Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 57

057. Sowing (1)

After Lord Masain became the head of security and started living together at Jinju Palace, Seongjin’s training progressed at a faster rate.

First of all, as Masain has more time to commute, the time for swordsmanship classes has increased significantly.

No, is the class time algebraic? We’re always in the same palace.

If you get stuck, morning or night, you can always go to him and ask.

Seongjin smiled sinisterly, thinking that if a modern office worker heard this, he would immediately resign. It was a truly rewarding day.

[But your father is also very strange.]

Today too, as I was swinging the nutcracker until my palms were all burned, I opened my mouth as if I suddenly remembered the demon king who had been singing out of boredom.

‘what?’

[No matter how low your reputation is, you are still the prince. What do I believe in that makes me roam around like this?]

Seongjin stopped moving and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

‘hmm… … .’

Certainly, the expression “grazing” might be appropriate.

If you think about it, isn’t that nobleman just providing good quality food, clothing, and shelter and letting Seongjin loose in the training hall?

‘I guess it’s just a sense of gratitude that I got rid of this stupid thing.’

At Seongjin’s answer, the Demon King snorted in excitement.

[okay. Let’s say that’s the case. It’s strange for you too. How long are you going to be practicing? I just got a new body, is there anything else you want to do?]

‘What’s wrong with training? It’s just fun.’

[It’s nothing to worry about as long as you don’t have any complaints, but still, put your hand on your heart and look back on your lifestyle patterns these days. After sleeping, I wake up and go to the gym, eat and go to the gym. Isn’t this a completely voluntary life of confinement?]

Well, if you insist on confinement, there is nothing to say, but the voluntary part is very important.

Moreover, the part that bothered Seongjin was somewhere a little different.

‘It’s nice to be able to swing a sword all day, but… … .’

How come I don’t seem like a test taker without pressure for grades? Even if I just pursue hobbies instead of studying, I feel like people around me support me.

‘… Is it really okay for this to happen?’

Even if you think about common sense, it seems like there are some basic duties that a prince must perform and certain skills that must be learned… … .

Yeah, that… There’s something like kingship or something like that.

Besides, it’s known that Mores doesn’t have perfect memories, right? Doesn’t that mean we need to study more?

I thought that Empress Lizabeth, who even built a personal library, would tell Seonghwang to study diligently, but surprisingly, she seems to be paying attention to Seonghwang by continuing to be cautious towards him.

‘But if that means Jinju Palace was completely abandoned, that’s not true.’

The proof is that the number of users has been increasing recently even without a separate request.

The number of permanent technicians has been increased by about 30%, and the number of employees has already doubled. Originally, Mores was so vicious that it was not the emperor’s intention for Jinju Palace to be isolated from the imperial palace in the first place.

First of all, thanks to the addition of another maid who was skilled at making tea, Edith’s face became refreshed, as if 10 years of constipation had been resolved.

‘… Well, it doesn’t matter, right?’

Anyway, Seongjin was satisfied with his current life.

The swordsmanship class was fun, and the Auror skills are increasing at a fast pace. Now that I have finished the basic exercises, I am working on Bananas 3, and since I completed the 1st and 2nd exercises so perfectly, I was able to quickly progress to the level of applying them.

It is unknown how long this peaceful life will continue. However, if you are given free time to focus solely on swordsmanship, wouldn’t it be a good idea to make the most of it?

Seongjin thought so, but most people seemed to think differently.

“Prince Mores, aren’t you spending too much time in the training hall these days?”

As I was finishing my morning training, Haven was grumbling next to me. Thanks to the recent increase in the number of security guards, a resident knight was always following behind Seongjin to provide personal security.

In particular, Lord Haven was a good-natured person who treated Seongjin openly and comfortably, saying that it had been a while since they had known each other.

“Why are you training? “It’s good, right?”

“No, but aren’t you still in your prime? I have to go out and meet friends. “It seems like a lot of invitations to social events are coming in these days.”

Shall I tell you about my first social gathering, Lord Haven?

Well, a monster came out of nowhere in the basement, and all the members who were present were imprisoned in court. Still, would you want to go again?

“You should also have some love. After losing weight, doesn’t your face just glow? I heard there is a lady who sends you a bouquet of flowers every day? “If you were to just give me a quick smile, a series of gorgeous noble ladies would hang themselves, but since you’re wasting their faces on training all day, I’m so frustrated!”

Ah, those gorgeous bouquets, right, Lord Haven?

