episode_0271

* * *

Around the same time.

Karelia was being escorted by Violet, her entire body tied up with rope.

“In any form, there will definitely be those who want to leave the territory during the battle. Inspect them all, and if they are on the upper level, confiscate their luggage and calculate the unit price for the ship. ”

‘I thought what the bookworm said was true… … .’

Genor said that Vanessa would definitely try to escape at least the monarch, Karelia.

At his command, troops were stationed at all the routes leading to the castle of Tepel from other territories.

Considering that our troops were overwhelmingly numerous anyway, dispersing them in this way would have no bearing on the outcome of the battlefield… … this could not but be a stroke of genius.

If it weren’t for Jinor’s judgment, our army would have lost the enemy monarch at a critical juncture, and I felt a cold sweat run down my spine.

‘I guess I can rest easy now… … .’

Makana Karelia.

A very kind-looking, mature woman with green eyes.

A person originally served by Lady Luna.

A woman whose great virtue is praised by many.

Violet, for one, thought Karelia was an overrated woman.

Because when I see him being blindly dragged around by the actions of Vanessa, the character who caused the rebellion, I actually think he’s stupid rather than kind.

But when I came face to face with her like this – why did so many people gather like clouds under her?

I guess I understand why it took so much persuasion to commit treason.

The aura of a great person. The sense of leisure that one feels from this woman is overwhelming.

The monarch. This woman was one who existed high above the clouds.

‘If Vanessa had not wielded her military power arbitrarily in the first place, most of the people from the Karelian Army who are now working for our military would not have joined the rebellion… … .’

As I was thinking about that, I looked at Karelia and our eyes met.

Karelia said with a reassuring smile.

“Hehe, it’s okay to relax. Like I said before, I have no intention of running away.”

At those words, the soldiers escorting her flinched slightly.

Even though she is now a prisoner, she was a woman who acted as a monarch.

It is inevitable that an aura of elegance that is difficult to approach will naturally be present in one’s body.

Violet felt that way too, so it’s obvious the soldiers felt it too.

Violet stared into Karelia’s eyes for a moment, then spoke in a slightly aggressive tone.

“Don’t talk nonsense. I told you to follow me.”

“Ahaha! What a joke. Look at me. What can I do now, a woman with her whole body tied up? But the soldiers and you too… … You have to be so tense like this to be able to breathe.”

“… … .”

“I’ll follow you even if you untie the rope… … but I won’t ask you to untie it. Okay. Well… … I don’t know if I can say that in return, but if you want, I think it wouldn’t be bad to chat about this and that? ”

“Get the topic. It’s no use trying to shake us up with fancy words.”

“Ahaha! How strange. Jim seems to you like a Serpina. That’s too bad. If I had more time, I could tell you that Jim is a pretty good person.”

Karelia said that, laughing as if it was funny, and in a completely weightless tone as if she was talking about the weather for tomorrow-

“This is going to be my last outing… …I think it would be okay to make a big fuss about it, at least for the last time.”

“… … !”

Violet was startled and her eyes widened, but then she spoke in a calm tone.

“Our lord is not a man who treats life lightly.”

“My lord… … You must be talking about Princess Luna. Hehe. That’s right. Princess Luna is not the type of person to swing her sword carelessly. I know that. She is a very gentle woman, you know. But… … .”

Karelia looks at Violet’s face for a moment, then turns her head to the side and blurts out the sentence.

“… … You are still young. How pitiful. It is a tragedy of the times that young people like you are sent to the battlefield. I do not want that kind of world to come, so I drew my sword to stop Serpina. ”

“… … .”

I don’t know what you’re talking about though.

Feeling that she might get caught up in that woman’s pace if she continued like this, Violet decided to end the conversation and turned her head away.

“Anyway, I have no intention of engaging in useless conversation with you. You’d better follow along, Karelia.”

“Okay, I understand.”

After that, Karelia kept her mouth shut… … but Violet couldn’t let go of the tension.

This woman… … is definitely a dangerous being. There is something about her that draws people to her.

‘My lord… … .’

Violet cut off all the thoughts that had been floating around in her mind.

Yes, it is up to the lord to decide.

Whatever her lord decides, she will follow him. That was the duty of a subject that Violet had learned.

So, Violet headed towards the burning Madelan Castle with her sure ‘loot’.

* * *

As soon as the battle was over and Luna entered the gates of the capital city of Madlan-

Before they knew it, the people of Yeongji had gathered like a flock of clouds and started shouting while looking at Luna.

“Lunarien! Welcome!!”

“Thank you for freeing me from Vanessa’s evil ways… … !”

“Long live the Lunalian Army! Long live Lunalian!”

“Everyone… … !”

