Academy’s Weapon Replicator

Chapter 148: The Emperor

Voting was held in Palma.

To be precise, it was a re-vote.

Vote to determine the most beautiful woman in the city of Palma.

Since the last vote was canceled due to some kind of incident, it was decided to schedule a time to hold it again.

However, there was one problem.

“Are those two the only candidates?”

“Uhm… … .”

People couldn’t hide their disappointment when they heard that the existing candidates, Bruna and Rufina, were running again.

They still have clear memories.

Before they suddenly fainted due to a strange energy, several beautiful women appeared in front of them.

The beauties undoubtedly had better looks than Bruna and Rufina. Not only that, but each one was emitting intense colors.

Originally, it was a vote to choose one of the humans designated by Hera and Aphrodite. That’s why I couldn’t say at the time that other people had better looks, even though my mouth was torn.

The two gods disappeared.

Whatever happened, Hera and Aphrodite left Palma, leaving behind Bruna and Rufina, whom they supported.

Could it be that someone in Palma made the two gods angry? Citizens were afraid, but nothing changed as time passed.

The two gods just disappeared like that. Without any change.

Since there was no God, the forces that moved around God disappeared, Bruna and Rufina did not fight with each other, and the excitement of the vote, which was supposed to be the place of God, cooled down completely.

Meanwhile, voting started again. There was no way the citizens would be excited.

step.

“Can I just stand here?”

Until I didn’t know about the existence of the woman who had submitted an official application for participation without people knowing.

On the day of voting, there were three beauties standing side by side. The two, of course, were Bruna and Rufina.

The moment the remaining one came forward, citizens knew the result of this vote.

“Hmm, it was a little messy last time, so I feel at ease now that I’m officially participating.”

Cybel Forte.

She flipped her long pink hair, and it just sparkled.

‘Frondier.’

However, behind that confident attitude and confident smile, there is deep concern.

She heard about the situation from Gregory.

Ajie is dead. Frontier left to check it out. And not long after, Elodie followed suit.

‘Right now I don’t know what the situation is there.’

Frontier entrusted this place to Cybel. I hoped she would be elected in the city of Palma.

However, it is unlikely that he predicted Ajie’s death.

Frontier does not predict tragedy. The moment we predict it, we will do our best to prevent that tragedy.

So hoping for Saibel to win this vote has nothing to do with Ajie.

Frontier said he was interested in products, so that may have been his original purpose.

But she is here now.

She is Cybel Forte.

‘There must be a reason why I’m here.’

Fate is on her side. After becoming convinced of that, Cybel’s way of thinking was different from others.

Caw─

Then the crow makes a noise.

Cybel sensed something and raised her head.

As expected, a crow perched on her shoulder.

[…] … Report.]

“Okay, let me hear it.”

The crow whispered in a low voice into Cybel’s ear.

So that no one around can hear.

Saibel’s eyes gradually sank as she listened.

“… … first.”

Cybel quietly let out her voice while Rufina and Bruna were watching her from both sides.

“If you don’t like the product, you can do whatever you want.”

* * *

Palma Royal Palace, King’s private chambers.

King Palma has been in deep water recently.

Aphrodite won’t meet you.

There is no doubt that it is in a separate building. Because he always answers.

However, all of those answers are just euphemistic denials. King Palma had not seen Aphrodite’s face for a long time.

After the incident, Aphrodite disappeared from people.

Everyone believes that she has completely left Palma, but in fact she is still in Palma, in the very center of Palma.

“majesty.”

Shinhwa came to the king’s office and gave a long report.

King Palma almost listened with his ears and did nothing. What was important to him now was not the monarchy.

How can we change Aphrodite’s heart again? … .

“And then the results of the re-vote came out.”

“… … Re-vote?”

King Palma, who had mostly let it go, listened to the words.

yes. There was a re-vote. The beauty contest was canceled midway, so it was decided to hold a re-vote.

In fact, it was started with the thought that Aphrodite, who gave Rufina her divine powers, might not show her face again when the vote was held again.

However, Aphrodite did not show up on the day of the re-election, so it was meaningless.

“Okay, who was chosen?”

