Episode 17. Emperor’s Tour (4)
Dione Sebellus, emperor of the Usif Empire, had two wives.
First wife and former empress, now deceased ‘Diana Küsel’, second wife and current empress, ‘Cassandra Nephelis’, who can be said to be a powerful figure in the current empire.
The 1st prince and 2nd princess were born from the former empress, and the 3rd prince and 4th prince were born from the current empress.
Then what about the 5th princess?
It is known to the world that he is the rebirth of a fallen marquis family.
However, among the central nobility, including the Imperial Palace, there was no one who did not know that she was a concubine.
Even as a woman from a commoner whose name I don’t know… … .
Even though the emperor personally took her and appointed her as his princess, she could never have been treated equally compared to the previous four children.
One emperor and his four children.
As a baseless espionage agent, I could never get involved in that fierce fight.
She appears to be a princess, but in reality she is a shell with no power.
Although it may seem helpless at first glance, honestly, what could a single woman do with her body?
Not only was there nothing she could do on her own, but she wasn’t even able to build a support force that could protect her.
This princess’s miserable past life was that she was eventually driven out of the imperial castle due to a civil war and died of illness without much recovery afterwards.
Literally a princess of misfortune.
I don’t know who coined it, but isn’t it a fitting saying?
Right now, he lives peacefully with a pure face, but in a few years, bloody tears will fall from those clear eyes.
“How long have you lived here?”
“It’s been about a month.”
“alone?”
“I live with a maid.”
“Well, I see… … .”
When the conversation seemed to be continuing, my indifferent short answer cut off the flow.
The more this happened, the more anxious the princess’s gaze became, and Emily’s gaze from between the gaps in the barrier became more stinging.
“Well, first of all, I’ll apologize for what happened during the day. I think she showed an unbecoming attitude as a princess. As you said, if I can’t help, I shouldn’t interfere… … .”
“You don’t need to worry. “I also apologize for being somewhat rude to the princess.”
When I got up and lowered my head, she got up too.
He tried to wave his hand, but he seemed embarrassed and sat back down.
“Um, uh, I mean… … .”
The princess ponders whether to say something or not.
I decided to wait in silence for now.
“Why did you come to the front?”
“I wanted to gain a variety of experiences before entering the academy.”
“Well, weren’t you scared?”
“I’m overcoming it.”
“I see… … .”
A heavy silence flows into the tent.
Finally, I couldn’t bear it anymore and I asked first.
“What do you want to say?”
“huh?”
“You’re not here to ask for my personal information, are you?
“Well, it’s not that big of a reason! “I just wanted to ask you about yourself!”
“Are you talking about me?”
[My owner is popular?]
Kayram, who was lying on the bed and watching closely, said sarcastically.
“Yes. From the first time I saw it in front of the border gate, I felt it was very different. “Would you say he was very mature, unlike me?”
“Besides that, I think you looked at me in a not-so-welcoming way… … .”
“Oh, I apologize for that! “I think my jealousy of you was revealed without me even knowing.”
At this point, I thought I knew why the princess had come to visit me.
So-called personal consultation.
The idea was for men and women of the same age to get to know each other by talking about various things.
To be honest, it’s a bit unexpected… … .
Regardless of what state I am in, I can’t believe I came here in the middle of the night to have a conversation with a boy I saw for the first time today.
Is it true that there aren’t that many people around the princess?
“I’m sorry, but I don’t think there’s anything I can tell the princess. Not only is it difficult for me to tell you my personal story, but I am not as mature a person as the princess thinks.”
Even if I feel sorry for him, I am so busy taking care of my own life that I don’t have time to give advice about other people’s lives as well. If you can’t help me, even if you have the blood of an emperor, you’re no better than a pebble on the side of the road.
[Ugh, what should we do with our foolish owner?]
Kayram clicked his tongue and showed that he was sick of it.
Emily’s gaze also felt even warmer, but she did not show it.
In the first place, it’s none of my business what they think.
“What is the reason… … ?”
Her tone suddenly changed.
“Are you also ignoring me because I’m a shell-like princess?”
“You misunderstand.”
“No, I can tell just by your tone. I feel like I want to quickly end this conversation and let me go. “It’s my fault for coming here all the time, but honestly, I’m very uncomfortable.”
Her gaze fell like a sharp dagger.
“Okay, I understand. “From your point of view, I would be someone who would not gain any benefit even if I developed a friendship with you.”
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“Why do you think that?”
“I know myself best. I realized this after going through numerous experiences since I was born. “No one tried to impress me just because I was the princess.”
I had no choice but to remain silent.
Because I am no different from the people she went through,
It was unnecessary to make excuses anymore.
The princess sighed and stood up.
“I’m sorry for taking up your time. Still, I thought I could organize the conversation, but I think my thoughts were short. “He was a completely different younger brother from Lord Eshel.”
… … what?
For a moment, I couldn’t believe my ears.
“What did you just say?”
“He said he seemed completely different from Lord Eshel. Well, even if we were the same brothers, we couldn’t look alike.”
Why?
Why is that child’s name coming out of that princess’ mouth?
Princess Arin flinched in surprise at my inability to control her emotions.
“Well, what is it? “Why are you looking at me like that?”
“Eshel… … “No, my eldest brother, how do you know?”
I looked away for a moment and asked quietly.
“Now, I met you by chance when I was touring the Royal Academy last year. You are the eldest son of Duke Berthe, who is close to Abama, right? So, I was naturally introduced to it… … .”
