Thordane, who had failed to dominate Morgan, grabbed his head.
Maybe it’s because I didn’t know it would fail like this.
Feeling a strong sense of uneasiness, he bit his nails.
‘What the hell is this?’
Although he can’t handle this as well as the previous user, Cartuman.
Never before has the domination been forcibly lifted like this one.
‘In the first place, there was no one other than Ronberg’s hound who unlocked this.’
Concluding that it was a coincidence caused by Morgan’s persistent resistance, Thordane thought of the following problem.
‘It’s a problem from now on… … .’
Morgan, who had his own memories, was the problem.
It would be nice if he died right after the rule was lifted, but… … .
Thordane thought it would last for several minutes after being released.
‘Considering his tenacity, I will tell all the important information to the 2 princes in the meantime.’
This was a really big deal.
The means and power prepared by the Resurrection Church ahead of the decisive battle with the kingdom.
There weren’t many, but there were spies infiltrating the kingdom, and traitors who were tricked into appeasement.
In addition, secret passages that were secretly drilled or warehouses where supplies were secretly stored.
All this information is in the hands of the kingdom.
‘They’re inferior to the power of the great family alliance, but they’re not incompetent. I’m sure this will be useful.’
Although he succeeded in seducing the strong demons.
Even so, the odds of winning an all-out war with the kingdom were slim.
That’s why we have to catch them off guard and shake them with surprise attacks or civil war.
All of these things have been exposed, so it’s a difficult situation in many ways.
‘… … I can’t help it.’
Thordane judged that there would be no answer even if he groaned alone.
So I went to the other archbishops and told them about it.
“Is that true? Archbishop Thordane.”
“… … Yes, it is true.”
There were three men in a dark room.
It was Thordain, who had just arrived, and two other archbishops.
Said one of them, Silberted.
“Archbishop Thordane, are you going to get a mental head and leave it behind?”
“… … .”
“If you are inexperienced in handling power, you should have considered the number of cases of failure.”
Silver Ted was a short, silver-haired middle-aged man with impressive scars on his face.
He blatantly revealed his uncomfortable planting.
“Archbishop Silberted is right. This is not something to just get over.”
The same was true of another archbishop, Havchen.
“Thordain, you are one of the top leaders of the Resurrection Church.”
“Now that there are only three of us, we have to take on more serious responsibilities. What kind of ugliness is this?”
“… … I have nothing to say.”
“How should I convey this to the believers… … .”
On the surface, Thordane was also the supreme leader of the Resurrection Church, standing side by side with the two.
In reality, they were treated lower than the two.
The other two were the ones who survived the crisis of destruction.
Besides, the reason Thordane became Archbishop was because he could use the power of his predecessor… … .
“However, as time goes by, my memory will quickly fade. It’s just the mixed memories of others.”
“It is an unchanging fact that our important information was leaked.”
“… … .”
“I’m glad I prepared for it just in case.”
“… … yes? what is that… … ?”
“It means that information you don’t know is not passed over.”
Thordane tilted his head for a moment at these words.
Instantly understanding the meaning, he blushed and raised his voice.
“Information I don’t know, what is that… … .”
“Why are you so hot? Didn’t I always tell you to be more careful after a crisis?”
“That and this… … .”
“Do you think it is different?”
Sylberted’s tone slightly lowered.
At this, Thordain had no choice but to hold his breath.
It was only nominally the same, but it was an undeniable fact that he had a lower actual status than them.
Besides, Sylvetted was practically the same person as the current leader of the Resurrection Church.
“… … Please forgive the rudeness, Archbishop Silverted.”
“I understand, so it’s okay.”
In response to his apology, Havchen said soothingly.
“Don’t be too sad, Archbishop Thordane. It was for the one time in a million.”
“You actually avoided the worst, didn’t you? If this had leaked out, there would be no turning back.”
“… … Yes, Archbishop.”
After confirming Thordane who was silently lowering his head, Sylverted calmly averted his gaze.
“What would you like anyway? Archbishop Havzen.”
“It cannot be denied that the situation is not good. Not only did it leak important information, but many bishop-level talents were also lost.”
“If you find two items containing the power of evil spirits, you won’t have to worry about this… … .”
“I’ve been trying for years and haven’t been able to find it, so I don’t think there’s anything special.”
“I’ll have to do that too. It seems there is no answer other than this.”
“… … .”
Thordane realized that this was information he had kept secret.
Of course, I still didn’t know what it was about.
“Shouldn’t we use what was stolen from the hateful great families?”
“… … It is a situation where there is no answer other than that.”
widely.
As if making a decision, Havchen lightly tapped the desk.
“First of all, let’s keep it a secret about Archbishop Tordin’s death.”
“To whom?”
“It’s a strong horse. Our method requires time and materials.”
“… … That’s right, I understand.”
* * *
Some time after Leah’s report, Morgan complained of intense drowsiness.
I received treatment, but it was a natural reaction because my body wasn’t all better.
If I forcibly endured it, the wound could recur again, so I made him sleep.
In the meantime, I appeared in front of the lines guarded by the rebels.
The subjugation army had captured most of the summoned monsters.
Both of them were very surprised by my sudden appearance.
“The situation is over. All rebels, lay down your weapons and surrender.”
At the same time, he explained that Morgan was manipulated by the Resurrection Church.
He added the lie that Morgan is currently in critical condition.
This was to hide the information that he was alive.
‘Because I have to catch all the snitches hiding in the kingdom.’
That’s why Amcheongdae had them go back first so that they could inform the queen of this information in advance.
