Book 2: Chapter 17: I am strong (3)

Book 2: Chapter 17: I am strong (3)

Silence descended upon the Garden of the Stars. It was very short. It was only for a few seconds.

That instant of silence was broken by the attendant, who was rushing to follow behind the First Imperial Prince.

How dare you! Do you know who this is?! How dare you say something so ludicrous-

It is the rules.

Of course, it was Cale who cut that attendant off. He turned away from the attendant and observed the surroundings.

All candidates are equal as soon as they become registered for the test.

His gaze turned back toward the attendant.

Isn't this a sacred test not just for the Empire, but for the entire Xiaolen? My liege has acted fitting for such a test. What is the problem?

You, you-!

The attendant's face turned red.

It was obvious that this new candidate in front of him was not a part of the Imperial family. However, she was acting so pompous in front of the Imperial family and the First Imperial Prince at that!

However, the attendant could not say anything. The green eyes that were visible through the mask were indifferent and cold. It made him unable to easily talk to this person.

Cale looked right at the attendant as he continued to speak.

My liege carries on the blood of the Wishrop royal family.

Ah.

Some people around them gasped. Cale's lips, which were visible underneath the mask, gently curled up. However, his eyes that were not smiling were still looking at the attendant.

Show your respect to my liege.

The attendant closed his mouth tightly.

How dare a shitty royal from a perished kingdom without any power!

Some of the royal families of kingdoms that had lost their territories were smart and joined other kingdoms. However, there were many who chose to remain in their kingdoms until the end and met their demise.

I heard most of Wishrop died that way. Shes just a royal from such a stupid place!

Her status as a royal was just a shell.

She probably had no power, money, nor anything since they had lost their base.

However, the attendant did not show his true feelings. He was not that stupid.

Instead, he put a calm expression on his face and stood behind the First Imperial Prince. Of course, he did not apologize to Mary.

All candidates are equal? What bullshit. There are still different levels here.

Furthermore, this was a battlefield. It was a place where you had to use all sorts of methods to get what you want.

That was why he had to give all sorts of bribes to be stationed in the First Palace with the First Imperial Prince. Serving the First Imperial Prince was an investment for his future.

The attendant peeked toward the First Imperial Prince.

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The First Imperial Prince was famous for having a poker face. It was rare for the man who was always cold and didn't speak much to come to find someone, and it was far rarer for him to speak to someone first.

The First Imperial Prince remained silent while looking at the nineteenth candidate, Mary.

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Mary remained silent as he remained silent. She looked at him with a stoic gaze as he looked at her with a stoic gaze.

Mary was acting like this as she was following Cale's suggestion.

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The First Imperial Prince scowled and turned around after seeing his face reflected in the purple eyes that were looking right into his own.

Y, your Royal Highness?

He then went back to his palace.

People were looking at the First Imperial Prince, but Mary had no more interest as he was not looking at her anymore and looked at the knight guiding them.

There were some people who were observing Marys actions.

Ah, yes, I'll escort you right away!

Sir Vincent, who was frozen in place for a moment, bowed even more respectfully toward Mary than before and started to walk.

Cale's group followed behind him.

Click.

The people looking out the windows slowly closed them.

Some of the people who were watching started to quickly move somewhere.

"This is Palace Nineteen.

Nice to meet you. I am the Chief of Staff and attendant of Palace Nineteen.

The knight finished his escort and Cales group followed this attendant who called himself the Chief of Staff and disappeared into Palace Nineteen, which was the same size and shape as the other palaces around it.

There were people who watched them all the way until they disappeared within it.

There were five people to be more specific.

Three of them started to move somewhere while the remaining two looked at each other.

Unlike the first three people, these two both had black lines on their faces just like Mary.The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

Hmph.

The Second Imperial Princess looked away from the person and walked into her palace. She mumbled in a quiet voice that only she could hear.

I'm certain that that power

She could tell because she also had necromancer powers. That large power that suddenly appeared and shot up toward the sky

Damn it! Theres another monster in addition to the First Imperial Prince?!

A fire was visible in the Second Imperial Princesss eyes. She brushed her arm that had goosebumps and talked to herself as if to firm her resolve.

I still won't lose.

The Second Imperial Princess's mind started to move quickly.

And the person who was last remaining in the garden

Kekeke-!

The sun had already set outside but the beautiful jewels, flowers, and soft silk that decorated the palace made it look as beautiful as the garden of angels.

