Chapter 146

Chapter 146

On the day of the grand imperial ritual.

The Pearl Palace was thrown into chaos as soon as Seongjin returned. It was a shock to everyone when the prince, who was thought to be safely in his room, suddenly appeared at the main gate covered in blood.

Although his body had been healed by the sacred power of the Holy Emperor, the bloodstains that soaked through his torn clothes were unmistakable.

In the midst of the panic, an imperial knight dashed to summon physician Ninnias, while Seongjin was forcibly taken to his bedchamber by Masain without a chance to resist.

But father has healed me completely. Im telling you, Im fine now.

Seongjin protested, but Masain looked as if he was about to faint.

What in the world happened? All this blood

It was utterly bewildering for him.

He had intensified the palace security, worrying about the princes safety and preparing for any possible incidents, only to find the prince returning drenched in blood from somewhere.

How could this happen when the escort knights were supposed to be with you!

Dont be too harsh on him, Sir Masain.

Bruno, the commander, consoled Masain, seeing the downtrodden Haven.

The princes skill in stealth is extraordinary. He has mastered it so quickly that even I am caught off guard by him sometimes.

Stealth?

Ah, you didnt know? It seemed like His Highness was learning from the assassin hes been seeing lately.

Assassin?!

Hmm? Ahem.

Seongjin was stunned.

Sir Bruno? He just poured oil on a fire hes trying to put out, didnt he? Right?

Who in the world would dare teach such dangerous things to the reckless prince?

Wooooosh.

An ominous aura swirled around Masain.

Oh, this is bad!

Seongjin broke out in a cold sweat.

He was just about to formally introduce Dasha, but it felt like things were getting off to a terrible start.

Unable to stand it any longer, Seongjin tried to salvage the situation.

Ha, but sir Masain! I dont know the details, but I stopped the crisis in Delcross! I even got praised by my father! Really!

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Sir Bruno, who also felt responsible for the situation, hurriedly chimed in.

Thats right, Sir Masain! I heard from Aarenja that His Highness accomplished something great earlier! Isnt that amazing?

However, Masains expression darkened even further.

And it seems I wasnt by His Highnesss side during that critical moment.

Im just a useless escort who isnt there when Your Highness needs me the most!

What?

This is all my fault! I should never have taken my eyes off of Your Highness, even for a moment!

In the end, Seongjin had no choice but to raise both hands and feet in surrender.

Im sorry! I was really wrong, sir Masain!

Someone, please stop this guy from digging a hole into the ground!

[Ive told you over and over again, you cant talk to him like that.]

The Demon King sighed and muttered.

You seem to be more sane than I thought, Lee Seongjin.

Logan, who had visited the Pearl Palace around lunchtime, said that.

Judging from the fact that he was neatly dressed in the ceremonial attire of the Order of the Knights of St. Bastian, it seemed that he had come here straight after finishing his official duties with the Order.

Seongjin, who had been lying in bed meditating (or not meditating), raised himself up.

You didnt even go to the ceremony. How do you know about this?

Who wouldnt know when such a large amount of aura collided? Most of the knights must have noticed it. If it wasnt for the ceremonial event, they would have come running right away .

No, arent you just sensitive to aura?

But still.

Apart from that, Seongjin couldnt help but think that Logans attitude towards the emperor was unusually dry.

Of course, with his memories of his previous life intact, it wouldnt be easy for him to accept him as a parent.

Come to think of it, that man was no different from an enemy who had destroyed Logans country.

No. Maybe because he treats him so dryly, he doesnt hold any particular grudge.

Seongjin looked at the guy who seemed to be a collection of dilemmas with a slightly pitiful gaze.

Was there anything that could help this poor guy?

Ah! Come to think of it, wasnt there such an organization?

The Blue Republican Revolutionary Front.

It was one of the terrorist organizations that Morres used to sponsor.

It seemed to be somehow connected to the remnants of the Ortona Republican Party, but should I ask Dasha to investigate it once?

***

A mansion in a townhouse, often used by distinguished guests from foreign countries.

Leonard, who was dressed neatly for the first time in a long time, smiled bitterly at the sight of the splendid carriage procession prepared for him.

Finally. They really charge a lot for this! This damn emperor of Delcross!

He is a member of the royal family of the rising power Rohan.

Even though he was clearly a guest who should be treated with the utmost priority, he was only allowed to enter the palace on the eve of his birthday!

There are many ears listening. Please be careful with your words and actions.

Behind him, a man wearing a half-mask approached him and rebuked him.

Once you enter the palace, you will have to judge everything for yourself. I wont be able to take care of everything for you like I used to.

Romaine.

Leonard turned around with a sullen face.

To be honest, I dont feel confident. Cant you come with me?

Unfortunately, I cannot enter the palace.

Romaine glanced back at the palace and snickered.

The palace is currently like the absolute domain of the guardian. Agreements and constraints are meaningless there. The moment you step inside, wouldnt he immediately kill you, saying that he is right?

Oh, come on?

Its not a joke. There are no exceptions for royalty, so please dont do anything that would unnecessarily upset the servants.

This is such a bloody place

Thats not all. You must always keep in mind that you are under his surveillance even when you are alone. Be careful, and be very careful.

At those words, Leonards face immediately turned into that of a donkey being dragged to the slaughterhouse.

Oh, I dont want to go.

Oh, okay, okay. I was just kidding.

Leonard waved his hand and headed for the carriage.

But I still dont understand, Romaine.

Leonard, who was about to step into the carriage, suddenly turned around and asked.

Everything is fine, but why are you suddenly asking me to make contact with not only the princess, but also the third prince out of the blue? Even a child in Rohan knows that he is a terrible bastard.

Dont trust all the rumors, Lord Leonard. He is a man who effectively hides his true identity, and he is the one who will one day show the sharpest fangs towards the empire.

The prince of the empire? How do you know that?

Because I faced his soul directly not long ago.

It was an achievement obtained by wasting the last seed that had not yet fully bloomed.

But if he is hiding his body like that, will he really reveal his identity if I approach him?

Thats not what Im expecting. I just want to create some room for maneuver. Hmm, I see

Romaine stared at the palace for a moment and thought deeply before opening his mouth.

Then, lets try this first.

And, the lips under the half-mask draw a confident curve.

Come back. The brothers of the forgotten old sect are eagerly waiting for your order only.