Episode 69 – The Queen’s Return and the Honey Trap

“─ Are you really a Rokatta?”

In the audience chamber of the Royal Castle of Grateka in the Holy Land.

These were the first words of Queen Eliza upon her return after several months.

She had been spending time at the monastery in the temple of Mersana to reflect on the “Uprising of Alta.”

Originally, she was to have had a three-year period of reflection, but she was summoned there half-way under the authority of her husband, the king, Rokatta.

The Mersana Temple is the symbol of the state of Grateka, and there are solemn and sensitive aspects of the temple that even the king cannot intervene in, especially in religious matters.

But nowadays, Rokatta enjoys the support of the king’s officials, soldiers, and even the people of the country.

He is now called “the absolute good king,” and no one curses him as they did in the past.

Therefore, no one speaks out against him.

It is considered the height of foolishness to oppose the Absolute Good King.

Thanks to this, even Pope Leila of the Mersana Temple did not even have the chance to express her opinion about the current Rokatta.

“Yes, honey. It’s your beloved Rokatta. I’ve lost a little weight because I miss you so much.~Hahahaha”

Not only his appearance, but even his personality has changed, King Rokatta.

“I have heard of your reputation while I was away from ……. I am grateful to you as a …… queen for making Grateka so prosperous after that incident, which should have stalled because of me, but as a wife, I am puzzled and wonder at the way you have changed.”

Eliza never used to judge men by their appearance.

She had accepted Rokatta, who had once been called the “Pig King,” without prejudice.

It was only her appetite and incompetence that led her to a one-night stand.

But he forgave her for that.

Not only did he have a good-looking appearance, but he also had a generous heart.

Eliza came to love Rokatta with all her heart and entered a convent to atone for her husband’s sins.

Thus, although they were reunited after several months, it was natural to be suspicious of how much she had changed.

In fact, this is a natural reaction.

“But, the Queen, His Majesty is currently receiving tremendous instructions not only from our aides and those in the castle, but also from the soldiers to the people. This change is only possible when we consider the safety of the Queen and the country. Isn’t that a welcome change? ”

The Duke of Murand, who is known to be a wise man and a man with a sword in his hand, follows up on Rokatta’s advice.

But his eyes are no longer intelligent and bloodshot, and Eliza thinks he is insane.

The same goes for the other dignitaries and the maidens.

It was as if he had been seduced by something, if not brainwashed, and his consciousness had been altered in a different direction.

It is as if they are being led by a huge charisma, or are being gradually eaten away by a bacterium.

It is only because it is Eliza, who has kept her distance for a while, that she notice this.

No, there is one more sane person in the room.

The court magician standing next to Rokatta on the throne – the great sage Magus.

Only he is listening to Eliza’s argument with serious eyes.

Eliza glanced at Magus and nodded lightly.

“…… Yes, that’s right. I was out of my mind. By the way, Your Majesty, why did you call for me?”

Usually called “Rokatta,” Eliza dared to call him “Your Majesty.”

The person in question and those around her don’t seem to mind, but only Magus smiles and nods.

“Well, to be honest, I’d be lonely if you weren’t here. There’s also the issue of succession. The sooner we accomplish this, the better the people will feel at ease, right?”

Although Rokatta is the king, he is the son-in-law and not a legitimate lineage.

Therefore, he was only a provisional king.

Currently, the next legitimate king is limited to the son born to Eliza.

When Rokatta said this jokingly, the people around him burst into laughter.

At first glance, the couple’s reunion was a harmonious atmosphere after a long absence.

But Eliza is not laughing at all.

(Who is this one? It is as if he is a demon who has taken over Rokatta’s body and is deceiving the minds of those around him ……)

After greeting the guests, I left the audience hall.

I went to my room with the attendants.

In the queen’s room.

“I’m a little tired, so I’m going to take a rest. Please leave the room and I will call you if I need you.”

Eliza let the attendants out of the room and went to the window.

When she opened the window, she saw an owl perched on the balcony’s bars.

Eliza held out her arm and the owl spread its wings and flew away, landing on her arm.

