Imperial Guard - Chapter 49



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Rael, who entered Yuri’s office, stopped for a moment when he saw the two women.

One was Yuri sitting on a chair and the other was the maid I saw at the party.

She stood quietly, her hands clasped together next to Yuri.

‘If you brought a maid with you, it means you want to talk properly.’

I was wondering how to start a conversation with Yuri, but seeing the maid there, it seems like Yuri has also prepared herself mentally.

This way we can have a comfortable conversation.

Rael nodded and sat down.

“Hello, Lady Lael. My name is Isabelle. I am the exclusive maid of the Second Princess, Lady Yuriel.”

It was Isabelle who spoke first.

She bowed her head politely and greeted Rael.

“Nice to meet you, Isabelle.”

“···.”

Isabelle paused for a moment and looked at Rael.

Because the royal family’s exclusive maids require such courtesy and formality, only high-ranking nobles can take on the role.

It was not a position to be looked down upon by commoners.

‘··· A commoner might not know. After all, he is the one who saved my life.’

Isabelle stared at Rael for a moment, then shook her head.

This was not the time to be thinking about such useless things.

“First of all, I would like to thank you again, Rael. If it weren’t for you… I can’t even imagine what would have happened to the princess back then.”

“It’s nothing.”

“··· Ahem. Yes. But we still have Rael···.”

Isabelle continued to speak, still paying attention to the condescending Rael.

“Isabel. Let me tell you.”

“··· All right.”

Isabelle nodded to Yuri’s words and stood quietly behind her.

I was secretly glad that the situation of being treated poorly by Rael was over.

“Mr. Lael, I was so flustered at the time that I couldn’t speak properly. I would like to thank you again with my own mouth. Thank you very much.”

Yuri thanked him again.

Rael was the benefactor who saved his life, and I couldn’t thank him enough.

“No, Mr. Yuri.”

“Even though Miss Rael knows that I am the princess, her speech doesn’t change.”

“··· I’m sorry. I’m from the streets.”

“It’s okay. I like it because it’s more like you, Mr. Rael.”

Yuri smiled faintly.

She was not obsessed with the title of royalty.

I thought that in order to truly lead the empire, the person called Yuri was more important than the name of the royal family.

‘As expected, he is the next emperor. He has a broad mind.’

Meanwhile, Rael was impressed by Yuri’s attitude.

It was hard to believe that such a royal family existed in medieval fantasy.

As expected, it was a golden rope.

“It would be polite to tell my story first, but if you don’t mind, I would like to hear Mr. Rael’s story first. How did you find your way to the party?”

“I will explain it slowly.”

Rael told Yuri exactly what he had said to Lane.

I was a bit concerned about people going around talking about Bagus, but I don’t think it would matter much if it was known about Rain and the Second Princess.

“···That’s how I got to the party venue, and the reason I called the Rain Knights and the Blue Tower was as insurance. I told them to follow me if I didn’t come back within an hour.”

“To find out such information, Mr. Rael, do you have your own information guild? Who the hell are you…?”

It’s true that he controls the Bagus, but when he says things like that, it sounds like he’s some kind of mastermind behind the scenes.

Rael waved his hand in response to her words.

“It’s not that great of a place. It’s just a place called Baggers, where beggars gather, and it’s an information guild that’s just starting to grow.”

“Ship, Baggers?!”

At that moment, Isabelle, who was standing behind Yuri, opened her eyes wide.

“Are you talking about the information guild Baggers, which is growing in size centered around the lower districts of the capital?”

“··· That’s probably right. There’s only one bagger.”

“Oh, no. What did I almost do to the owner of Bagus….”

Isabelle breathed a sigh of relief.

I was proud of myself for letting Rael’s informal speech pass me by earlier.

I thought I could tolerate it since he was my savior, and thanks to him I didn’t make any mistakes.

‘Baggers are more famous than I thought?’

Judging by Isabelle’s reaction, it seems the beggars were doing a better job than expected.

I think I need to do better in the future.

“I apologize for interrupting your conversation. Uriel, would it be okay if I asked you a few questions?”

“Yeah. Okay, do that.”

