“After a long time, indeed a long time, the Western Philosopher mentioned that she would engage in official activities to some extent, and this information was conveyed to the imperial family through the Viscountess of Flache. As the only person in the imperial family was the emperor, it eventually reached Hayden directly.

Upon hearing the news, Hayden chuckled. What other reason could there be for him to rush over as soon as he learned that Loo had awakened to some extent as the Southern Philosopher?

“The time has come for the favor.”

Ophelia, especially, despised the fact that her power was still flowing into Carlos and being used at this very moment. If she could lift the curse even a little, she would spare no means or methods.

The power of the Southern Philosopher, which had been used to bind her with a curse, was gradually returning to Loo. If that power could lift the curse, then it was possible. So, it seemed that she was hurrying to meet Loo directly in Charlea.

“…I won’t stay for long.”

“Are you referring to the Western Philosopher’s words?”

When asked by the Imperial Court White, Simon Kaneberg, Hayden nodded. He was carefully reading the recent status of all the titles of Moiqufel that had recently been collected among the documents submitted by the Court White.

“Well, she refrains from outdoor activities.”

Such a person volunteered to assist Loo in her social activities. With no women in the imperial family now, Ophelia was the only one who could pass on the traditions and culture of what activities women did in the old imperial family.

Not only would she play that role, but she would also strengthen Loo’s position. As Hayden, there was no reason to refuse.

“All unmarried noble ladies over the age of 15, excluding Viscountess Youngae Flache, have been sent invitations.”

“Why Loo?”

“Viscountess Youngae, of course. After reviewing the invitation process together, Viscountess Flache took it in advance.”

“Ah.”

Hayden nodded. Milene Genesis was always much faster in eyes, hands, and actions than others.

“That’s right.”

Then, there was silence in the emperor’s office again. Simon Kaneberg stood still for a moment, waiting for the emperor to give further instructions, but the emperor thought deeply while looking at the list.

The silence grew longer. However, Simon decided to wait quietly. Today, the emperor will undoubtedly make a decision.

“…Tsk.”

Hayden eventually frowned, licked his tongue, and threw the list onto the desk. Clearly, there was something he didn’t like.

“Moiqufel is just a name; it lacks substance.”

Nobles with widened eyes, who wanted to take the titles on that list and were buzzing outside, annoyed the emperor.

“Although not as reputable as the former Duke’s titles, they were valuable titles that were fiercely clung to until the end, your majesty.”

“Yeah. But if I give away the Duke’s seat just like that, wouldn’t Loo think I’ve gone crazy?”

Simon didn’t bother to add words to the emperor, whom he knew well. The fact that the emperor would listen carefully to what Viscountess Youngae Flache said was the only comfort to him.
“…Of course, gradually elevating Youngae’s status and entering into a marriage would be pleasing to see. Take it slow enough for Youngae to understand.”

“It’s already too late to answer, Simon.”

Hayden responded with a light sigh. No matter how much he tried to find a domain that suited his taste, there was not a single one that he liked.

If he gave more than half to Loo, she would likely find it too burdensome and reject it from the start. The rest were meager titles that did not appeal to him to give to Loo. In the end, it was better to go by the book.

“First, let’s appoint her as a knight…”

That’s right! That’s it! Simon’s complexion brightened.

“…even though I don’t want to.”

As he muttered, when he folded his eyebrows, Simon’s expression darkened again.

The cold Emperor, who was deemed a young and inexperienced politician, judged similarly to the much older and experienced politicians. The only event that seemed to be unreasonably and irrationally judged was related to Viscountess Youngae Flache.

“But isn’t being appointed as a knight what Youngae desires the most?”

“If she receives the appointment, she will undoubtedly spare no effort.”

Whatever Simon said, the Emperor paid no attention. He always wanted to give Loo only the most precious and best things. After all, he had saved her from nearly starving and dying at a young age.

‘But it’s better than revealing her as a philosopher right away.’

Before the fact that she was a philosopher was made public, he wanted to do everything he could for her.

“…Let’s go with appointing her as a knight.”

It was a fitting reward for the meritorious service she had performed in completely blocking the assassination attempt on the Emperor’s life.

“Are you just going to leave it at that?”

“As a lifelong knight.”

“Yes, but are you sure about this?”