I Am a Low-Class Aristocrat of a Perishing Country

68 – Leading to the Past (4)

It was a view of the Milky Way under a clear blue sky. Firecrackers shot up into the sky and split into dozens or hundreds of branches, showing off a flickering cluster of lights.

The newly built imperial palace was dignified and majestic, as if it symbolized a new era that would continue in a splendid way. Inside the imperial palace, a familiar scene was unfolding.

Five meritorious subjects kneel before the first emperor, Astelnerca.

Battlante Chester.

Asseln Meoric.

Luceon Estern.

Lorian Peita.

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Netion Peace.

“… So. Since the achievements of the four people can reach the sky, the following rights are conferred along with the Duke’s throne.”

It was a historic scene in which the four major duke families were launched. Unlike the net receiving the formal dress, the netion piece stood slightly apart and watched them.

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People stared at Netion Peace with questionable faces. It was strange to see him, who had no last name, put him on the same line as the four dukes and then leave him alone.

Shortly after the congratulations of the first family heads ended, Astel stood up from the left and walked towards Netion Peace. The public’s eyes were intrigued by the emperor’s bold action.

“By far, the number one contributor. My best friend, Netion Peace.”

“Your Majesty!”

At an unexpected performance, one person made a shrill sound instead. However, there is no human being who can stop Astel, who has just risen to the top of the world.

Afterwards, Astel’s sentence fully captured the emperor’s dignity.

“Your achievements have risen to the sky beyond the grain of achievement. The feat of hastening the end of the war by six years is worthy of a flagship. Therefore, you will be the only one of the empire’s sky that can be compared to your achievements.”

I was sure of what I would say next. The time has come when the name of Netion Peace is called the brilliance that ranks above the four major dukes.

“History will record you as a founding noble, the most important person in the founding of the country. In addition, I will grant you five privileges befitting the title of founding noble. This is a consideration for you who resolutely refused land and property, so do not refuse. . Whoops.”

“As…!”

Netion Peace’s pupils dilated for an instant, and the nickname almost popped out. He soon came to his senses and showed his respect, but his face was rotten.

If you glance to the side, the four dukes avert your eyes. The way he smirked while trembling the corner of his mouth was very nasty.

With or without it, Astel’s mouth elegantly declared the five privileges.

“First. No matter what kind of crime they carry in their lifetime, the founding nobles have the right to immunity only once.”

‘Even if it’s treason.’

It was the only privilege I knew. And the eyes of those who realized that the stated scope of immunity was infinite, expressed astonishment.

“Second, all the rights of the imperial family can be equally enjoyed by the nobility of the founding family. However, this is limited to the generation of the nobility of the founding family.”

Confusion among the audience continued to grow at the unconventional declaration following the privilege of immunity. However, Astell silently continued as if enjoying their cognitive dissonance.

“Third. The nobility of the founding can directly speak to the emperor about the succession to the throne. The imperial family who is opposed by the nobility of the founding will be deprived of the right to succeed. However, this is not possible if there is only one person left with the right to succeed.”

‘If the children are greedy for the throne, they have no choice but to catch carp in winter and offer it to them. Did you use your hair well?’

“Fourth. In case of reasonable suspicion, the nobility of the country notifies the imperial family and has the right to supervise all the nobility. At this time, if fraud is revealed, arbitrary punishment can be executed within the limits of imperial law. “

In a word, it was the right of a one-man Board of Audit and Inspection. Even if he goes on a trip, the social world will be excited.

“Fifth. The nobility of the nation has the right to use the Eldchain.”

Reaction to Last Rights was a little subtle. In the first place, almost no one knew of the existence of the Eldchain, so it might be natural.

‘The old man’s heyday must have been amazing…’

He was a talented person who integrated all the merits of the first family heads into one body. He couldn’t sympathize, but his appearance was also flawless. He possessed five privileges that would give him unlimited power even if he had only one.

The dramatic life curve of a male prostitute with a mud wall was steeper than the rugged mountain road.

It was when the congratulations of other meritorious subjects came to an end. The orchestra’s skillful performance fills the hall and announces the beginning of the banquet.

Lorian approached with a mischievous smile.

“Poohyo, let’s dance. A nobleman?”

“Lorian you… No, did all of you know?”

“Astel said he wanted to give me a surprise gift, so I kept it a secret. There’s no danger of being misused, since it’s a position limited to Ness’ generation anyway.”

“Can you be sure?”

“We all swear. So let’s go. Everyone is waiting for the famous nobleman.”

Netion Peace, guided by Lorian’s active hand, moves alone. The face of Netion Peace, which had been severely hardened by itself, suddenly became gentle like a warm spring breeze.