“Lord Lael. I would also like to hear an explanation about the Knights of Rain and the Blue Tower. Since they are not even part of it, but the leader of Rain and the Blue Tower Lord moved… does that mean there is a big shot behind you?”

Isabelle was grateful to Rael, but did not completely trust him.

It wasn’t that I doubted his character.

There was a suspicion that there was someone behind Rael and that Rael was a puppet.

She had to doubt everything for the sake of the Second Princess.

“··· Isabelle. Don’t ask too much about Mr. Rael.”

“No. Lady Uriel is a member of the royal family. Even if she is embarrassed or has to apologize later, this must be clearly stated. The imperial family cannot be used by anyone.”

And this question should have been asked by Isabelle, not Yuri.

If the other person felt uncomfortable with the question, it was Isabelle who had to take responsibility.

‘You’re smart.’

Rael nodded at Isabelle.

At first I thought she was a bit strange, but as expected from a palace maid, she was surprisingly upright.

“Besides, Lael has no reason to save Yuriel. He has no reason to risk his life fighting the Knights of Kamen just because the Second Princess is in danger.”

That’s because the Knights of Carmen suddenly rushed in and did that…

Anyway, Rael started answering Isabelle’s words.

“I became friends with the Blue Tower Lord because of the Celestial Festival. You know he likes betting? I won the bet and became Blue Tower’s friend.”

“···.”

She knows the strange nature of the Blue Tower, so it makes sense.

You can check if this is true by visiting the Blue Tower.

Isabelle focused on Rael’s next words.

“Captain Rain is similar. It was Captain Rain who first recognized my talent.”

“Then, does that mean you are a member of the Knights of Rain?”

“No, I just maintain a personal relationship with Captain Rain. Strictly speaking, I belong to the Baggers.”

“Baggers···.”

There was some truth to the idea that Lael belonged to the Baggers.

With such a strong player, it’s understandable why Baggers was able to establish themselves so quickly.

‘There are rumors that Bagus is close to the Blue Tower, but Mr. Rael is a prosecutor. He can’t possibly belong to the Blue Tower.’

The Magic Tower basically excludes non-magicians.

There was little chance that he belonged to the Blue Tower.

‘The Knights of Rain are also unlikely.’

If such a strong inspector was the Knights of Rain, there was no way Rain could stay still.

Given his personality, it’s certain that he would have caused a stir by claiming that the next generation’s Sword Master was a member of the Knights of Rain.

Only then did Isabelle admit that there was no one behind Rael.

“Then why did you come to the party as soon as you realized that the Second Princess was in danger?”

“Because I want to support the Second Princess.”

“···!”

Yuri, who was listening to their conversation, opened her eyes wide at Rael’s words.

It’s been a long time since I’ve heard something like that.

However, she bowed her head again.

“Mr. Rael, I truly appreciate your consideration. However, supporting me is extremely dangerous. Mr. Rael will be able to stand at the center of the empire even without the help of a princess like me.”

Lael is a strong swordsman who can defeat three Knights of Carmen, and he also has a great information guild called Bagers.

He is a man who, if he puts his mind to it, could stand at the center of an empire within a few years.

“In the struggle for power within the imperial family, the strength of the supporting faction is important. If you support me, you will be attacked a lot.”

No matter how strong a swordsman Rael is, it is dangerous for him to go against this alone.

It’s the same even if the baggers are attached.

Yuri lacked the power to be recognized by the nobles.

“··· His Highness the Grand Duke and the Knights of Rain will join me in supporting the Second Princess.”

Rael naturally brought up the names of the Archduke and the Knights of Rain.

He also didn’t forget to raise his level by adding words like ‘with me’.

“yes···?”

Yuri’s eyes widened and she looked at Rael.

“His Highness the Grand Duke and the Knights of Rain?! Is that true?”

Isabelle, who was standing next to him, also asked in surprise.

“Yes. His Highness the Grand Duke believes that the emperor should be someone who loves the common people.”

Rael began to recite what he had heard from Lane.

The saying was that the second princess who loved the commoners should become the emperor of the empire.

