The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 174
A wish that never came true (2)
The royal family is busy preparing for the approaching birthday.
From the common servant to the nobles, there was not a single person who was not moving breathlessly.
And what should have been even busier than that was that I was the one who should have inherited the throne there.
But I was very idle.
To be exact, there was no particular reason to move around so busily.
“… … But is it really okay to just stay still like this?”
I looked at George, who was asking questions with a dubious look on his face.
Then the guy pushed up his glasses and continued talking.
“Well, isn’t this a time when you’re usually busy with things like handovers? Unless the King’s job is to grab land.”
“I guess so.”
“That’s what I’m saying.”
George’s gaze scanned my entire body.
Except for the occasional trip somewhere, all I did was go to the training ground or sit down for a bit to process some paperwork.
I had never heard of a handover, and I had only met the King a handful of times.
So, to the guy, it must have seemed like he was just sitting there.
‘That too, ahead of the succession to the throne.’
It wasn’t exactly a wrong statement.
… …except for one thing.
I shrugged and said to the guy.
“It’s already over.”
“What ends?”
“Handover.”
“… … .”
That also ended a long time ago.
Exactly one day.
Because it only took that long to fully master what was required.
I looked at George, who was speechless as if he was dumbfounded, and let out a small laugh.
‘Well, that’s obvious.’
For me, returning to the past, inheriting the throne was like taking a short break and then returning to work.
To be exact, it was a little less than two years.
However, the King’s duties were so thorough and familiar that they made even his free time pale in comparison.
That’s understandable, since I became king after my father died suddenly from poison.
‘I had to learn everything from A to Z on my own.’
There was no one in the situation where they could teach me the teachings of the ‘King’.
That is why, in order not to be a burden to Esteban, he studied the king’s business day and night.
He never hesitated to borrow the wisdom of others.
Well, compared to that time… … .
For me, this time was just the last remaining reprieve.
It had no further meaning.
“So that’s why you were having fun by yourself while everyone else was busy.”
George waved the papers in my hands as if he was looking at them.
It was literally an appeal saying, ‘I’m very busy.’
I raised the corners of my mouth at the sight of that awesome sight.
“Not everyone is necessarily busy.”
“yes?”
“I heard you sent that guy Roel on an errand to get beer.”
“… … .”
“And then you opened my personal safe without permission.”
“… … .”
“Why does that look so relaxed?”
George turned his gaze to the ceiling and pretended not to notice.
It looked like he was going to start whistling and making excuses soon.
Of course, that doesn’t mean that what happened disappears.
“Let me show you what really busy is.”
“Ah.”
George’s expression suddenly distorted.
Anyway, he is the type that knows how to earn money.
* * *
But the handover, which we thought was over, is not over yet.
To my surprise, my father called me urgently to find me. It was just three days before my birthday.
“There was still something important left to do?”
“Yes. I report that I must urgently seek out His Majesty the King.”
My father’s attendant bowed his head and urged me on.
My eyes narrowed slightly.
It was even more incomprehensible because it happened to be the time when I was swinging my sword in the training ground.
‘You never once called me during training… … .’
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That means it’s urgent.
But is there still something like that left?
I had no choice but to take back my sword and speak to the attendant.
“I will come see you right now. I will guide you.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
But there was something strange about his actions when he had to move ahead.
An expression and gesture that seemed as if he was about to say something. He was clearly hesitating.
“what?”
“That is… … Actually, His Majesty the King told me to come back after taking a bath.”
“what?”
I looked down at those absurd words and observed his behavior.
Even though he was training, his body, which had already reached superhuman levels, did not shed a single drop of sweat, and at best, only a little dust settled during the intense movements.
My father is also a knight of considerable skill.
To this extent, it is not much different from how he usually looks when he goes to see his father, and there is no reason to worry about the dust he gets on during training.
“Your father told you to come see him in a neat and tidy manner?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
The attendant nodded urgently.
A sense of discomfort suddenly rose up at that sight.
‘……what?’
I can’t figure out why.
Moreover, wasn’t it none other than my father who ordered me to come quickly?
It was a moment that felt even stranger because it was something that had never happened before.
But if that’s what it means, then there’s nothing that can be done.
I nodded, sighing so quietly that it was inaudible.
“Wait in front of the room.”
“Yes, ah, I understand.”
Finally, I got dressed up again before going to see my father.
Then he followed, nodding to the attendant to guide him.
But this time, the place I headed to wasn’t the same office as usual.
“Here.”
“His Majesty the King is waiting inside.”
It’s been a long time since I visited this place, even beyond my memories before returning.
That’s right, it was the dressing room.
“… … I will go in.”
As I tried to hide my suspicions and went inside, I saw my father there.
But he wasn’t alone.
The ones standing next to her were the palace maids.
“Ahem! Come in.”
“… … .”
“What are you doing? Come in.”
I now know that this is not a situation that would warrant a handover.
And that’s why those maids are here.
So, my father, who saw my narrowed eyes, coughed in vain as if embarrassed and waved at me.
“Ahem! I know you’re busy during training, but I couldn’t help it. Up until now, I’ve been acting like a knight without any pretense, but when it comes to inheriting the throne, I have to show off my dignity as much as possible.”
