# 371
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371
The temple has responded sincerely to the incidents that occurred in the empire.
An uncomfortable relationship from the beginning with the emperor of the empire. It was believed that the relationship should not deteriorate any further.
After a moment of silence, they dispatched a minister to attempt an explanation.
However, the explanation was actually an excuse, and the dispatched minister persistently insisted on only one fact. Just like we did before.
‘This temple has nothing to do with this matter and this is just an aberrant act of believers.’
However, as it was revealed that the temple had granted preferential treatment and status within the temple to the nobles of the ‘prayer meeting’, the high priest was left with no excuse.
There is clear evidence that we supported them, so it goes without saying that we cannot evade responsibility with words alone.
The temple could not even protest against the closure of several temples adjacent to Rinosa Temple.
The emperor was openly angry and demanded a huge amount of compensation from the temple, which was considered ridiculous.
He assured that if he did not do so, he would inform the entire empire of this fact and order all nobles to stop visiting the temple.
The temple operates on donations and has built its wealth through donations.
Most of the donations come from nobles.
If the emperor banned all nobles from visiting temples, the temples within the empire would quickly become strained.
The emperor’s attitude was strong, and he had a justification this time.
This is clearly an issue that threatens the imperial lineage and crown prince of the empire, and in a way, it is interference in internal affairs.
This was because it was the work of an organization called the ‘Prayer Society’ that the temple had fostered within the empire.
The high priest had no choice but to return to the temple with an important request that he could not decide on his own.
The high priest did not try to save the nobles of the ‘prayer meeting’ like cutting off their tails.
Even though they were informed of this fact, the abandoned people did not confess that the temple had done this.
They had been brainwashed by some clever words to think that they had made this plan and moved for Lumen.
Even in prison, they firmly believed that they were suffering for Lumen.
In any case, no matter what the relationship between the temple and the empire is, they will be sentenced sooner or later.
Three days after leaving Baden, Helmut and Area leisurely entered the Archduke Farnese’s residence in the archipelago.
At that time, the high priest had already returned to the temple in a huff.
Elaga was very disappointed about that fact and grumbled.
[what? I wanted to see what it was like to be a high priest. You might be able to recognize my identity, right?]
Elaga was like a huge, moving mass of magical energy. No matter how great Heike’s magic is, a high priest would be able to instinctively recognize his identity.
“What if I find out?”
Helmut asked.
[We have to deal with it quickly. Unlike you weak guys, I can take down a guy like that in one hit, regardless of whether he has divine powers or anything!]
“That’s so reassuring.”
When Helmut answered half-heartedly, Elaga immediately raised her sassy nose.
[Yes, I am somewhat reassuring.]
Elaga, with her tail up and proud, was a proud white cat. Xian, who briefly explained the situation in the empire on Asuka’s behalf, shrugged her shoulders.
“Really, fanatics have no answer. “It makes me wonder how the temple brainwashed them.”
“But where is Asuka?”
I contacted Sian and entered the Farnese Grand Duke’s Mansion, but Asuka was nowhere to be seen.
Xian welcomed them in the parlor as if he were the owner of the house and explained the internal situation of the empire.
Xian scratched his cheek with an ambiguous expression.
“Well, as you know, Asuka is a bit… lacking in some areas, right? “I’m busy taking classes or something these days.”
At that time, a pounding sound rang out from the other side. Angry footsteps. Those in the reception room knew immediately who it was.
bang! The door opened and closed with a loud noise.
“it’s annoying.”
Asuka swept up her hair and looked at the people in the room.
“Helmut and Area. Welcome. “This is our home.”
The pronunciation of “home” somehow sounded self-mocking. Area looked him up and down and gave him a suspicious look.
“you.”
“Why me?”
“Your spirit has become clearer.”
Area said. I said it exactly as I saw it, but it sounded like a compliment.
Of course, Asuka understood the opposite.
“What are you being sarcastic about?”
Asuka frowned and looked down at her clothes.
He was wearing luxurious purple robes like those of the royal family, not the robes of the Imperial Knights.
The buttons are studded with gems, and a gold chain hangs from the shoulder. It was an outfit you would wear to a prom somewhere.
I thought it would be awkward for Asuka to wear such clothes, but even her unique rough temperament seemed to be alleviated when she was wrapped in elegant robes. A bit of a prickly imperial master.
Xian also let out an exclamation as it was his first time seeing Asuka today.
“Wow, you really seem like a different person. “They say the clothes are like wings, and the figure is clear.”
Asuka made a strange expression. It was the first time I received praise as a person from Sian.
He immediately answered bluntly.
“They told me to get used to it and put it on like this. “No, why should a prosecutor get used to these crazy, flashy clothes?”
Helmut asked.
“Didn’t you say you work for the Imperial Knights?”
