319. Change (4)
Cadmus.
The first great emperor who was once even called a demigod.
Although he is currently in a shabby situation, trapped in a human body in the normal world, his power cannot be underestimated.
‘When we first confronted each other at the main palace, it felt like his energy was almost equal to that of my father.’
But I didn’t think my father would lose.
‘But that won’t be all about Cadmus.’
There is something more. For some reason, Seongjin was sure of that.
Although it is difficult to clearly understand due to numerous restrictions, the faint sign of something shaking below is clearly a storm of enormous and barbaric power.
‘If Cadmus can completely escape from Seo Yi-seo’s body… … .’
No, not just Seo Yi-seo, but if he could escape from Seonghwang’s coffin altogether. If that happens, how strong can the author become?
As he was looking at Cadmus blankly and assessing his potential power, he shouted at Seongjin again.
[This! Are you listening to me now!? How dare you ignore me now!]
“Uh, sorry.”
Did you say something important to me?
Because your usual words and actions were the same, I didn’t pay much attention to what you said.
But before Seongjin could say anything more, Sisley got angry at Cadmus.
“Lord Cadmus. “Why do you show up out of nowhere and start a fight with the wrong person?”
Sisley’s cheeks, which were usually as red as a crystal shard, turned red. In rare cases, he is truly indignant.
Cadmus was embarrassed without realizing it and stuttered.
[No, a fight… Descendants! I will do everything for your safety… … .]
“If there is anyone here who poses the greatest threat to my safety, isn’t it you, Cadmus?”
[that… … .]
“And what on earth did Brother Mores say that you’re trying to frame by saying it was all a trick or a ploy? “Onii-sama was just listening to my advice!”
Cadmus gaped stupidly. Looking back, it’s true that Seongjin didn’t say anything.
In the end, he rolled his eyes awkwardly and muttered in a slightly weakened voice.
[…] You must not look down on their power, descendant. The very existence of false things deceives humans and ultimately clouds their judgment. so… … .]
But his excuses had no effect on Sisley.
“At least it becomes clear who the person with the most impaired judgment here is. “You should be ashamed of yourself for being indebted to me so much and not being grateful!”
[No, what does that mean? What do I owe to that… … .]
“Then think about the food expenses Cadmus spends every day at the Pearl Palace. “Who do you think the Jinju Palace budget, which covers such enormous costs, comes from?”
[…] … !]
oh. Seongjin was a little impressed.
There is nothing more sad than mistreating people over what they eat.
“Excellent, Sisley. “Do you know how to properly stick a dagger in a painful spot?”
“It’s not the time to talk like that, brother.”
As Sisley said that, he pursed his lips. She had a face that was somewhat unfamiliar to a saint, and seemed somewhat sullen.
It’s a good thing that she has moved away from her previous doll-like appearance and has been able to make various facial expressions recently. Where did you learn that weird expression?
“You said that before, right? Before the enemy attacks me, first seize power and bring the enemy down. But why are you actually putting up with such a ridiculous slander?”
“hmm… … .”
Actually, rather than putting up with it, it’s closer to not paying much attention.
Seongjin put his hand on Sisley’s shoulder with a serious face.
“Sisley. “I will teach you another important lesson.”
“what is that?”
“Please understand. “It is a dagger of words and actions. The more you wield it in public, the duller the blade and the less powerful it becomes.”
Then the little saint tilted her head.
“It’s just a word, why does it happen like that?”
“That is because it is a double-edged sword that erodes your character and reputation the moment you use it. So you have to aim at the most valuable target at the most appropriate time.”
“The most valuable target… … .”
Seongjin nodded his head seriously, looking into his bright, clear eyes.
“If you live as a member of the royal family from now on, you will often get caught up in useless gossip. Even homeless beggars living in the slums can be criticized for no reason. But are you going to respond verbally to them every time that happens?”
“then?”
“You should ignore it. No matter how hard they try to sharpen their blades, the attacks they receive are so insignificant that they can’t even cause a scratch. If you react in vain, your reputation will only be tarnished. So it’s not even worth worrying about.”
At this point, Cadmus couldn’t tell who Seongjin was criticizing.
[What? How dare you… … !]
His face wasn’t even red right now. Seongjin, who caught a glimpse of Cadmus, raised the corner of his mouth and made a comment.
