Evelyn hesitated for a while and then picked up the pen. She tried to write a formal reply, but her hand didnt move easily. The more Fabian showed his mind, the more she couldnt figure out what to do with him.

[Thank you for your generosity.]

In the end, Evelyn hid herself behind the plainest sentence.

[In the Felice Kingdom, no demon has appeared since the Great Festival, so you dont have to worry.]

When he asked obvious things, Evelyn had nothing to write. There was also something about Adrian in Fabians letter, but it shouldnt get his attention any further. Even she was a little happy with his interest.

[I hope your Majesty is always healthy.]

For a moment, the pen stopped in the air.

[Regards, Evelyn Felice]

However, all she had to do was to write down her name only. Evelyn didnt have the courage to write a bold phrase like Fabian since she had a child and a secret to keep.

I think this is enough, Evelyn spoke to herself and called the palace chief to tied the letter to the hawks leg. Then she sighed deeply as if she had done something big.

She never thought it would be so hard to write a letter. Still, she sent him a reply, so it was fortunate that she wouldnt suffer from for the time being.

Evelyn thought so. However, a few days later, another black hawk flew back into the Kingdom.

Princess, this is His Majestys letter.

From then on, the hawks came to the Kingdom whenever they had time. And Evelyn finally realized why he trained three hawks. Whether Evelyn sent a reply or not, Fabian kept sending the letters until the three of them had no time to rest.

Yes, and this was only the beginning..

Fabian spent more time sitting alone at his desk after his official duties. It was much easier to calmly put down the letters on the stationery than to express feelings in words. He felt that they were closer now than when Evelyn lived as the Empress.

[ With heart, from Fabian.]

He always closed the letters with the same phrase. Countless emotions were contained in that single word. For Fabian, it was his maximum expression. By the time Fabian folded the letter straight, he heard a familiar knock.

Come in.

After hearing Fabians answered in a low voice, soon Serus came into the room and gave an example.

Im glad you come here. This is to the Felice Kingdom.

Serus looked at his master with strange eyes. He wanted to say that this wasnt a letter anymore, but a diary. But he couldnt say anything after he thought about Fabians brighter face these days.

Yes.

Is it true that the hawk is flying at its own pace?

I trained them myself. Its something wrong?

I always send the letter on time, but it seems the hawks always come back late.

Actually, it wasnt the hawks fault. Why didnt Fabian, who is praised as a wise emperor, realize such a simple fact?

Ah Is the winds direction different?

Seeing Fabian looking for reasons from a distance, Serus couldnt tell the truth.

Maybe.

When Fabian sent three letters, he only got one reply from Evelyn. It almost seemed like he talked alone to himself because Evelyn just sent a formal response. But somehow, Fabian was satisfied enough.

Im glad there is no more damage caused by a demon in the Felice Kingdom.

Serus nodded silently at Fabians sincere words.

But not all places are peaceful.

The demons were still making suspicious movements. The demon, beyond reason, couldnt easily be defeated by the Emperor. It was now taken for granted that they were repeatedly taken away by the Vatican.

It is said that the Vatican has become more worshiped in the area where it was attacked by a demon, Serus said.

I cant help it.

There was no greater propaganda than that. As if the Vatican was waiting every time the demons attacked people. As that happened, a knight led by a Vatican Paladin would appear and killed the monster.

Not long ago, Count Bert, who was rescued from a demon raid, completely pledged his allegiance to the Vatican.

There was displeasure in Fabians dark eyes. His wrong predictions were coming along. Thats their way of getting public sympathy and support, especially young people. Thats why I cant erase my suspicions that it was intentional.

Serus nodded.

But the Pope doesnt have that ability.

Fabian asserted himself. He had seen the Pope several times before he ascended the throne at the age of 16. The Emperor also had to keep a close eye on the Pope for a long time because he had to control the Vaticans excessive power expansion.

If that old man could do that, he wouldnt have been hiding.

The Pope was already old. He didnt have to hide his abilities and had no reason to hide.

Im sure that theres something wrong with the Vaticans Paladin.

