The reincarnated god of war destroys the empire
Poisoner Raven (2)
There was a separate question I originally wanted to ask.
‘Raven guy, are you alive?’
If he had attempted suicide, it wouldn’t have been strange if he had already died.
Moreover, there was also the possibility that the Empire might have taken separate measures thereafter.
‘Because given the circumstances, it seems clear that the Emperor ordered the stealing of the panel around the time the ten-year promise at the Dokmagung was coming to an end.’
From the emperor’s point of view, it would have been awkward to just let it go.
That’s the kind of guy he was originally.
Conversely, this would make it more likely that Raven was not a traitor.
‘Of course, you can’t be sure until you see it with your own eyes… … .’
But, my question received an unexpected answer.
“Would you like to meet me?”
“… … What did you just say?”
“Do you still not understand why I emphasized ‘trust’ before we even made a deal?”
Nella, who said that, looked straight into my eyes.
“I want to let you meet the master.”
This was a problem not worth worrying about.
“when?”
“As soon as possible.”
“Then, even as soon as next week… … .”
Before I could even finish answering.
“But you have to move yourself. As I said, the Master is currently unable to move this far.”
“… … What does that mean… … ?”
Nella nodded in response to my question.
“Yes. Come with me, to the Empire.”
“… … !”
At the same time, my pupils shook from side to side.
empire.
Of course, I have to go back there someday.
First, you can’t just rush into the middle of enemy territory with your body still young.
That’s a dog’s death.
“Don’t worry.”
As if she had read my mind, Nella quickly added an explanation.
“I told you, Master, he was driven out to the remote areas in a state of total destruction. He lives in a remote area that is clearly part of the Empire, but doesn’t feel like it. It’s a rural area near the border, with no people.”
“… … You didn’t say anything like that at first, did you?”
“It’s not that I didn’t do it, it’s that I couldn’t do it. It’s because I still didn’t have confidence in you as a person.”
“… … .”
Anyway, to sum it up, it meant that it was an imperial land, but it was a remote area with minimal influence from the imperial palace.
“You said you needed a recipe for a mana altar, right? If you meet with the master, I will give you the best recipe I know.”
“… … !”
All the recipes for making mana altars obtained as war spoils were handed over to Raven.
Because in that direction, there was no one who could follow him.
Raven, who was a genius on top of genius, dissected, disassembled, and reinterpreted all kinds of manufacturing methods, taking only their advantages.
He generously distributed the mana podium he made to his family.
Thanks to that, the Eastern Army that I led was not inferior to any other army in terms of ‘mana.’
And, Nella was the disciple who inherited everything from Raven.
“… … Okay. Let me know as soon as your schedule is set. I’ll come see you right away.”
In other words, this was a deal I could not refuse as I needed to increase my power as quickly as possible.
***
After the conversation with Nella was over, I went straight to find Erina.
She happened to be with her children at the time.
“Is it okay for a princess to wander around like this?”
“The prince is also good at running around like this, so what could be the problem?”
Winry met their eyes and smiled back.
In fact, she had become much more free after the throne changed.
If it had been the previous king, Meliodas II, he would not have been able to leave the palace.
“What’s going on?”
By the way, this was Erina’s temporary accommodation.
The landlord asked me.
“I received a request from Marquis Rakshire.”
“ask?”
“He wanted me to bring you to the ball he was hosting.”
“… … ?”
Erina tilted her head again.
“It’s a kind of social gathering. A place where nobles gather to chat, eat, and dance… .”
“I know, too. No… … I know.”
“ah.”
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Instead, Winry, who had been explaining, made an embarrassed expression.
“… … .”
After looking at the sight with a strange expression for a moment, I opened my mouth again.
“… … First of all, the doctor asked after making an appointment, but personally, I think it would be right to refuse.”
“Why?”
“Even though a lot of time has passed and his appearance has changed, there might still be people who recognize the mad murderer.”
