Chapter 54: This Cheer is Just For Me (3)

Chapter 54: This Cheer is Just For Me (3)

Regardless of their intentions, it was clear that what the Imperial family and the Great Light Temple poured into Lucion was a great privilege.

Currently, he was the only one who was blessed by the Divine Beast of light

‘I’ll use this strength you gave me well.’

There was nothing more special than being the only one in the world.

“Long live the Saint!”

“God of Light, bless the Empire!”

At the sound of cheers that grew louder and louder, Lucion could no longer enjoy it and closed his eyes tightly.

His lips trembled.

He managed to hold out this far, but he was now at his limit.

Right now, he wanted to leave his seat.

But Lucion forced himself to smile.

As if earnestly announcing that his destiny was about to begin, four red threads springing up from the ground wrapped themselves around him.

* * *

“...Ha.”

Lucion leaned back on the chair and exhaled.

The ceremony, which began in the hall, was now set for a parade.

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[Oh, come on. He managed to get out of it.]

Russell expressed regret.

Eol succeeded in finding the warlock.

To be exact, he was enchanted by a warlock, but he succeeded in keeping his neck.

Lucion only spoke after drinking the water Hume offered.

“As a result, it’s going well. He’s my shield. He can’t die yet.”

The Emperor expelled Eol from the Empire after he paid 50,000 dells as compensation.

They retreated quietly because it was the Nevast priests’ fault.

‘It’s cheap compared to my life, but I don’t have any complaints because the compensation comes into my pocket.’

Lucion thoughtfully handed the cup to Hume, thinking about the compensation he would receive.

Fifty thousand dells were close to five hundred million.

“Did you find them?”

He had sent Hume into the hall to find the enemy.

“Yes, I found them all. After the next event, the parade, I will inform you at the banquet.”

Hume took the cup and looked at Lucion anxiously.

“You’ve worked hard, Young Master.”

“It’s not difficult. It’s all about getting some light.”

[That’s why it’s difficult.]

Russell voiced his disapproval.

[The damn Emperor tested you, the damn priest turned your body into light. What is this...]

Russell couldn’t finish his sentence and sighed deeply.

It was fortunate that the results were good.

“By the way, Mr. Russell.”

Hume asked, unable to hold back his itchy mouth.

[What?]

“Is it possible to pass the test safely like Young Master did?”

When Lucion was trained by Russell, Hume was also there often.

[No. Of course, it’s impossible.]

Russell pointed to Lucion.

[It’s only possible if you’re resistant to light like Lucion. ...Even if you know how to do it, it’s impossible unless you’re as reckless as Lucion.]

At the word reckless, Lucion shrugged.

“You have to try Ratcho to find out. It only tastes like grass at first, but the more you chew, the sweeter it is.”

[Look at that. That’s why I’m saying that. We’re going to have a public exhibition later.]

Russell frowned slightly in amazement.

When Lucion slightly pondered something, Hume handed over a candy and wondered what to give to Ratta, who was staring at him.

“Give me a piece of meat. I’ve been doing fine.”

Lucion said, rolling the candy in his mouth.

—Hop.

While Rata was stamping her feet in joy, he heard a knock on the door.

Knock. Knock.

‘...Ha. Is it starting again?’

Lucion pressed his stinging brows.

A blue thread appeared proudly.

‘It’s a shame that four red threads already appeared and disappeared.’

Until now, the red thread had never appeared and disappeared like that.

He couldn’t tell anyone.

‘...Huh? It’s running away?’

Lucion, who was waiting for Hume to open the door, hurriedly opened his mouth.

“Hurry up!”

The blue thread suddenly moved away.

[What’s wrong?]

Russell shouted as he poked his head over the wall.

[He’s running away!]

Pak!

Hume, who opened the door immediately, grabbed the back of the guy Russell was pointing at.

[Where did the knights who were guarding the door go?]

‘There’s no knights at this time?’

At the sound of Russell’s grumbling, Lucion touched his finger.

