Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 142

§ 142. Crown of the Holy Emperor (4)

All of Delcross is covered with yellow crocuses to commemorate the first success.

The most successful Gwan Baeal Festival held for the first time in nearly 20 years.

The subjects of the imperial capital enjoyed the festive atmosphere that had been a long time coming and praised the benevolence of the royal family, which brought greater prosperity to Delcross.

However, at the same time, there was an unseasonably heavy atmosphere in the Silver Rose Labyrinth, the palace of the princesses. This is because the two princesses, Amelia and Sisley, were suddenly ordered not to go out.

Thanks to this, Amelia, who was unable to go to her scheduled javelin class, was very disappointed. But how could her disappointment be worse than that of the youngest?

Sisley’s eyes, which had been crying bitterly since morning, were red and swollen despite her amazing physical recovery.

“Sisley. Don’t be too discouraged. “Father, there is a reason for everything your Majesty does.”

Amelia hugged her downcast little brother and comforted him.

“What is the reason? It’s okay to say that you don’t know the Holy Emperor’s coffin. “Why are you not allowing me to go to special masses?”

“that… … .”

“If there is a good reason for all of this, why don’t you tell me anything, Your Majesty?”

“… … .”

Amelia was speechless. Because there was no particular guess that it was her.

She only vaguely remembered what Leonard had said in passing before returning.

-Do you think your father will be able to stop Rohan’s unstoppable actions now? Would a person who is so limited in his actions and words be able to properly persuade other monarchs of the reasons why they should fight against us?

‘Restrictions… … .’

When she announced that she would marry Leonard, she remembered Seonghwang’s face, staring at her with his mouth closed with a complex expression.

Thinking about it now, Seonghwang at the time seemed to have guessed that her union with Leonard would lead to an unhappy ending in some way.

That’s why they must have been busy cracking down on her by drastically increasing the number of escort drivers and even imposing a frequent ban on going out. Unaware of the possibility that her relationship with Rohan would deteriorate, she even attempted to expel her prince from Del Cross without cause.

If Amelia had not shown extreme sensitivity to being trapped somewhere, the Holy Emperor might have really kept her locked in the Silver Rose Labyrinth until Leonard was banished.

And that slight gap led to irreversible results.

Leonard’s loyal confidant, Romain, used an unworldly trick and eventually succeeded in smuggling Amelia away.

-sister. It’s not too late. Come back to Delcross with me. If Momma knew how you are doing now, you would never be able to stay here like this.

Her wedding banquet was eventually held in Rohan.

I still can’t forget the words that Logan said with a somber expression when he came with a huge dowry from Delcross.

“Sisley. “You know that?”

Amelia continued, brushing her sister’s soft silver hair.

“It is said that during the time of His Majesty’s predecessor, it was an annual event for everyone in the Seonghwang family to present Seonghwang’s coffin. It is said that the entire family gathered in front of the coffin to pray for the long-lasting glory of the Holy Family and the infinite prosperity of Delcross.”

Sisley stopped sniffling and listened to the sweet voice.

“But at some point, our ancestors stopped holding a birth ceremony, and I don’t know if it was a coincidence, but Delcross had to go through a period of stagnation for the next few years. You know the incident where a demonic species hid in the capital, right? “His Majesty passed away at that time.”

“why? Why did our ancestors stop the ceremony?”

“well. Since you didn’t leave any special words, I can’t figure out the reason right now. That’s just my guess. “Perhaps, starting from that time, the crown jewel of the Holy Emperor lost much of its meaning?”

“Is it losing meaning?”

“huh. For example, the blessing of His Majesty the First Emperor suddenly disappeared?”

It was like her intuition that came into play occasionally.

Doesn’t the fact that the Holy Emperor’s coffin ceremony itself not been held for 20 years mean that there is definitely a problem?

“Or is it that the Crown of the Holy Emperor has become something dangerous?”

Otherwise, what is the reason for the current governor to completely ban the people of Seonghwangga from eating their eggs?

Sisley’s eyes widened at her words and he whispered softly to Amelia.

