Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 174

§ 174. Logistics relay station (5)

Surprisingly, it was Sir Claudia who supported the frustrated Laurent.

“Cheer up, Laurent. Why do you say it’s debauched? “If love is the topic, I think you’ve taken the right direction.”

Laurent raised his head, pricking his ears.

“… “Do you think so?”

“Sure. “Isn’t the image that Laurent pursues the ultimate form in which the love between a man and a woman can remain in the most beautiful way?”

Then, there was a moment of silence among the group surrounding the bonfire.

“… A brief burning love? And remembering each other for the rest of your life after breaking up?”

“That’s why it can remain beautiful. The longer a relationship lasts, the more we see each other’s petty and dirty side, right? Even if it were a song, who would want to hear it?”

… is it?

Thinking that it was surprisingly persuasive, each person began to recall their own experiences.

“Now, Sir Valerie. “Would you like to say something from one of the most famous playboys in the Knights of St. Marsyas?”

Then the Inquisitor smiled weakly.

“Playboy, that’s not true. “I have always been faithful to my lover.”

“But that lover changes quickly, right?”

“It was a difference in personality.”

Lord Valerie answered like that and rested her chin with a slightly serious expression.

“hmm. Now that I think about it, it’s definitely true. The excitement is short-lived. Sometimes, without knowing why she was angry, they became more and more estranged, and in most cases, they broke up, feeling very disappointed in each other. “The process wasn’t something that could be called very beautiful.”

Sir Claudia nodded, turned to the side and asked.

“Lord Maria. You were once famous as the long-term couple of the 1st Knights, right? “How did you feel about the ending?”

Sir Maria, who was suddenly called, was taken aback for a moment before answering.

“uh? Yes. We dated for such a long time, but the reason we broke up wasn’t a big deal. “As soon as I became a senior knight, he suddenly wanted to break up with me.”

Then, for a moment, his expression distorts as if he remembers how he felt at that time.

“… “That ugly bastard!”

“Now, do you understand, Laurent?”

Sir Claudia spoke assertively to the wide-eyed young man.

“Real love is far from beauty. So if you’re making something about love between a man and a woman, there are only two ways to go. “It’s either a fantasy or a dead end!”

“… fantasy… “Madjang?”

Sir Claudia smiled brightly and threw a dagger at Laurent, who was staring at her blankly with his mouth wide open.

“Laurent. “To be honest, you’ve never really been in a relationship, right?”

“… … !”

“see. When someone like this writes a song, it becomes a beautiful love song. “The illusion of love remains intact, right?”

Laurent now looked like he was almost lost in shock.

Sir Claudia, stop! That guy looks like he’s going to cry!

* * *

Seongjin and his party, who set out in the morning, arrived in Regina before the sun had even risen in the sky.

“… big!”

After passing the gate after a simple procedure, Seongjin honestly expressed his admiration at the magnificent sight that unfolded before his eyes.

Competitively built tall buildings and colorfully painted signs of various sizes.

You can see a huge radial road extending around the logistics relay station, and wagons moving continuously between them.

It had the feel of a bustling metropolis, different from the well-organized imperial capital.

“It is no coincidence that a large logistics relay station was established in Regina. “It’s a flat land that makes it easy to build a road, and best of all, it’s next to a big river to the north.”

While listening to Lord Masain’s explanation, Seongjin looked out the window.

“You mean the Breeze River?”

“Yes, sir. Most of the goods destined for eastern Ortona and Cyprus travel along the Breeze River through a logistics relay station. They say that because the flow rate is fast, freight charges are greatly reduced.”

“Right. Next time you go there, it might be a good idea to take a boat… … .”

Seongjin, who had said that without thinking, trailed off due to a momentary sense of discomfort.

next time?

“… Lowering?”

“Uh, it’s nothing.”

Seongjin scratched his cheek shyly while responding to Masain who called out to him in a puzzled manner.

It’s so natural to think about the next trip. These days, I feel like I’m so used to living as a mores. Sometimes I even forget that I’m possessed.

