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Ludmilla was currently in a difficult situation.

Heir to the red dragon.

A part of the Seven Strengths of the Warring States.

A great female knight who has protected the Valtaria Empire.

Even though it was such an almost invincible being, there were things that were equivalent to force majeure. Moreover, the current situation was such a difficult problem that it made me sigh repeatedly and suffer from headaches.

“I hate it! I have no choice but to be Maximilian!!”

“But… .”

The Valtarian imperial family ended their long-standing relationship by ordering the Hohenberg family, who had broken off their engagement, to pay a large amount of compensation.

And Emperor Barbarossa summoned the ministers and ordered them to find a new wife.

Is it because of the backlash against Maximilian?

Or is it her intention not to make her youngest daughter an old maid like her second daughter?

I made a hasty decision without even asking my youngest daughter, who was involved. Ludmilla came forward to respond to the resulting discord in the Valtaria imperial family.

“Forget Maximilian. This person has already left my heart.”

“I, I… Admit defeat like this?!”

Ludmilla spoke in a calm voice as if admonishing.

There was an angry reaction to that.

“The woman who stole her fiancé is the problem! But why should I give up!”

Despite experiencing the humiliation of being notified of the breakup of the engagement, Elisabetta still maintained her single-minded feelings toward Maximilian. He even threatened to never give up on the engagement.

My only companion is Maximilian!

I could tell from the blue eyes that showed determination.

The confrontation between the stubborn father and younger brother will soon lead to conflict. Ludmilla, concerned about him, tried to somehow come up with a compromise. To be precise, it was to persuade my younger brother, who denied breaking off the engagement. Because he couldn’t go against the Emperor’s order, which had already decided to break off the engagement.

“First, look at the documents. They were selected from among the best and brightest children of the empire.”

“That’s it! No need!”

“You are also twenty now. You have to hurry before you miss your wedding day.”

“Hmph! That’s not something a 27-year-old sister would say! If you’re such a wonderful groom, my sister should marry him instead!”

I touched the dragon’s vice.

I violated a taboo that should never be mentioned.

Papdeuk-.

As if to prove it, the sound of his molars grinding was heard.

“Ah, ahhh! I’m sorry, I was wrong, sister-!!”

The tomboy younger brother who was rude to his older maid sister was immediately put in a headlock.

Buried in his voluptuous chest.

At the same time, a strong force was pressing on my head.

If my head gets crushed like this, wouldn’t it go from 0 to 8? The old maid’s punishment was so cruel that the thought suddenly occurred to her. In response, Elizabeth screamed and cried out for surrender.

“Ha, but… I really love Maximilian. I know, I’m stupid.”

“… … .”

Know.

I know it better than anyone else.

That she loves that damn bitch, not me.

So, as soon as he announced the breakup of the engagement, he ran away with the saint.

but,

Still, I couldn’t give up.

Even though he knew that if he persisted until the end, he would only become miserable in the end.

Ludmilla felt perplexed at the sight of her younger sister’s strong will. This is because he could not force his beloved sister to marry while talking about her duties and responsibilities as a member of the royal family.

‘Uh, what should I do… ?’

Ludmilla was a member of the Seven Powers of the Nation who represented the continent, but unfortunately, she was almost illiterate when it came to sexual relations between men and women.

27 years old this year.

I have never been in a relationship before.

This is because I have walked the martial arts path with the only goal of becoming stronger.

A level of purity that astonishes even the nuns who have pledged abstinence. It was an impossible feat unless one had been exiled to a country where only women existed. His very existence could be said to be a golden man.

‘It would be nice to have someone who can solve difficult problems… .’

A person skilled in politics.

A person with outstanding wit and eloquence.

And someone who will break the obsession with Maximilian.

Ludmila, who was patting her cheek and thinking about it, carefully recalled a person she had met in the East.

* * *

When the Baltarian imperial family was struggling with marriage talks,

The Hohenberg family, which had pulled the trigger on the chaos, was experiencing other problems.

“Fuck… ! I fell again!”

In anticipation of the Second Industrial Revolution, the company invested in steel-related stocks, but recorded a deficit of up to 20%.

Holy shit.

A war breaks out in a kingdom that imports iron ore.

Is it because it was a cunning plan to gain unearned income by riding the trend of the times? Stock prices fell due to a series of negative news events. If I missed out now, I would have just lost my investment, so I chose to take the long bet.

[Imperial Engineering Department develops special bolt action.]

[The Knights of the Valois Kingdom suffer a crushing defeat at the hands of black gunpowder.]

[“Chicken and pizza are not sex.” Professor at the Royal Academy, speaking to the audience in the classroom.]

Newspapers published in the Imperial Capital always had something in common.

Praise to inspire patriotism.

Telegrams posted by war correspondents traveling through battlefields in each country.

And trivial and banal stories happening all over the empire.

The subscription fee is not worth it.

