329. Days of No. 21 (5)
Even though they are guilty of neglecting their young son, how can a child do this to his parents?
Why does Seonghwang go to such lengths to keep Kaien by his side?
And every time Seonghwang gets poisoned and vomits blood, why does Cayenne’s ridicule towards No. 21 become more intense?
“… shit!”
As time passed, No. 21 became so anxious that he almost died. No matter how much I monitored Kaien’s every move and harshly criticized the guild members, it was of no use.
The time the father and son ate together increased, and each time, Cayenne would inevitably mix poison into Seonghwang’s food. I had no idea when or how he was doing such a thing.
“It probably won’t be prevented by ordinary means. Binding the soul and controlling it is something that is far beyond the scope of human knowledge. “If you know, stop harassing the poor guild members from now on.”
When Seonghwang, who had just come back from death, reached the point where he was gently giving advice, No. 21 finally exploded.
“You are the problem, you! Even if your guild members don’t know, don’t you know it clearly? So, every time you choose poisonous food, you eat it and finish your meal quickly. “Where am I wrong?”
“no… … .”
“First of all, forgive me for my disrespect, Your Majesty! “But are you crazy now?”
Are you crazy?
Seonghwang looked at No. 21 with slightly surprised eyes. Although he sometimes shows that he lives cautiously, he has never once openly crossed the line.
But that was just the beginning.
“If scolding and cracking down harshly isn’t enough, what on earth are you going to do if you’re being treated with poison? Are you kidding me? “Why don’t you know that Your Majesty’s attitude is further encouraging Cayenne’s recklessness?”
“Enri… … .”
“And you’re telling me not to even try to stop it because it’s useless? This is absolutely ridiculous! What on earth does your Majesty think of those who follow you? Do you really want to see those below you explode and die? yes?!”
Grinning. Grinning.
Number 21, who poured out as many harsh words as he could think of to the most noble person on the continent, continued to wheeze for a while as his anger did not subside.
“… … .”
Seonghwang was deeply embarrassed.
However, when his eyes landed on No. 21’s face, which had been strained after being on high alert for several days, he quickly came to a conclusion.
‘okay. ‘I’ve been a bit rough on people lately.’
Tuk.
As if to appease, white light poured down on No. 21’s head.
Now I was wondering what this was all about, but funny enough, his fraudulent divine power was quite effective. As the fatigue from his body slowly melted away, No. 21’s anger began to subside, as if it were a lie.
“… “What should we do with all these blasphemous sins?”
Upon hearing Seonghwang’s soft voice, No. 21’s mind became clear as if he had been doused with cold water. The next thing that swirled through my mind was an indescribable feeling of self-destruction.
“… … .”
Fortunately, Seonghwang didn’t seem to care much about his rudeness and asked again in a calm voice.
“Yes, Enrique. I admit that I did not understand the position of you and your guild members. “Then what on earth should I do with that child?”
-Just cut it down with one sword right now. Don’t let that crazy guy commit any more crimes. Wouldn’t that be best for both of us?
No. 21 truly wanted to say that to Seonghwang.
However, no matter how angry I was, I couldn’t bear to say those words to the person who devoted so much devotion to his children.
“I just… … .”
“Having experienced it so far, you are well aware that Cayenne’s abilities are extraordinary. So, I think you will understand that I cannot leave that child alone like this.”
These guild members literally boast some of the best skills on the continent. Avoiding the eyes of those people, he proudly serves poison to His Majesty’s table.
If Cayenne puts her mind to it, she will bring strong flat winds wherever she goes in this world.
“Isn’t it really fortunate that he just sits here quietly and focuses on personal revenge?”
No, say that now!
Number 21 was about to get angry again, but Seonghwang continued speaking bitterly.
“And at first I had some expectations, too. “I wonder if this method will completely restore the child’s spirit.”
Number 21 refers to the ‘gold of the soul’ that can never be seen, but that rich people always talk about.
“your majesty.”
“I won’t ask you to understand Cayenne. But the punishment that the child’s soul is receiving now is so painful and heavy that an ordinary person cannot dare to imagine.”
And it must all be my fault. So it is only natural for that child to want revenge.
Seonghwang added that.
“But I don’t think it’s as fundamental a solution as I thought. We confirmed that the collapse was delayed, but that was all. So, I thought it was time to stop playing this game.”
“… “Then how long do you plan on playing with that rhythm?”
When the true 21st asked with a cracked voice, Seonghwang slightly looked away and said something unintelligible.
“Well, how long will it last? “Perhaps you would be less impatient, or less angry with that child.”
“… yes?”
