Chapter 28. Having touched Mabel, it is ruin2020.05.09.
Kwaaang! As Hwang Sangje swung his sword, a strong wind blew and the ground shook. The killer who blocked the sword held out for a moment, then bounced back.
“Mabel! Mabel are you okay?”
Hwang Sang-jae, who hadn’t lost his breath even though I ran, covered my cheek with his trembling hand.
“yes.”
I was fine except for a bit of dizziness, maybe because I was relaxed.
“…under.”
Hwang Sangje sighed in relief, fixed his sword and stood with his back to me.
“I don’t know who sent it, but it would be better to stop thinking about returning alive.”
All I could see was Hwang Sang-jae’s back, so I couldn’t tell what kind of expression he was making. But I could feel that he was very angry. However, before Sang Hwang Jae could swing his sword once more, he beeped! A waterman whistled. Starting with that signal, they each fled in different directions to escape.
“-your majesty!”
Just then, the knights arrived. Hwang Sangje couldn’t bear to leave my vicinity and gave orders to the knights.
“Go after them. Don’t miss a single one!”
“yes!”
I heard the sound of knights rushing. I completely relaxed and embraced Larimar. For some reason, my body didn’t have enough strength.
‘Is it because I’m completely relaxed?’
no. It was a little different. I felt as if all my energy had drained out of my body.
“Mabel is fine now. Daddy’s here-”
Hwang Sang-jae’s face, which seemed to be surprised, could be seen through the blurred vision. Jureuk. Suddenly, my nose felt hot and something dripped. … It was blood.
“uh…?”
I blinked helplessly and then I calmed down.
“your majesty!”
Larimar’s piercing scream.
“Mabel!!”
Hwang Sang-je’s voice calling me desperately was the last memory.
***
The body of the imperial court trembled like an aspen tree.
“Why aren’t you waking up?”
Esteban’s voice, cold as frost, drove the imperial court even more fear. Mad eyes that seemed to change at any moment. An expressionless face with no emotion. Those who remember Esteban during his time as crown prince and in the early days of his accession were familiar with his appearance. The imperial palace was also one of them. He just parted his lips, feeling his mouth dry.
“As I already said, Your Majesty appears to be in a deep sleep, Your Majesty.”
“You’re just repeating the same words without a single difference from before.”
“…I apologize, Your Majesty.”
“Examine again. figure out the cause if you don’t want to die hurry!”
“Yes yes!”
At Esteban’s bloody threat, the imperial physician resumed the examination in a state of dismay. Esteban’s eyes darkened as he looked at the colorful and sleeping Mabel. From the outside, it looks like it’s asleep, but it’s been two days since I haven’t opened my eyes. Even though she wasn’t attacked, Mabel didn’t wake up. The only clue was a swarm of bees. I looked to see if he had lost his mind from being stung by a bee, but that wasn’t the case either.
‘I was careless.’
I thought it would be okay since it was inside Hwangseong. Basically, there was a barrier surrounding the entire imperial castle, so the risk of an attack was extremely low. So I was relieved to have one Lisandro attached to me. Because he was an unspoiled genius, one of the best sword masters for delicate handling of swordsmanship. I thought it would be safe with that level of escort, but I never thought something would happen when I accidentally removed Lisandro. I had a strong suspicion that there might be a spy inside. Fortunately, the skills of the knights he had attached weren’t that bad, and he was able to hold out until he came, so if he was late, an irreversible situation could have occurred. Esteban gnashed his teeth.
“Gustav. Did you recognize it?”
“Yes, Your Majesty. As speculated, five people in charge of the field are missing. All of their homes were searched, but most likely they were bribed, as they left with all their belongings.”
“Track it. And if there are any who are trying to hide their whereabouts, arrest them all and imprison them. I will report directly.”
Was it a coincidence that the raid took place when the most skilled of the knights, Lisandro, was removed? Of the 15 shooters, only two were successful in being captured. And as soon as they were caught, they bit their tongues and committed suicide. The only things left behind were a long sword and a dagger without any features. As if prepared, there was only one person behind them who came to mind in a thorough series of processes.
‘Veron Arthur Devlica.’
