733 – 8.5 Manatee (5)
He quietly muttered with a sigh.
Because it was already too late to turn back.
“…… Please, as His Highness Biltheon wishes.”
Even the last hope turned its eyes away.
“Oh, no!”
The knight’s hand held the arm of the crying woman. Iris was not strong enough to overcome that strong force, and the sound of her struggling and being dragged continued like her traces.
“No, no…” I am like this! Brother Biltheon! Sir Ian…… !”
That’s the end.
Both the maid and the guard remained silent and soon left. They also must not have felt at ease because their lord, whom they served, had become like that.
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The only people left in the room are the two men.
One of them, Bill Theon, covered his face with one hand and let out a long sigh.
It was a sigh filled with regret.
“He was sickly from a young age and was confined to bed. And the palace never pays attention to a weak child… “They only pursue power.”
Ian decided to listen to Biltheon’s regrets in silence. Thinking that this was also the responsibility of the knights of the empire.
“Iris was always alone. In a cold room, she saw a child who couldn’t even move… They say she was alone on her birthday too. Actually, my mother was more interested in me. “She is better than a ‘hopeless child’ like Iris.”
With this, Biltheon was promised the throne.
Unless he dies suddenly, there is no force left to keep him in check, so it was a natural step. Even though it should be an ending that makes us happy.
Viltheon’s voice as he recited the past was gloomy.
“Maybe that’s why he became obsessed with power. Since he cannot form normal bonds, he has only learned how to ‘own’ power… If anyone, even me, had paid attention to that child when he was young…….”
“Your Highness.”
Ian was not unaware of that feeling.
He was also my ‘brother’, and he suffered countless times remembering what he could not save.
So there was comfort that could be thrown.
“At that time, Your Majesty was young.”
Huh, Biltheon burst out laughing.
I can’t quite tell, but it was a slightly relaxed laugh.
“You have the talent of a counselor, Sir Ian.”
And the next moment.
“I won’t ask you to pity Iris. However, please don’t hate me too much. If a rumor spreads that I even pretended to lose with you, my life would be in danger… “As your brother, I will apologize on your behalf.”
As Bill Theon said that, he slowly lowered his head.
It was not an action that someone who would become the next emperor would take. Even if it was Ian, he couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.
Ian had no choice but to jump up and shout on the spot.
“Ah, I understand! I understand, so please raise your head…… !”
A sound that came out unconsciously.
The thought of being bullied crossed Ian’s mind after he saw Viltheon’s face with his back straightened again.
Because there was a cheerful boy with a sly smile sitting there.
“Thank you, Sir Ian.”
Ian wasn’t even angry anymore.
Ha, when Ian let out an awkward laugh, Biltheon chuckled and did not hide his joyful expression. Tap, tap. The hand tapping my shoulder was a bonus.
“hahahahaha! Don’t be like that. “I don’t plan on pretending to be my brother now, but shouldn’t I still save her sister’s life?”
“I didn’t even intend to kill you… ….”
Of course, that low-key objection had no effect. Biltheon’s words continue without interruption.
“Instead, yes. Because politics inherently involves giving and receiving… “Why don’t we do it this way?”
What on earth are you suggesting?
As Ian was making a shocked expression, Biltheon said with a grin like always.
“Selene Hastur, I will take responsibility and pardon you.”
That suggestion pinpoints Ian’s concerns.
Having hit the nail on the head, he took a deep breath.
“There must be a limit to what you can push alone, right? Leave it to me. Even so, politics is my specialty… However, there is something you must do.”
“What is it?”
“Safely rescuing Celine Hastur.”
Ian was wondering what to say.
He finally closed his mouth. Biltheon was still looking at Ian with trusting eyes.
“You can do it, right?”
“Of course.”
“As expected, it’s the equivalent of an empire. However, apart from that… ….”
After hearing the answer without hesitation, Biltheon nodded his head a couple of times. The corners of his mouth that trailed off his words drew a strangely lonely line.
“I would like to apologize on behalf of the imperial family for what happened to the Hastur family. As soon as the settlement is over, I will go directly to the Hastur family and apologize. Of course, by preparing an appropriate compensation plan.”
There was no time for Ian to answer. Before he could do that, Bill Theon waved his hand and showed signs of leaving.
“By the way, I have something to tell you about ‘Cheongeomsan Mountain,’ so come visit me later… “Okay then.”
Just like his appearance, his exit was also like the wind.
Ian couldn’t come to his senses for a while, but eventually came up with a short question.
“The authority of the imperial family!”
“…… ?”
It was not a question asked based on calculation or intention.
This was the reason why Ian had no choice but to use more direct vocabulary than ever before.
“The authority of the imperial family… Wouldn’t you be swayed? “If you apologize like that.”
Viltheon, who had a puzzled look on his face, finally burst into laughter.
He seems to listen to everything.
“You just have to rebuild it!”
Ian thought as he watched him leave.
As expected, it’s not normal.
It was the exit of a man who had been chosen as the next emperor.
**
My steps walking down the hallway were light.
Thanks to Biltheon, I was able to solve a problem that was bothering me. All that remains now is how to bring Celine back safely.
