Chapter 72: Welcome To Neo Hanyang

The first Princess Dan Minha’s encounter with the “Tablet of Revelation” was truly a coincidence.

On the surface, she was acting as a regent, but in reality, all decision-making power was firmly held by her mother, the Emperor, who never let go.

Only trivial tasks that the Emperor didn’t need to bother with piled up on her desk.

With tired eyes, she was reviewing various inspection documents submitted by the Office of the Inspector General when…

“This is…”

The intricate craftsmanship, comparable to the advanced machinery of the Great Hwan Empire, and the faint magical aura that could still be felt even through a photograph.

It was unmistakably the same symbol of the Revelator that the goddess who had appeared in her dreams had spoken of.

Of course, until now, Dan Minha had never seriously believed in the goddess’s revelation.

It was absurd.

The world was going to end, and the only one who could stop it was a single person called the Revelator?

But unlike before, when there had been no sign of the Revelator, now this being was clearly manifesting at the gates of the Great Hwan Empire.

Although she wasn’t keen on bringing outsiders into the palace, especially in such turbulent times, she couldn’t leave the palace herself either.

Dan Minha decided to meet the Revelator in person and make her judgment.

A few hours later.

“……”

Watching from a distance as a group of women crossed the Cental Gate, pulling carts filled with what appeared to be storage boxes for “sacred love dolls” .

Dan Minha furrowed her brows, considering whether to revoke her decision and expel them.

“Your Highness, how could you allow such indecent and unruly people into the palace? And sacred love dolls, no less…”

Her maid, who had served her since childhood, also offered a word of caution upon seeing the shocking scene.

“Still, they’re better than those lizard eunuchs who have been frequenting the Geunjeongjeon Hall and bewitching Her Majesty.”

It was a done deal.

How could one put an arrow back into the quiver once it had been shot?

Adjusting her attire while looking at the colorful scenery, Dan Minha slowly stepped out of the Jasun Hall.

Before I knew it, the son-in-law was completely enveloped in the deep darkness. 

Only the LED light inside the lantern emitted a pure white glow.

Stepping into the front courtyard, Dan Minha observed the visitors through the veil.

The goddess had said that the Revelator was one who led warriors.

…But the warriors were all a bit, well, peculiar.

First, there were two small girls who bowed deeply to her, wearing adorable outfits that seemed to be an attempt at the Great Hwan Empire’s traditional attire.

Then there was a woman with a blank expression, her clothes covered in cobwebs as if she had just rolled out of a warehouse.

“Hi there! Nice to meet ya!”

Even a beastkin whose tail wagged twice a second.

Dan Minha wasn’t one to nitpick about etiquette, but she couldn’t help but feel that something was off with each of them.

Except for one.

“Ellis is here to meet the rising sun of the Great Hwan Empire, the First Princess.”

The woman who performed the most perfect court etiquette and bowed respectfully exuded an air of grace.

But the most important figure.

The one who, disrespectfully, kept their hood deeply pulled over their head even in the presence of the princess, offering only a slight nod as a gesture of respect.

“Are you the Revelator?”

Dan Minha asked, hiding her rising disappointment behind a calm expression.

However.

“…No. Please wait a moment.”

Surprisingly, a confident female voice came from under the hood.

“Oh my!”

“This, this is outrageous…!”

As the woman smoothly removed her hood, gasps of shock erupted from the maids surrounding the Revelator’s group.

A massive watermelon, barely covered by a thin piece of cloth, was revealed in a way that made it hard to understand how it had been hidden.

Even her lower body was wrapped in white cloth, a sight so vulgar it was beyond words…!

“Oh dear, Saha. You’ll need to change your clothes later.”

Despite the outrageous sight, the woman who introduced herself as Ellis casually pulled out a cloth to cover her, as if it were nothing.

Though momentarily stunned, Dan Minha bit her lip slightly to regain her composure and asked,

“Where is the Revelator?”

At that question, Ellis’s eyes widened.

“You knew? Just a moment, please.”

Then.

