Chapter 838
Chapter 838
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 838
Chapter Title: The Tyrant for You
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"I have decided to hold the engagement ceremony with Ernell tomorrow."
"……!!"
The Raist father and son, who had been dining with me, were stunned. Frinz, the current Grand Duke of Raist, was so shocked that he dropped the knife he was holding onto the floor.
"Y-Your Majesty. I-I must have misheard because my ears aren't working well."
"I understand. You're ill right now, so that could happen. Let me say it once more. Ernell and I will hold the engagement ceremony tomorrow."
Frinz looked at me with trembling eyes, then glanced at Ernell, who was gracefully cutting her steak. Even under her father's gaze, Ernell didn't stop eating.
Kukuku. Just a little while ago, she was complaining that her waist hurt and couldn't walk properly... She's quite the actress.
Frinz quickly composed his expression and called out to Ernell.
"Ernell. Is what His Majesty said true?"
"Yes, Father. His Majesty proposed to me, and I accepted."
"...Without saying a word to me?"
"His Majesty demanded an answer right there on the spot."
"……."
Ernell kept bringing me up throughout. The effect was tremendous. Frinz couldn't even raise his voice, too busy watching my reaction.
"Your Majesty. Forgive my impertinence, but please reconsider the engagement ceremony."
Frinz stood up and bowed deeply to me, nearly to his waist.
Glance.
I snuck a sideways look at Ernell's face. She was scowling fiercely, her expression brimming with displeasure.
There was a description that Ernell doesn't get along well with her family.
I continued eating, gazing at her indifferently.
"Does that displease you so much?"
"Absolutely not. Please don't misunderstand. My daughter is not suited to be Your Majesty's consort."
"Not suited... I can't understand you. Ernell is your daughter. She carries the blood of the Grand Duke of Raist. She has more than enough lineage to qualify as my consort. Moreover, Ernell is beautiful. Her beauty is unparalleled in the empire."
"...Your Majesty. The lady of the empire. One cannot choose the empire's lady based solely on her superior status and beauty. The lady of the empire must be wise and kind enough to support Your Majesty and embrace the empire."
I set down my utensils and picked up my wine glass. The wine, shimmering like starlight, swirled gently. It was elven-made, worth over 1,000 gold per bottle, and its taste matched its price perfectly. After leisurely sipping it, I looked at Frinz and spoke.
"You're harsh on Ernell. Among all the noble ladies I've seen, she is the most refined. She is a woman worthy of the empress's position, so you needn't worry. It's an engagement, not marriage, after all."
Frinz glanced at Ernell. She held her head high confidently. Perhaps because I had defended her, she seemed in a much better mood than before.
"……Your Majesty. You don't know my daughter at all."
"Don't know her... This should be interesting. Speak."
"Father. I don't know what you're about to say, but... why don't you stop there? You're not planning to air the family's dirty laundry yourself, are you?"
"You must not become the lady of the empire. It's for the good of the empire."
Frinz, having steeled his resolve, opened his mouth.
The dirty secret of the Raist family.
It was more mundane than expected. It said that Ernell had bullied servants since childhood, secretly captured village commoners, tortured them to death, was excessively extravagant, hated studying so her knowledge was lacking, and the family's shame was covering it all up with power.
"Your Majesty. If Ernell becomes the lady of the empire, the empire will groan in agony. I intend to keep her in the family for life. Please cancel the engagement."
"Boring."
"...Your Majesty."
"Grand Duke. The day before yesterday, I razed an entire village. Four hundred commoners turned to dust. Do you know why?"
"...I heard that village was plotting rebellion."
"Ah. Officially, yes. But in truth, there was no such plot. You know that too."
"……."
"There was no reason for that village to be razed. I simply ordered it."
In reality, there was a reason.
To gain Tyrant Points. I had to occasionally destroy a village to spread my infamy and raise my Tyrant Points quickly.
"Compared to what I've done, Ernell's deeds are mere child's play. Cute, like a kitten full of mischief."
Ernell bowed her head. Through her silver hair, I could see her cheeks slightly flushed.
"Tormented a maid you didn't like to death? Captured commoners, tortured and killed them? That's fine. Because Ernell is a noble. What's wrong with a noble playing with commoners' lives?"
"……."
At my words, he trembled around his eyes as if dumbfounded. Though Ernell was a wicked woman, compared to my atrocities, it was a drop in the bucket.
"The engagement will proceed as planned tomorrow. I have no intention of going back on my word."
"...Understood, Your Majesty. I shall take my leave."
"And from today, Ernell will reside in the Golden Swan Palace."
"Th-the Golden Swan Palace is the empress's residence! It's too much for my daughter! Allow me to take her home and thoroughly train her as a bride!"
"Once she marries me anyway, she will become the true mistress of the Golden Swan Palace. It's only a matter of time. Moreover, the palace etiquette will be taught directly by the palace."
"However..."
"Grand Duke. Do not anger me."
"...My apologies."
Frinz left. Abel followed his father out of the dining hall. Ernell glared venomously at their backs. From her eyes, I could tell she harbored quite the grudge against them.
Perhaps the North might fall to Ernell's hands someday.
"Ernell. Is your waist alright?"
