The warrior nodded his head.
“I know it well.”
At that answer, Ashel seemed to cry for a moment.
After taking a deep breath, Ashel spoke again.
“Then it means you didn’t stop the imperial family’s actions even though you knew it. Is that correct?”
“It is not…”
The warrior shook his head.
“At that time, I was in a place where communication with the public was completely cut off. So when I found out about the catastrophe, it was already too late.”
“············”.
“Sir Ashel Gronnhilt, this must be no more than a contemptible excuse for you.”
The hero got up from his seat and bowed his head deeply toward Ashel.
“sorry.”
The hero only offered words of apology like that.
It was a sin to say anything more, so it seemed as if he had only said one word.
After Ashhel didn’t say anything, the hero raised his head after a while before continuing.
“The emperor is behind the massacre of your clan.”
“········I know. But if you know it, why?”
If you knew that, why would you leave the emperor alone?
He answered with a face that seemed to have no face, and on the other hand, a bitter face.
“As yet, I cannot hold the Emperor to blame for his evil deeds.”
heir (2)
can’t blame
It was natural for Ashel to make an expression that she did not understand at the warrior’s words.
The hero who saved the continent once, the incarnation of justice who cut down the wooden car of the Demon King.
Why is such an existence asserting that an old and decrepit emperor cannot be executed?
“Why? Why? Your status, which is praised by everyone as a hero, is at stake?”
On the other side of Ashel’s droopy voice, there was a day.
But that wasn’t the reason. Because the hero wasn’t a person who acted for his own honor or something.
Even if the hero kills the emperor in the first place, there is no blemish on the reputation of the hero as long as he has a cause.
An irreplaceable being in Seinthea, she would have the power to do something about it if she had the heart to do it.
Just one reason.
“It’s because, under the current circumstances, the chaos that will affect Seinthea after the execution of the Emperor is out of control.”
I silently pondered the warrior’s answer.
The principle of action of a warrior is always consistent. world peace.
But she is also a person who knows the difference between ideal and reality better than anyone. Not a fairy tale hero.
In order to keep his beliefs, he doesn’t do anything blindly without going back and forth.
The emperor is clever and cunning.
The gnome is well aware of the character of these heroes, and has already prepared all the possible mobilizations to prepare for the movement of the hero.
A typical example of this was encouraging children who deserved the throne to fight even more dirty and cruel.
His dethronment or death was intended to cause as much confusion and repercussions in the Empire as possible.
With the re-invasion of the demons not far away, it is time for everyone to unite.
Therefore, the hero cannot judge the emperor.
She had more work to do and more responsibilities than anyone else. It was impossible to uproot and correct the state affairs of Seintea, which were entangled like a spider’s web with the emperor as the center.
At least for now, the emperor was performing his role well, so he had no choice but to leave even a thorn in his eyes.
The hero did not even need to explain the complicated situation further. I don’t know if you think it’s just an excuse.
Ashel silently stared at such a hero and let out a sigh.
I thought she was looking at me, so I interrupted and said.
“It’s okay. If there is a story you want to tell, do it all.”
The warrior also nodded.
At that, Ashel muttered, then opened her mouth again.
“I know it’s ridiculous to blame you like this.”
“············”.
“This is just my clan’s business, and even if the circumstances of the now-forgotten underdog race were out of your interest, who can say anything?”
“·················································· kind of like that. The Lord deserves to hold me accountable. Even if I resent and hate it, I have nothing to say.”
It’s not just a word, it’s a sincere thought.
Because it was now that I saw the most agitation on that expressionless face after meeting the hero.
Ashel shook her head.
“I was just curious as to why. That’s all. I’m just following Ron-sama’s will.”
After saying that, she nodded her head.
“I’ve been disrespectful to you. I’m sorry.”
Ashel apologized to the warrior in a polite but supremely insensitive manner.
The hero looked at Ashel like that with a somewhat complicated look, then turned his gaze to me.
The conversation ended haphazardly, but Ashel didn’t seem to have anything else to say, so she decided to end the conversation.
“Ashel, as I said, from now on, we will go together with the champion to find a successor.”
I said to the warrior.
“The location of the heir is the Ramon Mountains in the eastern part of Saintea.”
“······································································!
“It’s not entirely accurate, but it’s very likely to be there somewhere.”
“The Great Ramon Mountains….”
The warrior seemed to be in thought for a moment, then asked.
“Are you going to move right now?”
“Yeah. There’s no reason to procrastinate.”
It didn’t take long to ride the belt dragon to the Ramon Mountains, not to mention the brave.
I thought for a moment, then changed my words.
“No, we’re going tomorrow morning.”
I’m going to be away from work for a while, so if there are things I need to organize, it’s better to organize and leave.
So, after setting the departure time with the hero, I left the inn.
Ashel’s feelings for the hero were…
“Achelle.”
“Yes.”
“I want you to tell me your honest thoughts about the hero.”
On the way back to the castle, I asked Ashel.
Ashel remained silent for quite some time before answering.
“Honestly, it doesn’t feel good.”
“Are you resentful of her?”
“Not to the point of resentment…. The Emperor’s execution is my responsibility as the person involved. Where is the right to blame others? It’s just…”
There was no further explanation, but her feelings were understood.
The White Wu Clan’s disaster is clearly unrelated to the hero, but on the other hand, it could have been prevented by the hero.
