I Became the Father of a Degenerate Emperor

Episode 31. The weight of the truth has nothing to do with the length of the words.

Episode 31. The weight of the truth has nothing to do with the length of the words.

I brought Max into the office.

It was to deliver some items.

A blood-soaked bandage wrapped around Max’s abdomen.

If I hadn’t accidentally seen it at the gymnasium, I might not have remembered it forever.

Actually, I had completely forgotten about his injury.

In the novel, Max is later met with death by the main character of the original story, but he is pierced through the heart by a blade without a proper attack.

The main character chanted briefly as he watched him die, bleeding profusely.

– Wasn’t it in perfect condition?

– The aura of the one who was once a lord…… Cool! It’s because I couldn’t get past it in the end…….

– …… Once a lord Is this the wound inflicted by Kratus IV?

Max hung his head without even answering.

He couldn’t even close his eyes, as if he had a terrible regret.

The main character sarcastically called Max a foolish dog, but closed his eyes.

That was pretty much it.

Fortunately, there would be no such tragedy for Max in this life.

Because I will change everything in the future.

I took out a flower from the Book of Greed and handed it to Max.

Through this flower, his wounds will be cured.

“If you eat this flower, your wound will heal.”

“What kind of flower is this?”

“It’s a wild flower.”

“I’ve never heard of such a flower.”

Wildflowers are flowers that grow only in the dark, but after absorbing darkness, they are decomposed and emit light as a product.

That’s why it also has the flower language of ‘scattering the night’.

It was blooming in a corner of the treasure house, so I pulled it out just in case.

But I didn’t expect it to be so useful.

It has lost its vitality and dried up, but the medicinal effect must still be the same.

When a person consumes wild flowers, they have the effect of temporarily dissipating mana.

The reason Max’s wound didn’t heal was probably because the emperor’s aura dwelling in the wound interlocked with his mana circulation.

So, even if the mana circulation was temporarily broken through Sanyahwa, the aura, which was an obstacle to recovery, would naturally disappear.

In fact, the main character of the original work also suffered a similar case, and was easily cured by eating wild flowers.

“If you eat it, you won’t be able to use mana for a day, but the aura in the wound will disappear. Put it in your mouth right now. Everything, even the roots.”

According to my words, Max stuffed wild flowers into his mouth and began chewing them.

Shuaa-

After a while, cool wind blew from his body in all directions.

“The mana seems to be scattered. And…… “

Max carefully groped his stomach.

“…… The terrible pain is really gone.”

I handed a sword to the bewildered man.

“Take this too.”

“What else is this sword…… ?”

It was a treasured sword made from the dragon lord’s fangs.

The name is ‘Echion’.

It was a rare sword that Kratus I liked to use.

The scabbard is also made of the scales of the dragon lord, so even at a glance it exudes a rare feeling.

You will never be attacked by dragons even if you only possess this.

Perhaps he fell in love with that beauty, Max’s eyes widened.

It seemed that he was a little thrilled with the unexpected gifts.

Tearing up the sword with both hands, Max shouted with tears in his eyes.

“Your Majesty! Please kill my convictions!”

Even at the gymnasium, it was Max who glared at me with a lifeless look.

He was very worried that he might swing his greatsword and tear me in two.

Even though his limbs were shaking, he held his heart as calmly as possible.

Because you shouldn’t show fear in front of a beast.

On the contrary, I thought I would be scared and careful only if I act confidently, so I smiled brighter on purpose.

“I will pay you with death for the sin of doubting your majesty.”

Fortunately, there is no more life in his eyes.

“You are innocent, so stop crying. And the sword is not given, but borrowed. Be sure to bring it back safely.”

When he said he borrowed it, Max’s expression darkened slightly, but he soon smiled.

In fact, there were quite a few excessive aspects of my request to go to Quinodon.

The Great Forest of Spisus, located in the north of the Kratus Empire.

In that vast forest, countless monsters were swarming.

Quinodon was a rugged rocky mountain nestled in the middle of the Great Forest of Spisus, so just getting there must have already been a great ordeal.

So even if Max tried to kill me, I had nothing to say.

Max asked cautiously, rubbing his eyes.

“By the way, what can I say to the Dragon Lord?”

“Come directly to the imperial palace to see me.”

