The Academy’s Weapon Replicator - Chapter 548
Episode 548
Chapter 148 The Emperor
Voting took place in Palma.
To be exact, it was a re-election.
Voting to decide the most beautiful woman in the city of Palma.
The last vote was canceled due to some incident, so they decided to hold it again at a later date.
But there was one problem here:
“Are those two the only candidates?”
“Umm······”
People couldn’t help but feel disappointed when they heard that the original candidates, Bruna and Lupina, were running again.
They still have vivid memories.
Before they suddenly fainted from a strange aura, many beauties appeared in front of them.
The beauties were undoubtedly more beautiful than Bruna and Lupina. Not only that, each of them had a strong color.
Originally, it was a vote to choose one of the humans designated by Hera and Aphrodite. So, even if I had torn my mouth, I couldn’t say that the other person’s appearance was better.
The two gods are gone.
Whatever happened, Hera and Aphrodite left Palma, leaving behind Bruna and Rufina, whom they had supported.
Perhaps someone in Palma had angered the two gods. The citizens trembled in fear, but nothing changed as time passed.
The two gods just disappeared like that. Without any change.
Since there is no God, the forces that move in the name of God also disappeared, there was no reason for Bruna and Rufina to fight each other, and the heat of the vote that was prepared as the seat of God cooled down without a trace.
In the meantime, voting resumed and the citizens’ hearts were not excited.
step·
“Can I stand here?”
Until I found out about the existence of the woman who had applied for official participation without anyone knowing.
On the day of the election, there were three beauties standing in a row. Two of them were, of course, Bruna and Rufina.
The moment the last one stepped forward, the citizens knew the result of this vote.
“Ahem, it was a bit chaotic last time, so I feel relieved now that I’m officially participating.”
Cybel Forte·
She tossed her long pink hair, it just sparkled.
‘Frontier·’
But behind that confident attitude and confident smile, there is deep concern.
She heard about the situation from Gregory.
Atjie is dead. Frondia leaves to check it out. And soon after, Elodie follows suit.
‘I don’t know what the situation is like over there right now.’
Frondier entrusted this place to Cybel, hoping that she would be elected in the city of Palma.
However, it is unlikely that Atjie’s death was predicted.
Frontier does not predict tragedy. The moment it does, it will do its best to prevent that tragedy.
So, it would have nothing to do with Atjie to hope that Cybel wins this election.
Frontier said he was interested in the product, so that must have been the original purpose.
But she is here now.
She is Cybel Forte.
‘There must be a reason I’m here.’
Fate is on her side. Since she became convinced of that, Cybel’s way of thinking has become different from others.
Caw─
Then the crow cries out.
Cybel sensed something and raised his head.
As expected, the crow sat on her shoulder.
[···Report·]
“Okay, tell me.”
The crow whispered softly in Cybel’s ear.
So that no one around can hear
Cybel’s eyes, which had been listening, gradually sank.
“···first·”
Cybel let out a quiet voice while Lupina and Bruna watched her from either side.
“If I don’t like the product, I can do whatever I want.”
* * *
Palma Royal Palace, the King’s private room
King Palma has been in deep trouble recently.
Aphrodite won’t meet me
It must be in the annex. It always answers.
But all those answers were just polite refusals. King Palma had not seen Aphrodite’s face for a long time.
After the incident, Aphrodite disappeared from people.
Everyone believes she has left Palma, but in fact she is still in Palma, in the very center of Palma.
“majesty·”
Shinhwa came to the king’s office and gave a long report.
The King of Palma was almost deaf to the question. What was important to him now was not the monarchy.
How can I win back Aphrodite’s heart?
“And the results of the re-election are out.”
“···Re-vote?”
King Palma, who had mostly just let it slide, listened to the words.
Yes, there was a re-election. The beauty contest was interrupted in the middle, so it was decided to hold a re-election.
In fact, it was also started with the thought that Aphrodite, who gave Lupina divine powers, would not show her face again when the re-election was held.
However, Aphrodite did not appear on the day of the re-election, so it was meaningless.
“Okay, who got picked?”
