episode_0222

After leaving the royal castle.

Jinor remembered what had just happened.

‘That woman, Runarien… … ‘Are you really saying that you are the one who will rule the world?’

Swen said that the lord he served was a man who would take the world into his hands.

And as revealed in the letter – the target was the woman he had just met, Runarien Inian.

to be honest.

At first glance, he seemed very weak.

She is such a simple woman that she cannot hide her emotions and reveals them while talking, especially when talking about Swen.

It meant a woman who was so visible that she could tell in a short period of time that someone was losing their temper just by talking about a specific topic.

If I’m a little more honest here-

If there were obstacles that Jinor had to overcome throughout his life, Runarien was a person who found it difficult to overcome them.

It’s okay to be swayed by people. He knew that it was better for someone who knew how to love humans to become emperor than a cold-blooded one.

Although she ended up giving up at the last moment, the reason she had high hopes for Yuuri was because she was a person who could embrace other people in her heart, and at the same time, she was a woman who led outstanding talents around her.

However, Luna is different.

Although there are circumstances, the bottom line is that Karelia, which is famous for its popularity, was stabbed in the back, there were not many famous military officers around, and the current situation was also very bad.

Without any basis, if you were to ask, ‘Do you think Runarien Inien will become a unified monarch?’, it was clear that Jinor would have shook his head without even thinking about it.

However, Jinor definitely had something called ‘foundation’.

It was the testimony of Swen, a man who seemed to be able to see the future for some reason.

You may feel that it is not enough to use as a basis, but at least if you think about Jinor’s experiences and his legacy, Swen’s testimony should never be wasted.

It was true that I had doubts about whether that woman was really the person who would take over the world, but-

Since Swen had guaranteed so, Jinor knew very well that doubting anything here would be a loss.

‘He who can see the future couldn’t have spouted nonsense.’

What he must do now is to help her achieve a great cause.

Seeing as Luna also asked, ‘Why didn’t Swen come to visit?’, it seemed likely that Swen would come here sooner or later.

Come to think of it.

Suddenly, the news that ‘that man’ supported Runarien’s giant army came to mind.

‘As I was thinking about that guy I haven’t seen in a long time… … ‘I guess I should go see Kyle.’

A relationship I learned while serving as Prime Minister of the old empire.

He was a man who lived a fairly leisurely life, a few steps away from central political strife.

Rather, is that why he saved his life in this situation?

Anyway, I was very curious as to why he, who seemed to have no thoughts, made a statement supporting Runarien.

Besides that, if Kyle von Eyngart was really alive, it was clear that there would be quite a story to share with him.

‘Then let’s go.’

Jinor slowly took steps to meet Kyle.

Is it because I am going to share stories that have been piled up over time and are waiting for someone to unfold them?

His steps were lighter than usual.

* * *

After breaking up with Jinor.

Luna remained alone and continued to calculate in her head that ‘Swen has been taken over by Serpina’s army.’

Of course, since the situation of Swen working under Serpina and for her was impossible in Luna’s mind – there was only one natural conclusion.

‘Swen is now… … ‘I’m trapped in Serpina’s dungeon.’

I don’t know why they locked him up.

But, isn’t the important thing in the results?

Jinor was also wondering if Swen had been detained.

Even if it wasn’t a prison, it was clear that Swen’s personal life was being restricted.

Well, otherwise, there would have been no reason for Master Swen not to come here until now.

‘Now that I know that Swen is trapped, I can’t just wait for Swen forever.’

I waited to ask him what would be the most efficient route in the current situation, but I couldn’t waste any more time if he was trapped.

Even if I was a little scared, I had to move now.

In the end, if we continue to spend time like this, Karelia will have the last laugh.

‘okay. It moves little by little. Even if Swen is not here, we have to do it somehow. Yes, Master Swen, even now… … .’

At that moment, tears welled up in Luna’s ruby eyes.

‘Even at this moment… … You must be groaning in pain under the violence of the witch-like Serpina… … !’

Due to some strange fate, we were taken to the Brans Army to protect us.

Even if I had to, it was heartbreaking to think of him falling for a woman like Yuuri and ultimately being sold to Serpina.

I, we were able to spend time in relative peace on the southern continent.

While we regained our daily lives and moved forward, in the end, you carried everything alone and walked the path of asceticism.

Luna cried for a long time after that… …

After quickly shaking his head, he fiercely wiped away his tears with his sleeve and spoke.

‘Don’t worry, Swen. I will save you. In the hands of the cruel Serpina, who plays with you for no reason… … certainly… … !!!’

Like that, I again calm my mind and notice.

under this sky.

Serpina von Eingart, and Baranga Yuuri Eichers.

That I could never be with those two women.

* * *

After that day.

