episode_0338

‘This was it!’

When Jinor heard that Iren had been appointed as the new commander, he felt a feeling close to thrill.

‘Is Swen Gong finally starting to move?’

Even Zinor couldn’t help but be surprised by the news of a rebellion at Eingart Castle. Even if the monarch had been away to take over, it was impossible for anyone who wasn’t well-versed in internal affairs to read of a rebellion taking place in the capital, let alone anywhere else.

But what was even more shocking was the news that Irene had become a legion commander.

Even the jurisdiction area was the entire territory of Serpina County in the central region. The land of Nodaji, which included the entire territory of Che County and Aishea County!

‘Swen Gong was after this from the beginning!’

At least in Jinor’s estimation, Airen and Swen were one. She served Serphina, but of course she would place more importance on Swen’s orders, and the real monarch Swen served was not Serphina, but Lunarien right here.

What if Irene, who became the commander of the legion, betrays Serpina while she is away?

The Serpina Army will be split in two in an instant, and the Lunarian Army will absorb its territory – the nearly impossible unification of the world by the Lunarian Army will be right around the corner!

Irene listens to Serphina instead of Swen? At least, it’s highly unlikely unless there was something incredibly shocking going on in their relationship.

Well then? Now all you have to do is wait.

If time passes and there is a rebellion, Swen will contact us through some means.

“First, keep an eye on the situation. And, the old Roland Army… … who is the monarch now?”

“I understand that after Miel, Arcandor took over as monarch.”

“I’m hearing that name for the first time. Anyway, can you tell the generals at the front that we need to clear out the remnants as quickly as possible and then make it possible for them to reach the border of the central continent?”

“Yes! I will follow your orders, sir!”

After sending the soldiers back, Jinor immediately began preparing to go see Lord Lunarien.

‘First, let’s explain all the plans to the monarch and discuss what to do next… … … … .’

That was the moment.

Suddenly, all my thought processes stopped and I couldn’t move at all.

–wait for a sec.

If… … it’s a very unlikely case.

If something like Irene’s rebellion doesn’t happen… …what will happen?

‘Why do I think like this?’

Jinor couldn’t find the reason even though he thought about it.

However, what momentarily paralyzed his thinking was intuition.

An overwhelming sense of anxiety that Swen might not do anything!

‘If I don’t do anything… … does that mean I still need to be under Serpina?’

I thought about it for a moment, but didn’t go into it too deeply.

The reason there was no need to think too deeply was very simple: if Swen didn’t do anything, there was probably a reason for it.

It didn’t matter that much. At least, Jinor himself didn’t have any intention of questioning it or suspecting him of his actions. Isn’t there anything more foolish than needlessly doubting the ‘unconditionally correct’ path?

The problem was Luna.

What if Luna realized that Swen had made the decision to stay in Serpina’s army of his own volition, and for even longer?

The most important thing Zinor learned here was that Lord Luna’s only antagonist was Swen, and that he was overreacting to stories related to him.

Naturally, you have no choice but to withdraw the plan you just made.

‘I guess it would be better not to explain it to my lord yet.’

If you must talk about it, it is not too late to do so even after the rebellion actually takes place.

There was no need to tease Luna by telling her that Swen would return soon and then make her feel worse.

It was a wise choice to accept that the response would be a little delayed.

‘Then what I have to do now is… … .’

I guess it’s a bit much to say that it’s a substitute, but I think it’s okay to find out at least this much…

Jinor walked quickly.

* * *

Not long after the rebellion at Eingart Castle, an official announcement was made by the Bran’s Army.

There was news that the Bran’s Army and the Hesna Army had formed an alliance.

I knew it would happen because I had already sent out intelligence, but hearing the news directly was bound to feel different.

‘If my guess is correct, it looks like we’ll be getting a bite here soon too… … .’

And as expected, a messenger from the Bran’s Army arrived at our army as they were preparing to leave for the Northern Continent.

“Today, I came to deliver the words of our lord, Lin.”

The reason for coming was simple: to extend the armistice period.

It was a little annoying that they had not made the first offer until now, and only sent an envoy after a mutiny broke out in our military, but now was the time to focus on what was happening internally rather than worrying about external factors, so it was right to extend the armistice agreement.

There was no need to doubt it further since even a brain with 100 IQ predicted something similar to what I thought.

“That is a wise choice. I hope that the friendship between our two countries will continue forever.”

As I watched the back of the messenger leaving after leaving a formal greeting, Serpina asked me a question.

“What do you think?”

“Are you talking about the armistice agreement?”

“No. I’m talking about the alliance between the Bran’s Army and Hesna Army.”

“I feel like it’s come to this. I think it’s a win-win situation for both countries.”

“That’s exactly what Yeoga is saying. So, does that mean that your ‘mind’ predicted that the two countries of Hesna and Brans benefiting each other would ultimately benefit us? ”

What was it that you were talking about?

It was only natural for Serpina to have doubts. After all, I had made the decision for an individual, the sovereign Serpina, and not for this nation.

At times like this, it was important to shamelessly go all the way as I had decided.

“Yes. Please watch until the end. Because I am not wrong no matter what happens.”

“I see.”

Serpina smiled as if she found it amusing and tapped the chair rail with her finger.

“To watch over it, Swen, I must bring you closer to Yeo-ui.”

She had a very captivating smile on her face as she said those words, but… … I could no longer look at her like I used to.

When she sat on the throne, she retained the appearance of Serpina, whom I had known for a long time.

Strictly speaking, when she had eyes to see, she still had the appearance of a majestic absolute being like before.

But if the eyes that see disappear, and it’s just me and you left…

* * *

“When do you plan on going to bed today?”

This is her temporary residence.

Since I was leaving the castle of Balharat for tomorrow, I had to go to bed early today.

“Will you stay a little longer? Swen, you stay a little longer too.”

“I told you. You should sleep.”

“I know. But I can’t sleep… … .”

From the moment she took off her mask in front of me, I had a new mission.

It’s just to soothe her mentality.

I spent most of my time with her, like spending time with her in her living quarters until she fell asleep.

If Serpina was so broken that she sent me an SOS, it seems that she cared for and trusted Jenna, who was her closest confidant, without knowing it.

It wasn’t surprising, considering that the person she had encountered most before I came here was Jenna, the state strategist. In fact, I heard that she had single-handedly sorted out the chaotic atmosphere when Serpina had just taken office.

–and.

Every time I thought about it, one ‘unclean’ thought kept nagging at me in my mind.

Just a moment ago, I tried so hard to ignore that very thought.

What if I hadn’t taken Serpina?

If she had still remained in Eingart Castle… …what would have happened?

My question is, did Serpina’s harm count as a ‘benefit’ to the country?

If her reputation suffers, it’s a good thing in the long run, because the only reason unification couldn’t happen was because she kept her job.

The ultimate goal of the nation is unification. Serpina was an obstacle to that, and that was why I brought her to the battlefield on purpose, even though I knew it was ‘inefficient’.

That’s not all.

I already knew who would build the unified empire.

Lunarien Inian – My lord Luna. At least as long as Serpina ascended to the throne, it was now an undeniable fact that the Lunarien Army, not the Serpina Army, would unite this continent.

Still, I continued to support Serpina.

He kept bringing her around to save her, twisting her fate to death several times.

In that situation, three wizards appeared, and Jenna, the lord of the capital city, died in the form of a rebellion――

Perhaps, it is a fantasy that this is the ‘price’ for saving Serpina.

in other words……

‘The more I try to save Serpina―’

-Someone might die.

The thought that I would burst into tears just by hearing it was hovering around me like a ghost.