Having traversed countless realms, can you possibly be as clever as me?

"Catch my Lion's Fang!!!"

On the banks of the Tiber River, where it is noisy yet unnoticed, an identical madman splits himself in two and goes on a tantrum.

But it's actually quite fun!

"What if we were to draw a Potara earring someday? Would our combat power increase after separating and fusing?"

Having had his fill of fun, the wicked Tsugumi stroked his partner's chin with interest.

"What's the point of thinking about something that doesn't even exist?" Kind-hearted Tsurugi slapped her other hand down, saying irritably.

"The two of us, no, me, it's still the two of us—quack! This is so confusing!!!"

In the end, the more patient Evil Tsurugi made a decision—from today onwards, the two of them will each use one character card.

It's not quite true that they've separated; Tsugumi is still Tsugumi. As the two sides of good and evil, they will each occupy a character card to use—but to be honest, they probably won't use their clones many times.

After all, this feeling... even though you get used to it after using it for a long time, it still feels very chaotic!

Naturally, Evil Tsurugi has the Demon Noble character card, so the character card will be temporarily renamed Demon Tsurugi.

Character Card: Demon Tsugumi

Inscribed Profession: [Goetia Noble (Marquis)]

技能状态：【七印（Lv4）】，【我即地狱（LV5）】，【盖提亚魔导书（Lv3）】，【媒体权能（LV3）】,【毁灭权能(Lv3)】【嫉妒权能(LV0)】【就被管家活活打断了双腿(LV MAX)】【省略通用技能】

【Seven Seals Lv4】

No changes, omitted.

【I am hell: (Lv5)】

No changes, omitted.

[Destruction Power: (Lv2)]

'No changes, omitted!'

【Goetia Spellbook (Lv3)】

Current number of engraving spells: 16

[Jealousy Power (Lv0)]

'Born of the demonic power of the endless sea of ​​rifts, where there are no nobles, only Leviathans and Behemoths. You, residing in this realm, share the power of Leviathan. This power only increases when exercised, therefore it can be used without activation!'

[Media Power (Lv4)]

No changes, omitted.

【Crimson King (Unlocked)】

No changes, omitted.

[His legs were broken by the butler (LvMAX)]

No changes, omitted.

Kind-hearted Tsurugi has a Saint character card, so he is renamed Saint Tsurugi.

Character Card: Saint Tsurugi

Inscribed Classes: [Sage] [Paladin]

Skill Status: [Miracle: Great Extinction] [Knight of the Heavenly Ruler (LV2)] [Innocent Person (Temporary Skill)] [General Skills Omitted]

[Knight of the Celestials: LV2]

No changes, omitted.

[Miracle: The Mass Extinction]

No changes, omitted.

[The Innocent (Temporary)]

'I've never made a damn mistake in my life, and neither have you! You little bastard, remember to avenge me sometime—Michael? Where the hell is Michael?!'

[Class Inscription: Paladin]

Skill Status: [Holy Light Emerges] [Fist of Heaven] [Heavenly Fire] [Holy Steed] [Fearless Decree] [Angel's Descent] [Redemption] [Forced Repentance]

Currently held items: Blank Astartes Card, Veil of Desire, Exterior Codex: Dead Sea, Interest-Bonus Bank, Mind Cube, Twelve Talismans: Tiger, Galactic Emperor, Asgard Energy Extractor Manufacturing Module

"Wow, how come I suddenly have a new skill?"

Demon Tsugumi looked at the innocent person's panel with some surprise, and then discovered that Saint Tsugumi's appearance had also changed after her transformation.

I don't understand it, I don't comprehend it, so I'm too lazy to figure it out.

"Then I'll go out and find someone." Saint Tsurugi stood up and said in a flurry.

"Are you coming back for dinner?"

"Go eat your own Dick!"

Saint Dongjiang gave himself the middle finger, then dashed away.

After separating, Tsugumi found it much easier to control both bodies simultaneously with a single consciousness.

At least there won't be that abrupt feeling of mental breakdown!

"Alright." Demon Tsurugi stroked his chin, looking around the Tiber River, at the few ships docked near the port, the listless civilians and the emaciated slaves.

It's time to deliver on your political promises.

The saintly Tsurugi, who carried his 'kind' thoughts, has gone far away, leaving only the 'evil' demon Tsurugi. He has become much more patient—and at this time, he has already figured out how he should fulfill his political promises with his performance.

And, how to better navigate this visual novel!

......

A palace shrouded in purple curtains, the air thick with the intense and alluring scent of myrrh and rose.

