064. What is hidden (2)
“Wow… . “This is really unexpected.”
After randomly testing the languages of 9 countries.
Chloe was now looking at Seongjin as if she were a sleeping dragon hiding his identity.
“I think it’s because I play around and memorize foreign language sentences to cool my head. When did you learn so many languages? If it weren’t for the fever… … .”
She had greatly misunderstood something.
Mores, who was originally fluent in nine languages, suffered from a fever and lost most of his abilities.
Seongjin shook his head.
“no way… . Like Chloe, she probably learned simple greetings. “You can’t actually talk, right?”
Literally. Regardless of understanding, Seongjin could not speak all the languages he understood.
There are only three languages that Seongjin can speak freely.
It was the official language of the empire, Breton, and the language of Volanta, one of the great pagan tribes.
‘Besides, it seems like most people don’t understand [the language]… … .’
I understand what it means, but I don’t know the meaning of the sound itself.
Seongjin was gradually realizing the difference that the Demon King had explained.
‘Probably the only languages I can actually know are those three.’
I can’t test it here, but I’m confident about it. If a person spoke to him over the phone or radio instead of directly in front of him, most people would not be able to understand him properly except in three languages.
In other words, the mechanism by which Seongjin understands languages other than those three is the same principle by which the Demon King understands thoughts.
‘It gets even more confusing this way. is not it?’
[hmm… … .]
The demon lord also seemed to be worried about something and didn’t say anything.
okay. If I could hear and speak all languages, I would have thought that something was happening at the level of the soul rather than the body.
However, if you can only speak three languages, things become ambiguous.
Is this really a phenomenon caused by Seongjin’s soul using thoughts in some kind of way, or is it actually a language that Mores has acquired?
I think I could have secretly studied three languages if I wanted to. That being said, the question remains as to why on earth Mores studied the language of southern pagans.
However, if it is happening at the soul level, it is very strange to understand and speak three languages.
“If you understand the language, it won’t be that difficult to relearn it to a speaking level, sir.”
Chloe didn’t know how to accept Seongjin’s hard face, but she said that as if comforting her.
They seemed to think that Seongjin must have been very heartbroken as he had lost most of his foreign language skills, which must have taken a long time to build up.
“Languages on the continent have a lot in common. Depending on the etymology, the spelling is similar. “With proper help, you can quickly regain your original skills.”
According to her explanation, the continent’s languages are largely divided into three language families. Among them, except for the Barsha language used by southern pagans, the remaining two language families have similar word orders and are easy to learn.
Isn’t it impossible to become fluent in multiple languages in a short period of time if you have the will and effort?
Of course, this is only the opinion of Chloe, who is known as a foreign language prodigy even within the Valois family, which is famous for its brain power.
“Well, that’s what I’m saying. Lowering… … .”
“huh?”
Chloe hesitated for a moment, then blushed slightly and spoke in a hushed voice.
“If you don’t mind, I… I was wondering if I could help you study Breton a little bit… … .”
“Breton?”
“yes. Since you speak so fluently, I think it will be perfect if you just improve your reading and writing!”
“uh? no. Are you okay?”
I don’t really want to study. The language of such a country.
“And if I had to choose the next priority, I would like Ortona. There are many gems of literary works in Ortona. I think I can help you with that too… … .”
… Well, there’s nothing wrong with knowing.
Still, most of the continent uses the official language of the empire, right? Is it really necessary to study?
Since Seongjin’s reaction was sour, Chloe’s voice rose one level higher.
“How can I help you with Cypriot?”
“hmm… … .”
“Of course, I still have a lot to do. “We will work harder and do our best to help you with other languages as soon as possible!”
Chloe was completely mistaken right now.
Seongjin would like to regain his ability to speak nine languages as soon as possible.
So, even if you don’t need all that.
No, rather you. Are you planning to study more foreign languages there now?
“Seeing you today must have been a great stimulus.”
Little Chloe said shyly, touching her flushed cheek.
“I was too complacent. There are people who speak as many as 9 languages, but they have been pretending to only speak 4 languages. “I’m so embarrassed.”
“… … .”
I really want to rush out and master 9 languages right now.
Seongjin was a little impressed.
I can’t believe a 12-year-old child has this kind of desire to improve.
Rather than bishops who are satisfied with throwing out a word or two of strangely pronounced Breton words, this kind of person should be leading the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of this country in the future.
“The more I see of Chloe, the more amazing talent she is.”
