The Place Where I Was Sold as a Slave Was the Imperial Palace

089

“It suits you well. It looks like a god of war descended from the heavens.”

As if dazzling, the chief chamberlain narrowed his eyes and looked at Rudy.

The head chamberlain had never shown such an expression before. Perhaps, as the coronation ceremony approached, the realization came that this child would indeed become an emperor.

But it was a short time. By the time Rudi blinked once, that expression had already disappeared from the chief chamberlain’s face.

The attendants took all the clothes off, and one put a red cloak on Rudy’s shoulder. Two attendants stand at the back on each side and secure it with buckles and decorations.

In the meantime, the chief chamberlain began to explain the current situation with his usual expression.

The situation seemed clear. Just hearing the story is a complete rebellion.

The 3rd prince and the temple had been in contact for several years, but it had only started in earnest about half a year ago.

The 3rd Prince had prepared a mansion in the outskirts of the ecliptic a few years ago, but it seems that it was to be used as a hideout for the rebellion. Various kinds of people were observed coming in and out.

Circumstances in which the 3rd prince sent money in various ways were also discovered.

The temple side also began to increase the number of believers little by little around that time, and from half a year ago, they actively raised money to gather believers and buy weapons. It was confirmed that the money was sent by the third prince.

Recently, a number of tough men, whom they call Templars, have entered the Empire.

They were presumed to have come to train commoners. They were seen training inside the temple as well as sometimes outside.

“Even though they are called temple knights, they are ragtag. Many started out as mercenaries hired by the temple, and later settled down for a little money and women. Most of the female followers in the temple were sacrifices for their religion. no see.”

“That’s not a proper religion.”

At Rudy’s words, the chamberlain lightly bowed his head.

“That’s right.”

“How did such a religion spread across the continent?”

“Because they have a treasure that is said to have been used by the goddess of healing. It is said to be the only thing in the world that can cure everything. They say that the treasure of the goddess is from the kingdom of God.”

“…”

A thing from God’s country.

Maybe it’s Earth.

Suddenly, I saw the head of the chamberlain.

If the temple had such an item, the chief chamberlain would surely have intended to have it for the emperor’s illness. But why are you hostile to the temple?

He must have known what Rudy’s gaze meant, but the chief chamberlain pretended not to know and continued to speak calmly.

“They’re ragtag, but they don’t mind dying. Threats don’t work on them. Killing them is the end. In the crusade, they use drugs that destroy people’s minds. It’s no doubt that they were used in this rebel army as well. .”

The attendants lowered Rudi’s long hair on top of her cloak and finished her decoration.

“You shouldn’t think of the rebels you meet as ordinary commoners or religious people. Even if they’re weak-looking women or harmless-looking children, the temple fanatics are dangerous, so please don’t keep them around.”

It is said that the 3rd prince is currently staying in a mansion on the outskirts of the city. There were only a few private soldiers and slaves surrounding the mansion, but there were signs that it was different from usual.

From the temple, which hitherto had not been seen openly, men in battle gear headed for the mansion.

It was said that the watchman who was watching the 3rd prince and the temple immediately reported the fact to the imperial palace.

“Does the third prince have any ties to the military?”

“No. However, the 3rd prince has connections with young aristocrats residing in the imperial capital. He has formed a considerable force by uniting dissatisfied people who have been shunned by each family.”

The chamberlain continued to speak calmly.

“Most of them are staying in the ecliptic. Soldiers have already departed to arrest some of those who are not here. there is.”

Boris is standing near the door when he came in. When Rudy looked at him, he bowed deeply.

After returning to the ecliptic, Boris is respectful to Rudy. There was no sign of any previous poor attitude.

After hearing a few more stories, Rudy left the arsenal.

There are no loopholes in the story.

Sufficient conditions were in place to plot a rebellion.

For the 3rd prince, it would have been excruciating to see the position of emperor passed over to a slave who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

It is surprising that there was no sympathy from the military at all, but it is appropriate to plan for the future if there is a wide connection with the sons of nobles scattered throughout the empire.

I wouldn’t have thought of doing it now from the beginning. No matter how you think about it, it’s easy to do things after the emperor’s death.

However, since the religion of the temple had a sloppy organization and system rather than scale, there was a good chance that the prince’s plan went awry.

Things in life don’t always work out the way you want them to. There are always exceptions and incidents happen in unexpected places.

‘There’s no way the emperor and the chamberlain will trap me, so I’m counting on it…’

Something feels off. A very small piece, something was missing.

When I came out of the building, the soldiers were waiting for me. more than expected At first glance, 2,000 people seemed sufficient. To his side, at some distance, there were about a thousand more soldiers with torches.

“The scale of the rebellion shouldn’t be this big? Aren’t there too many soldiers?”

Rudy asked, and Boris answered.

“It is to show the dignity of the next emperor. The coronation ceremony will be held simply without a street march. In the future, there will be a ceremony to introduce the new emperor to the people, but the people will not have a chance to see His Highness for a while. You don’t have to waste the opportunity to publicize it.”

The feeling of discomfort increases. The timing is so right. The appearance before the accession, which had nothing to do with the rebellion, was closed like a pre-made set.

