The Eldest Daughter Walks Down The Flower Path - Chapter 234
Chapter 234
Translator: Yonnee
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He had never particularly wished for the emperor’s death.
On the contrary, if the emperor died too soon, it would disrupt his plans, so he hoped the emperor would remain in his position as long as possible.
However, for the first time, he was now imagining the emperor’s death.
In his mind, the emperor’s hands, daring to bind her, became nothing, solidifying white like candle wax.
The emperor’s brain, desiring to possess her, also decayed after being eaten by worms.
Olivier would watch until the end as the emperor’s greasy eyes, which had once greedily gazed upon her, would blur and sink into empty holes, and would eventually vanish completely.
The man who once owned the empire would not be purified by sacred fire.
He did not deserve such a fate.
Rotting away like a wild animal left in the field was a fitting end for him.
After the entire process, his bones would be buried on the path she frequents.
Olivier would fill his wounded hands with cold, damp soil and sprinkle it over them.
His hatred would finally be quenched at that moment.
“Lord Olivier.”
Yael, who brought a box of cravats, called him.
“Which one would you prefer?”
Lost in a bitter reverie, Olivier lifted his head.
After sweeping his fingers over the box filled with soft items, he chose one.
“Let’s go with this.”
It was when Yael picked up a golden-brown cravat that matched well with the opal button set in a gold bezel.
Olivier’s long, delicate fingers lifted a vivid red cravat from the box.
He held it up to his collar as he looked in the mirror.
The intense red cravat was beautiful, but it did not quite suit his attire for the day.
Joel asked cautiously,
“Would you like to change your clothes?”
After completing a long and cruel revenge in his daydream, Olivier, sounding somewhat tired and languid, replied.
“No, this is enough. Since the protagonist of today is the new master, it’s better not to stand out too much.”
Olivier lightly pressed his lips against the red cravat.
The endlessly soft and smooth silk felt just like her skin.
With his eyes closed, Olivier sent silent whispers to her.
‘I’m truly relieved you weren’t hurt. Had you been, I might have gone completely mad by now.’
* * *
The ‘Trial of Incandescence’ proceeded exactly as Captain Ardon of the Black Lion Knight Order had previously informed.
In truth, the qualification of a master was solely based on the ability to handle sword energy.
And that qualification had already been proven through the preceding tests.
The final procedure, a duel between a master and the master candidate, was more of a guiding duel rather than for verification.
The master participating in the duel would lead in such a way that the candidate could fully showcase their skills, and the candidate was expected to respond accordingly.
Still, there was another purpose for the duel.
By demonstrating the skills of the knights who protect the empire to the public, it aimed to elevate the empire’s stature and boost morale.
For this reason, the duel between swordmaster Xenon and candidate Robert took place in the imperial colosseum.
The crowd that gathered to watch the duel was enormous.
Among them were ambassadors from other countries visiting the empire for diplomacy.
Rumor had it that the diplomatic delegation from Rafal was also present.
It was the first time it made sense why Yves had ordered such expensive and magnificent armor for just one duel.
“I hadn’t thought there would be so many spectators. And foreigners at that…”
Robert seemed more flustered than ever.
His sun-tanned face appeared a bit pale.
Radis, who was assisting him in donning his armor, was just as taken aback.
However, she couldn’t afford to show her nervousness in front of Robert, who was about to enter the duel in front of that crowd.
Radis said with a smile,
“Once you’re out in the arena, you won’t even see the audience. Remember, your opponent is the fourteenth master. If you get distracted, you’ll be defeated in no time.”
Radis was acting as Robert’s squire for the day.
It was a fact she had only learned upon arriving here, but even a candidate’s squire had to appear in the stadium for a moment.
Originally, she had planned to wear something comfortable that she wouldn’t mind getting dirty, but it turned out to be fortunate that she wore the uniform of the Black Lion Order today, just in case.
Radis stepped back to take in the fully armored Robert sitting before her and then gave him two thumbs up.
“You look so cool…!”
It wasn’t just flattery.
Clad in shining armor engraved with the Black Lion Order’s emblem and wearing a black cloak embroidered with the coat of arms of the marquisate, Robert looked like a knight out of the legends.
“Enough already.”
Seemingly embarrassed by her praise, he slightly furrowed his brow but also blushed a bit on his perfectly chiseled cheeks.
Seeing his reaction, Radis thought to herself,
‘I’m really glad his eyebrows didn’t get singed…!’
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