Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 335

335. Salon (5)

The invitations Edith brought were more diverse than expected.

It seemed as if every regular meeting in the imperial capital wanted Prince Mores to attend. It was only a few months ago that Lord Masaine was pondering over just three invitations.

[Are you really going to go to a social gathering?]

As Seongjin began to rustle through the invitations, the Demon King asked back in disbelief.

[Lee Seong-jin of the world, who knows nothing but training whether he sleeps or wakes up? Are you willing to waste time like that?]

‘Then, I’m watching to attend. ‘Isn’t it obvious?’

What can I say? Isn’t the position a little different now?

In the past, I thought it was just a bonus time, practiced swordsmanship to my heart’s content, and then returned the body to the owner when he returned.

‘Now I have to live properly as my father’s son. In that case, at least the prince of the Holy Empire should do everything he needs to do.’

I don’t want anything grand like a Caesarean class.

Wouldn’t it be enough to just engage in appropriate social activities, volunteer in moderation, and show a non-embarrassing appearance as a member of the royal family?

[Then isn’t it already too late? Seongjin Lee, you’re embarrassing no matter where you put it… … .]

‘shut up!’

Anyway, not long after, Seongjin was able to easily find the invitations that Amelia had mentioned.

‘You said it was the Murray family and the Sorcha family…? . If you’re going to attend, it’s a mainstream gathering!’

But even after picking out all the invitations, I couldn’t find anything I wanted to put my hands on.

“hmm.”

Should I ask my sister which of the two is better? If there is no difference, just go to the one that opens first.

“What shall we do with the rest, sir? “If there is anything else you would like to reply to, I will let the administrator know.”

In response to Edith’s question, Seongjin looked at the pile of letters.

Many imperial figures sent useless greetings, but among them, the two people received the largest share.

Lady Valois, Chloe.

Although the frequency has decreased significantly since he started meeting regularly with Amelia, the little boy still continues to send Seongjin various bouquets of flowers and cards asking how he is doing.

And another one –

‘Leonard of Lohan… … .’

Seongjin’s eyes darkened.

okay. I was so busy that I forgot about that kid.

– Bethelah.

The unlucky swallow child of Rohan, who gave a secret greeting. Although he must have had everything he needed as a member of the royal family, he was a man who had a dry, bloody smell.

-It’s no big deal. I’m sure you guessed it, but I have some connection with them, so I thought I’d just tell them the news. Do you know that? Our forgotten brothers of old are anxiously awaiting your command.

At that time, the guy approached Seongjin with some insidious purpose. It seemed to have some kind of connection with a very suspicious force called ‘Old Brothers’.

And didn’t he act like he was anxious to have Seongjin meet them?

-Then, would you like to meet my friend? I think that would definitely be of great help.

-friend?

-exactly. It is he who has direct contact with your brothers. It’s difficult, but I’ll try to create a place with him.

As if to prove his words, Seongjin sent a letter asking to meet every day as soon as he returned from Sigismund Territory.

‘What should I do… … .’

Originally, it wasn’t very polite to flirt with the prince of a country like this.

To be honest, Seongjin didn’t really want to meet Leonard. The moment he met the ‘brothers’ he was talking about, he had a feeling that something very bad would happen.

‘Those ‘brothers’ definitely have a deep connection with the past Mores, or rather, my actions.’

Now that I think about it, I can’t help but wonder what that ‘organization’ was. And what kind of connection does it have with Seongjin? … .

Exciting-

Seongjin suddenly felt his heart pounding violently and quickly erased the thought of him from his mind.

“… Let’s do it this way. “From now on, Leonard, please collect all letters from the author separately in one corner of the gym, Edith.”

“yes? “A training ground?”

The fierce, dedicated maid tilts her head at the unexpected, unexpected instructions.

“okay. “Next to Max’s dog house.”

Seongjin responded with a sullen expression.

I should throw all those unlucky things to Max as toys. It will be torn to shreds without a trace!

“If you are Prince Leonard of Rohan, he is the one who has been rumored recently.”

