My alter ego is becoming a big shot - Episode 189
#189
imperial palace (3)
After the warrior party and Hesperon delivered 5th Princess Riley to the imperial palace..
Although cumbersome procedures were omitted at Henry's request, that did not mean that there was a lack of courtesy from the empire..
Regardless of the fact that the leader of the party was a saint, treating the benefactors who saved the imperial family was a matter directly related to the prestige of the imperial family..
There is nothing more to say in a situation where the princess is the strongest candidate for succession to the throne and has even received the implicit support of the current emperor.?
Naturally, the treatment given to them also had to be luxurious..
The huge VIP accommodation was filled with expensive items that, if sold, would cover the annual living expenses of ordinary people..
In the restaurant kitchen, imperial chefs were on standby 24 hours a day to respond to any request for any dish..
Additionally, veteran maids were stationed here and there, checking every corner meticulously as if they could not tolerate any inconveniences..
With a ghost-like gait that reduces the sound of footsteps and presence to the limit, as if it were there or not..
‘That's amazing. Do imperial maids learn stealth skills separately? It looks like it's quite high level, so it could be used as an escort in case of emergency..’
But unfortunately, they could not afford to stay and rest for a long time in this luxurious accommodation..
Of course, the hero party couldn't afford to spend time leisurely like that..
“Hahaha! Perhaps because it is an empire, it is very big.!”
“Oh, the gold coins are sparkling..”
Of course, the imperial family did not intend to simply treat them with a treat..
A more direct and additional material compensation was suggested..
Top-of-the-line luxury equipment was custom-repaired and gifted to all personnel, and a large amount of funds were provided in the name of activity expenses..
They were never short of money as they received support from the main religious order, but isn't it true that the more goods there are, the better?!
“I really like this too. How are you, Heron??”
“Wow, you look even more dignified, brother! It's so creepy that it feels like it's going to bite at any moment.!”
In addition, he tactfully gave Harley a 'demon head helmet and cloak' that became his trademark by processing the leather of the top-class demon beast 'Sabel Lion', which would have been hung on the wall for decoration, rather than regular equipment.···.
It was indeed not an ordinary piece of equipment, as it had been crafted by a craftsman belonging to the imperial family..
‘Who would have thought that in this short amount of time, I could turn this into a magic tool and give it to you as a gift?.’
It is not simply a sturdy object, but a magic tool that contains special abilities..
It was an excellent piece of equipment that not only strengthened physical and magical defense, but also had the effect of applying 'intimidation' to nearby opponents..
‘It seems to have been made through collaboration between a top leather craftsman and an enchantment wizard..’
Harley slowly perked up, examined the inside of the helmet, and stuck out her tongue..
Inside the leather-finished interior, I could feel the magic stones and carefully constructed magic circuit..
‘Even if production had started from the time the Duchy of Rohan delivered the news that Riley had been rescued, there would have been only three or four days of free time. Maybe even shorter than that. ···Is this the power of the imperial family?.’
It certainly seemed like it was made in a hurry, but the circuit itself was monotonous and complex functions were not included, but in any case, it was much more suitable for Harley's fighting style, which prioritized stability, even if it was simple, rather than complex and delicate functions..
No matter how I looked at it, it was something I liked in many ways..
‘···Well, after all.’
Harley, who had been distracted by the helmet for a moment, turned to Hesperon, who was standing blankly in front of him with a fierce expression on his face..
‘Okay, let's take this road in parallel..’
It was the moment when Hesperon's career path, which started from a summoning wizard, expanded to a traditional wizard, a battle wizard, and an enchantment wizard..
Howard, who is currently learning the secret techniques of the dwarves by burning the branches of the World Tree, will be able to create objects with supernatural abilities, but if enchantments are added to them, wouldn't the effect be even more doubled??
‘That's something even Hans can't do..’
Of course, even Hans could make the magic tool itself..
The problem was that it was not a commonly used item, but a dark and evil cursed item powered by black magic..
‘···It's something you're born with and can't help it..’
But there was no need for one person to try to do everything well..
Basically, each person has different talents..
Since this is a world where we all live together, it was a matter of them just focusing on the areas they were good at and cooperating with each other.!
‘Howard made an object using the branches of the World Tree brought by Harris, and with advice from Hans, Hesperon engraved the enchantment..’
In addition, Hubert can supply other materials, and Harley can obtain monster by-products..
‘If we added Heinrich's sacred flame throughout the production process, wouldn't it be possible to create a pseudo-holy sword? On the other hand, if you use Hans' Abyss, the worst magic sword may be created..’
Also, if you quench it with the blood of Heinz II, you can make weapons using blood magic..
If many people join forces, endless possibilities unfold.!
‘After all, life together and cooperation are beautiful things..’
Just before the hero party left the imperial palace,.
At the same time as Harley grins and curls up the corners of her mouth viciously,.
A hearty smile appeared on Hesperon's face, and a soft smile appeared on Heinrich's lips..
And at that moment, coincidentally···.
Similar smiles were on the lips of some people far away..
***
Although the organization known as the Oath of Reverse Heaven was created by a revolutionary who was an apostle of the 'God of Man', that did not mean that all its members had the same goal..
Although he secretly attracted the leaders through some method and stimulated the desires of others to unite forces behind the scenes, in the end, the essence was closer to an alliance gathered according to each individual's interests..
Thanks to this, not only did we have security as a branch organization, but we were able to handle work more efficiently with each person having autonomy in their own area.···.
Of course, there were not only advantages..
Grumbling—
A purple flame burning in a dark space.
And at the same time···.
[Come out now! Revolutionary guy! This guy will rip you to death!]
A cry of anger erupted as if resounding everywhere..
[It's noisy···.]
