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“Anyway, that’s it. It was an unexpected accident… Was it really an accident? I think it’s related to the elderly…”

Instead of answering, Nangong Cheon grinned, and that became the answer.

I guess he killed it himself.

Well, I guess he knows it too.

No matter how inviolable the government may be, having a close relationship with the current emperor and crown prince is so beneficial to the Namgung family that Namgungcheon at the time would have had no reason to refuse.

“The imperial family thoroughly hid the matter. Anyway, that brat of the Sword Saint would not have been interested in power or politics, so he would have passed over the imperial court’s giving him government positions and gold, thinking it was just that.”

“Hahaha…”

“It looks like she doesn’t know what she’s been doing.”

“You must have shown a truly excellent performance as a charlatan of the political faction.”

“That’s right.”

However, once he goes on a rampage, he goes on a rampage that cannot be controlled, so from people’s perspective, it is better to just avoid him rather than form a deep relationship with the Sword Saint. Nam Gung-cheon shook his head.

“At least the apprentice is at odds with her. I just avoided the rest.”

“Hahaha…”

“Still, well… she didn’t do anything she shouldn’t have done as a charlatan of a political faction, so there was no talk of making her public. A guy like that… indeed. Is this why love is a storm?”

He muttered as if it were absurd and lost his wits.

“Please hear the detailed story directly. I wouldn’t hide it from you.”

Nam Gung-cheon chuckled, saying that what he said was only part of it.

“But she said she would tell me once she had made up her mind.”

Namgungcheon chuckled and poured alcohol into my glass. He spoke calmly to me after taking a sip of it.

“That little boy may go on a rampage, but he is still a kind and gentle guy. And the wound is big. I believe you know what happened at Hongseongmun.”

“Yes. I know.”

I saw how great the pain was in her heart. Nevertheless, he did not lose his precision when using his strength, so it cannot be said that the swordsman’s nature is bad.

“Okay. When I saw it at the funeral…”

Nam Gong-cheon spoke in a bitter voice and lightly lifted his glass.

“But in the end, I found my partner. She in heaven will be at ease too.”

The Thunder Sword King, who spoke leisurely, drank his liquor in one go.

While drinking, I talked to Namgung-cheon for now. Could you please stay in my guesthouse while I am visiting the imperial palace?

Fortunately, he readily gave permission, and there was no problem taking Geomseong, Hongryeon, and Chaejin with him.

And, Sayoon also participated in this trip.

“Um… can I really go too?”

It was I who asked to take Sayun with me.

Of course, the capital of the empire was a famous place that every martial artist would visit at least once. In particular, the experience of entering the imperial palace is something not everyone can do, so I wanted to give it to them.

“It’s okay.”

“Hehe… That’s fascinating. I can now enter the imperial palace. I heard that it’s a place where even Yura and Chaeryeon can’t go in.”

Even in the bright moon of heaven, when you go to the capital, you can watch the imperial palace from afar, but it is impossible to go inside. Of course, if you progress through events and build ties with the imperial family, access becomes somewhat freer.

Still, at Sayoon’s current level, it could definitely be said to be impossible.

“Boast about it when you meet your friends later. If you visit the imperial family, you can also get a souvenir.”

“Huh? Really?”

“That’s right.”

It seems that Hongryeon and Chaejin didn’t know because it was their first time entering the imperial palace. They both looked at me with wide eyes, then quickly turned their eyes to the Sword Saint, and she shrugged her shoulders.

“For martial people, weapons. In the case of scholars, you can receive anything you want, such as a brush, fan, or clothes. Since it was issued by the imperial family, the quality is very good.”

“Wow. Then did you receive it too, Master?”

“Keuhum. I received something, but… it’s probably in the warehouse.”

Even if it’s good, it’s ultimately just a souvenir. Compared to the weapon the Sword Master is using, it can be said to be poor.

“I see…”

When everyone nodded, the carriage arrived. The carriage was quite large and ornate, as if the lord of the castle had put in some effort. Since the two-headed carriage can accommodate six people and even comes with a coachman, there doesn’t seem to be any fight over who can ride in front with me.

“Now. Then let’s go.”

It’s been a long time since I went on a long journey.

Nothing much will happen, right?

Is it because the green forest has been destroyed? The road to the capital was extremely pleasant.

Perhaps because the carriage I was riding in was a carriage used by high-ranking officials, there were no people arguing while using the official route.

Even if you stop by the village occasionally for supplies or rest, it’s even weirder if there’s a problem because everyone is busy bowing their heads.

Of course, monsters attacked, but there were three superhumans, so what was the problem?

Thanks to this, we were able to head to the capital comfortably.

“It’s fast because I take the Guando route.”

“It would take over a month to get to the capital without taking the highway. ruler. Sayoon. Look over there.”

I opened the window connected to the roof of the carriage. When I got up there, I saw a castle that was several times larger than Seomhwaseong Fortress or Yangwiseong Fortress.

