＜ 150. Audience (2) ＞
#150
“It is surprising that there were survivors. But why did you become that way?”
“···I do not know either.”
Ronan shook his head at Nabirose’s question. Five men of the Imperial Army were holding and carrying the major’s head and limbs, respectively. It was very pitiful to see him being put on the convoy while he was unconscious.
“I’m sorry. He is a strong soldier.”
“Did you know someone?”
“Yeah, I saw her a few times while she was in the Imperial Templar. What the hell did you see?”
Nabirose dragged the horse’s tail. Come to think of it, Nemea was originally an elite member of the Imperial Knights Templar.
The major finally lost consciousness. In a panic attack, she finally stopped the seizures after taking five shots of sedatives. Nabi Rose, who was smoking Ronan’s cigarette once more, summoned the former lieutenant colonel.
“There, Colonel.”
“Yes, yes! Nabirose-sama!”
“How long do you think it will take for Major Nemea to come to his senses?”
“Well, I don’t know the details either. However, considering the condition at the time of discovery, it is expected that it will take quite a while. No matter how many wear lions they are, they usually fall asleep on two feet…”
The lieutenant colonel lowered his head as if he was not confident. Suddenly, Nemea’s actions flashed through Ronan’s mind. He was obviously afraid to make eye contact with him.
This was a pretty big clue. Because there were only three people, including myself, who used to sharpen their scarlet eyes like that.
‘Is that what the child did? For that reason, the sword marks are crude.’
The more I thought about it, the more my doubts grew. There was no one that was a perfect match. For a rober, his skills were insufficient, and he had a completely different feeling from the savior.
‘Where did you find it…?’
The details would be revealed when the major regained his senses. Surprisingly, no one was injured, so if he regained his stability, he would have been able to testify. He gently stroked Sita’s hair.
“great job. Sita.”
“Byeah~”
For now, Ronan decided to be content with the fact that at least one person was saved. After confirming that the situation was over, Nabi Rose opened her mouth.
“Go back at once. It was a lot of hard work.”
“Instructor too.”
“Today’s events will change a lot…”
Nabirose muttered a little. Ronan also agreed with that opinion. It was by no means an easy matter for the troops newly created by the emperor’s order to be killed in such a close proximity to the system. Especially if the sword castle, which is called the strongest of all time, is involved.
The sky was completely clear by now. Apart from the tragic incident, the bright sunlight was pouring down over their heads.
They got on their horses and ran along the way they came. It was around the time we had just arrived at Phileon. It caught my eye that a magnificent carriage was parked in front of the front door.
“What else is that?”
Ronan shrugged his eyebrows. It was so glamorous that the students flocked to see the carriages. An old man in a silk robe stood upright in front of the carriage. It was as if he was waiting for someone.
Anyway, I can’t get past that. Ronan was just about to turn the horse’s head. The old man suddenly turned his head and Ronan’s eyes met. He raised his hand and said.
“Ah, there. Please wait a moment.”
“ok?”
The old man came slowly. He was an impressive old man with a goat-like beard. He opened his mouth to examine Ronan’s face.
“Ronan. Are you right?”
“Uh… that’s right.”
“okay. You must go with me right now.”
said the old man in a firm tone. Ronan tilted his head. Unless he had dementia, he had no memory of making a contract with such an old man.
“Right now?”
“That’s right.”
“As you can see, I’m not the way I am right now.”
“You still have to go. I will give you a change of clothes.”
Ronan chuckled. I didn’t even get angry because it wasn’t funny. Just by looking at your clothes covered in blood and mud, you know that you’re not in a situation where you’re going to be invited by anyone. Ronan, unable to bear it, said with his eyes wide open.
“What’s the inspiration for you to come and go to someone else? Did the emperor even call me?”
“That’s right.”
“···ok?”
For a moment, Ronan’s brain hardened. What is this kid talking about now? the emperor? The old man bowed more deeply and spoke.
