Freya: The Emperor's Daughter
Ch. 12: The emptiness

It is true that I have become the ruler now. But, this is strange.... I should be happy because my hard work finally paid off? Why is it deep in my heart that I still feel such a frightening emptiness?

"Davy!!! I brought some candidates to become ministers in our country!", as I was busy thinking about the emptiness in my heart, Myline suddenly came to the room I used to work in.

He came with 6 people. Each of the different races, dark elves, high-elves, beast races, succubus, vampires, and humans were lost.

"All women?"

"Didn't you like it?"

"....."

From what I see, it seems like High-elves has a cleverness that I can use, I will give him a position as minister of welfare and finance.

"High-elves, what's your name?"

The white-haired girl with light green eyes who was quite glowing, glasses, short hair, she carried the magic wand that became her trademark.

The girl fell silent in fear as I stared intently at her. I won't change my perspective because if I do, someone will immediately underestimate me.

"Fillfyla...."

"Why don't you mention your surname?"

".... I have no rights. Besides, my establishment here, it is an honor for me. I'm just here representing my race..."

"What can you do?"

"Emm, I love reading, so I can learn things easily..."

"Are you serious?"

"Well...."

"Calm down, I'm not angry... Dark elves, what's your name?"

"Tryna's. I'd be very happy if you gave me the authority to command and train warriors!", she was very enthusiastic, I think she's a pretty strong woman. It's just, he's a little skinny.

"If you mess up, there will be punishment for you. Are you ready?"

"Please believe in me!"

Nice, now.... Mature woman with cat ears, a stocky body structure, and a large chest.........

It's getting kind of annoying... Unlike the dark elves who had standard sizes, this beast race seemed like it was intent on insulting me!

"What's your name?"

"Unnie..nya~"

Pake with everything...

"What can you do?"

"Let's see..nya~. To be honest the hell I'm more suitable to be called a fighting type.nya~. But since the right position for me was taken by these dark elves, how else.nya~."

"You two can work together" I can't put this big cat into something he can't do. If I keep it there, then he'll just mess it up.

"But, Unnie, your job is actually to lead the orc race to do the construction. Do you understand?"

"I don't know what you mean.nya~. But, I once helped the villagers make a home. Don't worry, just teach me not to let you down!"

"Good."

All right... succubus fitnya put where ya?

"Succubus?"

"Yes, my Queen?", wah... The seductive devil is always like this huh? His great lust could be seen from his expression right now...

"What's your name and what can you do?"

"Ryuoshi. I'm an expert in making various potions..."

"Good, you got it! You'll be a supplier of herbal medicines. But, you should always report to me about the findings you found!"

"Good!"

Then, vampires... Myline is no problem with sunlight. He is the devil of all demons. Yet.... a normal vampire like him, is he resistant to sunlight as well?

"Are you allergic to sunlight?", I made sure not to give her heavy work.

"Not really. It's just, I'll quickly feel tired if I'm in the sun."

"Then introduce yourself and mention your talent!"

"Key. I thought I'd be Ryuushi's assistant only. After I think about it, I have no talent but to be an attacker and create an army of vampires."

"Sorry Freya... It seems to me....", Myline intends to drag Kyu home... patiently, Myline, do you not see his potential?

"I rely on your strength to multiply our undead power!"

"Eh...?", sighed Myline who was surprised to hear my words.

"Originally, you know that ordinary vampires get charred when they get sunburned! Different from Undead. Vampires can be trained. Unlike the Undead who can only be controlled, vampires have their own consciousness. But, aren't you afraid that one day, my vampire army rebelled without my knowledge?"

"I will kill them with my own hands."

"It hurts.. You know? Each vampire considers the subordinates they turned into vampires, as their own children. So I expect mercy from you, my Queen!"

"I'll give them a death that doesn't torture them so much."

"I'm holding your word!"

Vampires are asking for a lot. Now there lives a gloomy girl with glasses there....

"There's a reason why humans would set foot inside this demon castle?"

".... My name is Rui, I represent the humans I carry, they are humans who have no place to live. When I heard that the demon castle was willing to accommodate the various races, I immediately asked the Demon Queen's majesty for permission to stay here, and the humans I brought to obtain welfare..."

"I'm asking for 20 women from the humans you brought! Know it? It's for the army..."

"The demon army is indeed profitable but, my Queen, I have previously discussed with all the humans I have brought. Only 5 women agreed. I don't want those who don't want to be forced. So please, I beg for your kindness very much!", she prostrated herself in front of me. It felt like I was familiar with what happened this time. Hope you don't disappoint me!

I helped him get up and said...

"Jokingly, our human stock in the underworld is still plentiful. Myline enshrines them so that they never diminish...."

"So...."

"You think vampires seem to suck monster blood?"

