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If you were to ask the nobles, who boasted omnipotent power, which family was the most prestigious family in the empire, the Hohenberg family would most likely be among the candidates.

A family that contributed to founding the country.

A lord representing the East.

A symbol of loyalty that has been trusted by the imperial family for generations.

and-.

The Hohenberg family became famous for producing the warrior Maximilian.

As Maximilian, who had accomplished numerous feats, subdued the Demon King, the Hohenberg family recorded a reputation that surpassed that of the Imperial Family of the Baltarian Empire. The family’s reputation was widely known to the barbarians in the north and the desert tribes in the south, and they were respected and jealous of everyone.

“No, what kind of 25-year-old man runs away from home? Did you reach puberty late?”

An empty office.

A neatly trimmed suit.

And a note left on the table.

As soon as I entered the office to meet a face as cold as ice, I learned that the eldest son of the Hohenberg family had run away from home without saying a word. He had run away at night with his long-time lover, Saint Beatrice, who was a member of the saint’s party.

no,

If anyone heard this, they would think that the family was against it… .

I would have opposed it later.

It was a political relationship with my proud older brother, who promised to marry the third princess, Elizabeth.

When the news became known that Mr. Master, who was famous for his precocious personality like an old man, had gone missing, the family was shaken up. Because it was a deviation from a model student who valued duty and responsibility, the aftermath swirled like a whirlpool.

“Master Max ran away from home… ?”

“Of course I thought Master Ethan had run away from home.”

The eldest son was an excellent student.

The second son was an eventful problem child.

But surprisingly, the eldest son caused a stir.

Did you say that a well-behaved cat goes up to the stove first?

After hearing the shocking news, the employees looked at me openly and repeatedly made a fuss. Something felt very dirty, but I was fully aware of it, so I kept my mouth shut.

“Ethan! What happened to this?”

“The eldest son of the Hohenberg family ran away from home because he was crazy about a woman.”

I fell in love with a saint who called me the heroine and the fisherman and ran away at night in love. For now, I had no choice but to think that way.

The female protagonist of a romantic fantasy.

He was indeed a leader with a devilish charm.

How can you make a person as cool-headed as an ice cream blind like this?

I sighed as I looked at my father who came running to me in a panic. My father must have forgotten to put on his wig and came running, leaving his hair as barren as chives.

“Father, this is not the time to worry about the disappearance of a calm and blunt human being. If the imperial family finds out that my damned brother ran away with a saint, it will all be over.”

“I guess so… !”

Maybe it was a predicted storm.

A warrior and a saint are deeply in love.

However, the warrior had a princess whom he had promised to marry, and the saint was bound by the bonds of faith.

We may have had concerns from the beginning that men and women who have repeatedly been in conflict and turmoil might end up taking extreme actions. Because the emotion of love is like a paralyzing poison that eats away reason.

‘The imperial family will definitely send a messenger to check the authenticity… .’

The imperial family, who had declared that they would hold a wedding immediately when the warrior Maximilian returned from his journey, would naturally want to kill the Hohenberg family prematurely.

Because a heinous insult was inflicted on the youngest daughter who was raised like a golden girl.

“I will try my best. First, my father leads the knights and leaves the territory under the pretext of tracking down the missing child. We must show the Baltarian imperial family that the Hohenberg family has nothing to do with this incident.”

“There is a lot of truth in what you say… How can I deal with the imperial family?”

“Is it really necessary for the imperial family to abandon a prestigious family that produced warriors overnight? Don’t worry.”

“I’m sorry.”

My father lowered his head with a solemn expression.

Chuuuk-.

The thin hair that had grown upwards hung down, as if showing his complicated inner thoughts.

He must have felt a sense of betrayal that was as profound as the expectations he placed on his eldest son, who became a warrior. I was just worried that this incident would accelerate hair loss and cause the remaining hair to fall out.

* * *

And now -.

I lifted my head, cutting off the thoughts that were coiling in my mind.

Ludmilla Draig Valtaria.

I sat down at the table with a female knight who had inherited the red dragon’s blessings.

‘This is crazy… . ‘Sending a red dragon without any notice.’

As if declaring war on a hostile country, the world’s most powerful person appeared, so it was natural to be shocked. When I met her cold red eyes, my hair became pale.

What is the purpose?

Are you planning to completely erase the Hohenberg family?

no… .