Actually, a bright 12-year-old kid named Chloe is putting on a show. That kid is trying to figure out when it would be best for him to kick me.

Lord Haven pouted his protruding mouth like a duck at Seongjin’s grumpy attitude.

“Then, at least go out for some fresh air. How good is it for a change of mood?”

Hey, isn’t it frustrating to just be stuck in the training room while on duty? If it bothers you that much, you could just apply for cancellation of dispatch and return to the 3rd Knights.

When I said that, Haven exclaimed with a very shocked face.

“No, my dear! Aren’t you being too mean between us? “I’m saying this out of concern for your degradation, but I’m really sorry that you said that, yes?”

What is our relationship, you bastard?

Seongjin, frowning, ignored him and started swinging his sword again, but Sir Haven, who had begun to cling to him, was persistent.

“Come on, don’t be like that, just tell me. I want to go somewhere and have a cool drink! I want to meet pretty women! Just tell me, Haven, and I will follow you to any extent!”

“… … .”

“yes? Lowering. Is there really nothing you want to do?”

Thanks to you, I now have something I want to do.

Just ignore that guy’s loud snout.

Hehe.

Haven must have sensed something unusual in Seongjin’s expression, and he was scared and ran away. Anyway, the one thing I noticed was that he was amazing.

‘… Oh, you care about everything.’

Seongjin grumbled to himself as he adjusted his grip on the nutcracker.

This is all because the country is so peaceful.

Gates open here and there, monsters pour out, and only when things become a mess like that do people realize how precious these little everyday things are.

But that evening.

Only after encountering Edith who cautiously asked if he would like to go out to the town house to meet a friend, Seongjin realized that the people around him were taking his condition quite seriously.

* * *

“No, I’m fine, but I don’t know why everyone is so anxious for not sending me out to play.”

So Seongjin strangely ended up making this complaint in front of Seonghwang.

“After evening training, it’s not even a sight to behold. “Everyone is looking at me like I’m some strange species?”

“… … .”

“Is it so strange to just practice all day? Thanks to you, my skills are improving quickly, so what’s the problem? … .”

Today was Seongjin’s first audience since he took over the nutcracker from Seonghwang.

Seonghwang, who had been busy lately with backlogged state affairs, still quickly finished his work and resumed the audience. It’s probably thanks to the servants who work like clockwork at the right place at the right time.

Anyway, as I met with Seonghwang and told him all about the training situation, I naturally started talking about the reactions of people around him that had been bothering him recently.

Seonghwang, who had been listening in silence for a while, nodded.

“okay. It’s pretty good. “It hasn’t even been long since I started practicing, but the 5th floor is already not far away.”

“Haha, you recognized it right away, right?”

Seongjin smiled awkwardly and scratched his head.

As Seonghwang said, Dantian’s auror was almost at the 5th floor.

It took a little longer than expected because the repulsive force increased tremendously after the 4th floor, but anyway, the 5th floor could be completed within a few days. This is generally the level of a squire who has just joined the knighthood.

Lord Masain said that on average, it takes more than 3 years to build the 4th floor, and as much as 7 years to build the 5th floor.

Of course, it must be taken into account that most people start training at a young age without knowing anything about it, but it was clear that Seongjin’s progress, completing the entire process in just a few weeks, was incredibly fast.

The faces of Masain and the resident knights of Jinju Palace were truly a sight to behold.

– No, why is it that someone who can do this so well continues to do so?

Even the young knight who impressed Seongjin every time looked at him blankly for a moment. As expected, Hunter Lee Seong-jin is not going anywhere.

As he lifted his teacup, feeling proud, Seonghwang suddenly said something to him.

“I’m glad that this is enough to put it on the waterfront.”

No, are you still treated like a toddler?

Still, I thought I was doing a good job, but this guy is killing me.

Seonghwang, who was quietly looking at Seongjin, who was drinking tea with a sullen expression, continued.

“But there is no need to be so impatient. Those who care for you won’t just say empty words. “Even to me, you seem to be somewhat relaxed these days.”

“uh… … .”

Seongjin’s eyes were wide and his mouth was open. Because she heard something unexpected, the thoughts swirling around in her head did not come out properly.

Does even your father say that? Are you saying I’m impatient?

Of course, it is true that I greatly increased my training time after my near-death experience, but… … .

“… Shouldn’t we somehow become stronger as quickly as possible? So what I mean is… … .”

