242 – Conversation (2)

Lee Yeon-ju’s lies were quickly discovered. Because both I and Dan Ye-rin have already noticed.

I was just teasing him because I was curious to see how far he would lie. It’s kind of teasing.

Ah. Of course, saying that there is nowhere to touch is not a lie, it is true. Even though she is slender, her body is too slender.

Actually, Dan Ye-rin is big and Lee Yeon-joo is average. No, rather, Lee Yeon-ju’s body is also outstanding.

It’s just that certain parts are poor. Luna also has some curves, but Lee Yeonju can barely see them.

“Who told you to tell such a ridiculous lie? It’s only natural since you played with people’s hearts.”

“And what about you? Aren’t you playing around with Shivar too?”

“I’m sorry, but I’m serious, not joking. Of course, trust hasn’t been built yet.”

Dan Ye-rin said that and carefully held my hand. She didn’t bring it to her chest this time.

Just murmuring without saying a word. She answered Lee Yeon-ju with a subtle smile.

“But once trust is built, it’s a different story. I decided to give my body.”

“What, what, what? Mo, body?”

“Okay. Body.”

“··· ···”

Lee Yeon-ju looked back and forth between me and Dan Ye-rin with a puzzled expression. At the same time, her face subtly turned red.

Afterwards, she asked Dan Ye-rin in an uncertain voice. She was quite cautious.

“······It’s a slang I know, right? I know there’s a similar word in the official language.”

“The slang you know is correct. Or should I say it like this?”

Dan Ye-rin smiled and then spoke bluntly.

“I will dedicate my first time.”

“He, he, he…!”

Lee Yeon-joo broke down when something quite direct was said. A completely different look from before.

Her face became visibly red, whether because she was embarrassed or because she was too embarrassed.

I was confused and thought something like that. Honestly, if I were in her shoes, I would have reacted similarly.

“After all, you are a princess! And a princess of the imperial family!”

“Yes.”

“How can you say that a person like that would sacrifice his first child?! He must maintain his chastity…!’

Lee Yeon-ju said all she had to say even though she was rambling. In short, it is a conservative story about maintaining chastity until marriage.

Regardless of the times and the unique conservative culture of the East, there is nothing wrong with what Lee Yeon-ju said.

Promiscuous people are always shunned wherever they go, and especially if they are high-ranking people, negative rumors spread.

Moreover, a woman’s chastity is considered a kind of ‘value’, so it is good to maintain it thoroughly.

“That’s true. But at the same time, from my perspective, it’s ridiculous.”

“Is this ridiculous?”

“There are already frequent conflicts in our imperial family. Right now, I don’t know when or where my life will be threatened.”

After saying that, Dan Ye-rin rested her chin on the bed behind her and continued her words.

“Aren’t you curious about where my bodyguard is?”

“··· ···”

“And aren’t you curious as to why the blood stains here are there? As before, I’m short-thinking.”

Lee Yeon-ju looked at the place Dan Ye-rin pointed. I also moved my gaze there.

As I moved my gaze, I could see the floor with thick blood stains. That must be Yeo-hye’s spilled blood.

It was only a nosebleed, but the inside was so badly torn that it was all wet. Anyone who saw her would have thought she had been stabbed.

“I want to become emperor. But until then, my life will be in danger every time.”

“··· ···”

“I’m willing to give up chastity like this if I can keep my life.”

This is the current difference in mindset between Lee Yeon-ju and Dan Ye-rin. Lee Yeon-ju also probably has nothing to say in that part.

Dan Ye-rin faces reality squarely and throws away as much as she can, but Lee Yeon-ju is the type of person who tries to protect what she wants to protect, just like she said about Jeongjo.

It’s not that he doesn’t have the mindset of an independence martyr, but it can be said to be lacking. Both risked their lives, but their mindsets were different.

“Of course, it’s not that I value chastity at all. I want to dedicate it to someone I trust more than anyone else.”

“······So you seduced Shivar? We’ve only just met? Are you going to take advantage of a boy who doesn’t know anything?”

Lee Yeon-ju laughed as if she was shocked. In her eyes, that is natural.

