Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 273

273. On the dream road (2)

A few days before the prince’s party returned, the Delcross capital was full of rumors about the ‘Knight of Grace’.

-The Lord himself sent down a knight wearing ice armor to help his suffering subjects. It is said that the divine light at that time lit up the night sky like broad daylight!

-Prince Mores defeated an army of thousands of demonic beasts with this ice knight! Now, the ‘Knight of Grace’ who has fulfilled his duties will be designated as a holy relic and become a knight who will protect the imperial capital forever!

Romain, who was wandering aimlessly around the city as always, tilted his head when he heard the unexpected news.

‘… ‘Knight of Grace?’

A god without a name is as good as non-existent. There is no way such a minor miracle could happen now.

However, since it is said to have been designated as a holy relic, it is probably not an unfounded rumor. Perhaps it was a concrete miracle created by human hands for some purpose.

Moreover, the fact that it was spreading at such a rapid rate was highly likely to have been carried out by the Ministry of Intelligence, which had received orders for the success. In other words, the subject of the conspiracy is Seonghwang.

So I thought about it for a while.

‘Why on earth did the guardian of Delcross create something like that?’

There is no particular need to borrow the authority of the main lord, nor is it to keep the nobles in check.

He possesses great divine power befitting the title of God’s representative, and is not a strong person in power who can hold and wield with one hand both the Orthodox Church and the nobility.

‘That’s what he does. There must be some hidden purpose.’

But no matter how much I thought about it, the conclusion was that I wasn’t sure.

So Romain, who came out to watch the triumph ceremony out of curiosity, was greatly shocked when he realized the true identity of the ‘Knight of Grace’.

‘… Glatzer Troll? Why on earth is the sentinel of the Demonic World here!?’

I rubbed my eyes under the mask several times at the unbelievable fact, but no matter how I looked, it was clear that it was a Glatzer troll. Although his appearance had changed slightly, there was no way he could not recognize that unique being that was outside the physical laws of the original world.

Sentinels guarding the road leading to Magyeong’s [Painter].

The entrance is completely hidden, and Romain, who has a gap in his memory, cannot even guess how to access it.

‘Transforming that Glatzer Troll obviously means that the source was changed and edited in some way. But isn’t that an Ionian technology that has now disappeared?’

A huge rule that encompasses the entire normal world.

Was there still a way to get involved with it?

Cooung. thud. thud.

Overwhelmed by the majesty of the ice monster that walked majestically, Romain stared at it in fascination for a moment.

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

“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 also enthusiastic.

A beautiful white armor with the god’s pattern engraved on its chest, its cloak fluttering, as it moves gracefully towards the imperial palace.

Isn’t it like a grand old myth actually unfolding before your eyes?

‘… So beautiful!’

Romaine suddenly thought about this in a daze.

‘That is the scene that can be achieved by those who control the laws of the world. The power to bring things into existence solely through one’s own rules, even while defying the laws of the world. It’s truly a miracle!’

For a long time, Romain had known what Sigurd Sigurdsson truly wanted. No, he thought he knew in his head.

But it is only now that he realizes how grand and grand his dream was.

‘What Sigurd Sigurdson really wants is to create another grand order that the world has no choice but to comply with. Just as an oracle long ago created rules that support reality through the power of thought, achieving a similar new order through one’s own power to create stories.’

It is not something that can be expressed simply by the simple word God.

Maybe Sigurd Sigurdsson wanted to become an oracle?

“But all of his attempts tended to be scattered in vain. No matter how hard he tries to imitate it, it’s bound to be different from the real thing… … .”

The voice that came out of Romaine’s mouth was instantly lost in the excited crowd.

There was no way to hide my bitter feelings. Because Romain was once sincere in order to be that ‘fake’.

Anyway, one thing was certain.

‘Guardian of Delcross. You really are a scary person. What else is this for? How far ahead is he planning to make such a dizzying plan that is so difficult to guess?’

I had no doubt about the limitations of humans, and I expected that sooner or later a loophole would show up.

But until now, Seonghwang seemed to be enduring everything quite resolutely.

The only hope is to steal the rose from the palace that he loves so much and tie his hands and feet.

‘… ‘Is that really possible?’

