Episode 167. emperor’s seal
The morning in central Bariel was chaotic as always.
Store doors that had been tightly closed overnight were opened, and the citizens of the empire were rushing here and there to go to work. The nobles’ carriages stopped motionless between the transport cars, and the jeonseogu flying between them cried noisily.
“Extra! “Extra-extra!”
“Oh my gosh, what if this happens here?”
“Aren’t you going to the front!? “What are you doing this morning?”
“Wait a minute, wait! “I’m sorry, please help me!”
The same was true for Ian’s carriage. Ian, Romandro and Beric had been waiting on the road for several minutes. Unfortunately, the wheel of the carriage moving right in front came off, so there was no promise.
“Extra! “It is said that His Majesty Gale, the second prince, was attacked during the night!”
Less evil!
A child wearing a bread hat walked through the carriages, scattering papers. Because the content was so shocking, people were willing to stop their busy steps and pick up the paper.
“What did you say just now?”
“Second Prince Gale was attacked!”
“it’s crazy? Attack on the imperial palace?”
“Uh-huh, what is this!”
“The bleeding is severe, but it’s not life-threatening!”
Ian frowned at the added words. Before her child passed, she opened the carriage window a little and held out a copper coin. Like a bird that has found its feed, the child ran to her with sparkling eyes and gave her newspapers, extras, and flyers.
“thank you! “I’ll get better!”
“But is that true? “You’re bleeding heavily?”
“I heard something from the newspaper, and it will be published after lunch. “Is there a separate newspaper you read?”
This time Romandro opened his pocket at the child’s words. It’s a silver coin. The child’s mouth, which had been swollen from the cold, curled in satisfaction.
“It looks like there was an intruder. All the central nobles entered the palace early, and there are rumors that they joined the knights. “It’s happening in an unusual way.”
Whispering, the child kept his voice as quiet as possible for fear of information leaking out. The horse got bored of waiting and started kicking her hind feet. Judging by the fact that the car in front of the accident was moving slowly, it was time to move slowly.
“But isn’t the second prince in a special relationship with Lady Melania Hyman these days? There are a lot of rumors that assassins were mobilized to keep this in check.”
“It’s moving!”
“Cheer up! Put it on!”
“That’s right, Marib!”
Heehee!
When the wheel of the carriage came off, the coachman hurriedly lashed out to make up for the lost time. The child nodded to the carriage that was getting further away, then ran down the street shouting again.
“Extra! Outside! “His Majesty Gale was attacked during the night!”
When I closed the window, the cold wind suddenly blew out. Romandro muttered as he looked at the outhouse curiously.
“Ian, hey, isn’t this a problem?”
It was clearly ordered that there should be no disturbance in Xiaoxi. Stick the knife in his pillow, but don’t confront anyone.
“If Gale is bleeding, we don’t know right now, but we don’t know how he will recover in the future.”
“Sia, that guy looks really smart. “He’s a bitch too!”
“It’s noisy, you idiot. How many times have I told you that you shouldn’t pretend to know Xiaoxi!”
“Isn’t it okay since we’re the only ones here?”
The flare went off. It exploded so loudly that it led to an unexpected situation, but anyway, it did its job.
‘Xiaoshi, it seemed like you had an aversion to blood. Maybe it was Gale who inflicted the stab wound, not him. To find an excuse against me.’
For more details, you can meet Xiaoxi and ask.
“But the newspaper company is great. “How did they know what happened in the palace overnight?”
“This is what Gail leaked directly.”
“oh? really?”
“okay. “For Gayle, it’s in his interest to know that he almost died and why he almost died.”
Bariel is involved in Gale’s curse. And Bariel are the people of the empire. If it turns out that Gale’s life is at stake, public opinion will turn in Gale’s favor.
“Mariv or Gale, they are not very important to the people of the empire. Because they don’t even know what they look like. No matter who the next emperor is, tomorrow is guaranteed. But what happens when we learn that Gale’s death means Bariel’s decline?”
“I will pray not to die!”
“That is ‘support.’”
Ohh! Beric opened his eyes as if he realized something. It’s okay to tell them not to die! He muttered resolutely, holding Romandro’s hand.
“I support you. To Roman.”
“this. “I guess I should say thank you.”
“I support you. “Ian.”
“… “I support you too.”
Ian laughed and agreed. If you go there sometimes, Berwick has such a fun side. Roman Dro patted the back of Beric’s hand and sighed. As if telling an unruly child to be quiet.
“The Emperor has issued an order to keep quiet about the curse, so this is how they plan to break through.”
“Clever. “It looks like the media company is also in control.”
“Since most of the newspaper operations are financed by nobles, connections must have been made here and there.”
Gale was attacked. This single sentence was enough to arouse countless curiosity. why? why? who? how?
If you fulfill that requirement and peel off the skin one by one, mentions of the curse will surely leak out. Is there anything else that can leak as easily as words?
“Just saying that the bleeding was severe can give you an idea of the atmosphere in the imperial palace.”
It probably can’t even be compared to the previous day of judgment where curses are sorted out. If the tension was based on despair back then, the tension based on the threat of survival will be prevalent this time.
“Berrick. “When you enter, be considerate and stay right next to me.”
“master. “When did I go around?”
“I wasn’t careful. Mr. Romandro. “Once we get in, let’s try to contact Xiaoxi right away.”
“okay. “I understand.”
As expected, the interrogation would have already ended hastily. Since it was a process of creating truth, the people associated with Xiaoxi were determined.
“If word of Marib’s involvement spreads, there will be rapid changes in the imperial palace. “Forbid the wizards from working or going out, and gather all those who have left the palace.”
“Even those who left the palace?”
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“When the storm is strong, we must band together to survive.”
“yes. “If your body is strong, it won’t collapse easily.”
