episode_0218

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Even as I waited aimlessly for Swen, time was passing by.

How many more days did I wait with such a sad heart?

“Today too… … Is there any news?”

“Yes.”

‘Why aren’t you coming… … ?’

Quite a bit of time has passed.

News of their uprising probably reached the continent.

But still, that man… … I can’t hear anywhere that Swen came to visit.

As far as Luna knew, Swen was currently not under Brans County, but the neighboring country, Aethus County, and if the strange rumor was true, there was a high possibility that he was under Serpina County.

No matter where you are, if you come down on horseback at full speed, it’s already been enough time to get there… …

Even though he was a huge soldier, Kane – no, he was more splendid than anyone else under the protection of Kyle von Eingart.

Having just raised an army, what should I do first?

Doing battle? To continue to pass the time and bide your time? Or should we engage in diplomatic warfare?

Each and every one of them, more than anything else, was a situation that needed Swen’s advice. Fortunately, we had time to wait.

So, Swen needs to arrive quickly.

Of course, you promised that you would come back.

In Luna’s opinion, it made no sense for Swen to not come to visit even after finding out about this, so naturally the end of her thoughts was –

‘Are you in a situation where you can’t hear the news?’

If something goes wrong with your personal life and you can’t hear the news… …

No, what if you had any personal problems before that?

no way.

‘I… … ‘Is it too late?’

A situation she didn’t even want to think about passed through her mind.

‘… … no. Let’s believe and wait. Swen will definitely come. certainly… … ‘He will come.’

Luna gathers herself once again.

I firmly believe that Swen will come.

In front of Luna, who was unable to hide her disappointment, the soldier was unable to say anything and was helpless.

Luna realized he cared and offered a light apology.

“I’m sorry. It’s okay not to worry too much, Violet.”

“No, my lord. I’m sorry for not being able to give you good news. However, if there is anyone who wants to be appointed, we will report it immediately.”

“Please do me a favor.”

Although waiting for Swen was very important, I couldn’t waste my time just waiting for him forever.

A few hours later.

Luna was receiving reports from Violet about the current surrounding situation.

“Are there still no signs of direct movement of the Ohana Islands and the Karelia Islands?”

“Yes.”

The one who relayed these things to Luna was Violet, who was currently serving as the country’s de facto counselor.

In any case, since there was no Swen, the rightful and only owner of the position of national advisor, it had little meaning no matter who was currently holding the position.

‘Not moving means… … As expected from Violet, it looks like supplies are in short supply.’

As time passed, the harvest season was bound to come.

In that case, there was bound to be a full-fledged rush of supplies from the Karelian military.

Since this side is not just playing around, they will recruit additional troops and continue to train their troops… … Even so, it was questionable whether he could hold out until then.

In this situation, what can I do without Swen?

Unless it was a serious issue where the survival of the nation was at stake, one had to use one’s own wisdom without relying on anyone else.

Even though Violet was by his side, she was still just a rookie tactician.

While I was so lost in thought.

Violet broke her silence once again.

“The story about the situation surrounding our military is roughly over… … This time, I would like to tell you a story about the situation on the continent.”

“You mean the situation on the continent?”

“Yes. I thought it would be good for you to know.”

It has always been meaningful for a monarch to know what is going on overall.

In those days that now seem distant, Swen also told a story with similar nuance at Zeeland Castle.

Luna nodded in agreement.

“First of all, Brans County is divided into three countries… … It seems that the Calinz army succeeded in defending Annel Castle against the Chell army. It is said that the existing Brans army led by Lin is confined to the western part of the continent and is not showing much movement.”

“How long do you think the confusion will last?”

“I think it will lead to a longer war than expected. It was quite unexpected that Chell’s army was unable to conquer Annel Castle.”

“Is that so… … .”

Brans County, where Swen is believed to have originally been located.

The confusion, which was divided into three parts, seemed to show no signs of being easily resolved.

And, in a way, the fact that the central continent was so complex was very important from the Luna military’s perspective.

If that side is in trouble, the minds of the upper countries of the southern continent – Roland and Hesna – will become confused.

I hoped that this state of confusion would continue as much as possible, so that when the Ohana army began to move against our army, the Hesna army would hit them in the back, or something like that… … I was concerned that the Hesna military, whose borders had expanded, would not necessarily invade to target this side.

