104 – Completing Quests and… (1)
Right after the incident was concluded, we had an audience with the emperor to report on the situation. Except for Aisha, everyone knelt down in front of him.
“Everyone has had a hard time. There are so many people who are loyal to the Empire, so you are the treasure of the Empire.”
“You are very welcome, Your Majesty.”
At the end of the huge throne room, the emperor sat side by side with the modern empress and the immortal empress on either side of him.
When the demonic threat that had plagued the imperial family for a long time had finally disappeared, the emperor had a completely relaxed expression unlike before.
If you’ve been suffering for four years, it’s been a long time. One big thorn stuck in his chest would be very relieved.
“Luatir peirosis.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“They said you brought in the devil with your power, but you did it in a really ingenious way.”
“It was thanks to the protection of the heavenly gods.”
The emperor continued, stroking his handsome beard.
“However, I cannot erase the worry that the power will regain its true nature.”
Since it was the power of the devil, he was worried about the situation that would bring misfortune to the imperial family again. Because he was unaware of his feelings, he reassured the emperor with confidence.
“I will risk my life and make sure that Your Majesty has nothing to worry about.”
And Aisha, who was standing with her legs crossed behind her, also helped out.
“Now that you’ve become Tyr’s pet, you can never refuse our orders. If, in any case, Nanika is ever in danger again… I will kill her first.”
As Aisha spoke with her bloody tone, her blue eyes glowing, everyone around her felt a surge of energy.
No, hey… But I choose my words. It’s such a nasty way of talking.
The empress in modern times was obviously taken aback by Aisha’s aggressive tone, but the emperor and Nanika seemed calm on the outside.
“It would be perfect if the Great Witch of the Cold and Countess So firmly held the reins of the devil. I wish you well.”
“Yes!”
Fortunately, the emperor didn’t point out her way of speaking and went over smoothly. Next, she turned the subject to her father.
“You have put a lot of effort into it, Count.”
“I will always spare my body for the glory of the imperial family.”
It was a fatherly, aristocratic answer. The emperor shook his head slightly.
“The reward for the efforts you have put in for the safety of the imperial family will not end with just one word. Even if it’s to protect my prestige.”
That’s right. I worked hard, but it’s not a person, but a machine, that can move at any cost.
Inevitably, this incident will be talked about in the social world, and at that time, the father’s role and honor will of course be discussed. If he said he didn’t receive anything, the emperor would not be able to escape the stinging gazes of the nobles.
For example, he might be called by a nickname like the Emperor Jaringobi.
There is no way my father is unaware of this. My father, who lowered his head and pondered for a while, finally said this.
“Then… I would like to give credit to my son for playing a crucial role in this case.”
The emperor asked without hesitation, as if this was what he had already expected.
“Even if you don’t have to do that, I will give Count So a worthy silver prize.”
“Then, if you let my son fully enjoy Your Majesty’s grace like Hehai, there will be no greater joy.”
Knowing that as long as they had been together for a long time, they would not be able to stop his father once they were stubborn, so the emperor let out a short salivation.
“Big… I get it. Do your due diligence, Count.”
“Thank you for being kind.”
It is a well-known fact that Count Peirosis is a single-minded person and has an unusual love for his family, but even the emperor seems to be getting a bit tired of it.
He immediately looked at me for a moment.
“Now that that’s the case, I need to think a little about the silver prize I’m going to give you. If you want anything too, ask Jim for anything.”
“Yes, thank you.”
When I suddenly accepted the offer, the emperor put on a slightly relieved expression.
If I cast ‘No, Father…’ Here, infinite rally hell would have started. My father will be more pleased if I express my filial piety later.
The Emperor finally spoke to the last person in a heavy, subdued voice.
“And Upate Garathroso.”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
Wu Fate said she had already come to her senses by the time she arrived at the imperial castle. As if her memory of the time she was possessed by Pan was still vague, she was shocked to hear about this and that from Serien and Amantna.
She probably hasn’t even cleared her mind yet. Nevertheless, he faced reality as a nobleman’s first priority.
“Even though I was harassed by the devil, I can’t help but blame you.”
“Yes!”
Since everyone already knew about it, he answered boldly without hesitation.
No matter how much a duke has earned the trust of the imperial family and made numerous achievements, treason cannot be tolerated.
If Eoyeongbuyeong is passed over, countless families in the empire will cite it as a precedent from now on.
In order to protect the authority of the imperial family, there should be no room left for that.
Among them, the surest method is, of course, purge. All you have to do is to create a bloody wind with the big nail that the emperor has worked hard to sharpen.
Shinsang must be punished. If this major premise collapses, the aristocratic system cannot be established.
But I didn’t want things to go that way. They were the people I worked hard to keep alive, and Garatroso is one of the pillars of the empire, and Serien belongs to the family.
If Serien, who has been recruited as a harem member, is left alone with her throat cut, you don’t know what kind of pestilence the notification window will tremble.
‘Let’s help as much as possible.’
I waited for the emperor’s words, determined to help them as much as I could.
“You… Will be sentenced to the Five Penalty Pilgrimage.”
It was like a thunderstorm.
The pilgrimage of five punishments was one of the extreme punishments of the system in which the felons were sequentially subjected to five punishments to rule them.
He is sentenced to death mercilessly after being made to repent of his crimes following flogging, janghyeong, dohyeong, and penal servitude.
Even in the case of Taehyeong and Janghyeong, which inflict pain on the body, it uses mana to make it impossible to protect the body. Even in the history of the empire, there were only a handful of people who endured whipping and long sentences.
