Margrave’s Bastard Son was The Emperor Chapter 18

Episode 18. preparation

I won’t register, but I will meet the Cheonryeo tribe?

Molin’s expression was worth seeing. Some feeling between bewilderment and bewilderment. He kept touching his beard, opening and closing his mouth. The goal is to figure out what Ian’s intentions are.

Meeting the Cheonryeo tribe means crossing the border. For Ian, isn’t this the way to die?

At his hesitation, Mac and Degor also lifted their heads and looked at the parchment. Likewise, the expression on his face changed significantly.

-Don’t you know what it means to meet the Cheonryeo people?

-I know very well. However, if the imperial palace investigates, my father will definitely be suspicious of me. The only central people in the Bratz territory are Lord Molin and his group, but I am the only one who was close to the mansion. Even if I had eyes and ears, it is a self-evident fact that I would be suspected first.

It was a natural procedure.

If the imperial palace personally sent an investigator for nearly 15 days, it means that there is some solid evidence, and solid evidence means that it came from the Bratz Mansion.

-You won’t leave me alone. I don’t know what will happen the moment the investigators show up. Given his father’s nature, he would interrogate him by cutting him with a knife. So I will cross the border.

The three men exchanged glances.

In fact, it doesn’t matter what happens to the child. Whether you die by your father, become a slave, or cross the border. What they wanted was the fall of the Bratz family and the value of the territory they would take over as a result.

-You may not be able to come back.

There’s no way Ian doesn’t know this.

Even in a situation where peace and friendship are maintained, safety cannot be guaranteed, so if the family disappears, how do you know how to get out of there? It might be better to hide somewhere.

-if.

Ian penetrated their thoughts and wrote sentence after sentence.

-Would you please hide me and my mother?

Moline calmly did not take his eyes off the parchment, but it was clear that Mac and Degor were embarrassed.

The task is to capture the Bratz family, which has been around for several generations. Hansi was urgent and dangerous, and it was a great burden to protect both the bastard son and his mother. Above all, they were foreigners.

-The Brac territory is under my father’s control. I know very well that it is impossible. So, I will cross the border as my father wants. That alone is enough.

As long as Derga was alive and well, Ian’s bones had no choice but to be buried outside the border. Even if you run away, there is nowhere to go.

But what if Bratz is exterminated? no. What if at least the head of the family, Derga, disappears?

Ian can come back.

And you will be able to live like before.

‘It’s risky, but it might not be a bad choice.’

Mac thought, stroking his eyebrows.

If you stay here, you will either be killed by your father or become a slave, but if you leave… … .

‘There is hope. Later, as time passes, everyone’s memories become blurred. You might be able to live among the villagers.’

He silently applauded Ian. I took a pen and the writing on the edge was half lying down.

-It is a choice that truly shapes your destiny! teacher. I think this is worth listening to. Shouldn’t the priority be securing evidence right away with Ian’s help? Derga, the author, is unusually tactful. There’s no time to waste.

Moline nodded in agreement.

-And above all, when reconciliation progresses… … .

When Mac tried to write again, Degor stopped the pen. It is a lightly scolding and scolding gaze.

Mac, realizing his mistake, turned to Ian. The way he looked at her complexion seemed quite surprising. Ian completed the sentence instead of answering.

-If reconciliation progresses, there are many benefits.

The territory will become a mess due to friction between the central investigation team and Derga. However, it would have been difficult if the Cheonryeo tribe attacked during that time. Wouldn’t it be safer to proceed with the promised peacemaking for now? Even if the family head changed later, they were able to gain an advantageous position in negotiations.

“Ian. Let’s go outside often. “I will leave when the flowers are in full bloom, but before that, I need to take a look at the beautiful Brac estate.”

It was said that everything would proceed without a hitch and that everything would proceed on the originally scheduled spring day.

