A Genius Gamer Reincarnated into a Hero’s Family Chapter 292

Genius Gamer, Reincarnated into a Heroic Family Chapter 292

Garden of Life (1)

It wasn’t hard to get out of the ruins again. On the way out, Harang read the letters left by Citrine and Ailka.

The content was simple. Since Harang had not appeared again after waiting for a long time, they were going to randomly distribute the treasure and then retrieve it and return to their home.

He also said that he had recorded all the treasures, so if anyone wanted anything, he would return it to them. Of course, Harang didn’t really need it.

As we came out of the ruins, there was something like a large carriage.

“Oh, I know this. It’s a desert wagon.”

A vehicle-like object used to transport large loads in the desert, used instead of a camel.

It could be ridden by people, and was quite comfortable and useful when crossing the desert. It was quite an expensive item, so not just anyone could pull it around. The carriage had the Herael seal stamped on it.

“I never thought the day would come when I would get to ride in the carriages of the rich… … .”

Harang was not impressed because she could have prepared something like this if she wanted to, but Taniya looked excited.

“The ride is absolutely amazing!”

The feeling of speed as it raced across the sand was incredible, and the smooth ride on top of that was enough to make me want to take a nap.

However, Harang did not trust that thing. The reason was quickly revealed.

Phew!

“Whoa!”

Because monsters that emerged from the sand kept harassing the carriage! As a result, there was hardly any time to enjoy the desert cart at ease.

“Hehe, hehe. I’m dying… … .”

“But it’s still comfortable.”

“That’s true… … It’s a terrible feeling when your feet sink deep into the sand.”

Taniya wiped off her sweat and settled back into the sand cart. She was trying to conserve her stamina, as the monsters might come at any moment. In addition, the sand cart had a function that could blow out cool air. It wouldn’t work if the magic battery ran out, but before that, she could escape the desert.

“By the way, weren’t you originally planning to go to the Kingdom of Herael?”

“Originally, that was it. Now, I plan to go to the rock mountain I saw in my memory. When we get there, maybe Celine will remember something.”

-Hmm… … .

Despite Harang’s words, Celine made a puzzled sound. Celine reacted negatively, but there was nothing she could do. Harang really wanted to go there.

-Whew, okay. I think I have a rough idea where that is.

“I see.”

-I’ve heard of it a lot. I’ve never actually been there, though…

Chelain trailed off. She wondered at herself, even though she said she had never actually been there. She had visited there in her memories.

-It’s a place called the Garden of Life.

“Garden of Life… … ?”

It was the first time I heard of it as Harang. He studied world maps, world history, and world history diligently, and he also had a thorough knowledge of various ancient civilizations and technologies.

Because it was such a place, I had most of the places in my head, even if I didn’t have detailed knowledge of them.

Still, hearing about it for the first time meant that it was a place not even recorded in history.

“Oh, I know!”

Taniya opened her eyes wide.

“I read it in a document that the elders secretly kept. I was banned from the shaman’s office for a month because I saw it… … Anyway, it seems like it was an incredibly important and secret place.”

“If there’s such a record, there must be one in Kaladan. How strange.”

I have heard roughly where Taniya is from. There is no way Kaladan wouldn’t have the information they have.

Unless the Kaladan family intentionally destroyed the information.

As expected, Taniya was watching something.

“Umm, well, according to the records I’ve seen… … the Garden of Life was annihilated by the knights of the previous Kaladan family… … .”

“… … .”

Harang nodded indifferently, as she had roughly expected it.

However, Chelain’s reaction was unexpected.

-You annihilated that place? From what I know, it was a place with nothing to see. It was such a desolate backwater that the word ‘annihilation’ didn’t even fit. It wasn’t even worth it for Kaladan to visit.

“Is there a reason?”

-If you ask me why, I’m just saying there’s really nothing there. There are just rocks and trees that are alive and moving. It’s a town of strange natural objects that talk, move, and sometimes even dance.

“There must have been a reason. I should go and find out.”

-Phew, okay. Well, from now on, I decided to help you with whatever you do.

In the end, Chelain decided to guide Harang to the Garden of Life.

Now that I think about it, it was strange.

I don’t have any particularly bad memories of that place, and I have no particular reason not to go there, so why do I have such a hard time going there? It’s as if something has been imprinted on my instincts.

-Is my soul affected by lost memories…?

Celine couldn’t help but think that she had to go there, if only to resolve this suspicious part. * * *

The royal castle of the Herael Empire, Randelgates.

The ‘Gate of Justice’ leading to this palace, which was as large as the capital of a large nation, would only open when Herael’s direct bloodline returned.

When the Gate of Justice opened, it led to the Bridge of Justice, and a 20km long transparent rainbow-colored bridge unfolded in all its splendor.

On both sides, waterfalls gush upward, and above them, ‘Dragon Knights’ riding tamed wyverns circle and protect the palace.

This rare spectacle was only held when the direct lineage returned from a special expedition, so the people of the Imperial capital flocked to see it.

“Hahaha! Yeah, that’s me!”

Today was the day when Prince Castia Asadin Mouse Herael, the second prince of the Herael Palace, returned after defeating the ancient monster. Prince Castia’s fame for defeating the monster that had been tormenting the people and polluting the land for a long time spread throughout the empire, and the people waved and cheered for him.

On the contrary, no one welcomed the return of Princess Citrine, who had gone on an expedition to find the holy relic of Caladan. No, no one knew about it.

Because her activities were kept completely hidden in the palace.

“Tch, that’s really cool. An ancient monster? You’re laughing. That’s just a sewer monster. What kind of a show did you have to catch to make it happen?”

