There were hundreds of graves in the cemetery, and Lev’s tombstone was erected at the very front.
A simple and ordinary tomb that does not seem to belong to the king’s first son, who was mentioned as the next king.
In fact, he had planned to not even make this, but at the request of Ren and Louise, he made his tomb.
If it had not been restored to its original form with Aston’s power, it would have been impossible to create the tomb in the first place.
‘older brother… … .’
Louise closed her eyes and lowered her head. My heart ached strangely as I looked at Lev’s tombstone.
Others had similar feelings. Although I wasn’t sad about Lev’s death, I felt some sympathy.
Isn’t it strange that the person who seemed most likely to survive for the longest time, who always said he would establish the authority of the royal family and never showed weakness, died in such an ugly manner?
Alan felt a bitterness in his mouth as he thought that if it weren’t for Lev, he might have been sleeping under the cold dirt floor.
The same was true for Jane, the first princess, Ellie, the second princess, and Miriam, the third princess.
This time I truly felt that a kingdom without strength, authority, or honor could be shaken so easily at any time.
In some ways, compared to the princes, the women who took a step back and watched the competition for the throne felt relieved that they did not end up like Lev, but the question that their irresponsibility may have brought the kingdom to this state rippled in their hearts.
Trudging. Trudging.
At that time, a man walked out, slowly pressing down on the dirt with his shoe soles.
He took out a long instrument of a type he had never seen before from his arms and stood on a piece of wood placed next to the graveyard.
Perhaps because he was a gravedigger, he knew how to sing funeral songs.
The royal family watched him, hoping that he would present a tune that would make the atmosphere of remembrance a little more ripe.
‘Are you going to play solo on that small instrument? As long as I don’t ruin the mood-.’
Eli Hertia, who was thinking so, widened her eyes as soon as the first syllable came out.
– ♪♬
A clear and soft sound flowed from the small instrument.
I got goosebumps. It could be said that each note is filled with emotion. Like handmade clothes made with great care, each stitch, the rhythms created by Ren were filled with such sincerity.
“her… … .”
She let out an exclamation without realizing it.
-♩♩♬
Slowly and then quickly.
A song that slowly heightens emotions while simultaneously tugging at their hearts.
Pus festering in one corner of the chest, on the verge of bursting. It touches their emotions that they were trying to ignore and be careful about, in case they explode.
Once the festering wound bursts, new skin grows and recovery occurs. If you ignore and avoid momentary pain and sadness because you are afraid of it, there will be no progress in the end.
Bliss wanted to remind those here.
His funeral song represented the feelings of the soldiers and knights who died in the last fight against the Black Star.
A sense of responsibility and duty towards their royal family. At the same time, he feels sorry and guilty for his family who will remain sad when he dies.
People who felt this deeply in their hearts began to cry and cry.
“Ugh… … .”
“Ed… “Ugh!”
“Daddy daddy… … .”
“Huhhhhh!”
I shed tears endlessly, forgetting that there were nobles and members of the royal family around me.
The same was true for nobles. Those who lost family, colleagues, friends, and loved ones have long since thrown away their status and dignity.
By the time the funeral song reached its peak, even people who had only come to comfort the dead shed tears.
“no… Wow! I should have fought better! If I had killed that black knight quickly, dozens more people would have been saved… “I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”
Devon seemed to have completely forgotten about his usual image and was apologizing to the people who were crying.
“this… Seed… … . Why is that kid suddenly playing? It’s Lal… … . “Hmm!”
Kali Argen ate her nose while secretly wiping away tears.
Even Cleta Argen, who wouldn’t blink at such things, meditated to control her emotions, so I wonder how much other people would do.
“older brother… … .”
“Louise, stand up. “This man is a traitor.”
Alan helped Louise, who was kneeling on the floor and trying to control her emotions.
“I know. I am… … .”
“done. I wonder if I don’t know your heart. “I guess you understood my brother’s desire to revive the kingdom.”
“… … .”
“But this is reality. “This is what losers say.”
“… … no. “There’s no way it has to be like this, right?”
Alan looked at Louise. Then he speaks, trying to hide the complex emotions in his eyes.
“It fell apart. In that respect, it would be good to be like Brother Lev.”
“Is that what you want me to do to you?”
“I won’t create that opportunity. And I’m not that soft of a person.”
Alan turned his head as if he had finished everything he had to say. Louise still had more to say, but held back.
