307. Demon King No. 2 (5)
It was almost noon when Seongjin received Amelia’s visit request.
Seongjin, who was working on the monster task force at the time, was contemplating a few minor monopoly transactions that the Milo merchant group had.
‘Should we just intercept the good ones from ‘Bertrán & Lee’… … .’
Originally, it was supposed to be handed over to the administration to review applications from other parties, but it was obvious that if it were delegated to that side, it would end up in the hands of high-ranking priests or become an excuse for bribery.
That should be it.
‘… ‘No.’
But Seongjin soon changed his mind.
Since it was a small and medium-sized top company, I didn’t really care about it, but there was a high possibility that if I intercepted it for no reason, I wouldn’t get much benefit and would end up in the middle of a rumor.
‘If I’m going to take a big hit, I should intercept something decent when it comes out.’
Moreover, now is the time to pour all the tight funds into the northern project. In addition to the salmon business, we must make every effort to secure the northern distribution network safely!
[How long are you going to stick with that pointless business?]
‘shut up! After all, Bertran & Lee’s first business is a salmon specialty store!’
Seongjin, who scolded the devil, was lost in thought as he gathered the documents one by one.
‘Now that I think about it, do you think you will ultimately receive Amelia’s approval for this matter?’
I heard that Amelia, who has recently been prominent in political affairs, has taken over a lot of the miscellaneous tasks of the Holy Emperor. In that case, it might be better to hand it over directly to the main palace rather than through the administration and let the older sister wield authority from the beginning.
It seems like my sister wants to expand her influence within Delcross little by little these days.
“Your Majesty Mores. If your schedule allows, Princess Amelia would like you to stop by for a moment.”
At that moment, a maid from the Silver Rose Labyrinth comes to visit Seongjin. So, with a happy heart, he took the documents for Amelia and left her monster task force.
“… hmm?”
However, when Seongjin arrived at the Silver Rose Labyrinth, he met an unexpected person in the reception room. It was Isabella Scarzapino, Sigurd Sigurdsson’s doll.
“Huh?”
Isabella, facing Seongjin, held the tea she had just sipped in her mouth and made a sound of deflation.
‘Why on earth is that bastard in the Silver Rose Labyrinth?’
When Seongjin glared at her with a sinister look, Isabella hurriedly spat out the tea with a pale face and spat it back into the teacup. It was a very disrespectful act that one would never expect to see from the queen of society.
Cluck cluck!
Hearing the frantic coughing that followed, Seongjin furrowed his brows.
‘What kind of reaction is that again?’
Isabella, who noticed Seongjin’s discomfort, shouted urgently without even wiping the tea from the corner of his mouth.
“Oh, I’m mistaken!”
“misunderstanding? “What misunderstanding?”
“that… Whatever it is, any illusion! “What you are thinking is a misunderstanding!”
“What, you bastard?”
How do you know what I’m thinking right now?
As Seongjin smiled cruelly and took a step closer, Isabella trembled and clung to the back of the sofa.
“Aren’t you thinking that I’m trying to harm Princess Amelia right now?!”
“… Isn’t it?”
“no! So you’re not saying that’s not the case!”
“Then why are you here?”
“There are circumstances that make this all unavoidable!”
Seeing him desperately shouting with his chin shaking, it looks like he has no clue about plotting something.
By the way, what happened to that tone of voice?
“Dude, didn’t I tell you to pretend to be Isabella Scarzzapino if you don’t agree? uh? “Do you think what I’m saying right now is funny?”
When Seongjin reminded her of the previous warning, only then did Isabella make a sad expression and soon became tearful.
“… Hi!”
“… … .”
“Hi! Whoop! Hi! “Huh!”
It was truly an explosive hiccup.
‘… ‘What on earth is this guy doing?’
I was so dumbfounded that I just watched, but fortunately for Isabella, Amelia came into the living room just in time.
“Ah, sorry for leaving you for a while after calling you, Mores. An administrative priest came to me with an urgent approval request… … .”
