Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Chapter 339

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Taejonbirok Volume 14 Episode 14

Chapter 80: Lazy Man, Appearance (4)

“Hmm.”

It felt good to melt.

This kind of cloudless, clear weather was not something Nokgi liked, but he could understand it to some extent. Today was going to be the best day of his life.

“Eunuch, have you entered the palace?”

“Eunuch!”

Wherever he went, high-ranking officials wearing red robes bowed down so low that they almost touched the floor.

'Those fucking idiots.'

Nokki smiled bitterly.

Even those who had looked down on him as a eunuch until recently were smiling and trying to win his favor in some way. I couldn't hide my laughter when I saw that.

Perhaps only a few of them truly submit to him. Everyone else hates or despises him, but they cannot help but acknowledge that the Green Dragon alone has taken over all the power in the palace. In order to survive.

Nokki waved his hand slightly, as if he was greeting them. But even that was enough to make him bow his head repeatedly, as if he was embarrassed.

This is the power of authority.

Power is oppression.

It is simply suppressing the opponent's thoughts and ideas without any regard for them. In that sense, Nokki is now at the pinnacle of power.

“Huh.”

A snort escaped me without me realizing it.

'It took a long time, it took a long time.'

Looking back, it really was a long time.

While other high-ranking officials studied under the protection of their families, entered the government office, and climbed up the ranks, Nok-gi started from the bottom and crawled his way up to this position.

And that too, with only his own strength.

Of course, if it weren't for the help of those who followed 'him', no matter how much they had melted, they wouldn't have been able to come here. But on the other hand, if it weren't for melting, no matter how hard they tried, they wouldn't have been able to plant their own people here.

Even if there was help, there was no denying that all of this was achieved through Nokki's fierce efforts.

Nokki walked slowly down the palace street, snorting.

Those who saw him split up to make way for him. Among them was Lee Wang-ya, who had been glaring at him until just a moment ago.

“Huh.”

There are many pleasures in the world.

The lowly ones are obsessed with the pleasures of the flesh, and those who are a little more advanced cherish the pleasure of spending and accumulating money. But all these pleasures are extremely low.

power.

The power to cut off the heads of those with wealth or violence with a single wave of the hand is the only power in the world, and the only pleasure. To obtain that power, Nokki would do anything.

'And now the supreme power is in my hands.'

The thorn in his eye, King Yiwangya, has been overthrown, and the emperor's life is running out. Soon, the crown prince who trusts him like iron will ascend to the throne. From that moment on, he will have power that is no different from the situation.

'It really took a long time.'

Nokki let out a soft laugh.

How long did it take him to get this huge palace into his hands?

It was a rough road, but when I thought that everything was finally achieved today, I felt like all the hardships were washed away.

Today, the royal court will decide on the fate of Yi Wang-ya and Wi Yeon-ho. All Nok-gi has to do is watch the scene with pleasure.

'What kind of expression will you make, Wangya?'

The distorted expression that Lee Wang-ya gives will make Nok-gi's victory complete today.

“Ggggggggggg.”

The greenhorn walked towards the palace at a slow pace that was never fast.

The room was filled with a strange atmosphere.

'It's hot.'

Cold yet hot.

Melting has experienced this air many times. It has always been like this when the world changes. The air becomes cold with worry about the future and concern that the current system will be distorted.

And there is a subtle anticipation that a new world is about to unfold. That is how this tense yet slightly excited atmosphere is completed.

And soon there will be blood mixed in here, for change means purge.

'The first blood will be Wei Yanho's.'

The death of Wi Yeon-ho signifies the complete downfall of Yi Wang-ya.

It is questionable whether he will accept death obediently. It is impossible for Wei Yanho to subdue the palace guards alone, but it would not be difficult for him to run away. And if he runs away, there is no need to stop him.

Rather, it would have been better if Wei Yanhu had run away. Then, the imperial family and the emperor would have known the danger of the Jianghu people, and they would have been able to mobilize their military to put pressure on Jianghu.

“Hahaha. Either way is fine, either way.”

Nokki straightened his back.

I've been bending over all my life, so I'm more used to bending than straightening, but now I don't have to bend over anymore. That stupid emperor will soon find out. What a big mistake he made.

He may think he's using the melting pot, but he'll soon find out. It's who was being used.

'No, I may never know.'

Because unmarried people can't think.

If possible, it would be better to let him live for a few more years. After all, it would be more helpful to trample on those foolish scholars if the current emperor took his side than if the crown prince became the emperor.

If the Emperor had been just a little healthier and could have lived a year, there would have been no need to bother with that stupid prince.

Groan, groan.

The hall, where the emperor had not yet entered, was filled with low voices. The sound of whispering. However, because there were so many people whispering, even that sound was very loud.

