Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 272

272. On the dream road (1)

The day I remodeled shaved ice in an old man’s workshop.

Dexter, who was diligently analyzing the ice heart with the Homunculus source editor, suddenly became startled and called out to Seongjin.

“Hey, what is this?”

“yes?”

“Is there something strange here?”

Dexter showed Seongjin the screen he was adjusting.

what? Looking at it this way, I’m not sure?

“This guy here. Is it something very different from other objects? “Has there been anything strange along the way?”

Ah, you mean shaved ice number 3?

Seongjin tilted his head.

Now that I think about it, I felt like I was a bit inferior compared to the other guys. Because I was always one beat behind and ended up falling on flat ground.

And Dexter’s answer was surprising.

“It is equipped with artificial intelligence.”

“Artificial intelligence?”

“Ah, this is a familiar concept on Earth, but it might be a little new to you. The name is true. “It is a kind of electronic intelligence created by humans.”

Dexter, who until then had firmly believed that Seongjin was a dragon hatchling, carefully explained everything about artificial intelligence.

“Sometimes this happens when you indiscriminately import sources from other worlds with the Homunculus Engine. “The wrong things are drawn in and mixed up.”

And Dexter, who was analyzing Shaved Ice No. 3 in more detail, said that it seemed to be a child care and learning program mounted on a home robot.

“Then shouldn’t it perform much better than other shaved ices?”

I heard it’s an artificial intelligence with quite a few functions? But why did you become such a half-hearted person?

“Because the calculation itself was complex, it would have continued to malfunction in inappropriate situations. “Because autonomous judgment and orders were conflicting with each other.”

Anyway, it is a useless part for remodeling. Should I just delete it like this?

Dexter asked as he manipulated the crystal board.

“Uh, wait a minute.”

Seongjin stared at the screen, feeling a sudden flash of inspiration.

‘Artificial intelligence sounds very plausible, but wouldn’t it be okay to leave it behind?’

At first, I was just thinking of making an ice teddy bear that was cute and cool to hold.

‘If possible, a teddy bear toddling around there would be cuter and more friendly, right?’

And Dexter’s reaction was positive.

“It’s not that difficult.”

This is how a small walking teddy bear was born.

However, contrary to expectations that it would work properly by removing the conflicting parts, Bingsu No. 3 still walked awkwardly and repeatedly rolled on the floor.

To Seongjin, who was very disappointed, Dexter added as if to comfort him.

“Haven’t the shape and size of your body completely changed? “It takes some time to adapt.”

“hmm.”

“Moreover, little by little, you will learn about your surroundings. “Why don’t you move more and more skillfully?”

As he said, the little teddy bear, which waddled awkwardly at first, began to walk more and more convincingly as time passed.

Seongjin smiled in satisfaction as he watched Shaved Ice No. 3 running around the entire workshop.

“good! “You learn quickly.”

Then suddenly a thought occurred to me.

But isn’t it a waste to use the most advanced artificial intelligence available just for walking?

“Perhaps. “Can we put a talking function here?”

Then Dexter frowned.

“That doll doesn’t have the structure to create vocal cords or respiratory organs in the first place, right? But I think it would work if it were just a simple recorded voice.”

So the little ice bear started walking around shouting ‘Alabyu’.

“Oh, it’s cute. Okay, while I’m talking, if you can sing and dance… … .”

“… yes?”

After a while, thanks to Dexter’s digging, the bear was able to do the same unidentified butt dance.

But even then, Seongjin’s orders were endless.

“But. I heard you were a child sitter in the first place? Then, if there is someone trying to harm the child, it is also a good idea to add a function to step in and protect the child… … .”

“It seems like the weapon needs to be much larger in order to wield it properly, but if you add a size conversion function… … .”

Dexter, unable to endure the endless demands, ended up throwing his goggles on the floor and getting angry.

“What on earth do you want to make! “Is this really a gift to give to a child?”

* * *

“… Well, it’s a gift. A gift that everyone wants to have when they are young… … .”

Seongjin, who was muttering, opened his eyes.

“omg?”

And then he made eye contact with Logan, who was looking at him blankly.

