The Queen's Nephew Enters

　Thus, although my interrogation of the prisoner was merely for sexual enjoyment, I still somehow managed to obtain some useful information.

"The person who ordered my assassination was someone belonging to the orthodox faction of the nobles. Just as we predicted."

"I didn't know who it was specifically, though."

　The female assassin who conducted the interrogation was, after all, a low-ranking official and not in a position important enough to be informed of the full details of the request.

　Orders are also issued through the guild, and he has never met the client in person.

　This is a common tactic in organized crime.

　The dangers are always left to the disposable underlings, and the real bad guys never come out from behind the safe confines.

"Still, the fact that something called the Neo Assassin's Guild exists is a positive thing. The Assassin's Guild has been revived after all. Trash and thugs always pile up in the corners of rooms without anyone noticing."

"We were able to extract information about the intermediary and the meeting place from her, so why not secure her as soon as possible? Even the smallest clues should lead to the next step little by little."

"That's right. It may be a facility of low importance to the organization since only low-ranking members know about it, but there's no reason to leave it alone. The other side aren't stupid, so if they find out that a member has fallen into our hands, they'll bury everything involved in the dark."

　So move before that.

　He who always moves first takes the lead, and he who takes the lead wins the competition.

"I will leave that to the soldiers. I want Sao to do something else."

"Do I still have to do something?!"

　I really want to go home soon!

　How did he find himself in the middle of a conspiracy that involves the entire nation when all he had done was attend a party?

"If I leave it to you, everything will go well. I'll prepare lots of rewards for you, so work hard for me."

"Don't lure me with things! I'm not asking my children to help me!!"

"How about the right to have pussy sex with me?"

"I'll do it!"

　Well, I'll have sex with my queen even if there's no reward or anything.

　Once Caliba and Lady Starf, who had entered the palace, had come to terms with the situation, they reluctantly returned home.

　As an aristocrat of this country, I cannot go against the will of the Queen, who is the head of state, and it is actually an honor to be able to serve the Queen.

　In the end, she gave in, knowing that even though the young lady was about to become a lord, there would be nothing but a positive in her being indebted to the queen.

　As we were leaving, the young lady reminded me, "You are my bodyguard, Sao-san! You will return to me under your care! Don't ever forget that!"

"Sao-san is a capable person, so I'm extremely worried that she might be poached by the Queen!"

　Nee-san encouraged me by saying, "Leave the guarding of the young lady to me and do your best!"

　As expected of a relative, he was very composed.

　So it seems I have no choice but to be of service to the Queen.

　In that case, I'll just complete the mission quickly, and as a reward I'll go hard and fill my Queen's vagina with my semen.

"So, what should I do?"

"As I explained earlier, I intend to order the military police to annihilate the Neo-Assassin Guild that was involved in the execution. So I want Sao to deal with another problem."

"Another problem?"

"He's the mastermind."

　The mastermind.

　Are they the orthodox nobles who asked the Neo-Assassin's Guild to assassinate the Queen?

"I know exactly what they're up to. They don't like me because I don't do their bidding. If they get rid of me and push someone who agrees with them to become the new king, they'll be able to push through the policies they want."

"Would you really go to such lengths for that? Isn't assassinating a king an extremely serious crime?"

"That's right. If charges are filed, all nine members of the family will be executed. The risks are extremely high."

　Would they risk such a risk to protect the interests of the nobles and expel commoners from their territory?

　If the orthodox aristocratic ideology is that aristocrats are superior and commoners should not rise to the same level...

　Isn't this reaching the level of dangerous thinking?

"I want you to investigate specifically who among the orthodox nobles made the request and who made the direct attempt on my life."

　You want me to do some kind of government secret agent thing?

　Surely that's out of the question?

　I'm just a student from a remote rural village, you know?

"To tell you the truth, I have an idea of ​​who the culprit is. All I need is for you to verify the truth."

"What do you mean...?"

　As I was about to find out more, there was a knock on the door.

　Someone knocked from outside.

"Your Majesty, I have an announcement to make."

"Put it in."

　Having received permission, the captain of the royal guard, Slayf, who serves as the Queen's guard, entered the room.

　As soon as our eyes met, she turned her face away.

"Slaif, your pussy was amazing."

"Th-! Please don't say things like that so openly!"

　So embarrassed and cute.

　He vowed to himself that he would try to woo this woman again later.

"So what do you want? I'm busy with my penis."

"A request for an audience with Her Majesty the Queen has been received."

"Is it urgent?"

"It's urgent."

"So it's them... I should say it's good timing. I guess we'll have to meet. Let's let them in to the audience chamber."

"As you wish... Your Majesty."

"Hmm?"

"Isn't it time you got away from him?"

　When Slayfe entered the room, he must have seen the Queen and I lying on the canopy bed, fully naked, intertwined, our genitals connected.

　That's right, all of the conversations with the Queen up to this point have been taking place while we were having sex!

　Bang bang bang bang bang bang...!

　The Queen's vagina is also the best!

"Hmm♥♥ I hate that this wonderful time with Sao has to be interrupted, but I have no choice. Sao, get dressed and come with me."

"What on earth is going on?"

"Here come the suspects."

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　I accompanied the Queen to the audience chamber, where two people were kneeling and waiting for us.

　One of the two looked familiar.

　I don't know about the other one.

"This is a sudden visit, what are you in such a hurry for?"

　A queen sinking her buttocks into the throne.

　I stood upright next to her like a page, keeping to her side, so I could gaze down on the audience from the height of the throne, almost at the same vantage point as the Queen.

"Your Majesty! How can we not be alarmed at this?"

　One of the two spoke while still prostrating.

　This is someone I know, although I only met him yesterday.

　Was Suppapan a teacher at the Royal School?

