#Episode 305
“… … !”
Elijah took a deep breath. Seras’s eyes widened in surprise.
“So, it would be best for you not to think of using the lady politically. “If this causes a setback in the Lady’s research, it will also cause a setback in our relationship with you.”
Ian spoke with one corner of his mouth slightly raised, then looked back and forth between Seras and Asme.
“This is the truth I am revealing for the first and last time here. So, I trust that you will keep our secret.”
It meant that if a rumor spreads, they would think you were the criminals.
“oh my god… .”
Only then did a low sigh escape Seras’s lips.
“Your godson. I was curious for no reason, but I was left with bigger questions. But I won’t ask any more questions. “I started to get a little scared of what unexpected answers I might get.”
Anyway, I had no intention of telling you any more.
Just as Ian was thinking, Elijah started to touch his head again. His touch was strangely more careful than before.
“… Even so, you still allow me to be listed as Young-ae’s sponsor, right?”
It was then that Seras added. She looked at Ian meaningfully and continued her words.
“After hearing this story, I don’t think I can give up even more.”
Ian shrugged one shoulder.
“I don’t intend to concern myself with such matters. After all, Your Majesty is not the only one supporting Youngae.”
“ah. I see. There was a hexagonal federation. hmm… is it so. It’s not bad. It feels very natural to use it as an external point of contact with them. ah. Of course, the Lady will not come in between. Don’t worry. kyung.”
Seras quickly added.
Just as Ian was nodding his head, the floor of the carriage began to shake a little more.
Perhaps you have reached a bridge crossing the river.
It was right after that that Elijah took his hand away.
“It’s all done. “Come up.”
Ian quickly climbed back onto the chair. Because her butt was about to get a little sore.
His hair, which had been sticking out arbitrarily, was now neatly pressed back.
Seras, who was looking at Ian with renewed eyes, nodded.
“Although the impression looks a little sharper. It looks much better. … surely.”
“If you’re thinking of proposing again, then don’t. I also don’t feel comfortable with having to keep rejecting you.”
At Ian’s calm addition, Seras burst into laughter.
“How did you know? I was just about to ask you again.”
“Now I feel like I can see inside your head.”
Ian answered with a grin, opened the window on the right and looked back at Elijah.
She came down to the floor and put her shoes back on, then checked her bag that she had placed on the chair.
It’s not even that big of a bag. Inside were all the magic books that Ian personally inspected, as well as a wooden box containing the remnants of the Black Wall and the insignia of the Hexagonal Alliance.
‘When did they organize it like that again? .’
Ian looked out the window, inwardly impressed.
As expected, it was on a bridge.
Under a sky that has suddenly turned red. The stream of the Hillissen River continued through the center of the archipelago.
In the distance, I could see ships anchored at a dock on the outskirts of the city. And beyond that, the arched water wall and the wide open water gate continued. At that moment, a ship passed through the floodgates and was moving away. Looking at the size of the sail, it was clear that it was headed toward the inland sea.
“The downstream side is beautiful too, but it would be better if you opened the window on the opposite side.”
It was then that Seras spoke. She leaned over to Ian’s left, over Elijah’s head, and reached out.
“It’s one of the places with the best view of the imperial palace.”
She opened the window. Ian, who took in the view of the upper reaches beyond, nodded.
“It sure is… .”
The orange sun setting beyond the distant castle walls. The city and river colored by the glow of the sunset. And in the middle of it all, the pure white walls surrounding the unnaturally curved river like a moat were unfolding one after another.
“They say the river that surrounds the ecliptic is a new waterway created artificially. The part that was originally close to a straight line was dug out to be round like that. Inside, it was the old system.”
Listening to Seras’ calm voice, Ian gazed at the castles beyond the walls.
The most striking feature were the two tall, identical spires standing side by side, facing the river.
It was a tower that I had seen in games, and even now that it has become reality, even before entering the system. The castle with those two towers was the imperial palace.
And on the left and right of the imperial palace, buildings with lower towers continued along the castle walls.
The villa that Ian entered in the game was one of them.
“The system has continued to evolve and become what it is today. And the place that used to be the system has become the Hwangdo. Now, the original river has been filled in and a forest has been created in its place. It is the garden of the Hwangdo.”
Seras, who continued speaking, was also looking at the imperial capital with eyes filled with new emotions.
Ian nodded gently.
“It looks like it would be a good place for the royal family to live together.”
“It may look like one castle on the outside, but it is actually made up of four buildings. “If you include buildings that are completely separate from each other, the number increases.”
“… It’s beautiful. Very elaborate.”
Elijah listened to Seras’ words as he closed his bag again. Seras looked back at her and smiled.
“The university is also a great place. “It is decorated with very beautiful gardens that are hard to find in other parts of the archipelago.”
