episode_0022

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The reason why Elisabeta, who repeatedly argued against marriage, eventually accepted marriage talks was because she did not want to worry her family.

but-.

I honestly had no intention of getting married.

I’m just acting for a moment to ease my family’s worries.

I looked at the list of suitors given by my father, but I was not at all annoyed. This is because my former fiancé was Maximilian, so my eyes were raised so high. As if to let him know, Elisabetta sighed every time she glanced at the list of suitors.

“No matter how many times I look at the pictures, it doesn’t catch my eye at all! It just looks like an ugly squid! There is nothing better than Maximilian!”

“… … .”

The male protagonist Maximilian’s strong character in the romantic fantasy ‘The Maid of the White Blessing’ was truly outstanding.

appearance.

He was a peerless nobleman who could melt the sorrow of countless noble ladies and ladies.

ability.

My mouth hurts when I talk about it.

He is a warrior who defeated the Demon King, the long-time enemy of mankind.

lineage.

He is the eldest son of a prestigious family representing the empire.

Although it is now considered to be in decline, it boasted a leading reputation as a family that contributed to its founding.

Fame.

Regardless of race or nationality, there is no one who does not know Maximilian’s name. Even newborn babies who have started to babble and walk have probably heard of the reputation of the saint’s party.

How could a superhumanly perfect man who doesn’t miss anything end up losing his ‘personality’?

Even though I satisfied all the elements, I never thought I would turn into a bright apricot just because of one damn personality.

The more I think about it, the angrier I get.

“Should I just ask Edanant to be my fiancé? You also recommended Edanant. He looks a lot like Maximilian in many ways! Hmmmm, maybe it’s a good idea.”

The beautiful villainess who was called the most beautiful woman in the empire began saying something absurd.

You’re using your younger brother as a replacement for your older brother.

It reminded me of the criminal collection system where a person collects money on behalf of his dead brother’s wife.

Looking at Elisabetta’s shameless appearance, I let out a deep sigh.

“It’s a joke. Edanant is your sister’s lover, right? No matter how greedy I was, I wasn’t so greedy that I stole my sister’s lover. I’m not the Beatrice who stole someone else’s fiancé.”

“… … .”

Public opinion has already defined me as the lover of the second princess.

A hero who protected the imperial capital.

Isn’t there enough to be the second princess’s companion?

Numerous celebrities and newspaper reporters joined forces to almost formalize the scandal.

If you deny the scandal now, you will be criticized by a large crowd. If Ludmilla, the person involved, denied the scandal, public opinion might turn around, but that did not happen. Rather, Ludmilla remained silent and showed a nuance that seemed to confirm the scandal.

“It’s a little early, but… Can I call you brother-in-law?”

“Of course not.”

Elisabetta laughed like a devil and poked her side.

I responded to her practical joke by closing my eyes tightly.

“Did you hear the news? They say she will face off against her suitors starting tomorrow. When you talk face-to-face, you develop good feelings or something… . The Emperor wants to make a decision quickly.”

“Do you mean we will face each other in turn? It will definitely be a forced march.”

“That’s right. It’s so annoying. If I knew this would happen, I would have continued to ignore it. It’s like digging your own grave.”

“Think as positively as possible. I will help in any way I can.”

Elisabetta played the role of a villainess who was completely sacrificed for the sake of the dramatic love line between the female and male protagonists. That’s why I always felt sorry for the princess.

I promised to protect it.

So that I can escape the terrible fate of a villainess.

Even if the promised death flag threatens your life.

“Really? No matter how hard I try, you’ll help me?!”

“… … .”

“I took what I said, so you can’t say anything else later!”

“Ha, I understand.”

I said it clearly, but you understood it like a piece of cake.

Regrets have already started to creep in.

Will he be able to support the villainess well like this? I had doubts about myself.

But despite those concerns, Elisabetta hummed and led me. He smiled cheerfully, as if we were friends of the same age with whom he could communicate well.

‘Well, it’s still better than looking depressed.’

I smiled bitterly as I thought for a moment of Elizabeth suffering from the sorrow of lost love.

After all, a beautiful woman is pretty when she smiles.

Moreover, isn’t Elisabeta a stunning beauty called the most beautiful woman in the empire?

I hope you always smile like you do now.

A thought suddenly occurred to me.

* * *

The Pug Kingdom was nothing more than a small country located on the outskirts of the North.

Population 50,000.

It had a smaller population than most city-states.

