Chapter 62

Leasis hurriedly blocked them in front of the tomb.

“Please stop. You can’t use it here.”

The men were surprised by the sudden appearance of a woman and stopped moving. They looked up and down at her.

Unlike her pretty appearance, her sleek body and strong fit showed that she was a real knight.

They asked in a nervous voice.

“Who are you?”

“I’m Leasis, a trainee of the 1st Division of Imperial Knights.”

“Leasis? No last name?”

“Hey, man. Don’t you know the commoner knight? A maid who became a knight trainee.”

“Oh, I see.”

The atmosphere became lighter in an instant. They laughed as they talked to each other.

They had heard the rumors that had made the Imperial Palace tumultuous in the past. A lucky knight trainee who used to be Count Dratius’ direct maid.

Then there was nothing to care about. The man holding the scroll in his hand murmured in a gloomy voice.

“Being a newbie, I’m sure you’re praised for having such good energy. But now, stop and go.”

“Huhu. Yeah. You’d better forget what you saw here.”

“No, I think you should go.”

“What?”

“From now on, I am in charge of guarding this place. So please keep any magic items with an ignition function away, and I would appreciate it if you could go back now.”

They burst into laughter at Leasis’ confident attitude. They asked, showing her the emblem of a thin silver wand on their chests.

“You. Do you know this emblem?”

“Haha, stop it. This maid who became a knight probably knows.”

“Well. If you know who we are, you can’t say that. Hahaha.”

“I know.”

Leasis broke their expectations. She knew. They were on the list of people that the headmaid Kasha had previously warned her of. They were wizards under the direct control of the Empress, and were vicious and manipulative.

But Leasis had no intention of backing down. No matter what rank they had, whoever they were, they had to obey the law. She raised her stiff head and said.

“I know. However. Regardless of your position, if you do something wrong, you will be punished.”

Karma would be out of his mind if he saw how she was repaying him. Even the Empress’ wizards kept their mouths shut.

Being conscious, they spit out on the floor. They said the Empress died because she did not know her own subjects, and they began to mock her, saying that such a woman with such a strong personality could not be loved.

Their continued blasphemy made Leasis angry. She had read a book the other day about the benevolent life of the former Empress.

A native of the Kessen Empire, she used to treat everyone fairly and had tried to protect the poor with all her heart.

She used to wash the beggars, give them clothes to wear, teach them new skills, and give them hope in their lives. In addition, she had been a beautiful woman who lived frugally and had helped people in need, filling the pockets of ordinary people.

Leasis urged them to stop, but they only continued with harsher words.

Eventually, she pulled out the wooden sword wrapped around her waist.

“Don’t insult Her Highness the former Empress.”

“Ha. What do you think you’re doing with a wooden sword?”

Leasis recalled a book that Hizen had given her not long ago. Those who ignored the weak and enjoyed illegal activities. She had to proceed rightfully.

“Article 5, paragraph 2 of the Imperial Act. Those who threaten the Imperial Family can be punished according to the decision of the imperial knight passing the sentence.”

“Wha… what?”

“It includes the private property of the Imperial Family, such as the tomb where her Highness the former Empress sleeps.”

There was a faint white energy on the wooden sword. She warned, aiming her sword properly.

“I can’t help it if you don’t follow my instructions from now on. I’ll follow the due process.”

*

Why are you making me do this? Max sighed and arrived at the Imperial Palace’s kitchen. The last order Elnos had given to Max was to deliver bread.

The savory smell of freshly baked bread, which could soothe an unpleasant mood, was spreading in the kitchen.

It smelled good. While sniffing, Max found a silver cart at the entrance of the kitchen. The chef’s pre-arranged cart contained bread and saucepans.

It was piled up. The transparent saucepans were full of chocolate sauce and blueberry sauce.

Did Elnos have the same taste as the Commander? Max grinned at his unexpected taste and prepared to drive the cart.

However, it was too much to move bread piled up like a tower alone. As he drove the cart clumsyly, the imperial chef who was cooking next to him approached him.

“Oh my. You’re here again, Max-nim.”

“Haha, hello.”

“Yes, hello.”

The chef smiled while watching one more time the bread almost falling. Where in the world was there such an angelic Vice Commander? She looked at Max, who was even delivering bread for the hungry knights.

Also, the Imperial Elite Knights are not famous for having many handsome men. She glanced sideways at Max with subtle eyes.

She had been waiting for him lately. She regretted a bit not having studied swordsmanship to join the Imperial Elite Knights. Although she had gained a reputation as an imperial cook, she often thought about it.