“sister. Do you know that I just said something very dangerous? “If the elders of the Orthodox Church find out, they won’t keep silent.”

“Hehe. okay?”

“of course! We must not deny the miracle of His Majesty the First Emperor. Is this what all Orthodox clergy feel? “The sacred energy flowing from the basement where the coffin of the Holy Emperor is placed.”

Sisley said that and fiddled with the pink rabbit eyepatch he wore around his neck.

“And if there really was a problem, there is no way His Majesty would have just pushed Mr. Seo Yi-seo in there.”

“is it?”

“huh. “She is the most important person in this world, and she will always be under Your Majesty’s protection.”

“… okay?”

Amelia, who had been puzzled by the decisive nuance, suddenly felt an unusual presence and raised her head. Her senses, which had become more sensitive since she had recently begun her Auror training, sensed that a large group of people, believed to be knights, were approaching the palace.

After a while, Mirabelle, the dedicated maid, who felt the chaotic atmosphere as expected, peeked out the window and shouted softly in surprise.

“oh? “What is all this about?”

“What’s wrong, Mirabel?”

“Iknow, right. What’s going on? Amelia, the Knights of Saint Aurelion are outside the palace.”

Amelia and Sisley ran to the terrace together.

As she said, many Holy Knights gathered outside, and before we knew it, they were surrounding the Silver Rose Labyrinth.

Rather than the simple armor he usually wears, he is rarely seen wearing proper combat armor.

He is wearing shiny silver plate armor and is holding a large silver shield with a red sword engraved on it.

The strongest shield of the Holy Emperor. It was the symbol of the Knights of Saint Aurelion.

“… “What on earth is all this about?”

As Amelia and Sisley stood side by side, looking at the scene, a familiar voice was heard from behind them.

“Don’t be too surprised, Amelia. Sisley degradation. “The situation will be under control soon.”

Francis, the adjutant of the Knights of Saint Aurelion, a knight who was one head taller than the others, was entering the drawing room fully armed as expected.

He placed his hand on his chest and bowed to the two in a polite manner.

“I’m sorry for not telling you in advance. “This is simply an order from His Majesty to prepare for an emergency, so you two should not worry too much.”

You can clearly see the leader, Katrina, standing at the head of the knights and commanding them. The fact that she appeared was proof that all of this was an order from the Holy Emperor.

And next to Katrina was an exorcist dressed in all black.

Amelia also often went to see Mores and was an acquaintance. Did you say she was Sir Sharon of the Monster Task Force?

“… “Now is the time.”

When the exorcist, who was staring blankly into space, spoke, Katrina nodded and took a step forward.

“Great type 3 demon species defense line! “Everyone, go to your positions!”

At the command of leader Katrina, the Holy Knights form in perfect order. Soon, a sharp, pen-shaped formation was created surrounding the Silver Rose Labyrinth.

Lastly, coo.

Katrina, standing in the middle of the square and slamming her shield down on the floor, takes a stance while looking in the direction of the main palace.

It looked truly trustworthy and firm as always, like an iron shield protecting the castle.

and.

“Granius type 2 deployment!”

With her cry, white rays of sacred power unfolded simultaneously, and a huge sacred barrier surrounding the Silver Rose Labyrinth unfolded.

* * *

Recently, Archbishop Wesker noticed that his gray hair was noticeably increasing.

As if worrying about the Gray Plague for several weeks wasn’t enough, now, by order of the Holy Emperor, an unheard-of woman was turned into a saint. But when I actually nominated her, I found out that this woman named Seo Yi-seo was truly unscrupulous.

He is half-hearted at studying doctrine and half-hearted at special masses.

All I do is follow Sisley around all day.

Even now, during the important birth ceremony held for the first time in nearly 20 years, I was absent-mindedly thinking about something else.

“… Are you listening? “Saint.”

“Oh, yes. All you have to do is go and get the blessing, right? yes yes.”

“… … .”

No matter how many times I explain consciousness, I still get this kind of response. No matter how you look at it, this woman was not a normal person.

