Episode 182
– Am I still dreaming?
Glenn Scarlett could not definitively deny the above question.
A room on the 3rd floor of building number 12.
I sit alone in an empty room and stare blankly at the blood-red moon.
It feels horribly unrealistic.
The scenery you see now, the situation you are in, even the faint sounds of battle coming from beyond the hallway. Everything feels disconnected from reality.
It felt like I was trapped in hell.
Glenn listened to the sounds of battle.
The special task force, young masters, and cadets must be working together to fight against the incoming dolls.
What is the situation like?
‘Marco will be worried.’
Always be where I can see you. Only then can I sacrifice my life to protect you.
I remember the face of my aide speaking with a stern expression.
I ignored it.
If the 3rd floor is breached like this and we have to evacuate to the 4th floor, we probably won’t be able to escape in time… … .
Then I thought that dying by a doll wouldn’t be a bad ending.
‘Is this the guy called madness?’
Students at the academy.
I saw the disgrace shown by those who did not have the aptitude for anti-horse fighting.
Those with madness eroded into their brains showed heightened emotional expression and seemed to have lost the ability to think normally.
He abandoned his dignity as a human being and acted like an animal.
If that is the general appearance of crazy people… … .
Unfortunately, Glenn doesn’t seem to have reached it yet.
My head was cold and my emotions were subdued. In the meantime, it feels like accidents are quietly running rampant.
To put it bluntly, it’s calmly crazy… … .
… But Glenn knows that this calmness is not due to his own strength.
This was also the power of blood.
The noblest bloodline among the [Great Families], the imperial blood, had such power.
An innate aptitude for anti-horse fighting.
Because of that, Glenn couldn’t be happy.
He thought that even this innate blessing was no different from a curse to him.
‘It would be better if I went crazy too.’
Glenn considered it unfortunate that he couldn’t go crazy.
In this situation, mania could be a way out.
How convenient would it be to leave the whole situation behind and go crazy? It would be the most irresponsible avoidance in the world.
So how should I express my feelings right now?
Do you feel like you’re going crazy because you can’t go crazy?
The brilliant mind was analyzing the situation even in this situation.
‘… ‘Did Sister Perist really commit this?’
I do not know.
It seems like there may be some misunderstanding.
It just seemed like the truth.
Although they were of the same blood, Glenn knew very little about Ferist. She barely even had a conversation.
Although the two shared an educational space called the Academy, the number of times they encountered each other while attending school could be counted on one hand.
If Glenn knows anything about Perist.
Unlike Glenn, who pretended to be a loner on the outside but formed his own faction behind the scenes… … .
The only thing that happened was that Princess Perist was truly alone.
To be honest, Glenn Scarlett even felt a little jealous of Perist.
In the end, unlike himself, who was pathetic and unable to be lonely, Perist always looked noble even when he stood alone.
It would not have been possible without strong mental strength.
‘but… … .’
If Perist was really a member of the church, I wanted to talk to him at least once.
The existence of the Dark Church, on the other side of the Empire, has always intrigued Glenn.
It was a natural flow.
Since I know best the ugliness of the imperial family, I was curious about the thoughts of those on the other side.
What is the true purpose that the church pursues after the fall of the empire?
If you learn about its purpose and become sufficiently sympathetic… … .
Glenn was ready to abandon the last name Scarlett at any time.
It was a moment when the 3rd prince had a rather dangerous thought.
Jump up!
“… … !”
The door opened somewhat roughly.
Glenn thought it was Marco who came looking for him, but the person standing at the door was an unexpected person.
“uh… … ?”
At first I didn’t realize who this woman was.
It was clear that it was a familiar face, but the sense of incongruity felt from the outfit was too great.
Her hair, which was always neat, had become scattered.
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The pupils, which had been quietly but leisurely contemplating the world, were shaking violently.
The torn clothes, blood stains, and heavy breathing were far from dignified.
Nevertheless, it was not enough to completely erase its original characteristics.
In any case, there was only one cadet in the academy wearing a jet black dress.
“… Sister Perist?”
no. Is it a doll?
It’s natural for Glenn to be suspicious.
Everyone would feel the same way if the darkness behind everything suddenly opened the door and revealed itself.
Princess Perist approached and grabbed Glenn’s hand.
Glenn could have reacted, but he didn’t.
This is because I somehow read desperation in Perist’s gestures and facial expressions.
“There you are, Glenn.”
“What on earth is going on? “Why are you here?”
“I’ll explain the details later. So for now, let’s run away together.”
“… … .”
Glenn blinked his eyes.
“What is that?”
“I know the exit!”
A voice that sounded like a scream cut off Glenn’s words.
Ferist, startled by his own voice, spoke in a low voice.