“Ah, sister.”
Seongjin frowned and looked back at her.
“it’s okay. “I just arrived too.”
“You’re busy with work, so I didn’t call you for no reason?”
“no. “I also have something to discuss with my sister.”
“That’s a good thing. however… … .”
Amelia, who was approaching with a smiling face, suddenly noticed the strange atmosphere of the living room and stopped in shock.
“… “You two, what happened?”
“Your name Amelia!”
Slap!
Isabella suddenly got up from her seat and quickly hid behind Amelia as if she had found the only rope.
“Hey, look at this. Prince Mores… … .”
“huh? “Mores?”
“that… … .”
Isabella pursed her lips as if about to say something more, but then froze. Because her Seongjin narrowed her eyes and gently gave her her gaze.
“eww… Hi! Hi!”
“… … ?”
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“… Well, I’m sobbing after not seeing you for a while! You’ve become so devoted, haven’t you? I’m so overwhelmed… Hi!”
Isabella tried to remember an excuse with tearful eyes. She couldn’t possibly confess that she had been threatened.
okay. Unless he was out of his mind, he wouldn’t have dared to slander another royal family in front of the royal family without any evidence.
The problem is whether this half-baked excuse will work for a smart woman.
“Hehe.”
It was all Seongjin’s luck. The princess, who was looking at the two while tilting her head, smiled brightly as if a flower had bloomed as soon as Isabella finished speaking.
“As expected, it’s the Lady Scarzzapino! As I heard, you have great insight. “As expected, the right thing to do was to ask you for help!”
“… … ?”
“Our Mores looks a little too admirable. Hehehe.”
This time, it was Seongjin and Isabella’s turn to keep an eye on Amelia.
Is that serious now?
[…] It seems that having a protruding arm is after all hereditary.]
In the awkward atmosphere, the demon lord sighed as the flame crystal disappeared.
* * *
“Yes, Mores. “I specially invited Lady Scarzzapino today.”
Anyway, the refreshments continued haphazardly.
Seongjin looks very uncomfortable, and Isabella looks visibly hesitant. And Amelia sits between them, happy alone.
“Lady Isabella has been receiving help in many ways recently. “No one knows more about the latest trends in the salon or new artists she should keep an eye on than she does.”
“Is that so?”
Then Isabella pursed her lips with an aggrieved expression towards Seongjin.
‘I didn’t say there were circumstances that made it unavoidable!’
Of course, when Seongjin frowned, he quickly averted his gaze and started hiccuping again.
Hiccup! Hi! Hey!
He looks so dazed that I want to make a body gag right now. Seongjin looked back at Amelia, feeling her pounding headache.
“… By the way, if you are a new artist, are you looking for someone to support you?”
“That’s not true. I was just looking for a good painter. “If possible, it is better to entrust the work to a painter recognized at the salon.”
“Are you angry?”
“Well listen, Mores. Lady Isabella happens to be sponsoring the most famous portrait painter in the imperial capital? So she was specially invited along with her painter. When asking a painter who has a personal sponsor to work, it is customary to ask the sponsor for permission whenever possible.”
portrait? Someone’s?
When Seongjin blinked, Amelia smiled proudly and stood up.
“Well, now that you’re here, there’s no need to waste any more time. “Why don’t you go to the painter together?”
“… yes?”
And Seongjin, who was taken to Amelia without knowing why, soon found out who the owner of the portrait was.
I had to strike a cool pose while holding the black Henesys longsword in front of the huge emblem of the main god. He even wore a black cloak of unknown origin!
‘Why on earth am I doing this?’
I was looking at the painter across from me in bewilderment, but he gave an order to Seongjin with a big smile on his face.
“Please ease your expression a little, sir. “Can you give me a confident smile befitting a handsome gentleman?”
“… … .”
“How about changing it to a more dynamic pose? Mores, could you please try the Banajas 5 formula that I showed you earlier one more time?”
I don’t know what this is all about.
But first, it’s my sister’s request.
