I can see emperor stats-Chapter 196
Leonhardt's answer a week ago was this.
“I’m sorry, but could you give me a minute?”
“… … !?”
Surprisingly, Leon didn't accept the offer abruptly. He asks for time to think with a rather complicated face.
“If that is what the rookie wants, I will respect you.”
“But the evil spirit is reaching out, so please make a decision as soon as possible.”
The Popes gave him a place to rest with a sorry face.
Leon sat down on the bed and sighed.
"after… You mean you're giving me the throne?"
According to the Popes, the seizure of the imperial palace has already been successful, and all he has to do is accept the offer and ascend the throne. Of course, the place is the place he dreamed of.
But why did he refuse?
'You mean I don't know? Is it because those people are suspicious?'
Leon muttered to himself, lost in thought.
'It's definitely suspicious, but it's definitely true that it's a golden opportunity.'
Seongguk was the spiritual pillar of everyone on the continent. If all those popes acknowledged his legitimacy, it would not be difficult for him to overtake Julius and become emperor.
Although he was worried about the backlash from Julius, who had many supporters, the Holy Kingdom he saw also had some mysterious power.
'Should I just accept it?'
A temptation flashed through his mind. But strangely, the shaking doesn't last long.
"no."
Leon shook his head and brushed the thought away. For a week he had a lot of worries. But at this critical moment, his answer was always 'no'.
Becoming emperor must have been his dream, so why couldn't he make up his mind?
“… … .”
Leon finally came to a difficult conclusion. He was praised as a genius from a young age, and it was a hard-earned result for a man with great pride.
'I am not the emperor's vessel. I'd rather have a older brother.'
He saw that Julius won people's hearts in the East Continent. Curiously, Julius has many subordinates who are absolutely loyal to him.
And even if he is not his henchman, he recognizes him and follows him. Leon couldn't understand why he was pushed behind by Julius.
The strong background of the grand duke! And he excelled in all other talents except brute force.
However, Julius quickly surpassed him and defeated the Archduke. And finally, he took the position of crown prince.
Leon had no choice but to admit that fact with an indignant expression on his face.
“I had no one. I was the only one in the world.”
Yes! Leon had a good starting spot and there were many outstanding talents around him, but no one was left by his side.
It's because Leon didn't win their hearts. As a result, he had neither trustworthy friends nor vassals.
'I thought it was really wide when I saw my older brother wandering around here and there.'
By his standards, such an action was pointless. This is because he decided that it was better to exert power in the center based on strong protection than to build a major by force.
However, whenever Julius goes somewhere, his power grows like a snowball. Even now, on other continents, everyone knew his name.
A monarch that people follow and a monarch that doesn't.
Leon wasn't stupid enough to not know the difference. When he rises to the position of emperor, there won't be many servants who will sincerely like him.
As he thought when he was young, he wanted to become a great monarch like his father if he ever became emperor. He doesn't want to play the role of emperor under someone's protection.
Back!
He clenched his fists with a look of indignation on his hand. Actually, it's just spitting out a fact that I have to admit from a long time ago, but that's hard.
"I am… to my brother... lost."
Leon, who was speaking to himself clearly, cleared his mind with it. And it is difficult to solve the original problem, but after solving it, there is a way to feel free.
after a while
“Whoa… … .”
He let out a light sigh and his heart felt quite light. He thought he would go and tell the Popes his decision.
'I don't know if I'm a newcomer or not, but it's meaningless if I don't accept the throne.'
rattle!
But before he could get up, the door slammed open.
“Who are you?”
"Excuse me."
Entering with hasty steps were two popes. They ask questions with an urgent expression.
“Have you made your decision?”
“I got off, but what happened?”
“Sorry, I don't have time! Just tell me the results!”
'What these guys... … .'
Leon frowned. His true color was revealed when he was in a hurry. After all, these people did not need themselves, but had other intentions.
“My answer is no.”
“… … .”
For a moment there was still silence in the room. The two popes quietly exchanged glances.
'Then let's begin.'
'I see.'
The two began to approach Leon with a firm expression.
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On the other hand, Julius, who was running fast through the aisle, also met an obstacle at last.
“Nice to see you again.”
“Today, the title that calls me is not rookie.”
Julius smiled and looked at the person blocking his way. It was Archbishop Galeus, the superintendent of the Holy Kingdom.
“It was my mistake. However, today there will be no such mistake.”
Galeus picked up a huge battle hammer with a hard face. Seeing that Julius broke into this place, he thought it was unnecessary to talk.
'Indeed, the author must be an apostle of evil spirits.'
Thinking it abominable to trick him so much, Galeus braced himself. Although Julius was a formidable opponent, he did not think he could handle it.
'Even if the realm is similar, in terms of experience, I'm on top.'
He saw with his own eyes that Julius had reached the same level as himself. However, Galeus was already an unmanned person who reached the 5th level decades ago. From his point of view, Julius was still no better than a new chick.
