Chapter 10: S1. The Prince, The Flower, And The Resistance - 1
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Chapter 10: S1. The Prince, The Flower, And The Resistance - 1
༺ S1. The Prince, The Flower, And The Resistance – 1 ༻
You opened your eyes in some secluded forest.
“......Did I succeed in Dimensional Travel?”
It was not certain. This place was just a forest and you couldn’t spot any meaningful differences from the world you lived in. Perhaps due to a failure of magic, it just resulted in a long-distance teleportation.
But whether the magic succeeded or not, the fact that you were standing in the middle of a forest remained unchanged.
You seemed to realize something. Was there anything special around you?
“This type of tree only grows near the Imperial Capital. It was obtained to commemorate the Fifth Emperor’s birthday by ordering the alchemists.”
Indeed, that was right. According to the knowledge you knew, this forest wasn’t far from the Imperial Capital.
It was a consolation among misfortune. After all, if you had landed in a remote jungle, your immediate survival would have been a concern.
However, even a small forest was big enough to wander confusingly. No landmarks or man-made paths were visible and only the occasional chirping of birds could be heard.
Then, a sound you had never heard before echoed around.
Vrooooooooooom──!
“⋯⋯.”
You crouched low and observed the direction of the sound.
The sky. The noise, vibrating in the air, was resonating from the sky. It was caused by an oddly shaped ‘something’ flying across the heavens.
That ‘something’ resembled a structure more than a living creature. It clicked like clockwork and emitted steam vigorously. Carrying many people, it flew towards the setting sun.
“......Are people on board?”
A structure that flew in the sky.
Ancient civilizations were rumored to have such relics, but this design seemed far too sophisticated to be considered from an ancient era. It even used balustrade-shaped designs popular in the Empire nowadays.
Later, you would learn that it was the quintessence of magical engineering, known as the Airship.N0v3lRealm was the platform where this chapter was initially revealed on N0v3l.B1n.
“It’s better to follow that......flying golem than to wander aimlessly in the forest. It’ll also increase my chances of encountering people.”
You followed the Airship through the forest. Its speed wasn’t too fast and the loud noise allowed you to chase after it, no matter the circumstance.
Did you perhaps move for about an hour? Soaring castle walls made its appearance.
It was the castle walls of Crownhall, the Imperial Capital. However, it looked different from what you remembered.
Parts of it were cracked and one side had collapsed. Traces of repair were visibly noticeable. Damage to the once impregnable walls of Crownhall was surprising enough, but...
There was something even more shocking. The flag.
The flag hanging on the castle, high up in the center, was not the Imperial Crest. It was an emblem you had never seen before. As you knew, the Imperial Crest had never changed since the founding of the Empire.
“⋯⋯⋯⋯.”
You sensed that something was very wrong.
A long line to enter the city was formed at the castle gate and the guards were busily inspecting people. The armor style of the guards also felt unfamiliar. Something was different from the Empire you knew.
But that didn’t mean you could just turn back to the forest and live in the wild like some savage.
You were the type to face challenges head on and you did the same this time as well. You cautiously joined the queue to remain inconspicuous. However, when you did so, numerous gazes fell upon you.
And they were especially drawn to your hair.
The proud golden hair, symbolizing Imperial Blood, attracted scorn, ridicule, and anger. It was as if they were seconds away from insulting you.
People refrained from acting rashly, likely due to the aura of importance you exuded.
The disdainful looks that you had never received before made your blood boil. Facing contempt even though you were born into noble blood and respected all your life? This was unacceptable.
You observed your surroundings to understand the cause.
People with murky golden hair were being used as slaves. It was extremely strange. Light or dark golden hair was a sign of imperial lineage──most golden-haired individuals were nobles of the Empire.
As such, he had to wrap his golden hair with miscellaneous trash when walking the streets. Unable to afford even a simple wrapping cloth, he picked up and wore foul-smelling rags that had been thrown away on the ground.
He couldn’t even find a job. Despite appealing his high-level skill of reading and writing, merchants only offered miserable amounts of pay.
But these three days were not meaningless. Irid gathered various pieces of information by eavesdropping.
