Chapter 595 (1/2)
A long chapter this time
I got tests coht be delays in releases =T
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Chapter 2, Episode 6: The Imperial Palace
The moment they entered the Ie number of soldiers
It wasn't to capture theuard, and Aura's, by a court lady
Afterwards, Aura turns back to Hiro
「It seereet us」
Hiro looks behind Aura and notices that a young man in his prime had arrived
「You have co way I am the prime minister of the Grantz Grand Empire, Bizan Gillish von Charme I am relieved to see that it seems like you've arrived to the Imperial Palace unharmed」
Thesins to speak
「A you are Master Hiro?」
「Ah, yes My nauro」
「… I hear you claimed to be a descendant of his Majesty the Second Emperor」
「Yes, that's right」
Gillish narrows his eyes in response to Hiro's answer
「First, ill have you prove that May I have you come with me?」
He turns his back to the two and begins to walk, and so, Hiro and Aura began to follow after him
Click, click, the sound of their shoes rings throughout the hallway
The upper portion of the wall on the right had s adorned with gorgeous orna the wall all the way down the pathway as a display of fortune and power
Rays of sunlight shi+ne through those s and light up every corner of the hallway
From the s, you can look down on the beautiful town streets, and you also get the perk of being glared at by the soldiers standing guard by them
On the ceiling is a grand drawing of the Spirit King and the Twelve Great Gods of Grantz Hiro found an i his enemies, which seems to be the Hiro of the past
Hanging fro was a beautiful and exquisite chandelier
「There have been many until noho have claimed to be a descendant of his Majesty the Second Emperor」
The voice of Prih his back and hits Hiro's eardrums
「However, not a single one of the line of those who still pretend to be」
Priht at the end of the hallway
「Which is why, even though they were the words of her Highness Celia Estreya, unless we have proof that you are a descendant of his Majesty the Second E, I a of, ”not another one”」
It can't be helped that he is annoyed, with soup
「The Grantz Grand Empire is a militaristic nation There are many orshi+p 「Mars」 Myself included of course If someone claimed to be his descendant, and it turned out to be a lie, it wouldn't end in mere disappointer」
Prime Minister Gillish stopped in front of a certain room and looked back
「I pray that you are telling the truth, Master Hiro For her Highness Celia Estrya's sake as well, I truly do」
Prime Minister Gillish unlocks the door and enters the room
Hiro and Aura follow after him
There alls painted white on all four sides of the room and no s
In the center of the square rooer, was a black mantle
There is nothing more in this room
Pri, then waves Hiro over once he arrives at the hanger
「There have been 2,089 people who have claile one of them have died as soon as they put this on」
Prirabbed the black mantle and spread it across his arms
「This is the 「Black Camellia」 which 「Mars」 once wore A spirit dwells within here, and like the Five Imperial Spirit Swords, it chooses its ed by the spirit uses it, they will likely fall under the curse of the spirit and be visited upon by death However, even if you are not acknowledged by it, if you are a descendant with the protection of the Spirit King, you will not die We will verify your claih this means」
Finally, Prime Minister Gillish quietly asks Hiro if he is ready
Hiro nods There is no tension in his face
(This brings back memories…)
This black cloth ran alongside hi, his cheeks loosen froia
He stretched his hands out to try to grab it, but 「Black Camellia」 slipped away froround
The fact that the black cloth fell despite there being no wind caused creases to form between Prime Minister Gillish's brows
Prime Minister Gillish did not drop it on purpose
Hiro knew that as well
(It's probably sulking)
The spirit which dwells within 「Black Camellia」 is a moody one of darkness, and compared to other spirits, it is honest with its emotions and difficult to handle
Hiro sighed It can't be helped that it's angry, seeing as hoas left alone for a 1,000 years
(I' time)
He apologizes to 「Black Camellia」 on the floor and stretches his hand out
However, the black cloth slips through Hiro's hand, then gently floats up
Hiro see if it wouldn't forgive him after all
