Episode 217
Slam!
The knights lined up on both sides fired their swords in unison and then pulled the hilts of their swords in front of their chests.
The white blade appeared to be cutting between the foreheads, which was the highest level of sword rites that a knight could perform.
and.
Saruk… … .
I could hear the sound of silk clothes grazing the floor.
This was also proof that the surroundings had become quiet.
Not only the subjects who announced the emperor’s appearance with loud voices, but also the knights who drew their swords did not move as if they were dolls.
Of course, we who were kneeling did not raise our heads first.
After a while, I felt a figure gently sitting on the throne… … .
Slam!
The sound of knights striking swords.
Next, I felt eyes poking my back and the back of my head. Anyway, out of the three, I’m the one in the middle.
This means that I have no choice but to speak out as a representative.
“… “I see you, His Majesty the Emperor.”
It seems like the modifiers are a bit lacking, but the minimum etiquette was followed. In the first place, there was no royal court etiquette that I knew of, so this was the best.
‘Hector would have taken care of it.’
If he were here, he would have said the same thing as the greeting I gave him, but it would have been three times longer.
As I suddenly became irritated, my anger toward Molvius also soared.
I just thought I would have hit her one more time, regardless of whether Lena barged in or not.
It was then.
“Raise your head.”
A voice interrupts my meaningless thoughts.
It was a voice that seemed to be whispering right in my ear, yet was strong.
Does it feel like static yet explosive potential, like boiling lava?
I slowly raised my head.
I was overwhelmed.
“… … .”
Of course, it’s my first time seeing Yongan.
Of course, I had heard quite a few rumors about the current emperor and the purgatory festival.
A king famous for his strength.
I heard that he was a typical person with a weak body but a strong mind.
‘… … .’
The jewels and accessories scattered all over her body and the silk clothes embroidered with gold thread did not seem excessive at all.
Even I, who basically hates luxury, felt that way.
He is wearing several layers of rather loose bright red long robes, and is stretched out on the throne in a rather loose posture.
A peerless beauty that looks like it was carved from jade and red hair that symbolizes the royal family.
The person whose color appears particularly clear may be due to their skin being so white that the veins are visible.
“… … .”
After all, you have already seen the royal family before. That’s two people.
The princess was an eccentric person who dyed her hair black, so in the end, the person I was comparing it to was the prince… … .
Glenn Scarlett.
A boy who hid his dark red hair.
However, the prince, who no longer hesitates to reveal himself, clearly has a unique presence… … .
I felt that his remarkable presence would fade if I stood here now.
“… “Congratulations will come first.”
The Emperor of Purgatory spoke in a strange tone.
“Badnicker, Goodspring, and Rubetta. Your achievements today are no less than the feats of your ancestors who protected the empire in the distant past. “I also express my sincere admiration for your actions in protecting the Academy and, by extension, the system from those insidious evil forces.”
“I am devastated.”
The Emperor of Purgatory smiled slightly and continued.
“One of the royal virtues that I received from the Emperor when I was young was the principle of punishing personal injury. “Do the young men who saved the empire want something from me?”
‘It comes out like this?’
I was quite embarrassed inside.
Of course, this is because you cannot recite in line what you want in front of the emperor.
‘… I’m sure they won’t just call me here and end it with words, right?’
I feel a little anxious.
It wasn’t my intention to eat soybean paste in the first place… … .
Still, since I was only human, I was naturally curious about what reward the emperor would give me, and I even had expectations.
Of course, such inner feelings cannot be revealed.
No matter how thick my face is, I know how to make that level of discernment.
I had no choice but to sigh inwardly and open my mouth.
“The praise is heavy. “I was merely carrying out my proper duty as an imperial noble, so please inform me.”
“Ho… … .”
The corner of Yeonokje’s eyes furrowed.
I could feel the guys on both sides looking at me with slightly surprised eyes.
It was proof that I was showing an attitude that did not suit me.
“You have humility at that age. Look at the pillars of the empire. The future of the empire is so bright.”
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The Purgatory Emperor gently clapped his hands, and the ministers standing one level lower than the throne responded with applause.
It feels like watching a Peking opera.
When the applause died down, the Emperor of Purgatory spoke.
“But you can’t do that. If it weren’t for you, things would have gone the way that disgusting church wanted. “The empire’s best and largest educational institution would have become a terrible place to train enemies.”
It was like this and then like that, what is this person’s true intention?
It was difficult to guess Purgatorio’s inner thoughts.
Strangely enough, it’s because he’s someone who can’t read my prayers or mood.
Separately, I had to accept the fact that I was somewhat overwhelmed by the other person’s intimidation.
This was an amazing experience for me as well, and it was the first time I realized that even people who do not have a high level of inaction can demonstrate that level of presence.
It is truly the vessel of an emperor.
The eyes, like the jewels of purgatory, moved.
“Charles Rubietta.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“I know that Rubieta is having a hard time with the fishing rights of the Hablu territory. There will be good news soon.”
“ah… … ! Seong-eun is devastated… … !”
A dazed look flashed across Charles’ face.
I also felt half of the joy… Havelu is a city I have also heard of.
It was a fairly famous port city, but the nearby sea area overlapped with the territorial waters of a nearby city, so there was a serious dispute over fishing rights.
It’s probably a conflict that lasts generations, but should I say he’s an emperor?
In one word, you can guarantee the resolution of such conflicts.
‘But apart from that… … .’
I felt somehow uncertain about the emperor’s words and attitude… … .
That feeling became even stronger in the next moment.
“Seren Good Spring.”
“Yes, yes!”
“I heard that you, Barter Goodspring, and Butterfly Goodspring also performed amazingly in this incident. He said he stood out especially among many young people. Lord Hatem will be pleased.”
“Wow, that’s too much praise… … .”
