Chapter 875: Ristia Asmodeus ⑤ (2/2)

However, hearing Chris-san's world filled with her vigor, Risty-san looked sort of taken aback.

[You sure are hardheaded~~ Hey, Chris-chan…… ”Your favorite food ” or ”your favorite clothes”, which one is more important to you?]

[……Mother? What in the world are you saying…… Why are you comparing food and clothing?]

[Yes, ”that's exactly what I'm talking about”.]

[ ! ? ]

Hearing Risty-san's calm words, as if she could see through Chris-san's inner thoughts, Chris-san seemed like she was unable to refute, frozen in place with a shocked expression on her face.

[I ask that question back to you. Why are you comparing a country and a person? Moreover, do you really need to only have one favorite? Is it not possible for ”a tie for first place”?]

[……That is……]

[If you can't give me an immediate answer, it means you still have a lot of room to think. I'm not going to say your ideology is wrong, nor am I going to have a petty debate here about what an Emperor should be.]

After saying that, Risty-san took a sip of her tea, and looking straight into Chris-san's eyes, she spoke.

[If you ask me though, it's ridiculous to see a child who only lived for a few decades looking like you're so enlightened. Properly think about it. That one path you're hellbent on…… was it really the only path existing?]

[……Mother.]

They weren't words that gave her a clear answer, but instead, words that give her a challenge, forcing the person to search for the answer themselves.

However, there was no harshness in them, seemingly filled with the kindness of a mother. In fact, the words seemed to have touched Chris-san, as even though she was bewildered, she seemed to be pondering about it.

Hearing the words Risty-san said, I thought that a change might occur to Chris-san's future.

At the same time, I had a vague, unfounded premonition…… that it might be a good change for Chris-san.

<Afterword>

The release date and cover of Volume 12 have been posted in the Activity Report.