Chapter 151 – Chapter 151 ― Against Destiny (5)
Episode 151 ― Against Destiny (5)
“Would you like this?”
“Hmm. Suffice. Thank you.”
After accepting two magic tools from the treasurer, Roan thanked them. Ron also lowered his head.
“He says everything. Your majesty. Please feel free to speak up anytime. By the way…”
Liron looked up and down Roan’s outfit.
“… You really look like a human when you wear it like this.”
“Hmm. I will take it as a compliment.”
“Hehe, I am proud to say this. Your majesty. You look good no matter what you wear.”
That, of course, is because Roan’s face completes the fashion.
Liron looked at the simple coat Roan was wearing, the neat shirt underneath, and the neat pants.
An outfit he couldn’t wear as a skeleton. Lilon, a lich, always wears a robe and a cape. Something like a belt is for decoration, not for actual use.
However, for Lee Ron, who wants to wear humanoid clothes from time to time these days, the appearance of the emperor was enviable.
“Anyway… The usage will be the same as before, right?”
“Yes. Maybe this one made is much better than the previous one. I tried to reduce the power consumption a bit. I have enough magic power to activate the transformation tool, so you can use it right away.”
Roan looked around at the two theoretical transformation tools in his hand. It is a custom-made item exclusively for spruce outings.
I wondered if it would be difficult to borrow things from Lee Ron every time I went to Merde in the future.
Instead, he paid a sufficient price for the theory.
It wasn’t enough to cover all the magic stones used in the last experiment with the Count, but it was quite a lot of money to say that it was the cost of magic tools.
Lee Ron, who continued to study magic in his spare time even while being busy with finances, was delighted with the unexpected side income earned as a hobby.
“Oops, I told you I didn’t need this… Thank you.”
Although he said he didn’t need it, he didn’t refuse the money he offered.
Anyway, receiving the transformation tool like that, Roan started walking towards her office where Helen was waiting for her.
‘Hmm, let’s try it.’
Suddenly, a funny thought occurred to me.
It will be a few hours before we arrive at the waypoint in Sprouse where we will use the transformation tool.
It’s just a matter of time, but it might be different from the previous transformation tool, so it’s not bad to try it out.
If you use it for a while and then turn off the operation, the used magic power will be replenished in no time anyway.
Roan took a look around.
It’s been a long time since the sun went down. When the sun goes down, most of the workers are supposed to go home. There is no one in the dark hallway.
With the transformation tool in hand, Roan confirmed that his face was reflected in the window.
‘To the extent of removing the horns… And a little less handsome.’
It is a luxury that only those who have it can wield.
Less handsome… Rani.
Roan, who had a rough idea of what kind of face he would transform into, activated the transformation tool.
When you press the button, mana covers your face.
If I had to compare it, it would feel like flipping a fishbowl.
You soon get used to the strangeness you hear at first.
Roan looked at his face reflected in the window.
“Hmm. I mean, it’s amazing.”
Roan touched the horned spot.
The invisible hard horn was touched, but the transformation tool distorted the field of view with hallucinations.
Just be careful not to bump your head against someone, right?
Satisfied with the result, Roan reviewed his caution and started to head back to the office.
How will Helen react when she sees this? What kind of face will Helen transform into?
Feeling a little excited, Roan turned the corner.
“Hmm… ?”
An attendant was looking around the office.
Most of the attendants and ladies-in-waiting were off work.
As for the chief secretary, Roan left work earlier, and only Helen remains in the office.
Roan asked the attendant.
“What is going on?”
The attendant made a slightly flustered expression, but then calmly examined Roan.
Merde’s neat attire.
Bloody face.
I suppressed it so that it wouldn’t be revealed, but in fact, Anmut was startled.
‘A sign… I didn’t… ?’
Even if she has mastered chess by training, there are not many that Anmut can approach unnoticed.
Even the one who is presumed to be strong,
Is human
Seeing the humans working all over the castle, Anmut was already astonished.
‘This is also human… ?!’
It is not the attire of servants or laborers.
If you saw her at Merde, you would have said that she was quite classy.
Judging by her complexion, she doesn’t even look like a vampire.
Is it an incubus? A smooth face that could be so suspicious. However, the amount of magic power is not enough to be called an incubus.
After pondering for a while, Anmut remembered that there were humans wandering around the shopping district or market.
‘A merchant or an escort… It could be someone who works outside.’
Anyway, when the silence is too long, it gets weird.
Anmut panicked and made an excuse.
“Oh, sorry. It’s been a while since I started working and I can’t find a place to work…”
“Is it. Most of the time I would have been off work, but I had a lot of trouble staying up late.”
Roan smiled softly.
‘This guy doesn’t know I’m the emperor.’
It wasn’t even the clothes I usually wear.
Besides, his face has changed.
The attendant looked confused, but Roan was a little amused by the situation.
The action is strangely smooth.
His movements, like those of a skilled swordsman, stand out.
Maybe it was the unique movement of a leopard beast.
Certainly, if a person like this were among the servants, he would have noticed it long ago.