The idea was to discuss this with the ‘Great Witch’.
Of all the people I know, he is the most knowledgeable person in ancient magic and sorcery, and next to him is Elsie, who can be considered an assistant.
Now that I think about it, it’s Elsie senior.
What should I do these days? At one time, I thought it was a really boring relationship, but now that we were separated, I couldn’t help but feel nostalgic for no reason.
It’s been a while since I heard about your current situation.
It was a time when I was walking with such random thoughts in mind.
“Sir Ian!”
A clear voice echoed through the deserted hallway.
The epicenter was a girl with a bright smile, impressive dark blue hair and silver-gray eyes.
Fifth Princess Shien.
Is today the day you meet the blood of a dragon? Now, if I only met the swordsman, it meant meeting all the royal family members gathered at the academy.
While I was smiling faintly, Shien, who was running at a brisk pace, was already in front of me.
“Sir Ian, did you hear?! Lord Irene has woken up!”
“Yes, I heard.”
The princess who couldn’t hide her excitement was lovely.
It wasn’t just me, anyone who saw it would have the same sentiment. Because Shien was just as cute as she was.
She was on a different level from a naive woman like the second princess Iris.
Did he read the affection in my gaze?
Shien, who was smiling like a flower in full bloom, smiled, “Ehehehe,” And slowly turned away. I looked a little embarrassed as I saw a light blush blooming on my cheeks.
“Well, that’s why I’d like to give a special thank you to Sir Ian… “By any chance, what time do you have?”
“Now? I have some business to do right now…….”
As I continued talking like that, a naughty thought occurred to my mind.
The hesitation required to put this into practice is literally a moment.
“Would you like to go together?”
“Yes? “Where are you going?”
It was then that a mischievous smile formed on my lips.
“I’m thinking of going to see Emma.”
What a mess.
The body of the girl who was smiling brightly froze. After some time, cold sweat began to form on the princess’s forehead.
“Ah, ahahahaha… Eh, Emma senior…….”
“Don’t you two have something to share?”
“Mu, wu, of course! Yes, of course… but!”
And then the princess put her hands together and said, “Clap.”
She tilted her head slightly, and Shien let out her charming smile.
“Actually, I’m a bit busy… hehehehe. Even Sir Ian deliberately took the time to come and see me!”
Originally, I could have skipped it at this point.
Today I couldn’t hide my sense of fun and asked back.
“Why?”
“Yes?”
The girl’s eyes blinked, opened and closed repeatedly in response to my question.
It seems like an unexpected question.
Well, it had to be that way. Originally, I wasn’t the type to ask this much one-by-one questions.
To be precise, it was a kind of rule that existed between me and the princess.
If the princess makes a fuss, I just ignore it.
Since the tacit agreement had been violated, it was natural for the princess to be embarrassed.
“If you come here on purpose to see it, doesn’t it mean you have something important to do?”
“Oh, I… that… Yeah, but… Ah!”
But no matter how embarrassed she was, the princess is still the princess.
She must have been able to quickly put her mind to it, and soon an interesting question was asked.
“Where did Sir Ian’s other personality go?”
“Huh? “It disappeared.”
“Really?”
It was an unexpected question.
I sighed and closed my eyes. I meant to think about it.
“You can’t freely come and go in the unconscious space, right?”
“Yeah, but… ….”
“Then isn’t it possible to know what another personality is doing? Just like last time, if they intercept my body again!”
I don’t think that will happen.
However, I was curious. Because the man I saw last time had a clear handprint on his cheek.
“So, what happened?”
After falling on me.
What on earth did he get into?
It was indeed a topic of curiosity.
**
The scene emerges like a flare.
At the last moment, the sword was slashed.
It was perfect. It was a vision that I had used several times before. Of course there was no way he would be blocked, and even if he was counterattacked, I thought he would use the techniques he knew.
I never thought they would make such a crazy move.
It was an art so dangerous that if you lifted it, your head could be blown off. Following the direction of the sword rush, he glides around and sinks the sword into the back of the neck.
Who on earth created such a reckless vision?
But, still.
If I had backed off at that time, another path might have appeared. No, I was sure.
The moment he reaches the fifth step, the man’s ‘past’ will no longer be able to endure.
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I thought so, but why?
Did he not want to take a step back?
After asking the question, the man slowly opened his eyes. She thought she would open her eyes on the same wilderness as always, smelling the dry sand dust.
Instead, a sweet body odor was passing by the tip of her man’s nose. Plus, the warmth and the soft feel of her head being supported.
It felt familiar and nostalgic, so she slowly opened her eyelids.
There.
“Hello, Ian.”
Because there is a lover with light pink eyes and a face that looks like he’s about to cry.
The man muttered to himself without thinking.
God of heaven.
Are you finally granting my wish? Now?
He offered a prayer of sincere gratitude.
Until he found out that all five of his lovers were here.
God still wasn’t on her man’s side.
so he defeated celine and she still got taken? oh man i could’ve sworn she left celine the author is really heavy on giving celine her on cool arc hal of this arc was about her and emma