Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 266

266. Hwangdo-ro (3)

What Seongjin said to tease Emmett wasn’t completely empty.

As I was roughly walking in the direction of the training ground, I was able to sense Orden’s strong aura emitting with strong fighting spirit.

‘Anyway, his momentum is at the level of a knight commander.’

It was there for a while, but if you think about it, when you first saw it in the imperial capital, it gave off such tremendous energy.

While he usually spoke little and was serious, the Aurors he operated were extremely rough and rogue.

‘Seeing as they are completely different from the Wolf Knights, it may be the influence of their teacher Balthazar… … .’

Seongjin, who entered the entrance to the training ground, was able to find Orden swinging his sword hard alone in light clothes on this cold day.

And I was momentarily distracted by his unique sword play.

‘That’s an old sword technique… … !’

Orden’s swordsmanship teacher is Balthazar, the greatest knight on the continent.

And Balthazar was famous for teaching his students the old sword techniques before Banajas organized them. Thanks to this, there was a craze for old-fashioned swordsmanship among the continent’s greatest swordsmen.

-If you want to truly understand the essence of a sword, be sure to learn its original form!

It may not be a completely unfounded rumor.

Certainly, Orden’s movements and Auror’s use had many minor details that were not found in the standard swordsmanship of the Imperial Knights. However, it has a quite old-fashioned and old-fashioned taste.

Obviously, as there are more forms and forms, it is likely to be more varied and diverse than standard swordsmanship.

‘But that’s not all.’

While using such delicate swordsmanship, the momentum emitted is also such rough and free-spirited.

Perhaps it is because the intention behind the sword is different from others. Seongjin, who was now somewhat familiar with swordsmanship, could vaguely guess it.

Until now, Seongjin had had the opportunity to catch a glimpse of Orden’s sword several times.

However, seeing him unfold the equations one after another like this, I was able to see more clearly the difference between him and other people.

It is different from the sword of Sir Martha, the so-called genius, as well as the sword of Commander Bruno.

Unlike those who are constantly striving towards the goal of an ideal sword in their head, they are already fully prepared to communicate with the world with just a sword.

In some ways, he may be most similar to Logan.

‘… That’s what a true sword genius is.’

These are people who, if you teach them one thing, learn the principles of the world alone.

Seongjin, who relies on intuition, hunches, and painstaking repetitive training, is something I will never be able to understand.

Look at it now. Isn’t it so natural to unconsciously melt one’s thoughts and one’s life into the sword?

What was in front of Seongjin now was the still green sprout of the Sword Master.

‘If several guys like that grow up and become my father’s strength one day… … .’

Suddenly, I felt very regretful.

At that time, Orden, who noticed Seongjin’s presence, stopped his sword and slightly lowered his head.

“Lowering.”

“Uh, sorry for interrupting your training.”

“no.”

Orden answered briefly and approached Seongjin with his sword in hand.

There was a time when I thought that blunt attitude seemed very arrogant. After dealing with so many of Sigismund’s shady guys, I now feel like this guy seems more unpretentious and upright.

Sheesh, on the topic of Orden.

Seongjin, who was thinking with a shocked expression on his face, opened his mouth.

“Tomorrow we will leave for the imperial capital, Grand Duke.”

“Yes, I heard from Hermann. Even so, I wanted to greet you today, Your Majesty.”

After answering that, Orden’s eyes darkened.

The young man, who had always seemed calm, had been looking a little depressed recently.

A series of incidents and accidents in the territory and discord with the Margin. And an uneasy premonition that something unusual is happening under the water that he doesn’t know about.

All of these things came rushing in at once and were tormenting the young man.

But even amidst the chaos, one thing was certain. It’s like the great favor that Prince Mores bestowed on Sigismund.

“Thanks to you, not only did we solve the medicine cart incident, but we were also able to protect the territory from the demonic beasts without major damage. We, Sigismund, owe you the greatest debt…”

Seongjin looked at him, who bowed his head politely, with a bored look on his face.

Oh please! You buy things like that and go into debt. When are you going to pay it all off?

Are you going to mortgage your soul to me later?

“Goodbye. So speaking, would you like to go to the imperial capital with us?”

“…yes?”

When Orden raised his head with a puzzled expression, Seongjin started talking gibberish about reasons he didn’t even know.

“Well, when I came here, I felt comfortable with you and the Wolf Knights escorting me. So I hope it will be the same when I leave.”

“……?”

“When I get to the imperial capital, I will immediately confiscate and wipe out the Milo merchants. Don’t you want to see what happens to Giacomo Milo’s trial?”

“…Lowering.”

