Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 343

Chapter 343: The Loafer Receives a Reward (3)

The emperor felt his breath catch in his throat.

Why had Nokgi rebelled?

No.

Nokgi’s resistance was expected. Considering his past actions, it was obvious he had built his own force within the imperial palace.

But what shocked the emperor was that Nokgi’s force had infiltrated his own inner circle.

He was the emperor.

And the emperor always faced threats of assassination. Therefore, the imperial guards were always protecting him. Twelve invisible swords were guarding him.

But Nokgi’s swords were hidden in the ceiling of the throne hall. This meant two things: Nokgi’s swords were so powerful that even the guards hadn’t noticed them, or…

At that moment…

“Kuh!”

“Kuh!”

Groans were heard around him. The emperor knew what it meant: the guards protecting him were dying.

Who were the ones who had attacked them?

The emperor glared at Nokgi angrily:

“…Have you attacked the guard as well?”

“Your Majesty.”

Nokgi replied sarcastically:

“Who was the one who blinded your own eyes? Was it me, Nokgi, or was it Yi Wangya?”

Nokgi didn’t wait for the emperor’s answer:

“No. Neither I nor Yi Wangya have blinded you, but yourself. You must have thought that if you were healthy, you would be better than Yi Wangya and this Nokgi… that you could control this world. But that’s just an illusion. Talent doesn’t shine if it’s not cultivated. How can you understand the ability of this Nokgi and Yi Wangya after wasting decades, Your Majesty?”

“Nokgi, you bastard!”

The emperor stood up abruptly:

“What are the imperial guards doing? Kill him right now!”

At that instant, the door to the throne hall shattered, and soldiers burst in. When the soldiers entered, the throne hall lit up.

But that was all.

The soldiers didn’t move and lined up. That was impossible considering the situation.

As the emperor was about to shout, the first one to enter knelt:

“Gonggong! We have secured the perimeter!”

“Good job.”

Nokgi replied calmly and looked at the emperor.

For the first time.

The emperor groaned:

“…Even the imperial guards.”

Nokgi smiled:

“Your Majesty has both acknowledged and underestimated me. Did you think I only relied on Your Majesty? Since Yi Wangya is detained, no one in this palace will support Your Majesty.”

The emperor’s eyes trembled.

He had disarmed the censor’s office and placed them under house arrest to prevent any reaction. But now, those actions were strangling him.

If Yi Wangya had been there, the censor’s office might have acted, and Nokgi wouldn’t have been able to take the imperial palace so easily.

Should he admire Nokgi for not letting his guard down until the end, or should he criticize himself for thinking that everything would be resolved simply by eliminating Nokgi?

The result would be the same.

“I was expecting this day, Your Majesty. But I also hoped it wouldn’t come. If you hadn’t abandoned me, you would have lived a long life…”

Nokgi clicked his tongue:

“At least, I’ll leave you in history as a good emperor. Remember my last loyalty. Your Majesty, rest…”

At that moment, Yi Wangya spoke:

“Your Majesty.”

It was a low voice.

But the strange echo in his voice changed the course of the situation.

Even Nokgi fell silent.

The emperor’s eyes landed on Wangya:

“Why do you have that expression? A king is the father of all. If a father is worried, the family falters, and if a king is worried, the world falters.”

“But… brother.”

The emperor looked at Wangya sadly:

“My stupidity has led to this situation, how can I not worry?”

“Did you forget, Your Majesty? You are the father of all, the ruler of the world.”

The emperor’s eyes trembled.

Yi Wangya wouldn’t say something unrealistic in this situation. He must have another plan.

“Your Majesty, there is someone here who can reverse everything. Just order it.”

“Reverse?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

The emperor looked around after Yi Wangya spoke. Those who received his gaze looked at the person in the center with an uncomfortable expression.

“…Huh?”

Wei Yanho looked around in disbelief:

“It seems like something is happening that I don’t know… I have no intention of doing anything here.”

“Yanho!”

Wangya looked at Wei Yanho with burning eyes:

“As you can see, the situation has changed.”

“…I don’t think it’s my fault.”

“If I could call the censor’s office, I could easily eliminate them, but I can’t.”

“I don’t think it’s my fault either.”

“I didn’t say it was your fault. You are the only one who can solve this.”

“Huh?”

Wei Yanho said in disbelief:

“This is the imperial palace, and that is the emperor. If the emperor orders, the countless warriors protecting the imperial palace will act, won’t they?”