‘I knew how long I would stay in Mores’ body… … .’

[Um, Lee Seong-jin?]

‘huh?’

[…] no. nothing.]

Why is this guy doing this again?

Meanwhile, the carriage slowly ran toward the accommodation.

Although it is small, it is a journey that takes the prince of the empire. Through Herman’s arrangement, a driver drove to Regina a day early and reserved a luxurious lodging.

And when they arrived at the lodgings, the bard Laurent approached Seongjin’s carriage, prostrated himself and said,

“Thank you again, sir. “You saved my life yesterday.”

“Are we going now?”

“yes. Thanks to that, I arrived safely at my destination, Regina. “I will never forget this grace for the rest of my life.”

Seongjin quietly looked around without answering.

It is said that the accommodation is famous for its good facilities, and in addition to Seongjin and his group, the large Sangeang Duot that accompanied him yesterday can be seen coming through the entrance. And even a considerable number of mercenaries who were glaring at Laurent with a fierce gaze.

Is this guy going to be okay like this?

Meanwhile, Laurent, who could not understand the atmosphere, was talking brightly.

“There are also big issues that need to be considered in the future. “I realized that the ideal picture I was aiming for might not actually be perfect.”

“So you don’t make love songs anymore?”

“I’m going to take my time and think about it slowly. Should I refine my ideals more perfectly, or should I change my repertoire altogether? Perhaps, as other knights have said, my inspiration could be completely revived if I stayed in this city? “This is a place full of prodigal love.”

Laurent then smiled brightly with purple bruises on his eyelids.

“Do you know anything? “Maybe one day I will create an amazing love story with Ha Hae as the main character.”

“… … .”

Seongjin quietly looked down at Laurent for a moment.

Why? What makes you think this guy will never make something like that in the future?

“Are you okay? “I think most of the mercenaries who tried to harm you yesterday will stay in Regina for a day with the merchant.”

Then Laurent’s face stiffened with the corners of his mouth raised.

Although he was drunk, it was clear that the experience of being mass lynched was a strong trauma to him.

Seongjin added after studying the expression for a moment.

“How about going north at this point? We are now on our way to Sigismund. “If you want, I can take you there fairly safely.”

“Siegsmund?”

It was clear that it was an overflowing favor, but Laurent honestly wasn’t that reluctant.

It is a place covered with snow all year round. It is a harshly cold land where even love that was about to bloom will freeze.

“okay. Since Sigismund is isolated, the people will greatly welcome the arrival of the bard.”

“But will the inspiration for love arise there?”

“well. I don’t know much about love, but when I see the Wolf Knights in action in the Demonic World, I might at least think of something like a martial arts poem. Do you know anything? “Will you later make a name for yourself with famous works such as [Orlando’s Military Poetry]?”

Laurent blinked in confusion after hearing the unexpected words.

“Military poetry?”

“okay. Or maybe learn a little more about the ‘bad guy’ from Sir Claudia. “I think it would be quite fun to add makjang to love, right?”

Although he was just saying this to persuade Laurent, Seongjin was sincere to some extent.

Whatever it is, wouldn’t it at least be better than today’s old-fashioned love story?

“I’m the worst at military training… . hmm… … .”

Laurent, who was pondering, turned his head and caught the sight of Sir Claudia chatting with Sir Sharon from afar. Before he knew it, his mouth was curved.

“yes. That might be okay. “I’m not sure about the makjang yet, but I just came up with some pretty good inspiration for the Freckled Lady.”

Hwiik.

For a moment, I felt a subtle force flowing around Seongjin’s arm.

It was only a moment, but Seongjin remembered that familiar feeling.

It was the sense that [Causation] was moving.

* * *

“I plan to stay in Regina today without any plans.”

After roughly unpacking our belongings at the accommodation, Herman spoke to Seongjin and his group.

Considering the distance to the next destination, the explanation was that even if we rushed, there was a high possibility that we would end up camping in an awkward location again anyway.

Of course, the real purpose is to track down the Milo Merchant Marine.

