Chapter 45. Because you are the most beloved daughter in the world2020.07.07.
Fortunately, no one noticed that I had exerted myself. Oscar, holding his sword in a stable position, blocked my path.
“Mabel. You must never fall from my side I will be sure to protect you.”
“yes.”
Even though I answered honestly, I did not let my guard down.
‘You have to protect Oscar.’
It’s not that I don’t know the guy’s heart to protect me, but Oscar was still a child. I was the only one who could protect Oscar. I had to protect Larima and her nanny, who had no powers.
“Whew.”
Perhaps it was because he consumed excessive divine power while raining, but even though he only evaporated the fire arrows, he was out of breath. Because it was impossible to gauge how much divine power was left, it was impossible to use the ability recklessly. I don’t know who the attackers were, but I could tell that they had prepared quite thoroughly. Even though the knights were able to block the attacking waters, they couldn’t get enough of the flame magic that suddenly rushed into them.
“First of all, it would be better to move to the place where His Majesty Sang Hwang is. I will cover you.”
The knights we saw coming out of the wagon formed a line around them.
“Are you okay, Your Majesty?”
After hitting the flying arrow, Cicero joined the ranks and asked me. I was about to answer indifferently, but replaced it with a nod of the head.
‘Because Oscar told me not to play with him.’
Cicero smiled awkwardly, perhaps embarrassed, and straightened his sword. Where the hell was the ambush, the killers constantly rushed at it. nettle liquid. As soon as I took one step, commendation came flying.
“Wow!”
Oscar blocked the throwing star flying towards Larimar.
“are you okay?”
“Yes yes….”
The bleak surroundings were truly a mess. Perhaps because of the size of the procession, it was not possible to meet Hwang Sang-je even if he moved a little distance.
‘Where the hell are you?’
In this situation, of course, when I couldn’t see someone who would come running to Oscar and me, I started to worry.
‘So this is it. It’s a concern that every human being has. I’m not particularly worried about the situation.’
It was while holding Oscar’s hand and moving forward slowly. Cicero’s eyes widened as he turned around.
“your majesty! Dangerous!”
When I turned around at the voice, a man wearing a black robe was chanting something. The place where that gaze is directed is me.
“…!”
I pushed Oscar away as hard as I could. Oscar stumbled a few steps back at the sudden shake-off. And right after that -.
“Mabel!!”
Kwaaang! There was a huge explosion, and dust rose in abundance. But the pain didn’t come over me. Because at the moment of the explosion, someone covered me. When I opened my tightly closed eyes, I saw Cicero’s face.
“your majesty! Are you okay?”
Blood flowed from his back as if he had been injured. There, the clothes were heavily tanned.
“Fine.”
“Fortunately, the.”
I looked in the direction where the wizard was, but no one was there, probably because they had already run away. You never know when they’ll attack again. When I thought I had to move in a hurry, I saw it. Cicero’s sword.
‘It’s like a sword I’ve seen… somewhere.’
Suddenly, the memory came to my mind. The sword that pierced the carriage. There was a pattern on the blade. And Cicero’s blade had the same pattern.
‘no way.’
With a calm expression on my face, I took off my clothes and stood up.
“Thanks.”
And though Cicero hurriedly tried to get away from him so that he wouldn’t feel suspicious.
“Your Majesty is not good at lying.”
“Ugh!”
Before I could resist, Cicero grabbed me by the scruff of the neck. Seeing the scene, Oscar exclaimed in amazement.
“Mabel! You bastard…!”
“You’d better not come closer, Prince.”
“You…”
Suddenly, a sharpened dagger was under my neck. Cicero’s voice warning Oscar was different from his usual lively voice.
‘Like everyone else.’
This must be his original personality. Did you say that you joined the Knights a year ago? Seeing that he played the role of Ganja for a year without people’s suspicions, it was really commendable. Pretending to like me was so good that I was fooled. I never thought I would even pretend to be injured by blocking an attack instead. Was Oscar’s wariness of Cicero an instinctive wariness?
‘I don’t intend to be caught quietly.’
“It’s scary…” (Scared…)
I pretended to be frightened and looked down with a teary face. It was after most of the grass was burned to death in the aftermath of the flame magic.
‘This much is difficult.’
But it was better to try something than not to try. I caught my breath and focused.
‘Grow up. Growing up.’
Meanwhile, Oscar and Cicero confronted each other. Even though other knights surrounded him, Cicero was at ease. said Oscar, gritting his teeth.
“Let go of Mabel.”
“I hate that. This baby emperor has business.”
“You bastard. Is it Devlin?”
“What is Devlin? I’m hearing it for the first time.”
Cicero replied with a smile, as if he was deliberately trying to raise the medicine. Oscar gritted his teeth and let go of his anger when he saw me caught. The nanny and Larima stomped their feet, not knowing what to do. Oscar’s interrogation continued.