“Wow…”

Even if you only see it from a distance, it’s that big, so you’ll be even more surprised when you get closer. I patted Sayun on the back who couldn’t keep her mouth shut.

“There are many things in the capital of the empire. You may come here often when you travel to martial arts in the future.”

As it is the capital city, there are naturally many events to do. There are quite a few clues that can be obtained here.

So, it would be better to use this opportunity to tell them better about the capital.

“Do you know the capital well?”

Geomsung looked at me curiously and asked. No, not just her, but also Hongryeon and Chaejin.

I said smiling at them.

“I only know what I know.”

“It happens again. you. You say that every time, but you know it all, right?”

Hongryeon poked my side and smiled.

But I only know what I really know…

While I was talking with them, the carriage arrived near the capital city gate.

Perhaps because it was the capital, there were quite a few people who wanted to enter, but since the carriage we were riding in was a carriage, we were able to enter through a different door from them.

“Welcome. Case study: Elderly person.”

As soon as I passed through the door, a military officer greeted me politely. I guess you already received the news? I nodded slightly at him and then asked.

“I sent people to enter the palace in advance. Has permission been granted?”

“Yes. Everyone can enter the palace.”

That’s a good thing.

Actually, it’s me too, but Geomseong, Hongryeon, and Chaejin are people who helped me a lot in fighting the demon cultists.

Also, since he is in the realm of superhumans, the emperor would also like to see his face.

However, I was worried that Sayun’s entry into the palace might be rejected, but fortunately, that did not happen.

“Why are you doing that?”

I saw the Sword Saint without realizing it. When our eyes met, she smiled cutely and tilted her head.

…Perhaps he gave permission because he was a swordsman?

Anyway, the important thing is that you can enter the palace right away, so let’s go in without delay.

“After entering the palace and doing some work, let’s take a tour of the capital. There are many things I want you to see. And…”

I looked at the box I brought. It contained the horn obtained from the Dragon Temple last time and materials obtained through the Cheonghoe Sangdan.

If you go to a place that makes imperial costumes with that, you can make a new costume for the swordsman.

However, you need to have a pretty high reputation to make that costume… but at my current level, it might be possible.

If not, let’s ask the Sword Saint.

We headed straight to the imperial palace. A huge castle in the center of the capital. As I get closer to the huge castle, which is probably dozens of times bigger than my room, the number of people decreases.

“It seems like no one can really get in here.”

“That’s right.”

“And there are many people hiding here and there.”

Chaejin calmly placed his hand on the hilt of the Yonghyeongdo sword. Hongryeon saw that and slightly raised the corners of her mouth.

“Don’t cause trouble.”

“I know.”

The swordsman’s shoulders shrank as if he had been stabbed. That’s why I held her hand.

“It’s okay.”

“Yeah, right? Ugh…”

When I walked down the main street and arrived in front of the castle. People dressed in regular army uniforms were waiting in front of us.

Among them, a middle-aged general walked out, looking as if he would draw his weapon if the situation were to arise.

It’s a familiar face.

Gwon Kwon-ho, commander of the Imperial Palace Guard.

He was a very high-ranking person in the military.

“Nice to meet you. Case study June.”

“Hmm. Nice to meet you. This is Kwon Kwon-ho, the commander of the Imperial Palace Guard. Welcome to the imperial palace. ruler. Let’s go in.”

His eyes focused on the Sword Saint. And after sighing softly, he spoke to me.

“Case syntax. Well… if the Sword Saint goes berserk…”

“That won’t happen.”

I lifted the Sword Saint’s hand that I was holding, and her face blushed.

Kwon Kwon-ho looked back and forth between me and Geomseong with his mouth wide open, then cleared his throat slightly.

“Was the rumor true? Huh. Anyway, if that’s the case.”

He guided us with ease, and I let go of the Sword Saint’s hand.

And Hongryeon and Chaejin are like me and Geomseong.

The two superhumans stared at each other and then slowly turned their gaze to their surroundings.

It’s clear what you’re thinking.

“I can hold your hand as much as you want, so don’t get into trouble.”

I held their hands and only then did they both smile in satisfaction.

The military officer who was watching us stuck out his tongue.

“Three superhumans so easily… Hmm. I guess the great name of Seonja Shinsan, spread throughout the world, was not a lie.”

“Hahaha…”

“Anyway, here we go. This way.”

The place he guided us to was Daejeon. How long did you have to wait after entering the place where you could have entered during the event of audience with the emperor in the bright moon of heaven?

“Everyone, show respect!!”

The eunuch’s loud cries were heard. I immediately got down on one knee and everyone followed me and bowed. How long has it been like that?

I hear footsteps.

The old man, who ascended the throne with the support of the eunuch, spoke in a voice full of fear.

“Case and Syntax June, raise your head.”

When I raised my head, the emperor looked at me and then chuckled.

“In all my life, I have never met someone like you. No way…”

Then he slowly aimed his sword with his finger and spoke in a calm tone.

“I never thought there would be someone who would take three superhumans as their wives.”