Published: January 4, 2026
In the morning, in the mansion’s garden.
I lifted a giant rock that was part of the scenery.
A huge boulder, twice the size of a human both vertically and horizontally, I easily hoisted it up and tried swinging it up and down as if doing strength training.
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Name: Noah Alarate
Prime Minister Prince
Gender: Male
Level: 10 / ∞
HP: ss (triple s rank) Fire: ss (triple s rank)
MP: ss (triple s rank) Water: ss (triple s rank)
Strength: ss (triple s rank) Wind: ss (triple s rank)
Stamina: ss (triple s rank) Earth: ss (triple s rank)
Intelligence: ss (triple s rank) Light: ss (triple s rank)
Spirit: ss (triple s rank) Darkness: ss (triple s rank)
Speed: ss (triple s rank)
Dexterity: ss (triple s rank)
Luck: ss (triple s rank)
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Glancing briefly at the status that had been magically displayed for me outwardly, I put the rock back in its place, then drew the longsword I had prepared and lightly tossed it straight up into the air.
The longsword floated up gracefully, then fell tip-down.
The tip almost pierced the top of my head—but instead, it bounced off like rubber and rolled on the ground.
My abilities are outstanding.
Right now, to put it modestly, I am probably the strongest in the world.
“Amazing... Have you gotten even stronger, Noah-sama?”
“Hm?”
Turning around, I saw a familiar face speechless.
Cindy Alan.
When I first met her, she was a ten-year-old girl, but now approaching twenty, she had become truly beautiful.
“You came.”
“Yes. Lady Ada personally sent a letter, so I wanted you to see it, Noah-sama, and to discuss what comes next directly.”
“A letter? What kind?”
“Here it is.”
Cindy took out the letter and handed it to me.
Ada is the concubine I recommended who later entered the harem.
She hasn’t borne a child yet, but His Majesty has taken quite a liking to her, and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say she is now the most favored among the consorts.
I opened Ada’s letter and skimmed through it.
There wasn’t much written.
It only said that His Majesty was leaving the palace to go to the summer resort, and all the concubines would accompany him.
“That’s all, huh.”
“I can’t tell how His Majesty’s actual condition is from this. I wanted to ask Lady Ada more details, but I was advised to consult with Noah-sama on how to ask.”
“No, that’s unnecessary.”
“Huh?”
“This letter says it all.”
I chuckled softly.
“What do you mean?”
“His Majesty is as vigorous as ever.”
Given the circumstances, I deliberately spoke plainly.
“Vigorous?”
“The fact that he took all the concubines along is proof. What’s the role of the concubines? Their job is to please—and be with—His Majesty.”
“Ah…”
“If he were truly sick and resting, there’d be no need to bring all the concubines. His Majesty must be quite healthy.”
“I see.”
“On the contrary, if he had brought the empress, that would have been serious.”
“Why is that?”
“If the illness were severe and the matter of succession arose, they couldn’t completely ignore the empress, who is the head of the harem. Whatever happens…”
“I see… that’s a remarkable perspective. I never would have thought about all the concubines…”
Cindy looked at me with admiration.
She seemed to have become much more emotionally expressive compared to when we first met.
Well, aside from that.
It’s clear that His Majesty is relatively fine.
So whatever the truth is, there’s only one thing I need to do.
Political affairs—I will prioritize the people.
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As the Prime Minister Prince, the existing study in the mansion wasn’t enough to handle the enormous political tasks, so I had a larger study built in the garden at short notice.
Inside, I sat with Olivia Coil, dressed as a maid, while tending to state affairs.
“Next is the impeachment of Ames, the magistrate of Kolonsia.”
“What did he do?”
“He allegedly misappropriated this year’s taxes, which had been collected and were being transported to the capital.”