episode_0228

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A few days before Acious began to slowly move.

Lin, the ruler of Brans County, which was divided into three, was hearing an unbelievable story from Farfalle.

“The leader of the rebel army within the Karelian military… … It’s Lunarien… … ?”

“… … Yes.”

“Kyle von Eingart declared his support… … Is it her?”

In reality, whatever the situation-

Externally, it was Kyle von Eyngart, not Luna, the monarch, who was evaluated as the leader of this rebellion.

That’s right, Runarien was an unknown feudal lord whose name was not even known, and Kyle von Eingart was an old man who was born in the blood of one of the few remaining Eigarts, including Serpina.

But, Lin knows.

One of the few feudal lords who knew what kind of woman Runarien was, or perhaps the only one among the feudal lords currently remaining on the continent.

she is… … He was Swen’s first owner.

Underneath the nameless Luna, there existed a nameless gem called Swen – and it wasn’t anyone else who was the first to recognize it.

“This can’t be right… … .”

The fact that it was none other than Runarien who debuted more brilliantly than anyone else under the protection of the imperial family.

That fact itself became a dagger and began to stab Rin in the heart.

Rin collapses helplessly on the throne.

What surprises her the most is that Runarien also existed… …

“How about forming a chase team?”

“Chase?”

“Yes. I guess I should say that I’m a bit concerned about leaving Runarien alive… … .”

Only that kid said that.

“No. No need to chase. It seems like the prey is here anyway.”

“But, isn’t there only that one man in the royal castle? If so, it means that Runarien is continuing to run away, so it would be a good idea to chase it down and catch it. If you entrust me with the minimum number of troops, I will pursue and capture Runarien as quickly as possible-”

“Why have you been saying this and that since a while ago? You say I don’t have to chase. Are you going to complain to me? Are you bored because there is no blood on your knife today? Please at least bury your blood?”

“… … no. Sorry.”

Irene was right.

Runarien was a dangerous woman. He was never so pathetic that I could ignore him.

She noticed everything. So he would have said that to me.

To her, I didn’t even think about what she was thinking when she said those words, I just hated her and hated her so much… … .

“Black… … Hmm.”

I thought it would be okay now, but-

Tears flow from Rin’s eyes again.

“Farfalle. why… … Why didn’t I know, did I?”

“Master… … .”

“Why am I… … Did you ignore Irene’s advice?”

Irene’s advice at that time was truly a turning point.

The proof was that Runarien had a more brilliant debut than anyone else.

In the end, the fact that she was able to safely launch a rebellion in the Karelian army, which was united in its faith, was amazing enough in itself, but the fact that an old man from the royal family was attached to her closest associate, as if everything had been planned… …

No, before that… … Wasn’t she the original owner of Swen, who recognized her as a bitch at a glance?

Lin had a hunch.

The Lunarien army will never fall easily.

If you are still dreaming of the dream of continental unification that has already been lost… … That she would be the one who would become as much of a threat as Serphina.

Because Lin was originally a woman who owned a gun, she was able to accurately read the trends of the times.

There was a chance.

There’s a chance it won’t turn out like this.

If only I had listened to Irene back then.

Suddenly, the story about the wizard who appeared in the northern continent not long ago crossed my mind again.

If only I hadn’t looked down on Irene… …

I wouldn’t have lost Irene, the general who was more loyal to me than anyone else.

There was also a possibility that Swen would remain in Brans County.

Considering that the Lunarien army eventually reappeared, we could never rule out the possibility of him leaving at this point… … Whatever it was, it was clear that it would have been much better than the current situation where the country was divided into thirds.

There would have been no worries even if a wizard appeared. Swen was also a man who used miracles that were close to magic.

“Why… … Why am I… … .”

“… … My lord.”

Farfalle slowly approached Lin and said while holding onto Lin’s hand.

“You must become stronger, my lord.”

“I know… … Me too, I know. But.”

I think I understand now.

What a fool I was.

From being the loser of the Central Continent and Serpina’s only rival, he lost his territory one after another, and even his brothers were unable to properly control him, so the country was divided into thirds.

It’s no one’s fault.

“It’s all my fault… … All because of my foolishness.”

“Still, we can move forward. Isn’t the fact that we are here now the clearest proof of all?”

“Farfalle… … .”

“It’s okay. Just build it up again slowly. Hasn’t your master already tried it once? I can definitely do it again.”

