episode_0049

As she was plowing the field and encouraging the farmers, a woman was approaching her.

“Mr. Luna. You were here.”

“Ah! Hello, Cecile.”

Cecil Lohengrin.

One of the founding contributors to the Karelia army, she was the only daughter of the Lohengrin family, a family that had accumulated wealth for generations, who was so impressed by the personality of the monarch, Karelia, that she donated all of her wealth to her.

She was very popular in the Karelian military as she had a gentle personality like her lord, with elegant light brown short hair and a monocle that seemed to prove her meticulousness.

He was also one of the people who insisted that it was okay to accept the wandering Lunarien group.

That’s how close he was to Lunarien, even if it wasn’t in a business sense.

“What do you think? Is work going well?”

“That… … Anyway, I think all farmers are doing their best… … Since the weather is not helping, I am not sure if we will be able to achieve our quarterly goal.”

Even in this day and age, various technologies have developed and agricultural production has increased dramatically.

If the most important thing, the weather, did not help, we were bound to face many difficulties.

There was a saying that a year’s harvest depended solely on the sky.

“Luna is working hard. Well, everyone is always watching. I don’t think you need to worry too much.”

“When you say that, I don’t know what to do.”

Luna bowed in greeting and then asked carefully.

“But, is there a reason why you came looking for me? … ?”

I understand that Cecil has received a special mission from the monarch of Karelia this quarter, so he will not be able to afford to come here.

It was not difficult to draw the inference that if he showed up, there must be a reason for it.

“My lord is looking for Luna.”

“Master?”

Nod.

I didn’t know why he was calling me, but in any case, as a subject, I had no choice but to respond to my lord’s call.

“Okay. I will go to the royal castle right now.”

“Please do so. It’s been a while since I wanted to clear things up with Luna, but we’re both busy right now… … If we get a chance, let’s talk together again.”

“You are always welcome, Cecil.”

After parting ways with Cecil with a smile, Luna spoke to the farmers she was working with.

“Everyone. Since my lord called me, I think I’ll end today’s work here. It’s okay for everyone to go home. I will finish it when I come back.”

“It’s okay if you don’t come back, Runarien! Leave the rest to us! It’s okay if you don’t come out anymore today!”

“No, it’s okay. Don’t overdo it-”

“Please allow me to work for Lunarien!”

“… … everyone… … .”

Luna was moved by the farmer’s words and hesitated for a moment, then bent her waist 90 degrees and spoke.

“… … Then, please take care of me. I hope you will take good care of me tomorrow as well. Everyone, don’t overexert yourself and enter carefully.”

“Please come back!”

The fact that there are generals who say they are sorry, even though there is no need to ask for their circumstances.

She could not bear to notice that this fact was becoming a hot topic among the farmers of this province.

*

Madelan Castle was a space that could be seen as having been built for a very practical purpose, lacking the splendor of a royal castle in a big city.

This was a result of not only the fact that the royal castle itself was planned and built from the beginning to play a minimal role, but also the intention of the current monarch, Makana Karelia, who did not prefer meaningless extravagance.

Luna passed through the now familiar corridors of the royal castle and headed to the throne room in the center.

When we arrived at the throne room-

“Oh. Luna Ball. Welcome.”

Karelia was welcoming me with a smiling face.

Her long, dark green hair was beautifully tied up, shaped into a shape, and secured with simple accessories.

The eyes, which were a little darker than the color of the hair and looked like a drop of green ink mixed with black ink, were filled with something similar to kindness and generosity.

Although there were no flashy decorations, the plain, plain clothes felt very elegant just because she was wearing them.

She definitely had the aura of a monarch.

An aura of warm leadership that encompasses everyone, different from a monarch who proves his charisma through coercion and dominance.

The woman standing next to her, with short brown hair and looking at her with a slightly cold expression, is none other than Vanessa Trinity.

He was the national strategist of the Karelia Army, perfectly making up for what Karelia lacked.

“Lunarien Inian, I have just arrived after receiving a call from my lord.”

Karelia said, gesturing to Luna, who knelt down and bowed.

“It’s okay to relax. Yes, I think I asked you to do farming. What do you think work is like?”

“I’m working hard, but… … I don’t think I will be able to achieve my goal due to my lack of ability.”

Karelia tilted her head after hearing those words.