“What business does Mabel have?”
“I don’t see any obligation to answer that to you.”
“…You’re surrounded anyway. If the emperor comes soon, the escape will also fail.”
“Kuk.”
Cicero gave a short laugh. It also started laughing until the forest left for a while.
“Oh sorry sorry. Because it’s such a ridiculous threat. listen to the prince Situation cannot come. With the paralyzing magic your lord developed this time, you won’t be able to take a single step.”
‘The Situation System was under magic?’
I couldn’t imagine. In my imagination, Hwang Sang-je was a very strong person. He said he was a sword master like Lisandro, so he wouldn’t be easily defeated. I thought so.
‘lie.’
While thinking so, I felt uneasy that Cicero might be right. If I was really fine, I would have come to where I am.
‘Since when.’
Without even realizing it, I trusted the situation system as much as I did. I gritted my teeth. In times of crisis, I had to be alert.
‘I never thought a traitor could penetrate this deeply.’
In fact, it would be a lie if it wasn’t shocking. The other day, they raided in the middle of the imperial castle, and now planted ganja nearby. Whoever is behind it can’t help but be bold. If there is one thing they have in common, it is that what they are aiming for is always me.
“Ciceo.” (Cicero.)
“Tell me, Your Majesty.”
Cicero, on the subject he immediately put off talking to Oscar, used respectful words toward me. I was displeased with the incomprehensible attitude, but I suppressed my emotions.
Instead, he asked innocently,
pretending to be a child who didn’t know anything, and took the time. Cicero replied with a smile.
“You are a bad person. I think of myself as a good man, but from Your Majesty’s point of view, I could be a bad person.”
“….”
‘He seems to have forgotten my age too.’
If I wasn’t a real baby and I wasn’t understanding, I wouldn’t have known what I was talking about. While attracting Cicero’s attention, my plan was proceeding step by step. Cicero seemed oblivious to what was going on beneath his feet.
“Agini is moya?” (What is evil?)
“It means a bad person.”
“Even Shisheo Kuromon is a bad person?
” “Then you
do
n’t talk about Chakan Hamon?” (Then shouldn’t you be a good person?)
Cicero answered every single question without showing any signs of being bothered. Oscar watched this nervously and opened his mouth.
“Cicero. What do you want?”
“For now, kidnapping the emperor.”
no wonder. Pretending to be overly friendly to let my guard down was all paving the way for an easy kidnapping. A sudden realization crossed my mind. Oscar’s clenched fists turned white.
“For now, are there any other plans?”
“hmm. That must be pretty brutal to hear. are you okay?”
“say.”
“Killing the emperor in front of Hwang Sangje was the first priority. I didn’t know it would take this long. He has a good eye for babies.”
I got goosebumps at Cicero’s attitude as he spoke in a low-pitched voice.
‘Killing me?’
It was speculated that the person behind it might have a grudge against Hwang Sang-je. Seeing that he dared to kill me in front of him, I felt his will to see Hwang Sang-je suffer after losing me right in front of his eyes. There’s no way the Holy Kingdom will try to kill me, so there’s only one thing left.
‘Devlin.’
It was the moment when speculation turned into certainty. I couldn’t wait any longer as long as I had heard that it would kill me.
‘Bitch. Don’t leave me alone.’
after. As soon as he let out a short breath, a strange change began to occur in the forest. Sussuk-. The sight of all kinds of bugs living in the woods flocking to one place was truly horrifying.
“Ahh!”
“Bur worms!”
The worms had a different destination. Crawling ants, centipedes, spiders, as well as flying insects such as mosquitoes and beetles also gathered. I tried to call the wild beasts, but no one came as if all the nearby animals had fled due to the explosion. Trust only worms.
‘Get out, bugs!’
At my command, they clung to Cicero without hesitation.
“What is it? Ugh!”
Even people who are not afraid of bugs could not help but be astonished at the swarms of hundreds of bugs attacking at once. I just called the bugs, but I felt my body lose strength. It was proof that even the remaining divine power had run out.
‘One last room ahead.’
He clenched his fists and closed his eyes. At that moment, tree trunks protruded from the ground and wrapped around Cicero’s legs.
“Damn it! What is this again!”
The bugs had already covered Cicero’s face. But he didn’t let me go even in that situation.
‘But the power is much weaker.’
I threw off Cicero’s arm with all my might. The sharp dagger slashed the hem of my clothes.
“shit. Where are you going!”
A long, outstretched hand seemed to snatch me at any moment. At every step I took, bugs made a way for me to avoid them. He breathed heavily and ran with difficulty. but.
“Got it!”
When I turned my head, I saw Cicero’s smiling face. The eyes that turned around were insane. Even if the body of a baby was caught by bugs and plants, it was not enough to escape from the grip of an adult man.
“Mabel!!”
