Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 81

081. Responsibility (2)

Even though the number of unconscious patients suddenly increased, Dr. Ninias seemed rather relaxed.

“It was so difficult for me because I didn’t want to get away from the patient who was dead. “It’s better to lie quietly like this.”

He gleefully began slathering the crushed herbs on Calmen’s face, which was now starting to visibly swell.

On the contrary, Masaine and Sir Kurt hesitated and began to notice Seongjin.

It seems like the prince who suddenly knocked out the imperial knight with one blow feels very unfamiliar.

“… It’s true that he did something worthy, but… … .”

“I hope you could hit it moderately gently…” That face is so big! greatness!”

No, what’s wrong with you? Even though I sacrificed my fist to save the poor sentient beings.

Especially Sir Martha, what are those eyes?

If Calmen had committed lese majeste, he would have been the first to put him in prison!

Meanwhile, Seongjin and his group received an unexpected visitor who came to visit the patient.

Katrina, leader of the Knights of Saint Aurelion.

She urgently entered the treatment room accompanied by her deputy Francis.

“… “Chief Bruno.”

She stared at the leader for a moment, as if she couldn’t believe how much he had changed, but then her face turned sad and she walked over to the bed where he was lying. She then carefully stretched out her hand, placed it on his shoulder, and began to pour out white shining divine power.

Like her nickname, the iron shield that assists the Emperor, Lord Katrina was famous for her indifferent attitude, showing little interest in anyone other than the Emperor.

I can’t believe she was pouring out her divine power like that, as if praying earnestly.

“Holy power is not very helpful against the Gray Plague.”

Despite the dissuasion from Rep. Ninias, Katrina could not keep her hands off the leader for a while.

Francis, who was looking at her with a slightly sullen expression, grumbled at Seongjin.

“That was the unfortunate commander of the common knights. I heard that he was a comrade in arms with our leader in life and death. “He always said that we had a pretty close relationship.”

Seongjin’s doubts deepened with that explanation.

A close relationship?

Well, looking at Katrina’s reaction now, I think that might be the case.

But why didn’t she go to this point to find Director Bruno?

Could it have something to do with Seonghwang ignoring him?

“Anyway, is it any of my business? Now, it’s all just a useless relationship from the past. And yet you made our leader worry like that… … .”

Grumbling.

Seongjin, who had been lost in his thoughts, was startled and raised his head when he heard the clear sound of teeth grinding.

You crazy fighting dog. Do you want to be that jealous of Jung-hwan like that?

But perhaps by coincidence, Seongjin’s eyes met those of Katrina, who was looking in this direction.

Seongjin tilted his head.

‘Is it because of my mood? Why are you looking at me so earnestly, as if I were your only friend? Of course it can’t be like that… … .’

But that feeling was not an illusion.

Katrina turned from the bed, slowly approached Seongjin, and opened her mouth with an expression of unprecedented desperation.

“Lowering. please. “Please help Director Bruno.”

“… … ?”

What do I do?

While Seongjin was puzzled, Katrina was now placing her hand on her brief armor and bowing her head politely!

“There will never be anyone who has served Delcross with as much sincerity as that person. “My loyalty to the royal family is extremely deep, so please show me mercy.”

“… … .”

Even in the midst of embarrassment, Seongjin’s head quickly turned.

It would not be possible to ask Mores, who does not have an ounce of divine power, to heal him directly.

There is probably only one possibility.

“… Are you asking me to personally ask my father for him?”

Katrina didn’t answer, but judging by the way her head lowered further, it seemed like that was the right answer.

“Why don’t you do it yourself?”

Seongjin was genuinely curious and asked a question.

His most trusted right hand man, who has assisted Seonghwang for a long time.

I wouldn’t be the type of person to just casually ignore her request.

But Katrina shook her head.

“That is not enough.”

“lack?”

“Yes, sir. “Your Majesty cannot help everyone unconditionally just because someone has a sincere wish.”

At that moment, a thought passed through Seongjin’s mind.