King Palma asked in a voice that quickly lost interest.

“This is Cybel Forte.”

“… … “Who?”

It was neither Rufina nor Bruna, but a name that King Palma had never heard before.

“Your Highness will remember. “A woman with pink hair.”

“… … Ah, it’s that woman.”

During the original voting, there was a woman who caught everyone’s attention in the square.

Since that woman appeared, voting has been a mess.

“Her name was Cybel Forte.”

King Palma recalled Cybel’s appearance.

It was definitely an outstanding look. Rufina and Bruna are also the most beautiful women in the city of Palma. Moreover, she received divine powers and became even more beautiful.

‘… … He had an appearance that was close to that of a god.’

This is not an exaggerated compliment or formal speech. Especially since he is the King of Palma who knows the face of Aphrodite. He just said what he saw.

“But there is a problem.”

“problem?”

“We originally planned to give a golden apple as a prize to the person chosen as the beauty, but it was stolen and we have not found it yet.”

The Golden Apple is already in Frondier’s possession. Because the leader of the Nine stole it and gave it to him.

Now that it has merged with his body, it doesn’t even exist.

A golden apple that is unlikely to exist. So you have to give another product.

“So at first we tried to give her gold, but she refused. He was promised a position, but he also refused.”

“Then what do you want? “Do you even need a man?”

If this contest had been for men, there would have been a method like that.

However, it is a beauty contest, and it is difficult to think that the woman who wins this pageant will be in need of a man.

“You say you want to meet Your Highness.”

“… … me?”

King Palma opened his eyes wide as if he was surprised.

Eyes filled with curiosity. The subject read it.

‘… … ‘I don’t know what that woman’s intentions are.’

The subject recalled what Sybel had told him earlier.

─I heard the story. It is said that His Highness has lost interest in office or politics and is leading a boring life.

─I want to help you in some way, is it not possible?

As Saibel said, King Palma’s lethargic life has already become a perception among citizens.

The king stays away from his duties. Even if it’s just a rumor, the situation is serious, but this time it’s real.

Only high-ranking officials know that the reason is Aphrodite, but ordinary citizens have no way of knowing.

‘It’s a good offer.’

A woman who longed to come to the king’s side appeared.

The most beautiful woman in the city, no, her appearance was even better than the existing beauties.

There is nothing to lose. As a subject, he naturally welcomed Saibel’s proposal.

‘… … However, I wonder if His Majesty will really be interested… … .’

King Palma was infatuated with Aphrodite.

And the subjects cannot pay attention to him.

Aphrodite is not a human, but a god.

Aphrodite is a god, so serving her is not a problem for a king.

That excuse ruined King Palma’s brakes.

The king built a separate house just for Aphrodite and tried to meet Aphrodite whenever he had time, or rather, he forced himself to do so. Perhaps, if you look at the contents of the king’s occasional work in his office, you can easily infer that Aphrodite’s influence was present.

But what is the problem with serving God? That’s why the subjects don’t say anything.

Even though I knew that the king did not serve God, but was wrapped in the width of a woman’s skirt.

“good night.”

However, King Palma willingly gave permission.

The subject looked at the king with slightly surprised eyes.

“… … Would you like to meet?”

“If the product is that good, it’s cheap. “What’s the problem?”

“All right. “I will bring it to you quickly.”

The minister thought it was surprising, but left without asking. Of course I had to do that.

However, King Palma did not have such great ideas.

He had not seen Aphrodite’s face for a long time.

‘It’s a face comparable to his, so let’s take a look.’

I just needed new stimulation.

Not long after.

“It’s called Cybel Porta.”

Cybel bowed respectfully in front of King Palma.

“So, you wanted to see me?”

“That’s right.”

Sibel’s tone was simple.

A tone that is neither rude nor respectful, but simply speaks to one’s superiors.

The subjects next to the king narrowed their eyebrows slightly at him.

Sibel’s tone was more anxious than solemn. Polite but light. As if he was going to tell a joke to the king.

King Palma said:

“They want to meet me as a prize from a beauty contest. “What were you thinking?”

Although the content of the words was suspicious, his face was smiling.

