The Mad Dog of the Dukes House - Chapter 242



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Episode 242 77. Prologue (3)

5.

A story I had never heard before came out of the emperor’s mouth.

It was a story I had never heard even in my previous life, when I lived as Cain Rathor.

“The blood of the demon tribe flows through the royal family.”

It was a shocking story.

The secret of the royal family, that is, the Karyn family.

“As time passed, the blood of the Demon Clan faded, but its power is still imprinted in the blood of the Imperial Family.”

“… … From whom does this power come?”

“The first emperor drank half a cup of tea.”

It was a very long story.

Stories of the first emperor, Kadan Karyn, having a father who was a demon, betraying the demons and siding with humans.

Charon recalled the history of the empire he had once seen in a history book.

It is said that Karyn Kaden laid the foundation of the empire with powerful magical powers, and drove the demons out of the continent together with Lael Reston in the great war 300 years ago.

That was the story recorded in the history books.

The Orias Empire is a nation that was born at the end of the Great War.

The first emperor used powerful magic to bring order to the continent in chaos, and in the process, he reached out to the heroes who had contributed to the great war.

The first family that the First Emperor reached out to was the Duke of Reston of Lael Reston.

But the truth was different from history.

“The first emperor made a pact with your ancestor, Lael Reston. If the imperial family falls into the hands of the devil, the Reston dukedom will cut off the imperial bloodline. That is the pact your family made with our imperial family.”

“I didn’t know.”

“That can’t be helped. That was the oath the Emperor and the head of the household made. It was something you wouldn’t have heard until you ascended to the position of the head of the household.”

In other words, it meant that it was a secret shared only by the emperor and the head of the household.

Charon thought about Lael Reston’s personality. It was not the kind of personality that would easily join hands with someone with demon blood flowing through his veins.

Still, why did he leave such regrets behind?

‘… …Is this the lesser of two evils?’

Caron could easily guess the reason.

At that time, the continent was devastated due to a great war with the demons.

Lael Reston could not afford to fight another war with Kadan Karyen.

And above all.

“I heard that the first emperor was an old friend of our ancestors.”

“It’s true.”

Lael Reston served with the first Emperor of the Empire for a very long time.

Karyn Ka-ran was also one of the heroes who played an active role in the great war against the demons.

If Karyn Kaeren was half-human and half-horse, Lael Reston would have certainly known about it.

That means.

“So, you mean, even though the founder knew everything… he made that choice?”

It also meant that Lael Reston condoned the half-human, half-horse descendants ruling the empire.

My head was in a state of confusion.

The Duke of Reston’s family motto is to eradicate all monsters from this world.

Therefore, it could be seen that leaving the Karyn royal family alone was a choice that ran counter to the image Rael had shown.

“Cough.”

The emperor coughed, then took a sip of the water in his cup. Then he looked at Charon and said:

“No one knows the full details, but one thing is certain. All decisions were made after the two heroes encountered the Void Lord.”

Demon King of the Void.

The most powerful being among the Demon Lords, yet still shrouded in mystery.

One day, Charon, the enemy he must reach.

Did the first emperor and the first dynasty reach the Demon King of the Void once?

My head is getting complicated.

Indeed, what did the two see there that made them make such an incomprehensible choice?

And why now of all times?

“Why do you tell me that story, Your Majesty?”

Could it be that he is telling me about the intertwined affairs between the families?

So many questions come to mind.

In response to Charon’s question, the Emperor weakly reached out his hand. Then, he carefully placed his thin, bare hand on the back of Charon’s hand.

“You have beheaded the Crown Prince. The old oath… will be fulfilled by your hand. The Grand Duke must have known this as well, which is why he sent you to me.”

The secret that demonic blood flows through the royal family.

Now I could understand why the Emperor accepted his son’s death so meekly.

However, one thing was bothering me.

‘The evil emperor is the devil king of evil.’

So, was the evil emperor a demon king from birth, or did he ascend to the position of demon king?

