Epilogue. I will live as a villain (3)
“so that!”
The voice of Count Frederick Suffolk resonated throughout the imperial palace conference hall.
“I think we should finish the business as soon as possible.”
The place that had been destroyed by Siena’s magic bomb was neatly restored. It was thanks to the construction of the Wizard’s Tower.
No, the seating arrangements and decorations had been changed in the meantime, so much so that it was difficult to recall what it used to be like.
The will to cut out all traces of the Impero imperial family and make it even more splendid and grand than that stood out.
“Shouldn’t we hurry to stabilize the empire?”
In the midst of it all, the Earl of Suffolk stood with a blood vessel on his neck. To anyone, it looked like he had fought the entire war alone.
“Why did that old man crawl out again?”
Derek frowned and whispered to his father Logan.
“I heard you were lying down because you were sick. “I heard you only drink cold water in your room every day?”
The Earl of Suffolk suffered an overwhelming defeat, or rather humiliation, from Abel before his campaign.
After that, while the war was going on, he was confined to his mansion and did not leave the house.
“I thought you would never come to the imperial palace again.”
“The old man has not yet been able to give up his greed.”
Derek’s father, Logan Graham, lowered his voice as well.
“You can clearly see what’s inside. “I want to take over a new rice bowl without an owner.”
He added, clicking his tongue.
“You probably didn’t leave the place alone. “It looks like there are people on the side who encouraged it.”
As he said, several nobles appeared to have formed a faction around the Earl of Suffolk.
“It’s such an important matter that it can’t be handled carelessly.”
“Your Majesty will make a decision when you return. “In the meantime, we should try to clean things up.”
Even though the nobles of the Abel faction, including Derek, gently tried to stop him,
“That’s why we need to hurry even more!”
“If we don’t get things done as soon as possible, there will be people with evil desires!”
They were like a flock of sparrows, rushing in and pecking at me.
“How can we handle it when His Majesty the Emperor is still away?”
Logan, who was worse off, stepped forward and asked in a stern voice.
“It’s so obvious that they are trying to take advantage of that opportunity to benefit themselves.”
The Earl of Suffolk’s faction stopped for a moment at the sharp remark.
however.
“Isn’t it accurate to say that the position is vacant rather than absent?”
The Earl of Suffolk answered in a calm voice.
“The coronation hasn’t happened yet.”
“… … .”
Logan Graham wanted to bite his tongue.
‘That mean old man!’
As he said, Abel has not yet ascended to the position of emperor.
In some ways, it may be a temporary power that only wields the emperor’s full authority.
“In other words, the position of emperor of this empire is still vacant.”
The Earl of Suffolk was pointing out that very fact.
As soon as I didn’t see him, his smile became even more sinister. It was clear that it was because of the days he spent cooped up in his mansion brooding over defeat.
“It looks like the news was late because the Count is staying at the mansion.”
Logan Graham gave him a sharp smile.
“‘Him’ not only held a coronation ceremony, but also gained omnipotent power. “It would be good to keep that fact in mind.”
Logan’s single word was heavy and sharp like a spear.
“If you don’t want to end up like last time.”
“… … .”
The Earl of Suffolk’s face hardened like lead. But he soon softened the corners of his mouth.
“Who doesn’t know that?”
He cast a deep gaze at Leah, who was sitting across from him.
“I’m just trying to ease Lord Leah’s burden.”
Leah, who was sitting upright, turned her head. Her calm gaze met the Earl of Suffolk’s sly gaze.
“your majesty… … Didn’t you hand over the decision to Lord Leia? “It would be difficult to handle so many things alone.”
Everyone could see that the word ‘young woman’ was omitted before the word ‘alone’.
‘That sly old man… … .’
‘You’re trying to manipulate Lord Leah.’
Logan and Derek exchanged distorted looks.
It was clearly visible that he was planning to run wild with her, who was still young and inexperienced, on his back.
‘I can’t see that happening.’
‘Me too.’
The two decided to do their best to stop that old man.
“exactly?”
Until I heard Leah’s indifferent words.
“I didn’t realize the Earl of Suffolk was so considerate.”
Leah slightly pushed up the corner of her mouth. It was just a movement of facial muscles, and it was too cold to be considered a smile.
“Then will you teach me a lesson?”
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The Earl of Suffolk’s face, who had not noticed the chill, brightened.
He was excited and started talking about what Leah should do next and what was urgent right now.
but.
“The extent of damage to each territory and the number of casualties have already been determined. “The funeral will be held all at once.”
“The traitors’ property has already been returned to the national treasury. “The list of personnel to fill the new positions has been completed.”
Leah silenced the Earl of Suffolk in a very light tone.
The faces of those who tried to intercept those very assets became distorted.
”… … “Hmm.”
The Earl of Suffolk, who twitched his lips for a moment, opened his mouth again.
“Then what are the relief measures for refugees… … .”
“After completing a certain period of training at the relief center, we plan to move down to the eastern and southern territories to live.”
Leah added, looking directly at the pale Earl of Suffolk.
“Those territories need to be rebuilt.”
It was truly a perfect, flawless response.
She had already finished the job so that no one could do anything about it.
Even if Abel himself came, I didn’t think he would be able to find a loophole here.
“… … !”
Derek and Logan exchanged glances again.
‘I need help… … .’
‘Don’t you think it’s there?’
That atmosphere was consistent with everyone, and although everyone was whispering, it was not easy to open their mouths.
“… … .”
Except for the Earl of Suffolk, whose complexion was red with a lot of blood.
“Lord Leah.”
He took a deep breath and barely opened his mouth.
