Chapter 134. Gustav and others explode in a father-daughter fight2021.05.15.
To be precise, it wasn’t possessiveness. I was just sharing the sense of squeak, but I couldn’t move freely. All I could do was control the Velcro’s behavior very little. I struggled to see Aidan. It was quite difficult to take a closer look at Aidan’s condition because the camera was wandering around so much.
‘I don’t see any injuries…’
From the outside, he looked fine. However, there was no wound, but the treatment was not normal.
‘What is that? What are you doing to my angel!’
Poor Aidan has been chained to a magical restraint! The only space to move was on and near the bed. The person who tied Aidan like a criminal was none other than my father. Of course, I knew that Aidan was dangerous, but I still felt uncomfortable.
‘Fortunately, it doesn’t seem to have run out of control again.’
Seeing her unharmed made me very reassured. I wanted to come to my body and check on Aidan’s condition, but I couldn’t because my father’s surveillance was strict.
‘Shoot it. Get close to Aidan.’
I could feel the squeaker rejecting it with my whole body. A fierce battle ensued between the squeaker who said no to me and me, who told me to go just once. It was then.
“…!”
Aidan, who didn’t even know he was looking at the Velcro, got down from the bed and reached for the Velcro.
***
Aidan stared at the rat that appeared in front of him. It was an unfamiliar appearance. Before Casey produced communication magic tools, Mabel and Aidan’s communication method was mainly through animals. Of course Mabel must have sent it, I thought.
‘By the way…’
The mouse was strange today. As always, he was frightened and restless, but then he suddenly stared again and again.
‘Did I pick up something wrong in the kitchen?’
Aidan knew very well that rats had an enormous gluttony. I also knew that because of that, Mabel suffered every time he had to run errands. Normally, he would spread his energy lightly to subdue the mice, but Aidan did not. It was partly because the energy that had been exhausted from the runaway still hadn’t returned, and for some reason, I was reluctant. Moreover, the way she stared at herself and slightly tilted her head… reminded me of Mabel. Knowing it was a crazy idea, Aidan reached for the mouse. The mouse then closed its eyes tightly. Aidan put the mouse on his hand and stared at it. The mouse opened its eyes and trembled as usual, but after a while it calmed down and even faced Aidan. Aidan felt faint traces of divine power from the mouse for a very brief moment. In addition, a light golden light shimmered in the rat’s eyes.
“…Mabel?”
The mouse was unmoved by the careless words and just looked at Aidan. Aidan was convinced of that. That Mabel was watching over the mouse. The assumptions that I thought were absurd no longer came to my mind. If it was Mabel, it was possible.
“If you’re here to see if I’m okay, then I’m fine.”
“Take.”
The mouse stared at him, eyes shining. For the first time in Aidan’s life, he didn’t find the rat’s eyes annoying.
“Chi-Ik!”
Even then, the mouse started to look around again, trembling. Aidan, who judged that it was not enough to control the body of a rat, reached out to lower it to the floor. It was then. Rumble-!
“Meet Your Majesty the Situation!”
From a place not far away, the guard’s cry was heard. Aidan unknowingly took the rat in his arms and covered it with a blanket. Just in time, the footsteps stopped in front of Aidan’s prison cell.
“Oscar came and went first.”
“…”
Aidan nodded without answering, and Esteban leaned against the prison wall with a grin. Esteban’s face was shadowed by the lanterns in the dim hallway beyond the iron bars.
“Do you resent me for imprisoning you, Aidan?”
“…no.”
“I am surprised.”
“Because I can’t deny that I am a dangerous being.”
Regarding this case, Aidan had no intention of denying the charges. Even if he had no intention of doing so, he almost killed someone again and even made Mabel faint.
‘It’s an eternal monster.’
Aidan smiled bitterly and accepted reality. He had always forgotten the reason for his exile in Ermano in the first place. It was to be completely freed from the restraint and die without harming anyone more if possible. However, he lost his purpose because he wanted to be by Mabel’s side. I was disillusioned with existence. I thought that if I had Mabel, I would be able to escape Veron’s clutches, but in the end I was stuck. Esteban’s gaze at Aidan was also complicated.
“…I don’t know what to do with you.”
“…”
“I hate to admit it, but Mabel is the only one who can control you. But I don’t want to keep you around Mabel.”
The safety of my people and the safety of my daughter. Esteban was agonized over not being able to easily choose between the two. Even if it’s a selfish heart, Mabel is so precious…
“But aren’t you too threatening to hand over to Devlin?”
The number of soldiers killed by Aidan at the border was staggering. The senseless slaughter could not continue. Devlin had no intention of handing Aidan over as he wished.
“Actually, I told Mabel that I would never let you go, but as a father, it was a little grumpy. I had no intention of doing that in the first place.”
