I became the youngest prince in the novel Episode 202
Chapter 50 World Conference (4)
An office located on the top floor of Cheongseong Palace.
“Your Highness Deanna… … .”
There, Hallegrion, the first leaf of the World Tree, and Lloyd, the leader of the 1st Division of the Spirit Legion Igracia, were looking worriedly at the Five Empresses, who were staring blankly out the window.
Of course, Deanna usually looked out the window and lost in thought, but something was different this time.
Their lord has been in that state ever since he returned here after the monarch’s meeting.
In addition, the princess’s eyes had lost their light, as if she were dead.
“Is it really impossible to even touch him anymore? … .”
A murmur flowed from Deanna’s mouth.
In her mind, the image of Zion she saw during the monarch’s meeting was endlessly replaying.
‘It was like seeing my father.’
It was also the late emperor in his prime, not just before his death.
No, in fact, it was no exaggeration to say that it was more than that.
The pressure coming from Zion was beyond imagination.
‘Is the king’s fate really decided at birth?’
Until now, Deanna had thought that fate was hers.
But lately, I’ve been having this feeling that it was an illusion.
And along with that, the hope she had was also dwindling to the point where it was invisible.
‘Now all that’s left is to hope that the proof fails… … .’
With that thought, the Five Emperors sighed once.
I really didn’t like the current situation where I couldn’t take initiative.
“Anyway, what tricks are they planning in the competition?”
Clearly, Zion said that the world competition held this time would prove that demonic forces had already permeated the entire empire.
Deanna had no idea how her youngest brother would prove himself.
“Besides, don’t tell anyone about this and keep it a complete secret.”
This was what Zion said to everyone present just before the meeting ended.
It seemed like they were extremely wary of this fact being leaked out.
at that time,
“Your Highness, may I give you one opinion?”
Hallegrion, who was listening to Deanna’s muttering next to him, opened his mouth.
“Tell me.”
“I think the reason Prince Shion said that is because if the fact were to spread outside, the proof that would have to be made during the competition would become extremely difficult. If so. “How about this method?”
“I wonder if that method is… … .”
“Yes, as you may have already thought, we are leaking the information on purpose.”
Hallegrion’s voice became more secretive.
“It’s a very interesting and unconventional piece of content, so it will spread quickly just by passing it along. And if Prince Shion fails to prove it because of that… … .”
As he said, he would have no choice but to give up the throne.
“… … .”
Deanna looked out the window in silence at the fairy’s words.
In fact, it wasn’t that she couldn’t think of this method either.
‘but… … .’
It was none other than something related to the devil.
The greatest taboo in the empire, including the imperial family.
If the contents were leaked this time, it could not only break that taboo but also endanger the entire empire.
A deep look of concern appeared in Deanna’s eyes.
Soon after,
“I am… … .”
Her mouth slowly began to open.
* * *
Chimseong Palace’s reception room.
“World competition in 3 days.”
Shion, who came here after a long time, opened her mouth to the white flame emperor Ahamad and the blood tower lord Kerma in front of her.
“Can the improvement of the color advance be completed by then?”
Improved red line.
It was the most important part of Zion’s proof during the competition.
Its effects have already been fully felt in the floating city.
Therefore, Sion thought that once the improvements were completely completed, there would be no shortage in carrying out this plan.
“Hehe, we’re really running out of time.”
Ahmad responded to Zion’s words by stroking his beard.
But contrary to his words, his expression showed a sense of composure.
“I guess it’s already been completed.”
“That’s right. When using it in Adegripa, I was lucky enough to find the last piece I needed. Now we just have to put the pieces together.”
Ahamad’s voice as he spoke like that was evident in his confidence in the improved enemy forces.
at that time,
“However, Your Majesty, although the improvement of the search force has been completed, there are limits to its scope. “Perhaps a medium that amplifies the power of the magic circle will be needed to cover the entire area your highness is thinking of.”
Next to Ahmad, Kerma opened her mouth with a slightly worried look on her face.
“You don’t have to worry about that. “Because I already have something in mind.”
