episode_0052

When I returned to the room, someone was waiting for me.

It was Diana.

She sat in an awkward posture, wondering if she had something to say to me.

“It is said that someone died here not long ago.”

Diana began to move cautiously.

“The name is Ludwig. I heard that he died at the hands of Isabelle Justia, who was called a saint.”

“Rude… What?”

“Ludwig. He said he had known Isabel Justia since they were children.”

Isabel killed Ludwig?

I blinked in surprise.

I was not surprised to hear the news that Ludwig had died.

It doesn’t really surprise me whether the duchy’s spy dies or not.

It’s just surprising that Isabel killed him herself.

Since she remembers the previous episode, her feelings toward Ludwig may not be good, but I never thought she would have killed him herself.

“Where did you hear that again?”

“Overheard.”

Diana proudly announced that she was the provincial government.

Well, because your five senses are so sensitive, you will hear most conversations even if you don’t want to hear them.

‘no way… ‘

Did he also hear the conversation he had with Isabelle in the hallway?

For a moment I thought about asking, but I didn’t want to bring up the topic anymore.

Instead, he brought up a more important story.

“I will leave here in a few days.”

“Within a few days?”

“That’s right, I’ll probably return to the mansion as soon as the duke arrives.”

Luna attacked the saint.

This is an issue that is literally at stake with the honor of the Vatican and is also directly related to Winfred’s honor.

Even if the emperor could make a flying bird fall, he would not be able to bury the Duke of Winfred in such a sloppy manner.

Therefore, the moment the Duke arrives at the Vatican, there is a high probability that Luna will also be released.

“So get ready.”

“Okay.”

“Yeah, it’s really not that long now.”

I slowly sat down on the bed.

And then I asked her more.

“You must have taken care of the elixir, right?”

“… Yes.”

“There is no need to rush to revive me. Since you have eaten the Precious Blood, your body will not decay over time. When everyone completely accepts my death, and as time passes and people slowly forget about my death.”

“… ”

“You can save me then. Secretly so that no one knows.”

It’s a difficult order, but it can’t be helped.

Who else but Diana would be trusted to do something like this that doesn’t work?

“Okay.”

Diana nodded slowly.

Her countenance was detached, like that of someone who had accepted everything.

A thought suddenly occurred to me.

The idea is that this world is like a wasteland without even a glimmer of hope.

In a way, it could be said that the cause originated from me.

They twisted all the scenarios for my return, and because of that, the characters who were supposed to protect the world started going crazy.

If the portal is opened in the future, will the world be able to handle the huge storm of causality?

Could it be that the world is just about to be destroyed?

A world like this.

I don’t even want to worry about whether it perishes or not, but… .

Obviously, but…

‘Diana… ‘

My heart was pounding.

Wouldn’t she hate me for ruining the world she should live in?

An indescribable feeling of guilt arose.

For a moment, my mouth went dry from the intense temptation.

‘No, not now.’

Let’s be patient, we still have to be patient.

I clenched my fists and caught the person walking away.

I cannot dare to recklessly promise a future that even I cannot be sure of.

Okay, so let’s hold off for a moment.

Because even I don’t know how I feel yet.

“Do you have any problem?”

Diana looked at my face and then asked carefully.

Without even asking that common question, I check my mood again.

At the same time, something that had filled up to the tip of my chin popped out.

“When everything is over.”

That was a question.

“After everything is over, do you have any plans?”

After saying that, I sighed inwardly.

Did he secretly want to see Diana?

I felt like I was asking such an absurd question.

“Plan?”

“Okay.”

“I’m not sure. I didn’t really think about it after my lord left.”

I never thought about it… … .

Does that mean that there are no special regrets in this world?

“I haven’t decided on anything, but I don’t think I’ll pick up a sword again.”

“Why?”

“There is no lord to whom you have sworn to be loyal.”

“You just need to find a new master, not me.”

“A knight is loyal to only one person throughout his life.”

“… … Is that normal?”

“Yes, at least for me.”

Doesn’t that loyalty have no meaning anymore if I don’t have it?

