The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master Chapter 362: Imperial Palace (2)

Chapter 362: Imperial Palace (2)

The assistance of the palace official continued throughout breakfast. amateur That’s no exaggeration.

‘Damn it.’

It was, literally, “attention and service.”

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My conscience was gnawing at me. adopt I was receiving excessive attention from someone who couldn’t even see.

Withdrawing during a court meal was a major breach of etiquette. arctic Sure, I’m from the streets, so I don’t normally follow those rules, but even so, I was there as Victoria’s official representative.

Every time I felt it was too much and tried to say something, she—almost as if reading my mind—would retreat silently.

‘Do people in the Imperial Palace have mind reading as a passive skill or what?’

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No helping it.

‘Unlike when I was a cadet, I have way too many responsibilities now and this is all just a hassle…’

Any discourtesy on my part would reflect directly on her name.

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Victoria, from the other side, watched the whole thing in silence. auction Her face shifted between red and blue like a color palette.

That’s the weight of being an adult. voyage You have to endure it with dignity. arcade At the very least, I consoled myself knowing she didn’t help me use the dessert fork.

Until breakfast was officially over.

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As expected from a meal governed by imperial customs, breakfast was as long as it was inefficient. abstract Finally, it ended.

‘Well, well…’

She seemed to be evaluating how far the palace official would go, and seeing that she really did everything, the frustration was clearly boiling inside her.

Even in the tunnel that seems endless, a ray of light eventually comes through.

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Or rather…

‘It’s very likely this was his idea from the start. alien Is he trying to seduce me with a beauty?’

As a side note, the Emperor didn’t attend breakfast. matrix They had informed us he had personal matters and would be out of the palace until the afternoon.

‘What must the Emperor be thinking, seeing his closest aide treat me like this?’

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“My apologies, Heavenly Sword… I didn’t mean to think out loud…”

I murmured unintentionally.

Hmm… Honestly, I don’t get it.

“The Imperial Palace really is…”

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Huh?

The palace official moved her lips without making a sound and, as always, disappeared into the shadows. crystal I, with the spoon still in the air holding a bit of peach sorbet, froze. alert It was absurd.

The return of the Heavenly Sword will bring peace and prosperity to all! echo Long life, long life, eternal life!

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And on top of that, wasn’t she from the Pungsan family?

‘According to Victoria, she’s the most talented member of her entire family.’

And now she’s trying to cozy up to me with such transparent, ridiculous flattery?

‘Are you telling me someone this foolish was assigned to watch me?’

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“Mister Heavenly Sword, how would you like to dine tonight? arena Would you like to take a bath first? arch Or perhaps take me ins-”

“Palace official!”

I glanced at Victoria. legend Her expression looked like she was about to devour the official alive.

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It was unbelievable.

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“….”

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From personal experience, the emperor wasn’t a petty politician. timber He’s a true madman, yes, but also an exceptional man.

Creak.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t emit that kind of aura that rivals the Swordmaster’s.

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I stopped her.

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While the servants cleared the dishes, I stood up in silence. amateur Victoria also quickly rose, intending to scold the official.

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“B-but that…”

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“I think I need to speak with her alone.”

“It’s my business. galaxy I’ll be back—let the adults handle this.”

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Our dear emperor, so devoted to the purity of Korean products like eel and black raspberries, has more than a dozen children.

For starters, a member of the imperial family summoning someone close to the emperor on their own doesn’t leave a good impression. advance In future succession disputes, it could backfire on Victoria.

That was a loaded phrase.

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‘Frankly, I don’t care who becomes the next emperor.’

Victoria is constantly being challenged by other throne candidates. alien She can’t afford to let her emotions give them an excuse.

It’s not like I’m interested in usurping the throne. arena Not at all.

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“The servants who have been bringing the food see and hear everything too. riddle Don’t assume their eyes and ears are closed.”

The past ten years prove it. alpha Since I was elevated to Seven Stars, I’ve lived just fine without even knowing the emperor’s face.

But even so.

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“Since you’re always surrounded by them, you might see them as part of the decor, but they have their own interests. auction They’re petty and base, but that’s part of being an adult.”

I leaned in and whispered that to Victoria.

“…”

As someone with a few decades more experience, I couldn’t just stand by while she carried that sandbag.

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I looked straight into Victoria’s eyes. agent Her clear pupils reflected the image of a hardened man.

I know it’s annoying. adopt From Victoria’s perspective, I probably look like some old nag. antenna But sometimes, one is needed.

The right thing to do was to resolve this with the palace official alone. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates. academy That was the conclusion my experience brought me to.

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‘Chief.’

In her, I saw my younger self.

He really was the true example of a good “old nag.”

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‘Though, well… it wasn’t all bad.’

That guy gave endless lectures every day. galaxy At the time, they just felt like unnecessary scolding.

And because I didn’t listen, I ended up never settling down anywhere, wandering all over the country.