“Lack of ability? I know it without you saying so. I know full well that the weather hasn’t been kind these past few days. I hope you don’t blame yourself too much.”

“But… … .”

“No, no. Bury it. Because I didn’t call you today to talk about this for a long time.”

After saying that, she continued speaking in a slightly serious tone.

“I have something I would like to ask of Lord Luna today.”

“Are you asking me a favor?”

“It’s about Tepelo Castle. Luna, you know this well, right?”

Vanessa flinched for a moment when she heard those words, but Luna didn’t even notice.

“If it is Tepelo Castle… … Are you referring to the castle adjacent to the border with Ohana County?”

“I understand well. Lord Luna, your friends Lord Tifa and Lord Kane also belong there.”

When he took refuge in the Karelian army with 3,000 soldiers.

Luna belonged to Madlan Castle, the capital, and Kane and Tifa, who came together, belonged to Tepelo Castle and were separated.

Since then, we haven’t seen each other once because we had a lot to do.

Although the war did not break out, Luna’s honest feelings were that she still felt uneasy about sending her colleagues to the border and staying in the capital.

“Okay. Not long ago, the castle lord Carlos was hoping to step down from his position due to old age and health reasons. I want to respect his will to serve our military even at that age. Therefore, the lord of Tepelo Castle is currently vacant.”

“Is that so… … ?”

“What do you think?”

“Uh… … So, Prince Carlos must have really had a hard time… … I think so.”

“And?”

“And what do you mean? that is… … Look, I’m really sorry, but I don’t know what to say… … .”

“… … Hehe.”

Karelia laughed a few times because Luna’s reaction was funny.

“Lord Luna is such a naive person. I think it would be easier for someone like you to just speak directly.”

“… … ?”

“Luna-gong. As of this hour, you will be the lord of Tepelo Castle.”

Only then did Luna realize why she had been called and became four-eyed in surprise.

“Lord, lord. The sudden position of Seongju is too much for me-”

“I’m sorry for interrupting you, but my feelings haven’t changed. I want to let Lord Lunarien play in bigger water. It means that I don’t want that ability to be wasted here in the capital.”

“Haona… … .”

The very moment when I tried to refuse the position of Seongju again with appropriate words.

A voice that she could never forget quickly passed through Luna’s mind.

“Master! Be healthy! And, if the opportunity comes, don’t miss it! I will definitely return to your side!”

‘ah… … .’

Swen.

Her first book, buried deep in her heart, that she can never forget.

The voice of the man who said, ‘If you trust me, I will hold the world in your hands’… … Why did this cross my mind right now?

To become one of the castle lords of Karelia County.

This could have been an opportunity.

Becoming a castle lord meant managing the territory in a narrow way, and if the person managing the territory was good at it, he would inevitably gain the support of the people of the territory.

And, just in case… … Depending on the situation, it was possible to rebel and raise an army.

Isn’t this a much easier way than raising an army in an empty space with no one around?

Then, isn’t this an opportunity?

But still, her mind was not at ease.

As the saying goes, ‘easy raising of troops through treason’, but wasn’t it ultimately a slap in the face to Karelia, which had taken over him?

Luna never wanted to do that. It’s true that I want to take the world in my hands, but I can’t betray someone who trusts me like this-

Only after thinking about it, do you realize again why you lost your country.

‘no… … You have to be cool… … I made a cold-hearted decision, sacrificing Swen… … You can’t run away from responsibility anymore… … !’

okay.

Even if there was no need to betray, this was still an opportunity.

I swore to him that if the opportunity comes, I will definitely take it. So, Luna nodded and said without hesitation.

“… … I will obey your command.”

“Oh. Thank you. I’m trusting you.”

Karelia stood up and stretched out her hand.

“Lunarien Inian. From today onwards you are the Lord of the Castle of Tepelo. Stop all your duties right now, and immediately go to Tepelo Castle and fulfill your duties as the lord of the castle.”

“I will follow your orders and do my best not to offend Karelia.”

The seat of the castle of Tepelo Castle.

I didn’t know if this was an opportunity or a poisoned chalice.

She didn’t hesitate any longer.

At the moment of parting, even if only to grant the request of his one and only agent… …

She fiercely seized the opportunity that came her way.

Everything was for the person who believed in him and the man he trusted.