The twelfth candidate, Larof-nim is now entering!

The candidates who might take the position of Imperial Crown Prince in the future were starting to enter the palace one by one with their subordinates.

They are wearing all sorts of things in an assortment of different colors. Dont you think so, noonim?

The Second Imperial Princess did not respond to the Fourth Imperial Prince's question.

Hmph. Acting so damn haughty. That doesn't change the fact that your mom was a damn maid.

The Fourth Imperial Prince was annoyed at the Second Imperial Princess's haughty attitude, but he did not let it show as he looked around.

Tsk. It shows how they lack class.

The members of the Imperial family were all wearing outfits suitable for such a celebration but the other candidates were wearing all sorts of things.

Of course, the Chiefs of Staff had told their respective candidates that this celebration did not have a dress code and they had not mentioned it in advance so that it wouldnt matter what they wore, but

But it still shows their level.

The Fourth Imperial Prince snorted. The Second Imperial Princess was looking at him with a stoic gaze but he did not notice it.

Instead, he looked at the black lines on the candidates as he thought to himself.

Itll end up being a battle between the members of the Imperial family. The collateral line is weak this generation, so it'll be a battle between the members of the main line.

Ill definitely, definitely defeat the First Imperial Prince and make the throne mine.

As the Fourth Imperial Prince had that thought

The nineteenth candidate, Heni Wishrop-nim is now entering!

They heard the Chief of Staff's shout and the Fourth Imperial Prince noticed all of the candidates turning to look at the door.

The Fourth Imperial Prince's subordinate came over and stealthily whispered in his ear.

It is that person.

The Fourth Imperial Prince glared at the door.

Hmph!

The story about the white bone dragon that rose above the entrance of the Imperial Palace had spread like wildfire throughout the capital in the last two days.

That made the other candidates increase their wariness of Heni Wishrop.

The Fourth Imperial Prince, who had only sent his subordinate when she appeared at the garden, had come to a conclusion after hearing about her actions.

A stupid girl who doesnt know who is up high and who is down low! There is nothing as good as the Imperial family's necromancer method. I'm sure that the white bone dragon was nothing much than just a bundle of bones.

The Fourth Imperial Prince snorted one more time after watching Heni Wishrop walk in.

A robe?

She and her subordinates were all wearing robes. Furthermore, her subordinates were wearing masks that covered over half of their faces.

Theyre just the descendants of the perished kingdoms vassals most likely.

The Fourth Imperial Prince scowled and turned around.

Hmm?

He noticed that the Second Imperial Princess was looking at Heni Wishrop with a piercing gaze.

What the hell?

He became even more annoyed.

But she was not the only one looking at Mary like that. Most of the candidates were either openly looking at or peeking glances at Heni Wishrop.

At that time

"The first candidate, Sanders-nim is now entering!

The Imperial family members had to forgo their family name to join this test. It was in the name of fairness.

Tap. Tap.

The footsteps of the First Imperial Prince and the people following him echoed through the hall along with the quiet sound of music.

Is the Dragon here?

The Dragon that was said to be with the First Imperial Prince Cale was curious about that being. He had not found any traces of a Dragon at the Garden of the Stars no matter how much he searched.

Of course, he couldnt know everything as he did not infiltrate the other palaces in fear of getting caught. But he could at least tell that the Dragon was not within those palaces.

Cale turned his gaze toward the First Imperial Prince.

Hmm?

He then flinched after hearing a voice in his mind.

Human! That black haired person does seem to be a Dragon!

What?

A woman with black hair was following behind First Imperial Prince Sanders. Everybody was whispering as to whether she was a Dragon.

That black hair lady is a Dragon! I am getting that kind of feeling!

Pat.

Cale was about to turn his head after feeling a hand gently touch his arm but stopped moving and started listening once he heard that person whisper to him.

51 percent certain.

Eruhaben did not explain, but it was enough for Cale to understand.

The ancient Dragon was saying that the black-haired woman was more likely than not a Dragon. Cale wondered why he wasn't one hundred percent certain, but if that Dragon was real-

Its a real Dragon? Is it a Dragon cooperating with the Black Bloods and the Hunters?

Eruhaben added on in an odd voice as Cales mind started to get complicated.

It does not seem to be normal.

The Dragon is not normal?

Translator's Comments

51 is so random lol.

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