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“yes?”
“You’re coming at the right time.”
Shion smiled slightly at Kerma, who was questioning him, and looked towards the door of the guest room.
“The princess of the Barmel family has arrived.”
At that moment, the voice of an attendant guarding the outside of the door was heard.
“Additional instructions will be delivered through the shadows starting tomorrow.”
As soon as Ahmad and Kerma got up from their seats at Zion’s order to celebrate the guests and went out of the guest room, a woman came inside.
“It’s been a while, Your Highness Zion.”
It was Priscilla.
A princess greeting Zion politely.
In reality, it was only a few months, but Priscilla felt like it had been a long time since she had seen Shion.
A lot had happened since we last saw each other, and a lot of things had changed for both myself and Prince Sion.
In addition, she felt as if she had become so far away from Prince Sion that she could no longer be reached.
Of course, there were some things that did not change.
‘Those eyes.’
There was still no emotion found in Prince Shion’s eyes as he looked at her.
“So, it’s been about half a year?”
“No, more time has passed than that.”
Unlike Zion, Priscilla’s eyes as she answered contained many complex emotions.
Admiration, fear, and adoration… … remorse.
Among them, pity was an emotion that had existed for a long time, and at the same time, it was also an emotion that Priscilla herself did not understand.
It was absurd for him to feel that way towards Prince Sion, who was incomparably superior to him in every way.
However, ever since she became vaguely aware of what Prince Shion was facing alone, such feelings had always been engraved in her heart.
That’s why I wanted to ease that burden, and that’s why I wanted to stand by his side.
Of course, I had now admitted that I couldn’t do that.
“It looks like you’ve put in a lot of effort so far.”
Shion smiled slightly as he looked at Priscilla and quietly opened his mouth.
“… … yes?”
“I grew up okay.”
It was a very calm voice, and the words were too flat to even be called a compliment.
but,
Grumble.
The moment she heard those words, a stream of tears flowed from Priscilla’s eyes without her knowledge.
It was the first compliment I ever heard.
Ever since I heard from Prince Shion that I needed to be qualified.
I really tried my best.
In order to somehow qualify, I learned magic without even a single moment of rest and tried everything I could to somehow be of help.
“Huh… … “Huh!”
I couldn’t stop crying because it felt like my efforts, which had never been recognized before, were finally being recognized.
“… … .”
Shion waited quietly until Priscilla stopped crying.
How much time has passed?
“then… … “Have I now earned the right to stand next to you?”
Priscilla, who had sniffled a few times with her makeup smudged and a mess on her face, looked at Shion and asked.
“That’s not right.”
Shion immediately shakes her head and denies it.
I acknowledged the effort, but there was still a long way to go before I could stand by his side.
When Priscilla’s face turned gloomy,
“But just because you can’t stand next to me doesn’t mean you can’t help me.”
A quiet voice flowed from Zion’s mouth.
“yes? What does that mean… … .”
“The world competition that will be held this time.”
With those words, the corner of Zion’s mouth as he looks at her,
“I need you then.”
Before I knew it, a happy-looking smile was forming.
* * *
A day before the world competition begins.
The last person Sion met was a knight with emerald hair who appeared to be in his early 30s.
Perhaps because of the sword left unattended and the front of the shirt slightly unbuttoned, the knight gave off a rather rough feeling.
“I didn’t know that His Highness Zion would ask to see me first.”
The voice that came out of the driver’s mouth after greeting him was also very similar to his appearance.
“I’m sorry, but can I ask you about your business right away? “It wouldn’t be good if the story spread that I had a personal encounter with a certain royal family member.”
It was a fairly straightforward statement, but at the same time, it was understandable if you knew the identity of the article.
‘Million Geoffrey.’
The leader of the Knights of Agnes, the world’s strongest knight order, and a sword that only moves for the Emperor.
He is a legendary figure who has risen to his current status with only a sword, and is considered to have skills second only to Evelyn Agnes, who is called the strongest knight.
