I Became the Youngest Prince in the Novel Chapter 25

I became the youngest prince in the novel Episode 25

Chapter 9 Dreams of Stars (1)

An incident involving manipulation of the succession ceremony and a plot to assassinate the immediate royal family that occurred in the palace of qualifications.

It spread throughout the imperial city in an instant.

People paid more attention to the fact that the succession ceremony was rigged rather than to the assassination plot.

After all, assassination attempts among successors, that is, members of the royal family, rather than the emperor, were something that happened just like eating a meal in the imperial castle.

However, this was the first time that the succession ceremony, which was the minimum qualification test to become an emperor and was a long-standing tradition, had been manipulated.

That’s why it was able to bring out people’s surprise.

And along with that, there was one more thing that surprised the people inside the castle.

It is said that Prince Sion Agnes survived the succession ceremony and passed first place.

Even though I was a target.

Who could have predicted that the prince, who was said to be the pinnacle of incompetence and was imprisoned in Chimseong Palace, would go through a succession ceremony that was rigged and boasted of extreme difficulty?

It was an incident that would slightly change people’s perception of Prince Zion.

which.

Kwasik!

The same was true for the man with dark gray hair who was nervously crumpling the report in front of him.

“You’re not asking me to believe what’s written here.”

“… … .”

The wizard lowers his head, unable to answer the man’s words.

Even to him, the contents of the report were full of things that were completely unbelievable.

“Not only did you pass the test floor alone, but you went to the hidden control room and slaughtered all the supervisors?”

It made no sense at all.

It was Zion Agnes.

That Sion Agnes, called the shame of the imperial family.

It was more believable to say that several of the supervisors betrayed each other and fought each other until they were wiped out.

In addition, among the supervisors was Lambard, one of the captains of the Imperial Guard, which ranks among the armed forces in the Imperial Castle.

“sorry. But all the traces left there belong to one person… … .”

“Who are the witnesses?”

“Two of the collaterals who participated together saw Prince Sion in the control room, but they said that the situation was over because they arrived too late.”

“So you’re saying that no one has actually seen Shion fight…?” … .”

The man muttered that and tapped the handle of the chair with his finger for a moment before opening his mouth again.

“It is highly likely that a third party intervened. “Take a look.”

“All right. And there is one more peculiar thing.”

“What?”

“It is said that when Prince Sion was holding the succession ceremony, a subtle magical energy was detected in the Palace of Enlightenment.”

“… … also?”

At those words, the man’s eyes began to take on a strange glow.

* * *

The succession ceremony went well.

At least that’s what Shion thought.

Not only did it pass Zion’s standards without any problems, but the killing of the demon did not spread to the public either.

It seems that the implicit deal proposed by Sion himself, that if he keeps his mouth shut, he will pass the succession ceremony, has worked out.

Lynette and Veil did not say anything about the demons to Eveline Agnes and the knights who arrived at the Palace of Enlightenment.

They only said that the supervisors manipulated the succession ceremony to kill Prince Sion, and that Prince Sion personally punished him.

‘It seemed like most people didn’t believe it.’

It’s not that he didn’t believe that the Overseers had rigged the succession ceremony, but he didn’t believe that Shion himself took all of their lives.

That’s why I asked Lynette and Veil if there was more to it, but there was no way they could tell.

Because that was the truth in the first place.

‘Well, it doesn’t matter if you don’t believe it.’

You’ll find out sooner or later anyway.

Zion organized his thoughts like that and looked at the scenery outside the window passing by quickly.

The place where Zion is now is inside a magic car, which was the main means of moving around the imperial castle.

Although it operated on the same principle as a horse-powered train, it was a much more luxurious and private means of transportation.

The reason why Shion was riding the horse-powered car right now was simple.

‘I think it will arrive soon.’

Baekseonggung Palace.

It is the most central palace in Imperial Agnes Castle, the center of the empire.

The core of power.

The place where the emperor, who oversees the fate of the empire and is the master of the world, resides.

Zion was now heading to such a people’s palace.

‘Not bad.’

Shion thought as he looked at the black robe on his body.

This black robe, made of luxurious black fabric and embroidered with stylish gold thread, was given to Shion by Fredo to commemorate her entry into the Baekjeong Palace.

-I can’t believe I got to see Your Majesty enter the People’s Palace! This Fredo… … Now, even if I die, I have no time left.

The sight of the old knight crying while saying that was a bit burdensome.

And the antique silver bracelet on Zion’s wrist was also a gift from Priscilla, who came to Chimseong Palace under the pretext of congratulating him on passing the succession ceremony.

-Congratulations on holding the succession ceremony. This is a bracelet with a protection spell. Still, since we haven’t broken off the engagement yet, it would be right to take care of this much.

Then, when she secretly tried to stay at Chimseong Palace again, Sion immediately kicked her out.

Besides that.

‘There was no need to come.’

Zion turned his eyes and looked at his half-sister, Evelyn Agnes, sitting across from him.

I don’t know how Evelyn knew that he was entering Baekseong Palace today, but she had come to pick up Shion in front of Chimseong Palace with her horse-powered carriage.

at that time.

“… … Baekseonggung Palace is hell.”

Evelyn met Shion’s eyes and slowly opened her mouth.

“Open hell on royalties. It is full of evil spirits who try to step on others and rise to the top of power. Brothers try to kill each other, and the authorities weigh among themselves, selling everything except their own lives if it would benefit them. Assassination attempts are also made like breathing. Zion… … “Can you survive in such a palace?”

