CH 8.23

“Wow!”

Clap, clap, clap. Intermittent applause broke out, as though they felt this was an expensive performance. But, as for me, I was astounded.

Sir Aragon went out on a boat, right? Did they come back on a plane?

Despite this, the Liang 999 steadily approached the earth.

Boom.

A rusty conical item landed on the purple cloth that had been set out beforehand by the attendants.

Thud. A loose barnacle slid to the ground, and Liang 999 returned completely to land.

“Scan!”

The surrounding wizards shouted loudly and cast magic.

First, they looked inside to see if there was anything unusual.

A light white aura shone around the plane from the hands of various wizards.

“No curse or spell was detected on it, Your Majesty.”

“Oh, is that so?”

“Yes. It’s just a simple plane that rusted away.”

The wizard standing next to the emperor was the only one wearing white robes and has three stars on his chest.

He seemed to be of a higher rank than those in black robes.

“That’s good! Open the door!”

No one paid any attention to the mysterious plane that carried Liang 999.

Everyone’s eyes, from the Emperor to the lowest person present, are fixed on Liang 999.

Finally, the legendary plane.

It was time for the immense wealth of Cyphelion to be revealed to the world.

“I promised you, so go in first.”

“Thank you for your generosity, Your Majesty!”

At the emperor’s words, I smiled as if I couldn’t be happier.

However, Lacius, who was standing behind the emperor, had a glum expression on his face.

“Wait, Nia. It can be dangerous. Let me go with you.”

“But haven’t the wizards already scanned it?”

“It can still be dangerous. You don’t know what’s inside.”

Lacius was likewise well aware of the emperor’s devious schemes.

Who would want to recklessly enter the legendary plane that had been closed for years, if not decades?

‘First’ always meant being at risk of getting cursed.

So he’ll have to throw in someone to make sure it’s safe, but since I asked it myself without thinking, the Emperor has nothing to lose.

This was also in my calculation, but it was a bit unexpected that Lacius would offer to go with me.

“Ah, absolutely. It could be hazardous. I’ll allow you two to go in together.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

The emperor nodded and granted us permission.

Lacius immediately stepped forward and stood by my side.

“Oh my goodness, look at how well you two are getting along.”

“Right? It looks like no one can come between them.”

It was probably not Lacius’ intention to stage this, but it worked out wonderfully.

a fiancee who loves and cares for his fiancee very much.

Maybe something like that will appear in tomorrow’s article.

It was a good idea to announce that Lacius was no longer everyone’s lover in a public setting like this.

“Watch your step.”

“Hold my hand.”

“Cover your mouth with this just in case there is a poisonous odor floating around.”

Lacius held out the handkerchief he had been holding, to me.

He must have brought it with him on purpose, because his clothes don’t seem to have a place for a handkerchief.

His affectionate consideration made me sad once more.

I don’t want him to keep making unforgettable memories like this.

“Then, I’ll go in first, Nia.”

Creak.

The steel plate was so rusty that it was scary to take a step forward.

Moreover, the entrance of the plane was narrow, so the interior was not visible from here.

It just felt like a narrow tube.

I swallowed my saliva and tightly held Lacius’s arm.

Lacius looked back at me and stroked my head before stepping inside.

“Lashin?”

Why is there no response? There’s probably nothing wrong, right?

There was no curse or anything like that in the original, but the imperial wizard worried me.

‘Let’s not be scared. Don’t be scared.’

I crept up behind him, blinking quickly to adjust my eyes to the darkness within. A split second later. I realized why Lacius didn’t respond as we walked through the tight corridor.

“… … !”

Even I, who took pride in having seen all the gems and money in the world, couldn’t stop my gaping mouth.

A mountain of gold coins was glimmering.

All of the inner walls were gold-plated, and one of the lampstands was built entirely of gold.

There were diamond tables created from enormous ores, as well as collections of gem plates piled high.

On the sofa and the coat rack, various ornaments were hung in clusters.

That isn’t everything.

Dozens of layers of silk lie beneath the scattered ceramics and gold-plated dishes.

Even at a glance, the paintings strewn around the floor were masterpieces of great quality.

Tuk.

As I took a step forward, I looked down on my feet, where small rubies and sapphires were scattered like sand.

“Wow… … .”

How much does all of this cost?

No wonder Cyphelion was considered a symbol of wealth.

It could also be the reason the emperor sought to stop him as he fled with his entire riches at the moment.

A quick glance at this sight would provide an answer.

5 billion gautes would go unnoticed in this place.

“Truly amazing.”

Lacius, who had been silent, finally spoke up.

I, too, nodded my head silently, overwhelmed by the immense wealth.

‘Oh, but I have to hurry and quickly leave.’

before the Emperor sends in another person.

I entered carefully, struggling not to trample on the jewels.

Then I slipped my hand inside the red leather sofa.

‘The real compass is here. It’s between the couches.’

I moved my fingers, trying not to look at the skeleton sitting in front of the diamond desk.

No one would suspect that the compass Cyphelion was clutching in his palm and clutching to his chest was a fake.

That’s a fake among fakes.

The one on the table and the one in the precious sieve safe were also fake.

This one, lying around here, is the real thing!

As soon as I touched a round, hard object, I pulled it out. It was indeed a compass.

I hid it between my breasts and straightened my back.

Then I grabbed one of the tiaras that were lying about.

It was platinum, with a large ruby embedded in it, and it looked expensive.

“My God, look at this crown. It is so beautiful.”

“Crown?”

“Yes, isn’t this a crown?”

Hurrying outside, I held up what was in my hand for all to see.

Then I smiled brightly and asked an innocent question.

Then, the princess who had been watching quietly shook her head.

“That is a tiara. It’s what the duchesses wear on special occasions.”

“Oh, is that so?”

I want it. I really want this. There is nothing else that catches my eye.

I looked at the tiara, hypnotizing myself. Then the Emperor intervened with a big smile.

“It’s a very precious-looking tiara. You’ll look great in it.”

“Do you mean that, Your Majesty?””

“Yes, so don’t think twice about it and take it.”

The emperor nodded his head kindly. But in my eyes, I could see the nervousness that passed through his blue eyes. The Emperor also knows about Cyphelion’s Compass.

‘But I have no plan on losing it.’

‘But I have no intention of giving it up.’

I questioned why everyone was making such a big deal about it; once it was in the hands of the imperial family, they wouldn’t release any information about it, therefore it made sense to keep it because it might come in handy or be beneficial in the future.

“Oooh!”

“The treasures will finally be revealed!”