episode_0123

No matter how large the palace is, its size is not infinite.

“I will guide you.”

A huge castle,

From the moment we arrived at the entrance, a servant personally guided us.

The spacious room we arrived at after being guided there.

“You can wait here.”

He nodded once at the servant’s words,

I threw myself into the large chair at the head table and looked around.

All you can see are golden walls and pillars.

It is decorated with a large lion-shaped statue, so I wonder what it is meant to show off.

but.

‘Hmm… It’s gorgeous.’

The appreciation ended there.

It’s gorgeous, that’s all.

It may be because I had my eyes set high while looking around Camilla’s castle and academy… .

To be a little more honest,

This place was not to my taste as I could feel that it was a space full of vanity.

Rather, I really liked the fact that Camilla’s surname was simple and not too much.

“Um.”

I nodded my head.

So I’m waiting for the emperor to come, waving my feet that can’t even reach the ground.

Anonymous tilted his head as he looked at me like that.

“Master, is there something bothering you?”

“… Worried?”

“Yes, it seems like you have a lot on your mind.”

“Um… .”

I thought about why I was suddenly asking such a question, but nothing came to mind.

Was my expression that bad?

He shook his head at the nameless worry and opened his mouth.

“I have no worries… .”

“Is that so?”

Yeah, no worries.

Rather, my head is filled with other thoughts.

Oh, is this also a concern?

anyway.

Right now, all I had on my mind was wanting to solve this problem and go home, to the cabin where I and Myeong had been staying.

That would be the case.

He came to the palace this time and told Anna that he would stop being a guest lecturer at the Academy.

-Of course, she looked a little disappointed at what I said, but eventually nodded.

Another thing to do is to exterminate the bugs in the nameless body.

Listening to what Elia and Belle say, it seems like they can’t find that method either.

As an ignorant person like me, the only way I can think of to heal my nameless body is,

It is about resting and recuperating comfortably in a place with good air.

The cabin we stayed in together came to mind.

There, you can cure the nameless with all your might without worrying about what others think.

Well, if that doesn’t work out, I guess I’ll have to go see Lily.

Now that it has been revealed that the staff is a scabbard,

She must know something, since she told me about the scabbard.

…Tsk, why aren’t you coming all of a sudden?

Of course, it’s not like there was nothing to guess.

This is the capital of the empire.

As such, it wouldn’t have been easy for Lily, a member of the Demon Tribe, to interfere in any way.

Hmm, but if you think about it that way, it was good when there was a warrior and a saint… .

Well, there must be something going on.

As I was thinking about all sorts of things,

I let out a deep sigh as my head started to pound for some reason.

…I just want to go back quickly.

To do that, we need to start by resolving the situation that is happening right in front of us.

I just hope the emperor comes soon.

* * *

“Your Majesty the Emperor! There is still much work left to do, where are you going…!”

The Duke continued to move his feet without even looking at the servant following him.

“…”

“Your Majesty!”

He had no time to be caught up in petty, menial tasks.

Why?

Because right now, a more important guest than anyone else is waiting for him.

A woman who could become the future queen of the empire.

But why are you making her wait like that because of some small task?

‘That’s nonsense.’

That shouldn’t be the case.

The Duke analyzed her in his own way based on the information he heard from William.

Perhaps if he makes her wait with the excuse of work,

If you do such things just to show off your status as an emperor.

It is clear that you will only end up disliking her and have nothing to gain from it.

Just think about it for a moment.

Wasn’t she the woman who had invited him here in the first place, but had already turned him down once?

Clearly not interested in authority,

It was clear that she was a liberated woman in some way, like Camilla.

So, making her wait like that,

It is one of the worst choices that can harm the Empire’s brilliant future.

Duke, who was hurriedly walking with such thoughts in his mind, raised the corners of his mouth as he recalled the appearance of Cheonharang that he had heard about.

He looks incredibly young for a professor, is wise enough to teach someone in Camilla’s stead, and is strong enough to fend off an attack on his own.

You can’t miss it.

There is no possibility of an emergency, the empire must be splendid.

If you miss this opportunity, you will probably regret it for the rest of your life.

