episode_0124

What was our first impression of the emperor who came to us?

It was a bit ambiguous.

This may be rude, but let me be a little blunt:

First of all, he’s so ugly that it makes you wonder how Arnold was born.

No, rather than being ugly… .

Does it look scary? Hmm, it’s still ambiguous.

Of course, since Arnold is the emperor’s son,

The sharp eyes and bright purple hair that remind one of a tiger are similar, but…

If Arnold was just a tiger, then the emperor was a fat, old, wrinkled tiger.

And although it was called a tiger,

It’s just the appearance that’s like that, but the atmosphere isn’t like a tiger at all.

I don’t know if it’s because he’s old, or if there’s another reason he acts so humble.

It looks so lacking in dignity.

… Well, he was younger than me, so I wouldn’t say he was old.

“Um… .”

I frowned as I suddenly remembered my age.

Am I older than that wrinkled old man?

This is ridiculous.

Anyway, that’s not the important thing.

“Cough.”

Clearing his throat slightly,

He opened his mouth to speak to the emperor, who had a somewhat awkward expression on his face.

“So what is your point?”

Of course, the words that came out of my mouth were natural contempt.

To begin with, I was older,

Since I am not a citizen of the empire, I don’t need to use honorifics and serve the emperor, right?

The emperor only frowned briefly at my tone.

“Be an example… .”

“became.”

He opened his mouth, blocking the man who seemed to be about to say something, as if he didn’t care much about it.

“… I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again.”

The emperor’s next words were as follows:

“Is there something you want? It doesn’t have to be something material.”

Is there a reward you would like to receive for rescuing Arnold and defeating the King of the Dead who attacked the Academy?

and.

“How old are you? Where are you from? If you’re a commoner, aren’t you interested in titles? Are you married?”

Even questions that clearly ask about my personal information.

He sighed and shook his head slightly at the emperor’s truly blatant question.

There are so many useless appendices.

Perhaps the main topic is my household survey.

Tsk, he clicked his tongue slightly and turned his head.

Then, what appeared was an anonymous man frowning as if he was angry.

Hmm… Why does Anonymous have such a bad expression?

Ah, this is not the time to be concerned about nameless people.

He touched his forehead and squinted his eyes to gauge the Emperor’s intentions.

What the Emperor is talking about, other than material rewards, is probably something like a title.

Nothing else comes to mind.

It may be absurd, but if I had to think about it, would it be connecting the princess who might exist with the nameless one?

He smiled faintly at the not-so-funny thought and continued his thoughts.

Why does the Emperor want to tie me up like that?

In the Empire, there are Camillas who are exceptionally skilled in military affairs, and there must be people who have become masters in fields other than the ‘Imperial Best Sword’, such as spears or magic, right?

I have no idea why the Emperor, who has only heard of my prowess, wants to bind me to his empire.

Well, as the emperor, he may simply be greedy… .

If not that, then whatever.

There may be other reasons, besides force, that something wants to tie me to the Empire.

anyway.

The emperor persisted in asking me questions even when I avoided or ignored his words.

It was too much to simply call it greed.

“Um.”

Well, then I have something to say.

He made a ring with his fingers and opened his mouth while shaking them slightly.

“Something like money would be nice.”

Actually, this is the cleanest.

The Emperor likes being able to get rid of his debts cheaply, and I like money too, rather than being tied down by the Empire.

He would have no excuse for refusing my offer.

Above all else.

If I had a lot of money, wouldn’t I be able to buy whatever I want?

Lately, Anonymous has been refusing to give me strawberries under the pretense that he’s broke, but I can completely destroy that.

It was truly a high-level plan, hehe. He smiled and waited for the Emperor’s answer.

After such a brief moment of silence,

The emperor opened his mouth with narrowed eyes in disbelief.

“… Is it really all about money?”

“Then.”

Rather, anything more than that is a requirement from this side.

He nodded his head with a sly smile,

The emperor frowned as if he was displeased with something, then closed his mouth.

Looks like he’s thinking about something,

I shrugged my shoulders slightly and poked the side of the nameless man who was pouting.

“Why are you doing that?”

