I wanted to persuade the Empress. This was likely my only chance.
If it were up to my heart, I'd want to smash everything. But that's something destroyers would do, isn't it?
"I'm a Debauched Hero, not a bad guy."
Therefore, I spoke to the Empress with sincerity.
"First, please grant me exemption from this war based on my past achievements. You can even extend the scope to include other adventurers, myself included."
"What?! Would that be possible...?"
The Empress was half in doubt. I needed to give her more confidence here.
"Given the Empress's position, this much should be possible. That foolish Emperor will try to interfere, but you can just coolly ignore him."
"What next?"
I stared at the Empress for a moment. Even though she spoke like that, her eyes suggested she would do whatever I asked.
When I smiled, the Empress was flustered.
"W-what is it? I need to know something to help, don't I?"
"Just leave it to me. I'm used to idiots like that Emperor."
