episode_0135

Arrive at the imperial palace and face the emperor.

Now, with a slightly more relaxed attitude, he spoke with the emperor.

He hates it so much when I call him “. Seeing as you came here in person, did you miss this place?”

“Please don’t say such horrible things.”

Why would they say such nonsense so casually?

A man who clearly knows something is not talking like that.

It was so shocking that I was speechless.

“I’m just kidding. So, what brought you to me? It’s definitely not an ordinary thing… Has the devil been resurrected?”

It was too much to say that he just said it as a joke, but it was full of information that was already known.

There was only one case where the emperor knew about this fact even though I did not say it directly.

“Did you hear from Lewen?”

“Yes. He said he would tell me first because you left without telling me and didn’t come back soon. It looks like he left without saying anything. What happens if you leave without saying anything to the woman you love?”

I burst out laughing at the emperor’s reprimand.

‘I came here to tell you.’

I’m sure we only contacted each other when we were at the Magic Tower.

I wondered what kind of nonsense this was.

‘Anyway, did you know that I would deliver news about the Demon King?’

I’m sure I wouldn’t have told you about this…

‘Ah, is that why you’re upset?’

I wonder if it’s because he went around telling me about this without even consulting with me.

If you think about it carefully, Llewen wasn’t the type of person to care about such things.

There must be something else…

“Looking at it, it looks like you have no idea.”

However, the emperor spoke as if he knew what I was thinking.

And the fact that he said that meant that he had already realized that that was not the reason Llewen was grumpy in the first place.

“Did you know?”

“Yes. I already noticed that he was just making excuses and being grumpy.”

If so, I’d like to ask you to talk to me… That guy.

It was so funny that when I saw his smiling face, I was filled with the intention of teasing him.

As I continued to think about it, I came up with an assumption.

“No way… Because of the magic tower owner?”

No matter how much I thought about it, that was the only point that made Lewen grumpy.

And the corner of the Emperor’s mouth twitched as if my thoughts were correct.

“When I contacted you, I was talking about you, so I told you a little about the rumor about the magic tower lord. The reaction was so intense that it seemed like it was the first time they had heard the rumor about the magic tower.”

What that meant was that the reason Lewen was grumpy was because of that guy in front of her.

It was only a moment, but I had a strong urge to really beat him up.

“Then it’s not that you’re grumpy, but your Majesty made you grumpy, isn’t it? In the first place, is what I said earlier a lie?”

“It’s true that I was a little grumpy about him at first. However, I was just upset by the rumors I told you later.”

The horse was originally a little grumpy, but he himself ignited that grumpiness.

That’s what it meant.

I wondered how someone could be this shameless.

It’s like admitting to the public that you are the criminal.

Really, if it weren’t for the emperor, I would have beaten him down.

I have never felt so disappointed that the person in front of me was the emperor.

“Ugh… I just need to know. Let’s go now.”

He turned around without even saying hello.

I tried to get away as quickly as possible and move on to comfort Llewen.

“Warrior. I am always grateful to you.”

However, following the emperor’s next words, I had to feel a strange feeling, both good and bad.

“It is done.”

“You’re so embarrassed.”

It was a very blasphemous thing to do, but he ignored the emperor’s words and moved on.

The Emperor’s easy laughter could be heard from behind.

As expected, he was a guy I couldn’t get used to no matter how many times I saw him.

***

Time passed after I returned to the church.

As soon as I returned to the church, I had to comfort the upset Llewen.

Maybe she was really grumpy, but it was quite difficult to get her to relax after she was upset for a while.

I promised myself that if I ever visited the imperial palace in the future, I would definitely punch myself in the face.

Should I say that it is fortunate?

After continued efforts, Llewen’s pout was resolved.

Occasionally he said something that would send a chill down my spine, but other than that, I was able to have a very enjoyable time.

As time passes, the night before the day when the Demon King appears approaches.

I spent what could possibly be my last time with Llewen.

We returned to the place where Lewen told me about her past.

I sat on the bench and looked at the brightly twinkling stars.

“Cariel, your memories still haven’t come back, right?”

