Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 192

§ 192. Sigismund Order (1)

After coming to his senses in the carriage, Seongjin felt frustrated because he could not properly understand the situation of the group for a while.

His eyes are completely covered with bandages, making it difficult to move, and for some reason the devil bastard is all sulky and stuck in his head.

As for Lord Masain, he just briefly checked Seongjin’s condition and then rushed out, and now he’s swinging his sword near the carriage as if he’s protesting.

‘I guess I’m really angry this time… … .’

It was so uncomfortable that the chaotic flow of auras that was not well controlled could be felt even to Seongjin.

I feel like I want to punch him, but I’m holding back because he’s the prince, right?

‘No, isn’t this all too much? I did my best in that situation!’

puck!

Seongjin, feeling aggrieved, kicked the carriage seat hard.

Fortunately, after a while, Seongjin was able to hear a brief story from Edith, who had brought lunch.

“We decided to split the group in half. Archduke Sigismund left for the county first with us, and most of the Wolf Knights, including Commander Ilma, remained on the scene.”

“Split it in half? why?”

“I heard that the Archduke suggested that it would be a good idea to show you to the councilor in Sigismund as soon as possible? “The others probably haven’t left yet because they’re busy cleaning up after themselves.”

I thought it was strange that the group’s popularity had decreased drastically.

I wonder if there were any casualties.

“Oh my goodness! “I heard that you played a big role in cutting down that demon species?”

Edith continued as she poured stew for Seongjin, who was blindfolded.

“The drivers were all in an uproar over that story, weren’t they? “Prince Mores created an Auror blade and cut down the trunk of a huge Demon Tree with a single sword!”

Seongjin mumbled and thought shakily.

‘… No, I just climbed the tree hard.’

How on earth does a story become so exaggerated? Suddenly an Auror Blade?

By the way, Edith, you watch me practice every day and still believe that?

“Sir Claudia was especially proud. I am so proud of you, saying that you are truly a genius… Now, please do it, my Majesty.”

The stew is in my mouth without any time to reply. Seongjin thought as she chewed her food, feeling utterly bewildered.

Lord Claudia, why would someone who should know get caught up in such nonsense?

“Besides, Mr. Laurent, he seemed very impressed after hearing your performance. “I’ve been holed up since last night just holding the lyre because I’m reminded of the evil spirit of martial arts poetry!”

“… … !”

Seongjin was shocked.

what? Now you’re telling me to turn that nonsense into a song and stuff it away forever? Why, with Laurent’s lame sensibilities?

“Hehe. Aren’t you looking forward to what kind of masterpiece will be created, aren’t you? Ego!”

“… … .”

The prince, who had just become an Auror, cut down a demon species that even the leader of the Wolf Knights could not cut with a single blow with an Auror blade?

Is it possible for such a ridiculous song to resonate throughout the ecliptic?

‘No matter who hears it, wouldn’t they laugh excitedly because it’s an exaggerated propaganda praising the prince?’

Such a shame! Isn’t this too cruel for a price paid to reduce damage to this side as much as possible?

Dejected, Seongjin completely lost his appetite.

After that, Edith continued to offer stew to Seongjin and chatted about various things without him ordering it.

It is said that right after Seongjin cut off the growth core, fortunately, the demonic tree was summoned back to the demonic world without any unusual events.

Aside from Seongjin, who suffered a serious eye injury, no one was seriously injured or contaminated with demonic energy, so the hard work was worth it.

“Unfortunately, they said the Milo upper tier seems to have been wiped out. So, I heard that the knights stayed behind to collect their remains and retrieve some of the preserved items from the top. “Inquisitor Sir Valery stayed with them just in case something happened.”

“hmm… … .”

I clearly saw that the owner of the merchant was still alive.

Giacomo Milo seemed to have taken advantage of the battle to hide somewhere.

Anyway, I guess I heard the general story. Seongjin was about to eat lunch when he heard a knock on the carriage door outside.

“Lowering. This is Orden. “How are you feeling?”

“I’m fine. what’s the matter?”

“If you don’t mind, I have something to discuss.”

“Oh, come in.”

Then Orden and his subordinate Herman opened the door and came in. As they each sat down in the seats across from Seongjin, Edith put down her dishes and went out without notice.

As soon as the carriage door closed, Orden first greeted Seongjin politely.

“First of all, I would like to thank you. It would have been difficult for our Wolf Knights alone to take on the Demon Beast, and even if they had taken it down, they would have had to endure great damage. “I owe you again.”

hmm. I didn’t even think about this because we were all caught up in it, but it looks like this simple guy is creating debt on his own and accumulating interest.

It was truly a desirable phenomenon.

“Okay, what do you have to say?”

“It’s about the subsequent investigation.”

This is what Orden first reported to the monster task force. The reason was that the Milo clan was distributing unidentified tea into the territory through connivance with the dark church, and that they were asking for action to be taken against this.

However, due to this incident, the case has become a bit ambiguous.

The Milo Sangdan, the culprit behind everything, was wiped out by the Demon Tree. In that case, Orden thought that this was the end of the situation.

But Seongjin shook his head.

“Not yet, Grand Duke. Yesterday evening, I definitely saw Giacomo Milo, the owner of the merchant. “I didn’t have time to talk because the Demon Counter was in a hurry.”

“… Is that really true?”

“Yes, it looks like he escaped safely. “If he’s alive, nothing is over yet.”

Orden seemed a little surprised, but he didn’t seem to doubt Seongjin’s words.

“If that is true, it is highly likely that Milo Sanjangju has returned to Regina.”

Hermann said as he clattered the dishes next to him.

