Chapter 28. Awakening the sleeping spring. (One)
Palak-
A hand wearing a gauntlet opened an envelope.
“hmm.”
Cain looked at the contents of the letter with an expressionless face that could not be understood.
[…] … As such, the Ardante family must not shed unnecessary blood. I urge you to quickly stop the territory war and withdraw the army.]
It was hidden with all kinds of rhetoric and dignified handwriting, but underneath it all was clear anger.
Anger against Carlo Ardante, who dared to declare a territorial war against the Contadina family in front of the emperor.
Anger at Cain Ardante, who sent letters repeatedly urging him to quit, but eventually reached the Est Territory.
“Foot.”
Cain felt it and smiled cruelly.
“-!”
The chamberlain, who was standing with a nervous face, was shocked.
“Prince Cain.”
He said, wiping the sweat from his hands.
“Your Majesty the Emperor has already shown great generosity. He stops before His wrath comes… … .”
“It’s generosity.”
Cain put down the letter he was holding and stared at the chamberlain.
The stationery decorated with rich gold leaf was majestic, but that was all. An intangible majesty that cannot reach this place.
“I don’t know what generosity you’re talking about.”
Cain’s red eyes shone brightly.
“Are you saying that this territory war is something that the emperor will tolerate out of generosity?”
“… … .”
Chamberlain Kane swallowed his saliva.
Cain’s eyes were similar to but different from Emperor Theodore’s. In that it contains destructive and powerful power.
The deadly force that slowly spread out from Cain wrapped around the back of his neck.
“Hector, my teacher and leader of the Ardante Knights, has died. “He can’t sit still after something like that happens.”
Cain’s voice became eerie.
“The price of blood must be paid with blood.”
“B-but.”
Kane, who had been cowering a lot, let out a strangled voice.
“It makes no sense in common sense, does it? Why did Lord Benifer-”
“That’s none of my business.”
Cain cut him off with a cold face.
“What is clear is that Hector is dead, and I will not forgive the cause.”
He pushed the chair aside and stood up.
“Go back and tell His Majesty the Emperor.”
Sreung!
A cadenza with a huge blade emerged from his hand.
“The flame of my anger will not be extinguished until Contadina dies.”
Since the day Hector died, Cain has been chased by something unknown.
Although it was only for a moment, I felt a sense of self-reproach as I felt liberated by Hector’s death. It seemed that only by winning this battle for territory could it be erased.
This war was like an atonement from Cain to Hector.
“… … certainly.”
After he finished speaking, he walked briskly and headed out of the tent.
“Ka, Prince Kain!”
Kane stamped his feet and followed him.
fluttering-
When the entrance to the tent opened, the Sud Knights lined up in front of it unfolded.
“young master.”
Hugo, the vice-captain of the Sud Knights, who was waiting, bowed his head.
“Everyone is waiting.”
“okay.”
Cain raised his head and looked at the distant sky.
While moving up from the south to the east, he cut down every family that stood in his way.
The path he passed was filled with the smell of burning bones and flesh, and only crumbled ashes.
The acrid smell still seemed to linger in my nose.
“Whoa.”
Cain held the cadenza tightly.
Ironically, he no longer felt the searing pain since he started this war.
It was proof that Cadenza was welcoming the change in owner.
“let’s go.”
Cain began to move toward the Est Territory without hesitation.
Behind him, a red cloak fluttered lightly. The appearance resembled a thick blood stain.
* * *
“It’s Yeongjijeon.”
“The Ardante family and the Contadina family.”
Diego and Mikel looked at the paper with serious faces. The urgent news from the capital startled the two great lords.
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“Carlo, this guy must be crazy.”
“Hehe, Seungnyang finally revealed her greed.”
The two people who were chatting back and forth turned to me.
“How did you know it would turn out like this?”
“How did Confucius foresee this?”
I, who was sitting on the other side of the table, answered leisurely.
“I only guessed from Lord Carlo’s actions.”
“It’s amazing. “I can’t believe you have insight into that.”
Even after I revealed that I was the ‘Black Knight’ and the owner of Requiem.
Mikel’s attitude did not change much. I was a little surprised the day I first found out about it.
He didn’t say anything, but he seemed to have doubts about my identity.
Well, there was no way a strong man like Mikel would not know that someone was leaving the camp every day.
He probably knew it but tolerated it.
“For some reason, he was trying to talk to Leah about his marriage.”
Mikel clicked his tongue, showing his displeasure.
“I knew Carlo had sinister intentions. “I didn’t know it would be like this.”
“joy. “I knew it.”
Diego frowned openly.
“I didn’t like it for a long time. “I instinctively knew it would be like this.”
I glanced at Diego, who was wrinkling his nose.
“Isn’t it because Carlo is holding on to his father at everything?”
“Hum, hum!”
Diego cleared his throat noisily.
“Abel, this guy is really.”
Although his tone was blunt, his gaze towards me was not harsh.
“Hoo.”
Mikel noticed that and smiled.
“Now that I think about it, Prince Abel has become a worthy successor.”
“Well, that’s it.”
“Not only have we subjugated the powerful Requiem, but we have endured it without being swayed by it… … . “I am truly impressed.”
“Well, hmm.”
Diego made a sound that was either positive or negative with a shocked expression on his face.
“Lord Diego was not swayed by personal feelings, but rather made a rational and cool-headed decision. “Isn’t that right?”
The corner of Diego’s mouth twitched at Mikel’s subsequent subtle praise.
‘… … Mikel, this guy?’