It seemed that the future of the two men and women would always take on beautiful colors like the dazzling colors of the chandelier on the ceiling.

‘You look so happy…’

What will happen in the future?

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The founding banquet ended leaving a lingering impression until the indigo-colored dawn sky arrived. After half a day, there will be another banquet, and you will have to laugh and chat with all kinds of people and ask how they are doing.

Before that, they had work to do. And for that work, the rights of Netion Peace were absolutely necessary.

A moment later, Astell leisurely entered the banquet hall from the open entrance. Somehow, it was a mysterious expression that was both happy and sad.

“You guys…”

Astell muffled her words.

“Hey, Astel. I’m borrowing some netion pieces.”

“Idiots say they really want to do it.”

“Puhahahaha, I’m totally in favor.”

“Because this is more efficient.”

In order, Luceon, Aselen, Batlante, and Lorian answered. Astell looked at them and opened and closed her mouth several times. It’s as if you’re chewing over what you want to say…

“Let’s start.”

The nobility and the first head of the family were making a circle around a single pillar. And around the pillar in the center, the Eld Chain – a golden chain was wrapped around it, and the aurora was shining.

As Netion Peace put his hand there, a soft light of dawn leaked from the golden chain.

“I swear to the power of gold. No one whose blood is inherited by the people gathered here. The descendants of Astelnerca cannot be persecuted. As long as our blood remains in the world, forever.”

‘Ha… Ha ha.’

Eldchain’s Power – Bondage.

As an authority, bondage has a very broad meaning. For example, curing chain disease by binding the body and soul. Or, as a bondage to the covenant, making them shoulder the obligation to perform.

They swore by the Golden Chain for the latter purpose.

This was the cosmic truth with absolute power along with another powerful exchange.

‘Is this the reason why the country was running even when the imperial authority was weak?’

It was like being bound by the previous contract and forced to play a role in supporting the empire. However, it seems that the covenant at that time has not been handed down orally until today.

Considering that the current emperor mistook Chester’s support for treason, this is an obvious fact.

“… That’s it.”

“Surprisingly, it’s boring. It’s just a little bit of light and it’s over.”

Bartlante talks about his impressions as if grumbling. At this, Aselin reproaches him and sweeps up his glasses.

“You must already feel how much absolute that light is.”

“Mmm!”

He obediently nodded and shook his head.

It was a time when the main characters of history left their seats in full swing after completing a short contract. Astell secretly gestured toward Netion Peace and called his name.

After avoiding the heads of households who were leaving amicably, Astel and Netion Peace headed for the resting room inside the banquet hall.

Netion Peace followed Astel’s guidance and sat down on a soft chair without knowing why.

“Netion Peace. Are you okay?”

“It’s just that I’m not used to it.”

“Isn’t the use of chains rather difficult?”

“A little bit. As expected, Astel, you are amazing. You don’t care about that…”

“Not really. I… I… Whew…”

“Astel?”

Astell’s face, which clouded her words, seemed to be stricken with her anguish. As if the emperor’s coffin had been transformed into a mass of iron, shadows spread under her eyes.

Immediately after that, at Astell’s remarks, not only Netion Peace, but even I felt dizzy as I became the flagship.

“Netionpeace, I will only tell you, so listen.”

“Yes.”

“I will die soon.”

“… What?”

“Maybe in two years. I’ll be dead as usual while I’m soundly asleep.”

“Now, wait. I can’t keep up with the story. Astell. Logic… Speak more logically… No, what do you mean?”

It was a netion piece that required logic, but it seemed that it was the person who lost his reason.

On the other hand, Astel was calm, and her tone was very friendly and casual.

From his appearance, I thought of a sage who saw the horizon of the world.

“What is an old chain? Netion piece.”

“They said it was a treasure you found someday.”

“It’s not wrong. What I found is right. But… It was originally something that shouldn’t exist in the material world.”

“Astel…?”

“You know what, Netionpis? This world is made of structures bound together by invisible chains. It’s like books bound together by ropes. Books are our world if ropes are chains.”

“Ha, ha ha. Astel, you can’t believe you’re a new religion… Rado… Keke.”

Can’t that be? In Netion Peace’s information network, there was no religion with the same doctrine as Astel’s claim. Since he knew the situation on the continent better than anyone else, the words he uttered were scattered in vain.

“The Eldchain is part of the chain that surrounds the world. One day, it fell right in front of my eyes. From the moment I touched it, I became the owner of the unique chain. It happened.”

