Chapter 74 – 08. Peace?
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After sailing for several days, Illyana and her party she arrived at Constantinople.
From the time the land was visible in the distance, a huge welcome crowd was noticeable.
“Looks like they’ve gathered quite a lot.”
“Because he won.”
“And won’t her wife or daughters come back too.”
“What would it be?”
Now that the war is over, those who were conscripted will return to their homes if nothing special happens.
“Oh my, is that Aran? Huhu.”
Ayla pointed to something like a waving flag.
A man’s face was hanging there.
“Hmm… Well, it’s overly glorified.”
“It’s an accurate picture. Whoever it is, the skill is amazing.”
“Aran, such a subjective judgment cannot be sympathized with by people.”
“I think it’s objective enough.”
A picture that makes you feel handsome even from a distance.
Ayla laughed loudly.
“As expected, there is no similar corner!”
“It’s an accurate picture.”
Then Juana came out onto the deck.
“You’ve arrived.”
It was a cold voice.
She also seemed to be slightly submerged.
“Oh, Juana. What’s going on? You’ve been shut up the whole time, haven’t you?”
“Because there was no reason to come out.”
He had the kind of expression that said that family interaction was useless.
Illyana smiled bitterly.
“I see. Then why did you come out now?”
“Because there are not many opportunities to see the islands from a distance.”
She stood next to Illyana with calm steps.
“That…… Looks like it was drawn by the inhabitants of Throdia. It shows very well that we conquered Throdia.”
“Whoever sees it, it’s not Aran. Who would draw the enemy’s face at the victory ceremony?”
“Oh, is that handsome guy from Throdia picked up? Unni, too, jokes a lot.”
She wore a cynical smile.
It was an obvious laugh.
“Well…The face is a bit different, but since Aran has the most achievements, of course it’s Aran.”
“Huh. If that’s really the case, I’ll have to reprimand her. My older sister, who is the commander-in-chief, is still there, but no matter how great her achievements are, she still misses the prince’s face.”
“Arthur. Don’t cause trouble for nothing.”
It’s a harsh word, but I’m sure you’ll do it for real.
Illyana gave good advice.
Juana didn’t really intend to do that either.
“I know. It’s just a joke.”
She looked at Aran.
“It would be nice. The people would draw a picture. The future will be bright.”
“Stop it. Don’t you think it’s unsightly?”
“Oh, sister. What are you talking about? I’m just giving you a blessing.”
It wasn’t the tone at all, but she insisted.
Illyana let out a deep sigh.
“Thank you, sister. I don’t know what to do when my sister, who has done a great job in the north, says that.”
Aran, who was still in her place her, spoke to her.
She became her shit-chewed expression.
What is the ball
She was only heading north, and her contributions in this war were little except for her earlier amphibious assaults.
It was clearly a joke.
“…Hmph. To hear you mention my work. That’s an honor.”
Juana left a cold word and went inside.
The three siblings stared blankly at the back, then sighed as soon as the door closed.
“Aran, it will be difficult, but don’t bother dealing with him.
“I think it will be like that even if you stay still… “
From Aran’s point of view, she is a woman who will remain an enemy no matter what.
“Well… It’s not like that.”
Illyana seemed to think so as well, scratching her head and blurting out her words.
After several more hours, the ship finally docked in the harbour.
“Wow!!”
There were quite a lot of people coming out of the port.
Most of them were men, as most of the women were drafted.
“Ah…They’re all men.”
“Keukkeuk. Why? You don’t want to hear men’s cheers.”
“It’s not like that, but…”
Wouldn’t it be nice if the women cheered?
“Look, though. Occasionally there are women.”
Illyana pointed at some with a happy expression.
“Your Highness! You have put in a lot of hard work.”
A group prostrated themselves in front of them.
Her face her was full of joy.
“Thank you. You guys also had a lot of trouble helping her mother with internal affairs.”
The nobles made a daunting expression.
“We have prepared a carriage for your Highnesses. Climb up.”
Behind was a carriage decorated with gold, a so-called propaganda carriage with an open lid.
It was a 4-seater, just right for the number of people.
“Aran, since you are the main character, get on first.”
“Yes? But…”
“Originally, this kind of seat is for the main character to ride in the front.
She forcefully pulled Aran into a seat and sat down next to him.
Naturally, Ayla and Juana came together.
As the wagon started, the men let out even stronger cheers and cheers.
A thick voice hit my ears.
‘Oh, it’s so hot…’
There were too many people, so even though they weren’t blocking the road, the movement was very slow.
“Now, Aran. Wave your hand. Aren’t you the hero of this war?”
“Cow, hands…”
Aran gently raised her hand.
