Chapter 30. Hunting a cornered rat. (13)
The sensation as if hundreds of bugs were crawling on your skin, and the pain as if dozens of needles were stabbing every corner of your body.
That was the situation that faced Emperor Theodore. But what was bothering him the most right now wasn’t physical pain.
‘Rachel… … !’
A woman with tears welling up in front of me, as beautiful as an angel and with the youthful face of a child.
“Blessings… … “It doesn’t lift.”
Rachel, who had been using Serena’s powers well until yesterday, suddenly starts talking nonsense.
“God… … “You rejected the Impero imperial family.”
No, Rachel is talking nonsense that could be torn to death. She was what was driving Emperor Theodore the most crazy right now.
“God rejected it… … ?”
“What do you mean?”
The nobles rushed to ask with bewildered faces. Rachel turned her sad face towards them.
“God-”
Theodore instinctively realized this. I shouldn’t let Rachel answer here now.
“no!”
He pulled himself up with all his might.
Suddenly.
“-!”
Rachel, whose wrist was grabbed by him, was startled.
“-!”
The same was true for the empress and princess who were surrounding them.
What surprised them was also because Emperor Theodore suddenly touched the saint.
“that… … only.”
It was also because of his voice, which was so rough that a child would freak out if he heard it.
The old-fashioned, powerful bass sound that made listeners nervous was nowhere to be found.
“stop… … .”
Theodore felt a burning pain in his throat every time he spoke. It looks like the smoke from that damn magic bomb damaged my vocal cords.
“Your Majesty… … .”
Rachel closed her mouth with tears streaming down her face.
‘Cry what a good thing that was!’
While thinking that, the moment Theodore took a breather,
“… … Ah, that doesn’t work either.”
Rachel stood up in a dramatic manner.
“It is impossible to convey the word of God. God-”
“-la!”
Theodore almost called out the saint’s name.
‘That crazy bitch!’
Again, again.
The day when Rachel, who had returned to her feet after the temple attack, made a declaration in front of the nobles.
She returned to Emperor Theodore and put back on the leash she had taken off.
This time, I thought I had put a strong leash on Rachel that could never be broken again.
‘What on earth do you believe in and do that?!’
Theodore could not understand Rachel at all.
“… … “Saint.”
He gritted his teeth and changed the name.
A situation where many nobles present have experienced the power of blessing. I couldn’t show any signs of antagonism with the saint here.
“I’m not saying I won’t listen to the oracle. But what I’m saying is… … .”
Theodore was momentarily speechless.
‘Well, what an excuse… … ?’
My tongue, which would normally move smoothly, and my rapidly spinning brain stopped listening.
I couldn’t tell if it was because of the pain that felt like it was sizzling and melting all over my body, or because Rachel looked like she was about to snap off her leash at any moment.
‘Anyway, you shouldn’t let that bitch say any more… … !’
Everyone’s eyes were glued to Rachel’s mouth. It was clear that the oracle was spoken openly in front of everyone to this effect.
It was then.
“Saint.”
A young man with blue hair stepped forward with a smooth smile.
‘Abel Kindreal!’
Theodore immediately frowned.
He was the kind of guy who would explode a bomb every time he opened his mouth in a meeting, and would say whatever he had to say without giving in to any situation.
The reason why that guy came forward was obvious.
‘I’m sure they’ll ask me to tell you about the oracle in detail. Like that-‘
The moment Theodore gritted his teeth,
“Wouldn’t it be okay to listen to the oracle a little later?”
Abel spoke in a voice loud enough for everyone to hear.
‘dog… … .’
Theodore could not finish his curse.
“I think it is time to focus on the treatment of His Majesty the Emperor.”
The nobles looked at each other in surprise. Everyone looked like they had never dreamed that Abel would say something like that.
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“but,”
Rachel opened her mouth as if she was embarrassed.
“Blessings now-”
“Isn’t it a bit overwhelming to suddenly bless so many people at once?”
Abel received Rachel’s words in a gentle tone.
“First, let’s go to a place where His Majesty can rest in peace. “Why don’t you try it again there?”
‘Huh, that guy?’
Theodore felt like giving Abel a kiss. And at that moment, Abel and her eyes met exquisitely.
“… … .”
Abel folded his blue-purple eyes and smiled. As if she was telling me to leave it to me.
‘… … ‘Is that right?’
Only then did Theodore realize Abel’s intention.
‘This means you will stand by my side!’
When I thought about it again, Abel Kindreal had always been on the Emperor’s side.
Unlike his stiff father, he knew how to please the emperor, and brought huge profits to Theodore by changing the tax law.
After returning from the northern subjugation war, instead of being proud, he stooped low and gave all the credit to the emperor.
That’s all.
Even when a wicked witch attacked, he risked his life to save her.
‘I can’t believe you don’t recognize my loyal subjects!’
Theodore reflected deeply.
“Are you saying there’s something more important than listening to God?”
Rachel used a sharp tone as if she was offended.
“Abel, you make me doubt the sincerity of this empire.”
The nobles were shaken by Rachel’s remarks. Those who experienced the blessing had stronger faith than ever before.
“Oh, saint. Please stop your anger.”
Abel maintained an unwavering smile despite the atmosphere.
“I am an ardent believer in the Church of Serena. “In a short period of time, I built up as much faith as anyone else.”
There was no one here who did not understand that ‘faith’ meant ‘donation’.
“I also do not believe that His Majesty’s royal body takes precedence over God’s words.”
A crack appeared on Theodore’s face.
‘… … what?’
The moment you suddenly feel betrayed,
“I just said this because I thought it would be better for His Majesty the Emperor to hear the oracle in a more intact state.”
Abel spit out his words without any hesitation, as if he had greased his tongue.