It may sound like a kingdom, but in reality, it is less than a city-state.

Not only did it have no fertile plains, but it was also not rich in underground resources, so it was evaluated as a useless wasteland. Thanks to such disgrace, no power invaded the kingdom. This is because there was little benefit to be gained from invading the kingdom.

but-.

After the Sword Saint, a member of the saint’s party, was produced, many things began to change.

The third-rate country built in the wasteland soon became famous as the homeland of the sword saint Madvei. And the Pug Kingdom took full advantage of the Sword Saint’s fame to attract attention. The purpose was to raise funds for third-rate countries in the periphery to survive.

“If the urgent news is true… The Pug Kingdom will not last even a day.”

No matter how much you think about it, there is no room for possibility.

That was the conclusion reached by the leadership of the Baltarian Empire.

“But it’s not clearly confirmed information, is it? As soon as the tribal war ended, numerous countries united and launched a large-scale extermination, so how did these dirty cults come back to life?”

Numerous countries, including the Valtaria Empire and the Holy Empire of Gael, never forgave the cult forces that cooperated with the Demon King’s army in the name of evil’s ascension.

They found him until the end and killed him.

Even at the cost of innocent sacrifices, they were all exterminated.

This is the force that sold humanity to the devils.

Naturally, the cultists who betrayed humanity deserved to die.

The nobles gathered at the conference hall were disgusted as they recalled the existence of the monster that had ravaged the battlefield while wielding the forgotten protection of God. I could feel the emotions of disgust and fear in their faces.

“Lord Bertrand’s opinion also makes sense.”

“It is too early to jump to conclusions. First, we need to find out detailed information about the demons.”

The notoriety and danger of the demons was mentioned several times, but no one mentioned military support.

The distance is too far.

Even if troops are sent, it is questionable whether they will arrive in time.

That was just an excuse.

In fact, the Pug Kingdom was a third-rate country without any importance. The current reality was not so naive as to send troops to the northern outskirts just because they were being attacked by demons. This was especially true for the Baltarian Empire, which lost many of its troops in a racial war that intensified into an all-out war.

However, since there was at least a minimum of warmth, it was planned to provide troops to support the exile of the royal family and nobles who were facing a desperate crisis.

“Your Majesty, how about I participate? If you give me half a day, I will return after destroying all those who worship xie jiao.”

Ludmila, who had been quietly listening to the nobles’ opinions, finally opened her mouth.

It’s half a day.

Just half a day is enough.

He admonished his father, who was sitting on the throne, as if he were making a rant.

It was indeed an arrogant boast, but if the speaker were the Red Dragon of the Empire, the story would be different. The nobles in the conference room swallowed dryly and nodded. It was a reaction that seemed confident of the red dragon’s bravery.

“Are you saying you will step forward yourself?”

“Please leave the defense of the imperial capital to Captain Valtaria and his knights for the time being. And I hate to admit it, but… Isn’t the white dragon of the Holy Empire also in the ecliptic?”

Seven generals of Valtaria.

It meant seven knights representing the empire.

We need power to replace the momentary gap.

In response, Ludmilla advised to bring back the knights of Ikkitousen who had been deployed throughout the empire.

Although it had responded complacently until now, the Baltarian Empire, which experienced a bombing in the imperial capital, ordered security to be tighter than ever. As if entering a wartime, numerous troops were placed on standby around the imperial capital to prepare for any emergency.

“The summons has already been issued. It should be here by now.”

“And… Please leave this responsibility to Prince Edanant. It will definitely be of great help.”

After hesitating for a moment, Ludmilla mentioned Edanant.

You can trust him.

Didn’t you protect the imperial capital from cruel and ruthless villains?

Even if a disaster were to occur again in the imperial capital, Edanant would definitely respond with improvisation. If I entrusted him with the position, it seemed like he would be able to leave without the slightest hesitation.

“… You are already taking care of your husband.”

“It is clear that he is trying to lay the foundation for being chosen as Daryl’s son-in-law.”

Is there really an outsider in the imperial palace who doesn’t know Edanant?

Of course not.

If there was one, he was most likely a spy.

Just by looking at the newspapers rolling around on the street, you would have heard the name of Daryl’s number one son-in-law.

The nobles couldn’t help but admire Ludmilla’s astute decision to secretly parachute Edanant into a key position.

I never thought a request would be made so blatantly.

As an old maid who caught the wind of spring late, she began to show her true colors as soon as she fell in love.