Prolouge (2/2)

"Oh?… you're finally here at last"

When I opened the door to the throne room, father blurted those words out in amusement.

My father seems to have been acting in a very serious demeanour which is quite the opposite of me. He didn’t indulge himself much in depravity like me, so I being born took much effort than needed.

He has a moustache on his face with a beard and is a little plump, but according to the rumours that I was able to gather on my endeavours he was quite handsome in his younger days.

He has the same fiery red hair as mine connecting with it my mother who has the same fiery hair as my father that’s must be where I inherited them. You can say it’s a royal lineage.

“Seeing that it took a long time to bring him here, it seems that you have struggled a lot, Cecil.”

"That's not the case, your Majesty. I'm already used to such things."

"Totally, even though he is a child of my own he is so…?"

Father pause a little before saying

“Sloppy and… just forget it.”

He was going to say something else, I’m glad we are alone right now or it would be embarrassing... well what can I say I was an unpopular introvert in my previous life. Well, I can’t change the Past now, can I.

"Father, why was I called here especially?"

"There is something important we must talk about"

"Huh…"

With me are you serious, with the reputation I’m sure they're going be some enmity among the populace? I would still like to play with some women more. More or so with all the elven women here are being pure and beautiful not in like my original world where it is a rare sight to find a virgin! If I was not reborn in this to deflower every beautiful woman so why am I reborn in this high spec body?

Father must have noticed displeasure already regarding his statement.

"You sure are having a rejecting face right now, but did you think for a moment that you would be a king eventually?"

"I was found out!?"

“I am your father. Of course, I know what you have been thinking, even if I don’t know what you are thinking, with just a look at your face I can easily tell what you are thinking. Am I right, Cecil?”

"… Though it is impolite, I agree with your majesty."

"What's with that? Bullying me together"

“Ahahaha! Well, what can I say you are quite easy to target. It just means that you are still a child.”

"…and that also classifies bullying, father"

My father continued to talk, ignoring my muttering.

"Well, the talk of handing over the throne is not necessarily far."

"Eh?"

“You may end up inheriting the throne, but you are still half-assed"

"H-half assed..."

I knew this already, but there are some things that you must never say to someone else with a straight face.

When my father was still young, he made a feat in the battle against demons and people heard his achievements and when he came back he became a king that’s the upper part of the story the inner workings must be quite obscure because nobody knows what happened and how he became a king. That was all I was able to gather for now. It would be something similar to me just like my father.

"I guess you get it now. You understand what I want to say you, don't you?"

"Can I defeat the demons?"

"Fool. Anyway, that was the case at my age. I'm speaking of the present...other than war."

If it is not the demons then what it is.

"Then what shall I do?"

Father smiled at my question.

"It's the opposite of war"

"Opposite?"

"In short, uniting Algarde as one."

"Even though we are of different races?"

The history of Algarde traces back to tens of thousands of years. Among them, although some countries have formed alliances, there has never been a moment where they gathered up as one and talked like a civilised people.

Rather, the history of the conflict is much longer. Does he really want me to do something so outrageous?

"Can I really do what nobody accomplished in history?"

"Giving up now?"

"..."

"Yes, I can do it" Such a thing cannot be said that easily.

I would have escaped if it was the previous “ME” but now I am a High Spec Elf. I have lived in this body for 19 years. This gained me a little courage and confidence. In addition, since I have been born as a prince, there will be times when diplomacy will be necessary. If it's the case, I think it is better to face it head-on now. Besides, from my father's expression...

"Hm. you've got a nice face there."

"...alright, Father. I cannot promise to achieve it, but I will accept the challenge. So what should I do specifically?"

"The branch"

"A branch?"

A certain word came out from nowhere, making me dumbfounded.

"Each country has a large tree called King Tree. It has been protected since ancient times by each king as a symbol of the country. It is no exaggeration to say that the country will be destroyed only when that tree dies. "

"ooh, the King Tree huh"

I know because as a matter of fact, the country of elves also has one.

"The exchange of the tree's branches is also a sign of friendship."

"I see"

"There are four branches here"

The servant who was nearby brings a branch to my father. It is contained in a box with a certain melody to it, and it came to seem to be discernibly valuable.

"I want you to get me each branch of theirs"

"If they refuse?"

"It's your job to persuade them."

"...the hurdle was set too high, don't you think?"

"Of course it is. Well, every country is seeking peace in their hearts. But some just cannot put it in words."

"Why?"

"Because it will only show weakness to their opponents"

"Then when the country is strong enough, you can say that they don't need an alliance anymore?"

"In a way, yes"

"If that's the case, then it is better for me not to go, right?"

"Yes, but this will not be possible unless someone will do it. Besides, in the worst case, we can make an excuse that you did it without permission"

"B-but then my head will fall and be put on parade if that happens! And for the moment, isn't this a little too unfair?!"

"...still, would you still go?"

My father looked at me with eyes that made me feel dreadful. I've only seen his calm side, but those eyes, are those what he has earned in those battles? I don't hate fighting, but I hate big things like war.

If my action makes the world a little more peaceful, it will be worth going. (AN: so easy to manipulate)

And so, I decided.

"Father, let me go"

Putting my hand on my chest, I made an oath.

Then my father who heard it nodded slowly.

From me who am reincarnated, though I can't see him as my real, I think of him as a good father. Shall I try my best for this person?

"Oh, Cecil"

My father looked at Cecil.

"I would like to ask you for this fellow's care. It might become a tough journey, but can I leave him to you?"

"I, Cecil Mir...am delighted to receive the king's order"

"Allan is still young. I'm counting on you"

"Yes milord"

And thus, Cecil also decided to go on a trip with me.

It is encouraging if you have her, and isn't it the best situation, travelling with a pretty girl. I'm looking forward to what kind of erotic things will happen from now on.

Now then, shall we make the preparations?

"Father”

"umu"

He nodded. There is no need to say anything.

"Cecil, will you help me"

"As you wish"

I turned toward the exit opposite my father and walked towards it.

... Yes! Now I will be able to see the outside world!

"Allan-sama, we have just received a very important mission...wait, what are you grinning at?"

"Kuku, I can't help it you know?"

"Why is it, that you are so delighted?"

"It's because I can finally go to the other countries you know? Spirits, or Apparitions, I want to see such things with my own eyes"

"Haaaah … We are not going to play"

Cecil seems to be troubled at first, but I don't care. The trip regarding the branches may be at the surface, but my true purpose is to embrace women from different countries.

I am looking forward to this journey