Emperor of the Devlin Empire. Devlin’s only heir, he lost an arm in the ‘Battle of the Black Canyon’ that Esteban faced when he was crown prince. If he hadn’t escaped by drawing a magic circle with flowing blood, Esteban would have completely lost his life. After that, Veron confined himself to the imperial castle and was madly engrossed in revenge. Even when he himself ascended the throne and Esteban ascended the throne. In the meantime, the physique he had devoted himself to had weakened, and his boisterous personality only became eccentric. Rumors of the number of handmaidens and attendants dying every day spread even to the enemy country, Ermano.
‘I should have killed him then.’
Esteban regretted the fact that the debt he could not pay off still affected his most precious daughter.
“…Mabel.”
I looked down at Mabel anxiously, but there was still no sign of waking up. After completing the diagnosis again, the imperial doctor trembled and lowered his head.
“His Majesty… seems to have fallen into a deep sleep and will wake up soon. A little more time to watch…”
“Soon?”
“yes.”
“okay. I will believe you.”
The imperial palace’s expression suddenly brightened. As if laughing at that laugh, Esteban continued.
“So if Mabel doesn’t wake up today, I’ll cut your head.”
“Huh! But, Your Majesty…!”
“You talk a lot.”
The imperial palace doctor knew that Hwang Sang-jae’s words were absolutely not false.
‘If His Majesty does not wake up today, I will die.’
There is only one way to live. It was just waking up Mabel. The imperial court’s hands became busy at the thought that he would die if he didn’t do anything. smart. Then, the suffocating silence was broken by an unexpected knock.
“your majesty.”
The voice outside the door was Gustaf’s.
“I told you not to let anyone in.”
Esteban’s voice as he answered stood tall. Gustaf answered calmly.
“It is your Highness the Prince.”
“…Oscar. let in.”
With Esteban’s permission, Oscar hurried into the bedroom.
“Emperor. Mabel is still…”
“Yes. I couldn’t wake up.”
“Mabel…”
Thick tears fell from her light green eyes. Oscar cried silently and held Mabel’s tiny hand tightly. However, Mabel’s hand does not hold. Oscar’s face, which had been full of sadness, was quickly stained with anger.
“It’s obviously Devlin’s fault, Father. Devlin can’t be left like this!”
“okay. It shouldn’t be left like this.”
Esteban’s voice in sympathy was bleak. Whether Mabel wakes up or not, Devlin will have to pay the price. Esteban muttered as if chewing and spitting.
“Looks like that idiot wants to lose his other arm as well.”
There was no direct evidence of Devlin’s involvement. All that was left was heartache, but Esteban didn’t care at all.
“It is ruin because you touched Mabel.”
“I am of the same opinion.”
The rich man’s eyes flashed with murderous intent.
The complexion of the imperial guard, who had been trembling at that terrifying force, was now completely dyed blue.
‘Only His Majesty the Emperor can stop that crazy rich man from the imperial family…!’
Mabel, unaware of the feelings of the imperial court, did not open her eyes.
“How about hitting the Southwest first?”
“well. It won’t be easy to get there.”
“okay. Your father is right.”
In the middle of a heated discussion about destroying Devlin, Gustaf appeared again.
“What else?”
“There was… a commotion outside.”
“turmoil? You dare to make a fuss in front of the imperial palace?”
I ordered them to keep quiet about Mabel’s not waking up, but I couldn’t completely shut people’s mouths. The news eventually reached the family heads attending the regular meeting. As soon as they heard the news, they gathered in front of the imperial palace as if they had promised.
“People gathered in front of the imperial palace.”
“why.”
“I heard the news that His Majesty had collapsed and came running in surprise, but some say she fainted while crying and was carried away.”
“…”
Esteban was dumbfounded.
‘What is it?’
I don’t know who it is, but isn’t it a really stupid author. Even the real wife herself did not faint, but the subject of one servant was exceptionally severe. Esteban felt bad about the attention the servants showed in Mabel. He gritted his teeth and gave a low warning.
“Tell them that if you make more noise, you will be punished for the crime.”
“Yes yes?”
“get out.”
When Gustaf left, the bedroom fell silent again. Esteban continued his conversation with Oscar without taking his eyes off Mabel.
“It would make things easier if there was evidence of Devlin’s machinations. The pursuit failed.”
“okay. The killer side completely destroyed the evidence. That side gave up and told me to search for the person in charge of the barrier who was said to have been bought.”
“I hope the search is successful.”
Oscar’s gaze, which was blurry at the end of his words, also turned to Mabel. As we chatted, it became just before midnight.
“late. Go back, Oscar.”
“…Yes, I understand. Father, will Mabel wake up tomorrow?”
