778 – Charlotte’s Great Adventure – 2

Touring the Crown Princess’ Islands is not an easy decision.

To the emperor, the Crown Princess is a precious heir who is first in line to the throne, and a cute daughter who will not hurt to look at him.

It is impossible for her to leave her daughter in such danger.

But does that mean forming a bodyguard befitting the authority of the Crown Princess? Her entire system will bow to her princess’s arrival, and she will not even be able to see the folk culture that she desires. It is a self-evident fact that if things go that way, the Crown Princess will sulk.

Of course, reducing the number of escorts is not worth discussing. If the Crown Princess gets hurt due to even the slightest negligence in guarding, there is no such thing as a disaster.

– Minister.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

-After clearing the path for the princess to move, how about she pretending to be a civilian with the imperial servants and knights?

“I’m sorry, but it looks like you will remain as a rare cancer successor to Eimanka XIV.”

What’s even more unfortunate is that the emperor’s mentality is already in a state where it would be enough to call it a catastrophe.

What? Clear the path for the Crown Princess to travel? Does she act like a civilian with servants and knights? Doing something like that in an institution that is not a small town is something that would make even a decent tyrant or tyrant shake his head. What monarch in this world would overturn the public sentiment in the capital city with his own hands? The two pillars that support the regime are the capital and the central army.

– Well, that shouldn’t happen.

Still, the emperor seemed to be momentarily excited out of concern for his daughter, and my criticism quickly brought him to his senses —

– I need to build a city on the plains near the island. If you teleport, even the Crown Princess will think it’s an institution.

Nope. You’ve become even crazier.

The crazy idea of creating a city planned by the Crown Princess for her outings. It made her laugh so loudly that her anger rose to the top of her throat.

‘Isn’t it okay to swear twice now?’

Eventually, she seriously considered whether to spit out this curse or swallow it.

Honestly, if the Supreme Court justices heard this reason, they would all nod their heads. Rather than being disloyal and rude to the emperor, they will consider it as advice that guided the emperor on the right path.

“Your Majesty. I understand how your Majesty feels as Sosin is also his father, but I think you are worrying too much.”

After much consideration, I ultimately chose the latter. The Supreme Court justices’ acquittal is a possibility, and the shameful crime I will bear for spitting out double insults is a certainty.

And now, appreciating the emperor is more important than provoking him.

‘…Can’t I just use magic?’

Moreover, when I think about it, I realize that we have a master key called magic. If you cast a spell on the Crown Princess to change her appearance, cast a location tracking spell and a defense spell just in case, and have knights and wizards follow you secretly, there will be no problem with escorting her.

I, too, was pushed by the emperor’s momentum and forgot this obvious method for a moment. Anyway, that guy made all kinds of fuss.

“Please have faith in Your Majesty’s fearless soldiers and loyal subjects. Then, Her Majesty the Crown Princess will return to the imperial palace with a big smile and no problem.”

The emperor fell silent for a moment at my words.

Fortunately, my advice seems to have reached his heart. Yes, if you make a fuss even after saying this, are you human?

– Minister.

The emperor actually opened his mouth again and spoke in a gentle voice.

– Does this seem like Jim’s problem?

“…Yes?”

-If the Crown Princess goes out to see the islands, does she really think only the Crown Princess will go? Can you guarantee that you won’t brag to the minister’s children or ask them to go together?

For a moment, I felt like my blood dried up.

The emperor is right. If the Crown Princess sets out on her great adventure to the Woodang Tang Islands, there is no way she will end up with an adventure just for the Crown Princess. Why did she forget that obvious thing?

“I will go to Taeyangjeon as soon as the sun rises tomorrow. How about calling the commander of the 1st Guards Corps and the commander of the Island Guards to discuss this?”

– The minister is right. Let’s do that.

With those words, the communication ended.

‘Let’s go with Trixie.’

The safety of the Crown Princess and our children is at stake in this matter. Even better results will come if we put our heads together with Trixie, the pinnacle of magic.

***

His Majesty’s call came early in the morning.

A call from His Majesty the Emperor, not from His Excellency the Commander of the Central District Army, nor from the Chief of the Army, nor from the Chief of Staff, nor from His Excellency the Minister of War or His Excellency the Duke of Victory . No matter how much I am the commander of the 1st Guards Corps, I am only a corps commander and have been called by His Majesty.

Even if you think about it as optimistically as possible, it’s His Majesty’s call, so it’s probably not an ordinary thing. Thanks to you, I took several deep breaths.

‘It’s an opportunity.’

Yes, this is an opportunity. If the matter is so important that His Majesty personally seeks it out, then if you can resolve it safely, you can gain His Majesty’s trust in her.

Just as he successfully suppressed the Twilight Church in the past and laid the foundation for his promotion to the commander of the 1st Guards Corps. This work will also serve as a foundation for me to move to a major position as commander of the local forces or the Ministry of War.

“This is Francis Neville, commander of the 1st Guards Corps. I have come at your Majesty’s call.”

So, after calming down as much as possible. I told my business to the vice-captain of the Imperial Knights guarding His Majesty’s office,

“Please go in. His Excellency Ma Jong-gong, His Excellency the Minister of Inspection, and the Commander of the Imperial Guard are also here.”

‘What.’

