episode_0079

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The advent of the swordsman who became a king assassin.

The appearance of Maximilian.

The invasion of a warmonger who was recorded as an unidentified ghost.

The shocking news that the heroes who led the Third Race War to victory had fought to the point of destroying the Immortal Fortress struck the empire and the Holy Imperial Kingdom.

I can’t believe it.

Many countries expressed shock at the chain of events that occurred.

However, the ruins of the Immortal Fortress showed that the internal strife of the saint’s party was true. Due to the fight between the most powerful people, the Kingdom of Boemon suffered damage that was close to half destruction.

‘Maximilian… ! Even Maximilian appears!’

Ludmila swallowed her sleep and clenched her fists.

Cheon Go Il Woong.

The strongest warrior of all time.

Champions and warmongers clash in the Fortress of the Immortals.

The Baltaria Empire’s intelligence department reported the situation that broke out in the Immortal Fortress. Ludmilla, who acquired him, is a warrior and a warmonger… , frowned at the fact that the brothers of the Hohenberg family were fighting to the death.

“For what reason did a fight break out in Boemon Kingdom? Are there any details yet?”

“We haven’t been able to find out that far.”

It was not even possible to determine the cause of the saint’s party’s disappearance. However, a missing party of saints suddenly appeared in the Immortal Fortress, causing internal strife.

It was natural for numerous countries, including the Baltarian Empire, to be confused.

We need to find out the inside story.

And we had to find the reason why the saint’s party was divided.

Ludmilla was first worried about Edanant’s safety. If he had engaged in an all-out battle with Cheon Go Il-woong, he would have definitely suffered serious injuries.

‘Even if you are not injured… . ‘The psychological shock must be great.’

Edenant always complained and complained about Maximilian, as was his habit, but he never showed any sincere hatred for him.

Aren’t they brothers and comrades in arms?

That is why isolation cannot be decided.

It can be seen from the fact that although the Hohenberg family was driven into the abyss of extinction by breaking off the engagement with the Valtarian imperial family, Maximilian still remained as a family heir.

“Edanant… .”

As if to express her complicated feelings, Ludmilla let out a heavy sigh and ruffled her hair.

I want to run to Boemon Kingdom right now.

I wanted to hug and comfort Edanant, who must have been in despair.

However, Ludmilla was currently caught up in handling heavy tasks. Therefore, even though I was anxious and anxious, I was unable to escape the imperial capital.

“Sister Mila!”

Kwaang-!

The door opened with rough footsteps.

There would be only one female head who would dare to raid the second princess’s office without knocking. That is, except for the saintess of the Holy Empire who suddenly barged into the office not long ago.

“You should just leave.”

“Okay.”

The intelligence officer bowed and stepped back.

At the same time, a woman with gorgeous blonde hair approached and slammed the table.

“Maximilian has appeared! What on earth is happening!”

“I was just listening to an officer of the Intelligence Department about the progress of the incident that broke out in the Kingdom of Boemon.”

As the appearance of the warrior Maximilian became known, the imperial castle was in an uproar.

Of course, as soon as Elizabeth heard the news, she was distraught and ran to Ludmilla.

‘I guess I still feel regret for Maximilian… . ‘It won’t be easy to immediately break off the single-mindedness that has been cultivated for over 10 years.’

Ludmilla thought that her sister had barged in to find out the whereabouts of her ex-fiancé.

However, Elizabeth showed a different appearance than expected.

“Does Edanant know the truth? I heard you went down to the Marquis’ territory for a while!”

“Probably… You probably know.”

“I have to go down and meet Edanant too! You must have been very surprised to hear that Maximilian had appeared!”

“… … .”

Elisabetta jumped up and down, showing her concern, as she still felt regret for Maximilian but at the same time truly loved Edenant.

It looks quite stubborn.

It felt like I was going down on the first locomotive at dawn at any moment.

Ludmilla reacted in bewilderment and folded her arms.

‘Should I tell Liza that Edenant is a warmonger at the saint’s party? No, it would be better to decide later after discussing it with Ethan… . That’s a matter for Ethan, the person involved, to decide.’

If Elizabeth found out the truth, she wouldn’t end up in a panic. Maybe I’ll just pass out.

Ludmilla, who had been thinking carefully, chose silence.

* * *

I couldn’t say it.

I will take your place,

I will become a symbol of evil that will stop the end of the world.

What a coward.

Even though he had ample opportunity to speak, he did not open his mouth.

Even when they declared that they would make sacrifices, they hesitated.

‘It reminded me of my father. Ludmilla and Zebeline… . The faces of Lue and Elisabetta came to mind. Because of the thought that I might have to cut off all the ties I have had so far… I hesitated until the end.’

It’s just an excuse.

In the end, I couldn’t come forward because I was afraid of separation.

I sighed and covered my head.

Then he slammed the table and mocked himself for his patheticness.