“Sadly, yes.”

“That’s strange. Normally, the memories would come back.”

Even though she spoke so questionably, her expression looked good.

“Even though I can’t remember, I still like Kariel.”

“It’s a little strange that someone who was worried that they would hate me when I regain my memories just a month ago said that.”

“I’ve never done that before?”

I remember before it was so bad that I started crying, but I’ve never been like that.

Her shameless attitude was ridiculous, but cute at the same time.

“Then I’m glad.”

“… As time goes by, I become more and more sly.”

“Do you not like it? Then I will fix it.”

“Wow… It’s really absurd. Who on earth did you learn it from? Speak quickly. Because I’m going to scold you.”

I responded while suppressing laughter as she boldly declared that she would scold anyone.

“Your Majesty the Emperor. How are you trying to scold me?”

“Uh… Wouldn’t it be okay to scold him first?”

“You mean Your Majesty?”

“There is no way to not get scolded by Your Majesty. I will go and scold you!”

When I saw that, I could clearly picture the emperor.

Wouldn’t you think it’s funny and admirable to be the girl who came to scold me?

‘Then I’ll give it a little kick and send it back.’

I had no expectations at all, but the sight itself made me laugh.

I nodded slightly.

“I’m looking forward to it.”

“It’s not the face I was expecting at all.”

“It can’t be. It’s a very expectant face.”

Actually, I sincerely wanted to be scolded.

It’s natural to want to see a guy who’s always making fun of someone embarrassed.

‘Well, I think it’ll be hard to see.’

I know that Llewen has a somewhat embarrassing side and personality.

I thought it was quite a possibility.

“But. Kariel doesn’t use informal language with me?”

“Speak informally… What do you mean?”

When I questioned her sudden words, Llewen nodded.

“You always use your normal tone when talking to Lena, Illen, or other paladins. You always use an honorific title to me.”

He pouted his lips and poked my arm.

There were a lot of emotions that I must have kept in my heart.

“It’s because I feel comfortable doing it this way.”

“What do you mean, I am an uncomfortable person? Tsk. While being a lover.”

“We respect each other more because we are lovers.”

“That’s it. Even if I say that, I’m not happy at all.”

I pretend to be upset and turn my head.

Anyone can see that it looks artificial, but I decided to match that look.

“Excuse me for a moment.”

I stood up for a moment and hugged her and lifted her up.

In an unexpected situation, Lewen hugged my neck with both arms.

“What is it all of a sudden!?”

“You seemed upset, so I thought I’d take a walk for a while.”

“Who goes for a walk like this?”

“It’s okay because no one is watching.”

After saying that, I walked slowly.

Lewen was struggling to get out of my arms, but I was holding her so tightly that she eventually gave up resisting.

“Have you given up?”

“Kariel won’t let you go.”

“Luwen kept pouting, so I thought this would be a sure way to get her off the hook.”

“Does this make you feel better?”

“It seems like it has already been resolved.”

I don’t know about Lewen herself, but her expression had already raised the corners of her mouth considerably.

It was proof that he was enjoying the current situation.

While holding her like that, I was walking while looking at the stars.

“Cariel. Tomorrow, right?”

She suddenly asked.

The atmosphere suddenly became heavy, but I answered with an infinitely light smile.

“Yes.”

At my answer, she immediately looked like she was about to break down.

“Me… Actually, I’m so scared… Honestly, I wish Kariel didn’t go and we didn’t fight. Whenever I see Kariel, I think of that time. This is the cold, dead body of Kariel. I feel anxious every day that it might happen again this time.”

I quietly listened to her story.

“It doesn’t make sense. If you don’t fight, this world will be destroyed anyway. Why do I want you to stop fighting? I look so foolish and hate myself. But… On the other hand, I’m also proud of you. I think the person I love is so wonderful.”

Her expression, which seemed as if she was about to collapse, changed to one of pride.

“So, you must resolve the issue well. Got it?”

As I saw her expression with a calm smile on her face, I made a promise.

“I will definitely do well.”

No matter what happens, I will come back alive.