My mother's love song

During the reign of Nero, she sent envoys, troops and ships, demanding that the tribes on the island accept imperial rule again in exchange for trade.

At this time, Boudica was already the leader of the Iceni.

Faced with the choice of "surrender or war" proposed by the Roman Empire, she chose surrender against all odds.

When Britain returned to the territory of the great empire, Boudica also gained a higher voice in the tribal alliance because of her support for Rome.

Until this point, Boudica still had a favorable impression of the empire.

Although the Romans were a group of arrogant guys, the brilliant civilization and knowledge on the continent are undoubtedly what the British Isles now desire.

"Mommy mommy!"

As soon as Boudica returned home, her two daughters rushed to her side.

"We heard that the Romans made mom the Queen of Britain. How cool!"

“Oh…I see.”

Boudica stroked her daughters' hair with a smile on her face.

"I may have less time to spend with you in the future, so please behave yourself at home."

"Hey~~~ Why is this happening! Then mom should stop being the queen!"

"Okay, stop making trouble."

The two girls who called Boudica "Mom" were not her biological daughters, but orphans she took in during the war.

Boudica, who had never experienced love, believed that all the children on the British Isles were her own children.

"Mom, what kind of person is the governor from Rome? He is the one who made you the queen, right?"

"..."

Boudica was speechless for a moment.

When Rhode's arrogant expression appeared in her mind, two blushes appeared on the queen's beautiful face.

"Mom's face is so red!"

"Don't talk nonsense!" Boudica yelled with a red face, "If you say anything nonsense again, I won't make dinner for you!"

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It is obvious that Boudica has a special feeling for Rhodes.

The reason for being attracted is so simple, yet so complicated at the same time.

It is definitely not a feeling of gratitude or flattery caused by being appreciated by the other party.

It was not because the young man from the Roman center had a beauty that even surprised Boudica.

Longing.

Before this, Boudica knew nothing about the world outside the island.

The moment I saw the young man coming from the other side of the sea, I noticed that he was different.

He was different from the weak and arrogant Roman nobles.

He was different from the men in the tribe who only knew how to solve problems with brute force.

Although he looked like a child at first glance, it was clear that Rhodes possessed intelligence and strength that even adult men did not possess.

Most importantly...he recognized me.

Not as a warrior, not as a woman, but as a queen who loved Britannia.

Boudica was deeply attracted to the emperor's son.

and so.

Later, when the young governor summoned Boudica to Londinium for dinner, the queen agreed without any hesitation.

The queen, who only knew how to fight and cook, appeared in the banquet hall of Londinium wearing a gorgeous evening gown and instantly became the focus of the dinner.

Against the backdrop of her beautiful red hair, the queen's face, with light makeup on, looks more feminine than usual.

The pure white evening dress wraps around her slender figure, outlining the soft curves of the female body.

Although she didn't mean to emphasize it, her heavy and plump breasts were full of alluring presence.

Tonight's queen couldn't help but remind people of the beautiful goddess in mythology, attracting countless passionate gazes towards her.

Boudica didn't care about the intense gazes in the meeting room. She just waited anxiously for the boy to appear.

The girl's intention was not in vain.

As soon as Rhodes, who was late, stepped into the banquet hall, he walked through the crowd to Boudica and greeted her.

"Boudica, you really came. That's great. I was wondering what I would have done if you hadn't come. The evening gown is so pretty!"

"Thank you. Oh, no... I should say hello first. Hello... Governor." Boudica said nervously, pinching the hem of her skirt. "First of all, thank you for inviting me to the dinner. Um, um..."

"I've said it before. It's okay if you don't have to imitate the aristocratic accent. Boudica can just be Boudica."

"...!"

Just like that, Rhode's words made the queen's tension disappear.

It was truly an unforgettable night.

They had a pleasant dinner and chatted, and then Rod taught her to dance.

When the song ended and the crowd dispersed, the two of them stood on the balcony, enjoying the night breeze.

"Queen Boudica, can I invite you here again next time?"

"Please do it! ... No, I, I mean, of course you can..."

Boudica put her hand on her belly, lowered her head shyly and counted on her fingers: "If I have time, I will come again."

Rhode grabbed her shoulders and said, "Really? That's great!"

"……ah!"