“Ethan, is it okay for a moment?”“… Yes.”

A sonorous voice was heard along with a short knock.

When I was allowed to enter, a girl with flowing silver hair came in with a faint smile.

“Lue is still sleeping.”

“I see.”

Xebeline expected to be asked about Lue’s condition and spoke straight away. I nodded my head at him and breathed a sigh of relief.

A lot of things happened today.

It must have all come as a provocative shock to Lue.

As a guardian in charge of childcare, I felt guilty. I was just afraid that an incurable yoke had formed on the innocent heart of the little tomboy.

“I also apologize to the saint. You got caught up in a sibling fight.”

“I’m fine. If something happens, Ethan will protect me.”

Jeveline responded to the apology filled with concern with a grin. Then he came closer and hugged me gently.

Excited breathing was heard.

The distance was so close that you could even hear the sound of someone swallowing dry saliva.

And every time the light silver hair flowed down, the soft body odor stimulated the sense of smell.

“You’ve been feeling guilty ever since you broke up with the hero, right? I blame myself for not reaching out until the moment they left.”

“… … .”

“You can tell just by looking at Ethan’s regretful face and his guilty eyes.”

“… You are so kind. Does the saint even have the eyes of the heart?”

When I asked in a confused voice, Jebeline burst into mischievous laughter.

It must have been a lame joke.

The saintess’s laughter continued as if it was quite to her taste.

“The method of resurrecting the disaster god of death is an act of suicide that is bound to fail. We will stop them somehow. Even if I… Even if I become a devil who wields war.”

“… … .”

I want to become the devil.

It will become a new source of threat to humanity.

As a saint of the Holy Empire, this was an abusive remark that would be difficult to ignore. It wouldn’t be strange if I informed the holy knights of the Holy Empire right away.

But Zeveline did not break the hug.

He also continued to smile kindly toward his friend who was struggling.

“It’s okay, I will never leave Ethan… . I’ve finally met you, but can I really leave you, whom I met again after many twists and turns?”

It was the same this time too.

Zeveline spoke kindly, recalling a past I didn’t know about.

Where on earth did we meet?

Clearly she knew me. But I didn’t know her.

I started to think that maybe Zeveline was the apprentice priest I met on the battlefield, but I couldn’t understand it at all. It was difficult to dare to accept the change over time, as a former apprentice priest who treated wounded soldiers became a saint of the Holy Empire.

“I think I understand now. Where did you meet the saint, and who is the saint… .”

“I’ve thought about it for a long time, but Ethan is a really hard-working person.”

I raised my hand.

And then he stroked Jebeline’s head.

Saruk Saruk-.

I could vividly feel the soft texture of silver hair.

I must have felt this way when I patted the trainee priest who was in pain and secretly shedding tears in the camp. As I struggled to endure the throbbing migraine, I forced myself to recall memories of the past.

“So you… I won’t leave you alone.”

Zeveline lowered her head.

Then he placed a loving, warm kiss on my forehead.

* * *

Maximilian’s footsteps, which were comparable to lightning, suddenly stopped.

What on earth is going on?

After checking him, Regnas opened his mouth.

“Max?”

“… No, it’s nothing.”

Maximilian had a unique habit of always maintaining a stiff expression, as if he were afraid of having his true feelings revealed.

He only occasionally smiles faintly at his beloved lover, Beatrice.

But today was an exception.

This is because Maximilian’s complexion was as heavy as the dark old moon. Regnas, who witnessed him, noticed that Maximilian was more disturbed than ever.

“Edanant will try to become the devil himself.”

“I think so too. Ethan is a kind person who takes it upon himself to work hard for his colleagues. The way he speaks is a bit rough, though.”

The reason Maximilian, Beatrice, and other comrades excluded Edanant from their plans was because they did not want to place any further burden on their comrade, who had always prided himself on sacrifice and dedication.

He has done enough.

Even though he came from the ‘outside’, he was always sincere in his efforts to save the people ‘inside’.

I want you to be a hero.

It’s enough for the main characters inside to fall into obscurity.

“What would happen if Edanant became the Demon Lord?”

“A demon lord will be born who cannot be compared to a trivial death.”

“It is difficult to guess that he is stronger than the immortal Demon King. Of course, I acknowledge Ethan’s potential, but… It’s enough to surpass the immortal devil.”

“… … .”

Maximilian did not respond to Regnas’ continued words.

I just started moving again after stopping.

“… Can I stop by the Hohenberg family for a moment? I won’t take too long.”

“Yes, it’s okay.”

There is still a lot of time left.

As soon as I conveyed the main story to Edanant, I quickly left the Kingdom of Boemon.

Has there been a change of heart?

Or did I need a space to relieve my complicated mind?

Maximilian, who relied solely on reason and common sense to make decisions, rarely showed emotion. Regnas then reacted in surprise, but readily accepted Maximilian’s offer.