162 – The emperor is a stuffed beast.
It is bright yellow.
The emperor looked down at me with intense eyes, like a wild beast stalking its prey.
“……”
I am overwhelmed by the momentum.
He is the ruler.
I want to bow my head at his feet and pledge my loyalty.
Everyone would be like that under those eyes.
But here, I briefly held back my fear.
I know.
If you look closely at the emperor’s eyes, the story will be a little different.
Looking beyond the two beast-like eyes.
It is an empty pupil.
There is no soul or mind.
There is only one treacherous spirit whispering something next to his ear.
The emperor is a stuffed beast.
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Except for his eyes, the emperor looked like an old tree.
Dark complexion. A thin body that can be felt even through the robe.
When he was stuffed, he looked like an old tree.
Then who stuffed him?
Just turn his head a little to the side.
The incompetent king and the traitor who sticks by his side is a well-worn cliché.
If I had become emperor, I would have been suspicious of the people around me who only talk nonsense.
But unfortunately, the emperor of the empire, Midas, could not do that.
—Your Majesty.
There is a eunuch-like person next to him.
A neat beard like a rat.
Always bow your head and have a hunched posture.
But in reality, he is a powerful person who has the emperor in his hands and controls him.
— Please give them a reward. My credit for hunting down the hidden Shaleam cultists is no small feat.
He whispered something into the emperor’s ear.
Next, the emperor’s mouth opens.
“The contributions you have made are by no means small. Tell me what award you want.”
Hmm.
That’s the worst question.
I get to choose the reward I receive. This is a problem whether you call it high or low.
When I call him high, he asks if I’m trying to eat the emperor’s back just because I called him high.
If you call it low, they ask if you are ignoring the emperor by calling it low.
The treacherous spirit standing next to the emperor opened his mouth.
“Go ahead and say it. Didn’t His Majesty give it to you personally?”
“I am only satisfied with seeing Your Majesty. It is the honor of a lifetime.”
“Your Majesty has heard that answer dozens of times. Please tell me the proper compensation.”
Sheesh. Has anyone already used it?
I shook my head.
Appropriate compensation that does not exceed the line…
But you can’t ask for the number.
… Ah.
Since this has already come to an end, I would like to get a little help with the scenario.
“… Then, can I have a moment of Your Majesty’s time?”
As if this was an unexpected answer, curiosity appeared in the emperor’s eyes. A hint of fire returned to his eyes, which seemed like shells.
“How many minutes will it take?”
“The next three minutes are just an honor.”
The treacherous spirit whispered to the emperor.
The emperor opened his mouth.
“I understand. What is it?”
“I have one talent.”
“What is it?”
“I have good observation skills, so I often provide counseling to my colleagues at the Academy, and I often hear that I have a good sense of humor.”
“Observation and feeling… Okay, tell me.”
I made up the story appropriately.
“As I came in, I saw a long, thin shadow over the main palace. I saw a snake crawling along the shadow.”
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“… Snake?”
“Yes. Both the shadow and the serpent are entities that represent the negative energy. In other words, they symbolize a dark energy. The fact that it is cast over the top of the main palace that protects His Majesty’s dragon body means that it symbolizes danger.”
“… Danger? That’s an ugly fortune telling logo.”
“It’s not a bad thing, it’s a good thing. Aren’t we able to prepare for danger in advance? I hope for your Majesty’s peace.”
Even if he is a scarecrow, the emperor must be alive.
If he dies in this scenario, the empire will fall into chaos.
There is a different time for him to die.
“Now that I know the crisis, there is a way. The words are clear and flowing. So what is the solution?”
“If you let me walk around here, I will stop it if something goes wrong.”
“Caught up. He’s a fun guy. Give that kid a pass.”
Wait a minute.
What?
‘… A passage sign?’
I just hoped to be given permission to wander around the main palace. Solve the emperor assassination story and obtain a hidden piece.
But I suddenly received an additional reward.
「Travel Token」 Is the highest tier special item.
This is a sign that you can travel anywhere that requires the emperor’s permission unless it is top secret or military-related.
More than anything, the great thing about that item is that it applies not only to the imperial palace but also to other places. For example, it penetrates the areas restricted from entering the Liechten Academy cadets.
I took it and looked at it blankly.
“If you truly prevent my crisis, I will grant it to you permanently.”
The traitor standing next to him also nodded in satisfaction.
… If you think about it, the emperor’s life is also precious.
