Children of the Holy Emperor - Chapter 362



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362. Enlistment (5)

“Before Balthazar’s forces arrived at the scene, some of the magic energy flowing from the demon species was observed spreading throughout the suburbs.”

Leander’s voice, cracked and broken, echoed through the quiet office.

Katrina stood beside the saint and listened quietly to his voice.

“Magi is drawn to stronger magic. Therefore, I have instructed the exorcists not to attempt purification hastily, but to track the whereabouts of the magic.”

Thanks to the efforts of Prince Mores and Prince Logan, the demon species was trapped in one place and tied to the scene for a long time. Thanks to this, even though such a huge amount of magic was generated, there was virtually no additional damage.

However, the sacred barrier that spread out in a semicircle was not perfect, so there were some magical energy that could not be contained and were scattered.

“That is all I have to report. Please give your order.”

Then, as if he had been waiting, the Holy Emperor immediately gave instructions to Leander.

“Send investigation teams to each location where the magic was last confirmed. Since Katrina is here, it would be best to cooperate with the Knights of Saint Aurelion.”

Katrina could sense this strange attitude.

‘Your Majesty already knew. It was already in your sights, and in the plans of Your Majesty the Servant!’

Prince Mores did not lose the magic because he could not reach it. Could it be that even this was all intentional on the part of the prince?

Katrina, who had been supporting Sung Hwang for a long time, could not help but come to that conclusion.

And what supported that guess was the voice of a young man suddenly heard at the entrance.

“As luck would have it, there were seeds of another demon species hidden there. We, Arrenja, have already accurately tracked their location, so Your Majesty, do not worry any longer.”

A small young man with his face covered by a black hood enters the office. At that, Seonghwang, whose expression had not changed until then, visibly frowns.

“… Rebekah.”

Katrina and Leandros also naturally turned their gaze towards him.

Rebekah.

The head of Arenja, a secret organization directly under the Holy Emperor.

Due to the unique way in which they communicate by creating soul terminals, Katrina and Leandros also rarely directly witnessed the true nature of Arrangea.

Their caution has probably become almost paranoid since their clan was nearly wiped out by the Inquisitors years ago.

In any case, they are currently hiding deep in the basement of the palace and rarely show up. Only their leader, Rebekah, occasionally moves outside agents to continue necessary communication.

“Rebecca? Judging by the completely different presence, it looks like they brought in a new outside agent.”

In response to Leandros’s comment, the young man simply smiled and nodded.

Judging from the still fluffy lower body, the spokesperson prepared this time seemed to be younger than expected.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve met the two captains ‘in person’ like this.”

“Stop making such boring jokes. You always say that you lack cause and effect and then suddenly come here and do something.”

A blunt question came out of Katrina’s mouth without an answer. She was sensitive to the emperor’s mood, and often reflected his feelings without realizing it.

But Rebekah remained relaxed throughout, unaffected by her sharp temperament.

“Don’t worry, Captain Katrina. The causality for the search has already been filled. Even if this Rebecca reveals her secret a little early, the results won’t be much different.”

Rebekah, who had responded like that, slowly approached the emperor and bowed her head deeply.

“Thanks to the efforts of Prince Mores, we have been able to uncover all of the Sower’s long-held plans, Your Majesty. This must be because Your Majesty also takes pity on Delcross.”

“… … .”

“So, if you will permit, we [Arrenja] will guide the knights to that place without a hitch on behalf of Your Majesty.”

Rebekah’s attitude was extremely polite. However, the eyes of the emperor looking down at him were dark and gloomy, almost to the point of chilling.

“… Since that child won’t do as you wish, now you’re trying to stir things up for other people yourself.”

The young man, who was hit hard, trembled slightly.

Even the most cunning leader of the Arendja would not have dared to maintain such a shameless attitude in front of the Holy Emperor who sees through everything.

Seonghwang, who had been looking down at him coldly, raised the corners of his lips and added.

“I permit it.”

“… I am so embarrassed….”

“One Rebecca.”

At the calm call of her name, Rebekah naturally raised her head. And in that moment, she was completely overwhelmed.

Right there, the wondrous gaze of the Oracle was there, the essence of the clan he had been longing for his entire life.

“The palace is both a fence protecting you, Kornshiim, and a prison from which you cannot escape. You must never forget that fact for even a moment.”

“… … .”

“Do you understand?”

When Rebekah, who was pale, hurriedly lowered her head-

“If you’re done with the report, then you can leave now. The child’s fever is rising again.”

A cold wind fell over my head.

* * *

[Wow, I’ve missed this taste! I can’t remember how long it’s been since I’ve had such a sweet treat.]

At Owen’s exclamation, Sungjin did not miss the opportunity and retorted.

[Then you will come back home in no time. What are you dawdling about now?]

Then Owen looked at Seongjin with a strange expression.

[Well, I have some things to sort out, newbie. What would happen if the prince who holds the center of the front line left without permission?]

[… … .]

Owen sometimes called Sungjin a newbie, perhaps because he unconsciously felt familiar with him. Of course, he himself didn’t seem to feel any discomfort when he did so.

[But it’s not our Sisley either, so why are you, Mores, telling me to come back and harassing me? I hate you.]

[Okay. Sorry, idiot.]