“So that’s why you called me here so urgently.”
“Well, that means let’s prepare in advance. Isn’t this also preparation for the birthday?”
At my firm voice, my father quickly nodded to the maid next to him.
Then the maid was startled and continued explaining instead.
“This birthday is a day that the entire nation celebrates, and it also means welcoming the new wind that is blowing.”
“… … .”
“Therefore, His Majesty the King wishes to make every effort to prepare for this birthday by sending us… … .”
“stop.”
“… … Huh.”
The maid covered her mouth with both hands at the cold blow.
And as I watched that scene, I looked at my father, the ’cause’ of this absurd situation.
‘Is this what father really looked like?’
After the question of succession to the throne was settled, my father often showed his human side.
It was the same when you looked at the documents I gave you with displeasure, and it is the same now.
If you think about it, the reason was simple.
Because now the pressure to display his majesty as a king is gone.
Well… it wasn’t too bad.
‘My father has been king since I was born.’
And the private and public appearances he has shown so far have always been centered around his dignity as a king.
That means it was never a position where he could show his human side.
The fact that my father showed me that image for the first time also meant that he trusted me.
It also meant that he had been faithful to his position until now.
A human aspect that must have been kept hidden.
So much so that the moment of being freed from the weight of the old crown seemed even more radiant… … .
“I’ll spend just one hour with you.”
So in the end I had no choice but to raise both hands.
The inevitable bond between blood relatives.
It was something that even superhumans who dared to be called superior to humans could not avoid.
* * *
The three days passed by in an instant.
Finally, the king’s birthday has arrived and the time has come for a new king to be born.
Because of this, the streets of the capital and even the local fiefdoms were filled with a festive atmosphere.
“Wow! Look at those decorations! They’re so pretty!”
And even in that vast crowd, there was one group that stood out.
To be exact, a girl and the royal knights who protect her.
Because it was obvious to anyone that he was not an ordinary person, the crowd unconsciously moved away and took in the sight.
However, he himself was looking at the articles without any hesitation and smiling brightly.
“It was a very classy street before, but today it feels completely different!”
“With all due respect, Marquis Young Lady, it would be nice to explore the streets, but you should probably head to the royal palace soon.”
“Huh? Already? But there are still three hours left until the party starts.”
“Young-ae must enter with His Majesty and wait in advance.”
The knight looked at her, speaking firmly.
Because she was Ellie, the only daughter of Marquis Vidor, who had been the Crown Prince’s aide and now held the position of Prime Minister of the country.
Ellie’s cheeks puffed out.
“But isn’t this a scene that would be difficult to see if not today?”
“I understand your feelings, but there is nothing I can do. Your Majesty will be waiting, so we will head to the palace soon.”
“Can’t you just watch for one more hour?”
“I apologize. We are obliged to follow Your Majesty’s orders.”
“……yes.”
It was true that I liked the name Marquis Youngae, but at times like this, I missed the free-spirited nature of the youngae of the frontier baron.
But that doesn’t mean I can tarnish my father’s name.
Ellie tried hard to hide her gloomy expression and started following the knights.
“Oh, that hair ornament would look great on Roel. I’ll just go buy it!”
“Hey, Youngae… … !”
… … Of course, that doesn’t mean that my nature is going anywhere.
Eventually, the knights were able to move towards the royal palace after following Ellie for another ten minutes.
Meanwhile, the royal family was busy welcoming guests for the birthday party.
“Thank you for coming all the way from a foreign country. Welcome.”
“How could something as congratulatory as this be difficult? I was just moved by excitement.”
“When you say it like that, I don’t know what to do with myself.”
Envoys from foreign countries.
When the time came, they came rushing into the palace like a flood.
Of course, not everyone came here with only the feeling of ‘congratulations’.
Some seek to gain the secrets of ancient magic.
Some people wonder if they can get some Mithril.
Some say it was to get a leg up on Esteban’s suddenly enlarged military power.
Although the true intentions of each envoy were different, the result was that the royal family received more envoys than ever before.
This is probably the first time since the birth of the nation of Esteban.
“Whew, should I be happy about this… … As expected, I’m busy. Hmm?”
But then, a familiar pattern entered the eyes of Marquis Vidor, who was commanding the situation from behind.
A badge of Arendelle pinned on the chest of a member of the delegation!
The Marquis approached them and greeted them warmly.
“You are early. It is a pleasure to meet you. We, Esteban, welcome our distinguished guests from Arendelle.”
“Haha, hello.”
The envoys from Arendelle also greeted the Marquis warmly.
To Arendelle, Esteban is like an eternal blood oath.
I can’t help but welcome you warmly.
But that was then.
“I am sorry to come to you so late.”
“hmm?”
Someone walked out of the delegation and spoke to the Marquis.
And the Marquis’ eyes opened wide as if they were going to pop out when he saw that sight.
“Wow, Your Highness the Crown Prince?!”
“fizzle.”
The man who playfully put his finger to his lips was the Crown Prince of Arendelle, who would be in trouble if he stayed here.
