episode_0211

A large army of over 90,000 men, a valuable land called Tepelo Castle, and as many supplies as possible if desired.

A moment of a lifetime.

This is a slim chance that she, who has built up Karelia’s trust so far, can seize just once!

In this continent where there was no empty land, if she really wanted to raise an army, now would be the best time.

This ‘red flag’ could disappear from her hands like a mirage at any moment. As soon as the day changes and Karelia suddenly gives the order, ‘Lord Luna, come down from your position as the lord of the castle,’ it’s over from that moment. There will be no time to even worry about whether to betray or not to betray.

Luna, too, was someone who once dreamed of conquering the continent, no matter how small it was.

Of course, I could see very well the advantage of the current situation.

‘… … .’

Luna let the situation proceed without saying a word, assuming that there had been no serious betrayal.

As the battle progresses, the number of troops will decrease, and as the territory increases, Karelia’s armed forces will flood in.

Since we were now at the edge of the border, it was possible to use the Ohana Army to prevent Karelia from responding immediately, but it was clear that even that would become difficult once the war progressed to a certain extent.

Moreover, even if Luna’s intentions and ideals were high and trustworthy, they were limited to Tepelo Castle, and even here, there were many more people who would leave her side if she betrayed her.

This is Karelia, not another country. Following her, rather than anyone else, in this difficult time meant that there were many people gathered who valued faithfulness and integrity even in these times.

The antipathy was only growing because Vanessa, who is currently like her shadow, engaged in oppressive politics under the pretext of preparing for war.

It was also true that it was a feeling that would quickly subside once the situation was resolved and Karelia would again be in charge of all internal affairs as before.

In all respects.

Now is the time to move.

Now was the ‘opportunity’ that Swen was talking about.

As Luna’s expression became serious, those around her remained silent and did not say anything.

Everyone knew it. Luna is not the type of woman to make such a choice.

But at the same time, if Luna really has big intentions – it’s hard to find more opportunities than now.

In the end, everything was Luna’s choice.

Everyone was implicitly acknowledging that it was pointless to give any more advice here.

All they could do was follow the decisions made by the ‘true lord’.

and.

What their ‘true master’, Luna, can do is――

‘… … Swen… … .’

Mr. Swen.

Maybe I’m good?

It’s a world like this, so it’s like there’s nothing we can do… … Should I follow in the footsteps of the person who took me in?

Even if I do something no different from the tyrant Serpina, can I be forgiven? Is it possible to be honest with people who are suffering?

Luna slowly closed her eyes-

He asks a question to Swen, who is always in his heart.

After breaking up with that guy-

Whenever Luna was faced with a difficult choice, she would close her eyes and think, ‘What would Swen have said?’

The reason she was able to make countless decisions on her own was probably because she had that mindset.

If you were my teacher, what would you have said now?

And, if you are my teacher… … What did you choose between the efficient and the right?

surprisingly.

As soon as I think about it, I feel the hesitation that was like fog in my mind disappearing.

What choice will Swen choose?

Of course-

“… … Tifa, I understand what you are saying. But.”

Luna slowly opened her eyes and looked at those who wanted to crown her as the new monarch.

And then, with a voice without any trembling, confidently –

“I, my lord… … I will not break my trust with Karelia.”

–card.

And, at the same time, the most efficient.

Luna never forgot for a moment that the answer that Swen had given her had always been that way.

“Really?”

“Yes. And, because it is a decision for that person as well.”

“If it is you and not anyone else, then that would be correct. okay. Same goes for my decision.”

Unlike Tifa, who easily accepts and moves on, Metz can’t hide her excitement as if it’s difficult to accept.

“Hey, Luna! If you have big intentions, isn’t this a golden opportunity that you shouldn’t miss? Please stock up again-”

“No.”

Unlike Metz, who was very heated, Luna answered in a very calm tone.

“Mets, I didn’t bring this up simply out of loyalty.”

“Yes… … ?”

“As you said, this may seem like a good opportunity that will never be repeated… … .”

“The monarch of a country must be able to stretch his hands into dirty places. Sometimes you have to get dirty blood on your hands. Because noble ideals are not the only things that make a monarch. but… … ”

“You will lose the cause that is more important than anything else.”

“!!!”

――In any case, my lord’s strength is his determination not to lose his noble ideals no matter what he does.

That’s right, Swen.

I think Swen would definitely say this.

No matter how much you crave what is in front of you, you should not take it carelessly.

At the very least, in order to become a monarch who can truly overwhelm Karelia, he would have to build up a cause that goes beyond her own.

On the contrary, you would say that it would be the most ‘efficient’ method.

so.

Let’s not be impatient.

As Swen said, a much better opportunity than now will definitely come again.

Besides, didn’t he say?

If we make it to the end, we will win.

I trust you, Swen.

Even if we don’t have to resort to betrayal here… … I firmly believe that it will work out well.