Esteban’s face was darkly tired. It was because I was suffering from heavy work for several days. Not only was the festival stopped due to the unexpected commotion, but he was busy caring about the foreigners staying in the imperial castle. In particular, opinions on the disposition of Aidan were widely divided at the state affairs meeting, and it took time to coordinate. Half of the opinion that Aidan should be dealt with is a dangerous person, and half of the opinion that we need to reconsider. There was also a servant who resented the fact that it could not be disposed of because it was an immortal body, and expressed the opinion that it should be sealed deep underground.
‘I can’t possibly do something like that.’
I couldn’t treat a boy the same age as my son so mercilessly. But if you ask why they injected the paralyzing poison… it’s because Mabel wasn’t confident in controlling Aidan while he was unconscious. Esteban asked.
“I heard from Oscar. They told you to inject paralyzing poison ten times the lethal dose.”
“Why?”
Hearing that, Aidan suddenly became concerned about the mouse in his arms.
‘I’d be worried.’
Esteban, unaware of Aidan’s intentions, continued to ask questions.
“So that means the paralyzing poison that was injected into you in the first place didn’t work at all.”
“…huh.”
Esteban nodded and moved away from the wall. It was confirmed that Aidan was able to communicate with the opposite sex.
“As for your disposition, it seems to take time. If you feel any abnormality in your energy, immediately report it to the jailer.”
nod After confirming Aidan’s answer, Esteban left the dungeon. When the footsteps completely disappeared, Aidan pulled back the covers.
“Shoot!”
After the rat left a cry, it hurriedly ran under the bed. Aidan narrowed his brows at the usual mouse-like behavior. The golden light in the mouse’s eyes disappeared.
‘How far have you heard?’
***
“…!”
I woke up with the feeling of falling off a cliff. I took a quick breath and looked around, and the usual scenery of the bedroom greeted me.
[Are you okay, Mabel?]
The sheep waggled its tail and sat beside my bed. As if he was aware of my situation, I grabbed the sheep and asked with a calm attitude.
“What is this now? I could see what the Velcro sees!”
[It’s part of awakening, so don’t be surprised Mabel. It is the power to assimilate with natural objects.]
“Assimilation?”
[huh. If Mabel wishes, she can assimilate and feel the senses of all beings following the providence of nature. What were you thinking before you were assimilated into a mouse right away?]
What were you thinking? As I pondered, I recalled the feelings at that time.
“I hope Aidan isn’t lonely…”
Does that earnest wish become an opportunity for him to assimilate with the Velcro he sent to Aidan?
[Then, that was the moment of awakening, Mabel.]
But I still didn’t get a sense of this ability.
“Then can I assimilate with you too? What about the other humans?”
[hmm. For beings with high intelligence like me, the will of the person involved is important. Perhaps others do the same.]
“Oh…!”
As soon as the range of authority expanded, the things I could do and wanted to do came to my mind.
‘First, take over Casey’s body, take care of some guild work, and then bribe the tweeters and go to Devlin, shall we? It must be difficult because it is too far away!’
I opened the wings of my dream with twinkling eyes. The sheep, looking at me with meaningful eyes, tapped my hand with its front paw.
[The dream. Keep quiet Mabel.]
“…Ugh? why?”
[Do you want to check how much Mabel’s divine power is left?]
At Yang’s words, I hurriedly checked the divine power.
“…what!”
Normally, there were so many that it was difficult to measure the amount, but now, the divine power was significantly reduced to the extent that you could feel it filling up finely.
[Isn’t that the power of God? don’t use it too often Because it consumes a lot of divine power. It would be troublesome if I became a baby Mabel again.]
Really, only the divine power left before becoming a baby Mabel. Becoming a baby is still hypothetical, but if you use divine power to become a baby…!
“okay. I’ll only use this ability when I’m in a hurry…”
[Good thought, Mabel.]
She patted my forearm as if she was doing well. I stared at the horned crown of such a sheep.
“By the way, Yang.”
[Huh?]
“Why didn’t you tell me beforehand when you knew I was going to wake up?”
Come to think of it, Yang always was like that. Even though they’ve been around me since I was very young, I never told them about the opening of my abilities. Whether it was when she awakened to save her father who was seriously injured during the rain ritual raid, or now when she awakened to the power of fairy tales, Yangyang knew but remained silent. I am always by my side, but sometimes I feel like Yang is a distant being.
[I can’t tell you why at this time. My role is to watch you grow as Mabel’s guardian.]
“What is that?”
Thanks to Yang, I felt not lonely when I was often left alone. However, the fact that God sent Shinsu to me was probably not a simple intention to make friends. Powers that are gradually unlocked as you grow. The process of gathering the essence of the tree of creation while intertwined with the God King. If you think that all of that is playing in a game created by God, is it simply my speculation?
