115 – Stepping on Footprints
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The Principality of Caesar, who had come for a long time, was peaceful as ever.
Citizens’ faces were bright, and their steps were light.
Perhaps because his original personality considered this place his hometown, Manus felt fresher than when he was at the academy.
hometown.
To him, hometown was just a word for the place where he was born.
Seeing the people in the carriage, a warm feeling came over me.
New home, new family.
I thought I wouldn’t get used to it, but before I knew it, I found myself treating it like a real family.
‘What kind of influence is this due to?’
Caesar’s mindset?
Or the original Manus mind?
I don’t know, I don’t know.
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Just immersing yourself in the scenery with your chin resting on your chin can calm your mind and body, so it must be good.
“-Im here. Confucius.”
Hearing the sound coming through the screen, Manus stood up.
The mansion is already ready to welcome him.
Servants, maids, knights, wizards, and guardians lined up in an orderly manner and waited for Manus.
It’s burdensome.
Manus thought so, but enjoyed the welcome.
Treat yourself when you can, and enjoy it when you can take it for granted.
“Welcome, Gongja.”
“You come too often.”
“no. Everyone is waiting for you.”
The secretary in charge of overall affairs of the Caesar family, Wei Zhan.
It was unusual for her to come out instead of other family members.
Usually, his mother would come out or the family head would come out to greet him.
It was quite a distance from the gate and the huge garden to the dining room.
As I was walking in the mood to go to school, Wei cautiously spoke to me.
“How are your studies going?”
“so so.”
“I’m glad. The head of the household and his wife are always worried.”
Manus just nodded once and moved on.
Looking at his back, Wei smiled softly.
I’m sorry to the other brothers and sisters, but the one who resembles the current head of the family the most is Manus.
Indeed, he wanted to live freely without holding on to this enormous power.
He was truly a mysterious person.
To the extent that she has to constantly question herself after seeing so many people.
“I apologize if I said something presumptuous.”
“It is natural for parents to worry about their children. I am working hard enough not to disappoint those worries and expectations.”
“… … All right. The head of the family will really like it.”
There was no conversation after that.
When servants encountered him from time to time, a scene was created in which they deeply bowed their heads.
When I entered such a huge restaurant, I saw that everyone was seated.
“Come on. son.”
“I see the head of the household.”
“Be comfortable with your family. I don’t want to raise you guys to be people bound by the rules.”
Caesar Rabes.
As a model of a benevolent father, he smiled.
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Judging from the fact that the meal had not yet been served, it was clear that Manus had been waiting for himself.
Manus also smiled and nodded.
It was as if he knew what his father wanted to hear and what expression he should have when he sat down.
He said again and again and forcefully.
“All right. father.”
“Serve me your meal.”
It was a quiet talk, but everyone heard it.
A state where mana is imbued with a single breath and even a single word.
People call Rabeth the best great mage of this era, and there’s a good reason.
With Manus sitting down, the family meal began.
“Your mother is nowhere to be seen today.”
“Your mother is in the capital now. You got some interesting information.”
“Is it okay to listen here?”
Rabeth nodded as he took a bite of the hors d’oeuvres.
Salad with fragrant sauce.
A dish made by catching rare creatures.
Everything was made with only the highest quality.
Manus also took a bite of the dish and admired it inwardly.
I used to eat convenience store lunches or soup every day.
Buffets were eaten only at the boss’s wedding.
‘It’s really delicious. It looks much better than the academy meal.’
It must be much better than a place that focuses on mass production.
As I was thinking nonsense, I heard Laves’ voice.
“I heard that the Avrel family is making a major move to investigate something. The scope of their investigation includes us, Caesar.”
“Do the perishing things dare to investigate us?”
Tirannis, who had been still, looked quite displeased and asked with a wrinkled expression.
Avrel family.
Aren’t they a family of wizards in the southern part of the Empire, where Caesar’s prestige has faded?
“Everything is going to perish… … . Son, the dragon’s blood never fades.”
“… … However, I have heard that no one has inherited strong dragon blood for centuries.”
“That remains to be seen. If they moved, it would mean they had a reason.”
Tyrannis could only nod.
The father’s insight always brought peace and prosperity to the family.
His insight wasn’t something he’d disregard with repulsion, so he just let go of the momentum and waited for the next word.
There was irresistible power in the voice of the head of the house that resounded quietly.
“In the course of their investigation, they discovered something strange. It is the case of the disappearance of a village in the south of the empire, bordering the kingdom of Ardin.”
“If it’s in the south of the empire… … Are you talking about the rainforest?”
