The villain queen eavesdropped on my inner thoughts and won't let me lie down?

With His Majesty so proactive, perhaps I'll soon see Prince Dio Shelley myself?

Hmm, Angelina has unconsciously already changed Dio's surname.

Women chasing men is separated by a layer of gauze, you know?

I must find a suitable opportunity to provide an assist and curry favor with Prince Dio.

Heh, Margaret, that childish fool, would never think of these things!

With my help, Dio is truly a lucky young man!

Once he becomes a prince, he must help me whisper sweet nothings in her ear, and together we'll persuade His Majesty to fight fewer wars and kill fewer people!

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On this day, Historiography Minister Dio Brando accompanied the Eternal Night Empress for the first time, recording the Imperial Empress's busy day up close.

The morning began with a cabinet meeting.

Following that, she received a governor who had come to the palace to report on his duties, and held a banquet for him in the palace.

In the afternoon, she went to the outskirts of the City of Mysteries to inspect a newly opened highway and commend the construction workers.

Then, she went to the mages' tower of the Arcane Society to review the progress of several magical experiments.

In between, she took the time to meet with several councilors and rejected their impudent demands on behalf of their families.

Dinner was eaten at the home of a traditionalist marquis.

The marquis's eldest son admired the Empress to the point of madness, and Roger listened to two full hours of simping speeches.

[Simps are truly a lowly kind of maggot.]

[Babe, guess what kind of poop I had yesterday? Heh, of course, it's you, my little angel.]

The Empress immediately lost her appetite upon hearing this.

After returning to the palace, the Eternal Night Empress freshened up and began reviewing memorials.

Roger was allowed to read these memorials himself.

The Empress's little abacus clicked and clacked.

She planned to take advantage of Roger reading the memorials to freeload his stand-up comedy...no, his strategies for governing the country!

But she was disappointed.

In fact, she had been dissatisfied with Roger's performance throughout the entire day she had him by her side.

The Roger in her memory was someone who complained wildly, spoke without restraint, feared nothing, and could come up with a lot of crazy ideas.

But today, apart from exclaiming conventional lines like "The Empress is strong," "The Empress is busy," and "The Empress's back view is beautiful," there was nothing that made her eyes light up.

Most of the time, his head was empty, and his only thought was [So sleepy].

The lavish meal she had the imperial chefs prepare was met with the response [I miss the cook at home].

Visiting her newly built, wide avenue that could accommodate four carriages traveling in both directions, Roger's inner reaction was [Is that all?].

Visiting the marquis's luxurious banquet in the evening, Roger was constantly sneering [Simps don't deserve mansions].

Now, holding the memorial, thinking that he was seriously reading it, he was even more brazenly [So sleepy].

Just like yawning is contagious, the Empress was made sleepy by Roger's appearance!

She was angry, very unhappy!

Following me, shouldn't you force yourself to perform well, even if you are tired and sleepy?

Do you understand the meaning of hanging your head from the beams and pricking your thighs with an awl?

This brat used to fool around with his words, but there would always be something useful popping up in his mind.

Why is it that after compiling a history book, his style has changed?

Wait, compiling a history book...

The Eternal Night Empress's expression suddenly softened a lot.

Since taking the position of historiographer, Roger had been working hard for nearly a month.

The Imperial History was indeed fruitful, especially Volume Ten, which was very well done.

As a result, too much mental energy was consumed, and he was drained?

The Empress revealed a disdainful and mocking smile.

Is that all?

So young, and his physical strength is so weak?

He'll be broken with just a little playing.

She chuckled, and in the candlelight, her voice was as tempting and decadent as a demon's:

"Dio, would you like a vacation?"

Chapter 24: Ange Cupid Lina

Although he was drowsy, Roger didn't dare to really fall asleep.

He still maintained a bit of vigilance, ready to defend against the Eternal Night Empress's sneak attacks.

Didn't it come as soon as it was mentioned?

He immediately got up and replied in fear and trepidation:

"Your subject would not dare have such a presumptuous thought."