It is said that merchants usually stay in Regina for a day and check order quantities at the logistics relay station and handle customs and other complex issues at once.

“We are planning to stop by the logistics relay station first. “I’m just going to keep an eye on Giacomo, the owner of the Milo Merchant Marine.”

As Orden added with a serious expression, Seongjin clicked his tongue.

Such a simple ignorant guy. If drivers who are not merchants follow you all the way to the logistics relay station, the other side will not be wary of this side. uh?

Seongjin was about to say that, but a sudden thought occurred to him and he changed his mind.

for a moment. If they openly draw attention, wouldn’t me and Dasha be able to move around more comfortably?

“okay. “Then I’ll hear a detailed report on the results tomorrow.”

You’ll come back empty-handed anyway.

After sending Orden and his party away, Seongjin locked himself in his room. First of all, if you want to make contact with Dasha, you’ll have to wait for night to come, right?

Of course, I planned to quietly meditate at my dorm during the remaining time. But everyone in the group was shocked and tried to stop him.

“Are you serious, my lord? “Regina is a city with so much to see!”

“How can you possibly come to such a famous city and practice in a corner of your room?”

“Lowering! There is a very famous restaurant in Regina! “You really have to go there?”

hmm. Obviously, if you, the target of the escort, are stuck in the lodgings, the knights will also be tied up here, right?

Above all, the demon king who tasted breakfast with Seongjin was so excited that he sang loudly.

[I want to eat something delicious! Something delicious! I really, really want to go to that restaurant!]

‘… … .’

good. Just endure it until today.

If it’s still like this tomorrow, I’ll really exorcise you!

So Seongjin went out into the streets with his companions. Except for two people with channeling abilities who seem to get crazy in places with a lot of people.

Since the accommodation was located in the center of the downtown area, the group decided to walk to see the sights. Although it is said to be a similar downtown area, the atmosphere is quite different from the streets of Bertrand and rue d’Este in the Imperial Capital.

The sight of a variety of unique shops, including many restaurants, made me feel like I was traveling abroad.

In particular, Kalmen, who was leaving the ecliptic for the first time, was busy turning his head with wide eyes. It’s almost embarrassing to take him around.

‘Now that I think about it, you said you were going to buy a souvenir for your father… … .’

Seongjin thought as he looked at a small antique store. I have a lot of time, so should I buy something for my sister, Logan, and the kids?

[Did you know that it is only a day’s journey from here to the ecliptic? What kind of souvenirs are you buying in a place like this?]

‘Then just buy it somewhere else. what’s the problem?’

The more souvenirs, the better, right?

While I was having a trivial conversation with the demon lord in my head, Sir Masaine suddenly pointed somewhere and spoke.

“Lowering. “That is the logistics relay station building.”

“… … !”

Logistics relay station.

It was a huge rectangular structure that would be better described as a structure rather than a building.

Although the number of floors was quite high, the building was spread out so widely that it was hard to see.

The first floor was filled with tall pillars instead of walls, and countless carriages were passing between them.

A structure based on extreme practicality, with all roads leading straight into the building. And from there, a wide radial road extends throughout the city.

Indeed, it could be said to be a distribution center where all logistics heading to the north and east gathered.

[Lee Seong-jin.]

While I was dazed and overwhelmed by the scale beyond my imagination, the devil suddenly whispered to Seongjin in a tense voice.

[be careful. It’s faint, but I can feel the demon energy inside me?]

‘… ‘What?’

I quickly turned around, but the Inquisitor, Sir Valery, seemed completely oblivious. He was busy looking at the cityscape, smiling.

[It’s probably because it’s too faint for humans to feel. It’s probably hard to notice unless you’re a high-ranking priest or your brothers.]

The Demon King explained.

Whether you are a devil worshiper or a devil contractor, it is difficult for a human being to exude demonic energy unless you directly summon the devil to this place.

The fact that such demonic energy can be felt directly means only one thing.

[Of course, Seongjin Lee. There is a devil hiding in that building.]

fantasy,