Chapter 61

From a fountain encased in gold to a single statue.

A citadel of perfect symmetry.

When viewed from the front, it looks as if the solid outer wall and the beautiful palace are overlapping in a curved line, and it is worthy of being called the highlight of the Rongrte Palace.

“Rox, what are you doing?”

“I was watching because it was pretty.”

“I get tired of seeing it every day.”

“Because I don’t see you every day.”

“If I do well, I can see you every day~”

“Now, shall we go in?”

“It hurts me too to be ignored so blatantly… … Ah, go with me! He said he didn’t know the way!”

In any case, the chance to meet the emperor is only two or three times at most.

You never know when you might be able to come back, so it’s best to plan ahead as much as possible.

“Is the time right?”

“Your Majesty is waiting for you.”

“already?”

Follow the servant to the restaurant.

Since all the offices of the central nobility were in the imperial family, it caught my eye quite a bit.

“Rockstrin… … ?”

“Rockstrin Aindarok is here!”

“As expected, it is as rumored.”

“Oh my gosh.”

The reaction of the noble ladies who mainly decorated clothes and accessories like fancy peacocks was hot.

“hot… … !”

“Bar, nice to meet you.”

Every time our eyes met, he gave me a light eye salute. With the princess, Ai-nim, right next to them, that was the limit for each other.

It’s easy to win the favor of noble ladies with a level 10 charm. Rather than ignoring it, I chose to respond in moderation. Of course, men will not be pleased with it, so just in moderation.

Ainim also left a comment.

“Well, I don’t think it will be peaceful if Rox stays in the imperial family.”

“Isn’t that right?”

Compared to the size, the structure itself was simple. I passed the long hallway with the portraits of the previous emperors, following the attendant with the child.

‘That hair color.’

The lineage of the Rongrute family is blonde without a single exception. It was nothing different from a portrait from the first emperor.

“Is the court wizard here too?”

“yes. One was sent as an advisor to the training center, so there are only two. Would you like to visit? Grandpas can’t wait to see The Rocks.”

I mean Derek is there too.

Since I haven’t met Weirane or Coltman, it wouldn’t hurt to go back to him.

“I’m nervous.”

In front of the restaurant we finally arrived.

The antique red door was huge, like the entrance to any dungeon.

This is the restaurant where the emperor is waiting.

“What do we do? Shall we go right in?”

“I see.”

“Since you said you were only going to talk lightly, all your servants would have been bitten.”

“I wasn’t too nervous.”

“What if Obama slams Rocks?”

“Please open it.”

“Aww, Rocks!”

Thanks to Ai-nim’s nervousness instead, I ordered a servant to open the door.

“You’re back.”

An elongated dining table and a splendid chandelier that you might think of when you think of an imperial meal.

Behind the scenery that did not disappoint expectations, the emperor was simply dressed without any other decorations.

There were only two attendants, but they did not feel empty. His aristocratic appearance was incomparable to anyone else.

“Abama!”

“Meet Your Majesty the Emperor.”

“Good work, child.”

The short haircut and moderately grown beard give a cool impression.

Gawil von Rongrth.

This is the emperor of ＜Academy Summer Turge＞’s empire, Rongurt.

It has only been a few years since the coronation ceremony was held, so he is still very young in his early 40s.

“Kyungdo, come over here and sit down.”

“Yes.”

“Your face is exactly what I heard.”

When he called the child, he seemed to smile a little, but the emperor soon invited a seat with a nonchalant expression. The response was different from the words.

“I already heard the news, child. I told you to do whatever you want, but you seem to be very angry.”

“I thought it would be dangerous to leave it as it is.”

“If that’s what you think, then so be it. Rather, it was timely. If it’s a cause, it’s full, so we’re already preparing supplies.”

The child smiled and was embraced by the emperor, and I quietly sat down.

“Lockstrin Aindarok. I’ve heard that your work has been outstanding. I would like to thank you personally.”

“I just did what was right.”

“Thank you for thinking so. You will know why I called you first.”

“I heard it was a wedding.”

“About half.”

At the emperor’s gesture, the attendants moved in perfect order and served food. All kinds of high-end dishes were poured out, but it didn’t whet the appetite.

“It’s not a story that will end easily, so listen slowly and tell me.”

“I will listen.”

Taking a sip of the champagne poured by the attendant, the emperor continued his conversation leisurely.

“It hasn’t been that long since Margrave Aindarlock went. I asked at that time too, but he told me to ask him directly since it was none of his business.”

“… … Yes.”

“The Empire is still unstable.”

It has been almost 200 years since the era of war ended and the era of magic entered.

Rongrult went through a lot of trial and error until he reached the Empire.

It is not unconditionally good to give preference to ability regardless of origin.

The rapidly growing empire may seem like a great country on the outside, but the reality is a little different.

Right now, even in Summerter, the best educational institution in the empire, there were kidnappings, and spies like Berthol were openly appointed as key personnel.

It would be shocking if it were the political families in the center who were in harmony with each other. While running, looking only at the road ahead, my back fell asleep.

“Now I’m sick of it. There must have been a need to strengthen the internal stability, but I couldn’t afford it.”

“You’re saying now is the right time.”

“Distinguishing internal enemies is perhaps more troublesome than war. I tried several times, but the end is not cool. Okay, let’s have a fun imagination. If you are a burden, who can you trust?”

Since this is a question that has nothing to do with marriage, there is a separate answer.

Originally, it is common to have a conversation with the emperor during the non-professional performance after the eighth episode, but that was only pulled.

“Nobody believes me. It would be the same even with Aindar Loch.”

“What would you do?”

“On the contrary, I will trust everyone without discrimination.”

“Are you going to leave me alone?”

Saying so, the emperor took a bite of the sliced quiche with a knife and took a bite.

