episode_0048

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Alexis Imperatos Valtaria, the only prince and crown prince of the Baltaria Empire, went abroad to study in the Imperial Kingdom while attending the Imperial Academy because he wanted to.

In addition to being the prince of the empire, he was also a devout believer in the Earth Mother.

The Crown Prince was so religious that he secretly mentioned in private that if he had not been born as a Crown Prince, he would have wanted to become a priest of the Holy Empire.

At the same time, Alexis was very interested in saintly parties.

Warrior. Saint. Sword Saint. Wise man. Mercenary King.

Like a child, I loved the stories of heroes who defeated the devil. Every time I read their heroic stories, I was filled with admiration.

So-called ‘deokhu’

The maniacal desire to explore made even his father and sisters sigh.

There was also a story that the reason why he suddenly left to study in the Imperial Kingdom while studying at the prestigious Imperial Academy, which produced the Saint Women’s Party, was in fact to imitate their actions. This is because Beatrice, who discovered the divinity of the Earth Mother, was called by the Holy Emperor to take a leave of absence from the academy and become the second saint of the Holy Emperor.

“Your Majesty, it is time to board.”

“Okay.”

The leader of the knights guarding the crown prince bowed his head and announced.

Alexis stood up.

“I guess you all have arrived at the imperial capital, right?”

“Yes, I will.”

“It’s my homecoming after half a year. ah! I need to get some souvenirs to give to my sisters!”

“I prepared everything. Don’t worry.”

Are you guys okay?

Alexis lifted the trunk while drawing a bulging heart.

“Where on earth did the missing saint’s party go? Maybe he’s fighting against the devil’s mastermind… .”

“… … .”

The mastermind behind the king who ruled over the ten thousand demons… . So does that mean the Demon King was someone’s puppet?

This is an absurd statement.

It was a delusion that a boy who liked making up crisis theories would come up with.

But it was perfect to relieve boredom.

It will take another six days to reach the ecliptic capital of the Valtaria Empire. The knight commander gave a glance to the employee waiting behind him and instructed him to bring drinks.

“Sir Malbert, it is said that among the members of the saint’s party, there is someone who has not been revealed to the public!”

“Perhaps… Are you talking about a warmonger?”

“Oh, did you know?!”

“Because I participated in the tribal war.”

Malbert, the knight commander who commanded the crown prince’s protection, was one of the key figures who led the empire’s soldiers and supported the saint’s party.

Therefore, I knew many secrets that were not known to the public.

Warmonger.

The sixth member of the saint’s party.

How can we forget the man who ravaged the battlefield while spewing out fierce bullets of bullets? Even though three years had passed since then, I still remembered the thunderous sound of gunshots.

Alexis’ body shook at Malbert’s answer.

It was the crown prince’s habit that he showed whenever he had a severe desire to explore, like a chronic disease.

“When I first encountered the warmonger… It was probably during the Siege of Raigir.”

“The Siege of Raigir is when a party of saints took down an impregnable fortress defended by the main force of the Demon King’s army! It was a turning point where the Kingdom of Seonghwang, which had been on the defensive one after another, finally gained the upper hand!”

What kind of encyclopedia is this?

Malbert broke into a sweat at Alexis’ reaction, which she answered without hesitation.

“The person who completely destroyed an impregnable fortress that had not fallen despite numerous onslaughts is a warmonger. The fortress was devastated along with its walls.”

“Oh!”

The Siege of Raigir was a battle in which the Holy Empire, which had been continuously pushed back by the Demon King’s army, gained the upper hand. But strangely enough, even though it was such an important battle, there were not many documents recording it in detail.

Only wins and losses are briefly recorded.

There was only a brief victory report that the fortress was torn down through the performance of the saint’s party.

Why?

As if there was a urgent need to hide the truth.

It was a historic battle in which the Earth Mother’s noble followers subdued evil forces. Of course, it would be appropriate to record him in detail and pass it on to future generations.

Alexis, feeling uncertain, pouted her lips.

‘Did I bring this up for no reason…? . You will be constantly asking questions during the six days you arrive at the ecliptic capital.’

Malbert’s uneasy judgment was precisely correct.

This is because the Crown Prince continued to barrage him with hearing-level questions for as many as six days.

“Lord Malbert! Lord Malbert!”

“… … .”

I realized the knight commander.

What are the consequences of actions that stimulate a fan’s interest?

He let out a heavy sigh.

Slowly, the elegant-looking crown prince began to be regarded as a noisy parrot.

“Well, Your Highness… ! I think we should stop at the next platform.”

When the locomotive that departed from the Imperial Kingdom passed the border of the Baltarian Empire and passed the Marquis of Hohenberg,

The driver said in a voice full of embarrassment.

“What the hell is going on, driver?”

Although we crossed the territory of the Marquis of Hohenberg, we had to go five more days to reach the imperial capital.