Seo Yi-seo seemed to come to her senses only after entering the corridor where the emperor’s coffin was placed.

“Uh, wait… … .”

Cooung. Wesker looked worriedly at the door that closed tightly against him.

He looked like he was struggling until the end. Even if the First Holy Emperor showed mercy, would she really be able to receive the blessing?

Although it was said that there was a successful order, Wesker was worried that it might be unreasonable.

Above all, this is the first time that the Baal Ritual has been attempted on someone other than a member of the Holy Family and who does not have the stigma of a saint.

However, after a while, Wesker opened the door and saw the saintess coming out and heaved a sigh of relief.

Proof that you have properly received the blessing of the first Holy Emperor. The saintess’ eyes, shining with brilliant gold, were looking straight at her Wesker.

An extremely strong and divine energy pours out from her body like a waterfall. All the priests who were observing the ceremony outside the gate were overwhelmed by this and bowed their heads in unison.

and.

[I will go straight to the imperial palace, so no one should follow me.]

A voice that resonated deeply in my head, as if shaking my soul, instructed me to do so.

* * *

The main palace of the imperial palace was empty without any guards. This is because everyone was bitten early in the morning.

“I thought they might come right here, but it really wasn’t as unexpected as I expected.”

Seonghwang opened his mouth towards the woman who confidently entered the office, radiating an intimidating force.

He was prepared for Cadmus to immediately visit Sisley, but it seems that resolving the humiliation of the past five years was more important to the simple-minded first ruler than practical reasons.

Then Seo Yi-seo, or rather Cadmus, reprimanded him in a dignified voice.

[You are arrogant, child! I took pity on you and was so considerate to you, but where on earth did you sell your respect for your ancestors!]

Then Seonghwang responded in a cold voice.

“Ancestor? “How dare you engrave such a mark on my child’s body and still expect my respect?”

[what? This is so cruel!]

Cadmus twitched his eyebrows, not hiding his discomfort.

“You’re still so strong, so I guess five years wasn’t enough time for self-reflection.”

[…] What? I tried to treat you as a treat, but you dared… … .]

Cadmus bared his teeth and growled. Sparks fly from the golden iris, which is torn vertically.

Immediately after the saint’s mark appeared on Sisley’s body.

It is a sarcastic comment that the arrogant descendants of Cadmus, who sealed his soul in the basement of the church without saying a word, still lack self-reflection when they say they only met.

Coo! The main palace is greatly shaken by the anger of Cadmus.

The terrace door is shaking as if it will fall off. With a patter, documents were flying and the office furniture fell to the floor.

[The child was going to die anyway!]

“… … .”

[If left as is, he was a child who would one day lose his body to something evil and die! He took pity on my teeth and tried to protect them from them!]

His words contained anger and some feelings of resentment.

Considering the negative impact his excessively long life would have on Delcross, Cadmus unintentionally had to face death as the first emperor. But his spirit is clearly still alive and well.

So he sometimes lived a new life by acquiring the bodies of his descendants or other saints.

At first glance, it seemed like a devil-like act of stealing someone else’s body, but it had its own standards.

He only took the bodies of descendants who were not born with divine power and were therefore in an unstable position, or who were destined to die. He also has a good heart and does not hesitate to serve others, but because of his extraordinary actions, he is accused of being a witch and takes on the bodies of women who are destined to die.

Souls that came into contact with Cadmus’ divinity would soon fade away, but he did not care. Aren’t these lives that will die anyway and the souls that will disappear?

So, about 20 years ago, he carved a mark on a child who became a hostage to a foreign country and was destined to die. And five years ago, he carved a mark on a child whose body was taken by something evil and who he thought would become a threat to the empire.

It could also be said to be his own way of protecting his descendants, who would meet a miserable end anyway.

but.

“Don’t make judgments based on your limited insight. “It will never happen.”

20 years ago.

His descendant, who had managed to escape from the hands of Cadmus, was still alive and was twisting the corner of his mouth and saying that.

fantasy,