109 Operation Verona (5)
I crossed the border yesterday. The borders were tight, and the summer breeze was not so warm.
A procession of horse-drawn carriages of the Penetian royal family diligently ran through the jungles of eastern Lister.
A question came from outside the window.
“Sir, shall we find a place to camp?”
“Do it, Martier.”
The princess answered.
Her attendant knight and right-hand man, Martier, immediately ordered the soldiers to look around.
After leaving the royal castle, Elissa has not stayed at a proper dormitory for a single day until now.
She meant that she didn’t want to rest until she reached the portal.
‘Is the Crown Princess still suspicious of her father? How can a mere Guk-seo, who is not the owner of the throne, aim for the life of a prince in another country?’
“·················ogue.”
Father, the last words of Werner Gukseo echoed in his ears.
It seemed as if he was grieving as he covered his beautiful face with a fan.
Elissa clenched her fists.
When she volunteered to be dispatched to the Empire by mobilizing all her contacts in the Holy See, Guk-seo was saddened by a storm of tears.
It reminded me of the attempted assassination of my brother in March.
At that time, Elissa nearly lost her temper at the news that the prince had passed a dangerous hurdle.
What froze her mind was her father’s flowing attitude.
‘Father, Jesse… It is said that Jesse had an assassination attempt. It is the intelligence that the slayers from the new country have committed a ruthless act.’
Contrary to her trembling voice, Guk-seo’s voice was calm as usual.
‘That’s it. The prince is also unlucky. You’re meeting a paladin in the Empire.’
‘······· I did not say that it was a paladin.’
‘Oh, was it? My father is old and his hearing is not what it used to be.’
Chocolate-colored eyes curled nicely.
How could that be? Elisha heard the sound of the horse’s hooves and was lost in thought.
How could a man who is the father of two daughters even contemplate killing his spouse’s other child with such hatred and jealousy?
Even as the twenty-nine four seasons passed, his father could not quell his dislike for his younger brother.
His ill feelings seemed to be getting deeper and deeper.
– Tackle, tuck tuck …
“Wow.”
Elisha once wanted to know his motive power.
There were times when I tried to understand him.
It was because it seemed that he would not be able to withstand the disappointment and disappointment of his father without it.
It was even more painful because I had a childhood when my love for my father was clear.
Where the hell did he go wrong?
Born as the second child of a prestigious duke family, and growing up in constant comparison with his older sister, his aunt?
From the moment you got married as if you were sold to the royal family?
From the moment you found out that your spouse has a lover after being disappointed in an affectionless couple?
So from when the younger brother who was born began to be praised for having blessed eyes?
But none of the clues convinced her.
Elither Penetian was a believer in the common sense that not everyone decides to kill under such circumstances.
He also knew someone who could do better in the same situation.
“We have arrived at the camp, Your Majesty.”
Elissa woke up from her thoughts. Suddenly, a procession was standing in the middle of the forest road.
Martier knocked on the carriage and opened the door when the owner’s permission was granted.
Soon after, the Crown Princess appeared with blonde hair as dark as the sun.
Penetian’s soldiers bowed their heads as if breathing.
The knights of the Empire who came out to escort her were always admiring the majesty of the Crown Princess.
“He is a man of great momentum.”
“It’s no surprise that you’re a cardinal-level paladin.”
The knights whispered.
Then they started talking about Prince Cedric Lister.
Elissa blew through one ear the miscellaneous rumors about the crown prince’s ceremonies, and flirted with Martier as a friend.
The accompanying servants and servants quickly pitched their tents and started preparing for the camp.
“Oh, I heard that Prince Jesse is the etheric assistant for the two of you.”
“Is there anyone in the zodiac who doesn’t know that? I escorted him during the Great Subjugation of Demon Beasts, but he was generous and kind to his subordinates. It is no wonder that the Crown Prince and the Sarnez family found it.”
“It makes sense when you say so. I heard a lot of rumors too.”
