Betrayed by My Best Friend and Dumped by My Fiancée, I’ve Decided to Enjoy Life as I Please ~ For Some Reason, a Bunch of Crazy Fanatics Keep Pledging Their Loyalty to Me~
My name is Richard Draver.
I am the Crown Prince of the Draver Empire and the Supreme Being.
Two years ago, I was an adventurer in order to enjoy my last free time, but now I am practically retired.
The Sword of Heavenwas also dissolved in the name of inactivity. ……
“His Highness Richard. His Majesty is calling for you.”
“Yes, I understand. I will go at once.”
This man is a former member of the Sword of Heaven and is now a member of my entourage.
The other members of the Kingsguard were under my direct command as well.
I had an S-class adventurer under my command at the same time, and from their point of view, it was mutually beneficial since they could serve the next emperor.
“You guys go on with your work. I will go to His Majesty.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
I left the paperwork in the office to my subordinates and headed for the audience chamber with my former comrades who had come to summon me.
I had been away from this castle for quite a long time, but it was still a hundred times more comfortable than the dirty inns in those towns.
As I reach the door of the audience chamber, a guard speaks to me.
“Your Highness, His Majesty is already waiting for you inside. May I open the door?”
“No problem. Open the door.”
“Yes! Your Highness! His Royal Highness Prince Richard is here!”
“Come in!”
I heard my father’s voice from inside, and the guards slowly opened the door.
I left my men waiting in the corridor and proceeded alone to the audience chamber.
Inside, I saw the majestic figure of my father sitting proudly on the highest throne with his chief advisors.
The throne is the highest sign of power among mankind.
“Your Majesty, this is Richard. I came here as soon as I heard that Your Majesty wanted to see me.”
“Well done. My son Richard.”
In public, even if it is my own father, we are to behave as emperors and subjects.
I got down on one knee, put my hand on my chest and bowed deeply.
Normally, I would never bow to anyone, but not to my father.
I had no intention of usurping the throne.
“So, Richard. I have called you here because I have a matter to entrust you with this time.”
“A matter? What is it?”
“Don’t be in a hurry. Let’s talk about it step by step.”
After all, my father has been through a lot of trouble, so the atmosphere he wears sets him apart from other fools.
There was no way he is nervous, he was just talking, but there was a very heavy atmosphere.
I kept my head down and waited for my father to speak.
“You are aware that we are in conflict with our neighbors to the east, Lionel and Sisheva?”
“Yes, I am aware of it. They are beastmen and fishermen, and they are too noble to join forces with us humans on an equal footing. If this is the case, then the invasion is necessary to unify the power under the empire now that the Demon King’s army has not moved in the past hundred years.”
“Yes. By expanding the land, we can increase our national strength and the captured beasts can be used as slaves to complete a convenient labor force. This invasion makes perfect sense. You seem to have studied it well, Richard.”
“Ha! Your compliments are greatly appreciated.”
Why did you bring up the conflict between Lionel and Sisheva now?
I’m beginning to somewhat understand why.
It is true that the opponent and the timing may be just right.
“This time there was a stampede front near Lionel, and I got a call from a secret agent I’ve got embedded in Lionel.”
“……! Is it true?”
“Yes. Sisheva is on the verge of falling and Lionel has sent a large force of reinforcements to Sisheva and has few men. We will crush the two countries at the same time here and now. And you will be the general in charge of the invasion of Lionel.”
(I knew it…….)
Father’s words were just as I had expected.
Although I am the crown prince, I don’t have any major achievements.
Even if I succeeded to the throne in that condition, I would not be criticized, but the emperor is a position of supremacy that leads the country with overwhelming power more than the king.
It would be easier for me to rule the country if I had some kind of achievement, and I could inherit his majesty and charisma and reign as emperor.
“I understand. I humbly accept your appointment.”
“Yes. And then there’s Edwards, the military chief of staff.”
“Ha! I will find you a capable man to support His Highness the Crown Prince.”
“That’s fine. There is no room for failure in the selection of such a person. It would be a shame for the proud Empire to lose after pushing so hard.”
“I will be very careful.”
The military commander Edwards is a genuine warrior, loyal to the royal family, highly capable, and a very talented person.
He is a genuine military man, loyal to the Crown, highly capable, and a very talented man.
“Each of you will do everything you can to bring results and accomplishments before me. Then, Richard, you may leave now.”
“Ha! Excuse me.”
I bowed deeply again and left the audience hall.
Then, I joined my men waiting for me in the hallway.
“Good evening, Your Highness.”
“Yes. My father has entrusted me with the generalship of the invading army against Lionel. I will be going into battle shortly.”
“Is it true? The time has come for the name of our Lord Richard to be known throughout the world. ……!
“I am only a decorated general, after all. But it is not a bad stage for a first battle. I’ll take over the job while I still can.”
“Ha! I understand!”
I walked down the corridor, talking with my subordinates about work.
Then a certain person appeared in front of me.
“Oh, it’s Natasha, isn’t it?”
Dressed in white nun’s habit, she smiled happily when she noticed us.
Then she ran up to me.
“Richard sama ……, I’ve been wanting to meet you ……! Aren’t you working today?”
She is a former commoner who was chosen as a saint.
She is currently training at the main religious church in the Imperial Castle.
Well, in reality, training is just a name, and it’s just a pretext for the empire to have a saint.
From now on, she will be either my wife or concubine.
“I have been summoned by my father and received in audience. Now I am returning to office.”
“Ah? Am I interrupting ……? I’m sorry.”
“No, it’s fine. I don’t mind if you do.”
“Richard sama! I’m so happy ……!”
Natasha hugged my arm.
Then a thought came to me.
“Hey, go back to the Oval Office first.”
“Yes, sir.”
I sent my men back first and faced Natasha once again.
Natasha, who was a priestess, was very attractive and seduced the man in this way.
“We are going to my office now. Natasha!”
“Yes, ……! Please take me …… because I am yours ……♡”
I immediately took Natasha into my room.
It was still bright outside, but I didn’t care about that and grabbed Natasha’s butt with my left hand.
“Ah… it’s intense today…”
“Yeah, I’ve got to go to war soon, so I’ve got to hold you around while I still can.”
“I’m sure Richard-sama will come back safely. You should just give me a big hug when you get back.”
“I feel like a cuddle right now.”
“Fufu, is that so? Then please do as you please.”
I undressed Natasha…
◇◆◇
The sun was setting and I was sitting in my chair drinking a cup of tea.
Natasha was lying unconscious on the bed, still naked.
(Women are unreliable, I tell you. They are blinded by money and power, and betray others with a smile on their face. She had a fiancée at first, and then she opened her legs for me.)
Men betray each other too, but women are even more twisted.
There is no love between us.
I just want to enjoy Natasha’s body, and she just wants money and power.
If she tries to get in my way, I’ll have to think about …… exterminating her.
-Maiban