Romandro nodded repeatedly as he wrote down orders in a small notebook. However, judging from the fact that the hand holding the pen was trembling, it seemed like he was quite nervous. Beric, on the other hand, hummed his tune and leisurely looked out his window.
“Hmm, hmm. I like holding a knife. fun. The people of the imperial palace are dropping by. Hmm.”
“What kind of bizarre lyrics are those!”
“Eh? Is that a bit like that? Good good. I’ll change it to Deng Gang Deng Gang. Hmmmm.”
It would be better not to listen at all. Romand tried to ignore Beric’s hum and asked Ian.
“But, Ian. “What does change mean?”
“First of all, Marib will be immediate.”
If word spread that the midnight attack was Marib’s doing, he would immediately want to check on Siaosi. But Gale’s side won’t show him.
First of all, the first collision was expected to occur there.
“One side will demand that the investigation process be officially disclosed, while the other side will insist that the investigation cannot be conducted under the observation of the mastermind. “If the confrontation continues, whoever is more urgent will make the move first.”
It’s Marib. Since you are in a corner, you will do anything to get out of it. I don’t know if it’s force, or another card I’ve hidden away.
“Gale’s side tried to kill Gale, who shares the same fate as Bariel, so they will raise their voices by accusing him of treason and other serious crimes, and Mariv’s side will be busy fighting back.”
“Well, do you have any plans to inform His Majesty Mariv?”
“That Xiaoxi is my slave?”
“okay. Anyway, wasn’t it because His Majesty Mariv told him to do it? “They told me to prove the truth.”
“It’s best to speak up at the right time. “The flare goes off, but what good is it if no players run?”
Since Gail bled, Marib also needed to follow suit.
“Besides, from Marib’s perspective, I have failed. You ordered Gale to be killed, but didn’t they give you an excuse by having a slave captured to show off? Revealing it now is rather poisonous and will not only erode trust but also destroy it. “There will be an opportunity to make it known, like letting it flow through water.”
Ian looked up at the imperial palace getting closer. As usual, the flag of Bariel was waving majestically. As the child who was blowing off steam said, it was clear that nobles had entered the palace accompanied by knights. Entry permits were being issued three to four times later than usual.
“And to be honest, I have nothing else to worry about right now-”
It was time to say something. The security guard recognized Ian’s carriage and approached him first.
smart.
“Are you Minister Ian Hiello?”
“That’s right.”
When Ian nodded, showing his face, the guard ordered the horse to turn towards the driver.
“It was rushed down from above. When the Minister of Magic enters the palace, he asks you to go straight to the First Imperial Palace. “I’ll open the back door for you, so go in there.”
The 1st Imperial Palace is where the royal family lives and the offices of officials are located. It is the same as saying that an emergency meeting was held.
Ian’s carriage passed the long line and entered the palace leisurely, escorted by security.
“Ian, what did you mean to say earlier?”
“yes?”
“I heard there’s something else that’s at stake.”
“iced coffee. That’s right.”
The carriage was already running. Ian answered, straightening his shaking body.
“Your Majesty the Emperor.”
“Your Majesty the Emperor?”
“No matter how old and weak you may be, you are the center of the world and the dignity of the imperial palace. “When something like this happens, I have no idea how he will come out.”
It was some kind of variable. Considering that Gale had come this far with the emperor’s favor on his back, there was a high possibility that he was tacitly agreeing to beat Mariv.
‘It’s not about aiming for the throne, it’s about competing for the position of successor. Do you think it’s okay to give that much to the person who wins it?’
The 3rd prince fell and died. Only God knows if that is true. Although Gale is the child of a concubine, without Mariv, he is the closest to the legitimate lineage among the existing princes.
‘If Gale had informed the Emperor of the suspicion of Mariv’s murder, the Emperor would have supported Gale even more.’
Ian pressed his wrist to his temple. What would a person who holds everything in his hands do when he is pushed to the brink of losing everything?
“Look at that, Ian.”
“Oooh! kill!”
At Romandro and Beric’s words, Ian turned his head out the window. Armed knights are gathered like a cloud. Holding the flag of each affiliated family. Colorful fabrics fluttered across the floor of the imperial palace.
“… “I think this is the real beginning.”
The forces are competing against each other to maintain their positions. It was a bloody atmosphere, as if anyone shouted at any moment, people would throw spears at each other. Ian’s carriage passed between them and arrived at the First Imperial Palace.
“Well, we’ve arrived.”
The driver made a hoarse sound, probably because he was nervous. Ian quickly got out of the carriage and climbed the stairs, followed by Romandro and Beric.
Crack, crackle!
1Imperial Palace. A place where the residences of the royal family and the offices of officials are gathered. So many people had gathered that the door to the conference room was half open. Those who recognized Ian turned their bodies left and right to open the way.
“What do you mean by that? “Your Majesty Mariv!”
It was hard to see inside due to the noise and the officials’ backs. Instead, only voices are heard.
“Your Majesty the Emperor’s official seal is managed by His Majesty Mariv?”
Ian’s eyes widened at the sudden words. As she made her way through the crowd, she saw Mariv, her hair tied up, sitting in the emperor’s chair.
People who know know.
That’s the hair Mariv wears when she goes out to the hunting field.
“Oh, Minister Ian Hiello!”
Mariv smiled broadly and waved. A huge golden seal was placed in front of him.
“Welcome.”
It is the emperor’s official seal.
Ian quickly turned his brain to understand the situation. The emperor’s official seal is in Marib’s hands. It was obviously Gale who gathered the armed forces last night… … .
‘All those confronting us at the entrance were armed.’
Ian noticed. Mariv knew in advance that Gale would stage an assassination and attack preemptively.
How he was used in that regard also depends on what he does from now on.
fantasy,