High-ranking demon lords are preying on this dimension. You know my father well, right?

It is said that sooner or later famine, pestilence, war and death will come to Delcross. The gate will open!

There were many things I wanted to protest. However, Seongjin, who had kissed his lips a few times, soon closed his mouth.

For some reason, Seonghwang’s eyes, which were looking directly at him, were heavier than usual.

“Mores.”

“… yes.”

“Do you know where your brothers and sisters are and what they are doing now?”

“… … ?”

Seongjin blinked his eyes.

Of course, that doesn’t mean he hasn’t picked it up here and there. The Emperor officially had seven children, and I heard that three of them are currently away from the Imperial Capital and carrying out various missions.

However, I had no interest in, nor did I know much about, the current status of other princes and princesses who were not in the imperial capital.

That’s because, with the exception of Amelia and the twins, who frequently bumped into each other, the perception that they were family was slim in the first place.

Seonghwang, perhaps aware of the embarrassment on Seongjin’s face, began to explain in a calm tone.

About 1st Prince Owen, who has been active in the southern front for several years.

About 2nd Prince Logan, who is leading the Holy Knights to subdue the seawater.

About the 3rd princess Sisley, who has been crowned a saint and is on a long journey to visit.

It was the first time that the Emperor directly mentioned other princes and concubines. So Seongjin, who listened to the explanation for a while, asked again in a suspicious tone.

“So, are you saying that I, too, should stop training and from now on perform [the duties of a noble person] like my other brothers and sisters?”

I thought he was reprimanding me for abandoning my duties and lounging around in the palace, but the Emperor slowly shook his head.

“Even if you train so hard, you are already full. Didn’t you say it would be a good idea to take some time off? “You are still too young to be bound by the old-fashioned royal duties.”

“if… … .”

“It’s just that you have so many relatives around you.”

“… … .”

“Then let’s talk about something a little different this time.”

Seonghwang lowered his eyes and seemed to be thinking about something for a moment. Then, this time, Seongjin asks an unexpected question.

“There are many countries on this continent other than Delcross. How much do you know about those countries?

“… … .”

Seongjin also knew something about the countries leading the continental situation.

The Kingdom of Brittany, a leader in food and clothing culture, and Rohan, which has recently emerged as an emerging powerhouse, starting with the liquor industry. The Grand Duchy of Asean, which is slowly growing in power based on the merchant alliance.

These are also things I studied in my spare time, even learning spelling, on my own without any special classes.

In fact, since Delcross, the strongest empire on the continent, was subjugating almost all countries except the southern pagans, there was nothing that could be called a political situation other than persistent interference in the internal affairs of other countries.

However, the explanation that Seonghwang added after hearing Seongjin’s answer was wrong.

The western principality of Carthage, famous for its woolen fabrics, cheese, and minstrels.

Maritime cities that thrive based on excellent ocean navigation and fishing.

And the high-quality literature of eastern Ortona, which once flourished into a splendid republic, although it is now divided into three due to the intervention of foreign powers.

“… Are you saying that now, instead of taking swordsmanship lessons, I should develop more knowledge about politics and diplomacy as a prince?”

Even during my near-death experience, this guy was nagging me to study. Could it be that Mores is hoping to pick up the classes he left off earlier?

In fact, I thought it was enough to build up a reasonable amount of common sense so that I could roam freely except for a swordsmanship teacher.

However, Seonghwang denied his guess this time too.

“Even if it’s not just Delcross, there are many places worth exploring with interest.”

“… … .”

Seongjin was now confused.

What on earth does this guy want to say?

For most of the audience, he just listened quietly to what Seongjin said, but today he spoke at an unusually long time. But perhaps it’s because of his mood, he can’t say what he wants to say directly and it feels like he’s going in circles.

Seongjin, who was looking closely at the crowd while tilting his head, was slightly shocked when he noticed a faint trace of emotion in one of his inorganic, warm eyes.

Anxiety, or worry.

Has this person been looking at himself this way until now?

“Do you understand? Mores.”

Seonghwang continued speaking to Seongjin, who was speechless.

“I have no idea what you saw and why you are so impatient. However, keep in mind that this is something you cannot and do not need to handle when you are still young.”

“… … .”

“It’s enough for you to just do what you want to do like any other child.”

“… “Oh, what do you think?”

“okay. Like a child.”

The person who knew better than anyone else that Seongjin was not an ordinary child said that in a calm voice.

fantasy,