Children of the Holy Emperor - Chapter 378



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378. Red (1)

East Wind, don’t say you pity him without thinking.

I will call his name glorious.

If my song is a praise that is scattered in vain

I will throw myself into the black waves right now.

The elegant voice of a woman resonates throughout the palace.

No, it would be a bit of a stretch to call her a woman. Her song was not a melody of the air, but a melody entirely created by human thoughts.

‘Hmm. It looks like this story will end in tragedy. If possible, I would have preferred a bright song.’

A heartbreaking song sung by a woman who has lost her lover and is in despair, looking out over the mouth of the River Breeze. Even without listening to the end, it seems likely that she will end the song by jumping into the river.

Seongjin is scratching his cheek in a trembling manner-

Jjiing-

As expected, you can feel the Demon King’s soul deeply resonating with the lyrics. Why doesn’t this guy seem even more depressed?

“How is it? It’s a popular opera that was recently premiered on Rue Bertrand. It’s said that the famous Sorbonne professor wrote the libretto for the first time in a long time.”

After finishing his passionate performance with all his might, the conductor Bruno awkwardly pulls at his mustache. Recently, he has been volunteering to perform new operas for the gloomy devil.

The problem is that there has been a tragedy fever on Rue Bertrand for a while now, meaning that most of the songs he brings are very sad.

[Sigh! It’s such a beautiful and wonderful song, calling out your precious name until the end!]

The demon king, who had been savoring the aftertaste for a moment, sniffled and threw out words of praise.

[By the way, you’re really good at singing, aren’t you?]

“Ahem. You compliment me, Red.”

[So? Whoosh! What happened to Ambrosia in the end? Did she end up following her lover and throwing herself into the River Breeze?]

“Yes, that’s right. There’s still a story the bard sings. Shall I finish singing that song?”

[Yeah. Go ahead and do it. Sniff!]

When I see you listening to it so sadly and with such enjoyment, I can’t bring myself to tell you not to do it.

While Sungjin was making a complicated expression, Captain Bruno cleared his throat loudly with an embarrassed expression on his face. Even though it wasn’t a song that actually used his voice.

The cruel head towers are collapsing one by one.

Over hundreds of years, stones and dirt piled up on top of it-

Despite the fact that he absolutely hated being caught by others, the captain surprisingly sang songs to the Demon King without any trouble.

Perhaps he considered him a friend with similar interests. He also seemed to like the Demon King’s strong reactions and praise a little.

Thud thud-

Just then, brisk footsteps are heard from the hallway. It’s Owen, who comes to the temporary treatment room every day at this time.

I will tell this sad story to you in the future-

“Hey, captain… … .”

Seongjin tried to warn him belatedly, but the owner of the footsteps approached quickly and opened the door forcefully without giving him time to warn him.

Boom!

“Mores! This guy is here!”

“Ugh!”

Captain Bruno was flailing his arms and legs in a state of panic. To someone who didn’t know, his reaction was so violent that it seemed like he was having a heart attack.

Although he was a true Dekaron Knight, he was so focused on singing that he didn’t even notice anyone approaching.

Owen, oblivious to the sudden freezing cold air in the room, came over to the bedside, grinning broadly.

“You, did you eat properly today? You didn’t just fill up on bear meat soup again, did you? Um, but why is Brother Marsain out?”

“… … .”

“Who is this person? I’ve never seen this face in the palace before.”

Even when Owen finally asked first, Captain Bruno remained frozen, completely still, his breathing completely still. He was so shocked that he couldn’t even think of the proper manners to show the prince.

Seongjin, who couldn’t stand to watch, quietly cautioned her.

“Calm down, Commander. You are in front of the First Prince of the Holy Empire.”

“… … !”

Only then did the captain realize that Owen could not hear his thoughts at all, and he bowed his head with a look of belated relief.

“1, 1 Hello, Prince. I am Bruno Green, serving His Majesty the King.”

But the aftereffects of the shock are not easily overcome, and the captain’s legs are still shaking.

Seongjin looked at him with pitying eyes.

‘My father will be in the office right next door… … .’

It was clear that the conductor had no idea about it. Otherwise, he would not have been able to confidently sing the opera in front of his father.

Seongjin guessed that perhaps Seonghwang had already made a sound before the arrival of Captain Bruno. Perhaps he was being considerate so that he could sing comfortably.

But when I see Sungjin running straight to me whenever he gets a high fever, I think he doesn’t leave his office unless absolutely necessary.

‘That means my father also listens to the director’s latest performance every time.’

Well, for the sake of the captain’s mental health, I think it would be better not to bring this up. It’s a good thing. I guess it’s time for Dad to change his mind.

“Ah, you are the famous commoner knight commander? It is nice to meet you!”

Fortunately, Owen didn’t seem to mind the captain’s disrespect. He laughed heartily and sat down in the armchair next to him.

“By the way, where did Brother Marsain go?”

“I have some business to attend to at the government office for a moment.”

“Administration? The Knight Commander resigned, right? So your official duties are only to protect you?”

“It was originally my job. These days, Sir Marsain is managing the monster task force in my stead.”

Since joining the Knights of St. Terbachia, Sungjin has officially become the head of the department. This means that his days of working in a half-assed position as an advisor are over.

Moreover, since the giant demon species went wild, it seems that similar demonic vassals have been discovered here and there in the outskirts of the capital.

A seed of a demon species that has not yet fully blossomed, following the laws of the world of rules.

Since the magic is not clearly felt, it would have originally been under the jurisdiction of the Demon Investigation Department, which deals with things other than demons.

