What Happens When The Second Male Lead Powers Up [EN]: Chapter 60

#060 Let Him Enjoy (1)

A week later, I received my first ‘birthday present.’

To be precise, Cardinal Boutier had gladly fulfilled my request. It was a tremendous gain!

“This way, Prince Ye-seo.”

A palace attendant politely opened the door.

The knights in silver armor guarding the entrance also bowed respectfully.

The Imperial Palace was a maze everywhere except for the main gate and lobby, and the place I visited today was a completely new space.

“As you have already heard from His Eminence the Cardinal, I will guide you once more. At the far left, in the most secluded area of the Imperial Library, there is an ancient ether barrier. Only direct descendants of the imperial family can enter. You may browse all other bookshelves, but taking books out is not permitted. The library is open year-round, so you may visit at your convenience.”

“Yes, thank you.”

“Then, I hope you have a profitable time. Please call if you need assistance.”

The attendant bowed with precise movements and withdrew. I couldn’t help but grin.

When I first possessed this body, I couldn’t even enter the Imperial Palace, let alone the library, but now I can come anytime.

It was worth making a connection with the Cardinal and helping Prince Cedric. It’s the ‘Imperial Library,’ no less.

“Your Highness, we will wait outside.”

“Good luck, Your Highness.”

Benjamin and Ganael said kindly.

I asked the attendant to arrange a place for them to sit, waved, and turned around.

Then, I looked at the huge room unfolding before my eyes.

A tremendous amount of information was waiting for me.

So much so that I worried if I could make good use of it.

“I have to make good use of it to go home.”

I muttered and took a step forward.

Splendid glass windows reaching the ceiling densely lined the wall opposite the entrance.

As the late spring sunlight poured in, the smell of old books filled my lungs, and dust spread everywhere like paint.

The right wall was filled with books up to the third floor; the structure used ladders up to the second floor, and a seating area was prepared on the third floor like an attic.

To the left, ebony bookshelves were densely lined up like in a university library.

It felt like a movie set.

I swallowed hard. I took out a notebook from my pocket.

“The first thing to look for is… Divine Objects.”

I started searching the left bookshelf first.

The books Ganael brought were all distributed in the market, so they were generally easy, informative, but often lacked crucial information.

This was because what I wanted to know was too sensitive or secret.

For example, information about the Divine Objects in the ‘Temple of the Boundary.’

Since the Temple of the Boundary is in the Pope’s territory, ordinary people would have no way of knowing about it.

There would be no reason to know. But it would be different for the Imperial Family of the Empire.

I was curious about the power that made me possess this body.

“Here it is.”

After a long search, I found an old, thin book.

It had a lovely cover that didn’t suit the grand name of the Imperial Library.

Looking closely….

“It’s a fairy tale book.”

A smile naturally came to my face.

There is no better medium than fairy tales or comics for skimming difficult concepts.

Turning through the pages roughly, the book was a story of a girl’s adventure dealing with the Divine Objects of not only the Empire but also the Temple of the Boundary and the Holy Kingdom.

Each page was filled with directly drawn pictures and letters.

I felt a deep interest and looked at the back cover. A beautiful handwriting was visible.

‘Written by Grand Duke Evelyn for his beloved child.’

Grand Duke Evelyn. I don’t know who he is, but I thought he must have been a good father.

I put the book under my arm and sat down at a desk.

I decided this would be today’s research book.

*

A life of receiving Cardinal’s lessons ‘alone’ in the morning, having lunch with her, stopping by the Imperial Library ‘alone,’ and returning to the Juliette Palace to spend leisurely time.

There was no separate paradise. This was the direction of my possession.

I turned the pages of my notebook, thinking about my comfortable life.

It was a page summarizing Grand Duke Evelyn’s masterpiece, .

“Ugh! His Highness the Prince is being pushed back!”

“Shh, Pierre! Everyone will hear you!”

“It’s humid today. Lady Sarnese will definitely win.”

Of course, this is just my story. The circumstances of the two protagonists would be a little different.

-Kwang!

“Wow, I couldn’t see the sword just now!”

“Did the Lady dodge it? Really?”

As it had been all week, the reception room balcony was noisy today.

