051. Klanos (3)
The Holy Emperor soon left the throne room. Before the morning political meeting, he had to meet Empress Tatiana, who was his acting representative, and hear a report on the past.
He was going to be busy for a while.
The other cardinals and knights who had to attend the political meeting were leaving one by one, but only Cardinal Diggory was still sitting on the floor, dazed and dazed. It was as if he had fallen into hell and bounced back for a moment, so he was completely exhausted.
“Cardinal Diggory.”
Katrina comes next to him and calls him.
When Digory looked up, her normally gentle face was frozen cold.
“You should be fortunate that Your Majesty is lenient with your children of their own age. Don’t forget that I overlooked your outrageous remarks in case it sparked a fire in the eyes of the boy Kenneth. “Don’t you know that it was necessary to protect it from the Heresy Tribunal because it involved young students in the first place?”
“… … .”
“Let’s say that someone other than the Academy’s students dared to lure Prince Mores, putting his life in danger. Do you know what would have happened? “He would have been decapitated on the spot without any chance of being tried.”
Digory was keenly aware now that there was not the slightest exaggeration in what she said.
“You should keep this in mind and be careful about what you say during the morning political meeting.”
With those words, Katrina also left.
Digory sat there staring helplessly at the entrance where they had disappeared, and only after a while did he stagger to his feet.
The government affairs meeting that morning proceeded smoothly despite Seong Hwang’s long absence. The Empress is a capable woman, and she has been able to run the affairs of the Emperor on his behalf without any difficulties.
The meeting ended without a hitch, with only minor detailed changes made regarding preparations for the upcoming birthday banquet. Needless to say, the incident at Diggory Manor, which was thought to be the biggest issue, was simply concluded by convening a holy meeting.
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A peaceful morning has returned to Jinju Palace.
Sir Martha looked much better than yesterday, and Edith, who had been fidgeting next to her, now seemed to have regained her composure and was at ease.
Just last night, there was a bloody confrontation between armed knights, but the atmosphere changed so much in just one day.
Seongjin clicked his tongue inwardly. Should he be surprised by the great power of the Holy Emperor, or should he be surprised by the poor position of Mores?
“Should I do some training…?” … .”
While making breakfast, I suddenly spoke out loud, and Masain and Francis who were next to me looked at Seongjin as if they were dumbfounded. It’s clear what he’s thinking, saying, “Well, there are all these easy-going guys out there.”
“Why are there all these comfortable people?”
“… “I didn’t expect you to say that out loud, Sir Francis.”
My gratitude for staying at Jinju Palace all night is about to be halved.
In any case, Seongjin was advised to focus on what he could do now. If you can’t think of a good way to improve Mores’s position in the imperial palace, wouldn’t it be better to learn the second form of the Banajas exercise a little sooner?
As I was making up my mind, there was an unexpected interruption.
“Mores… … .”
Empress Lizabeth entered the room with tears in her eyes.
As always, it looks elegant and gorgeous. Seongjin’s face stiffened awkwardly.
For some reason, I didn’t feel comfortable dealing with this person even when I saw his face.
“Oh my.”
“Are you feeling okay? “I heard you got into big trouble.”
“Yes, it’s okay.”
“Ah, I was really worried yesterday. “I couldn’t come to Jinju Palace because I was afraid of being misunderstood again, and it was just a painful time for me.”
“… … ?”
What misunderstanding?
While Seongjin was wondering, he suddenly felt a violent force next to him. This is Lord Masaine.
He glared at the empress for a moment with an unusually stiff face, then turned and walked out of the room. Instead of showing the example he should follow, he has a disapproving attitude, as if he has seen something that should not be seen.
Francis was confused, gave the empress a cursory bow, and quickly followed her.
What kind of atmosphere is this again?
Why did the knight commander of the Royal Guard, who valued etiquette, do such a thing to the empress?
However, Empress Lizabeth’s reaction was unexpected.
A woman with a strong sense of authority who usually catches her subordinates like a rat, somehow ignores the knight commander’s rudeness and just looks at Seongjin and quietly wipes away tears.
I was possessed by a premonition of something sinister, and the demon lord seemed to have sensed it and spoke to me.
[The Empress had a bit of a strange reaction before. It’s like she’s trying to hide something from you.]
‘… Hidden? what?’
[well… . I was busy getting more important information at the time, so I didn’t dig into it in detail.]
