Episode 602
“What is so strange that you’re looking around so much?”
Principal Skeleton, who was walking ahead, looked at Lee Han and asked.
Of course, the capital was the most beautiful and splendid place in the empire, and the emperor’s palace, located at the heart of it, was the essence of majesty.
For an ordinary imperial citizen, just coming into the capital and seeing the emperor’s palace from afar would be a topic of conversation for the rest of his life.
However, this boy from the Wardanaz family was not the kind of person who cared much about such luxury.
Even if you ask, ‘How many gold coins will come out if you melt down the decorations over there?’…
“ah. “It’s His Majesty’s palace, but it seems like it’s being used more by imperial officials.”
Now, after passing through the capital’s gates, the two had arrived at the imperial palace in the center of the capital by taking the shortest route using fishing.
Alcicle, who passed through the main gate together, went first to the government office where the imperial treasurers stayed, which was also located within the palace.
At first, I thought the annex in the palace was used by government officials, but that wasn’t the case.
As I walked through the palace’s hallways following the skeleton headmaster, I saw imperial officials engrossed in work with the most tired and exhausted faces in the world in each room.
Aren’t royal family members usually staying in palaces?
“I guess that was fascinating. “Actually, it’s worth it.”
Principal Skeleton understood Lee Han’s curiosity.
As clever as he was, he probably had no choice but to catch the strangeness faster.
Why are there no royal family members and only officials wandering around this palace, which is the size of a small city?
In the old Three Kingdoms era, the palace would have been a space only for the royal family.
The outside of the palace was tightly guarded by the Knights of the Guard, and only the emperor’s relatives and internal officers on errands lived inside.
And even if it had been during the Seven Kingdoms, the officials would not have spread the piles of documents on the floor.
At that time, the palace would probably have become a place like a salon where nobles from all over the kingdom who wanted to meet the king would visit and where balls and banquets would be held every day.
However, the current imperial palace was the most unusual shape in history that the Skeleton Headmaster had ever seen.
Only a few of the places were used by the emperor, and the rest were all used by imperial officials as government offices.
Although the people in the capital who had become accustomed to it took it for granted, a knowledgeable person like Wardanaz, who would get a perfect score on the imperial history exam right now, couldn’t help but think it was strange.
“Has the head of the household ever told you anything about His Majesty?”
“Uh… there wasn’t one.”
Lee Han remembered and answered.
In fact, the head of the family, that is, Lee Han’s father, was a great nobleman himself, but he never spoke about imperial politics or current events.
Usually they talked about magic, sorcery or sorcery.
Or swearing at holy magic…
“It seemed like it. swine. “You little bastard will focus on magic alone and leave the annoying work to me.”
“……”
“sorry. “I sincerely apologize.”
The Skeleton Headmaster apologized as a dignified imperial noble.
No matter how angry he usually was, it was not something he should say to the son of that family.
Of course, every time I took charge of managing the Empire’s Magical Barrier on my own, I felt a surge of desire to visit the Wardanaz family, but still…
“I didn’t hear anything. Rather, why did you ask about His Majesty the Emperor?”
“I thought you would be surprised if you just met His Majesty.”
Surprisingly, the skeleton principal seemed slightly hesitant.
It seemed like he was wondering how much he should tell me before we met.
Lee Han did not understand.
“No, I spent a year in Einrogard. How can I be surprised just by meeting you?”
“…You apologized. Do you really have to be so sarcastic to be happy?”
“I’m not being sarcastic, but…”
The skeleton principal was even more disgusting when he realized that Lee Han was really sincere.
“Among the bureaucrats, there are very few who have met His Majesty in person.”
“Is it okay for me to have such an honorable position?”
Lee Han was more worried than happy.
What if these senior officials think that Lee Han is a cheap junior?
“It’s not an honorable position, it’s just because His Majesty is lazy.”
“…?”
“In any case, not many among the officials know about His Majesty. “What do you know about His Majesty?”
“I only know about those who have reigned for a long time.”
The current emperor has lived a really long time.
So much so that I don’t know exactly when he ascended to the throne.
The imperial newspapers and various books did not dare to mention the emperor carelessly.
Unlike other histories, outsiders other than the royal family were unable to make systematic calculations or calculations.
However, even taking that into account, it was possible to guess that the emperor reigned on the throne for one to two hundred years. If the emperor had changed along the way, there would have been an indirect mention no matter how hard you tried to hide it.
“And you seem to be an excellent wizard?”
“Why is that?”
“Because you lived a long time?”
Although ordinary people can extend their lifespan with various potions and artifacts, there is a limit and the longer it is extended, the more unstable it becomes.
Sometimes, you can guess an opponent’s skill level just by their lifespan.
Moreover, seeing as how the Skeleton Headmaster obeys the Emperor’s words even while grumbling, he must be an outstanding wizard.
“That’s fun. Both are correct. “I didn’t know you could guess like this.”
‘What on earth does he do?’
Is it as good as the Demon Archduke?
However, if it was a demon archduke, I don’t think Lee Han would be surprised.
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Lee Han was curious about what the emperor’s true identity was and why the skeleton principal was acting like that.
“Maybe… like the chimera the principal created?”
“…You are crazier than the Wodanaz family head…!”
Even though no one was listening, the headmaster was astonished by the boldness of suggesting the ‘Emperor Chimera Theory’ in the corridors of the imperial palace.
Lee Han became sullen.
“I guessed because you said it would be surprising.”
“Yeah, yeah. That’s amazing. “I’m surprised, but…”
While Lee Han was talking, at some point, he realized that the surroundings had become very quiet.
