But this actually suited her wishes.

Being able to feel the most sincere love from Ian is more comfortable than any knowledge.

It was another night of mutual affection. Nero lay beside Ian, as docile as a kitten.

The man stroked her head, feeling the soft touch, and relaxed a little - this was one of the rare times he felt happy.

"Hmm~ I'm really happy..."

"Now I really want to write a song about what just happened - it will definitely sound good, right?"

Ian did not stop Nero as she shyly but seriously described the feelings they had when they were in love.

Indeed, according to aristocratic etiquette, this is a shameful thing to do.

But Ian knew that Nero was actually under pressure as well - after all, she was now the true heir to the Roman Empire.

I'm not here to make her feel worse.

"Hmm!" Nero grabbed Ian's arm and started to act coquettishly.

"Teacher, why didn't you say anything? Am I the only one who remembered these details? And I have no impression at all?"

"How come you don't have any impression?"

"Then tell me!" Nero pouted. It was obvious that she really cared about this kind of thing and was eager to know his opinion.

“I want to know your opinion!”

"Otherwise, if I'm the only one saying it, it's like torturing you!"

"..."

Looking at Nero who was pestering him for comments, Ian smiled slightly, and then spoke to the girl:

"Now that it's like this - do you think I need to make any comments to you?"

"Huh?" Nero's face turned even redder, but she did not deny what Ian said at this moment. Instead, she showed an attitude of approval.

"Hmm... Teacher actually said so. It seems that my performance tonight was really good."

"Of course—" Ian smiled calmly, "The Roman emperor must be the best at this kind of thing, right?"

"Hmm~ That's right!"

"..."

"..."

"Teacher... do you want another kiss?"

"of course."

Girls like Nero's age have a natural clinginess to their partners, and after a simple kiss, she reluctantly let go of her teacher's lips.

"Hmm... I wish I could meet the teacher like this in the morning. It would be a very happy thing."

"Teacher, what do you think?!"

Facing Nero's expectant gaze, Ian did not spoil her interest, but answered in a relatively tactful way.

“The teacher wants to do the same.”

"But Nero, the emperor of Rome has many things to do. If he spends his time on this, he will be derelict in his duty."

"..."

Nero pursed his chin and thought for a while, and then suddenly he had an idea.

"Hmm! Then I just need to get things done in advance, and I won't have to worry about affecting the Emperor's responsibilities!"

“…That’s the truth, but it’s actually very difficult.”

"It's okay!" Nero patted his chest, "I will become the greatest emperor in the history of the entire Roman Empire! This kind of thing can be done easily!"

"But then again—"

The girl looked up at the man beside her, her green eyes filled with a different sharpness than before.

"Teacher, there is something I want to do."

"what's up?"

"Look... isn't everyone in the city feeling panicked recently because of my father's illness? I'm thinking about holding some kind of celebration to dispel everyone's worries."

"..."

Ian suddenly realized something and grabbed Nero's shoulders.

"Besides this? Do you have any other ideas?"

It was the first time that Nero saw her teacher so excited, but she didn't mind and quickly replied:

"Let's have some small competitions. I see Greece often does this. We can learn from them and hold them in the name of our father..."

Before Nero could finish his words, he was stopped by Ian.

"No, Nero."

"Don't hold it in the name of the Emperor."

"Whose, then?"

"With yours!"

[You found a way to keep Nero safe in this storm.]

[That is to follow suit - since Agrippina can play the role of a devoted wife, Nero can also play the role of a devoted daughter! ]

[This is essentially the same choice, but the two people just take different approaches. ]

[Agrippina chose bedside care, while Nero chose propaganda in the streets.]

[You discussed it with yourself and then started planning. ]

[You held many gatherings and performances in Rome in the name of Nero, and announced to the public that Claudius only had some minor illness and would recover soon.]

[You privately sent people to deal with those who discussed Claudius's condition or related news.]

[You realize that you are gradually becoming unscrupulous - but for Nero, all this is an acceptable price. ]

[Agrippina, who noticed your approach, also deliberately controlled the speed of Rocusta's poisoning - this allowed Claudius to appear in front of everyone from time to time.]

【The enthusiasm for discussing Claudius's illness in Rome gradually faded. 】

[Everyone believed that their emperor was still very healthy, and a temporary illness would not knock down him who symbolized the will of Rome. ]

[Half a year later, Agrippina's plan was fully effective - Locusta's poisonous mushrooms successfully took Claudius' life in his sleep.]

【The city of Rome fell into sorrow.】

[But compared to this, you are more concerned about whether Nero's reputation has been affected. ]

[But just as you predicted, the assemblies and performances held in Nero's name have already cleared the girl of suspicion in the minds of the people.]

[“She was working so hard to prove her father’s health~”]

[“How could a daughter like this hurt her own father?”]

[With almost unanimous evaluation, Claudius' death passed peacefully without causing any waves. ]

[You are relieved—and Nero still knows nothing about this.]

[Another half a year later, with the burial of Claudius, the power of the Roman Empire began to gradually transfer. ]

【On Nero's seventeenth birthday. 】

[As the youngest successor to the Roman Empire, she received the coronation ceremony! ]

401. Nero's horse riding and archery skills/self-proclaimed emperor/reforms (4k)

【This is Nero's seventeenth birthday. 】

[As Claudius' only and fully legitimate heir, she will take over the throne today. ]

Inside a Roman church.

A sacred and solemn ceremony is taking place here.

Under the gaze of the Senate ministers, Nero walked towards the throne that symbolized the Roman throne with a dignified pace.

tap--

tap--

Her shoes rubbed against the red carpet, making a wonderful sound.

The girl finally sat on the magnificent throne. Facing everyone's gaze, she took the crown that symbolized her emperor's status and put it on her head.

Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus.

At this moment, the girl's name became a nickname that inherited many honors.

The youngest emperor of Rome officially ascended the throne at this moment.

【This is a long coronation ceremony.】

[Nero needed to take over various powers from the Pope in the name of the emperor in order to maintain the prosperity of the entire Roman Empire.]

【You watch this scene, hoping it can last a little longer. 】

[The reason is simple—you discovered that Nero actually enjoys the feeling of being the center of attention.]

【Perhaps it is just as she said.】

【“I was born with a desire to be noticed and admired by everyone.” 】

【Now, all this has finally become a reality. 】

【As her teacher, you are naturally very happy. 】

The coronation ceremony was finally over.

The ministers left one after another.

Just when Ian wanted to leave the church like them, a servant approached the man.

"Seneca, the emperor wishes to see you."

"..."

"I see."

Following the servant's instructions, Ian came to the depths of the Roman church and saw Nero waiting for him there.

The girl had shed the solemnity she had just shown at the coronation ceremony, and was now replaced by the lively demeanor she displayed when interacting with Ian in private.

"Teacher, come here quickly!"

"..."

Although he felt that this would be appropriate, seeing Nero's extremely happy expression, Ian finally followed her words and walked over.

"Your Majesty, what can I do for you?"

"Eh?"

Nero was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that he had become the emperor of Rome.

Now, on the surface, Ian and I are not just a teacher and student, but also a monarch and his subject.

According to etiquette, the title "Your Majesty" is indeed reasonable.

but--

Nero pouted.

"Hmm! Teacher, please don't address me like that in private! It feels like... we've become strangers!"

"But your majesty, you are already the emperor." Ian explained very seriously, "If I don't address you like this, it would be against Roman etiquette."

"..."

This was the most legitimate reason, and Nero had no way to refute it for a moment.

but--

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