049 The Prince Can’t Sleep (2)
“Do you like Yeongjuseong? Of course it’s hard not to like it, though!”
Why are you asking if you’ve already come to a conclusion?
“It’s close. It’s like a picture-perfect place.”
“ha ha ha! I often hear stories like that. You have an excellent aesthetic, my prince.”
I was crossing in front of Yeongju Castle in search of the magic sword of Mars with Marquis François Duhem, who boasts high tension since broad daylight.
Pampas grass-like plants that filled the field of vision fluttered non-stop.
The Marquis also filled the audio and chatted.
There was no reason to be in this situation.
After the welcome party last night, I overslept until 10:30 in the morning, ate slowly and enjoyed the rest…
– Gurreur!
‘That’s right, Demi. I have to go see your friends.’
I only remembered it after seeing Demi strangling for carrying it from the head of the table.
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One of the reasons I came here was to meet Demi’s red panda family, two divine beasts.
It was to make a place for Demi and the guys to say hello after a while, and also to check if they were doing well.
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Of course, Benjamin and Canael were going to accompany him, but by chance, he ran into the Marquis Duhem in the hallway…
after that, what It was a predictable development.
‘Would you please give me glory?’
The Marquis said that he was the person who most often came in contact with the gods, and went out to escort me directly, and I left the two servants, who seemed a bit tired, to rest in the room.
Thus, the present-day poor combination was born.
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Of course, it was only me who was awkward, and the Marquis looked really happy.
– Hey!
“Demi, I’m not playing around on horseback. My friend works.”
– Tackle, tuck tuck …
I quickly grabbed Demi, who was about to climb the horse’s head, and locked him in my arms.
It was my first time riding a horse, and, miraculously, Prince Jesse’s body remembered riding magic.
He almost ate 28 and was treated like a prince who couldn’t even climb a horse.
Why can’t I throw a dagger when I know how to do this…
“Since you’re pitching your tent, you’d better go back this way.”
“Ah yes.”
The Marquis pointed to one side with a dramatic hand gesture.
It didn’t seem like there were many people in the plains when we left Yeongjuseong, but when we got closer, there was no time to set foot with those who were preparing for tomorrow’s ‘big beast subjugation’.
I followed the guidance of the Marquis and moved beyond the tent.
Soon, a jaw-dropping scene unfolded.
“Is this all in the stands?”
“That’s right! Are you surprised? You must be surprised! This competition will be the biggest ever.”
The marquise’s pale pink eyes curved like a crescent moon.
I couldn’t keep my jaws down as I alternately looked at the 10-stage spectators that crossed the plain in two long rows.
The two seats were arranged facing each other with an interval of about 100m in the middle, and I thought that each seat would be 300m long.
It looked like a huge outdoor arena.
The white tent to block out the sunlight in May seemed to cover not only the top of the audience, but also the back and sides.
There were people stretching the fabric taut, people driving stakes, people screaming and people drawing circles with their arms here and there.
Some of them found me and the marquis and bowed down.
I greeted each other and glanced over the mountains and the stadium.
“You’re bringing the magical beasts from the mountains into the center of both seats.”
“To be precise, the beast attracts the participants. That’s because the ‘Martian wisdom sword’ is stuck there.”
The Marquis Duhem beckons towards the middle of the arena.
In the distance, something black was seen shining in the warm sunlight.
I felt a little dazed and drove the horse there.
– quiver
“Yeah, it’s all over.”
I couldn’t stand it any longer, so Demi, who was in my arms, climbed up my chest and settled on my shoulder.
I supported him with one arm and followed the Marquis from his horse.
As I was walking with my eyes fixed on the grass, a sick creature appeared soon after.
It seemed to stop breathing for an instant.
The sword, which was randomly placed on the ground, was so black that no light could penetrate it.
It was half buried, but the visible part was clean with no dust.
The hilt and the bottom of the blade were also matte black, and the tip of the hilt had bright red jewels like drops of blood.
It was as vivid as if it had been stabbed yesterday, and at the same time, it was as old as the first being who came here.
A divine sword that many people have tried to draw for over a thousand years, but no one has made it its master.
Martian spear.
“…a great ether.”
After a while, I said my feelings.
It must have been because of this sword that Demi was particularly chubby in the morning, and that I now feel like I am facing a huge bonfire.
It wasn’t hot or hot, but the overwhelming presence of the fire attribute ether was felt.
I wondered if something new was like this.
Things that humans make themselves and use for their own convenience are different from the reason for their existence.
The manifestation of the will and power of the Lord God.
“All the priests said that.”
The Marquis opened his mouth as if humming.
“Isn’t it beautiful? Beasts go through this place at least once to attack the gods, and the participants chase down those beasts. Hye-gum is the flower of the competition.”
Having said that, he blinked at one side of the bush. Demi’s reaction was faster than mine.
– Hey!
– 〨!
– Cuddly!
In an instant, two red pandas appeared.
The Marquis’ words that the gods always stay near the gods seemed to be true.
Fortunately, they both looked healthy.
I gently lowered Demi, who was hanging on her right arm, to the ground.
When I saw them again in the distant Marquis, I burst into laughter.
-Courre…
– What?
– Curl up!
Just like the day we parted, the three of them became a group again and rolled on the floor.
I was watching carefully to see if it might be cut by the sword, and the Marquis continued to speak.
“After that, I heard that you were competing as a team. His Majesty the Prince and Prince, Sir Elizabeth, and Princess Christel.”
I turned to him. Again, this is the beginning of the golden hour…
It is a fact that I help the prince, and Elizabeth is also the same, and Kristel is a versatile kkakdugi, so I thought it would be like that in the end.
It would be a temporary alliance that would be disbanded if we returned to the Imperial Palace anyway.
