Published at 23rd of January 2021 11:03:01 AM
Chapter 380: 380
Emperor Sword Castle .
This castle, which looks like a sword from the outside, has several spires .
Some spires don't know how to get in there .
Because the castle has been renovated many times, there are countless secret passages .
During the rebellion in the Imperial Capital, several secret passages were used and blocked .
However, there was a passage that was not noticed in such work .
Because it was literally a passage known only to the Emperor .
Spire that will never be reached on a normal route .
Secret passage to it .
It had an entrance to Emperor Johannes's private room near the Throne Room .
"I've never brought anyone here before . "
"Sometimes when I thought I was going somewhere, there was a hideout here . "
Behind Johannes walking down the aisle was Mitsuba .
Johannes went out of his way to call .
"Right here . "
That's how Johannes stops .
It looked nothing but like a dead end .
But the moment Johannes reached for his hand, the door came up .
And Johannes opened the door .
Mitsuba, who followed Johannes, immediately felt the cold .
That was the ice room .
Why is there an ice room in Teiken Castle? I doubted it, but soon it was solved .
There was an ice coffin in the middle of the ice chamber .
There was one person sleeping in the clear coffin .
"Amelia . . . . "
Long blonde beauty .
Sleeping with a calm face .
The Emperor's petite princess, Lieselote and Christa's real mother .
The Second Queen Amelia Lakes Ardler was there .
"I used the tomb formally, but I really wanted you to be by my side . One of the reasons I was suspicious of dying . "
" . . . according to Zuzan, Amelia focused her curse on herself . If that were true, Amelia would have put her life at risk . "
"I didn't say anything . There were days when I thought I had sacrificed myself for the Empire . But I'm not convinced . If you notice Zuzan's plot, just tell me . Why would you risk your own life?
"It's hard to imagine that I didn't think I'd die . Amelia had a solid knowledge of magic . It's an incomprehensible act, but was it something you had to do?
I think so too . But what do you have to do? Killing yourself?
If we're going to do something about Zuzan's curse, there's a lot more we can do .
If there's any reason to act, I just think Amelia's death was necessary .
"Amelia's death had no significant impact on the empire struggle . Even if you die and try to protect Rezelotte and Crystal, it won't solve anything more than Zuzan . There must have been a reason we didn't know . "
"I've been looking for the reason . But I'm not the only one who can answer that . "
"Stay with me . "
"I guess so . But Amelia wrote a letter before she died . It's for me . "
"It's my first time hearing about it . Why did you hide it?
"Because it contains the contents . The text itself is short . It said," You mustn't believe a princess other than Mitsuba . "
Unexpectedly, Mitsuba saw Amelia in the coffin .
Amelia and Mitsuba were very close during their lifetime . It wasn't personally similar, but it had wavelengths .
It's no wonder Amelia left a letter for Mitsuba .
But . . .
"I mean, it's a will . Amelia acted with the knowledge that she was going to die . On top of that, he warned not only Zuzan but also the other concubines . It's incomprehensible . "
I see . It's a long-standing mystery for me . But Amelia will not do anything meaningless . So I made fair contact on the surface, and I distanced myself from the princesses . After all, it's turning into vengeance . "
Zuzan, Zophia, there was a groove with Johannes .
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It spread to the children and radicalized the empire struggle .
If there was a definite bond between Johannes and the princesses, it might not have led to such foolish acts as rebellion .
Keeping a distance from the rear shrine, Johannes was attacked .
But I didn't take the distance for no reason .
"Why should I believe it alone? When you learn about Amelia's actions, it's as if you don't believe yourself . Is that why you lost your life?
"I don't know . I don't have any details . But strange things have been happening frequently lately . Either Zandra or Gordon wasn't stupid enough to start a rebellion . "
" . . . rumors have it that people have changed since the empire struggle began . "
"That's right . Power drives people crazy . I thought the magic of the throne had changed . But Leonard said so . At the last moment, Gordon was like an old Gordon . . . . "
When Johannes looked down, Mitsuba lay down her gaze .
Typically, emperors do not pour excessive love into their children .
But Johannes was different . Every child loved him .
