114 The One Who Leads the Ring of the New Kingdom (2)
“It is said that the carriage entered the Imperial Palace. I informed His Majesty first.”
“I see.”
In front of the audience door of the Imperial Palace, the two servants had a quick conversation.
It meant that the Crown Princess had entered the palace. I clenched my fists and released them, waiting for my turn.
Eventually, a middle-aged man who was left alone bowed his back to me.
“Prince Jesse of the Penetian New Kingdom eats it.”
Then he announced his position in a loud voice.
Benjamin and Canael had to wait outside, and Sir Elisabeth took charge of the outside guard of the Imperial Palace, so they moved away again.
When the knights opened the door, there was a ‘Kooung’ sound.
The audience room was so majestic from the size of the entrance.
-Pirr
“Shh, perseverance. You were supposed to be quiet.”
I cautioned the wren on my shoulder.
I never asked him to follow me, but he said he was coming, but there was no way to stop him.
Soon, a magnificent landscape unfolded before my eyes.
“Wow······.”
Forgetting the tension, I burst out and walked out.
The imperial palace was tall and large, and the building itself was complex at the level of a single shopping mall.
Among them, it was my first visit to the audience room today, and this place was overwhelming in a different way from the banquet hall.
Marble columns, which could only be hugged by five adults, lined the hall vertically.
Three magnificent chandeliers hung from the ceiling all the way to the throne.
A long red carpet embroidered with the imperial coat of arms was spread on the floor that was clean enough to reflect the face.
“Can I step on this?”
– Beep?
I’m standing here for a moment and contemplating with perseverance,
“Disciple.”
‘ Cardinal Bootier called me. I raised my head brightly.
“Come this way.”
Dressed in a splendid cardinal’s robe, she beckoned softly.
She was sitting at the end of the audience, to the right of the throne.
Emperor Frederic, who was seated at the top, looked at me and fed up.
It was then that I realized that I had missed the time to say hello while looking around the audience.
In an instant, the tips of my ears became numb.
“I see the sun who has descended upon the earth, and the noble Cardinal.”
– beep
As he hurriedly raised his bow, he started crying as if in response.
The great aristocrats who knew him as a divine beast admired him.
I slid sideways to avoid stepping on the rug and approached the cardinal.
She was with the emperor at the top of a large stairway.
To the left of the emperor stood Prince Sedric.
“Hello, Prince.”
“·················ogue.”
I said hello He looked at me once and turned his head. how do i do that
“You can stand in the cell below Cedric.”
“thank you.”
I wondered if the hostage could go up the stairs, but the cardinal told me so, so I thought it would be fine.
I moved to the other side and stood one square below the prince.
I don’t want to, but my eyes keep rolling.
The back of the throne was also lavishly decorated with elegant dark red and gold threads.
A velvet canopy hung from the ceiling over the emperor’s head, suggesting that she was the most precious person in the world.
I felt great wealth and authority all over again.
“Prince.”
Then a familiar voice whispered. I found the source of the sound.
At the end of the stairs, I saw Christel standing next to Duke Simon de Sarnaise.
It was pretty close. As they spoke, she moved her lips.
He also stabbed himself at the entrance to the audience.
“later. Would you like to talk to me later?”
I murmured. After a rough understanding, Kristel figured it out.
The day before yesterday, my condition seemed to be bad, but I am glad that I feel better today.
I looked around and saw a few familiar faces.
For some reason, the modestly dressed Marquis François Duhem gave a wink. shit.
“Moderately.”
Caroline Rimless Marquess, on the other side, also greeted the prince, who spoke lowly.
I looked up at him.
“Are you still mad?”
“·················ogue.”
I’m mad, I’m mad
“Because of me?”
“·················ogue.”
it’s because of me
“I don’t know why… Thank you for your understanding though.”
I frankly whispered.
He frowned slightly and looked down at me. What do you mean?
“It made it look like you traded the positions of the two partners to save Sir Haynes. It was also a matter of my life at stake, so I had no choice but to do it.”
“·················ogue.”
