Chapter 183 – Even if Everyone Else Denies Me (2)
After the relationship ends.
Her sweat-soaked body made her feel uncomfortable, but Essilie couldn’t bring herself to say that she was going to wash up.
If I didn’t want Theorard to leave the room, I had no choice but to stick around and pass the time.
Esily asked if she wanted to talk without going to the shower, but Theorard, who had no reason to refuse, complied with Esily’s request.
So the two simply wiped themselves off and lay down on the bed and chatted.
In the midst of this and that story going on non-stop, and the resentful laughter that continues to flow between the two…… The story that had been wandering aimlessly reached the state of the empire before I knew it.
“There will be a war soon.”
Theorard said.
“Mercenaries from all over the world and enlisted men from lords are flocking to Jedo, and His Majesty the Emperor is hurrying to go on a campaign.
Looking up at the ceiling, the words he spoke candidly were powerless. Eyes wet with rain blink slowly.
“It is well known that demons mock humans and try to use them as playthings. The claim to destroy the devil is even heroic at first glance. Therefore, the Northern Expedition desired by His Majesty the Emperor may be flawless in justification. But…….”
“We are not taking into account the repercussions of an unreasonable expansion of the North at home and abroad. My thoughts are much lighter. Now it’s not enough to call it madness.”
“Esley. However, to speak of His Majesty the Emperor in such a way…….”
“I am telling the truth. The fact that the current emperor is nothing more than a puppet controlled by the ministers of the imperial palace is something that can be known with just a little bit of thinking. Still…… I will stop if Sir Theorard tells me not to.”
I am laughing for no reason as I am listening to the muttered words. What’s the use of telling him that you’ll be careful with your title after you’ve told him what’s inside him?
“He doesn’t have to quit. I have no intention of disregarding your opinion. Besides, I also agree with your thoughts, Ashley, to a certain extent.”
“…… At what point?”
“About the impact it will have at home and abroad. Didn’t the Empire fight too many battles in a short period of time?”
23 years ago, witches who could no longer endure the persecution of the church rose up and waged a civil war. I would be lying if I said that civilians were not harmed in the process.
Eight years ago, a large-scale Orc Conquest War took place in the name of driving out the Orcs who threatened the civilian population and disrespected the status of the Imperial Family from the Empire. Thousands of civilians were recruited and died unwanted deaths.
The discord left by the aftermath of successive wars has not yet been repaired. Even in large cities like Jezedo and the Countess of Pelgarin, all sorts of conflicts happen from time to time, but what about the periphery?
It is clear that they are groaning from hunger and thirst and suffering from the annoyance of managers who want to profit.
Just looking at the fact that the rebels are inflating their taxes knowingly or unknowingly makes it clear what their situation is.
Even so, the emperor turned his gaze outside instead of looking inside. He ignored all kinds of appeals and criticisms and listened to the words of the ministers next to him.
“A war again at a time when the people are suffering. Isn’t it obvious that the country will struggle from the inside out? If it is possible, I will advance into politics and ask His Majesty the Emperor…….”
Esily, startled, hurriedly shouted,
“No!”
Thanks to this, Theorard hesitated and turned to Esily. Embarrassed by the sudden shout, Theorard was momentarily speechless.
After an awkward silence, Theorard spoke indirectly.
“Why not?”
“Ah. That is…”
Esily rolls her eyes and sweats out.
Theorard is a stern yet upright person. He had strong convictions and was not extravagant unnecessarily, so it was clear that if he entered the political world, there would be forces following Theo Rad.
Unknowingly, Theorard, who has become a political up-and-comer, will visit Daejeon to give advice to the emperor.
It seemed as if the emperor could see the right path to follow. It was the right thing to do, but it was also a bad way.
After making the emperor blind for a long time, if a killifish tried to open the emperor’s eyes, would the ministers really stand still? He was going to try to get rid of Theorad somehow.
Esily couldn’t handle such a future. It was only natural that Theorad could not be pushed into the thorny road where strife and scheming prevailed.
“…… I don’t want to see Sir Theorard struggling. So please. Please do not pay attention to politics.”
Impatience lingers in the subdued voice of her. Theo Rad, who seemed to know Esily’s feelings of her to some extent, lightly stroked his golden hair with a smile.
“If you want, do it. Actually, I didn’t discuss it seriously, so don’t worry.”
“Thanks. Theorard…….”
Esily, laughing bashfully, digs into Theorard’s arms her. I liked the subtle scent of soap wafting from his strong body.
Exhaling in a happy mood, Essilie noticed a crow flying toward the window.
It feels strange to see them flying casually in the pouring rain. A crow perched on the window sill flapped its wings and knocked on the window.
‘Ah…….’
Only then did Esily realize that it was a familiar sent by an elf. It must be a sign that he has returned from the black dog eradication.
Esily gave a small nod to indicate that she understood, and the crow flew back in the direction it came from. While staring at the back of him, Shili cleared his throat and lifted his upper body of her.
“I think I should go wash up now.”
“Ah. Let it be. Well, we had a longer conversation than I thought. It’s to the point where I wonder if the phrase “You don’t know how time goes by” Might be used for a time like this.”
“Me too…….”
Theorard’s words made me laugh out loud. Essili, who had unconsciously smiled, stood up feeling embarrassed belatedly. The hand movement to put on the clothes is incessant.
“Hmm, hmm! Then I’ll just go out.”
Was it because he wanted to hide his hot face of her? Esily, fully clothed, hurriedly left the room and shut the door. He laughed lowly at how cute he was, and the door burst open.
