Everyone present was surprised and puzzled when they heard Lutilis agree without waiting for Meredith to finish.

"Uh~ That means we can stay for a while—"

"I agree. This is settled. Sister—ahem, Miss Mei has fully demonstrated her power, so there's no way anyone can object. That's right, there's no way anyone can object."

"Oops?" Your Majesty looks a little strange.

For some reason, she spoke faster, leaned forward, and her cheeks flushed. And even though she wasn't fighting on her own, her breathing was a little rapid.

Was she so moved by this competition in front of the emperor?

And what does "Sister" mean? What did she originally want to say?

"Pasha, help my sister—Miss Mei, no, help them prepare a room. Since they're supposed to be guarding me, the room should be in the palace, right? Try to arrange a room as close to me as possible. And don't forget to tell the ladies-in-waiting not to neglect the guests."

"Your Majesty, wouldn't that be a bit careless and overly polite—"

"No objections allowed!"

"...Well, as you say. But before that, how about introducing ourselves?"

The old cat-woman from earlier—Pasha Mir—answered. She was actually the chancellor of the Republic and Lutilis's right-hand man, both in public and private matters. She looked like she was enduring a stomachache.

Although it was impossible, Lutilis seemed troubled by it, but she still said, "That's true," and nodded in agreement.

"She's our country's Chancellor, Pasha Mir. From the right, they're Chapter Master and Captain of the Infantry Warriors, Shim Gadot; Captain of the Guerrilla Warriors, Balf Lugar; Captain of the Aerial Warriors, Nilkazuk; Captain of the Imperial Guards, Creed Wuls... and Cui of the Secret Warriors... but she escaped, so forget it. I'll introduce the others another day."

It was a rather cursory introduction. The expressions of the important officials were somewhat sad, or rather, complicated.

However, Her Majesty Queen Lutilis didn't care.

"I'm going to show Miss Mei—no, I'm going to show the Liberators around the palace. I have something personal to discuss with my fellow Age of Gods magicians, so the guards will keep their distance. Pasha can come with us. So, let's go, Sister—Mel-sama and everyone else."

The leopard man, Captain Creed, who gave the impression of rationality, panicked, completely destroying his sanity, but he had no time to express his objection. It was the so-called "no argument." He couldn't complain about the Queen's nonchalant change of address from Miss to Sir.

Although I have many things to say and many questions to ask, it is ultimately an order from Her Majesty the Queen.

Although Creed, Shim and the others looked reluctant, with Prime Minister Pasha beside them, Bart suggested with a wry smile, "I'll stay as a hostage," so they didn't pursue the matter of Lutilis, Meredith and the others being alone together.

Seeing this, Lutilis smiled contentedly, and her complexion seemed exceptionally good.

"Thank you for the wonderful encounter today."

She urged Meredith and the others, leaving the delicate atmosphere behind, and walked out of the throne room with light steps.

I have never seen Her Majesty like that before... She seemed to have not heard what her subjects said.

After that, for some unknown reason, Meredith and the others were given the honor of being led on a tour by the Queen herself, and she demonstrated to them the various powers of the "Queen of the Sea of ​​Trees."

The interior of the Royal Palace, or Daiki Kiriya Oto, is truly the Queen's domain. By waving the 'Proof of the King', a 30cm long staff called the 'Guardian Staff', which she carries with her at all times, like a baton, she can alter the interior's shape at will and open paths.

The passage was practically non-existent, and movement up and down was the same. With a wave of the "Guardian Wand," the branches would extend and carry the Queen anywhere, truly becoming "one with the tree."

According to the Queen, the guardian staff is a composite of tree branches and special crystals. It seems to be a divine artifact made long ago that will choose its own master.

In other words, it is not the one who becomes the King of the Republic that obtains the "Certificate of Kingship", but the one who is chosen by the "Certificate of Kingship" that becomes the King of the Republic.

Therefore, the one who becomes the king can exercise a wide variety of omnipotence, such as interfering with large trees, manipulating white mist, regenerating forests, and even absorbing sunlight to produce soil that allows crops to grow without being restricted by sunlight hours.

The rows of trees that look like the outer walls are actually part of the tree's roots, protruding from the ground. So if needed, they can be strengthened or regenerated at any time, or even retracted into the ground.

I see. It truly deserves to be called the "Staff wielded by the King of the Sea of ​​Trees."

Coupled with Lutilis's own Age of Gods magic, "Sublimation," which allows her to wield the strongest power of all time, it's no wonder that Shim and the others are so confident.

Incidentally, the Sacred Beasts that wreaked havoc when Meredy and the others entered the Sea of ​​Trees weren't immune to the fog's effects; they were sent by the Church to harass them. Since they simply captured suitable monsters and transformed them into Sacred Beasts, warriors could easily handle them. However, it's relatively easy to gather a significant number of them, and even if they were defeated, they wouldn't feel bad at all.