[You idiot! Newbie, you always tend to make fun of me! Look, I’m much, much more mature than you even now!]

Oh, that’s why you’re an idiot.

Seongjin snorted and turned his gaze to the snack table.

They had been running around the playground for a while, and now they were gathered in groups of three or four at a tea table, chatting away.

This was a new dimension where the sense of time was dull. A cool breeze always blew pleasantly, and the sunlight shining down from the middle of the sky was still warm.

[But Mores.]

While I was sipping a Melbourne cup of just the right temperature, Amelia turned to Seongjin and asked.

[I’ve been wondering for a while now. What on earth is that cloth that you’re wrapping around it so carefully?]

Only then did Seongjin begin to take a closer look at his outfit.

‘I thought it was just a dream so I didn’t pay much attention to it… … .’

As she said, Sungjin was now wearing a strange piece of cloth around his neck. A shabby, worn-out piece of cloth that didn’t match his luxurious clothes.

Seongjin, feeling a strange sense of foreboding, unravels the red cloth, and the children’s eyes all gather there.

‘What is this?’

It had a picture of a man holding a sword and a giant dinosaur carved into it.

[… Rex?]

Seongjin blinked.

Wait a minute, what’s this? Why is there a Tyrannosaurus engraved on Delcross’s stuff out of nowhere?

[Rex? What is that, Mores?]

Amelia asks Sungjin with her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

[Uh, that’s… … .]

Seongjin hesitated for a moment, then answered her obediently.

Well, what do you think? This is all a dream.

My sister probably doesn’t even remember this conversation.

[It’s a Tyrannosaurus Rex. It’s a dinosaur.]

[dinosaur?]

[An ancient creature that once lived on Earth, but is now extinct.]

[okay?]

Amelia tilted her head.

[To my eyes, it just looks like a picture of a grand opening and a rampant dragon.]

[yes?]

Surprised, Seongjin looked at the cloth again carefully.

‘Is this a dragon?’

No, that can never happen, Sister.

Look at that huge head, those ugly forelimbs, and those vicious teeth. No matter how you look at it, it’s a Tyrannosaurus rex!

[Ah, Rex. It’s been a long time.]

But then Logan suddenly interrupts and says this.

[Even when I look at it again, it still looks sinister. If I was going to carve it anyway, why not make it a little prettier?]

[Oh, wait a minute!]

Seongjin was shocked.

[Logan, how do you know about the Cretaceous dinosaurs that lived on Earth?]

Then Logan looked at Seongjin with a puzzled look.

[How did you know? You gave that dragon a fancy name, didn’t you? You always called it Rex, Rex.]

[I?]

[then.]

[… … .]

Seongjin was speechless and blankly staring at Cheon, when Logan whispered to him as if he was telling a huge secret.

[You know what, sis? When Mores was little, he always said, he’d grow up to be a giant Rex.]

[… Me? Did I really do that?]

Seongjin was very embarrassed.

Of course, there was a time when I was a child when I had a grand future dream of becoming a Tyrannosaurus.

But wasn’t that only when he lived on Earth?

[Really? Our Mores had different dreams since he was little.]

Amelia looked at Seongjin with a proud expression for some reason. I couldn’t figure out what part of him she was so proud of.

[But don’t most people dream of becoming a dragon-slaying warrior like His Majesty the First Emperor? Why did Mores Brother want to become an evil dragon?]

Sisley also gazed intently at the decorative fabric, stroking the dragon with his small hands.

Oh, how would I know? I don’t remember at all.

[…he said it was because he was the strongest.]

It was Sir Marsain who answered those words.

[When he was young, he always said that being strong is on the side of justice. So he said that he would willingly become an evil dragon and destroy all the enemies in front of him.]

Wow, Mores in his childhood… No, I was quite the radical.

[From then on, I had to take good care of him. My emotional education was so lacking… … .]

Sir Marsain, who had just calmed down, began to shed tears again. Then, little Logan looked back at Seongjin with a reproachful expression.

What? Why? What?

No, why is everyone talking about such dark history that people don’t even remember?

Of course, there were people who took the meaning completely differently.

[… cool.]

Little Amelia clasped her hands together and looked deeply moved.

[The strongest thing is justice… What a wonderful resonance this sentence has!]

…yes?

[You can feel the spirit of a warrior who only pursues strength. Or, it could be a symbol of a strong will to overcome any stigma and push through for the sake of one’s goal.]

[… … !?]

[You could think of it this way too.]

A sudden flash of light passed through the clear-eyed girl’s gray eyes.

[Strong revenge. That is no different from the word justice. How can there be such a beautiful sentence? Mores, you are truly amazing!]

Seongjin was excited.

No, sis! Please don’t let your chuunibyou taste develop that far!

[It’s okay, Mores.]

[Don’t worry, Mores.]

The twins circled around Sungjin, offering words of comfort.

[No one will remember what happened here.]

[Everyone will just think they had a pleasant dream.]

[Of course, it will leave a deep impression on Amelia’s subconscious.]

[You completely destroyed Sister Amelia’s subconscious.]

Seongjin, who couldn’t stand it any longer, had no choice but to explode in anger.

Oh, you guys!

Just do one thing, whether it’s comforting or teasing, okay?