Chapter 104

Chapter 104

The Savior he met during the day was more interesting than he thought. When Princess Medicis tried to kill her, he was actually there.

‘I thought she’d be soft and naive because she’s the Savior.’

She was an unexpectedly formidable opponent.

“…Maybe it would be good?”

He recalled her acting confidently.

‘If I want independence, I have the price…’

While he thought that she was bold and brazen, she was rather qualified as a negotiator.

‘I shouldn’t rush to work on such a person.’

It was because he would never be able to make it up.

Making the Savior the enemy? That was, in some ways, more dangerous than turning the emperor into an enemy.

“Still, I didn’t know she would mention independence.”

Perhaps it was because he had been longing for it, but it didn’t feel real. Besides, he didn’t think she was just spouting empty words since he knew the weight of her words.

‘She was confident that the Emperor could accept the promise.’

Looking at the Emperor’s attitude, it seemed that he could do anything according to the Savior’s will as well.

“…It may be an opportunity that will never come again.”

Besides, even the anti-emperor faction was reaching out to him.

“Now, which hand should I hold?”

The food served from both sides was equally appetizing.

Seian smiled contentedly, like a child holding a snack on both sides and contemplating which one to eat.

“How’d it go?”

Declan put down the pen when he saw that it was Liam coming in.

“I found out who was behind it.”

His eyes suddenly sharpened at that answer. At the same time, Liam was on his way back after wiping out the hitman organization to which the assassins belonged.

“Who is it?”

“It was Marquis Berzen…”

“That bastard.”

The murderous energy that flowed from him stifled the air in the office.

“I expected him to be the first to complain, but I didn’t expect him to be so foolish.”

Mason touched his forehead in pain.

“He must have found it intolerable since he couldn’t shove his daughter at me.”

He told Marquis Berzen not to dream like that.

Mason’s body trembled at the words he spat out. In the past, Marquis Berzen stood by Maxion’s side to make his daughter the crown princess and, furthermore, the empress. In addition, he was also actively involved in killing Chloe and him.

‘Still, he’s trying to take someone precious again.’

Even tearing him limb from limb didn’t seem to relieve his anger.

“He wouldn’t have done it alone.”

“I guess so. Even though he has a lot of greed, he is small.”

“These days, I heard that he is attached to the noble faction again?”

“That’s right, perhaps Duke Otien instigated it from the side.”

“Ha, I guess.”

After all, the blind Marquis Berzen would be a good chess piece for the Duke.

“Liam, get Marquis Berzen right away.”

“All right.”

At those words, Liam quickly walked out of the office.

“I have to show him clearly what happens when he touches Erica.”

Perhaps Declan had to remind him again how he got to the throne.

“I’ll have to erase the name Bezen from the Empire.”

“That can be. I was just looking for an opportunity.”

Now, he just needed to strike Otien and Noike?

‘…To protect Erica, I have to be alert to her.’

As he thought so, Declan grabbed all the nerves that were about to loosen up and straightened them up.

“How about Salihan?”

“Shadow is watching, but there are no special movements yet.”

“Tell him not to take his eyes off you even for a second. The Duke will definitely not stay still.”

“I will tell him to strengthen his vigilance.”

Listening to the words, he nodded his head.

“What do I do with Crown Prince Varen?”

“Erica made him an offer, so let’s see.”

“…How did the Savior come up with the idea of using the Crown Prince? Even more so with the language of flowers.”

“Because she’s a smart person. Her insight is excellent.”

Despite his resolution earlier, Declan’s mouth softened at the thought of Erica.

“Well, she used to give decisive help in every difficult case.”

“She is someone who deserves both me and the empire.”

With a proud expression, Mason smiled lightly in agreement.

When I entered the office at Declan’s call, he and Mason were already waiting with firm faces.

“What happened?”

My heart beat uneasily in the unusual atmosphere.

“I need your help.”

When he said he needed my help, I reflexively looked at the two of them.

“Don’t worry, we’re not the ones who need divine power.”

Seeing where my gaze was directed, Declan hurriedly added his words. At the same time, the stiff back of my neck loosened when he said he was okay.

“So, who’s hurt?”

“Do you remember the Gemina people who were captured during the last doll kidnapping case?”

The answer came from Mason, not Declan.

I nodded, and he spoke again.

