404th episode
Jae-ho sincerely wondered what the letter was about.
I thought there might be some formality, but I never imagined it would be this loud.
A splendid and huge flower carriage waiting from the outer part of the Yellow Star.
The carriage was so well-decorated that it could be immediately seen that the hands of the empire's distinguished gardeners had been touched.
Jae-ho, who climbed into an open carriage with no roof and could see the surroundings, was itching all over with the embarrassing welcome.
I wish I could go as soon as possible.….’
Bright flowers embroidered the sky and the earth... This is because they understood the exact meaning of the expressions of the irritated people, which contrasted with that.
"Your face on the visit to encourage the division commander's unit...…!’
I could know because I experienced it in person.
He's the one who's become the kind of nuisance.….
However, Jae-ho's discomfort was not well conveyed to everyone.
To those who didn't know, it was just a solemn and dignified loser.
"Wow... I really envy you...….”
"Hwang Jae-ho, look at me enjoying myself. I want to be treated like that."
"Wouldn't it work someday if you play hard?"
"You're pretending you haven't been tough so far. Don't you remember the last time you went crazy for Reid Boss Makta Healer?"
"It's me. That's not why I'm sucking my fingers here."
"Bad, but I admit that Hwang Jae-ho's one last hit was amazing."
"That's what I'm saying. He's a lark. When I watch videos, it's always the last one."
Such envious and jealous reactions poured out of the players, and Jae-ho had to keep his eye on Tina, who was fiddling with the bow on her back.
Kugong
The huge gate leading to the Imperial City's inner city slowly opened to the approach of the flower carriage.
Then, in front of the Empire's lieutenants lined up on both sides, the carriage stopped, and along the red carpet in between, it moved to Daejeon and faced the emperor.
"The Alsia in the garden of Elisia meets the Emperor!"
Jae-ho knelt down and was courteousand.
"Hold your head."
a powerful, heavy voice
Moreover, thanks to the Bullojangsaengcho, the emperor, who was ten years younger, looked down at Jae-ho with a glare.
Needless to say, there was a deep affinity in his face.
"You've had a hard time coming all the way. The Eternal Alliance of the Empire, Alsia the Great."
an alliance that has to be stamped again in front of everyone
Why is it so loud?’
Although Jae-ho was in a good mood, the event, which he worked so hard on despite his simple visit, was becoming increasingly burdensome.
'There's something... .... There's something you want from me.’
Otherwise, the most powerful man on the continent could not have done this.
"Huh-huh, wake up. I can't leave you on the cold floor for long, so let's get inside and enjoy the dinner."
The emperor's attitude toward Jae-ho rotted the faces of the princes, who were sitting in the lower seats.
Now they all knew that Jae-ho was pushing the 5th prince as the crown prince.
Therefore, the emperor's appearance could never have been good in his rival's shoes.
Only Prince Gentrno was looking at Jae-ho with a pleased look.
* * *
The emperor and his family have their own dining table.
There was no escort driver, so I could see how much he trusted Jae-ho.
"Huh, you must have been very surprised by the sudden visit of the empress a few days ago.
Besides, he looks like a gentle old man with the dignity he has seen in public.
If the princes had seen the emperor do this, they might have foamed out of jealousy.
He was an emperor who had never shown such a face to the princes.
"No, but she did give me a word in advance."
"Thank you for telling me that. I was worried that she might have caused you trouble because she acted so impulsively.”
"Never. Rather, I was worried that it might have been inconvenient because the Elysia's facilities lagged behind the Empire."
Despite the emperor's thoughtful words, Jae-ho had no choice but to answer so.
I couldn't nod my head for being tactless.….
"No, no. Don't just take what I'm saying as a formality."
Jae-ho has learned enough from his military life that he can't do that.
But the emperor's words were sincere.
"Alsia the Great."
"Speak."
"Thank you."
"...yeah?"
It was getting scary now.
Of course, I could thank Jae-ho, who saved my life, as much as I could, but I didn't know why he did it again after a long time.
Besides, right after the story of the empress...….
"I can't explain it in detail, but... Luroa's the most important person in the family. To the point where I dare say, it's no matter who the Crown Prince is."
Jae-ho knew the reason.
'But the Emperor doesn't know if I know.
A story that the emperor would never want to reveal.
Nevertheless, the emperor was telling Jae-ho it indirectly.
"Maybe because of the pressure, the Luroa empress has always been lonely and depressed since childhood. I've always been worried as a father before I was the Emperor of the Continent.”
If he had known nothing, Jae-ho might have been moved by the emperor's antiwar paternal love.
However, Jae-ho was able to hear what he was saying calmly because he knew that it was obviously for the sake of the security of the Empire.
"But I was surprised to see the luroa princess who had been to the Elysia Garden. Now that I'm back with a completely different look, I wanted to know why.”
So the emperor, identified through the attendants and knights who accompanied her, concluded.
"That you, Alsia the Great, made the change of the Luroa Taurus!"
"Is... is that so?"
Half right and half wrong.
