§ 141. Crown of the Holy Emperor (3)
“okay. Did your Majesty say so…? … .”
Director Bruno looked embarrassed and stroked his mustache once.
“I simply thought that His Majesty had gathered psychics into a usable secret organization. “I never would have thought that was the reason why he organized Arrange and kept it around.”
The next day, Seongjin briefly told Manager Bruno about the conversation he had with Seonghwang the previous day.
First of all, since he is Seongjin’s close associate, I thought he should know more accurately about the organization he works for.
Of course, excluding slightly sensitive stories such as the Oracle or the Empress Dowager’s mementos.
“Your Majesty, you never reveal your intentions clearly. “That’s what you were thinking.”
Masain was also located here.
Since I felt left out in a recent conversation with Director Bruno, I decided to tell everyone openly. However, Masain looked a little anxious rather than happy.
“Even when I was a guard captain, I didn’t really know about the organization called Arrange. I could only vaguely guess that there was something there. “But is it okay for you to reveal such important confidential information to me?”
This is quite a cautious attitude compared to before, isn’t it?
“What does that mean? Until now, we just haven’t had the right opportunity. “On the contrary, I feel shamed for not being able to tell you sooner.”
When she first met him, Masain seemed to think of Seongjin as a child who needed to be carefully looked after. Then, after she almost died at Diggory Manor, she was anxious because she couldn’t control Seongjin’s every move.
However, as I experienced various events recently, I felt that he was also trying to find an appropriate distance in his own way.
‘I finally found out that I am not a child. Wouldn’t it be nice to say that you have some faith in me now?’
Then the Demon King snorted.
[Or maybe you just gave up? You should have upset that guy a little.]
‘… shut up!’
It makes me sick to know that it hurts so much. Doesn’t that mean you got hit in the bone?
Seongjin added to him, managing his expression.
“I think it’s natural to discuss such an important matter with the Lord first. Kyeong is the head of security at Jinju Palace and my swordsmanship teacher, right? So, please continue to treat me well as you have done so far.”
Then Masain frowns, makes a strange expression, and slowly turns his head to the side. Seeing that her eyes were slightly red, she must have been very moved.
‘This guy is also secretly sensitive… … .’
It’s not just Arenja. Seongjin was thinking that sooner or later he would have to tell Masain and Manager Bruno about Dasha and formally greet them.
The people she pays close attention to every time she enters and exits the Pearl Palace are former Dekaron Knight Commander Bruno and Senior Knight Sir Martha.
The leader already knows that someone is sneaking in and out of Seongjin’s room, and it seems that Lord Masain is also slowly noticing something these days.
In that case, wouldn’t it be better to just hang out openly and not waste time on unnecessary exploration? For some reason, I felt like I would continue to be with these three people forever.
“Then what should I do now, sir?”
Director Bruno asked with a serious expression.
“Now that I know that I can’t completely trust Arenja, wouldn’t it be better for me to get out of there now?”
“hmm? “No, leader.”
Seongjin shook his head.
“Just because I don’t completely trust the Arenja doesn’t mean they aren’t useful. And it doesn’t change the fact that the position offered to the leader is a sweet position.”
No one knows that a sword is a weapon.
Whether you just cut your hand with that weapon or swing it properly is entirely up to the person using it.
“… if?”
“If you have no intention of returning to the Knights, I would be grateful if you would continue to be Arenja’s salary thief and stay by my side. “There is a good chance that something will happen that requires cooperation with Arenja someday, and more than anything, I really like the car that the manager is giving me.”
okay. At some point, Seongjin began to truly enjoy the scent of tea. Compared to the days when he lived only by filling up his calories with preserved foods, he was truly a huge improvement.
I guess this is all because of Chief Chamberlain Luis and Leader Bruno.
The tea is made so deliciously that it is understandable why Seonghwang, who rarely even touches his mouth, sits looking at the tea every time.
Director Bruno looked very proud at those words.
“That is truly an honor, sir.”
No, don’t be upset that a former knight commander has been recognized for his tea-making skills.
The friendly atmosphere continued for a while, but Masain’s face suddenly darkened as he thought about something.
“why? Is something troubling you, Lord Martha?”
“… “Actually, that’s true, sir.”
Masain, who was hesitant, soon cautiously opened his mouth.
“This happened when I was young and met my uncle, that is, before His Majesty ascended to the throne… … .”
And what came out of his mouth were some pretty heavy stories.
“I must say this now, but at the time, your young Majesty was not in a very good position within the imperial palace. He was always at risk of assassination, and the Emperor did not care for his son at all.”
It was normal for every meal to be poisoned, and it seemed like he had even been openly attacked by a guard on several occasions. The more I hear about how a child survives alone in such an environment, the more amazing it becomes.
The reason why Seonghwang’s position was so precarious at the time was because other brothers and sisters who had already grown up had firmly established their own power.
However, fundamentally, the empress’s origins may have been the problem. This is because he came from the Kornsim clan, which was rejected as unlucky.
And it is said that the blasphemous people in the imperial palace openly called him ‘an unpleasant Kornsei’ or ‘an unlucky Kornsim’ in front of the young Emperor.
“… What does that mean?”
“Yes, Your Majesty said that all Kornsim are liars. “If you think about it, doesn’t your Majesty also have an extreme preference for personal comments outside of work?”
Ah, I thought I knew what Masain cared about.
“Perhaps your Majesty considers himself to be the Kornsei?”
“… … .”
“That has been bothering me ever since.”
“hmm… … .”
And the three people, including Seongjin, closed their mouths at the same time with serious expressions.
Thanks to this, the air in the living room became so gloomy that Edith, who happened to come in humming a song, was startled and looked up.
“Why is everyone… “What happened, your Majesty?”
