Episode 103. For the Continent (3)
Schlus Heinkel.
I’ve never seen anyone more brazen than this.
am i winning?
Who’s behind me?
He seemed to be speaking with his whole body.
Schlus Heinkel did not even deceive that he was reliable.
Even with such force, he did not accept any official position.
I have no desire to be bound by an empire.
Or they have no intention of being loyal to the Empire.
It was clear that this was being explicitly expressed.
“I will come to calm the rebellion.”
It was the one sentence that Schlus Heinkel bluntly uttered that puzzled the emperor.
It was an odd sound.
It was just the bark of an immature kid who had never experienced a war, or even if there was, would never have ever fought a war.
What do you think would be different about a war called rebellion?
In the end, it’s no different than killing each other and dying for each other’s ideology and purpose.
At his funny look at war, Gustav had to struggle to contain his laughter.
“Isn’t that riot force recently defeated?”
The moment Schlusz’s cold eyes uttered those words.
Everything changed abruptly.
The nonsense of an immature boy barking began to be heard uncommonly.
Great defeat of the suppression force.
Gustav heard the news at 10 am today.
So, that was an hour ago.
Boasting a speed exceeding that of the Peregrine Falcon, priority is given to the Imperial Palace only for the speed of light communication spread across the country.
In other words, the only thing that could hear the news from the south faster than the emperor of the Freyja Empire was the parties in the south.
But Schluss knew the plan.
No, maybe I was guessing.
what we know and what we assume.
The difference between the two was not great.
If there were enough grounds for the presumption, the event would inevitably happen.
Either way, there was no doubt that Schlus Heinkel had as much intelligence as the imperial family.
Or there is an insight comparable to that…
“I’ll go. At least I’ll cut off support from the Great Forest, and if possible, I’ll take Lorraine’s head and offer it.”
I wondered if I could understand and say what the hell he was talking about.
It’s the support of the Great Forest… well, anyone who understands the situation on the continent even a little, it was something to be suspicious of.
But if you’re sure, it’s a different story.
Where in the world is there a madman who can confidently tell an uncertain story in front of the emperor?
It was said that Schlus Heinkel had an informant who could bring that certainty.
At least in the southern part, it was confirmed that the imperial family had an intelligence that was never defeated.
Then, what Schlus said was even more disturbing.
Isn’t it meant to invade the South alone, without an army, and assemble the disintegrated suppression force to wage war?
It wasn’t something like trying to maintain the military power, but rather an absurd statement to turn the tide of war.
At this point, I left believing and not, and it was just ridiculous.
The guy was talking nonsense like that.
“Are you telling me to hand over the position of commander-in-chief of the suppression force now?”
“No. Shouldn’t the commander-in-chief be the one who deserves his place. Whoever it is, I’m just following his orders.”
In the meantime, aren’t you even greedy for the position of commander-in-chief?
I wondered if he was just babbling in the order of the words that came to mind in the stream of consciousness.
But Schlus Heinkel’s eyes were so cold.
The empty pupil, as if to see nothing, was staring at the Emperor Gustav without wavering.
At this point, there was nothing to hide.
Wouldn’t it be better to hide this from a madman full of information than to look ridiculous?
There was no further reason to hide that the suppression force suffered a devastating defeat when it got involved in the great war and lost 70% of its troops.
After all, he would have known it all.
I looked at the man’s expression for an instant, but there was no sign of surprise either.
Now I had to admit it.
his terrific arrogance.
If it’s a lie, it’s good to catch him.
If that were the case, the imperial family would be able to suppress the rebellion without losing anything.
“Okay. Schlus Heinkel. I will grant you a sortie. I will make you a knight.”
“Your Majesty. The title is…”
“I know. It’s just a temporary job. There is no territory or authority to be granted. It will be more helpful in dealing with the soldiers in the South. If you come back alive, return it.”
“I see. I am very happy, Your Majesty.”
“Hwangsong of that bastard….
“Yes.”
“As a temporary knight, I will make the appointment ceremony concise.”
There were no fiefs or rights to give up.
An invaluable knight appointment.
It was an inauguration ceremony that was perfect for Schlus Heinkel, who could never be trusted.
“With the rights granted by Aegis, I, the Emperor Gustav Friedrich von Freyja of the Federation of the Freyja Empire, command. You Schlus Heinkel, the loser of the continent, swear allegiance as a court knight who directly serves the emperor of the Freya Empire.”
He asked for the phrases of an oath that are commonplace.
However, Schlus Heinkel’s reaction far exceeded the emperor’s expectations.
long time.
