episode_0252

When Kransis saw Irian, he bowed and said.

“Lord Seong, are you here?”

“Commander Kransis. As I said last time, it is okay to refrain from using polite language.”

Even though it was temporary, it was safe to say that becoming the lord of the castle meant that he was the ruler of the territory, so Kransis’ response was close to FM.

From Irian’s point of view, it would have been difficult for him to trust his status and treat Krannsis, the commander-in-chief of the occupying force, with low regard.

The thing about social life in this neighborhood is that it’s all complicated.

“No. As a subject, how could I break the rules?”

Irian didn’t say anything more, but nodded lightly and then looked in my direction.

“Yes, Lord Swen. I’m thinking of having me join the crew providing relief. What do you think?”

Rather than sending out individual soldiers, the person at the top of the hierarchy carries out job relief activities.

It seemed like this would be enough to calm the soldiers’ complaints.

“It would be perfect if Irian came forward in person.”

“Then let’s proceed like that. As a bonus, let me hand over full authority over relief activities.”

I bowed my head and thanked him.

“I will accept your favor, Lord Seong.”

“I understand. Let’s see… … .”

After receiving my greeting, Irian approached Reika, who was standing awkwardly next to him.

“It’s been a long time since we last met, Reika-dono.”

“Yes? Ah, ah, yes, four… … !! Ah, hello!”

“Thanks to your efforts, Zenith is doing well. Thank you again.”

“No, well, that’s right… … Je, Je-yal, only… … !”

Oh, he chewed his tongue again.

Considering the context of the conversation, it seemed like he wanted to say, ‘I just did what I had to do.’

Irian continued talking normally as if nothing had happened.

“Now, as an official wizard in our military, I would like to say that I have very high expectations for you. Especially when it comes to this matter. Please take care of me.”

“Yes… … Please take care of me too.”

When she and Irian finished exchanging greetings.

Thinking it was the right time, I lowered my head and joined the conversation.

“Lord Seong. Excuse me, but is it okay if I leave the room? I would like to adjust my future plans in detail.”

“Do that.”

Since Irian, the castle owner, is actively taking my side, it won’t matter what I do.

At that time, I thought that saving Zenith wasn’t just a romantic decision.

“Now, Reika. Let’s go back.”

“Ah, yes… … !”

I slowly left the castle, taking Reika with me.

It was time to set up a relief camp.

* * *

The throne room of Kelstein Castle, where Swen and Reika escaped.

Kransis approached Irian and asked in a cautious tone.

“I… … Lord Seong.”

“Please speak, Commander.”

“Are you sure it’s okay? I also know that magic is not a lie, but isn’t there definitely a case where it is just one thing? Considering that something like that female wizard’s magic may not work properly could happen, I think it would be too risky for the Lord of the castle to step forward in person… … .”

After hearing those words, Irian shook his head.

“No. If I had done that, that man would have stopped me.”

“If that man… … .”

“I am referring to Lord Swen.”

Swen’s name also came up here.

From Serphina, who is close to him right now, to Jenna, the national counselor, and now Irian.

All those with some degree of influence within Serpina County were taking a friendly attitude towards the man named Swen, as if they were caught up in the whirlpool.

“… … It seems like you trust him a lot.”

Irian must have guessed something after listening to Kransis’ words, and looked at him with a serious expression and said.

“In many ways, he is an indispensable talent for our Serpina Army. Didn’t the commander tell me that it is also a virtue of superiors to give the trust they deserve to those who deserve it?”

After saying that, Irian nodded lightly to Kransis once more.

“I am not unaware of your concerns, but with so many rebellions, there is a significant shortage of people in our military who can keep the focus. I would like to make a man named Swen the wheel of our army. I hope Mr. Kransis will think about this seriously at least once. Then.”

After saying that, Kransis looked at Irian who was taking steps and sighed briefly.

‘I don’t think it can be seen as a good thing that all power is concentrated in someone other than the monarch… … .’

Of course, Serpina’s authority had not fallen to the ground to the extent that the current Serpina military even considered the authority of the monarch.

Still, in the current situation where rebellions continued to occur gradually, I still couldn’t help but be concerned about a man named Swen gaining too much power.

Both Xena and Irian seem to think that we can completely subjugate Swen to our military and use him as material for our military… …

Kransis once again remembers the look in Swen’s eyes that he had just met.

Although his body may be somewhat lacking in stature, his eyes were like those of a fierce wolf. The eyes of powerful people who never seem to be satisfied with being under someone else.

‘… … no.’

My thoughts almost got complicated for a moment.

Even his junior, Irian, whom he cared for very much, and Jenna, whom he trusted very much, trusted him.

In particular, even if I thought about it a hundred times, it was clear that Jenna, the country’s counselor, had a better eye for people than me, who had only been on the battlefield for a long time.

