Then a wry smile appeared on Serafina''s face again.


    What kind of trick are you up to this time?　I''m sure he''s up to something.


    "Master, you must be tired after the war, aren''t you?"


    "Yes. During a war, you live in a situation where you never know when you might be killed. Nerves are a bit on edge."


    "That''s not a good idea. Tensioned threads must be loosened or they will snap. Should I ask Ms. Kerala or Ms. Raviara about that?


    "Well, yes. In my case, I spend my time on my hobbies. If I am in King''s Landing, I will enjoy watching a play.


    "Like you, Kerala. Raviara sometimes goes for a run in the fields outside the school to refresh herself. I''m not used to city life. ......"


    It''s an answer that sums up both of their personalities well.


    "Yes, it does. So now that he''s home, he needs to rest his bones. If his wife doesn''t let him rest, he will try to work harder and harder.


    I was about to say something back, but got stuck for words. That''s part of it.


    "The day is too short to begin with. The regent has a lot of work to do, and no matter how much time there is, it''s never enough."


    "But there is a limit. You have to rest.


    Serafina must be worried about me too. If I fall ill from overwork, she will regret that she should have stopped me, and she won''t be happy about it.


    "Okay. A little more time..."


    Serafina stood in front of me and pulled out an eye mask.


    "Put this on for a minute. It''s okay. I won''t do anything bad."


    "I don''t quite believe it, though. ......"


    "Regent, it is not good for a married couple not to trust Serafina-san."


    Rumi had a good argument with me.


    "Yes, yes. That''s not good. I''m going to cry if you don''t trust me, Master.


    I decided to surrender. No way in hell would they take me there.


    I know I''m being pulled somewhere with an eye mask. I don''t think it''s that far.


    Serafina''s hands are cooler than mine. Her hands have not changed at all since Serafina took her current position.


    Eventually, I lay down on something soft.


    This is most likely a bed. Otherwise, a long chair.


    "Stay still for a while. Don''t cheat and don''t open your eyes."


    Serafina will be very angry if she finds out you''re cheating."


    There''s a flapping sound, so I''m sure they''re doing something. At least they''re not touching me.


    And there was some kind of talking. I guess it''s not just Serafina.


    The bed is so comfortable that I am falling asleep.


    "Okay, let''s take off your eye mask, mister.


    At the sound of his voice, I finally opened my eyes.


    There I was, in the canopy bed. It was fine, but there were all my wives in it!


    Serafina and Laviala, in particular, had changed into their nightclothes before I knew it. Fleur and Kerala were also involved, especially Rumi, who had a red face.


    "Hey, hey!　What is this!"


    You see, it''s a painting. You see, there are paintings that depict the life of ancient kings who once lived in the midst of their vices.


    There are indeed such episodes in mythology. There are kings who have floundered in their palaces, but--


    "I don''t want this kind of thing to happen. ....... I''m sure we''ve all had our share of moderation."


    Besides, if word gets out that you''ve been with several wives, it won''t make a good impression.


    "I know. Don''t worry. This is just a game. It''s just a game... a game dressed up as a painting."


    "Oh, yeah. ......"


    Somewhat relieved.


    "Look, I told you how tense I am. I thought it would be good to get away from it all once in a while, so I came up with this. Because even when he''s talking to his wife, he''s thinking about politics."


    Here, you can''t answer that it''s the regent''s way of life.


    "Okay. Seraphina, now I''m going to let you play with me for a while."


    For a moment, Serafina''s face looked truly relieved.


    This battle has been too much work for you.


    "Yes, yes. Take your time and have fun."


    Serafina called me by the name of the mythical tyrant king.


    After that I had the strange experience of sleeping with several wives on either side of me.


    Rumi was clearly embarrassed, which was amusing, if a bit awful.


    It was so different from life in the monastery. The nuns in the convent would have been shocked if I told them this story. After that, they might try to exorcise the demon that must have possessed them.


    "Rumi, you can leave first if you don''t want to."


    Rumi was sitting with his legs collapsed around my feet.


    "No, no,...... I am the Regent''s wife,...... so I will do what I can as a wife."


    Looking into those brave eyes, I remembered something I had to say.


    "I heard that you were doing your best to persuade His Majesty. Thank you so much."


    He has too many wives, but they''re my relatives. It doesn''t matter. I''d sooner tell you than give you two a moment alone.


    "No, it''s the least I could do. ......"


    "Surely, your actions have changed history dramatically. Fifty years from now, you will definitely be honored."


    "Yes, yes. ......"


    Rumi laughed in amusement.


    The other wives seemed to be amused by the sight of him.


    "Hey, hey, don''t you have a special word for me?"


    Serafina rubbed up against me.


    "You should have a little more shame. And I''ll tell you again, don''t tell Rumi anything too weird. ......"