The innocent imperial cook actively expressed her liking.

“You’re amazing.”

“No.”

“Yes you are!”

No, I’m not. Max laughed awkwardly, but the chef’s eyes had long since turned into hearts. She spoke in a voice full of conviction.

“Even though you’re busy, you doing this for your knights.”

I’m sorry to have lied unintentionally. By the way, I’ll have to take care of the knights soon. With a bitter smile, Max bowed his head to thank her.

After leaving the kitchen, Max pushed the cart and thought. Prince Elnos is a madman, but he’s not a fool to do meaningless things. Why does he want bread to be delivered to him? And that’s a lot of bread. Don’t tell me he’s going to abduct a large number of people…?

Max stopped walking as he worried about it. As expected, the secret passage was great. He arrived in front of the Crown Prince’s palace faster than usual.

“Thank you for the food.”

Surprised by the sudden appearance of a man, Max took out his sword reflexively. Turning his head, he saw a boy who had lightly blocked the blow with one hand.

He was a short kid wearing a black cape. The boy in the black cape looked over the bread. His cloak was similar to what Leasis had worn in the competition.

What kind of fashion was that? Max took back his sword, recalling Leasis in the gladiator tournament. Seeing that he was only interested in bread, he was unlikely to pose a threat.

Blood was dripping from the boy’s dirty cloak. The boy looked resolute even though the smell of blood was overflowing.

He liked the bread, fiddling with it with his dirty hands.

“This was just made, right? It’s very warm.”

Was he Elnos’ henchman? He spoke like a young child, but he was as strong as Hizen. Max did not relax.

The boy, who was eating bread frantically, grinned.

He had wondered who the bread delivery man was, but he was surprised to see such a fine young man.

“I think this breadman will last a long time.”

Max tried to remain calm as he looked on. He was not being used by Elnos, but was making a deal with him. If there was any new information, he had to rip it off somehow.

Max asked in a subdued voice.

“Who are you?”

“Blix.”

It sounded like a name he had heard somewhere, so Max’s head turned faster. Blix, Blix, Blix… Max’s eyes grew bigger. Perhaps he was the one who had had his name cleaned in the gladiator tournament.

But that alone was something weird. Blix, who was as powerful as Hizen, and Prince Elnos, who was trying to protect him…

At Max’s silence, Blix smiled pleasantly. He had no intention of killing the breadman who had filled his hungry stomach.

Moreover, Max had been a friendly person observing Leasis when she had killed the shadows. It was clear that he had a deep relationship with her.

Blix spoke with a grain of salt.

“Don’t worry. You’re not going to die yet.”

“Thank you for that.”

If you can’t hide your fear from a fierce predator, your neck will be bitten off. Max pushed the cart with his trembling hands tightened.

Just as expected. Next to him, Blix kept talking, whether he was scared or not.

“Why aren’t you running?”

Now that I see it, his personality is the same as Elnos. Max answered roughly, feeling tired.

“For breadmen, delivery comes first, before running away.”

“Aren’t you afraid of me?”

“Yes. Honestly, I’m scared.”

Blix liked Max, who showed off his annoyance but answered sincerely. He was scared, but looked good and had a good personality.

He stared at Max and asked.

“Hellhard… No, how’s Leasis doing?”

Blix’s voice showed an invisible friendliness. In the wind, Max stopped walking and faced Blix.

Unlike before, Blix waited quietly for Max’s answer. He wondered if he looked like a puppy waiting for his owner’s order.

Why would this boy be interested in Leasis? As the green eyes shone brightly, Max replied in a subdued voice.

“Well.”

“That’s a relief. I haven’t seen her lately.”

Max’s brown eyes darkened. He was the one who had lied to Leasis recently, saying that there was no participant named Blix.

So Blix had met her personally? What on earth does Elnos and this boy want? Are you trying to put Leasis in danger?

After reading his concern, Blix grinned.

“Don’t worry. I just looked at her from afar.”

“Who are you? What’s your relationship with Prince Elnos?”

“He’s my younger brother.”

Max’s brown eyes were confused at the mysterious answer. All Elnos’ brothers had had their hearts pierced by his own hands.

Then there’s no way this boy…

“You’re here.”

“Grandpa, long time no see.”

Standing in front of the Crown Prince’s palace, an old servant welcomed Blix. He looked at Max’s stiff face sideways and said.

“See you next time.”

The huge door opened with a magnificent sound. Blix went into the room by pulling the cart himself. The sound of the wheel moving was exceptionally loud.

Max could not take his eyes off the door for a while.