“hmm. “I also know Lord Hatem’s longing.”
Emperor Purgatory smiled and continued speaking.
“Tell this to Lord Hatem. “I will leave the position of Grand Master of the Imperial Family vacant.”
“… … !”
A ripple spread through those short words.
I also had no choice but to look at the purgatory offering with surprised eyes… … .
This is because the Grand Master of the imperial family literally refers to a being who can teach the royal family – that is, a teacher.
This was the highest honor that could be achieved as a master in one field, and at the same time, it was an unprecedented opportunity for a nobleman.
Of course, the position of the royal family’s teacher has great political implications as well.
This is because, in effect, it means that most political opponents will disappear.
Of course, at Good Spring, there won’t be many opposing political enemies… … .
What would Badniker, one of his few political opponents, think about this?
The Purgatory Emperor continued speaking in a humorous tone.
“There is a saying that a child is the most transparent disciple. This is because children naturally encounter their parents’ teachings in their daily lives and absorb them without adding or subtracting. Through the activities of the three Good Spirits in this incident, we were able to get a glimpse of Lord Hatem’s usual personality. “You will have everything to become a Grand Master.”
“Wow, I’m devastated… … !”
Seren also bowed his head.
Unlike Charles before him, he didn’t look very happy, but he seemed twice as surprised.
‘Now that I think about it, I think Barter could have been here.’
That guy’s performance wasn’t shallow either.
In the first place, since he was Goodspring’s eldest son, I thought he might be ahead of Seren in terms of justification.
‘… Or on purpose?’
What is the reason for calling Seren and not Hatem?
“and… Luan Badnicker.”
“yes.”
Without a moment to continue my thoughts, my turn finally came.
I lowered my expectations and waited for Purgatorio’s words.
This was because I became convinced of the form in which interest was given as a reward.
‘A reward given to the family, not to the individual.’
In a way, it can be seen as a royal way of conducting himself.
In the first place, if the prevention of the Demon King’s descent is given as a reward to an individual, there is a high probability that the method will be monetary… … .
In order to give money without losing face to the imperial family, you would literally have to open the national treasury.
‘It’s only good for Badniker.’
As someone who has no sense of belonging to the family, the situation is bittersweet.
Of course, if Sanghyeolgong finds out about this, I think he will take care of something else… … .
Is it because he became a priest?
For some reason, I’m not happy about being involved with Sanghyeolgong.
however.
“I will give you the middle name of ‘Q’.”
“… … !”
The emperor’s next words rang in my ears like a thunderbolt.
The air was shaking.
A much bigger ripple effect than when the story about the Grand Master was brought up.
For example, is it the difference between a gentle breeze and a strong wind?
If the emperor had not been here, astonishment might have erupted from all directions, like a typhoon.
“Your Majesty… … !”
Finally, despite being rude, one of the old ministers spoke up.
“Luan Badnicker’s performance was certainly dazzling, but I think it is still too early for him to be given a middle name… … !”
“I’m getting it back! Even a three-year-old iron-blooded warrior wouldn’t have been this fast… … !”
“Please inform me… … !”
“Stop, stop.”
The emperor waved his hand with an annoyed face, and the ministers’ mouths were covered.
And the Emperor of Purgatory spoke while looking at the ministers who were pleading with only their facial expressions.
“I am fully aware of your concerns. But wasn’t it a middle name established for times like this? “I ask one thing: Has there been at least one person in recent times who directly prevented the descent of the Demon King?”
“… … .”
“There would not have been anyone of similar age, let alone one among those who were old.”
The Purgatory Emperor erased the smile from his face.
“… Appearance, age, experience, race, and status. In my empire these things should not be a barrier to judgment. “Engagement must be judged only in terms of merit.”
‘-ah.’
At that moment, goosebumps ran down my spine. It was a moment when a strange sense of discomfort turned into confidence.
First of all, one thing I realized.
The emperor talks about our achievements in an impartial manner and praises us, but… … .
During that process, there was one word that was never uttered.
A word used by people outside the imperial palace to praise the protagonists of this activity.
The most representative pronoun referring to those who have achieved great feats.
‘hero.’
Purgatory seemed to shy away from the word itself, and perhaps that was true.
I thought I knew why too.
‘It’s because of Heros.’
The Purgatory Emperor clearly recognized Heros and was keeping him in check.
So the words I just said… … .
At first glance, this may seem like a compliment to me, but it should never be deceived.
At this moment, I thought about my middle name as well as the Royal Knights.
Dean Alderson’s words that there was already a movement to fill the seven vacancies also flashed through my mind.
All criteria are based solely on skill.
‘Is this the tendency of purgatory?’
A maniacal obsession and desire for talent.
The moment I realized that, somehow, this being no longer felt like a person resembling a lotus or jade to me… … .
It felt like a literal purgatory, trying to grab me with a giant hand and imprison me for a long time.
“… … .”
I’m still on my knees and with my head down.
However, the eyes of Yeonokje, who must be touching the top of her head, are hot.
‘This… If I accept it obediently, it will be really f*cked up, right?’
The case is different from Sanghyeolgong or other middle names.
At this point, it is obvious why the emperor is making such an unconventional proposal.
It would be for the country to have complete existence, but if I accept the emperor’s proposal now, my life will be tied to the imperial family from now on.
Rather than going to Yeongsan, you may end up as a member of the imperial family and never be able to escape the system for the rest of your life.
‘the problem is… … .’
How dare you refuse the power given by the emperor himself? This is it.
Even though I thought about it until steam was coming out of my head, I couldn’t come up with a sharp number.
“-What would you do? Luan Badnicker.”
The Purgatory Emperor laughed.
“Of course you will follow my orders, right?”
f*ck.
What should I really do?
fantasy,
