Episode 70
Shion Regarde said that he risked his life as a knight to Hanette Adelaira.
Harnette Adelaira accepted the oath and gave up her life in the same way.
In other words, as long as you keep the two together, you can join the Royal Knights.
“What does the Royal Knights Commander think about this?”
Glonet swallows the silence and falls into anguish.
It was a problem that had already occurred, and in the end, Brandis had to give up Shion Regard.
Of course, if Hannette Adelaira was included, Zion Reggiard could have accepted it positively.
However, since personal feelings were excessively involved and the preconditions had changed, officials would be the first to oppose it.
“… Your Majesty, things are very different now. Didn’t Barchen Reggiard join first?”
“Is it a problem because they are from the same family?”
“Yes, Your Majesty. And Harnette Adelaira learned magic. The Royal Knights also have wizards, but they are few in number. If you want to join the Royal Knights, you will have to consider the allocation of personnel.”
“Hmm… … .”
Brandis couldn’t resist.
What Glonet said was close to the truth, and there was no room to get into it.
If he tried to force the two to join, the foundation of the Royal Knights would be shaken.
“Also, I would like to mention that Hanette Adela is known as the crazy lady. It’s just a rumor, but bureaucrats and nobles will be swayed by it.”
“… Are there any more?”
“If you become a member of the Royal Knights, you must protect Your Majesty and the immediate royal family. However, the two may try to protect each other first by putting enemies in front of them. As the head of the Royal Knights, I am very concerned, so I would like to oppose the joining of the two.”
Brandis nodded and quickly agreed.
Needlessly insisting would only harm himself and the entire Royal Knights.
I couldn’t give up what I had to get one.
“The Duke of Adelaira will not like it. Didn’t the Marquis Reggiard already give up a son?”
“I’m sorry, Your Majesty.”
“I must be greedy.”
Both of them were sons of nobles and also subjects of the kingdom of Alain.
There was no need to create a fuss, and there was no need to overturn a decision once made.
Even if he is not by his side, wouldn’t it be a great help to the country?
“It is interesting, though. Did a swordsman and a mage make a pair?”
“I understand that you will be getting married soon.”
“You mean two people?”
“Yes, I heard that the engagement period was scheduled for six months, but now they say there is only one month left.”
“Has it already happened? Huh… … .”
Brandis left the office, recalling what had happened at that time.
The royal knights and maids who were waiting slowly followed suit.
Originally, there were certain events that I could participate in, but I thought that the wedding of the two should be seen as a must.
‘If you talk about your life in front of me, of course you have to show the results.’
* * *
Residence of the Duke of Adelaira, indoor gymnasium.
The indoor gymnasium had become a space only for the two of them.
Only Shion and Hanette went in and out of the indoor gymnasium, and maids only came occasionally to provide water and towels.
Occasionally, Yenid would appear and nag at Hanette, but after Shion came out, he would reluctantly step back, leaving a word of good wishes.
It was always quiet and peaceful, and it seemed like I would enjoy this life forever.
“Whoa… I need to get some rest.”
“Are you giving up already? Please don’t do that, try a little more.”
“no. I just can’t stand it.”
Shion stood up from his seat, sweat pouring out.
No matter how much time I spent, I couldn’t catch up with Hannett.
Harnette’s talent was so superior, and she had been secretly learning magic, so she had accumulated some experience.
In addition, the gap has widened further because it has recently achieved rapid growth.
“It is strange. Why can’t you stand this?”
“I’m not weird, my sister is amazing. How are you holding up with that?”
“Well… How did it go?”
“Just because my sister is good doesn’t mean I can be good too.”
“Why shouldn’t you?”
“… … ?”
Shion doesn’t understand the words and frowns.
Unlike him, Hannette only showed an indifferent look.
“Sister, I’m not as good as I thought. You are just lucky.”
“It looks really good to me.”
“What are you looking at and saying that?”
“Do I have to explain all of that?”
“Darkness? That was really lucky. The Royal Knights caught my eye by accident. The hiding place took a lot of effort.”
“… did you do that by yourself? So you’re good.”
“How many times do I have to say you’re lucky?”
“Then I was lucky enough to become a mage, too?”
“that’s… Probably not.”
Shion evades moderately while being immersed in his worries.
Certainly, if luck hadn’t followed him, he wouldn’t have become a mage.
However, since Hannett made good use of the situation, shouldn’t it be seen that my skills came out in some way?
“I did look a little different back then. Did you really not feel anything?”
“It was the same as usual. What can you feel? Oh, I was a little tired.”
“Is there anything else besides that?”
“Oh, is it not?”
“Hmm… … .”
Had he communicated with the demonic sword, he would have known its location, albeit vaguely.