From a window far from the Bridge of Justice, Princess Citrine grumbled and looked at Castia.

In her opinion, Castia’s accomplishments were nothing compared to what Harang had accomplished not long ago.

In addition, the achievements of Princess Citrine who participated there could be seen as quite remarkable, but the palace did not even give her a chance to open the gates of justice, and as soon as news of her return was announced, she was quickly arrested and imprisoned in the palace.

And then he was put on probation for acting on his own.

I even tried to rebel.

‘Why is it okay for you, but not for me?’

The answer that came back was dismal.

‘The prince is the sword and pillar of the imperial family. But you are the flower of the imperial family. Have you ever seen a flower that stands up and walks by itself?’

Yes. The royal family regarded citrine as a flower. And it was a flower of considerable value.

She was considered to have great value as a ‘flower’ because she had an extraordinary appearance that had never been seen before in history, as well as considerable talent for magic.

“But it seems like this incident will be difficult to bury.”

As Citrine was looking out the window and grumbling, her maid Petril came over and handed her a newspaper.

Even before the Imperial Court could silence her, international media outlets had already published articles about Princess Citrine’s exploration of the ancient ruins and the discovery of a large quantity of Kaladan relics there.

It had not yet reached the capital, but it was only a matter of time. With the media under control, it would take some time for the news to arrive, but eventually it would be heard through the adventurers.

“Yeah. It wasn’t meaningless. If I keep doing this, people won’t see me as just a decorative flower anymore.”

In addition… … the sword she obtained this time through Harang’s concession, the ‘Eight-Way Sword’, will be of great help to her now.

‘By the way, where on earth did Prince Harang disappear to?’

I know the object he was holding in his hand was Estelle, but did it have the ability to suddenly make people disappear?

I don’t know. Maybe that’s also the mysterious magic of Confucius Harang. He’s so great that anything is possible.

“Your Highness, the treasure manager has something to say about the spoils we acquired during this expedition.”

“okay?”

At those words, Citrine headed towards the loot warehouse located on the ground with an excited expression. However, the expression of the maid Pitril was not so good.

“It seems that all the loot will have to be returned to the palace.”

“What? Where is that?”

“The Princess’s Highness is neither a knight nor an adventurer, so he does not consider her worthy of acquiring wealth.”

“No, what is that… … .”

Citrine’s expression gradually hardened at the absurd words.

This is the imperial palace of the Herael Empire.

The Emperor is a man who does anything for real. That is his personality, and the Empire is also a place where anything is possible with just one word from the Emperor.

“I thought I had finally found my fortune… … .”

As Citrine’s expression darkened, Maid Petril also lowered her head.

Meanwhile, Petril thought to himself,

‘That’s for the best. From this incident onwards, Her Highness the Princess will no longer be going out.’

Her role as a maid is to nurture and raise Citrine as a flower of the empire.

At the moment, my pride as a maid was quite broken, thinking that I was not able to do it perfectly.

‘If you’re a princess, you have to live like a princess.’

Citrine ran hurriedly towards the warehouse. There, the expedition members were protesting to the treasurer, but it seemed like they were not listening.

“What the hell is going on!”

As Citrine shouted, the treasurer pushed up his glasses and spoke with a cold expression.

“This is a message from His Majesty the Emperor. He wants all the treasures to be confiscated immediately.”

“this…….”

As she clenched her fists, the expedition leader approached her and whispered.

“Your Highness, if you mention his name, I may be able to prevent the seizure of your property.”

He must be talking about Harang Paul Caladan. Clearly, this property is joint property with him, and if the ownership has not been determined yet, it is temporarily stored, then even Herael cannot come forward carelessly.

If it’s the spoils of Kaladan, and even the most promising of his direct lineage, Harang Paul Kaladan, then the matter will inevitably become sensitive.

but…….

Promised. Harang Paul Caladan didn’t want to reveal his activities right away. But here he is, saying he’s involved?

If that happens, the entire nation will know about Harang Paul Caladan’s activities.

I can’t sell his name just for my own convenience.

‘I am a member of the royal family. As a member of the royal family, I cannot take my promises lightly. Especially when it comes to the other person… … .’

She shook her head.

“No. I’ll handle this myself. I need to come to an agreement.”

“Seeing the agreement… … .”

“If I were to be recognized by the world as an adventurer, there would be no reason to confiscate this. You must be acting like this because you don’t know my abilities yet.”

“… … .”

No, the Emperor knows something about Citrine’s abilities. He recognizes that she is a great sorceress and a pretty great adventurer.

Nevertheless, no.

Rather, that is why it is like this.

So that they can no longer have adventures.

What on earth can you do in that situation?

“I don’t know. It’ll work out somehow. If I take even one more step back from here, I’m finished. I’ll have to live locked up in the palace forever. I can’t back down any further from here.”

She looked very nervous, and a cold sweat ran down her cheek.

The treasurer looked at her as if she was laughing. It was the emperor’s order, so what could a princess like her do?

The maids watching from behind had the same thoughts.

‘His Majesty the Emperor has begun to get directly involved… … .’

‘Her Highness the Princess’ adventures are practically over.’

‘Yes. As a princess, you have to live like a princess. You can’t go against fate… … .’

The maids here are all young ladies of quite famous noble families. They did not go against their own destiny of living with the princess. Of course, they had other dreams, but they could not achieve them. They had to accept their mission as nobles.

And, the mission that the royal family has is heavier and thicker than anything else.

The shackles that the royal family has are incomparable to those of a noble family.

There was no way to go against it… … .