The carriage completely crossed the bridge. The streets of the northern part of the island soon followed.
If the south and west were bustling and the east, leading to the Papal States, was pious, the north had a strange atmosphere that was both calm and lively. Scholars sat on the roadside, reading or contemplating in the sunset, and those who appeared to be students walked along, each engaging in heated discussions.
“… Apparently, the black wall attack can be seen here too.”
Ian muttered, realizing that most of their conversation topics were about black walls.
“I guess so. “For the time being, the biggest concern for intellectuals will once again be the black wall.”
Seras answered and looked back at Elijah. Before she knew it, Elijah had put her hooded cloak back on and was looking down the street with her eyes, her complex thoughts going back and forth. Seras added without taking her eyes off her.
“Perhaps, Youngae entered the system at the most opportune time for her research.”
“I hope so. Maybe… we might not have much time left.”
Elijah muttered as if talking to himself.
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Ian realized a beat later that this meant the time remaining until Archeas would destroy the black wall.
Elijah guessed that the erosion of the black wall would also affect the White Gold Dragon’s decision.
It seemed like a reasonable inference to Ian, but he didn’t say anything else.
Because I didn’t want to burden Elijah or make her impatient. That would only encourage her downfall rather than the achievement of her research.
Multilateral- Multilateral-
Soon the carriage slowed down and pulled up to the edge of the road. Beyond the street where many students of various races and ethnicities came and went. Straight, low walls made of gray-white bricks stretched out in a straight line. And beyond that, trees of all shapes and roofs towering above them could be seen.
“Please see me off here. I can get down and go in by myself.”
Elijah, who was wearing a hood, lifted his bag and carried it. Although it looked small on her torso, the bag was almost the same size as her upper body.
“Take this.”
Before I knew it, Ian handed me the wax-sealed letter envelope he was holding. It was a letter of recommendation given by Arceas.
“You know where and how to use this, right?”
“Okay, don’t worry.”
Elijah took the letter of recommendation right away. As she put the envelope on top of her bag, Ian added,
“Be sure to contact the Hexagonal Alliance as well. And don’t forget the lessons you learned from me.”
“Sure. You won’t have to learn black magic or be fascinated by chaos. Now I know how dire the consequences can be. furthermore… .”
Elijah added clearly, lifting his bag again.
“I can study for half a year just with what you gave me. I will do it with a sense of mission. For the sake of my lord.”
Just as a smile appeared on Ian’s lips, Elijah bent his knees.
“Thank you for bringing me back safely. Godfather. And thanks to you, I really enjoyed it. It was the best adventure of my life. “I will never forget it for the rest of my life.”
“okay. Keep those adventures only as memories. Moreover, the adventures you will face here will not be easy. therefore… .”
Ian nodded and answered, then took out a dagger from his bosom and handed it to Elijah, complete with its sheath. An ancient meteorite dagger.
“In addition to protective gear, you will probably need at least one self-defense weapon. Always carry it with you. Especially when you step into a place like a black market.”
“Father… .”
Elijah sighed as if he was moved, then put the letter in his bosom and took the dagger.
She hummed, her eyes fixed on the scabbard and hilt.
“I will always keep it as if it were new. Of course, if possible, I will make sure it never gets used.”
“If such a situation arises, let me name the Saunière family first. “If they know that you have Saunière’s support, most people will not touch the lady.”
Seras added. Elijah looked back at her and nodded.
“I will keep that in mind. And, see you again. majesty.”
“Sure. Let’s meet often. The young lady will always be busy, so I will go find her. “With the status of a princess.”
Elijah smiled back at Seras’ words and grabbed the carriage door. Her gaze returned to Ian.
“I’ll see you again someday, my lord.”
“… okay. See you later. Ellie.”
Elijah stared at Ian for a moment, then smiled, opened the door with all his might, and went out.
Ian grabbed the carriage door and stuck his upper body out. But Elijah didn’t look behind her. She just paused for a moment, fastened the dagger Ian had given her to her waist, and then walked forward again.
For a moment, I took in the sight of the dwarf walking away with his bag slung over his shoulder.
“… … .”
A quest completion window appeared before Ian’s eyes. It was the moment when the second task given by Archeas was completed. The reward that he had not yet received could be obtained by calling him.
Ian quickly closed the confirmation window. But Elijah was already out of sight, hidden among the students and scholars walking down the street.
‘… ‘I guess I’ll have to ask that gentleman for the price of the dagger.’
Ian muttered to himself and returned to the carriage. This time, the carriage took off as soon as the door closed.
At that moment, Ian stared out the window.
“… There are times when you make that kind of expression.”
Seras, who was sitting across from me, suddenly muttered. Ian, who returned to her expressionless face as if he had never seen her before, faced her.
“What kind of expression?”
A smile crossed Seras’ lips.
“No. Nothing.”
