episode_0035

Should I call it a regression? Going back in time, I set one goal.

Something that makes Luna happy. It was a milestone in my life, a dream that I had to achieve at any cost.

Starting to learn how to use a sword from his father, using the knowledge of the future to restore his failing family, everything was for that one purpose.

Okay, so far so good. I was able to discover an unexpected talent for the sword, and my family’s financial situation improved significantly.

However, it is still not enough. There was a mountain of things that needed to be resolved.

And the biggest obstacle among them was the civil war.

It was a war that ultimately led to my death, and it was the worst work created by extreme reformers.

The empire was victorious, but all I was left with were bitter memories stained with Luna’s tears and blood.

I still dream of that day sometimes. A dream of a battlefield where screams were heard and the stench of rotting flesh wafting out, a dream of that day where the watery voices of bereaved families echoed.

It has to be stopped. Whatever it takes.

It is enough for me alone to remember the hell of that day.

The only person who could do it was me, who knew the future.

Although I don’t know the whole story, I at least know which family was involved and led the charge.

It wasn’t like I was trying to do it alone. Rather, he was in a desperate need of someone’s help.

It’s just that there is no one who can help.

If I said that a civil war would break out and that the reformist families should be purged, would anyone listen? Obviously no one will listen.

In other words, I would be lucky if I didn’t get purged. The fact that a civil war breaks out is no different from the fact that there is a problem in the imperial family.

heavy. It is truly heavy to carry alone.

However, it has to be done. For Luna.

If only I could see her smile, I would be able to overcome any adversity.

Anyway, that was the reason.

It was not a snarky head of a family that looked like they would be eaten if they made eye contact, but a social church attended by their children.

This was because it seemed like those who were still inexperienced would easily show off their weaknesses with just one drink.

And the evidence obtained in this way will serve as a basis for supporting my claim.

To prevent civil war.

That was why I started attending social church.

* * * * *

“Albert, Luna. Come back.”

“I believe you will do well.”

As her mother and father saw her off, Luna bowed her head and expressed her gratitude.

“Then, I’ll be back.”

I also bowed my head and said that, then got into the carriage with Luna.

The carriage door closes and moves forward with a slight vibration.

Luna stared at her parents beyond the window for a while, then turned her head away.

In the silence, I am reflected in her eyes.

“Luna, that… No.”

Luna, who blinked her big eyes, soon shook her head slightly.

I’m sorry for calling you out, but I couldn’t bring myself to say it out loud.

This was because I had no reason to interfere with Luna returning to her home.

This was especially true since it happened between family members.

However, to be honest, I wanted her to go back and talk to me.

Maybe Rachel also feels sorry for Luna.

If we don’t express it to each other, we will have no choice but to not know.

However, as I said, it was the internal affairs of the Iris family, so it was not my place as an outsider to interfere.

Maybe there’s something else going on, but Luna just isn’t talking.

After organizing my thoughts like that, I thought about it again in my head.

My job is to support Luna and support her. If Luna chose the path of no return, I have no choice but to support her.

Despite my exciting resolutions, it was inevitable that the path to the social gathering center would become awkward.

The conversation back and forth was short and ended several times before it could continue. The period of silence became significantly longer.

It was entirely my fault. Because I was so nervous, the number of words I spoke decreased significantly.

It was just a little frustrating.

I want Luna to do well the way I do. That’s what I was trying to say when I asked if I would like to talk to my family.

But what if that’s different from Luna’s thoughts? What if Luna becomes far from happy because of that?

Am I truly living for Luna’s happiness?

So what should I do?

What can I do for the woman I love?

It was just a vague feeling of anxiety, a meaningless delusion. However, it was a problem that could not be easily overcome.

So I thought about it for a while, but couldn’t come to a conclusion. This was because the time was too short to give an answer.

Sigh-.

The carriage slowed down and stopped in front of the social gathering leader.

For the first time, the empire’s advanced magic engineering felt disappointing. If I had thought about it a little more, I would have been able to come up with an answer.

But what can you do? But you can’t sit like this all day and think about it.

Since I had work to do, I had no choice but to roughly organize my thoughts, stuff them in a drawer, and get up.

“Let’s go.”

Luna carefully held the hand outstretched for escort and stood up.

She still had an expressionless expression.

I didn’t know if he knew that I was having these concerns, but I felt a little lonely.

This is definitely greed.

So, I had to deny it.

Because I don’t deserve anything back from her.

I couldn’t be a hypocrite, pretending to care for her on the outside and hoping for something in return on the inside.

That’s why you get lost.

“Excuse me. I would like to verify your identity, would you mind?”

We got off the carriage and headed towards the entrance of the social club, and of course a guard came out and blocked our way.

Isn’t this a gathering of nobles? Moreover, it looks like the prince is also attending this time, so it would be rather embarrassing if security wasn’t so tight.

Also, the guards showed up in a very polite manner, so I didn’t feel bad.

‘Of course, it would have been different if it had been my previous life.’

In the days when he lived as the worst of all, he would have grabbed a guard and started a fight. I guess I was already so drunk that I couldn’t even sleep.

However, that shameful past has long since graduated.

“Here it is.”

I took the invitation out of my pocket and showed it to him. This will serve as a guarantee proving my identity.

The invitation had a golden, shining seal stamped on it. It was proof that the Sun of the Empire was issued by the imperial family.

Luna also took out an invitation and showed it to him, and the guard who confirmed our identities bowed his head and made way.

“Please forgive my rudeness.”

“You may be doing the right thing, so how can you be rude? Thank you for working hard to ensure the well-being of the nobles.”

The guard slightly raised his bowed head.

His gaze was full of questions, as if it was difficult to understand the situation.

I wanted to ask if he had anything to say, but I felt sorry for taking up his time as a guard. So, instead of answering with a light smile, I quickened my steps.

I heard the greeting “It’s an honor!” late, but I pretended not to hear it. I found it really funny that a guy who had just come to his senses was showing off. For some reason, my face felt hot.

From that day on, the story ‘How did the princess come to her senses?’ began to become popular among the guards, but we did not know about it.

* * * * *

It’s luxurious.

I felt that way the moment I took my first steps into the social club. It was a space full of expensive items and shiny things.

If it was natural, it was natural. This social gathering was hosted by the imperial family, so if it weren’t this extravagant, there might be some criticism among the nobles.

In addition, he is the first prince born after four princesses.

Since it was a social church attended by the sun, who would later lead the empire, he must have paid extra attention.

But actually, I didn’t even care about those things. There was only one goal for me to achieve in this social church.

‘Where are the reformists?’

At events like this, nobles often gather according to their factions, so they would definitely be gathered around a strong group called the Reformed faction.

I started moving my eyes around, and fortunately, I was able to find them soon.

As expected, the guys were gathered in one place and talking. He seemed to be quite happy, as the smile did not disappear from his face.

Perhaps it was because they were members of a family that participated in the civil war, but the fact that they were smiling made me grit my teeth.

However, these feelings should not be revealed outwardly. Because I had to approach them and get as much information as possible.

Phew-.

I took a long breath, calmed my mind, and tried to head straight to them.

But, you didn’t come alone. He belatedly realized that Luna was next to him and hurriedly looked at her.

As always, Luna was just staring into space with an expressionless face.

“Luna, can you give me a moment? Because I have something to do.”

Luna nodded.

I wasn’t comfortable, but I couldn’t help it. Because she thought everything was for her happiness.

I turned my gaze away from her and looked at them again.

I took steps slowly.

Truly, it was a heavy step.