Episode 141
Raida Eijin, recorded as the emperor who led the final revival of the middle period of the empire, appears in history books in earnest in 1425 in the Tersia calendar, that is, during the ‘Great Migration of the Beastmen’ incident.
The insight that Raida showed as the young crown prince of the empire at that time was praised as a feat in history books, but in the eyes of the people of that era, it was nothing more than an eccentricity.
Right now, it’s as if Commander Johann is endlessly pacing in front of the soldiers and grumbling.
“I can’t believe it… … How can you trust such a dark-hearted person and treat him alone? “You may still be immature, but you are too immature!”
“I heard that that inexperienced person has been giving all the royal scholars a hard time in contests since he was fourteen. Is that true?”
“Be quiet, Gungseong! Argument and reality are different things… … Ah, how can it be so frustrating?”
Every time I see this guy, he’s an old man… … Leo Wren shrugged her shoulders and glanced up at her sun parrot, which had landed on her bow.
“Hmm, are you Lane Ludwig’s pet bird?”
“Pet, pet, pet.”
“It’s fascinating. Even your pet bird is a sun parrot. Does that guy even resemble Lin? “Every time I see that guy, Serwebon cries sadly.”
“Genuine, genuine, genuine.”
“Genuine?”
Leoren had no way of knowing, but this was the reunion of the warrior party members for the first time in two hundred years.
As Fifi continued to flap her wings to express her joy, Serwebon resonated loudly, scattering the light of the World Tree everywhere.
In that mysterious light, the withered weeds around them came to life and rose up to bloom.
“… … .”
Meanwhile, a cold wind blew in the center of both camps, blowing Crown Prince Raida’s beautiful blonde hair.
Raida’s eyes narrowed as she heard all the stories that had happened in the ancient snowfield north of the Wall.
The white spirit, Shar’kas, and Jinryong died to seal it again… … .
“And there was an operation beneath the surface until the beastmen became enemies of humanity?”
“Yes, it was all manipulated by someone. As I said, the commander-in-chief also had a five-star possession spirit.”
“To be honest, it’s still hard to believe. However, it is also difficult to simply dismiss it as a lie. “Do you have any witnesses to prove your actions?”
“Wall executive Kiran Wolf Vlado will testify.”
“That is impossible. “He would have already been executed.”
“yes?”
I couldn’t understand what the crown prince said for a moment, so I asked back like a fool.
execution?
Kiran was executed?
I still remember the image of the hero smiling and saying he would meet again later… … .
“It must have been about a month ago. A letter asking for permission was sent to Grand Duke Duren of the North, our Raida royal family, and Prince Vlado’s family.”
“Did you allow it…? … Execution?”
“If it weren’t for Prince Madelia’s intervention, you would have suffered the same fate. “Because communication with traitors is inherently impossible.”
Kiran is dead… … Unpleasant sweat was seeping down my spine and my mind was pounding.
No, no.
Pull yourself together, Lynn.
The only way to ensure that Kiran’s death was not in vain is to allow the prisoners to enter the empire.
“I cannot be a witness, but Akirea here has the blood of the great true dragon flowing. “He is the direct clone of Alakish, the Watcher of Harbadonia.”
“what?”
“I trained my dog to retract his tail when he is in a dog state, so he doesn’t keep his tail out… … “If you feel my body temperature, you will know that what I am saying is not a lie.”
Raida carefully reached out to Aki’s head and withdrew his hand in surprise.
It was indeed as hot as fire… … .
The only time a person can have this kind of body temperature is when they catch a fever and die.
“This is this cute baby… … “A true dragon, an absolute life form?”
“Yes, when Alakish’s life was coming to an end, he created an alter ego to continue his mission, and that is Aki.”
“… … !”
“He was a sad person. She lived a lonely life and passed away without even seeing her daughter’s face. “If we take this child to the Imperial Office, it may become evidence.”
As Lane smiled bitterly, Madelia, who had been watching silently, stepped forward to help.
“There is Emmitsa’s diary that is passed down as an heirloom in our family. “Only the heirs of the original family are permitted to read it, but I will extract only the parts about the prisoners and submit it to the Imperial Council.”
“… … !”