Still, Upate smiled heartily.
“Thank you, Your Majesty!”
The reason for his reaction was simple. It was like an expression of intention not to place the responsibility of treason on the family.
In a way, he belonged to the sweet side when it comes to treason. In any era and in any country, isn’t it basic to dry the seeds of all blood relatives as punishment for treason?
“Serien Garatroso.”
“Yes, yes! Your majesty!!”
“The prestige of the 4th Duke will continue. You will become the next head of the family and lead Garatroso.”
Then, before others could appeal to him for warmth, he quickly continued.
“It takes about 5 years to go on a pilgrimage and repent of one’s mistakes. Let Count Peerosis take care of it.”
As soon as he heard that, Serien answered with a smile as if the flowers were in full bloom.
“I will do as you command!”
That word meant that during the period of Wu Fate’s pilgrimage to the Five Elements, Serien should make a feat that would cover his death penalty.
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Moreover, since he took the blood relatives of the family hostage, from now on Garatroso will not dare to cross the imperial family.
‘It’s like an emperor.’
The mere mention of the type of punishment silenced those who had the heart to plead for mercy to Upate.
He really digs into the subtle parts well.
In order to prevent domestic confusion caused by the sudden departure of the ducal family, he asked for the price of the crime. He showed even a hint of mercy with him, so he couldn’t be dissatisfied.
“Come on! Then let everyone back off. From now on, I will be busy preparing for the marquis appointment ceremony!”
He announced the end of the short, if long, long audience with the emperor.
Even though her party had left the room and the emperor and current empress were away, Aisha and I were still staying in her throne room.
What is the reason… The empress of all people directly told her to ‘remain’, but what should she do?
When only the three of her were left, Aisha rushed at her, waving her hands like a child.
“Na~ Nika!”
Then, Nanika smiled brightly at Aisha who approached her.
“This year!!”
She grabbed Aisha’s cheeks with both her hands and stretched them left and right as she shouted. Oh… I’ll have to try that too. It stretches as chewy as some kind of rice cake.
Although Aisha was able to refuse, she cried as she was held in her hands.
“Ah, ah ah… (= It hurts…)”
“Are you sick? So who’s going to move like that! Uh!?”
“Lahaaa… (= Lacard said he could go.)”
“That’s why he got scolded by me too!!”
While we were out, Hwangseong was also ruined. You’ve worked hard, Lacard.
I was kind of nervous because I’m a person who is also called the symbol of modesty… I see. You’re Aisha’s friend.
I held my breath as if a rat had died so that I would not get caught up in it.
“Count So! Neither do you!”
It was useless.
“You should have restrained this gangster from getting his own way!”
“Sorry.”
But I think you can use Aisha’s exclusive suppressor yourself. You’re better than me
After about 30 more minutes of yelling, Nanika managed to calm down and catch her breath. In the meantime, Aisha gets hit on her back several times as if she was being scolded by her mother.
Nanika, who was silent for a moment, spoke to Aisha, who was smiling single and crying.
“Whoa… Aisha.”
“Yes, Nanika!”
Aisha smiled broadly as if it was just about to end.
“…See you later.”
“Ugh, ugh…”
Then, he looked sullen again.
Laughing is not laughing. It seems that Nanika has enough personality to be friends with Aisha.
Then she turned her gaze to me and continued.
“I would be grateful if Count So was also there.”
“How could I refuse the honorable seat invited by the empress of all people? I will gladly follow you.”
I hope my back is safe. The hitting form was not a skill I had done once or twice. The sound of clinging is ooh.
Nanika glanced at Aisha’s neck for a moment, then tilted her head.
“But is it strange?”
“…What?”
The pouting Aisha pouted her lips and answered curtly, but she didn’t mind. She gently caressed Aisha’s shoulder, and she wondered again.
“Why is so much mana concentrated here?”
“Heeep?!”
Aisha, who was in her vibration mode, trembled and tried to escape from her grip, but Nanika wouldn’t let her go. And laughing at it too.
‘There is…’
This is the spot where the ‘trace’ I carved yesterday remains. Traces of dense love engraved over and over again for over five hours.
“Oh my gosh? Are you hurt? Come over and take it off!”
“I’m not hurt! So it’s okay!”
“Noisy! Peel off gently!”
“Oh no!”
“Okay!”
When I saw the two women hugging each other while holding the hem of their clothes, I burst into laughter.
‘He has a bad personality.’
He is completely a man who likes s*xual harassment.
Even Hilde knew what I had done with Aisha. There’s no way she didn’t report it, so she’s asking without knowing everything.
With the simple intention of making fun of Aisha.
Well… Seeing Aisha showing cute reactions while being teased, I can understand her feelings.
“sh*t…! f*ck…!”
In the end, Aisha managed to get out of Nanika’s grip by strengthening her body with her mana. Still, she doesn’t carelessly spend mana on her friends. She admired a little.
Nanika smiled at Aisha, who was pulling her clothes down to her collarbone, and she asked quietly.
“So… Did you like it?”
“That was the best…! Nanika!!”
Only then did Aisha realize that she was playing a joke, even though she knew it all, and screamed at her.
Nanika deftly shed Aisha’s complaints, and she also asked me.
“Then what about Count So?”
What are you asking?
“The taste was superb.”
“Oh my gosh!”
Nanika laughed cheerfully, covering her mouth with her hands, and Aisha lowered her head as her face turned red at my words.