When Romaine arrived at the meeting point, he felt even his faint hope disappearing like foam.

Prince Leonard, who was giggling and holding a bottle of liquor, looked so insignificant that even a thousand years of faith would disappear in an instant.

“Look at this, Romain. This is a jewel to gift to Princess Amelia. It’s a beautiful necklace made of precious red gold and gray diamonds! how is it?”

Romain was frustrated.

Prince Leonard, who is currently his only hope, rather than captivating the princess, is completely bewildered by her.

It was a truly insignificant defeat, considering that he confidently promised at first that he would steal his heart.

“yes. It’s a pretty necklace. But how do you plan on handing it over?”

A topic that gets rejected every time we meet?

“Ah, Princess Amelia, who used to be quiet, seems to have something to do with it, and they say she’s been making appearances in social circles from time to time lately. So she wants to join in on a proper banquet.”

Or ask Prince Mores to build a bridge. Are you coming back soon?

While murmuring like that, Leonard caressed the necklace in the jewelry box with his hand. Delicately crafted red-gold petals that look like roses.

“Isn’t the meaning behind this design truly amazing? “It’s a work of art that depicts her beautiful rosy hair with red gold and her sparkling eyes with precious gray diamonds!”

Romaine stared blankly at the box the prince held out for a moment and then asked again.

“But isn’t this an ordinary soft crystal, not a diamond? “Would someone of the princess’s caliber happily accept something that wouldn’t even be given in the form of jewels?”

Then Leonard made a listless face.

“Ah, as expected. Your eyes cannot deceive you. What did you say? “An eye that looks into the grain?”

“It is an eye that looks straight at the essence.”

“okay. Whatever it was. Anyway, those eyes are really magical. “It looks similar, so I thought if I covered it with expensive savings, no one would know.”

Leonard carefully took out the necklace and began to examine it carefully. Romain, who watched him for a moment, suddenly became curious and asked.

“Don’t you love her, Leo?”

Don’t you usually think that way?

It is said that one will do anything sincerely for the person he or she admires. I’m not trying to deceive you like that.

“That’s a naive question, not like you. I’m surprised you ask that. But what does me loving her have to do with gifting her a well-made fake of hers?”

The prince’s expression as he asked that question was colder than expected.

“What are you going to do if you get caught? Then you can’t really steal her heart, right?”

“That too. “I love her for who she is, why should I beg her to give me her heart?”

Leonard’s eyes were shining cruelly as he looked back at Romain. Those eyes filled with pure interest that he once showed right before he stoned a man in the royal palace of Rohan.

“Anyway, as long as I have her, that’s it.”

“… … .”

“Besides, don’t we have various plans? “You can’t spend a lot of money on something that doesn’t guarantee results.”

Leonard said and held up the necklace into the sunlight.

Even though it was fake, the gray gem caught in the sunlight reflected a brilliant light comparable to that of a diamond. Even Romain, who knows its fleeting value, was struck by its beauty for a moment.

“Look. What if it’s fake? “It’s okay if you’re this pretty.”

Leonard smiled with satisfaction.

“Well, I’m not sure if she’ll be happy. Until now, no beautiful flower or gorgeous jewel had captured her heart. Does she really like anything about the princess? What on earth does she have to shove in front of her to get even the slightest bit of admiration?”

* * *

“… “It’s so, so cool!”

Amelia’s eyes were shining with admiration as she looked up at the gigantic knight of grace.

“How did that knight defeat the demon beasts, Mores?”

“Yes, sister. “I knocked out the Glatzer Troll with one punch.”

In response to Seongjin’s answer, the knights of the Royal Guard quietly whispered.

‘A knight? ‘Why did you leave an intact sword next to me?’

But it seems the princess had different thoughts. Her cheeks were flushed, and her clear gray eyes shone hazily as if she was dreaming.

“amazing! What would it be like to become such a strong giant? “If I just swing my arm once, the castle wall will be destroyed in an instant, right?”

I’ve been thinking about this before, but why is my sister so obsessed with destroying the castle wall?

And at her reaction, Logan and Masain exchanged glances.

‘If you react like that, isn’t Sisley also something to look forward to?’

‘Yes, sir. ‘Maybe you like ice bears more than you think.’

