Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 121

§ 121. The trials of the saint (1)

Seo Yi-seo opened the newly created white door in front of her and stopped in shock.

I had just installed and launched My Home mode, but there was someone I had never seen standing in a room that should have been empty.

“Who are you? How did you get in here? I never invited anyone… … .”

However, the intruder did not respond, but looked around the room as if possessed and muttered.

“… “It’s sturdy and beautiful.”

It’s a voice that has a heavy resonance somewhere.

He was a tall man wearing a half mask. He has long, grizzled hair and is wearing a loose-fitting robe that looks like a priest’s uniform. Looking at the wrinkles on the lower crown that were visible under the mask, it seemed that he was not that young.

Flutter flutter. A couple of blue butterflies fly as if circling around the man.

“… Are you related to Impulse Soft? However, even if it is an in-house alpha test, trespassing into personal space is illegal! Hey, are you listening?”

Seo Yi-seo shouted in caution.

However, the man did not pretend to listen and walked quickly to the bookshelf on one side of the wall. And he began to slowly caress the books with his fingertips as if he were handling a precious treasure.

“amazing. It’s a dimension made up of just one small house. Is it possible for such a tiny normal world to really be born? I’ve been crossing dimensions for so many years, but this is the first time I’ve seen something like this… … .”

The man, who had been appreciating the texture of the book for a while, eventually looked straight at Seo Yi-seo and asked a question.

“Are you the king of this dimension? “How on earth did you create this space?”

yes? What kind of king?

“… I just installed the My Home expansion pack. “I see you are an Impulse Soft employee. If you wish, you can also apply for the alpha test.”

“You make it sound like it’s possible for anyone. “Then why did this small normal world not exist until now?”

I don’t know what the normal world the man is talking about, but Seo Yi-seo, who thought he was roughly referring to a virtual space, gave an intelligent answer.

“So, the My Home expansion pack was just developed?”

“haha… … .”

The man let out a hollow, ringing laugh as if he was dumbfounded.

Before I knew it, the number of butterflies had increased and they were fluttering and flying as if responding to the sound.

“Then I will ask you one last question. Why are the laws that make up this world the same as there?”

“That place?”

“That noisy and colorful world. The dimension of Pangea Chronicle. The scale and mass of objects, their texture, the flow of time… “Everything is the same as there.”

Seo Yi-seo frowned.

what? Wasn’t this person an Impulse Soft official?

“That’s because we’re using the same Homunculus integrated engine. “The physics engine is the same.”

“engine… Yes, you call it an engine… . “What solid and beautiful rules!”

The man who let out a soft sigh soon closed his eyes and took a deep breath. As if he wanted to savor every ounce of air in the room.

Should I report it to the company first?

As Seo Yi-seo was seriously contemplating, the man who finally opened his eyes approached her with strides. Surprised, Seo Yi-seo unconsciously took a step back and asked.

“go… “What is it all of a sudden?”

“The fact that we met like this was somehow connected. “I want to make you the main character of my new chronicle.”

“… yes?”

When I asked a question without understanding the meaning, the man’s mouth, visible beneath his half-mask, became long and curved.

“It’s a good thing, you seem to like these stories quite a bit.”

Before I knew it, the man was holding several books pulled from the bookshelf. These were e-books that Seo Yi-seo had linked to My Home in advance.

-The male lead is obsessed with me, a fake saint.

-The saint tames the devil.

-As a saint, I am managing the fishing grounds unintentionally. Is there some problem?

Seo Yi-seo’s cheeks turned red.

Although these were all his precious collections, he was not very proud of showing off his biased reading taste to others.

However, her eyes widened involuntarily at the man’s next words.

“Recently, I have become quite sensitive, so I think I can create a story that suits you well. How do you feel? “Will you please be the saint of my new story?”

… A saint?

and.

No matter where they came from, a flock of blue-winged butterflies suddenly filled Seo Yi-seo’s field of vision.

* * *

Summoning a subject of the imperial capital as a witness to a case requires some procedures.

It must be done through an agency with specific public authority, such as the Capital Guard or the Heresy Tribunal, and the reason and grounds for the summons must be clearly presented in writing.

I could have gone to the fancy Salon de Mercy and asked, but in the eyes of others, there is a possibility that it would be like interrogating an innocent person. And in the unlikely event that the designer attempted to escape, Masain explained, he had to consider that this would be a means of legally detaining him.

‘Lord Masaine, I heard you’re secretly obsessed with a cause… … .’

Although he thought it was a bit inconvenient, Seongjin agreed that there was a high possibility that someone would have to be brought in by force.

So he visited the capital guard with Masain and several other resident knights.

“So, the employee in that dressing room was a former monster… Are you saying there is a possibility it may be related to the situation?”

In response to Seongjin’s request for dispatch, the capital guard captain asked with a reluctant expression.

“exactly. “This is a serious matter that threatens the safety of the capital, so we ask for the active cooperation of the capital guards.”

Masain helped by holding the weight from the side, and Seongjin put a wedge against it.

“Above all, the monsters contained in the banned book [Apocalypse Now] were used as designs. “It is a very serious matter that may have to be handed over to the Heresy Tribunal depending on whether or not it is investigated.”

When the Heresy Tribunal was mentioned, only then did the capital guard straighten his posture and nod.

“great. We will dispatch the capital guards together. however… … .”

“huh?”

“Whose clothes are these strange things?”

The capital guard captain looked with a slightly bored look at the swallowtail butterfly-patterned costume that Seongjin had brought as evidence.

“Uh, these are my clothes? why?”

“… … .”

