108 – Grand Duke Ilencia (2)
Inside the room of Reheim where winter has arrived.
In honor of the clear morning, a family had tea time.
All kinds of goods from the continent flock to Reheim.
Did you say that the poor get richer and the rich get richer? Gold has the power to attract other gold.
The Grand Duchy of Ilencia was running a large merchant, and the empire’s merchants were anxious to get a foot in the door on that large distribution network.
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So, in Daegongga, we were often able to experience these new specialties first.
“Father, how are you? It’s a new tea grown in the south. “After drinking it, they say they can concentrate better and their mind becomes clearer.”
“Good. The taste is a bit bitter, but it is flavorful. “I like the scent, too.”
“I’m glad you like it.”
Today it was a dark brown bean.
It was called coffee, and it was good to drink if you ground it well and brewed it as tea.
Count Roxen really liked this coffee.
Because it seemed to give strength to someone who always had no energy.
Seeing how happy the day started, I felt like something good would happen today.
“Are your studies going well?”
“Yes, father!”
“You have to work hard. “You will have to inherit this family in the future.”
The Count stroked his son Glenn’s head.
Her dignified son and her daughter who are so cute that it doesn’t hurt to look at them.
They were the only joy in his life.
The children were also the reason why he rebelled against the lord he had served for a long time.
Jigojisun. The bloodline of the Grand Duchy of Ilencia manifested itself in his son.
Originally, this was something that could not have happened.
Because he was no longer a direct descendant of Ilencia.
Right now, Count Roxen himself did not receive the power that came from his bloodline, and the blood of Ilencia mixed with those children was at a very faint level.
So this is a miracle.
What should not have happened happened like a miracle.
The moment he confirmed that fact, Count Roxen had to think of several possibilities.
Jigojisun also means the right of succession to the grand duke family.
If the Grand Duke of the time found out about this, wouldn’t he be wary?
Even if he is not the Grand Duke, is there any reason for his two children to keep Roxen’s son alive?
Roxen is…… Should we block this poor child’s chances just because we are afraid?
Moreover, the situation gradually became more and more serious.
It was as if the goddess of fate was pushing his back.
As if his rebellion was a rule set by this world, great opportunities were unfolding and reasons for doing so were piling up.
All that remained was execution.
The result was a success.
“There are at most two years from now. “We will probably be preparing for the coronation within a year.”
“Really? Am I finally becoming the Grand Duke of Ilencia?”
“Yes. “Preparations will be completed soon, so you just have to focus on your studies.”
Roxen now envisions a happy future.
The picture was sufficiently realistic.
The adjutant came in panting. Until Yulen delivered impossible news.
“Ship, Count. “You should go outside right now.”
“Now? “What is going on?”
“Sirien…… Sirien Ilencia has returned.”
* * *
The day has finally arrived.
After Marquis Eloran’s work was completed, we immediately prepared to return to our hometown.
We informed the people we had been with of our situation and honestly asked for their help.
Along with big and small harvests, the personnel line was soon sorted out.
In the process, Baron Isquente overextended himself considerably.
The people we brought were originally the core forces that had to support the Gate of Actania.
Since the northern front is quiet right now, they say they will gather mercenaries and try to do something.
For us, it was something we were very thankful for.
It would have been nice to say that they were the best elites in the North, but unfortunately, this was the West.
An external demon world that borders high-ranking demon kings. This is the home of the most powerful family in the empire.
It was no exaggeration to say that this level of power was only a handful compared to the name Ilencia.
But there was no shortage.
Let’s not be mistaken.
There is no need to deal with the entire Grand Duke of Ilencia.
The only thing we have to deal with is Count Roxen and his minions.
The true owner of this land is not Lyud Roxen, but Sirien Ilencia.
Count Roxen came out to meet us at the castle gate.
A face I haven’t seen in a very long time. He was a man who wanted to see that face so much that he even dreamed of it.
“It’s been a while, miss.”
“Yes. Long time no see.”
“The knight next to the lady…… “
“There’s no way my uncle wouldn’t know who was with me until the end.”
It seemed like I made eye contact with Count Roxen for a moment.
It was surprising that Sirien was alive, but it seemed quite shocking that I was alive as well.
That’s right.
I sent a former ranger to four immature children, but wouldn’t it be surprising to see him alive?
