episode_0077

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The royal castle of Eingart Castle, the capital of Serpina County and the capital of the former empire.

“Master. The Kelstein Castle attack force, led by General Irian, set out safely on the designated date.”

“Um.”

A rebellion broke out within Brans County.

The news that soldiers had been sent to suppress the rebels who had joined the Aishous army, but even that failed, naturally reached Serpina’s ears.

I don’t know what brought her to this point, but Serpina wasn’t a gentle woman who would miss this genius opportunity.

Naturally, the first priority was to gather soldiers and immediately launch an invasion into Kelstein Castle.

I didn’t know that my long-held wish to advance into the Central Continent would come true in such a somewhat tedious manner… … She was a woman driven by practicality, not fame.

Rather than what process she went through, what result she reached was much more important to Serpina.

Serpina held out her hand towards the messenger delivering the news with a satisfied face.

Is it because her face is so beautiful?

Even the sight of her simply extending her hand gave the impression that she was a goddess from a fairy tale.

Anyone who sees the cold, shining blonde hair and the intense golden eyes that seem to swallow up even the head will have no choice but to admit it.

‘This woman was born to rule over us.’

“Thank you for your hard work. I have nothing more to say, so please rest until the next person comes.”

“Yes, I understand!”

After biting the messenger.

Jenna, the national counselor next to Serpina, came closer to her and asked.

“General Irian is definitely… … .”

“Son of General Krempton Al Kaski, who died last year. A young friend who just became an adult this year.”

“I see. I heard that you are the top graduate of Eingart Academy.”

Serpina nodded as if she was interested in Jenna’s words.

“Really? This is my first time hearing about that.”

“The generals fighting in various parts of the border have great expectations. It is said that he possesses a genius spear skill that is second to none even in the famous Al Kaski family.”

“I see.”

Serpina spoke in a slightly cold tone.

“Something as trivial as the value of a name has no meaning in this country. Just like during the empire, you belong to a famous family, you are a noble… … Because this is not a time when you can survive even by saying such superficial things. If he’s that good, it’s just a matter of proving it on the battlefield.”

“I also agree with what you said.”

Aside from Irian Al Kaski, there were countless young talents in Serpina County.

Although the land is relatively barren compared to the central region, the Serpina County’s talent pool is greater than that of other counties due to the fact that it controls the entire northern continent, where Eingart Castle, the capital of the former empire, is located, and the overwhelming legitimacy inherited from the former empire. Because the difference was like the difference between heaven and earth.

Although there were not that many legendary generals on the continent who would leave their names for generations to come, the number of generals who made enough money to pay for themselves no matter what situation or place they were placed in was distributed the most in Serpina County among all the countries on this continent. That was it.

“More than that. The report is late.”

“If you tell me… … Are you talking about the man with white hair?”

At Jenna’s words, Serpina turned her head to her for the first time.

“Okay. Didn’t I tell you? I want to see that man’s face in person.”

“That… … I didn’t mean to tell you late, but the man’s activities were so extensive.”

“Hmm?”

Serpina slightly furrowed one eyebrow as if she was interested.

It was just a facial expression, but it was overflowing with beauty and elegance that could overwhelm the crowd.

“First of all… … This is information about the rebellion that took place in Brans County.”

“Are you saying that Irene, the red-haired female knight, was taken over by the Atious Army?”

“Yes. I found out that Iren was not the only general who betrayed at that time.”

“There’s no reason to bring that up now… … .”

“Yes.”

Jenna nodded and said.

“It is said that the white-haired man is also a traitor who betrayed her.”

“I haven’t heard his name yet.”

“He said it was Swen. He wasn’t a person with a high reputation until he did something similar to magic in the fortress.”

‘Swen… … .’

Serpina thought over that name in her mind several times.

It’s definitely the first time I’ve heard this name.

However, the lip shape of ‘ㅡ’ and ‘ㅔ’ that appears when muttering ‘Swen’ aroused a strange sense of stability in my heart.

Why do I get this feeling just by muttering the name of a man I’ve never heard before?

“Anyway, it is said that he is currently a member of the Acious Army. It is a situation where nothing stands out after that.”

“I see.”

Serpina tapped the armrest of the throne with her fingers.

“What would you like to do?”

“… … Brans is already done. Now that the border line, which must never be broken down no matter what happens, has been broken, it would be correct to say that there is no hope now. If you start from Kelstein and advance towards the central region, won’t there inevitably come a point when you will come into contact with the border with Aethus County?”

“That means… … .”

“It’s simple. Whenever I want something, I just repeat what I’ve done.”

Serpina had a leisurely smile on her lips.

It could be said that it was a very bewitching smile that could truly captivate people.

“If that man is hiding in Aicious County, he will only trample on Aicious County. Now that I have what I want, I have no choice but to make it spit out.”

“… … .”

Xena asked her lord cautiously.

“Master. I would like to ask you a question.”

“What is it?”

“Why are you trying to meet that man named Swen? therefore… … Is he the kind of talent our military really needs? Although I said there was a possibility that he was a wizard, there has been no news of him using similar magic since what happened in the northern fortress of Kelstein.”

At first, Jenna thought that she should definitely bring Swen if she could.

Yes, there was a possibility that he was the wizard who finally appeared on the continent.

However, since that day, we have been living quite quietly without any similar miracles, let alone stones.

