Episode 329 Outside the window, uncharacteristically warm sunlight shining down in winter.
However, the face of the beauty looking out from inside the villa was cold, contrary to the weather.
– Thanks to the 2nd prince’s mistake, a good opportunity arose.
– The MacLine disruption operation will be completely put on hold.
– Before you return, plant someone in McLane Castle.
– If war breaks out between the Empire and McLane, it causes even greater confusion. And…
– We will further accelerate the era in which the gods leave.
“It was only a mistake to try to take my life…”
Luisa’s expression hardened again as she recalled the communication with her teacher.
I know the purpose of the tower. I fully agree with more than that.
But how can you accept it well if you are the one sacrificing yourself to achieve that ideal?
Still, for now, she had no choice but to endure it.
What is there to say in a situation where some failures in missions have turned out to be nothing?
“Baros. I’ll make you pay someday.”
I just gritted my teeth and made that promise.
Moreover, the command that came with those words was absurd.
In the Kassel Tower, planting people clearly meant creating brainwashed people.
‘A person who won’t be noticed even if he acts awkwardly even if his brain suddenly gets a little worse.’
Yet, he is a person who holds an important position.
“I wonder if there is such a person.”
The conditions were so unreasonable that I found myself muttering to myself. Isn’t this a country where the king is someone who can break the tower’s magic just by approaching it?
“It’s easier to seduce the real king.”
When I thought about the rumors that were spreading around the world, I burst into laughter.
The rumor about Count Ronian and himself, which he had heard out of curiosity, had now grown into a mixture of all sorts of embarrassing stories.
I had never seriously thought about marriage talks, but since she was also a woman, I couldn’t help but be a little concerned. Moreover, thinking about such a vague command naturally made me want to escape from reality, and at some point, such embarrassing stories kept coming to mind.
“…Shall I really seduce you?”
He tricks the king into betraying the king.
Isn’t this a common story among novels that are circulated around the world?
When Luisa, who had been imagining things in vain and feeling hopeless, burst into laughter.
An unwelcome voice came from outside the door.
– Count Ronian has come to visit.
“Ha. The timing is perfect…”
A kind of play to hide the fact that the attack was the Empire’s handiwork and to create an appearance of good relations with each other.
For her, this stage was just annoying, but the other main character was very diligent.
Click.
“I guess you’re free?”
As soon as the servant poured the tea and left the door, Luisa said a cold word with an expressionless face.
A relationship where there is no need to act anymore.
However, the large young man with red hair and red eyes simply smiled and accepted the message.
“Because this is my job now.”
“I guess you won’t be very pleased.”
“Well, you’re a beauty so it’s pleasing to the eye.”
Now around 20 years old. He was at an age when his blood was at its peak.
However, even though the well-made beauty was sitting right in front of him wearing clothes that revealed her entire body, there was not the slightest hint of lust in the young man’s eyes.
‘If he had become a superhuman at that age, he would have had a lot of self-control.’
I couldn’t help but smile bitterly as I remembered my past self, who secretly used magic without even knowing it.
Well, since it was eventually discovered, King Ronian’s gaze would have been even more indifferent.
“He’s a bit shameless. After all, we’re similar brothers.”
“Hahaha. This is my first time hearing something like that. You and I look alike.”
The red hair and red eyes were definitely so strong, but the facial features themselves were very different between the two brothers.
Logan, who resembles his biological mother, and Ronian, who was born to a half-mother and closely resembles his father. Moreover, since his personality was completely different when he was young, some of his retainers expected that a conflict would inevitably arise between the brothers.
Except that he liked being told that he looked like his older brother.
Ronian smiled naturally and put down the teacup and said in a playful tone.
“Is there anything more shameless than a princess? Is there anything more shameless than a terrorist calling a victim shameless?”
“Victim? Who was the victim? I think I was the only one who vomited blood?”
“One of our knights was also seriously injured. Oh, if you play with people’s minds, does it mean that regular knights don’t look like people?”
“I just wanted to live.”
Contrary to his facial expressions, his conversation while laughing was full of thorns.
From that day on, only the same tiring conversation had continued, but the servants who saw them smiling outside the window would have thought that the atmosphere in the room was friendly.
“I heard that the Dongwangbu received a good gift. If this continues, the wedding date will be set soon.”
“Don’t worry. That won’t happen.”
“I am afraid that if you continue to stay here, it will be confirmed to be true.”
“I’ll be back soon anyway. Don’t worry about it.”
Hello.
I was so focused that I couldn’t even feel the taste of the tea going down my throat. I would have to continue this tiring and boring standoff for another hour or so, but I had no choice.
As Luisa was thinking that and trying to compose herself, the other person said something quite fascinating, unlike before.
“Ah, it looks like your brother is going to do something big recently.”
“Big deal? Hmm.”
He acted indifferent, as if he wasn’t interested, but all his attention was focused on that.
Ronian, who smiled brightly as if he knew it or not, lifted his teacup again and looked at her.
“However, there was a message that the Empire might be concerned, so I hope the Eastern King’s Office will moderate the matter.”
“Hah? Why are you telling me that?”
“Isn’t our relationship very good right now? On the surface.”
