388 – Glad the prince is here! – 2
Corvus Aymanka Livnoman of Kfelofen, also known as Aymanka XVI. The current emperor of the Kpelofen Empire and a rare great ruler who led the empire, which was on the verge of collapse, back to prosperity.
Some nobles are debating whether it would be better to dedicate the title of great emperor, which was only allowed to Eimanka I, to the current emperor, and to change the middle name of the emperors from ‘Eimanka’ to ‘Corvus’. Is something that cannot be expressed in words.
However, even such an emperor had a fatal weakness, namely that he was the first collateral emperor of Kfellofen.
‘It was a bit far off.’
To be honest, the current emperor was a very distant being even if he was far from the throne. Wouldn’t he have a stronger identity as an aristocrat than an identity as a member of the imperial family?
However, the direct lineage of Livnoman perished splendidly due to overlapping circumstances such as the riot of machinations of the direct line with the imperial throne, the high infant mortality rate due to medical techniques that were strong in trauma but weak in disease, and the birth rate of the imperial family, which was initially low. To the extent that the present emperor, who was a mere count, ascended the throne.
The emperor, who had been on the throne for decades with legitimacy issues, wanted to make at least his heir the legitimate eldest son, but unfortunately, the emperor’s legitimate eldest son was the second prince who seemed to have been picked up from under his feet.
It’s absurd to think about it now. How could you be such an asshole under the emperor?
‘The Crown Prince was supposed to be the eldest son.’
Thanks to this, the imperial family faced an unprecedented situation of lack of legitimacy for two consecutive years, and the emperor purged the 2nd prince faction while enduring the escalating greed, but starting today, the imperial family escaped from its chronic weakness and found light.
[ Under the protection of Enen and the protection of the great emperor, a noble royal descendant was born, so all the servants who serve Livnoman should rejoice that the enemy of Livnoman has come to this world. ]
I caught the group text message sent to the communication port again.
A child was born between the crown prince and the crown princess while the emperor was still alive. Since there was already a precedent for a female empress on the throne, Kfellofen, gender was not important. Anyway, being first is important.
Perhaps the emperor will solidify his legitimacy by appointing this royal son as the crown prince. And if the crown prince abdicates the throne, the crown prince becomes the crown prince or crown princess. A crazy succession composition that no one can tackle is completed.
‘A day like this is coming.’
I feel like crying. Aside from the fact that the crown prince, who was not like a human child, saw a child, a high level of legitimacy was born in the imperial family, where succession disputes were fierce just a few years ago. If you are a public official who has suffered a succession dispute, you will have to feel new.
‘…The last years will be comfortable.’
The public servant’s earnest wish that no major accident should occur during my working period.
It was no different whether it was the previous world or this world.
Around dawn the next day, the academy was ordered to close for three days. It was a school closure order meaning that we should put aside our studies for a while and celebrate the birth of a noble royal descendant.
In addition, as if His Majesty the Emperor was very happy with the birth of the royal son, not only the academy students but also the government officials were given a three-day leave. As expected, His Majesty the Emperor is wise and merciful.
Yes, he is indeed wise and merciful…
“What gift should I give to the royal grandson?”
“I’ll give you some silk. You’ll get bigger as the days go by, so you’ll change clothes right away.”
“That’s right.”
Even though Carl, a civil servant, is on vacation, Count Carl of Wiridia is working normally.
‘Damn it.’
Tears seemed to come out in a different way from yesterday. I was on vacation and my girlfriends were off school, so I had to go on a date, but as a titled aristocrat and heir to the imperial family, I couldn’t ignore the birth of a royal descendant.
Thanks to this, as soon as morning came, I hurriedly moved to Jedo and met the Minister. For an extremely social discussion about what gift to give to the royal grandson.
“Ah, since you say you’re a pretty daughter who resembles Her Highness the Crown Princess, it should be blue silk. The Duke of Nuren also likes to wear blue.”
“It’s fortunate that the color has been decided.”
Since the major category of silk and the sub-category of blue were decided, I felt a little relieved. It’s a problem to think about what to give as a gift, because once it’s decided, it’s convenient.
‘He resembles the crown prince.’
And the minister’s words reminded me of the General Headquarters I saw on the way to the Ministry of Finance building. Somehow, they set off firecrackers in the morning. Jeon Seung-gong also seems to be encouraged by the birth of a granddaughter who resembles his daughter.
In fact, it is encouraging. Publicly, the stability of the imperial family increased, and privately, it was the birth of a cute granddaughter.
“You will be the fourth Empress.”
“I guess so.”
At my words, the minister also nodded in agreement. Since Eemanka the Great, there have been as many as three Empresses in Kfelopen. There are already plenty of precedents, ‘How can a woman be on the throne!’ There is no aristocrat to tackle the same.
To begin with, two of the current five dukes are also female. Opposing the succession of women in such a situation is equivalent to making a roundabout statement about committing suicide in the social world.
“Well, the gift comes with blue silk and a small tiara—”
As I was about to settle the discussion, the communication tool in my arms suddenly vibrated.
