episode_0149

It’s been a long time since I graduated from Saenara’s childhood.

Now that Lisia is old enough to know everything, she knows that there are many forms of love.

When I was in college, many fresh-faced young people told such types of stories. I didn’t hear it directly, but there were rumors spreading across the country, so I wasn’t unaware of it.

For example, the affection that parents give their children, and the primal attraction between people of the opposite sex. I don’t know if it’s plastic or platonic, but they say there are types like that.

But isn’t family a much more intuitive form of love?

evidence… It seems too heartless to say that. Yes, isn’t it because fruition can exist?

“Raven, are you sleeping?”

“… … .”

Perhaps because the surroundings were quiet for a long time, the sound of saliva being passed around was unusually loud.

The emotion that made me look around me one more time was nervousness.

It was a struggle to pursue the love I had never had in my life and not to let go of what I had barely found.

I wish I had received it in abundance at least once when I was young, but it was also a kind of obsession that I developed because I had no such experience at all.

Raven, who returned from the battle the previous day and laid down her exhausted body on the bed, was completely defenseless.

Of course, there were people walking around outside, but the last ones to come with business were soldiers who came to deliver the emperor’s call.

And as a reward for his performance in battle, Raven received the right to delay strict orders.

That means no one will come here for a while.

However, out of caution, Lisia decided to check one last time.

side.

In the past, this was done by scattering magic flashbangs as if running away, but now the actions have become more bold.

The reason was nothing special. Because I was able to be confident with Raven’s own answer earlier.

‘A place to return to? Yes. Unlike you.’

It is a clear intention to accept my heart. So this is… Isn’t this implied consent?

Lisia tilted her head awkwardly.

When he fell asleep and changed his clothes for me, the urge that I had suppressed well began to creep up on me.

“Because I promised.”

“Umm… … .”

“That’s right… … ?”

There was no way an answer would come from him while he was sleeping. My chest is just rising and falling as I breathe in and out.

He made Raven promise that he would only have to wait one year.

If you think about the period of waiting until now, it seems like a moment. But hasn’t the mindset and situation changed a lot?

The window was closed for fear that he would wake up while resting, but now the curtains were drawn to prevent anyone from looking outside.

The room was pitch dark, but there were many ways to see ahead.

Actually, this wasn’t necessarily my fault.

In a way, this is.

“Because it’s Raven’s fault for saying such dirty things… … !”

There’s no way I’d think he wouldn’t get any appreciation after saying so many things about this guy, like what’s good about him or how he shouldn’t meet a kid like you at that age.

– rustling

“Image world… … ?”

“Kellogg.”

So, when Raven woke up while I was approaching him in an awkward position, I hurriedly backed away and coughed out my surprise.

And I smiled and saw him off as if nothing had happened, as if he was an innocent child who knew nothing.

“Please come back.”

-Flutter

As soon as the tent door closed, Lisia sat down on the bed where she had been a moment ago.

My legs felt weak. What was he just trying to do?

As I imagined for a moment a situation where I was unable to suppress my impulses, my mind became increasingly foggy.

“No, you can’t do this… … !”

Because I have to be a good child. If you give in to something like desire, isn’t this the opposite of what he taught you to do?

Lisia shook her head and slapped her cheek a couple of times. I had to come to my senses.

It’s true that you need to come to your senses.

Still, this.

‘It’s true that Raven is bad after all.’

*****

Inside the barracks, people are shouting “It’s your land, it’s my land”.

The emperor did not necessarily direct traffic and was not specifically requested to do so.

Even if it was temporarily calmed down, the resentment that was not properly resolved only served as an excuse for war later.

It would have been better for them to reach an agreement among themselves here. maybe.

Above all, the emperor’s slightly furrowed brow showed that he had been bothered by that topic since the morning before I woke up.

It was probably the result of him doing enough.

“What did you just say?”

“He said it was difficult to get along with him because his level did not match. Let’s stop this pointless debate.”

“Ha! The duel will decide whether you are right or I am right. God will strictly decide between right and wrong.”

“Good, the sea I was hoping for. Follow me right now.”

As the argument intensified, several nobles, whose heads were heated, could not stand it and challenged each other to a duel and left the emperor’s barracks before the commotion subsided a little.

When the environment was at least suitable for conversation, the emperor quietly came to my side and spoke.

“Lord Raven.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“I heard all about your activities. Thank you for your hard work. This effectively ended the war.”

“How could I have accomplished that alone? There were knights who shared that mission, and there were those who created that opportunity.”