“okay. It’s a perfect location for someone to attack.”
dense forest.
A huge mass of forest densely packed and naturally forming a border.
In what is often referred to as the Sea of Trees, many independent tribal peoples lived.
They are a natural fortress in the kingdom, and those who form a human barrier on their own.
It was a source of information that provided the ecosystem in the rainforest, which remained unknown to the empire.
Forests, valleys, canyons, cliffs and caves.
If the scattered people suddenly disappear, who will notice the change?
I felt that change after a lot of things had already happened.
“Cult of Dire-.”
It was Invidea who opened her mouth this time.
The Dire Church is a group of people who use humans as sacrifices to summon demons.
Aren’t the conditions just right?
Manus was also pointing out the Church of Dire as a suspect.
If that’s not the case -.
‘I was there. If there is a deep relationship between Eresis and the Church of Dire… … .’
A relationship that did not appear in the original story.
No, in the first place, the areas in which they are active are different, so their movements would not have overlapped.
However, the traveler was at the ceremony site of the Dire Church, and I couldn’t get rid of the feeling that I was somehow connected this time too.
Especially if you think about the traveler’s summons… … .
‘That’s what it was.’
A flash of knowledge flashed through Manus’ mind.
wayfarer.
His second summon was a guy called ‘Soul Eater’.
Abomination, Soul Eater, Soul Reaper… … .
There were various nicknames for the summoned beast.
Many nicknames have one thing in common.
‘Eating people’s souls.’
This, too, happened much faster than Manus expected.
‘If he decides and pushes in this full moon… … .’
it’s tough.
The power that has been raised so far may not be enough.
Thinking that far, his expression hardened abruptly.
“Son, do you think it will have an adverse effect on the academy?”
“… … Maybe so.”
“Is there a reason for those who are from that church or something to go all the way to the academy?”
Invidea asked, and Manus nodded without hesitation.
Then, after putting down the tableware he was using, he pointed at himself with his finger.
Everyone at the moment ‘what is it?’ made a face.
Everyone except Laveth blinked.
Manus calmly brought up the story.
“I have already disturbed the Church of Dire twice. The whole continent knows that Caesar’s little boy is attending the academy.”
“… … no way.”
“At some point in the Principality of Caesar, a big man will target me.”
Manus calmly reveals that he is the target.
It was so unconcerned that it seemed to foretell what was to happen in another world.
Laveth’s eyes slowly closed.
I’ve heard all the reports, but only Invidea and Manus know the exact information.
“How strong the devil was, son.”
“I would have died if it hadn’t been for the triple cast.”
“Since it failed, I will prepare to release a stronger demon.”
Those who have experienced failure struggle not to fail.
It is human beings who live for development regardless of the high and low times.
If we apply that logic, it should be taken for granted that the Church of Dire will summon a stronger and bigger demon.
“An official assignment will be given. After you finish your meal and relax, come to my room. Manus, Tyrannis.”
“My lord. Didn’t I decide to take charge of the devil?”
Invidea protested.
Tyrannis also had a bad expression.
It was also difficult for him to get involved with Manus.
It was his own trauma that Manus could not remember.
As if expecting his daughter’s reaction, the father mentioned the resentment of the two brothers.
Manus had mentioned.
＜I am ready to make up for it.＞
He said so in front of everyone.
What Caesar declared must be done.
An old friend just sent a message, so the timing was perfect.
“It is a father’s burden to help a brother’s remnants. Caesar has no antagonism. Everyone must come together and overcome adversity with unified strength.”
There may be minor frictions.
If it’s a conflict you need to move in a better direction, it’s rather good.
But we hate each other and hate each other… … It was impossible for Caesar to go further and try to kill him.
A conqueror is not one who destroys everything.
A true conqueror is one who spreads what is his.
Labeth is a person who has lived by reliving that meaning in his heart over and over again.
“If the brothers raise their swords, you should be prepared to roast this father first.”
“-I will follow the will of my father.”
Invidea understood his intention and quietly sat down.
Tyrannis glared at Manus once, then let out a small sigh.
If that’s your father’s will, it can’t be helped.
And lately, rumors about his younger brother have been unusual.
If you have the qualifications to be a real Caesar… … I will show you this time.
It will show you the real conqueror, not the ugly one.
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Just once.
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Just once, I decided to close my eyes and believe.
“… … All right. father. I will do your will.”
“good night.”
Manus also looked at Tyrannis for a moment.
The opportunity to mend the twisted relationship came faster than expected.
Blue eyes shone.
The inside of the pupil was filled with the will to clear the twisted past, and it sparkled beautifully.