137 – 28. Absolute Power
“Report.”
“Hey, talk to the princess.”
“Yes! All the secretaries under His Excellency the dictator entertained the distinguished guest, and the distinguished guest was satisfied with all the entertainment!”
“How do you know that?”
“…Yes?”
Princess Kim Eun-ha’s personal office.
Kim Eun-ha, who was sitting across from the , Drinking tea and listening to a man’s report, looked displeased.
As she crossed her legs, giving off a very disapproving look, the dictator noticed her silent man despite breaking out in a cold sweat.
“Who are you entertaining?”
“That’s right…He is a close friend and distinguished guest of His Royal Highness Prince Kim Seong-il…”
“At the same time, what kind of person is our princess?”
“… !! This is the princess’s husband! I apologize to the princess for daring to understand the feelings of the distinguished guest, or rather, her husband!”
“……Okay, I forgive your rudeness.”
Fortunately, Kim Eun-ha’s mood didn’t get any worse because her man noticed her quickly and got down on his knees and confessed his mistake.
The man, whose back was wet from excessive cold sweat, closed his eyes tightly.
He couldn’t bear to look at the princess he served because he was too afraid of her and her side’s
Death.
An unidentified monster with a red crown and glowing red eyes.
Princess Kim Eun-ha, who regained her
, Was showing the qualities of a subversive monarch more than anyone else.
“However, please change the name in the future.”
“I will order all my assistants to call me my husband and not my guest!”
“As expected, he’s quick-witted. He deserves to be called the leader among the underworld under the dictator.”
“It’s an honor!”
“I guess he didn’t notice the surveillance, right?”
“That.”
The man who was about to answer naturally paused for a moment.
Ordinarily, the correct answer would be to keep an eye on them so that they are not noticed.
The insight she had developed over the years of living in the back world awakened her man.
Keep in mind, this is not just a business report.
Satisfying the princess’s feelings is the most important…… !
“All the assistants are doing their best!”
“Hmm…”
“But since your husband is so outstanding, there is a high possibility that he will notice! I will try harder!”
“……Good. I’m satisfied.”
“Thank you!”
“It’s almost time. I have to go see him, so let’s go.”
“Have a good time with your husband!”
“Goodbye, princess.”
“Yes. Then.”
Knock, crack.
After Kim Eun-ha left, the dictator and the shadowy man were left behind in her office.
The man, who maintained a 90-degree bow until the door was completely closed, finally lifted his hips and sighed.
“I barely… Survived.”
“I’m glad you’re really quick-witted. Did you see the princess’s ? She was very cruel.”
“Don’t even talk to me. I really thought I was going to die.”
At her man’s sigh, the dictator chuckled and poured her a cup of tea.
After lightly bowing her head and expressing gratitude, the man who quenched her throat opened her mouth.
“I never thought the princess would change like that…”
“It’s because you don’t know, that’s normal. After Was sealed, you became a bit more gentle.”
“Is that so…?”
“How many years of experience have you had in the dark room?”
“This is the 7th year.”
“Then you probably don’t know. You were the most senior, right? Weren’t you almost separated six years ago?”
“Your Majesty’s direct subordinates have all been replaced, so would we have been okay? Among the current shadow department, there are only a handful of people with more than six years of experience.”
“Anyway, tell this to your subordinates. If you mess with the princess, she could really go down the road to the netherworld.”
“I will keep this in mind.”
He was a man who took care of all kinds of dirty work for seven years as the royal family’s undercover, but when he thought of the princess’s
Life, he felt like he was breaking into a cold sweat again.
Anyone can simply decide to kill another person. Although it can be done.
‘Is this what a herbivore in front of a lion feels like?’
Literally, it feels like I was born ‘to kill people.’
That creepy look and atmosphere that doesn’t feel like they’re the same person.
What would have happened if I had said something wrong?
He is the most senior and leader among the underworld, so even if he doesn’t die, he should have given one of his body parts to him.
When you think like that, there is a word that naturally comes to mind.
Tyrant.
Princess Kim Eun-ha was a born tyrant.
“…I am glad that the Crown Prince is planning to take over the throne.”
“It’s obvious, but be careful what you say. You might get caught in trouble for no reason.”