Also, although the hero has the power to judge the evil deeds of the emperor, he does not do so.
Even if he knew that even the warrior had complicated circumstances, it would have been difficult for Ashel to accept. Reason and emotion are different.
At that time, Ashel said with a look of disappointment.
“Sorry for the inconvenience, Ron. I’m fine. It’s just been my mind wandering for a while.”
“okay······.”
Anyway, it didn’t seem like a big problem right now.
It would be nice to maintain a good relationship with each other if possible, but the relationship between the hero and Ashel is not important for the future.
***
Returning to the castle, I had to welcome another guest.
“······· Chief of Staff?”
While I was away for a while, Chief of Staff Dayphon came by.
The chief of staff standing at the entrance to the castle politely greeted them.
“Long time no see, Seven Lords.”
It was the first time since the last 6th lord incident that the chief of staff visited the castle in person.
Looking at him with a puzzled look, he immediately announced his intention to visit.
“I came here after hearing the news of the monarch regarding the Mattapju case, and I am glad that you are safe.”
“············”.
Well, nothing other than that.
I wanted to talk, so I took the chief of staff and went inside the castle.
“What did you come here to talk about?”
When we sat face to face and asked, the chief of staff took a sip of the tea the butler had brought and opened his mouth.
Since he was the chief of staff who knew my personality, I immediately brought out this case.
“Do you remember the informant that the monarch saved at the scene?”
“okay.”
“I heard from the informant that Flaberos Matapju had a contractual relationship with the original horse Detrodemyan. Also, that the monarch executed Detrodemyan right on the spot, and that he hid himself for a while after that. .”
So I looked at him with a questioning eye.
To be honest, it was impossible to completely rule out the possibility that Detrodemyan’s appearance was mixed with the overlord’s intentions.
Perhaps it felt pressured to stare to read his intentions, the chief of staff continued with a slightly nervous look.
“I would like to hear from the monarch directly about what happened at the scene.”
How should I respond?
I was troubled.
I didn’t mean to say anything about the monastery.
The overlord may have known by now the information that a hero had appeared in the Lobelgio Monastery.
But it was information that we would know someday, so the connection between me and the hero should not have been discovered.
“I understand that the 7th Overlord has a promise with the Overlord. If it is related to the Mattap Master, please provide information to the Overlord.”
After I did not answer for a long time, the chief of staff spoke again.
The assassination of Flaveros Matap, that’s what he promised the overlord. So it was necessary to disclose what happened in the process as well.
I deliberately let out a little exaggerated laughter. The chief of staff then stopped talking.
‘It’s kind of annoying.’
If not, what have I been through because of this incident?
I don’t know how many times I almost died after fighting with Detrodemyan, falling down on the outskirts of Seintea and meeting other horses one after another. Of course, thanks to that, I also met a warrior.
Anyway, I had such a hard time because of the overlord, but the words of the chief of staff were enough to touch my heart.
If it is difficult to answer, it is enough if you do not answer. And now I have a good reason to do so.
“Chief of Staff.”
“············”.
“Is it a coincidence that Detrodemyan appeared there?”
I asked in the coldest voice possible.
The chief of staff swallowed his saliva as if he knew what I meant, and said cautiously.
“This is a misunderstanding…. The appearance of Detrodemyan has little to do with the will of the overlord.”
“That’s right. The horseman of Flaveros was the contractor for the original horse, and it was all a prank coincidence that he appeared at the moment I was about to deal with the horseman.”
“············”.
“Tell it to the overlord. For this matter, I need a proper explanation that I can understand.”
Having said that, I gave a congratulatory address to the chief of staff.
“········I understand. I will deliver the message to the overlord.”
The chief of staff could not ask any more questions and had no choice but to retreat.
If you go out like this, you might be able to get past it with a little bit of ignorance. Anyway, as promised, it is true that Ma Thap-ju has dealt with it.
***
There were no particular problems during my absence.
I couldn’t see the Reef siblings, so when I asked, Reef went on a mission to the northern city with some of the members, and Rygon followed him.
The Reef brothers and sisters seemed to have settled in and adjusted to the castle before they knew it.
After taking a rest for a day, I went out to the castle early the next morning with Ashel and Tiyong.
I told the butler that I would be away again for a while, so I would take good care of it so there would be no problems.
The hero was ready and waiting in the forest outside the city.
The hero gave Ti-yong an interested glance.
“Is this your wyvern, 7th lord?”
“okay.”
“The Black Wyvern wouldn’t be easy to communicate with, but he had a good companion.”
The hero gently stroked the leg of the dragon.
He was a guy who hated the touch of people other than me, but strangely, he didn’t show any particular resentment towards the hero. He groaned in an awkward posture and just looked into my eyes.
‘By the way, did the warrior originally have a Wyvern?’
To remember, the Wyvern of the Hero probably died in the war with the demons.
Were you killed by the hand of a horse while fighting a battle beside the hero?
“Would you like to ride the Wyvern together?”
The warrior shook his head at my question.
“It’s fine. I’ll fly next to you.”
There was no noticeable problem because it was not going to go to the destination via cities anyway.
“Then let’s go right away.”
With this, the preparations are all over.
wow!
The belt dragon flew into the sky first with a loud roar, followed by a hero who flew and followed.
Let’s go to the Ramon Mountains in search of the heir of the Holy Sword.