Chapter 422 Chapter
122. Emperor (2)
‘…Look at your confidence.’
A silent laugh escaped from between his lips.
I was expecting that he would propose something similar to an alliance under the pretext of a reward.
It was obvious that he called himself out separately to give a reward when the whole world knew that the imperial family was stabbing Hi-Lan in the back.
“It is the power to swallow Runcandel and move forward against Ziffle.”
“How about it? Isn’t it an appealing story?”
Jin stared into the emperor’s shining eyes for a moment.
‘Still, the emperor of the empire has a pretty firm look.’
It wasn’t easy to read what was behind the pupils.
“Do you know?”
“What do you mean?”
“The day I proved my abilities in the Garden of Swords not too long ago. That day, I declared that I would become the family head.”
“Can you not know? The majesty that you showed that day was named the Return of the Demonic Sword and the Declaration of the Head of State. For a while, the whole of Bement was also filled with the songs of the minstrels. Jim also liked the song and ordered the royal orchestra to play it.”
“I am ashamed that such a thing happened. Anyway, the reason I declared in front of everyone is no different. Already…”
It means that I have the power to become a family head.
As Jin continued to speak, the emperor gently opened his eyes.
“I heard that most of the members of the Council of Elders, as well as the Executive Knights and Dark Knights, have already passed into the hands of the Second Horseman. On the other hand, aren’t your forces rather weak?”
At those words, Jin couldn’t help but laugh once more.
“That’s how I look to outsiders.”
weak
There were definitely times when that was the case. When Jin was in Storm Castle and only had Gilly as an ally.
However, after awakening Murakan in the glass coffin of the secret basement of the storm, Jin’s power has never been weak in absolute standards.
Even though he had lost some power, Murakan was a being who could rise to the ranks of the strongest at any time if he had a chance to recover.
Following Murakan, colleagues from the free city of Luna Tikan Secret palace Lapla Rosa’s Myeongwang clan Castle kingdom Mischa Solderlet’s arrangements Little beasts Wantaramo Forest Ron and Dante’s Hiran.
In addition, Jonah and some of the elders in Runcandel, the knights who showed goodwill to Jin after the declaration of family lords, and Beradin in a state of sound mind. In addition to these, there were also considerable forces that could be called temporary allies.
Currently, Jin’s power is one of the best in the world, and the future expandability is also great.
However, when I heard that I was weak, there was no way to hide my funny heart.
“It is thanks to you that you have formed an external image so well. I know that the power you are hiding is enormous.”
“As you said, I am not in need enough to ask for help from the emperor.”
“I don’t know the power of Runcandel 2nd Horseman, but… Jim thought you were well aware of the power of Ziple.”
“Is there anyone in the world who doesn’t know the power they have?”
“They are overwhelming the whole world with just the tip of the iceberg. Jim asked if you had ever peeked beneath the surface of Ziffle. If so…”
The emperor paused.
Then he trembled because he remembered the ‘real power’ of Zipple that he had glimpsed. A trembling that is difficult to distinguish between shivering and fear.
“You will not be able to say that you are not in need no matter who you meet.”
“It seems that the emperor is afraid of zipline.”
“Aren’t you afraid of them?”
“You just said that you might know me a little bit, but you talk nonsense.”
“The first head of Runcandel, Temar Runcandel.”
The emperor suddenly brought up the name. Jin did not lose his calm expression.
– Who are you? The other factions are looking for Temar’s tomb.
-Who do you think it is?
– Zipple.
-answer! But that’s not all.
– The Imperial Family of Bement is also looking for the tomb of the first head of Runkandel. Your movement has been exposed to them once.
A conversation I had with Margiela when Berakt visited Rosa recently.
It was the first time I knew that forces other than Runcandel and Zipple were looking for Temar’s tomb. Even that what Bement wants is Temar’s body.
‘I didn’t expect to bring up the story about Temar first.’
Jin met the emperor’s eyes and waited for the next words.
“According to the record, he had more power than anyone in history. No one of that time dared to help Temar Runkandel…”
“Where is that record left?”
“Even he couldn’t overcome the wall of zip, but can you face that evil alone?”
“I asked where you checked the record.”
“That’s if you become mine, I’ll show you.”
Like a volcano erupting without warning, a powerful energy suddenly erupted from Jin. There was a crack in the floor I was standing on, and the momentarily heavy air fell down.
