chapter 851
851. [Western Front] – Rumors about Anastasia and Han Cheon-seong (127)
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A great shock struck the entire empire.
-The appearance of a powerful apostle on the Western Front.
These are nine apostles whose identities have been notorious for centuries in the past.
When it was revealed that he was an apostle, otherwise known as the ‘Apostle of Rua’, the empire was completely shocked.
Not long ago, nine apostles appeared on the Southern Front, leading to the death of the main force of the Southern Front.
But this time, nine apostles appeared on the Western Front.
Nevertheless, the big difference is that, despite the threat of the nine apostles on the Western Front, Anastasia, the main force, eliminated the danger by executing the nine apostles.
However, another strange anecdote related to him was spreading throughout the empire.
ㅡDating rumors about the woman called Joo-chuk.
In fact, it was a strange rumor that the officers and soldiers on the Western Front felt strange as soon as they heard it, but ‘Anastasia’, the main character of the rumor, did not express either positivity or denial about the strange rumors floating around about her.
And her silence soon evoked a strange resonance of ‘affirmation’.
-A huge crisis that appeared early.
-A hero who overcame a crisis.
Both of these were of great interest to the empire, and like such a hero, her strange private life was bound to become the subject of interest.
Just like in many novels, love blooms even in the midst of danger.
The strange dating rumor about her, the main character, spread even further.
Even the main subject of the dating rumor is the recent winner of the Grand Colosseum, a man who made his name known by saying that a ‘commoner’ won the prestigious competition.
ㅡHan Cheon-seong.
An unusual name that is difficult to find even within the empire, and an unusually outstanding appearance. The rumor spread so widely that there was no one in every corner of the empire who did not know the name.
Rumors spread widely that he had been sent to the Western Front and had a strange relationship with Anastasia, a key figure on the Western Front.
… … .
-Imperial Imperial Castle.
Among them, it is one of the highest levels in the imperial castle that only high-ranking royal family members can enter.
Crash.
The bright blonde woman who opened the door had a smile on her face.
“It really, really can happen.”
Her haughty eyes stood out among her bright blonde hair. She is a woman whose appearance can be called the pinnacle of beauty.
A woman who is third in line to succeed to the throne, and whose position has recently grown even greater.
Lyudmila Ruabella. It was her.
Sarah. Tuk!
Immediately, a maid waiting in the boudoir approached and took her luggage. As another maid began to take off her clothes, Lyudmila calmly accepted the maid’s touch.
Lyudmila took off the clothes that covered her, layer by layer, and naturally headed to the huge bathroom in the inner room.
Sreuk!
When the maid immediately opened the door, water that had already been adjusted to the temperature was filling the huge bathtub.
“ha… … .”
Lyudmila let out a satisfied breath and immediately sat down in the steaming bath.
Slurp, slurp.
Immediately after, while I was being touched by the maid who was carefully washing my body, my eyes suddenly fell on the maid.
“What was your name?”
Seeing her forgetting the maid’s name, the maid who heard her words paused for a moment, but quickly opened her mouth.
“My name is Yuri.”
“Yes, Yuri. “You were the maid you told me about before, right?”
“If it is related to Anastasia, then I am correct.”
Lyudmila gently rolled her eyes at the somewhat gentle answer.
“I will give you a reward. “If you need anything, please feel free to tell me.”
“Um, are you talking about me?”
When the maid who was attending to Lyudmila’s body widened her eyes in surprise, Lyudmila smiled softly as if showing pride.
“Yes, to you. A story related to Anastasia that you told me last time. “That was very helpful to me.”
“That means… … .”
“I heard that Anastasia expresses quite a bit of interest in Han Tiansheng. “It’s so blatant that rumors spread.”
Lyudmila burst out laughing at the end of the sentence and nodded her head as if satisfied, while the maid, who introduced herself as Yuri, was greatly surprised.
“thank you. Princess. How could I receive such great grace… … .”
“That’s okay. If you want anything from me later, go to the head maid and ask for it. “If you say my name, everything will be taken care of.”
“… … yes.”
When Yuri smiled happily after hearing the words, Lyudmila looked at her for a moment and then turned her gaze to the clear water in the bathtub.
“Even if she is the main player, does that mean she is still a woman?”
She mumbled and gently rested her arms on the nearby railing, and Yuri hurriedly offered her a hand to make her more comfortable.
Slurp.
The lukewarm water flows over my pure white naked body, washing me even more cleanly.
“Can I ask you something about the rumor?”
“Well, it’s not that big of a deal. He was active on the Western Front, where Anastasia was the main player, and he must have had a strange relationship with Han Cheon-seong in the process. “I heard that they have a secret meeting with Han Cheon-seong every day at Anastasia’s call.”
“oh!”
The maid who was listening covered her mouth in surprise, and Lyudmila burst out laughing.
“Are you that surprised?”
“Ah, even though I told you this before, I was also skeptical. Of course, even if you like it, I don’t think the relationship will progress that far… … .”
“Well, that’s right. “When I met Anastasia, I didn’t know she would reveal herself to a man like that.”
Tuk. Lyudmila muttered and suddenly recalled.
Although the time itself was short, the conversation with Han Tiansheng was quite intense.
So much so that it’s hard to forget.
‘It’s not bad… … ‘No.’
Slurp, slurp… … .
Even as I was thinking absentmindedly, I felt my mind relax as the maid’s hands gently traced my body. She had been nervous lately and had a lot of issues to worry about, but this was good news after a long time coming.
“You know.”
“yes. Princess.”
“Are looks really that important?”
Even as I said this, I thought it was a funny question.
