024. Going out with twins (2)
Golden Truth Society.
An academic group that explores the truth of the world without prejudice based on pure academic curiosity.
The young man who introduced himself as the head of the capital branch of the society, Andrian Devis, was a nobleman of quite high status. His thin and small physique was typical of the scholar-in-the-room type, but his mouth, which was closed tightly, seemed a bit stubborn.
“Your Excellency Cardinal Cafran will be my uncle.”
Seongjin did not miss the momentary look of slight contempt that passed over the young man’s face when he said those words.
“Our society, which was once on the verge of extinction, was able to reach a great turning point thanks to the prince. “Our members are always touched by the wisdom of the man who has provided silent and generous support for many years for the distant future of the empire.”
“Why, so touching.”
“no! “It is impossible to explain how deeply angry we feel when we hear slanderous words against you from ignorant people.”
Of course, Seongjin had no memories of supporting them.
However, I was certain that now was not the time to explain what happened to my memory after I got sick. This was because I got the feeling that the academic society this young man was talking about was not a place where activities were normally conducted in Yangji.
This is a matter within the Holy Empire, where the authority of the main god soars through the sky. It is not only on Earth that an environment that is conducive to the truth and such is branded as a heresy.
As evidence, the face of Sir Masain, who was quietly listening to the conversation next to him, was gradually becoming hard.
“When I heard that you suffered from a severe fever, I was worried that something unpleasant might happen to you. “It is a great honor to be able to meet you by chance and express my gratitude.”
“Um, is that so?”
“Yes, in fact, I was afraid that I would be able to meet you in person like this, but there is no way to know when I will be able to welcome you again, the prince, who rarely leaves the palace… … .”
It seems that while stopping by the clothing room, he happened to hear that Mores was there and came over on impulse. It is said to be a frequent clothing room for the capital’s gentlemen, and indeed.
Masain took a step forward and tried to say something, but Seongjin quickly raised his hand to stop him. I was sure that the moment they showed any strange signs, the young man would run away.
I needed to find out as much as possible about what and to what extent Mores was involved and the current situation.
“It is because I believe that your quest will always be of great help to Delcross. “There’s nothing else I can do, I just wanted to help in some small way.”
“Ah, as expected from you… … .”
The young man seemed very moved. The doubt and anxiety that had been faintly visible in his eyes until just now had completely disappeared.
“Actually, there was some talk even within the academy. There were some unscrupulous people who misunderstood my intention under the pretext of not appearing in person and only giving donations. However, after hearing His Majesty’s intentions directly today, I clearly understand how foolish that suspicion was. “I am just overwhelmed with emotion.”
“Hmm. “I see.”
This means that there was no direct contact with people from the academy. Was it really Mores who sponsored it?
As my mind was getting more complicated, the young man lowered his head and spoke hurriedly.
“There are so many ignorant and ignorant people out there that if you stay away any longer, there will definitely be unnecessary misunderstandings. I will be leaving now, so please take care of my body. “In Delcross, the only person we can truly rely on is Mores.”
He glanced at Lord Martha’s stiff face and walked away.
and.
Suddenly, I felt like I had been hit in the back hard by something.
“… “Do you know anything about this, Lord Martha?”
“I’m offended, but this is the first time I’ve heard of it. Lowering.”
Masain’s face was hideous. He was approaching Seongjin as if he were ready to yell at him at any moment, when there was another bright, timid knock on the door.
The two looked at each other with an ominous premonition passing by.
“You are the irreplaceable Hongbok of Delcross! I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Prince Mores, who supports the Adelheidt Plague Society… … .”
Outside the door, a man with a short bowl-shaped head was bowing politely.
* * *
When the twins returned to Salon de Mercy, Seongjin had met a total of three groups of people.
Golden Truth Society.
Adelheit’s Plague Society.
Blue Republican Revolutionary Front.
All of them are extraordinary organizations that it would not be surprising if they were immediately dismissed as subversive organizations.
Mores, you crazy guy! What on earth is the prince of the Holy Empire doing all the time?
-Stay quiet and practice while I’m away. Don’t get into an accident.
The last words spoken by the Holy Emperor before entering the closing prayer have an unusual resonance only after reaching this point.
“Our Salon de Mercy also serves as a social gathering place for highly cultured Confucius.”
Madame Justine, who was seeing him off, spoke while waving a fan. Seongjin glared at him without answering.
Your baby is the most suspicious.
There’s no way those people would have gone up to the special room without tacit permission from the dressing room.
Above all, no matter how noisy it was, I couldn’t shake the suspicion that Madam’s influence must have had a big role in making Mores’ visit known to many people in that short period of time.
Be that as it may, Madame Justine just smiled while stroking her bright pink fur.
Eventually, when Seongjin got on the carriage with the twins, he raised his long arms and bowed deeply towards the carriage.
“I am deeply looking forward to seeing you again. Prince Mores.”
A heavy tone that doesn’t even hang at the end of the sentence.
This is his true voice, spoken for the first time by Madame Justine.
Surprised, Seongjin looked back at him out the window, but the carriage had already left. In an instant, Salon de Mercy moves away.
Taktaktak.
Herna and Kadesh were sitting side by side on the seats across from Seongjin, looking at him intently.
“Did you have a good time, Mores?”
“Did you have a good time, Mores?”
“… … .”
Seongjin didn’t know what to answer.
What on earth do these kids know? Was he guessing in advance who would approach Seongjin?
If it became known that he was sponsoring such subversive organizations, it was obvious what would happen to the Holy Empire’s prince’s position. Are you planning to take advantage of Mores’ weakness and threaten him?