Even if this place was the emperor’s palace, there was no reason to hold back his anger after hearing such words.
Temar is the ancestor of Runkandel, and no one can dare to mention a record that even Runkandel doesn’t have.
Just as the royal guards and bodyguards were about to move, the emperor raised his hand to stop them. Jin didn’t release any more energy.
“Since the emperor has restrained the swords, I will assume that the disrespect you just committed against me was not there.”
Jin said in a calm voice. I remembered the ‘Majin’ of Beament I encountered in the Wantaramo Forest, and a hot feeling grew in my heart.
Bement is trying to complete the Mine using Temar’s body.
Ever since Wantaramo Forest, Jin has had that kind of hatred for Bement.
That feeling has become closer to certainty through today’s meeting with the emperor, and once it becomes certain. Even destroying the imperial family would be no problem.
“And I will give you just one warning, Emperor. If, by the way, the emperor obtains the body of the first patriarch and makes a poor doll or something… the thousands of years of Bement’s history will all be in vain.”
“Huhu, conversations with you are thrilling, like riding a single rope.”
“The Emperor, anytime, anywhere. If you find a clue about the tomb of the first patriarch of Runcandel, you must report it to Runcandel.”
The emperor did not show anger or displeasure no matter what Jin said.
“I’ll think about that after you become the king of the sword demons.”
It seemed like he was speaking lightly, but his intention was buried.
You probably won’t be able to become a householder without my help, the emperor said.
“Anyway, Jim can’t be an ally with you right now. But what about this, since I’ve already decided to give you a reward…”
After saying that, the emperor clapped his hands as if something came to mind.
“Hairan. Okay, why don’t you own the whole family? That’s why I called to give you a reward for saving Hilan in the first place.”
“You’re saying that you can sleep on Hi-Lan at will.”
“Of course. There is nothing at Bement that Jim cannot do.”
“Assuming a family, loyalty must come first. Even if the Emperor bestowed upon me intangible dominion, would Sir Ron and Dante swear allegiance to me? Mountains and streams will laugh.”
“You make simple things difficult. Do you really think there is no way?”
“Take Dante hostage and pressure Sir Lorne?”
“That’s not too bad, but there are a few other numbers.”
“At the time of the terror attack, I did my best to minimize the damage to Hailan. Do you think I will stab Hiran in the back like the imperial family?”
“Why?”
It was the first time the emperor had shown his emotions so violently during the conversation.
The emperor was puzzled. A face that couldn’t understand why Jin was protecting Hi-Lan.
“I was very curious when I heard that you were active in Geomwangseong. From Runkandel’s point of view, it’s a terrorism that can take so much benefit, but I can’t think of a good reason why you protected Hiran. What is it?”
“You don’t need a big reason to help a friend.”
“…what friend?”
The emperor jumped to his feet. I even shouted like it was absurd.
“You mean you’re giving up that much benefit for just that reason!?”
The tone of his disappointingly disappointing Jin only shrugged his shoulders at his fierce reaction.
“Does it matter?”
Soon after, the emperor sat down again and let out a sigh.
“The emotion and thrill I felt during my conversation with you is cold. I never thought I would spit out such a soft sound…”
“Are you losing interest?”
“If that’s the case, it will be difficult for you to survive the fight ahead.”
“I have always survived that way.”
Now, even the emperor’s eyes were filled with absurdity, but soon the emperor returned to a calm face and shook his head.
“Hello.”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
“Give the crown to Lord Gene Runcandel.”
At those words, Jin briefly bowed and turned around.
“Jin-kyung.”
As they began to walk to leave the audience room, the emperor called Jin and said:
“As of today, the possibility of you and Jim becoming allies is no different. Be sure to be aware of that fact and the next time you run into me… be more polite.”
As a result of talking with Jin, the emperor is not stepping on the line like now, but when he must belong to one side.
I concluded that there was no need to join forces with Runcandel.
Until that time comes, if I can’t see new possibilities in Runkandel other than Jin, there’s absolutely no need to do that.
So, after today, I was saying that there would be no other treat like this.
“Oh, come to think of it, I forgot something. Lord Lorne asked me to deliver it to the Emperor. It would be good to make good choices in many ways.”
The emperor didn’t answer, and Jin left the audience room and finished talking behind his back.
“In other words, it would be about standing in line. No regrets.”
After Jin left the audience room, the emperor just stared at the place where the back was for a while.