Because creating a new puppet is difficult.
“I am devastated.”
It’s a mess?
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Asteria’s residence was extremely large and beautiful, befitting her status as a princess.
We walked across the garden in front of her residence.
“Assassination of the emperor…”
Because Sylvia was waiting in her drawing room, she didn’t hear what happened inside.
Silvia was startled by Asteria’s mumbling.
“Princess. Are you really planning to start a rebellion?”
“Sylvie. Would you please refrain from saying anything that makes it seem as if you are the person who has been dreaming of treason against her for a long time?”
“… That’s right.”
Good question, Sylvia.
When I first heard this story, I was also suspicious of Asteria.
From the very beginning, she had the image of the princess of rebellion.
… But.
“She is not the real woman, Sylvie.”
It’s not her this time.
Right now, Asteria’s power is growing the fastest by gaining the North.
Except for the 1st princess, who was at the forefront, they chased down to the 2nd prince’s chin.
But you really want to bring chaos to the continent by assassinating the emperor?
It’s a loss. Loss.
“Then who is it?”
“That’s right.”
Asteria and Sylvia, who were tilting their heads, look at me.
“…Why are they both looking at me like that?”
“Because I think you would know.”
“Ian has information.”
You guys are mistaken.
However, one thing can be said for sure.
“The person who benefits the most from this incident will be the criminal.”
It is a very natural thing to say.
“Ian, your sentences are insightful.”
“As expected, it’s Ian.”
… Don’t make fun of me.
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‘The 2nd Prince’s Birthday Banquet.’
A fairly large banquet will be held at the imperial palace for the next three days.
It is probably no coincidence that this period overlaps with the ‘attempt to assassinate the emperor.’
The assassins must have taken advantage of the crowded and noisy atmosphere inside the imperial palace.
“Then I’ll go to the banquet hall first. Emilia, before that fox-like girl goes around bewitching people.”
Silvia left for the banquet hall first.
Asteria and I had separate places to go.
First, Asteria, who was walking ahead, looks back at me and raises the corner of her mouth.
“Are you ready to receive your reward?”
“Of course.”
“Hmm. I wonder what you decided on.”
While doing so, she sneakily pulled her top onto her chest.
“It’s the number.”
“I’m sure you’ll feel good here, too.”
She playfully opened her mouth and rolled her tongue.
Jangmil is the princess mode I haven’t seen in a long time.
Is the problem just that there are many people passing by inside the imperial palace?
“Please be considerate, princess.”
“Tch. It’s not fun~”
This area is still sensitive as there are still repercussions from mixing bodies with Danya on Hit Day.
Let’s walk for a while, blocking the princess’s s*x drips.
For something inside the imperial palace, we arrived at a fairly simple building.
The identity of this place, which is laid out like an unimportant building, is the secret warehouse of the imperial family.
To be exact, it is a building that is an entrance that leads down to an underground passage leading to a secret warehouse.
“What brought you here?”
As soon as we enter the building, a security guard welcomes us.
Clothes are an ordinary expense, but the ability that can be felt from this person is unusual.
A person of great ability.
Well, it’s only natural.
As soon as the guard’s eyes, which were looking at me, landed on the princess, he immediately took a stand at attention.
“Chung! Meet the Third Princess! What’s happening here!”
“I came to retrieve my daughter’s belongings.”
“I understand!”
The security guard who was about to step aside caught my eye.
“Is this person also with you?”
“Yes.”
“Could you please wait a moment? Unauthorized outsiders must obtain basic external approval.”
“You are the main lady’s guest?”
“That… That…”
He said to the princess, bending one knee as if she was sorry.
“For those who are not on the list that we can confirm, it is only possible to go through a minimum level of identification…”
As he said that, the driver looked at me with suspicious eyes.
Well. It’s quite possible.
But I don’t want the conversation to be long in front of the imperial family’s report.
I want to go in right now and check out the treasures.
Sigh.
I silently took out the pass ticket from my pocket and held it out.
The knight’s eyes grew bigger, and a look of surprise appeared.
“This… Is it a sign? It was also given by His Majesty?”
“That’s right. This is enough, right?”
Traffic sign. In addition to literally guaranteeing free passage, your status is also guaranteed as it means you have an audience with the emperor.
The knight hurriedly stepped aside.
“Excuse me!”
I walked down the underground passage past him for a while.
— Rumbling
The huge iron gate opened, revealing the imperial family’s treasures.
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