Chapter 224 The Land of the Awakened Blind (3)
Jacqueline covered her face.
I was sobbing with my body shaking, and I couldn’t stop crying mixed with despair with emotions I couldn’t handle.
“… I’m sorry. I’m really sorry. I never thought that the Count of Rondon was the kind of person who worked so hard for us. no i didn’t think Everyone called me a traitor, so I always doubted his warm intentions.”
Born into a commoner family.
Jacqueline lived a life no different from others.
Rather than planning for the distant future, the immediate life took precedence, and as they lived that way, making a family and taking responsibility for their children’s livelihood became all of life.
It was a frustrating reality.
Knowing that the reality won’t change even if I try the same as now, my dissatisfaction only increased as time passed.
became narrow-minded.
My vision narrowed.
Success stories of people who have been heard from time to time did not come close to reality like stories from distant countries.
“Khehehe, what the hell am I supposed to do with this? please tell me how I’m not sure. It’s still so hard to accept this situation after such a huge thing.”
he is.
was only common people.
He became Redford’s hero by chance, but in fact, he wasn’t able to lead the people because he was special in the process.
Rather, people sympathize with Jacqueline’s remarks because they are the same general public.
The target of the instigation was Jacqueline, but in fact, anyone could sufficiently replace Jacqueline’s role.
My face was stained with tears.
As he was reality-checked by Roman Dmitri, his face was horribly distorted as if the world had completely collapsed.
As an ordinary person who lived a repeated life every day. I didn’t have the experience to accept a series of situations.
Frustrated.
He was sobbing and crying profusely, not caring what people were looking at.
A space where silence descends.
People couldn’t say anything.
He neither blamed Jacqueline nor comforted her.
Because they are no different.
He projected himself onto Jacqueline and eventually left the judgment of the situation to Roman Dmitri.
said Roman Dmitry.
“Jacqueline. You also have your own story. The riot that attacked the Earl of Rondon was not for personal gain, and you, who robbed the gold coins, distributed them to the people, proving what you took up arms for. but… .”
Shuk.
got a sword
Despite the bewildered gaze, he pointed the sword at Jacqueline’s throat.
“No reason can be an excuse for your actions. Incited by you, you attacked the carriage of the Earl of Rondon, killing innocent soldiers in the process. They also have families. Even if you raised a riot for your family, because of your misunderstanding, the soldiers’ families lost their only father and son. What do you think you can pay for it? Even if you plead with tears, those who have already died cannot return.”
saw people
It’s not just about Jacqueline.
Only Jacqueline was the opponent. Roman Dmitri’s words were aimed at all those who participated in the riot.
“The water spilled. In order for Redford to avoid repeating the same precedent, the responsibility for his actions cannot be reduced just because he made a mistake. Jacqueline. You are not the ‘Hero of Redford’ that people respect. He is just a murderer who committed a murder by mistake, and I will hold him accountable.”
Jacqueline closed her eyes tightly.
Accepted death.
His trembling body proved that he was a weak human being, but the blood of the Earl of Rondon on his hands flickered in his head.
One mistake of your own. A person who devoted himself to the kingdom of Redford almost died.
If he had given a little more strength, the bleeding Earl of Rondon would never have gotten up.
gritted it
He at least. He did not evade what he had done.
“Citizens of Redford listen up. remember today Jacqueline may not be Redford’s hero, but she will remain a lifesaver who took on your sins and accepted death. Later, when you repeat the same mistake. Remember then that there will be no one like Jacqueline to pay for your sins.”
That moment.
Flash.
swung the sword
A man who was too ordinary to be called a hero.
Jacqueline collapsed to the floor, splattered with blood.
* * *
That time.
The Earl of Rondon led his troops to the royal palace.
I didn’t want bloodshed to throw the country into chaos, but now there was no other way.
‘People’s anger reached its peak. It was only about attacking me, who is now just a nobleman, but if the fundamental problem is not solved, unmanageable chaos will come at any time. After all, for the future of Redford Kingdom. Someone must take up arms and bring King Redford down from his throne.’
Even while walking.
My mind was plunged into endless confusion.
Now he agreed to the goal of overthrowing King Redford, but Roman Dmitri wanted to usurp the throne and put himself on the throne.
that was another matter.
King Redford had a prince who was concerned about the safety of the country.
When he remembered the face of the prince who had told him he was willing to rebel for the sake of his country, he wondered if he was right in following Roman Dmitri’s words.
under the same sky.
The lineage of the royal family cannot be twofold.
If you want to destroy the king and take the throne, you have no choice but to take the life of the prince.
‘What am I rebelling for?’
single purpose.
It is the peace of the country.
Judging really soberly, the Prince of Redford was not fit for the throne.
In a turbulent world, someone is needed to sort out the chaotic situation, but the years have proven that the prince is not a great person politically.
He also asked me to lead the rebellion.
It was like admitting that he did not have the strength or ability to overturn the situation even though he knew that the king’s actions were wrong.
branch of choice.
ate heartily
The moment he storms into the palace with a weapon, from then on, a moment’s hesitation will ruin everything.
