EP7. Civil War in Laes (3)
As she stared blankly at the birds flying by her window, she muttered:
“I didn’t expect to live.”
She thought she would die, but she was fortunate, she didn’t really realize she was.
However, seeing that every corner of the body is aching, especially the stomach part that was pierced by a monster, it hurts enough to faint just by touching it, so it doesn’t seem to be a dream or an afterlife.
“You’re awake.”
“Oh, Shawn. Long time no see.”
At such an ordinary greeting, Sean smiled bitterly.
I have no idea how much I should thank Kania.
Thanks to her, she got out of the city, thanks to her, she was able to defeat the monster and she saved Levi.
Sean bowed his head to Kania with sincerity.
The boy expressed his gratitude because it is something that must be done even if his heart is not fully conveyed.
“Thank you very much. If it wasn’t for Kania-san…”
“No. Rather, am I thankful?”
“… Huh?”
At her completely unexpected reply, Sean raised her head and gave her a sullen look.
What the hell does it mean to be thankful? Did he have a reason to be thanked?
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Kania smiled brightly at the bewildered boy and she replied.
“Thanks to you, I think my dream came true.”
“If it is a dream.”
“I always wanted to be a great adventurer.”
In Kania’s eyes as she spoke with her gaze turned to the clear sky by her window, deep emotions and memories that Sean couldn’t fully notice intertwined.
“Actually, when I was young, it was just a childish dream.”
“·····.”
Sean could only vaguely understand what he was saying. Because the boy was the same.
If you think about it now, he was just an immature child who didn’t know anything during his childhood days when he dreamed of becoming an adventurer.
“Raes has been invaded by monsters and many things have changed. It happened so quickly that I couldn’t fully take it in.”
“I see.”
“Gania and I lost our parents in an instant and became orphans. I still vividly remember the scenery at that time.”
The blue sky Kania was looking at had already gone back then.
Cries of people in fear and confusion.
The terrifying monsters that are like a nightmare you’ve never seen before.
The city turned into a sea of fire, and thick smoke rose and adorned the sky.
The clear sky disappeared somewhere, and the terrible dark clouds trapped the sunlight and did not allow light to Laes.
When a monster invasion swept through.
Finally, on that day, the dark clouds of Laes sprinkled strong showers.
The fire in the city has been extinguished, but the despair of Laes is still burning.
“Then we met. Hector.”
When the merciless rain took away the body heat of the little sisters and they shivered.
The dark-haired man and the girls met.
Just a chance moment that no one expected.
That’s how the relationship started.
“We were taught by Hector. Because he was an excellent swordsman.”
“Then why didn’t Kania join the Silent Wolf?”
“Because I wanted to be an adventurer.”
It was a very short and simple answer.
It was also the most important reason that no other reason was needed.
“After the monster invasion of Raes, my dreams became clearer and clearer. I will become an adventurer and defeat all the monsters. Not even one left.”
“·····.”
That promise sounded familiar to Sean.
He realized it naturally. Why did they so easily sympathize with and become close to these sisters?
They resembled each other.
Sean and Levy, Gania and Kania.
The two pairs are similar but slightly different. The important thing is that they are similar enough to understand each other.
“But I think I forgot something really important. Perhaps because he only thought of becoming an adventurer and defeating monsters, he forgot about the ‘great’ adventurer that stood in front of him.”
“I think Mr. Kania was great.”
At Shawn’s answer, Kania looked at her boy for a moment as if he was momentarily surprised.
With a light smile, she thanked her boy for recognizing her dream.
“Thank you. That’s why I said thank you. At that moment, it seemed that she was one step closer to becoming a great adventurer.”
“Then I’m glad. In the future, she will remember that memory and become a greater adventurer…”
“I’m sorry. Sean. I think that will be difficult.”
Sean wanted to ask what he meant. He asked why he was saying that. He wanted to deny that he said that.
But when she saw Kania’s sad smile, she couldn’t help but let her mouth go.
So Sean didn’t say anything.
“I can tell because it is my body. It will be difficult to do adventure activities now.”
“But, what about the dream of becoming a great adventurer!?”
“Shaun. I don’t regret that choice. If I could choose again, I would do the same without hesitation.”
“·····.”
Shaun chewed on his lower lip. His clenched fists trembled, but Shawn just kept his silence.
“Right. You won’t be a great adventurer.”
Is there sadness or regret in Kania’s expression when he says that?
No. She didn’t show a single hint of infidelity on her face.
It’s been a while since it happened, and Kania has already overcome everything about her.
How is that possible? She kept her dreams from ever coming true all her life.
Why is she smiling brightly?
“Still, wouldn’t she be a great big sister?”
Sean was sure.
Kania who said that must have been great.
***
Gania and Levi finally succeeded in infiltrating into the mansion of Baron Dios.
They entered a remote warehouse that seemed hard to reach and had a quiet conversation.
“What are you going to do now?”
“How do you do it? We have to kidnap the baron.”
At Gania’s hesitant answer, Levi asked anxiously.
“Will it work?”
“I have to make it work. But if the two of us work together, no one will win.”
Gania said that to reassure Levi, but she didn’t mean that it was a lie.
