Episode 131. omen (7)
The emperor’s office was turned on for the first time in about 15 days.
The solemnity and nobility of an emperor were still visible in his eyes without losing his spirit, but they could not hide his gaunt face compared to before.
Faced with this, Kundel felt sad inside, but did not show it.
“As an emperor, I feel embarrassed to finally be able to receive a distinguished guest of the empire who visited for the first time in decades under the pretext of health.”
As his former father-in-law, and now as the headmaster nurturing the continent’s future talents, the emperor always treated Kundel with the highest courtesy.
“Please stop talking. your majesty. “I’m just grateful that you stepped up to the plate for this old man.”
Kundel himself bowed his head and responded sincerely.
“Ten years ago, the President said to me when he resigned from his position as Duke. “He will return when he sees chaos looming over the peaceful empire again.”
“That’s right.”
Kundel did not deny it.
“Then it appears that the time the President was worried about has arrived. But I think you may have seen it a little early. “Just because I’ve been sick for a few days doesn’t mean I can do it tomorrow, right?”
Despite the emperor’s calm smile, Kundel’s expression did not change at all.
“How much longer will this old man have to live? “At least the day I close my eyes and leave this world, I don’t think there will be a day when the continent’s blood rain pours in.”
Of course, this is assuming that he dies before the emperor.
“Your Majesty the Emperor is the most monarchical monarch and emperor-like emperor among the leaders who have reigned over this empire. “This feeling will not change until the day I close my eyes.”
It was not because he was the emperor’s former father-in-law, but because he spoke from the heart.
“However, it has been said since ancient times that the stronger the light a gem emits, the more people want to covet it. The higher the reputation of His Majesty the Emperor, the higher the value and honor of the seat he sits on. Then, the number of people who want that position will naturally increase.”
“Are you one of those who want this position, President?”
“I want whoever your Majesty wants to sit in that position.”
Even though the question may have been somewhat sensitive, the president answered without a second’s hesitation.
“Moreover, the resistance of those who want to maintain their position will inevitably become stronger.”
Kundel took out a letter from his pocket and quietly placed it in front of the emperor.
The emperor stared at the posted letter without asking what it was.
“I’ll have to check to find out what this is, but first of all, I’d like to tell the president that it’s amazing. “I really admire the fact that you are paying such attention to so many different aspects even while focusing on the academy.”
“I won’t bother making excuses. Please just understand it as the change of heart of an old man who wants to serve His Majesty the Emperor and the Empire.”
The letter contained shocking facts that 1st Prince Ruinel had been receiving slush funds and corruption from other noble families, including the Quizel family, and was training an army that belonged to the prince personally, not to the imperial family.
The emperor’s eyes changed subtly as he read the letter, but he did not become very angry.
Some seemed to know something.
The emperor laughed helplessly and manifested mana in one hand.
-Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesss
A mana sphere of appropriate size was created above his hand.
Although it looked ordinary at first glance, it was a sphere filled with high-level magic power of up to 8 stars.
The emperor looked at the sphere and continued speaking.
“I’ve created this sphere hundreds or thousands of times since I first had mana in my body, but I don’t think it’s ever been as unstable as it is now.”
There was a slight tremor in the emperor’s hand holding the sphere.
“Is it because I’m really sick? Or is my body warning me that something bad might happen?”
Either way, it was never a good thing for the emperor and the empire.
“It is said that if you bite ten fingers, there is not a finger that does not hurt. Before I am an emperor, I am also just a father who hopes for a good life for his children. “It may be a foolish idea for an emperor, but I hope that my children will live without any disputes over everything, including the throne.”
It was the wish of all parents, not just the emperor.
However, the emperor knew very well that it would be even more difficult because it was his children.
“At least as long as I keep my eyes open, the current peace will not be shattered. Just as it is the duty of parents to correct their children if they are doing something wrong. Including Ruinel, Violette, Fabian, Nerobien, and Arin. “I never want this place where I sit to be stained with the blood of my children.”
Even if it was after the emperor passed away.
“I dare say, the day of chaos that the President is worried about will not come. Before being an emperor, as a parent, if your child does something wrong, you have to correct him. “If my children can grow up through this series of processes, I think that’s enough.”
Although it may seem a bit harmful, the true meaning is definitely not that.
Kundel personally felt that strong winds of change would soon blow throughout the empire, including the imperial family.
“The more painful the process, the more valuable the growth that comes from it. If that’s what your majesty thinks, I don’t think this old man has anything more to say.”
Kundel showed his intention to respect the emperor’s thoughts.
“It’s growth… … .”
The emperor immediately burst into laughter at the word growth.
“I don’t know if you heard it while you were here.”
