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Kati, who was on Vivian’s lap, suddenly disappeared.

“Huh?”

Vivian and Helena both looked embarrassed, but Mercy’s expression turned serious.

“This is… It means Ian is in danger!”

It was difficult to follow the context.

So the two thought Mercy was joking, but it wasn’t like that at all.

Not only did my face turn white in an instant, I even started shaking.

“, let’s go out first… !”

I don’t know, but if that was true, it couldn’t have stayed like this.

“Yes… !”

The two got up and took Mercy outside.

*

It wasn’t difficult to find where Ian was.

Even from a very far away, I could feel an ominous force that could be said to be ‘dangerous.’

Vivian and Helena, who were running while hiding Mercy in Vivian’s pocket, saw Mercy, who was having a hard time with it.

The ground was rough, as if it had been clawed by giant claws, and Ian and Kylie were facing each other at both ends.

In the center of them, traces of an ‘ice wall’ had developed in a circular shape.

‘Kylie… ? Why is the first party member here? Are you going to take Ian with you? But who is that ice… .’

Right after that.

An ice sphere fell on Kylie’s head.

It was small and thin compared to Vivian’s.

However, just because it was small didn’t mean it could be ignored.

Vivian felt the difference in class between herself and the caster with just that ice spear.

‘The density… .’

The ice created by magic is almost transparent, emitting a bright sky color.

But what I saw in front of me was navy blue.

A dark color that absorbs and traps all the surrounding light.

‘That’s theoretically possible… ?’

– Quad deuk!

The ice spear missed Kylie’s sword and continued to dig into the ground.

-Knock, knock, knock… .

Hearing that sound, Vivian and Helena were shocked once more.

The magic of density that continues to penetrate the ground is also amazing.

The body that could endure that was also amazing.

‘Who on earth could do magic like that…’ .’

Vivian was overwhelmed just imagining the density and weight of that ice spear.

“Si, it’s Sylvia… !”

With a startled shout, the crowd of people watching from afar separated, and a magician with dark blue hair appeared.

The wizard still has that cold beauty, but unlike when I saw her before, her complexion has become pale and she exudes a decadent atmosphere.

It was the idol of Sylvia and Vivian of the first hero party.

I was happy and surprised for a moment when I saw the idol.

Vivian quickly became discouraged.

‘this… . The first hero party… .’

I won’t be Sylvia, but I will be Ian’s Vivian.

It was a moment when I began to doubt what those words meant.

Vivian and Helena.

The two have been excited recently.

It was enough to recognize that their strength was far superior to that of warriors of the same level or experience.

I obtained artifacts that are said to be difficult to find in a lifetime, and also discovered sacred relics.

Therefore, they thought that their power and abilities were quite powerful.

Now, until we face the ‘real name’ of the first hero party.

A warrior party managed by Ian.

At the same time, it was a wall they would have to overcome someday.

Helena realized the true value of the words she used to exchange jokingly with Ian, about surpassing Aria.

This means that Aria can at least become the two monsters in front of her.

It may be tempting to feel helpless, but Helena’s heart wasn’t like that.

Rather, it was filled with enthusiasm.

It felt like a specific goal and direction had been presented.

“Vivian.”

Helena called in a firm voice, as if she had made up her mind.

Vivian, who was mesmerized by seeing magic on a different level, barely came to her senses.

“Yes, yes?”

“You can.”

At this moment, it was the only relationship where the two could share the same feelings.

Therefore, there was something only Helena could say.

“Even after seeing people like that, Ian chose me and Vivian. So, you don’t have to be intimidated.”

Helena’s voice as she said that was also trembling a little.

But, she believes.

Ian, who recognized me.

Vivian finally relaxed and smiled weakly.

Even if you try harder, it’s not enough, so what should you do if your momentum is lost?

“… that’s right. You can do it.”

Thinking about that dense ice sphere just now, I still hesitate.

Still, he says he can do it.

If you say it that way, you can believe it.

Because Ian will believe that too.

Helena is with us too.

“Kylie… . Are you crazy?”

The two watched the situation again.

“Why are you here… .”

I was able to guess the situation from the scenery I saw.

The floor rose like a wave towards Ian and Katy blocked Ian’s path.

Then Sylvia broke in and attacked Kylie.

In other words, Kylie tried to kill Ian.

But why?

Vivian and Helena.

At first, when I saw the two of them together, I wondered if Kylie had come to take Ian back.

But looking at the surrounding scenery, it seemed far from that.

“That’s not important. You dared to attack Ian. That’s important.”

Sylvia spoke fiercely and glared at Kylie.

Observing her, Vivian and Helena felt a sense of déjà vu.

‘… ‘Ian?’

When I looked at Sylvia, I thought of Ian.

She looks like Ian.

It is a resemblance that feels different from Marie.

Marie simply resembles that nervous impression.

But Sylvia is more fundamentally similar.

Changes in speech style, vocabulary, facial muscles used to make facial expressions, and even the unique habit of brushing up one’s bangs when one is irritated.

For Sylvia, it’s closer to feeling ‘like Ian’ rather than ‘looking alike’.