The Juliette Palace servants, huddled together, were watching the outdoor training ground with sweaty hands.

Even when I was reviewing what I had written in my notebook, I glanced up at the servants from time to time.

It was perfect for chasing away drowsiness because it was fun to see their reactions.

“His Highness is so handsome. He doesn’t seem like a human.”

“But the Lady will win today. I bet 500 francs.”

“Why are you so angry?”

A burst of laughter erupted. Is this what it’s like to watch ‘reaction videos’ on YouTube?

So, it was last Monday that Cristel and the Prince started the ‘group tutoring’ of the Papal Knights.

At the Emperor’s suggestion, the class was held at the Imperial Palace, but coincidentally, the indoor training hall was still under repair.

As a result, the outdoor training ground behind the Juliette Palace was hastily turned into a classroom.

The Imperial Family, who had no reason to hide that the two were knights, allowed access to all spectators.

And that evening, rumors spread throughout the Imperial Palace that my reception room balcony was a ‘prime spot.’

‘Wow, Prince. If you would allow me….’

The Juliette Palace servants, who really wanted to see the Prince and the Noble Lady’s sparring, finished even the work that could be done at night in advance and came to me, twisting their bodies.

Since I, their master, was sitting in the reception room studying, they must have thought that they had to get permission to watch the sparring.

I couldn’t help but laugh at the sight of the grown-ups acting cute.

‘Feel free to watch. I don’t mind.’

‘Wow!’

‘Thank you so much, Your Highness!’

As days passed, the balcony was packed with servants whenever the two men’s class time came.

I enjoyed a peaceful afternoon in the midst of the boisterous white noise.

Demi was napping on my lap, the sweet and sour fennel tea was warmly warming my insides, and the accompanying olive oil cake was a fantastic match.

Eun-seo and Hyung should enjoy this luxury too.

“Your Highness, I brought more snacks.”

“Thank you.”

Ganael smiled brightly and put down the second plate of olive oil cake.

I smiled back and turned my eyes to the notebook.

-Hwarueuk!

“Oh my god, fire is coming out of his right hand too!”

“It looks like the Lady is trying to use her fist….”

What I learned today was ‘The Holy Basin of Wishes.’ It was the name of the Divine Object in the Temple of the Boundary.

According to Grand Duke Evelyn’s commentary, the Holy Basin is shaped like a large silver tray and is filled with holy water.

But this was not the ‘water’ that Cristel was operating, but the divine substance that had been contained in the Holy Basin since ancient times.

‘Eve, don’t drink it. This is not water.’

‘Then?’

‘It’s the purest form of ether [a mystical energy source]. The supreme authority of the supreme god.’

‘Bullshit.’

The main character ‘Eve’ in the fairy tale had a great personality.

Even when her friend ‘Nikki’ diligently explained the Divine Object, she often treated it as a preposterous word and ignored it.

Of course, I had no intention of adding to Nikki’s interpretation.

∙ Divine Object stolen from the Temple of the Boundary: The Holy Basin of Wishes

Possibility that someone used it instead of it disappearing: O

– Who made a wish?: Unknown

– Do other Divine Objects have the ability to grant wishes?: No, confirmed with the Holy Sword

– Impact on me: Possession, Regression, Became rich in ether

– Characteristics: Grants wishes if you pray with blood, only the Pope can use it

This was the problem. I poked the last line of the memo with a quill.

According to , only the Pope could make a ‘blood wish’ on the Holy Basin.

But….

“Ganael, when has the Pope been vacant?”

“Hmm, I don’t know the exact year. Since His Holiness Irenaeus passed away during the reign of Emperor Romero… wouldn’t it be less than 100 years?”

It was absurd. Someone used the Divine Object to possess me when there was no Pope. This doesn’t make sense….

No, could it be that the future Pope used it?

Am I going too far? Did Grand Duke Evelyn really write bullshit?

“But, Your Highness, shouldn’t we stop them?”

“Huh?”

“His Highness the Prince and Lady Sarnese,”

-Kwang!

A fierce sonic boom penetrated into the room.

The servants on the balcony were startled and covered their ears or mouths with their hands.