[Vacation, what a wonderful word...but the Empire doesn't have weekends or Golden Week!]

"I grant you seven days of vacation."

[Ah, this vacation comes at a bit of an inopportune time, the salary hasn't been paid yet...]

"You have contributed to the compilation of history, and I will reward you with another 50,000 gold coins."

Roger looked at the Empress in surprise, blinking his eyes.

[Ah, she's even giving money? This Empress is too generous, will she give me a few maids and concubines or something?]

"Get out!"

The Empress suddenly flicked her finger.

A gust of wind blew Roger into a cannonball, flying across the palace sky.

It's fine to want a vacation and money, but you dare to openly ask me for women?

So annoying!

In fact, the Eternal Night Empress herself didn't quite understand why she was so angry.

Rewarding money and women is the standard package for winning people's hearts.

With the Empire's wealth and power, there's no shortage of beautiful women of all shapes and sizes, and even the most demanding XP can be satisfied.

But she just didn't want to satisfy Roger's needs in this regard.

Because...um, yes, because he was too greedy!

You have to take what I want to give.

Who allowed you to ask me for what I don't want to give?

You can't even think about it!

I am the eternal emperor, the domineering empress, and I won't always indulge anyone!

If you want something, you get something, good fellow, wouldn't that brat think the Empire wouldn't turn without him?

I'm not giving it to you just to give you a CD time.

When you recover, I'll continue to play with you, and drain you again!

Humph!

The Eternal Night Empress made a series of calculations in her mind, and all the depression of being harassed by [So sleepy] all day disappeared.

She cheerfully began to review the memorials.

Seven days later, round two...

We'll see!

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The full name of the Qing Teng Empire's palace is the Star River Palace, which was looted and burned to the ground during the Waburga Kingdom's invasion war.

After the Eternal Night Empress destroyed the Waburga Kingdom, she rebuilt the Star River Palace.

After establishing the Empire, it was expanded again.

Now it is one of the most magnificent palaces on the continent, with three layers of palace walls, each higher and more solid than the last.

Roger was blown over by the wind and landed directly at the main gate of the Star River Palace.

The two rows of guards heard the whistling wind and shouted nervously "Assassin!", taking a surrounding battle stance.

Then they saw Lord Dio Brando landing in a wild goose formation.

Although he was embarrassed, he was wearing the noble attire of a cabinet minister, wearing the medal bestowed by the Empress, and had a young and handsome face.

The guards retracted the swords that had been half-drawn, and the captain stepped forward and asked with concern:

"Lord Brando, are you alright?"

"It's okay, it's okay, just a sudden loss of control of flight magic."

Roger pretended to answer calmly, combing his disheveled hairstyle.

He didn't dare to say that the Empress suddenly turned her back on him.

One second she was smiling and granting vacation money, and the next second she was sending him on a real spiral ascension.

The fickle and trashy Empress!

Like a dog, she turns her face as soon as she turns her face!

But seeing that she was quite generous this time in giving money and vacation, Roger decided to be generous and not spread rumors about her.

The captain of the guard was dubious, but on the surface, he said with concern: "Then Lord Dio should be more careful."

"Definitely careful, I won't fly anymore."

Roger walked towards the main road with an attitude of following good advice.

After all, this magician of his is just for show, his magic power is all fake, and he can't cast a single spell.

Naturally, there were no rental carriages at the palace gate, and he had to walk a considerable distance further before he could find a carriage to ride.

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Charles Manor.

Angelina was in the study, compiling the household's expenditure accounts.

Next to her was a stack of "puffs," a dessert taught to the kitchen by her younger brother.

The soft and crispy crust included sweet and smooth cream, which was particularly delicious.

Different spices can also be added to change the flavor.

Her younger brother had recently passed on a lot of delicious desserts to the kitchen, and Angelina liked them all.

The only drawback was that the calories were a bit high, and she had quietly gained two pounds from eating late-night snacks every day.

But she couldn't help it.