“You will accomplish great things. “In the way that he unraveled the conspiracy surrounding the prisoners with his high level of insight.”
“If it really was a conspiracy.”
When Rida spoke in a tone that seemed to take a step back, Lane urgently intervened.
“Please leave it to me. I will definitely reveal the truth and let the world know. “Of course, all honor goes to His Highness the Prince.”
Raida thoughtfully stroked her chin and thought for a while, finally looking straight at Lane with her green eyes.
“Before I come to a conclusion, I would like to ask one serious question. Why are you trying to help the beastmen like this? Sympathy? Repayment? Or lust for fame? “Is there something I don’t know about?”
I remembered being asked a similar question by Grypion the other day. Why are you trying to help? … At that time, she was so emotional that she shed tears.
“It’s just that I can’t leave it alone.”
not now.
Instead of relying on emotional fluctuations, try to express your feelings honestly and calmly.
“The dark side tried to use us humans to deal with the beastmen. To give the prisoners the most miserable end… … “I couldn’t just pretend not to see it.”
“Is it chivalry? In return, you might end up turning the entire empire into an enemy, right? “Have you ever thought about the consequences?”
“It may give me a headache if I do that, but I don’t regret it. Because I did what I thought was right. “If I could go back in time, I would do the same thing.”
“!”
“It’s shameless, but that’s why I need your help. Although I can only see darkness now… … We will definitely find out the truth. “Definitely.”
I thought Crown Prince Raida was looking at me from afar, but suddenly the corners of his mouth turned up faintly. At first I thought it was ridicule.
“What I realized while studying kingship was that a king must care for the subjects he rules with emotion, not utility or reason.”
“yes?”
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“You don’t need a good reason to help your subjects. It’s just the way it should be. Lane Ludwig, just like you did this time.”
It was an incomprehensible conversation.
Why am I telling this story? At that time, Raida smiled for the first time. It was a comfortable smile that showed off all the neat front teeth.
“Trust me. Your golden heart. If you say it right, those prisoners are all people I have to take care of.”
what… … She just stared at Raida blankly, but the tension that had reached its peak was instantly disrupted and she let out an idiotic laugh.
It was an extremely rude behavior that should not be done in front of the crown prince of an empire, but he did not show any displeasure.
I just waved my hand and told him not to worry.
“Instead, there is one condition.”
“Please speak.”
“I will definitely become emperor. If what you say is true, the credit for resolving this prisoner situation will be of great help in the next Hwangseon. “If it’s a lie, everything I’ve built up until now will fall into the abyss.”
“That won’t happen!”
“Okay, then the problem is after he becomes emperor. “In order to run the government, you need trustworthy people around you.”
Here, Raida paused for a moment. Want me to guess what you’re trying to say? No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t come up with a suitable answer.
“If you’re asking me to recommend someone, I’m still a student, so I don’t know much about personal connections… … .”
“Are you knowingly leaving me out? you. “I mean you, Lane Ludwig.”
“yes… … ?”
“I don’t know when, but would you be able to help me by becoming one of the Emperor’s Four Stars, the Magic Star?”
“… … !”
“Wizards like the phrase ‘high risk, high return,’ right? “The reason I’m taking this risk right now is to get you.”
I was speechless for a moment.
Appointed by the emperor, the Yellow River Minister was treated as a marquis in the empire, and was a position that allowed him to wield omnipotent power.
There, Ma Do-seong, who was in charge of the ‘Emperor’s Wisdom’, was able to command legislation and judicial affairs as the emperor’s prime minister according to the emperor’s orders, and could also participate in the Imperial Diet where the electors gathered.
“Your Highness, this position is too much for me.”
I was so embarrassed that I fell to one knee.
Since I was born an orphan, it was a position I never imagined… … It seemed like a position that someone like me couldn’t handle.
Then, playfulness shone in Raida Eijin’s clear eyes.
“Of course it would be too much for now. Because you and I are still young. But what about 10 or 20 years from now? “A wizard who was at the height of the current sorcery at the age of 16?”
“… … !”
“I said it was a condition, but in reality it was half a joke. I just wanted you to think about it from now on. “I can’t help it if you don’t want to.”
What did Rida say just now?
