Chapter 51. You say it’s puberty? (3)
Plantz was smiling.
Calian did not laugh.
There is one guy who smiles and doesn’t care about a sword going into his throat, and there’s another guy who doesn’t laugh when a sword is held to his throat.
At this moment, it was difficult to know who was more excited as the two men stared into each other’s eyes as if there was no one around. For a long time, the knights were unable to intervene between the two, and Arsene did not intervene.
– Drip, drip, drip.
Red blood flowed down the blade from the deep cut wound and dripped. It dripped, leaving a dark mark on the moonlit sandy beach.
The sight of a long sword with different writing engraved on it was reflected in the red eyes that momentarily followed the droplets of blood that were shining the same light as his own. Calian glanced at it without saying a word, and his eyes returned to Planz.
Since everyone in the room heard the explanation, even Plantz, who was holding his breath at the red blade in Calian’s hand, must have understood well. But Plantz did not give any answer. He just looks at Calian with light green eyes that are difficult to read as to whether he is worried or fearless.
How much time has passed like that?
Just when I thought about it, the ticking sound of the pocket watch Calian had in his pocket was louder than the sound of the waves.
“My brother must be very angry.”
Planz finally opened his mouth.
But that wasn’t the answer.
“Start with the explanation. I will listen.”
“no.”
Plantz shook his head and strengthened his arms, not caring whether the sword on his neck opened a wound or not. He sharply struck down Calian’s sword draped around his neck with the sword he had already drawn.
– Kaang!
Half of the sword body sparkled in the dry moonlight.
From beginning to end, the key to properly swinging the sword that Calian had given was to strike Calian’s sword. Plantz, who was staring at Calian, curled one corner of his mouth.
And after a while, he spoke again in a low voice.
“……You spoiled brat.”
Plantz, who had hurriedly sheathed his sword, left his voice behind him. Without even paying attention to the four bodies lying in the distance.
Calian, who was following Plantz’s back with narrowed eyes, spoke in a quiet voice.
“Lord Hertz, please take care of the crystal version. I gave it to you, but you left it behind.”
“All right.”
“Bring the drivers and sort out the situation. I’ll go first.”
“Where are you going?”
“Palace.”
“The road you’re taking may be dangerous. I’ll leave the cleanup up to the drivers and go with you.”
“I don’t think there will be any more attacks, so it’s okay.”
“But, prince. Now”
“Alone. Quietly.”
“…… All right.”
Calian just nodded and took a step forward. And I followed the path that Plantz walked a little while ago.
In the end, the direction we need to go is the same, so even if we don’t go together, we walk the same path. One person’s footprints, one person’s blood stains, and the smell of two people’s blood continued on the sand.
The play is over.
* * *
The wind blows at the end of a voice that always seemed to be calm.
“Kiri.”
The voice wavered like the wings of a bird lost in the wind, so I couldn’t continue the conversation. However, Kirie, who could not have known what was at the end, slightly lowered her head and gave the answer. It was directed at Chase, the person Plants had called ‘outside’.
“I’m sorry. I can’t get out of the way.”
It wasn’t just Calian who couldn’t fully look into the inner thoughts of Plantz, who couldn’t tell exactly how many things he was thinking about at once. Even with Chase’s insight, he couldn’t figure out what plan Plantz was currently executing.
no. It would have been correct to say that I didn’t have the presence of mind to read it.
Just one thing.
– The knights who came with you when you came to Kairis. I don’t think it was Devlan’s knight.
– That’s right. They……
– Teylan Castrin. Am I right.
– They are managed by Lord Castrin, but more accurately, they are my knights.
– My brother must have managed it in the past.
– …… you’re right. Is there any problem with that?
– Secretia Royal Sea. Bring your driver and come right away. As well as Rachel Grace from our side.
– Prince Planz. Some explanation is needed. Why are you asking that? Why are you calling me and Lord Castrin? As you know, it is difficult for me to stay away from the palace for long.
– Warriors from the great desert who use the power of Zeon have come. here. To my brother.
– How did they suddenly appear? Why is Prince Planz there?
– Because the reason is not important. Come. hurry. Take that handsome knight with you.
Plantz spoke faster than ever.
They cut off communication without even listening to Chase’s reply, who had said he would go right away when he heard that there was a Zeon attack. As usual, I know that I didn’t explain it because I didn’t feel like talking, but because I didn’t have time to explain it.
So I had to go right away. Outside the palace.