The deep purple marble floor was covered with carpets imported from Egypt, and the murals on the walls depicted mythological scenes—mostly stories of powerful women ruling over weak men: Dido establishing Carthage, the battles of the Amazon warriors, and even Medea's revenge. The candlesticks were made of gold, and the candlelight flickered in the breeze, illuminating the figures in the murals so lifelike that they seemed ready to step down from the walls at any moment.

But this luxurious palace did not belong to the emperor, but to his mother, Julia.

The sound of expensive porcelain, transported from thousands of miles away, breaking echoed through the luxurious palace.

"Get out of here, all of you!!!"

Julia, dressed in an extremely form-fitting black silk robe, roared almost hysterically throughout the palace. The wrath of this powerful widow was so intense that the maids serving her retreated in fear.

"My Venus, noble Juno, please calm your anger!"

Everyone scrambled out, except for the dark-haired male concubine who was prostrate at Julia's feet, who spoke in a slippery and clingy voice.

He kissed the ground Julia had stepped on, gazing at her with deep affection in his captivating eyes.

"Why are you angry? Your wisdom and greatness are beyond the reach of a naive emperor, and that ungrateful foreigner is not worthy of your perfection."

Julia's breathing gradually calmed. She looked at the male lover at her feet, swaying her long, beautiful legs as she walked over. The tight fabric accentuated her firm, marble-like curves. When she reached his side, a smile suddenly bloomed on her face.

"lick."

She uttered a single word briefly, then extended her fair and perfect figure.

The male concubine was overjoyed and pounced on Julia, licking his lips like a dog. But the next second, he was kicked to the ground by Julia!

Before I could even ask him anything, he burst into a painful scream, clutching his head and rolling around like a maggot.

Julia turned her left hand, the black ring on it gleaming with a blinding light, her mature and beautiful face filled with disgust and jealousy.

Her male concubine's once-favored face and his dewy, doe-like eyes did not evoke any pity in her. Instead, the contrast only intensified the perfection of the unattainable man in her memory.

Because she can't stop thinking about another man right now.

A young man who is as alluring as a devil, as handsome as a god, and as strong as a hero.

“He is mine, Nero… Everything you have is thanks to me. You have no right to take him from me!”

Julia murmured, consumed by jealousy. Her eyes, which had been burning with jealousy, gradually became watery. After a long while, she finally stopped, collapsing and panting. Meanwhile, her male lover had been tortured to death by her magic ring.

Julia, now in a state of post-coital reflection, finally had time to think about the more pressing issue of satisfying her desires.

Nero's seizure of power was so sudden that Julia and the Senate were completely unprepared.

Although she did not actually massacre these nobles and councilors, she demonstrated her skill and power, enough to make a group of wavering nobles and councilors choose to stand on the emperor's side or remain neutral.

This was very bad news for Julia and the Senate, the source of her power.

The young emperor's attempt to regain power was absolutely unacceptable to the Senate, which sought to return to the Republic. Julia didn't need to worry about the senators' stances, but she also had to find a balance.

Julia, who considered herself the true controller of the empire, did not want things to escalate to the point of armed conflict—after all, it would be bad for everyone.

"You say you can get enough food to feed a million people? What an arrogant declaration." Julia swayed her alluring figure, her eyes unfathomable.

What may have been an insignificant promise made at a banquet was used by Julia and the council members to make a big deal out of it and turn it into common knowledge.

Julia wanted to amplify Dongjiang's statement, making it known to all Romans, especially the starving commoners and nobles who couldn't support their slaves.

Then he held speeches in multiple places, making a big fuss about the matter, and then forced the emperor to abdicate.

She wanted to force the emperor to choose: either exile the boastful Tsurugi to save herself, but at the cost of losing authority and support; or defend Tsurugi to the death, exposing her own powerlessness among the commoners and nobles.

Political games are really just a few repetitive tricks; killing people in meetings and manipulating public opinion are time-honored methods. Only a large group of women in a harem would engage in such nonsensical so-called 'power struggles'.

Julia called in people to clean up the body, then summoned a few people, gave them instructions, and then sent them away.

A cruel smile appeared on her beautiful face.

My naive daughter, you will understand why I am the master of the country, and you are nothing but a puppet.

And that ungrateful man will grovel beneath my skirt, becoming my pet, licking my voluptuous and perfect body.

Through the bronze mirror beside him, Tsurugi took in all of this.

Julia's schemes, her plans, the actions of the senators—none of it was a secret or a problem for him.

If he wanted, he could nip the problem in the bud at any time—but he wouldn't do that; in fact, he would even help Julia fan the flames.

After all, he is now a patient demon nobleman.

Soon, the declarations concerning the Emperor and the Tsurugi spread like a plague throughout Rome, carried by the words of speakers in the streets and alleys. And just three days after the banquet, the unrest finally escalated into a large-scale action.

The wave of gatherings began on Corso Boulevard.