episode_0146

“Swen… … ?”

It felt like Serpina was calling my name, but-

I couldn’t bear to listen to that voice.

The fate of continental unification lies in the hands of Serpina County.

Serpina von Eyngart cannot unify the continent.

The meaning of the two ‘correct answers’ was very simple.

Serpina County, or more accurately, this huge country in the north that will become a unified country-

It meant that the one sitting on that throne was not Serpina.

Since we cannot think of her first promoting national prestige, there is only one conclusion that comes naturally.

―Serpina von Eyngart loses her life.

‘for a moment… … .’

Because something I had never thought about before happened, I felt my legs naturally shaking.

Still, let’s organize it slowly.

I can’t speculate right now because I haven’t been asked any questions, but – most likely, Luna’s destiny to become a unified monarch is high, as it has been up until now.

However, when Serpina dies, the fate of the unified monarch changes.

Being reversed meant that the person who had previously held the fate would move away from that fate.

in other words.

If Serpina dies, Luna.

Runarien Inian, who held in his hands the destiny of becoming a unified monarch-

‘… … ‘It will be impossible to unify the continent.’

If Serpina dies, the world will flee from Lunarien’s hands.

The final condition for her to be unified is-

“… … .”

That blonde woman staring at me blankly with startled eyes.

It was Serpina von Eyngart.

‘How could this happen…’ … .’

To be honest, I was constantly worried while staying here with her.

Why can’t a country that seems so perfect be unified?

Although the generals were not outstanding, their number was still quite large.

On the contrary, there was a very capable monarch who knew how to perfectly control those who were not outstanding and therefore had deeper loyalty.

When dealing with subordinates, he set a standard that was universally applicable to all, rather than a subjective standard that was close to his own stubbornness.

She herself was keeping close to those she needed to get close to, and keeping away those she needed to keep away from, creating a pool of relatively talented talent in a situation where there was none.

No matter how nameless they were, they did not carelessly ignore them and always listened to their opinions.

At least every general under her command was able to treat her as a monarch alone at least once.

Considering that her country was the largest country on the continent, this was an incredible feat.

The one who wears the crown – because there was only one monarch.

The largest territory and largest population. ‘Red of the Master Morale Map’, having absorbed all of the infrastructure of the northern continent, including the capital of the former empire.

Plus, an overwhelming legitimacy that surpasses anyone else flows through her veins.

Even though it is a life full of notoriety-

If you ask children passing by, it will not be difficult to hear that Serpina will be the new owner of this continent.

However, I-

I knew as much as I did.

Only I knew that she could not become a unified monarch.

What is the reason?

Why did fate side with Runarien, a woman who lost everything, and not Serphina, a woman who had everything?

I never thought the reason would be Serpina’s existence itself, and nothing else.

Because she was the monarch of this country, her country could not become a unified nation.

Considering that this country is destined to unify as soon as she steps down from the throne, this inference would be correct.

How ironic is this?

‘first… … Let’s calm down.’

It felt like I was going to be crushed to death by the weight of such an enormous ‘fact’… …

Now I had to somehow come to my senses and finish the story with Serpina in front of me.

at that time.

“Swen, have you calmed down?”

“… … Ah.”

If you look towards the place where the voice was heard –

She, my master Serpina von Eyngart-

He was looking at me with an expression I had never seen before.

“Sorry. that… … For a moment, I felt dizzy. I’m embarrassed to say this, but as you can see, my body isn’t that strong… … .”

“I understand. It’s okay to answer slowly. So please refrain from overdoing it, Swen.”

The woman who said that was, if anything, worried about me.

Her face, which had always had unrivaled charisma, had a clear look of depth on it.

Serpina was someone who used to make facial expressions like that.

“… … Thank you for your favor.”

I took a slow, deep breath and summarized the situation once more.

if.

If my goal, like when I first became possessed in this world, was to ‘become a general belonging to a unified nation and pass the time quickly,’ then what I had to do was very simple.

Inciting her as she appears to be in the midst of excitement.

She trusts me a lot when she brings up the topic of ‘mind’s eye’, so it’s clear that she will listen if I make a request.

No, there is no need to ask earnestly. In the first place, the idea that she would visit in person was Serpina’s own opinion.

In this way, a very certain ‘benefit’ achieved by an unconditionally correct prediction.

Our army is destined to unify the continent.

In the flow of fate – when she, who was born unable to become a winner, dies and a new person ascends to the throne, finally unifying the continent, I will naturally become a member of the unified nation and be able to safely return to my original world.

For me to return, there was no condition that a specific monarch had to unify the country.

but.

‘With her…’ … ‘I made a promise to you, my lord.’

that day.

The last day of the Runarien army, which was destined to be unable to defeat the Brans army no matter what they did.

I remember the red, trembling eyes that were crying as they looked at me from the empty castle.

Even if you keep saying nonsense one after another.

Even though I insisted that I was right, I remember the promise I whispered to the only person who was willing to believe me without any basis.

Trusting was not just about the literal meaning of the sentence.

It was like entrusting one’s life to it.

Didn’t only Luna do for me what neither Rin nor Yuuri could do for me?

And I… … I promised her that I would give her the world if she trusted me.

therefore.

‘The girl who believed in me no matter what happened… … I can never betray you.’

That’s not the only reason.