Vivian and Helena recalled the questions they had about Grace.

‘… ‘Who on earth is Ian?’

Is it possible for a simple warrior and a manager to build such deep emotional ties?

I had that curiosity.

I am once again shocked at the people around me fainting simply with murderous intent.

Ian went between the two.

“Stop.”

*

Ian wasn’t all that well.

My fingertips tingle just from touching the murderous intent they unleash on each other.

“Both of you step back.”

However, the only one who could stop them here was himself.

Even the prince of the empire.

The Holy Emperor of Seonghwagyo.

I couldn’t replace Ian.

“Are you planning to kill everyone here? Get back now.”

Even Ian wouldn’t have been able to do it if Kylie had continued her rampage.

But he confirmed that Kylie twisted the sword at the end.

After that, I saw Kylie’s reaction as she rolled her eyes with a very disappointed look on her face.

Sylvia is also trying to stop Kylie, and doesn’t seem to be planning to do anything.

Ian also didn’t want to make a big deal out of it.

“Kylie, put away your weapon. Sylvia, you too, clean up all the moisture.”

“… … .”

Even though the two noticed Ian’s attention, they were unable to back down hastily.

In particular, Sylvia was on guard, fearing that if she retreated, Kylie would attack her again.

“Quickly.”

At Ian’s urging, Kylie returned the sword to mana form first.

Only then did Sylvia disperse the moisture she had sprinkled in the air into the wind.

The ice that was cracking under my feet also disappeared.

“After… .”

Ian stroked his bangs and sighed.

Silvia relaxed and realized again that she was in front of Ian.

I didn’t come here for this.

It was completely unintentional.

But, it already happened like this… .

“Hmm… .”

Sylvia cleared her throat, timidly twisted her hair, and turned her head toward Ian.

“Lee, Ian… ? Well, it’s been a while… .”

But what she faced was Katy’s stern face.

With her eyes covered with an eye patch, it was difficult to see her expression, and she faced Sylvia with a more hostile atmosphere than usual.

Sylvia, who frowned, tried to ignore Katy and looked at Ian behind her.

But Ian wasn’t looking at Sylvia.

“Ian… .”

Sylvia’s trembling voice called out to him, and he took a cautious step forward.

Then, Kati became more guarded as if to surround Ian.

That touched Sylvia’s heart.

“You… .”

I was about to say something, but I closed my mouth.

She knew she had no say.

Sylvia bit her lower lip.

That moment.

“Silvia, Kylie.”

Someone sternly called the two by their names.

“You are under arrest on charges of participating in a mutiny plot.”

Sylvia and Kylie, of course.

People who were watching this unusual atmosphere were also shocked.

It was Emperor Ediphus who declared to them.

That was what Ian was looking at.

I don’t know what the plan is, but with a glance, I let them know that now is the time to push forward.

“From now on, their personal affairs will belong to the military police and the imperial family. Please note that you can hire a lawyer.”

Surprisingly, the prince was speaking directly.

“And. Penny, the current manager of the first hero party. The remaining two members are Aria and Beatrice. I will issue a wanted order to the three people mentioned above.”

“Lee, Ian… ? What does this mean… ?”

Sylvia asked with difficulty, but Ian did not answer.

He had retreated far away with Kati.

As if he wasn’t interested in Sylvia and Kylie, he was just checking around to see if Katy was injured.

“Ah… .”

I knew it, but seeing it with my own eyes and experiencing it myself had a completely different meaning.

I don’t have the right to stand next to Ian.

The time for that has already passed.

The precious time that was possible makes me cry in my heart.

It was funny.

Didn’t he destroy all that preciousness himself?

The first warrior party, the hope of humanity and the vanguard of the empire, is arrested on charges of treason.

The murmur of the crowd watching the shocking incident seemed to be gnawing at Sylvia’s eardrums like bugs.

I know that I was once Ian’s pride.

There was definitely a time like that.

“Arrest.”

The Wolfgang and the military police approached with extreme caution.

No matter how strong the Wolf Gang was, their opponents were the two from the first warrior party.

Even just one person can erase a city like this.

We even just got a glimpse of their much-rumored power.

The floor of the city, which had been organized only by the bursting waves, became uneven.

Just imagining what would happen if it were aimed at a person was terrifying.

“Iaan-!”

Kylie cried out to Ian.

“No, this is not all… ! It’s a misunderstanding! I, I can explain! No, before that, I have something to tell you! Please speak to me… .”

The military police hesitated at that shout.

Kylie looked back at them as they approached and growled.

“Who the hell are you! Who said that bullshit… !”

The prince did not wait for her to speak.

“Kylie. You are also charged with attempted murder.”

“What… ?”

“You probably know very well that he unleashed his sword against Ian with clear murderous intent. Additionally, this is a public place where many people gather indiscriminately. Special provisions apply to superhumans who radiate power while knowing the impact of their power, and aggravated punishment may be imposed for existing crimes.”

“This bastard is now… .”