Moline traced her family seal on a piece of paper with her fingertip. This is what those who value honor do when making an oath. It is an absolute promise as long as it is based on the name of the family. It seemed like he was grateful for Ian’s sacrifice, which was not his own.

‘The seal is unique.’

It was a time when Ian was not impressed by his hand gestures.

smart.

A knocking sound was heard from outside.

“I’ll have dessert.”

“Please come in.”

Fortunately, it’s not Countess Mary. They were servants carrying trays full of tea cups and kettles. As they bustled into the room, Mac stuffed the parchment into his pocket and asked,

“I’d like to light a cigarette. Ian.”

“You can smoke. “Please just open the window.”

“Thank you. “Hey, get me an ashtray with a lid.”

“yes. “I’ll get it to you right away.”

“But your wife is a little late?”

If Mrs. Mary was late, she planned to burn the paper along with the tobacco leaves. Click click. When Mac asked, flicking his lighter out of habit, the servant smiled awkwardly.

“Madame Merelov sent me a lot of things.”

“Do you interact like that often?”

“yes? Umm. “The servants come and go a couple of times a week.”

The servant politely handed over a golden ashtray. As Mac opened the window, he suddenly noticed a familiar flower pot.

“It’s a flower pot I bought at the park back then.”

“It’s a rare flower. “It stayed in full bloom for a long time.”

“Even the people in the mansion don’t know what this is?”

“yes. Everyone says this is their first time seeing this plant. “I was worried that it might be toxic, but fortunately it doesn’t seem to be.”

Hmm. Mac exhaled cigarette smoke and looked away. When all the servants had left, he stuffed the folded parchment into the ashtray. Then, he slowly started a fire and burned the ends. A faint smoke billowed out the window and disappeared.

smart.

This time the door opened without waiting for an answer. It was Mrs. Mary. She covered her mouth and laughed as if she was embarrassed.

“I’m sorry I’m late. “It’s not polite to have guests.”

“no. ma’am. It seems Countess Merelov sent you a precious gift.”

“Because it’s close to the Kingdom of Hawan, a lot of interesting things come here.”

“Is that so? “There must be a lot of things that are hard to find even in the center.”

Mac asked with the nuance of wanting to take a look, but Mrs. Mary smiled awkwardly and changed the subject.

“You probably won’t be interested because it’s written by women. by the way… … .”

She took a deep breath and paused to savor the scent of the tea.

“What is this smell?”

“sorry. ma’am. “I burned a cigarette.”

“oh. “I see.”

The gaze that had been glaring at Ian slowly relaxed. For a moment, you realized that the room had not been maintained. Mary smiled brightly and started gossiping again.

* * *

one hour.

It was the time it took for the group to return after lunch. Moreover, except for the beginning, most of the time I was with Mrs. Mary. Thanks to this, the time to check the brooch was much shorter.

Derga asked as he took out a gem from the magic barrel.

“There’s a bit of a gap. “Please explain.”

Especially until the wife came in.

Derga glanced sharply at Ian, who was standing at attention. He didn’t seem particularly nervous or embarrassed.

“I was just listening to Mac and Lord D’Gor talking. The weather was so nice that I went outside and looked around. “It was a peaceful and quiet atmosphere overall.”

Rattling rattling.

Only the sound of Derga rolling her brooch was heard quietly. Although he looked very suspicious, Ian knew. That it was a threat to scare and suppress me.

“Once the confirmation is over, can I come down? Your tutor is waiting for you.”

“You said you were going to write a handwritten letter today, right?”

“yes. “It’s not enough, but we’ll try our best.”

I had already prepared everything I needed to write. It would be full of meaningless content other than identifying handwriting, such as promoting harmony between the Bratz family and the Cheonryeo tribe.

“Go out and have a look.”

“father.”

Derga did not raise his head despite Ian’s call. He simply waggled his eyebrows to give permission to speak.

“Did your mother receive the letter?”

“… “You’re asking useless things.”

