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Episode 82. The Outgoing One (2)
[The 4th Prince, Yulsis Renault Adratan, forms a diplomatic corps to bring about peace with the Holy Nation!]
The imperial family is currently in an uproar over an unprecedented incident.
– 'We have a common enemy, the Demons. We must make peace with the Holy Nation of Perenand, even if it means destroying them!'
The noble fourth prince, Yulshis's intention was as follows.
'For the sake of humanity, we must wash away the grudges of the past and stand against the demons.'
Of course, the nobles and the elders who saw his childish behavior did not think so.
['They're struggling to survive.']
['What should I do? The 4th Prince, who is far from the right of succession, will be in danger if he doesn't do something like this.']
['Is there no word from the royal family? Even though we are in a ceasefire, we are clearly going on a diplomatic mission to an enemy country.']
['You know, Emperor Adratan is indifferent to such matters.']
If an ordinary noble or other person had said that, they could have been hanged on the spot for lese majeste.
However, Prince Yulsis 4th Prince committed this act while boasting about his title as ‘Prince.’
Rather, he created a situation in which he could extend his life a little more by making the nobles and the royal family feel pity for him by pushing their reactions to the extreme.
['I hate to say such irreverent things, but it is a sin to be born as the 4th prince.']
['There are seven princesses in total. It's like your fate was decided when you were born.']
['It's a fate that doesn't fit with blood.']
['Haha, what does that have to do with us?']
That is why people around him ridiculed him for this 'peace', thinking it was a political show to survive.
The most noble bloodline in the empire.
Because of that high blood nature, you could die.
[The 4th Prince, Captain of the Yules Diplomatic Corps' Escort.]
[Yurien Kreifart Frasson of 'Closed Eyes' is a strong candidate.]
However, the ridicule began to change into pity once a 'captain' was appointed to escort him.
This is because he was chosen as the captain of the escort, not as a knight, but as Yurian with 'closed eyes'.
['Hey, are you crazy?']
['No matter how strong he is, he doesn't suit me!']
['My life will be in danger all the way there.']
His notoriety is so well known that there is no one in the system who does not know him.
The smiling executioner.
The mad dog of the royal family.
A sword that kills noble blood.
Although his swordsmanship is top-notch, his innate character is lowly.
Word spread within the imperial family that the captain of the prince's guard was not fit to go to the 'Sacred Nation' for the sake of 'peace'.
['Surely, it could be that the other princes have intervened… … .']
['That might really be the case… … .']
Perhaps that is why later on, rumors like this started to spread throughout the system.
In order to deal with the 4th prince, Yulsis, first, 'Yurian' was assigned as the captain of the guard.
The nobles who read the official document gathered together and began to gossip.
“Poor Yulisse…….”
“Even if he has no power, that’s not true! Does it make sense to appoint that man-faced, double-minded demon as the captain of the guard!?”
“There was also Schwartz, the commander of the Knights of the Blue Lion, why of all people!”
It's a natural reaction.
But in that obviousness, something new began to emerge.
“But, Sir Yurian hasn’t done anything that would be considered scandalous lately.”
“Well, maybe it won’t be a problem, surprisingly.”
There have been no major problems with Yulian's recent activities.
Rather, he dealt with several demons, which made his reputation slightly higher than his infamy.
Because of this, the bad history he had built up over time could be blocked by the shield called ‘Imperial Family’.
Following the imperial command was something a noble had to do.
***
[… … In this regard, I hereby appoint Yurian, of the Imperial Agency, Closed Eyes, as the captain of the escort for the 4th Prince and the Yulsis Diplomatic Corps.]
After reading the official document from the secretary's office, I looked down at the documents again with a dumbfounded expression.
'How can it happen this quickly?'
Since the Dawn Society was going to take action, I thought it was a foregone conclusion that I would be the one to do it.
But, I didn't think it would be announced this quickly.
Did you have any internal arrangements made in advance?
“That’s amazing. Although he is far from the line of succession, I never thought he would be entrusted with the position of captain of the royal guard from our ‘closed eyes’.”
Odwin, who had received the official document from the secretary's office, opened his mouth with his usual blunt expression, even though it was a pleasant line.
However, I felt her voice get a little heated.
A little excitement, a heated emotion.
Although it wasn't actually visible, it seemed as if a bright-colored haze was blooming above her head.
I didn't think the hard-headed Odwin had any particular affection for the group called 'Closed Eyes'.
… … unexpectedly.
“You look quite happy. I thought you weren’t that attached to ‘closed eyes’.”
“That said, I don’t think there’s any reason to dislike it.”
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Well… … , that's not wrong either.
“It may be a splendid place on the surface, but I like it.”
“Then that’s fortunate.”
“Does that sound like sarcasm?”
“I didn’t mean to do that, haha.”
It's true. How comfortable I am with her… … , others will never know.
“By the way, Sir Yurian. When did you apply to be part of the diplomatic corps’ escort? I’ve never heard of it before.”
… … I have never applied for it myself.
The Dawn Society, or more precisely, Tenelon, acted out of their own accord in connection with the 'Black Star'.
But if I say things like 'The Dawn Society' or 'Arch Bishop Tenelon', I will be arrested and killed immediately even if I am Yurian.
“…I didn’t think it was necessary to say it.”
“Well, I know full well that you are not the kind of person who tells me what to do.”
Odwin spoke in his usual plain speech.
The leader and a single member. Even though the hierarchy was completely out of order, they seemed used to it and didn't care.
No wonder Odwin feels so comfortable.
***
When the imperial court was in an uproar over the appointment of the captain of the guard, I had one concern.
'I don't think we've ever exchanged words.'
