Episode 180 evidence (2)
King Rokhan VII slightly turned his head.
“… “What do you want to say?”
His pupils were shaking slightly.
When Lois saw this, a look crossed her eyes.
“Is it just like what you said earlier?”
“… … .”
King Lorcan VII’s expression changed once more at Lois’ trivial story.
After standing silently for a while, he sighed heavily.
“… “Did you know that and did it?”
“What?”
“At the conference hall today.”
This time there was no word from Lois.
But that alone was enough of an answer for Rokhan VII.
“Whoa… Well, if you have an idea, there’s no way you wouldn’t know.”
He sighed and completely turned around.
“Still, it’s a relief to hear that. “It would mean that the church still believes in us.”
“is that so?”
A Zen question-like conversation continued.
People who heard this kept tilting their heads.
Meanwhile, King Lorcan VII, who had gained some insight through the Zen questions, spoke with confidence.
“We weren’t the ones who attacked the church.”
A few hours ago, Lois and Favreau left, and the meeting ended.
In addition, one more thing to worry about for King Rokan VII.
While the discovery of the Snow King’s whereabouts alone gave me a headache, a new task was thrown in my way.
Because of this, he had to worry all night.
Was it really the kingdom’s fault that attacked the church?
If so, perhaps someone in the kingdom was planning this.
The more I thought about it, the more possibilities arose.
After much deliberation, King Rokan VII made a decision.
“I asked you earlier if you believed in the kingdom’s subjects.”
“I did.”
“I believe it.”
Let us trust the subjects of the kingdom.
Let’s trust in the trust we have built up over many years.
So I decided.
As I thought about it that way, another number of cases occurred.
If the kingdom didn’t attack the church, who did?
Who benefits most from this?
As I reached that point, my mind became clearer and I came to one conclusion.
Those who benefit when there is a conflict between the church and the kingdom.
The answer was obvious.
“I’m sure this is the Empire’s doing… In the current situation, the only places we want to be at odds with the Church are the Empire and the kingdoms that are attached to them. “Sect leader, didn’t you expect this to some extent?”
“well.”
A naughty smile appeared on Lois’s lips.
“Maybe so, maybe not.”
“Stop thinking about it. Then, what on earth did you kidnap me here to talk about? “Did you bring him here?”
“… … .”
“And what did you want to know by asking me whether I believe in my subjects? Isn’t that because you, the religious leader, have some idea that the empire is behind this incident? No, you were already convinced from the conference hall that the culprit of this incident was not a member of the kingdom.”
“… … .”
“Also, out of concern for Sejak who may be present in the conference hall, he may have taken an attitude that makes it seem like he is splitting off from our kingdom. “Am I wrong?”
Lois suddenly smiled at the angry gaze glaring at her.
“You’re more perceptive than I thought. hmm… “Are other people so stupid that they can’t even think about this?”
“Whoa… … .”
“Well, your highness’s thoughts are roughly correct. I also believe that the Empire is behind this incident. “From the kingdom’s perspective, there is no reason to quarrel with the denomination.”
“That’s right.”
“But all of that is just heartache. “There is no conclusive evidence.”
“Cult leader… … .”
“Why did you kidnap Your Highness?”
On one side, someone muttered, ‘Wow, they admitted it was a kidnapping,’ but Lois easily ignored it.
“It’s to find evidence. I think it was the Empire’s doing, but I haven’t found any definitive proof that they are the culprits. I hope for the kingdom’s cooperation in that matter… “I was trying to say something.”
King Lorcan VII’s eyebrows twitched.
He was curious about what that cult leader was thinking.
No, that was also the final question he had.
The last question I had been thinking about all night, but couldn’t come up with.
he asked, looking directly at Lois.
“What are you trying to do by finding evidence? Even if they found conclusive evidence, they… “I will deny it.”
The question posed to Lois was also the question posed to Lorcan VII himself.
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Even if we found evidence.
Even if it is certain that this incident was the work of the Empire.
For now, there was nothing the kingdom could do.
They were in a hurry to stop the Snow King’s problem, which was immediately in front of them, and even if that weren’t the case, what would they do with the huge empire?
Rather, I had to worry that this might be giving the empire an excuse.
Unlike King Lorcan VII’s concerns, there was not a single hesitation in Lois’ answer.
“Oh, don’t worry about that.”
“Is there any way?”
“no.”
“… … ?”
“The reason I look for evidence is for legitimacy. “Is this justification for myself?”
“that is… “What do you mean?”
