Imperial Guard - Chapter 86



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Special guard meal time.

Meals are usually prepared by Ghent.

He was a somewhat homely giant who enjoyed gardening and cooking.

“Mr. Lael, are you sure you’re okay?”

“Yes. Of course I should go.”

Yongbong branch.

For this Yongbongjihoe, which grew significantly with the direct intervention of the royal family, even the royal family and nobles sent out their young knights.

In a medieval fantasy where every day is boring, it’s only natural that such things would become a battle of pride and a strife between factions.

Yuri, who had jumped into the race for the throne, could not sit still either.

“Thank you very much, Mr. Rael.”

“No. Yuri-ssi was going to ask you anyway.”

“That’s true, but···.”

From the beginning, the entire empire was waiting for Rael’s departure.

It was only Bernando’s claim that Rael had captured the high-ranking demon, and since he denied it, it was ultimately concluded that Rael had not captured Basolod.

Although he defeated Loren of the Knights of Carmen in a duel at the Archduke’s return party, coincidences can happen at any time.

This time, it’s an opportunity to gather together the stories of the entire continent.

It was a place to prove one’s true abilities.

“So you two are going to be busy starting next week? The special guards will be quiet.”

“Celebrities from all over the continent come to the Yongbongjihoe. It’s a pretty important time.”

Rael knows the major characters in the original work.

If a pretty great guy comes, it might be nice to get to know him a little better.

“More than that, is there no problem with the surveillance of the Ghost King?”

Since realizing his constitution, Rael has not approached the Demon King.

Because it wouldn’t be good if the Demon King’s seal got weaker.

“It’s still the same. I tried to talk to you like you said, but it was impossible for me.”

“Raina. You couldn’t talk either, right?”

“Huh? Yeah. Right···.”

Reina, who was eating meat, answered Rael’s words in surprise.

“Tsk. Tia, you’re still researching?”

“Yes. Lady Tia has often done such long studies. She will probably be finished soon.”

I can’t let my guard down when it comes to the Ghost King.

I was experimenting with various methods, asking Gent, but it seemed like I couldn’t have a proper conversation with the Demon King unless it was me.

‘If I could control my constitution… I could meet the King.’

This is something that Rael needs to work on.

If you master the Thousand-Sal Sword and reach the realm of the Sword Master, a method may be found.

Because domain means having complete control over your power.

“Hmm.”

Meanwhile, Yuri blinked as she watched the conversation between Gent and Rael.

What should I say?

The atmosphere at this table was strange.

“···.”

Yuri glanced around and looked at the cause.

Reina, unlike usual, was sitting quietly without saying anything.

She kept looking at Rael while crunching the meat, then quickly turning her head away.

‘Ms. Reina···.’

To Yuri, who had been training his wit for over a decade in the palace, her actions were easy, almost too easy.

It seems that Rael has turned his attention to you since you have completely changed since the salvation of the elves.

“Ghent. What kind of solution is this?”

“This is a cactus stew that only grows around oases in desert regions. It is a natural wonder that will quench your thirst with just one bite. Try it.”

Gent moved the bowl in front of him and handed it to Rael.

“Oh, it’s delicious?”

“It feels good to see that even you, who seemed like a savage, are realizing the mysteries of nature. Eat one of these too. It’s said that cats living in the southern regions come looking for it and eating it…”

Gent smiled and put some food on Rael’s plate.

I couldn’t help but feel grateful that he was eating something he had grown himself.

“ah···.”

And Reina had a blank expression on her face as she watched their intimate conversation.

Somehow, I got a strange feeling watching those two talking···.

“Ahem… Miss Reina. Do you not like the food?”

Yuri spoke to Reina naturally.

If things continued like this, I felt like Reina would have some kind of misunderstanding.

“Uh, yeah? No. No. Are you okay?”

Yuri nodded while looking at Reina.

As the second princess and head of the special guard unit, Yuri had a duty to resolve this situation.

She didn’t want her colleagues to become estranged from each other.

“···Mr. Ghent.”

“Um, what’s going on, Yuri?”

“We should also go around during the Yongbong branch meeting. We should also cheer for Mr. Lael.”

“Yongbongjihoe? Hmm. That would be a chance to observe humans leisurely. Besides, isn’t Rael good at fighting on his own anyway? If he puts his mind to it, he can single-handedly take on those humans…”

“···Mr. Ghent.”

Yuri cautiously nodded towards Reina.

“hmm···.”

Only then did Ghent nod.

I was so focused on the meal I had prepared myself that I forgot about Reina.

Ghent also knows her circumstances well.

“Come to think of it, if it’s a duel between my comrade Rael and me, I should see it with my own eyes. Don’t you think so, Rael?”

“···What the hell are you talking about all of a sudden? Do whatever you want.”

Rael looked up from his concentration on the free food.

It didn’t matter if you came to see it.

It’s a good thing if you know a lot of people.

“Is it okay for you, Miss Reina? I’m going to see Mr. Rael.”

“Uh, huh? Oh, good. Let’s do that! Hehe.”

Reina nodded.

For some reason, I felt better.

“Rael.”

“why?”

Rael raised his head while eating.

Ghent was looking at him with a kind expression.

“Cheer up.”

“Why do you keep talking nonsense, Gent?”