Are you saying that you will grant favors without any conditions or benefits? Are you up for an adventure? Although the true meaning was unknown, it was clear that he received tremendous favor from the second-in-command of the empire.
A happy smile formed on Madelia’s lips as she watched the scene.
‘Nangjungjichu (囊中之錐), you are not the kind of talent that can hide just because you want to… … ‘Because the world will find you somehow.’
Of course, now was not the time to be lost in such thoughts. Madelia said.
“Your Highness, if you don’t mind, may I ask how you will persuade His Majesty the Emperor?”
“of course. According to what Lane said, all the beastmen are incredible warriors. They value honor. yes?”
“yes. It is said that the average warrior has skills from the bottom of the gold grade to the top of the silver grade, and warrior commanders have skills at the top of the gold grade. “I’m Eldwig, the 5th ranked gold-level adventurer.”
“What if the royal family bestows grace on those powerful warriors? It is said that the Raida royal family can instantly mobilize between 1,000 and 2,000 elite troops in times of emergency.”
Suddenly, I felt nauseous.
I felt uneasy seeing the beastmen being treated like mercenaries, and Rida must have read my disappointed expression with a bitter smile.
“It is only a matter of respect for my father. I promise. “The day I inherit the family, prisoners will be free from all restraints.”
Madelia’s eyes widened.
That’s amazing. After all, this crown prince can’t be said to be a 16-year-old child like Raine Ludwig.
There may be opposition from various families in the empire. However, for the imperial family and the head of the Eijin family, there could not be a more attractive offer than this.
The five elector families that ruled each region were all competing to increase their armaments.
Historically, the army of the Duke of Duren was the strongest, but if Eijin embraces the beastmen, the balance of power will collapse.
“Thank you, thank you very much, thank you, Your Majesty!”
“It’s still too early to be thankful. Because there are still quite a few practical limitations. “I can’t promise only a rosy future.”
Raida sighed as if she was also frustrated.
“First of all, how do we cross the strait? Where will we get the ships to transport 200,000 people? And you can’t just recklessly take prisoners to the territory of the empire.”
“… … !”
“Even if we postpone persuading the Imperial Diet until later, we must first persuade my father and the Westerners. “I don’t know what might happen if I just take him in without any hesitation.”
That’s certainly true… … I’m going crazy. What should I do now? I couldn’t breathe.
Even the food that Kiran had provided was almost gone (it would have cost an astronomical amount to airlift food to feed 200,000 people by air), and above all, I did not want to keep the wounded and children in the land of the abyss.
According to Eldwig, in a land full of adventurers and demonic beasts who are outlaws and robbers.
Think, don’t stop thinking.
What should I suggest here, how should I resolve the situation, think after thought, more, more, more, before it’s too late, quickly… … .
「Kal (open).
Gurs (on both sides).
Oufari (water).
Diale.”
It was then that I heard a clear and cold tone that could not be expressed by anything in this world. In my two lives, I have never heard a sound so pure that it made my heart tremble.
Everyone looked towards the east as if fascinated… … Immediately, I lost my mind.
There, the sea, the North Sea, was dividing. It was not any poetic expression or metaphor. A miracle of God that no wizard or judge on earth could accomplish.
“What… … ?”
“The sea is dividing… … ?”
“What nonsense… … ?”
And like the sun breaking the dawn, there was a light of transcendence over the sea that was once one but was now divided into two.
The light was blindingly blue and breathtakingly beautiful, and it wasn’t until much later that I realized it was a dragon.
It is neither a true dragon nor a drake, but a divine dragon.
“Aki, look at that… … .”
It was so spectacular that I even forgot how to think due to the overwhelming excitement.
A legion of white dragons, dragons with pure white barbs and pure white wings, were crossing the horizon with the clear sound of flapping wings and landing one after another on this eternal wetland.
The source of the blue light itself landed in front of the three or four of us who were gaping with our mouths open, scattering divine light.
Perhaps my heart was instinctively moved by the divine kindness, light, and image of God, and when I came to my senses, a handful of dew had formed in my left eye.
No, it wasn’t that simple feeling… … Perhaps it was because one certainty was vividly flashing in my mind.
In a whirlpool of countless relationships, a journey that was long, tiring, enjoyable, and sad, with no end in sight, has come to an end.
fantasy,