The next moment, her eyes turned red as if paint was spreading. Her brown hair flowing under her hood also instantly turned golden.
“Shall we move on to talking about our request? “I felt like it wasn’t my turn, so I was waiting.”
“… Let’s do that. You’ve kept me waiting for a long time.”
Ian nodded gently.
Seras smiled.
“As you know, we will enter through the main gate. It is not impossible to sneak into the imperial palace quietly, but I do not want to do that with you.”
“Do whatever you want.”
“Your lodging for tonight will be prepared separately outside the castle. Whether you see your father or not, you will stay there tonight. It is a mansion whose location is unknown to the other royals. I call it a safe house.”
While listening to Seras’ continued words, Ian turned his gaze back out the window. Under the indigo blue sky, the tall ecliptic was getting closer.
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Multilateral- Multilateral-
The carriage passed through the first gate.
Afterwards, trees grew thick on both sides of the road. Suddenly all the noise seemed to disappear. Garden of the Imperial Capital.
“… … ?”
That wasn’t all.
Ian’s eyes narrowed for a moment.
A strange sense of oppression similar to that felt when you step into a den of demons or a magician’s barrier flashed through my mind. The only difference was that I didn’t feel any ominous feelings.
It was unknown whether it would have been like this even when it was a game.
‘Is it because of the blessings of the gods? A protective barrier? Either that or… .’
It was at that moment that Seras and Asume closed the carriage window. As Asume turned on the magic stone light on the ceiling, Seras turned to face Ian.
“As I said, our people will probably come out to meet you.”
There was a drawn smile on the corner of her mouth. However, her eyes showed signs of tension. Ian shrugged her shoulders.
“Maybe not. “Like you said.”
This was probably the biggest reason why she was nervous. With the destination just around the corner, you don’t want to see a new negotiation table open in front of Ian.
‘… I have come this far, but I have no intention of signing a new contract.’
Ian muttered to himself. While he was holding the hilt of the sword, he had pushed a lot of things onto Seras.
In the present, abandoning a well-trained trading partner would actually be a loss for Ian.
Of course, there was no need to reveal such intentions.
“… … !”
Soon the carriage made a jolt. It must have passed the gate. Seras exchanged glances with Asme and pulled her hood down deeper.
Meanwhile, the carriage changed direction and moved forward. Only Payden and Seras, sitting on the coachman’s seat, knew exactly where it was going.
‘I wonder if there will be a fight here in the latter half that I don’t know about…?’
Ian, who was sitting leisurely with his legs crossed, was thinking something completely different.
This was because the divine power and magical energy that spread out coolly everywhere was enough to confuse his five senses. If I had to describe it, it felt like I had stepped into a sacred dungeon.
Of course, that doesn’t mean that his senses were completely dulled to the level of an ordinary person.
“Of course, I came to meet you.”
“… … !?”
At Ian’s continued mumbling, Seras and Asme looked at him with their eyes wide open. Almost simultaneously, the carriage’s speed slowed down.
“… “I will check first.”
At Seras’ words, Ian nodded calmly. Seras swallowed dry saliva and slightly opened the window next to her.
Soft light streamed in through the cracks in the window.
A faint relief finally passed across Seras’ face as she gazed steadily beyond.
“Luckily for us… .”
It was at that moment that her eyes stopped on one place. Her eyes narrowed slightly.
“… “It’s a person.”
Seras closed the window again and let out a small sigh. Her eyes were a complicated mixture of relief and new tension.
“Is there a problem?”
“… no. I guess I’ll have to get off first. “Please let me know when you’re ready.”
“Well, I don’t think there’s anything more to prepare.”
“If that’s the case… .”
Seras exhaled through her nose and the next moment, she opened the carriage door and went out. Asme quickly reached out and smoothed Ian’s collar, then she finished by wiping his shoulders with her palms and smiled.
Ian nodded in thanks and got out of the carriage.
“… … .”
It was very bright around the carriage. About twenty people holding torches in their hands were standing tightly in a semicircle around them.
They wore armor made of plate and chain, helmets that covered their noses and cheeks, and black surcoats with the imperial flag on them. Although they carried torches instead of swords or spears, they were probably imperial guards.
“Hoo… .”
And in the middle of them, there was a person who appeared to be the one who narrowed Seras’ eyes.
Tall and broad-shouldered. Blond hair that was beautifully styled, and red eyes that could not be compared to the light of the torch. Another prince.
The moment he saw Ian, he exclaimed and couldn’t take his eyes off until Ian stood next to Seras.
Ian met his gaze indifferently.
“… “Let me introduce you.”
Seras turned to Ian, raised one arm toward the prince, and opened her mouth.
“The most courageous star of the imperial palace. One who shouts. “This is the Third Prince and my brother, His Highness Cedric Astraea.”
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