“I am making a mistake because I am also in front of the dictator.”
“This kid?…Oh, that’s right. Hey.”
“What’s going on?”
“That fortune teller, no, our princess has a husband. How do you feel about it?”
“Are you talking about my husband…?”
“Honestly, I heard that you were the fortune teller who solved the princess’s And helped her to defeat His Highness the Crown Prince’s faction, but in my opinion, there was nothing special about it. How about you?”
“I see…”
Fortune teller, Namgoong Min.
A kingmaker who resolved Princess Kim Eun-ha’s And played a decisive role in the prince’s victory in the political battle between the crown prince and the emperor.
I don’t know yet, but what kind of person is he who became the princess’s husband and rose to a position of secret power, fully trusted by the next emperor?
It was a natural question as the only time she saw Namgoong Min was in her last moment.
However, although the question was asked with a somewhat light heart, the man seemed to be pondering with a cautious expression.
“…What’s wrong? Are you a bit of a lousy person?”
“Rather than that…Um…”
“What on earth is it?”
“…I don’t know.”
“Huh?”
“I once had a conversation with my husband while disguising myself as a servant during a reception, and that time…”
“Really?”
“It felt like I was being dragged into a swamp.”
Even though it was just a simple matter of personal security.
It creates the urge to continue talking.
The sensation I suddenly realized gave me goosebumps, so I didn’t approach it again.
The man was convinced that Namgoong Min was by no means an ordinary fortune teller.
“Yeah, like…”
“What is it?”
“…I felt like I was talking to the Archon .”
“…With that dark woman?”
“Yes.”
“Ha, that’s…”
──I think we need to be quite cautious.
The dictator narrowed his eyes.
It was a clear look of caution.
*
“…So, you took away 100 billion to test your skills?”
“I returned it right away. Not a penny was stolen.”
“I’ve already heard that you didn’t even open the money bag, so don’t wave your hand like that.”
Prince Kim Seong-il, who was laughing, clapped his hands.
When I was testing , I ordered the maid to bring 100 billion won, which of course caught the prince.
To be more precise, I confessed first. Because it was out of the question for the maid to get angry.
I thought it could be a serious matter since the amount was such a large amount, but the prince’s reaction was light.
“Well, if it were you, I wouldn’t worry too much.”
“Hey, what if I really take it away?”
“It doesn’t matter.”
“…Yes?”
“I said it doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter whether it’s 100 billion or 1 trillion.”
No, prince.
Now that you are the crown prince, has your sense of money changed like mine? Come on?
“…I can see what you’re thinking when I see the incomprehensible look in your eyes.”
“Did you see everything?”
“You can clearly see it. It’s not as if my sense of money has been lost as you fear. Just because I became the crown prince, it doesn’t mean that all the money in the treasury is mine.”
“Then…?”
“Because the help you gave me is much more valuable than 100 billion or 1 trillion won.”
“……………….”
“If I could buy the throne of the Korean Empire with just 1 trillion won, it would be a lot of money.”
Seeing Kim Seong-il smiling while saying that, I can once again feel how much help I have provided.
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In my opinion, while resolving Kim Eun-ha’s character event, he also induced internal strife in the emperor’s faction, and that was an irreplaceable opportunity for Kim Seong-il.
“All I did was lie and impersonate a few times.”
“If those lies and impersonations are top-secret information from shadows and oppressors that I don’t even know about, then the story is different. But isn’t it?”
“…The source of the information.”
“Hey. What do you think our relationship is like?”
Instead, Kim Seong-il looked at me, slightly raising the corners of his mouth as if he was somewhat disappointed.
When we first met, the same prince looked at me with disdain.
It’s as if he doesn’t even care about such things anymore.
“I think you are my friend and the closest confidant I can trust more than anyone else.”
“The prince’s faction will all cry.”
“Of course, they are subjects I trust. But even so, they are nothing compared to a close friend with whom I can speak my mind openly.”
“……………….”
“Namgoong Min, do you know what chronic disease you get from being in a position like this?”
“Which one is it?”
“It’s a disease of suspicion. Even though I’m worse than a wealthy person, I and Eunha also live with a disease of suspicion. Maybe other people in the special occupation class also feel the same way.”
Suspicious disease.