“The congressman promised that he would wake up today.”
The body of the imperial court trembled greatly as she watched Mabel’s condition. I never assured myself that I would wake up today, but it was already a fait accompli.
‘Will I die like this?’
In fact, the imperial court doctor let go of his obsession with life, unwillingly listening to the conversation between Hwang Hwang Je and the prince.
‘Crazy rich.’
People who don’t care about people’s lives. Even the young prince who is not even 10 years old is the same. I don’t know how many times I held my breath while watching them casually discuss the destruction of Devlin.
“Then have a peaceful night, Father.”
“Go in carefully.”
Contrary to that, the imperial court doctor emptied his mind as he listened to the conversation of an ordinary rich man.
‘It was a wonderful life…’
Even in the midst of it, time passed. Then came the tomorrow I hoped would never come.
“Mabel… didn’t wake up either.”
At the ruthless voice, the imperial palace doctor knelt down and bowed his head. It was frightening when death was right around the corner.
“Boo, please, save my life!”
“You must pay the price for deceiving me.”
“Your Majesty, please…! I have a fox-like wife and rabbit-like children.”
It was at that time when the imperial court physician was lying flat on her face, trembling and begging for her life.
“Noisy….” (Noisy….)
After three days, Mabel woke up.
***
For some reason, the surroundings were too noisy. I tried to ignore it and go to sleep, but the conversation continued.
“okay. The killer side completely destroyed the evidence. That side gave up and told me to search for the person in charge of the barrier who was said to have been bought.”
“I hope the search is successful.”
It was the voice of Hwang Sang-je and Oscar. I ignored it and tried to get some more sleep. The moment I barely fell asleep again.
“Your Majesty, please…! I have a fox-like wife and rabbit-like children.”
‘What kind of crazy dialogue is this.’
I couldn’t help but open my eyes to the old man’s mournful voice.
“Noisy…” (Noisy…)
“Mabel!”
When I rubbed my eyes and raised my head, Hwang Sangje opened his eyes wide and reached out his hand to me.
“OMG!”
and then lifted it up. As soon as I woke up, I was stunned as I was hugged in Hwang Sang-je’s arms.
‘Why is this?’
A trembling hand gently stroked my hair. Like a person who is afraid to even give strength.
“Do you know how surprised Mabel is? Because you didn’t open your eyes, how can I…”
‘What is it? What.’
When I woke up from a good night’s sleep, my father suddenly felt sad… I couldn’t understand this sudden situation at the moment. Just when I wanted someone to explain, I met eyes with the old man who stood up awkwardly.
“What is it…?”
I threw him a word demanding an explanation.
“His Majesty the Emperor is a benefactor of God!! I will be loyal to God for the rest of my life! Please be safe and guide the great empire Ermano properly!”
…What came back was a fierce oath of allegiance.
***
After a while, I was able to figure out the situation.
“Gurukuna.” (That’s right.)
‘So I lost my mind after the killers left?’
I vaguely remembered the situation. Suddenly, my whole body lost all strength and I lost my mind. The imperial physician said there was nothing wrong with my body, so I guessed that my fainting might have something to do with the use of my abilities.
‘Because it’s the first time I’ve communicated with that many creatures.’
At most, it was all about talking to each mole and three rabbits. To borrow Yang’s expression, it seems that my ability has not yet blossomed to that point. Or it’s too young and the body can’t handle it. After I finished the situation, the ambush was different.
‘How do I deal with this human…?’
The situation system that does not want to fall for me right away!
“go!”
“My screaming daughter is also very lovely.”
“Bikyo!”
“Who dares to stand in your way?”
you are you
“get out!”
“Do you want to go out? good night. Let’s go out together.”
“….”
‘No matter what he says, he interprets it as he pleases.’
It was three days later that I had time to myself. Speaking of alone time, there were escorts all around. Security was tight, but I understood. Anyway, I am the emperor, and such an emperor was attacked in the middle of the imperial castle. It was an issue that had to be dealt with sensitively.
‘Someone tried to kill me.’
Every time I recalled that fact, I was stunned without realizing it. I know in my head that there are more escorts than before. After admitting that I couldn’t be okay right away, I felt more comfortable. So I decided to do what I could.
“It’s very late.” (It’s very late.)
Sitting on the bed, I was waiting for someone.
‘It’s about time to come.’
What I’m waiting for is Yueeng-. It was the wasp that secretly attached to the watering can and ordered it to follow.