“Isn’t it difficult to concentrate and listen when there is something wrong with your body? Even if you hear it, you tend to forget it.”
“… … .”
“There is no way His Majesty the Emperor would conceal the oracle, right? Of course, you will reveal it clearly and let it be widely known to civil servants and officials.”
He grinned as he finished speaking.
“Whatever the oracle says.”
Theodore began to get confused.
‘Is that guy on my side?’
It seemed like he was clearly speaking for himself, but there was something strangely jarring about it.
Somehow I feel like I shouldn’t be dragged along like this… … .
“Okay then.”
Princess Violet clapped her hands at Abel’s glance.
“What are you all doing! “Hurry up and stop taking His Majesty inside.”
At her shout, the frozen attendants were startled and began to move.
‘Is this right…? … ?’
While Theodore was confused and unsure of himself.
“Your Majesty, please excuse me.”
“Please be patient.”
The attendants began carrying him on a stretcher.
Chuck, chuck, chuck.
As they moved in unison, the sight of the half-destroyed conference hall became distant. There were also nobles watching Theodore in bewilderment.
“… … .”
Among them was Abel’s smooth face. A strangely meaningful smile.
“Okay, sleep… … .”
Theodore opened his mouth without realizing it. But at that moment,
“-!”
I ended up looking at my reflection in the smooth glass window. Even the skin that had melted red and the pus that had formed on it.
“… … .”
He immediately shut his mouth.
Losing his attractive appearance, which he had maintained his entire life, shattered his pride and shattered it.
“your majesty?”
Princess Violette, who was following Theodore, asked worriedly.
Her pearly white skin was spotless and smooth, and her flowing hair was perfectly black.
The eyes, similar to Theodore’s but with a lighter color, were red and beautiful like jewels.
“… … “No, it’s nothing.”
Theodore shook his head, feeling an unfamiliar piece of jealousy sinking into his chest. She made sure Rachel was following along and closed her eyes.
‘After treatment with the power of Serenade… … !’
With that, he headed to his bedroom.
“Put soft linen on the bed!”
“Be careful not to irritate Your Majesty’s skin!”
After the servants hurriedly finished getting ready, they sat Theodore down on the bed.
“after.”
Theodore endured the stinging pain that pierced his skin every time something touched it. The shock of seeing my bare bones was even bigger than that.
“Your Majesty, please take great care of yourself.”
The courtier who had taken care of him until the saintess arrived bowed his head.
“Thank you for your hard work.”
If that experienced and capable court doctor had not taken action quickly, Theodore’s skin would have continued to melt.
Moreover, thanks to the painkillers he gave me, the excruciating pain became bearable.
“Everyone, step back. “I will have a private meeting with my saint.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Stay at least ten steps from the door.”
The royal family and servants retreated without a word. Leaving Theodore reclining on the bed and Rachel standing quietly next to him.
widely.
The moment the door closes,
“This bitch… … !”
Theodore immediately stretched out his hand. Towards Rachel’s abundant hair.
Huh-
Instead of aiming, his hand only cut through the air.
“?!”
Theodore looked at his empty hands in surprise.
“hey.”
After that, I saw Rachel who quickly took a step back and avoided me.
“Don’t touch me.”
An unfamiliar spark flickered in Rachel’s eyes, which had always seemed dead and dull.
“If you want to die in peace.”
Theodore couldn’t hold back any longer and jumped up.
“Is this crazy!”
Every cell in my body cried out in pain, but I ignored it. Even more than that, the fire of anger burning inside her heart was hotter.
“How dare you? “What did you say to me?”
He raised both hands and attacked Rachel.
“Your bitch has completely turned around!”
Rachel quickly retreated to avoid him.
“Don’t come any closer!”
Theodore was a mature man who did not neglect physical training. Although he is now injured and slowed down.
“You can’t come here right now!”
“go away!”
After a little scuffle,
“evil!”
He eventually succeeded in snatching Rachel’s hair.
Craddangtang!
Theodore crushed Rachel to the floor.
“You crazy bitch!”
He held down Rachel’s neck with one hand,
match!
With one hand, he slapped Rachel’s cheek.
“Are you really crazy? “Did I eat something wrong?”
As expected, Rachel could not resist at all.
It was natural. Because she can never touch Theodore’s body.
“Blessings don’t listen?! “What were you thinking saying such nonsense?”
“… … .”
“And what? “God rejects the Maggiore royal family?!”
Theodore grabbed Rachel by the neck with both hands.
“Did you think that if you said that, you would be able to escape from me? “Your dream is big, bold!”
“Ugh… … .”
Rachel squeaked, but he didn’t care and just gave strength to her hand.
“Stop talking nonsense and treat me right away! And go out and say it! “The oracle has come down again!”
Theodore’s red eyes glowed menacingly.
“Write it now! “The power of Serenade!”
Rachel’s face turned red as she was unable to breathe. Theodore knew that soon her lips would open and a single word of surrender would escape.
however.
Sigh!
Instead of Rachel responding, an unfamiliar pain hit her armpit.
“eww… … her?”
Theodore was so surprised that he looked down his arm in a daze.
There was a small dagger stuck there. And what caught it was… …
“go away.”
It was Rachel, glaring at him with tears of hatred hanging from the corners of her eyes.
puck!
Rachel pushed Theodore loudly. Theodore could not stand it and fell off Rachel’s body.
“Uh, how… … ?”
It was not because Rachel was strong. The fact that Rachel could harm me became a huge hammer and struck him.
Paaaat!
A golden halo surrounded Rachel’s fingertips. It kept Rachel’s hands firmly protected from the ancient covenant.
“How long?”
Rachel smiled coldly, raising her brightly shining hand.
“You put a spell on it, but do you cook the soup?”
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