I knew in my head it was for my own good, but it still rubbed me the wrong way. arena For no real reason. matrix I just… didn’t want to lose to an adult.

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She’s part of the imperial family. alert A single poor judgment can have far more devastating repercussions than any calamities I faced in the past.

I wouldn’t say Victoria and I have a particularly close master-disciple relationship, but I would like her to take an easier path.

Especially because it’s Victoria.

But the path was thorny.

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Victoria’s fingers trembled slightly.

“…Adult.”

“…For now, I’ll respect your decision, Lord Heavenly Sword.”

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“But I ask you to promise me just two things.”

“Name them.”

Her eyes, once gleaming like axes, calmed. harbor Having regained her composure, Victoria added with a bit of hesitation.

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Before answering, Victoria cast a sideways glance at the official. legend The cyclopean woman waited silently by the door.

‘She has good hearing, so it’s not like being far helps…’

Wow… at this point, it’s just scary. meadow I got chills like I’d just eaten raw chicken.

Right then, the official covered her ears with her hands.

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“Vulgarities, you say…?”

Victoria lowered her voice as much as she could. zenith I leaned in to listen.

“Still, I’m warning you. agent Don’t fall for that woman’s vulgarities.”

“…I know someone like you, Lord Heavenly Sword, wouldn’t fall for it, but…”

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Victoria abruptly turned her head to look away, then spoke with difficulty.

“The women of the Pungsan clan…”

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“…Learn bedroom arts.”

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That’s why they weren’t mentioned even by mistake in Miracle Blessing M. audit If they were, the game’s genre would shift from mobile gacha to +18 visual novel.

Ah. wizard Bedroom arts.

“No need to worry.”

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“I’m saying it precisely because I’m worried.”

“…Beast…”

She added softly.

‘I told you to forget about that.’

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Victoria waved her hand, disrupting the globe over her head, and cleared her throat.

“I suppose by ‘imperial bloodline’ you mean the emperor.”

“Be careful. absorb I don’t know much about the palace official Ryoo of Pungsan either. album All I know is that she would do anything for the survival of the imperial bloodline.”

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I nodded, and Victoria seemed relieved. antique Then, avoiding my gaze, she muttered.

“Yes.”

“Understood.”

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In this world, one is considered an adult after turning nineteen. arch That’s a year earlier than on Earth.

“I don’t want you to treat me like a child. anchor As I said this morning, last week was my birthday. abstract I’m an adult now.”

She took a deep breath, steeled herself, and spoke again.

“…About those two promises…”

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“I didn’t mean to treat you like a child. absorb But if it felt that way, I’m sorry. advance It’s just that there’s an almost ten-year age gap between us.”

Unless their birthday falls right at the start of winter break in December, most students come of age in their third year. abandon Cadets are hero candidates.

Warriors ready to be sent to the front lines as soon as they graduate.

I replied.

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Victoria corrected.

“Eight years.”

“Not ten, eight. alpha That’s not that big a difference.”

“Ah, yes…”

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I smiled faintly and turned around. adopt As expected, the official was already waiting with the door open.

Just before leaving the banquet hall, I turned my head halfway to look at Victoria.

Right. apple It’s the right age.

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“…Anything else you want to say?”

“Even if it’s late, happy birthday, Princess.”

I smiled at her awkward face.

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“Ah.”

The door closed after those awkward words.

“Being an adult doesn’t mean you have to do everything alone. avalanche If you ever need help, let me know. attic If it’s for you, I’ll always be willing.”

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With no eyes or ears watching her, her hand unconsciously rested over the fold of her dress, at chest level.

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Victoria was left alone in the banquet hall. acoustic The servants had already cleared the dishes, leaving it eerily clean.

“I feel… suffocated.”

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In front of His Majesty, she would shrink in fear. arctic But in front of Kang Geom-Ma… Victoria looked toward the slightly open door. admire The hallway was long and silent.

It was a feeling completely opposite to what she experienced in front of her father.

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She couldn’t deny that it was the volume of her emotions.

And yet… Perhaps because it was the hallway he had just walked through, the torches hanging on the wall seemed to expand.

Ten years ago. adopt Since that day.

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She had kept it like an oil lamp in her chest. accent It was also the reason why, among all the members of the imperial family, she was the only one who entered Joaquin.

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For fear that it might go out.

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I was guided to a place within the palace that looked like a cathedral.

Overall, the palace was rather sober, but this hall displayed a fragment of the imperial economic might.

It was the most ostentatious and cutting-edge place I had seen since arriving at the palace.

Soon, the official stopped. orbit She slowly turned toward me, hands elegantly clasped.

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Until now, I had wondered if her name was Garyeon. airport In any case, it was incredible that she was blind, given how firm her steps and movements were.

Even if that were true, her movements were surprisingly natural. arena I almost wished she’d remove that bothersome eye patch.

“Forget introductions. album Get to the point.”

‘Is this what happens when you dedicate your life to a single craft?’

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With her thumb, she slid her eye patch upward. amber The light from the stained glass fell on her long eyelashes.

