I Married the Terminally Ill Emperor - Chapter 104
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I Married a Terminally Ill Emperor
Chapter 104
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The Pope’s benevolent voice came through the communication device.
– Roand. I hear you’ve grown close to Princess Foevern?
“…Yes. I’ve helped her before.”
Roand lowered his eyes and hid his bewildered gaze.
– Well done.
But unexpectedly, the Pope praised him with a satisfied voice.
– There’s still time before the wedding between Emperor of Ruusephon and the Princess, so could you persuade the Princess to visit the Hallen Sacred Empire?
Roand pretended to think for a moment before bowing his head.
“It would be difficult since His Majesty the Emperor cherishes the Princess.”
– Hmm… Is that so?
Displeasure seeped through the Pope’s voice.
“I apologize.”
– What do you have to apologize for? What happened with the demon beasts?
“It’s the founding festival period, so the Imperial Guard Knights are keeping watch in all directions, making it impossible to approach.”
– Tsk. Emperor of Ruusephon is becoming an obstacle in many ways.
“…”
Roand remained silent, not knowing what response to give.
– The Saint will arrive in Ruusephon soon.
“What? You found the Saint?”
Roand’s head shot up as he stared intently at the communication device.
– Yes. After searching so desperately, we finally found her.
A satisfied smile formed on the Pope’s lips.
Roand hid his trembling emotions and maintained an expressionless face.
“Congratulations, Your Holiness.”
– Hahaha. It’s our Empire that should be congratulated.
“But may I ask why the Saint is visiting the Ruusephon Empire?”
– Aren’t all the diplomatic missions from various countries gathered there right now? Rather than the trouble of inviting them all to greet her, the Saint decided to go herself.
“Yes. I understand.”
– Saint Iris is also an Ophirian, so take care of her like family.
“Yes.”
After ending the communication, Roand turned his gaze to the window with a hardened expression.
He had traveled to many places over the past few years searching for the Saint named ‘Iris Ophirian’.
The Pope’s obsession with her was persistent.
But suddenly Iris Ophirian appeared?
Roand’s blue eyes darkened ominously.
He knew better than anyone that the man was a ‘fake’.
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A very tall man suddenly grabbed the child’s shoulder. Then he pressed various parts of his body and exclaimed in admiration.
“Well, well.”
“What! Get away from me!”
The child recoiled and avoided the man’s touch.
“Kid. Your body is very sturdy. What’s your name?”
“That kind of thing…”
The child was about to speak as usual, but suddenly remembered the name the Princess had given him a few days ago.
Would it be okay to say that name?
“Don’t have a name?”
At the man’s question, Roand opened his trembling lips.
“I, I have one! Roand. I’m Roand.”
“I see, Roand. Would you like to become a knight?”
Roand looked up at the bearded man with distrustful eyes.
“Who are you, mister?”
The man bent his waist and grinned mischievously, then pulled out a glittering star-shaped badge.
“I’m Lord Lumon. This is a badge proving I’m a Holy Knight of the Hallen Sacred Empire. Of course, it’s a secret since revealing I’m a Holy Knight in this kingdom would be troublesome.”
Roand looked at the man with a shocked expression.
Even though he was an orphan, he knew how amazing Holy Knights were.
“Take this badge and go to the Hallen Sacred Empire, tell them I sent you, and you can attend Holy Knight classes. How about it? Want to become a Holy Knight?”
Holy Knight. For the first time, a spark of hope grew in Roand’s heart.
“If I become a Holy Knight, can I be proud in front of others?”
“Of course.”
“Even in front of the Princess?”
“Certainly. An excellent Holy Knight can be proud even before Emperor Gray.”
“I want to be a Holy Knight.”
Lord Lumon casually handed him the star-shaped badge.
“Good! This is payment for the deal.”
“Deal?”
“Yes. You know that noblewoman who often comes to the orphanage? Find out about her. Where she lives, things like that.”
Roand frowned deeply and held out the badge in his hand.
“I won’t do that!”
“Alright, alright. I won’t make you do it, so just keep that for now.”
Roand stared at the man’s sly smile, then looked down at the badge in his hand.
It was yellow and glittering, as if a real star from the sky had fallen into his hand.
It was the first time. The first time he had held such an expensive item.
Was it really okay for him to have something like this?
“Keep it safe.”
Roand nodded, cupping the star with both hands.
It was a day when rain poured down so heavily that the sound of raindrops hitting the window was unusually intense.
Roand frequently visited the inn where Lord Lumon was staying since he offered to teach him swordsmanship.
“You want me to give this paper to her? What does it say?”
Roand, who couldn’t read, looked at the paper with black letters written on it and asked Lord Lumon directly.
“I think I’ve seen her somewhere before. It’s a letter asking about her well-being.”
“A letter asking about her well-being?”
“Yes. So you just need to deliver it properly.”
“It’s not a strange letter, is it?”
When Roand looked at Lord Lumon with suspicious eyes, he chuckled.
“You’re going to make it big in the future. How can you distrust people this much? Do you know how important the star I gave you is? It represents my status. The fact that I gave it to you means I trust you completely. So you should trust me too.”
“…Alright.”
“Here, a reward!”
When Lord Lumon tossed the chocolate, Roand quickly caught it and put it in his mouth.
He had hidden the candy he received a few days ago in his room to give to Cole.
“Hide the letter well in your chest so it doesn’t get wet.”
Roand nodded and tucked the letter deep into his chest, failing to notice the man’s eyes gleaming cunningly.
Rain struck his face fiercely. Cutting through the downpour that was so heavy he could barely see ahead, the Queen was hurrying.
“Your Majesty, where are you going?”
“I need to meet the man who gave you that letter.”
He said it was a letter asking about her well-being, but did it contain a request to meet?
“Aren’t you taking the knights who protect you?”
Roand followed closely behind the Queen while scanning the surroundings.
The Queen shook her head with a sad expression and gripped his hand tightly.
“Roand. I can feel a sacred light from you.”
“Pardon?”
Roand looked at her with a puzzled expression.
“It’s the Goddess’s light that I haven’t felt in a long time.”
The Queen smiled faintly.
“He must have felt it too. That’s why he used you…”
Finally arriving at the deserted wooden bridge, Lord Lumon was standing there. The river had swollen from the pouring rain and was surging beneath the wooden bridge.
“Haha! I knew you’d come alone when you saw that letter, since you’re weak when it comes to children.”
“Lord Lumon. Just how far have you fallen? Using poison on a child to lure me here. Where’s the antidote?”
“Of course I have it.”
Lord Lumon pulled out a bottle from his chest and shook it.
“Give it to me quickly.”
“It’s been a while since we met, but you’re being too cold. Iris Ophirian.”
“I didn’t receive the Ophirian surname.”
She answered coldly.
“Since His Holiness the Pope is looking for you by that name, you are Iris Ophirian.”
Lord Lumon sneered while watching her.
Meanwhile, Roand bit his lips. Though he didn’t understand everything in their conversation, he could sense that Lord Lumon had used him as bait to bring the Queen here.
“Don’t bother our Queen!”
“What? Queen? Ha- I thought you married into some noble family, but you were this kingdom’s Queen?”
Lord Lumon curled his lips and sneered.
“Quickly give Roand the antidote.”
“Your Majesty, I’m not hurt-”
Roand was about to say he was fine, when suddenly blood poured from his mouth, mixing with the rainwater as it fell.
Startled, Roand covered his mouth with his hands.
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