Even after that, I had no choice but to go find the magic sword unconditionally because I had been in constant sympathy.
However, Hannett hasn’t shown any change so far, just acting the same as usual.
‘It’s a little different from what I used to know. Could it be that this was fabricated?’
In the original content, even if you show signs, you will unconditionally communicate with the demonic sword.
The main character also went through a change and obtained the magic sword of thunderbolt, and other characters were supposed to go through the same process.
However, Hannette was completely out of the way, so she had no choice but to be suspicious.
‘Are the settings for the magic sword wrong?’
As of now, I couldn’t be sure of anything.
He had already guessed that the content and setting of Hanette had changed.
However, if the magic sword acts as a variable, even the future he knows will become entangled.
‘… Is Serran Silaj the main character?’
As questions and concerns continued to mix, I had to come to another conclusion.
In the first place, what is called a novel is based on imagination and fiction.
Even if this world and characters actually exist, details and settings could have been changed.
‘The ending might be different.’
The main character annihilates the 3 demon kings and 4 disasters and brings true peace to this world.
It was a predetermined ending, and Shion believed in that fact and tried to establish his own foundation.
But if even that is tinged with lies, how should we deal with it?
‘It’s not all wrong. by the way… I can’t figure out what could be wrong.’
If you can distinguish between believing or not believing the information you know, you can choose only one and move on.
But if he couldn’t tell them apart, he would constantly hesitate, thinking over and over again.
Because the truth and lies are mixed, your judgment will be blurred, and you will lose your confidence in the flow.
‘It doesn’t change anything by running away.’
If the main character reaches the end on his own, there is no reason for him to step out.
Rather, it would have been enough to just check from time to time and move as planned.
However, if the ending was changed, the main character and all his colleagues could die, or the world could be completely destroyed.
‘I have to change my plan.’
Of course, it doesn’t change much.
The contents and settings are slightly different, but not completely transformed.
He was just trying to expand the scope of the Knights by moving a little busier.
‘How do I change… … .’
“Are you thinking too much?”
“You have to think a lot to move according to plan.”
“Can you really do well?”
“Shouldn’t sister help?”
“Are you the deputy knight commander?”
“right. Or will your sister be the knight commander?”
“If that were the case, I would have created it.”
“You can do it now.”
“What do I do? You do better.”
“Why can’t… … .”
Shion belatedly recognized the meaning of the words.
Because he was trusted, he was able to get a chance to explain even if he mentioned the establishment of the knights.
However, since Hanette was isolated as a foolish young lady, even if she said the same thing, she would only be pointed out.
“I just need to be the deputy knight commander. I’m not qualified, but… … .”
“It’s not that I don’t deserve it. If it wasn’t for my sister, I wouldn’t have thought of creating a knighthood.”
“I can’t do anything different from you. Haven’t you just started learning magic?”
“Don’t humble yourself. If you’re a mage, there’s nothing lacking even if you compare me.”
Of course, the connection with the magic sword was added, but that was also the potential of Hanette.
Since he himself used acid rain to implement sword skills, he was in a similar condition.
“You speak well.”
“I mean it sincerely. I really need my sister.”
“… … .”
Harnette unconsciously covers her mouth and turns her head.
His face flushed, and a shiver seemed to radiate from the nape of his neck.
Is it possible to say such embarrassing things casually?
‘Because I need it… I can’t help it.’
* * *
The residence and office of the Duke of Adelaira.
Shion and Harnette entered the office together.
Robbins listened to what Shion had to say, occasionally glanced sideways at Hannett.
Shion could barely catch his breath after the long explanation.
“… Is that why you want to postpone the wedding date?”
“Yes, it is not that I will not marry. I want to have a wedding after I achieve my goal with my sister.”
“Have you talked to Hanette?”
“Yes. I decided to follow my will.”
Robbins finally turns his full attention to Hannette.
Harnette hesitated for a moment, then showed a determined look in her eyes.
“Hanet, I want to hear your thoughts. Are you really trying to follow Zion to the outskirts?”
“Yes, I want to change myself before getting married.”
“… … .”
Robbins swallows the silence as he understands the meaning of the words.
In the meantime, she and her family had suffered, and the nobles had called her a foolish young lady.
However, he did not harm anyone, and he endured endlessly with his desire for magic.
That’s why he must have earned the title of mage after diligently learning magic.
“Both of them are talented… i can’t dry it I will allow it.”
“Yes?”
“… … ?”
Shion and Harnette are engulfed in silence while bewildered.
Usually, you would have to react emotionally, or give various reasons for rebuttal.
However, Robbins was surprisingly aloof.
“Did you know I would object? I entrusted you with the harness. No matter what I do, I have no choice but to follow the will of you and Hanette. I will also support the establishment of the Knights.”