I Married the Terminally Ill Emperor - Chapter 28
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I Married a Terminally Ill Emperor
Chapter 28
As Dahlia just blinked in surprise, Annie asked about the situation instead.
“How could Princess be there alone?”
The one and only Imperial Princess of this great Empire had nearly drowned alone? It didn’t make sense.
“It’s all our fault for not serving Princess properly. Since rumors could spread badly, only a few people know about this incident.”
Oreon smiled bitterly and returned to his role as secretary, continuing his calm explanation.
“I see.”
Dahlia nodded as if she understood.
Whatever the reason the Imperial Princess fell into the lake, if the nobles found out, they might create false rumors.
“Is Princess alright?”
Dahlia carefully asked about the Imperial Princess’s well-being.
This time, the Chief Chamberlain answered first.
“Yes. It’s all thanks to Dahlia.”
“No. Anyone would have done the same thing in that situation.”
At her calm attitude, the wrinkles around the Chief Chamberlain’s mouth deepened. He couldn’t hide his pleased feelings.
To help someone in danger despite the risk, and even possess the virtue of humility. What a perfect candidate for Empress!
According to what he heard from Oreon, she was afraid of water, so it couldn’t have been easy to do such a thing.
“Dahlia, if anything happens in the Imperial Palace from now on, please tell me. I will help you with all my heart.”
“It’s fine- no, I understand. I’ll definitely ask for your help.”
Dahlia changed her words midway, feeling the need to become close with the Chief Chamberlain to investigate the Emperor.
“Lady Hudran’s matters will be my top priority.”
Oreon interjected from the side.
“I’m here too! Please ask me for help anytime.”
“I will.”
Dahlia smiled brightly. If she became close with the Emperor’s associates, she would be able to learn more information about the Emperor.
Looking at her innocent face, the Chief Chamberlain muttered to himself.
“Ho ho ho. His Majesty has high standards.”
“Pardon?”
When Dahlia asked back as if she hadn’t heard properly, the Chief Chamberlain quickly waved his hand.
“It’s nothing. Then I’ll take my leave now.”
“Dahlia, I’ll come see you again shortly.”
Oreon winked and left the room with the Chief Chamberlain.
“…Why is he coming back again?”
When Dahlia looked at Annie standing beside her, Annie also shook her head as if she didn’t know either.
* * *
Oreon appeared again just as Dahlia finished her meal and was ready to leave her room.
“Would you two please follow me?”
“May I come along too?”
Cole, who was standing a step behind them, asked with a tense expression.
“Of course.”
After Oreon answered cheerfully, he took the first step.
Following him, they entered a path not far from the Main Palace, and inside they could see a small palace.
In front of the main gate was a spacious garden and tea table. The outer walls were built with crystal, sparkling in rainbow colors. White marble pillars crafted with care by artisans.
It was a beautiful palace at first glance.
“Shall we go inside?”
When they opened the main gate and entered, maids were lined up on one side. Hart, who was standing at the end of the line of maids, smiled brightly when their eyes met.
“Welcome, Miss.”
Dahlia and Annie exchanged puzzled glances.
“Secretary, why did we come here?”
“Don’t be so formal between us. Please call me by name. From now on, you two ladies can stay here.”
Oreon smiled like a mischievous child.
What kind of relationship do we have?
Dahlia awkwardly raised the corners of her mouth, swallowing those words and asking a different question.
“I’ll do that, Oreon. But why just us?”
“I imagine it must have been uncomfortable staying at the previous lodging since there were many men there too.”
“It was fine though.”
When Dahlia answered with a calm expression, Oreon cleared his throat and continued.
“Ahem. Anyway, Emperor Gray has specially arranged for you two to stay here. As recognition for Lady Hudran’s brave actions. Do you like it? This is one of the most beautiful palaces in our Imperial Palace.”
“Ah, yes.”
At Dahlia’s calm reaction as she looked around, Oreon had a good guess why and grinned.
On the other hand, the maids murmured quietly at her reaction.
This palace, with its entire outer wall built of expensive crystal, was a place that noble ladies were dying to see.
But such a reaction? Doesn’t she know how expensive crystal is!
“Crystal is easy to see in the Kingdom of Foevern, isn’t it?”
“I suppose so.”
Dahlia nodded innocently.
She wasn’t particularly impressed since crystal walls were so common in the Royal Palace. Even her beloved horse Gentlemarafinecharisma’s stable was built with crystal.
At that reaction, the maids’ whispering grew louder. They said crystal was everywhere in the Kingdom of Foevern, and it seemed that wasn’t an exaggeration.
Meanwhile, Dahlia quietly called Oreon.
“Oreon, could I speak with you for a moment?”
When Oreon obediently approached, Dahlia whispered quietly so only he could hear.
“I’m curious about something. Who was it that saved me? I think I should express my gratitude.”
“Ah… There are some difficulties in telling you that…”
Oreon rubbed the back of his neck with a troubled expression. It seemed he wanted to keep everything secret since it was related to the Imperial Princess.
Dahlia nodded as if she understood.
“Then could you tell them I’m grateful on my behalf?”
“Yes. I’ll do that.”
“Oh, and did you happen to see a letter or something at that place?”
“A letter? Was there such a thing? Is it an important letter? I can go look for-“
At Oreon’s flustered reaction, Dahlia quickly stopped him.
“No! If you didn’t see it, it’s fine!”
“I understand. Is there anything else you need?”
Oreon smiled warmly.
“No. There isn’t.”
“Then I hope you stay comfortably here.”
Oreon stretched his arm to the side and bowed like a theater actor before leaving.
* * *
Deep in the forest.
Bang. Bang. Bang.
A 2-meter-high empty iron cage shook wildly as if it would break apart.
Kuuuuuuuuu.
Clearly, from within the empty iron cage, the howling of a beast could be heard.
Roand approached the knights who were standing guard around it.
“Captain, thank you for your hard work.”
The adjutant beside the cage quickly bowed his head.
“Good work catching it.”
“Not at all. We were only able to catch it because you drove it to us, Captain. If we were just killing it, we wouldn’t have had to struggle this much.”
The adjutant sprinkled golden premium holy water from a glass bottle into the cage.
Kuuuuuuuuuuk.
The cage had clearly been empty, but as the holy water was sprinkled, the monster’s body was revealed inside.
One wing made of membrane like a bat. A body that vaguely resembled a monkey. Sharp teeth protruding jaggedly above lips that were torn wide, taking up half its face.
Three red eyes glared at Roand as if he were their mortal enemy.
But that was only momentary—as the holy water dried, the monster’s body became transparent again.
“Seeing a demon in person is truly terrifying.”
The adjutant frowned as he stared at the cage that appeared empty.
These demons had transparent bodies, so they couldn’t be caught without using holy water or aura infused with divine power.
If someone hadn’t discovered one that was accidentally hit by holy water, they wouldn’t have even known such beings existed.
So far, these demons had only appeared at the borders of Ruusephon Empire’s capital, but they still knew nothing about how many there were or where they came from.
With their transparent bodies and ability to fly freely, it had taken over a month just to catch this one.
Kukukukukuku. Kukukukukuku.
The demon that had been pounding the iron bars and screaming suddenly changed its sound.
Sensing something ominous, Roand quickly drew his sword and surveyed the surroundings.
“Everyone, stay alert!”
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