Chapter 99 – Please Allow Me. (Correction)
Emperor of the Empire. Eternal Sun. An immortal monarch and an emperor called the Iron Blood Emperor.
Leopard Sieghard Leo Racing Valer Imperion.
Leopard III.
A master of internal affairs who made the current empire rich and strong after the previous emperor, Leopard II, completed the unification of the continent.
A cruel emperor who ousted opposing forces, including numerous nobles and members of the royal family, in the process.
He was an emperor who had no qualms about killing people for the sake of the empire.
With the power of the Sword Master, his legitimacy, and his natural charisma, he placed everyone in the empire under his feet.
Above all people.
There was no one on this continent who dared stand above the emperor.
That was the position of the emperor.
…
Yes, it was like that in the past.
The old and sick emperor did not have the same charisma as before.
I have aged drastically in the last few years.
So much so that you can feel old age on the outside.
The emperor’s age is already over 70.
He was a master who could stop aging at any time if he wanted.
But maybe the emperor doesn’t have the will to do that?
His eyes, which had been healthy and intelligent just a few months ago, had lost their shine and had faded.
He was looking at her helplessly, as if she was ready to let go of everything.
Even now.
“Cough! Cough!”
Just shouting once made me so weak that I started coughing with phlegm.
“That guy Dojin is the guy who killed your brother!”
The Prince’s Rebellion.
That ruined everything.
His proud sons all died in that rebellion.
Only 2 people.
Except for the 2nd prince who became the crown prince and the 4th prince who surrendered to the 2nd prince and entered a monastery.
It is true that Dojin is credited with creating the current crown prince.
It may be true to the crown prince, but to the emperor, he is the bastard who killed his sons.
How can I entrust my daughter to a guy like that?
“Abama.”
Chloe, lovely Chloe.
The emperor’s only daughter who was raised more preciously than his five sons.
Was it the power of the royal family?
Unlike her older brothers and sisters, who were far more powerful, she was as smart and charismatic as herself.
Qualities of a king.
She was a child with qualities as good as the second prince.
However, it is unfortunate that she is satisfied with assisting the second prince.
The emperor thought kindly of Chloe.
But she didn’t show it.
Because I did not want to ever have to experience the tragedy of children born with the same bloodline aiming at each other again.
“Chloe…”
His proud daughter’s mouth opened.
She is a bright daughter.
How terrible the consequences of a love affair with Do-jin will be.
He is the one who brings blood to the royal family.
Don’t get any closer.
If he had been any younger, he would have hit the bastard directly in the head.
“I didn’t know that Abamama cared so much about flesh and blood.”
And what came out was different from what the emperor thought.
“What?”
“Isn’t it you who stood by while your sons killed each other for power?”
“What do you mean…”
Chloe’s eyes were cold.
Although she did not show cuteness, she was a loving daughter who always looked at her with warm eyes.
But.
But how can she look at herself so coldly now?
“Wasn’t it because of Abamama’s neglect that caused her brothers to die? “Didn’t her failure to decide on a crown prince lead to her brothers pointing swords at each other?”
“Chloe…”
“Are you trying to kill me too?”
“It wasn’t my will. “It wasn’t my will.”
“I know. Abama mama. There is also a candidate for the crown prince that she has in mind…”
In order to create a stronger empire, a strong emperor had to ascend to the throne.
A strong emperor.
In the process, many people will die and be purged.
Because she was like that too.
That was the only way to minimize the numerous fights that occurred between the princes.
The silence of the emperor.
The resulting competition between the crown princes.
Once the crown prince was chosen, the plan was to demote all the other princes to the provinces, so they could cultivate and live in small fiefdoms.
But.
Dojin, that guy killed them all.
“It was an inevitable choice…”
Of course, Chloe didn’t think so.
If Abama had clearly chosen the crown prince, something like this wouldn’t have happened.
There would have been appropriate removal of political opponents, but various quarrels would not have arisen between the princes, and the imperial family’s financial resources would not have been consumed.
And Voltegg, his maternal cousin, would never have become powerful.
‘It’s all about results.’
If that were the case, my brother would not have become the crown prince.
It was thanks to Abamama’s hesitation that she got to where she is now.
So, I have no choice but to understand Abama.
I am also involved in a conflict of interest.
“I know. The whole point is that the choice was difficult. However, Lord Dojin was also forced down a path that he had no choice about. If he had not killed his opponent on the battlefield, he would have died too.”
“Chloe…”
“Abama, please admit it. If I can’t be with him, he might really die. Even now…”
She clutched her chest and squeezed out tears.
She didn’t even have to force it.
As soon as she thought that she couldn’t be with Dojin, her heart sank.
“Don’t say things like that. I don’t want to lose any more of her children.”
The emperor is regretting.
Killing your children by your own choice.
Chloe is right.
He is also responsible for killing his sons.
I wanted to forcefully deny it, so I passed it on to Do-jin.
Every day was a continuation of guilt.
What’s worse, he hung up pictures of the princes in his bedroom and stared at them every day.
Therefore, the emperor became even weaker.
The emperor grew older after the Rebellion of the Princes.
“Father.”
Chloe was hugged by the emperor.
Her father has grown older.
This is a method that would never have worked in the past.
It was an emperor who would not have even allowed access.
But is it also because he is old and decrepit?
The emperor, who was strong and explosive in the past, was extremely weak.
He didn’t stop her from being hugged like this, and instead he hugged her back with his wrinkled hands.
Ah, how lonely you must have been.
She knows that the position of the Absolute is endlessly lonely.
It was extremely difficult to get there, but it was extremely lonely once I reached it.
