episode_0179

‘Is that why he is called a tyrant?’

The expression on Serpina’s face when she said that… … It’s that facial expression.

It looks calm at first glance, but it has an expression that makes it look as if it will collapse at any moment if you touch it wrongly.

When I think about it, Serpina was actually closer to a great monarch than any other monarch I’ve ever met, let alone a tyrant.

Aren’t the virtues of a great king, rather than a tyrant, such as his effort to be fair and fair, his will to never abandon his subordinates who follow him, and his ability to collect the opinions of many people without being swayed by emotions as much as possible and making as rational a judgment as possible? .

Compared to Rin, who had charisma but made decisions that were biased towards the emotional side, and Yuuri, who had leadership but was unable to make his own choices due to excessive bonds, he was a monarch so outstanding that there was no need for further discussion –

Runarien, who led a successful internal government in Zeeland Castle, ultimately only managed one castle, so it could not be guaranteed that she was an ideal monarch superior to Serpina, who ruled the entire northern part of the continent.

However, the view of her from the outside was completely fixed as a ‘tyrant’.

Regardless of which country it belonged to, the evaluation was very consistent.

Based on my prior knowledge, she was a ruthless being who committed murder, and even after she possessed this world, everyone would say she was the worst monarch.

A woman destined to unify the continent – the external justification for raising the Lunariendo army was ‘because the continent cannot be handed over to someone like Serpina.’

Honestly, I was curious, but-

Thinking that this might be her test, I gave what could be considered a model answer as best as I could.

“Regardless of such rumors, I am currently serving Serpina.”

“Unless you don’t want to hear what she has to say, I would like you to adjust the rhythm now.”

She said with a joking smile.

I didn’t say this because I didn’t want to hear it… … What I meant was that I would follow it regardless of the rumors.

It seemed like she wanted to talk to me somehow.

okay. Because sometimes you just need to listen.

“… … I am very curious, my lord. If you don’t mind, please let me know.”

“Hehe. Thank you, Swen. Seeing you listen to this reckless foolish behavior again and again, you are quite kind.”

Serpina smiled, then turned her head again and began to lead.

I follow behind her… … I listened to her story in silence.

“I’m sorry, but it’s such an obvious story that I made you ask. Because there was a lot of blood on my hands. Even the weight that the name Eingart carries is so much greater. But the decisive reason is… … .”

“It must be because I slaughtered all my relatives with my own hands.”

Her voice trembles, so subtly that it is difficult to notice.

It was such a strange thing. If you are talking about your bad deeds and your voice is shaking, it is normal to feel like a shameless hypocrite… … For some reason, I didn’t get that impression.

“Seeing blood in the battle over the successor is something that can easily be seen in history books. but… … The decisive reason must have been that a group that had not yet decided on whose side to side with was summarily disposed of simply because the possibility of treason was high.”

I just said that I would tell you ‘the reason why I am called a tyrant’… …

For some reason, I thought it was a bit nerve-wracking to explain the situation from an objective point of view, as if it were a third party.

She turned her head, looked at me, and opened her mouth.

“Swen. Have you ever heard of an educational institution in the northwest called Piviola Academy?”

“If it’s Pviola Academy… … .”

It’s definitely a name you’ve heard before.

where?

When I was in Aceh County.

okay. On a day when the sunset was particularly bright red, I heard this story from her when I went to pick up Anima Ingram, who had been living in seclusion in a deserted hermitage after being pushed out of her position as state counselor.

The source of the bond between the five key figures in Aishus County, stronger than any other country, was related to the Piviola Academy.

However, that’s just it.

In short, it would be like, ‘A great purge occurred there, and based on that incident, five people became a family with shared blood.’

“I don’t know the details, but I’ve heard of it.”

“If you are even slightly interested in the history of the continent, there is no way you wouldn’t know this. An unprecedentedly horrendous massacre occurred there, and all people associated with the academy, including the students who attended, were murdered. To cover up the fire, even the entire family was destroyed.”

“The reason is… … .”

“Yes.”

Serpina nodded slowly and said.

“Because the dean of Piviola Academy was Algot’s confidant.”

After saying that, he took a deep breath and looked straight at me.

Why?

Her golden eyes contained the loneliness that I felt in the sunset I saw on the day I faced Anima.

* * *

Go back in time, a few years ago – Eingart Castle.

Sitting on the throne in place of the previous king, who suddenly died without being able to decide on a successor, is a man who looks exactly like the emperor in his youth and is in the first place in the line of succession – Argot von Eingart.

