episode_0030

why.

why.

why.

Looking at the lights in front of her, Estelle felt endless questions.

When she woke up from her dream and returned to reality, she soon regained her memories.

I once again faced the reality that I had tried to ignore, even while running away.

A forgotten sense of despair dyed her heart black.

She no longer had the will to live.

however.

But why?

‘why… Are you trying to protect me?’

For some reason, a man suddenly appeared in front of me.

Wade Heblon.

He was trying to protect her.

I was fighting to protect her.

While getting hurt. While bleeding.

Even though she has no desire to live.

why?

I can’t bear the doubt.

How did he appear here?

What happened to that skill?

Those questions were just a side note.

Why are you protecting yourself while things are going like this?

Estelle couldn’t understand that at all.

‘Weren’t you reluctant about me?’

Although she approached him with interest and was restrained by authority, she knew that Wade Heblon was reluctant and avoided her.

But. Why on such a topic?

‘why… ‘Do you mean to go this far?’

Hiss!

At that time, an assassin took advantage of the gap and rushed towards Estelle.

The speed was very fast, and Estelle did not have the strength to respond.

In the end, it looked like the assassin’s sword would cruelly pierce Estelle’s body.

Phew!

In fact, the black blood was splattered.

However, contrary to expectations, the blood did not belong to Estelle.

“… … .”

Because Wade suddenly got between the two and caught the sword with his body.

Although it was a wound that would not be surprising even if he was struggling in extreme pain, Wade swung his sword at the assassin without flinching at all.

Suddenly!

Just like that, another assassin fell.

Immediately after that, Wade started fighting again, without even having time to catch his breath.

‘why… … .’

Estelle felt like she wanted to ask him directly.

Why don’t you run away?

Why are you risking your life?

why.

‘Are you making me look forward to it again? … .’

By Renee’s betrayal.

Estelle, whose heart was broken by the betrayal of the only person she trusted and trusted, gave up hope for life.

She painfully realized that no one understood her and no one truly cared about her.

In the end, the fact that he was alone and that he would have to live in solitude for the rest of his life was etched into his soul.

I thought I could no longer trust anyone or love anyone.

But. That thought was wavering.

Because of the way the man in front of me looks.

‘… ‘I never get tired of it.’

Estelle laughed at her own foolishness and weakness.

I laughed at my own stupidity for wanting to trust humans again even after being betrayed like that.

okay. That can’t be possible.

It’s clear that this guy, Wade Heblon, is doing this because he has something going for him.

Otherwise, there would be no way he could protect her by throwing his life away like this.

so.

So, don’t be shaken.

Looking forward to it… Can not be done.

Estelle repeated this to herself over and over again.

So as not to repeat foolish things.

she was afraid

Having expectations again.

And, being betrayed again.

So, I just hoped.

I hope he gives up.

Just leave yourself behind and run away.

and.

I hope you don’t give yourself any more false hopes.

With that in mind, I just looked at the man’s back.

“What on earth are you… !”

At that time, the man who appeared to be the leader of the assassins opened his mouth.

The man’s face was very distorted.

“Why do you have such skills and risk your life to protect that bitch?!”

The man continued talking as if he really didn’t understand.

“Did the princess promise wealth and fame? If that’s the case, stick with us! Forget all your mistakes, and I will give you greater wealth and glory than the princess promised!”

Considering his words and actions so far, he was a man who was difficult to trust, but at least the way he appeared now seemed genuine.

Really, it was as if he would give Wade everything he wanted as long as he accepted it.

Estelle thought that what the man said was not a lie.

It’s not like I saw through it or anything like that.

It’s a simple calculation.

Considering the skill that Wade is showing now, even if he were to trade all the subordinates he brought, it would be a waste of money.

At that age, with that skill.

Wade is an invaluable and highly desirable talent.

Perhaps, when its existence is revealed, all those in power will turn their eyes.

So far, it’s just the company’s opinion, but if Prince Lee was here, he would probably nod willingly. Wade has that much value.

And from Wade’s perspective, accepting it was the right choice.

It is true that he is struggling, but the situation is still difficult.

I’m not sure I’ll win.

So it is right to accept it.

Even if that isn’t the truth, at least it will be an excuse to get out of here.

At least, it was a suggestion worth considering.

However.

“I’m not interested in that kind of thing.”

Wade shook his head without the slightest hesitation.

In fact, he flatly refused the offer, as if he had no interest whatsoever.

“… What is it if not wealth? Have you fallen in love with the princess? Then I’d like to tell you to stop. Of course, the princess is exquisite, but there are many other women. It’s not worth risking your life for.”

The man asked again.

“That’s not even the reason.”

Wade shook his head again.

“Then what is the reason? !”

The man was now asking, almost as if he was filled with resentment, the veins in his neck rising.

It’s as if he really doesn’t understand Wade as a person.

The question the man asked was the same one that Estelle had thought to herself over and over again.

Why why.

For what reason is Wade Heblon willing to risk his life to save himself?

No matter how much Estelle thought about it, she could never find the answer.

Greed for wealth is not.

Not only does he not seem like that type of person in the first place, but that type of person thinks of his own welfare first.

I don’t jump into a fight with such a slim chance of winning, risking my life.