Edith, who asked anxiously, was holding a bright yellow bouquet of flowers in her hands.
“No, nothing. “But what kind of flower is that?”
When I asked about it because the packaging seemed a bit crude compared to what Chloe usually sends, Edith answered with a big smile.
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“Priests are handing out these flowers here and there in the imperial palace. It’s a golden crocus. “Today, for the first time in a long time, an event will be held to honor His Majesty the First Emperor.”
After recently losing the job of making tea to Manager Bruno.
This comfortable young lady was not thinking about reflecting and working harder, but was just wandering around excitedly because she had some free time.
“Were there any events like that?”
“what? “You really didn’t know, sir?”
Edith shrugged as she placed flowers in a vase.
“It’s a totally festive mood outside right now. “Today is the day when the new saint receives the coffin of the Holy Emperor.”
* * *
Delcross’s first success, Cadmus Klein.
He is the representative of the main god who founded a thousand-year-old kingdom on this earth, and a demi-god who transcended humans and lived for over 300 years.
Cadmus lived young all his life, befitting his title as a demi-god.
And even after his soul finally left his body, it is said that his body did not wither at all and was almost like sleeping.
The evidence of that sacred miracle was currently enshrined in a gorgeous coffin and kept in the basement of St. Bastian’s Church.
“Today is truly a glorious day, Seo Yi-seo. “This is the first time in nearly 20 years that a truly successful coffin and delivery ceremony has been held!”
While adjusting Seo Yi-seo’s clothes, Sister Electra chatted with great excitement.
“What does that mean? Doesn’t that mean that Seo Yi-seo is a great saint? That’s because even Sisley hasn’t been allowed to receive the royal coffin ball yet!”
At those words, Seo Yi-seo’s eyes, which were already very furrowed, suddenly became sharp.
“what? “Are you trying to say that Sisley is worse than me?”
“… yes?”
At that unexpected reaction, Sister Electra was embarrassed and stuttered.
“No, no. Holy Virgin, I just… … .”
“I can never forgive such a disrespectful attitude! “You better be careful from now on!”
joy! Seo Yi-seo snorted, leaving her frozen sister behind and walking with a cold attitude.
It was already a very unpleasant car because I had been dragged around preparing for the special mass event all morning.
‘Because I can’t go see Sisley!’
Even as she was being swept away by a grand procession of high-ranking priests, including Archbishop Wesker, and was moving somewhere, her dissatisfaction grew.
‘Because I can’t go see Sisley!’
While muttering to myself like that, I suddenly came to my senses and found myself standing alone in a wide corridor. In front of him, a huge and colorful coffin was placed.
Seo Yi-seo blinked.
I’m sure I’ve heard from the author before what the Crown of Seonghwang is. But when I got to the point of trying to figure it out on my own, my heart suddenly sank.
Have to be in the same room as the corpse in the coffin?
“Uh, wait… … .”
Seo Yi-seo is freaking out, but squeak, boom! Ruthlessly, the door closed from the outside.
“They say the spirit of the first great emperor is giving blessings, but isn’t it really a ghost coming out?”
Seo Yi-seo, who had only heard that it was the treasure of the Seonghwang family but had not really thought much about what the Seonghwang’s coffin was, felt goosebumps all over her body.
And soon, a voice resounded so strongly in her mind as if it shook her soul.
[It’s shameful. That guy is really annoying.]
“… … ?”
[Should I say that he is as fierce as ever? That kid is always like this. He showed me very clearly who I wanted, but he has already ignored my request twice.]
and.
Suddenly, a man with a flash of light appeared in the air and landed on the coffin.
“… … !?”
For a moment, Seo Yi-seo thought she was seeing God right in front of her eyes.
Because everything about the translucent man was literally shining with brilliant gold.
Hair that looks like it was extracted from gold dust and golden eyes that shine like the sun. A golden halo surrounding the entire body.
Even the robes he wears are covered with gorgeous golden patterns.
That violent and overwhelming majesty. An undoubted piece of divinity.
It was an intense shock, just like the first time she saw it.
As I looked up blankly and stiffened, the man tilted his head and frowned.
[Besides, what I sent was a vessel with many defects, so how should I accept it?]
“W-what?”
It’s not enough to treat people like objects, are you treating them like defective products?
Scary is scary, and angry is angry!
Seo Yi-seo got angry without even realizing it.
“hey? What did you just say? Are there a lot of defects? Hey! Is it okay if you are a demigod? yes?”
[haha. How can it be so foolish… … .]
The man laughed as if it was absurd.
[Yes, fortunately it looks like it hasn’t turned into a doll yet, but it is still a soul with many flaws here and there.]
“… “What does that mean?”
[That’s exactly what it says. Would you like to say it? Woman, have you always been like a goby, with a wild temperament that cannot tell what is right or wrong?]
“what… … .”
[Do you really remember when you came to this world?]
The man, who was looking at Seo Yi-seo who was speechless, slightly raised the corner of his mouth.
[Well, whatever happens, it’s fine, you fake saint. Even though there is a little gold in it, it still remains a vessel that can hold something. I will gladly accept you as a new saint.]
The man’s golden pupils split vertically and contract. It was like the eyes of a wild beast that had discovered its prey.
Seo Yi-seo felt an instinctive sense of crisis and took a step back.
“my… “What are you going to do to me?”
[Isn’t it obvious? There is no way that child will come here and meet me, so shouldn’t I get out of here myself?]
A hand covered in golden light slowly approaches her eyes.
[Rest assured, woman. I will use you well. Now, I think I should first run to the imperial palace and say something to that obnoxious guy who doesn’t know how to respect his ancestors in order to get my senses resolved.]
And in an instant, her vision became dark.
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