“… … .”
The air is heavy.
I feel sick and my breathing becomes difficult.
I only heard one name, but my emotions became so strong.
Let’s calm down. What are you going to do when you actually meet like this?
If I don’t control it from now on, it feels like it will tear my limbs apart with a single knife.
I have to endure it.
You can’t let them meet such a meaningless and boring end, right?
My excited inner self gradually calmed down.
I quietly raised my head and opened my mouth again with a calm expression.
“I see. “I’m sorry for not being able to show you an image worthy of him.”
“Yes, that’s right! You look like you need to look alike! Moreover, Lord Eshel generously gave me sincere advice!”
… … ?
Who does what?
“… … “Big brother gave you sincere advice?”
“Yes, yes! No matter what others say, don’t be swayed and continue to be upright and confident as the princess! And she really asked me to become a princess who could be helpful to the empire?”
can not believe it.
That extreme opportunist gave sincere advice? I know the character of that devilish bastard best.
Regardless of whether his intentions are good or evil, he doesn’t really pay any attention to people who he doesn’t think will have much influence on him.
It was right after I graduated from the academy that I started receiving attention from him.
When I was an incompetent child, I didn’t even pay any attention to it, to the point where I felt like I didn’t know anyone.
That guy gave advice to Princess Arin, not to any other prince or princess?
Among the imperial family, the member with the most insignificant and weak power is the 5th princess.
He was so unsightly that it was safe to say he had no power at all, and if I knew him, I would have passed him by with just a formal greeting.
Honestly, I want to believe it’s a lie, but… … .
There was no sign of such lies in the eyes of this pure princess.
“… … .”
Due to my unexpected reaction, the princess was wandering around, unable to do anything.
I’ve said this repeatedly, but he never does anything without reason.
If he had given sincere advice to Princess Arin, it would have been because it was worth it.
I would never have said something like that just to say goodbye.
Besides, if it was a year ago, it would have had no effect on me now.
That means it happened in a past life as well.
She is a princess who is helpful to the empire… … .
You said something that didn’t seem right.
The situation hasn’t changed.
In the end, Princess Arin is a woman of no value to me.
It’s none of my business no matter how I move in someone’s hands.
But if the owner of that grip is Eshel… …
The story changes.
No matter what plan he makes or what he envisions, I have no intention of looking kindly upon it.
As far as I know, they dig into every detail and just completely ruin it.
-Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesss
I created a pea-sized mana sphere from my fingertips and lightly flicked it away.
The sphere dispersed into powder, and soon an invisible magic barrier was formed between me and the princess.
“Well, what did you do? now?”
“It’s no big deal. “Don’t worry about it.”
An anti-eavesdropping barrier was cast so that no one could hear the conversation taking place from now on.
Third parties on the other side of the barrier will only hear the sound of ants breathing.
“Did you say she was a princess who would be helpful to the empire?”
“Yes, I don’t want to live like a doll. “As the princess, I want to be helpful to the country and people.”
“Then I dare to ask. “Is the princess interested in becoming the emperor?”
She was startled when she heard the word “Emperor.”
“W-what are you talking about! Emperor? Me, I’m not into that at all… … !”
“Then I will ask again. “How on earth can someone who is not interested in the throne live for the country and its people?”
Princess Arin’s face turned extremely red.
“I don’t want to be emperor! There’s not even a chance of it happening! It may be difficult now because I am young, but if I try hard, I will definitely be able to contribute to the empire as a princess… … .”
“That’s pathetic.”
“what?”
“Don’t you really know the true state of the empire? Are you saying that she will contribute to the empire as the princess? Are you saying it will be difficult now that I am young? Do you think anything will change in ten or twenty years? “In that condition, you can’t even save a beggar lying on the street.”
Shaking pupils and trembling lips.
It was the moment when the brief faith I held on to, even if anxiously, was shattered.
You probably knew it yourself.
However, even though he knew, he probably tried to deny it.
If nothing else, it was necessary to have her understand the topic thoroughly.
If you treat someone kindly just because they are a woman or because they are young, it will only be toxic.
First of all, the princess needed to be painfully aware of her situation.
A small amount of dew formed around her eyes.
“Well, then… … .”
I ask, barely able to calm my tearful voice.
“What should I do? How can I live to be helpful to the empire? … ?”
“Isn’t it simple?”
“… … ?”
“You can become emperor.”
The princess froze as if she had been struck by a petrification spell.
I didn’t say this as an empty remark.
If there is will and strength, humans can do anything.
A lowly beggar who used to eat and beg can one day draw the holy sword and become a hero, and an emperor who commanded the world might be driven out by a revolution and become a beggar.
Wouldn’t it be more valuable to me to become an emperor?
-Dang! Dang! Dang!
A familiar sound heard at that moment.
With the sound of three bells, the princess’s eyes, which had lost focus, returned again.
At the same time, the guardian knights who had been waiting beyond the barrier rushed in.
“Princess, you must evacuate urgently!”
I immediately canceled the anti-eavesdropping spell.
“Did a demonic beast appear?”
“It seems so. Hurry to the rear camp… … .”
-pop!
One after another, beeps were heard indicating the direction in which the demonic beasts appeared.
The sound was so loud that people instinctively covered their ears.
The sound is close.
That’s huge too.
Even if you can’t do it, it’s near Jinyoung Camp.
-Kugugu Palace
A strong tremor was felt beneath the ground, as if foreshadowing the appearance of a gigantic beast.
(Continued in the next part)