There was concern in Evelyn’s eyes as she said that to Shion.

Of course, Shion has powers she doesn’t know about, and she is legitimately qualified by passing the succession ceremony.

In her eyes, Shion’s tender and tender self was still reflected.

Therefore, Evelyn could not imagine Sion adjusting to the People’s Palace.

‘Besides, it’s certain that someone is targeting Zion.’

Even if Zion was lucky to survive this succession ceremony, there was no guarantee that this would happen in the future.

Of course, she would have been less worried if Shion had dealt with all the supervisors alone, as rumored, but she knew full well that that wasn’t true.

Because it just didn’t make sense.

There must have been someone involved.

at that time.

“I’m not going there to survive.”

Shion, who was looking at Evelyn with calm eyes, smiled and opened his mouth.

“I’m going to devour it.”

It didn’t matter whether there were evil spirits or demons there.

Just destroy it if it gets in your way and get it if you want it.

Zion has always done that and will continue to do so.

“… … .”

These words are so outrageous that you can’t believe they came from the mouth of a captive prince.

However, Evelyn felt an unknown ominousness in Sion’s words.

“I guess I won’t be able to go with you anymore because of the parade. “Take care of yourself.”

Evelyn, who had dropped Zion off right in front of Baekseong Palace, said those last words and slowly walked away.

Shion, who was watching Evelyn’s magic car getting further and further away, turned his gaze towards the palace right in front of him.

Baekseonggung Palace.

As its name suggests, it was a white and huge palace.

No, it is so grand that it would be more appropriate to call it a castle rather than a palace.

As expected from a place called the heart of the empire, there was an atmosphere that left the viewer completely overwhelmed.

‘It seems familiar somehow… … .’

Zion felt familiar in such a palace.

No, in fact, if it were painted a little darker, it was very similar to the palace he stayed in when he was emperor.

When Zion’s eyes changed strangely.

“nice to see you. His Royal Highness Prince Zion. “My name is Ronye, ​​and I will be attending your Majesty’s visit at the People’s Palace today.”

A knight standing in front of the main gate of the palace, as if he had been waiting, approached and bowed his head.

The inside of Baekseong Palace was very large, so a guide was usually posted for first-time visitors.

Shion also knew this, so he nodded slightly and accepted the greeting.

“I will guide you right away, so please follow me.”

Ronniere begins to walk ahead with a polite pace, as if the destination had already been decided.

Sion quietly followed the knight.

In fact, Shion’s visit to Baekseong Palace today was not simply for a tour.

After successfully holding the succession ceremony, the royal family undergoes two procedures at the People’s Palace.

One of the traditions that has been passed down for a long time.

The reason why Zion came to the Baekseong Palace was because of such procedures.

‘The more I see it, the more familiar it becomes.’

Zion thought as he walked down the long hallway inside the People’s Palace.

Not only the exterior that I saw a moment ago, but also the structure and various parts of the interior were very similar to the palace where Zion himself lived.

Perhaps it could have been because the imperial castle in the Plosimar Chronicle was inspired by the actual imperial castle.

Shion felt something that couldn’t be explained by itself.

at that time.

“Your Highness, we have arrived. “I can’t go in from here.”

Ronniere, who was ahead, stopped and opened his mouth to Sion.

A huge door rises in front of him.

There was a large lion engraved on that door, symbolizing the Agnes royal family, and on both sides of the door were two imperial knights who looked like they had great skills standing guard.

“I see you, His Highness Zion.”

Clap!

The knights on both sides immediately opened the door without asking whether everything had already been said.

Shion took a step through the open door.

The inside of the room was large and dark.

Ssam juice, Ssam juice.

Soon, a thin sound of breathing that seemed as if it would cut off at any moment was heard in Zion’s ears.

Shion turns his head towards the direction from which he heard the sound of breathing.

An old man lying on a bed next to the window hidden from Zion’s eyes came in.

Zion knew who that old man was.

Emperor Urdios Agnes.

The ruler and master of this world who holds this huge empire in his hands.

and father of Zion Agnes.

The royal family who passed the succession ceremony were required to meet the emperor, so Zion was here now.

Ssam juice, Ssam juice.

A breathing sound that feels like it will stop at any moment.

The emperor’s face was full of wrinkles and age spots, and his body was so thin that his bones were visible.

In the past, the emperor who terrified the entire world with his overwhelming force and charisma is no longer there.

There was only an old, sick old man lying in bed waiting for the day to die.

A thick aura of death descended on the surroundings.

‘There’s less than two months left?’

Zion mentally estimated the emperor’s remaining lifespan.

From the beginning of the Plosimar Chronicle, the emperor has been depicted in this way.

Therefore, there were almost no direct appearances, and most political affairs were handled by agents.

For some reason, the emperor did not appoint a successor until his death, and so after the emperor’s death, full-scale chaos began.

“… … .”

The sick emperor quietly looked up at Sion who came next to him.

The eyes of Zion and the Emperor meet.

The emperor’s eyes were already losing their shine to the point where they were no longer alive.

It’s almost like you believe it’s already a corpse.

How long did we look at each other without saying a word?

“Stay out.”

A small voice came out from the mouth of the sick emperor.

Those were not words to Zion.

Sussseu-

With those words, the presence of the guards who were hiding in the bedroom and secretly guarding the emperor completely disappeared.

In such a perfect space, just the two of us.

“Who are you?”

The Emperor asked, looking straight into Sion’s eyes.

As if the appearance just a moment ago had been a lie, numerous stars were suddenly shining inside the emperor’s eyes.

fantasy,