I Became the Youngest Prince in the Novel Chapter 84

Became the youngest prince in the novel Episode 84

Chapter 24: Fallen Star (4)

Behind Zion.

To be exact, the leadership of the Vigilance Corps begins to line up behind Liam, who is next to Zion.

Was it something that had been discussed in advance?

Their movements were so natural.

“How can the Vigilance Corps… … .”

A voice flowing from the mouth of someone who saw that scene.

Those words represented the feelings of most people here.

Hundreds of years ago, when the first war with the devil broke out, until now.

It was a guard corps that never intervened in power struggles between royal families.

The fact that they lined up behind Zion, who had not yet ascended to the throne, was tantamount to taking Zion’s side.

This was unprecedented in the history of the empire.

However, unlike other people, Shion’s expression was just as calm as before.

‘After all, this is just for performance.’

At least in the border between the empire and the demonic region, he borrowed the name of Liam, who still had the highest recognition, and made several promises to attract the border corps, but it was not a force that could really be used.

They wanted to protect the border with the Demon Region, and it was true that they actually had to protect it.

I’ll probably go back to the border as soon as this funeral is over.

‘This is enough.’

Because he had made a strong enough impression on everyone gathered here by attracting a security force that was thought to never be able to be brought in.

Sometimes, the impact of a moment like this was more important than the reality.

In fact, the expressions of many people looking this way, including members of the royal family, changed in an instant, and some of them even had strange expressions.

‘It still looks okay.’

Among them, Zion looked at Tarahal, who had the face of Utecan.

That demon wearing the 4th prince’s guise usually thought and acted like a Utecan.

That’s why I feel very upset that the border corps, nominally affiliated with the military, has come this way.

Still, his face was only slightly distorted and he looked unexpectedly calm.

Shion already knew the reason.

‘Because he still has something left to prepare.’

According to Shion’s own predictions, there was a high probability that this would happen before the funeral was over.

‘I hope it starts as soon as possible.’

As Shion thought so, a strange anticipation appeared in his eyes.

* * *

Is he even mourning the death of Emperor Urdios?

The sky of Hwangseong is starting to become increasingly cloudy.

Below him, the emperor’s funeral was proceeding smoothly.

“… … Always think of the people of the empire first, and nobles must do their best for them… … .”

Soliman’s lively voice, reading the eulogy in front of the emperor’s coffin, fills the vacant lot where the funeral is taking place.

It was the duty of the attendees to listen to that voice and engrave it deeply in their hearts, but most of the attention of the attendees was directed to Zion.

‘I’m surprised many times today.’

One of them, Groud Ozrima, thought as he looked at the back of Prince Sion, who was standing toward the emperor’s coffin.

It was impressive how he didn’t lose an inch against the former 1st Prince Rubrios, but the scene Prince Sion showed a little while ago was what surprised him the most.

‘I deliberately made Liam Reiner appear late to immediately draw people’s attention, and then finished off by aligning the security forces behind me.’

This would not be possible if you had not planned everything from the beginning and calculated the exact timing.

Of course, attracting the border corps was amazing in itself, but by doing the same thing as before, the effect was maximized.

The heart is truly extremely detailed.

‘I knew from the way he showed at the last government meeting that his feelings were deep, but… … .’

This time it seemed like it was more than before, not less.

‘If it’s like this, it might become even more difficult to deal with… … .’

When Groud’s eyes sink as he thinks so,

“Now, the next order will be the reading of the successor’s eulogy.”

Soliman’s voice was heard as he recited all of the emperor’s legacy and achievements.

Reading of the successor’s eulogy.

The ‘successors’ referred to here were not the royal family members who passed the succession ceremony or Evelyn who led the funeral.

Only one member of the royal family was designated as the successor to the previous emperor.

Only the royal family was worthy of the qualifications of ‘successor’.

Therefore, the only person qualified to read the eulogy here and now was Zion.

“Then, His Royal Highness Prince Zion, please come up to the stage… … .”

That was when Soliman immediately opened his mouth towards Zion.

“Wait a minute, do you have something to say before that?”

A loud voice interrupted his words.

It was Utecan.

The 4th prince climbs up to the platform in front, receiving people’s attention.

He then glanced at the people looking at him and opened his mouth in a sullen tone.

“First of all, let me apologize for disrupting the Emperor’s funeral like this.”

Utekan actually said that and slightly lowered his head.

“Nevertheless, the reason I came forward like this is because there is one thing that is difficult to understand in this situation.”

The eyes of the 4th prince look at Sion.

“The 6th Prince, Sion Agnes, is the legitimate successor.”

There was no emotion in those eyes, so I couldn’t guess what he was thinking.

“Isn’t that a story that’s already over? “I understand that the Emperor also pointed out Zion twice.”

“no.”

Utekan shook his head at Evelyn’s words.

“His Majesty Urdios, the Emperor and our father, has been bedridden for several years. The symptoms were so severe that it was difficult for him to even stand up, let alone do simple tasks. “It is said that Zion was designated as the successor of the late emperor just a few months before his death.”

“That means… … .”

“Yes, the Emperor may have been unable to make sound decisions due to his illness.”

“what! “What kind of frivolous words were those!”

Evelyn shouted in anger.

A stir also began to arise among the envoys and nobles who attended the funeral with him.

However, Utekan’s expression did not change at all and he continued speaking in a calm voice.

“I understand you’re angry. But think about your sister too. “What was Zion called when the late emperor nominated him as his successor?”

“… … .”

“The imprisoned prince, the shame of the imperial family. The late emperor even personally imprisoned Zion in Chimseong Palace. Of course, Zion continued to show different sides after that, but it was clearly before that that the Emperor singled out Zion.”

“It’s definitely not wrong.”