Power entered the crown princess’ chin.
It seemed that the anxiety that had been planted in my heart a couple of months ago had sprouted.
In his hometown, his younger brother, who had always been pointed and framed by his father’s limbs, manifested ether in the emperor’s land and was being treated properly.
As if they were not a new country, but a being arranged for an empire.
“Now that you’ve become Archbishop, maybe you’ll make a covenant…”
“Uh-huh, turn your voice down.”
Elisha quickly turned her head and looked at him.
The knights stared at the front with a silent face, as if something had been said.
For a moment, I felt like my blood had cooled.
Became an archbishop?
“What shall we prepare the meal with? There are deer and pigs caught in the morning.”
Martier asked, rolling up his arms.
Even at the age of her late fifties, she was still muscular and full of energy enough to take care of all the beasts of the camp by herself.
Elissa regained her composure as she looked at Martier’s naughty face.
It was clear that I heard it wrong. Beside his brother was Sir Johann Haynes, whom he had sent.
To ascend to the rank of Archbishop, it required great trials, hardships, or a certain amount of realization.
There was no way such a serious thing could have happened.
Jesse would be fine. We’ll be able to see you in person soon.
“It would be nice to get opinions from those who followed. I don’t care about anything.”
After a while, Elissa answered lowly. The sun was setting in the forest.
*
– Profitable…
The old black door opened. Cardinal Aurelie Butier walked into the dimly lit room.
Even though it was the space of the imperial palace, everything that made up the interior was far from splendid.
All of the attendants, including Natalie, were bitten at the end of the hallway.
Until now, no one except himself, Frederic, and Alexandre had been brought in here.
I decided not to immediately remember that there was one more.
Because no one, including the person involved, wanted to mention what happened at that time.
“You are resting well.”
Aurelie leaned back and whispered.
Johann Haynes lay quietly in the middle of the room, without the usual decorations and lighting, let alone furniture.
The long, white hair contrasted with the black floor, creating an unrealistic atmosphere.
The etheric restraints on his neck were again the same color as jet black.
The man’s face was peaceful, not suited to this place.
He seemed to be having a good dream, as he had told Prince Jesse.
“I think he wants to help you. I hope it goes well, but…”
She muffled her words with a smile.
As the Emperor’s religious companion, Aureli always put Frederic’s words first and foremost.
So, allowing the paladin to stay here painlessly was the best result of her consideration for the prince.
Had the emperor stepped forward with a sword on his behalf that day, John would probably have fallen without a trace.
What else will happen at tomorrow’s ‘Supper’?
“May the Lord take care of you.”
whatever form it may take. The cardinal muttered a little and turned away from him.
The owner of the palace had to leave this place before returning from his schedule.
There was no need to disturb my heart by letting me know that I had stopped by the dark room.
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Only the sound of the cardinal’s hem being dragged echoed through the air.
-It’s a good deal, it’s sweet
Soon the door was locked. John was once again left alone in his old dream.
*
Where the hell did you learn that word?
It had already been three days since I heard a review from Eva, who didn’t even have blood on her hair.
In the past, they talked a lot and were full of costumes, but Kristel and Prince Sedric eventually signed a contract stating that they would pretend to be ‘fake lovers’.
Using that as an excuse, he succeeded in arranging a dinner with the emperor.
Being a contract lover, I was thrilled. Is this the heart of Ropan readers?
Anyway, the dinner in question was today. The operation will start after 20 minutes to be precise.
“The shirt length is perfect. Good luck, Prince!”
Canael rejoiced.
The boy looked much more excited than me, who had infiltrated Romero’s palace.
The clothes I’m wearing now belong to Pierre, a servant girl that Canael stole from the laundry room of Juliet Palace.
I borrowed Benjamin’s extra pair of shoes as soon as possible, and although it was a little small, I thought that walking or running wouldn’t cause any inconvenience.
