117. Emperor (1)

Everyone in the hall held their breath and bowed.

Zeke also forcibly moved his creaking body and lay down.

‘Why did you come out there… … ?’

The sudden appearance of an emperor.

At most, it was unusual for high-ranking nobles to attend a children’s sparring game, but the empire’s great bread came.

This kind of scene was not even in Zeke’s calculations.

‘Hmm, but then, he’s the father of Ilios… … . Do you want to save him?’

It reminded me of a scene in which the parents came forward and shouted that there was nothing wrong with our child after we tried to immerse the person we didn’t like.

Sieg looked at the emperor with low, sunken eyes.

Although the light faded slightly with age, as if to prove noble lineage, blonde hair and golden eyes resembling gold

Deep-set eyes and stubborn lips.

Although he was not very tall, he possessed a lofty presence befitting an emperor ruling an empire.

He looked around and stopped his gaze at the Duke of Joheiden.

“Heh heh, this time the Duke of Yoheiden did something he wouldn’t normally do. To summon nobles and head to the academy.”

“Off… … . Your Majesty, that’s… … .”

“I know. At least the fact that your daughter entered the academy this year. Don’t you change as a person whenever you talk about your daughter?”

The Duke of Joheiden dyed his face red with shame.

“And the leader of the imperial knights.”

“insect!”

The head of the Imperial Knights knelt down on one knee and responded with a moderation.

“You should be able to hold back my curiosity because you went here after spending one day of your vacation, which is given only three days a year. So, was it worth coming here?”

“Yes! That’s right!”

“Whoops. If you are, so be it. I’ll tell you the story later. I’m looking forward to it.”

“Yes! All right!”

The emperor bursts into laughter.

Zeke’s head was spinning.

‘ah. therefore. It was said that the duke came directly to monitor what was going on behind the scenes.’

Hey, it was something that the duke, who could not be ignored even with the power of the emperor, had summoned nobles, so the emperor could have been anxious.

In addition, it is said that the place where even the leader of the imperial knights came to play after taking a vacation is the same place.

That I couldn’t stay still in the palace.

‘Putting that aside, how will it come out?’

The gaze of the emperor who nodded before long.

1 Prince. I went to Ilios Leonine.

With the appearance of the emperor, Rosnante’s ass, unable to avoid urinating any longer, was wet.

“First Prince. Ilios Leonine.”

“… … lungs, lungs… … .”

“This is really disappointing. To commit corruption by using power in an evaluation that should be fair… … . At Ramieli Academy, too.”

“… … That, that!”

“No way, do you think that insults are only student sparring?”

Ilios lowered his head and bit his lip.

“My ancestors said to be equal at Ramieli Academy. That means that even if you are a member of the imperial family, you should develop an eye that can see the world and people from the perspective of a commoner! How dare you use your power to make the count’s daughter do such a dirty thing!?”

“… … .”

“Ilios. You take responsibility for this matter, and bow your head to all students. And I have to come out of the academy.”

“Lungs, Your Majesty! Ha, as long as it’s about bowing my head to the students, uh, I’ll do it! but… … !”

Ilios looked at the emperor with longing eyes.

Ramieli Academy is a place where the children of various high-ranking nobles gather.

It was a necessary process to form personal connections and plan for the future in order to become the crown prince.

It may be too late to restore the reputation that has fallen due to this incident.

At least if I stayed at the academy, I was confident that I would be able to recover once again like myself, Rosnante.

I don’t know anything else, but it’s not as bad as getting kicked out of the academy. as much as that!

“Hmm… … . nope, that won’t work either. You should come out of the academy.”

The emperor calmly shook his head despite Ilios’ earnest wishes.

At first glance, he might look like a strict emperor even to his bloodline, but in Zeke’s eyes, he was clearly visible.

that emperor. I’m looking into the eyes of the nobles right now.

‘It’s probably not Ilios Abbie.

Certainly, if the first prince’s side had remained here even a little bit, the decision to expel Ilios would not have been made.

However, the duchy, marquis, and count family are expressing their anger toward him.

Rather, if Ilios remained, it would be a loss for the emperor.

Still, such a cunning emperor’s personality was an advantage for Sieg.

It would have been even more annoying if that emperor, like the Duke of Yoheiden, had been the character of a son of an idiot and had been around Ilios.

With that, it seems that the business is over.

The emperor looked away.

Next, his gaze was directed to another child who was lying on his stomach.

It was the 2nd Prince Rosnante Leonine.

“Rosnante Leonine.”

“Yes! your majesty! In the meantime! Bye bye! Did you do that!!!!”

thud!

Rosnante bangs his head on the floor and gives a rough greeting.

Even the emperor couldn’t help but be embarrassed.

“That, yes… … . Well done. you… … . still active… … . Um, you are healthy.”

There was nothing in particular to say, so it was forced to say something, but it was enough to excite Rosnante’s heart.

‘Ah, His Majesty the Emperor has seen me!! Chi, even praise!?’

It was Rosnante who had received almost no treatment among the three princes.

Of course, there was also the reason that the emperor’s work was so busy that it was difficult to find time to take care of his children.

Even so, unlike the 1st and 3rd princes meeting alone once or twice a year.

The impression was multiplied because I visited Rosnante almost every few years.

“Umm, what have you learned at the academy?”