I feel anxious. It could be a simple business report or private message, but texts coming at this timing instinctively make me anxious.
“Excuse me for a moment.”
I almost closed my eyes as soon as I briefly apologized and checked the new text.
[ I have something to discuss with the inspector general, so come to the crown prince’s palace. ]
A dog-like bastard. If a daughter is born, she must be crying tears of emotion, but why is she making a fuss calling out to her poor subordinates?
***
I wonder if there is a heaven like this.
“See Rain? That little guy has all his fingers on it too.”
At that, Rain smiled lightly and looked at our daughter lying on her bed. As she slept soundly, she looked at her daughter, who was fidgeting.
An angel. An angel took off her wings and put her in our arms. I can’t explain the cuteness and elegance otherwise.
“Don’t make a fuss.”
While looking at her daughter feeling the utmost happiness, I was trembling at the low voice of the father. Bewitched by her daughter, she forgot the existence of her father for a while.
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“Then what are you going to do when the royal son wakes up?”
But when I looked closely, the father’s gaze did not seem to depart from my daughter. His expression was as cold as usual, but he was worried about the royal son’s sleep, not arguing about maintaining his dignity despite my fuss.
“I apologize, Your Majesty the Father.”
At the formal apology, the father simply nodded. The gaze is still directed to one place.
At that appearance, Rain smiled even more deeply. Maybe if we were alone, we would have laughed. Even the minister of the Imperial Household who came with his father was smiling, so the birth of this child was truly a blessing for the imperial family and the empire.
– Knock Knock
Then I heard a small knock on the door.
In an instant, his heart sank. It was a very small sound, but what if this angel woke up because of that sound? If he wakes up crying, his heart will break.
“His Majesty the Emperor, His Highness the Crown Prince. I am the Director of the Inspection Department.”
After hearing the report from the head of the Imperial Knights, I naturally looked at my father.
It is true that the director of the inspection department was called, but I thought he would come after my father passed away. I didn’t mean to make the emperor and the head of the inspection department face to face like this.
“Let them in.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
The emperor also glanced at the door as if the visit of the inspector general was unexpected, but he quickly nodded and allowed the inspector to enter.
“The Crown Prince. Did the Crown Prince call you?”
“Yes, Your Majesty. I called because I have something to discuss.”
“I see.”
The emperor, who was silent for a moment, opened his mouth again.
“If the head of the inspection department becomes the godfather of the imperial family, it will be very reassuring.”
I bowed my head involuntarily at the words that seemed to see right through me.
As expected, it would be impossible for me to even touch the toes of my father while he was alive.
***
As soon as I entered the room, I almost left with the moonwalk.
‘This crazy.’
Of course, I expected that there would be a crown prince and a princess, but I didn’t know that there would be an emperor and a minister in the palace. The master of the empire and the pinnacle of civil servants are welcoming. I wonder if this is too much of a combination.
“Only His Majesty—”
“It’s done. The royal son is sleeping, so you can omit it.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Anyway, as I tried to quickly greet the emperor, the emperor shook his head and declined.
I wonder if it would have been a good procedure to omit the greeting to the emperor, but since the royal son was sleeping, I understood. The sleep of the precious royal son must be more important than the greetings he must have heard in his life.
“Did you come at the prince’s call?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Don’t mind me if it’s false. The prince will tell you what the imperial family wants to discuss with the inspector general.”
“…Yes, Your Majesty.”
I felt my blood run dry at those words, but I finally answered.
It’s like saying don’t worry about the emperor in front of you, but it’s even more unusual to say that ‘the imperial family’ is what you want to discuss. Because it was not simply the prince’s private call, but the will of the imperial family.
‘What is it?’
He quickly shook his head. Considering the place and time, it’s clear that the issue is related to the royal family, but is there anything you need to call me to discuss?
If you stand me in front of the royal family and say, ‘This is your servant.’ If you say the same thing, he is sure to cry seriously. But that’s the most likely one, so what’s really going on?
“Welcome, Inspector General. It’s even nicer to see you on this happy day.”
“That’s too much praise, Your Highness.”
For now, I lowered my head because I couldn’t think of anything.
“hahahaha, that’s too much praise. Considering the contributions the inspector general made for the imperial family, no congratulations are too much.”
I lowered my bowed head even more. What the hell is this bastard doing the build-up to say?
“Especially since he is a loyalist who will become the godfather of the royal family in the future.”
“…Yes?”
Because it was a sudden remark, I asked back without realizing it.
Now, what?
‘The Godfather?’
Unless the crown prince is insane, I’m not referring to the mafia’s godfather, and of course I’m talking about a religious godfather.
‘Me?’
A godfather, a guardian set up in case something happens to the biological parents. Considering the status of the Church of Dawn in this world, it is a more meaningful existence than the entire world of Possession.
‘Why?’
But why would I…?
Seeing the prince with a smiling face added to the confusion.
Looking at it now, other people were either smiling or looking calm.
‘What is it?’
Please explain so I can understand. What kind of situation is this?