“Your Majesty’s birthday is coming up soon.”

“Hm? ‘Soon’ isn’t it?”

“We have to prepare for the birthday party in advance. Considering the preparation period, it’s soon.”

“Ah. I see.”

It was when Latil was discussing her birthday party with the chief eunuch. Another eunuch came in and told Latil that Tasir had come to see her.

“Your Majesty. Sir Tasir wishes to see you now.”

The chief eunuch, who had become quite friendly towards Tasir due to the role he played in Latil’s return, withdrew peacefully, suggesting that they have a comfortable conversation.

As the chief eunuch left, Tasir entered.

Latil pushed the documents on her desk aside to make space in the middle and asked.

“What’s the matter?”

“I came to report that I’ve completed the task you gave me.”

“You should have a task or two.”

“You do know.”

Tasir swaggered over to Latil’s side, leaning slightly and smiling.

“It’s like this. It’ll be inconvenient for you if I’m not around, right?”

“It’s fortunate that you won’t disappear.”

When Latil tickled his side, Tasir twisted and turned until he finally moved to the opposite side of the desk and brought a chair to sit.

“You’re very ticklish, aren’t you?”

“Your knowledge about my body is increasing!”

“……”

When Latil gave him a flat look, Tasir reached over the desk to rub Latil’s eyelid, chuckling mischievously.

“So, you’ve decided to ignore what you think isn’t worth answering.”

“I didn’t ignore it. I was just speechless.”

“So what. We’re like a married couple. Only you, Your Majesty, in this world can study ‘Tasirlogy’.”

“Is it worth studying?”

“Of course.”

Latil found herself smiling at Tasir without realizing it, but snapped back to reality when the clock struck thirteen.

“So, why did you come? Stop playing around and tell me.”

“I think I’ve found Prince Tilla’s hideout.”

“If you’ve found it, then you’ve found it. What does ‘I think I’ve found’ mean?”

“Because I don’t know if he went straight to the hideout, or if he took Lady Annakcha to another hiding place.”

“That makes sense.”

Latil nodded, looking at Tasir’s neat and meticulous outfit with no signs of struggle.

“But it’s okay. Either way, it doesn’t matter. Whether you find a hiding place or the main base. Whether you catch Tilla or not… At least we will have more information.”

Latil clenched her fist and smiled faintly.

“As soon as I see Tilla, that bastard, I’ll kill him again. This time, there’s no need for execution, I can kill him myself.”

“Are you going personally?”

“Of course. There are more people who don’t know about Tilla.”

But Latil furrowed her brows and leaned her head in thought midsentence.

“What is it?”

“No, nevermind. Tasir. You go. With Carlein. That would be better.”

Tasir nodded as if it wasn’t a difficult task.

“Yes. It’s a little scary to be with Sir Carlein… but if it scares the enemies, then it’s fine.”

“I’ve just been away and there was an incident. If I leave my post secretly again, who knows. Unless he’s gone mad, he wouldn’t do the same thing repeatedly, but you never know. Maybe he has gone mad.”

Tasir agreed and looked around the room.

“The eunuch from before isn’t here today. It seems he didn’t pass the test, right?”

“Just keep watching. Whether he opens his mouth or not. We should hope he passes. It would be troublesome for me if I have to change all the people who were always around me.”

After ordering Carlein and Tasir to take the Grim Reaper mercenaries and Black Forest to recapture Annakcha and investigate Tilla’s hideout, Latil immediately entered the state council.

The neighboring state of Willang was mentioned in this meeting, as there were unfavorable movements occurring there.

‘How stupid. Two empires have already experienced zombierelated incidents. Do they think they’ll be safe?’

When the meeting ended, it was already time for dinner.

Latil glanced between her personal bedroom and the harem, finally deciding to have a meal with the regent and walked towards the corridor.

It had not been many days since the regent was tormented by strange rumors, so she went to see him to show people that she did not believe those rumors.

Even though she had sent a gift, showing up in person and demonstrating their good relationship would have a better effect.

However, after a few steps, what seemed like a few raindrops quickly turned into a sudden downpour. It wasn’t just a refreshing rain, it was pouring like a waterfall.

“Shall we turn back, Your Majesty? Or should I bring an umbrella?”

“Bring the umbrella.”

As the servant hurriedly brought the umbrella, Latil took it and gave orders to the escorts who were following her closely.

“I’ll go alone, everyone step back.”

As the escorts retreated, Latil passed through the corridor and entered the entrance of the harem. The sudden heavy rain had bent the flowers, making it difficult to walk on the pathway, but Latil forced herself to walk on.