It’s just parents’ usual ‘how are you studying these days?’ It was a casual greeting, but Rosnante quickly shook his head.

‘This is your chance. It’s to impress His Majesty the Emperor. can do. Ross Nante! But, what am I good at… … ?’

Rosnante, who was silent for a moment, raised his head and shouted with sparkling eyes.

“I learned the sword! Here! Realize my inadequacies and work hard! I’m working hard again! Why did the emperor send me to the academy! I realized the reason with my body!!”

“Um… … . You lost alone today… … . Rosnante.”

“Soy… … . Shh! to be quiet Why is he stopping talking like this today? And now, even that Rosnante attaches a high charge!”

Soi and Iriel lay face down side by side.

Iriel stabbed Soyi in the side.

While making bread, Soyi was the one who consumed the most excessively of the bread he had made.

The emperor shook his head and nodded.

“Um, that, that’s right. Let’s work hard in the future.”

“Yes! Best, hard work, diligence! Even with my soul! I will raise the honor of the empire from the very bottom!”

“That, yes… … .”

The emperor, who had accidentally added a word and was strangely pressured, hurriedly ended the conversation.

And before long, he turned to the person he wanted to talk to the most.

“You must be Zeke Kleiman.”

– Are you a teenager?

When Zeke understood the emperor’s personality to some extent, it seemed that his true intentions were heard in his ears.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

– I’m 10 years old.

“Hmm, this job was fun.”

– Did you really have to do this?

“I’m glad you enjoyed it.”

– Oh, take good care of your child.

A slight wrinkle formed on the Emperor’s forehead.

He measured Zeke.

Zeke Kleiman.

This person was a person who had recently gained a unique reputation to the extent that he could hear himself not in the academy.

The Duke of Joheiden and the Duke of Justia

I was related to both of them.

An academy instructor who saved the princesses of two families and received the title of benefactor.

‘And, it’s highly likely that the guy who informed me about Lost Hope a while ago is also this guy.’

The Duke of Joheiden kept his existence a secret

In the end, the protruding nail is the way to break through the pocket.

In the process of gathering various information about Lost Hope, the emperor noticed that one part was empty.

In addition, it was very awkward for the Duke of Yoheiden, who should be busy in the manor, to suddenly gather nobles and attend an academy event no matter how much he wanted to see his daughter’s match.

After removing the surrounding people through the elimination method, the person who came out was Zeke Kleiman.

Although the duke made an excuse for the emperor’s visit here himself, what he actually wanted to check was this man.

‘Because we have to change the situation depending on what kind of guy he is. He’s carrying two dukes on his back, so if he turns into an enemy, he’ll be the most troublesome.’

Of course, I didn’t like that Ilios, who was a strong candidate for the crown prince, was brought down this much. that is that and this is this

‘I’ll have to check it out.’

“Yes, I will deal with Ilios’s matter strictly. However, sorry. I came a little while ago. That’s why I couldn’t see the swordsmanship the students had prepared. Do you have anything else to show me?”

– Let’s see how great your swordsmanship is.

“Yes. Instructor Dios and I have a sparring scheduled.”

“Five! That went really well!”

At those words, Dios’ face turned pale.

“However, I have one plea. Would it be all right if I could tell you?”

“Um… … ? supplication? Let me tell you.”

“Yes, for today ‘all’ of my students have trained with all their heart and soul.”

“… … Right.”

“Among them, there is a girl who has been training alone for days and nights without sleep for her father who is attending today.”

“Whoa, who is that… … ?”

“I am Serena Joheiden, the princess of the Joheiden duchy. Would it be all right if I changed what was scheduled for my sparring to Serena Yoheiden and instructor Dios Redwood’s sparring?”

At Zeke’s words, the Duke of Yoheiden’s face widened.

‘Oh oh! Zeke Kleiman! After all, you all had plans!’

He took out a video recorder and was slapped on the shoulder by his wife.

However, the emperor’s face was slightly frowned.

‘Umm, I want to check this guy’s skills… … . That said, I can’t ignore my daughter’s idiot who is panting next to me.’

If the person requesting a change of schedule was a child from another noble family, there would be no problem even if the emperor refused.

However, as much as the Duke of Joheiden was an existence that even the emperor would find it difficult to ignore.

Sieg spoke in a low voice so that only the troubled emperor could hear.

─ I’ll check my skills separately later by competing with the leader of the Imperial Knights. It wouldn’t be too good for the Emperor to have my sword exposed here, where there are many nobles watching.

‘this guy… … !?’

The emperor opened his eyes wide at the words that seemed to have read his mind.

‘That’s how confident I am… … .’

In fact, the one with too much power is exposed

It was right that when the nobles approached him, it would be a headache for the emperor as well.

Besides, this guy already has ties to the Duke’s family.

‘No, I can’t help it.’

“after… … . yes, then there is nothing you can do It’s impossible to betray the Duke of Joheiden’s expectations, so let’s do that. By the way… … . Where is the daughter of the Duke of Joheiden? If you can still see what you were like when you were young, you will definitely be able to recognize it… … .”

The emperor looked around at the prostrate students, but did not find their characteristic silver hair.

“Here he is.”

Belatedly, Serena gasped and arrived at the arena.

“Instructor! I’m here… … ! to… … Eh?”