745 – 8.5 Manatee (17)
Once again, I sat down in silence.
After a few minutes of breaking the awkward silence and walking away, I never would have thought that such an unfamiliar atmosphere would be created.
If I were to be honest, the current silence was more uncomfortable for me. It was said that the awkward atmosphere between Emma and Sien was solely their problem, but not now. That was the case even if I just looked at the two men who were looking at me right now.
‘Geomgong’, a legendary warrior who conquered the world with a single sword.
And even the first prince ‘Viltheon’, who had virtually confirmed the next seat of power not long ago.
All of them were people with outstanding reputations. Aren’t the most powerful people on the continent, both in name and reality, members of the ‘imperial royal family’ and those who hold important responsibilities in the empire?
No matter how much I became a ‘Master’, I was not someone who could be treated carelessly.
Even more so if the one who committed the crime was me.
That’s right. I was a sinner.
He was also a high treason criminal who cruelly took the forbidden jade leaves that the imperial family had cherished.
Of course, I didn’t have anything to say. Nevertheless, the surprising fact was that there was someone here who was more restless than me.
The Fifth Princess Shien spent her first night with me last night.
According to common sense, it was nonsense. No matter how much the culture of blaming the person who lost her virginity remains, a woman’s body trembles in front of her man, who can be said to be the main culprit.
But there was no one here who had doubts. Because the cause was so clear.
Viltheon, who was observing in silence, was moved.
“Shien, so… I don’t know if my brother heard correctly. You ‘f*cked’ Sir Ian… ….”
“Stop.”
The attempt to reproduce the blasphemous expressions made by the princess was soon aborted.
It was because the swordsman’s restraint continued. The expression on his face was so cruel, as if he had lost his mind, and I swear it was an expression I had never seen before.
A face so desperate that even I feel pity for it.
It was as if he had endured decades alone in just a few minutes. Even though the body that has reached the level of ‘master’ will never grow old or get sick.
Of course, there would have been some influence from having suffered a fatal injury not long ago. Nevertheless, during my last visit to the hospital, he seemed to have corrected himself in some way.
The only hypothesis that came to her mind was that the psychological impact was just as great.
As if to prove this, the swordsmith’s voice was scattering like ashes.
“It’s probably a lie anyway… “There’s no way our cute Sien already knows a guy.”
Biltheon’s eyes roll and turn towards me. Instead of licking my lips, I answered with earnest eyes.
Shien has long since lost the ability to make sound decisions.
The only person who could help me was Biltheon. Of course, there was one blind spot in this assumption.
The point was that Biltheon was also Shien’s family.
This is not just a royal family member who cares for her younger sister on the surface, but an older brother who truly loves Shien.
Hmm, his tongue moved as he swallowed a faint sigh.
“Then…” Sir Ian doesn’t have to take any responsibility…… ?”
“Nonsense!”
A sound that resounds like a bang.
There was such an overwhelming aspect to the spirit of a being that transcended humanity. Just by shouting once, a horrifying sensation continues as if the air in the area is being pulled taut.
Sien, who was already weak both physically and mentally, was even hiccuping.
The swordsmith’s anger, which finally exploded, resembled an active volcano. To the point where it feels like a lie that my previous self was like a weed waiting to wither.
Ew, ugh.
The sound of teeth grinding rang out from the swordsman with a blood clot on his neck.
“Yes, this guy, Ian Perkus… “You wouldn’t dare mess with our Shien and say you don’t have any responsibility, right?”
At this time, I closed my eyes tightly.
What answer should I give to overcome this obstacle?
Although he sometimes showed a childish side, the man sitting on that bed was by all accounts the best swordsman on the continent. In a confrontation between superhumans who reached the level of ‘master’, posture and spacing were only at a good level.
In other words, if the swordsman puts his mind to it, he can cut me down from my seat.
It may not be easy, but I couldn’t help but feel a cold tension inside. Above all, isn’t there also Shien here?
My lover also didn’t want to see me and my family fighting.
After much thought, the answer I came up with was as follows.
“Didn’t Shien just say that? It wasn’t me who attacked…….”
“Bullsh*t!”
Thump, the air wave vibrates the hospital room again.
The swordsman’s hands, tightly clenched into fists, were trembling. Looking at those bloodshot eyes, I felt cold sweat running down my spine.
“Our Shien can’t do that! Cancer, not like that… Even though I was such a pure and tender child from a young age! One in a thousand, no… “The only possibility exists is that you attacked first!”
The hand of the knife holder who was muttering like that was pointed towards the bedside.
There was a sword lying there, and it was truly organized like a man crazy about swords. Even as I go between life and death, I always have my sword within reach.
Even though it has reached a point where the sword is no longer needed.
I also sleep with a hatchet by my bed as a habit, but I have never shown such strong obsession.
Maybe.
While I was admiring the sword, the swordsman spouted out his anger again.
“Nevertheless, you blame Shien for his faults and try to find your own way out of life?! And you’re still a man?!”
Actually, rather than saying I covered it up, it’s closer to something that Sien covered up on his own.
Anyway, the swordsman’s point made my heart pierce. In the end, I gave in to the voice of conscience and a declaration of surrender flowed from my mouth.
“That’s right. Actually, I attacked Shien…….”
“It was like that! “I will end this sinful life of this libertine!”
Was it indeed a trap?
I was breaking into a cold sweat and decided to quickly change direction.
“Actually, it doesn’t attack… ….”
“This gnome! Are you sure you’re not saying that our Cien isn’t that attractive?! If you were a man too…… !”
“No, what should I do!”
In the end, the conversation reached a catastrophe. First of all, if I were to make an excuse, it would never be my fault.