King Palma asked in a voice that quickly lost interest.
“This is Cybel Forte.”
“···Who are you?”
It was not Rufina or Bruna, but a name that King Palma had never heard of before.
“Your Majesty, you will remember the woman with the pink hair.”
“···Ah, that’s the woman·”
During the original voting, there was a woman who stole the attention of everyone in the square.
Since that woman appeared, voting has become a mess.
“That woman’s name was Cybel Forte.”
King Palma recalled the image of Cybel.
She certainly had an outstanding appearance. She was the most beautiful woman in the city of Palma, along with Rufina and Bruna. She also received divine powers and became even more beautiful.
‘···He had an appearance that was close to that of a god·’
This is not an exaggerated compliment or a formal remark. Especially since King Palma knows Aphrodite’s face. He simply said what he saw.
“But there is a problem.”
“problem?”
“We originally planned to give a golden apple as a prize to the person chosen as the most beautiful, but it was stolen and has not been found yet.”
The golden apples are already in Frondia’s possession, for the nine chieftains stole them and gave them to him.
Now that it’s fused into his body, it doesn’t even exist.
The golden apple is impossible to obtain, so you must give it another product.
“So we first tried to give her gold, but she refused. We promised her a position, but she also refused.”
“So what do you want? Do you need a man, perhaps?”
If this competition had been for men, there would have been a way to do it too.
However, it is a beauty contest, and it is difficult to think that the woman who wins this contest will be in need of a man.
“I see you want to meet His Majesty.”
“···me?”
King Palma opened his eyes wide in surprise.
Curious eyes· The subject read it·
‘···I don’t know what that woman is thinking, but·’
The minister recalled the story that Cybel had told him earlier.
─I heard that Your Majesty has lost interest in work or politics and is living a boring life.
─I’d like to help you in some way, but is that okay?
As Cybel said, the listless life of the Palma king has become a common perception among the citizens.
The King is away from his office. Even if it was just a rumor, the situation is serious, but this time it is real.
Only high-ranking officials know that the reason is Aphrodite, but the common people have no way of knowing.
‘That’s a good suggestion.’
A woman who wants to come to the king’s side has appeared.
She was the most beautiful woman in the city, no, she had an appearance that was even better than those of the existing beauties.
He had nothing to lose. As a subject, he naturally welcomed Cybel’s proposal.
‘···But will His Majesty be interested···’
King Palma was in love with Aphrodite.
And the subjects cannot pay attention to him.
Aphrodite is not a human, she is a god.
Aphrodite is a god, so serving her is not a problem even for a king.
That excuse ruined the Palma King’s brakes.
The king built a separate building just for Aphrodite, and whenever he had time, or rather, he made time to meet Aphrodite. Perhaps, when the king occasionally did something in his office, it was easy to infer that Aphrodite’s influence was present when looking at the content.
But what is the problem with serving God? That is why the subjects say nothing.
Even though he knew that the king was not serving God, but was wrapped in the width of a woman’s skirt,
“good night·”
But the King of Palma readily gave his permission.
The subject looked at the king with slightly surprised eyes.
“···Would you like to meet?”
“If the product is that good, it’s cheap. What’s the problem?”
“Okay, I’ll bring it over quickly.”
The subject thought it was unexpected, but went out without asking. It was natural for him to do so.
However, King Palma did not have such a grand idea.
He had not seen Aphrodite’s face for a long time.
‘Since it’s a face comparable to his, let’s take a look.’
I just needed some new stimulation.
Not long after
“This is Saibel Portera.”
Cybel bowed down respectfully before King Palma.
“Yeah, you wanted to see me?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
Cybel’s tone was plain.
It is neither rude nor polite, but is simply a tone of voice directed toward one’s superior.
The ministers next to the king narrowed their eyebrows slightly at him.
Cybel’s tone was more anxious than rude. Polite but light. As if he were going to make a joke to the king.
The King of Palma said:
“You wanted to meet me as a prize for a beauty contest. What were you thinking?”
The content of the words was suspicious, but the face was smiling.