“Do you understand, Sisley? So, when a poor, helpless person who can’t have any influence on the world barks, all you have to do is look at him warmly and with pity.”
Wow!
Cadmus suffered deep internal injuries and stumbled.
“Is Cadmus pitiful and helpless? What a success!”
“Why not? Its very existence is already dependent on Seo Yi-seo. No one but us knows of his existence, and as a result, he has virtually no political presence. “All I can do is shout and swear at his descendants.”
“hmm… … .”
“Even without Seo Yi-seo, you’re the type of person who can’t even eat properly on your own, right? It’s a waste of time to respond to people like that one by one. “It’s difficult to even exhale or move your tongue to make a sound.”
[…] … !]
Sisley then looked at Cadmus, whose complexion had turned dark from shock.
“okay. “When I think about it that way, I feel a little pitiful.”
big… Wow!
A shock hits my heart again.
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Cadmus, who finally came to his senses after stumbling around for a while, felt anger rising again the moment he made eye contact with the siblings in front of him.
[Ugh… … !]
That’s right, two pairs of identical gray eyes, as if they were stamped out of a frame, were looking at him with a light of deep compassion!
-It’s tight.
-huh. That’s right. It’s really pitiful.
[Hey, look at those irreverent faces! That evil thing is really putting a bad strain on my descendants! Such elegance… … !]
Seongjin and Sisley resumed their conversation, leaving the angry old man in the back room jumping in place.
“Anyway, is it okay? “If two saints are absent at the same time, will the Holy Assembly obediently give approval?”
“of course. “The cause of helping Cyprus is clear, and the Crusade will be hoping that I will have made a tangible contribution by now.”
[Hey! Listen to me, you guys!]
“From the church side? why?”
“Think about it, brother. It hasn’t been long since you recognized me as an ‘apostle,’ right? So the Holy Assembly will need more solid evidence to support their decision. “Proof that I am a special person given by the Lord.”
[Don’t you dare ignore this body!]
“Right. “I still don’t know much about the physiology of the Orthodox Church.”
“That’s because your brother has rarely encountered Orthodox people. Besides, I guess this time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will probably give me strength.”
[Wow! Whoops!]
“Ministry of Foreign Affairs? “Cardinal Cesare?”
Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cardinal Cesare.
They said he was probably the person who took the lead in framing the kid in the Delcross Chronicles. Why is someone like that suddenly?
When Seongjin asked curiously, Sisley answered with a confident voice.
“huh. Isn’t it a matter of temporarily getting rid of the thorns in the Orthodox Church’s saints? “Maybe Cardinal Cesare will be happy?”
“But if you actually make a contribution and come back, wouldn’t that ultimately give the Orthodox Church and Archbishop Wesker even more power?”
[You guys… … .]
“Do you really expect me to perform well? Even if you make an insignificant contribution, it will likely be buried under the brilliant reputation of the Lilium Punitive Force.”
“… … .”
Seongjin closed his mouth for a moment and stared into Sisley’s deepened eyes. Without losing sight of the slightly childish heroism hidden beneath calm eyes.
“… But you’re planning on majoring properly and coming back, right?”
Then Sisley burst into a light smile.
“huh. Just wait and see. “It will surprise Cardinal Cesare and the elders of the Orthodox Church.”
[Tch! okay. As for your helpless and pitiful ancestors, get the hell out of here! These shameful things… … .]
“Then what if I buy into his vigilance for no reason?”
“After all, this is someone I have to face, right? In that case, wouldn’t it be more advantageous to explore this area carefully and prevent it from being touched for a while?”
Are you planning to attack head on instead of hiding? Seongjin looked at her little saint with new eyes.
“I’ve been thinking about it since the accident at Tansinyeon, but are you secretly reckless?”
“huh. “This is all thanks to you.”
… Yeah, really?
“It’s not just that. I’m always working hard to learn things from my brother. “Because one day, like my brother, I will work hard until I can carry out propaganda and fabrication as naturally as breathing.”
“… Uh, um. Well, I’m glad I can be of help.”
Seongjin felt a strange sense of guilt.
Although it wasn’t his intention, it seems true that he had a strong influence on the innocent little boy.
“Anyway, be careful. “If you are so obsessed with publicness that you install it for no reason, if you do it wrong, your forehead can burn.”
“Yes?”
A bright face tilting its head and rubbing its forehead.