He didn’t think this strange thing happened by accident.

This room was so secure that even Carson couldn’t enter.

But this kind of small mistake could happen?

Hume dragged the person and knelt before Lucion.

“Y-young Master. H-help me!”

He appeared to be a royal servant.

Looking at his contemplative expression, he didn’t seem to know that he would be caught.

Lucion breathed in and out slowly.

“Are you okay?”

Carson asked.

“No. It’s crazy hard.”

Lucion opened his palm.

It was so obvious that he was shaking.

“But it’s much better to have someone who’s more nervous than me.”

Lucion looked at Veros, whose legs were trembling since a while ago.

“Sorry, I’m sorry. I don’t feel comfortable with people looking at me.”

“That’s all right. So am I.”

He grew up watching Novio and Carson who were always proud of people’s stares, so he thought Veros’ appearance was new.

You’re not the only one.

The thought that suddenly ran through Lucion’s head made him feel more at ease than before.

Lucion wore earplugs and waited until the carriage door opened.

As the carriage door opened, the sound of people could be heard through the gap in the earplugs.

Carson got off first, then it was Veros, and then it was his turn to get off.

[You can do well, so don’t worry.]

Russell said before Lucion left.

At the sight of his impatience, Lucion answered with all his might and set foot on the ground.

“Yes.”

Thud!

Lucion faltered as he stepped down.

As if the inside and outside of the carriage had become a different world, he already felt crushed by the figures of hundreds of thousands of people filling the central square.

‘...I can’t breathe.’

Lucion couldn’t bear to raise his head.

It seemed as if those people would become waves and pour swear words and accusations against him at any moment.

—Lucion. Look at the people!

Ratta said brightly.

-Everyone smiles at Lucion. That’s why Ratta automatically smiles!

‘They’re smiling at me?’

Lucion, for a moment, doubted his ears.

[Right, Lucion. I don’t mean to force you either, but raise your head and look at it just once.]

At Russell’s words, Lucion squeezed the hem of his robe with trembling hands.

But his head was too heavy.

Sweat dripped down his chin and fell to the floor.

“Lord Cronia.”

Veros called Lucion quietly.

“Because of my job, I have no choice but to face people. I get nervous and scared every time. But Lord Cronia will never bow down. I swear in the name of the God of Light.”

Lucion couldn’t hear what Veros was saying properly because of his earplugs.

However, he thought it might be similar to what Ratta and Russell said.

Lucion slowly raised his head, listening to the beating of his heart.

People’s legs.

Stomach.

Neck.

There Lucion’s gaze paused for a moment.

The fear of what people looked like on top of it came over and he couldn’t stand it.

“...Ugh.”

As Lucion’s breath quickly became shorter, Veros quickly showed off Divine Beast and covered people’s eyes for a moment.

“Wow!”

“Divine Beast has appeared!”

Those who didn’t know the truth cheered for Divine Beast’s appearance.

The white, valiant figure was imposing enough to take people’s attention.

“Lucion, are you okay?”

Carson quickly helped Lucion.

It was great that Lucion endured the declaration ceremony held in the hall.

That will do.

Carson and Russell both said the words with choked throats.

“Is... Is everyone smiling?”

Lucion struggled to speak.

He didn’t want to come this far and go back.

Why should he back down?

—Right! Ratta can’t lie.

Ratta replied.

[Right. They’re smiling so brightly.]

Russell replied.

That encouraged Lucion.

—Lucion.

Troy gently called Lucion.

—That cheer is only for you.

‘Only for me...?’

When Lucion naturally raised his head, Troy slipped away.

Gradually, Lucion’s eyes fluttered wildly.

‘They’re smiling...’

People were smiling brightly at him.

‘They’re really smiling.’

Lucion pulled out his earplugs with his trembling hands.

‘Yeah, it’s a day for me.’

“Lucion! Lucion!”

The cheers pouring down in front of him like waves crashing were really just for him.

Thud.

Thud.

Lucion felt a completely different tremor and looked at his completely changed world.