Chapter 27. If it were now (5)
A gray dove flew to the window.
The beak of a pigeon, whose appearance was not that special, tapped and pecked at the window.
Before long, the window opened and a sun-baked, calloused hand carefully cupped the bird. Amazingly, the bird did not run away but was calmly caught in the hand.
Black magic, which has great side effects and is cruel in nature, has long since disappeared as its use on the continent was completely banned according to the will of Kyris’s first queen, Sispanian. However, ‘Taming’, one of the black magics, was modified and improved into a general magic that excluded risk factors and was allowed to be used within a limited range.
The same spell was placed on the bird that had just knocked on the window. This was to recognize the owner’s location or understand the coordinates of where to fly.
In other words, it is Jeonseo-gu.
“It’s a little late.”
When the driver carrying Jeon Seo-gu, who had come flying through the pouring rain, entered the living room, the person who had just sat down with a cup of tea said this.
I don’t know what I was worrying about all night, but it seemed like I fell asleep at dawn. Perhaps because I had just washed up, there was still moisture left on my blue and silver hair that had not been dried properly.
He did not include a single servant or maid in his entourage that would accompany him on his journey. At first the knight did not understand why his master did not take his servants, but now he guessed. It was probably because he wanted to roam around the palace as he please without being disturbed by anyone.
The knight Teilan, who looked for a moment at his hair, which he suddenly cut short one day, answered.
“I think our arrival was delayed due to the bad weather.”
It was definitely not good weather for birds to fly. They too were temporarily stranded on their way back to Secretia due to the rain that had been falling since the night before.
“Well, that’s true.”
After answering that, Chase held out his hand and Tailan handed him the letter that was tied to Jeon Seo-gu’s leg. Chase quickly read the contents of the letter with his violet eyes and burned the note in the scented candle on the table.
– The midday reaper wolf hunter leaves the nest. In the direction of a young griffin or rattlesnake den. Drops 40 shrew messengers. No shrew footprints.
It is Euria that brings thick dark clouds at any time and sentences death. Arsene slaughtered the warriors of the Great Desert who clashed while traveling through the Great Desert with his teacher. It was a nickname given by the Secretia Sejaks out of respect, and I had not expected that those names would be included in this note.
So, that note now states that Euria and Arsene left Kyrisis and were heading towards the direction of the Margrave of Gray Brisen or Tensil, who killed forty of ‘them’ minions, and that there was another person who could figure out the identity of the group to which ‘they’ belonged. This meant that no clues were found.
“I can’t believe I killed them all.”
Chase’s eyes, which had always been soft, sank with a cold glow.
The Birds of Secretia were currently conducting an investigation into the group. They were supposed to send the results of chasing down their remnants, but instead they sent a message saying that it was aborted due to Euria’s intervention.
A quiet voice that did not match the cold air came out.
“I guess they were bigger than I thought. Wizards are as strong as I thought.”
Chase didn’t know that Euria was investigating the ‘black stone’. So it was also unknown why that group clashed with Euria. However, I thought it was a bit surprising that they could use as many as 40 minions, and nodded when told that the two wizards killed all 40 of these people who were probably using unknown powers.
Because I had first-hand experience with the power of a wizard.
“I barely caught the tail, but I guess I missed it.”
And then he said something a little regretful.
I heard that the group’s minions were heading somewhere, and I was following them. However, they heard the news that they were all killed by just two wizards and that there were no other clues.
Chase, who was tapping his fingertips on the table with his purple eyes downcast, spoke to Teilan.
“Tell them not to chase after the association president, but to return to the capital and investigate again to see if there are any other clues. If I’m not careful, my birds will get hurt at the hands of the association president.”
“I understand, sir.”
Teylan, who answered like that, stood still. Usually, after finishing what he had to say, Tailan would take a step back to watch behind Chase or go out, so Chase took a sip of his tea, put it down, and then opened his mouth.
“Talk.”
“The number of birds in Kairisis has decreased significantly. What are you planning to do?”
Teilan simply said ‘a lot’, but in fact, the three crops planted in Kyrisis had been reduced to less than half.
It was the result of Teylan’s sword being swung at Chase’s command.
All of the birds that Chase caught that looked even slightly suspicious died at the hands of Teylan. Without overlooking even the slightest doubt, he mercilessly distinguished them and killed them all.
That was the reason Taylan was not with him when Calian found Chase or when Plantz met Chase. The birds that escaped from the cage were all destroyed before they knew what was outside the cage.
Chase, who took the lives of the birds he had raised with his own hands, let out a low sigh and answered.
“I don’t want to increase it right now.”
Once King Kairis found out how many Secretia’s three pieces there were, it was difficult to immediately fill in the numbers. However, Chase killed the birds, fully considering that there would be a blow that would be difficult to ignore. So there was no need to feel sorry now.
“Be prepared as soon as you get back so you can send it at any time later.”
“Yes, I will.”
After saying that, Teylan’s feet took a step back. Chase’s eyes, which had been slightly lowered towards the teacup, followed the tips of the feet.
A voice that was as cold as the look in his eyes a moment ago followed.