“I’m sorry if my attitude made you feel rude. But please come with me. Your Majesty your Majesty has urgently invited you.”
He added that he would borrow clothes to change into. Ronan looked back at Nabi Rose. She just shrugged as if I knew how.
“It looks like we won’t be able to compete today.”
“···Iknow, right.”
“Don’t wait. Have a good trip.”
Ronan got off his horse and changed into a carriage. Instead, Nabirose took the reins and went inside the campus. The students watched from behind until the carriage with Ronan turned around the corner and disappeared.
****
Ronan suddenly got on the carriage and headed straight to the Imperial Palace. Fortunately, seeing that the guards didn’t do any restraint, they didn’t seem like a group of killers who took advantage of the emperor’s call.
The palace was the first. I’ve only seen it from afar in my previous life, but I’ve never been inside. I never imagined that I would be able to set foot in this life as well.
The heart of the Millennium Empire, considered to be the largest and most beautiful building in the islands. Ronan also wanted to see that magnificent and noble figure, but he couldn’t. It was because he had spent all his time and energy changing into clothes that looked like an asshole.
“Damn, is this right? I can’t breathe.”
“sorry. You have a better physique than I thought…”
“And what makes it so gorgeous? Not even a wild parrot.”
“It’s a robe I made a while ago, so I’d appreciate it if you could understand.”
Ronan frowned and straightened the collar. The clothes the old man gave me to change into were one of the worst clothes I’ve ever worn.
It was not enough to tighten it like a python, so there were colorful decorations that could be recognized from a hundred meters away. If there was one more decoration, Ronan would have pulled out all the old man’s beards and put them on his forehead.
I once tried wearing a potato sack with only a hole in it, and it seemed to be better in terms of convenience. said the old man.
“Oh, you can leave the knife to me.”
“Nimi, can’t you even bring a knife?”
“It is to see the Emperor. I will cherish it.”
In order to meet the emperor, he had to entrust something that could be used as a weapon. If you think about it, it was a natural thing, so it was vague to even open it. It was the moment when Ronan reluctantly returned the sword. profit. The carriage stopped.
“You have arrived.”
The driver opened the door. Instead of a magnificent fortress or a beautiful garden, there was a tunnel-like space where carriages were parked. In the end, Ronan, who had not been able to see the Imperial Palace at all, spit out swear words.
“Fuck.”
“This is it.”
Goatbeard brazenly guided Ronan. The place we were guided into was a large space that looked like a drawing room.
In the luxurious room, furniture and accessories for relaxation were placed in the right place. On the other side of the wall, there was another grand gate, which was probably the door leading to the audience. said the old man.
“Please rest in peace. Wait a minute, and the Emperor will call you.”
“It disappears.”
The old man retreated like the wind. Ronan brushed his bangs and took a deep breath. It was a really crazy day. In fact, he is in a deep sleep, and he doubts that this is all a dream.
He wasn’t the only one in the drawing room. The three came first. Unlike Ronan, they were each resting in stylish clothes. Ronan, who had his gaze on one of them, froze in place.
“···uh?”
A wear lion in a suit was sitting on the sofa and reading a book. If his eyes weren’t wrong, he certainly knew. Ronan, who had barely calmed himself down, approached him. And tapped him on the shoulder.
“Baren.”
“Well?”
The lion turned his head. His eyes widened as if they were about to pop out when he met Ronan. Baren closed the book and slowly got up.
“…Ronan? Are you really you?”
“It’s been a while.”
“Oh, how much is this?”
It was a reunion after two years. Baren opened his arms and hugged him. It wasn’t the intense body odor of a beast, but the scent of a gentle perfume. He wiped his eyes with a handkerchief and opened his mouth.
“You really have grown a lot. How have you been?”
“Well, on its own. Where have you been, Professor?”
“Ah, I was in Patar in the south. I just came back from tidying up yesterday.”
“Southern? organize?”