Creak──

As she opened the storage boxes for the sacred love dolls that had been pulled in on the carts, Dan Minha wondered what on earth she was doing.

“Eek!”

“Oh my…!”

When a man suddenly popped out of the box, Dan Minha’s mind went blank.

Inside the coffin, it was surprisingly warm.

Although it was pitch dark, there was some padding that fit the human body perfectly.

The faint scent of Saha, who had been inside for a long time, wafted through the air, oh, oh…

Moreover, Saha seemed to have a natural talent for pulling rickshaws, as she drove smoothly without any jolts, allowing me to sleep comfortably, even snoring.

But that was short-lived.

Creak.

As I was drowsily drifting in dreamland, a sudden burst of light flooded my eyes.

When I opened my bleary eyes, I saw the bewildered face of a woman wearing a military hat.

“Ah, ah…”

After letting out an incomprehensible moan, the lid slammed shut again.

Judging by the 18th-century Joseon-style attire, it seemed we had officially entered the palace.

That meant we would soon arrive at our destination.

Ahem, ahem, I cleared my throat unnecessarily and waited calmly.

“Ark? We’re opening it now.”

Ellis’s voice whispered softly from outside the coffin, knocking on the lid as if to signal.

Soon, my eyes, adjusted to the darkness, were met with the bright moonlight.

“Eek!”

I jumped out with unnecessary vigor.

The bright light hurt my eyes a bit, but I would get used to it soon.

“Ark? This is the Princess of the Great Hwan Empire.”

At Ellis’s words, I turned my head slightly.

There stood a woman dressed in luxurious and dignified traditional attire, a far cry from the makeshift hanboks our warriors were wearing.

Although her face was hidden behind a veil, my mind already had a database.

5-star. Minha.

One of the few new characters I hadn’t been able to pull in my previous life.

At the time, I was financially struggling, so I couldn’t reach the pity threshold and ended up treating her as a “sacred grape.”

She was popular in the forums.

She had the yandere attribute, which had become rare recently.

It had nothing to do with me.

It probably never would.

I had no intention of pulling for her anyway.

So, here, I treated her as an NPC.

“Nice to meet you. I am the Revelator, Ark.”

I recalled the traditional greeting from historical dramas and bowed as politely as possible.

And then I waited.

…At this point, there should be a line like, “You may rise.”

“Princess?”

“Ah, ah, ah… Yes, you may rise.”

Thank you, nameless maid.

You saved my neck.

* * *

The conversation went surprisingly well.

Even when I pulled Johanna, Ari, and Renatel out of the coffin, there was some commotion, but it felt like things were going smoothly.

During the private audience.

No matter what request I made──

“Do as you wish.”

She nodded almost like an angel of absolute affirmation, accepting everything I said.

Citizenship for me and the warriors!

A free pass to enter and exit the palace freely!

It was almost suspicious how well things were going.

Of course, there were some minor restrictions.

As I was about to bow and take my leave.

Thud!

“Ugh.”

The princess grabbed my wrist with a grip worthy of a warrior.

“However, there may be those who criticize allowing outsiders into the capital, so you must come to the Eastern Palace once in the morning and once in the evening to pay your respects.”

“…? I will do so.”

I thought she might ask for bribes or something.

Showing my face twice a day wasn’t a big deal.

After agreeing to her request, I left the palace with the warriors, feeling triumphant.

[Tower of Wishes 21st Floor – Great Hwan Empire 4th Zone Clear!]

And ding ding, the divine stones were deposited.

“Haaam…”

Although I had slept quite a bit, the fatigue hit me hard due to the time spent on each zone of the 21st floor.

The warriors also looked tired, so it seemed we would have to slow down the clearing pace for a while.

“Alright, let’s head back… Huh?”

Just as I was about to return outside the tower.

[You can now enter the 20.5th Floor of the Tower of Wishes!]

[The 20.5th Floor of the Tower of Wishes is Neo Hanyang of the Great Hwan Empire, serving as the second hub city.]

[You can build a general store in Neo Hanyang.]

[You can build a guild house in Neo Hanyang.]

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