Even if I knew that it would only be painful if it was an empire fight .
I never touched it cold .
That was good until a few years ago . Because everyone thought that there would be no empire struggle .
The First Prince Wilhelm, who became the Crown Prince, was perfect .
Therefore, Johannes stood in a painful position among the emperors of all time .
Because we have to see the empire struggle of our beloved children .
"Your Majesty . . . do you have any idea why Zandra and Gordon have changed?
"Of course . Amelia chose her own death . Why is that? If you realize you're going to change . . . there's a lot of confusion . "
"Even so, I've never heard of magic that changes the personality of others . "
"Neither do I . But what if something like that happened? Amelia judged herself before she changed herself . Amelia, that's possible . "
Mitsuba sighed quietly as she listened to Johannes .
Everything is speculation .
It can be thought of as such, but it can also be thought of as not .
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But there's only one hypothesis in Mitsuba that fits .
Mitsuba is worried whether to say it or not .
It's a hypothesis that could accelerate speculation .
But when you keep your mouth shut and there's more damage .
Emperor Johannes will be deeply hurt .
That's why Mitsuba opened her mouth . For Johannes .
Your Majesty, it's all speculation .
"That's right . There is no evidence . But!"
"If so, let's talk on that premise . Let's say Amelia noticed and killed herself, for example, if there was a magic or a curse that changed her personality . Why did you have to kill him? Why did you believe me? The answer is definitely children . "
"What do you mean?
"Imperial royalty buys a lot of grudges . However, it is difficult to do something directly to the royal family . Even if you apply personality change magic directly to the royal family, the royal family has powerful blood . Resistance is a must . So, what do we do? In this case, an indirect method is used . We use people close to us . "
No matter how young they draw Ardler's blood, they will benefit from it .
But the queens in the rear palace are different .
"No way . . . . "
"It's just speculation . But the twist fits . It will happen . The reason I can be trusted is because I don't interfere with my children . Parents who do not instruct cannot do anything indirectly . And the reason Amelia lost her life . . . was to protect her children and your Majesty . Because Amelia is the queen closest to you . "
You should use the woman the Emperor loves most to manipulate him .
Even after his death, the emperor always had Amelia in his heart .
Through Amelia, the Emperor might have done something about it .
To destroy that possibility, Amelia lost her life .
If you think about it, you can think about it .
However, there is no evidence .
"Is it because Zandra and Gordon were transformed through their mother . . . ?
"I don't know . But it is true that Zandra and Gordon both had strong expectations from their mothers . Perhaps the closer you get to your mother, the more extreme it will be . "
" . . . then what should I do? If that's true, Erik can't be trusted either . . . . "
"I can't say anything more . If that speculation is established, it is possible that I am the mastermind . Or I am using it . For the children . "
"You're not such a person!
"That's what we can think of . What you do will never change . Empire strife is still going on . Erik and Leo's forces have grown stronger . If the Emperor exercises his power and either is the Crown Prince, the Empire will be divided . Calm your mind and determine the situation . As I've always done . "
Mitsuba teaches Johannes that way .
At last Leo lined up with Eric .
From now on, it would be better to get closer to the Crown Prince .
Empire strife is more intense .
" . . . who did this to you . . . ?
"Whoever it is doesn't matter . It's all speculation . But if that's true, the Empire was attacked . And with shade and moisture, with clever hands . The princess, the princess and the princess were sacrificed . If there were enemies, they would be gaining momentum now . Don't let it get any more momentum . "
" . . . that's right . I can't let you like it any more . . . !
Shocked, Johannes returned to his weakness .
Looking at it, Mitsuba exhaled faintly so as not to be noticed .
I can't do anything if I'm discouraged by this .
Everything is speculation .
But if there's evidence, it's not speculation .
"Let Rezelotte attack the clan . It will fall soon . I will check again at that time . Death of the Crown Prince . "
"You should . "
Mitsuba stares at Amelia in agreement with the Emperor .
This would not have happened if you had left me more information .
I wonder if I could have left more information if I could have written the will .
But suppose this piecemeal information is the best .
A steep path will follow from now on .
With that in mind, Mitsuba supported the Emperor and left the room behind .