Episode 84
“Oh, are you not surprised?”
“If surprising people is your hobby, I can show you a surprised reaction right now. Your Majesty the Emperor.”
I tried to bow down pretending to be polite, but the princess, no, the emperor in her eyes stopped me.
“It doesn’t matter as it is. It’s not fun to see those blue things that don’t even know the world.”
It wasn’t just to make fun of it.
(It’s hard to believe it’s a human skill.)
It seemed to Emily’s senses that she could see exactly what happened to the princess’s body.
cover the soul
As far as I know.
Emperor’s Body… … . In short, the emperor himself was still in the imperial palace.
What took possession of the princess’s body now was a part of his psyche that was cut off and sent out.
“It’s not that convenient. A devil taking care of a child.”
(……oh?)
Right now, the emperor replied as if he were hearing Emily’s voice, which nobody but me could perceive, vividly from the side.
“No surprise. If you learn a little bit of tricks, you can see things that are invisible to the naked eye.”
The emperor speaks with a hearty laugh.
“Above all, the boy doesn’t seem to be surprised either.”
“I have heard rumors about Your Majesty. It is said that His Majesty’s eyes and ears see and hear every corner of the empire.”
“Ugh, isn’t that just praising bullsh*t?”
Still, the emperor is not in a bad mood, and he talks about the secret technique he showed.
From what I can see, it’s clear that he’s got a bit of an itchy personality because he wants to show off when he praises something.
“It’s not that convenient a esoteric. Only those who bear my blood are the only ones who can see me sitting on the throne like this.”
Blood Possession.
The unique skill of the emperor who rules the empire.
“in short… … It means that you are borrowing the eyes and ears of members of the imperial family.”
“You understand quickly. Is it true that it is an expected child song? I don’t like clever guys.”
The Emperor’s ability was only known because it had been described in the game.
The fact that imperial families are spreading throughout the empire and making contributions in their respective fields is not simply to set an example as members of the imperial family.
to see and hear.
It was only spread for the sake of the Emperor’s voyeuristic abilities.
“But I had no intention of showing you to tell you like this.”
“… … I know. It must be because of the wish I expressed a moment ago.”
“Yes, inadvertently I hoped for something as unexpected as Jim laughed through this child’s mouth. … … Where did you hear the information about the Tomb of the Oath?”
“Thanks to the Academy’s literature and Your Majesty’s support, I learned a lot.”
In fact, if you want to find it, there are many materials about the mystery.
It’s because there’s no one I’m looking for.
“I didn’t know there would be a kid who would be interested in a place like that.”
“I don’t think I’ll be able to stop paying attention when I find out.”
“… … Do you really want to know?”
I honestly nodded.
“Okay, I just thought I should hope for this. … … There have been times when I’ve been told to be halfway through.”
“hahahaha! Did you expect Jim’s whim! You speak honestly.”
He is tired of pretense and flattery. More than anything else, speaking honestly about what you want is a way of talking that doesn’t go against his heart.
“But Jim wants to stop your wind first.”
“… … .”
“Of course I know why.”
don’t know
“Giving permission is simple. Just one glance from Jim is all it takes. However, it is unacceptable for Jim’s long-awaited goodwill to go to waste.”
You can get specific rewards by visiting the graveyard and performing certain events.
In other words, it means that you may not receive it.
All the humans who have entered so far have not received it.
In order to prevent the meaningless labor and sacrifice, the emperor strictly prohibited entry to the place.
“I have given orders to forbid entry until I am certain of the person’s ability to grant permission in my eyes.”
“I know.”
“Are you knowingly telling Jim to break that command with only your wish? … … or not.”
the emperor… … No, borrowing the body of the princess, he stuck out his head and grinned as if judging me.
“Are you the one with that skill?”
Clearly, the owner of that body, the princess, had a beautiful appearance that rivaled anyone else’s.
But just knowing who it is inside gives me a cold sweat.
yeah don’t be fooled The one inside me right now is the emperor.
The oldest kkondae in the empire.
“Hmm, I don’t know. I really don’t know.”
After pulling his head up, the emperor shook his head.
“I can’t see your true worth just by looking at it through this child’s eyes.”
“If it’s difficult for you to allow it, I’ll tell you something else.”
“I don’t even mind bluntly refusing. More than anything else, what Jim is worried about is not because you seem to be lacking in dignity.”
It’s not that I hesitate because I don’t like it.
“Even Jim has a hard time understanding your true intentions. Oddly enough, I’ve never seen a kid like you.”
“… … It’s an honor.”
“Are you taking this as a compliment?”
The embarrassing emperor.
But even though I pretend to be calm, I can’t help but feel a little bit cold.
A kind of human I’ve never seen before.
That’s not wrong. At least I’ve never seen a person in the same position as me now exist.
“Yes, let’s set conditions.”
“condition… … You mean?”
“We’ll just have to see if your skills are enough for Jim to ask us to open the seal there himself.”
smile mischievously
It’s not because I really want a basis to evaluate me.
whim.
In short, because it’s boring.
But it won’t be a bad flow.
I know his character well.
