Became the Emperor in the Hero Game

2 – 2.

The banquet hall, which had never been used since I ascended the throne, was full for the first time in a long time.

I deliberately did not hold a single banquet during the war because of the idiots who were far from the frontline and did not realize that we were at war. It was dazzling.

The directive not to set limits on the budget has been faithfully followed,

Experts have clearly shown what can be created if manpower and budget are handled at will.

From chandeliers emitting golden light from unknown sources, to drinking glasses decorated with small jewels.

Of all kinds of delicacies that make even me, who is not so interested in gastronomy, make my mouth water,

From hundreds of bottles of liquor that can buy a mansion with one bottle that can be treated like high-end liquor on the market.

“How is it, do you like it?”

“This banquet is too much for me, Your Majesty.”

“If it is too much for you, who can enjoy this banquet? Come on, let’s have a drink.”

I gestured to the attendant and handed the cup to Xian first, and then passed the cup to the others one by one.

“Riel, you worked really hard too. You have no idea how proud the Duke of Pale is.”

Still, shouldn’t you have sent letters a little more often? The duke was upset.

When I handed over the glass with a small joke, Riel took the glass nervously.

“That, Young, Glory! Your majesty!”

Then… Actually, I don’t want to give them too much.

I can’t help it because there are many eyes to see.

“Princess Seria, thank you for your hard work. It is thanks to the princess that Shien never wandered.”

“Heung”

As expected, Seria took the glass from my hand as if snatching it without a proper reply.

It was a bit noisy around, but it didn’t take long for elves to be arrogant, so there was no big reaction.

Of course, the aristocrats belonging to the Empire were glaring at Seria as if they were going to kill her, but Seria didn’t seem to care.

“Sir Nia. I heard she was always at the forefront. There are so many knights who saved their lives thanks to you, so I owe you a favor.”

Nia gave her a small nod and took her glass.

As expected, she didn’t even answer like a rude beast, but she was much better than Seria just now, so she quietly moved on.

Next is Ella, the saintess of the Holy Land.

“Saint. You are credited with helping Shien survive and defeat her demon lord. Apart from this, Jim’s best friend has always been cured, so she will thank you.”

“Your Majesty, you are saying too much. I just cured my colleague.”

Thank you for treating my friend.

Isn’t it? You treated me because you were my friend?

After a childish argument that only children would have, I passed the glass.

And the last is a wizard belonging to the Mage Tower. The name… Was it a viola?

“Viola. I remember being amazed when I heard the report that I had blocked the advance of the Demon King’s army several times. I heard that the level is amazing at such a young age, maybe I will face the great mage of the future.”

“…… Glory… no see”

Since I’m working on a masterpiece with the warriors’ party, people around me only noticed and couldn’t easily approach the warriors.

Since the eyes of the people around us are now focused on this place, we should be able to speak up soon.

I instructed the attendant to order the band playing on one side to stop playing for a while, then opened my mouth.

“Now, on a fine day like today, Jim has something to announce in front of several distinguished guests.”

As soon as I opened my mouth, silence came over the entire banquet hall.

This is the taste of power.

“Here, look at Jim’s best friend, Shien. Here is the hero who defeated the demon king’s beast that threatened the whole continent and cut off his head in the end.”

“He has accomplished a feat that even a thousand knights could not achieve, so he is truly a hero of the generation.

“Coincidentally, there are many lost territories in the south, so I will group them together and call them Audas, and I will give them all to Lord Xian and make them dukedoms. From this moment on, Shien will be called the Duke of Shien Audas.”

The silence disappeared before I knew it, and chatter filled the banquet hall.

Except for the duke, who had been told in advance, everyone couldn’t even manage their expressions, so it was quite funny, so I laughed.

“Your Majesty, I have no intention of denying Lord Xian’s achievements, but the duke’s position is not a bit excessive… “

Yes, there should be a backlash at this point.

Since the emperor said yes, it would be nice if he could convince me, but the duke’s agenda is too big for that.

The one who mustered up the courage to speak was one of the nobles staying in the capital. He was once classified as an aristocratic faction, but he is still alive because his inclination is quite moderate. Does that mean he has something to say about the ducal position?

“Count. What is too much?”

“Even so, Lord Shien, isn’t that commoner? It is indeed a worthy decision to give a title, but the Duke’s throne.”