You can trust him because he was a wild person with no background or connections. But it is also easy to use.

I don’t know the details yet, so it’s a natural decision. But Dan Ye-rin also has something to say.

“I’m sorry, but it’s Shivara who stopped the guard who was trying to assassinate me. It’s right next door, so I heard the noise and came here.”

“What?”

“Whether he wants it or not, Sibar is involved in the struggle for imperial power. For your information, I never wanted it.”

As Yerin said that, she slowly approached me. She followed suit, quietly crossing her arms tightly.

Thanks to this, her warm touch was transmitted to her arm. She is a woman who knows how to shake a man’s heart in many ways.

“The man who saved me the moment I gave up on life… It’s truly a story straight out of a fairy tale, isn’t it?”

“······Is that true? Sivar came in and saved you?”

“Otherwise, there’s no reason for me to fall in love. Before, it was just interesting…”

However, as Yerin blurted out her words, she became even closer to me. Her strange scent penetrated her nose.

A gesture of affection that anyone can see. If anyone else saw it, it would be a scene of sesame seeds pouring out.

“Now I can give my heart. Although trust needs to be built up more.”

“··· ···”

Lee Yeon-ju looked like she couldn’t figure out what to say. The sight of shock and fear before her eyes.

But is it because she was the one who made up her lies creatively? It wasn’t long before she came to her senses and pointed out her shortcomings.

“It’s because Sivar doesn’t know much about civilization yet. What if his life is in danger right now? Will he still try to protect you then?”

“I can be sure.”

“Okay. Then let me ask you one more question. You know very well that there are people who have feelings for Sivar.”

Lee Yeon-ju glanced at me and then looked at Dan Ye-rin with sharp eyes.

The next words that came out of her mouth were exactly what Dan Yerin was worried about.

“Let’s say those people are harmed or in danger because of you. Will Sivar choose you then?”

“··· ···”

“Is this what you think trust is? Choosing yourself no matter what the situation.”

This time it was Dan Ye-rin’s turn to take a hit. Perhaps she had hit the nail on the head, but her arms, which had been crossed, lost some of their strength.

For Dan Ye-rin, this would be a painful fact in many ways. She worries about whether she will really choose herself even in moments of crisis.

It is difficult for her to get out once she is involved in the struggle for imperial power. However, she cannot give up on her dream.

More than anything, my body is one. I too would like to have multiple bodies, but unfortunately that is not possible.

“······You hit the nail on the head. I have nothing to say.”

“Did you really try to take advantage of Sivar? A boy who doesn’t know anything?”

“I’d like to say no to that.”

But I clearly said that it was not the case. As I said before, I got my foot in the door first.

Dan Ye-rin was about to give up her life, but the moment I barged in, she had no choice but to get involved in her fight.

Living quietly? That’s impossible. Considering her crown prince’s vicious personality and her lust for power, her life would be in danger every day.

“I want to become emperor. But regardless of my dream, if I don’t become emperor, my life will be in danger. The same goes for Sivar.”

“Sounds like an excuse?”

“No matter how much it is, there is a high possibility that it will collapse helplessly in front of an army that is force itself.”

Dan Ye-rin’s words are correct. Even if it is me, I am infinitely helpless in front of the military, which is the pinnacle of human power.

Of course, it can cause some meaningful damage. However, there is no business in the face of overwhelming volume.

And the crown prince already had a part of his military power in his hands. They’ve probably recruited two of the generals by now.

If time passes and the general is included, it is impossible for Dan Ye-rin to become emperor. After that, you’ll know even if I don’t say anything.

“We’re practically in the same boat. Even if we don’t want to be.”

“Ha… If that’s the case, I don’t have anything to say… But Sivar came forward first…”

Lee Yeonju sighed. However, if Yerin had tempted him, he would have had a lot to say.

When the brief silence continued, Lee Yeon-ju expressed her doubts as to whether she had belatedly noticed something strange.

“······But why am I worried? It has nothing to do with me.”

That is correct. Although Lee Yeon-ju ran around with both feet to fight for independence, she did not get involved in the struggle for imperial power.

