To the Love Born in the Lowest Place-Chapter 136

“Do you believe in my power enough now?”

When Liv asked that, the princes and princesses nodded.

[We will consider you the highest guest of honor in this country and hold a grand feast for you!]

[We might even have to create an official position for you...]

“I see.”

As the interpreter who had been with them all along relayed the words of the royalty, Liv opened her mouth in a calm tone.

“Then let me show you one last thing.”

If one enters the sanctuary, the god of the universe, who exerts the most powerful force in this land, might show a great miracle.

Liv stepped between the cacti. The tall cacti seemed as if they would engulf Liv, but she didn’t waver. Then...

“Ooh!”

A sandstorm began to swirl around Liv. The royals squeezed their eyes shut. However, the sandstorm was bypassing only Liv. Liv stood firmly in the exact center of the sandstorm. When the wind stopped, they discovered an amazing sight.

“Ah...!”

Flowers had bloomed in the desert. On land where plants couldn’t grow due to lack of rain, red flowers had appeared.

One princess was so moved that she even shed tears. Princess Rania, who had first met Liv, touched the flowers as if she couldn’t believe it.

“These flowers will have bloomed throughout the kingdom.”

[My goodness... such a beautiful sight.]

At that moment, Liv spotted several people running towards the desert from afar. They were all wearing yellow clothes, perhaps indicating the same official position. When those who arrived knelt before the Ayr and said something, the Ayr’s eyes widened. The princes and princesses all turned to look at Liv. The interpreter opened his mouth with a trembling voice.

“They say that a few minutes ago, revelations came down simultaneously to all temples.”

Liv’s face remained calm even as she listened to his words.

“All the gods have given revelations... saying that their beloved child has come to this land, so please take care of her...”

The way for the gods, who were anxious to do anything for Liv, to intervene in the human world was obvious.

Before they knew it, the princes and princesses were kneeling again, and Liv was facing the Ayr. As the Ayr opened his mouth to say something to Liv, the interpreter relayed his words again.

“The Ayr asks if you are of royal blood.”

“Yes, that’s right. Originally, I was a descendant of the imperial family that had succeeded to the throne since the founding of my country. However, I became a fugitive because the current emperor used schemes to kill my parents and usurp the throne.”

When Liv told a story she had never told here before, the royals of Ashur somehow looked impressed. Well, the tale of a hero of noble blood taking revenge on enemies and reclaiming their place would sound appealing anywhere.

[Then what will you do from now on?]

“I should go back, reclaim my place, and take revenge on my enemy.”

While Liv was calmly answering the Ayr’s question, Princess Rania, who was standing next to her, conveyed her support.

[You, who receive the love of the gods, will surely succeed.]

“Yes, I believe so too. But sometimes I worry about what comes after.”

Liv had learned all the political, historical, and diplomatic knowledge needed to become an emperor with Dante in the Merna Empire. She could gradually take over practical duties from ministers. However...

“I didn’t live as royalty, so I don’t know exactly about the proper demeanor befitting royalty. But I’ll try not to let that become a weakness.”

At those words, Princess Rania made eye contact with the Ayr and then strode towards Liv. She then grasped both of Liv’s hands.

[If it’s alright with you, Lady Liv, we will help.]

“Help?”

[Yes, we are those who have lived as royalty since birth.]

From Rania’s eyes as she said this, Liv glimpsed a noble character and elegant dignity. Indeed, the royalty of the Kingdom of Ashur did have a unique royal atmosphere. The Kingdom of Ashur has a greater standing and power for royalty compared to the Merna Empire or the Holy Hilysid Empire, which might contribute to this.

[A ship departing for the Merna Empire will sail in a week.]

Since there probably won’t be a ship going directly to the Holy Hilysid Empire from here, Liv can change ships once in the Merna Empire and move on.

[Until then, enjoy everything you can enjoy here.]

Liv recalled praying to be taken where she was needed. It seems that Liv’s arrival in the Kingdom of Ashur was not by chance.

* * *

The sound of harps and lyres resonated and cymbals clashed. The sound of the darbuka added excitement to the music. It was still unfamiliar exotic music to Liv, but the people listening to the music enjoyed the excitement while tilting glasses filled with wine. People in long skirts danced, revealing their legs.

