Regarding the definition of "cognition."
"Leave the table here."
Cherry blossom petals from all over the world were dancing, the wind was helping him, everyone was busy preparing for the banquet, and the heads of households were all returning to the capital to celebrate the centennial of the nation's founding.
The head of the Xue family sent gifts of local produce to the Baba family from afar, and the head of the Yue family distributed banquet invitations to the people. Everyone was happy.
"Shut up."
That's probably what the history books will say. Kim Taehyung bit his lip. He crossed his arms as he watched the people bustling about, and kicked a rock on the ground with his foot.
His half-brother had driven out the other house-lords and the tyrants of the whole empire, and as a reward he was made the new Emperor of the realm.
The sight of the emperor disappearing as a golden wind blew past, not a single drop of blood shed, his sword completely covered in the blood of his enemy, and his gaze fixed on the empire with determined eyes, was one that I will never forget even now, after all this time has passed.
Of course, the damage was not small. We struggled to balance our relations with other nations instead of engaging in civil war. But we survived. We lived with honor.
However, this was only something he could enjoy thanks to his brother's influence. As I was not the son of his legal wife, I was always treated coldly. The deception he would smile at me as if it was his sincerity turned back on me as poison.
And today, the day has come to cut ties with that long-standing feud.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty."
The main character, who deserves to be celebrated more than anyone else, was dressed simply as usual. His pink outfit matched the cherry blossom trees. He wore a flower crown instead of a royal crown. A brilliant halo that showed to anyone that he was the emperor of this empire. He was my brother.
His eyes were almost benevolent and all-knowing, his mouth slightly turned up, and at a glance, his face looked almost happy.
How could such a kind person have risen to such a high position by killing someone? People wondered. Why would someone like him, who seemed unable to even kill an insect, have killed someone?
They don't know how cruel and merciless this man is. They didn't see what happened that day when he set out on his journey, killing an entire mob, even tracking down their leader, leaving no trace of revenge.
"You don't need to call me Your Majesty, little brother."
"The law says so. There's nothing we can do about it."
I stood behind him, watching him with a slightly tense expression. As he adjusted his clothes, steadied his voice, and gazed straight ahead, I couldn't put into words how I felt.
The people cheered him with rapturous applause. The knights pledged their allegiance to the country. But now, this scene will change. The cherry blossom petals will be covered with plum blossom leaves, creating a magnificent sight.
I took a deep breath and straightened my posture. I had never practiced this sword technique for longer than this one. It felt like eating cold rice. I focused my wishes, my brother's wishes, and the wishes of the plum blossoms on the sword.
"Bloom, plum blossoms."
The revolution was about to begin.