It was true that Jae-ho made a difference to her.
But the change was never something the emperor would like.
If he knew the truth, there might be poison in the food that Jae-ho is eating now.
"Hmmm, I don't know."
First, Jae-ho backed out.
I don't think it'll look good if I show my sloppy side to a good story.
'And the last time I saw him, the mood changed a bit, but is that enough to show this reaction?’
There was no way to know if even the slightest change was really great, or if the returned Luroa had really changed and sang a crocodile family song.
"Hahahaha. I thought you'd say that. But I have confidence and faith, so I would like to ask you a favor.”
As expected, the emperor had a different purpose.
"Be a friend of the Luroa Imperial Lady."
[*Quest*]
[Emperor Prapuccino is always worried about the Luroa empress, who has no interest in the infinite glory and security of the Empire.
But when she came back from her visit to the Elysia, the emperor was deeply moved by her unprecedented vitality and began to have new expectations.
The Emperor hopes that this positive change will not only continue, but also that the Queen Luroa will become active in the development of the empire.
But remember, the Emperor can't imagine a secret agreement between you and the Queen of Luroa.]
[For the purpose of the quest: the participation of the Luroa empress in state affairs.]
[Compensation: Accreditation of title.
What an ironic quest.
A quest caused by the Emperor's ignorance of the truth.
I should have kept Jae-ho out of touch with the Luroa princess, but...….
'I think it's better for me.’
If the emperor laid the foundation for her to meet with the Queen of Lu Roa in a straightforward manner, one obstacle would have been removed from her quest.
What might be a problem is that Jae-ho actually resolves the curse of the Queen Luroa, but it was a little dangerous, but there was a way.
'As long as you don't reveal it.’
It was possible if he pretended to see the future and participated in state affairs.
Then the Emperor's quest can be cleared!
But if you get caught... ....
Chuck!
"I don't know why you expect so much from me, but... I'll help you as much as I can!"
Jae-ho knelt down and shouted curiously.
"Laughing is also Alsia the Great!"
At Jae-ho's boast, the emperor smiled satisfactorily.
without knowing the insanity behind it
* * *
After the meeting with the emperor, Jae-ho next met with the Luroa princess.
Walking through the garden in her garden, the two shared what they had been up to.
"Well... it hasn't been that long."
Jae-ho nodded at the daughter's words.
"By the way, talk to the Emperor... Oh, can I talk about anything here?”
Jaeho looked around the garden and asked,
It was a place to care for safety as much as the emperor's residence in the imperial court, so there might be invisible beings around.
"You don't have to worry. There's no one around."
The sight of the future gave the luroa princess an immediate insight.
"Then let's talk at ease."
In her words, Jae-ho brought up the main point with relief.
"You may have received the message, but the Emperor wants me to be your friend. His Majesty thinks I've changed her."
"It seemed like you were expecting a lot. I don't know if I'm suddenly reacting that way, but...….”
She said she was embarrassed, but...….
"Hmm?"
Jae-ho suddenly discovered something through a gap in the robe she was wearing.
It's none other than the crocodile family cheering stick.
"Oh... you saw it.”
Knowing where Jae-ho's eyes were heading, she took out her cheering stick as if she was embarrassed.
"It makes me feel good because it reminds me of my memories in the Elysia Garden. So I always carry it around like this."
"I'm glad you like it."
It seems that such a look was so fresh to the emperor.
"So... what do you think of the great king? Do you consider me a friend?”
"Well, there's nothing that can't be done.”
Jae-ho said casually.
Unlike NPC, which is a member of the world, it was a question that was easy to answer because it was a player.
"I see... ...then I'll consider the great king a friend."
a calm answer to the question
But even if we decided to be friends, nothing changed in our current relationship.
I couldn't treat Luroa like a friend to Dansik.
"Come on, this way."
The luroa princess led Jae-ho to a pavilion next to what looked like a small lake.
There were already steaming tea and refreshments.
"So..."
After sitting face to face, she looked at Jae-ho with strange expectations.
"I think there must be a reason why the king came to see me first."
She already knows why Jae-ho visited the empire.
'Looking at his face, I think he already knows.’
Jae-ho found two reasons.
"I have news to tell you first."
"Speak."
"I thought it might be a good idea to let you know that there was an additional performance by the crocodile family."
"Ah......."
He also showed a noticeable emotional reaction.
Clearly, the crocodile family had a big presence in her mind.
But there was a real point.
"We've recently gathered information from many places, and we've found out a few things about Evius' curse."
“…….”
Returning with her usual expression, the queen of Luroa was quite silent, and Jae-ho waited for her to open her mouth again.
"Then... to solve this curse...…?”
The moment she finally broke the silence and opened her mouth, suddenly her face suddenly darkened to a startling degree.
"Dear King."
"What?"
With her sudden change of mood, Jae-ho wondered if he had made any mistakes.
But the crumpled look on her face was another reason.
It's a very difficult...….
"The assassin broke in.”
"...Yes?"
Someone broke in for the deepest and most important place in the palace.