episode_0032

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Is there anything more unfair than being misunderstood and reprimanded for something you didn’t do?

There was a bloody solemnity.

It was like watching a hearing of politicians arguing over their heads.

I wanted to shout out the innocence of the situation right away, but as soon as I saw the grim, flushed face, I fell flat on my face. This is because the opponent was the ruler of an empire that boasted omnipotent power.

“No, it’s a misunderstanding! That’s what the suitors said because they misunderstood!”

“… … .”

Elizabeth, who heard the news and came running to me, defended me in an angry voice. But even so, the emperor, who boasted a grim face, remained steadfast.

What am I so dissatisfied with?

no,

Now that I think about it, I guess I’m dissatisfied with my very existence.

In the eyes of the emperor, wouldn’t he look like a thief trying to snatch away the daughters he raised with great care? You may be trying hard to resist the urge to take down the mantle.

‘The scandal with Ludmilla was because of the speculations of newspaper reporters, and the scandal with Elizaveta was because of the damn suitors! I am the real victim!’

Following the second princess Ludmilla, there was a scandal with the third princess Elisabetta.

This is why fake news is scary.

How much trash do you have to make to be satisfied?

I’m sure the citizens of the empire will talk about me as a ‘princess hunter’. And the Hohenberg family will be reduced to a prestigious family that produces prodigal sons one after another.

“What Her Highness Elizabeth said is correct… ! Not at all, I have no intention of doing that at all!”

“What is wrong! Hey, you bad guy!!”

He raised his head and showed his innocence.

Then Elizabeth, who had been defending me, started to get angry.

“Yes?”

“You said in such a serious voice that you would protect me… ! How dare you play with the princess?”

Elizabeth blushed and shook her fist. Then, like a heroine abandoned in the wee hours of the morning, she appeared to be trembling at the sense of betrayal.

What did I say?

I don’t remember the details.

Because it was a very urgent situation at the time.

I remember trying to comfort Elizabeth, who was in despair. Weren’t there any comments made at that time that would have caused misunderstanding?

“What, you played with our Lisa’s heart! He was indeed a libertine!”

The emperor, who had been watching silently, shouted in rage.

It started to get even worse.

Eventually, the title ‘Trash that made fun of the princess’s heart’ arose.

The atmosphere became even more tense due to Elisabetta’s remarks, which left a lot of room for misunderstanding. My heart shriveled at the sight of the emperor tightly gripping the armrest.

Even so, it was natural for Barbarossa to be angry as this misunderstanding occurred in a situation where ugly fur was firmly entrenched.

Who will see Rue when I die? .

I was already starting to worry about the afterlife.

“Peha, I returned from a victorious battle in the Kingdom of Pugh… .”

-When I was waiting for disposition with a liberated mind,

The only savior who can solve the complicated situation has appeared.

2nd princess,

Ludmilla Draig Valtaria.

As soon as I saw Ludmilla’s dignified appearance after quelling the threats of the Pugh Kingdom, I felt a deep sense of relief. This was because I was confident that she would definitely be a reliable ally.

“… … .”

“… … .”

My gaze briefly met with Ludmilla, who entered the palace with a majestic appearance. Then Ludmilla turned her head slightly, her cheeks blushing.

I feel uneasy about something.

An unknown fear came over me.

“Perhaps… Is it because of Prince Edanand?”

“Yes! I plan to punish the man who deceived the Imperial Family of Valtaria with a series of scandals!”

Barbarossa answered his sturdy second daughter’s question without hesitation.

Guilt is confirmed.

It was a quick result, almost like a witch hunt.

It was worse than ever, as if they were saying they would not show any mercy. I could understand why the prime ministers who represented the empire’s internal affairs were joining in the emperor’s disobedient orders.

If you face such a scary face, you can’t help but feel intimidated.

“This is an unreasonable action. Even though his relationship with the Hohenberg family became unsavory, isn’t Prince Edanand a hero who saved the empire? Public life and public life must be distinguished. Your Majesty, please be generous… Ho, please think positively about self-talk.”

“Keuhum!”

Ludmilla’s face grew hotter as she argued for the legitimacy of the ruling. While I was persuading my dissatisfied father with a determined voice, he kept watching me from the corner of his eye.

Did sincere persuasion work?

As the earnest appeal continued, the emperor’s anger subsided.

As expected, he was extremely merciless towards his subjects, yet kind to his daughters.

“It is true that this guy saved Liza from danger from the evil demon. Taking him into special consideration, I will forgive the unpleasant rumors floating around in the world… Wouldn’t it be a matter of careful consideration to have Liza as a companion?”

“Yes?”

In the past, Ludmilla had tried to push me to the extent of recommending me as her sister’s new fiancé. She nodded, recalling the moment we boarded the locomotive together heading to the Imperial Capital.

Why do you want to push me to be your younger sister’s companion so much?

It was difficult to guess the reason, but I could tell that it was Ludmila’s sincerity.

“Are you really serious?! Me and Edanant… !”