“… … Let me tell you my opinion: It can determine your first impression, and the more you see it, the more you can’t underestimate its appearance. Even if the same actions or words are done by a good-looking person, the feeling is different.”
“It feels different.”
“Doesn’t the princess also have supreme beauty? Of course, she will be supported by many people because the princess’s abilities are amazing and there are things to admire, but I think such a beautiful beauty is definitely important.”
I sympathized with the maid’s voice as she carefully expressed her opinion.
‘but.’
I couldn’t say that I didn’t appreciate this appearance at all.
He was born into the royal family and lived in the imperial family for most of his life.
In between, he had to attend various social gatherings, and due to his position as a member of the royal family, he often encountered other high-ranking noble families. And of course, I came across many men and women with outstanding looks.
Not only do I have the same looks as the royal family, but I also often meet other high-ranking nobles who are known for their good looks.
So, my sense of beauty became somewhat dull.
My standard for looking at people has become so high that I no longer blink an eye when I see a handsome man or woman.
Still, it remained strong in my memory.
“He was definitely handsome.”
Han Tiansheng’s impression came to mind as he mumbled absentmindedly.
His appearance was clearly foreign, and the eyes that stared at me through his jet-black hair looked calm and kind.
But that didn’t make him look weak.
I felt a strength that was difficult to explain in words.
“… … “So you actually met the princess?”
“It’s been a while since we met.”
Slurp.
I gently turned my body over as the maid’s hands scanned my body.
Then, I gently leaned my upper body against the bathroom railing and closed my eyes blankly.
“But Anastasia… … “I thought you might be interested in Han Tiansheng, but I’m a bit surprised.”
“Is it unexpected? “I heard that Han Cheon-seong is quite active on the front line and is building up a reputation.”
“I also received the report. I gave orders and sent them directly to the front line, so I need to know how they are doing. “He is definitely outstanding, and it would be reasonable to call him a genius.”
And the more capable Han Cheon-seong is shown.
My stomach hurt a little.
I’m a little annoyed that a member of the royal family other than me has a man of that caliber.
“But that wasn’t the problem. Is your name Glesia? He is Anastasia’s only blood relative. The report said that he was dating Han Cheon-seong. So actually, he didn’t have very high expectations… … What? “I never thought Anastasia would really have such a relationship with Han Tiansheng.”
“Oh my!”
When the maid was so surprised, I burst into laughter without realizing it.
I was a little moved by the unusually fussy appearance of the maid.
“It’s kind of funny when you think about it, right?”
“Does this still lead to such a forbidden relationship?”
Seeing the maid asking with sparkling eyes, I also had some doubts.
“Because Anastasia does not deny it, this rumor must have spread widely. That’s why it’s amazing.”
Slurp… … .
I smiled as I relaxed as a gentle hand caressed my back pleasantly.
“Of course, there are cases like that in history, but I thought it was something that only happened in novels.”
“That’s right, a sister leaves a man… … “I think it’s funny too.”
Although he spoke lightly, his body relaxed from fatigue.
‘Still, it’s worth continuing.’
But, to me, that wasn’t a bad thing at all.
In the first place, the harem system has now passed down to the empire as a long-standing tradition, and will continue in the future.
The number of outstanding men is small, and inevitably the seeds of outstanding talent must be passed down to future generations.
‘It’s not for nothing that we are subject to the imperial family in the first place… … .’
While I was thinking that, my eyes suddenly fell on the maid.
“… … .”
I’m looking at my body with a blushing face, wondering what on earth I’m imagining. The touch was quite strange.
Suddenly.
“ah.”
When I playfully grabbed his hand, he was startled, but he smiled and let go.
“You have to listen properly to the attendant.”
“S-sorry.”
“I will tolerate this arrangement, but please answer my questions properly. So why do you think Anastasia fell for Han Tiansheng?”
“I don’t know for sure, but I think it’s because he meets her standards?”
“standard?”
“So far, Anastasia, there hasn’t been even the slightest scandal with the opposite s*x. But I don’t think it was because I really wasn’t interested in men.”
“Hoo, why do you think that?”
“I think that if she is a woman in the right age to get married, and above all, a woman who is called an unexalted genius even within the vast empire, she will definitely have a different perspective on the world.”
I was piqued by the sight of the maid answering more carefully than expected.
“The way we look at the world is different… … .”
“Yes, I told you before that I was just tempted by rumors that you were handsome. To put it in a slightly profane way, aren’t all creatures called women like that? “There is something about being attracted to men who are better than you, or who can excel you.”
The maid’s answer gave me a strange feeling.
“Isn’t that a bit strange to say? No matter how excellent Han Tiansheng is evaluated, it is not comparable to Anastasia.”
The very idea of being attracted to an outstanding man resonated with me. However, from that perspective, the weight of the two people I am talking about was different.
Because Anastasia’s performance during this crisis on the Western Front increased her reputation even further.
“… … Princess.”
“uh.”
It was the moment when I vaguely surrendered myself to the hand of the maid stroking my back.
Slurp.
I felt the maid’s movements gently leaning towards me. But even though I knew that, I calmly accepted it.
“I… … “This is just a rumor, but I heard that Han Tiansheng has something extraordinary.”
I wondered why he even whispered to me, but he said something extremely strange.
“Extraordinary?”
“Well, I’m not sure about this, but there’s a rumor going around that it’s pretty amazing at night.”
I blinked blankly as the maid whispered words in my ear again.
Swish.
When I turned my head, I saw the maid’s completely red face.
“… … .”
I opened my mouth for a moment, but then closed it.
It was truly absurd.
‘How on earth are maids educated in high-ranking noble families…? … .’
How could he be this promiscuous?