“Why are the surroundings quieter than I thought? I thought the people watching your every move would notice.”
These were the first words Ragnis, who had come to the cafe after class, untied his ponytail and ordered a drink.
It is certainly true that since Esmuer went there, the area has been cut off as if a barrier had spread.
“The princess went there earlier. Maybe that’s why.”
“The princess…? Eselua took the same class as me.”
“No. 1 Princess Esmue paid a visit.”
“1 Princess?!”
It was the movement of a cat surprised by a cucumber, which I had never seen before in the entire time I had seen Ragnis. I was truly amazed by her reaction, jumping up and down as if Esmuer was sitting in the chair she was trying to sit on.
Could he even move like that?
“For some reason, Iron Hemorrhages … No. Rudra’s dogs have made a mess.
“Wait. Iron what? Iron blood?”
What kind of monstrous monstrosity is he giving someone else’s hamster? Was there a homophone for something cute other than the Sangvis I know? Except for the peculiar way of speaking, there was no one who could be called iron-blooded anywhere.
Contrary to my question, Ragnis sat back down and calmly continued his explanation, showing that it was natural that he did not know. However, his appearance was extremely cautious, as if someone around him was listening to his story.
“It is a monster among monsters that has laid the foundation for succession to the throne in the empire even though it is only 18 years old. Even the high-ranking nobles of the empire, which had been maintained, were chewed through the purge and laid the foundation.”
to…?
“Did it take four years for the time it took to get there to be known on the surface? We have no way of knowing how it actually was, but in reality, the emperor’s children are not one or two, and even though they are not on good terms, no one except the second prince can dispute her succession. That’s the current situation. Until that point, she showed quite a tyrannical disposition, so she got the nickname Iron Blood. In fact, she started being called that when she turned 15…Now, even if she just reveals her appearance, nobles bow down on their own.”
The words that came out of Ragnis’ mouth were far beyond my imagination. purge? tyrant?
A little cake monster hamzzi who gets red and stutters with embarrassment at the slightest mistake, and who doesn’t even give compliments to compliments…?
“Wow, our hamzzi can’t be like that…”
“What else about hamzzi… Wait? What did you say? ‘we’?”
Suddenly, Ragnis lit up his eyes again, so I involuntarily pulled back and told her about the story that had happened while she was in class. Anyway, I thought it was a simple story that was nothing more than a promise about the Gwilve case after having a pleasant chat while butchering the cake… I thought… but… Ragnis’
expression was simple and straightforward at all. Can not do it.
“Iron-Blooded Princess…some crazy guy is working…!”
“No, my God. You say things that others will misunderstand. It’s work. We just had a nice tea party, right?”
Of course, it was quite a shock that she was three years older than me, not just a year or two older, but even so, she was still just a child.
Although she is the empress of natural intrigue who has enjoyed the life of the purge of the aristocratic world, contrary to her appearance… Anyway, she is a cute little girl.
“Can’t we live a little more normally, Eldmia?
“No…If you ask me if this is my fault…”
“Then is it my fault?”
“No… Come to think of it, it’s really my fault…”
Come to think of it, that’s true.
In a way, you could argue that Ragnis, who told the hero to win, was the origin of the incident, but in fact, even if it wasn’t for that, I would have tried to win with all my energy after seeing the bad guy Zeke at the time. Because of that victory, Rudra’s mutt clung to him, and he must have died at my hands, unless he was also a mutt from the parallel world.
“At least, if you didn’t know that the other person was the princess, say yes. But if you knew it was you, you should have reacted differently!”
“No. Sir, that’s not it. I have no doubt that I survived because of my stupid choices.”
Had it been another option, my head might have been cut off the guillotine, like the heads of the enemies I’ve blown. I couldn’t concede that much.
“Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa of.. of course, of course Mr. Asilier raised you for 6 years?”
“With love and affection…?”
I said it for nothing, but only the shin was kicked. What a world of suffering if you tell the truth. It’s no different from my previous life.
“…Huh. I don’t know what kind of miracle really happened, but it’s true that the Iron-Blooded Princess left without holding any ill feelings toward you.”
“I rather built up goodwill with Eldmia Ega’s astounding way of living, who surpassed the age of 30.”
“…I don’t know if it’s an elf, but being the next emperor is really serious…”
“Huh? What?”
“Why am I listening to other people’s self-talk!”
“Ah! What’s wrong with Ji-ji talking a little louder and then kicking it away!”
“Noisy!”
I don’t know what it is, but given the atmosphere, I was kicked in the shin for an offense, and in the end I had no choice but to give in to the violence and keep my mouth shut. Keuuh… it’s a cylinder.
“Yeah. Not yet… I don’t know yet.”
I wondered what he was thinking about at the sight of him constantly being alone and seeming to be ruminating over all the worries in the world by himself, but feeling like he was just going to get his shins wet, so he kept his mouth shut.