While filling Seongjin’s teacup, Director Bruno glanced at the letters.

“rumor?”

“yes. It is said that the second prince of Rohan stays in the imperial capital even after the birthday party, and always attends banquets and social gatherings. There is a rumor going around in the world that he may have been pushed out of the succession competition with the first prince and is looking for a good wife to rely on.”

Whatever the reason, thanks to his flashy appearance, he is warmly welcomed by ladies wherever he goes?

“… what?”

Wait, wait. So, no matter which meeting I go to, Leonard is sure to show up?

It was a situation that had never been imagined.

‘Besides, considering that that swallow bastard flirted with Amelia at the birthday party… … .’

Seongjin’s face became quite serious.

‘Change the plan! I was only planning to show up at one appropriate gathering, but for now, I’ll have to follow every gathering that my sister attends!’

[…] Are you serious?]

‘of course! I’ll show him what an impenetrable defense is!’

But then a problem arose.

It’s been several months since Seongjin stayed at Delcross. Now, he thought he had mastered the common sense of this world to some extent, but it was difficult to say that it was a level of sophistication that would not be ignored in the ‘salon’ of high-ranking people.

‘They say it’s just a one-time meeting and they say hello and move on… … .’

The thought of hanging out with the pretentious imperial officials and chatting about noble topics for days on end made me feel like my head was already cramping.

“I heard there are stories going around that control the continent’s economy. In addition, in terms of culture and art, you have to be familiar with everything from Delcros to Ortona’s classic literature and Brittany’s latest performing arts, right?”

“Uh, just listening to it is already starting to bother me… … .”

The purpose of this was to attend considering his reputation as a prince, but if he made a mistake, his reputation, which was barely being made up for, would be eroded.

“Then how about a hunting party? As fall approaches, it seems like many small festivals are held even in the vicinity of Hwangdo.”

“Speaking of hunting, what kind of useless thing would you go to that place for?”

Unlike the South and North, where hunting parties were relatively free, hunting as a ‘social activity’ was not viewed very favorably in Delcross. This is because the Lord who gave us life, not livelihood, called it ‘sin.’

So even if hunting groups are not banned altogether, it is difficult for them to grow into mainstream groups.

‘I’m sure you will choose to attend one of the salons held by the Murray or Sorcha families. ‘Is there no way to simply cram in ‘liberal arts’?’

However, the Demon King, who had been listening quietly until then, suddenly made an unexpected opinion to Seongjin.

[If nothing else, how about asking some idiot about the latest performing arts?]

‘huh? ‘Chief Bruno?’

Then the leader pulled his mustache and asked awkwardly.

“Lowering. Why are you immediately convinced that the ‘stupid’ you’re talking about is me?”

“hmm? That’s it… … .”

[Who else but you is the idiot here? You idiot.]

“You’re really being too generous, Mr. Red.”

The leader’s stiff mustache noticeably droops down.

I’ve been thinking about this recently, but isn’t this guy still supporting his pointy beard with an aura?

‘But why, Director Bruno?’

To Seongjin’s question, the Demon King gave an unexpected answer.

[You didn’t know at all? This guy sings pretty well.]

‘… ok?’

[I sing whenever I have time, going back and forth between the female and male parts. When I see the lyrics roughly continuing, I get the feeling that it’s like some kind of performance.]

‘okay?’

Seongjin tilted his head.

At least in the Jinju Palace, I pride myself on having the most sensitive sense of energy, but even though I have lived with Director Bruno, I have never once heard him sing.

But doesn’t the leader’s face turn red at the devil’s words?

“… “You mean you can hear it all?”

[I’m singing the song to leave like that, but of course I can hear it. What do you think of this great Demon King? You idiot.]

“… … .”

And Seongjin soon found out the full story of this incident.

“Sing it in your head?”

“Yes, sir. “I swear to the Lord I never thought anyone would hear that!”

Director Bruno stroked his face, burning with shame, with one hand.

After suffering from the Gray Plague once, he was left with an incomplete flame crystal in his mind. From then on, he became able to receive thoughts from other people, but on the other hand, he became a half-psychic person who was unable to send thoughts to others.