Considering the possibility that it was just a coincidence, I had no intention of openly disclosing about those strange organizations in front of the twins. But at least I had to ask this.
“You guys knew, right? “What on earth are you planning?”
“Hmm, this is disappointing? “It’s all for Mores.”
“Yeah, you’re a little disappointed? “We think a lot about Mores.”
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“… … .”
I don’t deny that there was some special intention.
The twins, perhaps aware of Seongjin’s complicated mind, added with a resolute look on their faces as if admonishing him.
“Now I have to go to some social gatherings on my own, Mores.”
“You must never remain under your father’s majesty’s protection, Mores.”
Seongjin sighed.
If you pay close attention to these kids, you will only get the same vague answers as before. Even otherwise, the information currently given to Seongjin is extremely limited. If you focus too hard now, you may miss out on things that could be figured out.
First, let’s try to adjust the rhythm a little bit.
“… Where’s next? “Did you ask to see a puppet show?”
At Seongjin’s words, the twins smiled brightly at the same time. It was a young, innocent smile on a face as dry as porcelain.
* * *
Bertrand Street.
A few decades ago, this was an unsightly street lined with shabby warehouses located next to the market.
Then one day, a troupe from Brittany rented a shabby warehouse and began performing, gradually transforming it into a theater district.
Named Bertrand Street after the most famous actor in the troupe, this place is currently home to three large-scale opera houses, three huge ballet halls, and dozens of theaters and small theaters where various theatrical performances are held. became the distance of
Performances were often held not only in theaters but also on the streets, and mainly consisted of one-act plays to promote plays, artistic performances from other countries, and small puppet shows for children.
They were usually performed on a small stage set up in a square.
The place where the twins led Seongjin was a humble simple stage where the performance was just beginning.
A small window in the middle of a large plank is the entire stage. There are no separate seats, so the children are standing in a huddle in front of the stage, waiting for the performance.
Seongjin was a little embarrassed because most of the children gathered looked to be around five or six years old. This seems like a very young age for the twins… … .
Anyway, the performance started. Lighted by several burning candles placed in a large oak barrel next to the stage, the red curtain opens to reveal two small dolls.
‘Why is the doll’s condition… … .’
It was a crude doll that could not even be called a stuffed toy, let alone a marionette.
As the flimsy dolls, with eyes and mouths roughly sewn together with fabric, appeared shakily, sighs of disappointment flowed from the mouths of some children.
However, that disappointment disappeared as the narration began. This was because a voice with strange magical power immediately captivated the children.
[This is the story of two demon kings from different worlds. A story about the Dream King and the Fire Demon King making a promise and then betraying each other. A story about a fight that is still not over.]
Those yellow and red cotton balls that looked like lumps of leftover poop seemed to be the two devils.
‘… Didn’t you say it was a story between a hero and a demon king?’
Seongjin was puzzled for a moment, but soon began to focus on the puppet show.
The husky voice that rang out softly had a hypnotic resonance. It is a voice with a strange charm that makes it impossible to tell whether it is a woman or a man, an old man or a young man.
[The Dream Demon King had an important mission. I swore that I would protect my precious dreams from the terrible disaster threatening the world. So the Demon King of Dreams decided that one day he would become the powerful Demon King of Stories.]
A lump of red poop left the stage.
In the middle of the small stage, only a yellow lump remained, making a solemn decision. The doll’s facial expression, like it was sticking out its tongue, wasn’t that important.
[He knew that he must fight the warrior to become stronger. He soon found a suitable warrior and engaged in battle. But unfortunately, the opponent was a very cruel person.]
A gray lump with grime appeared next to the yellow lump. And the yellow and gray mass fell over and did something like headbutting several times.
Is that scruffy lump a hero?
Is this really a battle?
Bewildered, Seongjin looked at the twins holding his arms in turn, but the two had serious faces and did not take their eyes off the puppet show. He shrugged his shoulders and looked straight ahead again.
[The Dream King realized that he could not defeat him with his own strength alone. So he locked him in his dream and ran away. My dream of becoming the devil of the story was thwarted by the hero.]
The sighs of children flow out. It seemed like he genuinely felt sorry for the Demon King’s escape.
Guys? Aren’t we supposed to cheer for the hero?
[Then the Fire Demon Lord appeared. He said he would help the Dream King in crisis.]
A lump of red poop appeared again.
After that, the story progressed smoothly. It is embarrassing to even call it a puppet show, as most of the play is a story told only through narration.
The Fire Demon King promised to enter the dream and destroy the warrior for him, but in reality, his intention was to eat the Demon King’s dream itself.
On the other hand, the Dream Demon King was planning to kill them both by burying them in a dream as long as the Fire Demon King eliminated the warrior.
Under the candlelight swaying in the wind, the shadows of dolls hiding their true feelings dance gloomily.
For young children, it was an overly dark story full of petty betrayals. And the highlight of the gloom began when the hero reappeared.
The cruel warrior succeeded in defeating the Fire Demon King, beating him for three days and three nights and half a day. Even for the last half day, they only slapped me on the face.
One by one, the children began to whimper and say they felt sorry for the devil. Even in Seongjin’s opinion, he was a terrible guy.
“and… Why are there all these bastards? That cruel guy… … .”
This is why I hear people call me a cruel warrior. At this point, even if it were me, I would take the devil’s side, right?
Seongjin, who was clicking his tongue, suddenly felt a strange gaze and looked down. Herna and Kadesh had been looking up at his face for some time.
what? why? what?
fantasy,
