Episode 467: Prologue (2)
I still remember it clearly.
When I first heard about Roman Dmitry’s disappearance.
Kevin, who had been training for a while, responded in absolute disbelief.
“I can’t believe His Majesty has disappeared! Such nonsense… … .”
Why?
Moment.
An ominous thought passed through my mind.
My last meeting with Roman Dmitry was different from usual.
I didn’t think it was strange at the time, but as soon as I heard about the disappearance, the puzzles that had been disorganized in my head came together.
A conversation where we shared our true feelings with each other. And as if preparing for the future, he taught himself everything about the Heavenly Demon Sword Technique.
My heart sank.
If the.
Really what if.
What if Roman Dmitry never returns?
Would she be able to live a life without him?
‘It’s impossible.’
Roman Dmitry.
It was everything for Kevin.
Regardless of the relationship between lord and subject, Roman Dmitry has been Kevin’s heaven since the time when he was nothing.
Everything people look up to today originated from Roman Dmitry.
A boy who couldn’t even swing a sword properly became Dmitri’s demon, and a boy who lived in the slums became a powerful figure in Dmitri’s empire, holding wealth and honor in both hands.
Everything in life.
There was no other way to express it.
I promised myself that I would live for him, and when I lived for him, Kevin could feel alive.
however.
He disappeared.
The sky collapsed.
The reality that I tried so hard to deny became the truth as time passed, and the image of Roman Dmitry saying goodbye flashed in my mind.
What on earth happened to him? He doesn’t know what forced him to leave, but Kevin wasn’t ready to accept the sudden breakup.
Last month.
I was in hell.
Suppressing the anxiety that was taking over my mind, I looked for wherever Roman Dmitry might be.
From end to end of the continent, through the southern jungles, beyond endless mountain ranges, and into unexplored lands. Although I was growing increasingly thinner in a situation where there was not even the slightest hope, I was not allowed the option of giving up on finding Roman Dmitry.
I had to do it.
Who would give up on life just because it is difficult?
For him, who had been persistently searching for her, Isabel’s call was so important that he forgot to rush to her day and night.
like that.
I faced the truth.
It was shocking.
What a sacrifice.
I couldn’t accept the fact that Roman Dmitry had sacrificed any more than the slim possibility that he might return someday.
Kevin said urgingly.
“Please explain clearly. “You need to tell us exactly what happened, rather than making a speculative statement about what might have happened.”
It was a denial of reality.
Isabel did not guess.
Although he said it as it was, Kevin’s shaking eyes seemed to want him to correct what he said even now.
but.
Contrary to people’s wishes, the truth could not change.
Isabel said.
“… … If I could have given you some hopeful news, I would have revealed the truth before this chaos started. It is an undeniable fact that His Majesty Emperor Roman Dmitry chose sacrifice in exchange for eliminating the danger to humanity. But that doesn’t mean he’s dead.”
“Does that mean you are alive?”
Kevin chimed in again.
Seeing his eyes boiling with desire, Isabel nodded.
“yes. His Majesty Emperor Roman Dmitry is alive. He only left this world so as not to cause any harm, but he exists somewhere in countless dimensions. This is all I know. Actually, I wanted to tell you the truth from the beginning, but I couldn’t break my promise to His Majesty Emperor Roman Dmitry. sorry. “After hearing from you all for the past month, I really wanted to say I’m sorry.”
When Isabel finished speaking.
People closed their eyes tightly.
They never.
never.
I didn’t come here to hear this truth.
* * *
There was silence.
No one could say anything hastily.
sacrifice.
It was an unexpected truth.
Roman Dmitry, whom the entire continent had been searching for, actually chose to sacrifice himself for humanity.
It was devastating.
Some people showed tears of sadness, while others did not hide their devastated feelings by pulling out their hair.
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People gathered here. Everyone was a recipient of Roman Dmitry’s grace at least once. Regardless of their interests, they hoped that Roman Dmitry would return safely.
For a while like that.
We spent a long time in silence.
It was then.
Breaking through the heavy silence, Chris spoke for the first time.
“Actually, I already knew the truth. There is a problem with the personal affairs of Emperor Roman Dmitry. However, I couldn’t admit it, so I continued to deny it. I’m rather glad. His Majesty Emperor Roman Dmitry is not dead. He is not dead, but is alive somewhere beyond the dimension.”
The eyes changed.
yearning.
miasma.
Complex, tangled emotions overwhelmed the people gathered here.
“Before Dmitry got to his current position. There was a time when I was suspicious of His Majesty, Emperor Roman Dmitry. However, ever since I had you in my heart, I have never once disobeyed your orders. Isabelle. Not revealing the truth is probably Emperor Roman Dmitry’s will for us to accept this reality. We must obey our lord’s orders. So that our sacrifices are not in vain, we must forget the past and be faithful to reality.”
Crack.
I gritted my teeth.
He, who always maintained his composure, did not suppress his emotions as much as he did now.
“But I can’t follow orders this time. I respect the will of His Majesty Emperor Roman Dmitry, but as someone who has received only favors, I cannot allow my lord to be sacrificed like this. Isabelle. “Let me ask you just one question.”
“… … Please speak.”
“Is His Majesty the Emperor really alive?”
“I’m sure. God clearly said that His Majesty Emperor Roman Dmitry had gone to ‘another dimension.’”
“That’s enough.”
What Chris needed was confidence.
Roman Dmitry.
Confidence that he is alive.
That fact alone was enough.
Chris said, looking around at each person one by one.
“I have a favor to ask of you. Please give us all your strength. Please retrieve His Imperial Majesty, who exists beyond this dimension, and work together to resolve the reason why he had no choice but to leave this place. At least we don’t break up like this. So please… … .”