What on earth is the standard of importance this guy is talking about?
[But it was really strange. Ever since you first came here and said you lost your memory, that person has been saying this to himself. Is it really true? Ah, thank goodness. thank god.]
Are you glad you lost your memories?
The question was not resolved and the feeling of discomfort only increased. Come to think of it, that person, not long ago, I wondered if Seongjin remembered her fiancées.
-Everyone will be happy just by letting go of the past.
Could it be that Empress Tatiana’s words were aimed at Empress Lizabeth? When I thought about it that way, the sharp-eyed woman looked a little different than before.
The sight of her wiping away tears is very sad yet beautiful. It would be too much to suspect that each and every movement was calculated.
Even the handkerchief used to wipe away her eyes matched the color of the dress. It is held at an exquisite angle so that the fine embroidery is clearly visible.
I wasn’t familiar with the lady’s physiology, but when I tried to suspect her, I felt that all of her actions were contrived.
“Always be considerate. “The feeling of a parent who has to watch their child dying right in front of their eyes is like hell.”
The Empress, who had no way of knowing his complex intentions, held onto Seongjin’s arm and looked up at him with wide eyes.
“Mores, dear. “This mother never wants to experience that again.”
At least the worry in those eyes clearly seemed genuine, so Seongjin smiled awkwardly and nodded.
Ah, I feel uncomfortable.
And after a while, Seongjin ran out to the training ground and was dancing frantically.
With the Auror tied to the Danjeon, instead of the usual warm-up exercise, he performed the Imperial Knights’ standard sword techniques from the 1st to the 5th forms in succession. It was quite an impulsive act.
Seeing how much he had moved his body, Seongjin finally smiled with great satisfaction and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
‘Hey, it’s refreshing! There is nothing better than training to relieve discomfort!’
[Anyway, a simple human.]
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‘shut up!’
Seongjin, who had cooled his heated body through meditation for a while, shrugged off the aura that had begun to move more actively within his body through his limbs.
‘Hey, do you know how much progress I’ve made in my Auror training while you were gone? ‘Maybe I was a real genius.’
The demon lord snorted as if it was laughable.
[I guess so.]
However, as Seongjin moved the auror around and performed the first Bananas formula in a rather convincing manner, the Demon King’s expression changed.
[Hoo?]
‘How do you feel? ‘It’s kind of amazing, isn’t it?’
[…] … .]
The demon king suddenly let out an exclamation and kept his mouth shut, as if something was bothering him. Well, Seongjin thought he digested the first meal rather nicely this time.
“wow… … .”
It wasn’t just the Demon King who was surprised; all the resident knights, including Haven, who were in the training hall at the time, were staring at Seongjin with their mouths wide open.
“Prince, what on earth is going on? “How can your skills improve so much in just one day?”
“One meal is almost perfect, right? “It wouldn’t be a problem to move on to meal 2 right now!”
“Uh, um. okay?”
Seongjin smiled shyly. Now that I think about it, after yesterday’s battle, it seems like the ability to shed aura in the Banajas style has become a little smoother.
They say repetitive learning is scary, but when I think about it, when I caught a caterpillar yesterday, I think I unconsciously shed aura as I learned. Such actions are combined with actual combat, and the auror operation and movements become a little more harmonious.
‘Are we finally moving on to the second meal? … .’
The problem is that you can’t see where the swordsman who was supposed to teach you has gone.
After yesterday’s incident, Lord Masain, who had been sticking by Seongjin’s side all day and not wanting to leave, for some reason runs out after seeing the empress and has no intention of returning. The student is ready to learn, but isn’t the swordsman teacher playing around too much?
Seongjin stopped swinging his wooden sword for a moment and looked up at the sky blankly.
‘Anyway, that sword that Masain showed me yesterday was truly amazing.’
A long golden sword made of aura, and that clean, soundless strike.
And with the huge storm that followed, the Bantra Moss caterpillar was completely torn apart.
What kind of technology was that?
I understand that the external energy was shaped into a sword shape, but why does the part that was cut by a normal Auror attack suddenly explode? Are you intentionally causing the aurors to run wild?
Seongjin quietly glanced at the aura at the wooden sword he was holding. Just like when I used the monster’s energy in the past, I felt like I was just strengthening my weapon.