“It looks like the Aishous army next to him is watching the situation while increasing its troops. However, I have a feeling that this will not move soon. There was news that the Hesna military rejected the proposed alliance agreement.”

“What happens next?”

“Finally… … This is a story about Serpina-kun.”

As soon as she heard the name Serpina, Luna’s eyebrows trembled slightly.

“We will probably continue to focus on maintaining the status quo, including the several territories currently occupied in the central continent, without starting any major wars for the time being.”

“Why?”

“It looks like the northern continent hasn’t been sorted out yet. They said intermittent rebellions continue to occur. Well, that is to be expected under the reign of a disreputable tyrant.”

The answer was completely devoid of the question of why those who cannot acknowledge Serpina continue to emerge.

Just because she’s a tyrant. It’s only natural since she was a bloodless and tearless witch who made the people of the continent unhappy and killed all her brothers and sisters for her own greed… … I guess it’s a certain level of awareness.

This was especially true for someone like Runarien who lost her sister’s life at her hands.

at that time.

“… … However, there was some news that was a bit concerning.”

“What is it?”

“It seems that the wizard who was only rumored has appeared in Serpina County.”

“… … !!!!”

As soon as Luna heard the word wizard, she reflexively stood up.

Violet is also not embarrassed this time. Considering Luna’s attitude on the way back from the carriage ride together, I expected this kind of reaction.

“Perhaps… … Did the white-haired young man use magic?”

“No. It is said that it was a woman, not a man, who used magic.”

“Yes… … ?”

“There are many witnesses who have seen people create fireworks with their own hands and shoot them off. The wizard is a young woman with pink hair. This much is presumed to be a firm truth.”

Not the white-haired wizard, that is, Swen… … There was another person who used magical powers?

What is that again?

Luna’s mind suddenly became complicated.

Didn’t you say that the Aceus County sold the ‘white-haired wizard’, or Swen, to the Serpina Army?

Was that just a rumor spread by Serpina?

but.

If that was a rumor, it was rather fortunate.

Because it meant that Swen was not under the absolutely abominable Serpina.

So where is Swen?

It’s clear that he’s not part of Brans’ army… … Are you really under Acious?

More than that, it was only then that the core of the rumor – the word wizard – entered her mind.

okay. Wizards really exist.

Was Swen really a wizard? However, although Swen, who Luna spent time with, did demonstrate magic a few times, it did not seem like she used real magic.

Rather than magic, it is a prediction or prediction of the future… … The correct answer would be to say it is something on the edge.

Anyway, if there really is such a thing as a magician, and it happens to be in Serpina’s hands… … What can we do to stop her?

As she was unable to come to a proper conclusion due to the lack of information, Violet organized the story very carefully.

“Serpina is in the north, and we are at the tip of the south, so it’s okay to not worry too much for the time being… … It seems right to admit that there is such a thing as a wizard.”

It seemed like it was a case with solid evidence for Violet to say that.

“Okay. Violet, is it okay if I ask you to collect information about the wizard?”

“Please leave it to me, my lord.”

Luna answered like that and then became lost in thought.

‘okay. Regardless of whether there is a wizard or not, everything will be resolved once Swen returns. He will surely light our path.’

To Luna, it made no sense that Swen had changed her mind.

Since such a thing was impossible in the first place, if he couldn’t come, there would be no problem other than something wrong with his person.

But what kind of person is Swen?

Isn’t he someone who always gets the right results, as if he knows everything that will happen in the future?

It occurred to me that it was unlikely that he, who had been performing miracles all over the continent, would ever find himself in a dangerous situation.

No, rather than a thought, it was a belief – a way of thinking closer to faith.

‘Mr. Swen. I will wait forever. certainly… … Because you will definitely come… … I’ll hold on and wait no matter what… … !’

So, while Luna’s hope, which may or may not reach her, is carried away by the wind –

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“Swen.”

“… … Ah?”

After being lost for a moment, I heard Irene’s worried voice.

“You seem to be worried about something.”

“Ah, that’s… … .”

“… … .”

I’m worried.

worry… … Yes, I am worried.

Maybe this is for me-

It couldn’t have been a more serious worry than anything else that had come up since I was possessed.