“Do you still think he is the hero he used to be? I don’t think you realize how serious the situation is. I, the prince, and His Majesty the Holy Emperor are here now. Depending on how you interpret it, it means that you are part of the attempted murder of the royal family and the emperor. Even if there was no intention to do so.”

“… … .”

If “ does not cooperate further, the number of crimes will increase.”

The First Emperor is an ordinary person.

Literally, not figuratively, Kylie could kill every normal person in this place with one breath.

Edipus also vaguely sensed the danger, but did not retreat.

The weight on the shoulders of the prince who appeared here was considerable.

Kylie ignored the prince and glared at Ian.

“Lee, Ian… ! You are responsible! You can’t ignore this situation! Say something… !”

“I understand.”

Sylvia suddenly intervened.

She gently held out both hands to the nearest military police officer.

“I’m not sure what’s going on, but I’ll cooperate as much as I can.”

“Silvia… ?”

Sylvia glanced at Ian.

He was worried that Ian might not care about him if he did this, but that didn’t happen.

‘I guess so… .’

I knew it would happen like this, but I still wanted to believe that it was something you never knew.

This time, Ian was being checked to see if there were any injuries to Kati.

-How long are you going to check?

-This is a necessary procedure. Please be patient.

When you see that, you just want to kill everyone and yourself.

Sylvia closed her eyes tightly.

“I, I… .”

“Kylie. Stop accepting it.”

“What did I do… !”

“… I did a lot of things. This will be a part of many things.”

The Wolf Gang soon approached and carefully placed wooden handcuffs on Sylvia.

Sylvia really meekly gave up her wrist.

“It’s just like Kylie said. This shit is over now… .”

“Even if it ends, it won’t be like this!”

“Then, can you escape?”

Sylvia glared at Kylie while she was handcuffed.

Although her wrists were tied, Sylvia’s magic was not sealed.

Even those handcuffs can be broken off with force alone.

This meant that if Kylie rebelled, she would have to fight Sylvia herself.

“You… . Why so much… .”

“… That’s right.”

“Isn’t it unfair that it’s treason? We, or at least I… .”

“Injustice? Me? Such a luxurious feeling… . It’s unnecessary.”

Sylvia tried to look at Ian but stopped.

“This is probably the price for kicking Ian out. Obviously.”

Kylie’s eyes remained focused on Ian.

The present is at odds with the way he always gave without hesitation only what he was grateful for.

He had done his job and had no interest in this.

“This… . This isn’t it… . I didn’t come here for this… . Please, Ian… .”

Kylie muttered in vain.

The prince did not provoke her further.

Although Ian intervened, it was a dangerous situation even for him.

It is the number one warrior party.

If you refuse with all your might, it will be impossible to arrest you.

However, after seeing the two confront each other, I decided that if done well, it might be possible to arrest them.

I also confirmed that his mental state was quickly shaken by Ian’s words.

I pretended to remain calm and waited anxiously.

Before long, Kylie opened her mouth, glaring at the prince with helpless eyes.

“… Did you say he was a prince?”

“Edipus Julianus Humil. He is the eldest son of Emperor Julian and the prince of the Humil family.”

“… is it. He is a person with the power of power.”

All the while, she was thinking about the golden rule of strength.

Power was not necessarily just brute force.

The power of ruling, commanding, and governing others was the only kind of power that was partially recognized.

“… Take it with you. But, if you say nonsense… . No, no.”

Kylie looked at Ian and fell silent.

His eyes were on Ian, and his ears recalled what Sylvia had said earlier.

‘Too much has already been done… .’

A boomerang thrown unconsciously comes back and sticks in you.

If Ian had been there, things wouldn’t have happened.

‘Could responding obediently like this be a type of gratitude? .’

Finally, Kylie’s wrists were handcuffed.

In the city of Fiorene, two members of the first warrior party were arrested.

At the same time, a wanted order was issued to the remaining personnel.

The rumor spread very quickly.

*

‘Ian… ?’

Edgar, the leader of the Liberal League, who was hiding in the secret path leading to the banquet room, heard the name.

Even the fact that he is the former manager of the first party.

Finally, it was the moment when he found the person he was looking for.

‘The question is when to deal with it… .’

It’s too dangerous here.

Since the location has been confirmed, it might be better to stay safe for now.

But you shouldn’t leave it too long either.

Not only was the Anti-Imperial Coalition virtually discovered, but his relationship with the prince also seems to be deep.

If you delay, you will miss the opportunity to attack.

Edgar secretly followed them upstairs and watched from afar what the first warrior party was doing.

They try to kill Ian, Sylvia breaks in and fights, and the Emperor arrests them both.

Because we checked from the rooftop of a building very far away, we were not overwhelmed by the first party’s momentum.

Instead, I could be sure.

Tonight is the right time, when not only the prince and the emperor, but also the military police and Razuri will be busy arresting the first hero party.

The city will be in chaos, so there is no better time to work than tonight.

‘Tonight… Let’s finish quickly and go back.’

*

A room after the situation was properly resolved.

Ian revealed while explaining what happened today to Vivian and Helena.

“I am Philip.”