Even though I learned new facts, new questions arose one after another.

While Charon’s expression was slightly distorted, the Emperor spoke in a low voice.

“I have a favor to ask of you.”

“Give the order, Your Majesty.”

“If something similar happens again, you will swing your sword again without hesitation.”

The emperor’s voice was firm.

It was as if he was certain that something like this would happen in the distant future.

Charon spoke to the emperor.

“Are you telling us to rebel again?”

“Now that the crown prince is dead, I must establish one of my sons as the new crown prince. Whoever takes that position will not be free from this cursed blood. If the next emperor makes a terrible choice, you will be the one to end the imperial bloodline yourself.”

An emperor who asks you to start a rebellion.

I don’t know what Rael and Kadyan talked about.

However, there must be a reason why Rael left his descendants in the cards.

So Caron reserved his decision.

There were more questions to ask Guardian Dragon Gratia. Since this was something that Rael had personally decided, Gratia would likely know something.

The Emperor slowly got up from his seat and returned to the bed. Then he sat down on the bed and said:

“I feel like my life is coming to an end. But there is so much left to do before I die.”

His tired expression was evident.

“It’s okay to go back now.”

There was sadness in the emperor’s voice.

He’s been pretending like nothing happened until now, but he’s a father after all.

The emperor lost his son today.

He personally gave the order to cut off his son’s head.

If I said it was nothing, I would be lying.

Charon slowly raised his head and looked at the emperor. Then he bowed respectfully.

“Okay, I’ll go now.”

He turned and headed for the door.

Then, the emperor’s thin voice was heard from behind.

“… … I heard you’re close with Revelio. What do you think about Revelio becoming emperor?”

At those words, Caron shrugged his shoulders.

“That is not for me to decide. It is for Your Majesty.”

“You always say the right thing.”

“He always talks crazy, but every once in a while he’s right. Even a broken clock is right once a day.”

So Charon withdrew from the Emperor’s chamber.

The emperor just stared silently at the door that Charon had opened for a long time.

6.

After the magic circle connecting Cheonghae Castle and the Imperial Palace was activated, the elite soldiers of the Duke of Reston began to enter the Imperial Palace at a rapid pace.

The Imperial forces, including the Palace Guard Command and the forces of the Duke of Reston, began to quickly suppress the chaos in the palace.

It was a great thing that the emperor regained his senses.

With the full cooperation of high-ranking magicians dispatched from the Imperial Tower, those who were hiding dark magic were discovered throughout the palace.

“For His Majesty the Great Emperor!”

“You fools! You will pay for your sins someday!”

The lottery faction that had infiltrated the palace put up fierce resistance, but since Halo had come to the palace in person, the outcome was already decided.

“It is His Majesty the Emperor’s order. Tear to pieces the demons who have entered the palace without fear.”

While Halo personally commanded the troops, Charon was greeting his cousins ​​at the entrance to the palace.

“Brother Hugo. Sister Leon. Brother Leo.”

Caron welcomed us with open arms.

Then Leon hurriedly jumped forward.

“Caron. You… … .”

Leon frowned as he looked behind Caron, because blood was still flowing down Caron’s back.

“Aren’t you getting treatment?”

“Don’t worry, Sister, I took the elixir. It just takes some time because the opponent is an opponent.”

“The master is coming? You go in and rest for a bit.”

“How big is the palace? I came here myself so that my cousins ​​wouldn’t get lost in the palace.”

Caron turned his head and looked at the man standing behind his cousins.

He was the sixth son of the Emperor, Prince Revelio.

“Welcome home, Brother Revelio.”

Revelio smiled weakly at Caron’s witty greeting. Then he asked in a low voice.

“… … What about you, brother?”

Revelio is smart.

He had already realized that the Crown Prince was involved in this matter.

Caron looked quietly at Revelio’s face and nodded slowly.

“The conspiracy is over. Now we’re cleaning up the remnants.”