The rebellion is driven by living humans with different ideas, and it all felt like a theatrical stage created just for Rudy.

Humans are not human beings, but rather like marionette dolls that move by hanging on strings. The huge ecliptic is the stage where it is performed.

‘Maybe I’m thinking too much.’

Suddenly, Rudy’s eyes turned to the sky. The twilight was getting thicker, and it was starting to get dark all around. The light is reddish, but the color that touches the skin and clothes has become black.

The torches held by the soldiers were lit. When there were thousands of lights burning brightly, it was also spectacular.

The chief chamberlain bent down and said,

“There is a message from His Majesty. He said that today would be the best day to show off your majesty by presenting the Demon Bird.”

On a bright day, even if the firebird shines brightly, you won’t be able to see it very well.

However, on a dark night like today, it is clearly visible to anyone’s eyes.

As Rudy gazed into the air, the figure of a phoenix flying through the air gradually appeared out of the darkness.

It seems that one of the soldiers who had been staring straight ahead saw the sky. There was a sound, and voices came from all over the place.

“excuse me!”

“A bird of light in the sky.”

“Um, what is that?”

The murmurs of the soldiers filled with astonishment spread like waves throughout.

Even Boris opens his eyes and looks at the firebird.

“My God! I thought that was a creature only in legends.”

Boris murmured, and a nearby soldier heard him. In an instant, word spread among the soldiers that it was a legendary creature.

The firebird, as if not interested in people’s surprises, rotated in the air several times before descending slowly toward Rudy.

The large wings of light fluttered gracefully and folded over Rudy’s shoulder.

“Whoaaa!”

Suddenly, the shouts of the soldiers resounded inside the imperial palace.

The soldiers slammed the floor with their spears upside down. Some soldiers wave their shields. thump, thump, thump, thump, the sound gets louder.

“His Highness Rudy! His Highness Rudy!”

Hearing the shouts of the soldiers, Boris grinned. Before he knew it, his face changed from astonishment to usual.

Boris came forward, dragging Rudy’s black horse.

Bend down next to the horse and put your hands together.

Rudy smiled wryly, then placed his foot on his palm. Stepping on his hands, he jumped into the air and sat on the horse. Buradov politely held out his Excalibur.

Ah, finally I have to do this embarrassing thing.

Rudy’s face hardened slightly. To be honest, I hoped this moment would never come. It’s embarrassing, you damn second grader Correa Sijo.

I even thought about saying the imperial language next to the command in Korean. Perhaps because it was assumed that no one knew Korean, the commands were written in the imperial language as well as Korean.

[The lightning of the fiery sky and the light of the sun stay on the sword body. Spirit of Excalibur, stay in the sword body!]

no, i can’t do that I think it would be better to be short and bold than to be thin and long.

Rudy grabbed the handle of the sword and pulled it out. I raised the sword that came out of the scabbard and raised it high into the sky.

Giving up the imperial language, I forced myself to open my mouth and shout.

“Star Wars lightsaber!”

Momentarily, a buzzing sound was heard from the sword body, and a soft light began to emanate.

Perhaps the sword body would disappear, but it did not. The shape of the sword remained the same. However, strong light emitted from the entire sword like a lightsaber.

As the sword emitted light, not only the soldiers but also the people in the imperial palace who were watching from afar cheered.

Buradov muttered with a slightly dumbfounded look on his face.

“That sword emits such a bright light. Besides, I’ve never heard a sound like that… that such a thing is possible. I thought this sword was just a shiny sword.”

The Korean command and the imperial command have different power. Neither Buradov nor any previous emperor would have ever seen this sword actuate in this way.

The chamberlain and Boris were looking at him dreamily.

When I suddenly raised my gaze to the building of the imperial palace, the emperor was looking down from the window.

An attendant is supporting him from the side. The cold air in the evening must have been painful, but I had opened all the curtains on purpose.

Rudi politely bowed his head in greeting, and the emperor raised his hand in response.

Seeing this, the sound of the soldiers knocking on their spears became louder.

Rudy shook the reins slightly and drove the black horse forward. The dark horse made a cheerful noise and started walking quickly.

Rudy’s tiny body sways up and down atop a giant black horse as he walks among the soldiers.

As Rudy entered their midst, the shouts of the soldiers grew louder. deafening

Rudy stopped in the middle of the soldiers, holding his sword high.

“The men who threaten this country and this city are out there. The greedy men of the temple have taken up arms to disgrace the emperor. How can we forgive them for tearing our peaceful empire to pieces. Empire ‘Soldiers! Follow me. Exterminate all the traitors.”

Oh, maybe I exaggerated a little. People who don’t know me will think I’m going to war somewhere.

As Rudy moved his horse and moved outward, the firebird jumped into the air.

I don’t know if it was the atmosphere that I didn’t order, or if I had learned to read people’s minds.

As if guiding Rudy and the soldiers, the firebird flew in the air above Rudy’s head, gently spreading its large wings.

Soldiers roar and follow suit.

As the wings of light fluttered and danced in the air like fireworks, the embers scattered and faded into darkness.

But, firebird, don’t you know where you’re going?

＜ Short and bold humiliation ＞

(89)

＜ The fate of two different children ＞