In response to Utekan’s words, Deanna also smiled and nodded.

“So, does that mean that the Emperor may have nominated us as his successor because he felt sorry for his youngest brother?”

Of course, she also knew that this was not the case.

Because he was one of the people who actually saw Shion’s abilities from the side.

However, the situation wasn’t bad for her, and she felt like she could use Utekan to undermine Sion’s power, so she just helped out.

“I think that’s highly likely. However, the position of orthodox succession cannot be achieved through mere recognition. In addition, the subjugation of the seven major disasters, which was a proof test, also had some doubts.”

“So what are we going to do? “Are you trying to disqualify Zion from succeeding now?”

As if he was interested, 1st Prince Rubrios also asked with a gentle smile.

“No, not that. “I just hope we can judge him fairly here.”

Is this the point now?

Utekan raised one hand as if he had been waiting.

That moment,

Grumble-

One item prepared next to Utecan.

It was a sword.

A very old and unsightly sword with even the handle half blown off.

What was unusual was that the sword was embedded in a thick stone slab engraved with many illegible letters.

“It’s a relic of the Yeokseongje. “I found it in the basement of Baekseong Palace.”

“… … !”

People’s eyes were filled with surprise at the words that flowed casually from Utekan’s mouth.

Emperor Irmadeon Agnes.

Because he was the second emperor to become the ruler of the empire, following Emperor Eon.

As the 4th prince said, if that sword was a relic of such a relic, it was an item of great historical value.

“The Holy Emperor was obsessed with Agnes’ blood, or lineage, more than anyone else. That’s why he created artifacts like this sword. If someone with Agnes’ blood holds the handle of the sword… … .”

With those words, Utekan grabbed the handle of the sword.

That moment,

Hwaaaaaaa!

Pure white light burst out from the sword body, which was half embedded in the stone slab, and instantly began to color the surrounding area.

A light as if looking at the starlight of the heavenly sea.

“… … This is how you react. “The darker Agnes’ blood, the greater the reaction.”

The light disappeared as if it had been washed away the moment Utekan took his hand off the handle.

“With this, I don’t know the extent of the throne, but I think it will be enough to determine the qualifications of the successor. Of course, I will risk my neck to prove that this is real. “What I’ve seen now will be enough anyway.”

Unlike ordinary blood, it has been said since ancient times that Agnes’ blood contains the qualities of a ruler, and that the darker it is, the more strongly those qualities are expressed.

And in reality, many people believed that.

That’s because Agnes’ lineage was special and noble.

“It’s definitely not a bad offer. I am in favor. And I think it would be good for not only Sion but all members of the royal family to hold that sword.”

As soon as Utekan finished speaking, Rubrios was the first to vote yes with an interesting expression on his face.

A slight smile appeared on Utekan’s lips.

The relic sword of the Emperor of Reverence.

This sword, which he found in the basement of the Baekseong Palace after receiving information by chance, was actually made to react to Cheonseonghae, not Agnes’ blood.

Contrary to history, Emperor Yeokseong was obsessed with Cheonseonghae, Agnes’ power itself, not blood, and the object he created to determine her level was this sword.

‘So when it comes to holding a sword, the 1st prince or 2nd princess will shine the brightest… … .’

It didn’t really matter.

The purpose of Utekan, or rather the demon Tarahal, was to deprive Zion of his right to succeed rather than to gain the upper hand here.

Tarahal knew.

That Zion has not learned Cheonseonghae.

‘The power used by Sion Agnes. No matter how you look at it, it’s not natural.’

Therefore, it was clear that if Shion, who did not know that fact, grabbed the sword, there would not be any reaction.

This was a trap.

A trap he prepared for Zion Agnes.

‘There is no need to expend precious mental eroding power to devour that body.’

Two of the same Omaryeong bowed their heads and asked for it, so he accepted it, but in Tarahal’s opinion, it was not yet worth it to Sion.

Just breaking it down little by little like this would be enough.

‘Of course, I don’t know if it’s out of here… … .’

That will never happen.

After thinking like that, Utekan immediately looked at Sion as if he didn’t need to hear Evelyn and Deanna’s answers.

The most important thing now was the answer of the person concerned.

at that time,

“why me?”

A low voice came out of Zion’s mouth.

Although the voice was very small, it rang clearly in the ears of everyone gathered in front of the Baekjeong Palace.

The atmosphere is rapidly tightening with him.

“I am already the official successor. Even if I do it, I get nothing at all… … “Is it really necessary to do it?”

People’s eyes are focused on Zion.

They didn’t look because they wanted to look.

With the first words, the ominous feeling flowing from Sion’s body forcibly grabbed their attention.

A strange sensation that I felt for the first time in my life.

The eyes of the envoys gathered from all over the empire blink at this.

“… … “What do you want, Shion?”

Utekan, who tried to shake off the ominous feeling that was affecting even him, asked Shion.

You probably know that if you refuse to hold the sword here, it’s the same as telling people that you don’t have the qualities to succeed.

Still, saying something like that meant that you wanted something.

“Jeongro.”

Shion responds by looking at Utekan with languid eyes.

“Give me one of them.”

Jeongro-ogun (精路五軍).

Five elite legions under the 4th Prince Utekan.

Now Zion was telling me to hand over one of them.

“Khahahaha!”

At those words, a laugh so loud that it echoed all around Utekan came out of Utekan’s mouth.

“Yeah, sure.”

Words of acceptance flowed from the mouth of the 4th prince who finally stopped laughing.

“But only if you maintain your qualifications as successor.”

It was a request so absurd that it wasn’t even worth thinking about, but it didn’t matter.

It was impossible for Sion to maintain his successor status anyway.

“Make sure to keep that promise.”

Shion’s eyes narrowed as he looked at Utekan.

fantasy,