The guard captain’s gaze at Seongjin changed from looking at a troublesome bitch to looking at a rare idiot.

what? Can’t you recognize this high-level fashion sense? uh?

[…] First, the topic you hate the most.]

As I wore it, I fell in love with it. When it comes to clothes, comfortable ones are best.

Anyway, the guard commander provided ten men, including three armed knights.

In this way, Seongjin, who led the security guards lined up at the entrance of the building, smiled happily.

‘What can I say, I feel reassured that public power is in my hands?’

But as soon as the strong security guards saw Seongjin’s face, they all looked startled and avoided their gaze!

huh? Why are they like this again?

[Have you forgotten that you captured the capital guards not long ago?]

Sheesh, am I in trouble with the public authorities without even knowing it?

And Seongjin, who was heading to Salon de Mercy, was soon able to join Logan, who was waiting for him at the beginning of Rue d’Este.

“The Orthodox Church said it would be a good idea to take the employee directly to the Heresy Tribunal for questioning.”

Regardless of his status, Logan is currently a member of the Knights of St. Bastian. Therefore, his official activities must be reported to and approved by the Orthodox Church and the Order of Knights.

The guy who left saying he wanted to go to the knighthood was not alone when he came back. Behind him stood a group of Holy Knights dressed in white knightly uniforms.

Looking at the blue sword and lily engraved on their uniforms, they seemed to be Saint Bastian’s, but their stern faces with their mouths straight up were extremely serious. I heard that they are famous for being difficult to communicate with, but indeed.

“And thankfully, the knights of Lilium came willingly to help.”

However, when Logan started explaining about them, the faces of the Lilium Knights began to melt as if they had never been stiff.

“These are people who always take the initiative and step up for the sake of the imperial capital, even if they have repeatedly refused to do so. “Isn’t he truly an example of a paladin who serves his subjects?”

“Uh, okay… … .”

Seongjin spoke with a shocked expression on his face. The eyes of those looking at the back of Logan’s head are now so bright that they seem ready to shoot out beams.

Rather than being a model of a paladin, what can I say? They just seem like your biggest fans. Am I mistaken?

In any case, Seongjin arrived at Salon de Mercy with a larger group than expected.

When a large number of knights suddenly camp out in front of the most famous clothing store in the imperial capital, passers-by stop and snoop around out of curiosity.

Madame Justine was not there at the time, so a manager appeared instead and politely asked about business.

“Ah, you mean the design designer. “This is an employee named Seo Yi-seo.”

He is an employee who was suddenly brought in and hired by Madame one day, even though he had no experience whatsoever.

The circumstances of joining the company are very suspicious. Do you think we should punish the madam together?

“I’m at work right now. “I will bring you back soon, sir.”

The manager bowed politely and left.

Seo Yi Seo.

It is not a Delcross style name, but rather a name that is somewhat familiar to Seongjin.

Seongjin was frowning due to an uneasy feeling, but soon a woman appeared at the entrance of the store, guided by another clerk. She paused when she saw the people lined up in front of the store, and then, in an old-fashioned gesture, slightly lifted the hem of her skirt and showed it.

“It’s called Seo Yi-seo.”

The design designer was a younger woman than I thought.

A little plain, but with a pretty face.

Black hair and somewhat familiar Asian appearance.

The way she calmly walks towards them with her eyes downcast seems quite pious, to the point where I doubt for a moment whether she is really a reference to the monster incident.

‘… what?’

Seongjin suddenly felt a strange sense of déjà vu.

-By any chance, what is your ideal type? Do you think you might be attracted to a woman with dark hair and an exotic appearance?

Suddenly, the words I heard from Sisley flash through my head.

As I was staring at the woman with a strange premonition, she turned her head towards Seongjin and smiled brightly.

‘what?’

Seongjin, who felt bad for some reason, frowned his eyebrows, but before he knew it, a woman came to the front of the group and gently lowered her head in a polite manner.

“I was thinking that one day you would find me in the imperial palace. “All of this is under the guidance of [Saint] Grazie.”

At the same time as saying that.

Sting. I felt a tingling sensation, as if something was touching my heart.

‘… What is this?’

Seongjin, embarrassed by the sudden situation, closed his mouth and glared at her.

Murmur. Meanwhile, passersby were gradually gathering in front of the Salon de Mercy.

Sensing the strangely changed atmosphere around him, Seongjin looked around and saw that not only the passers-by, but also the capital guards and Lilium paladins were looking at the woman in fascination as if they were possessed by something.

Feeling something out of the ordinary, I turned my head towards the woman, and she opened her mouth again.

“However, I think there is some misunderstanding, so I would like to prove my innocence first. “I swear to the Lord that I have done nothing wrong.”

Sting. A strange wave passed through Seongjin’s chest once more.

“… … .”

And the street of d’Este suddenly became quiet as if water had been poured on it.

Everyone around, including Seongjin and his group, are staring at the woman with their mouths wide open. Even Masain had a very stupid face, as if he was possessed by something.

Only Logan looked at the woman with a surprised face, then turned to a serious expression and looked back at Seongjin.

“Hehe… … .”

A woman named Seo Yi-seo smiled peacefully, as if she had anticipated this situation. After taking a quick look at her group, she declared in a sonorous voice.

“To prove my innocence, I demand a trial by ordeal with everyone present here as witnesses. “I will undergo the trials of [the saint].”

Sting. A fine wave spreading once again.

While the crowd froze in shock, only Seongjin, who knew nothing, blinked.

why? What on earth are the trials of a saint?

[Lee Seong-jin.]

At that time, the Demon King whispered softly.

[It’s clear. That woman is a human from the normal world.]

… what?

fantasy,