I secretly gave Mikel a look of admiration.
His skill in handling Diego was excellent. To help Diego be confident in his decision, I grease him up without being noticeable.
“Anyway, it’s really a good thing.”
Mikel was happy to see the change in the father-son relationship between me and Diego.
“Now that I think about it, Prince Abel and my daughter Leah seem to have a lot in common.”
“which?”
“You both held the sword of the four seasons at a young age.”
Mikel boasted as he counted his hands.
“That’s it? From his genius talent to his looks that attract attention wherever he goes. “There is probably no one as talented as these two in the empire.”
“Hmm, well. “You’re not wrong.”
Diego secretly showed pride.
“He may be my son, but he has a handsome face. “It’s because I resemble my mother.”
“Ah, your wife was truly renowned for her beauty. “I also heard a lot about it through rumors.”
The corner of Diego’s mouth slowly slid up.
‘He praises me so well that it’s not noticeable.’
Meanwhile, I was amazed by Mikel’s wit. The experience of having been in politics for a long time could not be ignored.
As expected, it seems like saving him was a good choice.
“Anyway, it’s a little disappointing. Now that he has become the successor, it has become difficult to discuss marriage.”
“… … “I’m talking about getting married.”
Diego pondered Mikel’s words in his mouth and then turned to me.
“Abel, what do you plan to do next?”
“As I said before, I plan to go up to the capital.”
I took a sip of the tea I was holding and then put it down.
“If we go up now, we will be able to fight against Carlo’s grasp that will soon reach out.”
“Is there anything I can help you with?”
To Diego’s enthusiastic question,
“Nothing.”
I responded with a relaxed smile.
“It would be most helpful to protect this place now.”
“… … .”
Diego twitched his lips for a moment as if he was displeased.
“My father has to be strong so I can move with peace of mind.”
But after hearing my next words, my stiff face softened.
“Hmm, I understand.”
It’s easy because you handle it the way you learned from Mikel.
That’s what I thought as I looked at Diego who looked away shyly.
“Is there anything I can do to help?”
Mikel asked softly, stroking his beard.
“No matter how much Prince Abel is the master of Requiem and an unrivaled genius, he cannot accomplish everything alone.”
“… … .”
“If you need my power, feel free to tell me.”
The corners of his mouth, hidden behind his beard, drew an arc.
“Concellare never forgets good intentions.”
Mikel remembered everything I did as the Black Knight. He helped the Node territory and even saved Leia.
“I will engrave those words in my heart.”
After answering politely, I stood up. Diego asked with a surprised face.
“Are you trying to go now?”
“I have a lot to prepare. “I plan to leave tomorrow.”
After saying that, I left the room. And after a while.
“Huh!”
“Huh!”
The guards who saw me gasped. His face looked like he had seen a ghost.
“It’s been a while.”
Coming to Magna Morten.
“Uh, welcome.”
The guards trembled and bowed.
“What about Princess Leia?”
“You went in earlier.”
“Good luck.”
Let’s just pass by without saying anything,
“Phew… … .”
The guards breathed a sigh of relief. I felt fear-filled eyes following my back.
‘It’s been that kind of reaction ever since that day.’
I saw him go crazy after getting Requiem, so I guess that’s true.
As such, my reputation within the Obest territory remained the same. I can hear people saying that Master Abel has changed a bit, but at a weak level.
‘It doesn’t matter.’
The most important thing was the people who would become my strength.
Therefore, I revealed my identity to the Knights of Ovest, Diego, and Mikel.
They were very impressed with me defeating Queen Viverna with Requiem.
The unpleasant attribute of robbing life was also accepted because its end was directed at monsters, not humans.
No, rather, it was able to show off its power and be revered even more.
‘If only we keep it this way from now on.’
Cool and calm. If you show that you are not swayed by Requiem.
He will be able to maintain the absolute and unwavering title of ‘Master of Requiem.’
‘For that to happen, I have to get Rachel.’
The moment I remember her rolling around on the floor, flailing her arms and legs,
“ah.”
I found Leah.
Passu-
The surface of the water touched by the tip of Aria’s sword froze,
Slurp-
It repeatedly melted upon contact with the rushing water.
Leah was squatting on the shore of Magna Morten’s lake, playing around with Aria.
‘That’s how they write it.’
Really, that application was amazing. Of course, he adapted quickly because I told him about it.
I could see the bandage wrapped around Leah’s shoulder. She has not yet healed from the wounds suffered by Viverna Queen.
‘As expected, the self-healing function was found only in Requiem.’
It was different from Requiem, where minor wounds were healed in less than a day. Cadenzas and arias seem to end in improving physical abilities.
Trudging.
I walked deliberately pretending to be popular. So that Leah can notice me.
“ostrich.”
I called out loud, but Leah didn’t look at me. She just pretends not to hear and continues playing around with Aria.
“ostrich.”
I stood behind Leah. Leah still pretended not to hear me.
“Are you going to keep pretending you didn’t hear? “I’m going up to the capital soon.”
Ever since I revealed my identity, Leah has been like this. He avoided bumping into me and ate in his room.
Trudging.
I walked one step further and reached the lakeside. I checked Leah’s face reflected on the clear water.
“… … .”
Leah’s face didn’t look as distressed as Ekarot’s. It was sad and dejected to say that I was simply upset.
“ostrich.”
After calling repeatedly, Leah finally turned her head and looked at me.
“Abel.”
Leah paused for a moment and then spoke again.
“Aren’t we friends?”
It was a depressed, subdued voice.
fantasy,