The Church didn't expect the sacred beasts to achieve much, simply releasing them into the forest. If they could cause damage to any settlements they stumbled upon, they'd be lucky. Even if they couldn't, just enough to tire out the warriors would be enough.

Of course, Lutilis quickly grasped the existence of the sacred beast, so the warrior group was able to take efficient action, so the effect was really only harassment.

After listening to Lutilis's personal explanation of these matters, the group arrived at her favorite spot, the top of a large tree.

It was covered by a pure white dome, shaped like a tree stump, a perfect circle. Its diameter was about five meters, but thick branches spread out in all directions like petals, making it feel much wider.

Incidentally, even among the Orcs, only a very small number of people are allowed to visit this place. As for humans, Meredith and Nietz are the first in history to do so. Seeing the headache on the Pasha Vizier's face, Meredith and the others felt a wave of trepidation.

However, there was one person who completely ignored Meredith and the others.

With a deft wave of her staff, she directed the dense fog. The dome of mist swirled and dispersed, opening up a vast horizon. From the outside, the once majestic, foggy mountain must have looked as if its peak had suddenly vanished.

Meredy and Natsu were moved and amazed, enjoying the view from the tree, while they kept stealing glances in Mei's direction.

"Sister Mei'er, what do you think? I'm confident that the view from here isn't something you can just see, you know?"

"Yes, yes, it's a mysterious and magnificent view."

"Sister—I'm glad that Mei'er-sama likes me."

"Is that so? Your Majesty? Um, aren't you getting a little too close?"

"Ah, Mei-sama, although we were born in different places, we are all brothers. Please call me Lutilis, no, please call me Lu?"

"Eh, eh? But the others will be angry, right? Then things will be a bit troublesome."

Mei'er muttered softly, "...Besides, my elder sister instinct tells me that getting any closer will be bad." Her expression twitched subtly.

However, Lutilis herself seemed not to have heard. Her long ears drooped in sorrow, but she advanced instead of retreating. Lutilis hugged Mei's arm, their already close distance becoming almost touching.

"How can you say that... Considering the friendship between Mei-sama and me, it's really too polite to say that."

"What kind of friendship do you mean? We just met for the first time!? You're too close! Move away a little!"

"I don't want to! I won't let go until my sister, Mei'er-sama, calls me Ryu! I won't let go!"

“Hey, what’s wrong with you!? Where’s that majestic look from earlier?! You’re giving off a completely different impression!?”

"Public affairs are public affairs, and private affairs are private affairs. Proper rest is also important. Come, please call me Ryu."

"Alright, alright! Ryu, that's all right, so please let go—"

"...I'm so glad. Then, I'll call Mei-sama 'Onee-sama' too?"

"Why!?"

Strange, really strange, that the older sister who always handled things with ease was actually being led around. Mei was in a state of panic, and seeing Lutilis clinging to her like a sticky insect, Mei was also a little scared.

Then, the mysterious word "sister" that appears repeatedly seems to mean "sister-sama." Has she been wanting to call Mei "sister-sama" ever since the competition in front of the emperor?

A little further away, while Mel and Lutilis were refusing to give in to each other, Meredith looked very anxious.

"H-What should I do? Nai-chan! Mei'er is going to be taken away!"

"I don't care."

Natsu replied coldly, a questioning look on his face as he turned back to the Prime Minister.

"Pasha-sama, what's going on with His Majesty? Her appearance has changed a lot, and she seems to be obsessed with Mei'er."

"Well, how should I put it... this is a state secret."

The Vizier Pasha moved as if she were suffering from a headache and stomachache simultaneously. She was an elderly woman, yet she still worked, seemingly enduring immense hardship, a mountain of toil. Nez felt a strong affinity for her.

"State secrets...so it's best if we don't ask."

"No, please listen to me. Regardless, the Queen's approachable demeanor makes it impossible to conceal this. It seems the pressure has built up since the war began. Your existence is, in a sense, a blessing. That being said, I would like you to keep this a secret from anyone other than me, if possible."

"Should we keep this secret from the Warrior Captain and the others as well?"

"Yes, it will affect morale."

There is such an important secret that even the leader of the warriors who shoulder the heavy responsibility of protecting the country cannot know...

From what she said, I learned that Lutilis's parents died young, and because she was raised by the Pasha Vizier, who was a close friend of her parents, only she and a very few maids knew this secret.

Upon hearing that the Queen's secret was a state secret and concerned the morale of the soldiers, Meredith couldn't help but show a serious expression.

"I've tried many times to heal her, but it's been beyond my ability. I'm truly powerless..."

This statement came from the old chancellor who had long supported the Republic. Her expression was both repentant and escaping reality. Seeing her expression, Meredith understood.

