Episode 368
Episode 122. Coronation Ceremony (1)
Duran Jacques personally toured the country as ordered by Asuka. His sons, Sinclair and Damian, also led the capital knight division and dispatched to various parts of the empire.
Indeed, Mars’ report suggested a way to efficiently utilize the manpower of the Knights Templar.
He proposed a new plan to divide the border area that he had known since his officer days so that there would be no gap even if 40% of the Knights of the Capital were lost.
However, except for Duran, Yuma and Randel, the best soldiers in the empire, did not leave the capital. It was because Asuka had personally ordered them to stay in place to defend the capital.
In addition, Juan Spaser, who had recently regained power comparable to his heyday after escaping from Rugal’s curse, remained in the capital.
Therefore, the three of them lived in the imperial castle instead of their respective bases until Duran and the capital knights returned.
‘It’s been a while since I’ve been living in the imperial castle.’
During the days of the eunuchs before returning, Hwangseong was Yuma’s house. Even after returning, I visited often, but it was nothing compared to those days.
It was a completely different feeling than when he was an insignificant eunuch.
It wasn’t just a feeling. In fact, almost everyone except the imperial family would bow their heads first if they encountered Yuma in the hallway.
Most of them were those whom Yuma had to bow down before returning. Now the stance has changed, but that did not impress Yuma much.
“It’s been a while, Baron Drake.”
It was Juan Spaser who came to Yuma’s room.
He had the body of a warrior without flab, unlike his previous appearance, which was like a dignified pig. Even his plump cheeks had become slender, to the point of being mistaken for a completely different person.
I had heard rumors beforehand, but seeing it in person was a strange feeling.
“Sir Juan Spaser?”
“It’s the first time I’ve seen it since I’ve been to the east.
Haha I should have come earlier to say thank you.”
“Well, as soon as I returned, I was distracted…
Suddenly, Juan lowered his back.
Yuma jumped up from his seat, feeling uncomfortable about being treated like this by a warrior of the same age as his teacher.
“On behalf of the Spaser family, this Juan Spaser would like to express my respect and gratitude. Thanks to you, I escaped Rugal’s curse and got my life back.”
“Get up at once. Why are you embarrassed?”
Even before leaving for the east, Yuma had been somewhat annoyed by Juan’s snarky attitude.
But such trifles have long been forgotten.
The two sat across from each other and chatted over a cup of tea.
“Did you know that Rugal was a dragon?”
“of course. So I couldn’t explain it properly to you. Now, it was because of the curse you freed. My foolishness in my youth called.”
Juan briefly explained how he met Rugal and the curse he had cast upon him.
Juan, who had a reputation higher than Heize in his youth, wandered in search of the world’s powerful people and ended up going to the East.
With the exception of Theron Silvers, Juan runs into a young man. The man who was transforming into a black-haired handsome man was Soluto.
“The moment I saw him for the first time, I felt like I had met a great guy, so I followed him with excitement. If you come to a secluded place, you want to quarrel. That was before he replaced Rugal.”
“Your lord was not insane. Why are you arguing with someone who is still?”
“At that time, I was over-blooded. Since I couldn’t beat Duran, I wanted to defeat other strong players as well. Anyway, he went outside on purpose, even knowing what I meant.”
It was a trap set by Soluto, who recognized that Juan had come to the East.
Soluto became Rugal himself and was also playing a role in preventing the East and West from starting a great war, so he decided to seal Juan’s power when he was young like a mad war maniac.
The moment Juan quarreled, Soluto unleashed a previously prepared curse magic and subdued him at once. It was a curse that forcibly suppressed the blood and cruel disposition of wanting to fight.
From then on, Juan became a chubby man. If you get angry or try to fight, your heart will explode and you will die.
And, according to the will of Soluto, who later became Rugal, he also served as a spy.
“At the time, I was suffering from an extreme inferiority complex towards Duran, and I must have insisted on hitting the East to make a bigger contribution than the King of Knights. That’s why I don’t have any ill feelings left for that dragon.”
Juan’s face, speaking calmly, was a clear light. Yuma laughed awkwardly, not knowing whether he should celebrate this or say he had a hard time.
“Anyway, that’s fine. The return of Sir Huan’s inaction is a great benefit to both the Empire and the entire human race.”
“I am also planning to devote all my energy from that time to beating and killing the demons. I will also give strength to the preparations for war that you continue to insist on these days. There are many nobles who are still afraid of me.”
“Looking at the energy I feel from you, it’s worth it. Had I not met Rugal at that time, the imperial sword would have belonged to Sir, not Heize.”
“My competitor wasn’t that snake in the first place, it was Duran.
Anyway, now the Spazers are yours too. If you have anything to do, let me know anytime. Sooner or later, I will formally introduce my daughter to you.”
“Sir Milina Spaser, Stormbloom, right?”
“Among my daughters, she is the only warrior, so who should I introduce?
Oh, are you going to marry the third?