“It’s literally superficial.”
“It’s to fight the Empire. I think ‘that side’ will like it.”
The odd emphasis on words irritated my ears, but my curiosity was greater.
“Let me hear it. What’s going on?”
“You are planning to build forts at several key points on the border.”
Phew.
At those words, the tea I was pretending to drink came out of my mouth.
As expected of an Auror user, Ronian was annoyed at instantly dodging the tea that was sprayed at her, but Luisa’s nerves quickly shifted to the topic of conversation.
“I beg your pardon?”
“Looking at your reaction, I think you heard correctly?”
“Ha. A fortress on the border? Are you trying to openly declare that you will fight the empire? Are you going to let us off the hook?”
“It will be advertised as the entire border, not just the ‘west’ in name. Of course, in reality, it will only be built on the west side.”
“You think the Empire is blind!?”
“What are we going to do? We can’t interfere in internal affairs anyway, so we’ll just give them a warning. Or they can attack us sooner.”
– The world will be shaken just by the empire preparing for war in earnest. Since we have maintained a policy of peace for decades, we will not be able to hide the change.
– If war is going to happen anyway, it’s not a bad idea for us to decide when it will happen.
Ronian smiles as he remembers his brother’s words.
“Ha… then you’ll all be ruined in the end.”
Luisa let out something that I couldn’t tell whether it was a sigh or a sneer.
Soon blue and red eyes crossed and a fierce look was exchanged.
‘We are preparing for war with the McLane Empire as a fait accompli.’
‘I don’t deny it. These guys know it too. ‘The Empire is preparing for a real war.’
With just one question and answer, one side could confirm the situation of the kingdom and the other side could confirm that the guess was true.
After a moment of silence as each person gathered their thoughts, Luisa spoke first.
“Due to the current imperial family’s policy, it will not be announced openly, but there will be subtle pressure. What is the price?”
“Well, how about the princess’s safe return?”
“Hmph. Even if you threaten me with my life, I won’t do anything.”
“It’s not a threat, it’s an offer. ‘You’ will like it, right?”
When Luisa was silent for a moment at those words, Ronian leisurely leaned back on the sofa and looked at her.
However, despite his relaxed gestures, he was also very nervous on the inside.
‘Now answer me.’
Isn’t King Dongi in the same league as the Black Snake?
No matter how you answer, an inference will be possible.
Ronian expected so.
however.
“I don’t know how your father will come out. Why don’t you contact me directly instead of me here?
Luisa’s answer was not very satisfactory,
and that was the end of their conversation that day.
“Then rest.”
The setting sun fell on the western window. Sitting time: After finishing arranging the bedding, the servant bows and turns around.
“From now on, changes in the royal family will be reported in real time. Especially focusing on where the king has disappeared recently.”
After Ronian returned, Luisa, who had been deep in thought, gave an order to her servant.
I need to find out what the king is preparing.
But.
“…Yes? Why did you say that to me…?”
An awkward question came back.
“Hmm?”
The pretty female attendant looked into Luisa’s blue eyes and lowered her head with an awkward smile.
“I’m sorry, princess. As McLane’s valet, I cannot follow such words.”
A look of confusion flashed across Luisa’s face as the valet wearing a palace robe with a light ‘flame pattern’ answered.
‘When did I brainwash this valet? ‘Is it already time to let things go?’
I had never worked so meticulously with an attendant, so my memories were blurry.
‘I’m annoyed in many ways.’
Immediately, gray magic passed through her blue eyes as her expression hardened.
[If you want to do it, do it.]
The servant’s eyes strangely opened again at the voice filled with magic.
“…Yes.”
Soon, a slow answer came from the servant. She came out.
Only then did Luisa, who snorted and laughed, turn around.
The king and his entourage cannot be touched, but there is no way ordinary servants can escape her magic. Therefore, all servants staying in the villa become her eyes and ears, and all the people in the royal palace become her eyes and ears. “
I will ask
you for
information
.”
“you also? Me too?”
“Is it because the food is served well?”
“Oh, that’s not even a thing these days. It’s been good ever since Your Majesty came to the throne.”
“Well, that’s right. But it’s actually more convenient to go to work these days. Even complicated worries are resolved when you work.”
“Me too. “Even if you feel like you’re dying from exhaustion, you actually get stronger when you put on the armor?”
The soldiers standing on the border of Grand’s gate laughed and chatted.
But they had no idea that all the troops in the east, west, south, and north, as well as everyone in the capital, were telling similar stories to them. I couldn’t have imagined.
And that all those reactions were being reported to the highest figures in the kingdom.
“The magic circle’s effectiveness is certain. In addition, it was mandatory for everyone working in the royal castle to wear a uniform with a flame symbol on it.”
“Yes. That would be enough. Then we can announce it soon.”
“Yes? What… announcement? no way…? Didn’t you say this was confidential?”
“That’s not the story. It’s not that it’s not relevant.”
Damian was confused by Logan’s suspicious laugh, and Dwayne, who already knew the situation, let out a deep sigh again.
And that very day . In the evening, a royal proclamation was hung across the country
– a fortress would be built at a strategic point along the border to strengthen national defense.