(–Magus’s magic bird,” isn’t it?)

The owl nodded its head as she spoke to it with a thought.

(As expected of Queen Eliza…she is as talented and heroic as ever. This Magus is relieved that you are still alive and well.)

(Enough introduction. Please tell me what the situation is.)

(Yes. Please listen with all your heart.—)

Magus explained to Eliza everything he knew without concealment.

“…… Lies. That Rokatta is …….”

Eliza shuddered and managed to palm her red lips.

This is not something that should be spoken out loud.

(Rokatta has been replaced by the head of the assassination organization Hades, …… Mors?)

(Yes. There is some speculation on my part, …… but in light of the information I received the other day from my daughter, Manisa, I think it is almost certain. ……)

(Certainly, that is clearly a different person. …… If there is a “virus” that takes over the body, as your daughter says, it is highly likely that it has already infected and brainwashed the people, from the closest advisors to the soldiers and the people, little by little. Magus, are you okay? )

(According to Seti sama, if there is no “Magic Sword Ansalar,” which is the channel of infection, there is no infection. I have never seen it since I was invited as a court magician ……)

(Magic Sword Ansalar? As I recall, it was a weapon that Alta possessed. …… I only caught a glimpse of it in its sheath. …… However, Rokatta and Murand actually drew their swords and witnessed the scene where they fought Seti. Come to think of it, it was Rokatta himself, when he was fat, who gave me information about the organization in the beginning.)

(So His Majesty has been a “carrier” since that time? I see, the Queen and Prince Alta were spotted by Mors from the beginning …… in order to take the body of Seti sama…)

(All this is a trap of Mors …… what an abomination! Magus, how can I get rid of Mors from my husband?)

(…… I don’t understand. Seti sama said, “Mors has never left his body unless it is for the life of the body or until he kills it”. My only collaborator, Pope Leila of the Temple of Mersana, also said, “It is impossible to expel the virus.”)

(that’s..)

(However, there is a way to “seal” the virus. …… I learned that from Seti sama. I can do it. …… but, uh, with the cooperation of Queen Eliza, it’s essential.)

Magus said something that caught him between the back teeth.

Eliza thinks for a moment and looks at the owl with a strong will.

(–Okay. For the sake of the honor and dignity of my beloved husband, Rokatta, I will cooperate in any way possible!)

The bedroom at night.

On a luxuriously made and spacious bed, Eliza was lying in a thin make-up suit.

The moonlight from the windowsill reveals her voluptuous, graceful curves.

A glamorous style that would make any man tingle.

“—beautiful. My honey,…… it’s been a while, hasn’t it?”

The red gown is a great way to show off your beauty.

She was dressed in a bright red gown and standing by the foot of the bed.

“Yes, Rokatta,…… I’m kind of nervous because you look like a different lord.”

“Haha …… I’m your husband for real. See?”

Rokatta removed his gown, revealing his naked body.

He was a different person with a thoroughly trained body, but only the important parts remained as they were then.

“Yes, I am relieved, my dear …….”　

Eliza’s cheeks are tinted and her eyes are moist.

She casually turned her gaze towards the door.

Something was wrapped in a cloth her didn’t recognize and was leaning against it.

Due to its shape, it looks like a two-handed sword in a sheath.

There is no doubt about it.

–That is the “Magic Sword Ansalar.”

As a characteristic to recognize Mors, he always carries that “Magic Sword”.

That’s his identity.

“Well then, Eliza,……, I love you.”

“Yes,…….Ah”

Rokatta covers Eliza and gently rubs her to remove her makeup.

They hugged each other to begin their life as a couple.

–But then,

“W-What are you doing …… Eliza!”

Rokata raised himself up and started writhing, holding his neck.

A ring with a needle in it was placed on Eliza’s finger.

“–a poisoned needle. The magic needle that paralyzes the nerves from the great sage Magius… You easily fell for the habit of being the mastermind of an assassination organization, the bandit Mors! ”

This is another ruse arranged with Magus.

It was the moment when Eliza’s honey trap succeeded.

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