"When I heard that bandits were approaching His Majesty's house, I couldn't just sit back and do nothing, so I came to the castle! I'm more worried about His Majesty's safety than anything else!"

"You mean... not safety... but success?"

"teeth?"

"Nothing."

　And the other of the two visitors was a face I was seeing for the first time.

　He looked even younger and more energetic than his Suppapan counterpart, and with a handsome face, he had the typical appearance of a leading man.

"Do you have the same business, Resper? You must have been disappointed to see me in good health."

"That is unthinkable. Her Majesty the Queen is also my mother, and I am truly relieved to hear that she is safe."

　The kneeling handsome man spoke with a proud look on his face.

"This is a good opportunity, Sao. Let me introduce you to him."

"Eh? Is it me?"

　Am I just a background character here and shouldn't be a part of the conversation?

"That arrogant, handsome man is called Lesper. He is currently in charge of a unit of my direct Royal Knights."

"I am the commander of the Eighth Royal Knights. Your Majesty, I would like to introduce you to that young man as well."

"Sao, you saved my life."

　As soon as the Queen spoke, the two audience members erupted in excitement.

　Everyone's eyes are focused.

"This guy just happened to be nearby and stopped the assassins from attacking. If he hadn't been there, a state funeral would have been held by now."

"That is... an act worthy of a medal...!"

　Suppan was speechless and bowed his head, while the handsome Lesper, in contrast, was now smooth-talking.

"Such a capable young man, it would be great to have him join the Royal Knights. What do you think? Would you like to join the Eighth Knights, who I lead?"

"Well, I'm still a student..."

"Such strength for a student! That's all the more amazing! In that case, why not come and join our Knights, even if it's after you graduate!"

　He praised me so unreservedly that I felt embarrassed.

　What's with this strong push?

"You're greedy for talent, Lesper. But is that okay? Sao is a commoner, you know?"

"Huh?"

"He entered the Royal Academy through the guard admission system I came up with. It's said that it's an obstacle to admitting a commoner into the prestigious Royal Knights... but what do you think?"

"I will not be swayed by such foolish opinions."

　The handsome man answered decisively.

"Whether they are commoners or nobles, capable and noble people should be allowed to walk the path that suits them. Do you think I will be intimidated just because he is a commoner? If anything, I have grown to like him even more. Your Majesty, would you please entrust him to me?"

"You should talk to the school that is taking care of the shaft. I'm sure the relevant people will be there too."

　Her Majesty's gaze shifts sideways.

　Up ahead is Suppapan, a teacher at the Royal School.

　Well, he's not the teacher who directly teaches my class though.

"More importantly, Your Majesty...!"

　Suppapan, for some reason he was already out of breath.

"Let's get back to the main topic. Has the scoundrel who attacked His Majesty been caught yet?"

"Why should I tell you that?"

　Her Majesty's reply was ruthless.

"The investigation must be carried out in strict secrecy. Therefore, the fewer people who know about the inside story, the better. I understand that you are feeling anxious about the incident that occurred within the royal palace, but we cannot allow any complacency at this time. You will have to wait until the full details of the incident are revealed before knowing the whole story."

"Haha!" "Yes...!"

　The knight and the teacher prostrated together.

　… Thinking about it now, what kind of combination is this? In what setting are the two of them meeting the Queen together?

"Well, my nephews, you must be pleased to see me safe and sound. Your purpose in meeting me has now been fulfilled. Return to your duties."

　Huh? Nephew?

　The Knight Commander of Lesper respectfully returns the bow and says.

"Thank you. I too feel relieved to see my aunt looking healthy and strong."

"Are you sad that your chance to become king has slipped away again?"

"That's impossible. Neither I nor Lord Suppapan are strong enough to take on the heavy responsibility that my aunt posed. I would like to train myself and prepare for the coming judgment. Right, Lord Suppapan?"

　The teacher finally responds when his name is called.

"Ah!? ...Oh, of course."

"Well then, Aunt, we shall return to our respective duties. The assassin may not have given up yet, so please be careful."

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　The customers left and it was just the Mistress and I again.

　The Queen sighed deeply to relieve her fatigue. The carbon dioxide seemed to be thick.

"As you may have already guessed, those two are my relatives. They are both my nephews."

"Haa..."

"Suppan is the elder brother's son, and Resper is the younger brother's son. As both are members of the royal family, they have the right to inherit the throne. At present, it is said that one of those two will succeed me. That is why this sudden audience has come true."

　The nephew is the successor.

　Normally, it would be a king's child... a prince or princess, so it felt very strange.

　But then I remembered, the Queen was single.

　It would be a noble duty for such people to give birth to and raise an heir, so why didn't the Queen do so?

"I tried my best too! However... it seems that my body is unable to bear children...!"

　The Queen's expression darkened.

　Was it a topic that shouldn't be touched upon?

"At one time I was intimate with hundreds of people every day, but in the end I was never able to conceive. That's the only flaw in my ability as a great ruler."

"You call yourself a wise ruler...?!"

"So we have no choice but to rely on the royal family for the succession, and my relatives have nominated Resper and Suppan as the final candidates. Now it's up to me to decide...!"

　If chosen, he is a king; if not, he is just an ordinary man.

　This crossroads in fate will determine whether or not your life will be bright or dark.

　If you feel disliked by the Queen, won't you take drastic action, seeing as the chances of you being chosen are slim to none?

　If the Queen stops speaking before the selection is made, deciding who will be the next king will become a pure power struggle.

"I'm sure they would want me to leave as soon as possible. Then the throne would fall to them. Just being named the successor doesn't make you a complete king."

　In other words, both of those people who came to see me just now...

　What motive would make the Queen send an assassin after him?

"I suspect that the mastermind behind this assassination is one of those two. And I want Sao to investigate which one is the truth."