Ronan tilted his head. This was the first time he had seen Baren after finishing the year. I heard that you left Phileon for some reason, but suddenly you’re in the South? Baren continued.
“Because of winter on the island, we couldn’t grow medicinal herbs. You are a real hero to me too.”
Baren grabbed Ronan’s hands and bowed his head. He said that because of the winter the witch had brought, he almost killed all the herbs.
Ronan nodded as if he understood. I have a business, but I guess I couldn’t kill all the precious grass. he asked
“So what’s going on here?”
“I have been summoned by the Emperor. There were several others besides us. In my case, I came here because I was recognized for giving out potions for free to people who are shivering in the cold.”
The people gathered in the drawing room were all the people who made a difference when winter came to the Islands. A middle-aged, bearded nobleman allowed his forest to be felled for the purpose of securing firewood, and the elegantly dressed lady sold her jewelry and distributed food and clothing to the citizens.
In short, they were all called to give awards. The only question I have is, why did you call me right now after telling me to come when it’s convenient for me?
Of course, there were no complaints except for this stupid outfit. It was enough to pass the time talking about things that had been pushed back. The joy of being reunited with Baren was neutralizing the anger that had accumulated since morning.
“Well, let’s sit down. So I met some lioness that killed me in the South…”
It was the car Ronan was trying to talk to. Quang! The door to the waiting room swung open. Everyone in the drawing room turned their heads.
A large, black shadow was striding in. Every step I took with my broken foot was dripping bloody water. The old man who had guided Ronan hurriedly followed him and shouted.
“Hey, swordsman! no! Please dress properly!”
“Shut up.”
The shadow growled low. The old man took a deep breath and froze in place. It was the same with the people in the drawing room. Ronan’s mouth opened slowly.
“Jaifah.”
“···you?”
Jaifa turned her head. He stopped walking when he ran into Ronan. It was difficult to say that Jaipa’s mourning, which I haven’t seen in a long time, looks good.
The hair all over his body was wet. The pants were stained with blood so much that I thought they were originally red.
I heard in the morning that I went to catch the criminal who killed the troops, but it didn’t seem to have produced much. Just by looking at him, I could feel how angry he was. bang! Jaipa, who looked at Ronan for a long time, hit the floor with his tail.
“Ronan.”
Suddenly, he began to stride towards Ronan. Overwhelmed by the momentum, the people retreated. Red eyes were shining brightly from high up there.
It was too much to live for just to have a conversation. Ronan, who had nothing to say, stared at him with both hands in his pockets.
Why are you all of a sudden? Suddenly, in Ronan’s head, the words Jaifa had left in the past flashed through his mind.
‘no way.’
He said he catches Nebula Clazier by intuition. He couldn’t see the sparkling mana, but he could see it as what he felt. And now, in Ronan’s chest, a heart made of sparkling mana was beating.
‘Is this fucked up?’
Suddenly, goosebumps climbed up my spine. It was just disappointing to not have a knife. Jaifa’s index finger was almost as thick as his wrist. It was a moment when the gap between the two of them was almost narrowing.
“Heh heh, swordsman. Do you have any business for my student?”
Suddenly, Baren blocked Jaifa’s front. He said with a sad smile. Jaifa frowned.
“Shut up. compatriots.”
“It cannot be.”
“Why are you disturbing me? we are spherical I just want to talk.”
“Take it from your life. My body hurts.”
Baren was sullen. Jaifa growled softly, but he did not back down. Baren’s dark brown mane stood up sharply.
Although Jaifa was larger in overall size, Baren was never pushed back. The pressure emanating from the two beasts filled the space. A vein of blood spurted out of Jaifa’s black forearm.
“You guys…”
It was the car he was trying to say. The door on the other side suddenly opened, and a woman in fancy clothes walked in.
In an instant, the silence descended. Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at her. The woman opened her mouth.
“Everyone, please come in. Your Majesty the Emperor is ready.”