“Nevertheless, it is true that I personally cut down that evil pretender. Humility is nice to see, but it would be nice to be more proud of your accomplishments.”

First, after completing the formal congratulations and compliments, Heinrich finished the introduction and slowly got into the main topic.

“Other than the salary, I definitely made a promise to you. Do you remember?”

“Of course.”

“So what do you think? Do you want me to acknowledge it with my own mouth?”

What else could there be promised?

It meant none other than the earldom.

“There may be minor noises from some disrespectful people, but it won’t be a big problem in front of the honorable major.”

I was troubled for a moment.

I couldn’t pressure him to become a count right away.

To be precise, there wouldn’t be a big problem if you called yourself a count, but it would just be a shout that wouldn’t have much meaning.

Of course, if Heinrich approves it, he can be treated as a 0.5 count among the nobles under him, even excluding the illegitimate handicap.

However, it is true that if you ask whether you have ever ruled in that land, you will be at a loss for words.

If you want to be recognized as a full-fledged count, shouldn’t you be effectively controlling the land?

“I haven’t even set foot on the land of the County of Ravenna, and it doesn’t seem like the time is right yet.”

“Yes, that is what the sutra means.”

And I’m not an expert on politics, but now that there is no proper successor, the land of the Count of Ravenna is probably being divided up by nearby nobles.

He said that he would wait until a more ‘legitimate’ owner came forward, and that he would only keep it until then.

There will be no relatives left anyway, so unless we can pick up another surviving illegitimate child from somewhere, it will be an endless wait.

If you keep it in that way for more than a few years, decades, or even a hundred years, at some point you will end up running out of it.

Of course, if you try to eat alone in the process, it is easy to pretend to be a check on other nobles, so you knowingly cut off the ends and distribute them.

“But that time will come soon.”

“Can I ask what you mean?”

“We will soon depart for the Holy See. When that happens, this damn war will end. Get it ready.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

That was the end of the conversation with the emperor. This is why, soon after, a group of angry nobles came in asking for judgment.

His forehead, which had been straightened as if imagining Rudolph’s death, crumpled again.

Without knowing it, I sneaked out of the tent.

If it was the Vatican, I also had to prepare something.

‘Even if everyone leaves, please do not leave the Holy See.’

A wandering saint.

In preparation for the situation that Father Sa Mercigi mentioned.

*****

Each Emperor’s petitioner knew full well that the war would end when the King died.

Nevertheless, the reason he entered the dangerous battlefield was not because he was irresponsible, thinking that he would end up dead anyway.

Although the intention was to boost morale, it was only part of the reason.

In fact, the biggest reason was that if he was not there, the army would not function properly.

“Of course it won’t work. I have to take command… … !”

“The Margrave brought the most powerful army, but I think I, who has the most experience in war and accumulated victories, should take the lead here.”

“Why not cut it neatly into status? Or, are you planning to ignore your authority as a duke?”

Even nominally, there had to be someone who could mediate, even if not everyone listened to what was being said.

In any case, even if the group assignment ends up being a dead end, it will be better than not having a group leader at all.

In that sense, the commander escaped from this world without permission, and the headquarters left behind was running wild.

To be precise, it started when someone was locked in terrible silence and spoke like this.

“Now… What should I do?”

“What should I do!”

I did not assume this situation. To be exact, I had the possibility in mind, but I avoided thinking about it.

One reason is because having such irreverent thoughts can be interpreted as dreaming of treason.

‘What should I really do?’

‘Should I escape now?’

Second, because I knew that there would be no answer when it came to such a situation in the first place.

Even if it’s a sinking ship, half of the people want to stay at the helm and raise their voices fervently.

And the other half were the ones quietly tapping away at their calculators in their heads.

As they watched, the passive people who had only put their names on the rebel list were already turning their backs one by one. It was a result strictly based on the logic of power.

The army seems to be alive and well now, but since it has lost its head, it will soon be scattered in vain.

On the other hand, the people interpreted this religiously and accepted it.

In most cases, farming this year was more important, so not only was there little interest in who won and lost, but there was no information given other than the outcome of the battle anyway.

And war, which is an extension of a duel, is like a victory chosen by God.

Now they were losing not only their legitimacy but also their religious supremacy.

Time passed by inexorably, and the rebels’ hearts were burning out.

*****

And at the same time.

The Papal Palace of Remus, known as the king of all cities and the capital of the world.

If the rebel army’s defenses were collapsing, there was one person who was playing Tetris with the collapsed defenses.