Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 63

063. What is hidden (1)

After experiencing a series of disturbances in the downtown area, Seongjin’s mindset changed a little.

Although I devoted most of my time to training as usual, I still felt like taking the time to actively look into the current situation in Mores.

There is still a slight sense of discomfort about living as Mores.

However, considering that the moment I heard Seonghwang and Amelia’s gossip, I was overcome with emotion and clashed with each other, it seemed like I was secretly becoming attached to this world without even knowing it.

The problem is that since Mores’ status is that of a social status, it is not easy for him to move around on his own.

‘It would be nice to have someone I can use as my hand and foot… … .’

First of all, when it comes to his closest aide, there was Sir Masain.

However, he is a former knight commander and a member of the imperial family. He wasn’t fit for running errands and running around.

Additionally, people are secretly stubborn and inflexible.

Jinju Palace’s resident knights are also busy with guard and escort duties at the villa.

‘First of all, should I use Edith more actively? … .’

Edith had become much more free recently as the number of dedicated maids and assistants had increased.

She was also a significant Auror user, so she had the advantage of not having to worry about walking around alone.

‘… ‘He’s a bit dull and clueless.’

The taste of the tea still shows no signs of getting any better, and it’s not very trustworthy to occasionally glance to see if someone might throw the teacup.

Even if you ask them to carefully research something, it would be fortunate if they didn’t openly advertise what they were researching here and there.

‘First, let’s run some errands. If you keep doing it, your work skills will gradually improve.’

So, Seongjin gave Edith a simple mission to deliver a message.

“Call Herna and Kadesh. “Let’s see each other sometime soon.”

Then Edith asked back with a slightly angry expression.

“Yes, sir. What time should it be? Should I send you a letter? Or would it be better for me to go find it myself?”

“… … .”

“Should I tell you to come to the Pearl Palace, or should I tell you that Your Majesty wants to visit in person?”

“… Send a letter. “Please stop by for an audience.”

“Yes, sir.”

Seongjin thought as he watched Edith answer obediently and leave the room.

hmm. Something is not smooth. It seems like it would be very cumbersome to use… … .

[If they are twins, are they those? What did you say before?]

The Demon King, who heard their conversation, was pleased.

Oh, come to think of it, this guy hasn’t seen the twins in person yet?

When I told him that they seemed to know something about the Demon King, he became very curious about the twins from then on.

-Even Seonghwang’s father probably doesn’t know that.

-Dad, we don’t know what your Majesty doesn’t know.

The twins said so. In that case, it would seem that the twins also know to some extent what Seonghwang knows.

I thought that if I were to investigate someone at this point, it would be most efficient to kill these two. I also have a question to ask about Madame Justine.

Well, whether the black kids in there will obediently tell you the information is another question.

[If it’s an investigation, leave everything to me!]

The Demon King shouted loudly without realizing it.

[I will find out if they are lying or if they are hiding something!]

‘You can’t even detect souls anymore, right? How are you going to find out what those snakes are up to?’

This was meant to stop you from losing your strength for no reason, but the Demon King got angry.

[Still, you can detect lies to some extent by looking at changes in blood pressure or pulse! I find it very useful! You also recognized the strange normal world humans, right?]

‘… … .’

He was a former demon lord who claimed its usefulness as a simple lie detector.

I’m feeling a bit salty.

That wasn’t the only thing to find out.

In the past, I overlooked the situation as it was a situational situation, but how on earth is Lee Seong-jin able to speak Breton as if it were his native language?

I picked up a few Breton textbooks from the Jinju Palace library as a test, and I guess they were just as good. I couldn’t read a single word.

Even if you ask Martha and Edith, they say that they have never heard of Mores studying Breton separately before.

If this happens, the basic premise that Lee Seong-jin will be able to speak language because he uses Mores’ brain is shaken.

[I must say this is a very strange case.]

The demon lord also looked puzzled and said.

[A soul of my level can understand any language. But saying it fluently is another matter.]

The reason the Demon King can understand all languages ​​in the first place is because he reads the thoughts forming in his head before speaking the language. So, rather than understanding what is being said, it is closer to reading the thoughts being said.

[It’s not that difficult for me to have a direct conversation with someone. All you have to do is read the thoughts and send the thoughts. However, if you ask them to move their vocal cords to make sounds or sing like a real human, the story is different.]

Even in the previous world, the Demon King readily confessed that he did not understand the words exchanged by the hunter unit over the radio.

