Episode 218
Chapter 70 Audience (2)
There is a dark side in the empire.
Those whom Frontier previously met still work under the shadow of the Empire.
“… … Frontier de Roachga?”
Among them, Laurier, who had risen in rank through successful mission completion, asked back after receiving the report from his subordinate.
Laurier accomplished a significant feat by completing the mission to investigate the fragments of the previous Helheim.
The fact that the fragments were broken was also treated as their achievement.
As an ambu, it was a pity that it was destroyed without knowing anything about its identity, but if it was a decision made for the safety and peace of the empire, it was natural to appreciate its merit.
Thanks to this, Laurier, who was just used as a throwaway word, now has subordinates and can receive reports.
“yes. I heard that you will be participating in a ceremony at the Imperial Palace to celebrate the success of the joint operation. “I checked the list.”
Laurier lowered his eyes and thought deeply at his subordinate’s words.
Frontier is a person with as many secrets as Ambu. He was extremely reluctant to reveal himself.
Such a frontier is heading to the imperial palace.
What kind of change of heart did you have?
“It is said that there was active support from Her Majesty the Empress.”
“Eck.”
Laurier’s thoughts were completely wrong. After all, since there was support from the Empress, it would not have been possible for Frondier to not come.
Then why did the Empress pay such attention to Frondier? … ?
“Laurier, please be careful too. It is good to continue to monitor Frontier, but there are quite a few people at the top who are suspicious of Laurier.”
“… … hmm.”
“Ambu believes that Frondier is the biggest gap that can bring Ampere into the center. “I know that, which is why I support Laurier.”
“I know.”
Laurier answered like that, but was aware that the shadow was wrong this time.
Frontier is not like Ampere’s gap. It may have been like that in the past, but not at all now.
I understand that the upper echelons of the Dark House are salivating over Frondier coming to the imperial palace this time, but it probably won’t be as easy as they think.
“But it’s surprising that His Majesty allowed it.”
“… … “I think so too.”
Laurier thought as he saw his subordinate nod.
‘I heard that Frondier has never been to the imperial palace except when he was a newborn. Because Emperor Bartello was extremely opposed to it.’
Of course, Fili secretly let him into the imperial palace, but it wasn’t official and Laurier didn’t know about it.
“No matter how much support there was from Her Majesty the Empress, I wonder what happened to Her Majesty, who normally would have been vehemently opposed to it.”
No one in the imperial palace knows why Bartello hates Frondier.
However, many nobles saw Frondier scolding him in a loud voice at the main hall when he was a newborn.
After Ampere became angry and left with his wife and child, Frondier has never set foot in the imperial palace.
“Now that so much time has passed, I think His Majesty’s anger has subsided.”
The subordinate spoke carefully.
I don’t even know why I was angry in the first place.
“… … Well, that could happen.”
“Then I will conclude the report. “I’ll just leave now.”
“for a moment.”
Laurier said to his subordinate who bowed deeply and put his feet back.
“I guess there’s something left to report?”
“… … .”
“Something about mana injection. What happened? “If there is no progress, you have to explain the situation.”
In response to Laurier’s words, the subordinate slowly opened his mouth in the same deeply bowed position.
“During the investigation, I received instructions from superiors.”
“… … As expected, about the mana injection.”
“He told me not to give him any attention.”
Laurier’s eyes narrowed at those words.
‘As expected, the mana injection is from the dark side… … .’
I was concerned that the shadow department was strangely quiet about the mana injections that directly harmed the citizens of the empire.
Just because Laurier is a member of the Dark Division doesn’t mean he knows everything. Rather, there is a lot more that we don’t know. That’s usually how she does whatever it takes.
‘Human weapon. It may differ depending on the person listening, but it must be a word that Ambu really likes.’
I don’t know who gave the instructions, but if the mana injection is truly completed, it will be a very happy thing for the shadow department.
From the perspective of the dark people who take the sacrifice of a few for granted, mana injection is something that is very much in line with their way of thinking and beliefs.
‘But that plan was in vain because of Frontier. It’s not necessarily Frontier’s problem alone.’
Of course, if the cancer manager wants to, he can call someone else to set up a research center and continue research on injections.