It’s beyond the scope of what he thinks crazy.
“To face death and its fears resolutely, anger at injustice, and defend justice…”
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Ji Yiying…
Schlus Heinkel got up on her knees.
It was not so surprising that he stood up from an oath before the emperor.
The phrase of his oath was also common, something that came out of a fairy tale.
The only problem was that it came out of his right palm.
‘Me, that one…!’
It was a magic sword.
That evil sword that dwells deep inside a person’s arm and is summoned by devouring magical energy when necessary.
It is slowly pulled out of the palm of your hand, and when you clench your fist, it transforms into a sword and is gripped…
There was no difference at all from the narrative that had only been passed down orally in the Imperial Palace.
Except that the color is blue, not red.
“I swear to Aegis-sama that I will become the Emperor’s sword.”
I couldn’t even hear the last words of that oath.
Because I had to focus all my attention on staring at the sword that soared high into the sky with her shaky pupils.
At first, the samurai who were terrified when they saw the light pouring out also froze in place after confirming the appearance.
A sword handed down only in legend.
The magic sword was there.
In the right hand of Schlus Heinkel.
And the sword was right up to Gustav’s neck.
If Schlus applied a little force to his wrist, he would be able to cut off the emperor’s head right away.
But he just stood still, holding a sword made of that flash.
No other rhetoric was needed.
At that moment, Emperor Gustav Friedrich von Freyja had complete confidence in Schlus Heinkel.
He couldn’t help but believe in Schlus Heinkel, who showed the legendary sword in front of the emperor and drew it to a distance.
“For the sake of the Empire.”
“For the continent.”
The last verse of the oath rang softly.
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To be honest, I was a little perplexed.
When the emperor brings the sword to the bar and brings him down.
The moment the tip of the sword points toward the emperor’s neck, if I apply a little force, the emperor is dead.
But the emperor chose to face the sword with me.
Then, the words of the last oath were raised to the one god, Aegis.
It was as if he had declared that he would trust me.
‘done.’
Although not permanent, he succeeded in winning at least the immediate trust of the emperor.
Wouldn’t it be great if my bluffing declaration of rebellion equanimity came true?
I got out of the audience with a sense of pride in my own way.
“Schlus….”
While everything was going as I expected.
There was something there that completely defied my expectations.
It was Emilia who was staring at me with tears in her eyes.
“Are you going? To the battlefield?”
“ah······.”
“Sometimes I’m not going…. You liar….”
“Things have changed.”
“I’ll take you too…. I too…”
Emilia ran to my arms and buried her face in her chest.
I was frozen in place, unable to move even a single step.
“Oppa can’t even cook. Without me, you wouldn’t be able to eat properly. please.”
“I can’t.”
“Why! Why can’t I… Why can’t I! You’re going to take someone other than me? No?”
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“But why can’t I fit in it?”
“If you die… There are too many tears to be shed for you. So no.”
I had no choice but to make excuses that didn’t even sound like words.
Because if Emilia dies, it’s just game over.
If even the last shackles of the Hurt Locker were released, it would be the same as saying that it would lead to the end of the world.
So, regardless of Emilia’s own will, she had no choice but to leave her alone.
“It’s absurd…….. That kind of excuse, do you think I’ll be able to understand it? If your brother dies. Do you know how many tears will be shed if you die?”
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Tears streamed down Emilia’s cheeks.
It was already beyond method acting.
It was something unknown that went beyond the scope of acting.
“Don’t go…. Please don’t go. Please…”
“I can’t. I’m sorry, Emilia.”
“Bad guy….
“Take your handkerchief instead.”
“···········?”
A white cloth protruded out of Emilia’s pocket.
No, he pulled out what looked like a piece of cloth.
He picked up the handkerchief made entirely of her magical powers, the one used to find Emilia.
“Before the traces of your magic disappear. Before that, I promise you will surely come back. Be it alive or dead.”
“Just try to come back when you’re dead…”
“What do you see me as?”
“Stupid. Stupid. You ignorant bastard.”
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The thought of denying came into my mind.
Because it was all right.
“The moment the handkerchief’s magic disappears. From that moment on, I know that I will not forgive you. Okay?”
“I got it.”
“Don’t answer in a rude way….”
“Okay, Emilia. I’ll be back safely. I swear to Aegis.”
“Keep your promise. Keep it….”
She wiped Emilia’s eyes with the white handkerchief adorned with a pink ribbon.
Transparent teardrops permeated the handkerchief and gradually filled with magical power.