Morgan sent them back with an escort first.
I came back a little late after clearing out the rebels and subjugation forces.
The atmosphere in the royal palace was bloody.
“You are here, brother.”
“Okay, can you tell me how things are going?”
Upon hearing the information I gave, the queen immediately moved.
I caught all the people mentioned.
It is said that Hones and other officials were all taken aback.
“Even if there is no evidence, there were quite a few concerns in the situation where we first caught and looked at it.”
“Concerned, what specifically?”
“… … These are disrespectful words that say that my mother, who lost her older brother, has lost her judgment.”
These words didn’t just come out.
After incapacitating all the captives, they made them confess by feeding them a confessional.
“Because all those caught said that they were in liaison with the Resurrection Church, strange conspiracy theories are floating around.”
“doubt?”
“They were worried that it wasn’t a confession drug, but something like a drug that would induce them to say what they wanted.”
Given the current situation, that was understandable.
They called him a traitor out of the blue and arrested him without sufficient investigation or evidence.
It was a situation where all those caught were confessing to the betrayal.
“What do you think?”
“… … I believe in Mama. However, I understand those who are anxious.”
“Right.”
However, those doubts and concerns quickly dissipated.
It’s because I, who returned, explained everything I had to say in Daejeon.
Thanks to this, the atmosphere in the palace, which had been full of anxiety and concern, changed drastically.
The atmosphere has changed to an atmosphere of internal unity, anger at those who have touched the royal family and the kingdom.
‘Because not all snitches were caught.’
The most shocking and dangerous of these was Bernant.
After administering the medicine to Morgan, he disappeared immediately.
“Big brother, are you really okay?”
“Yes, no problem.”
Morgan’s return played a part in forming this atmosphere.
Although he returned with the information that his life and death were unknown.
It wasn’t really like that, so as time passed, the body recovered to some extent.
In the aftermath, support for me for rescuing Morgan rose greatly, but… … .
‘Since the situation is the situation, it feels like it’s not the time to care.’
profit.
So, Morgan, Hones, and I visited the Queen’s chambers.
It was a place to check Morgan’s condition and grasp the current situation.
“Everyone take your seats.”
I was a little surprised by the Queen’s timid tone.
The day had been standing still since the Morgan incident.
“Morgan, are you feeling well?”
“… … yes, mama There are some aftereffects left, but they are not life threatening.”
Presently Morgan was wearing large rimless spectacles.
It was because of the loss of sight during the recovery process.
I heard that it would be difficult to see properly without glasses.
“Do you have any other side effects besides your eyesight?”
“… … It is said that rehabilitation is necessary to use strength like before. I only recovered my body, but I can’t fight.”
“I guess so. And are there any more?”
“Even if they recover, they say they won’t be able to fight like before.”
He could fight with all his might, but the duration was very short.
It was close to my body not being able to withstand it even if I had some magic power left.
“And the memory of the person who possessed me is now almost completely gone.”
“Is it because it’s someone else’s memory, so it doesn’t last long?”
“It seems so.”
“Is there anything else?”
“… … Yes, that is all.”
“I’m glad you did. I heard it beforehand, but I wanted to hear it with your own mouth.”
Morgan made a complicated expression at the queen’s words mixed with dignity and kindness.
Then, as if he had made up his mind, he knelt down and lowered his head.
“I will take this opportunity to apologize, Mama.”
“Forgive me… … .”
“This happened because of my own personal desires. I’ll take any punishment. Please punish me for being foolish.”
Knock knock.
The queen tapped the chair with her fingers as if in agony.
Not only Morgan, but Hones and I were a bit nervous… … .
“That’s not something to say here.”
Everyone’s eyes widened slightly at the unexpected remark.
“I will scold you. But that’s what you have to do in front of Daejeon.”
“but… … .”
“This seat is to check your condition and ask how you are doing.”
jerk, jerk.
The queen rose from her seat and walked slowly.
After that, he kindly stroked the kneeling Morgan’s head.
“I’m glad you’re safe, Morgan.”
“… … !”
At that moment, I could see many emotions on Morgan’s face.
Joy, sadness, all of that has passed by.
I felt myself biting my lip, suppressing the rising emotions.
“Morgan, it’s not just your fault this time.”
The queen slowly returned to her seat and continued.
“I thought that I had driven you away by emphasizing responsibility too much.”
“It’s not like that, Mama.”
“Of course, I don’t think this is wrong.”
He added that there just wasn’t too much emotional exchange.
“As a queen, I only cared about the prince’s education, but as a mother, I neglected to take care of my children.”
When it comes to deciding the kingdom’s future, I won’t put my feelings into it like I used to.
Apart from that, he added that he would create a place like this once in the future.
At this, Morgan and Hones were making strange expressions, as if they had new feelings.
‘… … Well, out of the three, I was the only one who had this kind of place with the queen.’
This was not something the Queen did consciously.
I just had to make a succession of achievements and have an audience, so I met them without realizing it.
“And, Cruz, the success of this work is entirely due to you.”
“I just did what I had to do.”
At my calm answer, the queen just laughed in silence.
“Oh my God.”
In such a situation, it was Morgan who opened his mouth.
The Queen stared at him wordlessly.
“I have one thing to tell you.”
“Tell me.”
“I am ready to give up the right to succeed to the throne.”
Not to mention the queen who listened to this with a gentle face.
Neither I nor Hones, who were listening from behind, couldn’t hide their surprise.
However, Morgan continued to speak calmly and calmly.
“And I recommend Cruz as the crown prince.”