“But you were a more generous person than I thought. Thank you for your help.”
When he smiled and gave thanks, the prince opened his mouth as if to say something, and then closed it without a sound.
I whispered softly.
“I’m sorry I upset you. If you want to tell me why, please tell me.”
At that moment, courage jumped up on my shoulder.
I was startled and stroked his chest.
– Beep beep, beep!
“what’s the matter. Are you sick?”
“His Majesty, Crown Princess Elissa of the Penetian New Kingdom is entering!”
Clap, Bump! A creepy sound effect hit my ears.
I felt the blood draining out of my body. All eyes were focused on one place.
I creaked my stiff hair and looked at the entrance.
The heavy door opened, revealing two silhouettes.
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One was the captain of the Guard Herve Duhem, who had escorted the Crown Princess.
The woman who was ahead of him started walking on the carpet.
His posture was straight and his stride was wide and uniform.
-Bee…
I forgot to breathe and looked at her.
His deep eyes shone bright blue as if he would not allow even the slightest injustice.
Her blonde hair, as thick and clear as the sun, was long enough to reach her calves, even though her braids were tightly braided to the end.
It was impressive that part of the hair was woven and wrapped around it like a crown.
Her upper body was covered with silver light armor, and her lower body was covered with gloves of the same material, so she could tell that she was a warrior.
The chin and forehead were strong and straight. He was tall and had a good skeleton.
It was a prize that anyone could see would be king. Dry saliva gulped down.
In a different sense from the prince, the specs were different from mine.
“Elisher Penethian, Crown Princess of the Penetian New Kingdom, meets His Majesty the Emperor of the Lister Empire.”
Elisser, who had reached the front of the emperor, knelt down on one knee with a graceful movement and made a bow.
His voice was clear and low-pitched. I took a half step back involuntarily.
I felt the prince looking at me.
“I have heard of your noble fame. Nice to meet you here.”
“It is an honour. His Majesty King Christaner sent his regards.”
“Thank you. I will also convey my kindness to the king.”
The emperor’s expression and tone did not change. I was the only one sweating in a cold sweat here.
Soon the cardinal opened his mouth.
“It must have been hard to come a long way. The prince has prepared your lodging for you, so rest well.”
“Thank you, my lord.”
Elisha looked at the cardinal and answered. Then her gaze turned to the prince.
“·················ogue.”
“·················ogue.”
The eyes of the two men and women briefly intertwined in the air. and,
“ah······.”
The eyes of me and Elisha met.
Even though I had expected this situation, I felt like I was out of breath.
I smiled, trying not to show my anxiety.
Then her firm face shook.
Elissa raised the corners of her lips with an expression that looked like she was about to cry.
It was a quick capture, but it was clearly heartbreaking.
I couldn’t help but be sure. that she truly cares for her brother.
The Emperor and Crown Princess continued their conversation.
“Your brother, Prince Jesse, did a great job in the Empire.”
“·······I am very sorry.”
“So I’m going to give you a title soon.”
I looked back at the emperor in amazement. Of course, it was something Elissa would know someday.
The faster the beacon, the better for me. Even so, at the beginning?
“I hope you and Shin-guk will be happy. The title is the highest tribute that can be given to the imperial family.”
······I see. Realization struck at the Emperor’s words.
The emperor didn’t believe in Elisha, so I kept her in check so that she wouldn’t harm me.
It was a warning not to tamper with those who would receive the title of empire.
If Elisha had no bad intentions, there was no problem, as he was simply delivering the news.
The princess was silent.
“Congratulations, Prince. It’s a ramp.”
After getting the timing, the Marquis looked at me and said, I smiled as naturally as possible.
“Thank you, Marquis.”
Then, my eyes met with Elisha again. The eyes looking at me were very unstable.
She bowed her head deeply with a dark complexion. why?
“Your Majesty will be pleased.”
“okay. You’ll be tired, so let’s go and get rid of this poison.”
Elissa gave the answer, and the emperor responded immediately.
Standing up, she bowed down to the emperor and cardinals, and then gazed at the place where the great nobles stood.
