TAPGB - Chapter 116
The Abandoned Prince's Ghost Bride
January 4, 217.
He expressed his desire to return to the imperial family to someone who visited him regularly. He must be a member of the imperial family.
If I tell you what I say, the emperor will think that I have changed my mind.
My hands are shaking just thinking about it, but this is my only chance for revenge.
I will go back to the imperial palace and find out all the secrets she was unable to uncover. And she will comfort the souls who died unjustly.
Damn emperor. wait a moment. I will reveal the identity you have been trying to hide for so long.
May 26, 217.
They said there would be a good answer soon. but why has there been no news for over 4 months?
I know I need to keep my composure in times like this, but I can't help but feel nervous.
Or perhaps they are trying to erase their traces?
Well, he may have lived for several decades, so it would take a long time to erase all those traces.
Let's wait. Seeing as they couldn't kill me, they clearly covet my abilities.
If you wait, the opportunity will surely come someday.
'Identity? Live for decades...?'
I think Dadan Groot wrote a similar story. The side effects occurred because the Emperor was a soul who lived for over 100 years.
"Ah! Age, do you remember what you said to me last time?"
Caesar remembered something and asked Age.
"What do you mean?"
"Why, you told me something about the Emperor before. I think there was something about the second Princess about 100 years ago."
"What on earth are you saying?"
Age, who had been responding as if he was annoyed, stopped and widened his eyes.
And then he started looking at their data again. Before long Age opened his mouth softly.
"Caesar, wake up now."
"Yes? What?"
"Wake up now, bastard!"
"Why are you acting like this all of a sudden?"
As Caesar, who had no idea what was going on, looked confused, Age screamed, blood forming in his neck.
"You're saying it was the first Emperor who did all this!"
"Uh?"
"The second Princess claimed that the first Emperor was acting as Emperor by changing his appearance using black magic!"
Only after listening to Age's words was Caesar able to understand the identity of the discomfort he had been feeling.
At the same time, Caesar's complexion turned pale as he understood his words.
What if the first Emperor had lived a life close to eternal life by constantly moving between the bodies of his descendants?
The fact that humans were sent here to offer sacrifices even at intervals of several decades, the collusion between the imperial family and the temple from the beginning to the present, and even the vomiting of blood as a side effect after eating Dadan Groot's elixir are all consistent.
"Furthermore, it was the 7th year of the imperial calendar when Arya was sealed. The period of periodic sacrifice at the temple is also '-7 years."
It indicated that the culprit of all this was the first Emperor.
"Wake Leah up right now!"
If it were simply a collision between an ordinary soul and Leopold's soul, there would be a chance of victory.
But what if the other person is not an ordinary soul, but the soul of the first Emperor who has lived in other people's bodies for a long time?
'There's no way we can win!'
Do you know why dragons are called the strongest race?
Because they have a longer lifespan compared to other races. The longer your lifespan, the more things you can access, and the level of your soul naturally increases.
When the Empire was founded, the first emperor was only 19 years old. Considering that it is now the 330th year of the imperial calendar, his soul has lived for 349 years.
If you think about it, his soul level is higher than that of Caesar, who is 310 years old.
If a 349-year-old soul and a 23-year-old soul collide, isn't it obvious to anyone who will win?
"What are you doing! Don't wake her up right away!"
Age reprimanded Caesar for losing his mind.
Caesar finally came to his senses and shook Leab.
"Leah! We're in big trouble!"
"..."
Leab was still dead quiet.
"If this continues, the little brother will die! You're the only one who can look after him! Get up now!"
Feeling urgent, Caesar shook Leab as hard as he could.
However, under Caesar's touch, Leab's hair just fluttered in the air.
***
"I also care for and like Lilith, but I never thought she would betray Leopold like this."
"..."
"I know how you feel about her. The Princess will be greatly affected by this incident. But, just as much, I can't help but think about my son."
The Duke of Sevans closed his eyes tightly at Ruber's calm words.
'Finished.'
Not only did Lucian know the whole truth, but even Ruber found out about it. As a result, he lost the justification to stop the breakup of the engagement.
Looking at the Duke of Sevans with a miserable expression, Ruber spoke in a sighing tone.
"I will do my best to ensure that the Princess's path to marriage is not blocked. Please take care of your daughter quickly." You didn't want it to end like this, right?"
"... Yes, I will keep that in mind"
The Duke of Sevans staggered to his feet and left the room in a daze.
He trudged along in a daze as if he had lost everything in the world.
Even if Lilith had an accident, she is his daughter. She is a daughter who has been raised with care and affection since she was young.
Who should he blame?
His daughter doesn't even listen to his advice and acts however she wants? Or was he Lucian, who cold-heartedly threw away his daughter without the slightest mercy? Or was it Leopold who suddenly collapsed and caused this situation?
The thoughts flowed in circles, driving people crazy.
"Ha, Lilith..."
"The Duke of Sevans."
The Duke of Sevans, who was sighing with a stern face, turned his head when he heard the voice calling him. It was Serena.
"How did you end your conversation with Your Majesty?"
"..."
Instead of answering, the Duke of Sevans made a gloomy expression.