A handsome young man with sparkling blond hair and golden eyes that seemed to capture the light of the sun, he was a person who many people were already trying to follow as the de facto successor to the emperor.

He was in shock after hearing the words of his subordinate general, Julian.

“Orlando Brans… … You started a rebellion?”

“Yes, Crown Prince. He dared to be so arrogant as to say nonsense that Eingart’s era was over… … .”

“That’s how it came out in the end… … .”

Algot closed his eyes and was lost in thought.

Orlando Brands was like a raccoon.

I thought it was strange that a man who was more obsessed with central politics than anyone else would suddenly say that he would like to go to his hometown, Annell Castle, today or tomorrow, and dedicate the rest of his life to his hometown, but the late king cared for Orlando very much. In the end, he handed over the position of Seongju… … The result was, as expected, a revolt.

“No matter how empty the throne is, it’s still a rebellion… … .”

“What would you like to do?”

“Shouldn’t it be suppressed immediately? However, it would be okay to cajole at least once. If war breaks out in this situation, the continent will fall into an abyss of endless chaos.”

Algot said, extending his hand to Julian.

“Tell it to Anel Castle. If you stop making foolish decisions and surrender now, they will especially spare your life.”

“Yes, I understand!”

Just like that, Julian left the throne room.

Algoth spoke with a pretense of confidence, but as soon as he left, he let out a long sigh and leaned back in his chair.

‘Honestly, it’s not a situation that can be suppressed right away.’

A rebellion would result in a summary execution, but the situation was different now.

This is because his younger brother, Sidmid von Eyngart, had command of most of the imperial army, except for the capital defense forces.

Even though I didn’t have a special relationship with Sidmid since I was young, I thought we basically had the same affection as brothers born of the same blood… … After the death of the previous king, he was in a situation where he was showing his claws in earnest.

In this situation, if we asked to suppress the rebels, it was clear that they would not do what we wanted.

They probably said they would ascend to the throne because of the chaos on the continent.

Moreover, Sidmid had already made his younger siblings, Stadel and Lilyrose, into his entourage.

‘It’s 1 to 3.’

I thought I had a good relationship with my younger siblings… …

‘Is it all because of my immorality?’

Algot took a deep breath and looked up at the sky.

The dark sky, as if it was about to rain at any moment, felt even more ominous today.

* * *

After leaving the throne room and returning home to the castle’s mansion, Agart was greeted by a beautiful woman with long, cream-colored hair neatly tied to one side.

“You’re here, Mr. Algot.”

“Aria… … Didn’t you sleep?”

“That’s right, Algorot hasn’t come back yet.”

Aria Inian.

Unlike his wives who died suddenly without giving birth to children, she was the only woman who had stayed by his side until now.

Because her status was low enough to be incorporated into the royal family, she was not able to get officially married… … Now, he was the only person who supported Algot, who had no one by his side.

Ironically, she may have survived because she could not get married.

All three women who married Algoth died suddenly without ever enjoying their lives.

“How is the situation… … ?”

“Same. Nothing has changed. Oh, by any chance you haven’t contacted your uncle yet?”

“Yes. I don’t think there has been any special contact yet.”

“I see. It would be a great help if you could help me… … .”

Algot sighed deeply.

There really was no one on my side in heaven or earth.

Was it because I was confident that I would become the crown prince and was conceited, or was it because I was a truly inadequate human being?

at that time.

Aria, who was in front of him, hugged Algoth with all her might.

“Aria… … ?”

“Cheer up, Algot. This too will surely pass.”

“… … .”

Algot closed his eyes for a moment and felt the body heat of Aria in his arms.

After the death of the previous king.

The time he spent with her was the only moment he could breathe comfortably in the suddenly chaotic situation.

After sharing such a short but not light hug.

“Algot. It’s not news about your uncle, but we have a guest today.”

“You mean customer?”

Nod.

“He’s still waiting in the throne room.”

* * *

After sending Aria saying that she wanted to get some fresh air outside, Algot arrived at the throne room in a hurry and opened the door.

And there-

“Brother.”

Long blonde hair and bright yellow golden eyes that prove he is a child of the royal family.

The youngest sister, who most resembles her deceased mother, and is the only one among her siblings who did not join Sidmid’s side.

“Serpina… … ?”

The person who came was-

The youngest member of the royal family and the only girl who did not belong to any faction, was Serpina von Eyngart.