Crucially, it is said that the defeat of the Brans army by the Aceers army had nothing to do with his miracle.

Moreover, he was a traitor who betrayed his master once.

Regardless of the reason, her honest judgment was that her merit as a subordinate general was not that great.

“… … .”

Serpina also easily figured out why Jenna asked such a question.

However, she did not give a specific answer.

No, to be precise – I couldn’t give you an answer.

The thought of ‘I have to meet a man with white hair’ was actually an extremely personal wish that had nothing to do with recruiting talent.

At first, I thought, ‘This might be the man I’ve seen many times in my dreams.’

Ever since I realized that the white-haired young man actually existed, I had felt a fundamental attraction toward him that seemed to transcend everything.

It was the first time in her life that she felt this way.

“… … well… … I don’t know either. It may sound funny, but it’s true.”

“Is that so.”

Jenna did not bother to ask her master any more questions.

“Noisy days will continue for a while again.”

“I just strive for the day when Serpina can reunite the continent as soon as possible and continue the history of the great Eingart Empire.”

“… … .”

Serpina did not specifically respond to Jenna’s seemingly loyal words.

Just like that, Jenna left the room to do some work.

Left alone in the throne room, she sat on the throne and pondered what Xena had said.

The great Eingart Empire.

I couldn’t help but feel bitter in my appetite.

The things that that damn ‘Great Eingart Empire’ had devoured so far ran through her mind.

‘… … ‘Tsk.’

For a moment, I felt like the past came to mind, but I quickly erased it from my mind.

Memories of the past disappeared into the fog, as if they had been painted with black ink, and were sealed deep in her heart.

to her… … Now, I wasn’t allowed to think about the past.

All she was allowed to do was become a perfect Iron Man and unify the continent.

[At that moment], since [something like that] happened to me… … She had been living only to rebuild the continent.

I have long since abandoned any thoughts of cursing my blood or blaming fate.

perhaps… …

I thought that this feeling of trying to meet a man named Swen might be a small deviation for myself who lives only for the empire.

I just wanted to quickly check his face and quickly confirm that he was a different person from the person in my dream.

I felt like then I wouldn’t have to struggle with old memories that kept coming back to me.

‘Swen… … If you are the man of your dreams… … .’

Just before her thoughts grew longer again, Serpina quickly pushed away her self as ‘Serpina’.

She is now… … Because it had to be Serpina von ‘Eingart’.

No matter what happens, if we meet at least once, it will end.

Thinking so… … I just kept waiting for something that never came.

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As expected, Serpina’s army began to advance towards Kelstein Castle again.

You may be able to stop it if you do your best to stop it, but that moment will be the moment when you catch the tail of our Aceers.

The Brans army, which had been showing off its overwhelming influence in the central part of the continent, fell ridiculously quickly.

And a few days later.

There was news that Alefel County had disappeared from the continent and was incorporated into the territory of Aethius County.

The monarch, Allefel, seemed to have disappeared into the dew at the execution site.

Since it was already on the verge of destruction before the troops withdrew, it seemed to have been taken over without difficulty.

Although the Charam Army remained, Yuuri’s goal was not the Charam Army, which he could destroy at any time, but the Lacline Castle of the Brans Army, so he did not necessarily send an additional expeditionary force.

Probably, if he gets the Lakhline Castle, he will definitely become a feudal lord who can exert some influence.

Only now has the Aishous military begun to expand its territory and show off its presence on the continent.

From that day on, Irene and I returned to work at Balharat Castle.

Leading the occupation force were the three Atious Geuls led by Epinel, and Irene seemed to be used as a capital defense general who remained in the capital to train the troops.

At Jinor and Yuuri’s request, I had to help Reika with her training.

Yuuri was the type of person who repeatedly used the generals who helped him in founding the country.

There was a possibility that I would be dissatisfied with the fact that I was promoted to an important position through meritorious merit, but I and Iren, far from dissatisfied, were actually very satisfied with this treatment.

What I liked most was that there was no need to send her to a dangerous battlefield.

Anyway, I was going to fight a lot under the Lunarien army later, and I also thought that I had already done enough for the Aishous army.

“Then, I will come back.”

“Hmm. I’ll see you later in the evening.”

“Please make me that tea today for the first time in a while. That one that smells like smoke.”

“Yes.”

Irene smiled and nodded.

Living with her now felt very natural.

Rather, it felt like the room would feel empty without Irene.

‘… … When will Luna’s giant army arrive?’

Was that why?

These days, I was looking forward to the moment when the Lunarien army would reappear on the stage of history as soon as possible.

As soon as our affiliation became the Lunarien Army, I was planning to propose to Iren.

Of course, there was a possibility that the marriage proposal would be rejected… … Still, I felt like I had to say something so that it wouldn’t be unfair.

‘It would be nice if I could get a prediction result even if I were asked the same question, whether Irene would accept me if I proposed to her.’

There is a high probability that the answer will be ‘I don’t know.’

Even though a brain with an intelligence of 100 knew what the outcome would be in a war between nations, the human mind could not predict it.

At times like this, I thought it was a really inconvenient cheat ability, but where does this ability even exist?

It was true that Irene was able to be saved thanks to this ability.

As I thought about that, I arrived at the Knighthardt family mansion.

Now was the time to spend time with Reika.

‘Then let’s go in.’

I walked into the mansion.