* * *
Seonghwang once said this to No. 21:
-Because Cayenne is using herself to get revenge on me.
At the time, I thought it was something completely unknown.
However, recently, as he continued to come face to face with Kaien against his will, No. 21 slowly began to understand the crazy guy’s unique ways.
As Kaien was busy preparing the poison and did not cause any trouble, Seonghwang naturally reduced the corporal punishment and seemed more at ease than before. If it was simply antipathy towards Seonghwang, Cayenne could have found other efficient methods instead of taking poison.
‘Then who on earth is that crazy guy taking revenge on now using Seonghwang?’
Where is that?
As I thought about the blatant ridicule that was being directed at me with increasing intensity each time, a not-so-pleasant realization dawned on me.
… Surely, me?
“No, anyway, that’s too much of a leap, right? Why did that guy… Yeah, no way. Even when I think about it, it doesn’t make any sense… … .”
“What nonsense are you talking to yourself? Are you out of your mind, number 21? “I thought you were on business trips a lot, but you seem very tired these days.”
As No. 21 was shaking his head, No. 19, who came in carrying an armful of documents, scolded him.
“It’s noisy. What is it all about anyway? “It seemed like you were a little free these days.”
“iced coffee. This is a request from senior No. 13. Don’t you think Prince Logan and Prince Mores will be returning to the imperial capital soon? “When you come, I’ll tell you that you’re starting a restaurant business, so I’ll ask you to look for a good place in the downtown area.”
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“Restaurant business?”
Number 21 blinked.
What kind of nonsense is that all of a sudden?
“okay. “I hear His Majesty Mores is opening a salmon specialty restaurant soon.”
“… A salmon specialty restaurant? “What is that?”
“I don’t know either. “It is a business that imports expensive salmon from the North and sells it at a low price in the Imperial Capital.”
“Is that business? Not charity? It would be much more practical to just scatter money on the street. “Why do you do such crazy things?”
“Well, do you understand? “That’s what Prince Mores does.”
Ah, yes. That Prince Mores.
Number 21 furrowed his brows slightly.
Although it has only now been overshadowed by the enormous nuisance that is Cayenne, if one were to name the biggest problem of Seonghwang before then, Prince Mores would naturally be at the top.
I was able to painfully remind myself of the truth that, no matter how great a person’s status, his or her life is ruined the moment his or her child’s farm fails.
‘If you think about it, that person is also quite unlucky in having children.’
This could be seen as he was always by Seonghwang’s side. Compared to how much he cares, his relationship with his children is deteriorating.
Prince Owen ran away from home and did not return for several years, and although Princess Amelia and Prince Logan also showed a respectful attitude, they did not treat him very warmly.
The twins clamored every week to play chess, which he did not like, and the youngest princess also seemed to be secretly having a hard time with her father.
‘I feel like I’ve become a little closer with Prince Mores recently… … .’
Then what should I do? Isn’t Prince Mores a troublemaker like no other in history who causes trouble for the Emperor?
‘Cayenne, not to mention that crazy guy.’
On the other hand, what about people who had nothing to do with him?
The image of Aslan, with a flushed face and joy at the slightest attention from Seonghwang, comes to mind.
-Yeah, really? Then I’ll have to work harder so I don’t disappoint you!
okay. I couldn’t help but feel that way.
What would it have been like if there had been others like Aslan by that person’s side, rather than his current children?
‘Even though he is an enemy of my country and a great betrayer of Ortona’s compatriots.’
If that weren’t the case, I… … .
Number 21, who had thought that way without thinking, quickly shook his head vigorously.
Reality never changes. And he was no longer the Kike he had been as a child, comforting himself with wild imaginations.
* * *
No. 21 did his best to maintain his composure.
However, on the day I visited Cayenne’s mansion again, this time I finally reached my limit when I found a black bottle lying openly in the middle of the table.
Now you’re telling me to drink that out loud, without any intention of hiding it?
“Get that thing away now!”
Number 21, who ordered the guild members, glared at Kaien with burning eyes.
“Kayenne, what are we going to do now?”
“what? haha.”
Then, Kaien shrugged his shoulders with a puzzled expression.
“Why are you arguing for no reason? Anyway, you know it, I know it, we all know it. “Do you have to work hard to hide that in your food?”
“… I beg your pardon?”
“No, my father says it’s okay, but why are you, a subordinate, so loud? “You dared to covet what was mine and climbed on it without even knowing how to use it. Have you finally lost your mind?”
“… … !”
There was no communication at all.
‘It just can’t go on like this!’
I can’t keep watching this madness! If you don’t make a deal with His Majesty right now!