“Are you awake? If you drink hush-peach tea, you still fall asleep without knowing whether there are mice or birds, right? “I guess you’ve mastered the Auror skills now, I thought you’d be okay with that level of alcohol.”

“… Logan? “Why are you here?”

Even though there was someone next to me, I slept without feeling anything at all?

When Seongjin stood up in embarrassment, he saw Lord Masain sleeping, leaning on the armchair next to him.

Why is this guy acting like this again?

“It hasn’t been long since I switched with brother Masain. “My brother was very worried.”

uh? What’s there to worry about? I just fell asleep while drunk.

When Seongjin made a puzzled face, Logan silently pointed behind him.

“How could I go to rest, leaving you and me alone?”

Just as he said, on the other side of the bed, a huge teddy bear was standing blankly, exposing its vicious thorns.

When Seongjin made eye contact, the bear tilted its head and let out a polite electronic sound.

[Al~la~view!]

“… … .”

Only then did the memories of yesterday begin to come back to me.

What on earth did I do while I was drunk?

Suddenly, I was holding my head with a headache, and Logan asked with a cautious look on his face.

“Are you going to take that to the imperial capital like that?”

“huh. Anyway, it’s a gift. why?”

“Wouldn’t the people of the imperial capital be a little surprised?”

Logan spoke back, but Seongjin immediately understood what he wanted to say.

Strictly speaking, the original source of shaved ice is Glatzer Troll. What a great magician. They are worried that they may violate the boundaries of the Orthodox Church.

But Seongjin also had an idea.

They have already accepted the ‘Knight of Grace’ as a holy relic. If you bring one more similar item, it will be easy to convince them the second time.

“are you okay. “I even engraved the right pattern here.”

Seongjin confidently pointed to Bingsu No. 3’s chest.

Certainly, there was a small symbol of the main god engraved on the bear’s chest, similar to the ‘Knight of Grace’.

In the Holy Empire, with just one pattern like this, a demonic beast can be transformed into a miracle of the god overnight.

“And, if you’re worried about people’s eyes, you can reduce the size.”

Let Seongjin manipulate the ice heart –

Pyoooong.

The teddy bear shrunk in size, making a sound similar to the sound of air being blown out.

Logan, who was silently looking at the little bear walking around the floor of the dorm, eventually smiled and muttered.

“Well, okay. Looking at it like this, it seems a little cute, doesn’t it?”

“Now you really appreciate the true value of shaved ice!”

Everyone pretends not to be like that and becomes a teddy bear lover.

Just wait and see. Sooner or later, there will be a teddy bear craze in the imperial capital as well. Everyone will fall in love with the charm of the teddy bear loved all over the world?

While Seongjin was making a confident expression, Logan stood up and said.

“If it’s okay, let’s get ready to leave. “We’re already a little behind schedule.”

And he added with some hesitation:

“… “Let’s go home quickly.”

* * *

Just before entering the ecliptic.

The party who entered the sphere of influence of [Grace] stopped for a moment and were deeply moved.

The same was true for ordinary people, but the change in the facial expressions of the Paladins was truly dramatic. This is because everyone is deeply worshiped by the immense and holy divinity that humans cannot fathom. Some people shed tears endlessly.

In particular, Sir Sharon looked truly overwhelmed. She, who was always grinning with her crazy face, crossed herself with a calm expression on her face, which was rare.

Even Lord Valerie was quietly reciting a prayer with an expression of great emotion.

Even Director Bruno, who had no divine power at all, clearly felt the difference.

“Something is really different as we get closer to the ecliptic. “Kalmen’s presence has become very calm.”

A look of relief appeared on his face, as he was always worried that his student with anger management disorder would have an accident.

Of course, unfortunately, there was one person who was not happy about this change.

[Ugh. I feel like I’m going to die of frustration!]

The demon lord was trapped in the flame crystal and groaned.

The guy who had fallen out of favor and was wandering around carefree has once again become trapped in Seongjin’s head.

[Wow, I don’t know how I withstood this pressure before.]

I thought this guy was pretty pitiful. While we’re bringing in salmon, let’s get some bear meat from the north.

And there were splendid improvement ceremonies one after another.

Seongjin looked out at the buildings along the main street decorated with flowers in full bloom and colorful ribbons, feeling a little strangely impressed.