It didn’t feel like it was popular at all, but the scenery of the palace was the same.
Numerous famous paintings and statues. Ceilings and walls decorated with gold and silver.
Stained glass made of amethyst, malachite, and beryl, which replaces windows.
Ordinarily, one would have thought that the person’s pretense of popularity disappeared deep inside, but Lee Han’s keen instincts made him realize another possibility.
“Could this be a place hidden by magic?”
“!”
The skeleton principal was startled while talking.
I didn’t expect this kid to notice.
“right. “That’s amazing!”
“haha. “I was lost in the Einroguard punishment room.”
“…It’s not comparable to that. “Don’t say anything ridiculous.”
This palace within a palace, the outer labyrinth that protected the emperor’s deep palace, was a masterpiece created by the empire’s most outstanding magicians.
Not wanting to waste his expensive palace, the emperor had his officials work here, but at the same time he wanted to keep them from getting lost and entering his residence.
It would have been much easier to use violent and coercive means, but the emperor did not want to hurt people in that way…
Only the wizards had to pay more attention.
Still, thanks to this, this external maze was completed into a magical masterpiece so beautiful that the great wizards of the past would feel ecstatic when looking at it.
It reacted as if the space itself was alive, letting in only those the emperor was willing to meet.
There was no sense of discomfort or embarrassment during the process. Even if the two walked down the hallway together, when they came to their senses, one of them had arrived at the Deep Palace and the other was still circling the palace’s hallways.
“It felt like there was something magical about it.”
“guy…”
The skeleton principal seemed to be in a rare mood.
Originally, the greatest reward a disciple could give his teacher was to exceed the teacher’s expectations.
Things like going out for all first-year students exceeded expectations, but that wasn’t the case…
Something like the way the boy from the Wardanaz family was showing right now was something that made the headmaster of the skeleton happy.
It’s something that makes running this damn Ainroguard just a little bit more rewarding!
“Everyone has arrived. It would be better for you to see His Majesty in person and judge for yourself. But before we get into it, let me ask you a few things. Originally, anyone who saw His Majesty the Emperor was banned. “Don’t let people talk about His Majesty outside.”
“Like Einrogard?”
The skeleton principal hit Lee Han on the head with the cane he was holding.
“okay. Are you done?”
“yes…”
“But you won’t be able to put a ban on it. “It was the same in Einrogard, but we can’t waste half a year’s worth of the empire’s budget just to place a ban on you.”
“You are exaggerating too much.”
“Isn’t that an exaggeration?”
“……”
“Anyway, I’m telling you to watch your mouth. “If you talk about His Majesty the Emperor outside…”
“What happens?”
Lee Han was a little nervous.
Are you punished under imperial law for something like insulting the emperor?
“Your Majesty the Emperor will sulk.”
“Uh, are you kidding?”
“It’s no joke. And keep in mind that if His Majesty sulks, it will be more troublesome than you think. ruler. Are you ready?”
“…yes!”
Lee Han took a deep breath and nodded.
Even if the person in front of you is a chimera created by the skeleton headmaster, don’t be surprised and say ‘Your Majesty! ‘Your humble servant has arrived here!’ ready to kiss the instep.
“okay. “Let’s go in.”
The skeleton headmaster opened the door.
* * *
The emperor’s residence was truly empty.
Paintings, sculptures, decorations, and jewelry.
The inside looked more like a huge cave than a palace. If you asked Lee Han to find the differences between this place and Einro Guard’s Giant Cave, he wouldn’t be able to find it right away.
However, Lee Han could not pay any attention to the sight of this shabby abode.
This was because of the amazing majesty of the emperor sitting in the center of his residence.
A huge body that seems to fill a vast space.
Majestic wings that can be said to be more beautiful than any other gold.
The wise and benevolent eyes that are slowly fading away and looking at Lee Han and the skeleton principal.
The emperor was a gold dragon.
“……”
Lee Han was so shocked that he couldn’t speak.
The skeleton principal lightly tapped Lee Han on the shoulder as if he understood and then greeted him instead.
“your majesty. “I have brought Ihan of the Wardanaz family here at your command.”
Sewage…
The emperor said, looking at the skeleton headmaster.
It seems like the stories you had with Dragon half a year ago weren’t that important to you…
This was the first time Lee Han had seen the skeleton principal nervous.
“There is a misunderstanding. your majesty.”
Is your name Ohsu or Oh?
“haha! “Your Majesty’s sense of humor makes even a long-lived wizard like me laugh.”
“……”
Lee Han was dumbfounded.
What about a wizard who has lived for a long time… You are still young. You’re so young. In comparison, look at the dragon. He outlived the mountains and rivers. Even though other dragons have ascended to heaven, I can’t leave. Because of a mean oath.
“There you are again. your majesty. “It’s an oath made by His Majesty himself, isn’t it?”
The dragon swore in good faith. He trusted the people… but the people are tricking the dragon and taking advantage of him. This is the first time since mountains and rivers were born that people have been so mean.
The skeleton principal’s expression frowned.
Lee Han felt a familiar emotion in that expression.
It was similar to the facial expressions students make when a professor gets drunk and talks about his difficult life.
To put it vulgarly, it was an expression that said, ‘You’re f*cking me again.’
“your majesty. “The young wizard is really listening.”
Oh yeah. I’m sorry. You really need to be careful what you say in front of young wizards. Do you enjoy living in Einrogard?
“yes.”
Don’t lie.
“……”
“……”