Starting from the shouting, the air in the area began to heat up rapidly. Bill Theon shook his head with a bitter smile, and while Shien became even more scared, the swordsman jumped up.
This happened just a moment after I got up from my seat.
“Isn’t the water already spilled! A man and a woman who had a coming-of-age ceremony spent the night consensually. Would it be acceptable if we acknowledged it?!”
“You think you and Shien are street bastards… “There is an order to everything!”
I couldn’t control my excitement and gritted my teeth, but it was the right point.
I managed to calm my pounding heart and decided to proceed with the negotiations.
“Then what after the engagement ceremony?”
“Of course not!”
“What after the wedding?”
“He also checked on Gil-il and his wife’s physical condition, and after discussing with the elders of the imperial family…… “
“Good thing you did last night.”
At my sighing conclusion, the swordsman pulled out his sword.
If Viltheon had not stopped him at the end, a disaster would have occurred with the two masters of the empire competing.
Even so, the swordsman could not let go of his anger for a long time. He only went back to bed in response to the earnest pleas of the next emperor, but it seemed clear that his anger had not subsided.
Xien, who watched this until the end, had a simple impression.
“You’re still correcting it, great grandfather…” ….”
I hope you take this opportunity to be a little more calm.
Ignoring the self-talk that smelled of something dangerous, I decided to meet Viltheon as he left.
“Anyway, please take good care of Sien, Sir Ian. One way or another, the child has a lot of scars.”
“I’m just sorry that things have come to this…” ….”
My head is falling again.
Regardless of the reason, I was the one guilty here. Although Geomgong tried to force himself so hard that he couldn’t hold back his tears, he couldn’t even treat Shien’s brother like that. This was a matter of basic courtesy.
Fortunately, Biltheon was someone I could communicate with. He even burst into laughter as if it was no big deal.
“hahahahaha! I am also a man with fire in my heart. How can you blame a burning fire? It’s because the natural order of things is created that way. However, Sir Ian.”
Tak, thak. It was right after that that the man’s hand, which was patting my chest as if comforting me, gave me strength.
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Is it because of my mood?
I felt a strange sense of pressure from Biltheon’s smile as he looked at me.
“I can’t get pregnant…” Pregnancy.”
I feel like I shouldn’t delay answering something.
I had no choice but to quickly say the words of oath.
“I understand what you mean.”
Actually, I might already be pregnant.
I felt a drop of sweat running down my spine. Should I say that it is the chilling weight of responsibility that I finally felt?
Whether he knew what he was thinking or not, Biltheon just smiled a kind smile once again.
“Yes, yes! How could I doubt Sir Ian? The empire owes a lot of debt… It’s an honor to meet you and become Shien’s partner. “Okay then, I’ll just leave.”
Viltheon was not the only one leaving.
When he gave a quick glance, Shien’s head tilted. Before we knew it, Biltheon was smiling brightly.
“Sien, it’s been a while since I wanted to talk to you.”
“Eck.”
Spewing out a pitchless tone.
Although Shien looked unpleasant to everyone, she had no choice but to follow behind Vill Theon like cattle being led to the slaughterhouse. As she left, her greetings were the only words that echoed through the hospital room.
“Sir Ian… No, Brother Ian! See you later!”
“Hmph, you sound like an older brother…” Until you get married, you should use each other’s honorifics……”
“Get well soon, grandpa!”
The swordsmith’s grumbling could not overcome Shien’s clear voice. Not long ago, she was worried and worried about her great-grandfather, but now he seemed to have calmed down a bit.
I agreed with her wish to make Shien feel more at ease.
“Looking at your mood today, it looks like you’re already feeling well.”
“Goyan bastard.”
The last words the swordsman uttered while snorting.
Ville Theon waved his hand and walked away. Leaving me with one request.
“By the way, don’t forget that you have something to say. “I’ll meet you alone later.”
Come to think of it, did you say something like that last time?
These were the words I heard when Princess Iris cried and clung to me. Is there something important to say that needs to be emphasized again?
I thought it would be better to visit and have a look.
Until the two people disappeared, there was no conversation between us.
Then suddenly the swordsman asked me as if he was looking at me.
“Are you not planning on following along? “Now that we’re your partner, I need to at least act as a windbreaker.”
“Is there any need for that? “You probably don’t have the heart to scold me in the first place.”
Hmph, the swordsman snorted again. However, if there is a difference from before, yes.
My strength disappeared in an instant.
He kissed his lips for a while and hesitated.
I asked carefully.
“You overdid it.”
“Wouldn’t that make you feel at ease? Biltheon, that child is destined to become emperor, so he must know… Shien, not that kid.”
“For all that, it seemed sincere.”
“Of course I meant it! He’s like a libertine, and he’s already messing with Shien even though he’s not married… Cough!”
The fishy scent of blood that comes out with a cough.
I deliberately did not look away. This was because he knew better than anyone else that the more he did so, the more miserable the swordsman would become.
Until not long ago, my situation was not much different.
The feeling of being stuck at the bottom.
It was unpleasant and terrible. Nevertheless, it was difficult to understand the feelings of a swordsman who had to think of his family first.
I was speechless for a long time. After remaining silent, I finally managed to ask just one question.
“…… “How much is left?”
“A little over two months.”
The answer that came back was also very brief. I couldn’t figure out what to say, so all I could do was chew my lips.
Guardian of the empire and the strongest swordsman on the continent.
The great swordsman, ‘Swordsmith’, who has written countless adventure stories and legends since his youth.
The purpose of my visit was not to visit him.
“I have something to tell you, Ian.”
‘Executor’.
That was the role I had to take on.