“The Empress’s knowledge lies in managing the internal affairs department and taking charge of the imperial family’s household affairs.”
One of Leah’s eyebrows rose.
“Are you trying to teach me the skills of an empress? “It’s really unexpected.”
“Because it seems that Lord Leia doesn’t know much.”
The Earl of Suffolk smiled, showing his white teeth.
“The wedding that will take place after His Majesty returns. “Isn’t that what you’re aiming for?”
“… … .”
Leah stopped breathing for a moment. The emerald eyes froze silently.
“It is quite difficult to ascend to the position of empress. “You need to have a lot of people around you to help you.”
The Earl of Suffolk clasped his hands together and placed them on the table. He had a relaxed attitude, as if he had revealed a secret he had been hiding all along.
“I assure you. “My advice will be very effective.”
The Earl of Suffolk was indeed a cunning man.
He was looking far ahead and even predicted that after the emperor’s coronation, a national marriage would naturally be promoted.
And he tried to secure his power by recruiting Leah, who would be the strongest candidate.
Instead of Abel, who he can’t even touch, he wants to tame Leah, who is more manageable – and this is his only idea.
But it was his mistake.
First,
“… … “The empress’ seat.”
Actually, Leah had no intention of doing that.
“That has nothing to do with me.”
“Uh huh, there’s no need to leave this position. “I’m guessing everything.”
Second,
Pasut, pasut!
Aria, who assimilated with her owner’s emotions, began to freeze the floor of the conference room.
“Hey!”
“Huh!”
People got up from their chairs in a panic. One after another, people tried to move away from Leah’s position.
“Try saying it again.”
Leah sat there and quietly muttered. The coldness that flowed from her was spreading out in a straight line.
“… … !”
Toward the pale-faced Earl of Suffolk. He was so overwhelmed by Leah’s death that he couldn’t say anything.
And third.
bang!
The door to the conference room split in two and fell apart.
“what? “I’m getting married?”
Abel stood there in the same position as he had kicked the door open.
“This is news that even the parties involved didn’t know about?”
Her skin was shiny and shiny, and her voice was extremely smooth. She had an appearance that made it difficult to tell that she was ill.
“Who is it? “Come out now.”
To the question Abel asked with an evil smile,
“… … !”
The Earl of Suffolk’s face was cruelly distorted.
❖ ❖ ❖
Time passes quickly, the day of the coronation.
Everywhere in the capital, there was a lot of excitement in the festive atmosphere.
“Ha ha ha ha ha!”
“Cluck cluck!”
Everyone laughed and chatted with red-faced faces, and danced to the sound of the lute played by wandering poets.
The streets were filled with food from the imperial family. Even street vagabonds were able to eat their fill for today.
It was a lively atmosphere that was difficult to see since the war ended. The terror of wizards and the tragedy of rebellion seemed like a distant past.
The capital army achieved a complete and overwhelming victory. And there was no one who did not know who the protagonist was.
“Long live the Black Knight! “Knight of Requiem!”
“God is looking down on us! The protection of the sword of the four seasons is with you!”
“Blessings to the master of Arya! Infinite glory!”
Under a night sky decorated with colorful fireworks, people chanted the names of each person they supported.
And at that time, all the nobles of the empire were gathered in the imperial palace banquet hall.
“Hehe, I can’t believe this day has really come.”
Mikel, stroking his white beard and smiling all the time,
“It’s something to live for a long time.”
Diego, who had a sour expression on his face, was also there.
“I never thought I’d see those two together again.”
“The real Diego Kindreal. “There’s something wrong with my eyes, right?”
The nobles glanced at the two people with their eyes wide open.
The combination of the two most powerful swordsmen in the empire was enough to draw interest. But that too is now a thing of the past.
The name of the current empire’s strongest person has changed for a long time.
“He is the father of the new emperor.”
Mikel looked much more relaxed than before.
“I don’t know what to call this from now on.”
Diego chuckled at his natural question.
“Quit. “That won’t happen.”
“Hoo, are you saying we will maintain the same relationship as before?”
“… … well.”
Diego looked to the side with deepened eyes.
He had recently gotten to know his son better. And if he’s right, maybe Abel… … .
“Whoa… … .”
Leah leaned against the pillar of the banquet hall and closed her eyes.
Recently, she has been getting work done while sleeping less at night. If it weren’t for the physical strength strengthened by Aria, the days would have been difficult to endure.
“This is over now… … .”
Princess Violet approached her as she sighed.
“a drink?”
The glass in Princess Violet’s hand gave off a clear light.
“Thank you.”
Leah responded bluntly and accepted the glass.
Jang!
Leah and Princess Violet clinked their glasses and slowly began to drink their drinks. In any case, both of them had a weakness for alcohol.
A strong current of past experiences was flowing between the two people.
“Hmm.”
Ekarot couldn’t leave the table.
“There are all kinds of cuisines in the world.”
I touched each plate one by one and made a promise.
“I need to ask a cook to be sent to the Magic Tower.”
The boy’s desire seemed very simple, yet grandiose. He had no doubt that the new emperor would listen to his request.
“… … .”
Among the people was Elise, beautifully dressed.
The nobles were amazed by her brilliant beauty, and then became dumbfounded when they realized that she looked very similar to someone else.
None of the nobles who sided with Cain attended this event.
Most of them were detained in the dungeons of the imperial palace. And the rest had long since become cold corpses.
Ba-ba-ba-bam!
Suddenly, a huge fanfare sounded. Everyone who was talking stopped their actions for a moment.
Jump up!
The door to the conference room opened and two people entered.
It was Abel wearing a colorful cloak and a saint with a beautiful veil covering her face.
fantasy,
