episode_0138

“Let’s go.”

“Yes.”

The distance between the Emperor and me is gradually getting closer.

When it feels like you can almost touch it if you stretch out your arm.

“Just stand there.”

The two knights who had been waiting stopped me.

“Well, that’s right.”

He shrugged his shoulders slightly and took a couple of steps back, indicating that he would listen.

Well, that’s a great move for an escort knight.

In case I might harm the Emperor,

They probably wanted to leave some distance so they could protect the emperor.

So this level of rudeness is understandable.

Let’s nod our heads slightly and look at the emperor.

“You’re here.”

“…”

The emperor, upon seeing that I had arrived, smiled once and extended his arm to shake my hand.

Hmm, a handshake.

Surely, when you first met the Emperor, you would have refused any physical contact… .

I squinted my eyes and cast a glance at the Emperor,

The emperor glanced sideways at the people gathered.

“Um.”

Of course, there are many eyes watching.

And since this guy is the emperor, he must have something to worry about,

If you refuse again here, the Emperor will be in trouble.

He let out a deep sigh and reached out to meet my arm.

“Tsk.”

Anonymous also understood the situation,

He only frowned slightly and didn’t impose any special sanctions like before.

“Thank you for accepting the invitation.”

“What, I’m just grateful that you let me eat all kinds of delicacies.”

Well, the food here was actually delicious,

Because I came here with the feeling of having fun rather than receiving a reward.

Let’s say that, nodding slightly,

The furrowed brows of the surrounding knights could be seen through their hidden helmets.

“Um… .”

She wiped the hand she had been holding with the Emperor on the skirt of her dress and scratched her head slightly.

… It seems like it really bothered you.

Even so, shouldn’t you have treated the Emperor poorly even here?

But we can’t turn back the time that has passed,

Since I also have the honor of being a disciple, I am sure the Emperor will be lenient and understand.

Look, aren’t they still blocking the knights?

“Hehehe.”

Knights tremble as if they are about to draw their swords at any moment,

The emperor smiled kindly at them and raised his arm to stop them.

“You don’t have to worry about it.”

“… Understood, Your Majesty.”

I saw a knight biting his lips as if he had something to say,

It seems that he endured the emperor’s words.

After that, the emperor’s boring stories began.

…with a little fabrication added.

As if my blocking of the Academy wasn’t simply a matter of guilt.

It was portrayed as me, who had sensed something strange, standing alone to stop it for a noble purpose and to minimize sacrifice.

Saving Crown Prince Arnold was also not a somewhat malicious act of me trying to tease a cadet.

Arnold, who could not stand injustice, stepped forward alone, and was in danger when I showed up and dramatically rescued him.

… It’s not like the level has changed even a little.

What is this heroic tale?

Even I, the listener, am speechless.

“Huh.”

The emperor’s absurd explanation made me laugh out loud.

Who the hell would believe that?

Surely the people gathered at the banquet also noticed this and felt uncomfortable.

With that in mind, I turned my head, wondering how I could possibly handle this situation.

“What… .”

I encountered people who were constantly exclaiming in admiration.

Some of them were so moved that they shed tears.

Seeing such a strong reaction, I was starting to get scared of them.

No, you believe that?

Where in the world can you find such a kind and gullible person?

Hmm… isn’t it…?

Now that I think about it, Lucius or Elia would have probably approached it with that kind of mindset.

Camilla might have grumbled as well… .

There seem to be more good people in this world than I thought.

That’s why they easily believe such fabrications.

Because I am convinced of that myself.

“Master.”

“Huh?”

Anonymous tapped my shoulder softly.

As I tilted my head towards him, the unknown man leaned in and whispered in my ear.

“I can tell from what the man said that there is nothing wrong with it.”

“What?”

Since Myeong-un heard the whole story from me,

You must have known that my intentions weren’t so pure… .

I tilted my head with a questioning expression,

The anonymous man with a faint smile continued speaking.

“Even if it was hypocrisy, wouldn’t that also be good?”

“Um… .”

Is that so…? I’m not sure about my values.

Well, it’s not like Anonymous meant anything bad by telling me that.

He didn’t necessarily deny it, but just turned his head away.

More than anything, I want to stop talking about this topic because it’s embarrassing.

By the time the boring and tedious story of the emperor came to an end.

The emperor looked at me and made a small gesture.

“Would you like to say something?”

“… Me?”

Open your eyes wide and tilt your head,

The emperor nodded, still smiling benevolently.

“Then, who else is there besides you?”

“… Hmm.”

“Don’t worry too much.”

Before he could even ask, “What?” the emperor opened his mouth.