What are the chances of surviving the demon world with those injuries?
Behind Count Roxen, knights were lined up.
A significant number. However, it was not at a level that could be said to be immediately overwhelming compared to us.
His expression looks somewhat regretful…… If anything, it probably means that they were planning to kill us here, calling us ‘fake’.
However, you must have concluded that it is difficult now.
We are standing in the middle of the Grand Dukedom of Ilencia. It was a place where the residents of the territory were walking around safely.
The count would not have wanted the fight to escalate in a place like this.
“I understand. “It must have been a long and arduous journey.”
“Yes. Nevertheless, I came back like this.”
“Hurry back to the castle. “I have prepared a dinner for you.”
Dinner? That’s not even funny.
Sirien chuckled.
But returning to the castle was what we wanted too.
The people of the territory who are watching us from afar are not our enemies.
Ilencia’s power is created by the gathering of their lives. These were the people Sirien would have to care for someday.
Blood should only flow in Reheim.
Sirien walked ahead, and I followed behind.
Naturally, Roxen followed him like a tail.
The road to Reheim. As we left the house, the number of people gradually decreased.
Then, when the eyes disappeared, only the sound of trudging footsteps echoed in the silence.
I knew it without having to say it.
We were waiting for each other to draw weapons.
Count Roxen was the first to break the calm before the storm.
“Why did you come back, lady?”
“Your uncle is asking a strange question. “This is my castle.”
“It was like that. Not anymore. “I have been taking care of this estate while you were wasting your time with those useless things.”
Wiggle. Sirien’s fingers moved.
I felt a small hesitation. I was hesitating to kill Roxen here since there was no need for it.
If that were the case, I planned to draw my sword without any questions.
The two men broke each other’s hearts with words.
“Do you think that your name will move this castle now? Or did you think that the small power you just brought would work? “You were so bright when you were young, how did you become so broken?”
“Well. After all, it knows its own home better than the owner’s dog.”
“Sometimes, there are owners who die from being bitten by dogs.”
“Oops, there seems to be some misunderstanding in what I said. There’s no way your uncle could be like a puppy. “Those cheadles are cute.”
Sirien stopped walking.
A giggle reached me.
Roxen’s voice became quite serious.
“…… Miss. Let me ask you again. “Why did you come back?”
“I told you. This is my castle. Is it strange that the rightful owner of Ilencia is here?”
“Are you not planning on going back?”
“Never.”
When I wondered where Roxen’s confidence came from, I saw knights holding red flags approaching from opposite her.
Needless to say, they were the Spear Point Knights of Ilencia.
Looking at their flawless state of armament, they were completely hostile to us.
The knights dared to stand in front of their lord, Sirien, and showed their bravery as if they would draw their swords at any moment.
It was Count Roxen who commanded them with hand gestures.
Only the hand he raised with moderation became the knights’ leash.
I was deeply relieved to see that.
“4 Years ago. I vaguely thought there was a possibility. “I don’t know if you’re still alive.”
“Really? “I haven’t been able to track it any further.”
“Why wouldn’t you do that? Because there was no need for that. “This castle is no longer yours, and I was confident that I would clean it up even if you came back like this.”
I’m so glad.
There are no faces I recognize.
Among the knights guarding this castle, none of them looked like the seniors I had seen as a child.
It definitely means that he died or was demoted.
Thanks to you, I can fight with a light heart.
“You should have stayed in the quiet countryside. “If I had done that, my life would have been saved.”
“Wait a moment. “I will tell you in great detail how my brother died.”
“That won’t happen. “Then, I hope you enjoy the dinner I prepared.”
Count Roxen fell to the side, and the knights surrounded us.
A formation has been created to come one step closer and pressure us.
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If we continue like this, we will be annihilated in the siege.
If it is driven ‘like this’. Fortunately, the grounds of Reheim were spacious.
Even if I swing my sword here, Sirien’s precious castle will not be damaged.
Is the knight commander who comes out the front the most?
Yes, if you are the knight commander of Ilencia, you should stand at the forefront.
My father did that.
In the rising joy, I drew my sword first.
Murderous intent roars from my sword, and death covers the earth.
“Razen.”
“Please speak, His Majesty the Archduke.”
“There is no need to save anyone. “Wipe the world clean of the thieves in my castle.”
“Yes.”
What a pathetic reason for a rebellion.