The Empire had been defeated and occupied by the ‘Kingdom Alliance’, formed by the unification of three kingdoms. Captured members of the Imperial Family and nobles were all enslaved and so were their children.
The ‘present’ was 100 years after the era Irid lived in.
The Kingdom Alliance, due to its tyranny, had poor public support. Among the lower classes, many yearned for the old Empire and remnants of the Empire were conducting Resistance activities.
And......
“⋯⋯⋯⋯.”
Irid rolled up his sleeves to his forearm. The purple watch-shaped tattoo emitted a faint light. The watch had marks dividing from 0 to 3 and was gradually decreasing.
Irid recalled the wizard’s words. Though it was only three days ago, it felt like a distant past.
‘After three hours in real-time, I shall call for Prince again. I shall leave a mark on your wrist so you can recognize the time to return. And to reiterate, it is all fict........’
After three hours in real-time, he said.
Time flowed differently between the future and the present. The scale on the watch tattoo had just reached 2. If converted, that meant......6 days. If he could survive 6 days in this dreadful future, he could return.
“.......Fucking damn it all.”
Irid leaned against the wall of the alleyway, covering his face with both hands and crouched on the ground. Hunger and physical pain were nothing compared to the agony in his heart.
The fact that he had destroyed the Empire and the people who served and followed it were living as slaves was unbearably painful.
If he aspired to aim for the throne, he needed to gather valuable information from this future Crownhall. From the nation’s future trends to even climate changes. And if he could somehow obtain the Airship blueprints, it would be the icing on the cake.
If he returned with technology from 100 years in the future, no matter how much his Elder Sister and Little Brother struggled, the throne would be his. But what meaning did that have?
After all, if he became the Emperor, the Empire would fall into ruin.
He was going to live quietly, as if he was no different from dead. Once back, he would not cover the throne and live peacefully. So.......
Splashhhh!
“──Pfff!”
The top of Irid’s head was doused with water. As he looked up, he saw a girl leaning out of a third-floor window and her blue eyes wide with surprise.
“I-I’m sorry! I didn’t know someone was there.....”
“⋯⋯⋯⋯.”
“Just a moment!”
Irid pressed the rag down to cover his face and stood up. He was no longer even angry about being drenched with water. His intention was to leave the alleyway immediately and avoid any more troublesome situations.
But then...
“Heup!”
Swoooooosh-!
The girl grabbed a pipe on the wall with one hand and slid down! Her skirt and black hair fluttered against the air resistance.
“⋯⋯?!”
The girl quickly descended into the alley and landed. Then, she dusted off her flipped skirt before looking Irid over. Her overall movements were lively and springy.
“Uwah, you’re completely soaked. Let’s dry your clothes for a bit. I’ll even serve you a bowl of stew!”
“No, I’m fin......”
“It’s freezing out, so you’ll catch a cold if you stay wet! Come on!”
The girl took Irid’s hand and dragged him away.
He could definitely have resisted. However, the reason why he couldn’t pull his hand away was perhaps because he was stunned by the first act of ‘kindness’ he had received in three /genesisforsaken
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Chapter 10: S1. The Prince, The Flower, And The Resistance - 1
༺ S1. The Prince, The Flower, And The Resistance – 1 ༻
You opened your eyes in some secluded forest.
“......Did I succeed in Dimensional Travel?”
It was not certain. This place was just a forest and you couldn’t spot any meaningful differences from the world you lived in. Perhaps due to a failure of magic, it just resulted in a long-distance teleportation.
But whether the magic succeeded or not, the fact that you were standing in the middle of a forest remained unchanged.
You seemed to realize something. Was there anything special around you?
“This type of tree only grows near the Imperial Capital. It was obtained to commemorate the Fifth Emperor’s birthday by ordering the alchemists.”
Indeed, that was right. According to the knowledge you knew, this forest wasn’t far from the Imperial Capital.
It was a consolation among misfortune. After all, if you had landed in a remote jungle, your immediate survival would have been a concern.
However, even a small forest was big enough to wander confusingly. No landmarks or man-made paths were visible and only the occasional chirping of birds could be heard.
Then, a sound you had never heard before echoed around.
Vrooooooooooom──!
“⋯⋯.”
You crouched low and observed the direction of the sound.