"She's sick, right? And it's a very difficult disease to cure. That's why she was so excited when she saw Mei'er's regeneration magic..."

"Hmm, well, she was certainly excited to see Miss Mei. In a sense, it's truly an incurable disease."

Pasha hesitated. Is Lutilis's illness that serious?

I see. This secret cannot be shared with the warriors. The beloved king, the key to protecting the sea of ​​trees, could fall at any moment. This matter truly must be treated as a state secret.

So, Meredith and Natsu also said with serious eyes:

"No problem, Sister Mei will definitely be able to cure her! So, Pasha-sama, tell us, what is wrong with His Majesty?"

"Mel's regeneration is potentially curable. Please tell us, what is wrong with the Queen?"

From the corner of her vision, she could see Lutilis advancing steadily towards Mei, while Mei retreated continuously, being pushed to the edge. It was clear how desperately Lutilis was fighting for her life.

With heavy hearts, Meredith and Nez watched the Vizier Pasha with bated breath...

The Vizier Pasha's eyes were like dead, rotten fish, and she confessed the secret.

"She's a pervert."

The air was thick with lingering tension. Meredith tilted her head, "Hmm?" in question, while Natsu scratched his ears. "Strange? Did I hear it wrong? I didn't get it right, so please say it again."

"She's a pervert!"

It’s a pervert~ It’s a pervert~ It’s a pervert~… These words echoed beautifully.

"What on earth is wrong with my parenting style?! She gets excited whenever she's bullied, treated harshly, or stared at. She's a true masochist! Ahhh, why did it become like this?! By the time I realized it, it was too late. I... I... How am I supposed to apologize to Mary and Jade?! And how long am I supposed to keep this secret? How many holes are you going to bore in my stomach before you let me go?"

"Pasha-sama, please calm down!"

"No, no! She's hyperventilating!"

The Vizier Pasha added to the information with a bit of self-deprecation, then began to hyperventilate. The responsibility of keeping the Queen's secrets seemed beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

Incidentally, Mary and Jade are the names of Lutilis's deceased parents, and they were both very normal people.

Under Meredith's soothing cares, the weary old chancellor continued to regulate his breathing. Her screams naturally reached Mel and Lutilis. Mel looked at Lutilis, who was still clinging to her arm, her movements like a rusted robot.

"Fufu, Pasha, you're such a jerk! Even though there's no one else here, you suddenly scolded (rewarded) me in front of the guest you just met today—Hmm!"

Lutilis was incredibly excited, losing none of her queenly dignity. She was truly a pervert who was thrilled to be called a pervert. Her transformation was so drastic that it would be more believable to simply call her a double personality.

The perverted queen's fiery gaze caught Mei'er at a very close distance. For some reason, her cheeks flushed and she breathed hot air into Mei'er's ear.

"Go, go away! You pervert!"

“Hmm!?”

I hadn't expected Mei to actually slap the queen of a country. With a rather ominous sound, Lutilis was slapped in the face, sent flying, and collapsed to the ground.

I saw her with her feet together, her body leaning forward, her eyes moist, her hands touching her cheeks - she was extremely intoxicated.

"I, I was beaten. I'm the queen, and yet I was beaten! No one has ever done this to me before!"

"Of course you are the Queen," Meredy and Natsu grumbled in their minds. As they watched, Lutilis panted excitedly and passionately confessed her love to Mei.

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"My judgment was correct! Sister Mei is indeed my destined one!"

“How disgusting!”

Seeing Mei'er's sadistic nature in the competition in front of the queen, her masochistic spirit seemed to resonate. Although Mei tried her best to refuse, the queen was very difficult to deal with. Instead, she squinted her eyes comfortably and crawled to Mei's feet.

"I've always wanted everyone to treat me like a toy! But when I was five, my sublimation magic awakened, and I've been treated specially ever since! Everyone respects me as the next king, and no one wants to play with me!!"

"I don't care about that kind of thing! Damn it, let go of my feet!"

Mei used a water whip to whip Lutilis, who was holding onto her feet.

The usually calm and composed elder sister is gone. If the family members of the Melkine Pirates saw this, they would definitely be shocked.

Basically, during the pirate era, many people happily thanked Sister Mei after being punished.

But for Mel, it was different. Pirates reflected on their mistakes, and they respected their captain.

However, Lutilis...

Mei herself didn't benefit at all. It felt like she was being unilaterally exploited by Lutilis to satisfy her sexual urges. How should I put it... Lutilis was completely intoxicated. Mei felt a creepy feeling that words couldn't describe.

"This, this is the whipping punishment I've always dreamed of! I will follow you for the rest of my life! Onee-sama! No, Master!"

"Don't call me Master!"

"Then Your Majesty!"

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