“No, I have joined the Imperial Knights, and for the time being, I want to receive training in etiquette as a member of the royal family. We need to cultivate courtesy and culture. Do you know what I did today? I started learning ballroom dancing. “I’m going to be amazed.”
Asuka scratched her head. His neatly trimmed short hair quickly became frizzy.
Sian asked teasingly.
“You mean dancing softly at that ball? Have you ever danced with a noblewoman?”
“What a strict old lady… I’m dancing with an old lady. Since you’re doing it with your body, you’ll get used to it quickly. “I have some doubts as to why I have to do something like this.”
Asuka had good learning abilities. Helmut felt a bit strange.
Helmut and Areaa didn’t show it well, so they were quite surprised to see Asuka.
Xian was watching the middle process, but since they couldn’t see it, his change felt even more drastic.
[It’s like seeing a sparrow transformed into Ygrel.]
Elaga heard the exact analogy. Helmut then spoke.
“It seems like you are unusually good at following things.”
Asuka blurted out.
“4.92 million marks.”
The tone of voice was that he had no choice but to comply because he owed money.
In fact, ever since he decided to sit here for a while, he had been obediently following Archduke Farnese’s orders as much as possible. While suppressing my temper.
“My father told me I should prepare something, but I don’t know what he means. What event is there? If you’re going to go to war with the temple, they’ll ask you to train in swordsmanship. It’s not frustrating if you know it. “I won’t tell you.”
At that moment, Sian seemed to know what Asuka needed to prepare.
‘Is it really that bad?’
However, Archduke Farnese was a very active and thorough man.
Asuka had finally declared, ‘Life here isn’t that bad, but let’s give it a little more grace period.’
It was clear that they would want to drive a wedge at this time.
“Do you have any guesses? “Did your father tell you something?”
Asuka noticed the change in Xian’s expression and narrowed her eyes. Xian shook his head.
“No, I haven’t even seen your father these days. “Your father doesn’t even come into the mansion these days, does he?”
“that’s right. “You know Helmut is here.”
Asuka tilted her head. Archduke Farnese said he wanted to see Helmut in person and judge him.
However, I suddenly became confused as to whether seeing it in person meant seeing it face to face or just waiting to see it.
“Well, stay relaxed. “Maybe you’re busy right now and don’t have the time.”
The emperor, crown prince, and grand duke were all busy as the high priest had almost been kicked out and there was also the issue of temple closure.
They decided to stay at the Archduke’s residence and be treated as guests for the time being until they met Archduke Farnese.
Because she was unable to meet the Archduke, Area was unable to request permission to access the imperial palace library as she had hoped.
Because it’s not something worth requesting through someone.
In her disappointment, she had to glare at Xian, who scoffed and said that she would now go to the imperial palace library.
And Sian’s prediction was surprisingly accurate.
*
“Are you talking about yourself? To Charlotte?”
Michael raised his eyebrows. Uncharacteristically, the smile had disappeared from his mouth.
Grand Duchess Marguerite of Linosa held up a letter with the emperor’s seal with a worried expression.
“Yes, the Grand Duke received this and called me. “Maybe you’ve already made your decision.”
“You… made a decision?”
Magritte sighed.
“You know what you did, right? “It is a position that is difficult for us to refuse.”
Michael visited the Crown Prince and asked him to withdraw the closure of the temple.
Immediately after that, an assassination attempt occurred.
It was not strange for the Empire to glare at Rinosa, wondering if she had something to do with this incident.
In such a situation, sending something like this to Rinosa would be asking for a kind of marriage alliance.
Let’s strengthen the relationship between the Empire and Rinosa through marriage. There is no stronger alliance than one made in blood.
After all, imperial blood flows through the Linosa family. The imperial family and Lisona have often intermarried across generations.
“It’s not a very specific wedding conversation, but I want Charlotte to visit the empire as Grand Duchess of Rinosa. Archduke Farnese wants it.”
The intention of Archduke Farnese, who will be the in-laws, is to look at Charlotte and decide whether she is suitable as his daughter-in-law.
Michael, who had only recently discovered Asuka’s identity, bit his lip.
Numerous complex calculations ran through his mind.
‘It’s the Charlotte recipe.’
I felt like I had been punched in the back of the head. It was tingling.
I thought I was taking quiet classes at Greta Academy, but I never thought I would catch such a big game.
I was complacent. Isn’t she the type of person to play around with a commoner?
It was clear that Charlotte already knew. Asuka, his senior in swordsmanship, is Archduke Farnese’s legitimate son!
Charlotte was completely unaware of this and was surprised to find out about it only recently, but it was something Michael could not have known.
The Archduchess also heard from Michael and misunderstood that Charlotte was having a secret affair with Archduke Farnese’s legitimate son at the Greta Academy.