Rael frowned at the giant who kept interrupting his meal.

But soon, he remembered that it was Gent who had provided the food, and his expression softened again.

“By the way, Rael. I have a question.”

“What is it?”

“Didn’t you say that humans don’t know that you were the one who killed Basolod?”

“Yes. I hid it because I didn’t want to make a fuss about it.”

Rael, who believes in the theory of human nature, thinks that humans are ugly animals.

The admiration for the strong can turn into jealousy at any time, and they want to bring down those who are in a position they cannot reach.

That’s human nature.

Even those who are currently showing a positive attitude toward Rael may turn their backs at any time when they realize that Rael’s power is beyond imagination.

Rael knows that fact well.

That’s why I only show as much strength as I can handle.

“Hmm. I see. Then what were the rumors about Basolod?”

“What’s wrong? Stop beating around the bush and tell me.”

“They say one of the humans is going around telling the story of how he caught Basilrod.”

“···what?”

Rael frowned after hearing the dog barking.

*

The beggar’s den of District 5.

Zenith sighed and looked up at the ceiling.

“The whole world is Rael… This world is truly fleeting.”

Now that Rael’s influence has grown ridiculously.

Zenith couldn’t understand why this crazy guy was running the empire.

“Why are you acting like this again? Did you eat something wrong?”

Rael frowned at Zenith.

Is this man going through menopause?

His hair seems to be falling out more and more, and he is now complaining of depression.

“So, who is the chew of my career?”

“It wasn’t your career to begin with. You kept saying it wasn’t true, so why are you saying it now…”

“Sup. Let’s get to the point quickly.”

“This is Belen of the Knights of Carmen.”

“Belen…? Where have I heard that name before?”

“A genius who became the captain of the 1st Division at a young age. He has since disappeared from the lips of the nobles because he joined the Knights of Kamen at a young age while remaining loyal to the Empire, but he is still quite famous today.”

“···ah?”

When Rael heard the words Captain of the 1st Division, he thought of the face of a man named Belen.

When Yuri was attacked by the Kamen Knights.

He is the man who came as a representative of the Knights of Carmen to save her.

‘The guy who was pushed around by Matapju and Team Leader Rain at that time.’

I heard later that he was a mature graduate looking towards becoming a Sword Master.

He’s probably stronger now, so I guess we’ll have to meet him in person to see how strong he is.

“Why is that kid talking about Basolod?”

“To be exact, he didn’t say it with his own mouth. It seems like he doesn’t deny it even when people around him say it.”

“···That bastard’s way of speaking is disgusting.”

Rael would get angry whenever he saw those guys.

Because of such people, I, who am trying to live uprightly, am suffering losses!

“He seems to be going to the Yongbongjihoe as a representative of the Carmen Knights. It may be a public opinion campaign in preparation for that time.”

“Are you participating in the Yongbong branch?”

He looked quite young, but I didn’t think he would be young enough to compete in the Yongbong branch.

“Anyone under the age of 30 can participate in the Yongbongjihoe. He said that he is barely 30 years old.”

“Well… I understand. Please investigate further.”

Rael frowned as he recalled Belen’s face.

He didn’t seem like the type of guy who would take someone else’s credit… but now I see he was probably a punk.

“Clara. Did you find everyone I told you about?”

“Yeah. Here.”

Clara has been investigating whether the people Rael requested would participate in the Yongbongjihoe.

She took on the task of investigating valuable information that beggars could not investigate.

The beggars are in charge of the entire empire, and Clara is in charge of the places where it is difficult for the beggars to get information.

“Here. It seems like a lot of people are coming from a place called Jeongcheonmaeng.”

“Jeongcheonmaeng?”

“Yeah. It’s a group of people who walk the path.”

“This is fucking sick.”

Why are these guys walking around in medieval fantasy and causing trouble?

Why are there so many crazy people in the world?

Rael had a headache again today.

“I think it would be good to have a conversation with him if we get the chance. This guy too···”

Rael nodded, looking at the list Clara had given him.

All the guys here are the ones who made a name for themselves in the original.

Since it is a large-scale Yongbong branch, most people participate, so there is no harm in getting to know each other if you get the chance.

“Lael. Next week, people will start coming to the Yongbongjihoe. There will be a lot of interest in the Three Heroes of the Empire, so you should take care of your condition as well.”

“The Three Heroes of the Empire? What are those?”

Rael tilted his head at the title he was hearing for the first time.

Who is that guy with such a stupid nickname?

“Don’t you know? The three most notable in the Imperial Capital at the moment. Knight Rael of the Second Princess, Carlson of the Gaia Church, and Lucas of the Imperial Academy. These three promising prospects···.”

“Stop talking nonsense. What? Three Geul? Did you just make that up?”

Three heroes?

What the fuck.

Where in medieval fantasy do you find something like that?

“Why are you complaining again? The three heroes are called three. And when you are a hero, you are called a hero. That is why those who are uneducated are···”

“Stop talking nonsense!”

Lael couldn’t contain his anger and grabbed Zenith by the collar and shook her.

Today, there was no Jang Yoo-yu or anything like that.

“Why, why are you mad at me… sob.”

Does this really qualify as the captain of the Baggers?

He swallowed his tears again today.