I almost wanted to deliver a bomb to the newspaper office.

Of course, it was very fortunate that there were no news stories related to the saint’s party.

“This is a staff that shoots lightning. It was so loud that my ears fell off.”

“Yes.”

Ruel, who was looking at the newspaper he put down on the desk, tilted his head and said.

A staff that sharpens lightning.

Guns seen through the eyes of a child seem to be like that.

“There was something similar in Ethan’s dresser! But it was a bit small… .”

“They say don’t open it secretly. There is no thick candy you are looking for in the office drawer.”

3 p.m.

It’s tea time.

As I left the office, a girl in a tailcoat followed me.

The attention of workers who were engaged in housework and chores was focused.

There was a warm atmosphere as the girl who visited the county carrying a heavy suitcase was welcomed as a full member.

“I prepared a special chocolate cake, fairy girl!”

“Oh! I’m really looking forward to it!”

The plump girl with bright light green hair became the mascot of the saint’s party and the representative mascot of the Hohenberg family. Like the panda that first appeared in the zoo, it became very popular with many users.

It was truly incredibly popular.

If this continues, won’t the family name be taken away by this little boy? It seemed like his popularity had already been taken away.

“Eat a lot. Because I have to work until dawn.”

“Huh… ! Ethan is a completely evil boss!”

Preparatory measures are being prepared to repay the enormous compensation offered by the Baltaria Imperial Family.

7.8 billion Rachel.

It truly is an incredible amount of money.

The purpose is probably to harass the Hohenberg family forever.

Still, he did not complain to the imperial family.

Even though he committed a crime of lese majeste, which is not unusual, even if he was exterminated, wasn’t it ended in a haphazard way with compensation being paid? I could only appreciate His Majesty’s magnanimity.

‘There were some incidents in the newspaper I just read that were a bit concerning.’

Bombing in the Duchy of Savoy.

A mysterious fire broke out in the Kingdom of Alond.

I don’t know if it’s a coincidence, but the Duchy of Savoy and the Kingdom of Alond were the birthplaces of the Mercenary King and the Sword Saint, members of the Saint Women’s Party. Also, the place where the terrorist attack and fire occurred was close to their hometown.

Was it an accident?

Or was it an intentional attack?

I couldn’t help but be sensitive to the loss of life that occurred with the disappearance of the saint’s party.

If an unidentified force was plotting revenge on the members of the saint’s party, they would undoubtedly target the County of Hohenberg. When I guessed him, I became concerned.

“Eat slowly. Of course, don’t eat my cake too.”

“Surely you would do that?!”

I picked up a napkin and wiped my chocolate-covered mouth.

It feels like taking care of my niece.

Since my damn brother left it to me, I guess I’m no different from his niece.

I lifted my fork while staring at Lue, who was smiling awkwardly.

* * *

In essence, the desire for revenge extends not only to the target but also to one’s own blood relatives.

I was expecting it.

The hero Maximilian will be the villain’s most powerful enemy.

The evil forces that opposed the saint were punished with merciless slaughter. Since the punishment was repeated without the slightest sympathy, the karma against the Iron-Blooded Hero was bound to increase.

Someday, that karma will be directed towards the Hohenberg family.

Maybe it will be today.

Thinking like that, I waited for the karma to attack the hero’s family.

‘If they attack… It will be around dawn when vigilance becomes looser.’

The pitch-black midnight is darker than any other curtain.

To those who hide,

It must be an obstacle for anyone trying to catch it.

So what would happen if the two sides faced each other in a pitch-black space? There was no doubt that the one who was accustomed to the pitch black would be the winner.

“Edanand von Hohenberg… ! I heard that they are the blood relatives of the warrior Maximilian.”

“Did you come here to vent your anger? It’s also petty.”

When I left the fairy who was dozing like a chick in the office,

While holding the documents in both hands, I faced a black shadow.

A mask covering the face.

The sharp tip of a knife hanging down.

Black leather armor that houses numerous blades.

Is this the assassin that appeared in the newspaper?

Or it may be the new spray introduced this time.

Anyway, the important thing now is that there is a gunman holding a long sword in front of me.

“Take out your sword. The flesh and blood of an enemy to be torn to death… Empty hands do not kill.”

“You’re so kind for someone so rude.”

Are you saying that you value honor when it comes to spraying? It’s weird too.

The favor was readily accepted.

And to return the favor, he pulled out the hilt of a gun instead of the hilt of a sword and fired.

Taang-!!

The bullet hit Salsu exactly between the eyes.

At the same time as a sharp gunshot, the piles of documents held in both hands flew around.

The man who had shown a small favor despite being the assassin who planned the assassination was killed instantly by a sharp gunshot piercing his head. As if he hadn’t expected it, he collapsed with his eyes wide open.

“Why is it today? Tomorrow is the weekend… . Many people can’t sleep today because of that damn child who left home.”

He muttered as he put away the smoking pistol.