“What does that mean? Why is my forehead suddenly on fire?”
“Uh, no. nothing.”
Seongjin thought as he glanced at Seo Yi-seo’s eyes, which had already returned to dark brown.
Well, Cadmus will accompany you, and it looks like it will be an easy subjugation in the end, so there’s no need to tell you about Sir Sharon in advance, right?
* * *
That night, the Green Zone of Pangea Chronicle.
As always, Dexter and the silent villains who had gathered at the meeting point sat for a moment, feeling extremely empty.
[…] Seongjin Lee, you really don’t come. Very lonely.]
[Isn’t there an old saying that says, “I don’t know where I am, but I know where I am?”]
[Is there a saying like that there too? It’s similar to Earth. If you look at it, it seems like the proverbs are all there, right?]
With those words, the group was silent for a moment.
How could the empty space for a small baby goat be so big?
[…] But what about Owen?]
[I logged in briefly earlier and then left. He said there were a lot of things he had to sort out before leaving for his hometown.]
[Is Owen also slowing down now? My insides are filled with loneliness!]
In a calm atmosphere, the group walked around the field for a bit and then parted ways earlier than usual.
“… … .”
And the old man’s workshop.
Dexter, who opened his eyes on the full dive machine, slowly got up and recalled Lee Seong-jin’s words.
-Dexter. Would you like to come visit Delcross?
I know. If she had known that they would break up so suddenly, she should have at least made a proper appointment to visit.
-Actually, my father is the Oracle of Kornsheim. He is the one and only person who can create milestones that you dream of meeting.
I also wanted to properly check the truth of what he said. Not only was Lee Seong-jin showing off his extraordinary abilities recently, but the more you got to know him, the more suspicious he was.
‘Originally, I was going to ask the old man about Lee Seong-jin right away… … .’
Coincidentally, the elderly have rarely been here recently. As if something urgent had happened, he was busy wandering around somewhere all day.
Thanks to that, I didn’t have time to talk to him face to face.
‘But it’s not something to put off any longer.’
Dexter, who was fiddling with the half-signpost in his hand, soon composed himself and started walking.
‘As expected, I should properly ask the old man about Lee Seong-jin. If I can’t see you right away, I’ll have to leave a quick note.’
I also need to find out if I can visit Delcross.
After making that decision, Dexter took off his goggles and walked out of the workshop.
“… Ah, old man!”
But maybe I was lucky.
Dexter, who was heading to the old man’s room, happened to meet the old man who was busily walking somewhere.
[Oh, yes. Dexter. Has anything happened so far?]
“Yes, it’s all thanks to the old man taking care of me.”
As Gongsun bowed his head towards the majestic ancient dragon, the elder smiled with satisfaction. Because he cared for this talented dwarf engineer enough to give his entire workshop to Dexter.
[But what happened? It’s a big deal that you found me first.]
“Oh, it’s not a big deal. “I just have a little question.”
However, the smile was short-lived, and the old man’s face soon hardened to the point of being scary when he heard about Dexter’s business.
[…] What did that creepy thing say to trick you?]
“yes?”
[No, it’s nothing.]
Hmm.
The old man quickly calmed his expression and opened his mouth politely.
[Dexter. Let me make this clear for now. There is nothing good about staying close to it, so you should just forget about it. I don’t want to go into too much detail about that either.]
“yes?”
Although I was taken aback by the unexpectedly strong reaction, the dragon continued speaking firmly.
[And you are not allowed to visit Delcross.]
“… “Why?”
When everyone told me no, my curiosity arose.
“Elder, can’t I just watch from afar? I swear that I will not allow the people of Delcross or their technology to be affected in the slightest. As you said before, so as not to harm the causality of the dimension in the slightest.”
When Dexter added that, the old man looked a little embarrassed.
[You’re misunderstanding something, Dexter. This is all for your safety.]
“My safety?”
[That’s right. How should I explain this… … .]
The old man frowned and thought for a moment, then sighed softly.
[Dexter. Unfortunately, the souls of Delcross are already subordinate to high-ranking demon lords. Still, would you carelessly step into that dangerous place?]
… Are you subordinate to a high-ranking demon lord? What does that mean?
When Dexter blinked at the incomprehensible sound, the old man smiled bitterly at him.
[Do you understand? Although things seem to be going pretty well now, that fragile world is already collapsing little by little from the inside!]
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