After experiencing the recent Gray Plague incident, this idea began with the suspicion that Seonghwang actually knew the full story of the situation.

If so, to what extent and how should Seonghwang intervene?

In fact, the Seonghwang that Seongjin understood was a person whose limitations could not be easily guessed. It is quite understandable that the chamberlain unconsciously thinks he is omnipotent. Perhaps, if Seonghwang really makes up his mind, there is nothing that cannot be resolved.

So how far should he go?

This is true even if we simply take the plague as an example. Even though there is no disease that he does not know about and there is no disease that he cannot cure, it is impossible for all the subjects of Delcross to live with only hope for prosperity.

What if all diseases before they become prosperous can be prevented and all diseases before they become severe can be treated?

So do we need lawmakers? Do people need to protect public health?

No, is there a need to find the real cause of the plague in the first place?

It is truly a poisoned chalice. Delcross would go through infinite regression.

Perhaps the somewhat lukewarm response to the recent success may also have something to do with it.

-Your Majesty cannot help everyone without conditions.

According to what Katrina said, it seemed like certain [conditions] were needed for him to move on his own.

And she is saying that in order to meet that [condition], Seongjin must step forward himself.

“Is what I’m asking a [condition] for my father to help the leader?”

When Seongjin asked, Katrina slightly averted his gaze and gave an inexplicable answer.

“Sometimes, just by saying something out loud, the foundation is greatly shaken and it collapses, sir.”

“… … .”

You can’t say it.

Well, you’re better than Seonghwang who keeps his mouth shut.

Seongjin nodded and said.

“Even if that wasn’t the case, I was also going to ask my father for him. I’m just not sure how much that will help. “As I heard, the Gray Plague has no great response to divine power.”

“You don’t have to worry about that, sir. “The divine power emitted by the priests and the power of His Majesty the Holy Emperor seem similar at first glance, but their arcs are different.”

I can hear the strong confidence in Katrina’s voice. It is clear that Seonghwang has a method.

Seongjin nodded and stood up.

If you have clearly decided what to do, there is no need to delay.

* * *

At first, I was planning to visit the office and just ask for a quick favor.

However, as Seongjin left the treatment room, a thought occurred to him.

‘While we’re on our way, should we take Director Bruno with us from the beginning? ‘It’s a bit troublesome to ask that gentleman to come and see the patient.’

Another problem was that the leader’s condition was getting worse. According to the demon lord, the number of flame crystals is still gradually increasing in his head.

Even though some time has passed since the eggs were removed, the progression of the disease does not seem to stop immediately.

In any case, there was no benefit in delaying treatment, so I planned to bring the patient in front of the Emperor as soon as he received permission.

‘Of course, there is a possibility of refusing treatment, but… … .’

However, Seongjin had an unfounded confidence that was close to a premonition.

As a result, Seonghwang will save General Manager Bruno.

In this way, a rather strange procession was created, with not only Masaine following Seongjin, but also the leader and adjutant of the Knights of St. Aurelion, and the resident knights carrying the stretcher carrying the seriously ill patient.

The problem was how to explain to the main palace guards the purpose of this rare member’s visit.

But after a while, Seongjin realized that it was a useless worry. When they arrived at the main palace, unexpectedly, Louis, the chamberlain, was there to greet Seongjin and his party at the entrance.

He looked at the shabby looking leader on the stretcher with sad eyes for a moment, then turned around and obediently guided the entire group to the king’s office. Don’t you think you already know what business Seongjin came to the main palace for?

‘Well, since that’s what Seonghwang does, there’s nothing strange about it.’

Seongjin shrugged his shoulders and walked behind Lewis.

“Are you here?”

As they entered the office, Seonghwang greeted them with his usual usual demeanor.

However, because the sight of him that caught his eye was completely unexpected, Seongjin was momentarily startled and had no choice but to stop walking.

‘Why is that guy doing that again?’

therefore.

