Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 99

099. Imperial Palace Dinner (1)

‘You notice I’m not Mores? ‘How?’

Seongjin’s mind became complicated due to a completely unexpected situation.

Could it be that Logan has the same abilities as Seonghwang? Are you seeing souls?

Or something else… … .

“Lowering?”

Masain, sensing a strange current, looks at the two people’s faces in turn.

But the moment of embarrassment subsided as quickly as it had come.

Seongjin soon regained his composure and calmly faced the boy who did not hide his vicious hostility.

‘… It’s something you have to experience at least once anyway.’

The question that everyone should have asked when I came to this world, I am now hearing from that boy.

Since when and why have I stopped worrying about getting caught?

The answer was obvious. It was after my first audience with the Emperor.

Before he knew it, Seong-jin was caught up in Seong-hwang, who knew something but pretended not to know and treated him like his son. Without even knowing it, I was deluding myself into thinking that I was really his son and a member of the Holy Family.

“I don’t think it’s a story worth talking about right now.”

“… “Don’t talk nonsense!”

In response to Seongjin’s answer, Logan’s pressure on him intensified.

It’s as if ice spears are stabbing at you from all directions, so sharp that your whole body goes numb with tension.

“You will have to answer properly. If something really happened to Mores, I want you… … .”

At that time, Masain, who saw their unusual atmosphere, intervened between the two.

He hid Seongjin behind his back as if to protect him, and quickly opened his mouth to Logan.

“Lowering! Prince Mores recently suffered from a severe fever. He had a high fever that was life-threatening. He lost his memory after that.”

“Brother Masain… … .”

When he came face to face with Masain, the boy’s hostility seemed to subside.

“Besides, you’ve lost a lot of weight recently because of your training. “No wonder you think I am a completely different person.”

“I’m not talking about appearances, brother. Mores’ presence was completely… … .”

Logan spoke up to that point and then trailed off as if he was at a loss to explain. He looked at Seongjin and Masain’s faces alternately for a moment, then bit his lip with an expression of resentment.

“… okay. It’s definitely not something I want to talk about here. “I will have a chance to talk to you in detail later.”

The boy spat out his words towards Seongjin and turned around.

“… … .”

Seongjin clicked his tongue as he looked at the back of Logan, who was walking ahead of him.

Wow, what on earth was that guy doing? Is it okay to call a guy like that a simple swordsman genius?

Although it was only for a moment, the force that the young prince displayed was so heavy that even Seongjin, who had been running around the battlefield and killing monsters for decades, was overwhelmed in an instant.

What should I do with this?

I think I’m completely suspicious of some scary guy.

But the thoughts did not last long.

A moment later, Herna and Kadesh appeared at the lobby entrance and rushed towards him.

“Mores! “Brother Masain!”

“Mores! “Brother Masain!”

The twins smiled brightly and pulled his arms from both sides.

These are heavy!

Thanks to this, Seongjin threw away his momentary worries without any regrets. It’s a bit uncomfortable, but what can he do now?

Well, if you can’t decide, why not ask Seonghwang to mediate?

* * *

“Prince Logan has spread the name of Delcross throughout the continent like this, so it cannot be denied that he is truly the Red Cross of the Holy Empire.”

As the dinner began, Empress Lizabeth elegantly wiped her lips with a napkin and complimented the guests.

She was originally a very gorgeous beauty, but today she is so beautiful that her whole body seems to be glowing. The maids put their soul into her decorations.

Prince Logan is expected to be the next crown prince.

You may feel bad inside, but it seems like you can’t just blindly dismiss a major you have established.

“However, the people of the deep remote areas, places that have not yet been touched by the Lord, will still be suffering from seawater. Thinking of them truly breaks my heart. “We can hope that Lilium will continue to be active for a long time so that we can convey the Lord’s merciful hand to the entire continent in the future, right?”

Ah, but for now, I’m just trying to use whatever attacks I can.

Are you saying that we should not return to the imperial capital and continue to subjugate the seawater?

Empress Tatiana, who was sitting at the head table, twitched and moved her eyebrows.

However, she raised her wine glass elegantly with a polite, inertial smile without any significant change in expression. She also looks more elegant and beautiful than usual.

“To lead by example and serve the people in any field is the attitude that a member of the Seonghwang family should have. Isn’t even the youngest Princess Sisley already taking on [the duty of a noble person] and willingly taking care of the people as a saint? “The prince and the princesses are all so wonderful, so the glory of the main deity will continue to reside in Delcross for generations to come.”

If you want to be treated properly as a member of the imperial family, you should crack down on your son, who is lounging around in the imperial palace needlessly.

This time, it was Empress Lizabeth’s turn to sharpen her eyes.

Seongjin, who felt embarrassed for no reason, took a gulp of his drink.

“He is praised by his subjects throughout the imperial capital. Weren’t many people who suffered from seawater saved thanks to Prince Logan? It must have been a precious opportunity for them to personally feel the mercy and love of the Lord. You have truly done a magnificent job.”

A thin, soft voice followed.

It was Empress Melody, the second empress.

She was originally a commoner, but ascended to the position of empress upon the emperor’s accession to the throne. She was the mother of Sisley, the youngest of the emperor’s children.

She is a very kind-looking beauty with soft silver hair and kindly shining eyes.

