Player Returns After 10,000 Years Episode 343
Paying for His Sins (1)
At this rate, we should be able to reach the capital tomorrow.
Ah… yes. That’s right.
Iris’ expression darkened. With
her shoulders drooping, she
trudged to the carriage with a weak step.
Kang Woo looked at her blankly and clicked his tongue.
There’s something I’ve felt from spending the last few days with her. ‘First of all, it’s not like shit by nature.’
Although a bit immature, I could often see her naive and tender side.
But even if you think that’s the case, when you hear someone say something to himself or to treat a lady-in-waiting badly, the words “I ate a lot of shit” naturally come out.
What made her personality twisted so much? ‘Well, I’ll find out tomorrow.’
Kang Woo looked at Iris, who was trembling with a pale face, with deeply sunken eyes.
The problem wasn’t what kind of trauma she had. ‘Public opinion is worse than I thought.’
The evaluation of Iris in the Arnan Empire is literally the bottom.
The people of the empire were showing their hatred towards her to the extent that they wondered if this was okay.
‘An incompetent, greedy and selfish princess.’
It’s almost like a compilation of corruption and depravity.
‘I’m thinking that maybe someone deliberately dispelled rumors like that.
It was hard to say that Princess Iris was not responsible.
Judging from the way she treated her maid-in-waiting and the unfriendly attitude she treated others except Kim Si-hun, it was hard to conclude that she was the victim of malicious rumors.
The attitude she treats her subordinates
Siesta!! I told you to clean the wagon!
Iris ran wild and screamed loudly.
‘It’s so fucking, it’s fucking.’
He was usually fine, but when the topic of the capital came up, he suddenly became hysterical.
Anyway, the problem is that because of that hysteria, her evaluation is not good not only among the people of the Empire, but also within the Gangwoo Party.
‘It’s difficult.’
If this continues, there will be some setbacks in the plan to make Kim Si-hoon soar as a hero with the princess on his back.
In the current situation, taking the side of the rebels was enough to easily obtain the title of hero.
‘I’ll have to think about this.
Kang Woo stood up. One more day left to reach the capital.
****
Wow is this the capital?
Seolah Han exclaimed in surprise.
Kang-woo, who was riding in the same carriage as her, also looked around in amazement.
I thought the magic civilization had developed, but I didn’t expect it to be this far. It was impossible to compare with a small city like Belen in the first place.
Five-story buildings were lined up along the carriage road, and the sidewalk itself was made of pure white marble, so it was very neat.
‘here.’
The most prosperous city on the Erno continent.
The capital of the Arnan Empire.
It was a huge city worthy of its name.
Kang-woo looked out the window and checked the expressions of the people passing by.
There was nothing different about being the capital. As if the news of the princess’ arrival had already reached them, they were glaring at Iris’ carriage with hostile eyes.
A threatening atmosphere, as if a riot would break out if touched.
Of course, the riot did not happen because the imperial soldiers rushed out to escort the wagon.
Kang Woo’s party and Princess Iris were escorted by the imperial army and were able to arrive at the golden castle.
Si Hoon. How many days are you planning to stay in the… Imperial Castle?
Iris asked cautiously after getting into the carriage.
Kim Si-hoon let out a drool with a thoughtful expression on his face. ‘Well, it’s all acting anyway.
The answer has already been discussed with Kang Woo.
I don’t have anything urgent right now… would it be okay if I stayed in the imperial castle for a while
?
ah! Of course!
Iris’s expression brightened at Sihun Kim’s answer.
Come over here.
Iris entered the castle with a bright smile.
Kim Si-hoon, Kang-woo and other party members followed her.
It was then.
Oh, are these the people who saved the princess from the hands of the rebels?
soft voice.
An old man in a white priest’s uniform walked slowly to the place where Kang-woo and his party were.
He said while holding Kim Si-hoon’s hand.
Thank you so much for saving the princess. Whoa. When he heard that the princess was attacked by the rebels, how much this old man’s heart sank
…
I just did what I had to do. chuckle As I’ve heard, you’re a heroic man.
The old man bowed deeply, asking for a handshake not only with Kim Si-hoon, but also with each member of Kang-woo’s party.
Oh, I’m late in introducing myself. I
‘m Chancellor Fidelio who assists the princess.
Fidelio bowed respectfully toward Gangwoo and his party.
He looked back at the maids lined up around him and continued.
These are the heroes who saved the princess. Please guide me to the VIP room.
yes.
We’re going to have a big party soon. I’ll have to introduce the achievements of the heroes to the other nobles.
Prime Minister Fidelio smiled brightly and
approached Iris.
Princess Iris, are you injured anywhere?
Ahh… Iris’ expression turned pale as Fidelio approached.
She shuddered and hung her head
.
I’m fine… yo. Do you know how much pain this old man suffered when he heard that the princess had left for the tomb of His Majesty the first emperor while I was away.
…sorry.
A creeping voice flowed from Iris’s mouth.
It wasn’t difficult to guess who the actual owner of the palace was based on that appearance alone.
Kang Woo opened his eyes narrowly and looked at Prime Minister Fidelio.
I thought I’d come to know about it naturally when I came to the imperial palace, but I never thought I’d find out who was behind the incident so quickly.
**
‘Is it you?’
Kang Woo twisted his lips.
The picture, which had been hazy as if there was fog, was clearly revealed.