In any case, I wanted to avoid the ending where the woman in front of me, Serpina, suddenly dies.

Was this simply sympathy, or…? …

‘No need to think any more.’

Since I can’t betray Luna, I have only one choice.

The most important piece in the unification of Lunarien Yniang –

Save Serpina von Eyngart.

“Master.”

“Tell me.”

“What you are talking about is that you will visit us in person… … Rather, there is a possibility that it will result in a bad outcome for our allies.”

“… … Bad result?”

“Yes.”

The clearer the purpose of saving Serpina becomes-

The senses that had been shivering at the shocking truth were regaining calm surprisingly quickly.

Now, it was time to convince the woman in front of me.

“As you said, I agree with the statement that it could cause a greater shock within Brans County… … Conversely, public sympathy for Lynn Brans may rise. No matter how many times you have made misjudgments and no matter how incomprehensible your alliances are, it is bound to be extremely shocking to directly see the monarch of your own country swallowing humiliation.”

“It’s sympathy… … That makes sense.”

“Just leave it to nature here. Even if we don’t do anything more, the smoke of suspicion, once attached, will take on a life of its own within Brans County and will continue to hover in their minds. I think the lord should avoid moving directly.”

“… … .”

Serpina was lost in thought after hearing my words-

Soon, he slowly nodded.

“… … i get it. It sounds like you still need to be careful.”

“I didn’t dare say that to my lord-”

“No, Swen. Thank you for your advice. However.”

Serpina looked straight at me.

Just slightly, I thought her eyes were shaking.

“Wouldn’t it be okay for them to invite you to come here?”

“In that case… … Do you mean Brans?”

“That’s right. There is nothing more efficient than meeting in person to announce the fact that you have formed an alliance throughout the continent.”

In other words, is Serpina trying to isolate Brans’ army by using her image as a tyrant?

There is nothing easier for rumors to spread than meeting someone in person.

Even if it was the countries of the far-off southern continent, since Lin was in the central continent, the level of shock it would have on the people of the territory was bound to be different if they joined hands with Serpina.

In other words, it wasn’t a bad idea.

In addition, the prerequisite of ‘meeting in person’ was included, which may have given more credibility to Serpina’s guess.

After answering, looking at Serpina lost in thought-

I typed the question again, quietly.

The prerequisite added this time is that Brans County comes here.

‘Is it efficient for our military to form an alliance with the Brans Army?’

[It is an efficient alliance that provides a great opportunity for our allies.]

‘… … I’m back.’

The advice was printed again as it was the first time.

That’s not all. It was the same answer as the first advice.

This means-

‘It means that the inference that Brans County is shaking inside is 99% true.’

If the situation was to benefit our military due to a strange butterfly effect like last time, the conclusion would have to be changed by changing the prerequisites.

It was true that being like Harvey means that things go back to what you thought.

I left out 1% just in case, but you can rest assured.

I internally breathed a sigh of relief.

Here, in Serpina County – what I had to do became very clear.

Until the moment when the Lunarien army appears on the stage of history again – to protect Serphina.

No matter what happens, never.

I will protect Serpina from the danger of death.

As long as I had an unconditionally correct prediction with intelligence of 100, I was confident that I could do it somehow.

Haven’t we done things much more difficult than this?

‘okay. ‘No matter what you do, it’s easier than summoning a meteorite.’

I bowed my head in front of Serpina, lost in thought-

To my master, I spoke words that could not be reached.

‘My lord. I will definitely, definitely visit. I will keep my promise. Please stay healthy.’

Called.

* * *

After Swen left, I was left alone in the empty annex.

On the table was a glass full of wine that wasn’t that expensive.

Serpina, whose face was slightly red as if she was drunk, sat down in the chair and thought about Swen’s appearance just moments ago.

‘Swen… … .’

While we were talking well, his expression suddenly changed drastically.

Within… … He said this.

‘me… … I called you Serpina.’

He, who had been calling himself master since becoming a subordinate, became absorbed and simply referred to her as Serpina.

Swen was shaking slightly, so shocked that she had an expression I had never seen before.

Coming out of that situation, the answer is like-

I feel like my unconscious true feelings came out.

Because my mind was so complicated, I couldn’t look at his expression closely.

The story went well, but there was a feeling in my heart that was difficult to explain in words.

‘Swen. Who is in your heart… … ‘Who the hell is this?’

Is there anyone else besides yourself?

That wasn’t the only thing that bothered me.

Serpina-

For some reason, I felt like Swen’s goal was to make Serpina herself unable to move rather than the result of the alliance itself.

Because I actually agreed to ‘let them come’.

If you can’t make someone feel pity, shouldn’t you reject this too?

A similar thing happened a while ago.

It was said that it was important to have troops there, rather than to defend Amir Castle.

Is there something different in mind this time?

I couldn’t understand his mind.

Serpina scratched the rim of the wine glass with her fingernail.

I was confident that I would make him my own.

Today, I sensed that my heart, which never seemed to be shaken, was shaking.

‘Swen… … .’

Serpina thought.

I think it would be nice if Swen made that kind of expression with herself engraved in her arms instead of someone else.

Was this a manifestation of the monarchs’ unique desire for outstanding longevity? If not… …

A question I couldn’t answer, I mixed it with wine and swallowed it.

The wine that went down my throat was very bitter.