But what about stopping?

What is the point of stopping a locomotive that is running like hell?

Malbert looked at the driver with questioning eyes.

The engineer then explained the command that had just arrived at the locomotive.

“It appears that an unidentified group cut off the monorail. It is said that Her Majesty Ludmila, who was traveling by locomotive, was also caught in the ankle as a result.”

“It’s treason against the imperial family… !”

Nothing has been revealed yet.

However, it was clear that it was a treason against the Baltarian imperial family.

The monorail of the locomotive on which the crown prince and princess rode was cut. It was an act that could only be seen as an attempt to assassinate the royal family.

“Her Highness Ludmila is waiting for you on the next platform.”

“Sister?”

Alexis, who had a stiff expression on her face, smiled at the driver’s words and said,

Even though it was an attack by an unidentified group, the crown prince seemed truly happy to be reunited with his sister.

Your sister is waiting.

I excitedly waited for the locomotive to arrive at the platform.

* * *

It is highly likely that it was an act within the empire.

Eventually, Ludmila, who had been thinking for a while, opened her mouth.

“It may be an internal rebel force hostile to the Imperial Family of Baltaria.”

“… You mean the rebels?”

The status of the Baltarian Empire, which had reigned as the conqueror of the continent, was at a unique peak. This was thanks to the development made through successive conquests and internal reform.

But achieving change always requires sacrifice.

The current emperor, Barbarossa, was evaluated as a bold and wise Ming soldier, but during his childhood, he was famous for carrying out numerous purge projects. This is because impure elements were constantly eliminated in the name of reform.

“They did not have the guts to start a rebellion, so they committed sabotage. Looking at the sloppy plan, it is clearly the work of an amateur.”

I hate to admit it, but the cultists were unrivaled experts at sabotage.

Anyone who has ever chewed meat knows this.

It was clear that there was no mistake, seeing as he had cut off the monorail out of nowhere.

It is said that a soldier patrolling nearby discovered a bomb installed on the monorail. And when it was discovered in advance, the gunmen who were planning a sabotage operation probably lit the wick.

It was a mess of immature malice from start to finish.

“Her Highness Ludmila, the Crown Prince has arrived.”

“Is that really true?”

While searching the monorail with Ludmilla, a driver came running from the platform.

The crown prince has arrived.

I’m sure you’re referring to Alexis.

It looks like you have returned from the Holy Kingdom. I heard you majored in theology at the academy.

“Sister!”

“I’m glad you look healthy, Alec.”

A handsome boy with impressive curly hair appeared with a bright smile. There was not a single trace of the emperor’s resemblance to the boy’s appearance, full of gentleness.

The miracle of heredity is truly amazing.

I can’t believe such a gentle son was born to the mustachioed emperor with a brazen temperament.

hmm… .

So, is it true that Ludmilla and Elisabetta are the only blood relatives who inherited this violence?

“You have been contacted. An unidentified group cut off the monorail?”

“So I was currently investigating with Prince Edanant.”

The crown prince, who was enjoying the joy of his death, turned his gaze towards me.

I opened my mouth and said yes to him.

“My name is Edanand von Hohenberg, the second son of the Hohenberg family.”

“Holy sword user… ! Oh, right?! And I heard that you are the younger brother of the warrior Maximilian!

“Yes.”

“Wow!!”

The blond boy jumped up while giving a longing look in his eyes.

Why are you like that?

As if accepting any kind of idol.

No matter how famous you become, such an excessive reaction is troubling.

I gave Ludmila a look, hoping that she would dissuade me.

However, Ludmila burst out laughing and left her excited younger brother alone.

“Of course you saw the saint’s party in person!”

“Yes, I visited the Hohenberg family several times.”

“Wow! I really envy you! To come face to face with the heroes of the time who defeated the Demon King… !”

“… … .”

Until now, I have encountered many people who admired the saint’s party, but Prince Alexis boasted a level that bordered on insanity.

Is there anything to be envious of?

What a great way to treat the beetles who invaded the family.

“Seo, Holy Sword… ! Is the sergeant you are currently armed with a holy sword?!”

“This is Aldebaran, the Imperial Castle.”

“Aldebaran! The Four Holy Swords of Destruction, symbolizing the warriors of the Holy Empire… ! This is my first time seeing it in person!”

“Is that so.”

Alexis swallowed dry saliva.

The crown prince’s blue eyes were overflowing with strong interest and admiration.

Are you a big fan of the saint’s party?

The taste is so low-class that it makes me feel sad.

“Here it is.”

He took off his belt and handed Aldebaran along with the sword sheath.

Then Alexis’ whole body trembled and she didn’t know what to do.

“You must have captured Aldebaran, right?”

“Of course I will.”

As soon as she answered, Alexis’ reaction became even harsher.