Chapter 73: Sn Ch. 73

SN CH. 73

If they guessed the reason why that person didn’t want to kill Rosaline, who returned alive, maybe it was because she went directly into the heart of Balta by herself. Still, they would have been wary of her and hovering around her, but no one noticed their suspicious acts... This person might be dangerous in many ways.

Once again, Rosaline came back alive. Ricardis thought that if he was the ‘It’ that killed her, and if he were in the present situation, he would surely want to end Rosaline’s story with her death.

Ricardis’s nerves prickled, and he got goosebumps. He thought the arrows aimed at Rosaline were running out, but apparently, something more dangerous loomed above her. It was a bad situation. The only variable they knew was that Rosaline and the other party were the same species.

But even if the person knew such a fact, Ricardis could not predict their reaction. Would it be favorable? Or hostile? Ricardis, a human with only 25 years of life experience, was at his limit.

If so, let’s leave that variable as it is. It was an element that was too uncertain for Ricardis’ to use to his advantage. They could not take this situation lightly and depend on luck and chance. One has to work it out slowly, carefully, and precisely so they won’t miss anything while rushing.

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“What were you thinking?”

“You didn’t tell me to sit, but I will sit as it looks like this will be a long conversation.”Nnêw n0vel chapters are published at novelhall.com

Calyx sat down in his seat. This place, equipped with only the furniture necessary for living and work without any fancy decorations, was the Radwiell mansion in the capital of Illavenia. Count Fertan Radwiell stood by the window and looked out, even though his son had come.

“I ordered you to guard the estate.”

“Sister was sick. Also, there was a letter from the 2nd Prince, so I visited Moonstone Castle.”

Fertan paused for a moment, then turned his head.

“What did you call her just now?”

Ignoring the command to protect the territory and entering the Moonstone Castle as the Radwiell heir: of those two major issues, Fertan pointed out the problematic word.

“You knew. I thought you wouldn’t know because you weren’t very interested in Sister.”

Of course, Calyx didn’t think his father wouldn’t know. Wasn’t he the one who explained that Rosaline was a mage in the first place?

As far as Calyx knew, ‘Rosaline’ had been an ordinary human. The fact that she ‘turned into a mage’ meant that their father at least knew ‘Rosaline’ was dead, even if he didn’t know the exact circumstances. Also, the fact that the current Rosaline is a different person.

“Don’t be cheeky with me. I wondered if you were out from behind your sister’s skirt, but without seeing her, you’ve turned into a three-year-old.”

“I am stepping out of the Radwiell cradle. Aren’t you proud?”

Fertan completely turned his body and looked at Calyx.

“For generations, the Radwiell family has always produced intelligent and strong successors, so people say we have nothing to worry about with heirs. But...”

He walked from the window to the table, and a large shadow fell on Calyx.

“...You are foolish and weak.”

Calyx looked up at his father and smiled.

“Thank you.”

One may think giving it up and losing it are the same when you have something taken from your hand, but they are entirely different. Ten years down the line, Laino was doomed to lose power to his son. It was miserable; he couldn’t describe the burning black feeling inside him.

However, this is a thing of the future. You can’t know what will happen before then. So Laino waited. The Emperor held his breath throughout the years.

Elpidio turned seven years old. He was intelligent, absorbed knowledge quickly, and was dignified and confident. There are several brothers after him, but Elpidio never doubted that he would become Emperor.

The danger gripping Laino’s ankles grew massive, and he choked on his fear. If only the child had weak holy power, if only he had a lowly mother, if only he had a flaw! He needed something to overcome this situation.

The child is still here. Elpidio is too much of a risk, so he must die!

It was the most sensible solution he could find. It was better to be called the heartless Emperor who killed his son than to be the incompetent Emperor defeated by his son and who ran away with his tail between his legs.

Laino gave orders to his faithful dog, Radwiell, who had walked along with Illavenia.

[Kill Elpidio.]

It was the only time Count Radwiell, who was used to doing all kinds of dirty work, hesitated. His family guards Illavenia. To protect the Emperor is to protect Illavenia. It has been their long-standing mission for several generations.

But now, the order to trample the sprout growing for the prosperity of the Empire went against his mission. Count Radwiell read Laino’s desire. He didn’t want to kill Elpidio. Laino just wanted to rule until he was satisfied.

Therefore, Count Radwiell thought he must save Elpidio.

The previous Emperor fell ill and sat on the throne until the moment he died. He wasn’t that powerful, nor was he that capable. It was all thanks to having numerous sons. They all wanted to be the Emperor, but there was only one seat. A fight was inevitable. Since the previous Emperor did not choose a successor, their battle was long and fierce until he died.

However, the other sons of the Emperor now lacked ability and ambition since they all thought Elpidio would be the next emperor. If Elpidio had such a rival... if he wasn’t the only talented candidate in the Imperial family...

[I will find a child.]

[A child?]

[Even if they are not of the noble Laurel lineage, some children are born with strong holy power.]

The Emperor understood the Count’s meaning with those words alone. He shut his mouth for a moment and pondered. Immediately, the Emperor smiled.

[Find the child.]

[I accept your order.]

[It should be a boy whose age isn’t too far from Elpidio’s.]

So, Count Radiwell began to draw a picture of a child he had not yet found in his mind.

Around the age of seven...

[And whose holy power is equal to or exceeding Elpidio’s.]

With strong holy power...

[He will be of royal blood, so it’s natural he should have a beautiful hair color.]

A child with light blonde or silver hair...