Rin wiped away her tears with her sleeve.

“I know. I don’t have the right to act like a fool… … But today, just… … It’s too hard. me… … It’s too hard… … .”

“Master… … .”

Instead of asking her to say more, Farfell just looked at her crying quietly.

At first, he wanted to make her successful in order to affirm his choice to choose her out of countless feudal lords… …

From the point when she changed a bit from before, I started to think that I truly wanted to stay by her side.

This is probably not just Farfalle’s opinion.

Even now, everyone who chose Lin over Kalinz or Chell was loyal to her, sincerely dreaming of Brans’s second flight.

After losing a very loyal woman named Irene, Rin belatedly came to his senses and thought that all his actions were just a struggle, but-

Ironically, even during the good times, the number of people who were as loyal as Iren, which was few and far between, was increasing one by one.

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When I arrived at Eingart Castle as usual, I was able to hear quite an interesting story from Serpina.

“You mean Acious?”

“They say circumstances surrounding the deployment of troops on the border have been captured.”

‘Has it finally started to move?’

It was not unexpected. Rather, it made me wonder why he wasn’t moving.

The fact that they have been quiet for a while means that they have been focusing on internal affairs and spending time on strengthening and training troops.

As the times were in turmoil, it was impossible to live quietly and peacefully forever – the time had come when war had to start again.

“Swen, what do you think?”

“You are probably asking about the direction of Acious Army’s expansion, right?”

“Hehehe… … I like how you can understand it right away without any explanation, Swen.”

“Well, that’s all I have to ask.”

After answering that, I looked at the map.

The countries they face on the border are Serpina County and Hesna County.

Even so, it was a problem that did not need to be worried about here.

“Gather your troops and deploy them to the border, my lord.”

“So, it seems you think that Acious’s destination is our country?”

“Yes.”

Serpina said, tilting her head as if she was amused.

“It’s not that I don’t know your abilities, but I still want to hear the evidence. ”

“There is no need to use the ability. This is a problem that can be solved by just asking my lord one question.”

I looked at her and asked in a confident tone.

“If the Aethius army mobilizes its troops and invades the Hesna army, what do you plan to do, lord?”

As soon as she hears my question, her eyebrows wiggle slightly.

okay.

This is what I meant by not even thinking about it.

Serpina, I guess… …

“… … You asked a stupid question.”

You will immediately go to the Acious Army base and start robbing empty houses.

So far, there have been many incidents such as rebellions and assassination attempts, so I just stayed quiet, but when another opportunity came, I couldn’t miss it.

“If Yuuri is someone who can’t even read the situation to this extent, it’s okay to end him right here and there. If we read the situation, we will be at war with our country from then on.’

“It’s war… … Maybe it’s not a bad timing for us either.”

Finally, after suppressing the rebels.

In addition to showing overwhelming power by using something called ‘magic’, Jenna, the national strategist, was traveling around here and there to monitor public sentiment.

The reports from the generals, including Irian, were also passable without any problems.

No matter how you think about it.

It was very unlikely that another rebellion would break out at this moment.

Of course, Serpina was a person who was unlucky enough to always have something happen at strangely good times, and seemed to be hated by the world… … Still, considering that they had just recently set out to conquer the central continent, it was right to see that there was no need to think negatively.

“Even so, is there no reason not to use your abilities?”

Serpina looked at me with an amused smile.

my abilities. The woman who could utilize the ability of 100 intelligence more effectively than anyone else at this moment was Serpina.

“Do you think it is right to prepare for war with the Acious Army from now on?”

I closed my eyes and took a posture as if I was thinking about something.

She quietly typed her question – [Is it right to prepare for war with the Aethus army?]

[Yes.]

‘also.’

Without even thinking about it, as I expected, Yuuri seemed to have pointed the tip of his sword at this place.

“It seems to be as we thought, my lord.”

“I see.”

After hearing those words, Serpina stood up from her throne, looked at me, and asked.

“Then, I plan to immediately gather troops and deploy them to the border. What do you think?”

This time, without thinking much, I type in her question as is.

‘Is it most efficient to gather troops and deploy them on the border with the Aishus Army?’

and.

[Not like that.]

‘… … ?’

For the first time in a long time, I recall a feeling I had forgotten for a while.

The feeling that the answer to a question is making fun of me.

‘… … ‘What kind of bullshit are you talking about again?’

The time has come to fight again with the conclusion I came to.