The sky. The noise, vibrating in the air, was resonating from the sky. It was caused by an oddly shaped ‘something’ flying across the heavens.
That ‘something’ resembled a structure more than a living creature. It clicked like clockwork and emitted steam vigorously. Carrying many people, it flew towards the setting sun.
“......Are people on board?”
A structure that flew in the sky.
Ancient civilizations were rumored to have such relics, but this design seemed far too sophisticated to be considered from an ancient era. It even used balustrade-shaped designs popular in the Empire nowadays.
Later, you would learn that it was the quintessence of magical engineering, known as the Airship.N0v3lRealm was the platform where this chapter was initially revealed on N0v3l.B1n.
“It’s better to follow that......flying golem than to wander aimlessly in the forest. It’ll also increase my chances of encountering people.”
You followed the Airship through the forest. Its speed wasn’t too fast and the loud noise allowed you to chase after it, no matter the circumstance.
Did you perhaps move for about an hour? Soaring castle walls made its appearance.
It was the castle walls of Crownhall, the Imperial Capital. However, it looked different from what you remembered.
Parts of it were cracked and one side had collapsed. Traces of repair were visibly noticeable. Damage to the once impregnable walls of Crownhall was surprising enough, but...
There was something even more shocking. The flag.
The flag hanging on the castle, high up in the center, was not the Imperial Crest. It was an emblem you had never seen before. As you knew, the Imperial Crest had never changed since the founding of the Empire.
“⋯⋯⋯⋯.”
You sensed that something was very wrong.
A long line to enter the city was formed at the castle gate and the guards were busily inspecting people. The armor style of the guards also felt unfamiliar. Something was different from the Empire you knew.
But that didn’t mean you could just turn back to the forest and live in the wild like some savage.
You were the type to face challenges head on and you did the same this time as well. You cautiously joined the queue to remain inconspicuous. However, when you did so, numerous gazes fell upon you.
And they were especially drawn to your hair.
The proud golden hair, symbolizing Imperial Blood, attracted scorn, ridicule, and anger. It was as if they were seconds away from insulting you.
People refrained from acting rashly, likely due to the aura of importance you exuded.
The disdainful looks that you had never received before made your blood boil. Facing contempt even though you were born into noble blood and respected all your life? This was unacceptable.
You observed your surroundings to understand the cause.
People with murky golden hair were being used as slaves. It was extremely strange. Light or dark golden hair was a sign of imperial lineage──most golden-haired individuals were nobles of the Empire.
As such, he had to wrap his golden hair with miscellaneous trash when walking the streets. Unable to afford even a simple wrapping cloth, he picked up and wore foul-smelling rags that had been thrown away on the ground.
He couldn’t even find a job. Despite appealing his high-level skill of reading and writing, merchants only offered miserable amounts of pay.
But these three days were not meaningless. Irid gathered various pieces of information by eavesdropping.
The Empire had been defeated and occupied by the ‘Kingdom Alliance’, formed by the unification of three kingdoms. Captured members of the Imperial Family and nobles were all enslaved and so were their children.
The ‘present’ was 100 years after the era Irid lived in.
The Kingdom Alliance, due to its tyranny, had poor public support. Among the lower classes, many yearned for the old Empire and remnants of the Empire were conducting Resistance activities.
And......
“⋯⋯⋯⋯.”
Irid rolled up his sleeves to his forearm. The purple watch-shaped tattoo emitted a faint light. The watch had marks dividing from 0 to 3 and was gradually decreasing.
Irid recalled the wizard’s words. Though it was only three days ago, it felt like a distant past.
‘After three hours in real-time, I shall call for Prince again. I shall leave a mark on your wrist so you can recognize the time to return. And to reiterate, it is all fict........’
After three hours in real-time, he said.
Time flowed differently between the future and the present. The scale on the watch tattoo had just reached 2. If converted, that meant......6 days. If he could survive 6 days in this dreadful future, he could return.
“.......Fucking damn it all.”
Irid leaned against the wall of the alleyway, covering his face with both hands and crouched on the ground. Hunger and physical pain were nothing compared to the agony in his heart.
The fact that he had destroyed the Empire and the people who served and followed it were living as slaves was unbearably painful.