Since the tricks exuded from within the body were not much different, the method of putting it on the weapon probably felt similar as well. When fighting the caterpillar, I used the auror on the Jingeom in that way, but it didn’t cause any problems, so it’s probably okay.
Jiing. The wooden sword trembles lightly.
Unlike the monster’s claws, wooden swords are weak in durability, and the use of the power flowing over them is not very sophisticated.
‘Still, it can withstand roughly this amount of force.’
Haven, who was nearby, seemed to have sensed an unusual energy and looked at Seongjin with round eyes.
‘Well, since I’ve applied the aura, if I just make it shake here… … .’
Wooooow. The wooden sword trembles.
‘No, this won’t be it.’
Seongjin thought as he stabilized the auror inside the wooden sword again.
If you just twist the auror inside the weapon, it will only break the weapon, but a strong explosion will not occur at the point where you cut it.
What can I say, the moment it stays stable and gets cut, I would have to make it run wild at that moment.
Huh.
Seongjin guessed the timing as he cut horizontally with the wooden sword wrapped in aura.
After this… . No, it’s too late after you swing.
By the time the Auror starts moving, it has already cut down its target.
Huh.
So, the timing is right if you start right at the moment of cutting.
Ah, it’s a little late. How on earth could they cause it to explode so suddenly?
Huh.
The timing is late again this time. The wooden sword shakes violently and then returns.
Okay, a little faster this time, swinging at the same time… … .
Pow!
At that moment, something really exploded.
So, a wooden sword.
Sharp pieces of wood flew in all directions, and some of them even hit Seongjin.
“Prince!”
The knights at the training hall are scared and run towards me.
[Hic?]
In my head, the demon lord was making a fuss.
what? why?
Seongjin, who was inadvertently asking the devil, looked down at his right hand at the moment of stinging pain.
‘uh… … .’
The skin on my palms was completely torn and covered in blood.
Suddenly, my vision became red because the blood pouring from my forehead was flowing into my eyes. When I looked, I saw flying debris all over my face and body.
[Hey?]
‘Hey, calm down. ‘Why are you freaking out?’
[Do you know what you look like now? What on earth did you do?]
Looking at the reactions of the resident knights surrounding him, it seems that this is not the case. Haven, turning pale, shouts.
“Lowering! Lowering! Are you okay? “No, it’s not okay, what can I say!”
“Call the congressman, call the congressman! No, a priest!”
“For now, lie down here! yes? Blood flows. “Please lower your posture first!”
“Lord Masaine! Find Lord Masaine!”
Ah, I did something pointless. Masain will scold me again.
Yesterday, I had a near-death experience and caused an uproar at Jinju Palace, and within a day, it was like this again. Seongjin, who felt guilty for some reason, calmly lay down on the floor as the knights spoke.
“First, pull out the piece and stop the bleeding… … .”
“Wait for the councilor! There’s so much blood, what do you see? “What do I do if I press it clumsily and the remaining piece gets pushed in?”
“Priests! “Are you a priest yet?”
The knights are lost and running in all directions.
[Aaaah, ahhh!]
I’m losing my mind because even the devil in my head is going crazy.
“ah! Lord Masaine!”
When I turned my head to hear one of the knights shouting with joy, I saw Masain and Francis running to the training ground in a hurry from afar.
Uh, Sir Masaine. It’s a bit scary to see him come running in with a stern face like that… … .
Masain looked at Seongjin’s condition and his face turned white as if his own blood was draining out.
“What about the congressman? Did you call the congressman? Francis! First of all, divine power… … !”
However, Sir Francis, who was examining Seongjin with a calm face, hardened his expression and shook his head.
“There are too many pieces. If the divine power flows like this, the wound will heal with the piece of wood still inside. Moreover, even if the congressman uses his hand, the wound is so deep that it seems likely that aftereffects will remain.”
“then… … .”
Francis spoke firmly to Masaine, who asked with a vain look on her face.
“We must go to His Majesty right now.”
Seongjin was shocked.
yes? what? wait for a sec! I’m not mentally ready yet… … !
So this situation happened.
Seonghwang, who was leaving the main palace conference room after the morning political meeting, was silent for a moment when he saw Seongjin, who was brought in on a stretcher, covered in blood.
“… … .”
Seongjin was rolling his eyes in embarrassment, but after a while, Seonghwang closed his eyes and sighed deeply.
“… “I told you not to mess around like that.”
Uh, um. sorry… … .
fantasy,