Seongjin endured the rising embarrassment and swung the Henesys long sword in a convincing manner in front of everyone.
Immediately, loud praise pours in from all directions.
“That’s it! Lowering!”
“Ah, that looks like a really cool portrait, Mores!”
“It is exactly as you said, Amelia!”
“Kyaa! “You look great, Prince Mores!”
Even the maids of the Silver Rose Labyrinth joined in and made such a fuss that the back of my head started to tingle.
The only person who took a step back from this commotion was Isabella, who, as expected, looked at this scene with a cold expression.
I never thought I would form a consensus with that guy in a place like this.
Fortunately, the embarrassing time didn’t last too long. This is because the artist, who only understood the rough composition and atmosphere, took all his tools and disappeared.
It seemed like he had a lot to prepare to set up his studio in earnest.
“Would you please stop by the Silver Rose Labyrinth from time to time in the future? Just take a moment when you have free time. “Because the artist decided to stay at the imperial palace until the portrait was completed.”
Seongjin sighed inwardly at Amelia’s request.
Uh, okay.
That doesn’t mean it’s all over in one day.
‘But if you are a member of the royal family. It would be right to leave at least one portrait in your lifetime… … .’
If you’re going to get hit someday, it might be better to get hit quickly.
“But can’t I just hold a nutcracker? Why the Henesys longsword? “This sword is purely a gift to my sister.”
When Seongjin asked while handing over the sword, Amelia smiled meaningfully.
“Hehe, Mores. Do you know why I cherish this sword so much?”
… Isn’t that what you like?
As Seongjin was confused, his delicate fingers took the black Henesys long sword and lightly grasped it.
“Because this sword is a sword that suits someone I know very well.”
After saying that, Amelia held up her long sword and slowly took a stance.
The sight of an angel-like girl wearing a white dress, elegantly swinging a sword with ugly protrusions that could easily be called a magic sword.
At that moment, everyone in the room held their breath and looked at the sight.
“I also wanted to be like that person. I decided to become that strong. That’s why I always chase after that figure in my memory and keep imitating him.”
At that moment, the beautiful girl seemed to be enveloped in a bright glow. Even the ugly sword, which barely reflects light, gave the illusion that it was glowing black.
While the scene was very heterogeneous, there was a place where it harmonized exquisitely, like a still life carefully arranged by a painter.
This is probably the absolute beauty that catches everyone’s attention!
‘… Wow, sister. amazing!’
Seongjin thought with a strange feeling, not even paying attention to what she had already said.
‘In fact, isn’t this the scene that the artist should really leave in his paintings?’
And for a moment, Seongjin thought he had said that thought out loud. This murmur was heard right next to me.
“… Wow, Mr. So cool! This must be left as a portrait… … !”
“… … ?”
When Seongjin looked at Isabella, she was startled and blushed furiously.
“Why, why do you look at me like that?”
“… … .”
“ah! There is absolutely no other meaning! Don’t misunderstand! As someone who pursues dramatic aesthetics that make one imagine a narrative, I mean that the princess’s appearance is very inspiring to all artists… … !”
Uh, no. Don’t be nervous. It’s just that I feel like you really look like Isabella just now.
‘Anyway, I have to get what I get from this bastard.’
Seongjin, who had made up his mind, spoke softly.
“Stop talking nonsense and just give it to me.”
When Seongjin suddenly gained weight, Isabella became very nervous and asked back.
“what… “What do you mean?”
“That painter. First, hand over his recruits to me.”
Then Isabella became thoughtful and whispered urgently.
“What do you mean all of a sudden? The author has nothing to do with Sigurd Sigurdson! He’s just a talented painter! Even if you torture them, nothing will come out!”
No, what on earth does this bastard see in people?
“What nonsense are you talking about? That guy is the best at drawing portraits in the ecliptic? The client for the next portrait is me. “I’m going to draw my sister.”
“… … .”
Then Isabella looked at Seongjin with a puzzled expression.
what? why? what?
fantasy,
