“I wouldn’t.”

“Really?”

“Yes. If I weren’t born as a noble… I might have lived like an ordinary person. Receiving love from my parents, meeting a beloved woman, dating, getting married. I might have just lived like an ordinary person.”

“I’m sorry.”

“Why are you sorry, my lord?”

Teddy ran his hand through Sessenia’s long hair.

“I told you the truth so I could use you.”
“Even if the master didn’t say it, it would eventually be revealed. And now, it’s fine. Being a noble. Even if you lived an ordinary life, there wouldn’t be the master in it. I like it now. When the master is by my side.”

“Really, is it truly okay? I’ll ask one last time.”

“Yes. Don’t feel guilty about your own feelings. I’m truly okay. And if my answer reassures the master, I can bear the guilt in my heart a little less, tens or hundreds of times. I’m really okay.”

“Living a life of being used can be difficult. Becoming an emperor is a more challenging path than any thorny path.”

“Whether it’s a thorny path or a path to hell, as long as the master is by my side, that’s enough. So, please do it. Matapju.”

Matapju, who had been staring blankly at the two, looked awkwardly at Sessenia.

“Make a ring so that the hair color can change at any time.”

“Yes…? Is that possible?”

“Well, this is a kind of illegal magic, but it doesn’t matter. If something goes wrong, just blame it on Gallox. But you should be free, right? Whether you hold hands and go outside or spend time alone. Blonde is too conspicuous. So, get rid of it quickly.”

Matapju’s actions showed no hesitation at all. He directly touched Teddy’s hair, which was enchanted.

Unlike when confirming, a dazzling light poured out from Matapju’s hand, so bright that it could almost blind the eyes.

The light quickly absorbed into Teddy’s hair.

Whether it was because of that light that he became blonde, or if he was originally blonde, the surroundings turned white, and it was impossible to confirm.

Soon, the light subsided, and when Sessenia opened her eyes, there was a blonde Teddy in front of her.

“He looks handsome.”

“…Yes…?”

“Hmm…?”

Both Teddy and Matapju tilted their heads simultaneously at the instinctive remark that slipped out.

“Oh… no. I mean, it suits him well. Dark-haired Teddy looked really good too… Blonde also suits him so well… I just misspoke for a moment… That’s what it is, Matapju. Please don’t misunderstand.”

Although she didn’t ask, Sessenia earnestly added an explanation.

Teddy nodded without much suspicion, but Matapju barely suppressed a laugh and lowered his head.

“Ahem. Well, well.”

At the same time, Matapju grasped and released Sessenia’s hand. A smooth silver ring was created within it.

“Come on. If you wear this, your hair will return to black as it was before. And if you take it off, it will become the symbol of nobility, blonde.”

“Can I really accept something like this…?”

“Whether you accept it or not… What should I say… Well, consider it a kind of service. A service given as a favor for completing Sessenia’s request! So, take it.”

Matapju, who seemed harsh and picky at first glance, turned out to be a more affectionate person than expected.

“I’ve done everything I can, so I’ll be on my way now.”

“Oh… Thank you, Matapju.”
“It’s to express gratitude. Next time, let’s talk about official business rather than Matapju. Send the documents as Matap. If you send it in the name of Iar Sanghoi, I will confirm it.”

“You seem to know everything.”

“I was curious about you, about your group, so I looked into it.”

Smiling, he patted Sessenia’s shoulder.

“We’ll make a formal agreement for support, so don’t worry and go your own way.”

“Are you really supporting us?”

“Sessenia, it’s not for your sake.”

“Then why…?”

She naturally thought it was support for herself, but Sessenia blinked at the unexpected response.

“It’s interesting, isn’t it? The situation with Blue coming to the Empire.”