When Leon pointed at me with a natural expression, the atmosphere turned strange.
“Leon. Why do you say that His Highness Reinhardt is your ancestor? And what the hell happened?”
The 4th Empress asked again.
If you’re calling Reinhardt an older brother, you know, but an ancestor.
In the first place, there was no contact between the 4th prince and Reinhardt.
Ever since Leon was born, Reinhardt had already been confined to the palace.
So there was no need to run into each other, and since I knew about Reinhardt’s madness, I didn’t bother to confront him.
The number of times Rion and Reinhardt met could be counted on one hand.
“That dragon has attacked.”
“A dragon?”
The 4th Empress looked away.
The corpse of a monster with only the body left.
It’s not the gigantic appearance that comes to mind when you think of a dragon, but what’s clear is that the dragon is the culprit behind this incident.
ruined palace.
Scattered corpses of knights.
It was the site of a catastrophe.
What happened while the 4th Empress was away for a while.
The monsters attacking the capital were not all. I never thought I’d break into the palace.
Leon continued.
“If my ancestors hadn’t protected me, Ice and I would have died.”
The middle course was a remarkably omitted word.
Still, it was not an answer to the question ‘why do you call Reinhardt your ancestors’?
But what is clear is that Reinhardt saved Rion.
‘Reinhardt for Rion?’
Unlike the other empresses, the 4th Empress had no ill feelings towards Reinhardt.
It would be more accurate to say that he was not interested at all.
This is because the 4th empress herself was a ‘rolling stone’ from the imperial family’s point of view.
So I don’t understand any more.
No matter how crazy he was, Reinhardt was the direct descendant of the imperial family.
On the other hand, he and Leone are descendants of Gaf, who was called the ‘Demon King of the North’ in the past.
They didn’t care whether each other died or not, but they suddenly appeared and saved Leon. From the monsters that even the knights and wizards couldn’t do anything about.
“Thank you, Your Highness Reinhardt. What would have happened if Leone had been lost… just thinking about it is horrifying.”
“Take care of Leon.”
I replied with a shrug.
It was a very awkward relationship with the 4th Empress.
Should I say it’s awkward?
Even in the past, she was the only one among the four empresses who had not been aggressive toward me.
It wasn’t even favourable.
utter indifference.
She had no interest in taking the crown prince’s position from the start, so in a way it was only natural.
But she belonged to Archduke Carlos.
Archduke Carlos was eyeing Leone as a replacement for me if I ever had a problem.
Even if she and Leon are not interested in my position, it is a position where there is no choice but to quarrel because of Archduke Carlos.
―Why won’t the Empire leave us alone? Is it such a great sin to want to live a quiet and peaceful life?
For a long time, her family was persecuted by the Empire just because she inherited northern blood.
Since she got married as if she was sold to Deus, it can be said that it was a very strange fate.
But, whether you like it or not, it was only natural that you wouldn’t have a good day as long as you entered the central political world of the empire.
Even if you can’t adapt, you can’t escape.
I had to die, and even if I died, I couldn’t get out of this place.
‘Rion’s divine power was dangerous.’
Leon was born with divine power. Garp’s blood was thick.
So, in the past, I had no choice but to kill myself. Even though I knew that she and Leone were not interested in my position, I decided it was dangerous because I did not leave them alone.
In addition, Leon’s divine power became stronger as he got older.
Formidable power beyond supernatural power. In another two years, steel would be folded and mountains would be broken.
It’s hard to even imagine how strong he will become when he becomes an adult.
so he killed 4 The Empress and Leon.
‘I’m already healed.’
Leon was fine. He was energized as if he had been sick.
The wounds from being kicked by Balmung have already healed.
A physical ability that transcends humans.
It seemed that he could believe that he was the reincarnation of the demon king Gaf.
I said to Arell, ignoring Leon, who was staring at me with bright eyes.
“Arel. Stay and sort things out.”
“Yes.”
We need someone to explain this situation.
The knights were gathering because of the explosion in the Eternal Palace.
However, not everything is over yet.
‘The barrier stone finally broke.’
The barrier is broken.
At the same time, flying monsters were appearing one by one.
Of course, they are being killed by the revealing tribe of archers, but in case there is a dragon pretending to be crazy like Balmung and rushing at it.
After moving my seat, I went up to the top of the Hwangryonggung.
And beyond the castle wall, looking at the capital where the flames soared, he took out his bow of winter.
*
1st Prince Launel, accompanied by knights, headed for the first wall of the capital.
When I arrived, huge monsters were destroying the walls of the guardian and attacking the private house.
‘Is that a road-level monster?’
Launel recognized the leader of the monsters at once.
It’s an orc, but it’s well three times the size of a normal orc.
The Oak Road is clear.
It seemed that he was probably the one who annihilated the Lokari estate.
It was not uncommon for a road-level monster to appear. However, when they appear, they are the ones who expand their power quickly enough to destroy the country.
I’ve heard that road-level monsters are monsters that even sword masters won’t be easy to deal with.
It’s the first time I’ve actually seen Launel.
So, Launel raised his sword.
If you kill him, the other monsters will lose their focus and scatter.
It was also an opportunity to earn the title of ‘Road Slayer’ by killing a road-level monster.
‘If only now.’
Flames soared through Launel’s body.
Kyaaagh!
The shape of a great phoenix rose above him and roared.
Phenomenon that appears when mastering the practice.