“Ahem.”

As Nokki coughed softly, the room was instantly filled with silence. In the silence where not even a breath could be heard, Nokki laughed softly alone.

“Heh heh heh heh heh heh.”

Those who followed him and melted into laughter all smiled.

Isn't this the greatest joy that the victors can receive?

At that moment, a loud noise was heard. Nokki, who frowned slightly and turned his head outside, found himself laughing without realizing it.

“I said I’m going on my own two feet!”

“I… I don’t know if you’ll believe me, but I really have nothing to do with that guy.”

“Where is my brother now!”

“Amitabha.”

Wi Yeon-ho's party was being dragged away, bound. Perhaps His Majesty was planning to personally interrogate them.

'That's funny.'

Nokki found the sight quite comical.

Except for a few, everyone there was someone who could easily deal with the Geumuiwi. If they wanted to, they could cut that rope and run away right now.

But none of them dared to think of such a thing. They were just dragged along one after another like rabbits caught by a hunter.

How strong.

Power is.

How great it is.

Even the fearsome people in the place he belongs to cannot help but be wary of them. They are the ones who are righteous and they are the ones who cannot overcome even one finger of the green dragon right now.

Melting trembled with joy at finally having it all in his hands.

'I have to keep my dignity.'

All eyes here are on him now. He can't laugh or enjoy himself lightly because he's worried about his reputation. Also… … .

'I should also show my final courtesy to that person.'

Yi Wang-ya was being dragged in. Out of respect for the royal family, he was not arrested, but the sight of him being surrounded on all sides by the Royal Guards clearly showed his current situation.

Lee Wang-ya, who was heading to the royal palace, stopped in front of Nok-gi.

“…….”

Yi Wang Ya stared at Nok Gi without saying anything, and Nok Gi greeted him with a gentle smile.

Then the ones who were embarrassed were the royal guards. Even though he was a criminal, Lee Wang-ya was the second most powerful person in the imperial family along with Nok-gi until a few days ago, and even now, he still holds the highest status as the emperor's older brother.

You can't rush him.

“You look quite haggard. Are you worried?”

“Did you say you were worried?”

Nokki smiled brightly.

“Everything comes from the heart. We are only going to live this life, so why should we be obsessed with this or that? Just stop now and spend the rest of your life in comfort. Isn’t a life with poetry and painting the pleasure of a scholar? I will visit you from time to time.”

“Would it be possible for a eunuch who is busy with state affairs to come and see a criminal?”

“Who would doubt Wang Ye’s insight? If I were to ask Wang Ye for advice, no one would stop me.”

Yi Wang Ya's burning eyes glared at Nokki with a murderous look. If a gaze could kill a person, Nokki would have been in a state of extreme pain by now.

“It is said that the flower blooms ten-day.”

“Yes. I feel it deeply now as I watch Wangya.”

“Good, mock me. You have won, so you deserve to be mocked. I guess I should accept the spit in my face as well. But don’t be at ease. No one has ever tried to control the emperor and lived according to his own will. Even if you live according to his own will, history will not forgive you.”

“Does that matter?”

“……What did you say?”

The corners of his lips curled up.

“What does it matter if the world rejoices on the day I die? Are you telling me to fear the contempt of future generations that I will never hear? King, King… When people die, they become nothing but dust. I would rather live and enjoy power than be praised after death.”

As Lee Wang-ya, who had been quietly staring, turned his head and walked away, Nok-gi laughed bitterly.

'The loser's tantrum is an ugly thing.'

But seeing that he had calmed down to that point, I thought that it was indeed the end.

'Wang Ya, your mistake was not that you failed to stop me, but that you did not ascend to the throne. If you were the emperor, I would not have dared to change my mind. It was your mistake to put that weakling on the throne.'

And thanks to that mistake, the melting took victory.

“Bring His Majesty the Emperor here!”

A smile appeared on Nokki's face as he bowed down.

It's over now.

Now it's all over.

Right then!

I started hearing some strange sounds.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

'thud?'

The gap between Nokki's eyebrows narrowed.

This is the sound of footsteps. Nothing else can make this sound. The sound of human feet pressing heavily against the floor.

But these were not the Emperor's footsteps. The Emperor did not have this kind of weight. These were the footsteps of a man of great stature.

'Who is it?'

Who is by the Emperor's side?

He was someone who had gained the emperor's immense trust, to the point of entering with him.

Nokki's eyebrows began to furrow.

'Is it a variable? Or… … .'

Need to check.

Thinking like that, Nokki raised his head slightly. Immediately after, Nokki's mouth opened wide as he raised his head.

“What, what is this?”

A scream of melting tears erupted.