Chapter 54

Chapter 54

Besides, he had forgotten while they were talking, but the pain in his lower body continued to hurt, so he thought he needed to take some medicine.

“Hyung. I’ll follow you soon, so go ahead and talk first.”

“Alright.”

Odil nodded his head and came out of the hallway, sighing briefly, and headed towards Endymion’s office. It was when he was about to knock on the door that had elaborately carved white vines on its surface.

“NO.”

Endymion, who rarely raises his voice, was speaking in a rare, ferocious manner. Was it a guest? After a moment’s hesitation, another voice reached Odil’s ear.

“I didn’t come here to hear you say no, Commander Lucen. You have to.”

It was the voice of the emperor, Kyren. And with those words, the conversation inside stopped. Odil calmly knocked on the door and went inside.

“Odil, come in”

“Your Majesty, did you come after taking care of all the overdue work?”

“…I believe that I will do it tomorrow. I was talking about something more important than that, and it turned out like this. Commander Lucen refused to do so.”

Endymion’s face turned pale. Not pale, he looked a bit angry. What the hell did you say?

“Sit down for now.”

Kyren called him over with a smile. Odil turned his gaze back on Endymion and Kyren and sat across from him. It didn’t feel very good and somehow she felt uneasy.

“He said he would come for an audience, but there was no contact, so I came here.”

He spoke the main point without any beginning or end. Odil knew immediately what he was talking about. That’s because this matter was mentioned yesterday. He didn’t like it when he did things that way. Without hiding his cool expression, Odil said firmly.

“Your Majesty. Sooner or later, I said. It was only yesterday that we talked about it.”

“But it’s very urgent, isn’t it?”

“…Just be honest and say it’s an excuse.”

“Ugh. To be found out so quickly, was I such an easy person?”

He wasn’t even joking. Odil pressed his stinging forehead firmly. Then he glanced at Endymion, whose expression was still not good, and asked again.

“What do you mean when you say Endymion refused?”

“You and Lubich accepted the Pope’s visit. So, soon, an envoy from the Holy Kingdom will come to Ciel, right? But think about it. The pope himself is coming, so not just anyone else will come as his escort.”

As Kyren continued to explain, waving his hands back and forth as if explaining to a child, Odil felt more and more anxious.

“Even though I don’t have divine power, I can feel that Lily is not an ordinary person, but there’s no way that the paladins can’t know that there is a demon in the castle, don’t you think?”

“What do you want to say?”

“I heard about the situation from Commander Lucen. It wouldn’t be long before they’d put two and two together—that you’ve been going on long-term missions and approved Terra’s envoy all because of the item that Lily was looking for. And, that she’s a succubus. But still, you all are commanders of the imperial knights. Wouldn’t it be a big deal to admit to something like that?”

“…Please just get to the point.”

Odil clenched his teeth and said. With a kind smile while licking his lips, Kyren relaxedly crossed his legs and placed his hand on his lap.

“You’re very quick-witted, Odil. Of course I like that too. Commander Cygnus, Commander Lucen. I don’t want Terra to see even the slightest of lapses in my country. You can explain the situation in advance, but you know what demons are like to those who follow God, right? They could possibly offend her on purpose, or they could intimidate her.”

“I don’t think those who came as guests would be so rude.”

“But I am not sure about that. There is one thing I want to say. I wonder if Lily will be able to stand it if it really happens.”

“…Are you planning to provoke her on purpose?”

Kyren smiled brightly. Only then did Odil understand why Endymion spoke so firmly. Because he had the same mind.

“No. It shouldn’t even be a command. I can’t follow it. Your Majesty said when I was appointed as the commander of the White Knights. I will give you full control over what happens within the Knight Order. Strictly speaking, she is also related to the Knights…”

“I really like Lily. That’s why I’m trying to give you a chance. If she had been someone else, I would have her dealt with before I even said this to you.”

The purple eyes gleamed coldly. The word ‘dealt with’ caught his breath. Because the emperor’s swords aren’t just the commanders. If Odil were to be honest, what Kyren said was one hundred times right. But, in the end, does he mean that he made such a plan in such a situation?

He had a hard time getting his words out.

“She’s already angry, so that doesn’t seem like a good idea.”

“Angry, Odil. What do you mean?”

“Lily found out.”

“…….”

He was wondering what he was hiding like this. Endymion exhaled a sigh. It was a bit of an erroneous guess, but it wasn’t terribly wrong.

He didn’t continue to speak because Kyren was there, but seeing Odil’s expression darkened, it seemed that things were definitely going wrong.

“Damian told me she said she would never forgive us… I’m here to ask you how to ask for forgiveness from an angry woman.”

This side was encouraging the pouring of oil on the fire. Endymion, who watched as he lowered his head and sighed incessantly, threw his gaze at Kyren.

Kyren, who had a bewildered look on his face for a while, smiled awkwardly.

“If you continue to force me in this situation…”

“You knew it was forced.”

“Ugh. Anyway, it’s true that we need confirmation. I can’t concede this, but I think it’s important to appease her first. She didn’t seem likely to be very angry, but what did you do that she said she’ll never forgive you?”

“…….”

“You know that people who are usually quiet are more terrifying, right? Just like our Lubich…”

Kyren sighed with a heavy face and waved his hand. It was something he wanted him to finish as soon as possible, but it was obvious that anything he said would not work once the words were said.

He thought it would be better off moving alone rather than wasting time like this, but he decided to take his time and watch. Either way, anyway, because he trusted Odil and the other commanders very much.

After Kyren left, leaving confusion behind, only perplexed sighs filled the room.

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