“Ah! Now that I think about it, you’ve been attending martial arts competitions recently, so you haven’t had a chance to study swordsmanship with Lord Balthazar, right? How about you just sit back in the imperial capital for a while and focus on training?”

Even though I said that, I didn’t have any particularly high expectations for Seongjin. As Sigismund’s eldest son, there was no way he could be away alone at a time when he was busy taking care of the territory.

As expected, Orden had a rare, faint smile on his blunt face.

“I can’t escort you like I did when I came, but I’m relieved that the Lilium Special Forces are with you on your way back.”

“…….”

“I will be able to greet you again at the imperial capital at next year’s birthday party.”

Well, I thought so.

Seongjin scratched his cheek and then searched his pockets.

‘It’s a bit of a waste for Sigismund to give it to him, but… … .’

Seongjin hesitated for a moment, then sighed and held out an ice heart to Orden.

“You have this. I briefly thought about leaving it to the Margrave, but I don’t think he would use it very well.”

“…Yes? But I don’t know how to handle this, sir.”

Orden, who received the ice heart, answered as if he were embarrassed.

“It’s okay. I removed most of the functions and made it like a normal magic stone. It will be easier to use now.”

Seongjin then lowered his voice and explained in detail how to use it so that only Orden could hear.

As they sensed that the gaze from the Count’s mansion’s window towards them did not stay away for a long time, emitting a dark light.

* * *

The next morning.

After completing preparations to go to the imperial capital, Seongjin and his party gathered in front of the count’s residence.

The Lilium detachment also joined the several wagons that the Margrave brought as a token of gratitude, making the group quite large compared to when they came.

And there was an unexpected party there. Lord Ilma, who resigned as leader of the Wolf Knights, decided to go to the imperial capital with Seongjin and his party.

“Are you sure you’re okay, Sir Ilma?”

“Yes, sir. It is an honor to serve you again this time.”

Lord Ilma answered calmly and smiled softly.

Her face was haggard as ever due to recent mental hardships, but even so, her eyes were shining with determination.

“Perhaps Luise headed to southern Anatolia.”

Sir Ilma said that if he were to separate from Seongjin and his party in the imperial capital, he planned to go on a long trip south in search of his daughter.

When learning and experiencing something new, you probably think of the unfamiliar and stable South rather than the familiar and chaotic North.

Seongjin, who knew that Louise had actually entered the demonic realm, felt sick to her stomach for no reason and avoided her gaze.

“But what happens to the Wolf Knights when the Lord leaves?”

“I decided to entrust the job to Sebastian. Sorry, but my husband is also a member of the Wolf Knights. He will probably get used to it quickly and be able to do it more skillfully than I can.”

From being a guard captain to being the leader of the Wolf Knights? Wouldn’t that be a bit too much work?

Sir Ilma smiled bitterly, wondering how he had noticed Seongjin’s notice.

“He needs heavy responsibilities and a lot of work for the time being. Don’t let him have any foolish thoughts. Otherwise, he’s going to run into the devil’s land right now to find his daughter.”

Sir Sebastian is said to have spoken to Sir Ilma several times.

-Ilma, don’t you know what my nose is like? Strangely, I feel like I can smell Louise from the north along with the scent of flowers. Maybe our Louise may have headed to the magic world.

But even he couldn’t be completely sure. Not only was there no reason for her daughter to go to her temple, but now her body odor had become so distant that it was impossible to trace it.

“…Louise will be safe. She is a shrewd and smart child.”

This may be the only consolation that can be given to parents who have lost a child.

However, despite Seongjin’s uncertain voice, Lord Ilma smiled brightly. As if even the slightest trace of her daughter flowing from her stranger’s mouth was precious.

“Yes. Thank you very much for taking care of Louise so far, sir.”

In front of the count’s residence, there was an incomparably larger number of residents gathered than when Seongjin arrived.

To send off the princes and the Lilium Detachment that saved the territory from danger. and-

Cooung, cooung.

It was to see the ‘Knight of Grace’ proudly leading the way in front of the group.

The large brown cloak, like a knight of the Royal Guard, has a clear pattern of the main deity, and the ice helmet and armor that are directly exposed to the sunlight sparkle with a beautiful silver-gray brilliance.

The sight of ice coming alive and moving is truly a miraculous sight rarely seen in one’s life.

“Oh, that is the true grace of the main god!”

“A miraculous knight who saved the territory from demonic beasts!”

And this time, even Margrave Hendrick could not avoid Logan.

Up until now, he had been able to make excuses about the restoration of the territory and the chase team, but he, the owner of the territory, could not be left out even at the farewell ceremony for the prince and the detachment.