By now, even Rebellio would have understood this well enough.

At Caron’s words, Revelio nodded, biting his lip.

“So this is what happened in the end.”

“His Majesty the Emperor has also woken up. Was it your brother who did it?”

“I was lucky enough to obtain the dew of the World Tree.”

Caligo, led by Poina, has recently greatly increased its contacts with the Southern Great Forest.

Poina, too, being an elf from the Southern Great Forest, seemed to be maintaining a good relationship with the regent.

Anyway, thanks to Revelio giving the Emperor the dew of the World Tree, the situation was easily resolved.

It is no exaggeration to say that he played a major role in resolving this issue.

Caron thought for a moment about what to say to Revelio.

Should I offer my condolences or congratulate him on his great achievement?

“I’ve hated my family all my life. Especially Brother Iorn, who used to look at me like I was a bug.”

Rebellio muttered as if talking to himself.

“But that brother… … He’s so pitiful today. Whose fault is it?”

Revelio looked at Caron with a bitter smile.

“My father will be waiting for me.”

“maybe.”

“Can I come see you now?”

At those words, Caron nodded slightly. Then he spoke to Luke, who was standing behind him.

“Sir Luke. Could you please guide Prince Rebellio to His Majesty the Emperor?”

The Emperor will also be waiting for Revelio.

At Charon’s request, the Imperial Guard’s deputy captain, Luke, slowly nodded.

“It is our job to support the royal family. The leader has already strongly urged us to do so.”

Lahart, the captain of the Imperial Guard, was currently working with Halo to clear out the restoration faction in the palace.

Should we call this a historic joint operation between the Knights of the Sea and the Imperial Guard?

Revelio slowly approached Caron.

“Caron, what choice would you like me to make?”

The position of crown prince became vacant.

The Emperor has risen from his sickbed, but he will soon face death.

For now, I’ve just bought some time thanks to the dew of the World Tree.

Therefore, a new crown prince had to be chosen, and at the moment, the most likely candidate was Revelio.

He was behind the Duke of Reston, and above all, he was the only member of the royal family who had any merit in this conspiracy.

But Caron spoke to Rebelio with a calm expression.

“That’s up to you, hyung. If you want to do it, do it. If you don’t want to, don’t. It’s that simple, right?”

“… … That’s just like you.”

“That’s just how life is. Do whatever your heart desires. You say you’re an unfilial son of a bitch?”

“It would be unfilial for me to become the emperor and personally overthrow the imperial family.”

“You are the only royal in this world who would say such things in the palace.”

“Thanks for the advice. See you later.”

Revelio patted Charon on the back and then headed to the Emperor’s palace with Luke.

Caron quietly watched Revelio’s back as he slowly walked away. Then he slowly turned his head.

The main gate of the palace.

Another group of elite soldiers was entering the palace through the historic gate.

Troops that include knights.

The eagle emblem carved into their armor indicated their affiliation.

One of the most powerful men in the empire, following the Duke of Reston and the Marquis of Diaz.

The Duke of Salmon.

At the very front of the eagle-emblazoned troops, an old man was riding a horse and looking down at Charon.

The eagle seal engraved near the armor’s chin was glowing red.

“You are Caron Reston.”

As the old man spoke, Charon bowed his head respectfully.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Caron Reston.”

The reason Caron came here in such a hurry was because of this old man.

Duke Salmon was also a man who was second to none in terms of his lust for power.

He will surely be thinking of taking advantage of this confusion to increase his influence.

But Caron knew how to deal with these people.

That’s why Caron,

“Grrrrrr.”

“… … What are you doing, Caron.”

“Brother Leo. Someone is trying to put a spoon on the table we set. What should we do?”

“We have to stop it.”

“That’s why I’m blocking it now. Growl, growl, growl.”

He willingly bare his teeth toward the Duke of Salmon.

There were no privileges to be given to those who arrived late.

There’s a mad dog living in the duke’s house