Although he is not included in the ‘Seven Heavens’ because he has never shown proper ability, he is also a strong player who is said to be able to join at any time if he puts his mind to it.
‘In the chronicle, the throne was vacant until the very end, so he didn’t show much activity except in the very latter half… … .’
Zion had no intention of wasting this much power like that.
“I want you to help me this time.”
Shion answers straightforward questions with an equally straightforward answer.
“hmm… … As you probably already know, we, the Knights of Agnes, act only for the Empire and the Emperor. Of course, even if you are a direct blood relative of Agnes, if you do not become emperor, you will not be able to give us instructions.”
At those words, Million looked troubled and began to answer.
“Personally, I feel like I want to help you, but… … There are set rules. Of course, I know that you are the closest to the next emperor, but you have not ascended to the throne yet.”
Contrary to the image, the words were quite long and cautious, but overall, it was a rejection.
However, despite his rejection, Shion’s expression was not much different from the first time.
Because it was expected from the beginning.
“Then this time, let’s act for the empire, not for me.”
Soon, at the low voice that flowed from Zion’s mouth,
“… … yes?”
Milleon’s eyes began to become colored with doubt.
* * *
World competition.
As one of the events held during the world conference, it was a literal competition in which armed groups said to be the strongest of each force, such as the Imperial Palace, the Five Great Families, and the Outer Jing Dynasty, attended and competed against each other.
Naturally, its popularity was bound to skyrocket, and so many people flocked to it that it boasted a grander scale than any other event.
Today, such a world competition takes place.
“Wow, this is really no joke!”
A large number of people had gathered since the morning at the Imperial Palace’s grand banquet hall, which was open to even lower-ranking nobles only during the competition period.
“I think there are more people gathered than the last competition?”
Next to the man with a long mustache who was admiring it, a man with dark eyebrows nodded and answered.
“It has to be that way. “Unusually, it is said that the Knights of Agnes, who have never moved before, will participate in this world competition.”
“Huh, is that really true?”
“It’s true, but there are also other places opposing him, such as the Gray Lions, the Spirit Corps, and the Blue Claws. “Most people think it will probably be the best competition of all time.”
“Haha, hearing that makes me even more excited!”
The mustache man shouts, unable to hide his excitement at the eyebrow man’s words.
“But that’s the thing. “Actually, there is something else I’m most looking forward to.”
The man with eyebrows opened his mouth towards him in a more confidential tone.
“What is that?”
“Princess Zion Agnes.”
“ah!”
“Before that, they were almost imprisoned, so there was no information about them, and even in the past year when they began their full-fledged activities, they barely made any public appearances.”
As he continued speaking, the eyes of the man with the eyebrows first looked at the empty seat between the royal family and the leaders of the three outer worlds.
“That’s why there are still many people who don’t even know what they look like. Nevertheless, aren’t the achievements that are being mentioned all so great that it’s hard to believe? So, of course I have to be curious.”
What kind of person is this?
Is he really a cruel tyrant like the rumors say?
Or maybe it will look completely different.
As word was spreading that they were the most likely royal family to ascend to the next great emperor, the curiosity was bound to grow.
“Well, after hearing what you said, I also become curious. I heard he’s really handsome… … .”
That was before the mustachioed man finished speaking.
For a moment.
It was just one moment.
The grand banquet hall, which had been as noisy as a market with tens of thousands of people gathered, became quiet in just one moment.
As if someone had poured cold water on them all.
Jerk, jerk.
The sound of a single step echoing through the grand dance hall filled with silence.
As if possessed, people turned their heads in the direction from which they heard the footsteps and were finally able to see them.
Leading the Twilight Swordsman wearing an expressionless mask.
A man walking into the main training hall with bored eyes.
People’s eyes could not take their eyes off the man as he felt an alien sensation and pressure that he had never felt before in his life.
“That person is… … .”
Soon, it was the moment when a trembling voice came out of the eyebrow man’s mouth.
“Die!” The enemy of His Majesty the Third Prince!”
After witnessing something, the pupils of everyone present, including him, began to swell to the point where they could no longer grow.
fantasy,
