episode_0029
by admin“I never thought you would come to my palace in person.”
The king continued speaking with a sullen smile.
Of course, that was just how the Grim Reaper felt, and the irony was that his smile was like a clear, spotless sky.
“You’ve gathered here in my palace, so you have something to say, right?”
“I know that Your Majesty has long sought to take the power of our family into his own hands.”
“… So? Is that why you guys are gathered here?”
“I agree that they brought our children together early under the pretext of ensuring the political stability of the Crown Prince.”
The image of the Blue Dragon, who had been arrogant and played pranks on everyone until just a moment ago, had long since disappeared.
He was already standing there as a vassal talking seriously.
“Is that so? If you agree to that, then there is no reason for you to object like this.”
“… That’s-”
As the blue dragon seemed to lose his composure for a moment, the red bird next to him stopped him and continued speaking.
“That is against custom, Your Majesty.”
“Is it against custom? I just want to make friends for my young descendants.”
“If you are a close friend, there are certainly many people to call you, outside of our Sashinsu family. We are the pillars that support this country. Each of us can build personal relationships while working, but those relationships should not be large.”
“… … So? What is the gist of what you are trying to say?”
“I think it is right to become His Highness the Crown Prince’s confidant, and I also think it may be necessary someday. I think everyone here would agree on that.
However, I am telling you that it is something that must be done according to custom. If you are not careful, the perception that ‘only the Sashinsu family enjoys special privileges’ can spread -”
“Isn’t that true?”
The king cut her off with a clear, innocent smile. It was true. They were the real power in this country. The collateral branches from other Sashinsoo families were just a facade, and all the real power in this country was held by the Sashinsoo and the royal family.
It was possible because there was no other country besides this one… .
“That’s the problem. If we have a strong will and divide, what are we going to do? We can divide as a country, just keeping our duty to protect this world. That’s why we need a neutral noble who can keep us in check.
Not a noble who will only take care of us by our side. And that is what His Majesty creates. ”
It was heartfelt advice. Putting aside the fact that he was a king they didn’t like, he was their king. He was their lord. No matter what, there was a line he had to keep.
Even if they don’t seem to care, they are ultimately the gods. Where their power comes from and where they should use it.
They were the ones who learned, practiced, and received character education better than anyone else.
“That’s right. It’s my fault. Then, how about this? Divide the time you spend with the crown prince into several groups.”
“Dividing into several groups?”
“The story is about selecting the nobles to invite. And their children.”
“So, are you saying that our children’s invitations are given separately as invitations, and the noble children’s invitations are given separately as invitations?”
“Yes, that’s the right way you say it is.”
The power of the descendants of God was not so high that they dared to ignore advice and neglect their duty to protect the country.
Because they are forced to make choices to protect their country.
In fact, the direction suggested by the four guardian angels was the right direction. As they were called guardian angels, they were in a position to help the gods do the right thing.
It wasn’t for nothing that they each took charge of their own areas.
“Don’t the other two have anything to say?”
“If I may, I would like to convey the words of a lowly turtle. It would be better to clearly define the frequency here.”
“Frequency? What frequency?”
“We’ve done it a few times, they’ve done it a few times. That’s the frequency. If we don’t promise it here and now, everything we’ve said will be nothing but empty talk. That way, they’ll be satisfied. Your Majesty.”
“I see. I understand your words, wise one. To borrow your words, I personally think 5 vs 5 would be good… What do you think?”
“… . We think 4 and 6 or 3 and 7 are good.”
That was what Zhu Zhuo said.
“Do other people think so too?”
The other two gods nodded.
“Yes, if that’s the case.”
“Yes, thank you.”
They turned around and left after a successful negotiation.
Among those who left their seats like that, Baekho caught only Jujak.
“Huh? What’s going on, Hana?”
“I told you not to call me that last time.”
“Why~ What’s wrong? You’re cute~ I like you because you’re like a cat.”
“I’m not a cat. No, I have a favor to ask.”
“Please?”
She approached him for the first time, tilting her head.
“Our iron-blooded general, the pride of Baekho. What is it that Baekhan-nim regrets… why would he ask me for such favors?”
“My father told me to take my son and visit your family.”
“… Hey, what the heck, then that’s right. I was an idiot for expecting that! I’m also… . Okay! Come anytime.”
“… Hmm.”
“Okay, see you next time- Hana~”
“… . Ha… ”
Baekhan felt his head hurt for some reason.
Meanwhile, in the place where children play.
“Yeon-ah, you come play with me too!”
“It’s okay.”
One person still kept his distance and did not interfere with the children’s play area.
Of course, that one person was talking about me. To be exact, I had no intention of interfering.
My duty is to escort. I am here to escort.
“Then I won’t be surprised either.”
“… ?”
At his words that he was not playing, the woman who had earlier dispelled the uneasy lump in his heart took her place.
Actually, just now, after she took something off my mind… .
The strange emotions and memories that arose as I used my abilities were gradually decreasing.
‘… . I heard that they were from another family of the four guardian deities. Did they have the power to purify evil?’
It was a simple deduction. In fact, there was no other answer.
I knew from that incident last time that something similar to a curse would come to me.
“Why aren’t you drinking?”
The reason was curious. First of all, it was obvious that Baek Yihan’s bodyguard and illegitimate child had already been discovered.
And yet she clings to me and watches them with me.
“Why aren’t you playing?”
But the answer I got back from her was the same question I had asked.
“I am because of the escort.”
“Escort? Whose? Your brother?”
“Yes.”
“Ugh… .”
She let out a short snort at the fact that it wasn’t a particularly lame reason. She probably doesn’t know why I say and do such things.
It is possible that he didn’t even know that he was doing this just because he was an illegitimate child.
“Jeong- Sim–… .”
“Just now- what did you say… .”
She muttered something in a voice so quiet that I couldn’t hear it.
“Huh? No, no. It’s nothing. More importantly, come here!”
-Hwaak.
She grabbed my hand urgently.
“… !”
Sudden attraction. If I had applied enough force, I could have knocked her down and hurt her.
But- I didn’t want to do that. It was something that couldn’t be done, but… . Rather than that feeling, rather than that thought. The first thought that came to my mind was… .
‘I don’t want to hurt you.’
Young Choi Jin-ah. That was all I had for her. She didn’t give me anything.
Just teach them martial arts when they’re a little younger, and now bring them snacks every now and then.
It was just that kind of existence. To me, it wasn’t an existence important enough for me to abandon my mission.
But why?
Why does this woman feel like she’s being manipulated like this? Even though she knows better than anyone that it shouldn’t be like that.
“Sleep-”
“Come quickly, quickly. The Crown Prince wants to play tag. You should do it too. It’ll be fun.”
… I guess I have no choice but to accept this as an order.
Where the kids play, right next to the garden. Hallway.
I was watching the children playing happily from a little distance.
Rather, I was secretly watching over Lee Yeon and Lee Han because I was worried about them.
At first, I was a little worried about Lee Yeon running out alone… but the girl seemed to be playing well with Lee Yeon, so there was nothing to worry about.
Now there was something a little more urgent than that.
‘It’s a matter of meeting Her Majesty the Queen.’
At least he was a person who didn’t give me the same ominous thoughts as my superiors outside of me.
Unlike the gentleman who always made him do difficult tasks, the gentleman’s wife always gave him a gift to thank him for his hard work.
At least the conversation might have worked.
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