## Chapter 1119 – Royal Palace

“Okay. I’ll go and do my best that day.”

Anyway, the date’s already set for when they want me to come. The Karga royal family is calling me, and there’s no way to back out or postpone it.

If they call, I have to go.

“What are you thinking of doing if the royal family asks you to go as an envoy?”
“I’ve thought about that a bit.”

Of course, I have something in mind.

“In the first place, I don’t have the skills to go as an envoy. It’s not like I’ve studied diplomacy or anything. I’m good at killing monsters and resolving small-scale conflicts, but I’m not qualified to handle national-level affairs.”

Even if I have the ability to resolve conflicts between people, if the scale grows to a national level, I’m just a useless idiot.

“But if they’re going to use me as an envoy, they’ll have all the countermeasures in place, right?”

The Karga Kingdom is not a pushover.

If they have a plan to send me as an envoy, they’ll take care of the preparations themselves, so there won’t be much for me to worry about.

From the kingdom’s perspective, expecting me to have diplomatic skills and achieve results would be nothing more than a ridiculous `gamble`.

They’ll take care of everything.

“You know that well.”

Kadia nodded.

“They’ll probably attach a diplomat to the Paladin… If that’s not possible, they’ll likely just use you as a liaison. Either way, the Paladin’s guess is correct. They wouldn’t send you to do important work without preparation.”
“That’s exactly it.”

Even though going to the elf country is a bit suspicious and fishy, they won’t try to stab me in the back, so if I judge it calmly, there’s not much to worry about.

I just have to play the role of a delivery guy with a ticket.

“So, I’ll listen to what they have to say first. If it sounds good, I’ll go, and if not, I’ll refuse.”

But I’m not someone who just does things for the sake of it.

Even if the royal family asks me, I’ll refuse if there’s no adequate compensation. Of course, since it’s a difficult request to refuse, I’m willing to do it if they treat me properly and give me a reward.

I don’t really want to go, but if the conditions are good, it’s not something I can’t do.

“Hmm… I understand. But if you refuse, you’ll need a proper reason. This is a national matter. If there’s no clear reason, you won’t have a justification to refuse. Justification is important in such situations.”
“I know all that, so don’t worry, Kadia. I’m not a child.”
“Heh, then I can rest assured about this matter.”

Kadia smiled provocatively and started to bring her face closer to mine.

Is this a signal for a kiss?

“I’ll let you know as soon as I have the results.”
“…”

I put my forehead against Kadia’s forehead, naturally kissed her, and spent some time kissing… Right. So, I’m going to the royal palace in a few days.

Will I meet the king?
Or the princess?
The reclusive prince?

Maybe I’ll see that Swordmaster lady.

That lady was a real psycho… It’s better not to see her if possible, but I need to see how she looks to me now that I’m at this level.

Let’s improve my judgment.

* * *

“Father? You look like you’re worried about something. What’s wrong?”
“Oh, Katt. What’s the matter?”

As I entered, Aria and Claudia came up to me and clung to me.

“It’s not really a worry. They’re telling me to come to the royal palace soon.”
“What? The royal palace? Are you finally getting your reward?”
“Yeah. They’re giving it now.”

Karin, who was lying on the sofa, raised her upper body.

“Then does Sister have to prepare too?”
“No. They’re only calling me this time. They said they’ll talk to the others separately later. They cut off the conversation so vaguely.”
“What? Why aren’t they calling everyone?”

I briefly explained again about the elf country envoy that I mentioned before.

“Ah, I see. They’re only calling you to talk about that.”
“Yeah. That’s it. It would be a bit awkward to call everyone and talk about it separately.”

They’ll probably talk to the next team separately.
Or they’ll ask me to tell them.

“Katt. What do you think?”

Claudia asked about the elf envoy.

“If they give me proper compensation, there’s no reason not to do it.”
“Father. I don’t think it’s a good idea.”
“It’s unsettling. But there won’t be any problems.”

In the first place, the elf envoy came to the kingdom first and brought up the story about the alliance proposal. This was talked about a long time ago, and it seems like they’ve been preparing for it since then.

“Then you should act as Katt judges. Anyway, it’s not decided yet, so you can refuse if it seems strange, right?”
“Of course, I’ll refuse if they say something ridiculous. I’ll do as I think is best.”

Then should I take out that World Tree leaf?

As I was thinking about that.

“Katt! This is it!”
“Oh! That!”

Hilde came with a small box.
She quickly went to get it as soon as the story came up.

I immediately received the box and opened it.

“As expected.”
“It hasn’t withered at all.”

The World Tree leaf that I received from the elf guardian warrior after defeating the lord of the other world was as fresh as if it had just been picked from a tree. Looking at this green leaf, I can’t help but think of a ten-thousand-won bill.

“I heard that this is treated as a special treasure among the elves.”
“Those guys believe in the World Tree. It may be a bit lower in rank, but it can be called a sacred object.”

Anyway, I have to keep this safe.

“So, you’re going to the darkies’ royal palace alone?”
“That’s right. I’ll get something good.”
“Hmm… Can you do it?”
“Winia. Have you ever seen me fail at something like this?”
“No.”
“Rest assured.”
“But I strangely know that the darkie can do everything well, but I can’t help but worry every day.”
“You’re just full of worries in your heart. It’s okay.”

I stroked Winia’s head.

“Ah, but Risha. What about the Coltarahen heart?”
“We are currently extracting energy from it. I think there will be good news soon.”
“Good. And the Oracle?”
“Shouldn’t we unlock the seal after completing the Coltarahen heart?”
“That’s right. Then that’s it.”

