Chapter 144
Although he had told the Holy Emperor that he had stopped by on a whim, there was another reason why Seongjin had reluctantly come to the palace.
At the time when Cardmos, who had acquired Seo Yi-seos body, was pushing aside all the priests and heading towards the palace with a menacing air.
Seongjin, Masain, and Bruno, who were heading to the training hall for morning practice, almost simultaneously sensed an ominous aura heading towards the palace.
It was a violent aura that did not hide its presence at all, like a storm.
Come to think of it, an emergency action directive was issued to the entire imperial guard corps this morning.
Masain said, after staring at the palace for a moment.
The guards are to stop guarding the palace, and instead block all paths leading to the palace and go on high alert. The knights stationed at Pearl Palace didnt pay much attention to it because there was nothing specific about it, but it seems something happened at the palace.
?
Seongjin was momentarily speechless because his expression was so calm.
Hey, Sir Masain? If something happens at the palace, shouldnt the guards prioritize guarding the palace? Why arent you worried at all, even though you received such an order?
I dont know who it is, but theyre a great warrior. Even Balthazar cant compare to them. Its the first time Ive seen His Majesty the Holy Emperor with such a great aura. Who could it be?
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Even Bruno spoke with a peaceful face.
No, sir? Youre saying hes a great warrior youve never seen since the Holy Emperor? Why is everyone so relaxed when such a guy is rushing towards the palace?
Well, His Majesty the Holy Emperor is in the palace, isnt he?
There must be a reason why His Majesty lifted the guard.
Oh, my God. These people are all crazy.
Am I the only one worried about that gentleman here?
Seongjins head was spinning.
W, weird? Im sure Im normal, but why do I feel like Im the only one overreacting?
I think we should reconfirm the security status of Pearl Palace just in case. Your Highness, please postpone your training for now and return to your room.
Masain strangely worried about the state of Pearl Palace and left to find Maria, the head of security for the day.
This is a message from Arenja. The Knights of St. Terbacchia are on their way here. I will join them, so it would be better for Your Highness not to leave the palace for the time being, as Master Masain said.
Bruno also frowned and channeled, then suddenly disappeared towards the main gate.
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Seongjin, who was suddenly left alone, turned around and saw Sir Haven, who was in charge of todays escort duty, smiling foolishly.
Are you going in, Your Highness? Everyone is busy with the high alert, but Im the only one on indoor escort duty. Isnt that great?
You jerk. Why are you saying that now?
Anyway, Seongjin quietly returned to his room, and as soon as the door closed, he unfolded his aura concealment and headed for the terrace.
Of course, Haven outside the door didnt notice a thing. Seongjins concealment technique had improved by leaps and bounds recently, so it would be difficult for anyone below a certain level of knight to easily sense his aura.
Seongjin, who had thus safely escaped through the back door of Pearl Palace, immediately began to run towards the palace.
[Why are you in such a hurry? Whatever happens, your father will try to figure it out on his own.]
The demon king asked curiously.
Of course, Seongjin couldnt imagine that guy being in danger either.
But thats not the point, is it?
Think about it, Demon King.
Something is happening right in front of your eyes, and youre just going to leave someone there alone? No matter how safe you think it is.
In the past, our parents always told us this. They said that they knew I would overcome the adversities that life would throw at me, but that they would never leave me alone.
[Your parents? They said that?]
Yes, you bastard of my parents enemy.
You should be grateful that you only got three days of beating from me.
[.]
And as Seongjin got closer to the palace, he realized that the situation at the palace was more serious than he had thought.
[Uh? A huge divine barrier over there?]
According to the demon king, a huge barrier was being deployed on the side of the Silver Labyrinth.
Kuuung!
In the palace, the buildings were already shaking from the violent aura of the two sides clashing before the battle even began. It was so intense that he was worried that the palace would suddenly collapse.
Above all, the aura.
The flow of aura that was swirling around the palace and growing stronger was strangely agitated.
Is this guy in a bad mood right now?
Seongjin thought unconsciously, because the flow was completely different from the well-organized aura that usually surrounded the Holy Emperor.
Furthermore.
[What is this again? Lee Seongjin. I feel a strange power coming from inside there. It feels impure for divine power, and its too holy to be magic. Its the first time Ive felt this kind of thing in this dimension, so its confusing.]
When even the demon king said that, Seongjins uneasiness grew even stronger.
Uprooted by the strong wind, Seongjin looked at the garden trees flying away and made up his mind.
Um? But father. I didnt cause an accident today, I came to prevent an accident.
.
Really.
The Holy Emperor stared at Seongjin silently for a moment. The strange silver light that always lingered in his eyes flickered.
Seongjin always wondered whenever he did that.
What on earth is he seeing with those eyes? Is that the special eye of the Oracle?
Alright.
After a short while, the Holy Emperor gave a short answer and sighed as if he didnt like something.
Then, he reached out and lightly patted Seongjin on the head.
Thats right. Youve worked hard.
Pat pat.
Um.
Seongjin was caught in a subtle mood.
It was hard to describe. He felt proud, but also a little embarrassed. It was a very ticklish feeling.
In the meantime, Cardmos, the ancestor, who seemed to have finally calmed down, approached them with a fierce face.
[How did you lock me in this body? What on earth did you do?]
A faint smile appeared on the Holy Emperors face.
It seems that even after being trapped in that small coffin for 700 years, you are still so ignorant of the laws of the imaginary world. If you had known, you would not have entered that body so easily.
[What?]
Cardmos gritted his teeth fiercely.
[Ill smash this artificial body to pieces! Do you think I cant do it?]
It would be wise to be more careful with that decision. If it wasnt for the saintess body, do you think you would be able to crawl out of the church basement again?
[.]
Who else but the humans of the imaginary world can contain your soul and still survive? Surely you didnt think I would offer you the body of another person, knowing full well that it would destroy your soul?
After staring at the Holy Emperor for a long time, Cardmos asked.
[Then whats the point of taking me out of there like this? I cant fully express my divine power in this body.]
Of course I dont plan to release you.
[Then why!]
But liberating you is also possible for the original owner of that body.
[!]
Then you will have to take good care of that tricky soul.
Cardmos, who had been standing there blankly for a moment, finally smiled with a dispirited face.
[In that case, I have no choice but to protect this woman from the puppeteer. And this woman will try to stay by your daughters side.]
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[Have you ever seen such a cunning thing?]
The Holy Emperor did not respond to his sharp criticism. Instead, Seongjin, who was feeling unnecessarily wronged, raised his hand towards him.
Excuse me for a moment, ancestor?
[Dont you dare call me ancestor, you wretched thing!]
Hmm, then Mr. Cardmos?
[What?]
Although his expression became even more ferocious, Seongjin did not bat an eye.
Seongjin looked around the devastated office with slightly exaggerated gestures and said.
You almost destroyed the palace, so you should at least clean up what you yourself did, right?
[.]
Come on! Please show me how to take responsibility for your actions, like a great ancestor. Okay?
Cardmos fell silent at that.
Soon, the brilliant golden light from his eyes disappeared, and his dark brown pupils wavered with a faint light as if waking up from sleep.
Huh? Did he run away?
Huh?
Seo Yi-seo, who had been blinking her eyes for a moment, unable to understand the situation, suddenly widened her eyes when she saw Seongjin and the Holy Emperor.
Then she jumped up and down and screamed.
No, what the hell is going on! Why are the two villains1 and villains2 together!
Why does this woman seem less sane when shes sane?
And so, that afternoon, Seo Yi-seo had her first official schedule as the new saintess.
It was to clean the palace all day long with the servants of the palace, encouraging them.
Why me?!