However, there was a short silence.
Actually something...
The Empress has already expressed all her joy and astonishment about the past, and in a very excessive way.
Chiaros seemed to be thinking about how to express his gratitude again in this awkward atmosphere.
After a moment of silence, Kiaros spoke in a solemn tone.
“Oh, before anything else… When I mentioned earlier that I investigated Miss Namiya’s background…”
I immediately responded to Kiaros's words.
“Yes, as I mentioned before, that's okay.
If there are suspicions, you should investigate thoroughly.”
“I have instructed my direct intelligence agents to search for your missing father as well.”
My eyes widened at his words.
The Crown Prince ordered his intelligence agents to search for my father?
No intelligence agency can find a missing person better than them!
“My father...?
Do you mean that he is not Baron Rawabi mentioned in the documents, but rather my real father?”
That's right, if he had realized I was in the South, he might have been able to find out.
When I expressed my sincere wish, Chiaros coughed and said:
“Ahem, it seems you want to find your biological father.”
My heart raced.
If Kiaros takes the lead, maybe we can really find my father.
There was no longer any need to continue my attempts to find him.
But there is one thing that worries me.
What if my father is involved in something dangerous?
“Your Highness, no matter what this old man did, promise me that you will spare his life!”
Perhaps the Empress sensed my anxiety, so she shouted:
“Of course!
He must have done something bad to make money!
But regardless, didn’t his daughter save the Empress and the Crown Prince?
There must be tolerance!”
“Leniency is not a term used in such cases, and besides, this decision should be made based on the situation.”
Kiaros sighed with a complicated expression.
Then, after muttering, “Why do I feel like I’m playing the villain?” he said firmly,
“If it is a case where innocent imperial citizens are not killed or harmed, I will do my best to fulfill Her Majesty’s promise.”
I breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing these words.
This was enough for me, I knew very well that I could not demand my father's life unconditionally if he committed heinous crimes.
It was remarkable that he agreed, even considering the possibility of his involvement in a crime.
'Everything has been settled now...'
My heart was relieved.
I endured everything to find my father and meet him safely.
Now, all I had to do was wait for Kiaros to find him.
But at the same time, pressure was increasing on me to protect the imperial family and prevent war.
'I barely managed to solve the incident.
The mastermind behind all this is still unknown.'
Everything went well thanks to the Imperial Family, but what if the Imperial Family died and a war broke out?
"anyway."
While my mind was spinning, Kiaros spoke seriously.
“After that day, I searched for that girl for a long time.”
It felt like another court hearing.
She gave me a polite, listening look.
Meanwhile, the Emperor was trying to suppress his laughter.
“Really… I wanted to return the favor.”
The Emperor's eyes sparkled intensely as he looked at Kiaros.
I didn't think he was such a silent character, but he kept his mouth shut.
Why does it look like that?
The way he was exchanging glances between me and Kiaros…
It was like a father listening to a confession from his young son.
Kiaros spoke calmly with a thoughtful smile.
“I'm so happy to see you again.”
Then the Emperor said in a halting voice: Huh?
He covered his mouth with both hands.
Kiaros, who was looking at me with deep eyes, sighed deeply.
Then he asked in a tone of impatience:
“Your Majesty, what is the matter?”
“Oh, no, no.
Please continue.”
The Emperor said, his shoulders shaking with excitement.
“I've been waiting for you to say those words you've been wanting to say for a long time.
Haha, this is going to be fun.
So, are you going to do it now?”
“…Suddenly, I no longer feel like doing this in front of Your Majesty.”
Kiaros rubbed his forehead.
I maintained my professional smile and remained silent.
Honestly, after seeing how happy the Empress was earlier, Kiaros's words didn't mean much to me.
Naturally, being among three members of the imperial family made me feel nervous.
‘And I could be in real danger now… What would happen to the Scroll Management Department if everyone left?
'Will it be resolved?'
For ordinary people like me, the present was more important than the past.
Well, maybe I'll get some money for my contribution this time.
However, if I cannot maintain my position as a government employee, I will lose the opportunity to give Kiaros hints about the original work.
When I finally meet my father, instead of a happy meeting, I may end up being drawn into a war and facing death.
‘Now, having a stable situation in the palace is also important…’
I complained every day about being at the bottom.
I thought I could be more active if I were at least a minister...
But now that things are like this, I even appreciate being at the bottom.
I was lost in these complicated thoughts when suddenly, there was a commotion outside.
"No!
Tower Master!
No!"
“Get out of my face!”
“Ah!”
At the same time we heard the sound of someone desperately trying to stop someone else and failing.
“Magic Tower Master, you shouldn’t do this.
There are procedures for everything...”
“You too, go away!”
"Please, come to your senses.
I am the Minister of Justice.
Shouldn't you at least show some basic decency?"
“Hmph, you too, get away from here!”
Not long after, the door suddenly opened, revealing a horrific scene before us.
'Hmm?'
It was an old man with white hair, wearing a robe.
On his left is the Emir’s assistant, and on his right is the Minister of Justice, and both of them are dragging with him.
Even though he was being dragged by two grown men, the old man's stride was wide, showing how strong he was.
“What's all the fuss about?”
The Emperor slowly stood up with a stern face.
The Empress, Chiaros, and I also stood up.
As if facing a formidable opponent, the Emperor's usually gentle voice was somewhat restrained.
“…Master of the Magic Tower.”
I held my breath, my eyes darting around, but inside, I felt amazed.
'This person is the master of the Magic Tower!'
Despite his gaunt appearance, his eyes were remarkably sharp.
The bright blue eyes looked like beads of glass.
His long, flowing white hair was equally impressive.
'I once dreamed that I would enter the Magic Tower myself...'
For anyone interested in scrolls and magic, it was natural to dream of entering the Magic Tower.
This was a place where those who were gifted in magic gathered to study magic exclusively.
It did not matter a person's status or wealth; Rather, what was important was only his abilities.
'I gave it up in order to find my father, but…'
Magical abilities were innate, and could not be achieved through effort.
The Magic Tower only received people in their late teens.
There was also a written test to test basic intelligence.
‘Academy graduates enjoyed special favour, and were often exempted from written examinations…’
Not only were they exempted from written examinations, but those who belonged to the Magic Tower also went to the academy to further evaluate their talents.
If their magical abilities are lacking, they can pursue scientific paths instead.
All the children who were interested in magic and talent went to the Magic Tower after the academy.
I deliberately pretended to be unable to insert magic into the scrolls to avoid this opportunity.
‘Once you get in, you won't be able to get out until you're 35.
This is too much.'
Although conducting magic research was attractive, I was unable to stay in the Magic Tower for long due to my circumstances.
So, I hid my talent.
‘And the Master of the Magic Tower… is the greatest magician of our time.’
From his basic magical abilities to the creativity in creating scrolls and the calculations required for activation, he had surpassed human limits in every aspect.
The representative of the Magic Tower that no one, even in the Imperial Palace, dared to cross easily.
‘It must have come because of the Manuscript Management Department.
It's about to collapse!'
No matter how much the Magic Tower Master had no interest in our department, he was still relevant to the authority and status of the Magic Tower.
Seeing the Master of the Magic Tower, who had come to make his way here so determinedly, made it clear to me that the Scroll Management Department was in imminent danger of dissolving.
“Magic Tower Master, I understand your feelings, but when meeting the imperial family, at least follow the correct procedures first...”
That was when the Emperor spoke calmly.
The Magic Tower Master quickly nodded and shouted,
“Where is Namiya Rawabi?
Bring her immediately!”
…I?