In other words, it is impossible to understand and speak an unlearned language using only pure sounds without any thoughts.

‘then… … ?’

What and how should I find out?

Even if you try to find out how well Mores used to speak foreign languages, even Edith, her dedicated maid, doesn’t really know?

[I think I need to experience other languages ​​in the world first.]

The Demon King, who was pondering, expressed an opinion.

[Even if we assume that Mores studied foreign languages ​​secretly, there would be limits. First, let’s listen to all the languages ​​of the continent. If you can understand all of that, this problem becomes a problem with your soul, not Mores’ body.]

It’s plausible.

‘So now all we have to do is find someone who can recite a foreign language in front of us and test it out?’

I thought so, but it was harder to find people with foreign language skills than I thought.

A thousand years after the Empire reigned as the conqueror of the continent.

This is because the people of the empire did not pay much attention to studying foreign languages, as most countries already used the imperial language as their first language.

Even the people working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that all they had to do was learn a word or two of Breton, a high-level language, to show off their culture.

Are you okay like this? Delcross Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

Seongjin lamented and put the Breton language issue aside for a while.

However, the clue to the solution is sometimes found in unexpected places.

* * *

It was lunch time, not much different from usual.

“Lady Chloe is really sending bouquets of flowers these days. “She is so devoted to my sister. I want to meet her and see what kind of person she is.”

Amelia was amazed at the gorgeous vase with a combination of red and pink.

Edith would place the bouquet of flowers delivered each time to decorate the table, which caught the attention of Amelia, who came to Pearl Palace for lunch almost every day.

“How can you make such thoughtful choices every time? “I think she really likes you.”

Seongjin laughed.

Who likes it?

“Well, I guess it’s great to find and send a different flower every day.”

It seemed that little Chloe had decided to further solidify her position as a fiancé. Since the last tea break, she has sent me a bouquet of flowers along with a small card every day.

There was nothing special on the card.

Seeing the flowers in the garden in full bloom makes me wonder if the flowers in the beautiful palace garden are also like that. The weather is very nice today, so it would be nice to float a boat on the palace pond.

Well, such useless stories.

The letter sent today was the same.

-Have you heard about the new play that is becoming a hot topic these days on Rue Bertrand? It is said that he translated a play that was very popular in Brittany. Rumors are spreading, so there is some interest.

Seongjin was content with reading the cards every day and checking his growing vocabulary.

But Amelia, who heard that explanation, tilted her head.

“Aren’t you asking for an invitation to the imperial palace? “I want to see a play together again, but I’m asking what your intentions are.”

“Haha, no way. “He’s going to dump me the moment he makes his debut.”

“No way… … .”

Amelia, who was looking at Seongjin in surprise, soon asked with a serious face.

“This flower is a ranunculus, Mores. These flowers were not chosen carelessly. Do you know the language of that flower?”

“Is that important?”

“… … .”

While Amelia was speechless and silent, Edith, who was clearing the table, shook her head.

“That’s why I told you over and over again that I should at least send you a reply, my dear. “You are ignoring this poor little girl’s feelings, and you are not paying attention to her.”

Seongjin opened his mouth without realizing it.

I never thought I would hear Edith call me oblivious!

“Mores. People like to hide their true feelings behind flower language or flowery language. But in most cases, it’s not that you’re really trying to hide it, but you just expect the other person to recognize it.”

Amelia said, gently touching the ranunculus petals with her hands.

“You show such sincerity. So, please invite her to her palace and treat her with respect. “That’s polite.”

“that’s right. Please invite me, sir. Isn’t Miss Chloe truly beyond reproach? “He comes from a good family, and he’s really cute and smart.”

Edith chimes in, “What are you doing?”

Seongjin was dumbfounded.

Don’t you even remember that you gave Chloe tea made with bile a while ago?

Even though you may have forgotten, that smart kid won’t forget it until he dies, right?

Amelia’s clear gray eyes lit up after hearing Edith’s words.

“Oh, really? “You’re cute and smart at the same time, aren’t you, Edith?”

“Yes, princess. From what I heard, you stand out among the children of the Balois family. Even though you are the youngest, you are also the most fluent in foreign languages, right?”

For a moment, Seongjin couldn’t believe his ears.

Wait, Edith. what?

“… “Chloe is good at foreign languages?”

“Yes, sir.”

Edith, who had not noticed her mistake in the slightest, answered with a carefree face.