If he aspired to aim for the throne, he needed to gather valuable information from this future Crownhall. From the nation’s future trends to even climate changes. And if he could somehow obtain the Airship blueprints, it would be the icing on the cake.
If he returned with technology from 100 years in the future, no matter how much his Elder Sister and Little Brother struggled, the throne would be his. But what meaning did that have?
After all, if he became the Emperor, the Empire would fall into ruin.
He was going to live quietly, as if he was no different from dead. Once back, he would not cover the throne and live peacefully. So.......
Splashhhh!
“──Pfff!”
The top of Irid’s head was doused with water. As he looked up, he saw a girl leaning out of a third-floor window and her blue eyes wide with surprise.
“I-I’m sorry! I didn’t know someone was there.....”
“⋯⋯⋯⋯.”
“Just a moment!”
Irid pressed the rag down to cover his face and stood up. He was no longer even angry about being drenched with water. His intention was to leave the alleyway immediately and avoid any more troublesome situations.
But then...
“Heup!”
Swoooooosh-!
The girl grabbed a pipe on the wall with one hand and slid down! Her skirt and black hair fluttered against the air resistance.
“⋯⋯?!”
The girl quickly descended into the alley and landed. Then, she dusted off her flipped skirt before looking Irid over. Her overall movements were lively and springy.
“Uwah, you’re completely soaked. Let’s dry your clothes for a bit. I’ll even serve you a bowl of stew!”
“No, I’m fin......”
“It’s freezing out, so you’ll catch a cold if you stay wet! Come on!”
The girl took Irid’s hand and dragged him away.
He could definitely have resisted. However, the reason why he couldn’t pull his hand away was perhaps because he was stunned by the first act of ‘kindness’ he had received in three /genesisforsaken
Chapter 10: S1. The Prince, The Flower, And The Resistance - 1 S1. The Prince, The Flower, And The Resistance 1 You opened your eyes in some secluded forest.......Did I succeed in Dimensional Travel?It was not certain. This place was just a forest and you couldn't spot any meaningful differences from the world you lived in. Perhaps due to a failure of magic, it just resulted in a long-distance teleportation.But whether the magic succeeded or not, the fact that you were standing in the middle of a forest remained unchanged.You seemed to realize something. Was there anything special around you?This type of tree only grows near the Imperial Capital. It was obtained to commemorate the Fifth Emperor's birthday by ordering the alchemists.Indeed, that was right. According to the knowledge you knew, this forest wasn't far from the Imperial Capital.It was a consolation among misfortune. After all, if you had landed in a remote jungle, your immediate survival would have been a concern.However, even a small forest was big enough to wander confusingly. No landmarks or man-made paths were visible and only the occasional chirping of birds could be heard.Then, a sound you had never heard before echoed around.Vrooooooooooom!.You crouched low and observed the direction of the sound.The sky. The noise, vibrating in the air, was resonating from the sky. It was caused by an oddly shaped something' flying across the heavens.That something' resembled a structure more than a living creature. It clicked like clockwork and emitted steam vigorously. Carrying many people, it flew towards the setting sun.......Are people on board?A structure that flew in the sky.Ancient civilizations were rumored to have such relics, but this design seemed far too sophisticated to be considered from an ancient era. It even used balustrade-shaped designs popular in the Empire nowadays.Later, you would learn that it was the quintessence of magical engineering, known as the Airship.N0v3lRealm was the platform where this chapter was initially revealed on N0v3l.B1n.It's better to follow that......flying golem than to wander aimlessly in the forest. It'll also increase my chances of encountering people.You followed the Airship through the forest. Its speed wasn't too fast and the loud noise allowed you to chase after it, no matter the circumstance.Did you perhaps move for about an hour? Soaring castle walls made its appearance.It was the castle walls of Crownhall, the Imperial Capital. However, it looked different from what you remembered.Parts of it were cracked and one side had collapsed. Traces of repair were visibly noticeable. Damage to the once impregnable walls of Crownhall was surprising enough, but...There was something even more shocking. The flag.The flag hanging on the castle, high up in the center, was not the Imperial Crest. It was an emblem you had never seen before. As you knew, the Imperial Crest had never changed since the founding of the Empire..You sensed that something was very wrong.A long line to enter the city was formed at the castle gate