“I don’t want you to tell His Majesty what happened here.”
A voice that clearly conveys the meaning that if you refuse, you will also abandon Teilan. It was a calm tone, but it was an order that Teilan could never disobey.
Although he knew he had no choice but to follow, Teilan quietly opened his mouth instead of saying he understood.
“… I’m curious about the reason. Can you just tell me that?”
Kairisis’ Sejaks changed what they were investigating at will, moved the Sejaks as they pleased, changed their hiding places, informed King Kairis of the Sejaks’ existence, and killed and eliminated the Sejaks.
This is something Devlan will never forgive if he finds out.
For going to such lengths to help one of the princes of Kairis, knowing this better than anyone else.
Even without expecting anything in return.
Chase’s head lifted towards Teylan, who was standing next to him. Chase, who was looking at Teylan with eyes filled with the deep forest swaying in the gentle wind, answered quietly.
“Just. I think I found my lost younger brother.”
The ridiculous truth. The truth is harder to believe than a lie. So the truth will never be questioned.
It was an answer that could only be true, but Teilan, who would never know it was true, looked at Chase’s face. It seemed like my first impression of the 3rd Prince Kairis was quite good.
Aren’t the three princes worthy of ascending to the throne?
So, it would have helped the future relationship between the two countries.
“I understand. I will keep it secret from Your Majesty.”
Chase, who had been sitting in silence for a long time, smiled with a rain-soaked face at Tailan’s answer, which he had made his own judgment about.
The scent of mint rising from the teacup passed my nose.
* * *
It rained as expected.
Every time I took a step towards Heisia Palace, and a step closer to where the axis of time was, I was hit with a little more rain.
I knew it was going to rain and I went out with an umbrella to block the rain, but I couldn’t avoid the pouring rain. So we ended up getting caught in the rain.
– On the path my mother worked so hard to walk. Is there another end… other than that?
suddenly. Really suddenly.
I remembered the words of Plantz, who was following me. I couldn’t tell if it was because my feet were headed to Heysia or because I had other thoughts. It just occurred to me.
If Calian hadn’t held Planz’s hand that day, or if Plantz hadn’t come to Calian, today’s events would never have happened. That’s why Calian thought it might have occurred to him.
It started with words that suddenly occurred to me. One word each time we take a step closer to Heysia Palace. The words he said went back in time.
– I don’t remember anything.
There is always an end to a person’s steps.
Calian’s steps were the same. The steps going back up and the steps heading towards Heysia both stopped.
I looked back for a moment and saw a pea that had fallen into the water.
It was no different for Plantz, who followed Calian. In the end, we all walked the same path, so it’s only natural. Plants was also hit by the same rain. I didn’t know what I was thinking when I got hit.
Calian, who was looking at Plants, took another step. I went down the stairs one by one. Towards the room where the window was closed.
– you. Who are you?
And as he thought back on the words that came to mind, Calian quietly sank into his own bottom, little by little.
The sound of rain receded in the distance, and only the footsteps of the two princes echoed quietly in the breathtaking silence.
Kalian left his hair and clothes dripping with rainwater. I didn’t even think about being kind to Plants.
– okay. I should call you. By name.
In the end, it was too much for me to come up with a name that no one called me in full and that did not remain in anyone’s memory.
widely.
That room.
Calian arrived in front of the room where the hidden thing was hidden again and stopped. And then turned back.
The face of Planz, who was following Calian, was visible from nearby. Calian opened his mouth, staring into those light green eyes.
“Last……”
The voice changed as it got closer to Bern.
A voice came out that was heavy enough to be unbearable, painful enough to want to let go, and painful enough to want to turn away.
“I will ask you one last question.”
Just like Chase did.
If the way to return memories is to face the axis of time, then Plantz too.
“You might remember.”
This is something that not even Calian can know.
The reason why Plantz, who hates taking things, is so broken that he starts a war to take something from someone. Or a reason why you were so desperate that you had to take something away. Maybe you will remember it.
The corners of Planz’s eyes narrowed.
Calian, who was looking at this, spoke.
“If you face what’s inside, you might remember things from the ‘past’. Even if not right away, you might experience the same nightmare someday. You might remember things that even I don’t know about.”
After hearing those words, Plantz vaguely understood how Chase learned of Calian’s true identity. It may not be certain, but I understood that Calian was saying this because I thought that Chase also came into contact with something inside and gained memories because of that.
Plantz stared at Calian’s face.
I looked at Calian, whose expression was heavy, painful, and painful and difficult to explain with just words, and then answered.
“Open. I’ll watch it with you.”
Calian was silent for a moment.
Just as he briefly treated Chase, whose memories were restored, as a brother, is he confident that he will not treat Plantz, whose memories have returned, as an enemy? Finally, I thought about it.
Then he turned back again and showed his back to Plantz.
“yes.”
That was the answer to the concerns and Kalian’s decision.
It won’t be difficult as it can be done by protecting yourself from others or from the shadows of the past. That’s how I ended my thoughts.
– Grun….
The door finally opened with a small sound.