“Hehehe. Is this what you are going to say? But it feels good to hear even empty words like that.”
Thanks to Chloe’s enthusiastic spirit that day, Seongjin suddenly made a promise to study a foreign language together once a week.
* * *
“It’s a strange thing. What a strange thing… … .”
After receiving the servant’s report, Chief Chamberlain Louis stroked his chin and was lost in thought.
“How can Prince Mores speak a foreign language he has never heard of?”
Even when he heard about the recent commotion with the Marquis de L’Aviguri, he was skeptical.
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The 3rd prince speaks Breton like a local? How is that possible?
“It is said that many years ago, Albert, Archduke of the House of Balois, briefly took charge of the Prince’s Breton language lessons.”
The young attendant added.
To be sure, Empress Lizabeth was so naughty that Prince Mores had a Breton language teacher for a while.
But Lewis immediately shook his head.
“After the theology teacher, the second person to be kicked out was Albert de Valois.”
The behavior was so ingenious during every class that the responsible and upright young teacher ran away after only a few weeks.
If you think about the amount of time the prince was absent without even showing his nose, the number of days when actual classes were held could be counted on one hand.
“Besides, how do you know what the southern pagans say? “The Volanta tribe?”
Louis has been involved in every major and small matter of the imperial palace since the young emperor came to power.
At least as far as he knew, no one who knew the Barça language had ever contacted Third Prince Mores.
‘What is happening to the prince right now? … .’
Even though he suddenly seemed to have changed as a person after suffering from a fever, I was just happy because I thought he had grown up.
He is a skilled swordsman who has recently been called a genius among resident knights, and he even speaks foreign languages freely even though he has never been properly exposed to them.
‘What about Prince Mores…? … .’
At that moment, the voice of someone he heard a long time ago suddenly appeared in his mind.
The voice of Cardinal Benitus, who was hanging on the throne room door and crying desperately.
-I don’t know how Your Majesty can just sit there and watch! Listen carefully, Chamberlain! It’s definitely something that resides in Prince Mores… … .
‘… Huh!’
Lewis was startled and shook his head vigorously.
‘No, no! ‘Everything is within Your Majesty’s will, but what blasphemous thoughts of mine!’
He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief and tried to calm his anxious mind.
‘… okay. ‘Nothing in the world escapes His Majesty’s eyes.’
So let’s hurry up and report it to His Majesty. I’m sure he will give you some answer.
Thinking like that, Lewis refined his clothes and ran to the Holy Emperor’s office.
And after a while.
Seonghwang, who heard the report, simply responded as if nothing had happened.
“okay.”
“… … .”
The chamberlain was speechless.
Although I gave the report seriously, Seonghwang did not even look up from the document he was reading. Louis, who felt frustrated at her indifferent appearance, just rolled her eyes here and there without saying a word.
Meanwhile, several unique documents caught his eye.
Yellowed documents mixed among the documents that have been reviewed. Looking at the intricately intertwined pictures with no regularity, it seemed to be a document that had been copied from writings from a remote area in the south where hieroglyphs were mainly used.
It looks like the exorcists have gone deep into the continent again and picked up something suspicious.
‘… Come to think of it!’
The chamberlain opened his mouth in a daze as a sudden realization penetrated his mind.
‘Isn’t it only Prince Mores?’
When has His Majesty ever had a separate document translated?
I often saw officials handling documents from other countries making and distributing translated copies for convenience. But has that translation ever been uploaded to Your Majesty?
What about when you receive a delegation from a remote area where the official language of the empire is not commonly spoken?
Although the interpreter translated His Majesty’s words and delivered them to the delegation, he never translated the words of the delegation to His Majesty.
From Pomeranian at the northern end of the continent to Barça at the southern end of the continent.
From hieroglyphs in remote areas to ancient, lost texts.
Here was a man who understood everything he had not learned!
That means.
“I see! Prince Mores also said that the Oracle… … .”
A muttering to myself flowed out of the chamberlain’s mouth without my knowledge.
Stop.
Only then did Seonghwang take his eyes off the document and quietly stare at Lewis.
As usual, his expression was unreadable, but somehow he felt that his gaze contained a bit of reprimand, and he hurriedly lowered his head.
“… I made a mistake. “I apologize, Your Majesty.”
“… … .”
Seonghwang sighed slightly and put down the documents he was holding.
“Louis.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“That kid just knows what he needs to know. “Just leave me alone.”
