The Only Ending for the Evil Count Pig Is Destruction

398 – Scene 398# Imagination

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“Just as you said, we have strengthened our border defense.”

The next day, Luna May Kahel, the emperor she had not seen in a long time, was sitting on her throne with her chin resting. She applied for her private company in the middle of the night to meet her, but she was granted permission as if she had been waiting.

“There are so many troops waiting at the garrison that they could start a war right now.”

“It’s perfect.”

“Okay, okay. Don’t be perfect. Thanks to being seen as the perfect invader, neighboring countries are also keeping us in check. There was a good atmosphere with the surrounding countries for a long time, but you Tristan ruined it all.”

“I see.”

It’s something that can’t be helped. Since the service start date is approaching, it’s better to be ready to fight at any time.

“The troops you asked me to mobilize are the entire strength of this country. Anyone who looks at it will see it as a country preparing for a war of aggression. Don’t you think it’s too much to think about?”

“It is inevitable if we are to be wary of the demons of the north.”

“I guess so. You say it every day that it’s inevitable. “Is that all you have to say to Jim?”

“… “Good job.”

“I didn’t mean to hear your praise!”

Luna screams. She was as angry with me as she always was, but her attitude was even more toxic than before. This is probably due to the misunderstanding between the Ruel Berta family and the imperial family, which had been in a hostile relationship for a long time, that has been somewhat resolved.

Is that why? Luna complained, but she also made my suggestion… She practically accommodated all my requests. She may be suspicious to some extent, but since she follows my words like this, it makes me suspicious. However, when she investigated separately, Luna was indeed moving the imperial army according to my instructions. Additionally, Patrick, who was in charge of the Imperial Navy following Leon and Gale, followed suit without any complaints. He must know that I suggested it to the emperor.

‘So my reputation has changed now… ? .’

Even though the commoners didn’t know much, I could feel that the reputation among the high-ranking nobles had changed a lot. This was partly because I had worked tirelessly over the past year, but what was most important was Bella’s ability to correct the negative comments about me in social circles. However, she would not have been of interest to the emperor’s nobles who had been hostile to the Ruel Bertha family… Something is strange. It’s also like the emperor trusting me like this…

Well, it’s okay as long as there are no problems with the plan.

I checked the time on my watch and got up.

“Why are you suddenly going somewhere instead of just talking?”

“It’s late, so I’m going back to the mansion.”

In fact, it was more about being treated like a patient because I sprained my back yesterday than the time. It was only possible to get permission to come out today. You have to get in early. If you don’t, you’ll end up yelling at Bella or Wendy who are waiting for you at the mansion.

When Luna heard my answer, she reacted as if she was shocked.

“… You guys. “Did you ask me to stay alone just to tell Jim that he did a good job?”

“Okay.”

“Under…” . Is this shameless guy easily able to answer yes? “It seems like you are under the illusion that you have many opportunities to be alone with Jim, but you must be disappointed.”

It was an honor for her, her, her, her emperor, to take the time to speak to me privately, but I wasn’t very impressed. This seat wasn’t particularly uncomfortable. To put it bluntly, it was closer to the feeling of meeting an old bad friend. Originally, we were impatient because we couldn’t kill each other.

“I’m sleepy.”

“If you want to hit a bull, just put spit on your mouth.”

“Whether you believe it or not is your freedom. “I’m so tired that I could fall asleep right now.”

“Don’t be harsh. I guess you just kept making excuses while I didn’t see you. Anyway, how about sleeping in my palace?”

“I can’t sleep in a small house.”

“You’re closing the palace right now… “Have you ever thought that your mansion is abnormally large?”

“Don’t you think that a narrow palace is more abnormal than a subject’s house?”

“Under…” . “You’re the only one who would say something like that to Jim’s face.”

“There is no need for such obvious praise.”

“I’m being sarcastic! You crazy b*stard! “Why would Jim praise you for being so pretty?”

Luna, whom she had not seen in a long time, had a lot to say. Her overbearing tone was still the same as before, but the difference was that I vaguely felt that she was enjoying the conversation with me.

“Luna.”

“Calling Jim by your name is not enough, so how dare you call him by his name? “Call me Your Majesty.”

“Did you miss me by any chance?”

Poof!

Something flew towards her face and she quickly caught it. Those were Luna’s gloves

“Don’t say nonsense like that again.”

Luna suddenly lowered her voice and revealed her discomfort with me. If it were other subjects or nobles, they would have been scared, but I didn’t feel that way at all. Rather, I only had questions.

“… Luna.”

“I told you to call me Your Majesty.”

“Why did you suddenly wear a mask?”