"Oh, sorry. Maybe you're not used to physical contact."

"No, nothing. Rather... I don't hate it at all."

Boudica bit her scarlet lips and took the initiative to hold Rhodes' hand.

She asked, raising her head slightly and staring at the boy's face.

"Um... I heard that every noble in Rome has many mistresses... Is that true? Governor, you also..."

Rhode scratched his cheek and said, "Well, that's right. Because the imperial law only allows one wife, everyone has a fixed mistress.

As for me...I can only say that Rome is a country of law, and even your Majesty's children cannot be above the law."

In order to conceal his romantic life, Rhodes smiled and told Boudica some extremely suspicious anecdotes such as "the first emperor of the empire loved to visit the red-light district in Rome".

But at this time, Boudica could no longer listen to all this. Her cheeks were burning like fire.

"I see... if that's the case."

With a little expectation, Boudica said to the boy in a voice as soft as a mosquito's hum: "In this case, can I also be your mistress?"

"……Aha?"

Boudica's request confused Rod: You should still be unmarried, right?

The queen said softly, her fair face looking as if blood was dripping from it.

"Well... because of that, everyone in the tribe encouraged me to do this. They said it would be like Caesar and the Queen of Egypt, so I... Ugh!"

Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt.

Legend has it that she was able to ensure the independence of her country and avoid being annexed by the Roman Empire by becoming Caesar's mistress.

For the Iceni, it would be a great pleasure to have good relations with the Governor of Britannia.

If the queen of her own country became the mistress of a young man who was the favorite of His Majesty the Emperor and the heir to the empire, then Britain's peaceful future would be obvious.

But other people's ideas are of little consequence.

No matter how much she loves her people, no one can decide what the queen thinks.

More importantly, she herself is so eager

At least, Boudica was not opposed to becoming Rhodes' mistress.

"Everyone wants me to do this, so I came to ask for your opinion... I don't know, that..."

The queen lost her composure and waved her hand in a gesture that was inconsistent with her mature appearance.

“Ah, this doesn’t mean that I personally am against this kind of thing!

Absolutely not. In my opinion, the Governor-General is a very outstanding man. If I could, if I could be with you..."

"……Do not."

To the Queen's surprise, Rhodes didn't even take too long to think before directly rejecting her.

"I'm sorry. Boudica, I can't make you my mistress."

""

There was a distant and intense ringing in the Queen's ears.

His mind went blank and his cheeks, which were originally as red as his hair, suddenly turned pale.

Boudica raised her head silently and observed Rhodes.

The boy's expression was so serious and so certain that there was no room for maneuver.

Ahhh…so that’s how it is.

Boudica suddenly realized.

In the eyes of the Governor, I am just a nasty and wild woman from the countryside.

To become his mistress, one must at least be a woman of noble blood and an imperial citizen who has received education since childhood.

How can a woman like me who is good for nothing except fighting be qualified to stand by his side?

It's a bit beyond one's capabilities.

"...That's right."

Boudica lowered her head dejectedly.

"I'm sorry, Governor. Please forgive my wishful thinking."

Rhodes shook his head and continued, "I don't want you to be my mistress. If possible... Boudica, please be my wife."

"That's true... If you let a barbarian like me become your mistress, it will only lower your reputation.

Someone like me is only worthy of being your wife... Hey? Hey hey hey hey hey hey! ? ! ? ! ? "

Boudica's mouth was half open and her eyes were wide open.

"What are you talking about, Governor-General! Are you drunk!?"

Rhodes looked at him calmly and said seriously, "I'm not drunk. I'm serious, Boudica. If you don't mind, please be my wife."

He gave a faint smile to Boudica who was speechless with shock.

His smile and words made the queen's eyes open wider.

"From the first time I saw you, I fell in love with you at first sight.

I want to be your husband, Boudica.

Even if you don’t like the Roman way of life and don’t want to live in the imperial capital, that’s fine. I will always stay in Britain to accompany you...ah, just let me go back to Rome to see Your Majesty occasionally.

If possible, please come back with me, because I also want to show off my beautiful wife to others."

"…Beauty or something."

Ignoring Boudica who was about to bury her face in her towering breasts, Rhodes continued, "Anyway, I will make you happy, Boudica. Will you be my wife?"

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