episode_0119

Eingart Castle.

It was the capital city of the former empire and the most prosperous territory in the northern center, which is also the current capital of Serpina County.

“Will I be working there?”

“Okay. Because it would be difficult if you weren’t by my side.”

“You’re having trouble?”

When I asked him why, he said that he wanted to run some tests on me for the time being.

The gist of it was to see to what extent the rumors that it could use magic were true, and so far it seemed quite useful, so I wanted to see with my own eyes whether it would be useful in actual combat.

“I would like to ask you one more question. Am I going there alone?”

After hearing those words, Serpina looked at me with amusement and raised her eyebrows.

“It looks like the women are worried.”

I didn’t want to lie and start a useless fight with her, so I easily agreed.

“Yes. Because they are in my group.”

“It’s okay, you don’t have to worry. I asked Irene, and she said she hoped to be with you too. I am quite good at listening to the wishes of my subordinates. Personally, I hope to fight on the front lines, but… … Well, just because you’re in the capital doesn’t mean you don’t have to work hard.”

All it took was listening to requests from subordinates. This was something I learned easily while living in a separate building.

The only thing that bothered me was that ‘just because you’re in the capital doesn’t mean you don’t have to work hard’… … You’ll find out what I’m talking about in a little while.

“This time I want to ask you a question.”

“Please tell me.”

“What is Jinor’s daughter to you? Did you get married?”

“Not really.”

“But are you still going around together? It doesn’t look familiar to the battlefield, so it seems like it’s really a wizard’s device?”

There was no need to reveal to her that he was a wizard.

At least to send Reika and Iren safely to the Lunarien Army.

“Like I said, where is there such a thing as magic?”

“If that’s what you said, are you really taking a young lady around like that for no reason? A virgin in her prime, at the perfect age to have children.”

“… … .”

Seeing me not saying anything, she smiled as if it was fun.

I just raised the corners of my mouth, but it was really pretty. In fact, since she entered this room, I have thought to myself, ‘It’s pretty.’ more than three times.

“I thought it would be like that when I saw how it looked, but it seems like relationships with women are complicated. I won’t touch you too much, but it would be better to refrain from being swayed by women and doing foolish things. A man who looks pretty has to be even more careful about his appearance.”

“Even if you praise me for nothing, there is nothing I can give you.”

“Did it sound like a compliment?”

When she said that, she shook her body slightly as if it was funny.

Sometimes, whenever she came, we would exchange seemingly meaningless words and laugh at each other.

Strangely, even though I haven’t spent that much time with her… … I thought that the words seemed to come out of nowhere without any difficulty.

What is all this long time? There weren’t that many situations where I encountered her, but there was something strangely comfortable about dealing with her.

After Serpina left the room.

I took out a map.

It was a detailed map of the northern part of the continent drawn while living in a separate house and having nothing to do.

It seems like a lot of time has passed since I was possessed, but I thought it was amazing that things like the location of the castle, the mountain ranges, and where and where the rivers flow are still vivid in my memory.

Well, since this simple game has been played endlessly for 10,000 hours, it is only natural.

‘It’s Eingart Castle.’

A castle on top of a load island surrounded by a pale river in the very center of the north.

It is said to have been the most vibrant place during the imperial era, but it was destroyed due to civil war between the imperial families and lost much of its former glory – the setting of this castle is that.

How would you feel if you visited in person?

Actually, there was something I was more worried about than that.

‘Is it okay to climb this far?’

Eingart Castle was located at the northern tip of the continent. Although it was not the northernmost part, there was a huge distance difference from the southern part where I left Lunarien.

Until now, I have never once doubted that I would be able to return to Lunarien County.

But, this time.

Even after being dragged into the middle of the North, will he be able to return to her side safely?

‘Opportunity, la.’

I thought back to what I said when I broke up with her.

Luna may seem weak, but she is strong on the inside and is a woman with an unexpected stubbornness.

In the first place, from her perspective, it was impossible for her to completely consider me, who was just a newcomer and couldn’t understand my abilities, so she was only insisting on it.

So she won’t miss the crucial opportunity I told you about. If she had been the one to miss the opportunity in the first place, the prediction that she would become a unified monarch would not have been made.

So, I can return safely to her… … There must be, right?

For some reason-

A sense of discomfort that I had never felt under other monarchs enveloped my body.

*

We rode the carriage upwards for several days.

In the past, above Kelstein Castle, which was originally part of Brans’ army, and further above-

I was finally able to arrive at Eingart Castle in the north.

I passed through the huge gate of the castle wall, which was built in a style that was clearly different from that of the Central Continent.

‘and… … .’

A picture-like scenery unfolded before my eyes.

In the middle of the river that spreads out as if surrounded by a fence, a steeple stands tall as if it would invade the sky.