[Kihi! That's right~ I guess they made money by singing so desperately? Kikikick!]
[Tsk,...and then I don't see him. Lilith, I guessed that you were attacked by the Immortal King..]
The black figures that had just appeared in the commotion complained one by one..
But the big shadow didn't care what others said or not, and just kept looking around in anger..
Even so, all I could see were shadows swaying back and forth as the purple flames fluttered from the brazier..
And that size... Baltheon, the man in charge of the southern part of the Aeon Continent and the great warrior of the Chalcos Tribal Alliance, couldn't resist the struggle and turned his attention to the others..
[Ugh—you guys over there, if you know anything about that bastard, tell it right away! If you dare hit me in the back and run away, I will definitely tear that guy to death.!]
At those words, the other three shadows glanced at each other..
Looking at the circumstances, it seemed like the revolutionary had done something to that stupid barbarian and disappeared..
Of course, they didn't know much either, but unlike the two who quietly observed the situation, the other one burst out into a frivolous laugh as if he had been waiting..
[Phew! You mean that stiff person did that? This, this, I wanted to harass him first, but he took the player away.!]
[what?!]
[Kakakakkak— Look, the response is so good, how can you hold back? what? Are you angry??]
[···I'll take your tongue out first.!]
[Hi, what do you think if you can come to the Enamel Continent? I don't know if that's possible in your situation right now.!]
The conference room became noisy again due to two people starting to argue..
However, unlike usual, perhaps because the person who was mediating the friction and leading the atmosphere disappeared, the disturbance did not die down easily and gradually intensified..
As it showed no sign of stopping, eventually a shadow that had been watching him reluctantly came out and scolded them in a gentle voice..
[Phew—don't you know that it's no use doing this to ourselves? Let's stop and just take out our own business and finish it quickly. Anyway, is this all that's left? I thought it was decreasing one by one, but eventually it came to this point..]
The person who finished speaking lightly clicked his tongue and shook his head..
One is a barbarian with emotional and harsh words and actions, the other is a crazy clown who is not good at getting under the skin of others, and finally, Mokseok, who just watches without saying a word after the first word of noise..
It was a lineup that made it clear that he was the only normal person left..
‘Now the oath of Yeokcheon is over. It's a shame. Wait, is that why the revolutionary disappeared??’
Still, when we were active here, we helped each other out and reaped some great benefits..
It was an unfortunate situation in many ways..
After some time like that.
[So what exactly happened in the back of the head??]
After hearing the whole story from the true Baltheon, they were able to understand why he looked like that..
A revolutionary visiting the South approached him with an offer to help him with his work, but while he was off guard, he snatched his prized 'seed of madness' and disappeared..
Of course, since support from the organization was crucial in pulling it out of the abyss, it could not be said that it was entirely Baltheon's own..
However, it was under his supervision that the plan was completed and succeeded, and therefore, it was agreed that immediate priority also rested with him.···.
[But because he ignored it and went mad, the whole plan was ruined! Originally, all work would have been completed before the Second Continental Congress was held.!]
Now it has become impossible to meet the deadline..
[Hmm— So you went to the extent of ignoring the already agreed-upon plan. That also means···.]
[Puhihi, you must have decided that such a thing is meaningless now! Well, there must have been one or two operations that went awry recently.?]
[···Did he already notice something and take his own route?···.]
The air between them became subtly stiff..
Since even a defector has already left, everyone has an intuition that this meeting is also coming to an end..
What more can I say, since he was the creator of the organization and the actual leader?.
However, even if that is the case,···.
[Kick, so? It's not like you're planning on throwing away all your preparations and going into hiding again.~?]
[That sounds absurd! I've already started, I can't back down now.!]
[Although there have been several failures... it is an undeniable fact that now, when the entire continent is in chaos, is the best opportunity.···.]
What hasn't changed is that objectively, this is the best time to do things..
[Well, there's nothing we can do. There's only one thing left for us to do. I guess I should do it like this.]
Lower-level organizations and even executives disappeared one by one, and the force was now reduced to less than half..
Looking at the way things are going, it's unclear when the rest will collapse if we keep quiet like this..
[Kikikick~ Good, good! At this time, there is a vacuum in Enamel's power due to the Continental Allied Forces and all, so let's wake them up at this moment.!]
[Needless to say, it's the South! Although there has been a little setback, information control is perfect, so it is a problem that can be resolved as time goes by..]
[In the eastern part... there will be some difficulties, but it won't be a big problem... There are things I have been preparing so far.···.]
In fact, there was no such thing as an operation..
Unlike before, where we pursued the highest efficiency by making thorough and detailed plans, and even calculated the linkage effects as a bonus,.
Because they just released everything they had been preparing all at once..
‘The problem is that all of the operations that were implemented in anticipation of variables were all shattered miserably. For no reason did they focus on efficiency to minimize the losses suffered by this side, but ended up ruining the entire game? I should have done this sooner rather than later..’
After the previous three people finished answering, a gentle voice followed suit..
[The central region... If the empire only has to deal with the returning 5th princess, it will lose its focus and fall into chaos. However, the problem here is that nothing has been arranged in advance.···.]
In the first place, the fact that the crown prince and princess were kidnapped by the Immortal King, and then the princess escaped alone and succeeded in returning, was a truly unimaginable development..
Of course, there was no need to prepare a separate means..
[Still, let’s try to do it as quickly as possible, aiming for right after the 2nd Continental Summit is over. ...It's a pity, it would have been more convenient if Lilith had stayed..]
Perhaps because the Immortal King, who shows off his overwhelming presence, took on most of the charges, his name is not widely known compared to the incidents and accidents he has committed so far..
Their final struggle has begun in the countdown..
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