Although she is my daughter, she is beautiful and has a kind heart. I am always welcome.”
“I will decline.”
While they were chatting, the Puang Merchant was busy preparing for the relief.
“I’m about to die too, but these days, Puang-nim is crying every day.”
It was Natalie, smoking a pipe on one side of the yard of the upper mansion. Puang was giving instructions for relief to his servants from a seat about ten paces away.
Cindy was already out of town, Cog was recruiting medical volunteers at Cheryl’s request, and Spinin was busy managing the Conedin Merchant.
That meant there was no one to help Poin.
His role was to deliver relief instructions to the entire Merchant Union on behalf of Yuma, solve all the noise in the process by himself, and take a deep breath as he watched the upper warehouses shrink day by day.
“Aang! Mr. Puang! Don’t be so miserable, isn’t this the money you earned to spend on good things!”
Igor acted aegyo next to Puang without notice.
“That’s true, but I honestly don’t understand why it takes more money from our merchants than from the imperial family to rescue civilians. I’m not talking about money because it’s a waste!”
“I think what you’re saying is because money is a waste. Aang? Aang?”
“Couldn’t you just keep this awful humming noise out of my ears?
Human, Yuma must have asked me to provide all my convenience.”
Poin’s job included ‘making Ariel happy’.
While Yuma was away, she served as a caterer for the upper class.
The wounds inflicted by Halun were cleanly healed.
“Ariel man. Are you going to keep getting annoyed? Everyone is busy. Go to the corner and read or sleep.”
Marlon was also staying at the top without returning to the Black Wolf.
[Yes, as a Demon King of the Underworld, I am also uncomfortable with being in the same place as an insignificant young dragon. Go to Krung Corner. This is my area.]
Rakir and Marlon got along surprisingly well. Ariel glared at Rakir, as if she were not feeling well.
“It was unpleasant for me to breathe in a space like a filthy demon…. The air is disgusting.”
[Kyahak! It’s funny, lizard bitch. The lord took a look at it, and it looks like there is dirt on his eyes. Do you think you can be my opponent?
This body is said to be the demon king of the underworld. Are you really going to try?]
Rakir said, lifting Quitel with his paw.
However, Ariel gritted her teeth and suppressed her anger, wondering if Rakir’s momentum was wrong. She didn’t get along well with Rakir.
If you stick with magic, you will never be able to defeat Rakir, who has the power of the demon lord.
Eventually, Ariel whirled around and strode into her room, and Marlon, suppressing a hearty laugh, fist bumped Rakir, and followed to cheer her up.
“It’s shit because Yuma isn’t here….
Hey mutt. You keep provoking that white dragon and try fighting at the top. I will kill you very much.”
Natalie approached and pinched Rakir on the cheek.
[Serious! Let go!]
“Where did you wake up to find out about this? Won’t you answer me?”
[Oh I see! don’t hit me! Meeing!]
Natalie was also more sensitive than usual. She and Jang Mi-hoe also recently received a special mission from the imperial family.
‘Why should I care about the imperial coronation, as I’m from the damn Haseo country. Yuma is tied up in the imperial castle, and I’m doing my job while managing these unanswerable things here!’
Hella Rose’s coronation secret escort preparations.
That was a special mission given to Natalie.
The coronation ceremony was scheduled for one month after the relief of civilians was on track.
After the Rochshire Incident, Asuka Rose realized that it was for the sake of the Empire that she resigned as soon as possible.
The young Hela Rose has to seize the imperial power and prepare for the invasion of the demons.
Asuka deliberately chose the date of the coronation before the salvage work was completely completed. It was because if he did that, the credit for saving the people would also go to Hella.
However, there were not enough personnel to stop the assassination and terrorism on the day of the coronation, as 40% of the Knights of the Capital were missing, Rochshire and Rollmandy were destroyed, and the Imperial Special Entrusted Corps was busy with various investigations.
After the coronation ceremony, according to tradition, Hella Rose had to walk around the capital barefoot with only one escort.
Even in the actual history of the empire, it was the event with the most attempts to assassinate the emperor.
-So, at the coronation, I need your rosary.
Some time ago, Hella called Natalie to the imperial castle and said so.
Originally, the Rose Society was the organization most skilled in assassination and terrorism, so it was an excellent choice. Natalie had no choice but to accept.
-Okay, leave it to me.
-Natalie.
一Yes low.
-Will you help me?
To Hella’s subsequent question, Natalie simply replied that she knew.
However, Natalie continued to feel uneasy, as it seemed that Hella’s asking ‘would you help’ meant something else.
‘Actually, without the Rose Society’s secret security guard, assassination or terrorism cannot succeed even if Yuma is present, so why did he call my name once and ask for help
… .
Duran Jacques played a role in the inauguration ceremony of Asuka Roget, so a person who symbolizes the next generation should step up.
‘Maybe I’m being too sensitive.’
Natalie called brothers Chen and Dan Dunn to double check the preparations for the coronation secret service.
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