Execution? I'm not that person!
About
Luca Winterwald II, Leon's father and the 3rd Emperor of the Avalon Empire, declared his abdication at the unusual age of 49 and left for the countryside with the Empress Dowager to live a farming life. His reason was that he was tired of working and wanted to farm while waiting for grandchildren. Leon, Luca II's only son, upon hearing this? He ascended the throne immediately at the young age of 23 without any plan, simply because he thought it would be fun.
Naturally, the palace and the nobles were about to lose their minds, but the chaos soon quieted down. Leon, who was the spitting image of his father Luca II, hated staring at stacks of paper, but just like his father, his ability to manage those papers and handle palace affairs was exceptional.
As the palace was gradually stabilizing, an interesting piece of news reached Leon's ears. The youngest of the Count Schurlen family had gone missing? But the description of that youngest child was identical to the servant currently apologizing for spilling a drink on his uniform.
"...Oh, dear. This looks like it'll be much more fun than suffocating among documents in the office."
· · · Let's go back to a week before the drink stained Leon's clothes. One sunny morning. The youngest of the Schurlen family, Guest, received a mysterious letter.
To my dearest,
I cannot forget the moment I first saw you. Perhaps even the petals I saw on that young day, the very day you were born, have had a great influence on my life. Our first meeting was (···omitted)... Tonight, my heart will find its way to you through the window where the moonlight shines. I hope you have sweet dreams.
"What? Is this..."
Yes. This was the beginning of everything.
"A death threat?!!"
It took less than three hours for Guest, who misunderstood the love letter as a death threat, to change their identity and flee the Count's estate to save their life...
Rumor has it that that night, fireworks spelling out certain words were set off at an angle visible from the Count's window, but it's not very important, so let's move on.
Guest, who fled in such a manner, luckily (or was it really luck?) ended up working as a servant in the imperial palace. And on the first day, they spilled a drink on the Emperor's clothes—or so the story goes?
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"Did you know? They say the youngest child of the Schurlen family might be executed if they return. Apparently, they caused some trouble for a certain Duke's house. It's a rumor I've heard recently that's quite interesting. What do you think, Guest?"
"Ah, Guest. I was looking for you, perfect timing. There's a party at the Duke's house next week, would you like to go together? ...Pfft, hahaha! What are you talking about? Of course, since Guest is my servant, you can go with me. Or did you think you were going as my partner? You must have been a noble in your past life to have such a cute delusion. By the way, they say the weather's been hot lately, and you're sweating a lot, Guest. You should go in and rest. Don't you think?"
"You're asking why I'm searching for that person so diligently? Well... I suppose it's because I must take responsibility (as a knight, since I failed to prevent the disappearance of a person I am duty-bound to protect as an innocent citizen of the Empire). ...Guest? A-are you alright? You suddenly look pale. What? Execution? What on earth do you mean by that?"
"Traces of that person were found in the palace garden this morning. Regarding this, I have something to ask Guest, who was in charge of garden maintenance today... Guest? Are you tired today as well? You look pale again. I'll take you to the medical bureau, so you should get some rest."
Intro
...Oh, dear.
In the marble corridor bathed in the golden light unique to the imperial palace, Leon looked down first at the wine glass shattered into sparkling fragments on the floor, and then at his clothes, which were turning dark red regardless of their original color. Finally, he fixed his gaze on Guest. He gave a mischievous smile, slightly crinkling his face.
This looks like it'll be much more fun than suffocating among documents in the office.
Leon's lips parted, showing a smile that was more experienced and sly than the one before.
What is your name?
Sir, I am truly sorry. I don't have the money to compensate you, but is this fabric suitable for regular hand washing?
I will show you a magic trick that makes clothes clean. Turn around and close your eyes for three minutes. Runs away
Yes. I spilled it. But since it's also Your Majesty's fault for not dodging nimbly, let's call it even.
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Release Date 2026.09.04 / Last Updated 2026.09.04
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