“… … ?”

Elizabeth said, biting her lower lip as if she was trying to hold back her embarrassment.

When my beloved sister agreed to marriage talks, I also began to hesitate.

“Seo, no way… Have you been discussing the marriage between Liza and Prince Edanand?”

Ludmila raised her head with her eyes wide open.

He let out a voice full of astonishment.

Her face, as beautiful as ruby, was colored as if she was astonished.

So who were you thinking of?

I’m sure he wasn’t thinking of his eldest sister, who was married.

Since he returned from the battlefield in a hurry, he seemed to have inadvertently misunderstood.

Ludmilla lowered her head in a blatantly confused response. The nape of his neck and even his ears were bright red. He seemed to be so embarrassed that it was difficult to raise his head.

If you put a teapot on top of your head, wouldn’t it boil over?

A thought suddenly occurred to me.

* * *

What on earth did Ludmilla misunderstand?

Although she looked at him with questioning eyes, the princess continued to remain silent.

It just hurries your steps forward.

I also had to lengthen my stride to follow Ludmila.

“This is a rumor started by suitors who like to make things up. If the imperial family continues to express its position that it is groundless, the public opinion that has been roiled by false rumors will quiet down.”

“… … .”

Is this how a husband feels when his wife suspects him of infidelity?

This is not an issue that can be ignored quietly.

So I had to somehow appease Ludmila by asserting my innocence with exaggerated gestures.

Suddenly I thought, ‘Is this really jealousy?’ A thought crossed my mind, but I shook my head. For now, regardless of whether it was true or not, I had to focus on appeasing the red dragon.

“It is true that I thought you would be a good match for Lisa. Didn’t I tell you that before I left the County of Hohenberg?”

“Yes, I remember.”

“But when it actually happens… I didn’t know what to do. What a cruel whim.”

“… … .”

Ludmila let out a heavy sigh.

It is not hatred towards anyone.

It was a sigh toward myself, who had cunningly changed my mind.

Eventually, I turned my head and made eye contact with Ludmilla. She was smiling with a complicated smile, as if expressing her complicated feelings.

“I am such a fickle woman. Plus, it’s annoying.”

“Is that possible?”

Ludmilla shook her head with a bitter smile at her self-deprecating regret.

And he reached out his hand to her.

“Her Highness Ludmilla is a more noble person than anyone else I know. Didn’t you volunteer to save the Kingdom of Pugh, which the Prime Ministers of the Imperial Palace were reluctant to do? If Her Highness Ludmilla had not participated in the war, a disastrous situation would have occurred.”

It is just a poor country without resources.

Any special products,

It is just a periphery without any advantage.

For that reason, the Baltarian Empire ignored up to 50,000 lives.

Only one person -.

Except for Ludmilla.

Of course, the person who should be revered as a noble hero was Ludmilla. Because she committed herself to it even though she knew that it would not bring any benefit to her.

That’s why I truly felt respect for the noble red dragon.

“You are really good at influencing women. It’s like a playboy.”

“Yes?”

“Hehe, it’s nothing. It’s a joke I made because you’re so good at speaking.”

“I’m glad you’re feeling better.”

Ludmilla smiled slightly and held the hand that had been offered to her.

And we walked down the hallway together.

If someone bumps into you in the hallway, you’ll have to put your hand down right away.

We decided to hold hands just for a moment.

* * *

The scandal caused by the suitors who refused to marry the imperial family gradually subsided as the Baltarian imperial family repeatedly denied the facts.

And Emperor Barbarossa’s anger was dissipated like a forest fire met with a shower.

I barely got over the hurdle.

There would be no more problems.

I spent time leisurely eating thick candy with Lue.

The Imperial Court of Valtaria will soon hand out a huge reward to the top contributor in the subjugation war. Of course, the biggest contributor to the subjugation battle was the Holy Sword user who confronted Mine in order to save Elisabeta.

wisdom? Title?

Or a huge reward?

Anything is good.

I won’t be disappointed with the reward since I saved my youngest daughter, whom I raised with the utmost respect.

“I brought good news to Prince Edanant.”

A girl dressed in pure white robes visited the villa as soon as morning.

what.

This familiar situation.

Could this be a cult that came to spread good words?

If the other person wasn’t the first saint of the Holy Empire, they would have closed the door without mercy. Although he was a bit hesitant about the sudden visit, he eventually welcomed her as a guest.

“Prince Edanand wasn’t baptized, right? How about taking this opportunity?”

“Trigram, it’s okay… . Now that I’m here again.”

Ask a demon who worships a forgotten god to be baptized by the Earth Mother?

Are you planning to kill me?

As soon as I was baptized, I would have been reduced to a pulp by a nova collision.

The saint’s bright smile felt very eerie today.

“Of course, there is no right to veto. The cardinals of the Holy Empire made their own decisions. I heard it’s a shame that a Holy Sword user didn’t receive the Earth Mother’s baptism. It’s such a reckless decision, isn’t it?”

“… … .”

yes.

Very much.