Even if I had made a mistake in judgment and jumped in, I would have accepted the man’s offer just a moment ago.

Love?

Estelle herself knew best that that couldn’t be possible.

She was born with exceptional looks.

Although there were many people who avoided her because of her location, her appearance was so outstanding that it overpowered even the opposite sex, so there were some who could not stand it and showed it off.

That’s why Estelle knew it well.

What kind of eyes and reactions do men with romantic interests show?

Based on that experience, she was certain that Wade couldn’t possibly have feelings for her.

The reactions, the eyes, the breath, all of it doesn’t show the slightest hint of love.

But then.

If it’s not wealth or love, then why?

Why on earth would you go to such lengths to save yourself?

Wade, who was receiving the mixed gaze of the man and Estelle, finally opened his mouth.

“There is no special reason.”

“… What?”

The man’s expression became distorted.

At the same time, Estelle’s eyes widened.

***

Why I want to help Estelle.

There is no special reason there.

Maybe he covets her wealth based on her background, or maybe he harbors a romantic interest in her.

That’s not the case at all.

I help because I just want to help.

That’s it.

“… What?”

The man’s face distorted.

“Without any particular reason… Risking your life?”

Beyond the absurdity, you can feel the desperation on that face.

“You idiot, don’t you know what kind of bitch the princess you’re trying to help is?”

The conversation continues in a tone closer to admonition rather than persuasion.

“Do you know how much blood was shed because of that bitch and how many people died because of that bitch?”

It’s like I don’t understand at all.

“Probably, if that bitch survives and becomes emperor, many people will die.”

The man looks at me with burning eyes.

“Even though you know that, you still want to help?”

“… … .”

Of course I know she has a bad reputation.

And, the fact that people died because of her is probably not a lie.

but.

“Because he doesn’t seem like such a bad person.”

At least the Estelle I’ve seen.

The human Estelle von Reinberg.

I don’t think he’s a bad person.

She may not be a completely good person, but at least there is confidence that she is not a bad person.

Although rumors describe her as a monster without blood or tears.

In my opinion, she is just an ordinary person.

An ordinary person who gets excited about festivals, feels good when eating delicious food, and is interested in accessories.

I just don’t want to see Estelle, who is just an ordinary person, fall into the abyss of despair and live in pain.

“… This is ridiculous. It’s really crazy. Are you going to save that crazy bitch just by relying on your poor insight?”

As if he was frustrated, the man pounded his chest.

“The reason we want to kill that bitch, of course, is to make Prince Lee the emperor. But that’s not the only reason. This is to prevent future accidents. It’s about saving those who will die countless times… !”

Like a person unable to control his anger, the man’s words suddenly became shouts.

As if it were truly unfair.

Perhaps their principles of action may include some sense of justice or a desire to help someone.

There may be some desire for the greater good. Honestly, I don’t have much faith in it.

If that’s really the case, I have no intention of denying their cause itself.

From their perspective, Estelle may be a villain.

Tyrants who can cause disaster must be killed.

If that’s what they think… Well, I understand.

I have no intention of denying that in itself, nor do I intend to mislead people into thinking that it is not the cause.

However, I just do what I want to do.

Even if the other party presents a cause.

“If you save that bitch for such a flimsy reason, countless people could end up dying instead. Still, are you going to save that bitch?”

The man asks.

Do you have the confidence to carry that weight and take responsibility?

I answered this.

“That won’t happen.”

Without hesitation.

“Because I will stop it.”

She will never become a villain.

Because I will stop it.

“Because I won’t let that happen.”

If there are any signs of that happening.

If she tries to stray.

I will stop it.

So that she doesn’t go astray.

I will correct it, I will fix it.

From the beginning, I jumped in with that thought in mind.

The heaviness of saving Estelle?

That much I know.

To begin with, I didn’t stand here without thinking.

So far, I have tried to avoid interfering with the flow of the original work as much as possible.

Because I thought that was the right direction.

Because I thought it was right to just let things flow as they should.

I am trying to save Estelle.

Even though I recognized that saving her would greatly change the flow of the original story.

Even though I knew that this could lead to an unexpected future.

So, I am not standing here with half-hearted determination.

I’m standing here with the mindset to take responsibility for everything.

I have no intention of just saving it and ending it.

will stop it Don’t let her go down a bad path.

will help So that she can live a decent life.

“… He is no different from a madman.”

The man looked at me with a hint of boredom, but then perked up.

It seemed like he decided that further conversation was meaningless.

The company’s skills are at a considerable level.

It will be an even more difficult battle if the already powerful force gets full-fledged participation within the company.

My body is not normal anymore.

Clearly, it will be a difficult fight.

but.

Of course I have no intention of losing.

***

Still, the fight continued for a long time.

In the process, the wounds on Wade’s body increased one by one, and his condition became increasingly miserable.

However, even in such a miserable situation, Wade did not stop.

I swung my sword and defeated the enemy.

As the wounds on Wade’s body increased, the number of opponents decreased.

I hope that such a brutal fight will continue for some time.

It was around the time that the orange color that had taken the place of the blue color had completely given way to the dark blue color.

Sigh─

The fight is finally over.

As Wade’s sword rests on the neck of the kneeling enemy leader.