Seeing the cloth float in midair, Prime Minister Gillish's eyes were opened wide in wonder, and Aura was looking on with great interest
In an instant, darkness swells up and coils around Hiro's four limbs It wrapped around his entire body in the blink of an eye, as if it were sing him whole
「What…」
「This is…」
Prime Minister Gillish and Aura's eyes widen in surprise at the sudden occurrence
Hiro disappeared into the darkness, then when he reappeared, he was no longer in his school uniform
He is wearing the old military uniforolden dragon design at his shoulders
A black cloth blessed by a spirit A relic left behind by 「Mars」
「Black Caance, is know thusly in one particular country…
— 「Regalia」
The overwhelhed unconsciously
「Haha, this… truly is…」
Priht on the spot and bows his head
「Please forgive hted to be able to meet the descendant of his Majesty the Second Emperor」
「Well, I'm just a descendant, so it would be a problem for me if you humble yourself to me I'm not the man himself」
The truth is, he actually is the man himself, but based on Prime Minister Gillish's behavior, he'd probably faint if he knew that
Either way, having someone older than you humble themselves before you like this would leave anyone at a loss
As he looked towards Aura in an atte at him intently
Concluding that she was going to be of no help, Hiro speaks to Pri down
「… Umm, will this serve as proof?」
「Ah, no, noill have you go to Frieden」
Perhaps to pull hiether, Pri his mouth to speak
「If one who claims to be a descendant of Schwarz appears, confir status Those who do not adhere to this last testa's curse Are you familiar with this last testament?」
Prime Minister Gillish stands as Hiro nods
「Originally, ould have had you go to Frieden first, but we can not have one whose status as a descendant is uncertain towere to happen to her, ould draw criticism both domestically and internationally And so, in consideration for her safety as well, we have come to confirm the validity of those who claim to be a descendant with「Black Camellia」」
「This way,」 said Pried Hiro out into the hallway
「And so… ill have you go to Frieden next, and once the Princess Maiden acknowledges you—」
Pri towards the
「Lord Charht has just arrived who appears to have been entrusted with a letter from the Princess Maiden to his Majesty!」
「Froo ih」
「Yes, sir!」
The palace guard salutes, then returns the way he came Prime Minister Gillish turns back
「My apologies There is an urgent matter May I ask that you wait a while?」
「I don't mind… Should I wait here?」
「No, please wait in the nobles' room The one to show you there will be—」
After hearing Hiro's reply, Prime Minister Gillish was about to call out to a nearby maid, but…
「I will show him」
Aura cut in
「Then I will leave it to you, Brigadier General Aura I will return right away!」
Prime Minister Gillish rushed off
While keeping her eyes on his back, Aura muttered
「From the Princess Maiden… And directly to his Majesty the emperor at that That's rare」
「Really?」
「Yes When the Princess Maiden receives an oracle, it usually goes to the prime minister But the fact that this is addressed to his Majesty, she likely received an important oracle」
「So that's why Prime Minister Gillish looked panicked」
「Because if it happens to concern the fate of a country— it's a serious matter The letter will be delivered to his Majesty immediately」
Once they came to a pause in the conversation, Hiro and Aura noticed so
There wereat them with puzzled expressions
「We are going to be in the way of their work if we speak here Shall we go?」
「You're right The nobles' room, was it?」
「Yes It's right over there」
After walking down the hallway a bit, a double door entrance with detailed ornaments appears
Aura pushes them open in a fa the room
Hiro sits on a sofa across frorabs a bell placed on the desk between thes it
Immediately, there are three knocks at the door, then a maid enters
「You called?」
Aura looks in her direction
「Please bring us two black teas」
「Understood Please wait a moment」
The maid bends at the waist and bows, then exits
「For now, shall we relax and drink some black tea while ait?」
「Sounds good I wonder how long Prime Minister Gillish will take」
「I don't believe he will keep you waiting too long… But it depends on the contents of the Princess Maiden's letter」
「I hope nothing's wrong」
An hour goes by as they chat idly
The one who appeared in the noble's rooh official