"Thank you for your concern. My waist... still hurts a bit. I probably won't be able to embrace Your Majesty tonight."
"No matter. I'll grant you an elixir, so don't worry."
"Pardon? Y-yes. Th-thank you."
I grinned at Ernell. She gave me an awkward smile in return.
I wanted to quickly train Ernell's pussy to be mine.
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The engagement ceremony began in the Great Hall.
She wore a pure white dress, crafted by the empire's finest designer. I wore a black tuxedo. Before hundreds of nobles, the ceremony proceeded flawlessly.
I slipped the ring onto the ring finger of Ernell's left hand. Kneeling before her, I did it courteously myself. Ernell smiled at me. Her somehow twisted smile suited the wicked woman perfectly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will never forget this day."
"This ring has a special power. It grants complete immunity to poison for its owner."
Ernell's eyes widened round. She stared at the ring with eyes sticky with greed.
"An incredible treasure... It sounds familiar somehow... Hmm."
"It's a treasure from the Kingdom of Harmel. Originally worn by Harmel's queens through generations."
"Ah. Can I really have such a precious treasure?"
"To me, you are more important than anything."
Ernell's face flushed slightly.
I wrapped one arm around her waist, and she clasped her arms around my neck. We kissed before everyone watching.
Afterward, I swept her up in my arms and headed to the bedroom. I tossed her onto the wide, grand bed.
"Kyaaah!"
She let out a short scream as she landed on the bed.
"Y-Your Majesty. I won't run away, so please calm down... Hmmp...!"
I lunged onto the bed and pinned her down. Mounting her from behind as she lay prone, I forced a kiss. Our breaths mingled, tongues explored. Her body heated up more and more.
Riiip. Riiiip.
My hands didn't stop, tearing her dress apart. Her white skin and sweet flesh scent excited me further. I rubbed her ass and pussy with my palm, and the moment her juices flowed, I thrust my cock in.
Squelch!
"Aaah! Aaaaang!"
We spent a hot first night.
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I hadn't done anything, yet I gained Tyrant Points. It was because of Ernell's actions.
Ernell was an amazing woman. The moment she gained power, she wielded it exactly as she pleased. The way she rampaged through the palace freely was impressive.
"Y-Your Majesty! Please restrain Lady Raist!"
"Prime Minister. What is this suddenly?"
"Lady Raist is trying to renovate the Golden Swan Palace! Please stop her!"
"Ha... She's just renovating the palace. What's the problem?"
"The Golden Swan Palace is a building steeped in the empire's history! It embodies the empire's history, traditions, and pride! Please understand!"
"The mistress of the Golden Swan Palace is Ernell. If she wants to renovate it, let her."
"Your Majesty!!"
"Quiet, Prime Minister. Treat Ernell as you would me. Understood?"
"……Understood."
One day, Ernell approached me and acted coquettishly. She sat on my thigh, stroked my cheek with her delicate hands, and spoke in a sultry voice.
"Your Majesty. I want the diamond mine owned by Count Meribot."
Diamond mine? That was nothing.
"Is that so. If you want it, I'll get it for you. Prime Minister, bring me the rights to Count Meribot's diamond mine."
I grabbed and kneaded Ernell's large breasts. It felt good every time I touched them. Breasts really do need to be big to appreciate.
"Pl-please reconsider! Count Meribot is a figure of great prestige, strong army, and wise intellect among the southern nobles! We must not make him rebel against the imperial family!"
"Tell Count Meribot this: If he doesn't hand over the diamond mine, I will personally raze his territory."
The Prime Minister's face paled.
"I... shall obey Your Majesty's command."
Watching the Prime Minister bow deeply to me on Ernell's behalf, I chuckled.
"Your Majesty. I have friends. Friends I've steadily met since debuting in high society. I want to bring them to the palace. If possible... could you make them my concubines?"
"Concubines... Not a bad idea. Are they pretty?"
"……."
Ernell fell silent for a moment.
"...They're lacking to satisfy Your Majesty's eyes."
I already had numerous concubines. All were top-tier beauties. To become one of my concubines required exceptional beauty.
"No. Even if it's your request, the concubine positions are reserved only for women of outstanding beauty."
When I spoke firmly, Ernell backed down. She could continue receiving my favor because she knew well what was possible and what wasn't.
"Then, could I make them my maids?"
"That much is fine."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Mwah.
Ernell kissed me.
Her requests didn't end there.
"Your Majesty. Could you procure some dwarves for me?"
"Dwarves?"
"Yes. Lately, I've been engrossed in renovating the Golden Swan Palace. They say no race excels at crafting like the dwarves..."
"Dwarves are a slave race, after all. But surely there are a few working in the capital?"
"That's not enough. To renovate the Golden Swan Palace, I need at least 20 master dwarf craftsmen."
"I see. Prime Minister, inform the Grand General to assemble the army. While we're at it, I'll conquer the dwarven kingdom, Toltos."
"Y-Your Majesty! We're in the midst of stabilizing the Kingdom of Harmel!"
"I-I just need dw-dwarves! I didn't say to conquer Toltos!"
The Prime Minister and Ernell panicked.
"My will is firm. Prepare the army."