“The Valois family is famous, right? The people there speak the imperial language and Breton fluently. “They say that my immediate descendants basically speak at least three languages?”

“… But why didn’t you tell me earlier?”

What were you doing while I was looking for people with foreign language skills?

“Well, Your Majesty, you asked whether there was anyone in the imperial palace fluent in foreign languages, right? But the people of Valois are not from the imperial palace?”

Why is that?

Edith, who was still fierce, just tilted her head and asked back.

Seongjin grabbed the back of his neck without realizing it.

Ah, my blood pressure goes up.

“… Write a letter to Chloe right now. “If you have time, come hang out.”

“yes! Lowering!”

Then, it wasn’t even a sight to see him running away again.

I don’t know if I’m manipulating a person or a dog right now.

So the next afternoon.

Lady Chloe, decked out in flowers, was sitting in the living room of the Pearl Palace.

Her fluffy coriander hair was decorated with yellow flowers, and she was wearing a light yellow dress that matched the color.

I thought it would have a lot of meaning, like the language of flowers, with that personality. Well, to Seongjin, it just looked like a small, yellow chick.

“No matter how much I said it wasn’t a relationship for which I would feel responsible, how come there hasn’t been a reply until now? “You did too much, sir.”

Seongjin felt a pang of conscience as he faced the little boy’s eyes filled with resentment.

“that… I apologize for being so insensitive so far. “I think worrying about whether you’ll get criticized for no reason is like ignoring sincerity.”

Chloe’s eyes narrowed.

“Hmm, really? So?”

“I heard it from my sister. The bouquets Chloe has sent so far contain a lot of meaning and sincerity. As you know, my memory is not perfect, so I was unable to properly understand your clever intentions. “You have no shame.”

“And?”

“… “The yellow dress suits you very well.”

“Hehehe. That’s it, my dear. “You don’t have to say anything you don’t like.”

Chloe said that as if she was complaining, but her face was quite calm as she chewed the refreshment.

Of course, I didn’t forget to sneak a taste of the tea before sipping it.

Fortunately, when she tasted normal tea, the girl’s face changed to a noticeably relieved expression.

“So, why did you invite me? “You probably didn’t just call me to see your face, right?”

“Thank you for coming here. “Actually, I have a favor to ask of you using your abilities.”

At best, it’s just a request to invite someone. She thought she might be offended, but it was Seongjin’s mistake.

The moment it was mentioned that foreign language skills were needed, the girl’s face brightened noticeably.

Sungjin didn’t know it, but Chloe was basically a human being with a strong desire to be recognized by others.

“Hehehe. You’ve come to the right place, sir. When it comes to foreign language advice, the Valois family is the only one!”

The Valois family, with its roots in Brittany, was very proud of its origins. They spend a lot of money to hire quite a lot of Bretons as servants.

Even at home, everyone officially has to speak Breton.

So Seongjin felt relieved and told her about his problem.

It seems like he secretly studied foreign languages ​​before losing his memory, so I guess I should find out how much he knows.

“… Are you saying you studied without others knowing? Breton?”

Chloe looked at Seongjin with a suspicious face.

“It probably isn’t a language so easy that you can secretly study it like that. Besides, if you want to study a foreign language, doesn’t you basically start by reading the textbook? “How can you not know letters at all?”

So Seongjin showed a demonstration.

“It’s hard for me to understand, but it’s true. I can say it so easily, but I can’t read the text. Maybe I developed something like dyslexia after suffering from a fever. “I can’t check how much I know just by looking at the booklets, so I want someone who can actually speak a foreign language to take the test.”

And when he finished speaking, Chloe was looking at Seongjin with completely fascinated eyes.

“Oh my, you! Maybe like this… … .”

“… … ?”

“Is it Arrhc, which is flowing and soft yet piercing into your ears?”

… Why is this guy and that guy all from Arrhc? What on earth is that?

Anyway, thanks to the cooperation of Chloe, whose favorability suddenly increased dramatically, Seongjin was able to hear the languages ​​of various countries on the continent with his own ears.

In fact, the languages ​​she spoke fluently like her native language were only four, including the official language of the empire, Breton, Ortona, and Cypriot.

However, including simple sentences such as simple greetings, he could speak as many as nine languages, including those of pagan tribes.

Isn’t this a source of financial resources that is 9 times greater than that of the salary thieves at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

And the results of the test.

Surprisingly, Seongjin could understand all nine languages ​​she spoke!

fantasy,