‘I’m sorry, Prince.’
The choice belongs to the leader.
Even for those who follow you.
The Earl of Rondon did not waver any longer.
“Knight Commander.”
“Tell me.”
“The moment you enter the palace. We will ask for a single conversation. If the Royal Knights who follow His Majesty show their anger towards us, then without hesitation, blow off the Royal Knights Commander’s head and subdue the troops under his command at once. keep in mind In the end, it is a fight that gnaws at Redford’s flesh. If you can’t get both the result and the process in your hands, Redford will have no choice but to fall into the path of destruction.”
“… All right.”
The knight commander showed a confused expression.
The Knights of Rondon and the Royal Knights were close friends, but he did not show any hesitation at the order of the Earl of Rondon, whom he followed.
It’s something I’ve always hoped for.
Looking at the Count Rondon’s devotion to the country, people always thought that the reality would be different if a person like him had been the King of Redford Kingdom.
Finally.
arrived at the palace.
But the guard opened the door as if he had been waiting for them.
“Please go inside.”
beyond the gaze.
There were royal knights.
They found the Earl of Rondon and knelt down.
“The Royal Knights of Redford are the ones who protect the royal family. Knowing that it is a high treason to oppose the King, I made a decision to set the country right. We will close our eyes and cover our ears here. So get what you want. Please do what you have to do for this country for Redford.”
The Earl of Londondon’s decision.
It wasn’t just the Rondons who wanted it.
* * *
People in the palace.
They have stories to hear.
People called the Earl of Rondon a traitor, but the content of the information flowing into the palace was different.
Redford’s Hope.
In a situation of financial collapse, the Earl of Rondon devoted himself to the country to the extent that the vast fortune he had earned for generations was exhausted.
It was a move that could not help being compared to the king.
Unlike the King, who went to the gambling tables every day to splurge on money and indulged himself in drinking with women, the Earl of Rondon took on the duties of a King.
so that.
Opened the door.
Knowing the meaning of the royal sword’s existence, knowing that one turn away from them would reduce their value.
The Royal Knight Commander closed his eyes.
Although he couldn’t bear to join the rebellion, he decided that it was best for the Kingdom of Redford to prevent bloodshed as much as possible in the process of Earl Rondon taking the throne.
Thanks to this, Count Rondon was able to safely cross the road.
He walked down a long corridor that he usually used to report to the king, and armed troops followed him in a vicious manner.
today.
How will the posterity remember?
Some might call it a traitor who caused a rebellion, but the record of history was not so important.
A man who was called a traitor.
For the Earl of Rondon, the first priority was always Redford’s safety.
No matter what he was called, he just did what he thought was right.
Sigh.
Opened the door.
When the knights of the family opened the way, Count Rondon stepped into the space where the king would be with a hard expression.
That moment.
Count Rondon’s face was stained with astonishment.
To the throne I always looked up to.
King Redford had his head hanging with a pale face.
* * *
Pale face.
blood dripping from the mouth.
the king is dead
With visually unacceptable information, the Earl of Rondon found a will presumably left by the king.
[Earl of London. When I heard that you were attacked, I couldn’t contain my anger toward myself for a while. Because of the chaos caused by me, the King of Redford. Even though I knew that you were dedicated to Redford, I was angry at the days when I ignored you.]
It was strange.
The content of the will was different from what people say about the king.
[Actually, I had a reason to live profligately. People say the death of my children was an unfortunate accident, but behind it was a group of evil threatening Redford’s safety. Not only did they kill the eldest son, they also took the life of the younger daughter. and one day sent me a letter Their threat was that from now on, if I didn’t go to the gambling table every day and live a dissolute life, I would even kill my last remaining son. In fact, the second was poisoned with deadly poison. You may not know this because I am feeding the antidote I get from them every time, but if I show the right attitude for the country even a little bit, the second one will die.] It was a hidden truth
.
There was information in the will that even the Earl of Rondon did not know.
[I am an incompetent king. He did not fulfill his duties as a king, and as a father of children, he selfishly took care of his children. But now I know that it shouldn’t be like that. If I became more greedy to protect my children, many people in Redford would lose their lives. Count of London. You are the leader Redford wants. If I step down from the throne, Redford will quickly regain stability around you. so. don’t get blood on your hands I will take my own life so that the evil group can no longer threaten me, so I ask for this country that I have destroyed.]
“… what the hell is this?”
The hand holding the note trembled.
The Earl of Rondon read the last words with gritted teeth.
[Lastly, I hope you don’t forcefully take the rest of your life from the prince. It’s a child who doesn’t have much life left anyway.]
That was the end.
The Earl of Rondon grabbed the will.
It was the same.
Just as Jacqueline did not know her own truth, she did not know the King’s truth.
It was really irresponsible.
Death like this does not mean that the king’s atrocities will disappear, but as the Earl of Rondon, there was something he had to do.
“Find the prince right now! You must inform him of this.”
remaining life.
even if that time is short.
The Earl of Rondon wanted the prince to know the truth about the incompetent king the people accused him of.
even if incompetent.
That King Redford was nothing more than a father for his son.
