― to come to pass.

The common folk would rather see their King thrive than sulk, in spite of everything —— don't you think? ❞

... Hmm? ～

❝ Today must be Christmas Eve, ❞

Gilgamesh mused, walking towards her throne, and taking her rightful seat. She was in thicker clothes today, finding the air conditioning of her estate insufficient to keep the cold weather at bay.

❝ An exciting occasion, indeed. Hopefully, it remains as such. ❞

― casually dressed figure appearing beyond the path that paved a way into this grove.

Inhaling deeply, Gilgamesh merely suppressed her annoyance and sought to maintain her composure, only breaking her silence once she was certain that she would be heard.

❝ Theatrics are, indeed, an efficient ―

| h-hey

Her eyes drifted to the wine glass resting on the table in front of them. It still looked full, its contents barely even diminished.

❝ ... ❞ Gilgamesh's lips curled into a smile, amused by the fact that Emilia couldn't handle her alcohol at all.

A lone hand slowly placed on her silver locks, ―

❝ Why, of course! ❞ An overbearing jubilance radiated from Gilgamesh, highlighting the self-absorbed nature of her express passion.

She then twirled on her feet to face the half-elf,

❝ My presence should be a joyous occasion for the common folk, ❞ The Queen raised one of her hands to her chest, ―

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That sounds like a lot of undesirable issues for one man alone.

Gilgamesh knows, at the very least, that she won't maltreat herself with menial tasks; she has all the intention to hire servants to do her bidding, while she indulges herself in the peace this new beginning will offer.

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⠀⠀王⠀の⠀財⠀宝⠀⠀⠀―― ⠀
⠀⠀𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐄⠀𝐎𝐅⠀𝐁𝐀𝐁𝐘𝐋𝐎𝐍⠀⠀
⠀⠀𝐓𝐇𝐄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆'𝐒 ⠀⠀𝐓⠀𝐑⠀𝐄⠀𝐀⠀𝐒⠀𝐔⠀𝐑⠀𝐘
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I find my patience thoroughly exhausted by such impertinent rabble. Perhaps, I can indulge in a much needed reprieve here.

| How generous

❝ This feels like sailing on a raft after your ship has sunk. Truly tragic. I suppose the 'X' was merely a sign foredooming its curtain-call.

What a trite comedy. ❞

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⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 𝐊 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆 - 𝐎𝐅 - 𝐇 𝐄 𝐑 𝐎 𝐄 𝐒

⠀⠀⠀────── 〔 英雄王 〕 ──────