Chapter 145

Chapter 145

Amelia and Sisle held each other tightly, standing as they gazed at the sky beyond the barrier, which looked particularly ominous.

Suddenly, the sky above the main palace, which had been partially darkened, was filled with a raging storm that swirled like a vortex.

Trees, uprooted from the ground, shot up into the air, accompanied by sizzling sounds and occasional flashes of small, golden lightning. It was a surreal sight.Fiind updated novels at novelhall.com

It must be the aftermath of the ceremony of Sarcophagus of the Holy Emperor, which hasnt been held for a long time. Dont worry too much, it will calm down soon.

Francis, standing behind them, explained in a calm tone.

Even without his words, both princesses could vaguely sense that something was amiss in the main palace.

Amelia sensed the faint disturbance in the aura.

Sisle could feel the aftermath of the clash between the great divinities.

Each in their own way, they sensed the danger and worried about the Holy Emperor, who was alone in the storm at the faraway main palace.

-In my opinion, thats probably it. Perhaps from that point on, the audience before the Sarcophagus of the Holy Emperor lost its significance

Sisles mind was filled with the words Amelia had said to her earlier.

-Or maybe that it has become something dangerous now?

What if it really is like that?

What if the Holy Emperors sarcophagus is actually some terrifying unknown, and thats why such danger has befallen His Majesty?

Dear Father

Unwittingly, a term of endearment Sisle hadnt used since that night slipped from her lips.

-How wonderful it would be if there was something we could do to help. For now, the best we can do is to quietly ensure were not in the way.

The loyal captain of the knights, standing firmly in front of the barrier, protecting the princesses, had indeed said something like that before.

Just as he had on that night drenched in blood, and now, as a storm unexpectedly descends.

The Holy Emperor must surely be bearing something on his own, and continues to do so.

-If he deems something useless, he cuts it off without hesitation. Perhaps, in the not-too-distant future, you too will meet your end by his hand, just like the others.

That was what someone had warned the girl in her head that day.

But surely that cant be the case, right?

Even Katrina, who claims to be the Holy Emperors shield and is always by his side, can only stand so far away when danger really strikes and wait for the Holy Emperor to solve everything.

If she is called a shield, could there be a more useless shield in the world?

Perhaps it is simply because the Holy Emperor cherishes his knight commander so much.

After all, this sacred barrier protects not only the princesses, but also the entire Order of the Paladins of St. Aurelion.

Theres no way Father His Majesty would do that on purpose

Sisle was slowly coming to realize.

If the future shown in the book was so bleak, and if, according to its contents, the Holy Emperor ends up contributing significantly to her misfortune.

At least, it would not be something her father truly wished for.

How much time had passed like this?

At one point, the raging storm suddenly subsided and the sky cleared up as if it were a lie.

Situation over.

As the inquisitor, who had been staring vacantly into space, muttered, Katrina, who had been tensely focusing ahead, relaxed and nodded her head.

Situation over!

Situation over! Situation over!

Following their commanders cry, the commands of several squad leaders echoed.

Soon, the silver sacred barrier that had been spread out wide enough to cover the entire Silver Labyrinth began to fade.

The adjutant of the Order of St. Aurelion, who had been standing guard behind the two princesses until then, spoke, exhaling a sigh of relief and packing his weapons.

Fortunately, it seems that nothing major has happened. Your Highnesses, please rest assured. The curfew is now lifted.

Francis said so and, after bowing politely to the two, left the room.

Its really really fortunate.

Amelia finally let out the breath she had been holding and said.

She hugged Sisle once and then turned around and quickly began to prepare to go out.

Judging by the fact that there is no other message, His Majesty the Emperor must be safe as well. But still, I cant be completely relieved. I must hurry to the main palace and see.

Thats when Sisle, startled, spoke up.

Amelia-noona.

Hmm?

The mark the mark of the Saintess hasnt disappeared yet.

What? Amelia turned her head in confusion, and her younger sister was already looking up at her with tears in her eyes again.

I can still feel it under my feet. Originally, my mark should have disappeared right after Sister Seo Yi-seo paid homage before the Sarcophagus of the Holy Emperor. I was supposed to be disgracefully expelled from the position of the Saintess

As Sisle murmured, clear tears streamed down her cheeks.

Sisle!