Before making a deal, it was necessary to clarify who had the upper hand in order not to lose money.

So it was necessary to trample on the pride of the Dragon Lord from the start and make it compliant in advance.

“…… Yes?”

Marx, stunned as if he thought my words were too absurd, saved his words for a long time before asking carefully.

“…… Will the Dragon Lord try to come here?”

With the exception of Kratus I, the Dragon Lords were beings that regarded humans no different from insects.

So Max’s question was valid enough.

“If the emperor knows the location of the Salryongsa Temple, he will come quietly. Of course you know, but don’t show it.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Additionally, he sent Max away after giving him detailed instructions on how to meet the Dragon Lord.

Perhaps he might be a little discouraged.

It was because dragons would never directly attack humans at any cost.

Undeservedly, there was no way he would accept a request to turn the Kingdom of Marine into a sea of fire.

Because dragons were strictly neutral beings.

Unless they were directly attacked, they were always the ones who took the position of bystanders.

In addition, his pride and stubbornness were so strong that persuasion was impossible.

But that didn’t mean I couldn’t use dragons at all.

For humans, their existence itself was a kind of disaster, so I thought to use that part.

After a short break, I headed back to my bedroom.

Estill is sleeping soundly on the bed.

Seeing her calm face, her anxious feelings flare up like a fire.

I sat down on the chair next to the bed.

What should I do with her uncontrollable feelings for her?

Last night, I went out because I couldn’t find an answer to that.

While I was walking alone in the imperial palace at night, countless thoughts passed through my mind.

Most of them were about how I would live my life from now on.

But soon a deep sense of guilt came over me and swallowed all those selfish thoughts at once.

I’m hiding the fact that I’m the possessor from Esteel.

It was a sense of guilt.

If I was a human with a conscience, it would be right to tell Estill as soon as possible.

As much as she sincerely loved the emperor, she deserved to know the truth about her.

Nevertheless, it was something I was too reluctant to do.

I happened to see Max after wandering around all night worrying about it.

And now, back to the bedroom.

Because I finally made up my mind.

I muttered in a low voice that I couldn’t hear.

“Esteel.”

Perhaps it was a coincidence, her mouth twitched slightly.

How nice it would be if I could really make love with a woman like this.

In order to satisfy my greed for her only, it was not impossible to become a fake pretending to be her real one and spend her happy time with her.

But everything built on lies was bound to collapse someday.

Inevitably, it would leave everyone around him with terrible pain.

So I made up my mind to tell Estill about my situation.

Of course, in exchange for her truth, he would have to give up things like love with her.

Because I’m just fake, not real.

“Um… ….”

Soon after, Estill slowly opened her eyes.

How can she be so pretty even though she has a grumpy face?

“Your Majesty? How can I lie here…….”

She jumped up from her seat with a surprised look on her face.

Then she hurriedly straightened her hair and said in a calm tone.

“Did you take the antidote?”

“Yes.”

Her face glows with joy.

“…… This face and voice. I knew it would.”

As the sun poured in from outside the window, the smile flowing down her lips looked like that of a goddess.

“Then are you cured now?”

Her expectant eyes seemed to beg me to say that she missed her.

“It’s not cured, but I think it will be fine if I take the antidote a few more times.”

I was afraid to finish my words, Estill came running towards me. She then held her tightly with both arms.

“Thank God. Really…… Sobbing…… “

In the end, she burst into tears.

I was so happy that I couldn’t control the overwhelming emotion.

I carefully pushed her away and filled her eyes with her tear-stained face.

Sug-

Then he carefully wiped her tears away.

“Your Majesty.”

A shy smile and a quickening breath.

In spite of the confident gaze, hot things were blooming.

I was in no different state than her, but I managed to suppress her urge to heat her up.

There is something I must say now.

“I have something to tell you.”

“Tell me.”

With eyes wondering what he was going to say, I paused for a while longer before continuing.

“Actually, I am not the real emperor.”

I ended up spitting it out.

But no matter how much I thought about it, it would have been the right thing to tell the truth as soon as possible. It was done with such confidence.

Because lies don’t last long, and the traces they leave behind will be scars.

To her and to me too.

A brief silence came and made the air in the bedroom heavy.

But Estill’s reaction was a bit strange.

She just stares at me in the same state as before.

