I Became the Youngest Prince in the Novel Chapter 20

I became the youngest prince in the novel Episode 20

Chapter 8: Succession Ceremony (1)

Agnes A five-story stone building located on the outskirts of the imperial capital.

This building, which had a large signboard reading ‘Night of Rest’ at the entrance, was one of the capital’s leading lodgings.

This is a place where you must stay at least one night if you stop by the capital.

However, people did not know that the name of this accommodation, ‘Sabbath Night’, had a double meaning.

In ‘Night of Sabbath’, rest meant both the meaning of rest as comfortable rest and rest as death.

An assassination group that can be counted on one finger even in the capital.

That was the true identity of ‘Night of Sabbath’.

“He was very angry.”

A secret room on the top floor of the Sabbath Building.

There, the highest-ranking executives leading the assassination group were gathered together with heavy expressions on their faces.

“It’s bound to happen since I’ve already failed twice.”

In ‘Night of Rest’, No. 1, who had the best assassination skills, spoke to No. 2, who covered his entire face with a mask.

Two raids on Chimseong Palace where the imprisoned prince was staying.

It was the work of Sabbath Night.

It was an assassination that was carried out under the orders of ‘the person’ who had absolute power within the imperial palace, and therefore it was an assassination that had to succeed.

But both attempts failed.

“But honestly, I still don’t understand why the second assassination failed.”

Even if we give in and assume that the first assassination attempt could fail, the second was an assassination attempt that absolutely could not have failed.

This is because it was an operation in which not only did several times more power than Chimseong Palace’s power and all its variables have been anticipated, but even No. 4, a single-digit number, participated.

In addition, ‘He’ indirectly intervened and blocked all external variables.

Why on earth did it fail?

“No. 4 said that there was an incredibly powerful person secretly guarding Chimseong Palace. “They say it was all done to him.”

Number 3 opened his mouth, recalling the words of Number 4, who was currently imprisoned in the dungeon as punishment for failing in his mission and running away.

“A man that strong protects a prince who has already been almost abandoned? “Do you think that makes sense?”

“stop. It’s already happened. Rather than that, it is more important to pay attention to the request he gave me this time. maybe… … “This will be your last chance.”

The eyes of the others became heavy at No. 1’s words.

It was obvious that if this request failed, their lives and the existence of the entire ‘Night of Rest’ would be at risk.

“Did you say it was a succession ceremony held at the imperial castle this time?”

“Yes, as usual, he knows the way into the castle… … .”

at that time.

“So who is he?”

A high-pitched voice, completely different from before, was heard from behind No. 1.

At the same time.

Squeak!

Number 1 pulled out a dagger from his waist and swung it in the direction from where the voice came from without hesitation.

This is a secret room that only top executives can enter.

If this was the first voice I heard here, the only possibility was that the enemy had infiltrated.

however.

“You’re quick to judge.”

Fight!

What was cut to the floor was the arm of No. 1, not the owner of the voice.

“I’m not good at it, though.”

The owner of the voice slowly appeared with a low muttering.

A woman with hair as black as night and eerie red eyes.

It was Liu Sina.

“Kill it.”

Have they already decided that they are enemies?

No. 1, who quickly widened the distance by stopping the bleeding in his arm, gave orders with cold eyes without even asking who he was.

Sssssssseu!

At the same time, all the assassin cadres in the room rushed towards Liu Sina, ready for battle.

Liu Sina looks at the assassins with amusement.

“Such instructions are always welcome.”

The reason she is here now is because of Zion’s instructions.

Zion did not forget that Chimseong Palace was attacked, so he entrusted Liu Sina to deal with it.

I thought that Liu Sina would be able to kill them all without leaving a single person behind.

Spa pot!

Meanwhile, No. 7 arrived in front of Liu Sina and threw an iron needle to dazzle her vision, then immediately stabbed the long awl into her heart.

however.

Right!