At Empress Melody’s pure praise, the empress’s stern face instantly softened.

“It would have been even better if Princess Sisley had been present at this happy occasion… … .”

Although the Third Princess Sisley is the youngest, she is said to have the strongest divine power among the children of the Holy Emperor. Her Orthodox Church has already canonized her as [Her Saint], and she is now on her way to a long-term visitation hosted by the Orthodox Church.

“Because I’m still young, I feel like the trip to Simbang is just an outing. “I told you to come back before the birthday party.”

As Empress Melody spoke with a smile, the air around her became noticeably warmer.

It looked like a small lamb caught between a leopard and a wolf, but in a way, it seemed even more amazing that it was not at all intimidated and cried out loud.

Anyway, with three wives gathered in one place, it can’t be a comfortable meal. Somehow, I felt like I knew why Seonghwang didn’t usually host formal dinners.

Looking around, everyone seemed to be familiar with this atmosphere and seemed to be struggling to survive on their own.

The twins Herna and Kadesh were constantly making eye contact with each other during the meal, and sometimes they giggled in amusement as if they had something in common without saying a word.

Now I understand. They are currently chatting through channeling.

Logan was relatively absorbed in eating, but occasionally he would chat quietly with Amelia sitting next to him.

They said they had been close friends since she came to the palace, and indeed, the way they treated each other seemed very comfortable and friendly.

Masain also looks unusually relaxed and happy.

My younger siblings, who I haven’t seen in a long time, are just so cute that I keep looking at them with happy faces and chewing their food. Is that person a nanny to the core?

And the success was great.

When Seongjin glanced up at the head of the table, he was still quietly cutting food with an expression on his face that I couldn’t tell what he was thinking.

therefore.

They don’t even eat, they just cut the food.

What are you doing, that guy?

Seongjin frowned a little and watched what he was doing.

If you look closely, you can see that others are cutting steak together, and that they are holding cups filled with drinks to their mouths while others are eating. It didn’t seem like he was drinking. However, the process flows so naturally that you may not even notice that you are not eating unless you look closely.

Now that I think about it, I don’t think I’ve ever seen that guy eat anything.

During tea time, you probably find yourself staring blankly at the tea you won’t even drink. It’s like when I had lunch at Huwon the other day, I just gnawed on it.

Could it be that he is a picky eater at his age?

I was sitting there with a sad look on my face, but soon the servants came in carrying the next dish. It was a crispy fried fish dish.

‘… and!’

When I took a bite without thinking, the soft and light fish meat combined with the sweet sauce couldn’t have been more delicious.

A delicacy that would be highly overrated even for Seongjin’s taste buds, which have recently been upgraded by eating only the palace’s finest cuisine.

“Is it delicious? “What kind of dish is this?”

The attendant smiled and answered Seongjin’s question that came out inadvertently.

“This is a cutlet made from salmon. Because it’s in season, it’s when the meat is at its peak. “It’s fresh, just brought in from the Cyprus Union this morning.”

“Cham salmon… … .”

Suddenly, what Seonghwang said about the name of the sword appeared in Seongjin’s mind.

-Cham salmon is a truly soft and delicious fish.

I glanced at the head table and saw Seonghwang still smashing his dishes with a cold expression.

Isn’t this what this guy likes?

But why are you doing that without even mentioning it?

Seongjin opened his mouth without realizing it and was singing Seonghwang.

“Um, father?”

At that moment, everyone in the restaurant stopped talking and looked at Seongjin. Seongjin didn’t pay any attention to the sudden silence and said what she wanted to say.

“Isn’t this what you said before? “It’s true salmon.”

“… … .”

Seonghwang stared at Seongjin in silence, then lowered his gaze and looked at the plate he was crushing. There was still no expression on his face, but Seongjin realized when he saw his eyes widen a little.

This guy seemed to have no idea what he was doing.

Only then did he pick up the utensil and slowly bring a piece of fish to his mouth. It was the first time since dinner began that I swallowed something.

“… okay.”

Seonghwang, who savored the taste for a moment, soon nodded.

“It’s that fish. “It seems like the imperial palace chef’s skills are very good.”

Seongjin clicked his tongue.

Even though you’re stuck between three wives, aren’t you feeling too preoccupied right now?

Seongjin snorted and went back to eating, but soon he felt eyes staring at him and had to raise his head.

Empress Tatiana is staring at him with a somewhat uncomfortable look. Empress Lizabeth pretends not to care and is examining him out of the corner of her eye. Empress Melody had an expression of open admiration.

‘… what? ‘Why are they like that?’

That gaze was not only felt at the head of the table.

The twins’ eyes are wide and their mouths are open, and Amelia is covering her mouth with both hands and looking at Seongjin in silence. Huh?

Masain’s reaction was not unusual, as his eyes turned red as if he was bursting into tears.

Did I do something wrong? Didn’t you say anything?

Seongjin broke into a cold sweat.

The same thing is surprising about Logan.

He looked at the crowd with a slightly embarrassed face, and then turned his head towards Seongjin.

In that new gaze, as if seeing a person for the first time, I no longer feel the same sharp hostility as the first time.

While Seongjin was shaking his head in the strange atmosphere without knowing why, only Seonghwang was putting a second piece of fish into his mouth with an expressionless face.

fantasy,