Stretched out around the spire, beautiful buildings that look like something out of a storybook.

And fluttering atop the spire, the bright yellow golden flag symbolizing Serpina… … .

Everything that made up this territory, including the huge shield-shaped emblem of the old empire hanging on the castle wall, appealed that this was the capital city of the continent.

“Awesome. It’s a very developed place.”

“Really… … There was also a castle like this.”

“That’s not all. If you make up your mind and cast defense, it’s a really difficult position to break through.”

“Is that so? I don’t know much about that, but… … I think that’s the case with Irene.”

Iren and Reika were also overwhelmed by the scenery and were shedding exclamations.

Even compared to Annel Castle, which was the best castle I’ve ever seen, this place was much better.

If this is the level of ‘destruction and loss of its former glory,’ then how wonderful a place was it originally?

The inside of the castle was also as peaceful as Annell Castle.

Maybe it’s because they didn’t really get angry after the civil war between the crown princes, but it feels like the faces of the people in the territory don’t seem that sad anymore.

at that time.

The carriage carrying us stopped.

A soldier opened the carriage door.

“Swen?”

“Yes.”

“Arrived. Please come out.”

I greeted Iren and Reika with my eyes.

“Then let’s go first.”

“Swen… … .”

Irene looked at me as if she couldn’t help but feel regret.

okay.

We had been living together all along, but we finally broke up.

Serpina said that there was a building similar to a dormitory where new generals who were far from their hometowns and had no place to live stayed together as a group.

It was like living in a group here until an empty house became available.

I heard that Reika was the first person who was not a general under his command to enter that place. I guess it’s her own consideration.

Since we were all new generals, we all entered there, but of course we were divided by gender.

Therefore, I had no choice but to say goodbye now.

“According to what Serpina said, they are continuing to build houses for the generals to live in, so let’s take care of ourselves until then.”

“… … okay. I’ll be waiting… … Yes.”

“… … .”

Reika looked at the air current flowing between me and Iren, then looked at the soldier and seemed to be embarrassed and took control of the situation.

It seems that the way the soldier looked at us was strange.

“I… … I’ll contact you! So, that… … See you again!”

After saying goodbye to them, I got off the carriage.

Another soldier approached me.

Looking at the armor with the royal family symbol clearly drawn on it, it seemed to be a soldier sent out to guide me under orders from Serpina.

“Are you Swen?”

“Yes.”

“Please come this way.”

The tree-lined road following him gave off a dreamy scent that was difficult to describe in words.

What kind of flower is this?

So, we arrived at a four-story building not far from the royal castle.

“This is the place. Swen, please use room 303. Your roommate will teach you basic living rules.”

“Roommate?”

“Yes.”

I’m sure you said you’d be sharing a room for two people.

There was also a saying that because the country was so large and had so many generals under its command, there were only a few generals that even Inama could join.

“Okay.”

“Then please excuse me.”

The soldier who was leaving after giving a light salute suddenly stopped and looked at me.

“Over there.”

“?”

“Welcome to Serpina County.”

After saying that, he bowed his head and went back.

A soldier is different from an officer. The enemy could be moved freely at any time, and the stark reality was that there were not many soldiers who only worked for a salary and did not feel a sense of belonging.

However, here, even a single soldier was dripping with pride and a sense of belonging to the Serpina Army.

Without that pride, it would have been impossible for the soldier who had intimidated me in the past to be able to treat me like that, even though he was an envoy from an enemy country and was clearly a military officer.

Is this tight control over the organization the reason she has been able to achieve success so far?

I’ve only just arrived at Eingart Castle, but I feel like I’ve already discovered a few more of Serpina’s strengths.

And yet, the fate of becoming a unified monarch is Runarien’s, not hers?

‘That’s right.’

I would like to make a prediction, but since I haven’t been asked any questions since I changed my affiliation, that would be difficult.

Should I try to ask Iren to ask a question implicitly, or should I naturally try to find a time when Serpina would ask a question? … While thinking about something random, I walked towards room 303.

Arriving at the door.

After knocking on the door a few times, I heard a voice from beyond.

“Come in.”

‘huh?’

voice is… … It’s a little subtle.

So, I guess it sounds like a man’s voice… … Should I say it’s a bit neutral?

I opened the door thinking that everyone has their own personality when it comes to their voices.

OK-

A man who not only had a voice but also looked like a gisaeng brother greeted me.

“Are you the new general?”

“That’s right.”

“I heard from my lord that a new person would be coming. We won’t be together for long anyway, but I hope we get along well while we are together.”

He said that and held out his hand to me.

I said, holding his hand.

“My name is Swen.”

“Jenice R. Casquilla. Nice to meet you.”