My Alter Ego’s Path to Greatness - Chapter 189

#189

Imperial Palace of the Empire (3)

After the warrior party and Hesperon take the 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.

Wouldn’t there be more to say if the princess was the strongest candidate to succeed to the throne and also received the implicit support of the current emperor?

Naturally, the treatment given to them had no choice but to become luxurious.

The huge VIP quarters were 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 warrior party couldn’t afford to spend time leisurely like that.

“Hahaha! “Maybe it’s because it’s an empire, but it’s so big!”

“Oooh—the gold coins are sparkling.”

Of course, the imperial family did not simply try to punish him with treatment.

A more direct and additional material compensation was also suggested.

Top-of-the-line luxury equipment was customized and gifted to all members, and a huge amount of funds were provided to cover activity expenses.

They were never short of money as they received support from the main religious order, but when it comes to goods, the more they have, 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, in a sensible way, he processed the leather of the top-class demon beast ‘Sabel Lion’, which would have been hung on the wall for decoration rather than as general equipment, to create Harley’s trademark ‘demon beast head helmet cloak’…

Is he really a member of the imperial family? It was no ordinary piece of equipment, as if it had been crafted by a craftsman.

‘I never 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 magic defense but also had the effect of ‘intimidating’ nearby opponents.

‘It appears to have been made through the collaboration of a top leather craftsman and an enchantment wizard.’

Harley slowly perked up, examined the inside of the helmet, and stuck out her tongue.

I could feel the magic stones and carefully constructed magic circuits densely packed inside the leather-finished interior.

‘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, too.’

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 an orthodox wizard, a battle wizard, and then 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 containing 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, 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 dark magic.

‘…It’s something you’re born with and can’t help it.’

However, 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 just a matter of them focusing on the areas they were good at and working together!

‘Howard made an object using the branches of the World Tree brought by Harris, and with advice from Hans, Hesperon engraved an enchantment.’

In addition, Hubert can supply other materials, and Harley can obtain monster by-products.

‘If we add 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 grinned and curled up the corner 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 appearing on the lips of several people far away.

***

The organization known as the Oath of Reverse Heaven was created under the leadership of a revolutionary who was an apostle of the ‘God of Man’, but 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 in the shadows, 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… but

of course, that wasn’t the only advantage.

Roaring—

purple flames burning in a dark space.

And at the same time….

[Jump out now! Revolutionary guy! This bastard will kill you!]

A cry of anger erupted as if it resounded everywhere.

[It’s noisy….]

[Ki hit! That’s right~ I guess they made some money by singing so desperately? Kikikick!]

[Tsk…and then I can’t see him. I guessed that Liris was attacked by the Immortal King.]

The black figures that had just appeared in the commotion complained one by one.

However, the large shadow, not caring about what others said or not, just looked around in anger.

Even so, all I could see were shadows swaying back and forth according to the purple flames fluttering 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 Calcos Tribal Alliance, couldn’t resist the struggle and turned his attention to the others.

[Ugh— If you guys over there know anything about that bastard, tell it right away! If you dare hit me in the back of the head and run away, I will definitely tear that bastard 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? I wanted to bother this first, but I was stolen by the player!]

[What ?!]

what? Are you angry?]

[…I’ll rip out your tongue first!]

[Hit, if you can come to the Enamel Continent, what do you think? I don’t know if that’s possible under the circumstances right now!]

The conference room started to become noisy again due to the two people starting to argue.

However, unlike usual, perhaps because the person who was mediating the friction and leading the atmosphere disappeared, the commotion did not die down easily and gradually intensified.

As it showed no signs of stopping, a shadow that had been watching him reluctantly came forward to scold them in a gentle voice.

[Phew—don’t you know that it’s no use doing this on our own? 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 reached 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 loud 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 a regrettable situation in many ways.

So some time passed.

[So what exactly happened in the back of the head?]

After hearing the whole story from the much more genuine 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 careless, he snatched his prized ‘seed of madness’ and disappeared.

Of course, since support at the organization level was crucial in pulling it out of the abyss, it could not be said to be entirely Baltheon’s alone.

However, it was under his supervision that the plan was completed and succeeded, so it was agreed that the immediate priority also belonged to him…

[But the plan was completely disrupted because he ignored it and went crazy. That’s right! 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 means…]

[Puh-hi-hi, I guess they’ve decided that it’s meaningless now! Well, there must have been one or two operations that went awry recently, right?]

[…Maybe they had already noticed something and turned to their own path…]

The air between them became subtly tense.

Since some people have already left, everyone has an intuition that this meeting is coming to an end.

What more can I say, since he was the creator of the organization and the actual leader.

But even if that’s the case….

[Kick So? You’re not planning on throwing away all your preparations and going into hiding again, right~?]

[That’s absurd! We can’t back down now that we’ve already started!]

[There have been a few failures… but it is undeniable that now, when the entire continent is in chaos, is the best opportunity…]

Objectively, this is the moment. The fact that it is the best time to do it has not changed.

[Then there is nothing left to do. There is only one thing left for us to do. I guess we should do something like this.]

Not only the lower level organizations but also the executives disappeared one by one, and now the force has been reduced to less than half.

Looking at the way things are going, it’s unclear when the rest will fall apart if things continue 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!]

[There’s no need to mention the South! There may be some setbacks, but information control is perfect, so it is a problem that can be resolved with time.]

[In the East… there are some difficulties, but it will not be a big problem…. There were things I had been preparing for a while…]

In fact, there was no particular plan.

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 were just releasing everything they had been preparing all at once.

‘The problem is that all the operations that were implemented in anticipation of variables were all disastrously shattered. Didn’t they focus on efficiency to minimize the losses suffered by this side and end up ruining the entire game? ‘I should have done this a long time ago.’

After the previous three people had finished answering, a gentle voice followed suit.

[Central region… If only the 5th princess returns, the empire will lose focus and fall into chaos. However, the problem is that nothing was 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 separate means.

[But let’s try to do it as quickly as possible, aiming for right after the 2nd Continental Summit is over. …It’s a pity that it would have been more convenient if Lilith had stayed.]

The incident that took place so far is probably because the Immortal King, who boasts an overwhelming presence, took most of the charges on his behalf. Compared to the accident, the name of the oath of the reverse heaven is not widely known.

The countdown to their final struggle began.