Just then, the performance ended.
Funeral songs touched the emotions of the living more deeply, and the resulting emotions such as sadness, remorse, and remorse comforted the souls of the dead more strongly.
[Spiritual power increases by 1.5.]
‘You can also increase your spiritual power this way.’
Ren smiled, satisfied with the unexpected reward, and sent Bliss away.
The cemetery, which had been a crucible of chaos due to the ghosts who could not accept their own deaths, became stable through the remembrance of the living.
Ren could not see Lev Hertia’s soul.
I tried to force him to wake up, but it was impossible.
‘Is it because I gave my soul to the devil?’
It’s just a body without a soul. How terrible it is that you have to pay even in death for coveting the power of the devil. And how foolish and foolish it is.
“When on earth did you learn music again?”
Cleta suddenly approached and asked.
Could it be that the moisture around those eyes are tears?
Ren couldn’t believe his eyes. But he didn’t show it outwardly.
“I did it from time to time. Are you interested?”
“Hmm, I guess my emotions have become a bit richer as I’ve gotten older.”
“If you want, I can teach you.”
“okay? thanks.”
The memorial service for the dead ended successfully.
From that day on, more people came to visit Ren. Let me hear music, teach me how to play, tell me what an instrument is, etc.
“The response was stronger than I expected.”
– of course. Do you know how powerful music is? Beating your opponent with sword and magic isn’t everything.
Bliss said with an arrogant expression.
“I think so.”
Ren readily admitted. Even he was so impressed the first time he heard Bliss play.
This was fully understandable just by looking at people’s reactions at this funeral.
– Hmm, the star is coming.
Grace muttered as she looked up at the sky from the tree.
“What do you mean, a star is coming?”
– The star moved before it became old and lost its light.
“A star before it lost its light?”
Seeing Ren tilting his head at the incomprehensible words, Potter approaches and laughs loudly.
“hahahaha! “It feels like you’re looking at me with that stupid expression you used to have.”
“Do you know what you mean, Potter?”
“me? I don’t know! But I guess I’ll just do it now. Has it been a day or two since that guy spouted out random words? Still, if something comes, it will come.”
Astrologer Grace. He is the 13th hero among the 17 heroes sleeping in Decaine.
“Before it loses its light… , before I lost it… … . “No matter how much I think about it, I’m not sure.”
“If you’re really curious, ask that guy out and take a look. “Then wouldn’t you know something?”
“Is that okay?”
Ren raised his head and asked her. A woman with long black hair down to her waist sits on a tree and nods her head slowly.
[Code – Grace]
‘Go up.’
She said to Ren that she was not good at using her body. Ren quickly climbed to the top of the tallest tree nearby and sat down on the branch.
She took a slow deep breath and looked up at the sky. A dark night where the light has disappeared. Hundreds of stars shining brightly within.
Even though it seems like it’s stuck in a box, it has its own order and discipline.
[Eagle Eyes]
Ability acquired from Gunter. The stars that seemed infinitely distant feel a little closer.
“That’s a good ability.”
She raised her finger and drew a line, pointing to each star.
“It’s about predicting the future by looking at the movements of celestial bodies. “It’s still difficult for you.”
Still, she moved her fingers without stopping. In order not to forget the imaginary links she created, Ren kept them all in her mind.
“If you master magic, I will teach you. My astrology.”
He explained about celestial bodies for nearly an hour. I thought I knew it when I heard it, but now that it’s over, I’m not sure what it was.
“Kkkkkk. “I know that feeling.”
After the decree was lifted, Ren came down from staring blankly at the sky and shook his head.
“I guess I’m an idiot. “Even though Grace gave me this kind information, I still don’t understand anything.”
“You’re a strange person for trying to understand that overnight.”
“Is that so?”
Grace asked me for magical power. You said that if you had magical power, you wouldn’t have to study like this now, but is it easy to obtain magical power?
Even though she said she couldn’t use magic because of her energy, she shook her head.
– How many swordsmen use magic?
There must have been a lot in that era. But now there are hardly any.
Ren sighed, unable to shake off his frustration.
Astrology is as fascinating a skill as playing a musical instrument. How great of an ability is it to be able to predict the future and know in advance about upcoming dangers?
If you learn astrology properly, you will be able to predict the future and prepare for crises.
Then it will be much easier to deal with the Black Star’s conspiracy.
‘I guess I’ll have to give up astrology for the time being.’