"You're insulting me?? But it's true! The blood of monsters is so bad! Until I don't suck monster blood, even though I'm desperate!"

"The more humans there are, the more vampire squads we have. Not only the vampire army, ordinary troops are also needed. So if you can, please clear a territory and have them stay here."

".... Alrighty! I will do my job! Besides, where should we stay? Isn't there only this castle in the middle of the steep hills around here?"

Good question.. Damn it, I'm too rash. Right, I want to put where my new people are? Ahhh, why just thought? Besides, why didn't Myline open the land?!

"You moving?", I asked with a smile that laughed at myself.

"Hahahaha, after that bastard demon queen said that there was someone who defeated her, I thought that person was very terrible..."

"What do you mean?!", realizing I had made myself look one eye at the vampire, I stared intently at him.

"Look down, man, I'd rather you relax. Why don't you just show your real face, my Queen?"

"Then, after I show you, you'll take me for granted, I'm right?"

"No no.." liar, you're lying, vampire!

"In addition, how could anyone take you for granted? If there really was such a person, I'm sure they didn't feel the gripping aura we've always felt since we entered this room."

"You're talking about Myline?"

"No, I'm talking about you, my Queen. I will find a suitable place to build a new country. Surely, I borrowed this pretty high-elves girl..."

Me? Can the aura be felt? But why didn't my mom's dad...? It makes me a little upset.

Well, nevermind... Vampires going to go find new land? I don't mind her, moreover, she's with Fillfya.

I'm sure they can easily be good team-mates. Although, it looks like their nature is very inversely proportional.

Vampires have an outspoken tomboyish nature, more or less the same as me. On the other hand, Fillfya, he has a very reserved nature, often thinking before acting. Unlike the Vampires who always nyerocos in all conditions.

"I'll be back soon! Before noon, I'll be back!"

"You don't have to rush like that...."

"Just relax, I have some good places that I visit a lot. By taking Fillfya with me, I'm sure Fillfya will judge whether or not the place is suitable!"

".... Go!", no harm either, I feel bad if I neglect my new inhabitants too long.

"Thank you!"

Finally they left as well, I hope it's something that fits my expectations. Well, forget it, I better not expect anything.

I'm tired of all the disappointments I've received. I'll stop expecting so much from something.

"You can prepare yourself right away, I have a little business, I'm sure you should inform the residents you bring. Until I tell you to come again, you're free to do anything."

"Good!"

Then, the four of them left using the teleportation portal Myline opened for each of them. After that, I did my important job...

Namely, go visit the first country that cooperates with me!

I hope I can find the right architect to build my country from scratch there.

"Yuna...."

"What's up, my queen...?"

"You don't start again!" yuna is mocking me again?

"I'm sorry, but you're no longer the princess. Now you're the queen of the country you founded yourself."

"You're right, sorry, I'm still not used to you calling me Queen."

"Then let's get used to it, my Queen."

"Like you."

So from that.....

"So I want to have children...."

"Why do you suddenly say that? Besides, I'm a girl, Freya."

"I know that. I want to feel something that you guys have been through while taking care of me. I always think, that waitress is so great. They understand what their employer feels like a mother, right?"

"What does a mother have to do with a servant?"

"You know? My mother has never loved me since I was a child. I've always been cared for by servants, so I presume, maids are just like my own mother."

"I really don't understand what you're saying. But clearly, Freya. Taking care of that child is very troublesome."

"You're serious?", what's troublesome? Are not the kids funny?

"Cleaning his feces, nursing him, giving birth to him. Isn't that troublesome?"

"Oh Yuna, if it's just that, isn't that a woman's responsibility?"

"You may be right but. ah, we've arrived, my Queen."

We talked while walking down the hallway. Assisted by the palace guards, we were directed to the room where the king was.

"Hello, Uncle! We meet again!"

"Hahahaha... I expected it, what do you need?", straight to the core?

Well it doesn't matter to me anyway, I then sit in front of him and express my wishes to him.

"Architect."

"Hmm, well, I'll choose the best architects and workers..."

"Ah, there's no need to give me a worker either."

"You mean?"

"We have a pretty big workforce. But our ability to build a house or a building is still very minimal. That's why I need an architect."

"Is that so? Pretty soon...."

"If I could I'd like to take him right away."

"?!", he was surprised...... right, huh..? Normally no one would be so outspoken like this. Besides, I still haven't given him the benefit of the cooperation we've established.

Shortly after, he rang the bell, which sounded loud, then immediately, a servant entered the room.

"Why are you calling me, old man?"

A man, his age seems to be two years older than me... Is he the son of this King Uncle? Know it? Where there might be people other than the royal family who dare to joke with the King.

"Sit down!"

".... Do you intend to match me again?", ah, funny thing...he thinks that I will be his match?

