episode_0138

After hearing Violet’s story, Luna’s world stopped, even if only for a moment.

A white-haired young man who worked miracles in the Brans Army and earned the nickname ‘Wizard’… … .

‘It’s definitely Swen… … !’

Luna was strongly convinced that it was Swen.

No, then why is Swen a member of the Aishus Army?

Didn’t Swen definitely go to Brans County – under Lin Brans?

‘I was in Brans County… … Did you end up moving to Aceers County?’

I didn’t know the details of the situation, but I knew that Brans’ army had lost a large amount of territory.

If we assume that he became a prisoner in the process and entered the Aishus Army, the story is roughly correct.

but.

If the rumor is true, it means that Swen was in the Aicious County and then sold to the Serpina County by the monarch, Baranga Yuuri Aicious… … ?

That means only one thing.

‘Swen is a member of Serpina Army…’ … ?’

Serpina von Eyngart.

A woman who killed her only sister.

Under that woman, belongs Swen, who should be my advisor… … ??

Also, sold to another monarch… … ????

When I was unable to come to my senses due to the shocking information that suddenly entered my mind –

“I… … Luna? Did I, by any chance, make a mistake? … ?”

ah.

In Luna’s vision, whose mind had gone blank, Violet’s presence appeared again.

“No… … Well, no. that… … Miss Violet.”

“Yes… … ?”

“Can you tell me more about that rumor?”

“If it’s a rumor… … That white-haired wizard… … about… … Are you saying… … ?”

Violet answered with a slightly trembling voice due to her momentum.

However, Luna did not notice the change in her and as soon as she heard the word white-haired wizard-

Losing his usual calm and composure, he held Violet’s hand tightly with both his hands and asked urgently, like a wild beast attacking its prey.

“Yes! Anything is fine, everything I know! Let me know!”

“Ah, that… … !!”

“Come on! What happened? really… … Is it really true that that person was sold to Serpina Army?!”

It was only after seeing Violet’s helpless expression that Luna was able to see Violet’s face looking at her.

I was very embarrassed and broke into a cold sweat… … He was looking at himself.

The biggest emotion read on that face is fear.

“… … Oh, that… … Well, that’s that, I too, it’s just a rumor… … Because I just heard it… … Well, exactly… … .”

Luna, who came to her senses only after seeing Violet’s trembling eyes, let go of her hand and lowered her head and said.

“Mi… … sorry. Let me just… … Hmm, I think I got excited.”

“Ah… … I, that… … Oh, no. it’s okay… … .”

okay.

I guess Violet just heard a rumor and was curious about the word wizard, so she asked me a question.

Luna, who regained her composure, apologized several more times and then answered the question.

“Wizard… … I’m not sure, but I… … I think there might be.”

“Is that so… … ?”

Luna closed her eyes and remembered those times that now seemed distant.

When you find a treasure chest and use it to save the people of the territory…

When I decided to join two mercenary groups.

And, when an agreement was made with the Brans army and the country was saved from the crisis of wind and disaster… …

Every single one of them was a miracle that could not have been achieved without Swen’s advice.

If it was called magic, it would be understandable.

but.

“I don’t think things like magic are important.”

“Are you saying it’s not important…? … ?”

“Yes.”

okay.

Luna didn’t need Swen because he had the insight to be considered a wizard.

-Because he saved me.

Swen didn’t just save herself. He saved the country time and time again. When the country was on the verge of destruction, he saved my life. In order for our steps to continue, he sacrificed himself against the single-minded Brans army.

The only person who was recommended for the first time to his country, which was a weak country among small countries and was not even on the axis of nations.

If you think about it, it was after meeting Swen that Tifa and Kane began to burn with enthusiasm.

A small group of warlords who seemed unable to even leave their names in history, who seemed unable to even protect themselves, let alone the power to unify the continent and carry out their goals –

Thanks to his advice, the country became at least a decent nation and achieved small results in Zeeland Castle.

The only person who shared my dream that was not recognized by anyone.

Even now in my dreams, it feels like I can reach you if I stretch out my hand… My precious teacher.

‘Swen… … .’

Do you remember the wheat fields we used to walk together on an autumn day with wolves running around?

Do you remember the moment when the battle was over and you held me in your wide arms?

On that day, the day I abandoned the capital and ran away… … Do you remember what you whispered to me?

“Lunarien. If you trust me, I will put the world in your hands in return.”

I trust you.

I will believe everything you say, no matter how nonsense it is.

Even if everyone in this world doubts your words –

I will be your only confidant and have your back forever.

For you, who sacrificed everything for me.