“And, I agree with that. There’s only one thing I wish for. It’s for a better world for the common people. The Second Princess will create such a world.”

Of course, the common people Rael was talking about were himself and the people at the orphanage.

Rael intended to defend the empire for them.

“Mr. Lael···.”

Yuri recalled Rael’s information.

It was credible since he said this because he donates most of his salary to the daycare center.

More than anything, I was so happy that there was someone who agreed with my thoughts that no one else could relate to.

“That’s the end of my story. There’s something I want to hear from you, Yuri.”

“Yes. Ask me anything.”

Yuri swallowed and looked at Rael.

If everything he said were true, it could have caused a major stir in the race for the throne.

Rael, who owned the Bagers and maintained friendly relations with the Knights of the Rain, was a very important person to her.

“··· I want to know the truth about the special guards.”

The Imperial Special Guard never really appeared in the original.

What on earth is this place that houses the next emperor and his entourage?

Why are there monsters like dragons, thousand-year-old swordsmen, and ghost kings?

Rael knew nothing.

“ah···.”

Yuri hesitated for a moment at Rael’s words, then nodded.

The special guard is an imperial secret, but he can trust Rael, who saved his life.

“The Special Guard… as you know, is a place to watch over the Demon King. However, in reality, surveillance is just an excuse.”

“···.”

Rael had expected that much.

Rael listened to Yuri’s next words.

“In fact, the Demon King is a dangerous being who could go berserk at any moment. The upper echelons of the Empire and the Church know this, but they are neglecting it.”

“··· Yes? What do you mean?”

Rael frowned.

If the Empire and the Church knew of the Demon King’s rampage, why didn’t they take action in advance?

“I don’t know all the facts either. The only people who probably know the details are… the Emperor of the Empire, the Commander of the Knights, and the Pope of the religious order. Everyone who was related to the Demon King was executed, except for the royal family.”

“···.”

Rael frowned and sorted out Yuri’s words.

The leaders of the empire and the sect left the existence of the Demon King in District 5.

However, no one knows the reason except the leaders.

“Then what about the Thousand-Year Sword Master and Tia? Why are they here?”

“Tia is for the research of the Demon King, and I don’t know much about the Thousand-Sale Sword Lord. He is someone who moves around like the wind···.”

“Then why did you come, Yuri?”

Rael asked about Yuri.

Even if others don’t know, you will know yourself.

“I came here to slow down the Demon King’s rampage. I have the constitution to stop the Demon King’s rampage.”

“What is your constitution?”

“··· Sorry. I can’t tell you that.”

Yuri’s innate killing spirit could not be told to anyone.

Because everyone who found out about that murder, except for Isabelle, died.

“Then why are guards who commit wrongdoings demoted to special guards?”

“That was the request of the sect. Since the sect’s manpower was used to seal the demon king, the empire’s manpower should be used to maintain it. I tried to stop it somehow… but even just coming here was the limit.”

The Ghost King had to meet with the sentient beings periodically, and Yuri volunteered to be a special guard.

It wasn’t easy for the royal family to get stuck in the guard post at the corner of District 5.

Because of that, Yuri had to give up the support of even some of the nobles who had supported her.

“What kind of crazy guys are these…”

Rael frowned at Yuri’s words.

Those who pursue doctrine are weighing human lives.

As expected, the religious group was clearly full of crazy kids.

“There’s only one thing I want… to slow down the Demon King’s rampage as much as possible.”

Yuri was only looking at it.

*

Rael emerged from the special guard building and blinked at the sky.

The blue sky that I always see seemed so far away today.

‘Did I hold on to the golden rope too tightly?’

Rael only knows that Yuri is the next emperor.

We do not really know what she goes through while she is emperor.

‘Whether it’s Reyna or Ghent… they’re all definitely involved. What’s going on? There’s no one normal in this guard.’

Rael must now stay with Yuri until he becomes the next Emperor.

It was a truly arduous start.

“The special guards… tsk. I have no idea what’s going on.”

It was really difficult to find out the behind-the-scenes story that wasn’t in the original.

In the novels Rael read, there were only heroines playing around at the academy, but in reality, unimaginable things were going on in the Empire.

