Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 80

080. Responsibility (1)

The eight or five gray plague patients rescued from the capital guards were taken to the Imperial Palace Medical Center and immediately underwent extraction surgery.

As patients with shabby appearance came flooding in, the doctors frowned. However, when a man as old as a prince stood guard and glared at him, he reluctantly put aside other matters and performed the treatment on the patients.

Although he repeatedly urged the doctor to take proper care of the patients until they woke up, Seongjin was actually skeptical about their recovery.

This is because a decision to burn has already formed in most people’s minds.

Even the academy students who were discovered early and were relatively sane have not yet woken up. There was no way that a person whose brain had already been damaged by a decision to burn would easily regain consciousness.

“What about the patient we brought to Jinju Palace yesterday?”

“Councilor Ninias is receiving treatment, but he doesn’t seem to be seeing any improvement yet.”

The patient brought by Lord Calmen was currently receiving intensive care at the Pearl Palace under Dr. Ninias.

As soon as he was brought in last night, he underwent surgery to remove the eggs, but he is still unable to swallow the medicine properly, let alone wake up.

Well, it may already be hopeless. According to the demon lord, his head was all messed up.

Still, I guess I’ll have to at least pretend to treat it as long as I can.

He was someone who Seongjin himself declared as a ‘guest’ of Jinju Palace. Moreover, judging from Sir Calmen’s attitude and Sir Kurt’s reaction, I have an ominous feeling that the patient may have something to do with Mores’s past actions.

“I can’t tell you anything because the disease has progressed quite a bit. It was said that the Gray Plague patients did not respond no matter how much divine power the priests poured on them, and it was true. Above all, my health was already very weak.”

Representative Ninias explained to Seongjin, who returned to Jinju Palace and stopped by the treatment room.

Perhaps due to the maids taking care of it, the patient looked much neater than before.

However, looking at his thin body with exposed bones, his wrinkled face, and his brittle hair, it seemed like he had been without a proper meal for quite some time.

Above all, I could barely feel any auror activity from him. This means that the life response is weak.

If he had been the Knight Commander of the Royal Guard in the past, he must have been an Auror user, but why did he end up like that?

“Captain… … .”

Sir Calmen, who had been in trouble since yesterday, stayed up all night next to the patient.

With a face swollen from bruises and a splint on one arm, he was busy taking care of the patient without even thinking about himself.

The foam that constantly wipes the patient’s face and limbs with a wet towel seems to have the tendency to absorb all the water through the skin if the patient cannot swallow it.

“You must have had a special relationship with Lord Calmen. “I feel sorry for you.”

It was something I said inadvertently because it didn’t seem like we were related by blood, but Sir Kurt, who was next to me, asked.

“By any chance. What do you remember about that person… … .”

Oh my.

It really seems like there’s something going on with that guy Mores.

“Unfortunately, I can’t remember anything.”

“… “I see.”

Looking at Sir Kurt’s slightly sunken face, Seongjin recalled the stories he had heard at the knights’ dormitory the day before.

-Because of what happened in the past, that guy, Calmen, still can’t raise his head in the 2nd Knights… … .

-Lord Kurt is the problem. That nobleman is also from the 2nd Knights and secretly takes care of the prince.

This would mean that even though Sir Kurt knows the whole story of the incident, he does not have any particular grudges against Mores. Perhaps he could explain quite objectively what happened in the past.

Seongjin gave him a light wink.

“Lord Kurt. “If it’s okay, let’s talk about that person separately.”

I could feel Masain taking a breath from behind, as if embarrassed.

Well, he was the leader of the 2nd Knights not long ago, so he probably knows something.

However, he is a man who does not bother to reveal to Seongjin that he is a member of the royal family. If Mores decides it’s something he doesn’t need to know, he’ll continue to keep his mouth shut.

After catching a glimpse of Masain, who looked somewhat anxious, Seongjin came out of the treatment room with Sir Kurt.

“This is Captain Bruno. So, about 7 or 8 years ago, he became the commander of the imperial palace knights and led the royal guard.”

Leaning against the window in the hallway, Seongjin listened to Sir Kurt’s explanation.

Bruno Green.

He was a refugee from Ortona, and after joining the Imperial Palace Knights, he received the surname Green for his great and small achievements. He was so successful that he rose to the rank of knight commander, which was rare for a commoner.

Considering that children of famous martial artists devote themselves to Auror training from a young age, it could be said that he was a man of great standing who rose to prominence with his innate talent despite taking up the sword at a late age.

In particular, in the early days of his reign, when Seonghwang unified the religious order, he stood right next to him and showed off his bravery by swinging his sword.

“… “He was his father’s confidant?”

