I really didn't want to burn it.

Artoria was stunned. She thought Nero would ask about Gaul first, but he asked a man instead.

Wait... how did she know about that man?! And that expression...

Artoria immediately tensed up, guessing that the relationship between the two was quite unusual.

“Of course I know,” Artoria readily admitted. “He was our former Prime Minister of Britain.”

"what?!"

Nero was completely stunned. She stood up from her chair and questioned him loudly.

If it weren't for maintaining the image of the Empress, she would have punched Artoria and broken her nose!

This was a way of warning this British barbarian that he could eat whatever he wanted, but he couldn't say whatever he wanted.

"What merit do you Britons have?! You actually let him abandon me and become prime minister in your poor, remote place."

impoverished rural areas... small places...

Artoria secretly clenched her fist.

If there hadn't been other people around, she would have definitely ridden Nero under her and given him a good beating, and she would have punched him right in the nose!

Clearly, this guy's habit of hitting the face first in a fight, and punching the nose first, isn't just his habit; even his close friends Artoria and Nero know this trick.

And you abandoned... Li Ang! You scumbag!

Artoria didn't show her intense inner thoughts; she maintained her formulaic smile.

“Your Majesty, no matter how you deny it, it’s no use. Everyone knows that Li Ang served as Prime Minister in Britain for 15 years.”

I don't believe it!

Nero shouted angrily, then suddenly pointed at Artoria and demanded, "What is your relationship with him?"

Artoria deliberately gave her a seductive look: "Your Majesty, what do you think our relationship is?"

"Li Ang, you scumbag!"

"I don't deny that."

Artoria muttered a complaint in a voice only she could hear.

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PS1: The practice of awarding medals to winners in the Olympics only began in the modern Olympics; laurel wreaths were used in the games of the Greek and Roman periods.

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PS2: Medb is super fun in the Japanese server's event story.

Maeve: Is Oniichi Ushiwakamaru's teacher? Then I, who am working with him, will also become a female teacher!

Then Maeve put on her prison spirit suit...(* /ω＼*)

It seems Queen Maeve has some unique insights into the teaching profession.

By the way, the image of Issun-hime (which has been censored) in her costume last night was indeed Medb. If you look closely, you can see Medb's crown on Issun-hime's head.

As for the figure that some people mentioned... that's purely a matter of art style.

Just look at the Nightingale next door, anyone can draw Nightingale better than the card art! (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻

Chapter 84 Li Ang: Infiltration failed, should I activate Musou?

"Huh...huh..."

It took Nero a long time to finally calm down.

She sat back down in her chair and continued her conversation with Artoria.

However, her still indignant expression and the "waves" of her chest rising and falling did not reveal her inner displeasure.

Artoria simply smiled faintly at this.

Annoyed? That's perfectly fine!

Artoria had long disliked Nero, that little brat.

It's one thing to belittle herself as a barbarian, but to question her about her relationship with Li Ang is another.

My husband Li Ang and I are a perfect match, we don't need you, you vixen, to confirm our relationship!

"Your Majesty, do you also know Li Ang?"

Seeing that Nero's mood had calmed down a bit, Artoria asked her question.

“Of course, he is my teacher, my guiding light!” Nero said with great pride. “He possesses the wisdom of Minerva (Athena) and the bravery of Mars (Ares)…”

“Just say he’s a perfect man,” Artoria interrupted Nero.

“You should have let me finish speaking. I’ve prepared almost five minutes of praise.” Nero was quite annoyed that Artoria wouldn’t let her praise others.

“Of course I know what kind of man he is,” Artoria said bluntly. “I know very well how outstanding he is.”

"Of course, he is Yu's teacher."

Nero crossed his arms and nodded proudly.

Saying she crossed her arms over her chest isn't accurate, because Nero's breasts were so full that she only crossed them below to support them.

Upon seeing this, Artoria's eyelids twitched once again.

In retaliation, Artoria deliberately straightened her back, making herself a head taller than Nero when sitting.

"you……"

"I have a question, Your Majesty."

Artoria didn't give Nero a chance to speak and back down; she asked from her superior position.

"When did Li Ang become your teacher?"

"Hmm...it's a bit hard to say..."

Nero's voice became weak and listless, and she said with some frustration, "Actually, I don't even know if I am his disciple."

“Back then, my elder brother was groomed to be the heir to the throne, while I was just a dispensable girl left to fend for myself in the palace. Li Ang felt sorry for me because I was always alone, so he took me under his wing.”

Nero recalled her past interactions with Leon, and her eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Li Ang never looked down on Yu because she was a girl. He treated her almost like an older brother, and even spoiled her because she was a girl... Sure enough, even Li Ang couldn't resist Yu's charm. Who can blame him for being so cute... Hmm, it feels a little embarrassing to say this."