“Gent, this little bastard is always missing when I need him.”

I thought about asking Gent something, but he wasn’t really there.

Well, even if you ask, there’s a high chance that Ghent won’t know.

‘Should I go see Reina and Tia?’

Even though I was tired, I was also curious about Reina.

Lael turned towards the lake without thinking.

And then the wind blew.

Rael instinctively stopped.

“···.”

Thud. Thud.

A light yet serious sound of footsteps that I have heard somewhere.

Rael turned his head and looked at the approaching man.

“All the hard work is over, and now you’re finally showing up.”

Rael chuckled as he watched the approaching man.

Thousand-year sword master.

The old man was walking towards me.

He appeared, showing off his magical powers in a way that was different from when we first met.

“Rael, your face has improved. You finally seem to feel something. Your eyes no longer deny the flow of time.”

“··· Yes. Just as the Thousand-Year Sword Lord said, I found a reason to become stronger.”

“My eyes when I look at the test are not wrong. As I said, we met so quickly.”

“Oh, that’s right.”

Rael laughed in vain when he saw the corners of the Thousand-Sal Sword Master’s mouth go up slightly.

I don’t know why I’m so unlucky, but I can’t deny what he said.

This fucking world.

Rael has already become a body that cannot go against the flow of the world.

He had to become strong.

“··· Thousand-Year Sword Lord. Can I ask you one thing?”

“Okay then.”

“How strong can I become?”

“It’s all up to you.”

“Don’t give me that common answer.”

“Hmm.”

Sling-

At Rael’s words, the Thousand-Sale Sword Master drew his sword.

The sword cannot be expressed in words.

‘You’re not going to attack me because I’m cheap, are you?’

Rael flinched and took a step back, but the Thousand-Sale Sword Master paid him no attention.

“The Thousand-Sal Sword is a sword made to cut the sky.”

He swung his sword slowly.

The light magic contained in the tip of the sword fluttered as if dancing.

“To cut the sky, you must defy the sky. To defy the sky, you must first ascend to the same place as the sky.”

Rael looked at the Thousand-Slayer Sword Master’s sword with absent-minded eyes.

His sword was neither flashy nor beautiful.

But, strangely, I couldn’t take my eyes off it.

“Type 1. Entering Heaven.”

The Thousand-Year Sword Master moved his sword quietly.

His surroundings were as quiet as if time had stopped, and in the frozen world, only the sword seemed to be alive.

“Type 2···.”

Rael looked at the Thousand-Year Sword Master’s sword.

He was drawn into the flow of the sword without even realizing it.

“··· The last, the fifth type. Against the heavens.”

Going against the grain.

As soon as the name was called, the Thousand-Sal Sword Master’s sword rose upward from below.

And then the sky split apart.

Rael stared blankly at the split sky.

That phenomenon, a single black line drawn across the blue sky, cannot be explained by any scientific technology.

That was the pinnacle of magic and swordsmanship.

“This is an unfinished sword.”

“··· That’s it?”

Rael looked up at the sky, which was slowly coming together again.

The sword that cuts the sky is unfinished. How much of a monster is this old man?

“I asked you how strong you could become, Rael. If you can perfect this, you can cut down anyone in front of you.”

widely-

The Thousand-Year Sword Master’s sword was put back into its scabbard.

“Even if it were heaven.”

“··· Can I do it? No, why me?”

Rael couldn’t even read the Thousand-Slayer Sword properly.

In fact, he couldn’t understand why this old man was interested in him.

“The Thousand-Slayer Sword is a sword that can only be used by those who are prepared. And Rael, you are a prepared swordsman.”

The strongest human conviction on the continent.

Rael, as if entranced by his words, drew his sword.

“Thousand-Slayer Sword… Truly, it is a name that fits the world without foundation.”

Sling-

The sturdy handle of the sword fit perfectly into Rael’s hand.

Rael lifted his sword, recalling the split sky for a moment.

“It was a good thing. I thought that if I had to become strong… I had to reach the sky.”

Rael knows the monsters of this world.

Now, it’s time to reach out to them.