The assassination attempt can be overlooked as long as Dan Ye-rin quietly withdraws. But Dan Ye-rin is not that kind of personality.

“It has nothing to do with it… Is that really true? You’ve already attempted to assassinate me. The moment I report this to the higher-ups, Jo Han will be under tremendous pressure.”

“When do you say you have to eat cold food?”

“Even if I am like that, my brother is not like that. My brother may be greedy, but he is too greedy.”

“··· ···”

It is an implicit story. The moment Dan Yerin submits her report, it will inevitably go through the Crown Prince.

Then naturally, the story of the assassination attempt will come out, and the crown prince will try to take advantage of this in the future.

In any case, an assassination attempt is the worst option. At the same time, I was firmly caught in the trap.

“Now I have to make a suggestion. No, it’s not a suggestion, I’m giving you a choice.”

“Sun…Tak?”

“Yes, that’s my choice. I’m not merciful enough to let the person who tried to assassinate me go.”

For all that, didn’t he obediently let Yeohye go? I was silent.

Next, Dan Ye-rin kept her arms around me and handed Lee Yeon-ju a threatening offer.

“Will you help me liberate my country? Or will you step aside and hasten the destruction of my country? You choose.”

“······You will help liberate my country? Are you asking me to believe that?”

“If I become emperor, I will do it myself. I won’t be able to digest it properly, so it’s better to vomit.”

That is correct. If you can’t even digest it properly, you can’t just not eat it.

The current Huan Empire was like that, and the Earth’s Soviet Union and Japanese Empire were like that.

Both were merged with powerful force, but both failed due to lack of capabilities.

To be honest, there are not many successful cases. Even the British Empire, which ruled half the world, is now shriveled.

Language and culture can be completely overthrown by force, but the stronger the bond between language and culture, the more difficult it is to resolve it through force.

“More than anything, the current situation in the East is unusual. The moment the struggle for imperial power begins in earnest, rebellions will break out everywhere.”

“How do you know that?”

“There is a way to know everything. That kind of trend is flowing frequently in the academy right now.”

The Academy is a place where people from all over the world gather. It is often referred to as a melting pot of races.

The problem is that racial melting pots usually cause large and small conflicts. This is what the devils are aiming for.

Let’s make that conflict spread into a global conflict and cause people to be engulfed in fear. The devil only pushes your back, but it is a dangerous bomb from the beginning.

“That would be the right time. There will never be another chance like that again.”

“··· ···”

“Okay. What should we do now?”

Lee Yeon-ju’s eyes sank. In fact, it is a very attractive story from her perspective.

Taking advantage of the chaos within the Hwan Empire, a rebellion breaks out. This applies not only to Korea but also to other countries.

However, Yerin also takes advantage of that opportunity and takes over her power. Taking advantage of the crown prince who took over military power.

“······What are the conditions?”

It wasn’t long before Lee Yeon-ju’s mouth dropped. For now, I have no choice but to listen.

Dan Yerin smiled her signature charming smile when she accepted. She then said as she crossed her arms.

“As you can see, we are having a secret relationship. Don’t reveal this secret to anyone.”

“That’s easy.”

“Secondly…”

Dan Yerin trailed off her words and then tilted her head to reveal her doubts.

“Nothing.”

“What?”

“There is none.”

“Nothing? Is that really true? Nothing but the first one?”

It was so bad that even Lee Yeon-ju asked back with a strange expression on her face. This is the same for me too.

I understand that originally, you would attach various things to it. This is a fairly complex political issue and must be kept strictly confidential.

At this, Yerin turned her head and looked at me. I also faced her without her saying anything.

Then she smiled her seductive smile and placed her head on my shoulder.

“There is nothing in particular. The original goal was to be the emperor…”

Dan Yerin’s voice said that.

“It’s an intermediate process now.”

It was very peaceful. As if I had found joy in life.

Lee Yeon-ju looked shocked at those words and looked at me and said.

“······Shivar.”

“Huh?”

“You are a really sinful man. Do you know that?”

I know that too.

“You don’t exist.”

“This b*tch…”

“Why are you swearing?”

“No. You really…”

Teacher. I didn’t say anything.

[Faith rises!]

Chaos knows.