I thought it was Esily, but the person who opened the door was none other than Roylen. A rather embarrassing situation was created, probably because he was lying on the bed with a half-naked body.
“…….”
“…….”
Her frozen space was not pleasant by any means. Theorard hurriedly stood up and pulled up the blanket.
“…… What are you doing?”
“Ah, me. You really didn’t come in knowing the relationship had just ended? I’m going to keep quiet, so don’t worry about that…….”
“Now, can you tell me your business first?”
Come to think of it, she had no time for small talk. Roylen opened her mouth somewhat uncomfortably.
“That’s it, Her Highness her Benelia is coming here.”
“…… Yes? On this rainy road?”
“That’s right. Also, since you told me to tell this only to Viscount Theorard, I will come to the room without shame.”
“What…”
I couldn’t understand it, but she couldn’t stay still even though the princess was going to the parade herself. After a brief thought, Theo Rad nodded his head.
“All right. We will prepare and meet you as soon as possible.”
*
After bathing, Theo Rad, who had changed his clothes neatly, arrived at the door of the villa with an umbrella. Standing under the eaves, Theorard anxiously watches the foreground of the pouring rain.
Shoot ah-
The rain is heavy. What is the reason for coming here in this weather? As she waited with worry in her eyes, a woman on a white horse was rapidly approaching from the other side of her.
The true identity of the woman driving her horse in the rain was Princess Benelia, as Roilen had said. The way she moves while striking the reins violently is confident, yet somehow uneasy.
I was worried that the horse might be in vain and fall off the horse.
Hana Benelia crossed the entrance of her villa, united with her horse her, as if Theorard’s worries were meaningless. She spurred her horse’s hooves on the soft, rain-soaked ground, and in an instant Benellia, who had approached Theorard’s side her, yanked at the reins.
Hee-in-
The white horse spat out a harsh thud and lifted her front paws. But Benelia did not fall off her horse or lose her posture.
It is to the point of admiration for the farming and horseback riding skills of her. After calming her horse down, Benelia slid off the saddle with a slight movement.
Then she takes a step closer and lifts her head. Theorard, who was looking down from the top of her steps, met Benelia’s eyes with a look of bewilderment.
“How did you come through this rain road…….”
Benelia’s appearance of her was unusual.
The rain-soaked black hair of her was as bleak as the mane of a white horse, and the uniform made of the finest fabric was soaked with water, and raindrops dripped down it.
In addition, the golden eyes, which were always intelligent and firm, were hazy as if there was fog. Benelia pursed her lips as if she had something to say, then suddenly lowered her stance and fell to her knees.
A puddle of water like her mud soaks her Benelia’s legs her. She was supposed to be the most noble princess in the empire, and a military talent called Iron Blood showed subservience to a mere aristocrat.
“Your Highness the Princess!”
It was something that shouldn’t have happened. Frightened, Theorard ran down her steps and put an umbrella over her Benelia’s head.
“What are you doing! Come on, get up!”
But the answer was silence. Benellia, who had been choosing her words her with her chilled breath, finally opened her mouth.
“…… Saw. How did you get attacked It was because I clearly saw in my eyes the image of you who did not succumb to the assassins’ temptation to betray me. So I saw everything, even being killed in the end.”
“Your Highness the Princess!”
“After watching it, my appearance was really funny. I was so disgusted that I left the villa because I was afraid to ask you for forgiveness. So it is.”
The sound of raindrops hitting the umbrella gets louder.
“Please. Please forgive me for this.”
I couldn’t figure out what the hack it was. What the hell is wrong with Benelia? Theorard, who was so dumbfounded, knelt down on one knee and let out a weary breath.
“Majesty. Did His Highness send me water?”
“…… Not.”
“If so, you knew I was going to be attacked by Salsu, but you turned away.”
“Neither is that.”
“Then why do you question yourself and command me to forgive you?”
There is nothing wrong with you. So there is no need to apologize or ask for forgiveness.
The pure goodwill that Theorard gives makes himself terribly miserable. Venelia, who is evil, denied Theorard’s consideration from the front.
“Isn’t it true that you suffered because of me?”
Wrong. Benelia seemed unwilling to recant her own opinion of her in the slightest. After thinking for a while, Theorard put down the umbrella he was holding.
When I let go of his hand, the wind blows the umbrella far away. As the shield disappeared, the rain pouring down from the sky began to beat on Theorad’s body.
Benellia, who didn’t understand that, raised her head blankly.
“You bastard, why all of a sudden…….”
“Now you are looking at me.”
A faint smile crosses Theorard’s lips.
In the rain, Theo Rad delivered his words with all his heart his.
“Your Highness, Princess. Listen carefully. It’s not fair to ask for forgiveness when you’ve done nothing wrong.”
Benelia was silent. Theorard continued without hesitation.
“It is clearly Your Highness’s fault that a servant who follows Hana lets her fall in the rain. Before you make more mistakes, could you please go inside the villa with me?”
“…… I’m sorry. Isn’t that far-fetched?”
“I’m sorry, but Your Highness was forced to act first.”
Forced. Force it The playful voice made me laugh out loud. Theorard, who was looking at Benelia leisurely, reached out her hand to her.
“It’s cold outside. Come on in.”
The caring tone sounds sweet even in the noisy downpour.
“Theorad Deham…….”
A long sigh It felt like the guilt piled up in my heart was dissolving like a sand castle swept away by the waves. I feel like I’ve become an idiot, so it’s a strange feeling.
But Benelia didn’t hate even that negative emotion. What a strange thing.
“Really, you are a different breed.”
Benellia smiled faintly involuntarily, and as if she had lost, she grabbed Theo Rad’s hand her.