It’s not useless. Because I am consciously reminding myself that Ian’s shackles to Derga are his mother. The leash is tightly held in my hand, which makes me feel proud. But there will be nothing in the end.

“sorry. then.”

Ian bowed his head and left the office.

What Lord Moline needs is a clue to embezzlement. The details will be revealed by the palace inspector, so there will be no problem as long as you put a seal on it, even if it is something very trivial.

‘The brooch is in the middle drawer of the desk. There was no separate lock. That can’t be possible.’

Because Ian was in front of Derga from the angle, he couldn’t look into the drawer. However, it was a place to store precious magic stones, and more than anything, there was nothing that looked like a safe in Derga’s study. Even if there was a safe, it was most likely connected to the desk.

I was wondering how I could search through the desk.

“Ian.”

“Hannah?”

As I came down the stairs, Hannah stuck her head out. Her cautious voice and gaze looking left and right are unusual. It is an attitude to check who is watching.

“What’s going on?”

“Do you by any chance know a man named Beric?”

“Berrick?”

I know. When Ian nodded her head, Hannah whispered that she knew it would happen.

“It is said that a man named Beric is protesting at the main gate, demanding to be allowed to meet Ian.”

I couldn’t help but laugh as I imagined that. Although it is a precious body that cannot even meet its mother, will you let it meet the city government japbae who was kicked out of the private army?

“I’ll take a quick look, so please tell the teacher.”

“yes. Ian.”

Hannah ran to the annex, and Ian headed to the front door. The atmosphere among the gardeners and gatekeepers was certainly chaotic. As Ian approached at a fast pace, the security guard awkwardly lowered his head.

“What’s going on?”

“They said my guest came to visit.”

“That is-”

The gatekeeper scratched his nose and explained.

“I was a trainee, but it seemed like he had a grudge against the mansion, so I got bitten.”

I guess I misjudged that I wasn’t looking for Ian, but was just using it as an excuse to go into the mansion. So the report was completed at the level of middle management.

“You’re so cocky.”

“yes?”

Ian frowned. He blinked at the unexpected scolding.

“How dare those below carelessly discriminate against the master’s guests? “If you come to visit me, of course I have to ask above and proceed with the situation. What are you?”

When we say ‘above’, we mean derga, but it didn’t matter. Because it wasn’t something to hide, and it couldn’t be hidden. Having Beric as your hand and foot means that you will soon reap it.

“… “I’m sorry.”

Ian rolled his eyes and nodded.

“Open the door.”

“but… … .”

“I’m not going out.”

At Ian’s firm words, the gatekeeper opened the front door.

Squeak.

A little distance away, Beric was half-lying. I guess I was planning on eating and sleeping here until I met Ian.

“hey!”

As soon as Beric discovered the golden hair, he reflexively jumped out. The gatekeeper’s window blocked his path. However, Beric treated them like invisible people and shouted at them.

“you! what!”

It must be referring to the golden eyes and mysterious powers of that day.

Ian smiled brightly and stood in front of the door. As told to the gatekeepers, he did not leave the mansion.

“Your body looks great.”

The lines of whip marks were clearly visible. Ian motioned for them to come closer, so they could face each other at the border between the mansion and the outside.

“Everyone step aside for a moment.”

“but-”

“Shall I call the butler?”

It was not the derga but the deacon who managed them directly. It was clear that he would be severely scolded if it became known that the report was cut off in the middle.

This is none other than the person who came to visit Ian. I don’t know about other things, but there was an order to take care of even the smallest details regarding bastards.

“Only for a moment.”

The gatekeepers fell a little. It’s hard to hear if you speak softly, but it’s a distance that allows you to respond quickly if a problem arises. Ian pulled Beric’s ear.

“you. “It looks like you need my help.”

“Stop talking nonsense, start with what it was then-”

“I need you too.”

Ian whispered, cutting Beric off.

“So follow me from now on.”

fantasy,