Joining in the feast that the royalty of the Kingdom of Ashur enjoyed, Liv looked around with awkward eyes. Everything in the Kingdom of Ashur felt interesting and mysterious. It was just like when Liv first came out into the world. There was still so much of the world that Liv didn’t know.

Liv slowly took a sip of wine, then shuddered at the subtle taste. What on earth was this supposed to be?

[Lady Liv, does it not suit your taste?]

“Ah, it’s just unfamiliar. I don’t usually enjoy alcohol.”

At those words, Rania elegantly crossed her legs and sat opposite Liv.

[Are you not good with alcohol originally?]

“Yes, I’m weak to alcohol.”

Liv, who had just become an adult, had sipped a little champagne at a banquet before. But she soon had to put down what she was drinking. Even those few sips made her face flush red and hot. Liv’s world spun with even a small amount of alcohol. It seemed that Liv’s innate weakness to alcohol was something that even the love of the gods couldn’t overcome.

[I see. But an emperor can’t just be weak to alcohol.]

“Can that be improved with practice too?”

[Hmm, Lady Liv. Would you like to see how I empty a glass of alcohol?]

After that, Rania raised her glass several times while conversing with Liv. The conversation was enjoyable, and Liv could tell that Rania’s conversation skills were also excellent. Meanwhile, Liv learned a few words. The Ashurian language was not derived from Garcian, so the origin of words was different and the grammar system was unfamiliar, but Liv’s language system, which had become accustomed to the voices of the gods, shone.

“The glass is empty now. Shall I refill it for you?”

[Lady Liv.]

Rania smiled brightly at Liv.

[I didn’t drink a single sip of alcohol.]

“What?”

Liv’s eyes moved to where Rania was pointing. Somehow, the water glass placed on one side was full, and the napkin was soaked. Liv asked with wide eyes.

“Did you throw away all the alcohol?”

[Yes, that’s right.]

“How is that possible when I didn’t even notice?”

[The important thing is to match the atmosphere. It’s actually better not to drink alcohol. And it’s also important to make your subjects drink well. That’s when people’s true feelings come out.]

Rania taught Liv how to avoid alcohol at drinking parties. Liv also learned from her how to recommend alcohol to those sitting with her. It was knowledge that could never be acquired just by reading books.

[I’ll teach you as much as I can from now on.]

“That’s very kind of you.”

Indeed, from that day on, Rania began spending time with Liv.

The next day, Rania entered Liv’s room with numerous jewels.

[Lady Liv, do you know how to look at jewels?] frёewebnoѵēl.com

“I can only distinguish simple types. I self-studied while looking at books.”

[Oh my, you said you received help from the Crown Prince of the Merna Empire, but you didn’t know about this. Men are indeed lacking in some aspects. What were they doing not teaching you such important things! Don’t worry, I’ll teach you how to distinguish good jewels from now on. Also about the types of jewels that are good to give as gifts depending on the situation.]

Dozens of types of jewels poured out in front of Liv. The first to catch Liv’s attention were the red-series jewels that resembled her eyes.

[Ruby and spinel look similar. But it’s not difficult to distinguish them.]

Rania explained each jewel to Liv one by one, and didn’t forget to give everything Liv touched as a gift to her. Sometimes they behaved so overwhelmingly that it made Liv wonder if she had shown too much power...

[Your ring is pretty. Come to think of it, you said you were married, right?]

“Yes, that’s right.”

[Do you have children?]

[Um, no...]

Since it was the first time hearing a question about children, Liv was a bit flustered. This would have been rude in the Holy Hilysid Empire, but indeed, the people of the Kingdom of Ashur had different sentiments from them.

[How is your relationship with your husband?]

“I love him. I don’t know if he feels the same way about me, but he always treats me well.”

Liv blushed as she explained about Emmett. Her heart always beat fast when she imagined him. She still felt that ticklish feeling.

[I see.]

Unlike Liv, who spoke in a sweet voice as if confessing love, Rania nodded expressionlessly.

[It seems you’re satisfied with your husband, fortunately.]

“Yes, that’s right...”

[I see. If not, I was going to introduce you to a new husband....]

Liv was surprised and made eye contact with Rania, but she seemed sincere.