“……Kiri.”
“sorry.”
Because Kirie had no memories of the past, she was able to block Chase, and because Chase had memories, he was unable to push Kirie away.
As it is different from knowing what it feels like to lose your younger brother while helpless, Kirie could not fully understand Chase’s feelings when he found out that his younger brother was being attacked while he was out. Because Chase knows what kind of death Kirie was for Bern and how she feels now, instead of running away, she is blocking his path.
“The prince said that no matter what happens outside, Crown Prince Chase must stay inside the palace. You said you were under attack by Zeon, but if the situation was not good or it was really urgent, the prince himself, not Prince Plants, would have helped Crown Prince Chase. You may have requested , so please wait.”
So I blocked it, so I stopped.
“The prince will not die.”
Chase, who knew full well that those words were not directed at Chase but at Kirie herself, stood still and looked at Kirie without another answer.
at that time. A person who could not completely empathize with either Kyrie’s feelings or Chase’s feelings stepped forward.
“Get out of the way.”
Tailan.
Tailan, who was watching the confrontation between the two from behind Chase, seemed to not know exactly what was going on, but he clearly understood that Calian was dangerous and that Chase wanted to get out. So, I briefly opened my mouth and took one step forward.
Kirie blocked Tailan’s path without a moment of hesitation, and Tailan opened his mouth again.
“Do you know whose path you are blocking now?”
“I am a knight belonging to Prince Calian, the third prince of Kairis.”
Teylan’s brow furrowed.
“Neither Prince Chase nor Lord Castrin can command me.”
“I don’t care. If you don’t step down, I will make you step down.”
At Tailan’s words, Kyrie’s hand holding the sword sheath gained strength. This means that we will stop it by any means necessary.
Things are getting really weird.
Calian meddled in Chase and Devlan’s affairs, saying he was going snake hunting, and Plantz got in between them. Calian is caught up in Plantz’s plan to catch the snake, and Chase is shaken.
As a result, Calian and Chase’s loyal knights faced off.
In fact, the question of how long Kyrie could endure against Taylan, the continent’s first sword, was that once Kyrie mentioned Calian’s name, this could not simply be a matter of knight versus knight.
“Lord Castrin. Stop.”
In the end, Chase stepped in and blocked the two.
Wouldn’t it be possible to see two knights fighting in front of the main gate of the royal palace?
Teilan was immediately bitten on the foot, and Kirie, seeing this, relaxed her grip on the sword sheath.
Chase, who regained his senses thanks to the battle between the two knights, cooled his mind that had been complicated by worries about Calian.
Of course, you can’t do anything to distract Calian by talking to him, who is fighting with the warriors of the great desert belonging to Zeon. Therefore, Chase organized this sudden situation one by one based on Plantz’s story and the circumstances he knew.
This is what happens when Chase goes outside.
Knights of the Chase. And Xeon’s attack.
Chase looked down at his feet and gathered his thoughts for a while before nodding towards Kyrie.
“Okay. I’m not going out. Instead, I want to let you know because I have other news. I’ll wait.”
“Yes, I understand. Thank you.”
Chase, who only said this without mentioning what conclusion he came to at the end of his thoughts, turned his head and looked at Teilan.
“Lord Castrin. Please talk to me for a moment. I have something to confirm.”
“Your Majesty.”
Tailan answered briefly and followed Chase.
Kirie, who had been looking at the backs of the two for a while, lowered her gaze and removed her hand from the scabbard.
I wonder if Kalian’s fight will be over by now and if Kalyan will be safe.
– Even if it is a multiple trait, it is the same circle in the end, so there will be no problem with Sir Hertz putting Siren or Grace to sleep. Since it’s the same circle, it could happen quickly. If the two of them wake up, what happens after that…. Will
Euria and Rachel, whom Arsene put to sleep without worrying about waking up, wake up, and will Aela be doing her job properly?
Kirie let out a long sigh at the many worries that were piling up and not going away, and took another step. Calian’s warning in case of an emergency was to carry out Calian’s plan to prepare for Plantz’s assassination.
* * *
I did not open my mouth until we left the sea and passed through the small forest.
– I’m worried that you’re hurt.
– You’re safe. I think I’ve caused you some unnecessary worry.
– no. If nothing happened, it was done.
– Have you ever come out of the palace?
– Kirie’s stubbornness should be just normal stubbornness. Don’t worry, you can’t even take a single step. You’re inside.
