Rasilia slowly repeated Deckan’s words.
“There’s little documentation on ancient magic in Delarta. The only likely place for such records to exist would be in the Eliauden Empire, which has the longest history on the continent.”
“Yes, that’s the closest answer we have at this point.”
Deckan continued his explanation.
The basis of magic was not human but the use of a specific force that exists in nature.
Modern magic referred to this force as mana, and magical circles were used to move mana.
However, ancient magic was said to use a different kind of force. The start was to summon the force using Jin, but the nature of the force was different. The force coming from another dimension might even affect humans, unlike mana.
“Then… the culprit is determined.”
“It must be the Knights of Castle Malik. I’ve heard from Evette before that they’re trying to restore ancient magic.”
“It’s still a conjecture at this point. We can only guess that ancient magic was used; we have no concrete evidence.”
“Moreover, the Knights are under the protection of the temple, so we can’t act rashly.”
“You are correct.”
The conversation paused for a moment.
It was certain that the Knights of Castle Malik were targeting the royal family.
Dreadful thoughts continued to ripple through Rasilia’s mind.
‘I began to undress. Does that mean… they wanted to confirm the mark?’
The Countess of Pashad, who knew that the mark was disappearing, had connections with the temple. Although it was said that the Countess had not left the count’s residence since then, there was no guarantee that the secret had not leaked.
‘If I’m exposed as a fake, what will happen next?’
Up to this point, Rasilia thought that only she would be in danger if her identity was exposed. The Emperor would eventually find his true companion, so she believed it would be a better outcome for him.
‘But if the temple tries to exploit this somehow… it can’t be good.’
People would then find out about Bluemoon’s secret.
Once a Bluemoon, the Emperor would transform into a demon, and it would be revealed that there was no mechanism to control this.
It was dangerous for the Emperor as well.
‘The best course of action is to find the true companion as soon as possible.’
Then the danger would solely be hers.
“Fi…”
As Rasilia was lost in thought, Fi Fi called out to her with concern.
“Ah… it’s nothing. I’m fine.”
It wasn’t just Fi Fi who was watching Rasilia’s reactions.
“So, Your Majesty, there’s something I want to ask you.”
“What is it?”
Deckan stared intently at Rasilia.
Rasilia didn’t know what power the shaman’s gaze carried, but she knew she couldn’t let her guard down.
Deckan was trying to find traces of magic in her body. The Shadow Knights didn’t trust an Empress who had deceived the Emperor for four years.
Like the Knights of Castle Malik, they too would dig out the Empress’s secret if given a chance.
“Your Majesty, how did you dissolve the ancient magic?”
“…?”
(This is a time separator.)
Even if it was a powerless maidservant, it was a force that had effortlessly defeated even the highranking knight Serven.
Being a knight was not just about swordsmanship. From the moment one held a sword, countless hours had been spent cultivating both body and spirit.
It wasn’t a force that could be broken simply by shouting. However, Serven said that he was freed from the bondage the moment the Empress shouted for him to listen.
It was similar to what Lady Shraiden, the first maid, said. The voice of the Empress shattered her thoughts, and she regained her senses.
Both said the same thing. The power to bind the mind was broken by the Empress’s voice.
There was no choice but to think the Empress had some special power.
“…That’s not the case.”
After some thought, Rasilia shook her head.
“Even if it’s ancient magic, it wasn’t a complete power. The royal foundation’s seamstress was neither a mage nor a holy knight.”
“Completing magic, spells, or incantations is a matter of intent. As long as they are not destroyed by a greater power, they won’t disappear if their purpose is not fulfilled.”
“Can the Knights of Saint Malik really be credited for fully restoring ancient magic? The spell might have been incomplete from the beginning.”
“So, Your Majesty the Empress believes you had no involvement in the two individuals regaining their sanity?”
“I would think so. I’m neither a shaman nor a wizard.”
Though he possessed the power of a prophet, it was only limited to inducing dreams.
“But aren’t you under the protection of the Phoenix? The primal companion was a shaman and had many other abilities, according to records.”
“The Phoenix?”
“The bird you’re holding right now.”
“Chirp!”
Pipi vigorously nodded its head.
“Ah….”
The bird that produced flames in her dream must have been a Phoenix.
There was no longer any doubt that Pipi would become like that bird once it grew up. But she had to feign ignorance.
She couldn’t pretend it was her real companion.
“Why… do you think so? Pipi is just a small bird.”
“Weren’t you aware?”
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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