I had forgotten for a while because I had neglected my duties as a king, but since ancient times, kings have been held in high esteem by people. Cybel reminded me of that feeling again.
“I have come to help Your Majesty.”
“···Come a little closer·”
How did he take Cybel’s words, King Palma called her with a snap of his fingers. Cybel approached him a few steps, keeping her posture low.
“How can you help me?”
As he spoke, all sorts of imaginations ran through the king’s mind.
Saibel smiled at him and said,
“I have heard that Your Majesty has recently lost interest in the things around him and has become listless.”
“So, I’ll give you my energy back.”
“Yes, I know why.”
At Cybel’s words, the subjects looked at her.
You know why? You know I’m crazy about Aphrodite?
No, that can’t be true. It was just something said to get the king’s attention.
King Palma rested his chin on his hand.
He asked with a smirk:
“Yes, I really wonder why I am so lethargic.”
“The reason is,”
Cybel slowly raised his head.
“Because this country is small, it is difficult to contain Your Majesty’s great intentions.”
Such an unexpected statement.
Both the king and his subjects paused for a moment at Cybel’s words.
There, Cybel called King Palma again.
“your majesty·”
“···!”
Bam!
King Palma stood up in astonishment.
He stepped back with trembling legs.
“Don’t call me that!”
“···It was a slip of the tongue. Please forgive me.·”
Cybel bows her head deeply again.
The subjects looked at Cybel frozen.
That speech and action just now
Cybel, who changed the title of “Your Majesty” to “Peha”
Is it appropriate to hold someone accountable for this?
For making the mistake of ‘calling the king higher’?
“Your Majesty, there is only one country on this continent, Palma.”
“···That, that’s right·”
King Palma was now in a position to give an answer.
What is this woman talking about? What is she trying to say?
“The reason Your Majesty has become listless is because you have been patient and unable to carry out your great ambitions. That patience has lasted too long and you have grown tired.”
“Patience, am I being patient?”
“Of course, Your Majesty, you are the vessel to conquer the sea, but you are not doing so, so it is understandable that you are tired.”
At that moment, the servant who could not stand to watch shouted:
“You bitch, what are you trying to mock His Majesty with your mouth?”
“for a moment·”
But the king stopped it.
“I will listen and judge. Be still.”
“···yes·”
The subject kept his mouth shut.
Cybel looked into the eyes of King Palma.
Most of the emotions reflected in the eyes are filled with confusion.
However, hidden deep inside, you can see the ambition and passion.
‘Aphrodite’s method was ‘love’. It was definitely powerful. If I had that kind of power, I would use it as much as I want. But a man can’t stop there.’
Cybel has charmed many men so far, even if she doesn’t have that kind of power.
Cybel is the most popular and famous woman in Constell. She is the envy of men and the jealousy of women.
Because it is such a cybel, there is something I know.
‘Every man has his own ambition. An ambition that he wants to achieve even if he has to risk everything. Something that cannot be forgotten even if you try to forget it. Something that is visible in front of him even when you try to turn away. Making excuses about reality and the surrounding circumstances only makes the hunger worse. It’s as if the soul is crying out, as if fate is shouting out.’
There wasn’t a single man Cybel had ever talked to who didn’t do that.
Each of us takes the safe path and compromises with reality, but deep down there is a flame that never goes out.
‘Love is powerful. That’s why men don’t want to be subordinate to love.’
If Aphrodite’s power is truly ‘love’
If it is a power that is clearly distinct from ‘fascination’ or ‘sexual desire’,
‘If King Palma was truly in love with Aphrodite, what he ultimately wanted was not to be in her arms. He would want to have Aphrodite in his arms.’
This is what Cybel stabs into King Palma’s heart.
Men believe that by taking steps toward their ambitions, they will also attract love.
‘And what, it’s true·’
Cybel thought of Frondeer.
When she thinks of Frondeer, she always thinks of his back, not his front.
‘Because I like that fireworks·’
“your majesty·”
Cybel again called King Palma by that title.
It wasn’t a mistake to begin with, but now it seems like he has no intention of going back on it.
“It is time for you to become emperor.”