However, it turned out that the song he was singing in his head whenever he was bored was spreading around the neighborhood in the form of pure thoughts.

“I feel like I want to dig a grave and lie down right now. Who else besides Red would have heard those shameful things… … .”

“hmm.”

Seongjin gave him a confirmed kill with a sad expression.

“Maybe with my father…” … .”

Cough!

“Sir Sharon must have heard.”

Gagging!

Director Bruno suffered deep internal injuries and stumbled.

[Such a cruel guy… … .]

‘shut up! Who do you think started first? uh?’

Anyway, the leader told me the whole story with a desperate look on his face.

When you were working as a knight commander at the imperial palace, you were obsessed with opera and theater? So it is said that he went to see all the performances on the rue de Bertrand while receiving a salary.

“Even recently, I occasionally watch performances when I have time. “I am truly sorry.”

No, he says he spends his time and money on his hobbies, so he should even apologize.

‘Director, you were serious about Melbourne tea, but were you also quite knowledgeable about performing arts?’

The more I look at it, the more fascinating it gets.

I heard that he was the only knight commander in the imperial palace who was a commoner, and to be honest, he seemed to have the most noble taste among the knight commanders I’ve ever met.

How on earth have you lived in the slums for so long?

‘Can I listen to it too? ‘That opera song.’

[Should I try broadcasting in a crystal clear sky? As if relaying the spiritual eyes.]

‘Ok, fine.’

So Seongjin said this to the leader with a very bright face.

“Then, leader. Would you like to sing a song here and now?”

The leader’s face turned pale.

* * *

Even if only for one moment in your life

If I could drink her flower-like breath

If only I could feel her pitiful beat

Ah, I wish I could just die-

There will be no more leisure in life-

An earnest love song rang out from the living room. Of course, it is a voice that only the Demon King and Seongjin can sense, and cannot be heard by others.

“Oh oh. “Is it great?”

Seongjin honestly expressed his impressions.

Strictly speaking, this song was not sung by Director Bruno himself, but was just a song played from his memory like a tape recorder.

Still, seeing that the pitch tempo was quite accurate, I thought that the leader’s musical talent was quite good.

[not there yet. The woman’s answer in the next part is the real highlight. Now, idiot, go ahead and continue.]

“Yes, leader. “Do more.”

“… … .”

Then, Director Bruno was overcome with deep agony.

Although he decided to dedicate his difficult life to his benefactor, Prince Mores, in some way.

‘Is this really a good thing?’

However, I cannot bear to look away from the young prince’s eyes sparkling with anticipation.

The director worked hard and sang the highlight of the most popular opera recently.

[good. This is it!]

“This is really amazing, Captain!”

Clap clap clap!

While the Demon King and Seongjin are cheering enthusiastically –

“What do you mean, great, sir?”

Edith asked as she brought Max into the living room. This is because there were instructions from Seongjin that it would be a good idea to spend the evenings at the palace for training.

“Uh, just. “I was listening to some music.”

“… yes? “A song?”

While the dedicated maid, who cannot hear any thoughts at all, tilts her head –

Wong!

Max barked vigorously and tapped the letters piled on the floor with his nose. He is looking to see if it is a toy he can play with.

“okay. are you okay.”

After Seongjin gave permission, Max excitedly jumped into the correspondence.

Patter-patter-

Colorful letters are scattered here and there on the living room floor.

“Ah, cleaning… … .”

As Edith is sighing, Max, who has noticed her, approaches Seongjin with a letter in his hand.

Seongjin, who was looking at the sight as if it was cute, checked the contents of the letter and lightly tapped Max on the head.

“huh? Yes, Max. Do you like this?”

Wong!

“I see. Do you want to go hunting? “Do you want to come here with me?”

Wong wong!

“Okay, let’s go!”

“… “Hey, you?”

You said earlier that you don’t go to useless hunting parties… … .

Director Bruno lamented with a pitiful face.

‘Then why on earth have I been… … .’

fantasy,