, Liene muttered, swallowing the sweet moisture.
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