This was a setting I already knew. Netion Peace still couldn’t hide its anguish from accepting Astel’s super theory.

“Such power. There’s no way humans can handle it. I’m self-diagnosing that my life will be short until I’m 2 years old. After that, after two generations, my descendants will live a normal life.”

“Don’t be ridiculous. Astel. You are the emperor. I can call the best doctor with a single gesture. If not, even if I master medicine… Astel. As much as you… As much as you who saved me….”

I couldn’t say for sure that I would save him. It wasn’t that I felt a lack of ability. He just read from Astel’s aloof eyes that resistance was meaningless.

“Netion Peace. My friend. My one and only contributor.”

“…”

“Do you remember our first meeting?”

“Don’t forget! Buying a scruffy male prostitute for nothing, even pulling out a fishy hand with clean hands… Everything. I’ve never forgotten for a second.”

“I miss you.”

“… A memory.”

“By the way, Netion Peace.”

“Huh?”

“Didn’t you ever think it was strange? For example, why did I buy you? How did I recognize your talent, who never left the brothel…”

“…”

“Have you ever doubted? No, you must have. Yes, you are wiser than any of us.”

“Because it’s Astel. That alone was enough logic for me.”

I still can’t forget how you looked on that day. My savior engraved on my retina like the sun. From then on, you were like my god.

There’s no wonder that you… Found me…

“hahahaha, maybe so. We were destined to meet eventually, somehow. I just hastened it.”

“Fate?”

“To be precise, I should say it was a bond. From the moment I became the owner of the chain, I saw a bond that penetrated my life.”

He said that he wanted to quickly end the age of war by bringing forward the ties to the future. I lived a life of connecting relationships that would be cut off, ignoring bad relationships and getting the best results.

“The short-lived fate is probably due to imitating the observer as a human being belonging to the world. It is natural to be penalized.”

Fouling for a cause was a sin of overturning cause and effect. Astel said she would accept the price kindly.

“Besides, in my eyes… I can see the bond you will meet. Maybe a pretty pleasant friend will appear.”

Astel giggled alone. Netionpeace, the object of laughter, had a straight face, constantly repeating and doubting the phenomenon.

Even though Astel explores all the possibilities of avoiding the cost, the answer does not come to mind. Thought experiments about the unknown were hopeless.

“Netion Peace. I’m fine. Rather, I’m concerned about you.”

“What?”

“I can’t divulge everything. It’s just a component. But if you look at the future you’ll experience and the relationships… Keke.”

“Astel!”

“Ugh… Is this all? I’m sorry if it’s sudden, netion peace. I want to be alone. You may be confused, but give me some time.”

“…Okay. If something goes wrong, be sure to ring the bell.”

“Of course.”

Astel’s complexion was getting darker. She gives the impression that her shape is like a fog that is not fixed. She was dangerous, as if if you tried to touch her, she would scatter, and if the sun rose in the morning, she would disappear cleanly.

Netty on Peace looked behind her until the end and checked Astell’s condition. Even as the door to the break room closed, worry lingered in her eyes.

Only Astel was left alone in the break room. A sip of lukewarm tea seemed to calm the headache.

He took a deep breath and raised his eyes…

Take a deep breath…

…

Ha?

‘What, what is this? Does that make sense?’

This is the memory of the old man. It was a kind of mental world that showed only what the old man saw, heard, and felt.

But Netion Peace had long since left the break room. My senses and actions are interlocked with him. As he left the room, my field of vision also had to include the corridors of the imperial palace.

‘Why did I stay in Astelnerca’s common room? How…?’

Is it the intervention of the inspiration? If not, is it an error in the mental world itself?

Either way, it was a phenomenon that was difficult to understand.

At that time, Astell’s azure eyes looked directly at the scenery here.

“I would appreciate it if you could stay at ease and not panic.”

‘Did you tell me…? No, it can’t be.’

“I see. Was it called Nefi in those days? That’s a name I like. You’re better at naming than I am.”

‘… Ha?’

“The string of struggle and destruction turned into a kite of unity… I wonder if it was possible because I was an observer outside the chain. But me and Netionpis have a lot of karma.”

After putting down the teacup, Astel slowly stands up and approaches me in the direction I am. Even if I tried to step back in an unexpected and mysterious situation, my feet wouldn’t move.

No, there was no body organ itself that could be controlled in the first place. The belated realization of the horrors was horrifying.

Even in the midst of that, Astel was shining in this direction with a strange indigo color.

“How can I apologize for a sin that can’t be repaid? How can I comfort you who have to walk on the other side of time permanently regardless of your will…”

He said.

“I’m sorry.”