The cheers grew louder.
“Whoops. Yes. That’s how you raise your standing.”
Illyana smiled with satisfaction.
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After marching for about several hours, they crossed Constantinople and arrived at the imperial palace.
Cornelia was there to meet her, accompanied by a group of people.
“Mother!”
“Welcome, children.”
Everyone welcomed each other and relieved their longing.
In the case of Aran in particular, even though she had known Cornelia for less than a few months, she felt certain that she belonged to her family.
‘Mother!’
Maybe it’s because she’s been out for months.
It just occurred to her that the little woman in front of her eyes was her mother her.
“You’ve worked hard. Everyone’s face is emaciated.”
“By the way, I’ve gained weight.”
Illyana stretched out her own cheek and laughed.
Cornelia chuckled and she gave each one a hug.
“My cute babies.. Are they not hurt anywhere? I’ll hit them on the bottom.”
Everyone smiled at her words.
“Mother, Aran has captured the king.”
“Even women have heard of it. A man doing such an active job. This must be a great history. He is also my son.”
She put her tiptoe on and stroked Aran’s hair.
I felt something strange.
“Now, go in and rest for now. I’ll see you in the evening.”
There were many things I wanted to say, but my children had just returned from the battlefield. Cornelia put her disappointment behind and sent them to their rooms.
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“Are you here?”
Excited to share a meal with her children for the first time in a while, Cornelia opened her mouth without looking back.
Something black rose from her shadow her and soon changed into a human form.
A woman with her blue hair swaying gently, showing off a beauty that seems to be curved in space.
No, it would be more accurate to say that it was a female dragon.
“Yes.”
She answered briefly.
“Didn’t you keep telling me not to curse you?
Cornelia pouted her cheeks.
This woman is so nasty that she casts a curse on her without even thinking about the person she is being victimized.
“What’s wrong. It’s not even a curse to die.”
Cornelia screamed at the simple answer.
“Does it make sense to get lost in your own house!! Thanks to you, I’ve become a gag character!”
“Don’t worry. I’ve become a gag character too.”
“Shut up!”
She raised her finger and poked Hancock in the nose.
“I will not tolerate your curse any longer!”
She clenched her fists in a fighting pose.
“Hey, Your Majesty. I’m the guardian dragon of Persia, so I can’t lay a hand on you guys. Are you trying to hit a weak dragon that’s standing still?”
Hancock sat down on the bed with natural movements. It wasn’t a very good expression.
When she pretended to be serious, Cornelia threw her mischievous expression away.
“…What is it? Is something bad happening?”
“Um… If it’s bad, it’s bad… First of all, I got caught. Dragon mate.”
“Know.”
“What? Oh, you know? How?”
“You girl. How can you not get caught when you hang around like that? Are you an idiot?”
“This…! What an idiot to an intelligent dragon! Truly, the mother and her son her.”
“Oh, I guess Aran knew how stupid you were. Well, that’s only natural. You’re stupid.”
“This!”
Hancock tugged at Cornelia’s cheeks with a look of resentment.
“You’re being arrogant about being human!”
“How did you feel about being acquainted with that person? (Who lost to that human?).”
Hancock was furious, but he had nothing else to say.
Because she really lost to this monstrous woman.
“Huh!”
She turned her back as if pouting.
“Anyway, talk about the rest. What’s going to happen now that you’re caught by a dragon mate? Are you not going to become a guardian dragon?”
“It’s not like that. Everyone already knows that I am the guardian dragon of this place. And we are the race of truth. If you speak lies, you will perish.”
“……It’s strange.”
Cornelia came closer.
“What, what is it?”
She looked from place to place, genuinely curious, then lifted Hancock’s eyelid and peered inside.
“What are you doing!”
“No… I heard that if you tell a lie, it will disappear? But why doesn’t it disappear?”
“Hmph. That’s because of course I never lied.”
“You’re not stupid.”
“Not.”
Immediate answer.
And a healthy body.
“Unbelievable!”
Cornelia grabbed her hair from her.
“Even if you lie, you won’t perish!”
“…You want to fight now?”
“But…But Hancock? He’s the most stupid Hancock of all creatures in history, but he’s not stupid… This is a disaster…”
“You are really right.”
“Ah!”
Cornelia put on a look of realization.
“You’re a mutant! The first dragon that can’t be destroyed even if you lie!”
“…Huh. Let’s stop. Cornelia. This is no time for fooling around.”
“Heng. What are you talking about now?
“Aran can be targeted. Adults.”
“…What?”
For a moment, Cornelia’s expression hardened.
“That…What do you mean? Why do dragons uselessly touch Aran?”
“Listen.”