Fabian never laid his hand on him. It was tough to get in-depth information about the Vatican, but one thing became clear when he put the pieces together. A suspicious movement occurred in several areas with the Vaticans paladins appearance, who was known as the Popes closest aide.

Is there still no progress in investigating him?

Yes, I apologize.

Fabian narrowed his eyes, No. Thats already enough.

Yes?

Do you think theres a people who dont come out of hiding although I dig them in the back?

Serus frowned his eyebrows. It was a habit when he was lost in thought. I thought it was his complete defense.

Is there a human who only exists alone? Even I still have an ancestor and a mother. Imperial affairs arent easy to talk about, but once you investigate me, you will know that I was raised in the Duke of Perth.

He was right. Even Fabian, the noblest person in the world, still had a past and a relationship.

At first, I thought the investigation was shallow. But as time goes by, I have other convictions, said Fabian. His low voice sounded clear. It doesnt make sense if we cant even know his name.

The Emperors power and the connection were great. His current opponent was a man that Fabian had investigated with all his strength. Still, he couldnt even figure out his name.

Theres no record. The history of how he became a Paladin is also unknown. A man who has no background, but he can stand beside the Pope with a sword. That means hes not an ordinary person as we thought so far. No one couldnt know his existence, regardless of his parents or family. But Fabian decided to accept the impossibility.

Obviously, theres him behind this phenomena. A human who goes beyond our common sense.

What should I do then, Your Majesty?

Stop the investigation. It will only be a war of attrition anyway.

Serus nodded his head again.

The Pope has the answer, But there is no way that clever old man would tell me for free. Fabian sighed, holding his breath. His official duties were also overwhelming, but the trouble that went beyond common sense made him exhausted.

All of the troops chasing the demon will also withdraw.

Really?

Yes. Fabian, who answered low, dragged the map on the desk and put it in the middle. Every spot where the demon attacked was marked with dots.

78 cases. That was the number of incidents since Fabian felt suspicious and tracked them down. With no exception, its also the number of demons that were killed by that Paladin.

No matter how many times Fabian sent the elite troops, he couldnt get rid of one of them.Sending my troops like this is like helping the Vatican.

How.

If my elite troops show an incompetent appearance and always appear one step slower than the Paladin who kills the demons, wont that only increase the Vaticans honor? Fabian hit the bulls-eye. Until now, he had endured it to collect information, but now that he had reached a certain conclusion. So there was no need to send his precious troops for the Vatican.

Anyway, the demons are killed by sacrificing one or two people in the place where they appear. Like a set rule. So, it meant that the number of victims wouldnt change whether the Imperial Army was there or not.

I seeIts a burden to Your Majesty. Serus managed to open his mouth.

Even if the Imperial Army comes to help .. Those who like to talk will say that the Empire has no defense against demons. Fabian raised the corner of his lips, and a cold smile caught by. Id appreciate that.

Fabian meant it.

They will sing about the Empires incompetence, my incompetence, and the Vaticans glory. Fabians brain shrieked when he thought about that.

Then wouldnt it be better for us to maintain our troops?

Do you mean to waste our troops in useless places just to avoid criticism?

. Serus apologized with a stiff face, but Fabian waved him lightly. Recently, Fabian had changed a little. Somehow, he was more little tolerant.

Only

The Emperor must be the only unquestionable being under this sky. Suddenly, A calm voice rang clearly.

He cant be judged. ..As long as he exists on this continent, whether within common sense or outside.

Fabian swore at the age of sixteen, wearing a heavy Emperors crown. And whoever ascended the throne and became Emperor was obliged to maintain his power until his death.

Everyone is under my control.

Fabians black eyes turned cold. He was a born Emperor. Fate or innate, such a thing was somehow good. What was clear was that after sitting on the throne, his personal life disappeared, and he lived his life and reigned as an Emperor.

I am the one who exists to reign. Thats the only truth that cannot be shaken.

An eerie low voice rang out. His fierce instincts were captured in his dark eyes. The rulers temperament flowing through the bloodline cooled the air. It was the power that pushed Fabians life to solitude.