“It’s not wrong.”
As soon as he answered, he turned around and changed the question.
“Can I trust the prince?”
“What did you say?”
I asked.
I realized at some point that he was only smiling with his mouth.
His pale pink eyes lit up with a faint glimmer of suspicion. You are a person who can make such a face.
“sorry. I know that you two have chosen the prince. However······. I have sworn allegiance to His Majesty Frederick. Unless he completely trusts the prince, neither can I relax.”
The Marquis smiled brightly and bowed his head. It was a sign of apology.
I looked at him for a long time, organizing my thoughts.
So, unlike Cardinal Boutier or Prince Sedric, it meant that the Emperor did not believe me yet.
To be honest, it was hard to accept that the prince believed in me, and it was a little burdensome to mention even the emperor.
No matter what I did, the emperor would look good on me.
It’s best not to look in any way.
“The Marquis is your Majesty’s closest confidant, so you must know the Prince’s secrets.”
But even so, he did not intend to leave a questionable corner for the Marquis.
I was not in a position to make enemies here.
“If it’s a secret…”
“You can’t pretend you didn’t see a sick child, can you?”
“Oh My God.”
The relaxed adult’s face hardened in an instant.
The Marquis raised one hand and covered her mouth, looking at me with trembling eyes.
I also know this man.
“It is not an act of wishing for something from Your Majesty or the Prince. I’m just helping because I’m uncomfortable. You don’t have to think too complicated.”
“I didn’t know that the Prince would know. Oh my gosh!”
“How did it happen? Don’t worry, I didn’t tell anyone.”
Then the Marquis quickly knelt before me on one knee.
I got chilled and took a step back.
“Why are you doing this, people see.”
“Indeed, the Prince had a reason to rely on the Prince.”
“Who depends on whom? Are we talking about the same prince right now?”
“I didn’t even know that you were helping the High Majesty with impeccable and clear good intentions…. Please forgive me for being stupid!”
No, wasn’t the atmosphere a bit cheap up until 3 minutes ago?
I knew, but why are people so extreme?
“Before, you were suspicious of me.”
“I am going to confession today. If you ask me what your sin is, you will meet the prince……”
“While you reflect on me, I will touch the Hye Gum.”
Er, I don’t know.
Leaving the man who didn’t know the middle, I hurriedly grabbed the Martian magic sword.
I tried to check it out with a little more time, but I had no choice but to do it because of that person’s head. shit.
*
“But the knife didn’t come out, so I kicked it. sorry.”
[I see. That was Sophie’s fault.]
I answered as gently as possible.
Then I heard the sound of the child on the other side of the wooden window stomping.
I barely held back my laughter and chose the next word.
I’ve been through many confessions, but this is the first time I’ve seen such a cute confessor.
I was doing my ‘duty duty’ to the Marquis of Duhem right now.
My job as a priest was to listen to the confessions of those who participated in the Great Demon Beast subjugation, but during the day, the Marquis opened the Yeongjuseong Confession Center and the schedule was extended by half.
I’m going to be busy tomorrow too, so it was a good thing.
But the Marquis is really… He had a normal face and a bad brain.
Thanks to this, the front of the small confessional was full of excitement from the early evening.
The nobles who had come to Yeongju Castle as guests flocked to each other and lined up in a long line.
And the guest who now occupies the place of confessor is Sophie, who will soon turn five.
I came with my mother, who was a contestant, and we must have been about six years old.
There were times when Eunseo did just that.
“Am I being punished now?”
[It’s not a big punishment. Sophie is still young, so she deserves a small punishment.]
“I don’t even like small bees…”
[Actually, my uncle also tried to catch Hye-gum, but it didn’t work.]
“Did the prince kick the sword too?”
[No, I couldn’t kick because an uncle was watching.]
At my words, the child smirked. I smiled bitterly.
To be precise, I didn’t mean to draw the sword, I made a wish on the sword.
I prayed to the Lord God first, fearing that the gods wouldn’t understand my words, and I breathed ether into it just in case.
Then, holding the sword tightly, he prayed very earnestly inwardly. ask me to go home
result? It was yo-shaped, yo-shaped.
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Okay. I don’t have the jaw to go home so easily.
[Sophie has to eat all vegetables for a week from today. And when kicking the ball, make sure to only kick it from the outside, in the direction there is no one around. This is compensation.]
“right······. Bell peppers don’t taste good…”
At my harsh attitude, the child raised a timid voice.
Sophie was rustling for a while and then went out to confession,
– Dumpling!
“Good-bye, Prince!”
He hurriedly opened the door again and bowed to me.
It was obvious that my mother had asked if I had come out to say hello.
In the end, I said goodbye to the child with half a laugh and half an answer. Immediately afterward, it became very noisy outside.
It looked like there was a new guest.
Still, I wanted to get one more person and go to rest.
– Dumpling!
At that moment, the next door opened again wildly. There was the sound of someone’s collar rubbing.
“Sophie?”
“Who else is that?”
A familiar low-pitched sound pierced my eardrums. Bewildered, my eyes turned back.
“Prince?”
“Did you even tell a man named Sophie?”
what is this again I quickly leaned over and looked through the wooden window.
Among the dense patterns, orange eyes burning hot as if they were scalding could be seen.
A large body tortured a small chair.
For a moment, I didn’t understand why he was here. Is it because of the great beast subjugation tomorrow?
“Are you here to confess? But have you ever stumbled?”
“Now you know even the Marquis.”
“What do you mean?”
“·················ogue.”
Prince Sedric kept his mouth shut. Four-year-old Sophie also spoke well.
If he came to confession, he would confess, and if there was something to be criticized, he would be right.
This was clearly a business obstruction.