If it hadn’t been for that whim, he would have refused my request a moment ago.
“How can I prove it?”
“Are you not an academy student? Of course, prove it as the student’s duty! … … “
A tyrant with a capricious and nasty character.
That’s why he never gives you an easy trial.
《A sub-quest will occur.》
“Yes, that would be great!”
nasty laugh. An arrogant and malicious look that did not match the beauty of the princess.
And the notification that appears in front of my eyes as if to prove that mean heart.
“Jim will set the stage for you. Prove your worth there. baby.”
《Clear the condition set by the emperor.》
《Clearing this quest will complete the opening of the Trial Rights in the ‘Comb of the Covenant’ early.》
I don’t know what to do, but it will never be trivial.
But I am neither agitated nor reversing my words.
is what you wished for
At least I didn’t expect to achieve it easily.
“I will show you anything.”
“hahahaha. Yes, prove it.”
The emperor added that he would notify them again in an easy-to-understand manner of accurate information about the ‘stage’.
“Then, don’t expect good results. You young talent.”
After the emperor said that for the last time, he cut off the ‘coincidence’ without any warning.
The princess’s body staggered, but soon regained her sanity.
“her… … Huh?! … … now that.”
You won’t even need to explain.
It is the royal family who know the emperor’s abilities best.
I don’t explain and I don’t nod. Didn’t even blink.
Even with that, the princess would have known what had happened.
The complexion turns white.
“mind… … Nonsense. why… … now.”
are afraid
Not about me, but about the existence that had taken control of her body a while ago.
You are overly agitated for the simple reason that the emperor borrowed your body.
But I deliberately pretended not to know.
“Sian, about what you just saw… … .”
“Your Majesty also warned you severely. I will never, ever divulge it to anyone.”
Not stupid enough to leak. no one to trust
Even if you don’t say it anyway, those who have a certain position in the empire know.
That is why he is even more wary of the imperial family.
“Fortunately, nothing major happened. is it so… … . Fortunately.”
“Your Majesty heard my wishes and went.”
“Then I won’t ask any more. … … No, I won’t listen.”
It means you don’t want to get involved.
The princess hurriedly agreed and sent me back.
Knowing that I was not offended, I went over without any hesitation.
He should not get involved in the true intentions of the royal family just yet.
Rather than that, I’m concerned about the stage the emperor talked about right now.
‘It must be formidable.’
And the very next day, I was sure my predictions were correct.
* * *
“The kids in the public magic class are noisy.”
As if noticing the unusual atmosphere, Cellidia glanced at the magic practice room she accidentally passed by and muttered.
“ah… … . That’s what you mean.”
I know what Celidia felt.
It’s not the fault of the mood.
The atmosphere of the students practicing magic, including the public magic class, was more lively than usual.
Even in a trivial mock battle, he showed more enthusiasm than necessary.
Seriously, I’m eager to learn a new magic formula.
“Are you starting a new class?”
“Didn’t you hear?”
“… … ?”
I thought I’d heard rumors, but I’m not really interested in that.
“It looks like there is a competition going on.”
“Competition?”
“You know that there are various contests in the field of magic, right?”
Not only in the academy, but throughout the empire, there is a tendency to support various contests for one reason or another in fields related to magic.
From simple contests to judge theories or new magic formulas, to contests to show off one’s magical skills openly and splendidly.
This time on the colorful side.
“It looks like they’re holding a contest to compete in magic combat skills.”
“battle? Do you do sparring?”
“It’s like a gladiatorial match. Well, we do it often as practice too.”
However, if the mock battle is just to check one’s capabilities and compare one’s skills with the opponent, the contest to be held this time is purely for self-promotion.
It is to appeal to the public and let people know their skills and magic.
In short, a tournament whose purpose is to boast. Oh, and there will be prizes too.
“Competition… … Goa.”
“Are you interested? Incidentally, this tournament is being held at the request of the imperial family, so if you know how to use magic, you should be able to participate.”
Celidia’s basic ability is spiritism, but if you practice, you can use a little magic.
If you set your mind to it, it won’t be difficult to acquire the ability to work in real combat.
“take no interest.”
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Celidia shook her head as if she was not really motivated.
I’m not the type who is particularly eager to duel.
It’s not that she doesn’t have a sense of improvement at all, but she’s the type to train herself without being conscious of others.
“It’s not good to be a spectacle before then.”
“Well, there are not a few guys who say that.”
“What about Xian?”
It’s a magic battle contest.
Of course, it might be a golden opportunity for me too.
However, unlike the other students, I wasn’t particularly excited, and Celidia seemed to expect that I wouldn’t go out.
“me? I’m leaving.”
“… … really?”
I ask in surprise.
Celidia seemed to think that I was the kind of person who found this type of event annoying.
Actually, it’s not wrong.
reward? My wallet isn’t that tight these days.
“Well, I guess there’s something to be attracted to.”
I can’t tell you the exact reason.
As soon as I heard about this competition, I had no choice but to leave immediately.
《Sub Quest》
《Win the Matouze.》
The ‘stage’ that the emperor talked about last time.
That’s what this damn contest is all about.