episode_0038

Finally, the damn National Foundation Day is just one day away.

The scale of this festival is incomparable to other festivals, as royals from other countries, nobles, and merchants of all kinds flock to participate.

That’s why I, too, am forced to wake up early in the morning and get dressed up.

I wonder why they put so much effort into decorating, but isn’t an aristocratic society living and dying for ostentation?

I moved around with my eyes half-closed for a while, and when I came to my senses, I had finished decorating.

Merlin took one look at me and nodded in satisfaction.

“You look a bit like a noble now.”

“Diana?”

“He finished a long time ago. Go in and check it out.”

I walked in the direction Merlin pointed.

When I opened the doorknob and went in, there was a girl standing there covered in pink from head to toe.

Powerful color makeup, tight corsets, flowing dresses, and even hair in a voluminous bun.

She was like an immature aristocratic daughter who would open her eyes and criticize in a bright voice if you even spoke to her.

“What do you think? It seems cool?”

Merlin burst out laughing.

Diana’s cheeks turned red at the sound of laughter that filled the air.

A laugh escaped from the corner of my mouth.

At this level, isn’t he a completely different person?

I was once again amazed at the power of the camouflage artifact.

“The name is Odette Astoria. You can know her as the tomboy count’s daughter from a principality. Remember that. Easy to speak in unexpected situations.”

Diana’s hands holding the frill were trembling.

I didn’t have the energy to offer words of comfort.

It was hard just to swallow the laughter that was bursting out right now.

“When you’re ready, come down. Because there is no time to procrastinate.”

Diana and I slowly walked down the stairs.

It was difficult to look at the frills that fluttered around the sides every time I walked.

As I left the gate, a waiting carriage came into view.

It was a luxurious carriage decorated with pure white marble and gold engraving.

Even at first glance, it looks like he is boasting, ‘I am a nobleman.’

“There is only one carriage?”

“What more do you want? One carriage is enough for two people.”

“Two people riding? Merlin, are you not accompanying me?”

“That’s right. I don’t really want to encounter people from the imperial family.”

Imperial people?

Is there some kind of bad relationship between those humans and Merlin?

“Do you know anyone?”

“A few people. There’s no particular reason to care, but it’s troublesome if you pretend to know, right?”

That’s right.

As I nodded roughly, the driver who got off the carriage approached me and spoke carefully.

“Confucius, it is late. If you want to arrive at the time you mentioned, you must leave now.”

“Let’s leave right away. Dia… No, Odette. Follow me.“

“… … ”

Diana nodded with a red-hot face.

Diana and I got on the carriage one by one, and the carriage started with the loud sound of horses’ hooves.

And so, a strange companionship began.

****

The time in the carriage was truly a time of suffering.

It’s not because the carriage is shaky, nor is it because the seats are uncomfortable.

The reason was none other than Diana’s dazzling appearance as she sat facing him.

“… … ”

“… … ”

The raised eyes like those of a cat suited her quite well.

However, suppressing laughter every time I encountered that face was another story.

A breathtaking silence followed.

The entire time I was moving, I could barely suppress the laughter that was rising to my chin.

As it neared its destination, the speed of the carriage slowed dramatically.

When I glanced out the window, I saw a long line of carriages stretching from the entrance.

“I don’t know why… ”

“I guess the inspection will take a long time because it is a founding country.”

“Do you mean inspection?”

“Yes, isn’t safety important as it is a festival hosted directly by the imperial family?”

I nodded and agreed.

If an accident occurs there, all responsibility will be passed on to the imperial family.

‘It deserves to be longer.’

The pouring sunlight made me feel tired and drowsy.

As we dozed off, our turn arrived.

The inspection didn’t take long.

A member of the Winfred family.

Not only that, but he is also the chief alchemist of the imperial family.

Isn’t this the same as virtually guaranteeing my identity?

As I passed the entrance, I saw a fairly large garden a little away from the forest.

Colorful fresh flowers blooming freshly along the stone wall path.

A fountain pond flows quietly and colorful lights and decorations are decorated here and there.

From the wide-spread lawn to the tall bush wall that creates shade.

Every time I take a breath, my lungs feel refreshed.

Diana also followed behind me, looking around in fascination.

Servants belonging to the imperial family busily moved between the tables of each family, delivering food.

Under the tents set up here and there, nobles who had arrived in advance were gathered and talking.

I walked around looking for an empty table to sit at.

At that time, someone’s whisper reached my ear.

“Unexpected. Lord Winfred is not attending the founding ceremony.”

“Even more surprising is the Empress. He is someone who has never once fallen in love with the founding of the nation. I wonder if there’s something wrong with the body… … ”

what is this sound.

The Empress and Duke Winfred did not participate in the founding of the nation?

“Still, the Duke and Duchess were there.”

“Who is Luna Winfred?”

“Well. I don’t think I saw it.”

Of course there won’t be Luna Winfred.

By now, he’s probably been chasing Isabelle’s tail.

That means.

‘They must both be nearby.’

This place, where the founding ceremony was held, happened to be near the Alter Forest, where the Holy See is located, among the Eastern Territories.

As the black fog begins to encroach, the two will soon meet here as well.

I have to meet Isabelle no matter what.

This is because only then can you receive the Holy Solvent and complete the elixir.

‘The black fog… There’s no need to worry.’

Yeah, there’s nothing to worry about.