Realizing that thought, Julius smiled.
“Before we fight, I have one question for you.”
“What question is it?”
Galeus was wary of the opponent's trick, but the words that came out of Julius' mouth were unexpected.
“Why did you spare the knight who was guarding you when you went to pick up Leon?”
'hmm?'
Galeus suddenly remembered Beatrice. She was acquainted with her father, Duke Dios, the guardian deity of the Seongguk, and was uncomfortable dealing with her girl, so she subdued him without causing much harm.
“Looks like you know each other.”
“She is one of my dearest people.”
“… … .”
Galeus glanced at Julius with an expression of surprise, then replied bluntly.
“I was reluctant to kill a girl the size of my granddaughter.”
"indeed… … .”
Julius shook his head. Seeing that, Galeus asked a question without realizing it.
“But why did you bother to ask that before fighting?”
"hmm?"
Julius stared at him with his eyes wide open as if he was saying something.
“Since you also showed kindness with good intentions, of course I am not trying to spare your life.”
“… … !?”
And the sword was much faster than Galeus could react.
Quaang!
First, the huge hammer he was holding shattered. Watching the pieces of metal scatter, Galeus widens his eyes. He felt a burning pain in his chest as well.
"Unbelievable… … .”
At the same time, a stream of blood gushed from the side of the heart. The blade punctured his heart about a knuckle of a finger.
If Julius had made up his mind, he would have stopped breathing in an instant.
“… … .”
Galeus was looking at Julius with a dejected expression. His common sense does not make sense. But before he could even ask, Julius answered.
“I trained with a separate teacher. Could that have been the answer?”
“… … !?”
It ended so blandly, but in fact, the confrontation just before was a natural result.
The reason is the difference in learning!
The combat simulator in the player world where Julius trained was structured to help develop abilities much more systematically and quickly than here.
Stage 5 is a stage where few people have appeared in this world for decades!
The two have a difference in training period of several decades, but the reason why the victory was overshadowed was that Julius, who found a more efficient training method and added the player's ability, had a much better environment than Galeus, who simply practiced sparring or individual training.
thud!
Convinced, Galeus dropped the handle of the hammer he was holding.
“I lost. You have made tremendous progress in the time I haven’t seen you for a while.”
"hmm? Aren't you going to fight more?"
Julius tilted his head. In the case of the church, those who serve the transcendent are not afraid to lose their lives. However, Galeus admitted defeat too easily.
“The purpose of holding you has been achieved. You have been merciful, but there is no reason to lay down your life in vain.”
"purpose?"
Julius tried to ask a little more detail. But at that moment.
sreuk
"huh?"
A human shadow rose between Galeus and him.
'Is it a raid?'
Julius quickly aimed his sword at the suspicious shadow. However, the shadow quickly took on a human form.
"her?"
Seeing the figure, Julius was greatly surprised. It was because the figure of the shadow that had turned into a human was someone he knew well.
“Leon… is not Who are you?”
Blonde hair, still young looking, not even 20 years old. That person must have been Leonhardt, but the atmosphere was different.
However, what was not clear was that Julius sensed something familiar in that someone who resembled Leon.
'Where did I see this person?'
"hmm… … .”
Finally, the man in the shape of Leon opened his mouth. The first thing he did was look around as if judging Julius.
"It's quite good, but it's not my opponent. If it's only this, it's a disappointment to him.”
'opponent? Disappointment?'
Upon hearing that, Julius also became interested in the man. Why does he look just like Leonhardt? What does it mean to be an enemy?
“Do you know me?”
“… … .”
The man clenched his fist instead of answering.
“… … !?”
When Julius looked at him with a puzzled expression, the man grinned.
"It's been a while since I've worn a human body, so I might not be able to control it."
“Body?”
For a moment, Julius felt a very ominous presence. The fist of the man in the shape of Leon was not that big. But the moment the man lightly put his fist forward!
Julius felt the fist grow as huge as a mountain.
"this!"
Throwing back was useless. In an instant, Julius was engulfed in the power of that fist. It was so fast and so strong that I didn't even feel the pain until just before the sound.
Woooooooooooooooooooooooooh!
The outer walls of the palace were shattered. The several layers of defense that Julius quickly spread were completely useless. The intangible armor worn on his body also lost its strength and shriveled into small pieces due to the strong pressure.
“Cool!”
Kwak Kwa Kwa Kwam!
Vomiting blood, Julius broke through the outer wall of the palace and was thrown out. The bouncing body did not stop easily. He tore down walls and trees and threw himself to the ground.
“Cuck!”
Julius groaned in agony as he checked to see if he was still alive. Can't you die like a dog like this?
[Okay. not dead yet Return!]
“Big… … .”
Huanglong checked his body condition instead, but Julius was already faint. He was completely incapacitated with just one shot. I never imagined he would end up like this since he had completed his training before.
The last thing he saw in his blurred vision was a gap that glowed blue. he lost his mind
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