Many, many, many.
A silver-white horse leading a few steps away. Calian, who was watching the blue-purple cloak of the person sitting on it sway, asked Chase a question.
– Did anything else happen?
– okay. It’s quiet. Father and nobles.
Calian took a deep breath at the mention of nobles, and Chase continued.
– It would be better to come back and share the exact story. I also need to talk to Lord Castrin.
– yes. All right. I’ll be there soon.
Calian lowered his eyes after informing Chase that he was safe and confirming that Chase was safe. Raven purred and made a small noise.
“are you okay.”
Calian responded by touching the back of Raven’s neck and looked forward again.
Soon Raven’s feet became a little faster.
I don’t know how Estina knew, but her steps slowed down a little.
When the two horses stood side by side, Calian opened his mouth.
“You were impatient.”
Because there was sometimes sincerity in the play, and because it was confirmed that Plantz had tried to call Chase using Calian as bait, the voice continued to be a bit sharp and more tired.
“Politics is not about addition and subtraction. There’s a good chance it won’t work out the way you think. “You don’t know that there will be variables like today.”
Instead of asking why he did such a thing or whether the wound on his neck had healed, he quietly reprimanded him.
Plantz did not respond to the voice coming from next to him.
It was always Plantz who ruined Calian’s plans, but this time it was the opposite. Calian ruined all of Plantz’s plans. Of course, Plantz, who knew very well that it was because he proceeded without informing Calian in advance, did not say anything else. I only looked ahead.
“And. If you pull out your sword first without considering your opponent, you will die.”
Planz also frowned at these words.
How could a person who was just watching a cat stand there with his sword drawn? He was probably trying to come to the side where he was fighting the warriors of the great desert. Well, I think they may have just wanted to get rid of Arsene, who suddenly appeared.
Thanks to that, I saw Plantz’s blood in order to restore what had become like ‘stepping out to save a brother with whom you are not on good terms’. The relationship between good brothers is not that good. It was because I thought it would be better to cut off Devlan’s head than to try to get his hands on Plantz, even if he didn’t like it. It was true that he was angry, but the reason was bigger. “If you had told me, I would have thought of another way
. You must have seen it.”
“What are you talking about?”
It’s hard to hear the answer just once.
Who almost died because of you?
…… No. Did you live?
“I tried to deceive Devlan, but the nobles were deceived. So, I’m trying to save my brother’s life, but I need you to adjust the timing.”
After hearing Calian’s words, Plantz frowned once again. Even though he didn’t say anything, the guy’s bright red eyes, with an expression like they were on the top of his head, were unbelievable. It was because I didn’t like it.
“You’re asking about something I know everything about.”
“I vaguely heard Kirie talking to a certain knight in the garden. I understood that the nobles were plotting something and that Devlan was hesitating to get his hands on me, who he seemed to be very interested in…” ”
Stop talking. I’ll explain it properly when we arrive.”
“Yes.”
“And.”
I’ve been told to stop barking so many times, but telling myself to stop talking
is unfamiliar to me. “I don’t know how much mana my brother has. I wish you would stop trying in vain to erase the smell of blood.”
These words are a little more unfamiliar.
Calian, who looked a little surprised, forgot to tell him to stop speaking and opened his mouth again.
“Brother, do you already know that much? “You know how to use mana better than I thought.”
“Shut up. Mouth.”
“Yes.”
With a voice full of frustration, Plantz interrupted Calian again. He then took something out of Estina’s saddle and threw it at Calian. Calian, who caught it flying in the blink of an eye, looked at the
bandage in his hand. He chuckled.
“I don’t think it will be enough. “Is there nothing more?”
“Nothing.”
“Yes.”
The reason why I said I would go alone and defeat the knights
. The reason why Arsene was worried and Raven was anxious. The reason why he answered that he was safe instead of saying that he was not hurt. The
gray-haired warrior covered in a cloak Calian, who was bandaging the long, deep cut on his waist, opened his mouth.
“Happy birthday.”
“… Okay.”
I don’t know how people can say that they understand when someone congratulates them. In times like this, Shouldn’t I just say thank you?
Calian thought about saying something like this, but stopped pretending like nothing was wrong and quietly closed his eyes. “You
don’t have to worry.”
“I won’t.”
“Yes.”
Two horses chattering together. The sound of hooves cut through the long, black night.
The footsteps of the two people walking in the same direction as they had to go were left side by side on the hard dirt road.