Seongjin opened his eyes and asked a question. This is because he thought it was unbecoming of a prosperous king to allow his close associates to fall into that situation.

Still, isn’t that guy quite the kind of person who takes care of his people?

“Yes, at that time, His Majesty cared for Captain Bruno very much. He was the one who discovered the person who was not properly recognized due to his background and opened the way for him to become a successful person. “He personally gave us his last name and did not spare any support.”

With the protection of the Emperor on his back, Bruno Green displayed his talents to the fullest and eventually reached the level of Decaron Knight. And the Emperor, as if he had been waiting, appointed him as the Commander of the Imperial Palace Knights.

The opposition of military officers who said they could not recognize a knight commander who was a commoner was also dismissed at once. Some people even complained about excessive favoritism.

Commander of the 2nd Knights of the Royal Guard.

An insignificant commoner knight who had been working on the front lines for a long time has suddenly reached a position recognized as the greatest knight on the continent, next to Sir Balthazar.

It would have been natural for Director Bruno to attend the princes’ swordsmanship classes instead of Sir Balthazar, who was busy with construction work on the southern front at the time.

Oh my, was that the point of contact with that Mores guy?

“Did there be some friction during class?”

Sir Kurt averted his gaze as if he was embarrassed by Seongjin’s guess.

“… “It wasn’t friction, it was just bad luck.”

Leader Bruno’s swordsmanship class was peaceful for a while.

At that time, the students who were taking classes were Logan and Mores, and Prince Logan was a very quiet and conscientious student. He was even a genius in swordsmanship who could master twenty by just teaching him one thing, so the leader didn’t have much to teach him.

In addition, because Mores spent many days not even showing his nose because he was so busy playing, there was no time for accidents to occur.

So, Director Bruno, who was just discovering the fun of raising students, turned his attention to a new student. He was a commoner boy who seemed to be quite smart in the neighborhood where he lived.

“That disciple is Sir Calmen.”

That’s where Calmen gets involved.

It is said that Director Bruno took care of young Calmen with great care. While he’s working, he even sits down in his office with food. During his swordsmanship classes, Calmen was often seen swinging a wooden sword next to Prince Logan.

In this way, the people of the imperial palace gradually became accustomed to seeing Calmen next to Director Bruno. Although he was still young, he was implicitly treated as the leader’s official servant.

But that peace did not last long.

One day, Empress Lizabeth and Mr. Mores appeared in front of Calmen, who was standing alone in the palace garden waiting for the leader. And for some reason, a fight soon broke out between the two children.

“I don’t know exactly what the situation was like at the time. The only witnesses were the Empress and her maids, and they all said that Calmen committed the crime of lese majeste first.”

There was no one on Calmen’s side at that time.

Well, wouldn’t it be obvious? There is no way a commoner boy with no sense of style would have attacked those in authority.

Seongjin guessed that perhaps two people passing by were picking a fight with Calmen for no reason.

The problem was that the fight left clear trauma on the bodies of the two children.

And of course, in front of Empress Lizabeth.

“When the Royal Guards learned of the commotion and arrived, the prince’s face was already scratched, and Kalmen’s forehead was covered in blood from a cut with a sword.”

Did Mores even brandish a sword?

“And the Empress ordered Calmen’s summary execution.”

“what? “A child?”

“It is true that it only hurt the prince a little… … .”

“So, if the other person is swinging a knife, don’t even react like that? Are you saying I should just die?”

When Seongjin responded with such bewilderment, Sir Kurt’s expression changed strangely.

In any case, the person in charge, Sir Bruno, was summoned to the scene, and the emboldened Empress Lizabeth demanded that the director take responsibility for the situation. The leader ordered that the lowly thing that had harmed the body of the noble prince be cut down and punished on the spot.

“… … .”

Wow, seeing a young student directly, that’s a bit much.

The more I listened, the more spectacular it became.

Director Bruno knelt down on the spot and begged for mercy, but the empress’s attitude was extremely stern.

The general manager eventually had to make an extreme choice.

Instead of saving Calmen’s life, he had to give up his position as Knight Commander and completely destroy his Auror class on the spot.

For a person who was at the level of a Dekaron Knight to become a useless person who could not even gather a handful of Aurors, it was truly an action no different from death for a warrior.

Leader Bruno, whose Auror layer was shattered, was left half-dead and thrown out of the imperial palace without receiving proper treatment. And Calmen, who was the direct cause of the leader’s downfall, is said to still be at odds with the 2nd Knights, having become a bastard who returned the favor with vengeance.

Seongjin, who was unable to continue speaking for a long time due to the inside story being more cruel than expected, asked with a slightly trembling voice.

“… My father? “What did your father say then?”

