Chapter 189.1 - There Are Conditions (1)

The chapters lately has been quite long, so im splitting it into two >.< this chapter is literally twice the usual chapters!

The Empress correctly called my name, but I bowed my head without panic. I kept my eyes on the floor. I have already met the Empress. Probably because I had an audience at a banquet I had previously attended. Of course, I was wearing a mask at that time, but I couldnt wear it in front of the Empress.

Since then, only Chaser has been called closely and I havent seen her up close, but shes nevertheless seen my face. Although my hair and eyes were different, it wouldnt be a problem.

She must have become an Empress with a keen eye, even though I also knew that the transformation at that time was at a level of blindfolding. But recognizing that I was the Blue Rose was another thing. She may have said it was a joke, but I dont think theres something an Empress could just say. Or, did she already know on the day she greeted Chaser?

I didnt know which one it was.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Usually, when a nobleman greeted, praise for the Empress was required, but when it was a Duke-level greeting, the simplified greeting was not rude.

As if the Empress didnt care, I continued to raise my head.

Hmm, Duke Domulit is certainly unpleasant. I didnt know he was hiding this beautiful family member. Moreover, to the point of identity.

By saying that she didnt recognize me even in front of her nose, I knew that the worries I had a while ago were closer to the former. It seemed that she had guessed my identity whatever Chaser said. Or there was some reason why she didnt recognize me.

What do you do while Domulits Treasure greets me? Hernim?

It meant why was he standing still without saying his greetings? Ricdorian only looked at the Empress with a cold expression on his face.

Hernim knows how to convey loyalty to the imperial family even if it is not formal.

Hmm, you only lived with your mouth.

Despite Ricdorians attitude, the Empress only smiled.

Wasnt the relationship between Hernim and the imperial family on good terms?

Originally that was how it was In the book with the former Grand Duke Hernim. So, the setting was that Ricdorian would continue the loyalty that Ricdorians father had built up. He hated his father, but he was also a loyal follower of his father, who was suddenly murdered. This coincided with the path of the Red Rose, which had long been loyal to the imperial family.

But judging by Ricdorians attitude, it seemed that he did not like this position.

Even when I asked to go to the imperial family, he didnt seem so happy.

Ricdorian also accepted that there was no way, but he was not willing to give permission. Was it actually difficult? Judging from the fact that he was allowed to accompany me, it would seem that they were not in a hostile relationship..

I do not like this kind of reaction.

The corner of the Empresss lips rises. She tilted her head loosely. Contrary to that she said that she was not happy, her face didnt feel that way at all.

I didnt mean to offend, Id like to ask you.

How can I stop Your Majestys question?

Ricdorian took a step back.

Hmm, the Blue Rose that appeared at this moment. Then theres Duke Domulits younger sister.

Her gaze swept me away.

He saw me there only once and felt me as the Blue Rose. If the Empress was a rose like Francia or Ricdorian, it wouldnt be strange, but it was strange on the other hand. The rose family I saw on the stone slate was five in total, four except for the Blue Rose family that had already disappeared. But there was no royal family in it. Ive never even heard of the Empress being a rose with special powers.

But how did she recognize the connection between me and Pudding at once?

What would I think of the fact that you, the Red Rose, brought a legendary being?

How can I guess what Your Majestys thoughts are?

Ricdorian was more courteous than before, but he was still not in an attitude of attending to the Empress. I could feel it clearly.

You wouldnt think that I didnt know. You wouldnt be ignorant of my seeing eye. And yet, you know that to remain silent at this moment and spare no words is to deceive me.

An intangible aura swayed from the Empress. It was a familiar haze I had seen in Ricdorian and Francia except that it was purple in color.

I got goosebumps.

Why does the Empress show such energy? There was no purple in the roses on the slate, but I felt something was going wrong.

Or are you laughing at my inability to come and feel the energy of the Blue Rose from Lady Domulit?

Was my body changing to match the rose? Or, maybe I just realized what I was feeling from the beginning, but the strange feeling seems to suggest something ominous.

Why does the Empress have the power of a rose? It was simple when you think about it. Each of the roses was a family, and she was the master of the Empire that ruled all the families.

So its not unusual to have that much power. The slate kept coming to mind. I only saw 5 roses in Kambrakam. This is the afterimage of the painting I saw all the time. The thought that there are only five roses.

There, the purple rose carved on the Empresss back stood out even more.

Tell me, Master of Hernim.

The Empress was silent.

Did you dare to despise the master of the Empire?

Then, an energy that could never be ignored flowed from the Empress. Accordingly, Ricdorian also did not stand still. It was an instantaneous situation.

How can you not recognize my loyalty?

Loyalty?

A bat sitting on the Empresss armrest spread its wings. The Empress moved her lips slowly and gracefully as if licking her lips, then bit her lip. It was ferocious, but it was so oppressive that it even looked elegant.

I am not happy with the appearance of the long gone Blue Rose. The existence of a miracle that reappeared in an era when miracles were cut out is good to cause chaos. Isnt that so?

She clenched her cheeks and narrowed her eyes.

If I had found it first, she wouldnt have been left with this. I remember all the past. What was the result of the appearance of the Blue Rose?

And the words continued slowly.

Like the Rose Festival in the past.

Rose Festival. It was the first time I had heard it, but from the Empresss nuances, it didnt seem like a good thing.

My role is to protect the peace of the Empire. Even at this moment, I can cut off that slender flower that hasnt bloomed and swallow the seed.

In an instant, a bloody atmosphere overwhelmed the not-so-small room. As if knowing that this was going to happen, Ricdorian was calm. I felt anxious.

There was no one in the room except the three of us.

How can I add one word to Your Majestys decision? If you do, your Majesty. You know Im not going to watch.

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Youre not a wise man, are you?

Theres no way I didnt know that Her Majestys words meant that she would wipe me out in front of him. She smiled, but she looked at me with eyes full of intimidation, how can I not know? A little while ago, my attention was focused on that purple light, a mixture of purple and blue that shimmered strangely in her eyes.

It kept causing anxiety. Even though I am originally indifferent to most things. At first, when Pudding asked me to leave, I should have turned around.

Thats why Pudding can say Im stupid. I have nothing to say.

A long arm stretched out in front of me in an instant situation. It was Ricdorians. In an emergency, his chin was tightly shut as if he was ready to engage in a serious situation or a fight.

Well, good.

The Empress chuckled.

Actually, the young girl behind you right now is a problem even if shes not the Blue Rose. Hernim.