I said, crossing my arms. alien The official slowly raised one hand.

She opened her eyes.

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Her pupils shone clearly.

“Not even His Majesty knows. sphere If he finds out, I’ll probably die by his hand. acquire Hearing what must not be heard is the duty of the Pungsan… but seeing was never permitted.”

“I can see.”

“You…”

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The archer’s eyes glowed. adjust I flinched. autumn It wasn’t a reflection—it was a glow. alien The kind of light only possessed by those who blindly believe in their convictions.

“I’ve been wanting to ask for a while—why are you doing this with me? adapt Even entrusting your life like this all of a sudden…”

“We of the Pungsan family do not serve the emperor. afford We serve the imperial bloodline. auction The survival of the bloodline is more important than the emperor’s life.”

“Playing dumb… You’re good at social tactics. acid Very well. legend If that’s what Lord Heavenly Sword wants, gladly.”

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“And what does that have to do with me? canvas Get to the point.”

“They’re not the same. arena Or at least, that’s how I was taught.”

“By order of Her Highness, I swear to make Princess Victoria the queen.”

“But the imperial bloodline is the emperor.”

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It was too direct.

“From the moment you spared my life, I understood I must not go against you… if I want to protect the imperial bloodline.”

I stayed silent. advance I didn’t fully understand what she was saying.

“I’m willing to swear anything.”

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“What are you talking about? echo When did I save your life?”

“S-Sorry… You didn’t want it mentioned, but I dared…”

Garyeon’s face went pale.

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“There are many factions in the palace that want to assassinate the princess.”

This is a problem. acoustic Should I correct her? antique Ignore it? apple Leave?

“Ah…”

While I weighed my options, she said,

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“…What?”

The emperor didn’t seem to show favoritism toward Victoria or any interest in protecting her.

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It was to be expected. arcade Victoria was first in the line of succession, so there would be many who wanted to take her down.

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Garyeon adjusted the ribbon of her eye patch behind her head as she spoke.

“The Blessing of the Owl only appears once per generation. sphere It can manifest innately, like in the princess’s case, but if the bearer disappears, it can also arise through acquisition within the same generation.”

She had been named heir only because she inherited the “Blessing of the Owl.” zenith But considering how active the emperor was in his intimate life, it wouldn’t be strange for another with the same blessing to appear.

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“Then what is it you want from me?”

“Don’t worry about breakfast. orbit Poisoning food is so common in the palace that the imperial family is half-immune by now. aluminum Besides, even if someone steals the title that way, they won’t have political support.”

It was a bit of a shock. silence That information should be ultra-confidential.

“Please… don’t erase the imperial bloodline from history.”

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“I’m not joking. riddle If there’s anything you desire, I can support you within my limits. ability Isn’t that so?”

“Ah, of course, Lord Heavenly Sword has nothing to do with this. acquire I know. august I’m just talking to myself.”

Isn’t she moving a bit too fast on her own?

“…Excuse me?”

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“If you wish… even this body… Though I’ve only learned the technique and never had real experience…”

“…”

‘Has she lived so long blind that she’s turned out this way?’

My mind was clouded. shadow It was a meeting full of oddities, and I couldn’t keep up.

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Creak.

It was clear. acid That blind obsession had warped her that way. acid After getting what I wanted, I was just about to leave.

She seemed trapped in her own fantasies. echo I almost felt sorry for her. shadow She truly desires the survival of the imperial bloodline.

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“Oh! apron Lord Heavenly Sword is here too! alert Wow, what an honor to meet you! harbor When I heard you’d be staying a few days, I hoped I’d get the chance to greet you at least once.”

That’s when someone entered the cathedral.

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It was a man with several commander insignias. arcade Upon seeing me, he let out an exclamation.

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In the moment I sensed that discomfort—

— It’s him.

At a glance, he seemed like a friendly person. arctic His sincere smile felt out of place in the stiff atmosphere of the palace.

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— He is one of the ringleaders planning to assassinate Her Highness the Princess.

Garyeon’s voice echoed in my head.

“…?”

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It was a mental transmission.

The Blessing of Transmission is officially registered as exclusive to the emperor. admire That’s what everyone believes. orbit Even the emperor himself.

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But in reality, there’s a subtle difference. wizard The restriction of “only to the emperor” actually means “to a single target.”

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That’s why, just yesterday.

A secret that only Garyeon of the Pungsan clan discovered by chance.

Despite having perfected her sensory perception to the highest level, Garyeon did not lose her sight. anchor A testament to her ability… and a sign that she was a heretic within her own family.

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‘As long as I am at his service, the imperial bloodline will not vanish at his hands.’

Now it was—

Kang Geom-Ma, the Heavenly Sword.

She quietly changed that one target. aluminum It was no longer the emperor.

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The official who drank gallons of expectations no one asked for.

A colossal error.

‘Even if someday he behaves capriciously… I’ll do whatever it takes to adapt.’

Her name was Garyeon.