The head of the beast that appeared out of thin air swallowed No. 7’s head faster than that.

The other assassins’ eyes were shaking at the bizarre scene.

Nevertheless, No. 5, who did not lose concentration, stepped over No. 7’s body and plunged the sword into Liu Sina’s neck.

No, that was exactly what I was trying to insert.

Kwazijic!

Before that, his entire upper body had already been torn apart by the blood-red lines flowing from Liu Sina’s fingertips.

But was even No. 5 a bait?

As if waiting, numbers 1, 2, and 3 emerged simultaneously from the shadows on both sides and behind Liu Sina.

And the blow struck immediately.

Poop!

As if she wasn’t prepared for that, two swords penetrate Liu Sina’s vital area.

and.

“Die, monster.”

The last swing of No. 1’s sword decapitated her.

Sgak!

Liu Sina’s head falls to the floor with a thud.

“after… … .”

Relief appeared on the faces of the surviving assassins.

“Who on earth is the monster?”

Until an eerie voice comes from the witch’s head rolling on the floor.

“!!!!!!”

Rumbling.

Eyes colored with astonishment.

In the eyes of those assassins, they could see the blood continuously flowing from the headless neck of Liu Sina, covering the entire building beyond the room.

and.

Kiaaaaaaaaa!

An uncountable number of handshakes crawling out of this red-stained world.

In the ‘night of rest’ that turned into hell.

“There are real monsters out there.”

Before we knew it, Liu Sina had come back to eat and quenched her appetite in anticipation of the upcoming dinner.

* * *

Succession ceremony.

The minimum qualification test that Agnes’ direct blood relatives must take to become emperor.

Therefore, it was held only in the year when the direct royal family came of age, but that did not mean that only the direct descendants were the ones to hold the succession ceremony.

Agnes’ collateral descendants, who were scattered throughout the empire, were also able to hold a succession ceremony with their direct blood relatives.

The reason for holding the succession ceremony for those who could not receive the right to succeed to the throne even if they passed was simple.

In principle, Agnes’ collateral blood relatives were prohibited from entering the imperial castle or advancing to the center, and were also prohibited from using the surname Agnes.

However, in one special case, the way to advance to the center was opened, and that was through the succession ceremony.

The only entrance gate for collateral blood relatives.

Therefore, close to ten of Agnes’ collateral blood relatives were gathered in the spacious main hall on the outskirts of the Imperial Castle, where the succession ceremony of Prince Agnes of Sion was currently being held.

“You said it as if you wouldn’t even set foot in the imperial castle… … Can you see it from here?”

A sad-looking woman with long, light gray hair opened her mouth to a sharp-looking man who approached her side.

The man’s name is Bale Ilones.

As a rising star of the Steel Magic Tower, he was a genius wizard who was known to have already mastered high-level magic even in his 20s.

“Isn’t that the same for you too?”

Bale snorted at that and looked at the woman, Lynette Ilones.

Like Bale, he was a participant in this succession ceremony with the collateral surname ‘Ilones’ and was one of the members of the special expedition team, one of only five teams in the world.

“You can’t miss an opportunity like this. “I thought the succession ceremony wouldn’t be held for a while.”

Lynette shrugged her shoulders and answered Bale’s words.

Bale nodded as if he agreed.

“That’s right. To be honest, I was also surprised. “The imprisoned prince said he was going to hold a succession ceremony.”

Imprisoned Prince Sion Agnes.

Although he was not actually imprisoned, he was given the nickname because he was imprisoned in Chimseong Palace from a very young age and never came out.

Few people saw its true face to the outside world and only a small amount of information was revealed, but everyone who was in the know already knew about it.

The worst pureblood royal family of all time.

The height of incompetence and the shame of the Agnes royal family.

Therefore, it was almost an open secret that they were not even treated properly as royal family members.

“If Prince Shion is really as rumored… … “There would be no reason to participate in the succession ceremony.”