I glanced at them and looked back at Ganael.

The boy had a very worried look on his face.

“What if they get hurt….”

“It’s sparring, so it’ll be okay. And there’s a teacher from the Vatican. He’ll take care of it.”

“I thought so at first, but I don’t think he can handle it.”

“Let’s think of it as growing up while fighting. Growing up and becoming friends, friends becoming lovers.”

“Oh, Your Highness….”

Ganael looked at me with a face that said that wasn’t the case. I felt a little wronged.

It’s true that the two are destined to be together, and they are a couple that looks like a picture to anyone, so why are they reacting as if they heard an absurd story?

“Anyway, there’s no need for me to go out. There’s also a priest who came to replenish ether.”

“That’s true, but.”

“There’s nothing to worry about. You take a break too.”

I smiled and patted the empty chair.

I’ve been living well without seeing the two protagonists for a week, and there was no reason for me to break the flow first.

I have never gone near the balcony when they were in class.

Ganael, who was hesitating, sat down nicely.

“What about Marquis Dhiem’s sister? Was the Covenant [a formal agreement or pledge] at 11 o’clock?”

“Yes, Your Highness. They said to come to the temple by 10:30 AM.”

I nodded. The ‘Covenant of the Twin Stars’ that I decided to be a witness to was already tomorrow.

Taking a bite of the cake, the salty surface with North Sea salt stimulated my academic spirit.

-Chwaaaaa!

-Hwarururueuk!

“Ooooooh!”

The background music was Cristel’s water show, the Prince’s fire show, and the audience’s voices.

*

The next day.

“Welcome, Your Highness! Thank you so much for taking the precious step.”

“Hello, Marquis.”

Marquis Francois Dhiem, who will be staying in the Imperial City until this month, came out to the Imperial Palace temple to greet me.

I got out of the carriage, nonchalantly ignoring his hand.

His light pink eyes sparkled without taking any damage.

He kept talking to me as we headed to the entrance.

“Have you chosen the birthday present you want to receive from me? May I ask what you asked His Majesty the Emperor for?”

“Not yet. I’m still thinking about that too.”

“You are a prudent person, Your Highness. I look forward to hearing what you will say!”

The Marquis opened the temple’s main gate with a dynamic gesture.

It was a heavy door that two knights usually opened, but it was amazing that he pulled it open with his dry body.

Benjamin and Ganael, who were following, also seemed shocked by his energy.

“Antoinette! Prince Ye-seo has arrived. The person who will be the guarantor of your faith!”

It was like a musical line.

“Lord God. Brother, now I have no regrets even if I die!”

Even the answer that came from afar was more dramatic.

I smiled with a slightly bewildered look.

The woman standing in the middle of the shallow platform seemed to be my age, and had the same black skin and light pink eyes as the Marquis.

Her long brown hair was tied high in one bundle.

As the Marquis led me onto the platform, she hurriedly straightened her dress and lowered her body.

“I meet Prince Ye-seo Venetian, the moon of the Holy Kingdom. I am Antoinette Dhiem!”

“Hello, Lady Dhiem. Congratulations on your Covenant.”

I greeted her. The woman was delighted and expressed her gratitude repeatedly.

Although she was someone I didn’t know well, I felt good about coming because the Marquis and everyone else were happy.

I also exchanged brief greetings with the priest who was the Covenant partner of the Lady, and another priest who came as a witness.

Unlike marriage, the Covenant had no guests other than the two parties, the witness, and the servants.

“Then shall we start right away?”

“No, one of the witnesses has not yet arrived.”

The Marquis answered lightly to my question. Huh?

“Wasn’t the Marquis the witness?”

“Hmm? I was in charge of the proceedings.”

I was slightly dumbfounded.

I thought that Dhiem himself would naturally come forward because one noble higher than the Marquis was needed as a witness.

I recalled the faces of the other great nobles that the Cardinal had introduced me to at the celebration.

-Thump!

-Squeak….

At that time, the entrance of the temple opened to both sides. It seemed that the knights had stepped forward as usual.

Everyone’s attention was immediately focused there. The Marquis’s voice burst out happily.

“Ah, the last witness has arrived. His Highness the Prince!”

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