“You can’t beat up strict people just because you’re angry, right? “I have to have solid evidence so that I can defend it with firm conviction even if they deny it.”
As soon as Lois finished speaking, a murmur was heard from one side, ‘So you’re saying you’re looking for solid evidence to beat me to death, right?’
Just-.
Kak!
Kendrick falls down holding his forehead.
Even with such a skit taking place on one side, Lorcan VII could not help but laugh.
he asked with a stern face.
“That sound… Does this mean you will go to war with the Empire?”
Lois waved her hand lightly.
“Hey, what kind of grandiose war is this?”
Lois’ eyes, which were smiling, became cold as if it were a lie.
“Please just say it was a one-sided assault.”
“… “You haven’t forgotten that the target of that assault is the Empire, right?”
“Why are you suddenly saying such nonsense? We’ve been talking hard up until now. “Why do I forget that?”
“her… … .”
A faint laugh escaped from King Rokan VII.
He looked at Lois like she was crazy.
Where is the Dominant Empire?
It was a huge nation that controlled most of the eastern part of the winter continent.
Is the author really sane when he talks about such an empire as if he were challenging a friend in the neighborhood?
And that’s not a country, but a religious group?
Did he notice the gaze of King Lorcan VII?
Lois chuckled.
“why? Do I look like a crazy person?”
“… “I can’t say no.”
“well. “I think I’m very normal?”
“If it were normal, you wouldn’t have thought about fighting against the empire.”
Lois’s sneer deepened.
“So what is a normal way of thinking?”
“… what?”
“Knowing that a large empire planned to swallow up a weak kingdom like Kanburg, but just accepting it… … . Is that a normal way of thinking?”
“… … ?!”
“It hurts to be hit, but the normal way of thinking is to just hold your breath and hold on because the person who hit you is strong.”
King Lorcan VII could not say anything in response to Royce’s poignant words.
Royce’s soft question followed.
“If the empire swallows up the entire Kingdom of Kanburg, will you regret it then?”
The calm voice shook Lorcan VII’s heart mercilessly.
How could you not have thought of that?
But it was not easy to come to a conclusion.
No, it was right that I couldn’t do it.
Because of his decision, the lives of countless citizens of the Kingdom of Kanburg may be lost due to a single wrong decision.
Because he cared for the Kingdom of Kanburg more than anyone else, he could not take action as simply as Royce said.
King Rokhan VII answered as if making an excuse.
“sometimes… “Patience can be beneficial.”
It was a completely understandable story, but that didn’t mean Lois agreed.
Lois asked with a sneer.
“Do the people of this country think that way? I really hope that I become a person of the Dominant Empire, not the Kingdom of Kanburg… Do your people want it?”
“… … ?!”
King Rokhan VII seemed shocked.
Lois’s next words pierced King Lorcan VII’s heart.
“Be bold. You are the leader of Canburg and the lord of this land. Do you not even trust your own people?”
“… … ?!”
As soon as she finished speaking, Lois smiled inwardly as she saw Lorcan VII shaking as if he had been struck by lightning.
‘Has it become a little lighter?’
Someone said that.
Those who wish to wear the crown must bear its weight.
Rokhan VII is clearly a wise and good king.
But he was weighed down by the weight of the crown he wore and the weight of responsibility.
Because he cared for his people, he thought he had to protect them.
However, thanks to Lois’ advice a little while ago, he may have realized.
A fact that you had overlooked.
“okay… This was Canburg. Yes, I did… … .”
A land that has fought for hundreds of years against monsters that frequently come from the Demon Sea.
The front line where the best warriors of the winter continent, unyielding from the sharp east winds, reside.
Kanburg, the land of extreme cold.
And he is… … .
‘I am the Lord of Canburg.’
His own warlike people, who have been fighting against monsters for a long time, will quietly bow their heads and go under the empire?
Even if you tell yourself to do that, the people will rebel.
And we will fight.
Against the Empire.
“her… … .”
King Rokhan VII blamed himself for having forgotten the identity of the kingdom.
He looked at Lois and slightly lowered his head.
“Thank you.”
“It was nothing.”
King Lorcan VII’s voice became lighter.
After expressing his gratitude to Royce for a moment, Lorcan VII’s eyes suddenly changed.
“One, apart from gratitude, we… “You can’t move easily.”
“is that so?”
“If war is unavoidable anyway, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to strike first from this side… “Because we can’t just withdraw our troops outside when we don’t know when the Snow King will attack.”
Lois laughed at that story.
“yes yes. Yes. All right. “But I think you’re mistaken.”