“One of the families they were protecting is near death.”

Weren’t their families the ones who were held hostage by the guild?

“Have they seen a doctor?”

“They had a chronic illness from the time they were brought in. Even the doctor said they didn’t know the name of the disease.”

In the meantime, they had endured it, but recently, it suddenly got worse.

“Because of security, we can’t call another doctor, and we can’t let her die.”

“I see what you mean. Can I go right now?”

It was my duty to treat patients, so there was no reason to hesitate. Besides, they were from Gemina? Even though I was protecting them to save them, I couldn’t lose them in vain like this.

“Then, let’s go right away.”

When Declan got up, Mason offered to accompany us as well.

We sneaked out of the imperial palace and headed to the safe house in a carriage with no patterns.

“Is it far to the safe house?”

“They’re at the villa of Duke Buccleuch. It’s near the imperial capital, so it’s not too far.”

“The patient will have to hold out until we arrive.”

In the meantime, I was nervous that the patient might have something wrong. Perhaps recognizing my feelings, Declan gently grabbed my hand.

“Greetings, the sun of Burgundy, Emperor.”

As we arrived at the villa, the caretaker and other employees greeted me.

“What about the patient?”

“I will guide you.”

The caretaker entered a well-lit room.

“Greetings, Your Majesty.”

Entering the room, the Gemina people gathered there hurriedly bowed their heads toward Declan.

“Get up.”

With his command, people straightened their postures though their gazes remained downward. At first glance, their eyes were filled with fear and hostility.

‘…Even if they live because of Declan, they are still an enemy of the country.’

In addition, their families were still in prison.

I was certain they were wondering what the plan was. When I thought so, I felt sorry for Declan and their relationship, and my heart was bitter.

“Where is the patient?”

The caretaker led me to the bed at the question.

On the bed, a gray-haired woman was breathing heavily as though her breath would pass at any moment. There were red spots all over her body, and her hands and feet were swollen.

“Stay back. I’ll treat her.”

The moment I was about to sit on the bed to use my divine power, someone suddenly blocked my way.

“….?”

At the same time, the Kefiena and other escorts, as well as Declan, drew their swords. The person standing in front of me was a young man in his late teens.

“Don’t touch my mother.”

Even though he was being threatened with a sword, he was vigilant with sharp eyes.

“Please put away the sword.”

When I raised my hand to dissuade them, Kefiena and others took their swords first. Then, at Declan’s gestures, the other escorts also stepped back as well.

“I’m trying to heal your mother.”

“The doctor said he didn’t even know the name of the disease.”

However, he glared at me suspiciously, asking how I could cure her.

“I am a representative of God. Any disease can be cured.”

“Don’t lie…!”

Rumors about the Savior and divine power must have already spread, so hadn’t he heard of it yet? Or because he didn’t trust Declan?

“You haven’t heard the news yet. The temple proclaimed the coming of the savior and the recovery of holy power.”

Declan gazed at the young man coolly and spoke slowly.

Seeing that not only the young man but also the Geminas around him were bewildered, they seemed to have not heard the news yet.

“When did the divine power disappear…”

“This is true. You can’t even recognize the person who came to help.”

Smiling crookedly, Declan was already showing that he didn’t like the young man’s attitude.

“Help…? When you destroy my country and take my family.”

The sharp confrontation between the young man and Declan made the air in the room tense.

“Stop it, both of you!”

Gradually, as I saw the woman’s breathing quickened, I decided to step out and stop them.

“It’s no lie that I can cure your mother.”

As I said that, I drew up the divine power in my right hand.

“….!”

While the young man’s eyes widened, the people standing behind him gasped, too.

“Now, are you still going to stop me?”

The young man looked at his mother, who was breathing difficultly, and bit his lip. The gray eyes staring directly at Declan soon became confused as well.

‘I don’t have time for this.’

While he hesitated to make up his mind, the woman’s vitality was waning. I knew he hesitated because of the hostility and distrust of Declan though I couldn’t just watch it like this.

“Get out of the way. No matter what anyone says, I have to save her.”

I thought he would hold on to the end, but unexpectedly, the young man was pushed back even by my weak strength. The next moment, I hurriedly sat down on the bed and immediately put my hand on her chest, and the white light that flowed along the hand soon enveloped the woman’s body.

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