‘Before, I was watching Logan come in like this at the imperial palace… … .’

But this time the atmosphere was a little different from before.

“Long live Prince Logan! Long live Prince Mores!”

“God’s blessing to the Holy Family that always protects its subjects from demonic beasts!”

“Glory to the mercy of the Lord who bestowed the knights of grace on behalf of his subjects!”

The subjects of the imperial capital were repeatedly chanting and waving handkerchiefs, even to Prince Mores, whom they had never called before.

“… … .”

The Lilium detachment, led by Logan, looked majestic as always.

In particular, the three Musketeers, Otto, Ellie, and Duchamp, riding right behind Logan, were overflowing with a solemn dignity that anyone who knew their behavior could not even imagine.

“No matter what, the biggest hero of this demonic attack is Prince Mores. He wished he had been at the forefront, riding a horse like the Lilium detachment. “So that everyone can see his wonderful side.”

As Sir Claudia spoke with regret, Sir Maria who was next to her shook her head.

“You don’t like being treated like a public official in front of others. Besides, isn’t there that wolfdog?”

“Oh, well… … .”

Sir Claudia looked back with a slightly shocked expression. A huge wolf dog wagging its tail eagerly next to the imperial carriage.

Initially, Prince Mores was also scheduled to enter the country on horseback with Prince Logan. However, we soon ran into unexpected difficulties.

-Wong wong wong! Whoa whoa!

When the wolf dog saw Prince Mores on his horse, it began to howl sadly.

-Uuuuuuuu!

How can this be? Leave me now?

It was so sad that everyone who saw it could understand the meaning of that cry, even if they were not members of the household.

-Yes, yes. okay. This cute guy.

‘Not cute at all!’

While everyone is shouting internally.

Prince Mores gave the wolf dog a treat with a nonchalant look on his face and then quietly locked himself inside the carriage.

As they passed through the cheers and reached the imperial palace, it was Amelia who came forward and greeted them in person.

As she stood calmly, there was a slightly unfamiliar atmosphere, different from what I usually see.

Although she was wearing a light and airy dress, her organized prayers still showed a kind of confidence, like a general leading a large army.

But still, Amelia was Amelia. Seongjin could clearly feel the bright gray eyes of the princess, who was standing there pretending to be polite, sparkling with joy that could not be hidden.

The princess walks lightly and stands in front of Seongjin and Logan.

Soon, a bright smile spread like a rose in full bloom.

“Welcome, Mores.”

“uh… … .”

Seongjin suddenly froze.

At first, I tried to just say a proper greeting. She proudly showed off what she had acquired from Sigismund and tried to tell him that she had also prepared a wonderful gift for him.

But the moment he faced Amelia’s face, Seongjin felt speechless for some reason.

Eyes looking at him with a kind light.

If you think about it, Amelia has always been kind to him from the beginning.

-You already apologized to me.

He forgave Mores for his long-standing evil deeds as if he were an angel.

-I will protect Mores in the future.

Didn’t he show unconditional support no matter what he did?

Amelia is looking at herself with the same extreme love as usual.

“I’ve been waiting for you for a really long time.”

“… … .”

But Seongjin was different from before.

I know now. The name she calls in that sweet voice refers not to someone else, but to herself as a whole.

“Siesley and I prayed to little Saint Aurelion every day. Please make sure you come back safely.”

What she had been waiting for was not another Mores, but herself.

“… … .”

Amelia, who was looking at Seongjin’s frozen, silent face, suddenly noticed something and was momentarily taken aback. Then she smiled softly and took his hand. The small amount of warmth coming from her slender hand could not touch her chest like that.

“Welcome back to the imperial palace.”

Tuk.

And soon after, Logan’s White Knights’ livery covers Seongjin’s head.

“Let’s go inside, Mores.”

Tuk-tuk.

A thoughtful hand pats the shoulder as if comforting.

Perhaps Logan is the only person who can properly understand the complex emotions that Seongjin is feeling here and now.

“Don’t stay here like this. “I have to hurry up and see Sisley, the twins, and Abama.”

Seongjin, whose throat was locked, could only nod slowly without answering.

Uh, okay.

That’s how it should be.

fantasy,