I called for Elihu and Jaerim as soon as the day broke, and explained the whole situation to them in brief.

Then, I instructed Jaerim to prepare documents related to forming an alliance with the Etheria Empire and its allied nations, essentially forming brother nations.

“Politically speaking, the current Leonhardta Empire does not have a nation called a brother nation, so this is an excellent choice. What I have always been worried about is also that. There are no brother nations tied by documents.”

“They say that divine power is imbued in the holy relics. I plan to use the holy relics to treat the Empress’s illness, but do you anticipate any opposition? Jaerim.”

Jaerim, who didn’t know about my divine power, was able to objectively infer the reaction that would be shown when the holy relics were used.

Jaerim pondered my question for a moment before shaking his head.

“Etheria Empire is a nation with formidable military power. If the Leonhardta Empire and Etheria Empire form an alliance, no one will dare to oppose it. Moreover, the divine power contained in the holy relics is not limited in number. Rather than opposition, the number of people hoping for it will increase as Etheria’s Empress, known for her incurable disease, is cured. It seems to be going in a good direction.”

Jaerim was very pleased and disappeared after saying that he would immediately prepare the documents and meet at the residence where the Etheria royalty was staying.

I also told Elihu that I plan to pretend to treat Lisa with the holy relics.

“It is a flawless excuse. There is indeed divine power in the holy relics. Moreover, no one can guess how much divine power is contained. It’s an unknown realm, so no one will rashly talk about it.”

Elihu sent me a round of applause in admiration. Levanfell, who had been standing by my side all along, also fervently applauded.

“Her Majesty the Empress is indeed a genius.”

“That’s right. No one can follow her.”

The feeling was strange as it seemed like being called a genius scammer, but I decided to accept the praise gratefully. I shrugged my shoulders with a smirk.

“Chirp, chirp, chirp. (That’s not what the holy relic is for…… my holy relic……)”

It seemed that Mew was secretly disappointed that the holy relic, the symbol of his power, was regarded so nobly… but I lightly ignored it.

I packed the holy relic into a box I had prepared in advance, and took Elihu and Levanfell to the residence where Lisa was staying.

In front of the residence, Jaerim, who had been waiting with the documents, had an expectant face, as if going on a picnic.

I wanted to scold him for having such a happy face when going to see a sick person, but I left him alone. I was also smiling at the thought of treating Lisa.

We moved our feet according to the guide, and the servant signaled that the two of us had arrived at the bedroom where they were staying.

“……The Empress’s condition is not good. Go away.”

However, what came from inside was a refusal. The voice of the Etheria Emperor beyond the door was consumed with grief.

Caught off guard by the unexpected reaction, Elihu knocked on the door himself, but the tightly closed door did not open. They were humbly accepting death and preparing for the impending farewell.

“……It seems her condition isn’t good. Shouldn’t we come when she’s feeling better?”

Jaerim sneakily hid the documents and glanced around. Levanfell looked at me, wondering what to do.

Then, Mew, who was on my shoulder, murmured softly.

“Chirp, chirp, chirp. (I smell death from beyond the door. Let’s go in, child. It’ll be too late if we turn back.)”

At Mew’s resolute voice, I patted Levanfell’s shoulder. Levanfell immediately responded to my gesture.

I decided to use a barbaric or traditional method. Pointing at the door with my finger, I smiled and said,

“Break it. We’re going in.”

It’s our royal palace building anyway. If it breaks, we’ll fix it again!

At my words, Elihu hurriedly stepped back to avoid the fragments, and Jaerim opened his mouth in surprise.

And Levanfell.

Bang!

He broke the door without asking or hesitating.
The thick dust billowed, but I did not hesitate, covering my mouth and nose with my sleeve and entering inside.

Levanfell waved his hand to clear the floating dust in the air, and Eliehu sprinkled holy water of purification around the bedroom as soon as he entered, just in case.

Following behind, Jaerim organized the servants and knights who were examining the inside, and I approached the bed.

“…….”

The situation inside was the worst.

The smell of death was strong.

On the bed lay Lisa, pale and still, with no sign of whether she was dead or alive. Next to her, the gaunt and emaciated Emperor Eteria bowed his head.

It was a more miserable state than I thought.

Eliehu, who rushed in hurriedly, checked Lisa first, and then signaled to me that she was still alive.

“……There is no hope left…… Leave us alone. I…… we…….”