I’ve been carrying a sword my whole life, but I won’t pick it up if I disappear.

His fucking chivalry.

I couldn’t help but sigh at the foolishly consistent loyalty.

However, I didn’t dislike that sight.

It’s stupid, but trustworthy.

And at the same time, I became curious.

I didn’t hold back.

“After I leave this world… What do you think?”

Diana’s blue eyes stare at me.

Soon she continued speaking in a soft tone.

“I am stupid and foolish and don’t know how to say things back. Also, I’m not used to even expressing my feelings in words.”

“… ”

“If the lord leaves… … It will be sad. And, I will miss you.”

Those eyes were calm yet firm.

I was confident that no matter what happened, I would not be shaken.

“Do you wish I never left?”

This is an uncharacteristically impulsive question.

And, as if responding to that, an answer that was uncharacteristic of Diana came back.

“Yes.”

Only then did I realize it.

The fact that I, who will be leaving you behind, will also not be at peace, just as much as you.

“But more than that… I hope my lord returns to his original world.”

I was speechless.

I opened my lips to say something, but they froze.

“So you don’t have to worry.”

Diana had a faint smile on her lips as she looked at me.

“Please continue to use me like now.”

Yes, some more time passed.

When there comes a moment when everything becomes crystal clear… …

“That’s enough.”

Let’s ask then.

Would you like to leave this place with me?

****

And the next morning.

Diana came to visit me and knocked on my door regularly.

“Lord, Duke Winfred has arrived.”

Finally the Duke arrived at the Vatican.

I quickly got ready and ran out of the room with Diana.

How many minutes did you walk?

A place with a particularly large crowd of people began to appear in the distance.

As the distance got closer, the blurry image became clearer.

‘You’re finally here.’

Belzer Winfred.

And the family’s elite knights guard him.

These are annoyingly familiar faces.

I sighed and walked away.

The duke, who soon discovered me, looked in this direction and frowned.

“Kyle Winfred.”

“You came so quickly.”

When I made a vague sarcasm, the duke frowned.

I shrugged my shoulders and asked him.

“Have you finished talking with the imperial family?”

“… Okay, the story is over.”

“What are the results?”

The duke’s face sank at those words.

“Your guy doesn’t need to know.”

This is the answer I expected.

Well, I didn’t ask this question specifically to get an answer.

I just asked because you wanted to get some heat.

However, after a while, an unexpected answer came out of the duke’s mouth.

“No, now that I think about it, I think you need to know too.”

The Duke laughed with a cold face.

It was a laugh closer to resentment than ridicule.

“As I said, I am finished talking with the imperial family. At that time, the imperial family wanted something from me, and I accepted the offer. The terms of negotiation are… … ”

Sigh—

He immediately unfolded a scroll that he thought he had seen somewhere.

Familiar paper and cursive.

And, the familiar seal of the empress’ palace.

no way…

“Kyle Winfred, it’s you.”

I stood there dumbly and blinked.

“What is this?”

“It’s literally like that. The imperial family wants you. So, pack your bags and enter the palace right now.”

“No, I mean, for what reason all of a sudden… !”

“I’m not sure about that.”

What kind of fucking logic is this?

I was so shocked that I burst out laughing.

The reason is obvious.

There’s no way the imperial family suddenly needed me, and it’s likely that someone created this shitty situation behind my back.

The culprit is probably…

‘Rudine, this crazy woman… ‘

Fuck.

If things continue like this, they will be taken to the imperial palace without a move.

“Why are you so presumptuous that you didn’t allow it?”

“Because, formally, I am your biological father.”

The imperial family is about to reach 100% progress.

What kind of ridiculous situation is this?

That time when I was so desperately trying to get my head around it.

A frosty voice filled the air.

“Whoever wants to do it?”

Isabelle’s sad gaze fell on the duke as he approached us.

I stood still and looked at the Duke and Isabelle in turns.

“I’m asking.”

The duke watched Isabelle approaching with a sour expression.

A chill ran down the back of my neck.

“This is Hwang Myeong.”

Isabelle sneered.

And added:

“Fuck you.”