“Sigsmund will not forget for a long time the fact that you two took the lead in helping the territory. We have already sent a formal letter of thanks to the imperial capital. Please take a look.”

He gave a brief greeting to Logan and Seongjin from a distance, and hurriedly hid himself behind the workers, fearing that no one would touch him.

It stayed like this until the end, and Logan was quite embarrassed.

“Why on earth is the Margrave so annoyed with me?”

With those words as small as a sigh, the eyes of the three musketeers of the detachment, Sir Otto, Sir Ellie, and Sir Duchamp, suddenly become sharp.

“How dare he attack His Majesty Logan!”

“How can there be someone who doesn’t have a case?”

“Ah, it’s pitiful. You don’t yet realize how great a blessing it is to be able to be in your sight even just for a moment!”

… No, Sir Duchamp. Didn’t that go a little too far?

However, Seongjin also does not know English.

This is because, before coming to Sigismund Territory, I had already confirmed several names in the [Contract List] with Branch Manager Schmidt. And as far as Seongjin knew, the Margrave was never a devil contractor.

But why on earth are you avoiding Logan like that?

As if there was something to hide from the strong paladin. Or as if he wants to give the impression that he is hiding something.

‘If you think about the author’s personality, I guess… … .’

“Hmm.”

Seongjin’s thoughts could not continue for long. At that moment, someone came up next to me and cleared their throat lightly.

After several collisions, old man Vincent became very intimidated and tried to avoid meeting Seongjin as much as possible. As Sigismund’s eldest adult, it seems he couldn’t avoid this place either.

“Ah, thank you for your hard work so far.”

“Don’t say things you don’t mean, you old man.”

The eyes of the employees of the count’s residence behind him widen at those rude words.

However, I couldn’t help but say something blunt. Just think of what this guy did to your sister!

But what is happening? The old man, who normally would have expressed his displeasure, seems to have passed it off with a relaxed expression today.

Not only that.

His face, as he secretly extended his hand to Seongjin, showed a kind of confidence whose basis was unknown.

“Hmm, I gave it to you. It’s hardly a gift in return, but if you need it, you can take it or not.”

“……!”

Seongjin blinked as he checked the old man’s hand. On top of his palm, another heart of ice was resting, glowing with a faint light.

-If possible, why not take them all with you? I think you’ll get another heart soon.

Now that I think about it, Seonghwang said something like that before leaving the gap.

But I never thought I would really bring this.

“The old man did everything to help for the first time.”

The spirit may be hateful, but there is no sin in the heart of ice. Even so, the ice heart I gave to Orden was a bit of a waste.

Seongjin is so pleased and extends his hand…

“excuse.”

There was a hand quickly intercepting it from the side.

“…Logan?”

“……!”

Old man Vincent’s eyes widened. How common is it for someone to casually steal a Dekaron Knight’s belongings?

But Logan held up the ice heart and smiled with an extremely polite face. Being able to rob others and still look decent was a talent.

“Thank you in exchange for the gift you gave to Mores. But Sir Vincent, isn’t this an item used by a devil’s companion? Although it is weak, it is imbued with demonic energy.”

“Well, that’s….”

“Sir Vincent, the Dekaron Knight, is fine, but ordinary people can be fatally affected by demonic energy.”

Then, the old man who was watching Logan’s eyes turned pale as if something occurred to him. Then, his confidence goes out of nowhere, and as he becomes so discouraged, he quietly disappears.

“Why is he avoiding me again?”

In the hands of Logan, who spoke in a puzzled way, a seemingly sacred divine power shone brightly.

“What are you doing now?”

“purification.”

Logan answered briefly and held out his hand. And unlike before, the ice heart, which became a clear light, rolled down onto Seongjin’s hand.

Seonghwang and Logan were truly people who did not know how to waste their divine power.

“Uh, thank you.”

“What? With something like this.”

“But you can look forward to it. I have something for you too. I’ve prepared something great for Regina right now!”

As Seongjin laughed mysteriously, Logan muttered with a slightly worried expression.

“When you laughed like that before, I think what you gave me was a necklace made from a rhinoceros beetle.”

Uh-huh! You should keep to yourself the dark history of your childhood that you cannot remember.

Logan looked at Sungjin’s confident face and raised the corners of his mouth.

“What on earth are you hiding? You seem really confident?”

Of course, Logan.

You’ll probably find an unexpected gift in Regina.

And ten days later.

In front of the large banner hanging in Regina, Seongjin spread his arms wide and shouted at Logan:

-Bertrand & Lee

“Congratulations on becoming co-president of a new company with no performance yet, Logan!”

fantasy,