But since I’m already in a lot of trouble, I’ll have to restrain myself for a while to avoid getting my tail stepped on.
‘… … But that Frontier is coming to the imperial palace.’
Laurier heard that Frontier played a significant role in the joint operation. In particular, his resourcefulness in reading the enemy’s plans and catching them was outstanding.
The fact that he is going to the imperial palace means that the most powerful person who can follow Ambu’s tail is approaching Ambu’s nose.
‘Could it be, Frondier, that’s why you did it on purpose?’
Probably not, no way.
Laurier caught this connection because he is a member of the Ambulance Department, and there is no way that Frondier would have noticed the connection to the Ambulance when he saw the incident.
Wasn’t it the Empress who called Frondier in the first place? It is not Frontier’s will.
… … Let’s believe so.
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“Whoa.”
Aten sighed.
I went to the imperial palace. To see her father.
“Oh my, Aten. Why are you sighing? “On a happy day.”
One of the servants around Aten who was putting on her clothes and makeup spoke to her.
“Oh sorry. “I guess I’m a little tired.”
“Did you not sleep well last night?”
“huh. “Is that so?”
“Hehe. It’s understandable to be nervous. It’s been a while since I’ve been to the imperial palace. “And in a public place like this.”
Despite his appearance, Aten is kind to those around him, so many of his subjects talk to him in a friendly way when no one is watching. Aten himself wanted that too.
Aten fell into thought again while listening to the excited voices of the servants.
‘For some reason, Mom’s voice was serious.’
Fili, who had rarely made such a voice in his life, asked Aten to come to the imperial palace.
Of course, since she heard that the imperial palace was congratulating the success of the joint operation, Aten was naturally planning to attend as the princess.
However, Fili asked Aten to look at his father’s face separately.
‘What’s going on with Dad?’
Dad, father.
To be honest, no matter how I said it to Aten, it was extremely awkward.
I’ve barely even talked to Bartello, so I don’t have a chance to talk about my father. He almost never uttered the words daddy or father.
‘You suddenly asked me to meet you.’
Aten felt like being introduced to a stranger.
Moreover, if you are around other people, you should act as if you are in love with the stranger.
“Well, what do you think? Aten.”
When Aten’s clothes and makeup were completed, one of the servants moved a full-length mirror to reflect Aten.
A pure white dress that matches the pure white Aten. Aten’s beautiful face with not too much makeup but nicely done. Her beauty, wrapped in her dainty figure, seemed to come down from Atan’s exposed shoulders and soak her entire body.
“How… … “It seems like Aten was truly born to shine.”
“It’s happening again. “As for the manager.”
“That’s an exaggeration!”
Aten had no particular feelings about his white color. He didn’t feel burdened by people’s gaze or anything like that. Half of it was thanks to Philly’s education.
‘You know, those people say that if your hair is yellow, they’ll make a fuss and say it’s sprinkled with gold. I grew up hearing ‘So you don’t have to worry’ every day.
However, I was aware of the fact that cases like her with white hair, white eyes, and white skin were very rare.
Therefore, when Aten wore a pure white dress like today, all her colors reflected in the sunlight and literally glowed.
A sentiment that even Aten herself feels when she sees herself. ‘Pure white’.
“… … That, Frontier.”
“yes?”
“Aside from me, isn’t there one more Constel student participating in the event?”
“Oh, that jet-black schoolboy? Frontier de Roach.”
It’s pitch black.
Although the subject spoke his words without any affirmation or negation, the image was certainly unmistakable.
In addition to jet black hair and eyes, Constell’s school uniform was originally black. Moreover, even the weapons used are armed in black these days.
“Has that boy already left?”
“Hmm. I guess so? You may have to wait in advance. “I think it will probably be difficult to meet you during the event.”
“… … okay.”
Aten responded in a pitchless voice.
However, the minister noticed the low-set eyes behind him.
“Aten. Do you know what? At the wedding,”
“Hey, getting married?”
Aten flinched upon hearing just that one word and looked at his subject in surprise.
And then, as if he had realized something, he gathered his mouth together.
“Oh, well, yes. Wedding ceremony.”
“yes. At a wedding, do you know why the bride’s dress is pure white and the groom’s suit is black?”
“… … “Why are you doing that?”