“Pale Duke. Could you come over here for a second?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Could you talk a little bit about how your ancestors were sealed over the duke?”

“Of course. Our family’s ancestors beheaded Behemoth, the great beast that threatened the empire 800 years ago, and were recognized for their achievement and sealed on the duke.”

“Yes, I see. Count. Do you really think it is too much for someone who defended the empire by eliminating the threat of the empire to be sealed above the duke?”

……

“I was short-tempered, Your Majesty.”

The Count stepped back with his head down.

Actually, this is sophistry. The Pale family was a count family even before they were sealed over the duchy.

But the important thing is that Duke Pale supports me on this matter.

“Hey, Your Majesty the Emperor. Are you saying that you are enshrining Lord Shien on the throne of the empire?”

“You?”

Suddenly, a dwarf came up to me and replied bluntly.

“My name is Sharon, the elder of the great forest.”

“Yes, Lord Saron. As you said, I intend to enclose Shien above the duke.”

“I am presumptuous to say this, but did the emperor ask about Lord Shien’s intention?”

?

What is this again?

“I don’t know what you are talking about. Should a ruler ask his doctor when he praises his subjects?”

It’s not even a halfway position, you’re giving me the duke’s rank?

A duke of an empire?

You can’t hate this.

I’m looking at Sien, right? He gave me a look like……

Shien looked at me with a very puzzled expression.

Huh?

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“Hey, Your Majesty the Emperor.”

“Yes, Sir Shien. Duke of Audas. Tell me.”

“I-I’m sorry, but…… I want to go on a trip.”

What… ?

“Are you going to go on a trip?”

“Yes. Before defeating the demon lord, I promised to go on a trip with my colleagues when the war was over… ”

In an instant, the atmosphere became tense.

The emperor said he would hand down the territory and give him a title, but would you go on a trip there?

“Um… “

How can I do this?

If someone other than Shien had said something like that, it would never have been accepted.

But when Xien says he wants to go on a trip, there is no way to stop him.

If you just run away with stupid words, it will be difficult to chase, and what will you do if you chase and find it? That guy is from Yongsan.

It’s also a problem no matter how you convince them to hold on to them.

My head hurts already when I think of the bloody bastards talking about how the emperor oppresses the warriors.

“Yes, travel. My heart was ahead of me, and I couldn’t count you.”

“Sorry, Your Majesty.”

That’s why I can’t give you the territory and the title that I gave you now.

I told you to give it to me in front of a lot of people, but now if I return it, what will I be?

“Even so, accept the territory and title. Funds and titles from the estate will be of great help for your travels. If you wish, I will send an agent to manage on your behalf.”

Some idiots are making a fuss to somehow keep the warrior in the empire.

I heard a chatter, but I ignored it.

Actually, it’s not completely wrong.

Ultimately, the plan was to make the hero independent, but for the time being, he needs to belong to the empire.

“Where do you think Jim can go?”

“Yes, I plan to return to the Empire after visiting the Holy Kingdom, the Beast Man Alliance, the Great Forest, and the Mage Tower.”

Just by looking at it, those damn bastards cheated on Shien.

With so many attractions on this continent, isn’t the destination too explicit?

Still, return to the empire.

It seems that he feels a sense of belonging that he is a member of the Empire.

“Okay, have a good trip.”

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“Look at that, His Majesty the Emperor is a good person.”

“Hey! What is a good person In order to somehow tie Shien to the estate. I thought you were courting me.”

“Seria!”

“What! Riel, you said it might be a bit difficult to go on a trip together!”

“Ugh. That’s it.”

“Still, I am a bit surprised. I didn’t know that the emperor would kindly let Shien go on a trip.”

“Emperor, he doesn’t seem like a bad person, but I still can’t quite believe him. A bunch of chapters won’t work without a political ulterior motive.”

“Until Nia… “

Riel bowed her head sullenly as her peers lashed out at the Emperor they admired.

Cian comforted Riel and opened her mouth.

“Your Majesty is a good person. Anyway, let’s stop talking about this and prepare for the trip. The Seongguk is the closest, so shall we go first?”

As Shien spoke of her travels, all the women except Riel and Viola

Fire with the same heart.

‘I have to somehow settle Shien in the Seongguk/ Great Forest/ Beast Man Alliance/!’

The women who had feelings for Shien prepared for her trip while hiding their respective goals.