At the same time as investigating things about wizards, there was one more thing that Violet was ordered to investigate.

“Are you talking about a young man with white hair?”

“Yes. Weren’t you investigating Serpina anyway?”

“Yes, but… … .”

“Any news is okay. If you have any related stories, please let us know.”

Violet was a little taken aback by Luna’s unusually determined appearance.

Whatever it is, it is the order of my lord Luna. Violet, who had spent a considerable amount of time together in the same mansion, knew that she was not the type of person to give meaningless orders.

“Okay.”

How many days have passed like that?

Finally, Violet reported the results of her brief investigation.

“Are you saying that it is impossible to use magic continuously?”

“This is just a guess, but it seems like that. It is said that after the rebels were eliminated using magic, the whereabouts of the female wizard became unknown. It seems to be true that something is being done inside Eingart Castle, but it is said that they do not go out to the public. furthermore… … .”

“If such power could be used without any restrictions, I would have ordered the conquest of the central continent, but the Serpina army is quiet and does not make any significant movements.”

“I think it makes sense.”

“And… … .”

gulp.

Violet, who was not nervous at all when talking about wizards, became visibly nervous and moved her lips carefully.

“Other keywords you mentioned… … This is a story about a young man with white hair.”

Even Luna’s voice trembled as she listened to the story.

From anyone’s perspective, it only seems like they are talking about something much more important than topics like wizards.

“Something… … Is this just a story you heard?”

“Is that man’s name actually Swen, known as the white-haired wizard?”

“… … That’s right.”

“Is that so… … .”

“How about it? Are you in Serpina’s dungeon? Or maybe he was exiled to a small island in the northern continent… … ?”

“… … Yes?”

For the first time, Violet cannot hide her embarrassed expression at Luna’s question.

Seeing that, Luna senses a strange coolness.

“I… … I’m not sure why the story of the dungeon came up… … That’s it.”

“… … ?”

“Do you remember the story of the pink-haired wizard?”

“Yes, but… … .”

“There is a person next to her who appears to be helping her… … .”

“?”

“They say that person was a young man with white hair.”

“!!!”

Luna asked with four eyes as she looked at Violet.

“That… … Is it true?”

“… … yes. That white-haired young man… … It appears to be the same person as Swen, the man rumored to have dropped a rock from the sky.”

wait for a sec.

So, is Swen a member of the Serpina Army?

It’s not like he was locked up in a dungeon or detained… …

Under her… … You are working as a subordinate general… … ???

“… … I… … If you don’t mind, would you mind if I ask you about a man named Swen… … ? What kind of person is this… … .”

Violet, overwhelmed by the momentum of Luna showing an expression she had never seen before, asked a question as if she were handling a glass that seemed ready to break if she touched it once –

Instead of answering, Luna ignores what he says and asks what bothers him.

For someone who usually values other people’s opinions more than her own, this was a very strange behavior.

Even so – now that it is almost certain that Swen is under Serpina.

For Luna, there was something she had to confirm before anything else.

“… … Did you help?”

“Yes?”

“That man… … Is it true that you helped a female magician belonging to Serpina Army?”

“What do you mean… … ?”

“So… … Really, that guy was there… … ? The meaning is that the existence of the man formerly known as a wizard has risen and fallen simply because of the use of magic… … .”

okay.

That can’t be possible.

There is no way that Master Swen would voluntarily work for the devilish Serpina.

It was even more unbelievable to hear that he even helped eliminate the rebels.

You know that, right? Swen also knows very well how cruel a woman Serpina is.

and.

The answer she heard was more shocking than any other news to Luna.

“I’m just relaying rumors I’ve heard, so I can’t say for sure… … It is said that he is already making various achievements as a member of the Serpina Army. And this is the cross-validated part.”

“… … Yes?”

what?

Swen… … Are you really working as part of the Serpina military?

… … why?

” According to the rumor, in the process of carrying out the rebellion, he lost the monarch’s favor.

After that, Violet continued to explain something… … Her voice was no longer heard in Luna’s ears, filled with unpleasant noise.

My mind becomes complicated.

Things you see before your eyes are gradually disappearing.

Her ruby eyes become empty as time goes by.

why?

Wasn’t Swen sold?

So, she already knew that Yuuri sold out Swen-sama.

But if it were Master Swen, of course she would have refused to work for her.

I heard that it was Serpina who first suggested such a thing to Yuuri.

There was no way he would work for Serpina, who toyed with him like that.

So of course.

of course… … of course!

Of course he would have been imprisoned in an underground prison.

Naturally, I thought that my personal life would be restricted.

There’s no way Swen would work for someone like her!

however.

No one else’s but my own strategist, my own Swen… …

The person who should be like that, why is it not someone else, but that hateful woman――

――You are working under Serpina von Eyngart and for her?