“Originally, the bride’s dress was dazzling with all kinds of colors and golden bands, but it is said that a nobleman chose a pure white dress to give up luxury and vanity. They say it became so popular that it acquired its current pure white color.”
“… … “Why is the suit pitch black?”
“That way the bride’s dress shines even more.”
Hearing those words, Aten blinked for a moment. She turned her eyes to the subject who had addressed her.
“You didn’t just make this up, did you?”
“That can’t be right. Absolutely not. Well, I just heard it vaguely.”
“What, that’s what I heard.”
Hearing Aten’s disappointed voice, the subject laughed and said.
“But it suits you even if you don’t have that background knowledge. White and black. “Don’t you think so?”
“… … “What?”
Aten nodded as if he acknowledged that part.
“Well, there is no guarantee that the boy will wear black clothes when he goes to the imperial palace.”
“yes.”
Aten answered without knowing,
“No, what do you mean?”
He spoke in an unsuitable tone and raised his voice in an unsuitable manner.
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Many prestigious families gathered at the imperial palace.
Cars coming one after another stop in front, and the servant takes care of driving and exits to park.
Those who arrived first look at the vehicles and figure out which family member will get off next.
For them, the appearance of the next prestigious family is an interesting story worth gossiping about, and at the same time, it is a good material to heighten the atmosphere.
Of course, we are not looking at each other openly, but it has become natural for everyone to talk to each other and pay attention to who will come next.
“Hamelot, it is Hamelot.”
“It’s rare to have a name that catches everyone’s attention without being a noble.”
“He was also the leader in this joint operation.”
Even when Eden Hamelot came, the nobles’ whispers were loud like this.
Today, they are not looking for nobles. Predicting the next generation of prospects and professionals who will protect this empire, and even the next Zodiac. Therefore, people looked at Eden with admiration and envy even though he was a commoner.
Eden quietly disappeared today. The nobles were a little puzzled by this, but their eyes were soon focused again.
A luxury sedan visible from afar. As soon as they saw the front panel, they knew who was there at a glance.
‘Roach!’
Some nobles stopped talking and just watched the vehicle approach.
No one thought it was pitiful. There are few nobles here who bear a name higher than Roach.
The vehicle stopped, and both front and rear doors were opened.
“It’s been a while since you two came together, right honey?”
“The air quality here is still bad.”
“It’s happening again. “Hmm, it’s been so long since I’ve been here that the color of the door seems a little faded.”
Ampere and Malia got off at the back door. The two had no hesitation in evaluating the imperial palace in front of everyone. The nobles around him didn’t seem to care.
It was his eldest son, Ajie, who got out of the driver’s seat.
“My son had a hard time driving.”
“no.”
Atzie lightly shook his head at Malia’s words and spoke toward the passenger seat.
“Frondier, do as you said when you came.”
“yes.”
And the man opened the passenger door and got out.
The nobles’ eyes widened at the appearance of Frontier de Roach.
‘The second son of the Roach family!’
‘They said he was coming to the imperial palace this time, so the rumors were true!’
First, it was a surprise that Frondier, who had been rumored to be disliked by Bartello, had actually come to the imperial palace.
Second, it was because of Frontier’s clothing.
Frontier was dressed in pitch black from head to toe. The density was darker than that of a normal suit.
This was a measure taken in advance to make Frontier as inconspicuous as possible, but unfortunately, the intention turned out to be exactly the opposite.
Frontier’s languid and peaceful eyes and luxurious face. The black suit designed there attracted people’s attention as if the space had a different weight.
Aside from being a member of the Roach family, the black Frondier today was too suited to the position of the imperial palace.
‘The atmosphere is amazing… … .’
‘He is so confident even though he first set foot in the imperial palace at such a young age.’
‘Your posture and eyes are good. ‘I have the weight not to panic in most situations.’
And then I started making arbitrary evaluations. The prestigious sign called Roach, along with his appearance and uniform design, were causing Frontier’s evaluation to rise like crazy.
Meanwhile, Frondier frowned slightly and adjusted his tie. Even that slightly frowning face was alluring.
However, the voice that comes out from there is…
“These clothes are so uncomfortable.”
It was a murmur that no one could hear.
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