The day after the installation of the spa in the village of Kaltz, Reinhardt's estate, i.e. May 15.
Jin and Elsa are at the house of Reuthert with the twins.
Just then, a messenger from the emperor arrived.
"Your Majesty wants to see me? I wonder..."
But the timing was right and he had no choice but not to go. Jin hurried to get ready.
"You, go see her."
"Yes, I'm going."
Only Jin and Reiko are going to the castle this time.
They decide to accompany the messenger in the carriage he has brought.
Jin and Reiko were the only ones to go to the castle this time.
Jin-kun ...... no, Sir Jin Nido, thank you for coming. Welcome, Sir Leko."
The Empress greeted Jin and Reiko in her office with an unusually serious face.
Beside them, there was a woman with a somewhat similar look on her face.
"I am Charlotte Alina von Rinal Shoro. My sister and current first in line to the throne.
Jin Nido.
Jin Nido introduced himself and bowed. Reiko silently bows.
"Please don't be so formal, Lord Nido."
The younger sister said in a soft voice. Dark brown hair, lighter than the Empress', and brown eyes similar to hers. Her figure is fuller and gentler.
And there was another boy, about 10 years old. With dark hair and brown eyes, he too looked like the emperor.
"Let me introduce you. He is my nephew, the last living heir of the previous emperor. You met him once, didn't you?"
Just after Jin and Elsa were married.
Ernst Shawlo.
Ernst bowed to Jin, looking somewhat more mature than before.
"Your Imperial Highness, please to meet you."
Then he said,
"Ah, Sir Nido, Ernst is not yet an adult, so he is not officially the Crown Prince.
The lady emperor said.
"What? <?"
The Empress giggled.
"Didn't I explain it to you at the time? I know it's complicated, but that's the way it is. When ...... Ern turns fifteen, he will officially become . I will be able to give up the throne with peace of mind."
"Aunt ......"
"......And that is why I summoned Lord Nido here today, because Ellyn here insisted."
"Your Highness? ......?"
The Empress nodded and began to explain.
"The royal family is forbidden to have excessive contact with other people as much as possible until the age of ten.
She said this was because the emperor must not treat them differently depending on their <>.
"Let's leave aside the good and the bad. In other words, our ancestors thought that childhood connections are often without profit or loss, and should be avoided by the rulers.
As Jin, I can see your point. However, he could not make a judgment as to whether it was the best thing to do.
It would be arrogant of Jin to make such a judgment and to give an opinion on it.
"So, when Ernst turned 11 years old on May 2, I decided to let him get to know the world. As part of that, you thought it would be a good idea to meet Sir Nido."
"I see."
If you keep them in isolation, you can avoid any funny encounters. But they will be narrow-minded and ignorant of the world.
For this reason, the age of 11 was set as the time for the royal family to make their debut in society, so that they would be able to make their own decisions.
"In four years, Ern will be 15 and an adult. When that happens, I will officially abdicate."
"You can find me at ......."
Aunt!
"No, this is what I promised my brother ...... the previous emperor. I am only a temporary emperor. One day I must return the throne to its rightful heir."