The Response to my Drunken Proposal was Surprisingly Good

Chapter 61-68:Would You Rather Marry Than Have Your Limbs Torn Off?(1-8)

✦ Chapter 61 – Would You Rather Marry Than Have Your Limbs Torn Off? (1) ✦

「Translator – Creator」

The Emperor's Audience Chamber.

After the departure of the First Princess, the space was filled with an even greater silence. The chalice in the air simply tilted without a word, and the apple wine that had spilled outside soon disappeared without a trace.

At the same time, part of the space was drawn back like a curtain.

A figure wearing a mask that expressed nothing of their facial features, Ilaref, an aide to the Emperor, knelt down on one side very slowly and saluted.

"Your Imperial Majesty."

"Speak," the emperor commanded.

"I struggle to comprehend your decision to let the First Princess leave unchallenged. While she may have been raised with a certain... inclination, surely there are limits to acceptable behavior?"

"Inclination?"

"Yes. Though she was indeed nurtured in an atmosphere of freedom and ambition, it seems she has overstepped boundaries. Perhaps some correction is necessary before—"

"Hm." The emperor scoffed. "Ilaref, are you still half-asleep? Or have you grown dull?"

"Pardon?"

Even though the face was hidden by the mask, Ilaref's bewilderment was palpable. An apple materialized, hurled through the air.

Crunch—!

"My loyal Ilaref," the emperor began.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Am I a weak emperor?"

"Certainly not, Your Majesty."

"Or am I perhaps... an incompetent one?"

"You are the most capable ruler in all the land. No matter where you look on the continent, the Emperor will be the most fine leader."

"Mm, I concur." The emperor paused.

"Then why do you..."

"Stand aside," As the Emperor so ordered, the entire floor of the audience chamber began to shake, and Ilaref hastily retreated.

"Now, observe carefully."

What emerged from the floor was a massive, slate-like boulder. Its smooth surface cracked and shifted, forming intricate patterns in real-time.

........Ilaref realized. It was taking the shape of a map.

"First, behold the layout of our continent."

Shhhhh—!

The surface was gilded to show the power structure of the continent.

"The empire I rule, the snowfields in the north, the deserts in the south, the rainforests in the central region... Let's start with this much."

The chalice in the air swirled pensively.

"Well, I suppose we can't leave out the Demon Realm and the Celestial Realm."

The Emperor laughed as he looked at the stone map, which showed not only the continent but also other worlds in detail.

"Hm."

"Your Majesty?"

"Ilaref."

"Yes, sire."

"It's really strange that there will be a day when I have to explain this to someone. It's proof that the world is getting more fun."