Anyway, in an unexpected situation, Roan decided to pretend not to be the emperor a little more.
“Where are you supposed to go? I’ve come to see you, but I still have some time. Let me guide you.”
“Ah, if you came to visit His Majesty… It doesn’t look like you’re inside.”
“Okay? You say His Majesty isn’t there?”
“Yes. Earlier, I saw the secretary leaving work. And he instructed me to clean up when His Majesty wasn’t there. However, since I am not in charge, I was looking for someone to ask, but I got lost.”
“Hmm.”
Roan’s eyes narrowed.
There is no lie in his words.
It was already a few minutes ago when the secretary left work.
But if the secretary is still here after hearing the story about the time he left work.
How long has this guy been hanging around here?
No way.
Ron’s mouth opened.
“You.”
Anmut’s deep blue eyes met Roan’s purple eyes.
As if Roan was bringing out his difficult words, he spoke slowly.
“Seriously, I can’t seem to find my way.”
The attendant sighed and answered.
In fact, he wasn’t lost, he was just rummaging through the structures around him, but this kind man seemed to think of Anmut as a terrible guile.
“… Ah yes… Shame on you.”
“Don’t take me. I also have to wait for Your Majesty.”
Anmut could not refuse.
“Thank you.”
Anmut looked around.
“If you take me to the lobby on the first floor, I will find the way.”
“Okay.”
Anmut started walking after Roan. He looks at human behavior.
The gicheok is neatly captured. Calluses on his hands. Hidden under the cloak is the sword.
Even though there are many strong demons here,
You seem to be a swordsman worthy of being hired as a human.
With such a level of presence, it is understandable.
But even in Merde, a strong man like this is not common.
Anmut’s eyes turned strange.
How long did the two of them walk without speaking?
Anmut asked quietly.
“Hey, would it be rude if I ask you one thing?”
“Tell me.”
“If… Are you human?”
Roan’s steps stopped abruptly.
A look of dismay appeared on Anmut’s face.
“… Sorry…”
“Hmm. What. Yes. Oh, that’s why I was so flustered earlier.”
“Ah, yes… I’m not used to seeing people…”
Relief appeared on Anmut’s face.
Seeing that face, Roan swallowed a smile.
Thank god. You really see me as a human being.
The ability of the transformation tool has been clearly verified.
“There are many working people in this castle. You can often see humans even in downtown Basel.”
It was an expected question.
Anmut repeated the answer he had brought up in the brief interview for the castle’s servants.
“Ah yes. My original hometown is very far from here. I recently came to Basel to work in a castle. I was really surprised by how many people there were.”
Red concentric circles do not come to mind in his words.
A sense of intimacy.
Normally, I wouldn’t have a conversation with a servant like this, but it seemed like he was at ease after taking off the mask of emperor.
Even the face created through the transformation tool comes to mind with a basic expression.
A smile appeared on Roan’s face.
“What is it like to work with humans? At first, I didn’t even know that I would be working with demons. To humans, demons are objects of fear and the unknown. But if you look closely, people’s lives are all the same.”
Anmut nodded his head beside Roan.
As he said, Merde’s life, his life here, and what he does do not change much.
After all, Anmut is a foreigner both here and in Merde.
And the demons here too,
Even Merde’s humans.
Everyone is busy taking care of their own lives.
Like this guy said.
“You are right.”
Anmut’s voice is low, but soft. Roan liked the snow leopard man’s voice.
That’s why his severed tail strangely bothered me. For some reason, he had the feeling that he was deeply holding a pain or suffering that no one else knew about.
What Roan is feeling subtly,
It is a sense of homogeneity.
It’s not easy to be so likable on first impressions.
I was a little puzzled, but it doesn’t feel bad.
“Because humans often stand out in areas different from demons like us. I think working with humans is an interesting experience.”
There are no shoes on the feet of the young snow leopard.
The hairy feet make no sound.
Quiet steps.
“Could I ask you one more question?”
“Hmm?”
It’s rare.
Even if it was time for most of the servants to leave, could it be that there were no people this far?
The castle is big and complex.
At the moment when Roan feels puzzled,
As if Anmut understood his question, he asked a question.
Roan was distracted by the question posed by the young man before he was immersed in the curiosity that had arisen for a moment.
I don’t want to reject this young man’s question.
“Hmm. Tell me.”
“How could a human being be so strong? Are you the original prosecutor? There are many strong demons here, but you seem to be stronger than them.”
Roan’s eyebrows twitched slightly.
Also, this guy does martial arts.
He knows how to look into my hidden strength.
It is a question that crosses the line.
However…
But it seems fine.
This much can be tolerated.
The reluctance and confusion that shook for a while subsided, and only goodwill for the young man remained in Roan’s heart again.
Roan opened his mouth, looking in the direction of Fiora hidden under his cloak.
“Actually I…”
It was then.
Someone was walking from the opposite corner, saw the two of them, and froze to a halt.
Standing tall, In-young looked at Roan’s face,
He opened his mouth in surprise.
“… !”
And Roan’s face turned pale at the sight of such an opponent.