"Right. He's so cold too. How can he take that child's side and not Lilith's?"
The Duke of Sevans was a little embarrassed when he saw Serena taking his side.
"Don't worry, Duke. I'm on my new baby's side. I'm saying this because they don't know how big a blow it would be for a woman to break off the engagement over such an unpleasant matter."
After being puzzled at first, the Duke of Sevans saw a glimmer of hope. Serena, took Lilith's side after seeing Lucian and Ruber's misfortune. The Duke thought.
'...It looks like the Empress' don't know, right?'
If she knew the whole situation like Ruber, she would never react like that. Considering Serena's temperament, it is understandable that Ruber hid the truth.
"This is an opportunity."
No matter how much it was Lilith's fault, what parent would want their daughter to do something wrong?
"I will do my best to prevent the breakup of the engagement."
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you so much!"
While the Duke of Sevans was very happy and thanked Serena, the surroundings suddenly became chaotic.
"Call the imperial court immediately!"
The Duke of Sevans and Serena were puzzled by the loud voice, and then headed towards the place where the commotion occurred. Dio was urgently heading somewhere.
"What is this fuss about?"
As Serena frowned and muttered, the maid who had just found out about the situation whispered to her.
"It is said that His Majesty Leopold has awakened......!"
"What...?"
Serena was momentarily dazed, and the Duke of Sevans, who overheard it, was greatly surprised.
"Your Majesty, you have to go quickly!"
"..... Yeah, yeah! Let's go quickly! Duke, I have urgent business to attend to, so I'll just leave!"
"Yes, Your Majesty..."
Serena grabbed the hem of her skirt and ran, forgetting about her body pain. The Duke of Sevans clenched his fists as he watched her walk away and turned behind her.
Soon, his steps gradually became faster and he hurriedly left the imperial palace.
"Go to the mansion quickly! Hurry!"
As soon as he got into the carriage, he quickly headed to the Duke's residence, urging the coachman. As soon as he arrived at the mansion, he immediately looked for Lilith.
"Lilith! Where is Lilith!"
"The Princess is in her room right now."
Hearing what the employees said, he headed to Lilith's room.
Suddenly-!
"Lilith!"
"It can't be like this. There is no way His Majesty will cast me out!"
The Duke of Sevans paused for a moment.
Lilith had closed all the curtains in the room so it felt like it was midnight. Not only that, the whole room was a mess.
Broken, torn, and mangled things left no room for him to step, and Lilith was curled up on the bed, muttering to herself like a crazy person.
She heard that after the breakup of the engagement was announced and she was forcibly kicked out of the imperial palace, screams and all kinds of disturbances were heard from inside her room.
'Really, she...'
The Duke couldn't believe that he had gotten to this point because of just one man.
But that's not what's important now.
"Lilith!"
The Duke of Sevans called his daughter's name once again. Lilith, who was mumbling, stopped and turned her head.
"Ah, father...!"
Lilith stretched out her hand to Duke Sevans with a bright smile, as if she had found a helping hand.
When she tried to get off the bed barefoot, the Duke of Sevans quickly stopped her. There was broken glass under the bed.
"You went to the imperial palace, right? Have you met His Majesty? What did His Majesty say? What does he mean by canceling the engagement?!"
"For a moment! Just calm down for a moment."
"How can I calm down!"
Lilith screamed like crazy. When the Duke of Sevans was dumbfounded by her, she ruffled her hair and said,
"Ever since I was young, I have been raised to be an Empress. My mother and father said from a young age that you would make me an Empress. But does it make sense that I should give up my job because of that one woman?"
The Duke of Sevans was not only unfamiliar with seeing his daughter like this but was even horrified.
Even though he warned her several times, she was the one who did it anyway.
She was not instigated by someone else, but planned and intentionally approached the Emperor's favorite person on her own.
And that too in a situation where the relationship with the Emperor had already become very estranged.
"I can never give up. Not the Empress, not love, not even my power! I can never give up! So, father, please do something, okay?!"
"Ha, Lilith..."
Who on earth ruined his daughter like this?
'No, this isn't anyone's fault.'
Lucian knew Lilith's feelings and made his intentions known to her long ago. However, Lilith is the one who crossed the line.
Maybe she never imagined she would end up like this?
'Because she has never not had what she wanted.'
The Duk felt regret that perhaps he, as a parent, had played a part in making her like this.
Duke Sevans patted the excited Lilith on the shoulder and made her sit down. And he took her hand carefully.
"I already went to argue with His Majesty."
"Really?"
"But we couldn't have a proper conversation. No, rather, I ended up talking with the Emperor. The Emperor knows who you have feelings for."
The hope that was slowly rising suddenly plummeted.
"Then, I really am like this..."
"But Her Majesty the Empress said she would help you."
Lilith lifted her head from her lowered position.
"Unlike the Emperor, she seemed to have no idea what you had in mind."
"Ahhh...! After all, Her Majesty didn't abandon me!"
Seeing Lilith looking so happy, Duke Sevans felt a little bitter.
And then, remembering what he had heard just before leaving the imperial palace, he pursed his lips.
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