If Swen was truly a person with hidden ambitions, she would definitely have tried to draw a line from Jenna’s line.

Crucially, wouldn’t he know best than anything that Serpina, the master he served, was not a person who could be swayed by just one man?

‘it’s okay. If you are a warrior, it would be right to follow your lord’s will no matter what. And if the lord’s will is to support a man named Swen… … .’

Kransis gave up his thoughts and walked towards the place where Irian had disappeared.

–actually.

Except that the ambition in Swen’s heart was of a completely different kind than what he had imagined… … His evaluation was closer to Swen’s essence than anyone else.

* * *

A few days later.

A relief camp-like operation began in earnest.

The total number of people in the camp, including the roughly constructed temporary buildings and the guards who strictly control entry and exit, is about 12 people.

Since it was a facility for distributing supplies and not for war anyway, it did not require that many people.

Of course, the more people there were, the better – but this was the limit to which Reika could stably operate her magical power on a weekly basis.

“Then, please close your eyes… … !”

Reika said that and cast buff magic on the soldiers and Irian one by one.

With this, the people here, including me and Reika, will never get sick for a week.

Other people might not have been sure, but I, who had basic knowledge about this world, was sure. What she said was right.

“Something… … This is very surprising. It feels different than when I heard it in words.”

Irian expressed surprise by folding and opening his hands or lightly stretching them.

“Well, that’s right.”

I also knew what he was talking about.

If you fall under a spell… … Physical abilities literally become ‘buffed’.

Although, as Reika said, it is an action that simply spreads the mana floating in the air onto our human bodies.

“Good. Then, as of today, we will begin relief efforts for people who are sick. We have the wizard’s blessing spell on us, so everyone can work with peace of mind!”

“”Okay!!””

The soldiers shouted loudly with enthusiasm.

It’s blessing magic.

It’s a very good name. I wanted to give it extra points because it seemed much more plausible than ‘buff magic’.

“Then, let’s leave. The six of you will follow me, and those who are in charge of security will be able to go to the relevant area!”

Leaving behind Irian’s busy movements.

I approached Reika, who was dozing off in a chair.

“Reika, are you okay?”

“Ah… … yes? Oh, it’s okay. To this extent… … I can handle it.”

I don’t know if the analogy is appropriate in this worldview, but-

Magic wasn’t like tap water gushing out when you turn on the faucet.

Considering that no matter how much mana was floating in the air, since the caster was Reika, strain on her body was inevitable no matter what happened, it meant that Reika had no choice but to take full responsibility.

To bear all that responsibility alone… … A woman who breaks out in a cold sweat right in front of you is such a pitiful being.

“Still, if you feel like you can’t hold on halfway, please let me know. First of all, the plan is for about a month, but I’m okay with shortening the period.”

“No… … ! Serpina, to my lord… … And, here’s some help for Swen… … Because I want to do it for you. Either I go away… … I don’t do it. And.”

Reika looked up at me and smiled brightly.

“The reason we talked about 12 people in the first place… … It was me. I really want to take responsibility as much as I can… … !”

He himself said so much, so there is no need for me to say anything more here… … .

And even now, doesn’t she say the phrase ‘I want to be helpful’ a lot?

So now was the time to tell her what she wanted to hear.

Instead of expressing my concern, I held Reika’s hand tightly.

“Yes. I’m relying on you, Reika. ”

Reika, now… … He doesn’t flinch when I hold his hand.

Instead, apply more force to the hand you are holding.

He raised the corners of his eyes like a half moon and smiled very brightly.

“Ehehe… … Ma, please leave it to me… … !”

“… … .”

Moment.

… … Excited, Excited.

I can feel the strong heartbeat.

The indelible sweet smell of her body passes through my nose.

How… … I felt like my face was hot.

Ever since I used the lap pillow a few days ago, it’s been strange… … Things about her that were invisible were coming into view.

For example, saggy thighs or large breasts. Things like a cute voice or a soft, feminine tone.

From that point on, Reika began to approach me as a very ‘woman’. Not in the dictionary sense, but in a slightly different sense.

wonderfully.

Lately, I feel like the existence of ‘woman’ has been confusing my mind.

I felt like I was controlling myself pretty well so far.

‘… … There’s something a little… these days. … ‘Has it piled up?’

I thought about that for a moment and burst out laughing.

Isn’t this a very unfortunate problem to worry about in difficult times?

Now is not the time to be swayed by temporary hormonal antics.

After clearing my mind, I focused on the task in front of me.

‘We’ll find out in about a week or so.’

Anyway, the die is cast.

Now it was time to ask a question to Yuuri, who had spread the rumor.

――What did you guys do while we, who had nothing to do with it, risked our lives to rescue diseased territory residents on a humanitarian basis?

* * *

Not even a week, but since only 3 days have passed…

Little by little, the repercussions of our actions began to spread.