I turned my head in the direction of the voice and saw Oscar running towards me very slowly.
‘Am I going to die?’
The reflection of the sharp long sword in the sunlight stabbed my eyes painfully. I didn’t close my eyes even though I was frowning.
‘I can’t accept that this kind of dog death will be my last…!’
He gathered all the remaining divine power until the very end. Once again, the plants tried to tie Cicero’s feet, but they only grew very slightly.
“under. It was cute, so I tried to kill it gracefully.”
Cicero, who laughed wildly as if he had lost his mind, thrust out his sword. and. hook-. A cruel sound pierced through the body. Of course, I thought the pain would follow.
‘uh?’
…wasn’t hurt at all. No, rather, the warmth was covering my body. After a very short time, I came to understand the situation. It wasn’t me who was pierced by the sword.
“…Mabel.”
He pretends to be okay, but his trembling friendly voice.
“It’s okay Mabel.”
The Emperor laughed.
“Because this father is here.”
To laugh as if to reassure the subject with a pale complexion.
“Why why…!”
It looked clear in my eyes. Cicero’s sword mercilessly stabbed in Hwang Sang-je’s back. The appearance of Cicero, who seemed somewhat embarrassed by the unexpected situation.
“…was it better?”
Cicero smiled and drew his sword.
“Cool-!”
The blood he vomited stained my clothes red. At the same time, it seemed as if my eyes were stained red.
“Father… Father!”
“your majesty!”
Oscar and the knights came running in one month. Cicero, who was alternating swords with me, let out a light sigh and ran back.
“The ganja runs away. Chase!”
Half the knights left to pursue Cicero. In the meantime, Hwang Hwang-je’s breathing only became weaker.
“Mayble.”
Breathing in short bursts seemed difficult. The blue eyes that had lost their light gently curled up and looked up at me. I suddenly realized that my hands were damp. When I removed my trembling hand, it was all bloody. I couldn’t understand the situation’s behavior. No matter how urgent the situation was, why did he blow himself and get stabbed instead?
“Why did you say that, babu….” (Why did you do that, stupid…)
“Haha… that’s called a question…”
“Why are you saying that!” (Why did you do that!)
To my face Hwang Sang-jae’s hand, which he lifted with difficulty, fell helplessly without being able to reach it. Even though he was frowning, he smiled for a moment.
“Because she is my daughter.”
“…what?”
“Because I’m the most beloved daughter in the world.”
The most beloved daughter in the world. Those words had never touched my heart so much. Because the love that was once believed to be true was diluted at some point and turned into neglect and abuse. With that unforgettable experience, I concluded that all dads in the world would.
‘So this man should be no different.’
But it was just blind until the end. Incredibly.
“Don’t cry… Mabel.”
“uh…?”
pop. Hot tears fell from my eyes and landed on my cheeks. I didn’t know. Even if I’m crying.
“Dad… it’s okay…”
Hwang Sang-jae’s hand, which had come up trembling, fell to the floor helplessly.
‘What just happened?’
As I was blinking my blank eyes, Oscar held on to Hwang Sang-jae and cried out.
“No, Father. Wake up!”
“your majesty…!”
Even the nanny and Larima began to cry.
“…Puhang?”
There was no answer from the situation agent who closed his eyes. Very faintly, I could see her chest rising and falling. The feeble flame of life was faint as if it would go out at any moment. I once felt this feeling. My memories of Yoon Winter. It was winter when I was four years old. On a winter night when thick snowflakes fell, I desperately held on to someone leaving.
“Gadimayo….”
“Talk well….”
“A small bowl of rice. I do the dishes and the laundry.”
“Don’t abandon me, Mom.”
I will never forget the emaciated back that ruthlessly turned around at the end. It was etched into the retina like a stigma and left as a scar. Eventually I was left alone and I have been alone ever since. In order not to be abandoned any longer, I fenced myself off and did not go outside.
‘Break down the fence and come in.’
You’re trying to leave me and leave me again.
“How could this be…” (How could this be…)
He grabbed the hem of Hwang Sang-je’s clothes with his small hand.
“don’t go. don’t abandon me.”
“…Mabel?”
I heard Oscar’s startled voice, but I didn’t mind. I burst into tears and buried my face in Hwang Sangje’s arm.
“Don’t leave me alone…!”
That was the moment. It felt like something was being released, and it came out of my body. I looked up blankly and saw light dust falling from the sky. And the soft glow of my body. While everyone was staring at the spectacle of light in amazement, Sang Hwang Jae awoke.
“…Mabel.”
In a clean look without a single wound.
***
On that day, people witnessed a miracle. A rain of brilliant light covered the entire procession. Cozy warmth fell over the bodies of the injured. The light healed people’s wounds. Even the wounds of those who had already become corpses had disappeared. The rain of light that poured down for a long time stopped suddenly after warmly covering the ground. It was like a dreamy moment.