I forgot about it for a while because I neglected the king’s duties, but the king is someone who has been looked up to by people since time immemorial. Cybel awakened that sense again.

“I came because I wanted to be of help to you, Your Majesty.”

“… … “Come a little closer.”

Seeing how he accepted Cybel’s words, King Palma snapped his fingers and called her out. Sibel took a few steps closer in a lowered posture.

“How are you going to help me?”

As he speaks, all kinds of thoughts pass through the king’s mind.

Saibel said with a smile.

“I heard that Your Majesty has recently lost interest in things around her and has become lethargic.”

“So, I’ll give you my strength back.”

“That’s right. “I know why.”

At Cybel’s words, the subjects looked at her.

Do you know the reason? You know that I am infatuated with Aphrodite?

No, that can’t be. This was just said to get the king’s attention.

King Palma rested his chin.

He asked with a grin.

“Okay, why am I helpless? “I’m really curious.”

“The reason is that,”

Cybel slowly raised her head.

“This is because this country is too small to contain Your Majesty’s great intentions.”

Such unexpected words.

Both the king and his subjects paused for a moment at Cybel’s words.

There, Cybel called King Palma again.

“your majesty.”

“… … !”

Jump up!

King Palma stood up in astonishment.

He took a step back with trembling legs.

“Don’t call me that!”

“… … It was a mistake. “Forgive me.”

Cybel bows her head deeply again.

The subjects looked at Cybel frozen.

Those words and actions just now.

Saibel changed the title from ‘His Highness’ to ‘Peha’.

Is it appropriate to reprimand this?

For making the ‘mistake of calling the king higher’?

“majesty. “There is only one country on this continent: Palma.”

“… … Yes, that’s right.”

King Palma was now in the mood to give an answer.

What is this woman talking about? What are you trying to say?

“The reason His Majesty became helpless was because he was being patient and unable to carry out his great intentions. “Your patience has lasted too long, and you are exhausted.”

“Patience, am I being patient?”

“of course. Your Majesty is a vessel worthy of holding the sea. But since you’re not doing that, you’re probably exhausted.”

At that time, the inferior servant shouted.

“You b*tch, trying to taunt Your Majesty with some kind of nonsense,”

“for a moment.”

However, the king stopped it.

“I will listen and judge. “Stay still.”

“… … yes.”

The subject kept his mouth shut.

Cybel looked into King Palma’s eyes.

Most of the emotions reflected in the eyes are full of embarrassment.

However, you can see the ambition and spirit hidden deep within.

‘Aphrodite’s means was ‘love’. That’s definitely powerful. If I had that kind of power, I would want to use it to my heart’s content. But as a man, you can’t stop there.’

Cybel has charmed many men so far. Even if you don’t have that kind of power.

Cybel was the most popular and famous woman in Constel. Envy from men, jealousy from women.

Because she’s that kind of Saibel, she knows something.

‘Each man has his own ambition. The ambition to achieve it even if it means putting everything on the line. Something that cannot be forgotten even if you forget it, something that you see in front of you when you try to look away. Even if you use reality and the surrounding situation as an excuse, hunger will only worsen. As if the soul is shouting, as if fate is shouting.’

Of all the men Cybel spoke with, there wasn’t one who didn’t.

Each person chooses a safe path and compromises with reality, but deep inside, there is a flame that never goes out.

‘Love is powerful. That’s why men don’t want to be subordinated to love.’

If Aphrodite’s power is really ‘love’.

If it is a force that is clearly distinct from ‘attraction’ or ‘s*xual desire’.

‘If King Palma is truly in love with Aphrodite, what he ultimately wants is not to be in her arms. He would like to have Aphrodite in his arms.’

This is what Cybel stabbed into King Palma’s heart.

Men believe that taking one step at a time toward their own ambitions means attracting love as well.

‘And well, it’s true.’

Cybel thought of Frontier.

When she thinks of Frontier, she always thinks of its back, not its front.

‘Because I like that spark.’

“your majesty.”

Cybel called King Palma by that title again.

It wasn’t a mistake in the first place, but now it’s as if he has no intention of reversing it.

“It is time for you to become emperor.”