“You mean the news of Princess Arin’s engagement?”
Although it was something he heard by chance while he was in the imperial palace, Kundel was not surprised and had already expected it for a long time.
The emperor continued speaking.
“Two years ago, before he left the academy, he came to me and said. He says he wants to be emperor.”
Kundel’s eyes shook slightly for a moment.
“I said from the beginning that I wouldn’t care whether there was a possibility or not. However, he said that he would continue to grow and develop with the big goal of becoming emperor in front of him. “So that your existence can be helpful to this empire.”
At the time, she looked very adult, not like an 11-year-old girl.
“It seems that Duke Berthe’s youngest son, whom she met at the front three years ago, had a great influence on the princess. “At that time, I felt that she had matured beyond recognition.”
For Kundel, Princess Arin was an extremely exemplary and excellent student, comparable to Ellis.
It’s so different from someone who doesn’t even know what Tindang is doing behind the scenes in his daily life, and who is very suspicious.
However, when she thought that someone had influenced her to change so much, a strange feeling welled up inside Kundel.
‘You really are an incomprehensible little boy.’
Still, I tried hard to suppress a laugh.
“Unlike the other brothers, there is no one by Arin’s side. So she thinks it’s her job as her father to create her own protection for her.”
It was an extremely natural statement.
“What do you think, President? Do you think that boy named Xian will be able to protect Princess Arin?”
Both Xian and Arin were still just students under the academy’s supervision.
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It was probably a perfunctory question about what the president would look like from above, but Kundel could not answer right away.
A moment when even the emperor was a little embarrassed by the unusual appearance.
“At least… … .”
Kundel, who had been thinking for quite a long time, finally opened his mouth.
“As long as the boy defines Princess Arin as his… … .”
“… … ?”
“I don’t think there is anyone in this world who can touch her.”
When I asked why, there was nothing to explain.
Because he was a boy who could not be easily misunderstood, having seen countless people while at the academy.
If Princess Arin could enter the fence that the boy had erected,
Kundel was confident that there would be no fortress as safe as that.
* * *
-bang!
A series of loud noises erupted in the room, and screams spread throughout the room.
“Aaaah!”
Ruinel tried to relieve his boiling anger by destroying everything he saw around him, but he could not calm it down.
The servants waiting outside were unable to do anything to stop him and were just shaking.
“what! What on earth! “Why does it keep going wrong!”
Violette, who came back alive and well, Kundel, who appeared in the castle for the first time in ten years, and even Eshel, who has not shown up for several days.
He didn’t like everything that was going on right now.
“Where are you, Eshel? What on earth are you doing that you can’t see? “I want you to quickly appear in front of me and solve this shitty situation!”
After a desperate and ugly call, a servant waiting outside opened the door and came in.
“Lu, Prince Ruinel?”
“what!”
“Well, that! Princess Violet has come to visit… … .”
“Violette?”
Ruinel’s face became even more distorted.
“Oh my brother? “Why is the room like this?”
Even though she hadn’t given permission yet, Violet came inside.
“I think you need to calm down a little. Could you please leave my seat for a moment? “I have something to say to you.”
“Yes, I understand… … .”
The attendant, who was watching, hurriedly lowered his head and left.
“Get out, Violette! “I didn’t give you permission to come in!”
“Is it because I’ve always seen your brother’s confident appearance? “This is the first time I’ve seen it so damaged.”
An indignant Ruinel shouted furiously, but she paid no heed.
Instead, he calmly approached him and finally looked at him with pitiful eyes.
“There is nothing to be afraid of. Brother. “Unlike my brother, I have no desire to see blood between family members.”
“What are you talking nonsense?”
“You know what? I have really respected my brother since I was young. But after finding out the truth, it seemed really the same.”
“You’re so crazy, huh? Are you sure you want to try it with me?”
“No way? Do you want to live in this castle for a long time with your older brother and your lovely younger siblings? It doesn’t matter even if you don’t want it. Because that’s what I want to do… … .”
Her pure white face showed a strange smile that I could not believe was human.
Facing this, Ruinel felt as if his bones were stiffening and his nerves were frozen and he was momentarily unable to speak.
“Just relax. Brother. If you free yourself from self-harming worries, you will definitely be happier than you are now. If you can’t do it on your own… … .”
Violette brought her mouth to Ruinel’s ear and eventually whispered softly.
“Let me help you. So that you can put everything aside and rest comfortably… … .”
Ruinel froze.
Is the person in front of you really the younger brother you knew?
Unlike him, who was suspicious of everything, Violette said with a bright smile.
“Then take care of yourself. Brother… … .”
With those words, she left the room.
(Continued in the next part)
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