Chapter 288

Chapter 288

Minghu and Jianli went to the imperial palace to talk.
“So there was an assassin?”
“Yeah, they were in the bedroom. I’ve already caught two of them, one before I logged out and one after.”
The subject of the story was an assassin who was hiding in the room they were staying in.
“Two of them? It’s for real.”
Delay muttered, looking a little surprised. He had expected it, but he seemed a little surprised to hear that there had been an assassin.
“Oh, right. Delay.”
Ming Hu had a sudden thought and called for Delay.
“Huh?”
Delay asked, and Ming Hu continued.
“I have my high school reunion in a week.”
“Reunion?”
“Yeah, are you free then?”
“Well… A week from now.”
At Ming Hu’s words, Jian Chen pondered for a moment, then smiled and spoke.
“Of course! Hehe.”
“Phew, thank goodness.”
Ming Hu breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried about what would happen if he didn’t make it, but now he didn’t have to worry.
“But what time is it?”
Delay asked. Ming Hu quickly opened his mouth to answer.
“I have a reservation at a restaurant for 7pm, but it’s a little far away, so I’ll have to leave around 6. I’ll pick you up then.”
“Got it!”
Thus, Ming Hu and Jie Li were able to talk and arrive at the imperial palace.
“…Hmm?
Entering the imperial palace and walking to his room, Ming Hu noticed someone standing in front of his room and paused, scratching his head. Ming Hu resumed walking to see who was standing in front of his room.
“Mr. Revill?
It wasn’t until he got a little closer that Ming Hu realized the identity of the person standing at the front of the room.
“My lord!”
Standing at the front of the room was none other than Revil. Revil spotted Ming Hu and quickly approached him.
“Thank goodness. I was worried you weren’t in the room.”
Revill said, looking worried.
“Oh. Not really enough to worry about.”
Ming Hu smiled at Revil’s concern.
“…Yes?”
Revil looked worried, and when he heard Ming Hu’s words, he asked what they meant, but his expression hardened after a moment.
“When you say it’s not at a level to worry about…”
Revil paused, looking at Ming Hu with a stern expression, then continued.
“…You mean the assassins came?”
“Yeah, he was hiding in the bedroom.”
Ming Hu nodded and replied.
“…”
Revil didn’t say anything, just stood there with a stony expression on his face, thinking about something wordlessly.
“I’m glad you’re okay, I’m sorry. It was me.”
Revil finished his thought and bowed his head. Ming Hu thought as he watched Revil bow his head and apologize.
“What the hell is your grudge?
What grudge does he hold against them? No matter how different their countries were, Ming Hu was a nobleman of the Helioca Empire, which was larger than the Aman Empire. Furthermore, Ming Hu was currently here as a representative of the Helioca Empire.
“If you’re going to send assassins…
Nevertheless, the assassin came. I wondered what kind of grudge he could possibly have against me.
“Don’t even ask…
I couldn’t even ask him what had happened. No, I should, but the look on Revil’s face told me I’d better not ask.
“No, but what are you doing here?”
He wasn’t just worried, though. It was clear he had a purpose.
“Oh.”
Realizing why he was here, Revil let out a short gasp before continuing.
“I’m coming with you to make sure you’re ready, and I have the invitation.”
When Revil said that he had come to join them, Ming Hu nodded in understanding and turned to Delay.
“Are you ready?”
“Yes!”
Delay nodded, and Ming Hu looked back at Revil.
“Let’s go.”
“Yes.”
Revil took the lead and began to walk. Ming Hu and Jie Li followed Revil and began to walk toward the party.
“That’s where the party is.”
After a while, Revil pointed ahead and said, “Look. Hearing Revil’s words, Minghu and Jianye looked ahead. As they looked ahead, a huge castle came into view.
“That’s huge.
The castle was huge. Even though we still had quite a distance to go, the castle was clearly visible. It was bigger than any castle I had ever seen before.
‘I never knew there was a castle like this inside the imperial palace.
Ming Hu thought of the imperial palace of the Helioca Empire. The Helioca imperial palace had a large building, but it was literally a building. A castle of this size did not exist.
“Wow!”