Liu’s mental illness, a chronic disease that those who stand on top of others always have.
The prince was talking about that.
“Politics is very complicated. There are no permanent allies or enemies. Do you know how precious it is to have a partner you can always trust and trust in such an environment?”
“……….”
“I was suspicious when you approached Eunha. I did a lot of background research. Now that I think about it, I feel really sorry for you.”
“No.”
“People can’t always be altruistic, not even that saint. I see signs of that in you as well. Rather than helping out of pure good will, you probably helped because it also benefits you.”
…… A perfect ending or something.
That is correct.
“But that doesn’t change the fact that you helped Eunha and me.”
“……………….”
“It’s not just the galaxy and I. Rich people, superpowers, warriors, and even saints are kind to you. It’s truly amazing. As far as I know, they’re the most difficult people in the world.”
“……………….”
“Half a year. If it’s short, it’s short, if it’s long, it’s long. A lot happened in that time, and I doubted you… But in the end, you made me emperor and saved the galaxy.”
“……….”
“Therefore, I declare myself the next emperor of the Korean Empire.”
“……………….”
“Fortune teller Namgoong Min is the benefactor of the Korean Empire’s imperial family and a close friend of mine. I will repay you for this favor I received.”
“……That.”
“Having you as my friend would be the greatest happiness in the life of a man named Kim Seong-il. When you come, I am not the Crown Prince Kim Seong-il, but just a friend of a fortune teller, so don’t worry.”
Prince Kim Seong-il grinned as he said that.
I am happy that I won the faction fight, and I am also happy that I became the crown prince thanks to it.
But.
More than that, I’m glad you’re my friend.
Looking at him saying that.
“Thank you, Crown Prince.”
“The crown prince’s tone is a bit strange. Just call him the emperor. It’s a privilege he only grants to you.”
…… I was also able to strengthen my decision.
After that, Kim Seong-il and I talked about many things. It was not a story about politics or the imperial family, but a trivial story about the Academy or Kim Eun-ha.
The only conversation you can have is with like-minded friends.
As we were talking like that, Kim Seong-il suddenly stood up.
“It’s almost time.”
“What do you mean by time?”
“I have to go and fulfill what I promised you. It’s time to go see my father… His Majesty the Emperor.”
…… Yes, after the discussion was over, we decided to meet the emperor.
He still has a lot to tell.
As I walk behind Kim Seong-il as he leaves for a visit, I feel many eyes on him.
A fortune teller whom the next emperor of the Korean Empire and the crown prince trust enough to talk to each other alone.
In a situation where anyone would clearly believe that the crown prince had fallen for some fortune teller.
We stopped in front of the emperor’s office.
“Your Majesty is in here.”
“Are you receiving a pension?”
“He didn’t come out on his own. He was just taking care of his mother’s portrait.”
“……………….”
“Go in, Namgoong Min. From now on, until you come out of this room…No one will be able to hear what’s going on inside.”
“…Thank you for your consideration.”
“What…Just remember one thing.”
“Yes?”
“I… Really tried. Really.”
“………?”
What is this story all of a sudden?
He waved his hand with a sad expression on his face when he saw me not understanding, so I also lowered my head and opened the door to the office and entered.
And inside it.
“Your Majesty.”
“…I’m afraid you’ve come here, Namgoong Min.”
“Because we have a lot to talk about.”
Carefully cleaning the portrait of Empress Lee Ha-neul.
There was just someone’s father and someone’s husband.
*
“You’re in.”
“His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.”
“As I said before, make sure no one can hear the conversation inside. Not even myself.”
“…But, no matter how much I do, I don’t want to be left alone with Pyeonghwa…”
“hahahaha, hey. Are you really going to make me say it twice?”
“So, I apologize! We will implement it immediately!”
Was he a member of the emperor faction that was absorbed this time?
Kim Seong-il, who was glaring at those who had not yet noticed, was planning to weed them out.
Suddenly, he thought of Namgoong Min, who was having a conversation in his office.
“……I’m sorry, Namgoong Min.”
No, should I call him brother-in-law now?
“She blames me for losing to her younger sister…”
At a young and early age, Kim Seong-il buried one of his best friends in the grave of his life.
I shed a tear for my brother-in-law.