At one point, Luna was wearing a deer mask, a symbol of the imperial family.

“… “Jim’s face is not something everyone can see.”

“…”

“Don’t stare. It wears out.”

“… “I looked at it because I was dumbfounded.”

“This shameless guy.”

She also effortlessly caught a piece of cloth flying towards her face. I noticed something and this time it turned out to be the socks Luna was wearing.

“It’s not dignified.”

“Joy. “I just threw it away because it was dirty.”

Who do you think is a trash can?

Luna giggled as if she was enjoying my reaction.

“Don’t you like dirty things? I’ll give it to you, so cheer up.”

“… “Are you saying it’s a dirty gift?”

“Did you say that your luggage was dirty just now?”

“You are the one who said it was dirty.”

“It’s cruel.”

“…”

I was about to say something, but I just held back.

‘But cheer up?’

Could it be that Luna was also trying to cheer me up? No… Anyway, she can’t do that. You’re probably just making fun of me.

“Then I will go.”

“Wait.”

“?”

“Jim investigated separately and found that, as you said, the northern demons did not show any strange movements.”

Luna’s words she wasn’t that surprising. The imperial family also has people in charge of intelligence. I thought Luna would also know what the situation in the north was like through them.

“Is it? “Aren’t you misunderstanding it?”

“Jim’s men are not fools. Although we have not conducted a detailed investigation, we are aware of the situation. Is that all? Additionally, the Demon King Trinity has not appeared for a long time, and the Demon Forest is also quiet.”

The throne room became increasingly dark.

I thought he trusted me because he just listened to what I said, but was I mistaken? Luna questioned me with her suspicious attitude.

“What happened? Tristan. “Didn’t you say that you never know when the demons from the north might attack?”

I looked back. Luna took off her mask from her head. Still, I couldn’t read her expression. Because the moonlight seeing into the throne room was obscured by clouds.

“Why is there no answer?”

“Just this time.”

“Huh?”

“You can trust me. Luna.”

For the sake of this world, I can be as shameless as I want.

“If you believe in me and support me, you will not regret it.”

“… “Are you threatening me?”

“It’s not a threat, it’s a promise.”

“What?”

“That’s literally it. “I won’t let you regret your choice.”

I showed ‘pride’ to Luna. Because’pride’was my shameless confidence in her. But she didn’t think Luna would easily convince her. Her words sounded convincing, but in the end they were just insisting that she trust me. Of course, even if she doesn’t trust me now, she has already done what I want. That alone is a success…

“Hmm… Okay. “Don’t trust you.”

Huh?

“If you say that to me, there must be a reason.”

But contrary to my worries, Luna was clearly convinced. As her cloud passed by, Luna’s face was illuminated by the moonlight. Luna was smiling softly.

What is it?

Is that really the expression Luna would make if she hated me?

“… “Do you really trust me that easily?”

“What? It was you, Tristan, who told me to believe it. What’s the problem with believing that?”

Luna snorted and added a word.

“Joy… There is no special reason. I’m just trusting you because I’ve never failed after listening to you. As you said, I will trust you this time. Tristan. So don’t make me regret it. Do Do you understand?”

“Thank you.”

I thought, Oops.

I’m not the type of person who can easily thank someone… Why do words that are different from what I intended to keep coming out of nowhere?

“… “What?”

Luna also looks like she must have heard something wrong. She thought for a moment and then narrowed her eyes and asked.

“Who are you? There was no way Tristan would say something like that to Jim…”

That’s right. Because I think so too.

However, it is also funny to take back what has already been said. That was something that really did not suit Tristan.

In that case, all I have to do is react like Tristan.

“Be honest. “Did you think I wouldn’t know?”

“Did you mean to say thank you?”

“Yes! Tristan is not a man who appreciates Jim.”

“I feel at least some gratitude.”

“Don’t be funny. Let alone being grateful, who can you thank for the rest of your life? .”

“For example, the gifts you gave me.”

“…?!”

I held up her gloves and socks in her hands.

“Thankfully it was helpful.”

“Well, well… What… What?”

Luna’s her expression her her her, which had always been relaxed, collapsed. Having said that, I turned around and left the throne room. As fast as running away. However, with a gait that does not lose its elegance.

“Now, wait! You! Answer me! “What on earth did you say was helpful?”

Luna’s sharp voice caught me. However, I had left the throne room sooner than that.

Through the closing door, I could see Luna trembling from her shame. That was Luna Maykahel, the myceliac emperor I knew.

“Answer Jim’s question! Tristan!”

I smiled at her like I did when I first received her gift.

“You can imagine that yourself.”