“Believing that the trust to rise to a higher position has been bestowed, it’s also because my niece has been gradually getting healthier and brighter. It’s evidence that the heavens are watching over. Unless it’s a miracle, someone who couldn’t even walk properly…”

The sight of an old man’s eyes turning red is a rare sight.

It felt strange because it conveyed how much he cherished his daughter.

“How about the officials? Are they somewhat comforted in their hearts?”

“Yes, it’s not bad.”

“If it brings comfort, that’s fortunate. If you go to the position the heavens have arranged, having multiple governments will be something to be proud of.”

“Even now, it’s something to be proud of, Father.”

I smirked.

The emperor considers the strong libido as evidence of robust vitality. Seeing many healthy descendants is considered a good thing, and he didn’t overlay any negative images such as being a playboy or disorderly.

But it’s absurd to consider the empress having a strong libido as subtly wrong.

That shouldn’t be the case. It wasn’t fair.

If the emperor and empress are truly equals in status, then they should be equal in that regard as well.

“Who can say anything about this matter? Other than the barking of the imperial faction’s dogs, there seems to be no other sound, right?”

“That’s… true.”

“If everything I do from now on is right and the standard, you should get used to it, starting with Father.”

“I underestimated it. Hehe.”

The conversation that followed was uneventful.

We exchanged small talk about the well-being of relatives, had dinner together, and while strolling through the garden, I showed Duke Ahillo the two new puppies I brought to the Empress’s Palace.

The puppies with golden fur were so small that they couldn’t even bark, making whimpering sounds.

“Look at these rascals!”

The puppies ran around lively, sometimes pulling at the hem of the Duke’s robe and rolling on top of his feet.

The Duke genuinely enjoyed the playful puppies. At that moment, he seemed more like ‘Gregorium Ahillo’ than ‘Duke Ahillo’ himself.

“The puppies seem to follow my niece well.”

“These little ones probably recognize pretty people too, don’t they?”

“You’re right. Hahaha!”

I hugged the puppies without caring if my clothes got dirty. After a few sneezes, I quickly stepped away.

“It seems that you still sneeze when the fur touches you.”

“Father too. It’s natural.”

Duke Ahillo looked at me, who was rubbing my nose, with relieved eyes.

For a long time. A very long time.

“The old father has taken away too much time. I’ll be going now.”

“You’re leaving already.”

As if feeling regretful, I gently held onto the Duke, seeming a bit fragile.

In response, the Duke, with a more affectionate gaze, firmly grasped my hand.

“Stay healthy.”

“Then, take care, Father.”

Like a young daughter, I followed Duke Ahillo until he got on the carriage and bid him farewell.
The Duke looked at me with an expression that seemed somewhat disapproving and then turned his head away.

“Hmm. Did I handle it well?”

A few minutes later.

As the carriage disappeared from sight, I casually petted the playful puppies, receiving their kisses without any sneezing.

Of course, there was no sign of sneezing whatsoever.

“I remember writing in my diary that I wanted to raise animals because I was lonely, but I couldn’t because I kept sneezing.”

I deliberately sneezed, remembering that, and it seemed to have an effect.

Moreover, based on the diary, I already knew that Leona was left-handed. So, in front of the Duke, I purposely used my left hand first.

Usually, in noble families, if someone is born left-handed, they are corrected to use their right hand. However, there was no way Leona would have been corrected.

“It seems like Derick visited the Duke before coming to me…”

Still, the expression the Duke had when he looked at me last was undoubtedly that of seeing a beloved daughter.

“Anyway, the Duke can’t feel the size of my magic power.”

I wasn’t too worried. His fear should be on the level of Derick’s.

“Sure, sure. You’re cute. I should give you guys some treats.”

I hugged the two puppies tightly, kissed their foreheads, and thanks to that, I could prevent any inconvenience. I planned to give them some large bones with plenty of meat.

“As expected, my daughter.”

And inside the carriage leaving the Empress’s Palace.

Gregorium Ahillo, who collapsed on the sofa with a tired look, was immersed in a deep sense of relief.

“Yeah. Many things have changed. Brightened up, become more positive. The neurotic aspects have decreased, and a sense of dignity has developed.”

But that was no different from the characteristics of the Ahillo family.

Perhaps it was just that he had a bad temper because he was in pain for a long time.

Now that his body was healthy, it wasn’t surprising that the true aspects of Ahillo began to show.

“Derick said something strange, and it bothered me, but as expected, it’s my daughter. She still sneezes when she gets close to animal fur.”