‘I was worried that he might be scared after receiving the gift, but it seems I was unfounded.’

Of course, they had no idea that Seongjin was thinking this way.

‘what a waste. If I had known that they would like it this much, I would have brought one Glacher Troll with them according to the number of family members, even if it was too much. If it weren’t for that damn clogged Inquisition… … .’

[Arthur. The roads are all destroyed.]

However, unlike the subjects and nobles who were purely amazed, the Orthodox priests were pale.

Although it was said to be a miracle from the Lord, it was due to fear of encountering something unfamiliar and not found in the scriptures.

Moreover, even though it bears the sacred name of ‘Knight of Grace’, why can’t I feel the slightest divine energy from it?

The reaction of the high-ranking priests who attended the crusade was also very shocking. They were the ones who, unable to overcome pressure from within and without, hastily approved that strange thing as a sacred relic.

In particular, Cardinal Benitus was not a sight to behold.

“Ah, this is the end. Don’t… … .”

He was trembling so pitifully that his already small body was crunching his nails.

“I can’t believe that in this Delcross, which is full of the Lord’s grace, such an evil monster is running around. What can I do with this? Ah, Lord!”

He was fidgeting with vague fear, and eventually he glared at the person he thought was the culprit of everything.

Prince Mores.

“okay. Everyone is that evil… … .”

At that time, someone warned him in a sharp voice.

“Please refrain from speaking, Cardinal Benitus. “You are now insulting both His Majesty the Holy Emperor and the authority of the Holy Assembly.”

When he turned around, Archbishop Wesker, the head of the Orthodox Church, was glaring at him with a stern face as always.

He was an arrogant junior priest who clashed with Benitus at every turn.

“Are you shamelessly talking about God’s miracles? “I don’t know that you strongly influenced Cardinal Myer to hasten the Holy Assembly’s decision, Wesker!”

However, Archbishop Wesker snorted and turned his head as if he had heard all the funny things.

“A priest so easily criticizes the decision of the Holy See, which strictly follows the scriptures, without any basis! There is literally no end to it.”

“How dare you… … .”

“Do both in moderation. “We are now in front of His Majesty Seonghwang.”

The head of the Holy Congregation, Cardinal Meyer, could not see this and consoled them.

Meanwhile, Seongjin stood proudly in front of Seonghwang.

For some reason, the corners of his eyes were a little puffy, but his upright posture was extremely revered. It’s hard to believe that just a few months ago, he was a pig that would have been more comfortable rolling around.

Tap, tap, tap.

Seongjin, who stood in front of the emperor with a stoic step like a soldier, politely held out something with both hands and spoke.

“When the ice wall collapsed and Sigismund’s subjects fell into deep despair, the Lord sent down light from heaven, and it was the Knight of Grace. The soldiers on the battlefield dared not open their eyes and look at the light due to the divine radiance of the main god.”

Seongjin’s voice flowed smoothly as if he had oiled his throat.

“When the Knight of Grace swung his huge sword, the Great Mountain split apart and the waves of demonic beasts rushing in also lost their power at once. It was truly a day when I could feel the almightiness of the Lord in my bones.”

Without even a moment’s hesitation or stammering, it was truly like flowing water.

But it has to be that way. While Logan was chasing the demon beasts, Seongjin was working hard at creating a great story with Francis at the Count’s mansion.

Some of these stories were purely his creation.

Everyone in the conference room was mesmerized by the vivid battlefield story told by the prince. Only Seonghwang, who was sitting on the throne, touched his forehead in silence for a moment with a confused expression.

‘Basically, he is a person who knows how to show off to the crowd.’

As Archbishop Wesker listened to Seongjin’s voice resonating resoundingly from every corner, even though it was not loud, a thought suddenly occurred to him.

A quality I never dreamed that that bastard Prince Mores would have.

‘If you commit fraud with words like that, there’s no one who won’t fall for it.’

At that time, a mumbling sound reached her ears. It was the voice of Cardinal Benitus muttering softly as he looked at the prince.

“It is sad. It’s just too bad. Is that really the tongue of the devil…? … .”

Archbishop Wesker blinked his only eye and thought.

I really didn’t know that I would feel the same way as that tight-lipped senior.

fantasy,