Seonghwang turned his head in the wrong direction, not toward the entrance, and was not even looking at Seongjin and his group.

No, it would be more accurate to say that I couldn’t see it rather than saying I didn’t see it. That’s because Seonghwang’s eyes were covered with something that looked like black cloth, like an eye patch.

It wasn’t just Seongjin who was surprised by the unexpected appearance. Because Martha opened his mouth with his stupid face, and even Francis rolled his eyes and pushed up his glasses.

Only Katrina seemed to have guessed something, and slowly walked up to Seonghwang’s side as if to assist him.

I was momentarily confused by the strange atmosphere flowing in the office, but Seongjin soon spoke bluntly.

“I have something to ask your father.”

“ask.”

“Yes, I would like you to treat someone. I brought a gray plague patient to Jinju Palace yesterday. Perhaps my father knows him well… … .”

“Mores.”

The Emperor rarely interrupted his words and then continued speaking in a stern tone.

“There is no need to tell me his name.”

“… … .”

“There would be no reason for me to know his face.”

Seongjin blinked.

Oh, is that the purpose of the eyepatch? I’m not sure what it means.

“Didn’t you understand the English sentence?”

“Actually, yes.”

“I asked him why he didn’t look, and he said it was because he didn’t know in advance where my staff was pointing.”

“… yes?”

As Seongjin stared blankly at Seonghwang’s face, the corners of his mouth slightly turned up.

“… “I guess I still haven’t thought about reading Introduction to Theology.”

Seongjin became embarrassed and turned his head.

Oh, was that the story in the book?

“Hmm, I’m trying my best to read.”

So, I opened the heading and looked at it.

I just got tired of the tiny, dense letters that could barely be seen if I looked through a magnifying glass, so I just covered them up.

“okay. “Then it is done.”

I thought he was going to scold me more to study, but surprisingly, Seonghwang nodded as if he didn’t really care. Then he slowly extended one hand forward and gave instructions.

“Him this way.”

The resident knights, who had only been rolling their eyes until then, began to move hesitantly only after Seongjin noticed them once.

Eventually, the stretcher carrying Director Bruno was placed in front of Seonghwang, and he slowly lowered his hand and placed it on the Director’s chest as if he were measuring it. At that moment, Seongjin clearly saw his mouth slightly twitching.

Why? What suddenly comes to mind is the pitiful expression that Katrina made towards her first manager.

While Seongjin was caught up in a strange feeling, Seonghwang sighed softly and opened his mouth.

“Is he important to you?”

It feels like something like a ritual is starting.

I don’t know what kind of procedure is necessary, but I think that I have to unconditionally answer his question in the affirmative before I can move on to the next step.

Seongjin thought for a moment and then answered.

“He is someone who will be of great use to me.”

Then the next question follows.

“Is it right to save him?”

The answer to that question was easy.

“He is a man of great reputation, but he has suffered excessively and unbefitting him, so it is right that he be saved.”

And soon a third question was asked.

“Can you bear the consequences of that?”

“… … .”

Because the weight of this question was a little different from the previous ones, Seongjin was unable to answer readily and was lost in thought for a moment.

Is it possible for someone else to completely take on someone’s life and his or her life?

‘No, that’s not what I meant. It’s closer to a procedure you have to go through. ‘Let’s think easy.’

Seongjin quickly gathered his thoughts and nodded.

In any case, if Director Bruno gets better, I was prepared to take responsibility for not only his livelihood but also his welfare benefits.

“His past was my fault, so his future will also be my responsibility.”

It was that moment.

Seonghwang and Katrina had a faint smile on their lips at the same time, as if they were twins.

Seongjin suddenly realized.

Katrina Belpine. She is known as the Holy Emperor’s strongest shield, but perhaps she is actually closer to the Holy Emperor’s mirror.

“Yes, Mores.”

Seonghwang’s calm voice continued.

“This interest will belong entirely to your cause and effect from now on.”

With that declaration.

A dazzling white light soon burst from Seonghwang’s fingertips.

fantasy,