‘Still, I can’t just resent them because they spread their abilities.’
It would have felt quite absurd had it been given the unnecessary name of Seed of God, but it was ironic.
[So, how about Aidan?]
Yang asked insinuatingly, turning her head around as if she wasn’t interested. He pretended not to, but he seemed worried about Aidan’s condition.
“Looked good. I haven’t seen it myself, so I can’t be sure…”
It would have been better if I could have met Aidan in person, but that was my greed. My heart in dealing with Aidan, who didn’t know when he would run out of control, was like seeing a child put out at the water’s edge. It was the first time I had witnessed my father’s attitude toward Aidan, so it was unfamiliar.
‘It was too cold.’
On the other hand, it was felt that Aidan was trying to find a solution to the future treatment of Aidan.
‘Because Dad said he wouldn’t keep Aidan locked up.’
I understood in my heart why he lied to me and acted grumpy. So, I thought about asking for reconciliation first in the war with my father. However, in the conversation that followed, that feeling completely disappeared. paralyzing poison. I was furious when I heard that they had poisoned Aidan in prison.
“Reconciliation? You are laughing!”
Even if Aidan was okay, I wasn’t okay. That’s how the second war with my dad (only for me) broke out.
***
Emperor Mabel’s office, but Mabel doesn’t use it. Gustaf buried his face in the desk, fed up with the rush of work.
“Oops. Situation Majesty. Isn’t it too much to do? Too much work!”
“Think of your green stick, Gustav.”
“I don’t have anything to say…”
The only thing that comforts me is that Gustav’s green salary is a formidable amount.
‘Keugh. If it wasn’t for my family…’
I would have thrown out the letter of resignation I had in my heart! Feeling the joys and sorrows of his aide today, Gustaf spurred on the paperwork. Then I looked at the time and saw that the time for the regular meeting was approaching.
“your majesty. It’s meeting time soon.”
“Right. egg plant.”
Esteban tended to hate meetings, but since Mabel took part in the state affairs meeting, he would wait for the meeting time every day. Just like today, Esteban’s steps were unstoppable. It was because Mabel had been kicked out without mercy if she had no reason to go see Esteban because she hadn’t spoken to her recently. Seeing the excited Esteban’s back, Gustav laughed.
‘Because there is no justification for the meeting to be kicked out. Would you like that?’
As soon as Esteban entered the meeting room, the waiting servants rose from their seats in unison. Mabel was the only one sitting in the chair.
“Mabel. Did you have fun today?”
Esteban smiled and talked to her, but Mabel didn’t even look at her father. joy! Mabel, ignoring her briskly, looked up at Gustav who was beside her.
“Gustav. The escort driver is in prison, can we really have fun?”
“Yes yes?”
At the arrow of the unexpected question, Gustav looked at Esteban with a father.
“Mabel. How long are you going to not answer this father’s words? huh?”
“Gustav. I know that? Some bad guy injected Aidan with a paralyzing poison.”
“Your Majesty…”
Gustaf, caught in the middle, looked at both sides in a cold sweat. Mabel, who until yesterday had been ignoring Esteban’s words with a sullen face, changed her strategy.
“Who told you that, Mabel? Did Oscar tell you?”
“Gustav. Whoever says it doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter that you used poison.”
“That’s right.”
Gustav agreed with Mabel’s words. Then, as if Esteban was uncomfortable, he drooled.
‘I told them to talk without me!’
Gustav, who suddenly became a war wretch, screamed inwardly. Seeing Gustav’s gruff face from being overworked, Mabel slipped a pocket into her hand.
‘bribe?!’
Gustav glanced at the items in his pockets and widened his eyes. It contained three Ugor roots, which are said to be the best for body health. It was a gift Mabel prepared in advance as an apology in anticipation of Gustav’s hard work, who would be stuck in the middle.
‘You can use me as much as you like, Your Majesty!’
It was such a valuable gift. Whether or not the aide changed his posture and enjoyed being used, the servants watched the exciting father-daughter fight. Esteban, who doesn’t care whether he ignores himself or not, and Mabel, who steadfastly says what he wants to say through his aide! Most of them, watching the tense match between father and daughter, had the same thought.
‘I don’t think there’s anything to worry about if His Majesty gets a government letter later.’
Since His Majesty the Great Emperor will defeat the Emperor Sang Hwang anyway! Some of the servants, who were always worried about what would happen to the successor if the emperor’s national marriage did not come to pass, brightened the expressions of the Hwang Hwang Emperor.
‘I don’t know who the Gukseo will be, but His Majesty the Emperor has been well placed!’