Nero cupped her face in her hands and said shyly.

A cross appeared on Artoria's forehead once again.

What's going on with this woman eating her own husband's food while he's with other women?

And can't this emperor get down to business? Why do you keep bringing up the sweet moments between you and my man? You little brat, are you doing this on purpose?!

With a twisted smile, Artoria pressed on, "Your Majesty, do you remember when Leon left Rome?"

“About five years ago,” Nero recalled. “Suddenly one day, he said he was leaving Rome, and then he disappeared.”

"Afterwards, my elder brother suddenly died, and I inherited his name and became the heir to the throne. After ascending the throne, I searched for Li Ang throughout the country, but to no avail."

Artoria nodded slightly; Nero's words confirmed her suspicions.

Artoria sensed something was wrong the moment Nero said he knew Leon.

The girl in front of him looked to be only a teenager, which clearly conflicted with the time Li Ang spent in Britain.

Keep in mind that Leon spent over a decade in Britain, including several years accompanying him on campaigns. Under such circumstances, how could he possibly have had time to keep a mistress in Rome?

Artoria already had an idea. She smiled and said to Nero, "Your Majesty, there is something I want to tell you. Leon served as prime minister in Britain for 14 years, and then left Britain a year ago and disappeared."

"Hmm?"

Nero listened to Artoria's words in astonishment, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"You're not lying to me, are you?"

"Of course not, everyone living in Britain knows this. After all, he was the prime minister who led Britain to prosperity and strength."

Artoria flashed a smile as bright as the sun, so dazzling that Nero could barely open his eyes.

"Hmm... I feel so sour," Nero muttered.

Upon hearing this, Artoria's eyes gleamed with smugness.

Serves you right, always feeding your mother dog food (a Chinese slang term for being promiscuous).

Once Nero had calmed down, he asked, "So, what's going on?"

“There are two possibilities,” Artoria said, holding up a finger. “Either the Leon we’re talking about is just someone with the same name.”

Nero showed Artoria a portrait of Leon that he had treasured.

“It doesn’t seem to be this type.” Artoria nodded.

The man in the portrait was clearly her man; Artoria recognized him at a glance.

“Then there’s only one other possibility left,” Artoria said. “Leon has lived for a very long time.”

"Why do you say that."

Nero asked.

“Your Majesty may not truly understand Britain, but I do understand Rome,” Artoria said. “Your Rome is vastly different from the Rome of my time.”

"How big is it?"

Artoria chuckled softly. "My...brother took Gaul from the Gauls themselves, after they had driven out the Romans and become independent."

"whispering sound!"

Nero's face immediately darkened.

"So, you're here to show off to Yu Yaowu?"

"How could that be? To wage war against Your Majesty's Roman Empire would be an extremely unwise move."

Artoria deliberately used "your" to counteract Nero's hostility towards her.

“What I mean is, my Britain and Your Majesty’s Rome are separated by hundreds of years, yet they have suddenly overlapped. I think we should work together to find a way to solve this problem.”

Artoria formally proposed a collaboration to Nero.

"Um..."

Nero pondered Artoria's words and fell into deep thought.

Just as Artoria had Merlin, the magician, by her side, Nero had a magician who served Rome.

So while what Artoria said was unbelievable, Nero, who was used to all kinds of magic, could not completely find it unacceptable.

The thought of cooperating with the Britons, whom he had always looked down upon, was something Nero found hard to accept.

"I need to think about it for a while."

Nero outwardly said he was considering it, but inwardly he thought that if the Roman magicians could solve the problem, everything would be fine; if not, then he would have an "academic" exchange with Britain.

Artoria certainly saw through Nero's plan to stall for time, but she wasn't in a hurry.

For Artoria, all she needed was for Rome and Britain to avoid a pointless war.

This is not to say that Artoria was afraid of Rome, but that she did not want the people of Britain to die for such a ridiculous reason.

"I will remain in Rome until Your Majesty gives me your answer."

With that, Artoria prepared to get up and leave, ending the meeting.

Unexpectedly, Nero took the initiative to pull Artoria away.

"Um... your name is Morgan, right?" Nero said in a haughty tone, "Could you tell me about Li Ang? I haven't heard from him in a long time and I'd like to catch up on his story."

"..."

Nero's words left Artoria looking conflicted; she didn't know how to respond.

"You don't want to talk about it, do you? If you want to cooperate with Yu, you should at least show some sincerity, right?"

Nero was quite adept at seizing opportunities, and she immediately took Artoria's hand.