The chances of it falling to the worst were slim.

But even though I knew him, I couldn’t feel at ease.

This is because the power of life and death was in the hands of a red dragon disguised as a beautiful woman.

“There is nothing to be that nervous about. I have no intention of holding you responsible, as you are not a party.”

“… Yes.”

A red dragon with flowing blonde hair said while waving his hand.

The hatred that burned as fiercely as brimstone faded.

He must have bottled up his emotions after seeing my stunned appearance.

However, the situation remained uneasy.

This is the moment when the fate of the family is at stake.

No matter how strong my heart was, I couldn’t help but feel nervous.

What will the Imperial Family of Valtaria demand from the family? It was clear that the warrior Maximilian would be held responsible and compensated for his decision to break off the engagement.

“I can’t see the Count.”

“Yes. We are currently searching the surrounding area with our subordinates.”

Was there any intention to issue an explicit reprimand to the count representing the East?

Ludmilla nodded, agreeing with the answer.

“Ho, it’s black tea… Her Royal Highness.”

“Thank you.”

The door to the drawing room opened and a maid came in.

Then he set down the black tea, which was clearly brewed with the highest quality tea leaves.

The second princess visited the castle.

All personnel, including the butler and maid, must have gone into emergency mode.

The Hohenberg family, which had been turned upside down when the eldest son, who had defeated the Demon King and returned to a golden state, ran away from home, was turned upside down again by the visit of the princess. It was a very rare storm for a family that values quiet peace.

“The news that the hero and the princess, who had been engaged for a long time, broke off their engagement will spread throughout the country. If that happens, our Baltarian imperial family will not be able to avoid degrading ridicule.”

“… … .”

Is this how a low-level employee feels in front of the CEO?

As Ludmila continued speaking, cold sweat poured down her face.

A confused pupil.

A face as stiff as leather.

And even my stomach, where a bitter pain surges every time I exhale.

Although he was trying to act calm, he was in danger as if he would collapse at any moment.

“Yours.”

“Yes, please say so.”

Is the judgment finally coming?

I swallowed dry saliva and waited for the red dragon’s action.

However, Ludmilla broke those expectations and held out the document envelope she had kept next to her.

“While I was leaving the imperial capital, an urgent message arrived from the intelligence department. It is said that all members of the saint’s party, including the warrior Maximilian and saint Beatrice, have disappeared. Do you know anything about this?”

“… Yes?”

The protagonist was not the only one missing.

Even the sub-male protagonists who love the female protagonist, Beatrice, have disappeared.

A sword saint from the Pug Kingdom.

The mercenary king of the United Principalities of Lateran and the wise man of the Kingdom of Jistud.

The sudden news that the forces that had subdued the Demon King’s army and led the revival of humanity had disappeared like a mirage in an instant was enough to shake the foundations of the continent. The powers involved in the incident seem to have been busy covering it up for fear of information leaking out, but it would soon become widely known.

“A hero and a saint… . In addition, there are swordsmen, mercenary kings, and wise men.”

While looking through the documents given by Ludmila, I caught sight of one.

I stopped and trembled.

Ludmila, seeing him, nodded and opened her mouth.

“Prince Maximilian was the last to disappear.”

“Yes, I see… .”

My damn brother disappeared 10 days ago today.

Ten days.

It is a long yet short period.

I felt strange after reading information that the mercenary king of the United Principalities of Lateran had gone missing a month ago.

This is because the length of time that the members of the saint’s party went missing were all different.

Is there some reason?

It seemed like it would be a good clue in tracking their whereabouts.

“Is there anything the hero left behind for you?”

“There was none.”

From the moment Maximilian took upon himself the fate of a warrior, he had no intimacy with anyone. After meeting the saint, exceptions arose, but his blunt nature did not change.

What are you thinking?

What emotions are you feeling?

He was always careful, like a sick person with extreme myelopathy.

Therefore, like everyone else, I, who was his younger brother, did not know.

“I have a favor to ask of you.”

“I will follow any instructions. Please give your name.”

How will the Hohenberg family, which has committed a rare crime of lese majeste, express its veto?

Even if it is a precarious mission, just follow it.

Because everyone’s life and death depends on the woman in front of them.

“Would you like to find a saint’s party with me?”

“… … ?”

The princess with flowing blonde hair held out her hand.

He opened his eyes wide and showed embarrassment.