“I fully agree with Vain’s words. The times have changed now. So, it’s necessary to establish new policies that suit the era.”

When Vain and Dean, the biggest victims of the emperor’s children’s education policy, gathered their opinions, other nobles found it difficult to immediately counter.

However, the one who brought up the agenda, Duke Chyphole, seemed to have no intention of bending his opinion.

“Please take a look. The current Basuker Empire has reached a level of national power that can dare to surpass other continents.”

“…….”
At his words, the nobles in the meeting room nodded as if agreeing.

“It’s all thanks to the outstanding abilities of His Majesty the Emperor. And the capabilities of the two assisting His Majesty were also exceptional, to say the least. Judging by the lack of opposition, it seems that everyone agrees with my opinion.”

“…….”

The atmosphere was accepting.

However, Duke Chyphole, who keenly observed the atmosphere in the meeting room, poured cold water.

“Why do you think the abilities of His Majesty the Emperor and the two assistants who serve him were so outstanding?”

The meeting room became restless.

‘Could it be…?’

With a nervous heart, Reneve surveyed the atmosphere in the meeting room.

Some of the nobles who strongly argued that the Crown Prince Leontius should not be expelled from the palace had slightly changed expressions.

‘It won’t turn the atmosphere around like this, will it?’

It was when Reneve began to consider countermeasures for unwanted situations.

Icarus quietly raised his hand.

As the stir in the meeting room began to subside, he spoke.

“Rejection.”

“But, Your Majesty, in order to ensure that the glory you are currently enjoying continues for the descendants of Basuker, we need to…!”

Duke Chyphole shouted with a stern face.

But he quickly shut his mouth when faced with the determined gazes of Vain and Dean.

Icarus, crossing his long legs, spoke with a somewhat arrogant expression.

“As you may know, besides me, there were dozens of children of the Emperor. However, I was the only one who survived.”

“…….”

Icarus’s statement brought a sense of stillness to the meeting room.

It meant proving Icarus’s excellence and at the same time, carrying a tremendous burden of risk.

In fact, there were not a few nobles in the meeting room who had lost their children because of this.

Of course, there were those who followed the example of supporting the Crown Prince or Princess, hoping for the glory of the family, but not everyone was like that.

“And currently, my only child who will succeed to the throne is Leontius.”

“That part could be strengthened a bit more with the efforts of Empress, couldn’t it…?”

Someone in the meeting room spoke as if casually.

“I agree with that opinion. Your Majesty’s relationship seems as passionate as newlyweds, so a lovely little one could quickly…”

Then voices of agreement popped up here and there.

‘These people are really…’

Reneve closed her eyes tightly with a flushed face.

Unlike Paradigm, which practiced strategic marriages, and other kingdoms, Basuker had an atmosphere of pursuing marriage with the soul’s partner.

So, although the relationship between the Emperor and Empress was not publicly praised, it was not necessarily a problem.

Reneve bit her lip and averted her gaze.

Icarus, resting his chin on the armrest of the throne with a slightly lifted corner of his mouth, watched Reneve’s embarrassed expression intently.

Such a shy expression from Reneve was rarely seen, unless they were in the bedroom.
An impulse arose to approach Reneve immediately and nibble on her cheek.

But doing so would undoubtedly make Reneve angry. If she got angry, Icarus would have to spend the night alone.

‘That’s definitely not a good idea.’

Well, turning his head with a satisfied expression or making a teasing face would only stimulate his desire, but still.

“Hmm….”

Watching the embarrassed Reneve, blood began to rush to his lower body.

Quickly averting his gaze from Reneve’s face, Icarus warned her.

“I won’t say it twice, so listen carefully. The child between the Empress and me is only Leontius.”

Thanks to Icarus’s strong opposition from before, Leontius was able to grow up safely in the palace, reaching the age of 6 years and 7 months.

Reneve secretly sighed in relief.

‘Phew….’

Usually, Reneve did not attend the palace meetings. Of course, if she wanted to attend, there was nothing stopping her.

However, the reason she didn’t was that she was busy enough with the Empress’s duties alone. Also, based on past experience, she realized that there were many disapproving glances towards the Empress involving herself in state affairs.

Moreover, unlike Lucius, who neglected the emperor’s duties that should be carried out by the government, Icarus was different.

Even after thoroughly exploring Reneve’s body, Icarus diligently carried out his duties.

Every night, without fail, every day…

Reneve raised her head confidently and cleared her mind.

Because of the image of Icarus passionately embracing her last night that came to her mind.