The surprised Amelia quickly hugged her sister without knowing what to do.

Thanks to that, if she tried to take a nap, she would find that several hours had passed, or that she had been wandering around here and there after stretching.

When she was about to eat a delicious meal, she would find herself sitting blankly in front of an empty plate after thinking, This is going to be delicious!

But Princess Sisle, its almost time for mass, why are you getting ready to go out? Where are you going?

Yes, to the main palace. Im going to see His Majesty after a long time.

What? Youre going to meet that terrifying mastermind? What if he does something to you, Princess Sisle!

Seo Yi-seo was horrified, to which Sisle laughed as if it was absurd.

Isnt it funny how Seo Yi-seo, the protagonist of the book, is more afraid of the Holy Emperor than Sisle, who is supposed to be the villainous?

Its okay.

The girl smiled transparently at Seo Yi-seo.

Even if something like that were to happen, the fact that His Majesty is thinking of me will not change.

The office, still in disarray from Cardmoss tampering, awaited her.

With a heart that fluttered slightly, Sisle entered the office, guided by Louis.

Sisle.

Recently, he had been away from the palace on missions and inspections, and even the few regular audiences he had had been avoided.

The Holy Emperor was a little surprised, but soon dismissed the others and greeted her.

Am I interrupting you?

No, youre welcome. I was just about to take a break.

However, what immediately caught Sisles eye upon taking a seat was the sleep mask hanging on the wall.

A white mask embroidered with a cute rabbit, hanging at a slightly skewed angle on the wall.

That is

Following Sisles gaze, the Holy Emperor nodded.

Owen sent it. He said it was a birthday present, so I put it on display.

The Holy Emperor had realized from the beginning that it was an object from the Imaginary World..

He had not been able to figure out exactly what it was used for, so he had left it aside to investigate later.

I know what it is. I received the same thing from Owen-orabeoni.

Sisle showed the pink mask she wore around her neck like a piece of jewelry.

According to Seo Yi-seo, it was a helpful item for sleep. True to his words, since wearing it, Sisle had seen a significant decrease in the frequency of prophetic dreams and nightmares, much to her satisfaction.

It wards off nightmares?

Yes, would you like me to show you how to use it?

With those words, the mysterious item from the Regulated World was slowly brought before him in his daughters hands.

The Holy Emperor blinked but did not avoid Sisles hands.

Perhaps anything given by his child, be it poison or a trap, he would gladly accept.

As the white rabbit mask was placed over his head, the Holy Emperors eyes widened slightly.

After sitting in stunned silence for a moment, he slowly tilted his head and uttered a word of reflection.

Its quiet.

Indeed.

As soon as he put it on, the world became instantly quiet.

The voices of the past that had always clung to him were nowhere to be heard. The voice that insidiously whispered the future was nowhere to be heard.

Above all, the desperate screams of souls coming from a distant place were nowhere to be heard.

Its truly quiet

As the Holy Emperor slowly blinked his eyes, Sisle chuckled softly and sat down beside him.

Realizing that she missed the rustling sound of the white robe hem that reminded her of her childhood, the girl closed her eyes slowly, leaning against the Holy Emperors arm.

On that day, the chief chamberlain took great care with the refreshments for the youngest princess, who had visited the Holy Emperor for the first time in a long time.

He decorated a table with sweets and flowers and brought out the precious tea that the foreign delegation had brought in for his birthday.

Thinking it was the perfect timing, he confidently entered the office with the tea tray but

?

Louiss eyes widened in surprise. An unexpected scene unfolded before him.

On the plush office sofa, the Holy Emperor and Sisle, father and daughter, sat side by side, asleep with their eyes closed.

Each wearing a white and pink, adorably indescribable object around their necks.

In an unusually quiet afternoon where not even a bird could be heard. In the stillness where even the warm sunlight seemed to be frozen.

Only the gentle breeze blowing from the terrace was the only thing that seemed alive, occasionally brushing through the hair of the two people.

.

Louis soaked up the sight for a long time, feeling a strange sense of emotion.

In his ten years as head chamberlain, had he ever seen His Majesty with such a relaxed face, eyes closed!

Although the carefully prepared tea cooled down mercilessly, Louis left the tea tray there and quietly tiptoed out of the office, closing the door behind him.