Just thinking of Swen… I felt something warm inside me.

It was a sticky, wet, and dark feeling.

Even Luna, who is kind and gentle to everyone, hides deep within her heart a very personal and human emotion.

He is such a precious and important person to me.

Even though I want to be together, it’s so painful that I can’t be together… … !

‘… … It’s probably just a rumor.’

When I thought about it calmly, it was completely incomprehensible that a country – especially a country ruled by a monarch as renowned as Yuuri – would sell its own subjects in exchange for repatriating prisoners.

Think about it. Is there a monarch on earth who would make the insane choice of selling off his generals to save prisoners?

So it’s definitely a rumor.

The white-haired wizard was a keyword that went viral within the continent simply because he had performed a miracle.

It was very useful as a provocative word, suitable for adding fire to provocative rumors.

Crucially, as previously thought, the opponent was not another country but the infamous Serpina soldier, so there was a high possibility of Serpina’s plan to ruin the reputation of the Aishous Army.

–but.

If this rumor is true.

If it is true that Baranga Yuuri Acious, and no one else, sold my Swen-sama to Serphina-kun… … !

‘… … never… … I can never forgive… … !!!’

Her ruby eyes were burning more brightly than ever.

Violet, who was talking together, was overwhelmed by the spirit of Luna, whom she had never seen in her life.

He couldn’t say anything and just looked up at her from the corner of the carriage.

Violet thought.

Today, he says his guardianship feels a little strange.

* * *

Wow.

“Swen. What do you eat?”

Zenith looked at me intently and asked, and I answered without thinking.

“This? It’s chocolate.”

After the day I received chocolate from Iren and Reika.

For the time being, my snack was their handmade chocolate.

Yes. Surprisingly, it seemed like the chocolate was made with their own hands.

Reika, I’m very interested in making snacks and cakes, so even if it was possible, the fact that Irene made chocolate for me felt like it strangely filled my heart.

“Chocolate? Oh, that’s right. A few days ago was St. Valentino’s Feast, right? you… … Did you really get chocolate?!”

“Yes.”

“To a woman??”

“Yes.”

Zenith, who heard me, covered her mouth with her hand and asked me what was so interesting.

… … I always felt this, but for a man, his behavior was very feminine.

“ya… … Swen, you seem to be paying for your face?”

“Even if you flatter me, nothing will come out. Zenith, didn’t you get any chocolate?”

“Huh? What am I… … Right?”

That’s also surprising.

She looks pretty decent, and no matter how much of a noble family has fallen into disrepute, she seems to belong to a family that is somewhat recognized in Serpina County, so I thought she must have had three or four marriage talks early on.

“How about it? Is it delicious?”

“Would you like one?”

I nonchalantly picked up a human-shaped chocolate and handed it to him.

“Huh? really? thank you! where… … Hmm, it’s okay!”

Zenith seemed to like it and stretched out her white hand towards me.

I quickly realized that this meant asking for another one, so I handed him one that had been broken in half.

“That’s right. Did you hear the news?”

“What news are you talking about?”

“They say an envoy arrived from Roland County this time.”

“A messenger?”

huh?

In Roland County?

If it’s Roland-kun… … It was one of the four countries on the southern continent, balanced by the Ohana County, Karelia County, and Hesna County.

“Why, you know it too, right? The Hesna army invaded the territory of the Brans army.”

okay.

Just yesterday, the news came.

Hesna’s army invades Elgaim Castle.

It will take some time for news to reach here, so it is unclear whether the battle is still in full swing or whether it is over…

All that aside, it was a monumental moment when the continued balance of the southern continent was broken.

Come to think of it, Karelia County was located below Roland County.

If nothing special had happened, Luna would be there right now… … Are you doing well and staying healthy?

Opportunities do not come in peaceful moments, but in moments of transformation when everything changes.

All I could do was hope that Luna would seize that opportunity in time.

“That’s my guess, but it seems somehow related to that, right? I’m not sure what it is exactly… … .”

I nodded in agreement.

Honestly, I had a guess as to why I came here.

‘It probably means forming an alliance.’

If we form an alliance with Serpina, a huge country in the north, we will be able to gain a slight advantage over the broken balance that the Hesna army took its first step towards.

So, the question is what they give us.

Probably soon… …

“Huh? Wait a minute.”

Upon hearing the sound of something tapping, Zenith looked around the window.

It seemed like Jeon Seo-gu had flown in.

He slowly checked the paper, then looked at me and said:

“Swen. I think the master is looking for you?”

‘also.’

… … It was within the realm of expectation that Serpina would call me sooner or later.