Benjamin, who wore a ribbon around my collar, explained again and again.
“The name of the servant, whom the prince will disguise, is ‘Zofrua’.”
“The original setting is that Zofrua is taking a day off today, but it was urgently dispatched because of her hands.”
I answered. He nodded and continued.
“Yes. Enter through the back door of Romero Palace at 8:15. As soon as you enter, go straight into the hallway on the left and open the door at the end, and David will be there.”
“And you can get directions from David, pull the dessert trolley, and go to the restaurant where the dinner is held. They said that if you enter at 8:30, you can match the order.”
I said resolutely. Benjamin looked at me with a worried expression.
“That’s right. I would like to escort you directly, but…”
“it’s okay. It’s something I’m going to do, and it’s enough that the two of you have helped me so far. Benjamin cannot empty the Juliet Palace.”
Although he deliberately spoke brighter than usual, his face was dark.
It seemed that I was very concerned about the direction I was going.
“Since I was close to the Prince and Princess Sarnez, I expected that one day I would do something big… I didn’t know the three of you could be so bold. Are you thinking of deceiving your Majesty?”
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Oh, that’s what I’m worried about. In fact, it was more serious than anyone could see.
I smiled shyly.
“I am a little scared too. I don’t know, but you must be angry.”
My heart trembled and I regretted it a little. Did I say too much, or did I say that I was going to meet the emperor for nothing?
Every time that thought crossed my mind, I thought of Sir Haines, his son, and others.
Why I act and the people who support it in their own way.
“If your Majesty takes your hand with the sword of the waist, throw yourself out the window. Even on the third floor, it would be safe.”
Is that enough?
“Prince, you must leave now.”
Canael held his pocket watch tightly in my hand.
It was already past 8 in the evening.
Including the time traversing the garden was never leisurely.
“Thanks for the watch. I will definitely give it back.”
“Yes, that’s my gift!”
Wow, I have a reason to come back safely.
I burst out laughing excitedly and hugged the red pandas once.
Leah, who was timid, seemed to have felt my emotions, so it stuck together.
He gently rubbed the tip of his nose to soothe him, and he also swept his small back several times.
Don’t forget to tell me to be nice.
Then he took out the eye patch that Kristel had lent him out of his pocket.
I thought it was just for Tom Cruise cosplay, but he said it was a magic tool that allows you to transform into a specific person.
As it is a party item, it is disposable and the duration is short, but there is no such thing right now.
It contained a strand of the hair of the servant Joffrua, which David had obtained, and he could take his face if he uttered the right words.
I blindly covered one eye with an eye patch and used the starting word that Kristel had specified…
He leaned against the wall and muttered.
“my······. I don’t need the Nazis in my Germany.”
I couldn’t put ＜Operation Valkyrie> until the very end, but from where I saw it, it was called Verona!
– Whoa!
At the same time, red mana gushed out from the eye patch.
The eyes of Canael and Benjamin, who stood at a distance, turned pale.
*
“You two.”
flinch. Kristel almost dropped the fork.
The emperor and the cardinal sitting across from each other focused on their meal without saying a word, so she, too, was somewhat distracted.
Christel’s nerves were all focused on time.
She hoped Prince Jesse would come in a minute sooner and put an end to the hellish situation.
It didn’t matter if a more difficult hell unfolded afterwards.
He seemed to be at ease with him.
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Cedric looked at his mother and answered. Joy flashed in the cherry-colored eyes they met.
“Are you serious?”
the emperor asked.
Even if the prince died, it was not likely that he would agree, so Kristel answered, ‘Yes’ in a voice that sounded like an ant leaving a will.
Then a snort was heard from the other side.
“It’s sudden, so I’m curious.”
The husky voice was mixed with subtle jokes. The cardinal bit his lip slightly.
“Tell me. Where do you like each other so much?”
The two men’s complexions turned pale.
There was no such thing, but I was at a loss as to how to squeeze it.