“I’ve said it before, but first of all, it’s the most powerful next emperor. It’s no exaggeration to say that her remarks are absolute. I guess it will be.”
Even though he said that, Ragnis didn’t show a very bright expression, as if he had other concerns.
what really
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The third day in the empire went smoothly after that, probably because of the huge incident called Esmue. Even the rumor that I had a conversation with her made me feel very comfortable after school.
“Puhahahaha! Little brother! My brother only trusts his younger brother! I will not disappoint you, you bastard!”
“Since I came to the Empire, I haven’t had a normal morning for a day.
On the fourth day, I greeted it without fail feeling signs of the night before the storm because of Zeke, who ran like a ghost and patted me on the back with a big smile.
“You said you met that demon yesterday?”
So naturally, Esmuer’s white, smooth forehead came to mind, but his aim was obvious, so I pretended not to know. Even though he uses the word ‘Imapak’, the reason why he shortens it to ‘Mappak’ is because he is a reincarnated person.
“Who are you talking about? What is a mapak?”
“Ah! That’s what I said. I heard you met Princess Esmue.”
“Did you just call Princess Esmuet that… a demon?”
Wow, this guy is really old. Couldn’t this guy actually call even the emperor Mister? But in my reaction, isn’t he rather revealing his teeth as if he’s having the most fun?
“Hehe. Normally, I wouldn’t call it that either. But as long as he crawled into the discipline of the academy himself, he’s nothing more than a demon.”
“yes?”
what is this again? Are the rules of the principle of equality applied to imperials just by visiting the academy?
“Anyway, hyung only trusts his younger brother! It’s so sad that there are only four days left! Won’t you really just live with me in the Empire?”
“Please don’t sound terrible. Why do I have to listen to my baby.”
I got goosebumps all over my body at the real moment. Fuck.
“Ha. It’s a waste. It would be nice if there was a way. How can it be different? Hyung is a man who knows how to enjoy today. Let’s put aside our regrets and enjoy the remaining four days.”
“What the hell are you talking about…”
“That’s it!”
The hand of Zeke, who is shorter than me and wears a shoulder strap without hesitation, pointed to the front gate of the academy I had just passed. At the front door, following his finger, a very expensive-looking carriage was entering along with students who were confused in an unexpected situation.
“It’s the carriage of the first princess!”
“The princess is at the academy…?”
“Nu, it’s clear who’s guilty!”
What was your last reaction? Is that a real image? Hamchi?
Looking at the wagon that had slowly entered and stopped, Zeke laughed so happily that he really wanted to hit the night.
“Keuhehehe, you’re like a goddamn magpie. You said you killed an idiot in Rudra yesterday?”
“Please, speak in a language I can understand. What’s an idiot? A duel for honor, but an honor killing. Where on earth do you get such bizarre vocabulary?”
When I really talk to this guy, I feel needlessly friendly, but it’s too annoying to have to react to him one by one. But he didn’t really care anymore, and old Zeke just continued.
“All you have to do is understand what you’re talking about. If you talk to my brother, there will be cases like this often, so I’m just going to do it. Anyway, that idiot caused an unprecedented situation, and that demon was angry to the end. Hey. Really, yesterday you were You should have seen that scene. He was angry as if something the size of a pea would make his hair stand on end at any moment. Did he have the momentum to execute the envoy of Rudra on the spot?”
When the old butler with a solemn face opened the door of the stopped carriage, very dainty feet were revealed. And soon, Esmuer, dressed in a simple dress woven with dark purple dye that was not too flashy, but which anyone could see as a noble of a different level, with gold ornaments as a point, completely revealed her appearance.
“For the next few days, envoys will continue to come, but he said he would accompany you himself rather than sit by and watch something like that happen twice.
“Are you going with me?”
“Uh. He said he was hanging out with you. Cheeky. I know what his temper is like, but he must be very bloody.”
This guy really enjoys it and laughs like crazy. is that so funny Other than that, there were no problems yesterday? Is it different when it’s official?
After lightly ordering the butler, she naturally came toward me, ignoring the students around her who were confused whether to kneel before her or go to school normally. Relieved that they hadn’t pointed out disrespect without kneeling, the students hurried to school very enthusiastically.
Looking at me like that, smiling lightly, then looking at the guy Zeke next to me, frowning, but smiling again, it was obvious what I had to do.
“See you again, Esmuer. A much sooner meeting than I expected.”
“Eh?”
Esmuer answered, lightly accepting my greeting, naturally loosening the shoulders of Zeke, who seemed to be stunned without laughing.
“That’s how it happened, Eldmia. As I said, it’s because I bet on the name of the woman.”
“…Eh?”
Only Zeke, who had a stupid expression on his face and caused cognitive dissonance, didn’t understand the conversation we were having.
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