Just like the Marquis of Laxir.
Now that I think about it, I asked something I had been curious about.
“Have you ever met Marquis Laxir before?”
“Yes. Because I made a deal with him at Black Swan.”
As expected, it was as expected.
“You also know that you are the prosecutor of slaughter?”
“Yeah, but don’t worry.”
“Nothing to worry about?”
“I made a promise with him. Even the ‘Oath of Mana’.”
“… … !”
It was the moment when a hidden story that I didn’t know about was revealed.
“Can I ask what the promise is?”
“… … One day, he asked me to kill just one person, saying that I could do it.”
“What’s the price?”
“I received his promise that he would never attack our elves while he was commander.”
“… … So you foolishly hit the dwarves on the back of the head because of that promise?”
“… … .”
Erina expressed her agreement with silence.
“But, judging by that man’s reaction, it seems like that promise wasn’t everything.”
“… … ?”
“I don’t know why, but the way he looked at you seemed quite unusual.”
If they were the person involved, they would probably know what that look was about.
Especially since elves are born with eyes that can see through truth and lies.
As I’ve already experienced, the same thing happened to Erina, who was half-blood.
“… … I don’t know what he thinks of me. I’ve only seen a similar look in his eyes.”
“when?”
“When my father, the man, sees my mother.”
“… … !”
My expression immediately frowned.
“I heard that guy is married and has a child?”
“That’s the same. My father was married at the time and had children.”
I clicked my tongue without realizing it.
“Anyway, guys always have problems with their lower bodies.”
“It’s not that special. Aren’t you humans no different from beasts? When a male gains power, he tends to harass many females, no matter who it is.”
It was an undeniable fact.
Murder, assault, theft, rape.
If there were no law, the world would become a kingdom of barbarians.
I could be sure because I experienced it firsthand.
The countless war crimes that occur on the battlefield prove this.
“So, does that mean you have a crush on him as a man? That Marquis of Laxir?”
“……well.”
“You said my eyes were similar to your father’s?”
“I said they’re similar, but that doesn’t mean they’re the same.”
“Are you saying they are different?”
Erina, who had been thinking about something for a while, soon narrowed her eyebrows.
“Something… … there were many things mixed together.”
“… … ?”
It was an answer that made no sense to me.
***
The children quietly retreated to the next room to be considerate of the two.
Of course, the hot topic of the day was undoubtedly the Marquis of Laxir.
“What was Marquis Laxir thinking when he invited those two to the ball?”
Harun couldn’t contain his curiosity and asked.
“I don’t know.”
“Anyway, is this how a noble person will somehow debut in high society?”
Following Jan, Kirian responded.
For both of them, the ball was a fairly familiar event.
This is because the reality is that all nobles in the kingdom have been exposed to society since they were very young.
“That might be a good thing. He needs to start building up some new connections.”
Jan, who had been thinking, spoke in a low voice.
A ball is also called a social gathering.
So it had great significance to the nobles.
This is because in reality, connections were more recognized than abilities.
Especially events hosted by the nobility were always packed with people, leaving no room to stand.
Among them, Marquis Laxir, known as a gentleman, was famous for throwing extravagant balls.
“Anyway, I’m looking forward to it.”
Kirian, who had been thinking about something for a moment, soon smiled faintly.
“She is already the hottest potato in the kingdom, so if she debuts in high society with that face, she will be incredibly popular.”
“Well, the teacher’s face is a bit deceptive. I was surprised when I first saw it.”
Harun took the words at once.
“Popularity is a no-no, it’s just curiosity. After exchanging a few words, everyone will run away in no time.”
“… … .”
Everyone nodded repeatedly at Winry’s words.
Harun took it a step further.
“You wouldn’t slap a girl from any family, would you? You told me to get out because it was annoying.”
“That’s too much, Harun. The nobleman isn’t crazy… … .”
“Are you sure he’s not crazy?”
“… … .”