and the guards were busily inspecting people. The armor style of the guards also felt unfamiliar. Something was different from the Empire you knew.But that didn't mean you could just turn back to the forest and live in the wild like some savage.You were the type to face challenges head on and you did the same this time as well. You cautiously joined the queue to remain inconspicuous. However, when you did so, numerous gazes fell upon you.And they were especially drawn to your hair.The proud golden hair, symbolizing Imperial Blood, attracted scorn, ridicule, and anger. It was as if they were seconds away from insulting you.People refrained from acting rashly, likely due to the aura of importance you exuded. The disdainful looks that you had never received before made your blood boil. Facing contempt even though you were born into noble blood and respected all your life? This was unacceptable.You observed your surroundings to understand the cause.People with murky golden hair were being used as slaves. It was extremely strange. Light or dark golden hair was a sign of imperial lineagemost golden-haired individuals were nobles of the Empire.As such, he had to wrap his golden hair with miscellaneous trash when walking the streets. Unable to afford even a simple wrapping cloth, he picked up and wore foul-smelling rags that had been thrown away on the ground.He couldn't even find a job. Despite appealing his high-level skill of reading and writing, merchants only offered miserable amounts of pay.But these three days were not meaningless. Irid gathered various pieces of information by eavesdropping.The Empire had been defeated and occupied by the Kingdom Alliance', formed by the unification of three kingdoms. Captured members of the Imperial Family and nobles were all enslaved and so were their children.The present' was 100 years after the era Irid lived in.The Kingdom Alliance, due to its tyranny, had poor public support. Among the lower classes, many yearned for the old Empire and remnants of the Empire were conducting Resistance activities.And.......Irid rolled up his sleeves to his forearm. The purple watch-shaped tattoo emitted a faint light. The watch had marks dividing from 0 to 3 and was gradually decreasing.Irid recalled the wizard's words. Though it was only three days ago, it felt like a distant past. After three hours in real-time, I shall call for Prince again. I shall leave a mark on your wrist so you can recognize the time to return. And to reiterate, it is all fict........'After three hours in real-time, he said.Time flowed differently between the future and the present. The scale on the watch tattoo had just reached 2. If converted, that meant......6 days. If he could survive 6 days in this dreadful future, he could return........Fucking damn it all.Irid leaned against the wall of the alleyway, covering his face with both hands and crouched on the ground. Hunger and physical pain were nothing compared to the agony in his heart.The fact that he had destroyed the Empire and the people who served and followed it were living as slaves was unbearably painful.If he aspired to aim for the throne, he needed to gather valuable information from this future Crownhall. From the nation's future trends to even climate changes. And if he could somehow obtain the Airship blueprints, it would be the icing on the cake.If he returned with technology from 100 years in the future, no matter how much his Elder Sister and Little Brother struggled, the throne would be his. But what meaning did that have?After all, if he became the Emperor, the Empire would fall into ruin.He was going to live quietly, as if he was no different from dead. Once back, he would not cover the throne and live peacefully. So.......Splashhhh!Pfff!The top of Irid's head was doused with water. As he looked up, he saw a girl leaning out of a third-floor window and her blue eyes wide with surprise.I-I'm sorry! I didn't know someone was there......Just a moment!Irid pressed the rag down to cover his face and stood up. He was no longer even angry about being drenched with water. His intention was to leave the alleyway immediately and avoid any more troublesome situations.But then...Heup!Swoooooosh-!The girl grabbed a pipe on the wall with one hand and slid down! Her skirt and black hair fluttered against the air resistance.?!The girl quickly descended into the alley and landed. Then, she dusted off her flipped skirt before looking Irid over. Her overall movements were lively and springy.Uwah, you're completely soaked. Let's dry your clothes for a bit. I'll even serve you a bowl of stew!No, I'm fin......It's freezing out, so you'll catch a cold if you stay wet! Come on!The girl took Irid's hand and dragged him away.He could definitely have resisted. However, the reason why he couldn't pull his hand away was perhaps because he was stunned by the first act of kindness' he had received in three /genesisforsaken