“Yes.”

“Then why me?”

Yi Wangya said sadly:

“Yes, but… those warriors are far away, and Nokgi’s followers are close, what can we do?”

“…Wow.”

Wei Yanho shouted:

“But he is the emperor!”

*Puff!*

The words wounded the emperor.

“Even if he is sick, he is the emperor! The emperor!”

*Puff!*

“Does it make sense that the emperor can’t control his subordinates? Isn’t the emperor the emperor? Is Nokgi the emperor?”

*Puff!*

The eunuchs rushed to the emperor, who clutched his chest and leaned over.

“Ugh.”

The emperor thought he would die of a heart attack because of Nokgi. Even now that he was healthy, he felt this way. If he had heard this yesterday, he would have vomited blood.

“But… he is the emperor… how can they ignore the emperor and listen to Nokgi? The emperor…”

“Enough! Enough!”

Wei Jeonghan ran over and covered Wei Yanho’s mouth. If he said more, his whole family would be executed.

Yi Wangya looked at the emperor.

The emperor closed his eyes and nodded. He also agreed that Wei Yanho was the only one who could solve this.

“Then, do something.”

“…Wait.”

Wei Yanho pushed Wei Jeonghan away and looked around:

“So, the situation is that five of the emperor’s powerful guards survived and are on Nokgi’s side…”

“…Five survived?”

“Yes.”

“Then, yes.”

“Also, the imperial guards are on Nokgi’s side.”

“That’s right.”

“And those men in black and those men in red are also on Nokgi’s side.”

“That’s right.”

“So… you want me to face them all?”

“Won’t we help you?”

Wei Yanho smiled.

Then he straightened his back, stepped forward, and looked at Nokgi.

“Oh?”

Nokgi admired Wei Yanho’s attitude:

‘Although I don’t want to admit it, he has the air of a hero.’

Some confuse the powerful with heroes, but they are different. You can be powerful with strength, but a hero needs more than strength.

You need an indomitable and unwavering spirit even in a crisis. Nokgi saw that heroic spirit in Wei Yanho.

Nokgi, who had considered Wei Yanho an obstacle, changed his assessment.

‘He’s not just an obstacle.’

If Wei Yanho survives, he will become his greatest enemy. He must kill him.

“Blood Shadow.”

“…….”

“The emperor and Wei Yanho must die. Even if there are casualties!”

“Understood.”

The man in red, called Blood Shadow, gleamed with his eyes.

Wei Yanho shrugged as he felt the murderous gazes:

“I have something to say.”

“To me?”

“Yes.”

“Shouldn’t we talk?”

“There is no one you can’t talk to. Isn’t that right? Even mortal enemies discuss who is right. Why can’t I talk to you? Isn’t that right?”

“…Sometimes I think about what would have happened if you had entered the imperial palace. You have the air of a high-ranking official.”

“Academically?”

“You are a master of flattery. You are like a third-rank official.”

“Hehe, thank you for the compliment.”

It’s not a compliment.

Nokgi coughed and said:

“What do you want to say?”

“I want to ask something.”

“If you are trying to buy time, it’s useless.”

“No, I really want to ask something.”

“…Tell me.”

At that moment, Yi Wangya approached the emperor and spoke:

“Look, Your Majesty.”

“…….”

“That is Wei Yanho. He is an expert who can compete with the best warriors in the world, and he is someone Moon Yuhwan trusts at his young age.”

“Hmm…”

“As you have already seen, he lives in a different world. But behind his carefree behavior, there is a great cause.”

“A great cause?”

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

Yi Wangya said confidently:

“When Moon Yuhwan recommended Wei Yanho, I didn’t understand. But now I understand. This child has the righteousness of his father and the right path of his master.”

“Righteousness and the right path…”

“Look. Although the righteousness of his father and the right path of his master were not recognized by the world, this child has achieved them. If you protect him, you will gain something.”

The emperor and Yi Wangya looked at Wei Yanho with expectation.

“Oh…”

The emperor was also surprised.

He thought he had resolved the situation by luck, but after listening to Yi Wangya, it seemed different. His posture in front of the swords in the throne hall was that of a great general.

“As expected…”

At that moment, Wei Yanho spoke:

“How do I join the East Palace?”

“…”

No one spoke.

Even Nokgi looked at Wei Yanho with a stunned expression.

Wei Jeonghan’s voice echoed in the silent throne hall:

“The great cause…”