High-risk monsters will come out and the entire area will be devastated, but there will be no significant casualties.

This place, where the world’s leading figures gather together, is in some ways the safest place.

‘If it’s Isabel and Luna, the game is over.’

Isabel is a key figure in a world created by gathering all the blessings of God.

Purification of black fog? This is only a small portion of Isabel’s abilities.

Isabel’s true power is the power of destruction that comes from overwhelming divine power.

The same goes for Luna.

Duke Winfred is one of the three major guardian families protecting the empire, but is also the empire’s greatest swordsman.

There is no way Luna, who is Winfred’s direct descendant, is naturally weak in strength.

No, simply in terms of power, she would be worse than Isabel.

Luna wasn’t nominated for head of the household because she had a female body for nothing.

Above all, aren’t they both regressors?

There is no need to worry about safety here.

What I will do is simple.

Spend some time with Ludine, and when the time comes, meet Isabelle and receive the Holy Dissolving Agent, and that’s it.

At that time, I heard a familiar voice from behind me.

“Kyle—!”

Rudine Eckhart.

She was approaching waving her hand.

****

Isabelle was walking along a forest path.

After investigation, it was revealed that Ludwig was a spy for the principality.

It’s not just Ludwig.

Quite a few people came from the principality to the Holy See through a series of routes.

This was possible because the Holy See had relatively less imperial influence.

Ludwig died by his own hands.

The principality’s dogs associated with Ludwig were also executed at once.

Isabel muttered with a lost expression.

“Kyle… .”

I heard the news from the Pope.

Kyle is planning to attend the National Foundation Festival.

And there.

They plan to escort the princess.

“… ”

Isabel gritted her teeth and made a promise.

Princess, Rudine Eckhart.

As soon as this encroachment is over, I will definitely get that damn woman away from Kyle.

Jumble-jump-

Isabelle walked.

To see Kyle’s face.

And, to save Kyle from the soon-to-be ruined Konkukje.

I refused the escort service because I didn’t want to interrupt my reunion with Kyle.

At least for this time, I wanted to enjoy it alone without anyone’s interference.

I was walking alone for a while like that.

“… … ”

The sound of someone else’s footsteps overlapped Isabel’s regular footsteps.

Heavy and gloomy… A horribly unpleasant sound filled my ears.

It was definitely a sound coming from behind me.

When I turned my head, I saw a woman coming towards me.

It’s a familiar face.

“… … Luna Winfred.”

Luna Winfred.

She was moving towards Isabelle, dragging her sharply sharpened long sword across the floor.

Isabel asked with a laugh.

“Why are you here…? ?”

“Do I really need to ask? You must be bothering me.”

“Wait, what is that sword again?”

“This?”

When Isabelle asked, Luna’s mouth twitched.

Luna raised her sword.

The sword body sparkled in the pouring sunlight.

“Well. It’s a sword.”

Luna smiled brightly.

A vicious murderous intent pricked Isabelle’s skin.

At the same time, a thunderbolt of realization struck her mind.

“Ha… ”

Those eyes, that momentum, that attitude.

It is certainly.

Luna Winfred came here to kill herself.

“What qualifications do you have?”

A mocking sneer burst from Isabelle’s mouth.

At the same time, voices filled with resentment continued.

“If it weren’t just you… ”

Isabel was stunned.

How could he punish himself for pushing Kyle over the edge?

Although I was sick and tired of the terrible contradiction, I felt nauseated because I felt like I was looking at my own reflection in a mirror.

“… I would never have been fooled by such nonsense.”

A sacred light emanated from Isabel’s body.

A dark brilliance shimmered like a haze, and soon enveloped her in the shape of a hemisphere.

Luna remained silent.

Her sunken eyes flashed evilly.

and.

“Noisy?”

The sword was swung.

“… … Ha.”

Suddenly—

A huge solid line was drawn in the air.

Countless solid lines diagonally overlap above it.

It was then.

Wow!

A twisting noise that tore apart the space filled the air.

At the same time, a beam of light flying through the air clashed with the sword strike and a flash of light exploded.

“What is this… ”

Damn it!

The condensed light surrounding Isabel began to split as if there had been a crack in the glass.

An overwhelming wave of magical power trembled between the fragmented spaces.

Kuung— The earth shook from the swirling tremors.

Isabelle barely managed to steady her staggering body.

“… … Crazy bitch.”

An irritated curse escaped from Isabelle’s lips.

The divine power that had been raised to its fullest was dissipated with just one sword strike.

It’s dangerous like this.

A strong warning sound rang in Isabel’s head.

Luna walked without stopping with unfocused eyes.

Isabel swallowed deeply at that creepy sight.

“Are you out of your mind?”

“Noisy.”

“No matter how much Kyle hates me, do you think your behavior right now is acceptable? Kyle must be out there right now, waiting impatiently for me to come, right?”

“… … What?”

Luna’s eyes widened.

Isabel continued speaking without missing a moment.

“I guess you didn’t know? Rudine Eckhardt, she invited Kyle to the International Festival.”

“… ”

“And I only came here at Kyle’s request.”

Isabelle sneered.

Then, he took out the Holy Dissolving Agent in his arms and shook it slowly as if he were taking medicine.

“What should I do? Kyle says he still needs me. Now and in the future.”

“… ”

“In that situation, are you going to kill me?”

Luna’s eyes fluttered like waves.

Isabelle let out a frosty voice.

“Can you afford it?”