Kirian smiled awkwardly at Harun’s question.
“Ha. I’m already anxious, what kind of trouble will that idiot cause in social circles?”
At that moment, Winry kept muttering with an anxious expression on her face, as if she had put a child out to sea.
Bam!
“I’m here!”
“… … !”
The door was wide open.
At the same time, joy appeared on the children’s faces.
“Miss May!”
“Sister!”
The moment when even Winry stands up from her seat with a bright smile.
“Eww!”
“… … !”
May trips over her own foot and falls to the floor.
At the same time, Jan instinctively kicked the ground.
Now, if I just hold on to her as she falls… …!
“… … It hurts.”
“… … !”
However, there was already someone who moved before that Yan.
Because Mylon, who followed behind, used Mana as is.
At that moment, May’s body stopped in midair.
“Hehehe.”
“I can’t take my eyes off it for even a second.”
Mylon sighed.
Yet his face was overflowing with joy.
It’s almost like a miracle to even see it standing on two legs.
“It’s still awkward.”
May also let out an awkward laugh.
Yet, the expression is infinitely bright and bright.
She has been a bedridden woman for several years.
The muscles in both legs were completely stiff, making it difficult to even move, and I even felt a slight pain.
Still, May found even that pain joyful and enjoyable.
“People are so lively and pretty! It’s not Enslot, but my sister needs to go to the ball.”
Winry said playfully.
“Hey, how old am I? Why are we having a ball? I should be getting married soon.”
“Don’t ladies go to balls? And, the more mature a woman is, the more she should show up at balls. She has to choose her man well.”
“Oh my, our princess, you talk like you’ve been married before? You’re so little.”
“Do I really have to go there to find out?”
The two of them laughed and chatted like sisters.
“Once you can walk properly, you should definitely go to a ball. I think everyone will be surprised.”
“Okay. Then, how about Lady May turn the ballroom upside down?”
“Wow! That’s so cool. That’s cool, sis!”
As Winry cheered, May lifted her chin and laughed haughtily.
“Hahaha. But, I think I’ll give up the honor this time.”
“huh?”
“I’m talking about the Marquis Laxir’s ball this time. There’s a beautiful woman who can satisfy my vicarious desires properly.”
Winry tilted her head.
“Who is that?”
“Introducing right now!”
At that moment, May took a step to the side.
“Ta-da!”
At the same time, a woman walked in from the darkness.
“omg!”
At that sight, Kirian covered my mouth.
“… … !”
Jan’s pupils, who usually show little emotion, were fluctuating from side to side.
“oh my god…….”
Even Harun and Winry opened their eyes wide.
“… … It’s uncomfortable.”
Of course, the person involved had his brows furrowed.
Is this what a goddess who came down from heaven would be like?
There was a beauty there with black hair and a black dress who could turn the country upside down.
‘Even though I’m a half-elf, isn’t this too much?’
Winry cried out inwardly in shock again and again.
The identity of the black-haired woman was, of course, Erina.
Should we really say that this is a race of beauties?
However, the more I knew about the identity, the more worried I was.
“Have you decided to go to the ball?”
Erina nodded silently.
At the same time, the cautious Yan narrowed his brows.
“If I go to the ball with that face, other men won’t be able to sit still… … . Will that be okay?”
“… … !”
Everyone flinched.
It’s not Erina that I’m worried about, it’s those guys.
As expected of a ‘prosecutor of massacre’, if there were to be any massacres at the ball, it would be very difficult.
“If you’re worried about other men approaching you, don’t worry! Eri-sama will be entering the ballroom with her partner!”
“Pa, if you’re my partner, then… …?”
As if they had been waiting, someone came inside.
“… … !”
The one who will soon appear is a beauty who is in no way inferior to Erina… … .
No, he was handsome.
“Enslot?”
Enslot smiled playfully at the call.
“Well, shall we go and turn the Heart Kingdom Ballroom upside down?”
