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Knock. Knock.
A hollow knocking sound.
I knocked in front of Eleanor’s private hospital room and found her.
“Well… … .”
There was no answer coming back.
There were signs of people inside, but the door didn’t seem to open at all.
“Eleanor, how are you today?”
“… … .”
I regularly visit Eleanor’s hospital room. It’s the first time she’s been mentally divided like this.
No matter how hard things were, she was able to overcome them and get up.
That’s why she shuts herself away, refusing to interact with others.
Of course, there are many things to think about. You will feel guilty, resentful and compassionate at the same time.
But, as always, I’ll rise above it in the end.
I have no choice but to believe that.
All I can offer her is a little comfort and how much everyone cares about her.
“… … A little serious talk here. Eleanor, there’s a little trouble with Lucia.”
and see
If she didn’t know where we were and what we were doing when she got up, we might cross paths.
She is a person who values friends more than anyone else.
… … Except for things related to me.
“The discree guy asked me. Would you like to send Lucia into exile in Spellage?”
It was probably at this point.
The reason why I had to interpret Discre’s request in a twisted way.
“In case Lucia needs to go into exile. I heard you have a certain country to go to?”
“… … .”
The offer of asylum for Lucia already has a customer. It is ＜chrysos＞. He said he had made such a promise. So I can’t let her into my country.
If there’s a place she should run to, it’s by Eleanor’s side.
“I’m sorry to burden you, but… … .”
yes, so
“For Lucia’s sake, we must rebuild Chrysos.”
Let’s back up a bit.
She had to bear this much pressure to be able to resolve herself.
* * *
After I explained my future plans to everyone I knew, including Eleanor.
I found Lucia again.
“It’s late. Oz, the situation is at odds with each other, aren’t you too relaxed?”
“Then you look like you deserve to live.”
Lucia was wearing a military uniform.
It was natural to see him inspecting various firearms and other weapons.
It is as if she has already lost her qualifications to wear a military uniform, but it must be her own expression of determination.
While waiting for her weapons check to finish, she sits down on a nearby chair and speaks.
“What do you think is the first thing we should do?”
“priority… … .”
“priority?”
“I have to meet Her Highness Stasia.”
“Yeah, anything else would be a coup.”
Only Stasia could stop Antares with words, not force.
All of Antares’ actions are said to be for Stasia.
So, if she rebels and confronts him, the basis of his plan will be twisted.
But there are a few problems.
“It may bleed more.”
If the plan goes awry halfway through, people who shouldn’t die may die.
“It will be difficult to approach.”
Wouldn’t Antares have thought of that? Stasia is leading the people of the empire who are now evacuating.
Sending a child to a place away from the battlefield is understandable.
But do you expect father-daughter affection from ‘that’ Antares?
The sound of a passing dog laughing
Perhaps Antares sent Stasia to another place considering the situation after the war.
He was putting his horse in motion before the war broke out.
He should have considered approaching her from this side at the same time as preventing her from easily returning.
You’ll be damned if you think you’ll have easy access.
And above all.
“Lucia, things like this require one precondition. Do you know what it is?”
“Yes, the question is whether it is possible to convince Your Highness.”
she wants to be human But it’s just a wish.
Even if you want to be human, there are times when you have to lose your humanity if you are a monarch.
She is the Mirror of Antares.
They look similar, but their left and right sides are reversed. And I’m still not sure which parts are similar and which parts are reversed.
If she, like Antares, judges the decision to be efficient, the plan fails there.
No, it’s a bad ending right away.
Because Lucia, who recklessly appeared in front of Stasia, will be arrested.
“Listen, Lucia. Antares’ plan would have been divided into two stages. And we have to aim for that second stage point.”
“The timing must be close.”
“Otherwise, even people who don’t have to die can die.”
“I guess… … .”
Antares said to show his allegiance. There are two reactions that will appear in front of that unilateral coercion: follow or reject.
But you will be given a second chance.
The first one is right now, the first notice from the Emperor.
Through this, the first classification will be divided. Those who were filtered out in the first classification like that showed their loyalty, so they will be treated in their own way in the future.
“Because there are going to be guys who see you wherever you go. I will give those opportunists a chance.”
And the second is right after those who decided to fight were trampled on.
Those who did not obey orders, but at the same time were not hostile.
Weak people who do not want to give up their precious things, but at the same time do not want to point a sword at Antares.
Antares will leave that kind of guy a second chance.
It’s natural for Seung-gi to try to cling to the slanted side.
Of course, neither will treat them well.
So, why would you want to have them?
Of course, if there are people like Seungnyang, there are also people who are just agonizing until the end.
Those whose loyalty to the Empire is genuine, but who cannot lay down their precious possessions. Wouldn’t such people be 1/3 of the nobles?
Discrees also fall into this category.
So, when a second chance is offered, it means that Discre’s life is at its tipping point.
“And the second. How did you approach Her Highness Stasia?”