There are still those inside the Empire who are looking for an opportunity.

For simple self-interest, some kind of resentment, or just wanting the collapse of the empire.

I will carry them

“Jim clearly said that we need to be more substantial. Do you mean hugging the pus that might burst at any moment?”

“I mean, if it were me, I would. Your Majesty shouldn’t do that. It’s already too late.”

“why?”

“Because Your Majesty is not trusted by them.”

“I am not trusted by my servants… … . That’s an interesting assumption.”

There was no high pitch in his calm voice, but his eyes were sharp.

Because I took so many tests, I don’t feel very nervous anymore. Or maybe it’s because the child next to me is restless.

“What is trust to you?”

“What if I cut meat with this knife?”

“The meat will be cut.”

“I call it trust.”

“her!”

The emperor let out a devastated laugh.

“It’s really not unusual. Even children are like that sometimes.”

“The knife is in my hand. It is purely my will to move.”

Scratch scratch.

As I said, I sliced the meat with a knife and pushed it into my mouth. there is a taste

“When I put everything of the opponent in my hands, or when I can accurately predict their movements. I can say I trust him.”

“You mean Jim is not trusted?”

“Your Majesty has already made several attempts to find out their true nature. Isn’t it?”

“I picked out quite a number.”

“People are afraid of the unknown. The reason why they fear you is probably because they can’t guess their own situation in the future.”

Right after Gawil’s coronation ceremony, blood and wind raged in the imperial family for a long time.

He showed a strong will to pull out the rotten roots, and put it into practice. It was a hot temper.

Nobility in the empire is not a person who does not come out dust by shaking it off. This is because he did not seek legitimacy in the first place, so he rose to the position from the beginning regardless of means and methods.

Many families have lost their names.

everyone is afraid of him

“Would you assume that those who don’t even know my future should be dismissed? Since each cannot predict the other, trust is impossible.”

“It’s poignant. Doesn’t that mean there won’t be a solution until Jim gets out of here?”

“That’s right.”

“Tsk, it just made me feel uncomfortable. Trusting everyone is something.”

“There are two ways.”

“I will listen.”

“If anyone becomes a Dark Lord foolish enough to belittle Your Majesty, you can predict their outspoken behavior.”

“this. Are you saying that Tane is going to be a fool by himself?”

“Haha, isn’t that already too late?”

The 1st Prince Thein von Longert.

He is the first prince in the succession ranking, and his evaluation is mediocre. Although it is on the axis of genius, it is a level that deserves it if it is Rongrult.

He doesn’t have enough talent to be called a genius of the century like Ainim, but he doesn’t have any particular weaknesses.

“How about the second method?”

“Everyone should fear you, but at the same time trust you.”

“It contradicts what you said. If to be afraid is to be ignorant, how can they trust a prince?”

“If you are a criminal, then yes.”

“criminal.”

The emperor smiled and shook his head. Even though Gawil calls himself the culprit, there is no reaction.

“I heard you. Don’t even eat.”

If you were the main character, this is the end.

Contrary to appearances, the emperor was fully satisfied with this answer, and would have gladly praised the ball and sent the protagonist back.

So now it’s Rockstrin’s turn.

Rockstrin is the next head of the great aristocrat, Aindarok, and has a high reputation in the world. You don’t even have to meet twice.

“Your Majesty, are you appointing Your Highness Ainim as your successor?”

“Rox!”

The child who had been silent for a long time cried out in surprise. Brilliant blonde hair flashed busily.

The emperor took a deep breath.

“… … Hmm.”

“Abama! Rox, that’s it. Are you too far away? Sometimes there are parts that I don’t notice… … .”

It sounds like you’re trying hard to defend yourself, but you don’t have to. The emperor raised his hand and covered the child’s busy mouth.

“It is true that Jim cares for Ai-nim. What a beautiful kid. Hana-kyung would do well to keep quiet.”

“It was a presumptuous personal opinion. sorry.”

“It’s about marriage, so you guys should step back.”

The emperor raised his hand and forced even the two servants in the dining room to withdraw.

There were only three people left in the spacious dining room. Before long, a large hand gently pressed the child’s head.

“Child.”

“Yes.”

“It is as you said.”

The emperor drank all the champagne left in the glass.

“You are like a child.”

Tak, the expression on the face of putting the glass down was a satisfied smile.

“Since the culprit dare not look ahead, you must trust me.”

“That’s right.”

“ha ha ha. good night. I will ask my Marquis Aindarok to pay special attention from now on. If you are, you are well qualified to be my daughter’s spouse.”

A long conversation was not necessary.

The Emperor tried to test whether Lockstrin Aindarok would be a suitable consort for Ainim, and he admitted that there was nothing wrong with this.

However, there is one thing the emperor is mistaken about.

“When would be a good date?”

“Oh, Your Majesty.”

“Well?”

Nope?

“I will refuse.”

“… … .”

The emperor’s face distorted like a dented tin can in an instant.

He must have changed almost half of the imperial family greetings with that evil face. This time, I survived because my charm was level 10.

“… … I didn’t expect this at all. You don’t like your daughter?”

“I hope so. I just want to tell you that the timing is not good.”

“Leeden has lowered his tail, and the Empire’s defenses are strong. I think there is no better time than this.”

“Would you say so even if the barrier were to collapse in a month?”

“What do you mean?”

Defending barriers, protecting Mashu, and conveying information. Three conditions for a happy ending.

The easiest way to achieve that is right here. Aren’t you stupid if you don’t use it?

The Golden Shield, Aindarok. A look that easily appeals to everyone.

that is enough.

“The thing that worries me is actually the continent, not the empire.”

“A continent?”

I’m just relaying what I said to Aini one more time.

“Your Majesty must immediately move all the troops that can move.”