“So, what do you mean… … I’m very sorry, but I hope you can take it away for now. However, no matter what happens, I will never forget the ideals you said.”

“… … .”

There are no more objections to Luna’s words.

In the name of war, she ultimately supports Vanessa – Karelia, who made a decision that went against her own beliefs.

And, even with such a good situation in front of her, Runarien ultimately chose to keep her beliefs.

This situation was enough to strongly shake the heart of ‘someone’ here.

* * *

after that-

The conversation with Luna went down to the usual ‘preparation for war’, and nothing more extreme was said.

but… … There were definitely people who had a change of heart because of that conversation.

“Encourage Lunarien to betray.”

“Are you saying you are encouraging it?”

“She is not a woman who will be satisfied with being under Karelia forever. If you shake it, it will definitely respond. The moment she makes up her mind, you can report it right away.”

“But… … What happens if you don’t betray?”

“… … Isn’t it possible for there to be two suns in the sky?”

“!!!”

“What do you mean… … I believe it was delivered well.”

‘… … .’

Now, Metz is a man who is clearly said to be part of the Lunarien faction.

In fact, he was a man who approached Luna from the beginning after receiving secret instructions from Vanessa.

Vanessa said Luna was an ambitious woman.

I agreed with that part. Luna was not the type of person who would be satisfied with the position of Seongju, both from her own perspective and from the reactions of those around her.

However, as he spent time with her, a different feeling began to bloom in his heart.

It had to be that way.

Looking at it objectively, Runarien’s aptitude as a monarch was much better than Karelia’s.

The two people had the same personality. But Karelia was a very tight-knit person.

A person who never takes the wrong path and is not suitable for difficult times.

In addition, he lacked decisiveness and sometimes trailed off when making important decisions. There were frequent cases of making wrong choices due to the temptation of recognition.

If that belief is really like a knife, I could die with her… … At the point when he closed his eyes and admitted the tyranny of Vanessa, who had her absolute trust, doubts about his original lord could not help but arise.

In a situation where my faith in her was greatly shaken, a person named Runarien began to come into my sight.

Lunarien, unlike Karelia, decided to stick to her beliefs in a situation where an extremely good opportunity had clearly presented itself and her own ambitions clearly existed.

Although she said, ‘I did not make that decision solely for the sake of trust,’ the fact that she did not make the decision to abandon Karelia in the first place remained the same.

okay.

This person might not be one-sidedly swayed by someone like Vanessa.

This person may be able to make a decision thoroughly according to his/her thoughts without hesitation at important times.

The Mets took matters into their own hands once again.

Contrary to Vanessa’s expectations, Luna did not choose the option of sticking a sword in her master’s back.

So, what should we do now?

Two suns cannot rise… … One sun would have to fall.

then.

The sun that must fall… … Is it really Lunarien?

Is Karelia the sun I must worship?

‘… … .’

The decision he made after deep consideration was… …

* * *

Luna, who was discussing the future battle with Tifa and Violet in the throne room, was startled by the sudden story and asked a question with four eyes.

“Me… … Did you order him to be killed?”

“Yes.”

Luna’s body trembled slightly as she heard Metz confess everything while kneeling.

The Mets’ choice was Runarien.

No matter how many times I thought about it, I thought that Runarien was the sun that should rise rather than Karelia, who seemed to be one-sidedly swayed by Vanessa and unable to even keep her own beliefs.

Luna remained silent for a moment, then carefully asked Metz a question.

“That’s… … It’s not the name of your lord Karelia, is it?”

“Yes. Bookmaster’s… … It was Vanessa’s secret order.

“Then why are you telling me all that?”

“Because I don’t want to lose Luna here under a ridiculous accusation.”

Metz closed his eyes and lowered his head.

“I wanted Karelia’s world. But, isn’t that something that only someone named Karelia can achieve?”

“… … !”

“What I want is for an outstanding, wise, and people-loving leader to unify the continent. And as I said before, the reason it has to be Karelia is… … doesn’t exist. Rather, I thought that Luna would be more suitable as the person who would stop Serpina’s tyranny.”

“Can I ask the reason?”

“I don’t know if you know, but… … Luna always speaks with a confident face.”

“… … !”

Why she can be confident in every decision.

That’s it… … Because of that person.

It was like that right now.

I firmly believe that if we win until the end, we will win, so didn’t the thing called justification roll in like a pumpkin before our eyes?

“That’s why I’d like to leave the fate of the Mets to Lunarien.”

As soon as Metz finished speaking, Tifa spoke in an angry voice.

“Luna. Isn’t it a good idea to just let this go like this? No matter what this side chooses, that side is only thinking about eating you!”

“I agree with Tifa, Luna. It seems that now is the time to make a decision.”

“… … .”

A few minutes of silence followed.

Finally, Luna breaks the silence that seemed like it would last forever.

“Tifa. Violet. I’m sorry, but could you please call everyone here right now?”