209 Episode 17 True Intentions (1/2)

”Huh......, hmm......, hmm.......

”Oh, ......, yeah, .......

”Forgive me, ...... hey, .......

”Your ...... Majesty, what is the meaning of this?

It was Alicia who said, somewhat puzzled.

She usually goes back and forth between the Bulgaron Kingdom and the Lemurian Empire.

The news of the coup d'etat in the Kingdom of Chellda happened to reach Alicia when she was in the Kingdom of Bulgalon.

Therefore, she rushed back to find out from Hercule what had happened.

What Alicia saw was a strange sight.

Three women were on all fours, licking Hercule's feet.

Their cheeks were red, their skin was flushed, and their eyes were moist.

Every time they moved their tongues, their bodies quivered quietly as if they were enduring something.

”Oh, ......, you know about the political upheaval in the kingdom of Cerda, right?

Yes. I've come to talk to you about it.

Then let's talk. They'll suspect me as if I'm behind it. Isn't that rude?

Then Hercule looked down at the women - Carolina, Scheherazade, and Lunalie - and snickered.

”So you're punishing me for doubting you?

”Yes. They'll lick my feet until I'm satisfied.

...... You look like you're in a lot of pain for that.

They were letting out sweet noises with every flick of their tongues.

I'm not sure if this is the result of just licking their feet.　Alicia tilted her head with a slight blush on her cheeks.

”She's using necromancy.

”Ah, I see.

With Asmodeus and Citrie's abilities, it's easy to play with their tongues a bit.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's had it.

”So, Your Majesty. What's going on with the political changes in the Kingdom of Cerda?

”What makes you think I know about it?　Alicia.

Hercule asked with narrowed eyes.

Alicia's expression hardened.

”No, no, it's ......

I'm also confused by the sudden news, why did you think I was fully aware of the situation?

It's, uh, ......, uh, .......

It's less of a crime to answer honestly than to tell a bad lie.

I'm not sure what you're talking about.

I thought ...... you were plotting something.

”Good. Sit there.

Hercule then pointed in front of him.

Alicia sat down in front of Hercule's lap, her heart pounding.

Right next to Alicia is a woman who is licking Hercule's legs hard.

And his feet were glistening with their saliva.

You know what you have to do, don't you?

”Yes, ...... Your Majesty.

Alicia extended her tongue, which was now hot and sensitive to the slightest movement of the air, to her toes, which were coarse with fingerprints.

One more charming sound.

About a week later, information finally began to come to Hercule.

”So, Sonia Geyseria has staged a coup d'etat, assassinated the king, and taken control of the kingdom of Cerda. And then she asks me to marry her and seeks a union with her ......, is that it?

Yes. It seems that there was more pessimism within the kingdom of Cerda than we thought.

Todoris nodded.

A series of civil wars and wars had left the Warbeasts, the ruling class of the Kingdom of Chelda, economically impoverished.

Sonia took up their grievances and brought them together to form a new government.

So far, so good.

But there is one mystery.

”Why are you asking me to marry you?

”...... Wouldn't you like to resume trade with the Lemurian Empire?

Todoris replied to Hercule's question.

The current economic distress of the Kingdom of Cerda is due to the loss of the breadbasket of Teriportania.

The border has divided the mainland of Teriportania and the Kingdom of Chelda economically.

This has caused a great deal of economic turmoil.

Therefore, if we merge with the Lemurian Empire, the border will disappear and we can reconnect economically. ......

You can think of it as.

No, that doesn't mean that you should marry me. In the first place, there is no guarantee that I will rule the Kingdom of Cerda equally with the Lemurian Empire. We need to start negotiating on tariffs and trade first.

Reopen the trade.

Sell us grain at a discount.

In exchange, I'll give you part of the administration of the Kingdom of Chelda.

That's the proper order.

But what Sonia is doing is

But all Sonia is doing is giving you the administration of the Kingdom of Chelda.

That's all.

This can hardly be called diplomacy.