My Daddy Hide His Power Chapter 176

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Emperor’s room.

 

The table was filled with snacks, and the Emperor handed me a fork in my trembling hand.

 

“Are you calming down now?”

 

“…Yes.” 

 

It was a funny sight.

 

A leisurely feeling that contrasts with the chaos outside.

 

‘Calm down. Let’s calm down.’

 

I’ve got the situation under control.

 

The Emperor hadn’t brought me before him because he had sensed something.

 

So there is no need to be anxious.

 

I was scared, but it was urgent, and I had to leave this place as calmly as possible. 

 

“That, Your Majesty…” 

 

“Hmm?” 

 

“U, Uncle… He’s in danger right now. Can you help?” 

 

“Uncle? Ah, you mean Sir Axion?”

 

“…Yes.” 

 

“Don’t worry. He’s quite strong.” 

 

“Besides Uncle… there are a lot of people. Where the fire is right now…”

 

For some reason, the Emperor seemed apathetic, and I couldn’t understand his reaction. 

 

‘Why?’

 

Regardless of the fact that the Emperor doesn’t consider commoners as people, the place where the fire is burning is still part of the realm.

 

The Emperor, it’s his territory after all.

 

If we don’t suppress it quickly, we don’t know how far the fire will spread…

 

“Are you worried? Then let’s go.”

 

At that time, Oscar intervened as if he had been waiting.

 

I was fortunate that my hands and feet worked.

 

“I’ll be going now. After all, they’ve already requested support from Wizard Tower.” 

 

“Wait.” 

 

The Emperor, looking tired, rubbed his forehead and glanced down at me.

 

“As expected, you look just like your father.”

 

The Emperor leisurely raised his teacup.

 

“Kid. Let me tell you one thing.” 

 

“…Ah, yes.” 

 

“Regardless of rank, because you are your father’s daughter… you will live as one of the most powerful figures in this country.”

 

“….” 

 

“I may not have looked into it often, but I’ve always been aware of your whereabouts. Serving in the temple… mingling with commoners…” 

 

I took a deep breath.

 

“Now that you’ve grown up quite a bit, it’s time to realize. You can’t naturally mingle with them, nor should you.”

 

“….” 

 

“Imagine ants climbing up your legs. Are they lovely or disgusting?”

 

The Emperor smiled sweetly and stroked my cheek. 

 

“It’s better if you feel something from today’s events. Not everyone is the same in the Capital, so from now on, don’t even mention an anthill.”

 

Of course, I didn’t listen to trash talk.

 

But… 

 

‘Why… does it seem like it’s wasting time?’

 

Every minute and every second is an urgent situation, and the Emperor is trying to hold me back. 

 

No, more precisely, he seems to be trying to hold me back to send me off along with Oscar, who would follow me.

 

And… he’s trying to prevent Oscar from taking care of the situation where the fire broke out.

 

‘Just why…’

 

In an instant, a suspicion flashed through my mind like lightning.

 

The sudden act of terrorism came out of nowhere.

 

There are people capable of suppressing the situation, but the only one who can move without worrying about the Emperor’s attention is Oscar.

 

But unfortunately, Oscar has been caught here now.

 

Why? 

 

There’s no way he came here on his own.

 

There must have been a call from the emperor.

 

Everything seemed well planned.

 

‘Could it be that you made this yourself?’

 

Four years ago, during the Holy Beast Incident, the Emperor didn’t care much about people dying or the land being destroyed. 

 

It was to tame Dad.

 

And maybe… this time too.

 

“Ah…” 

 

I just bit my lip helplessly.

 

‘I see…’

 

A blue light rose in the area where terrorism would occur.

 

It was only through two experiences that I finally understood what that light meant. It wasn’t just a light that indicated where many deaths would occur.

 

A tug of war between the protagonist and the villain. What happens in the process of the revolution…

 

It was a light that signaled ‘innocent’ deaths.

 

* * *

 

That time.

 

‘I’m crazy, I must be crazy.’

 

The commander of the wizard division, Gillian Valenciano, was in a carriage traveling to a commoner residential area.

 

‘Why am I going there, me?’

 

It was because of memories from the past.

 

When it was revealed that he had attempted to bribe the Lord of the Wizard Tower to get his son exempted from military service… 

 

“Ahem, I have no face left in front of Sir Enoch.”

 

The most embarrassing person to face was Enoch. It was as if he had discovered military service corruption by the leader of the army.

 

“No, if you put it that way, wouldn’t I be just the same, having deserted for seven years? I’m grateful to you, Sir. Thank you for going through all the trouble on my behalf.”

 

However, Enoch was very generous.

 

“To be honest, I’m not sure anymore what’s right and what’s wrong. Whether it’s the fault of the capable people who are trying to avoid military service or the wicked military law that forces people to live as soldiers until death…”

 

“….” 

 

“We do need soldiers to defend the country. However, I’d like to see some changes in the military law. I think setting a shorter mandatory service period would be better, even if it means young capable people only sacrificing that much. How do you see it, sir?”

