“…”
Archduke Carlos was silent.
I had no choice but to be silent.
Even the time to react differently is now gone.
The moment Djep’s head was blown away, Archduke Carlos jumped up from his seat.
I wondered if I had seen it wrong, but no matter how many times I checked, the reality did not change.
only one sum.
He swung his sword and died.
His throat was cut and he died instantly.
It is impossible.
The Djef family, the hero of the reversal.
Chosen by the great heroes of Valhalla, proclaimed by the Constellation, his most cherished child…!
“I believe you will keep your promise, Archduke Carlos.”
Emperor Deus, who could not shake off his anxiety, was nowhere to be found.
Now he knew clearly what he had to do.
won won
Now it was my turn to keep my promise.
However, there is no way that Archduke Carlos will be easily captured.
We must act quickly before the shock of defeat wears off.
Deus winked at the Commander-in-Chief behind him. Then, the commander-in-chief and other knights began to surround Archduke Carlos.
“What do you think will change if you put me on trial, Your Majesty?”
A chill passed over Archduke Carlos’ face.
‘Sanctuary’ was activated around him.
Djeep died, and Whistle was also in danger of dying soon.
Losing two children in an instant, how can this not be devastating?
“It won’t change much.”
Deus also admitted it.
Simply putting them on trial won’t change anything.
What Archduke Carlos fears is the group of aristocrats gathered around him. The nobles who oppose the imperial family would not stand still and watch him stand on trial.
Even more so, if he were to die, it would be obvious that all troops in the north would immediately arm themselves with rebels and attack the imperial family.
You have to win the trial.
So, I had to remove the center point.
The moment he was judged according to the law, the justification for following the Grand Duke disappeared.
Even the citizens of the Empire will turn their backs on you if you publicize the trial.
“However, the future world will be changed by Jim’s children.”
Reinhardt.
Launel.
Kazan.
Carmon.
Leone.
These five children will change the world in the future.
Deus did not doubt that.
So, isn’t it time to let go of the products of the old era?
“… this world never changes. your majesty.”
The world doesn’t change.
No matter how much I struggle, it never changes.
Archduke Carlos released the sanctuary.
Attacking here is suicidal.
Because a lot of people were watching.
Didn’t they even declare in advance that they would not pick up books even if they killed each other?
It is best to take a step back here.
The Grand Duke gnashed his teeth and moved to the ‘Express Prisoner’.
*
Archduke Carlos was being taken outside the Colosseum.
The soldiers watching it flinched.
“Why are you taking His Excellency in?”
“If you don’t release me right away…!”
Chew!
Blood splatters. It was because the wrist of the knight who was about to draw the sword was cut off.
“Aagh!”
Something that happened in the blink of an eye.
The knight whose wrist was cut screamed.
And Croft stepped in front of him.
“Since Archduke Carlos has been suspected of violating the laws of the empire, he will be temporarily confined to the ‘special prison cell’ while the trial is in progress.”
The soldiers of the Empire subdued the soldiers led by the Grand Duke at once.
Numbers are numbers, but Seung-gi was already on the side of the imperial family.
The moment the golden dragon appeared and Dejef was defeated, the anti-communist soldiers lost all fighting spirit.
“Temporarily being accommodated in the ‘Extreme Prisoner Unit’! Aren’t you already treating me like a criminal?”
hit. The Special Prison Ward is a place where only aristocratic prisoners, especially those who have committed serious crimes, are confined.
What’s the point of being ‘temporarily’ locked there?
It was no different from saying that he was already being treated as a criminal.
All the citizens of the empire would think so too.
It was an insult and humiliation, but eventually they had no choice but to shut their mouths as an aura rose from Croft’s whole body.
“Those who draw the sword and do not follow the instructions will be regarded as traitors and executed immediately.”
*
Archduke Carlos was imprisoned in the Special Prisoner’s Ward, and the soldiers who followed him were also confined to a temporary camp.
This was achieved in half a day thanks to the speedy decision.
But apart from that, the entire empire was buzzing with the story of Reinhardt.
“Isn’t the golden dragon the symbol of the empire!”
“Huh, I never thought the day would come when I’d see a living dragon…”
“So, was it because of that dragon that Prince Reinhardt changed?”
“It is a great blessing for the empire.”
“You are brave! Breeding wyverns must have been possible then!”
“Hey, I bred dragons, but can’t they be called wyverns?”
The story about Crown Prince Reinhardt never ceased.
The owner of the golden dragon. Since the first dragon knight was born, words could not come out.
“So, has the next emperor been confirmed to be Crown Prince Reinhardt?”
“I guess so. Aren’t you the owner of the golden dragon, the symbol of the empire?”
“It’s a bit unfortunate for Prince Launel, but it can’t be helped.”
“Even if the emperor doesn’t want to do it, now I’m forced to sit down.”
“Keuuu… Long live the Dragon Knight! Long live His Majesty Reinhardt!”
*
“I am really proud of you.”
Emperor Deus looked at his two sons with a smile.
Launel, and Reinhardt.
It’s a pity that Kazan doesn’t exist, but I couldn’t help it because the state was in the state.
“Raunel. It is nothing short of admirable to have won against the one-hundred-dollar Taberon.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
“If there is anything you want, tell me.”