To do that, and to increase the possibility of success even a little, you must forget that you are the emperor, or rather, show respect for your opponent.

It means you have to go in a humble manner.

After making that decision, the Duke ignored his subordinates who tried to dissuade him and opened the door to the room where Cheonharang was waiting.

“Did you wait long?”

Duke looked around with the corners of his lips raised,

I started looking for a woman named Cheonharang, whom I had only heard about through word of mouth.

A brown-haired woman with round eyes that are so full of vision.

Hoo… .

The Duke stroked his chin and admired her appearance.

His shoulders are hunched along with the droopy corners of his eyes, giving him an impression that could easily make him look gloomy.

Although she was beautiful in appearance, she actually created a decadent atmosphere.

however….

For someone who was said to have an exotic appearance, he was, no, obviously an imperial citizen.

And didn’t you say it looked difficult?

He’s a bit young for a professor, but… I don’t think William would be that upset.

but.

‘It’s rather good.’

There is nothing wrong with such facts.

If she had really looked exotic, there would have been a lot of trouble in welcoming her as the queen of the nation because of the issue of bloodline.

And although it was a little different from what I had heard, as William had said, she certainly looked young for a professor, and was especially beautiful.

Duke nodded, smiled slightly and slowly moved his feet.

“I’ve heard a lot of stories.”

“…”

The Duke’s brow furrowed at the lack of response.

‘Is that how you’re going to come out?’

It seems that Cheon Ha-rang is a more stubborn woman than he thought.

This is how you judge me.

But he is an emperor who has ruled over others for several years and has seen various types of people.

I won’t fall for such a shallow trick.

Still smiling, Duke cleared his throat with a slight cough and slowly approached her.

“Cheonharang and Professor? I want to talk about saving the crown prince.”

The main topic continues without any further discussion,

The Duke, who had been congratulating himself on his own wisdom, frowned at her subsequent words.

“… Me, me?”

and.

Cheonharang, no, Bell, tilted his head at the sight of the emperor suddenly pointing at him.

“It’s not me… .”

Belle was so uncomfortable with this situation that it almost drove her crazy.

It was hard enough to go outside to give guidance, so why did this emperor mistake himself for a worldly lover and not someone else?

Of course, I didn’t mean to say that I felt bad about being compared to Cheonharang.

Rather, I think she will feel bad, and the aftermath is scary.

Belle rang in tears.

And just like that bell, there were two more people who found this situation uncomfortable.

“Are you confusing me with someone else?”

Anonymous with his eyebrows furrowed

“… I am the best in the world.”

Cheonharang was scratching his head as if he was embarrassed.

When the Duke heard that, he couldn’t believe his ears.

…it wasn’t this woman?

No, this is not the time to be thinking about such things.

Duke shook his head slightly to collect himself, then quickly turned his head.

The person who saved the crown prince was mistaken for someone else.

She’s probably feeling pretty bad.

I’m wondering how to solve this,

The Duke turned his head at the voice he heard from the upper table.

“…”

Soon it became strangely distorted.

… that girl is a professor?

Of course, he had heard from his subjects that she looked young… .

The Duke wiped his face,

I slowly moved my gaze from Cheonharang’s head to his feet.

A small body that is far below average height, with a youthful appearance to match.

She is certainly beautiful, but… .

‘William, this is no different from Camilla.’

The same goes for Camilla.

The Duke stroked his throbbing hair as he recalled the reasons why he had not been interested in Camilla.

Duke felt his headache getting worse as he saw Cheon Ha-rang pouting and looking at him with a blank expression.

Unlike Camilla, this woman seems somewhat blind.

…I wonder if the professor is right.

The thought even crossed his mind, ‘Could it be that the Emperor is playing a joke on me?’

Duke, who felt such a small disappointment, sat at the top of the table where Cheon Ha-rang was sitting.

I sat down in the chair opposite him.

… Still, I guess we should talk about it.

In fact, it is true that she did something that deserved to be rewarded.

“…”

Although it certainly looked blind,

Because the spirit flowing from her proves that it is not a lie.

The Duke sighed deeply and opened his mouth.

“Sorry, I think I misunderstood you a little.”

The story has begun.