 

Gillian was so shocked at the time that he ran away without answering.

 

Because it was a very sensitive topic.

 

How could he casually and nonchalantly bring up such words?

 

Ruling over the military law and commanding the army as he pleased was a privilege of the Emperor.

 

Talking about reforming military law is like rebelling against the emperor.

 

That day… 

 

What was Enoch’s intention in saying those words?

 

It can’t be? 

 

Perhaps?

 

While he was lost in thought, the carriage arrived at the scene.

 

‘I don’t know anymore.’

 

Gillian burst out laughing.

 

His attempt to handle the disaster here without permission would surely annoy the Emperor.

 

He might not openly say anything, but he would surely retaliate in some way.

 

It’s always been that way.

 

‘Like sending someone on a mission to die in battle or something.’

 

Even though he anticipated the consequences his impulsive decision might bring…

 

Gillian moved like crazy.

 

He had no faith whatsoever. None other than Enoch.

 

“….?” 

 

Gillian eventually got off the carriage and was surprised.

 

Many capable people had already arrived at the scene. 

 

‘No, they came from the Wizard Tower?’

 

The white robes of the Wizard Tower researchers caught his eye first. 

 

And… 

 

“Sir Gillian?” 

 

The commander of the Holy Magic Division, Jullian Erzo.

 

He, who had brought his men along, spotted Jullian and rushed over in surprise.

 

“I didn’t know that Sir would come…” 

 

“Y, yeah. T, that’s how it happened.” 

 

He thought the young Jullian might be able to move, but… 

 

‘He was a friend who knew full well that the emperor was scary.’

 

Both Wizard Tower and Jullian were unexpected. 

 

“I’m so glad. Now that the wizards are here, the suppression will go much faster.”

 

Is it because there are people who get punished together?

 

Gillian, feeling a little at ease, rolled up his sleeves.

 

“Okay, let’s move quickly.”

 

* * *

 

The Capital, the temple of Pavil. 

 

There was a storage room for holy relics in the basement of the main temple. 

 

Without hesitation, Cheshire crossed the quiet hallways of the reliquary. 

 

In the final moments, a special “sword” is absolutely necessary! Cheshire must wield it! 

 

A letter that Lilith left behind for Enoch, expecting that she would be caught. 

 

In the end, Cheshire broke his promise to look at it later, found the letter, and read it. 

 

He remembered all the contents.

 

At that time, even the words that were incomprehensible are now fully understood.

 

In the final moments

 

That was the moment when the Emperor’s head was cut off.

 

And for some reason, he also knows that a specific weapon is needed. Being here now, he understands that as well.

 

“That… the commander of the magic swordsman division?” 

 

Among the several priests following Cheshire, a young man spoke with a troubled expression. 

 

“Could you please tell me what brought you here?”

 

His name is Paulo Sherman.

 

He was a newly appointed high priest.

 

“It was at the commander’s request that I opened the door to the reliquary, but normally, visitors like yourself shouldn’t come here.”

 

Paulo added, hurriedly following Cheshire, who didn’t even seem to hear him.

 

“You must tell us the reason for accessing the reliquary, and it’s essential to notify us before your visit…”

 

While he was speaking, Chesire stopped walking. 

 

‘I found it.’

 

A sword placed horizontally in a glass storage case. 

 

Paulo looked at the holy relic where Cheshire had stopped. 

 

He was curious. What could have driven Cheshire to approach him directly, asking to open the reliquary door?

 

[Judgment Sword]

 

It is a holy relic that led to the death of the previous high priest who caused an uproar over fake revelations four years ago.

 

A sword that the expedition team tried to retrieve, but for some reason it didn’t move.

 

A holy relic that was barely transported because a priest named Zadkiel was the only one who could carry it.

 

“Was it this? The relic you were urgently trying to confirm…”

 

Clank—!

 

The moment he spoke. 

 

“Heuk!” 

 

“Heuph!”

The glass cabinet containing the holy relics was shattered in vain by Cheshire’s fist.

 

All the priests who were watching the scene were shocked and covered their mouths.

 

“C, commander? W, what on earth is this…” 

 

Cheshire casually grabbed a piece of glass stuck in his fist and swept it away as if tearing it off.

 

Tuk, tuk.

 

The surroundings was quiet. 

 

While everyone was holding their breath, the only clear sound was the sound of blood dripping onto the floor.

 

“….” 

 

Cheshire took the sword with his hand. 

 

And he looked back.

 

The priests were so frightened that they could not breathe when they discovered Cheshire’s red eyes filled with murderous intent.

 

“Get out of the way.”

 

If they didn’t step aside, this man would surely kill them and pass through.

 

Everyone knew that fact, and they trembled, raising their hands beside their heads as they stepped aside.

 

Without showing any signs of fighting back, they stepped aside as if to say they wouldn’t resist.

 

“….” 

 

In the midst of suffocating fear, Cheshire slipped away effortlessly.