She hated solitude.
So she was reluctant to ascend to the position of emperor.
I felt sorry for my father, who had reigned as such an emperor for decades.
The thoroughness of not wanting anyone next to him.
They all acted for the sake of the empire rather than for themselves.
“King Dojin also feels guilty. “He is suffering and suffering every day.”
Deep down, she was glad that her father was old.
Otherwise, it would have been impossible to stay with Dojin.
The emperor’s wrinkled hand stroked her head.
She can’t lose any more children.
“If that is what you truly mean.”
This is not for Dojin.
This is to save his only daughter, Chloe.
“I will allow you to join Lord Dojin. But.”
“Yes.”
“That child will never rise to power in the empire. He won’t even be able to get any public position.”
“Not even Lord Dojin would want that. You know. “He didn’t meet me because of power.”
That is correct.
He was a man who liked money more than power.
He was a utilitarian guy.
“A relationship is permitted, but please do not bring it in front of me. “I’m just saying it’s because I’m your daughter, but it’s not like I’ve forgiven that guy.”
“Do not worry. That won’t happen.”
“… I get it. Do that.”
“Thank you. “Father.”
Chloe kissed the emperor’s cheek.
It was the first skinship between family members.
“It’s not bad to be loved by her daughter. “It’s nice to have affection.”
The emperor smiled at his daughter’s cuteness for the first time.
“Then go. “I need time alone to think.”
“All right. “Abama.”
“When we are alone, you can call me father. There is no need to distance yourself from your daughter.”
Chloe leaves.
“Dojin…”
The emperor repeated Dojin’s name.
He received the title of Sword of the Empire and also held the titles of Prince Slayer and Hero.
The owner of a convenience store that suddenly opened in the middle of the empire three years ago.
While confusing the empire with items that were unheard of in the empire, customers naturally flocked to the country thanks to the simple items.
Yet, a man with strangely strong strength.
He became the center of the imperial capital’s commercial district and became one of the richest people.
Strong power and a lot of money.
In just two years after appearing, he became a famous man in the empire.
The author is a chosen one similar to me.
A man with both the desire and ability to advance to greater heights.
So the emperor introduced his daughter.
Since he was neither a subject of the empire nor a nobleman, he was given the status of a subject.
I believe that if he does not have a base of power, and yet is one of the strongest men in the empire, he will not be an in-law that the imperial family must keep in check, but will quietly work for the imperial family.
But.
‘I didn’t know that my blood would be cut by that knife.’
The prince’s rebellion was the problem.
The Prince’s Rebellion occurred because he did not designate a clear successor.
Everyone died except for the victor, the 2nd prince, and the 4th prince, who did not resist and took the side of the 2nd prince, but now ran away to the monastery.
“It’s my fault. It’s my fault.”
Dojin was also used heavily.
Also, the prince was not chosen.
Because his choices were all wrong, he killed his sons.
He thought he had to grow up strong.
It was thought that the position of emperor would ultimately be given through competition and fighting.
It was considered natural that the weak would be eliminated.
But.
When you lose a child.
Why is it so sad?
I didn’t show it at the time.
“I’m old too.”
I became emotional.
Cough! Cough!
I have become senile.
He himself is old.
The Iron-Blooded Emperor, who ruled numerous nobles, is gone, and only his old uncle is left behind.
“There isn’t much left. Me too…”
That’s why Chloe decided to tolerate Dojin dating.
Life is not long now.
Because I can’t lose my daughter.
Now, it is up to future generations to decide what happens to Dojin.
The crown prince will use him greatly.
‘I shouldn’t trust it too much.’
If it were a child who would listen, they wouldn’t have started a fight.
“It’s time for me to step down too.”
Death is not far away.
If that’s the case, it would be a good idea to hand over the emperor’s throne and settle down in that safe haven.
“I want to see the faces of the wives.”
I missed my dead wives for various reasons.
The emperor, leaning against him, looked at the ceiling and his eyes were filled with tears.
They say that as you get older, you become more picky.
It was the same for the emperor.
***
A masked dance held by the imperial family.
The Imperial Palace, the Rose Pavilion that opens every time an event is held is full of people.
It is a place where bright roses bloom through magical powers in spring, summer, fall, and even winter, so it was named the Rose Garden.
And all events hosted by the imperial family were held here.
Masked nobles and royal family filled the Rose Pavilion.
Although each person wore a mask, virtually everyone was known.
However, even though you know, you implicitly pretend not to know.
That was the manner of the masquerade ball.
If there were anyone who could break that manner, it would be those in greater power.
“You came too. “I was worried.”
The crown prince looked at me and pretended to know me.
“Who are you? “I know only a few people who are so elegant.”
“Haha, you’re good at telling jokes. Don’t pretend to not know. It’s between us.”
“Meet the Crown Prince.”
“It was a useless example, I didn’t know you could come.”
“You mean because of your relationship with the Emperor?”
“Yes. I guess…”
The crown prince sighed deeply.
“I feel sorry for you. In the end, it is an important contribution. If you become my emperor…”
“Degradation.”
“Huh?”
“I have no intention of entering into a power struggle for the entire empire.”
“That’s really true of you. By the way, I guess the reason you came here is because of your younger brother, right?”
There was playfulness in the crown prince’s eyes as he looked at me.
“My younger brother. I don’t know if it’s just to show you off, but I’m wearing very bold clothes. I wonder if it’s okay to wear clothes like that… In this day and age, wouldn’t such a change in style be okay? Haha.”
What kind of clothes did the crown prince prepare to make such an expression?
For some reason, I was worried.
