episode_0195

I once again carefully reflected on the sentence that came to mind.

Why on earth did this happen?

“What are all the commissions?”

Serpina turned her head and looked straight at me.

It’s those eyes again. The eyes of a girl in love.

“What she has prepared is not just a title for you. Look ahead.”

The long outstretched hand eventually pointed to a small castle glimpsed beyond.

The vast earth and blue sky were all under the hand of the Absolute.

“Here, even the territory has been prepared for you. Can you see it? The land and people before your eyes will all become yours.”

When her country becomes a unified empire, the political system of the old empire will be restored.

If I were granted a title of nobility, I might be able to act as the actual owner of the land and people in front of me, as she said.

She whispered carefully to me who was not showing any emotions.

“Okay. Opening… … This body will bind you by my side forever. If you can do that, you can do anything. Giving a title, granting territory… … If I told you that it was possible to even give up some of the emperor’s rights, wouldn’t you believe it?”

I can’t help but believe it.

Because what was filled in her eyes was sincerity itself.

A very beautiful and elegant woman with long blonde hair that shines so brightly that it hurts the eyes.

The ruler of Serpina’s army and the final victor in the battle for the crown prince – Serpina von Eyngart.

“Didn’t I tell you, Swen? You are mine… … ♥”

He looks at me fiercely with his love-filled eyes and speaks in a sorrowful voice.

Because of the citron scent I felt every time she got closer, I also found it difficult to make correct judgments.

“I can give everything for you. Wealth, fame, power… … If you want, I can even give you the last name ‘Eingart’.”

“… … !!”

“Be your husband, Swen.”

“Become my husband. Your blood will mix with her blood. I will be bound to you as a covenant and have your child.”

“You know what this means, Swen.”

As Serpina said that, her eyes slightly formed a half moon.

of course.

Of course, I knew. It’s not the first time I’ve heard this.

therefore… … It’s probably about getting married.

If I wanted to, I could become a member of the Eingart family, the most noble family on this continent.

“I am sure that neither Rin Brans nor Baranga Yuuri Acious can give you something as much as I can.”

As she said, neither Rin nor Yuuri can give something like this.

From the beginning, Rin didn’t trust me until the end, and Yuuri didn’t even care about me.

It was also true that, except for Luna, the only woman who could lead the country by using my ‘intelligence ability of 100’ to this extent was Serpina.

Considering that even Luna hasn’t been able to run state affairs for that long… … It was also true that it was unclear whether he would be able to utilize me more than Serpina.

She looked straight into my eyes… …

He speaks as if he is looking at something very lovely.

“Even if that’s not the case… … You can never, never escape me. You will be with me forever.”

Serpina held my hand tightly.

“From the moment we first met… … It is a fact that is determined like fate. Hehe… … ♥”

Saying that, he laughs again.

Blonde hair soaking up the sunlight once again disturbs my vision.

why?

In fact, the biggest discomfort I felt these past few days was the fact that her treatment of me was far removed from how she would treat a capable servant.

I will be honest. These days, she… … I couldn’t deny the thought that he wanted me as a man, not as a subject.

She looked at me and smiled in a low voice, but then her eyes sparkled as if she were a girl and she asked me ‘the question’ she had always asked me.

“So… … Now, give me the ‘Prophecy of the Mind’s Eye’ once more. I am… … Serpina von Eyngart… … Can I hold this world in my hands?”

A question I have been asked again and again.

Even if you get the same answer every time, you never get frustrated and keep running.

Running for a goal that cannot be achieved is similar to Iren’s from the time when she was under Branth’s military, but there is a difference-

In proportion to Irene, who looked like she was about to collapse at any moment, Serpina seems to be full of motivation.

Before this crazy irony, there is only one thing I can do.

Predicting the answer to a question.

Regardless of my will, if I am asked a question, I start to expect it.

Because that was the mechanism of my ‘intelligence 100’.

‘Can Serpina von Eyngart become the monarch who will unify the continent?’

I turn my head and get lost in thought.

Can she become a unified monarch who will calm the era of chaos and take control of this world?

It’s been quite a while since I helped her. At this level, is it possible for her to get a chance at least once?

My predictions were not always the same. Because the results were obtained in light of the situation at the time the question was asked, there was a possibility that even if the same question was asked, the results would be different from before.

Soon enough, the answer becomes ridiculously simple.

That’s right, my intelligence was 100.

[Not like that.]

of course.

As expected, the answer comes out saying no.

As long as Luna, who holds the fate of continental unification, exists, Serpina cannot ascend to that position.