“… A place where you can get out of the other side of the world. Oh, only I know. Not all of them can go. Up to two people at most. But if we get there, Deathbury and the Demon King will no longer be able to pursue us.”
“how… … .”
Glenn’s eyes sank.
I don’t know the details of the situation yet. I don’t even know what Ferist, who suddenly appeared, is talking about.
But why?
When I look at this woman’s behavior, I feel like my head is going cold.
Glenn shook off Perist’s hand.
It was a weak but clear expression of intention.
“ah… … .”
“Please explain so I can understand.”
“I don’t have time for that!”
Was this the way Ferist spoke?
Actually, I don’t know.
Because we weren’t close enough to know the way they spoke.
“… Is that so? Then leave alone.”
However, Glenn conveyed his meaning in a somewhat trembling voice. She wasn’t afraid.
The prince was still not used to talking to people.
“I’m serious? Are you going to die if you stay here?”
This question is answered with silence.
I was never afraid of death in the first place. He truly thought that it wouldn’t be a bad idea for this place to be his grave.
This meant that it would not matter if Ferist was offended by this attitude and left alone.
“… … .”
Perist shivered slightly as he looked at Glenn’s expression.
Although he was still weak, the gloom characteristic of someone prepared to die could be felt in his eyes.
“… good. However, since we are short on time, I will explain it as briefly as possible.”
“I will listen.”
And Perist told the whole story.
“… … .”
As the story continued, Glenn’s expression changed moment by moment.
In fact, the external changes were faint compared to the swirling emotions.
And when all explanations are over.
“… So, sister.”
Glenn’s voice no longer trembled.
“You got them all involved and now you’re telling us to run away just the two of us?”
His unwavering gaze was aimed straight at Ferist.
Perist was surprised to see his younger brother’s face for the first time, but spoke without trying to show it.
“… I thought it was all a dream. Now that I think about it, it was Desbury’s deception. You, you will never know. How long did that devil painstakingly brainwash me? In this other side of the world, I competed with you cadets dozens and hundreds of times… … .”
“… … .”
The more I listened to the story, the more my heart grew cold.
Glenn became embarrassed when he realized that the true identity of the emotion was anger.
What am I angry about now?
“So, let’s get out quickly during this gap. I am still ‘connected’ to this world. You can go anywhere if you put your mind to it. So, if you go out and ask the imperial family for rescue-.”
“Why me?”
“… uh?”
“You could have left alone. “My relationship with you is not very deep, so I’m curious as to why you came to pick me up.”
Although they are said to be members of the same royal family, there was no friendship or exchange between them. There would be no affection as blood relatives.
And Ferrist Scarlett.
“Well, we’re royal family, right?”
Glenn gave the answer he hated the most.
“What would happen if two members of the royal family died at the hands of the Dark Church? And in the middle of the system… … . The imperial family, and by extension the empire, has no choice but to react. Whether it is a full-scale declaration of war against the church, or a simple political gesture showing anger, the situation in the empire will become chaotic from now on… … .”
I could no longer hear Perist’s words. Of course, there must be some truth to what is being said.
However, words change depending on the moment and who utters them.
This is true even if you say the same thing without making a single mistake.
So it was no wonder that Glenn took everything Perist said as a disgusting excuse.
Glenn had a headache.
‘… ‘A member of the royal family thinks like this?’
Right after that.
“… … !”
My body trembled as if I had been struck by lightning.
That includes the thoughts, beliefs, and identity that one had. It was a huge shock that seemed to penetrate everything at once.
At the same time, I realized the source of my inexplicable anger, and I was even more surprised by its identity.
“Glen?”
“… … .”
I caught my eye on Ferist.
I saw a pathetic person who went through all this trouble and said he wanted to run away as the situation grew out of control.
Her behavior was so shabby and disgusting that it could not be considered an imperial princess.
Yes.
Glenn was feeling deep disappointment when he saw Perist.
‘why?’
If you hate the imperial family and hate the existence of the royal family. I should have been happy the moment I confirmed Perist’s true nature.
I didn’t. I couldn’t do that.
At this moment, what Glenn thought of was the sister in his memory.
There were hundreds of royal family members who were raised like test subjects, and a noble woman who became their light.
If he were here.
If you were deceived by the Demon King’s crude tongue, a great disaster occurred as a result, and you realized that it was all your own sin.
How did he come out?
“… under.”
I pursed my lips and laughed.
It was a mockery of himself.
At this moment, Glenn realized his true feelings, which he had always ignored.
Glenn knew from the beginning.
Imperial family.
The appearance, tone of voice, attitude, beliefs, and responsibility that all beings must maintain – everything.
Because the model answer created by the person he once relied on was stamped in his heart like a seal.
So I hated myself.
I thought that someone like me was not worthy of being a member of the royal family, and that a person like my now-dead sister who cared for and led everyone was worthy of being a member of the royal family.