"Freya Von Cellescia..."

"Ah, I'm not from the Cellescia family anymore, I've already resigned my post..."

"....", he seemed surprised by what I said. Well, I understand his expression. I didn't tell him about myself failing to become the next emperor.

"So you intend to make your own country?"

"Well, didn't I just talk about my own country?"

Is it possible, this Uncle thinks that I need an architect for the empire? I'm sorry..will he change his mind after knowing if the architect is for my new country?

Did I come without bringing results today?!

"Verendrica's. I suggest that name for your new country. May you succeed in establishing a country with your own hard work, Freya Von Verendrica."

"I take advice from you, besides, who is this guy?"

"My only son. I'll lend him to you. Don't forget to return it!"

"I understand, I'm not easily attracted to men either..."

"Good..."

"So, what should I do?"

"The king called you here because I needed an architect... Can you be my architect for the next few years?"

"Architect.... I don't mind but..... what do I get? Although I hate being betrothed, I love playing women!"

"I'm handing Yuna over as long as our contract goes on!"

"Queen!!"

"I'm kidding, Yuna. You want a woman as a gift, don't you?"

"It seems you don't matter either."

"... I'd better not, there's gonna be someone who kills you if you target me...."

"Eh~... I'm interested in you!" She caressed my cheek and was about to kiss me? Huh, is he serious?

Instantly, the King pulled the collar of the man who almost kissed me earlier until he fell backwards.

"Don't play around with danger!"

"Why?!"

"I'm sorry my son, is he, Freya? He's a little weird."

"There's no need to think about it, other than that, I don't mind if I have to conceive one or two children from her. If that's what he wants, I'll do it."

"Queen!!?"

"Calm down, Yuna. You remember what I said, don't you?"

"I understand your desire to have a child but, there is no need to arrive...."

"I don't care who she is, after all, I just want a child. After I get it, I don't care if you're gonna get killed by Myline, Prince."

"Myline?"

"Someone who will kill you if you really seriously impregnate me," with a smile, I introduced Myline to the prince so that he would undo the intention to play me.

"If you don't get caught it's okay, right?"

"You know? Honestly, I don't care about the child of anyone, I can take care of it with my own hands with people close to me. But, the problem here, this Myline is the Demon Queen."

"Queen of the Devil?!"

"Right, Myline the demon queen, I was afraid, my pregnancy made Myline have to stop sucking my blood until I gave birth to the child I bear. During my pregnancy, Myline could not suck my blood. Automatically, he'll be very angry and find out who impregnated me. Well, at that moment, your life is in danger."

"....."

"But, personally, I don't mind her. I would love to have a child. If you still intend to do it with me then, I don't mind her, as long as you have to be adept at hiding from the demon queen."

"....."

"That's all, oh yeah, let me introduce myself well, my name is Freya Von Verendrica, the Queen of the Verendrica country who is still under construction. I hope we can work well together. And this blonde girl beside me is my personal servant, Yuna her name."

"Charless... Charless Von Rezeria."

"Charless, let's go?", I extended my hand to Charless...

"Now?"

"I need you as soon as possible, a leader must not abandon his population for long!"

"...."

Then, I opened the teleportation portal leading to the demon castle that was my temporary residence.

"What is that?", Charless asked in fear and amazement at what he had witnessed.

"Portal teleportation. Connecting two points directly. This portal's gonna take us to where I live."

"....."

"Come on, don't be shy, soon you'll be working hard thinking about the design of the building you have to make! We need about 500 buildings! You should think about it!"

"500?!", he was very surprised...The three of us have arrived at the Myline demon castle. I sat back in my chair, Yuna making water, and another, Myline lounging on the sofa.

"Myline, can I have a child?"

"Am I your mother?", Myline sat down and lectured me...

"You intend to do it with this man?"

"Yups, can you?"

"Said, am I your mother? Besides, if that's what you want, why not?"

"Soal.... I'm afraid you'll get angry... You know? You won't be able to suck my blood if I'm pregnant. Right?"

"....", Myline realized something...

"Don't tell me you...."

"I am your subordinate now, the subordinate must obey the superior. Do as you please!"

"Yeah! Charless, I want a girl! But, boys do not feel bad either... or maybe, twins? Aaahhh, I can't wait for my son to be born!"

"Freya, awake! Why do you want to have children so badly?"

"Just whine."

"White?!"

"No. I think my life is empty. So I need a life booster. As I thought about it, it came to my mind, I wanted a child!"

".... Vacant?"

"The emptiness in my heart never goes away. I need to shift my focus so that I can forget this emptiness in my heart. I'm afraid, I'm afraid this emptiness is killing me mentally. So.. That's how it's short, the point is I want a child!"

"......", Myline expressed like a man staring at a carcass.