At a time when the biggest condition for Luna to become the emperor of a unified empire is Serpina’s survival-

It was very difficult for Serpina to have an opportunity.

No matter how hard you try, no matter how hard you try… … It is something that cannot be overcome.

There was no way I could explain all these facts clearly, so I had no choice but to give her the answer I had given so far.

“… … My lord cannot hold the world in his hands.”

Called.

As of now, fate has not changed.

“I see.”

Serpina nodded slowly again. Then, I turned my head and looked at the land spread out in front of me again.

“I understand. I’m sorry for asking the same question every time. It must be hard to always give the same answer.”

“No. I am… … .”

I wanted to say something comforting to the lonely looking profile, but honestly, I don’t even know what words to say.

I was afraid that the words I said in vain would turn into a knife and graze her. Sometimes, knowing what was going to happen was often a disaster for me.

at that time.

“Swen.”

“… … ?”

“… … Express your gratitude.”

Seeing her slightly blushing and looking away, I opened my mouth in embarrassment.

“Yes… … ?”

“Weren’t you worried about me?”

“… … !!!”

Although I feel it again once again.

Hiding one’s sudden feelings in front of Serpina was probably one of the most difficult things in the world.

“You’re sweet, you. Maybe the reason I want you is not because of your abilities… … So much so that I thought it might be that spacious embrace.”

“… … .”

“I know. It would not be something a monarch of a country, or even someone who carries on the orthodoxy of an empire, would say. Before leaning into someone else’s arms, you must become an embrace that people can lean on.”

“Isn’t that the nature of the weight of the emperor’s seat? A being that embodies the sacred light of a great cause by embracing the passionate enthusiasm of the grassroots.”

Serpina put a smile on her face again.

“I don’t mind. If it was a problem that could be accomplished overnight, I wouldn’t have even attempted it. You too will find out this time. I am a woman whose aptitude will be revealed only if I do what I set my mind to. Hehe… … ♥”

I lowered my head without specifically responding to her words.

As long as this fate – the absolute truth that ‘Serpina von Eyngart cannot become the monarch of a unified empire’ exists – the time of choice will come for me one day.

If that’s the case then I’ll have to tell her my truth. I will have to leave her side. Because I promised.

Even when I was in Brans County and even when I was in Aceers County. And even now that I am in Serpina County, I have never forgotten that promise.

But why?

Why do I feel so sad the whole time I look at that smile?

Why do I see that person struggling for an unachievable goal… … Will I have it in my heart?

As I felt the scent of citron lingering at the tip of my nose, I remembered the ruby-colored will I had in my heart.

My lord… …

What should I do right?

No, what should I do… … Do you have no regrets?

Even as I send out unreachable questions beyond the sky-

Time on the continent was moving forward slowly but without interruption.

* * *

A day like any other day.

In order to monitor the public sentiment of Young Ji-min, escorting Serpina as she prepared to go on an inspection were four escort knights who were like her shadows.

However, there was something a little different today.

“Are you saying you fell from a horse?”

“That’s right. He suffered serious injuries and is currently in the hospital… … .”

One of the escort knights was injured, so there are three people left.

They were Lenny, a leader who had been serving as Serpina’s bodyguard ever since she became monarch; Shura, a female general who volunteered to be her bodyguard; and Irene, who had recently joined the list of bodyguards.

The person who was absent was Siegfried, a young elite of similar age to Irene.

“Then today’s inspection is… … ?”

“I think we will look back as planned. I don’t think I’ll be able to go to the territory outside of Eingart Castle anyway.”

After hearing Shura’s words, Iren nodded and was lost in thought.

‘what… … Although one person is empty, General Leni and General Shura are both strong people, so nothing special will happen.’

What she cared most about was the presence or absence of an assassin.

There is only one basis. This was because Swen had said that an assassination was likely to occur.

In a situation where there was no evidence, he investigated through people who trusted him, but no matter where he looked, there were no signs of an assassination taking place.

Since it’s within Eingart’s territory, there won’t be any sudden attacks, but-

Even if something similar happened, these three were confident that they would somehow overcome it.

Still, after spending a certain period of time with them, I was able to see that they were quite strong.

‘But as Swen said, there is a high possibility that an assassination or something similar will occur. Today, I must protect my lord with even more fire in my eyes.’

It was a time when Irene consoled herself without letting go of the tension.

“… … I’m sorry for keeping you waiting.”

As Serpina walked out the door, the guards bowed to greet her.

“Please take care of me today as well.”

“”Yes!””

And so, another uneventful day began.