I’m Not That Kind of Talent - Chapter 69

69. Rolling Wheel (1)

Emperor War Conquest of the Continent Demon World Watch Sibaal…!

When I returned to the count’s residence, I put my face down on the desk in the office and cursed repeatedly.

I can’t believe I have to go back to that place full of crazy people!

I couldn’t disobey the emperor’s orders, and my resolve wasn’t strong enough to run away from the hands of the emperor and the devil for the rest of my life, so in the end I raised my head with blank eyes.

‘I need to pack my bags.’

I already feel sick to my stomach thinking about having to live with people like time bombs around me again, but what can I do? The opponents are the Emperor and the Demon King. ha ha ha. Ha ha ha ha ha.

…Fuck.

“Ugh…”

“That master…?”

“…?”

“I came to see you after hearing that you came back. Are you hurt?”

A man with an appearance that is not easily seen in this area sticks his head in outside the door, observing.

Black hair and black eyes. Looks closer to a southerner than a northerner.

So… your name was Dan? He followed me from the shaman’s village and learned the sword… But why? Is there something wrong?

“No, it’s okay. What’s going on?”

I immediately straightened my back and responded as if nothing had happened. He was silent for a moment, probably because my attitude was absurd, but then he slowly opened his mouth.

With a bit of hesitation, the opened lips hesitantly spat out the words.

“I…”

“Count!”

Oh my. It seemed like he had made up his mind and opened his mouth.

I clicked my tongue inwardly at him, who had suddenly cut off his words, and then looked at the servant who suddenly barged in.

No separate reprimand was given. Even if it wasn’t, that white face is very pitiful. If they scolded me here too, I think I would die of a heart attack.

Moreover, we, the people who use the count’s mansion, try to strictly maintain courtesy towards me.

So, it probably means that something big has happened to the point where even etiquette is forgotten.

…shit.

“Wha-hwa-hwa-hwa-hwa….”

“Wha what?”

“His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has come to visit!”

Oh, His Highness the Crown Prince? Look, it’s a big deal.

No, wait a minute.

…The crown prince?!

“Why again!!”

“Hi!”

Why did you come here without any message again?

I jumped up and hit the desk. As I put on my coat to show minimal courtesy, I glanced at the servant next to me who was panicking and chanting ‘I’m sorry’ like a mantra.

“Where is His Majesty the Crown Prince?”

“I’m sorry! Yes? No, he’s in the parlor. The governess is serving him…”

For some reason, someone other than Remember came to report, and it turned out that it was because the other person was the crown prince.

Without even hearing any more words from the servant, I hurriedly walked away.

I had completely forgotten about Dan, who was just rolling his eyes and watching me behind me.

***

“Cyn Deonhardt beholds the Empire of the Future.”

“Okay, I’m sorry for coming here so suddenly.”

“no.”

Crown Prince Elpidius smiled faintly as he looked at Honorary Count Deonhardt, who greeted him calmly even though it was a sudden visit.

He was also calmer than usual today.

That’s inevitable because what I’m going to say now is a bit sensitive.

“You’re going to the demon world?”

“….”

At that moment, Deon’s eyes quickly scanned the room.

After confirming that no one was there, the eyes immediately looked directly at the crown prince. Bright red eyes and golden eyes met.

It wasn’t until a moment before I looked at the red eyes full of caution that the golden eyes gently opened.

“There’s no need to look at it like that. Did you really think I didn’t know the secret about you?”

“….”

“I am the next emperor. Given my age, if I become emperor, it will not be through the due process, but rather suddenly taking over the position because Your Majesty had an incident. So, no matter when or when I become emperor. “Isn’t it natural to make all preparations thoroughly so that you can lead the empire without any problems?”

In other words, this means that the emperor is sharing all important information.

“…Excuse me.”

“No. It’s strange that you’re not on guard.”

Anyway—

I leaned against the back of the chair and crossed my legs.

“The reason I came here is to tell you what Your Majesty couldn’t say and to see your face.”

“….”

“Shouldn’t we take a good look at the face we won’t be able to see for a while?”

It may seem like I’m saying the opposite, but it’s true.

Honorary Count Hart would have taken care of it without having to tell him this.

Elpidius, who knew that his brain was larger than average, opened his mouth leisurely, confirming his thoughts.

“You may already know, but His Majesty said that if the Demon King decides to go to war, you should return immediately.”

“All right.”

“No matter what happens.”

“….”

“You told me to definitely return.”

Deon looked at the prince blankly.

It’s impossible to tell what he’s thinking, and his red eyes, which are almost eerie, look motionlessly at Elpidius.

Even Elpidius did not avoid this time. Golden eyes resembling those of a wild beast without any smile meet their gaze.

After a period of silence, it was Deon who retreated first.

“…I’ll keep that in mind.”

Contrary to his obedient answer, his eyes shine strangely.

The crown prince quietly watched the eyes that were lowered and hidden silently, then stood up.

“I am always grateful for your hard work.”

***

Elpidius is very interested in Honorary Count Deonhardt.

It has both positive and negative connotations.

Who is Deonhardt?

It is never good. Isn’t he the one who had both the title and the title ‘Hero’ and stopped the Demon King and collected the body of the hero? ‘He is

also’

the corps commander of the Demon King’s army.

Yes, he is a hero of the empire and the corps commander of the Demon King’s army at the same time.