“You’re already a hero to them, so whatever you say will be well-received.”

Hmm… I’m still not really attracted to it.

The emperor noticed that I was hesitating, coughed once, and then spread his hand out toward the people as if telling them to wait a moment.

Then he looked at me and muttered softly with a faint smile.

‘Well, it’s just a joke to make you relax.’

At that moment,

I heard the Emperor’s voice speaking directly into my head.

… It’s a telegram.

That’s why Arnold said that only their bloodline could use it.

‘Do you have a man in mind?’

The Emperor smiled mischievously and said this in my head.

When I heard him, my expression became strangely distorted.

‘If not, what about my son Arnold? I promise you that he will be followed by an abundance of wealth and power.’

The following remarks are truly remarkable.

I looked at the Emperor in bewilderment, who looked away from me with a sinister smile as if he had finished speaking.

… Are you serious?

For a joke meant to ease tension, the rudeness crossed the line.

He frowned and took a small breath.

‘… That’s it, I’m not interested, go find someone else.’

Use your internal energy to concentrate it around your vocal cords.

So my voice rang in the emperor’s head,

Soon the Emperor’s voice, full of embarrassed emotions, was transmitted.

‘How could you say such nonsense…?’

The expression on his face as he looked back at me was really strange, and he seemed very embarrassed.

He sighed deeply and looked away from the emperor.

… Rather than waste time on such useless conversation, it would be faster to just say a few words to the people and end the banquet.

Thanks to that, I was able to relax a bit,

The problem was that it was so frustrating.

“… Wait a minute.”

I ignored the emperor who was trying to say something and glanced at the people.

It seems like he’s quite excited about what I’m going to say.

He walked forward and held on to the fence.

“Ahem.”

I can’t even hear the slightest noise because he’s concentrating on what I’m saying.

People are looking only at me, and Arnold is also focused on what I am going to say next.

I looked around for a moment and then opened my mouth.

“Short ending-”

At that moment, I was about to say, ‘I’ll keep it short.’

-bang!

A large explosion occurred at the wall of the banquet hall.

“Gyaaaah!”

“What, what is it!”

“Guards! Guards!”

The shapes of people began to appear through the smoke created by the explosion.

“Intrusion!”

The Emperor and Arnold were confused by the sudden situation.

Soon their knights came and supported them, leading them inside the hall.

“You must evacuate!”

“What is this…!”

The Emperor’s trembling voice.

He was dizzy from the attack that had never happened since he had seized the throne and the false words Harang had used earlier.

And I was equally embarrassed.

“… What is it?”

Because I felt familiar with the people hiding their bodies in smoke.

“Anonymous, do you know anything?”

I quickly turned around and looked at the nameless person,

He just nodded slightly as if he already knew about this situation.

…what is this?

The anonymous man slowly approached me, took my hand that was on the wall, and opened his mouth slightly.

“Master.”

“… Yeah, anonymous.”

“I think I found it.”

I tilted my head because I didn’t understand what the anonymous person was saying.

“… What?”

“Isn’t there a spy we’re looking for?”

… a spy?

What does that have to do with the current chaos in the palace…?

I still don’t understand even after hearing the explanation.

At my appearance like that, Moo-myeong raised the corners of his lips and said,

He muttered softly and gave me a somewhat serious look.

“Would you trust me for now?”

“… Yeah, well.”

It’s okay since he’s an anonymous person who won’t do anything to harm me, right…?

Also, since he told Anonymous to do whatever he wanted, I have no reason to stop him.

I nod my head at that thought,

The anonymous continued speaking.

“Do you have a sword prepared?”

“Check…?”

“Yes, even a wooden sword is fine.”

Hmm, there is one.

As they passed through the entrance, the guards collected all weapons that could threaten the Emperor,

As you know, I’m a coward who prepares for every situation.

“… Master?”

She lifted up her dress and skirt, exposing her thighs to the anonymous man.

“Take it.”

Myeong-un looked at the wooden sword that stretched from my waist to my thigh and calf, and his face turned indescribably red.

“Yes… .”

He let out a deep sigh and pulled out the wooden sword.

Umm… By the way.

“What are you going to do?”

I don’t know what you want to do in this situation by taking a wooden sword.

Even though the palace was under attack, there was a familiar presence among those mixed in.

From what the anonymous said, this was part of the plan.

In short, it means that we will not be involved.

I tilt my head with rising curiosity and ask.

“I dare to follow the Master and split the sky.”

The unknown man smiled coolly, raised his wooden sword, and slowly took a stance.

“… No way.”

That posture was the first form of the divine swordsmanship, Falling to Heaven.