After making that decision, No. 21 hurriedly ran towards the inner room where the homunculus was placed. At that moment, Seonghwang, who had just become a homunculus, was rustling in discomfort.
“your majesty! Finally, a situation has arisen where poison is openly served on the table! Are you satisfied now? “How long are you going to let this happen?”
Quang!
When I opened the door and shouted loudly, Seonghwang looked up at No. 21 in a bit of confusion.
“… “What else happened?”
“yes! There was! What could happen? “Your son didn’t even hide it this time, and put his entire vial of poison on the table!”
“Oh, I see. “What else can I say?”
… what?
At that moment, No. 21 felt like something was snapping in his head.
“Do something! I’m telling you to stop now! “Does this ease your guilt at all?”
“Okay. Now that you understand, calm down.”
Seonghwang waved his hand and casually walked towards the door. I am planning on sitting at the table where the poison is placed.
This guy is real!
“Didn’t I tell you to please do something about it?”
Wow.
In his haste, No. 21 grabbed Seonghwang’s arm as he was about to turn the doorknob.
“… … ?”
And before he could even turn around, he wrapped his other arm around his shoulder, crossed his arms and walked with his wrist bent behind him. As I was trying to quickly stop the movement, the joint suddenly popped out.
Seonghwang, who was suddenly stopped from acting, made a very dumbfounded expression.
“Something? “This clumsy technique.”
As he said, the technique was a little awkward because he was in a hurry. However, No. 21 had a corner of belief.
The opponent was a homunculus. You absolutely cannot escape this technique by force.
“Do you remember? This is a skill you yourself taught me as a child. Once you get caught here, there is no way to escape… … .”
But at that moment, something surprising happened.
Tdu-duk-duk.
An eerie bursting sound is heard, and before I can even recognize it, my arm loses its support and falls down.
The force that had been pressing down on the other person’s shoulder came back, and before he knew it, No. 21 was flying in the air. The floor and ceiling change in an instant.
Quadang!
“… “Wow!”
Before I even realized what had happened, I felt a sharp pain in my back.
When I finally opened my eyes, enduring the pain, I saw Seonghwang with a calm expression, patting one of my shoulders.
“You only remember what you like, Enrique. “Didn’t I tell you time and time again that you can’t escape only if the other person’s joints are normal?”
“… … !”
Number 21 looked in disbelief at Seonghwang’s tattered elbow, which was bent in the opposite direction.
‘This is crazy! ‘A whole joint?’
There is no way that an average person’s joints would bend that easily when force is applied. This feat is literally possible because the durability of a homunculus is weak!
‘It’s a way to use even a body that breaks down easily… … .’
Suddenly, he remembered Branch Manager Justin, who had been whining at him.
-A hundred guys like you should attack him all at once. Bart doesn’t even blink!
At the time, I thought it was just nonsense from a no-nonsense branch manager, but maybe it was true. That sudden sense of self-destruction swallowed No. 21’s head mercilessly.
Did he end up like this? Despite everyone’s opposition, he became an assassin and worked so hard to become stronger?
And yet, is that person not even able to reach his toes when he is at his weakest?
“You’re still clumsy, Enrique.”
Slurp.
As Seonghwang spoke, slowly turning the joint that had quickly returned to its original position, No. 21 glared at him while rubbing his numb back.
“But, Your Majesty. “If it had been you, it wouldn’t have been so easy to get out.”
Then, a faint, pitiful look appeared on Seonghwang’s face.
“If you were my true self, would you have even had a chance to use a technique? “That sounds absurd.”
“… … .”
“Anyway, it’s getting worse. “What on earth should I do about these many blasphemous sins?”
Damn, do you guys understand?
While he was stubbornly keeping his mouth shut, Seonghwang quietly looked down at No. 21 and opened his mouth.
“Enrique.”
“This is number 21, Your Majesty.”
Even though he knew that he would never call himself that, that stubbornness had already become something like inertia. Then Seonghwang smiled faintly.
“okay. This is what happens in the end. So, didn’t you warn him from the beginning to treat him in a businesslike manner? “I can sense your hostility so clearly. How could Cayenne not be interested in it and be satisfied with it?”
… interest?
While he was taken aback by the unexpected words, Seonghwang let out a small sigh and patted No. 21 on the shoulder. A strong divine power flows in, and the pain in my back disappears in an instant.
“Do you understand? “That child is now trying to give back to you what he received.”
“… … !”
Number 21’s face turned pale.
Could it be that all of Cayenne’s actions were aimed at herself? It was the moment when the ominous premonition that I had been thinking about for so long was finally confirmed to be true.
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