That’s why he is the next leader . As the emperor, Elpidius had to know more about him.

If I swung the sword without knowing much about it, I could get hurt again.

‘I want to have a friendly relationship rather than a coercive one.’

The bond becomes a stronger shackle than anything else.

I don’t know what the Emperor thinks, but Elpidius always had Deonhardt’s betrayal in mind.

As most of the base is here, it is unlikely, but if there is a ‘human world’ from over there, ‘If we provide an environment and benefits that surpass the advantages of….

“Brother! Did you have a good time meeting Count Hart?”

“…Alethea.”

“Except me.” I also

want to see the Count… but my

thoughts stopped there. Immediately, Elpidius with a friendly smile approached my younger brother. .

“I had no choice because I had to talk about something important. “Isn’t that why you became the crown prince?”

“I don’t want that kind of annoying position. “Just do it, brother.”

He ordered the attendant who followed him to prepare a tea table in the garden, and turned to the garden, walking at the same pace as Alethea. He naturally guided her steps and

confirmed that there was no one around. He lowered his voice and opened his mouth softly.

“After Uncle Alethea and I, you are next.”

“I know. So, I’m learning everything I need to learn. Brother, why are you so impatient?”

“….”

Was I impatient?

Elpidius fell silent, feeling as if he had somehow hit the nail on the head.

Thinking about it, he had been impatient recently.

The revolutionary army led by Honorary Count Hart previously. In the end, he died without even being able to conquer his stronghold, so he failed to achieve any significant results, and while the revolutionary army was still holding on, my uncle even declared war. Moreover… The silence seemed to be longer than expected, and we arrived at the garden before we knew it. The tea table

was

prepared

. Elpidius, who sat down and neatly bitten his surroundings, slowly opened his tightly closed lips.

The biggest problem that made him impatient.

“Your uncle is hallucinating.”

The emperor’s condition is not as good as expected.

The emperor is having a nightmare. I knew it right away. I tried to call Tae-ui, but my uncle’s firm refusal forced me to wait and see. I never thought it

would lead to

hallucinations. In fact, I’ve been having nightmares for quite a long time, so maybe it’s only natural.

The emperor’s nightmares are It started when he ascended to the position of monarch. It became extremely severe during the 8-year war. ‘

In the end, like this…’

When on earth did it start?

No, ‘when’ is not important. The important thing is that even though we know, we do not It was my own ‘action’ of not calling him.

I felt guilty. But I still couldn’t call Tae-ui.

“Huh? No, since when… or before that, did you call Tae-ui?!”

“Your uncle refused.”

“But I can’t just leave it as is!!” ”

How can I break your uncle’s stubbornness?”

What are these people who are already dead?

Since his living uncle was several times more important to him, he visited him again during the day and tried to persuade him again. I mean, I did it right away.

But my uncle was adamant.

“There’s nothing I can do about my uncle’s pathological sense of responsibility.”

“You have to say it right away. “It’s not responsibility, it’s guilt.”

“Yes, guilt.”

To be more precise, it could be said to be a terrible combination of guilt and responsibility.

Elpidius, who remembered his uncle who tried to take responsibility for the dead, sighed quietly and looked at Aletea with a rare, stern expression.

“Okay, Alethea? We don’t have time.”

There are big problems that will arise if you do not rush, but there is no harm in rushing.

From the day he noticed the hallucination problem, the crown prince completed almost all handovers from the emperor. So that if a problem arises, you can immediately take over and continue working.

──At least so that the emperor can run wild on the battlefield to his heart’s content without worrying about other issues.

Now all that remains is the question of Deonhardt.

At first, not knowing anything, I approached him thinking I was simply trying to gain my uncle’s trust. There would be no harm in building a friendship with him as the crown prince.

However, now that all information has been shared, perspectives have no choice but to change.

‘After all, he is a corps commander. A double agent.’

Of course, after that, I approached him casually as usual, but…

today, when my gaze changed and I began to look at him more closely, something subtly bothered me.

‘Actually, I should say that I discovered it.’

Elpidius concluded his speech in a muttering manner, thinking about the person whose identity he could not confirm and who had not yet been completely defined, as there was a strange feeling about him.

“…So, Alethea, focus on what you are learning now. I will do my best.”

“The situation is such that we must at least stop the war…”

“Has our persuasion ever worked so far?”

“….”

Definitely.

As they said, the two had tried to stop the emperor’s actions, which bordered on self-harm, several times.

If I had succeeded back then, things wouldn’t have ended up like this.

Alethea’s shoulders slumped.

“…I’ll try my best…”

If you can’t help your uncle directly, you can help him indirectly.

For Aletea and Elpidius, Edoardo Desert is such a precious family that they don’t mind turning the world against them.

[I’m sorry.]

I raised my head, remembering my uncle’s voice still vivid in my ears.

Unlike that day, an extremely clear and clean sky filled my view.

[It’s my fault. I will take full responsibility.]

‘No, you don’t have to do that.’

What difference will it make if I answer in my mind now?

Elpidius calmly raised the cooled teacup, finally answering in his mind to his uncle’s voice, which was apologizing for things that did not need to be apologized for and taking responsibility for things that were not necessary.

A lot of time has passed since then, and while trying to take responsibility for things that their uncle should not have been responsible for, they ended up taking on even bigger responsibilities.

Everyone was young back then. It was just a crime to be young in the imperial palace.

──The tea is bitter.