That is, he did not even exchange a single word with the 4th Prince, Yulsis, who was to be escorted until he reached the Holy Nation of Perenand.
Of course, I know his appearance. That's because he's a character who played an active role as a supporting actor in the royal story.
“Lord Yurian, I heard the news!”
On the way back from the director's office to the office, Fern approached me and greeted me with a cheerful expression.
“You have been selected as the captain of the guard for the 4th Prince! Congratulations!”
There is nothing to celebrate… … .
I didn't even apply for it.
Still, I decided to think positively.
Since it has come to this, I am thinking of going to retrieve the sacred relic, the 'Bell of the Night'.
“Haha, thank you, Sir Fern.”
“Sir Schwartz, the commander of the Knights of the Blue Lion, is a great knight, but the fact that he was appointed captain of the guards over his commander must mean that the secretary’s office highly regarded Sir Yurian’s achievements!”
No, it's just that someone was plotting something behind the scenes.
“Lord Fern.”
"yes!"
When I called his name, Fern answered with discipline and stomped his feet.
“Is there anything you would like me to do?”
The simple ceremony was that of a restrained knight, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that it was perfect.
I start to wonder if I should ask him about that.
'Why did you come with closed eyes and not with the Knights of the Blue Lion?'
When I saw him before, I was curious as to why he transferred, as he would tremble at the thought of 'closed eyes'.
If it's malicious, then this will be annoying too.
“Can I ask you something?”
“Yes! If Sir Yurian asks you anything, I will answer!”
But, it's hard to ask when you react like that.
Doesn't that reaction seem like it respects me?
'Huh, I guess that's not possible.'
I'm not stupid.
If you have any respect for this person called 'Yurien', then it is proof that he is mentally ill.
Think about it honestly.
Even if it isn't like that now, he is a madman with a human face who cuts people up with a smiling face and doesn't hesitate to kill children.
A psychopath who always speaks with a smile and seems to be respectful to everyone, but ends up looking down on everyone else!
'How can you like this guy!'
Wasn't 'Lazrot', who usually showed a good side, ultimately a disguise to act as a puppet?
'There is definitely intention.'
I can't help but think so.
“Lord Fern, if you have any bad thoughts, please do not hesitate to contact the Imperial Family…….”
BAM──!
A deafening noise.
As I turned my head to check its identity, a bear-like man roughly opening the entrance door came into view.
“Where is Yurian?”
Contrary to his appearance, the man came to me in a quiet voice.
Then, the man's gaze, which had been looking left and right, met mine.
“Were you there?”
As our eyes met, a man with an expression as cold as ice approached me.
'Schwarz.'
Commander of the Knights of the Blue Lion.
A strange guy who values 'effort', unlike his cold face like a funeral parlor.
He is the person who published the article about 'No-O-O-Ryuk' on the front page of 'The Knights', a professional magazine I read recently.
'Actually, looking at it, it's quite a sharp impression.'
As the leader of the Knights of the Blue Lion, he is a knight whose skills are guaranteed.
There is even a setting where he broke the horn of a two-horned creature with his bare hands.
“Shoo, Sir Schwartz! What are you doing here…….”
When the former commander of the knights revealed his face, Fern was taken aback.
Looking at Fern like that, Schwartz clicked his tongue once and looked at him with sharp eyes.
“You rascal, who said it was okay to talk to you?”
Even though they were from the same order of knights, Schwartz glared at Fern with venomous words like a knife.
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”
“Yeah, of course I should apologize.”
Fidgeting with his own collar, Schwartz turned his gaze to Fern again.
“You have smeared the face of the Knights Templar by transferring with your ‘closed eyes’.”
Fern looked into his eyes and flinched.
His eyes were indifferent, yet full of stubbornness and contempt.
“A fallen nobleman like that…….”
“What if he is a fallen noble?”
As I came between the two, a look of displeasure appeared on Schwartz's usually blunt face.
In that instant, Schwarz's face turned into its usual icy state.
“Fallen nobles are those who have broken the rules of the empire and have been demoted. They are lower in status than the common people.”
“What you are saying is that you are insulting Sir Odwin, the leader of our 'closed eyes'.”
Odwin is also a fallen noble.
Schwarz's words a moment ago were an insult not only to Fern, but also to the captain, Odwin.
I don't really intend to defend her.
It's just to shame Schwarz for coming to someone else's workplace and being rude.
“Is it really necessary for me to say that?”
How shameless.
“You too, Prason of the Cryphat family.”
I don't know why you move your mouth like that.
Why did you come all the way here?
I had a rough idea of why he came here, but Schwartz's arrogance was beyond compare and rather absurd.
'Isn't it because you're resentful that you weren't selected as captain of the guard?'
No, to be frank, it's not like my will was applied to the selection, and it's said that the Yeomyeonghoe had influence, but if we really have to be specific, it was probably selected by the secretary's office.
Why did you come all the way here to be nagging me?
To Geumseonghan, he's like a fu*king bastard who's dying of hunger.
But if it were 'Yurien', he would say this.
“Haha, is it okay for you to look down on me like that?”
“I’m not trying to look down on you, I’m just stating the truth.”
“Then, do you know what to say to the person who lost the competition to that lowly ‘Prason’?”
As I said that, I showed Schwartz the letter of appointment of the commander of the diplomatic corps escort.
“If you don’t know, let’s decide.”
“This piece of trash…….”
“Trash… I was just pushed out of the selection, but calling me trash is a bit too much. Maybe something like ‘dirt’ would be okay.”
My sarcastic tone caused a slight crack to appear on Schwarz's face, which had been as cold as ice.
This level of sarcasm doesn't even feel like 'acting' anymore.