“How dare we understand His Majesty’s deep intentions?”

Although Sir Kurt vaguely explained it, Seongjin could tell.

Seonghwang did nothing at that time!

They did not prevent General Manager Bruno, whom they had cherished so much, from being kicked out as a waste of money. A man who could easily work miracles with just a simple touch didn’t even provide me with proper treatment.

Why?

“Anyway, in the end, it’s all my fault that the leader ended up like that.”

Seongjin felt a headache.

This is it. I can’t understand why Lord Calmen always glared at me so irreverently, and I’m actually thankful for it.

I think I wanted to stab him in the face every time I saw his face, but how on earth did he hold back until now?

As Seongjin clutched his forehead, Masain hurriedly shouted next to him.

“Well, that’s not true, sir! Isn’t it an insult to you to ask for punishment? “I was a child at the time who knew nothing!”

“Just because you’re young doesn’t mean you’re free from responsibility, Lord Martha.”

Seongjin quickly gathered his thoughts.

At first, I thought I would just help Lord Calmen by looking at his face, but now I really had to do my best to heal the leader.

If you think about it, the reason why that person fell ill with the gray plague while living in the slums was entirely due to Mores’s viciousness.

But how do you treat it?

A person whose brain has completely died cannot be revived even with modern medicine.

The only possibility that comes to mind is to seek the help of the Holy Emperor and cause a miracle… … .

‘They said they completely ignored it before, so will anything change now?’

Well, it’s not like I don’t know that guy.

I’m sure there must be some reason, though.

“First, I will meet my father and talk. You two, help Councilor Ninias here. So that the director can receive the best treatment… … .”

Seongjin, who had made up his mind, said that and raised his head, when suddenly the door to the treatment room opened violently.

“Don’t try to act like you care! “It’s all useless now!”

When I turned around, I saw Kalmen, whose face was red, glaring at Seongjin with scary eyes.

“What kind of rude language in front of you… … .”

Masain’s face hardened and he took a step forward, but Kalmen cut him off in exasperation.

“why? Did I say something I couldn’t do? Everyone, don’t pretend like you don’t know or that you’re worried! Anyway, the leader thinks there is no hope anymore! You think that if you just bury it quietly like this, that’s it! Isn’t it?”

Calmen’s eyes were burning so brightly with deep anger that they seemed to burst into flames.

I think he’s so angry right now that he can’t see anything.

“Do you know who will appreciate you if you sympathize with the poor guy? It’s late! “Things have come to this point and now what!”

“Lord Calmen… … .”

“You don’t know anything! Do you know what the leader always said even after he was kicked out of the imperial palace? It is an infinite honor to have been able to stand by His Majesty’s side even for a moment! I have no regrets at all! He always said that as a habit! But what is this! To think that the reward for sacrificing one’s life for Delcross and for His Majesty was such a gruesome death, I… I… … .”

Calmen’s condition was so unusual that he was shaking and unable to speak. Sir Kurt said, quickly approaching him.

“Lord Calmen, calm down first. I can’t believe you are working hard for the leader’s treatment… … .”

“Don’t be ridiculous, Sir Kurt! “It’s the same with all of you 2nd Knights!”

Kalmen raised his voice and shouted as if screaming.

“At that time, was there any member who came forward for the leader? The 2nd Knights did nothing for you! They always look at you with white eyes, ignoring you because you are from a commoner background, and only then do you start talking about how pitiful everyone is when you are thrown away miserably! There’s no need to curse at the prince, you idiot! “You are all the same!”

Is this guy really going to cross the line like this?

Seongjin frowned, and the arrow of anger came back this way.

“You said it well too! is it so? It’s all your fault? Even though you’re young, you don’t lose responsibility? Don’t say anything you don’t mean! “But anyway, you don’t remember anything!”

“… hey.”

“Does doing your best mean discussing it with Your Majesty? why? Anyway, that person… … .”

Pow!

Calmen fell to the floor, unable to speak.

Seongjin got hit squarely with a punch and completely fainted.

“… … .”

Facing the bewildered faces of Masain and Sir Kurt, Seongjin hurriedly made an excuse.

“Uh, sorry. I hadn’t thought about it like this, but I thought that if I left it like this, I would really commit the crime of lese majeste, so without realizing it… … .”

I don’t know, but wouldn’t disrespect for the prince and disrespect for His Majesty the Emperor be different in weight?

I feel like I’m out of my mind because I’m tired, so I’m telling you to get some rest.

Seongjin thought as he looked at Lord Calmen, who was lying so calmly next to Director Bruno.

By the way, that guy Calmen is also secretly hot-tempered.

Perhaps, as the Empress claims, we cannot completely ignore the possibility that he committed lese majeste first.

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