Since there weren’t just the two of them, the voice that came out was a whisper.

At my words, the nameless man glanced at the emperor and said,

Likewise, he answered in a whisper.

“That man, the way he looks at you is disrespectful.”

“… Hmm?”

I tilted my head at the anonymous words that seemed somewhat out of context.

Disrespectful? Are you really disrespecting that emperor?

No, but rather, are you just calling the emperor a man now?

Even though I am an unknown master… .

But he’s the emperor?

Besides, unlike me, isn’t Anmyeong a citizen of the empire?

I blinked my eyes and looked at Moo-myeong with a bewildered expression.

“…”

The nameless one still stuck out his lips in a pouty manner.

…what should I do with this guy?

He taught the military doctrine of the unity of the ruler, teacher and father to the anonymous.

I have never taught that the king is under the teacher… .

But I don’t intend to bother Anmyeong over something like this.

Well, who would hate it if I said I’m better than the king?

Because I’m smiling brightly at that nameless cuteness.

“Professor Cheonharang.”

The emperor, who had finished thinking, opened his mouth with a similar smile.

“Then how about this?”

With those words, the Emperor placed a small box containing something on the table.

…what?

I tilted my head slightly and opened the box.

Then what was shown was a pair of rings with jewels,

But I felt a strange energy there, as if it wasn’t just a simple ring.

…is it similar to the necklace Elia used when she passed through the end of the world?

What did he say… artifact?

After biting my lip for a moment, I picked up one of the rings and looked at it from all angles.

… It’s pretty.

The ring is made of silver, and the groove of the ring is decorated with a black, shiny gem, such as obsidian.

But it looks a little big for me to wear.

but….

What is your intention in showing me this?

Since you said you would accept money, I don’t like the hassle of exchanging money for luxury items.

Looking at the emperor with a questioning expression,

The Emperor opened his mouth with a big smile on his face, pleased that I was finally paying attention.

“An artifact that changes size to fit the wearer. Would you like to try it on?”

“Um.”

…Should I try it?

I don’t really like decorating myself, but…

And I absolutely hate wearing anything cumbersome like jewelry when wielding a sword?

Wouldn’t this be okay?

It’s just a ring, and it’s pretty.

Just as I was about to put the ring on with that small smile.

“Master.”

“What! What are you doing! Give it to me!”

Anonymous snatched the ring from my hand, looked at me, and opened his mouth.

“Originally, this is something that the disciple would give to the master.”

“… ?”

What a strange tradition.

This is the first time I’ve heard this in my entire life… .

Does it usually happen that a disciple puts a ring on his master’s?

Rather, isn’t it a bit dangerous to show that kind of appearance…?

But I, who has been stuck in a hut, have no way of knowing the common sense of this place.

Is it true that the anonymous words from outside are true?

Okay, it’s ambiguous… .

But I don’t want to ask back at someone who is anonymous as if I don’t know.

Why, doesn’t that seem a little lacking in common sense?

I always want to be a teacher who is respected by my students.

“… Oh, right, I forgot for a moment.”

He nodded at the anonymous horse with an awkward smile.

The nameless one raised one corner of his mouth,

He smiled, which could be felt as a bit gloomy, and slowly took out the ring.

“I will put it in.”

“… Yeah.”

The moment the ring was about to fall into my hand.

“… Wait a minute.”

The emperor, who had been rubbing his forehead as if his head was throbbing, opened his mouth as if he could no longer bear it.

“I’m sorry to ask, but are you two engaged to be married?-”

And those words were immediately interrupted by the anonymous.

“Master.”

It seemed clear that the Emperor was about to say something unusual… .

I tilt my head slightly as I look at the emperor who lets out a hollow laugh as if he is amazed.

“Master, you are right-handed, so can I put it on your left hand?”

Anonymous immediately grabbed my left hand, looked me in the eye, and opened his mouth.

…Why is he acting like this today?

It was a bit strange, though

But I couldn’t ignore the anonymous words, so I nodded.

“Hmm, okay.”

The ring fit snugly on the ring finger of the left hand.

I definitely felt like there was some meaning to this finger… .

I don’t remember very well, I just smiled faintly.

“You’re pretty.”