Saikania Empire’s Empress, Raika・Azul・Saikania, was the absolute sovereign who had beauty and talent that could be said to be at the apex of all women. She was a woman wreathed in ambition, and had the quality of being humanity’s hero, therefore creating a country that placed women above men.
That physical beauty was so first-rate that it amazed everyone, and those who saw her body were enchanted by her and pledged absolute loyalty to her.
“!!! What?! This chill……no, this is fear? …oi! Someone? Is anyone here?!”
On that day, the castle she was in became unnaturally devoid of the things called sound, and the signs of people other than her had vanished.
However, she completely forgot that sensation in an instant.
Even though it was a feeling that anyone would consider to be strange.
“Aah, why am I standing?”
“Yaah!! I wonder if it’s right for me to say that you are Empress Raika・Azul・Saikania?”
That man, without any context, stood before my eyes.
“Uwah!? Who are you, you bastard!?”
“My name is Kou, but I’m not mistaken that you’re Raika・Azul・Saikania, right?”
“Certainly I am Raika, but what of it?”
“I see—so it’s you…yup, just like the rumours you have the charm to fascinate men, huh.”
“Why does my enchantment not work on you even though you’re a man?!”
“Hmm, because I have that sort of resistance, I guess?”
The man returned a non-committal reply, calmly coming into contact with me, the Empress.
“I know, a duel! I’ll get you, who makes my skin crawl just by looking at you, to fall into slavery, and correct that arrogant attitude of yours, you bastard!”
Faced with the situation where no one would come even if someone screamed, I challenged the annoyance before my eyes, the man called Kou, to a duel. I shall show him his place.
I shall have him regret challenging the strong such as I.
“Yup, I’m glad that you’re quick on the uptake. I’ve also taken a liking to corrupting strong-willed women, see. Not even my own will can stop myself any more~.
I’d actually like someone to quickly come stop me soon, though. But since everyone couldn’t win against me and ended up falling madly in love with me, please win somehow, ok?”
“Hah?!”
Isn’t this guy an idiot?! The things he’s saying and the things he’s doing are completely in conflict with each other. He’s gone mad…
“You’re insane…”
“Yup, I’m insane. So much so that it can’t be helped. However, what can you do? It was my choice, after all.”
Those eyes harboured a void that looked down on everything.
I can’t lose to a guy with these eyes. Everything will become messed up…
I gathered all of my strength and slashed at the man before me.
“Ooh, what amazing strength and swordsmanship! You really are an Empress, huh? But, see, I’ve also gotten a little good at my swordsmanship too.”
Even though the man’s swordsmanship was tantamount to child’s play, he had made small scratches all over my body.
On the contrary, all of my sword slashes were dealt with, not hitting the man before my eyes.
“Shit! Why won’t they hit! I’m this country’s Empress…as a hero, I will not lose to this fake power…”
The man mockingly swung his sword, aiming to just barely scrape the skin.
I decided to use that and beat him with a counter.
“Aural Counter…”
While repelling the man’s sword, I thrust out my sword at that guy’s vitals all at once.
Overflowing with fresh blood, the man eerily smiled.
Fear…I’m a hero. I won’t lose.
“Man, to think you’d come this far. I’m so glad. I’m so happy that you managed to wound me. I’ve decided. I’ll make you into my pervert wife.”
Not only did the man only have a single-lined scar on his cheek, but he was tattered and messing around.
“Kuh…kill me. If I’m going to be humiliated, then I’d rather choose death…”
Hardening that resolve, I tried to firmly bite my tongue.
“Haah, why are you trying to die, hm~? Isn’t it fine as long as it feels good?”
“Don’t screw with me, knave! As if I’d let things go the way you want to!”
I objected with a strong will.
“Well, take care of me from now on, kay~.”
The man’s light voice caused me to let go of my consciousness, sending me towards the depths of darkness.