After being possessed by the lich, Launel was able to push his potential to the limit. This phenomenon was proof that the memory of that time in the north wasn’t just a ‘dream’ or ‘illusion’.
‘Beyond the Sword Master.’
I will never repeat the same mistake again.
I will overcome the sword master’s wall and climb even higher than that to be completed.
Launel ran toward the Oak Road with Phoenix.
“Strong, visible, human.”
Orc Lord smiled and swung an ax the size of his torso.
aaagh!
Power enough to destroy the mansion at once.
Not to mention, it’s fast, unlike a giant monster.
Launel took advantage of the gap and cut the side of the Oak Lord.
‘Leather…!’
I thought it was cut, but even a small vital organ didn’t come out.
It’s a great defense. I can understand why knights and wizards struggle.
However, no matter how high the defense was, Launel was in a descending state. In terms of simple power by triggering potential, it surpasses even the Sword Master.
Kyaaagh!
Phoenix screamed and twisted.
Launel gritted his teeth.
My own mana, I do not listen to my own words.
Phoenix does not obey his will.
The power itself has increased, but if you can’t control it, everything is useless.
“What. Are you kidding?”
As if it was tickling, Oak Road snorted.
The felt power itself was superior to other humans, but when the swords collided, they were worse than most knights.
“Disappointed, sir.”
Orc Lord clicked his tongue and swung his axe.
The battle that followed was truly one-sided.
‘why!’
Launel, who had been beaten one-sidedly, did not understand the current situation.
Obviously, the power is overflowing, but I can’t use that power.
It was a phenomenon that continued after waking up in the palace. It feels like mana is playing separately. I thought it would be different once I went into battle, but nothing has changed.
Of course, there were guesses.
Fear of the lich…
maybe that’s why
Still, Launel was confined to the north.
His body is here, but his mind remains in the lich’s prison.
I still haven’t shaken off the nightmares and helplessness I felt then.
“Now, die.”
Orc Lord raised an axe.
That moment.
Perong!
Oak Road exploded.
It exploded suddenly without any warning.
“What is this?”
Orcroad lowered his head and looked down at his chest.
The Orc Lord, who confirmed that there was a huge hole in his chest, expressed his incomprehension.
thud!
He fell and trembled the ground.
The absurdity was the same for Launel.
Not even an arrow flew. Just a sudden explosion pierced the chest of the Orc Lord.
Its thick skin is resistant to most magic.
How can you pierce it so neatly?
But I looked around and looked in the direction I flew from, but I couldn’t see anything.
“Look! Prince Raunel has defeated the Orc Lord!”
“Long live Prince Launel!”
“Drive out the demons!”
The monsters who lost their focus began to panic and run away.
However, not a single monster escaped alive.
When the situation was settled in an instant, the knights and soldiers praised Launel for defeating the Orc Lord.
“Road Slayer!”
“Road Slayer!!”
It is an illusion.
They were rightly mistaken.
“… I didn’t kill him.”
Launel told the truth, but the public took it quite differently.
“You even have humility!”
“As expected, Prince Launel!”
“You have a personality worthy of someone called the hope of an empire!”
*
“… is this corpse really a ‘dragon’?”
Everyone was silent at Emperor Deus’s question.
This is a fact that has already been confirmed several times.
The sole survivor, Leon, said that the corpse was a dragon.
It wasn’t the gigantic quadrupedal monster that was told in myths or legends, but it was definitely a type I’d never seen before.
especially scales.
It was really hard enough to be called dragon scales.
But more important than the dragon’s corpse was the dragon’s intention.
The dragon raised monsters to attack the capital, broke into the palace, and broke the barrier stone.
“Tell me your thoughts openly.”
Deus asked, and the ministers and commanders who were watching opened their mouths.
“Isn’t it too small for a dragon?”
“Besides, the fact that His Highness Reinhardt hunts dragons… is so great!”
“Isn’t that a sign of a larger invasion?”
No matter how you look at it, the opinion that it doesn’t seem to be a dragon was dominant.
But it was clear that he was the one who caused this situation.
Is it true that Reinhardt punished the culprit?
Deus touched his forehead.
The capital of the empire has been attacked.
The monster crossed the imperial family and broke the barrier stone.
It doesn’t show that there is an intention.
‘Is there someone who controls monsters from behind?’
It is a thousand year empire.
The opponent was bold enough to attack the empire, the conqueror of the continent.
Since the barrier stone was broken, it might really be attacked.
The level of alertness of the palace must be raised even further.
Even Deus, who was called the Holy King, couldn’t just ignore this case.
“This matter will be thoroughly investigated. Also, if they are related to this raid even to the smallest detail, we will seek out the root and destroy it.”
“Then who do you plan to entrust the investigation to?”
All eyes focused on the emperor’s mouth.
Something happened that should never have happened.
If it was related, the impact was so great that there would be no shortage of it even if the three tribes were destroyed.
However, the Emperor cannot investigate directly.
We need someone to thoroughly investigate this incident on behalf of the emperor.
Under the full support of the emperor, he had to be a person with the pulpit to dig into the hotbed of the incident and punish everything related.
Whoever conducts the investigation will have that kind of power as well.
“Summon Launel and Kazan.”
The two most reliable sons.
He summoned the name that could fully grant the imperial authority.
Then, as if he had changed his mind, Deus spoke up.
“And… ask Reinhardt to stop by too.”
＜ Illusion (2) ＞ End