Delay marveled at the castle. Of course, it wasn’t the enormity of the castle that made him marvel. While the size of the castle played a role in his admiration, it was the appearance of the castle that really got to him.
“It’s so beautiful!”
The admiration was followed by an exclamation. The exterior of the castle was indeed beautiful. It was like looking at a work of art. Hearing Jian Chen’s words, Revil opened his mouth to speak with a bitter smile.
“The castle is a treasure and a symbol of the Aman Empire.”
“…?”
Delay was too busy looking at the castle to see Revil’s bitter smile. Ming Hu, however, did not. Ming Hu shook his head when he saw Revil smiling bitterly at the castle.
“What’s wrong with him?
What was going on in that huge castle? Revil’s expression as he gazed at the castle was indeed wistful, but Ming Hu was in no mood to ask why, so he turned his attention away from Revil and continued walking in silence toward the castle.
“It’s bigger up close.
Ming Hu then walked toward the castle where the party was being held, and soon arrived in front of the castle. Upon approaching, he realized that the castle was much larger than he had expected.
“If it’s this big…
Ming Hu smiled as he looked at the castle, which was larger than he had expected. The castle was indeed huge, and he loved it.
“I’ll be able to move around.
Ming Hu had to go to the empress’s quarters. No one would think it strange if he disappeared from here for a while.
“Would you like to see the invitation?”
The knight waiting at the entrance to the castle approached and said.
“Here it is.”
Ming Hu looked at Revil, who took the invitation from his bosom and showed it to the knight. After checking the invitation, the knight bowed and signaled to the soldiers behind him.
Profit
Taking the signal, the soldiers opened the door and the knight spoke again.
“Have a great time.”
Listening to the knight’s words, Ming Hu, Delay, and Revil entered the castle.
“Wow.”
Once inside, Delay exclaimed once again. The interior of the castle was just as awe-inspiring as the exterior.
That was the moment.
“Mr. Revill!”
In the distance, a voice called out to Revil. Ming Hu looked toward the source of the voice. A shaggy-haired man in his late thirties was approaching. Soon, the man arrived, and Revil smiled and offered his hand to shake.
“Duke Hotore, it’s been a long time.”
“It’s been a long time. Haha.”
After shaking Revil’s hand in greeting, Hotore looked away from Revil, glanced at Ming Hu and Jie Li, and then back at Revil.
“Are they…?”
When asked to introduce himself, Revill smiled and opened his mouth.
“This is Count Ming Hu, who has come with me as a representative of the Empire, and this is his wife.”
“Ah!”
At Revil’s words, Hotore let out a surprised gasp and looked at Ming Hu and Jie Zi. Judging by her expression and mood, Hotore seemed to know about Mingfu and Jieji.
“I am Duke Hotore of the Kingdom of Remun.”
Hotore then smiled and extended his hand to shake Myeonghu and Jiejie’s.
“The late Earl of the Helioca Empire.”
“It’s called a delay.”
Myung-hoo and Ji-yeon also introduced themselves and shook hands.
“But didn’t you say you came with a prince?”
When they finished shaking hands, Revil looked around and asked Hotore.
“Prince?
At Revill’s words, Ming Hu looked around, and realized that this was an imperial party. There was no way that the people coming here were of ordinary status.
“Well. Haha.”
Hotore laughed awkwardly, his voice trailing off.
“Oh… I see.”
Revil looked at Hotore apologetically, stunned by her words and reaction.
“No. Haha.”
“…?
Ming Hu couldn’t help but wonder at their reaction.
That was the moment.
Bam, bam, bam, bam!
The sound of the music changed from softly echoing to loud.
“Looks like you’re here.”
Revil said, looking toward the entrance as the music changed. Ming Hu and Jian Chen turned their heads at Revil’s words and gaze and looked toward the entrance.
Profit
The closed door slowly began to open.
Jab… 기리.
Soon, someone appeared through the open door. It was a girl in a pure white dress. She was followed by what appeared to be a knight and a maid.
Ming Hu realized who the girl was by the sudden change in music, the reactions of those around her, and the people following her.
“The Empress…
It was clear who the life of the party was: the Empress.