Then there’s nothing else to think about right now.

Let’s just think about the royal palace.

* * *

The days passed, and the day of the reward arrived.

During that time, I talked a lot with my women about this trip to the royal palace, but the conclusion is that I have to go and face them directly to know.

Is the Heavenly Demon going to be afraid of something like this?

But damn, I’m so nervous.

“Sweaty back ON.”

I was so nervous from the morning that I ambushed Claudia from behind to relieve my tension.

“Ahng…! Katt, it tickles…!”
“Claudia. Hurry. Relieve my tension.”

While hugging Claudia from behind, I massaged her breasts with my right hand and touched her pussy with my left hand. A large amount of fluids flowed out immediately, and a squelching sound was heard as I poked my fingers in and played with her.

“Haaah!”
“Huh? I told you to relieve my tension?”
“I can’t do anything…! In this state!”
“Hehehe, is that so?”

Anyway, as I touched Claudia’s body like this, I felt more comfortable and my tension seemed to ease a bit.

“Still. Say something to relieve my tension.”

As I slowed down the speed of my caresses and whispered, Claudia slowly said, barely suppressing her moans.

“Haa… Haa… Katt is a generous and confident man… You don’t have to worry about that… You say you’re nervous, but when the situation comes, you do better than anyone else.”
“Claudia…!”

Those words were enough to recharge my courage.

To think that she believes in me this much!

“Thank you!”
“Kyaa!”

I immediately slammed Claudia onto the bed, grabbed her wrists and pressed them down, pressed my chest against her back, and thrust my thing deep inside her, slamming my hips down as I continued to ejaculate.

“Keuek…! Claudia! Claudia…!”
“…!”

After spending about an hour pouring out my weak hearts into Claudia’s insides by the liter.

“Aaaah.”

I had become a true Heavenly Demon.

“Thank you, Claudia. Thanks to you, I have become the true Kim Katt. This is the power of love.”
“Ugh…! Heuh… Haa, aah!”

Claudia, sprawled on the bed, trembled all over and moaned.

Did I do it a bit too hard?

“Hoo… Hehehe, really. So full of energy from the morning… Then are you going now?”

She turned her body with difficulty and slowly said as she looked at me.

“I’ll wash up and go. Thank you. I’ve recharged my courage.”
“Okay.”

After kissing Claudia one last time, I properly washed my body, put on my clothes, and took only what I needed before going outside.

I’m heading straight to the royal palace.

The royal palace is in the center of the capital. It’s literally a huge royal palace, and I know the way because I went there to catch the Valkyrie last time. But that time, I only went inside the castle walls, and I never went inside the real interior.

Now I’m going to go there properly.

How long has it been?

The royal palace began to appear from over there. There are no other buildings near the royal palace. There is only a very large road around it.

I approached it without hesitation.

“Halt.”
“Halt.”

Guarding the extremely strict outer walls of the royal palace were knights. They stopped me, looking very serious.

“This is the royal palace. State your business.”
“I was invited. This is the proof.”

I immediately took out the proof from my chest and showed it to them, and the knights nodded after confirming it.

“Paladin. Confirmation complete. Then let’s go in.”
“Okay.”

Am I going in right away?

The door opened, and there were many people waiting for me inside. Most of them were servants, but there were also many knights and guards.

“Welcome, Paladin.”

The one who greeted me was a man who was well-dressed, looking like a butler.

“Ah. Who are these people?”
“These are the people who will escort the Paladin to the interior of the royal palace. Before that, let’s start with the inspection.”
“Do so.”

Then they began to inspect my body. When entering the interior of the royal palace, you cannot bring any equipment. Knowing that, I only brought clothes and simple belongings.

“No problem. Then let’s go.”
“My, my. It seems like there are a lot of escorts.”
“It’s a matter of course.”

So, I headed to the interior of the royal palace with them.

* * *

The interior of the royal palace was pure white, and it was like a maze.

Those who were escorting me didn’t say much, but the personnel kept changing in the middle. As I went in about halfway, I was being escorted by only ten knights who looked quite neat.

This entry procedure is extremely strict.

Is it because I’m meeting them alone?
Or is this the royal palace etiquette?

I thought that if having a lot of escorts is etiquette, then it might be etiquette. Because people tend to think that sending a lot of people shows sincerity.

Of course, it’s not really important.

ㅡThud.
ㅡThud.
ㅡThud.

I’m just following them inside.
The atmosphere is like this, so I didn’t open my mouth either.

These knights feel like they were professionally trained to do something like guarding. They could say something while walking. But they’re all keeping quiet.

ㅡThud.

As I was walking, the procession suddenly stopped.

ㅡChuk!
ㅡChuk!
ㅡChuk!

Then suddenly the knights saluted to the front. I wondered what was going on, so I went a little to the side of the procession and looked at the front.

There, someone I had seen once before was standing with their arms crossed.

Her identity was the Swordmaster.

ㅡSwordmaster.

This is another unexpected meeting.

Was she waiting here?
It’s a plausible story.

Anyway, this lady was waiting here.
It’s a bit unexpected.

“Ah, you’ve worked hard.”

As the Swordmaster said that and raised her hand, the knights released their salute.

ㅡWoosh.

In an instant, they moved to the left and right, then turned around and started to return.

“What.”

Are they only escorting me this far?
They just left without saying anything.

So, only she and I were left in the space.

“…”

The Swordmaster just stared at me silently.

Of course, I was the true Kim Katt now, so I didn’t care.