Lewis was very sad and bowed his head even more politely.
‘I was worried for no reason. His Majesty Mores is your son. That’s all he does.’
Having come to that conclusion, the old chamberlain’s mind was now much more at ease.
* * *
“We decided to study together? “That’s really good, Mores.”
That evening.
Amelia, who came because she was curious about Chloe’s visit, laughed as if it was amusing at the unexpected result.
“Is this okay? “I don’t know if I’m wasting my time on something useless.”
When Seongjin grumbled with a sullen expression on his face, Amelia spoke seriously.
“That’s not true, Mores. “It is very important to properly study the languages of conquered countries.”
Although the use of an official language is recommended at official occasions for convenience, the current popular opinion is that the language should be the basis for preserving and understanding each country’s culture.
So, the second prince, Logan, is said to be very fluent in the Ortona language.
Amelia also speaks a little bit of Breton and Lohan.
“As for Brother Owen, he left for the southern front not long after coming to the imperial palace, so I’m not sure… … .”
If nothing else, he must have learned the Varsha language used by the pagans.
But what? People in the imperial family also study like this, but why are all the people in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs like that?
“It is said that in the early days of his reign, your father, His Majesty, put a lot of effort into educating priests and officials in foreign languages. “The plans were quite radical at the time, so they often clashed with the Orthodox Church.”
Realize the kingdom of the Lord in this world through the representative of the Lord!
To the clergy of the Orthodox Church, where such ideas are deeply rooted, the Holy Emperor’s policy would have been viewed as going against the will of the main god.
And unfortunately, most of those radical plans were not implemented. Amelia explained that she probably ran into several realistic walls.
“In fact, it is quite difficult for imperial people to learn the local language unless they make an effort to learn it. “Everyone uses the official language of the empire in official settings, so there aren’t many opportunities to even encounter the local language.”
Amelia was like that too.
Although I was actually married to Rohan, it was only after going through such a long period of hardship that I was able to speak Rohan, even if only in a vague way.
“And because of that, the bishops of Delcross often suffer losses in diplomatic negotiations.”
Seongjin tilted his head.
“yes? “Why is that so?”
At his question, Amelia smiled somewhat bitterly.
During official diplomatic negotiations, of course everyone uses the official language of the empire.
However, it is a sensitive place where behind-the-scenes negotiations take place beneath the surface discussion.
While all the participants are whispering in the local language and making plans, the only ones left out are the bishops of Delcross.
“When people try to hide something under a veil, it’s usually on the assumption that the other person will notice. Of course, you have to see through it, and if you don’t, you will pay a heavy price.”
Amelia’s eyes sank deeply, as if recalling a distant past.
-Just look at me standing there so stupidly without even knowing what my topic is. Isn’t the shiny appearance on the outside funny, like a peacock with its feathers puffed out?
-You said you went ahead with the marriage despite your father’s opposition, right? There is a rumor that her mother was a prostitute, and her lowly blood does not go anywhere.
Nobles who approach with sweet smiles and say unintelligible words.
And the young queen of Rohan, who was laughing like an idiot amidst all the insults.
How foolish I was back then.
“But you are different.”
Amelia looked into her younger sister’s eyes, which looked similar to hers, and spoke slowly and forcefully as if she was praying.
Yes, Mores is different from her.
Somehow, Amelia felt like she was getting a glimpse of the many possibilities sleeping inside her sister’s body.
Perhaps unlike himself, this child will easily see through the lies surrounding him, and no matter what difficulties he faces, he will eventually overcome them with his own strength.
“You will definitely become a respected crown prince, Mores.”
“uh… … .”
Seongjin was embarrassed by her sudden words and blinked.
what? Prince?
Seongjin had never even thought that he would become something like that.
But rather than refute or ask something back, he thought for a moment and then kept his mouth shut. Amelia’s smile while saying that looked somewhat sad.
That day, the two hung out together in the Jinju Palace reception room until quite late.
And Amelia taught Seongjin a simple sentence that she had created herself to practice Breton.
“A little angel came down to a shabby cabin built with sincerity in a deep forest, and that place would be my church.”
“what is this? Is it like a scripture or a poem?”
It is a sentence whose meaning is not very clear.
As Seongjin tilted his head and repeated the sentence, Amelia burst into laughter with a clear voice.
“Isn’t it fun? “Arrhc appears four times in one sentence!”
fantasy,