To be precise, he was looking at Christel. The two pairs of walls collided without yielding.
“·····················I will take you to the palace of Struda, Her Majesty the Crown Prince.”
It was Duhem’s Guard Captain who finished the silent wrestling.
After paying tribute to the emperor, he calmly escorted the Crown Princess.
At last, Elissa turned her back and walked away.
I took a long breath as I looked back at her.
“Kristel!”
At that moment, the hall became noisy. Duke Sarnez supported Christel as he fell.
I hurried off the stairs and headed towards her. Fortunately, there was consciousness.
Kristel grabbed my wrist and smiled. His face was pale.
“Crazy… Prince, you are really strong.”
“Was it etheric overpowering?”
“I provoked first, but my sister took a picture and pressed it.”
A roar of laughter broke out. Why are you arguing with someone you see for the first time?
The Duke of Sarnez, who heard his daughter’s words, had a puzzled face.
I slowly instilled ether through the arm holding her.
The perseverance, who had been kind the whole time, rubbed his body on the nape of his neck. It was then that a sense of relief came.
Anyway, the first meeting seemed to have passed safely. From now on, there will be peace until the day after tomorrow.
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“…that’s why I wanted to apologize.”
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Our protagonist has spoken. I stared at her blankly.
After leaving the building, I had to be locked up in Juliet’s Palace again, so I was walking along the corridors of the Imperial Palace under the pretext of helping Kristel’s stability.
The attendants passing by looked at us with strange eyes.
It was a completely different feeling from the gazes of Canael and Benjamin who followed.
Christel said calmly.
“Don’t worry about their eyes. I just admire my abilities.”
“What ability?”
“Because the people who come in and out of Romero’s Palace are friendly with the prince.”
“Do you want to drop a little?”
I asked timidly. I never thought I’d have such a misunderstanding.
Somehow, the Duke of Sarnez left his seat.
Still, it’s a ‘sub male lead’, so it wasn’t too easy. The mother-in-law was unavoidable.
As I made a face of disappointment, Kristel smiled mischievously and tapped my arm.
“You’re my friend, how are you?”
“That is, yes.”
I quickly affirmed and returned to the original topic.
Kristel apologized to me.
Regarding the fact that he pushed me without consideration for the past, it was also very polite.
“That, um. Thank you for your apology.”
“·················ogue.”
“It is true that I was a little perplexed by the princess’s words and actions. It was also difficult. Still, I remember that the princess asked me for forgiveness every time.”
The image of Kristel, who was eloquently confessing her mistake, came to mind.
It was a level of speech that made it questionable whether the status window could be seen in front of him.
She stuttered rarely at my words.
“At that time… It was sincere, but it was more like uttering it to cover up the situation.”
“It sounds like you were sassy.”
“Ah, like that again… you’re right.”
Christel admitted. I finally laughed out loud.
“it’s okay. You haven’t been like that lately, and I’ve been studying Paladins too. You have no choice but to be instinctively attracted to the Aether.”
Besides, I was in a state of absorbing the divine substance called ‘Holy Sacrament of Wishes’.
It was not unreasonable that she and the prince preferred my ether.
“Thank you for acknowledging my position. I made a deal for Sir Haynes, but I didn’t mean to force you to become a partner even if you two didn’t like it.”
“Is that so?”
Kristel looked up at me, brightening her complexion.
I’m sorry I made you think like that. Even though I counted it, I don’t hate it.
“It’s a friend. I thought the princess would know the princess because the prince took care of it.”
“Who’s counting?”
The blue-grey eyes narrowed. Christel’s tone was strange.
“The Crown Prince must have been upset too, right? I felt his ether.”
“Romantic.”
“Are you saying you’re not angry?”
she dug up I smiled awkwardly and accepted the word.
“I was angry, but it didn’t seem like it was for the same reason as the princess. You didn’t say anything before.”
“under!”
Kristel shook her head and shouted.
Mumblings such as ‘nine tails’ and ‘you are already young’ were heard.