Luna was surprised by the unexpected reaction, and the sight of the farmer who always plowed the field with her came into view.

“You did it, Lunalian… … !”

“Hello, Cage! It’s been a while!”

Cage.

A middle-aged farmer who once worked with me at the Château de Madeleine.

There was no way I could forget. Because he was one of the few people who had unlocked Luna’s heart despite being guarded by many.

Luna got down from the saddle and offered her a handshake.

Farmer Cage bent at a 90-degree angle and took her hand in his own.

“I’ve been waiting for this moment ever since I heard that Lunalian had risen up at Tepel Castle.”

“Is that so… … ?”

“Of course! I thought you had a purpose, Lunarien. Even when we were working the fields together, I noticed that you weren’t the type of person to do this kind of work. ”

It seems that public opinion of Vanessa among the people of Yeongji was close to the worst.

It had to be that way. She demanded more than twice as much military service from the people of the territory, and the military laws became more severe, causing many people to lose their lives.

Even though the military power had grown stronger, in the end, the people’s hearts had been lost.

The fact that Karelia did not put any brakes on Vanessa’s arbitrary actions was also probably not to their liking.

“I’ll come back to help you again sometime.”

“No, what are you talking about! Now, the one who has to do something big… … Leave this to the Schoen! Lunarien, just do what you have to do!”

While I was chatting with the people of Yeongji like that.

Jinor came closer to her.

“My lord.”

“Ah, Genor.”

“A word from Violet. She said she caught it on the northern riverbank… ”

“… … !!”

As soon as she heard his words, Luna’s pupils shrank momentarily.

“Then… …as Genor said?”

“Yes, that’s what it was like.”

“… … .”

okay.

You tried to run away, Karelia, you.

No, maybe, as Genor claims, she was ‘forced’ to run away against her will…

That she is now caught in herself-

‘… … .’

Luna smiled again and said goodbye to the people of the territory, including Cage.

“Stay healthy! Lunalian! May peace be upon the continent!”

-Long live Lunalien!!!!

Jinor is lost in thought as he watches Lunalian advance, leaving the shouts of the people behind.

‘I’ve heard the story, but I didn’t think it would gain the public’s support to this extent.’

A woman who has an overwhelming advantage over Karelia in terms of trust from the people of the territory, and not just anyone else… Where on earth has she been hiding all this time?

And, Swen… … how on earth did he find that hidden person?

Anyway, that shout gave him confidence.

Now, the one who will be the talk of the continent is not Lynn Brands, nor Varanga Yuuri Ashius, nor Serpina von Eingart… … but Lunalien.

* * *

“This way.”

Welcoming Luna as she enters the castle of Madlan Castle, guided by Francis and the soldiers-

“You’re here, Lunalian Inian.”

A short-haired woman glaring at him fiercely – Vanessa Trinity.

“… … .”

Before Luna could give any instructions, the soldiers surrounded her and immediately attempted to capture her.

Naturally, without much difficulty, she is freed from the rope.

“It’s no use putting on a nice face. You’re just a dirty traitor.”

“This kid! Watch your words! First of all, you were the one who-”

“It’s okay, Francis. Calm down.”

“Huh, but my lord… … !”

“Calm down. This is an order.”

“… … !”

Lunalian calmed down the very angry Francis and then approached the tied up Vanessa.

“I think we were unlucky. Me and Vanessa.”

“Ha! This is such a novel way to mock losers.”

“I’m not joking. I’m serious. I’m just thinking… … that maybe it would have been better if we never met.”

“What did you say… … ?”

After saying that, Luna looked at Vanessa, who was gritting her teeth and getting angry.

Vanessa… …was startled and widened her eyes as soon as she met Luna’s eyes.

I’ve seen those eyes before. They are eyes that truly care about the other person. … … Eyes that remind me of Lady Karelia――

‘What, what is this… …!’

no.

It was impossible for this vile woman to have such kindness as Lady Karelia.

Vanessa shook her head, clearing her mind of distracting thoughts… …

Recognizing the name Karelia, I notice the discomfort that has been bothering me all along.

This place is a royal castle.

However, Karelia did not exist here.

If so, it would be natural for Luna to question why she disappeared… …

why……

How can you be so calm… …?

‘no way……!’

“… … See you soon.”

Luna nodded slowly.

“Francis, please imprison this man.”

“Ouch!”

“Okay… … Wait! Lunalian, oh, right? No way… … !!”

“Follow me!”

Vanessa is dragged along without finishing her question.

After she disappears, Lunalian closes her eyes and recalls what Jinor had just said to her.

If you don’t stain your sword with the blood of others, then one day your own blood will be on it…

‘… … .’

Lunalian, once again, made her ‘resolve’.

The determination to be reborn as a true monarch.