Kang-woo and his party entered the VIP room and unpacked their belongings.
The VIP room, which was assigned one for each guest, was so splendid that the jaw dropped.
In vain.
Kang Woo lay down on the soft bed.
Lilith.
yes.
Lilith appeared from the shadows cast on the floor as if she knew how to call her.
She sat down coquettishly on the bed where Kang-woo was lying and leaned against Kang-woo.
He knew why he called him, even if he didn’t have to say it. What are you going to do, Demon King? I’m thinking about it.
Kang Woo answered while lying on the bed.
I think the human named Prime Minister Fidelio can communicate better?
That’s right.
It is easier to cooperate with the chancellor, who is already almost ruling the empire, than the incompetent princess.
It was none of his business whether Prime Minister Fidelio tried to kill the princess or not.
The question is…
Is it the blessing of the high elves?
that’s right.
Kang Woo nodded. A high elf blessing that is said to have been handed down to the imperial family.
It is not known whether this will affect the conditions for the actual high elf to appear in front of the savior. ‘But it’s a little hard to conclude that there is no connection.
Since the first emperor met the high elves in person, it was difficult to say that the high elves were completely unrelated to the incarnation of the material world.
Kang Woo narrowly opened his eyes and fell into trouble.
‘It’s easy to make Kim Si-hoon a hero if you cooperate with Fidelio’
Just as Fidelio planned, raise a rebel and kill Iris.
In that case, you can easily put the appetizing title of a hero who liquidated the corrupt imperial family and brought peace to the empire.
In the first place, the evaluation of Iris among the people of the empire is close to the worst, so the justification is certain.
‘The opposite.’
To take Iris’ side and deal with Fidelio.
In that case, even if you succeed, it will be difficult to be called a hero
.
‘Too many problems.
First of all, the image of Iris among the people of the Empire itself is the worst.
I have to change that image first, but it’s really difficult in a normal way.
‘It’s not like Iris is competent.’
No, even if she was competent, if she had a crooked personality like now, she couldn’t change her evaluation after all.
Iris has to get rid of her image as a ‘villain’ while correcting her distorted personality. … It’s Hello.
It’s already dark before my eyes. Seeing Iris hysterical, her twisted personality could not be resolved with simple persuasion, and there were many things she had to do to get out of the villainous image spreading throughout the empire.
The key is whether the high elves’ blessings, which are not even certain, are worth that much.’
Kang Woo lay down on the bed, crossing his legs and shaking his feet.
Lilith lay down next to Kangwoo and hugged him.
What about cooperating with Fidelio and then locking the princess in prison without killing her?
well. Could that be worse? From the high elves’ point of view, the child they gave this blessing to was imprisoned.
It would have been better for him to die at the hands of Fidelio.
Um… Can I share my opinion then?
of course.
I think I’d better help the princess.
Iris?
Lilith nodded.
Even if it’s a bit annoying, isn’t it better to have a higher chance of summoning a high elf?
but.
Kang Woo nodded.
If he had to choose, of course it would be advantageous to stand on the side of the royal family with the blessing of the High Elves.
You have to work hard for uncertain gains, but it’s not a big deal to put up with that much effort. ‘It’s annoying, but not impossible.
Kang Woo nodded.
Lilith smiled coquettishly and continued.
And…
there’s also the feeling of paying the price. penalty?
what punishment?
…I think it would be better for Kangwoo to go and see it in person.
Lilith gave a subtle smile without answering the question.
If you go to the place where Princess Iris is right now, you will know.
Kang Woo nodded his head and sighed.
‘Let’s go see something.’
He could have found a clue to fix Princess Iris’ twisted personality.
Kangwoo followed Liris’ words and headed to Princess Iris’s bedroom.
In the middle, the imperial army was guarding the passage, but no one recognized Kang Woo who used the power of stealth.
Let’s arrive in front of Iris’s bedroom like that.
Ugh… Black.
Suppressed sobs flowed through the crack in the door.
Come Bunny…
I heard her voice mixed with sobs.
‘Brother?’
Kang Woo tilted his head and used the power of clairvoyance.
The scene in the room beyond the door was reflected in his eyes.
Iris was curled up on the bed, weeping, holding a small picture frame in her hand. ‘Who is it?’
Did Iris have a brother?
I hadn’t heard anything like that in the past few days.
Kangwoo turned slightly and looked at the picture frame Iris was holding in her hand.
A photo of a blond young man with a dazzling appearance caught my eye.
It was a familiar face. ….. Raynald?
Kang Woo’s eyes widened.
Ah… that’s right.
He nodded his head in a somber voice. It feels
like pieces of a puzzle that have been misaligned
.
Prince of the Arnan Empire, Raynald von Arnan.
The hero with a sense of justice met a miserable death on Earth.
At the hands of the Grand Duke Satan of Wrath. ‘It’s our fault for not stopping Satan in time.’
My heart is heavy when I think about Raynald.
‘He was a good guy…’
He clenched his fist enough to make the tendons swell.
The biggest reason is that Reynald suddenly acted alone, but it was also his own fault for not warning Satan in advance.
Ha ha… that’s what you meant.
Kang Woo lowered his head with a sad expression.
Lilith’s words were understood. – There is also the feeling of paying the price.
pay the penalty ‘Yes, I have to pay for my sins. The opportunity to pay the price for not saving Reynald from the hands of Satan has come.