“Wouldn’t it be okay to participate as long as there is no reason?”

Lynette muttered that and glanced around.

Then, she and her companions who had skills that could never be inferior to Veil came into view.

Anyone with the last name of Agnes or Ilones could apply for the succession ceremony, but the reason why only these powerful people applied was simple.

‘If you apply with mediocre skills, you will die in the middle of the succession ceremony, rather than passing it.’

What qualities should an emperor have?

Charisma that dominates the public.

The ability to judge between truth and lies.

The capacity to embrace the world.

There were many things, but the quality that the Agnes royal family considered most was none other than strength.

Overwhelming force that can crush everything.

Only with the support of such military power could Agnes become emperor of the Empire, and this tradition has been passed down since the first emperor.

Therefore, the ‘succession ceremony’, the minimum qualification test to become an emperor, also focused on military power, and if the qualifications were not met, it could lead to death.

‘Of course, nothing like that has happened in the succession ceremonies that have been held so far.’

Agnes’ immediate blood relatives were all monsters, and even though she had only recently come of age, she showed an overwhelming gap with her collateral relatives who were in their late twenties, or at most, closer to their mid-thirties.

But at this succession ceremony, that tradition might be broken.

“What on earth were you thinking? Well, thanks to you, it’s good for us.”

The supervisors standing in front of Daejeon also seemed to have the same thoughts as Lynette and were talking with disapproving looks on their faces.

“I can’t believe I’m setting myself up like this in a situation where even living quietly as if I’m dead isn’t enough.”

“So, that’s right. “But it’s almost time for the succession ceremony, so why haven’t you come yet?”

With those words, the supervisors looked around Daejeon.

However, Prince Zion was not visible to their eyes.

“… … “Are you sure you’re scared now?”

“You might be in bed right now, covered in blankets.”

“This will be the first succession ceremony without direct royal family members.”

“Hehe, it might actually be better that way.”

A sneer appeared on the lips of the supervisors and some of the collateral staff who heard the conversation.

The prince was scared and did not come to the succession ceremony.

What a shameful stigma this is.

Because of this, Prince Zion’s name will fall even further.

Finally, amid such ridicule.

“Then, since Prince Shion did not come, the succession ceremony will be held with the people here now…” … .”

It was the moment when Captain Lambard of the 3rd Division of the Imperial Guard, who was appointed as the chief supervisor of this succession ceremony, was about to announce the start of the succession ceremony.

Jerk.

It was the sound of steps.

The sound of footsteps so quiet that you can’t hear them unless you listen carefully.

Jerk.

But at the same time, it was the sound of footsteps that strangely stimulated a corner of a person’s heart.

As if they were possessed by something, the heads of everyone present began to turn in the direction from which the footsteps were heard.

Soon after.

Jerk.

People could see.

Dark gray hair, a symbol of the Agnes royal family, and calm eyes of the same color.

A face that looks somewhat drowsy and a body that looks thin but firm.

Zion Agnes.

He was entering Daejeon.

“The author… … “That imprisoned prince?”

Lynette muttered with blank eyes as she saw Prince Shion slowly walking towards her.

She had a good feeling.

No, it was so excellent that I can’t even express it in words.

Because of her sense, the exploration team escaped danger several times.

But now, her senses were constantly ringing the alarm from the moment she saw Prince Shion.

It’s ominous, and it’s dangerous.

And that feeling was spreading beyond her and to others.

Jerk, jerk.

I can’t take my eyes off that ordinary walk.

Is this really the same person as the disgrace of the royal family that we have been hearing about?

Just because it feels like… … .

Jerk.

Meanwhile, Zion stopped in the middle of Daejeon, which was filled with silence, and slowly looked around at the people looking at him.

Eyes that seem to get you sucked in the moment you look at them.

Soon after, from the mouth of Zion.

“Let the succession ceremony begin.”

A low voice came out.

A second bright star was swirling deep within Zion’s eyes.

fantasy,