“… mistaken?”
“When will I ask you to help me fight the kingdom and the empire?”
“It was clear earlier… … .”
“I clearly asked you to cooperate with me in finding evidence earlier.”
“… … .”
“Just find the evidence and we will take care of the rest. So please help me find evidence.”
“her… … .”
King Rokhan VII stuck his tongue out at the cult leader’s endless confidence.
After thinking for a moment, King Lorcan VII opened his mouth.
“after… “There is something I was planning to talk about tomorrow.”
“What?”
“That transcendent period… Is it really our kingdom? “As far as I know, there was no transcendental machine leaked out of our kingdom.”
“Is that so?”
Although I asked back, Lois had a look on her face that suggested the same thing.
Faced with this, King Lorcan VII calmly continued his story.
“You can make up as many emblems as you like on the outer armor. But unique recognition sentences are different.”
“Uniquely recognized sentences? “What is that?”
“If it were a transcendental device produced directly by each country, the power sphere of the transcendental device sold at the Tower of Desire has a unique recognition emblem for each country. “It is the emblem of the country that bought the transcendental flag from the Tower of Desire.”
“I can’t believe there was such a thing…” … .”
Fabbro’s surprised voice was heard as Lois muttered as if she was hearing it for the first time.
“… Lois, didn’t you know? “Do you mean that each country’s unique recognition emblem is included in the Transcendental Period?”
“That means… “You mean you knew?”
“I should have known. Of course, Lois knows this too… … .”
Lois shouted at Fabbro’s story.
“men and horses! “How do I know that!”
It was only recently that I returned to the world after 250 years and saw the human-made transcendental device for the first time.
In such a situation, how would you know that each country’s ‘unique recognition sentence’ is included in the power tool of the transcendental period?
King Rokhan VII hinted at their conversation.
“If you want to find evidence, get your hands on the transcendental power sphere first. If the transcendental plane that attacked the church belonged to the empire… “I’m sure you can find a clue there.”
Lois clutched her forehead as she heard the story of King Lorcan VII.
‘under… So, you’re saying that you’ve been fooling around in the face of decent evidence up until now?’
Lois sighed.
King Rokan VII smiled when he saw that.
“Tell me when you get the power tool. “I’m going to call in technicians to disassemble it.”
As soon as she finished saying those words, Lois’s hand shot up into the air.
Soon, he was holding a huge sphere in his hand.
Upon seeing this, King Rokan VII widened his eyes.
“her… It really amazes me every time I see it. “What on earth are you doing?”
“It is possible with the grace of God.”
“Should we make the state religion our predecessor religion?” … . “Anyway, is that the power tool of the transcendental period that attacked the church?”
Seeing Lois nod, King Lorcan VII smiled and said.
“Then wait a moment. “I will bring my technicians.”
However, Lois waved her hand and stopped Lorcan VII.
“There is no need for that.”
“No way… Are you planning to open it yourself? If you think like that, quit! Even monks who professionally studied the Transcendence Period took five days just to disassemble it… … .”
King Rokan VII’s words did not last long.
This is because before his eyes, the large power tool was disintegrating at a rapid pace in an instant.
And that too at the hands of cult leader Royce.
About 5 minutes later.
Lois asked, looking at Lorcan VII.
“What are five days?”
“Boo, obviously… They said it would take five days… … .”
Perplexity appeared in Lorcan VII’s eyes.
“It only takes five days to disassemble this thing?”
“… “I heard that.”
“What kind of idiot? “Get rid of that incompetent guy right now.”
“… … .”
Isn’t that stupid and incompetent guy the chief magistrate of the kingdom?
Moreover, King Lorcan VII, who could not tell the truth that he was the person responsible for producing his own Transcendental Machine, which was being carried out in great secrecy, had no choice but to keep his mouth shut.
Meanwhile, Lois looked at the disassembled powertrain.
The exact center of the brilliantly shining power ball technique.
There was a palm-sized emblem drawn in a place that could only be seen if it was disassembled.
A snake with its feathers erect like a collared lizard.
It was a terrifying sentence with black venom dripping from its fiercely opened maw and two fangs.
A low murmur came from King Lorcan VII upon seeing this.
“… “A poisonous frost snake.”
“Where is it?”
To Lois’ question, Lorcan VII answered without hesitation.
“It’s a dominant empire.”
The moment she heard his confirmation, a light flashed in Lois’ eyes.
“found.”
The moment she secured evidence to legitimately beat up the thief, Lois’ lips drew a cool line.
fantasy,