For some reason, he didn’t seem surprised at all.

Anyway, a more detailed explanation seemed necessary.

“So I originally lived here”

Before she had finished speaking, she interrupted.

“Looks.”

I couldn’t say anything more.

It was because I was curious about what words would come out when I squeezed my cute lips.

Amid unknown fear, I had no choice but to wait patiently for the next words.

“I waited too long.”

At some point, her face came closer, and they came close to each other until their noses touched each other.

I hurriedly averted my gaze and continued.

“I’ll say it again”

“Looks.”

Once again she cut me off, and we were kissing cheek to cheek.

She whispered quietly in my ear.

“Shut up.”

In a way, it must have been a pretty harsh expression, but it didn’t contain the slightest bit of anger.

The only thing that stood close to that voice was deep affection and hot breath.

Before long, she holds her neck tightly with both of her arms.

It was held firmly by her unwavering will to never let go.

Nothing was said, but she was clearly speaking.

No further explanation needed. So everything is fine

And what awaited after that was a passionate kiss.

My eyes naturally close, and only the touch of my lips and the sound of my breathing ringing in my ears remain as all of the world.

Extremely soft texture transmitted through the lips.

I felt like my mind was floating when the demonic body odor and sweet scent were added.

The heat that gets hotter when body temperature and body temperature come into contact.

I don’t know how much time has passed.

The lips fell off, but the forehead was still attached.

I see her lips pursed shyly.

It was very sad and longing for that brief separation, it was as if my heart was melting away.

Just when I really didn’t know what would happen, I heard the chief chamberlain’s voice from outside.

“Your Majesty. Chancellor Henri Carceau is urgently asking to see you.”

At that sound, Estill and I were both startled and came to our senses.

The look on Estill’s face as she hurried away and tidying up her hair seemed somehow annoyed.

While I was perplexed, she cleared her throat several times before speaking in her solemn voice.

“What kind of rudeness is this from early in the morning? Your Majesty is busy right now, so please leave immediately.”

In her words, there was an unspoken threat of severe punishment if she did not back down quickly.

Then another person’s voice was heard this time.

“Your Majesty, it is urgent. Please give me some time!”

It was the voice of Chancellor Henri Carceau.

The empress tried to shout once more, but I answered with a gesture of her hand this time.

“Okay. Wait a minute.”

Estill suppressed her irritation and gave her a hard smile.

“I will be waiting for you here, so please go slowly. Slowly.”

A charming whining in the word ‘slowly’.

Because of that, I involuntarily heated up, and once again poured a deep kiss on her lips.

By the time her lips parted, her face had already changed to satisfaction.

*

While the emperor was down after taking the antidote.

Duke Shade had visited his bedroom.

His face is old, but his hair, eyes, and even his clothes are all black.

Esteel was something I couldn’t help but find strange about.

The duke had begged her to give her time, even if it was just for a moment.

The two moved to the emperor’s office.

“What do you mean, Duke?”

Duke Shade continued with a somewhat reluctant face.

“I would like to tell you about Your Majesty’s condition.”

The moment he realized that it was about the emperor, Estill’s eyes widened.

“Tell me.”

I was worried for no reason, so I clenched my fists to the hem of my dress.

“His Majesty’s memory is not perfect right now.”

“What is that?”

Even while questioning her, she remembered the strange sense of incongruity she felt from the emperor.

“Your Majesty must be mistaken that you are not the real emperor. Maybe.”

“What do you mean, not a real emperor?”

“That’s all I can say. If I have to ask you one thing, I would advise you to just ignore it if His Majesty says something strange.”

Knowing well the relationship between Shade and her imperial family, Estill trusted the Duke behind her back.

However, she was suspicious for some reason as to how the duke knew something that even her empress did not know.

“But how does the Duke know that?”

“I only found out by chance while chatting with His Majesty. Honey, please remove unnecessary doubts.”

Just by looking at the Duke’s eyes, breathing, and tone, it was easy to tell that his words were not lies.

Furthermore, the duke of the empire would have no reason to tell strange lies.

Maybe that’s why Estill was able to intuit that the duke’s words were true, even with that brief conversation.

However, why in the world can I feel the love for Lux, even in a subtle way, in this old man’s eyes and tone of voice?

She was the one who knew it but wanted to know it.