Right now, Seongjin’s health is not good, and the few people who were left have all been sent to the punitive force, so it’s a good thing. It was obvious that when they returned, all of those things would be passed on to Seongjin.

‘And we must also properly investigate the headquarters of the Church of Penitence.’

The whereabouts of the escaped Giacomo Milo, and the route through which the Loperum egg was leaked, all lead back to the Penitent Church. So, once his body fully recovered, Sungjin planned to personally stir up the Dark Church.

Up until now, the investigation was limited to the personnel of the Demon Investigation Team alone. But now that they have the power of public authority, wouldn’t it be possible to properly mobilize the exorcists under their command?

“swimming…….”

Then Owen looked at Seongjin with renewed eyes.

“That’s great. You’re doing a pretty good job. I always thought you’d be a wild, unruly brat.”

… What, you little brat?

Little brat, who is this brat calling you a little brat now? If only I had gotten married properly, I would have a grandson like you by now!

Sungjin, who was making a face, almost hit Owen on the forehead as hard as before.

‘… Oops!’

But soon he came to his senses and had no choice but to put his raised hand back. Didn’t he almost rekindle the feud between the First and Third Princes that had just been put under control?

‘It was nice when I could bully the guy in anonymity.’

There are times when I miss that jingly goat skin from Pangea Chronicles.

“By the way, don’t you have anything to do? Why do you come all the way to the imperial capital and just stay here all day?”

When Sungjin nagged, Owen smiled broadly and incomprehensibly.

“Well, when you come to the main palace, your father is there, right? Our pretty Amelia is next to him. So, I’ll stop by to see your family and have a look around.”

Seongjin’s eyebrows rose.

Oh yeah, I was just watching, and now this kid is treating me like a freebie by giving me people as a bonus?

“And I’m not just sitting around doing this. I’m looking for someone right now.”

“… … .”

person?

Seongjin, who had a bad feeling about something, didn’t bother to ask him who he was looking for.

“Some people come here to find something to do. Who said that? Help others and build a foundation. Find your own place?”

What the heck is this?

Anyway, if you’re looking for something to do, doesn’t that mean you have free time now?

“If you have nothing to do, have Masain help you out.”

In fact, it wasn’t necessarily Sir Marsain, but Captain Bruno or the resident knights who could have done it. It’s just that he’s been so restless lately, so I just left him alone for a while to cool my head using work as an excuse.

But every time I reluctantly go to the government office, Masain comes back with a sullen face. Is he so anxious that he feels like he’s going to get chronic gastritis?

‘No, even when I’m next to you, my insides burn, and even when I’m away from you, I get gastritis. What do you want me to do?’

So, I thought I’d better bring in Owen, who was just playing around without any official position. If I took care of this rough and tumble kid, wouldn’t Sir Marsain forget his worries for a while?

But Owen made a strange face when he heard that suggestion.

“Hmm. Does that mean you want this guy to come work under you? I don’t really feel like it.”

“I’m not asking you to come down here, I’m just asking you to help out with some light work. Logan also did some work for the monster task force while he was here.”

“Logan is a fool who doesn’t even have a bell to begin with.”

… That’s true, but is that something your son of a bitch should be saying right now?

“Well, it’s good to help Brother Marsain, but I only knew how to fight in the first place, and I don’t know anything about administrative work.”

“Good. Then, take this opportunity to learn properly from Sir Masain. You’re not going to spend your whole life on the battlefield, are you?”

“Hmm. That’s true… … .”

But since the guy had a worried look on his face, Sungjin instinctively held out his palm in front of his eyes.

“What are you thinking so complicatedly about? Come on, stop talking nonsense… … .”

It was just then.

Suddenly, Owen’s expression turned serious, and he grabbed Sungjin’s hand as if he was shaking it!

“uh?”

“… Ah, as expected. It seems a little hot.”

The guy got up from his seat with a look of realization on his face. Then he ran into the next room and shouted.

“Father! I think Mores is going to have a fever again! That guy has a habit of sticking his hands out whenever he gets a high fever!”

… did I do that?

While Seongjin was feeling confused and touching his own forehead, there was actually a bigger problem.

Until then, Captain Bruno had been standing quietly in the corner of the room, but suddenly he began to turn pale as if something had occurred to him.

“Your Majesty… was… in the office… ?!”

Oh. I guess I should have told you in advance.

Finally, Sungjin thought like that and closed his eyes, feeling his fever rising rapidly.

Then, the children’s voices, which had now become familiar as background music, rang in my ears.

[Mores! This is perfect timing. Would you like to go to Cyprus with us now?]

[Logan and Sisley have already arrived! They’ll be meeting the puppeteer soon!]

What? Then let’s go and see without delay.

[No, you punk!]

As it turned out, it wasn’t just the children who were by his side.

Because I could hear the old man’s sad voice appearing and berating him whenever I forgot.

[I told you to just let me go, but you made another guy who is obsessed with me! What am I going to do now? What are you going to do with me!]

No, this old man is really being sarcastic.

Owen is obviously an irreligious and sloppy guy. What difference does it make if he puts in effort! Yes?

[You still say that after seeing me now? Oh my! I’m so upset!]

Boom, bang, bang!

The sound of the inspiration beating its chest rings in my head like thunder.

Hey, you’ve gotten stronger and more handsome than before, so what? What’s the problem?

“Mores!”

After recognizing the faint voice of the Holy Spirit coming from afar, Seongjin began to wander in a half-asleep dream again.