“・・・・・No, Your Majesty.”
“Huh. Let me tell you.”
It’s only natural to give a prize because you’ve done a great job.
Launel pondered for a moment, then shook his head again.
“your majesty. Do you have to decide right now?”
“no. If you want something, you can tell me then.”
How is it? Deus was happy even after delaying the reward.
He was always compared to Archduke Carlos. Even more so, when it comes to my children, I have lived my life comparing everything from one to ten.
But at this moment, his children proved superior.
Deus turned his head.
“And Reinhardt.”
Reinhardt entered his eyes.
If you were to ask what was the happiest thing, of course it would be Reinhardt’s presence.
Beyond simply overcoming madness, isn’t he the main character who made all of these situations possible?
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“What about the golden dragon?”
“I got it by accident.”
“Did you get the dragon by accident?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Ugh. There must be circumstances that cannot be said. don’t go over Or, is there anything you want?”
“There is, Your Majesty.”
Aww.
Deus hit his thigh with his hand.
It had never sounded so good that Reinhardt wanted something.
“Tell me. Whatever it is will listen.”
Saying that you will listen to anything is not empty words.
‘Even if I want to be crowned emperor, I will fully consider it.’
Even if it were the position of the emperor, he would gladly pass it on.
It deserved it.
The actions he has shown so far have sufficiently proven Reinhardt himself.
A wedge has finally been struck in this confrontation.
Because Launel felt it too, Launel’s eyes also turned to Reinhardt.
‘······ I lost.’
Launel conceded.
The skill and determination that killed the golden dragon and Dejef at once.
Nothing in Launel beat Reinhardt.
Even if he changed his words and said he would become emperor, Launel would accept it. I have no choice but to admit it.
Soon after, Reinhardt opened his mouth.
“Please appoint Launel as the representative of the ‘Peace Agreement’ in the north.”
“…!”
Deus and Launel’s eyes trembled.
Either that or not, Reinhardt continued talking.
“We need to sign a peace treaty and at the same time find evidence there that Archduke Carlos is related to the Demon Cult. Only Launel can do that.”
“Ugh. It’s unexpected. Of course I knew you would go.”
“I can’t look around as well as Launel. If I head north, there is a high possibility that I will only live against it.”
Even if Archduke Carlos is imprisoned, the remaining 100,000 soldiers in the north are fanatics who follow him.
It was said that if he, who played a decisive role in confining the archduke, went, he would have no choice but to face a backlash.
It’s not wrong, but…
“If Launel agrees, I will do as you say. Launel. What do you think?”
“If you leave it to me, I will do my best.”
“good night. I will appoint Launel as the representative of the peace treaty.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
Launel lowered his head and trembled.
Reinhardt kept his promise.
I didn’t change my words or dramatize them. As it really is, it was clearly expressed here with the emperor and himself.
“However, this cannot be called compensation. Say what you really want.”
Deus nailed it.
this is not a reward
what do you really want
Then, Reinhardt stood up with his legs and back stretched out.
Facing Emperor Deus face-to-face.
“your majesty. I have no intention of becoming emperor.”
wedged in
*
After the turmoil like a storm has passed.
I remembered the words Zero gave me right after killing Dejef.
‘Earth Defense Dwarf 16…’
A star in the sky that mankind calls a constellation.
The true identity of the heroes of Valhalla is an artificial satellite.
When floating objects and artificial satellites floating in space are connected to humans, they are endowed with special powers.
However, nothing is known about the connection conditions and how power is granted.
Even the ‘Mugunghwa No. 18’ I had was just scouting the surroundings.
However, the satellite now forcibly connected by Zero was different.
‘Not all artificial satellites can serve as constellations. However, it is also true that there is a device that can act as a constellation, like Djev, and that can pass on special powers.’
The difference, the secret was on the verge of being unraveled.
earth defense.
And the name Dwarf.
Dwarves are artisans who made ‘Three Gods’.
It was a race that could utilize nanomachine technology such as nanotubes.
An artificial satellite with the name of that race existed in space.
And coincidentally, the satellite served as a ‘constellation’ and gave Djef strength.
‘Dejef’s skills were exaggerated. Constellation… If it wasn’t for the help of artificial satellites, it would be no different from Taberon.’
Practical skills were on the same level as Taberon, but were overestimated by the Constellation.
That ‘Earth Defense Dwarf No. 16’ played a role similar to Zero and helped Taberon.
After countless arithmetic processes, he must have chosen the best path and swung his sword, but even that arithmetic ability couldn’t follow zero, so it was all read.
But I was curious.
The Constellations were clearly helping Epic and humans, not dragons.
The story that constellations give power only to humans has been handed down for a long time.
‘······ not connected.’
Let’s check.
A life reaction that can be detected inside that satellite.
He must have been a dwarf or someone related to the dwarves.
[Activate Dwarf 16’s internal camera.]
[The camera video is played back as a hologram.]
Soon, the vision flickered and a video appeared in front of my eyes.
‘her.’
The inside of the satellite projected by the image.
After confirming the life form inside, I had no choice but to wrinkle my forehead.
＜ Encounter (8) ＞ End