“Okay, what are you going to do? As you may know, you will be monitored when you leave Skientia. It wouldn’t be strange if he was killed if he tried to approach Princess Stasia.”
“What do you think it would be like for you to go to Her Highness Stasia?”
“If I were alone, there would be no problem.”
There won’t be many guys strong enough to stop my feet.
Because of the authority of the [King of Darkness] and the power of my own, there are probably only a handful of people who can stop me.
However, even if I meet Stasia, there is a problem.
“But even if I tried to persuade Princess Stasia, there would be no point.”
After all, isn’t it the business of the empire?
The king of a foreign country asking the princess to stop the emperor… … .
I’ll just live laughing.
Even so, the risk is too great to speak in the form of advice.
People in power have a repulsive mentality if someone looks down on them.
“You have to convince me.”
“Do you think it would be possible for me to approach Your Highness without being noticed?”
Of course, if I’m moving alone, there’s bound to be a risk taking her with me.
She is a noble of the Empire.
If it was discovered that I, the king of a foreign country, was leading her, there would be many problems.
The moment her true identity was discovered, the power of [King of Darkness] could not be used.
“doesn’t exist. There is a way instead.”
“Teleport is impossible. All high-ranking aristocrats carry at least a magic tool that restricts teleportation.”
As [Teleport] is a convenient magic, there are many ways to deal with it.
Right now, even with just ‘existence’, weren’t ‘space’ and ‘contact’ the first thing to target?
There was no way that he hadn’t dealt with it in order to protect the imperial family.
“It’s a bit risky, but it’s also a sure way.”
“A dangerous way?”
“Okay, I’m going to lead Baekyang out first. And in front of Stasia, they exchanged positions with the magic of the white sheep. Witchcraft isn’t magic, so you won’t be affected by magic tools.”
“Because witchcraft is a confusing power. You are the only one who can understand and twist its nature.”
“Yeah, that’s something only I can do. I am such a great person.”
“… … You would have thought it was cool if you had kept your mouth shut.”
“There’s nothing better than becoming more popular anyway.”
Baekyang’s magic lies in the concept of ‘step’. [Walking in place], which prevents movement, and [Strong walking], which gives the feeling of walking together even when they cannot be together.
And even [walking to the moon], exchanging positions with each other.
One of the reasons why youkai were reluctant in the first place was because they dealt with magic, an unknown power.
There is no system, and the magic that can be handled by each individual or race is also unique, so it is impossible to respond.
“But didn’t I say it was a dangerous method? Of course there are some risks, but… … . Is there anything else to be aware of?”
“A situation where Baekyang and the two of us move alone.”
“Oh yeah.”
This guy doesn’t seem to know much, but Baek Yang and Justitia are trying to cross the line subtly.
As if possessed by a monster, he leads the situation in that direction.
I hate to imagine what will happen in the future if I jump on the bandwagon at all.
There are still a lot of things to take care of, but if you increase the work, all plans will be entangled.
“And the last.”
After taking a moment to be aware of my precarious situation, I say the last and most important factor.
“Can you convince Princess Stasia? It’s completely up to you. Lucia Punisher. As you know, all I can do is make it possible for you two to meet.”
“Convince Your Highness… … .”
Stasia is making every effort to live as a human being. Then she wouldn’t fully agree with Antares’ plan either.
I might be able to convince her.
However, in order to convince her, there is a problem that must be preceded.
“Not words, but actions, expressions, who you are and what feelings you have.”
You have to make her feel human. Know the sorrow, know the pain, know the loneliness.
Only then will Stasia be able to understand Lucia’s heart.
“That’s a problem I can’t help with, that’s for you to solve.”
Only then will he be able to become a monarch who can see the individual people of the empire, not the fence of the empire.
“What do you think? can you do it?”
The hand inspecting the weapon was shaking slightly, but… … .
Lucia replied with a confident smile.
“Sure.”
With this, the prerequisites are complete.
All that remains is to run.
“Now… … .”
“now?”
“I’m going to go and convince Baekyang.”
“Why on earth do you look more serious than when you were explaining the plan?”
“Honestly, I’m not confident.”
The hardest thing remains.
Unfortunately, he has a slightly different disposition from Eleanor, who would do anything for a friend.
Of course, she also has a history of risking her life for me.
But will it be the same for Lucia? To be honest, I don’t know.
“Are you two friends?”
“… … .”
To be honest, the impression between Lucia and Baekyang is that they are friends beyond just having the same friends.
In fact, when I asked my question, Lucia gave an expression as if she was not confident.
I guess it’s cryptic.
“… … Since you’re asking, won’t you listen?”
“What the hell are you doing to pay off this debt?”
do you remember that I said I’d help you, but never said a word that I wouldn’t take anything in return?
“Um… … . With love?”
Lucia says while scratching her cheek. Did you say that was a joke?
It’s not even funny.
And what should I say?
“… … It’s a really insignificant price.”
If the other kids listened to those words, it would be like repaying the favor with an enemy.
“I want you to get out and die.”
He doesn’t even have a habit.