“Going that far alone? Is it possible?”

“It won’t be impossible. “Didn’t you say earlier that you suspect he is a devil pact?”

It was like that.

This is a fact that was discovered through Branch Manager Schmidt of the logistics relay station. The devil himself even checked the list of devils, so it’s probably certain.

So Seongjin had hinted about this to several people involved in the investigation, including Dasha.

“Until now, he has been wary of us, but now that he has lost all of his top tier, he will have less trouble. “I heard that if a demonic contractor starts to use its power properly, it can do things that ordinary people can’t even imagine.”

Seongjin nodded and asked.

“Then what is the basis for the merchant’s return to Regina?”

“That’s because there is a logistics relay station there. All customs records are kept, and temporary help may be obtained from the funds of the Merchants’ Union. “As it is the place where all logistics in the northern part of the continent gather, it would not be impossible to obtain necessary supplies in an urgent manner and organize a temporary business.”

Although it suffered great losses due to this incident, Milo Sangang will remain as long as the owner of the Sangdan is alive. It was also a sturdy top that could not be shaken once rolled up.

Therefore, the Milo Merchant Marine Company had an obligation to supply daily necessities in a timely manner to the Sigismund Order with which it had signed an exclusive contract.

Moreover, Hermann explained that no matter what he was planning against Sigismund, he was not going to give up on a plan he had been working on for years.

“What that means is that if we wait in the territory and conduct various investigations, Giacomo Milo will come looking for Sigismund on his own. “There is no need for us to intentionally inquire about his whereabouts.”

“yes. “Maybe not.”

hmm. Seongjin was lost in thought, and without thinking, he took the stew held out in front of his mouth and asked.

Mumbling.

“And sir, actually, I have something more important to discuss with you.”

Orden had kept his mouth shut until then. He seemed to sense the presence around him for a moment, and then he opened his mouth softly towards Seongjin.

And Seongjin, who heard his words, was shocked and asked.

“Are there any survivors?”

“yes. Surprisingly, some people were found alive under the magic tree.”

In a place where erosion occurs immediately when an ordinary person touches it? How?

‘… Oh, come to think of it!’

When Seongjin first shared the Demon King’s spiritual eye, he remembered taking a quick glance at the structure of the Demon Tree as a whole.

At that time, I clearly saw shadows at the bottom of the tree that I assumed were the souls of living people.

Afterwards, I was so out of it that I completely forgot about it.

“The reason the Wolf Knights stayed behind is not only to collect the remains and retrieve the items from the upper chamber, but also to properly arrest the survivors.”

“… … .”

Judging by their cautious attitude, they probably aren’t the top survivors.

Since it was discovered right under the Demon Tree, it may be the culprit that summoned the Demon Tree.

According to Sir Sharon, the Demon Counter is also called the [Confession Tree], and it is also the Church of Penitence that is suspected of being in collusion with the Milo Sangang.

then.

“Are they perhaps remnants of the Penitent Church?”

Then, Hermann next to him spoke in admiration.

“Yes, you are correct, sir! Looking at their behavior and circumstances, I suspect that they are a member of the Penitent Church!”

And sook. A spoonful of stew enters my mouth as if complimenting me.

Mumbling.

what? Something strange from earlier?

But without even thinking about it, Orden spoke next to me.

“That is exactly what I would like to discuss with you. “It is right to interrogate them and investigate the connection between the summoning of the Demon Beast and the Milo Merchant Marine, but taking them straight to the Sigismund Territory like this will inevitably involve many risks.”

“Are you willing to risk it?”

“yes. Someone in the territory… Either intercept them midway, or let them escape… There is a risk of… … .”

Orden suddenly stuttered, but Seongjin understood exactly what he was concerned about.

They are even considering a situation where the Margrave interferes with their interrogation, or even acquits them of charges.

Moreover, if such an unfortunate incident occurs after openly allowing them into the territory, the Heresy Tribunal may be suspicious of their relationship with the Dark Church.

“… That is why Inquisitor Sir Valery remained with us.”

At least on the surface, they are under the control of the Inquisitor, but they are probably considering ways to detain them outside the territory or bring them into the territory privately.

“You are truly brilliant. “When discussing anything with me, I don’t know how convenient it is because I don’t have to explain anything in detail.”

Along with Hermann’s smiling compliment, something pops into my mouth again.

Mumbling.

“… huh?”

Seongjin suddenly realized the identity of the sense of discomfort he had been feeling earlier and unconsciously stopped the chewing exercise he was doing.

At that time, I heard the sound of dishes being clattered next to me. And soon Seongjin realized that something had been pushed right in front of her face.

“… But Hermann, what is this doing?”

“Oh, did you notice, sir?”

Hahaha, Hermann continued with a friendly laugh.

“This is shameless. Because you almost had food left. It’s an old habit that I don’t even know… … .”

Then he explained awkwardly.

“Actually, since I was young, I fed my younger siblings a lot on behalf of my busy parents. The most obvious thing to do is to distract the kids with other topics and secretly spoon-feed them. “I don’t even know how to do it, and before I know it, I’ve finished the whole bowl.”

“… Hermann? “What on earth is this to me?!”

Orden’s panicked voice is heard from next to him. He seemed to be so focused on the conversation that he didn’t notice anything strange at all.

Does this guy know how dangerous it is to put anything into the mouth of the royal family?

Seongjin was so dumbfounded that he was about to open his mouth when he heard the sound of clattering and scraping the bottom of the stew.

“Now, just have one more drink and you’ll be done, sir.”

You never give up until the end.

Hermann. He was quite a strange guy.

fantasy,