I thought about it hundreds and thousands of times.
It should have been me who died.
“what are you doing? “I heard you have to hurry.”
Glenn didn’t listen anymore and slapped Perist’s hand away.
“uh… … ?”
Perplexity flashed across Ferist’s face.
“Do I understand this correctly?”
“what?”
“… “I’m asking you if it’s your true intention to commit all this evil and prepare to take it out on your own.”
Glenn let out a growl.
It felt like the nerves in my head were being cut off.
Anger was an unfamiliar emotion to Glenn.
It was even more unfamiliar to express those emotions purely.
Ferist said in a tearful voice.
“I didn’t mean to! Did you hear me correctly? Are you saying that the devil himself tricked me and played a trick on me? I, I am just guilty of being deceived and manipulated like a puppet… … .”
“I know about the cult’s methods. It is said that he can pierce the ignorant with his three-inch tongue. That makes sense. In general, sin belongs to the deceivers and deceivers. “It is harsh to blame the ignorance of those who have been deceived.”
“Yeah, right?”
“-If you weren’t a member of the royal family.”
Ferist trembled.
“Even if we make the same mistakes, our mistakes have different weight. This is because it is connected not only to the imperial family, but also to the authority of the empire, the honor of the imperial family, and, above all, the pride of the people. Do you understand? Those who stand on top must not show indecency at any time.”
I thought you knew this stuff much better than me.
Glenn didn’t even say those words.
“So, to avoid making mistakes, we received ample support, received higher education, and enjoyed luxuries that commoners could not enjoy.”
“I, I don’t like luxury… … .”
“Didn’t you enjoy it? If so, let me ask. “How many times did you use the academy’s cadet cafeteria while you were in school?”
“… … ”
“The dress she was wearing, the various accessories, the tea she often drank, and even Desbury’s clothes changed every time I saw her. While ordinary people played with dolls made of straw sandals, my sister dressed them in clothes woven with textures that they could not even see. “If that’s not luxury, what is?”
Perist was speechless.
This was the younger brother whom I didn’t pay any attention to all my life.
He had a weak appearance, could not make eye contact with anyone, and always stuttered.
But what does this boy look like now?
“… Know your numbers.”
Glenn scowled lowly.
“What’s wrong with the royal family? I have no disagreement with the fact that our status and bloodline are noble. In most situations, the lives of others will take precedence. But then, shouldn’t the responsibility at least be heavier than them?”
“I-I…” … .”
Perist took a step back without realizing it.
It wasn’t long before my heel hit the door.
“If you want to run away, go alone. But before that, please think about it one last time. “The royal family runs away alone, leaving innocent citizens behind. That’s what it means.”
Without a people, there is no empire and no imperial family.
I was about to add such a stereotypical comment.
Glenn walked past Ferist and left the room.
widely.
And the moment I closed the door, I felt an unknown sense of liberation and refreshment.
“… hot.”
For some reason, I also laughed.
Have I finally gone crazy? She didn’t know that she would feel refreshed in this situation.
A cult that deceives, deceives, and ultimately kills others.
The imperial family raises and disposes of humans like laboratory animals.
What is right and what is wrong.
Glenn didn’t know.
I didn’t even want to know.
The blood of the imperial family, the blood of the imperial family, the disgusting red color that I had denied and wanted to deny so much.
But I couldn’t deny it.
No matter how much you deny it or how hard you struggle, there are some things that won’t change. When you tear the skin and look underneath, it’s like red blood flowing.
– Hey. Glenn. Yes, you.
Suddenly, I remembered what Luan said just before leaving.
– Do you remember what I told you before?
-What kind of words?
– What I said was that for me, being a bad nicker is not a stigma, but a means.
Of course I remember.
I probably won’t be able to forget it until the day I die.
– Think about it carefully, too. Still, the imperial title is better than Badknicker, isn’t it?
– … Why are you giving me advice?
Glenn couldn’t trust Luan Badnicker.
I misunderstood the intention of the approach and made a mistake because of it.
If Luan’s personal strength had been weak, she would have suffered quite a few scars that day.
But the answer that came back was shocking.
– Normally, people of this age become friends by hitting each other.
– … … .
– Of course, there are plans. I guess I need some of the means you have as a member of the royal family.
– method?
– Someday, when this situation is over… … . Show me the Tomb of the Unknown King. As a chance for the prince’s friend.
I ended up laughing.
‘… ‘Friend.’
I thought it was a word that had nothing to do with me, but yes.
If you survive here.
If you can get out alive, that might not be a bad idea either.
Glenn took off his hat.
I threw my glasses away.
Red blood was revealed that could not be dyed even by blood-red lighting. Bright red eyes looked straight ahead.
That… … .
The 3rd prince of an unknown empire walked down the hallway.
fantasy,