Ren, who had lost his appetite with regret, went to Adeline, who was resting after training.
“But why aren’t Rayman and Francis coming?”
“Well, I already got some news. I was entrusted to the top of the Full Gather, but they said there was a problem there and I can’t come now.”
“What problem? “Your mother and Lesia are there too, right?”
“I don’t know much, but I think it was a commercial dispute or something… … . Um, how about Ren go and get him?”
Although I wiped out all the remnants of the Black Star, I didn’t bother to go and bring them back just in case. I guess it would be a good idea to go and bring them back in person, right?
“Well, it won’t take a few days. “I have to go and come back.”
“If Ren goes, it will be resolved quickly! “Master and I will be protecting this place properly, so please feel safe!”
“okay. request.”
Now I can summon spirits, my skills have improved a lot. This time, I’ll have to travel alone.
* * *
Arcane Top, Red Pill Branch.
Eloi, the owner of Arcane Merchant Marine, welcomed the sturdy man who entered the room.
“oh my! “You’re finally here!”
“I’m sorry, I got caught by bugs on the way.”
“No. It came just in time. now! Just sit down. Eric.”
A muscular man with a robe fluttering over his shoulders sat down on the sofa.
“I feel a little relieved now. The leader of the third mercenary unit of the Grealish mercenary guild has arrived. ha ha ha!”
“I guess you’re having a harder time than I thought. “If you even call me.”
“The resistance at the top of the full gather is strong. I had no intention of starting an armed war like this. “There first-.”
“Okay, tell me about the enemies’ strength.”
“It’s written in detail in the document there. “That’s all we know.”
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Eric, who was glaring at the documents on the table as if he were going to pierce them, glanced at two pages in an instant and threw them back on the table.
“So, what’s the problem other than this? “They wouldn’t have called in our 3rd unit to fight against a force like this.”
The enemies prepared in Full Gather were strong enough. There were only two high-level knights and a three-star wizard, and there were twenty knights.
However, considering the power of the upper level of the arcane, there was no reason to risk bleeding by calling the third unit. Especially if it is an Eloy upper class stock that is good at that calculation.
“hahahaha, I was already going to tell you.”
With a natural smile, he takes out another document and places it on the table so that Eric can see it.
Eric frowned when he saw that.
“Actually, there is one thing that bothers me, and when I looked into it, I found out that there are people from Arjen over there.”
“You’re messing with Arjen? “Are you crazy?”
“Listen to the end. But they are the ones abandoned in Argen. “I’ve already been away from Arzen for nearly 10 years.”
“Is this accurate?”
“of course! “If not, I will hand over this whole business to the Grealish Mercenary Guild.”
At those words, Eric slowly looked at their information again.
Seia Arzen, Lesia Arzen… … .
These were people with nothing special about them. Their history was nothing special and they weren’t particularly strong compared to Argen. however… … .
“… … “Your son, Ren Argen?”
Eloy flinched slightly at Eric’s question.
“Are you the Ren Argen I know?”
“I don’t know what Argen is, but he broke off his relationship with Arzen and has been doing graveyard work in Brilliant for several years… … .”
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Eric cuts off Eloy’s conversation and slams the papers on the table, glaring at him with sinister eyes.
“Are you ignoring me? Or are you ignoring Grealish? “Are you trying to play with words?”
“If it’s because of a rumor floating around in the world-.”
“canard? “Did you say it was a rumor?”
Eric twitched one corner of his mouth with an expression of bewilderment. Then he spreads out his index and middle fingers, puts them to his eyes, and says:
“I, with these two eyes! I saw it clearly. The corpse of the monster that destroyed the North! “Do you know what’s stuck in that guy’s head?”
Eloy asked, embarrassed by Eric’s stronger reaction than expected.
“what… “Because it was stuck.”
“There was an arrow stuck in it. Straight through that hard skull! From what I heard, they shot an arrow straight into the guy’s head from a distance of over a hundred meters. And that’s a master-level monster. “Do you know what that means?”
“what… .”
“You’re saying it’s no problem for him to stick a bow in our heads wherever he is! “By telling me to attack that guy’s family now, you’re telling me to live in pain for the rest of my life, trembling at the arrows that will come from nowhere every day.”
The owner of the top kept his mouth shut as he watched Eric speak passionately, raising his blood as if he was going to kill himself at any moment.
“I will pretend this never happened.”