The vice-captain of the best mercenary corps in the city and a gifted mage with outstanding skills.
With this level of strength, even a baron has enough potential.
That doesn’t mean there weren’t any problems.
“Perhaps the lord is in the office or the bedroom.”
“Since it’s daytime, shouldn’t I be in the office?”
“Yes. The important thing is whether there is a magic detector in the office.”
“If it’s a magic detector… ah.”
A memory came to Levy at Gania’s words.
A small magic tool that was shining on the desk of the president’s room not too long ago.
“Are you detecting any magic…?”
“Everything will be different. It seems that there is a difference depending on the ability of the magician who developed the magic tool.”
“The magic tool on the president’s desk detected my magic…”
“That guy was famous in the past, so he must be friendly with a wizard of a fairly high level.”
As Dordan’s face naturally came to mind during the conversation, Gania gritted her teeth in anger.
Of course, getting angry now doesn’t change anything, so she quickly regained her composure and continued to explain.
“Usually, it is placed in the bedroom, where there is a high risk of ambush. Magic detectors are ridiculously expensive.”
“But what if it gets detected?”
“It’s okay. Being detected doesn’t mean you can’t use magic. Literally, I can’t do anything other than check if magic is activated within range.”
In fact, there was a bigger risk factor than the magic detector.
Her presence is far more likely and far more likely to embarrass her.
“Let’s go for now.”
“Yes. Sister. Make sure to stop us!”
Gania could see Levi’s willful eyes. She
She deserved it. Even as Levy, she had to stop Shawn from going to war.
Actually, this operation was organized by the two women present. Sean had no involvement.
Gania, who gained hope from the conversation she had with Sean, went to Levi without Sean’s knowledge and told her the truth.
Of course, Levy was upset, and she was angry with Sean for planning this behind her back.
“Shaun. You promised Let’s talk to each other.”
“Sorry.”
“Why didn’t you tell me anything…”
“I’m sorry. I wasn’t in a situation to tell you because you were down.”
“All right. It’s just an excuse. . . . The situation is urgent right now, so let’s talk about it later.”
“Yes.”
Recalling that conversation, Gania pictured a future in which Sean was captured by Levy.
Of course, Sean did it wrong this time, so Levy did the right thing a hundred times.
Gania stopped her flashback and agreed with Levi.
“Yes. Let’s stop the war by all means.”
Absolutely.
***
“I don’t know what the hell this plan is…”
Dios stared at the window and was lost in thought.
At first, he was anxious and anxious when the enemy did not attack as expected.
But now, only doubts remained, and thoughts were biting his tail.
Why the hell don’t they attack the mansion?
Perhaps they are trying to wait for the supplies to run out by dragging out time while encircling them.
Of course, it would have worked well in the original, but the case was different now.
I requested assistance from the capital. Moreover, since they also sent an offer they could not refuse, it was clear that they would come to their aid.
If you don’t attack and wait patiently in such a situation, then it would be something to welcome with open arms.
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But Dios knows his enemies aren’t that stupid.
Nearly ten years have passed since he ruled the city together as the head of the council.
Generally, in Dios’ position, it was right to take action.
Such as making a statement saying that this is an obvious rebellion and should never be left unattended.
At least, I had to write an article refuting the charges they put forward.
But isn’t Dios just confined to the mansion and doing nothing?
“It must be a situation where you can’t help but think strangely…”
Even if he doesn’t realize that he sent a messenger to request help from the capital.
At the very least, he must have already figured out that he had some kind of ulterior motive.
Still waiting for hours without any movement?
“Suspicious.”
It smells stinky. The sun was already setting slowly.
This means that more than half of the day has passed. There’s no way a day could pass without incident like this.
“Stay still.”
The touch of cold metal squeezed Dios’ neck.
“I thought it was suspicious. Was it an assassination plot?”
“Shut up. Unless you want to die.”
“An assassin who cannot be seen. Is it magic You should have installed a magic detector in the office.”
“Are you still not understanding the situation? Shut up.”
Despite the woman’s warning, Dios’ mouth did not close.
“It’s a little disappointing if the war was delayed because of this. What do you think will happen to public opinion in the city if I am assassinated?”
“Don’t get me wrong. I’m not here to kill you.”
“Hmm, that sounds pretty amazing. Then why don’t you put this blade away?”
“Of course, it doesn’t matter if I kill you. City opinion? After that, the power structure? I don’t care about that. I’ll just kill you if I don’t like you.”
He read the sincerity in the assassin’s voice.
When the murderous desire to really kill himself came out, Dios decided to take a step back.
“Yes. What do you want You must do this because you want something.”
“Quietly embroider yourself. Then get arrested and put on trial.”
“It’s the same thing I want to die. If that’s the case, I could just kill him here, but even if he pretends not to, he looks like the president of the association.”
“I am not his dog. I just chose this path because it was the easiest.”
Dios smiled at Gania’s words.
“Then you got it wrong. This road is not an easy shortcut.”
As soon as he finished his words, the blade aimed precisely at the transparent assassin’s nape.
“Put away your sword and step back.”
Hector’s sword began stabbing Gania’s neck slowly.