I realized that this issue far exceeded my expectations.

My heart, which I had calmed down for the most part, was shaken again. If there was only the head of the island guard, he would have thought it was for the sake of the safety of the island. The reason for the existence of the 1st Guards Corps and Island Guards is for the defense of the Islands and the safety of Island citizens.

But there is not only the head of the institutional security guard, but also the minister of inspection? Even His Excellency Ma Jong-gong, who hasn’t been to the Magic Tower often since marrying the minister?

‘What on earth.’

The Minister of Supervision is the supreme swordsman on the continent and the head of the Ministry of Supervision who monitors everything in the country. His Excellency Ma Jong-gong is a key force in the defense of the metropolitan area, including the system.

The fact that even such people have been called by His Majesty doesn’t mean that a great threat is coming to this empire and system.

Perhaps the subjugation of the Twilight Church that took place five years ago. Or, a further incident may have occurred.

‘Trust is not the problem.’

It was a matter not of His Majesty’s trust but of the safety of the empire. It was to protect the peace of the system and citizens.

If so, let’s put aside our greed and get on with it. Now is the time to act as a soldier of the empire, not as corps commander Francis Neville.

There was a time when I promised myself, ─.

“The majority of the island’s citizens are unaware of His Majesty’s true presence His. If only the purple eyes, the symbol of the imperial family, were covered, they would not be able to recognize His Majesty.”

“I guess he is too.”

“It would also be a good idea to have one or two adults as guardians to act as guardians.”

“At best?”

“The rest should be hidden in various places along His Highness’s path. It would be better to organize around those who are good at hiding and chasing.”

Until His Majesty and the Minister started talking about a strange topic.

Until we had a serious conversation, just the two of us.

“We will further strengthen the magic tower’s border magic. While the guards are in charge of the interior of the island, the Magic Tower will be on guard against inflows from outside.”

No, there are three, including His Excellency Majong-gong.

Since I couldn’t open my mouth, I just kept silent.

Then, I made eye contact with the captain of the island guard sitting across from me.

‘Would you like a drink in the evening?’

‘Of course.’

Although it wasn’t a live conversation, such a conversation definitely took place between me and the guard captain. As we were in the same situation, we were able to communicate with just our eyes.

“Guard Corps Commander, Guard Commander.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Give me your order, Your Majesty.”

“The role of police officers is very important. We need to pay more attention to public security without creating a sense of discomfort in the system.”

Confusing. If security is strengthened, the atmosphere will inevitably calm down. Isn’t that like saying prepare hot ice cream?

“I will keep that in mind.”

However, I could not express my disapproval because I heard the conversation between His Majesty, the Minister, and His Excellency Ma Jong-gong.

Her Her Royal Highness Her Her The Crown Princess and the Minister’s children are scheduled to tour the islands. If so, I must go beyond the limits I set for myself. We must break away from the stereotype that we cannot succeed and reach a higher world.

If your Majesty wants hot ice cream, you have to get the ice from volcanic lava. That is the duty of a soldier and the duty of a nobleman.

***

The princess’s grand adventure plan was outlined by the collective intelligence of her associates.

First of all, so that the Crown Princess can feel the system as it is, the 1st Guards Corps and the system guards will maintain daily life and strengthen security. This may seem like a fancy yet simple, elegant yet avant-garde request, but I believe that the Guard Commander and Guard Commander will take care of it.

‘I probably didn’t get that important position through poker.’

Additionally, we plan to cast a spell on our children, including the Crown Princess, to make them look like the children of ordinary citizens. With this measure alone, more than 90% of the attention toward children will disappear.

Crucially, I am the only guardian and close escort of the children. Trixie watches over the entire island from the top of the Magic Tower. It was decided that the deputy executive director would direct the personnel who would keep a distance and escort them. The Deputy Chief Executive has been in charge of assassinations since his time at the Inspection Department, so he is also skilled in covert actions.

‘If there is someone who breaks through this and causes terrorism, he is the same as Khagan.’

If such a person appears, he must step forward to defend the country’s fate. It’s dizzying just to imagine it.

“Time! Time!”

“Yes, Your Majesty. Please speak.”

“Me! I decided to go see Ashes too!”

Of course, the dizzy feeling that made her heart stop was subsided thanks to the Crown Princess’ clear voice.

“Congratulations, Your Majesty. The Islands are a place with a lot to see, play, and eat. It will be a fun sight to see.”

“Really!?”

The Crown Princess laughed at my words and turned her head to the left and right, then looked up at me again.

“Time! Where is Pedi?”

“I’m playing with Titi in the back garden. Your Majesty is here, so he’ll be back soon.”

“Pedi! If I ask you to take a look at Gachijaedo, what’s the point?”

As the emperor and I expected, the princess wanted to play together instead of alone. If she had heard it without any preparation, she would have been appalled, but since she was fully prepared, it made her happy.

The desire to go on even small sightseeing trips with my younger brother. What an amazing heart.

“Just a pedi?”

“No! All of my younger brothers!”

It’s such an amazing feeling.

But everything is difficult. You have to be nervous with just one princess, but adding eight children under the age of five? No matter how much I do, I can’t survive alone.

‘If you treat it well, you can even get the triplets and Friedrich.’

Actually, it’s easiest to just go for a pedi…