Chris too.
It was the same as Kevin.
Only with Roman Dmitry could his life be complete.
“Please join me in the resistance.”
* * *
Chris’ remarks.
It was not as easy as it sounds.
Dimensional travel is an unknown world where success cannot be guaranteed, and a great price will be paid in the process. That wasn’t the only problem.
Even if the people gathered here worked together to solve the reason why a divine being like Roman Dmitri had no choice but to leave, there was a very high probability that they would not be able to solve it.
but.
There was no hesitation.
As soon as Chris finished speaking, Kevin added his strength as if he had been waiting.
“No matter what price you pay for protesting, I also believe that my lord should return to his original position. If you need an experiment, I’ll volunteer. “I will do anything for my master.”
It was a signal.
Following Chris, Marquis Valentino and Marquis Fabius also spoke.
“As you know, Valentino has amassed the greatest wealth on the continent. Just say the word. If you need manpower, manpower, if you need experiment funds, fund. “Valentino will solve all practical problems.”
“Hey, is it possible to solve everything with just Valentino? Fabius Lee will also lend his strength. In fact, he has already mobilized all his family’s power to find His Majesty Emperor Roman Dmitry. Anyway, how about eating a little more food? “We have been given everything by our lord, but the Fabius family is ready to give everything.”
Valentino and Fabius.
Their identity is a business.
If I were to judge this incident calmly, I didn’t know that it was actually right to just pretend to help.
It was a simple problem.
It was crazy to invest an astronomical amount of money in an experiment that could not guarantee success, but Valentino and Fabius did not calculate the actual benefit in this case.
It was the right thing to do. When it came to finding Roman Dmitry, who sacrificed himself for humanity, he did not want to act like he always did with his head.
It was blind.
They added their strength one by one.
And among them was Edwin Hector.
“When it comes to magical experiments, it’s Hector’s domain. In fact, since the war with the demon world, Hector had already been studying the boundaries of the dimension. We will disclose all the experimental data we have studied so far. Hector is willing to give everything if it will help us find His Majesty, Emperor Roman Dmitri.”
“… … thank you.”
“I will not forget Hector’s choice.”
Everyone was truly surprised.
Magical achievements.
Although it is something that should never be revealed nationally, Hector said he would disclose it all.
Edwin Hector also knew that this decision meant giving up national advantage.
However, regardless of his gratitude for Roman Dmitry, he was the type of person who thought that Roman Dmitry was absolutely necessary in this world.
The thoughts came together.
People gathered here.
Every single one of the continent’s leading figures said they would join Chris’s will.
“Everyone’s will came together. As the representative of His Majesty Emperor Roman Dmitry, please make a decision now.”
In Chris’s words.
People’s attention was focused.
Romero Dmitri.
The decision was his.
As the father of the emperor, the people entrusted their will to him as their representative.
‘Son.’
Current situation.
Romero Dmitri was overcome with emotion.
He was ready to sacrifice everything to find his son, but he had no such obligation to those watching him.
Still, everyone had no hesitation. Knowing their sincerity, I couldn’t help but be thankful that they didn’t turn away from Dmitri in such a difficult situation.
But now.
It wasn’t time to break down emotionally yet.
In times like these, I thought I had to be stronger to bring Roman Dmitri back.
“I will never forget your kindness. As the emperor’s representative, I will announce it to the world. “As of now, the entire continent, including the Dmitry Empire, will be devoting all its efforts to finding Emperor Roman Dmitry!”
that day.
The world has accepted rapid change.
Roman Dmitry, countless changes to find just one person.
* * *
The meeting is over.
Kevin came out, moved to a place where there were no people, and stumbled and collapsed in his seat.
dump.
“Keuuk, kuuh.”
The emotions I had suppressed were overwhelming.
Tears came out.
Roman Dmitry.
The fact that he sacrificed himself was shocking, but I still felt grateful that he was alive.
“… … What if the lord had chosen to die himself? “I would also have followed in your footsteps.”
I couldn’t stop crying.
It was fortunate.
really.
I was really fortunate.
Even though I trusted Roman Dmitry, I couldn’t sleep every night because I was worried that something might go wrong in this unreasonable situation.
It’s okay if you live. Although it will not be easy to get Roman Dmitry back, Kevin cried because he could still be sure that he was alive.
It was then.
“Kevin. Are you okay?”
A familiar voice.
It was Hans.
When Kevin raised his head and looked at him, Hans wiped Kevin’s tears with a handkerchief and said,
“Like you, I spent every night in tears. I was afraid that something might happen to His Majesty, so even though the peaceful days continued, my mind was in hell. But not now. As Isabel said. His Majesty the Emperor is definitely alive. So, if you cry, it has to be just for today.”
It was different from usual.
Hans looked at Kevin with a strong expression.
“I am just a servant and can’t do anything. So Kevin. Be sure to find His Majesty the Emperor. If you tell me you will do that, I can trust and wait. The boy named Kevin that I remember is someone for whom nothing is impossible, as he grew from the slums to become the best swordsman in the Dmitry Empire. So please, please tell me that you will definitely do it.”
The more I spoke, the more my voice became drowned in tears.
It was my first time.
When Hans, who had always looked after her, asked her so sincerely.
I held back my tears.
I didn’t cry.
He looked at Hans and nodded with strong eyes.
“Yes, I will definitely do it. Even if the demons of the Demon World and God block the way to retrieve His Majesty… … .”
I gritted my teeth.
The venomous eyes revealed the madness of Dmitri, who was called the devil.
“I will definitely come back, even if it means cutting them all down.”
I believed in myself.
No matter what happens in the future.
He said he would definitely keep his promise to Hans.
* * *
Time passed.
No, I had no idea how the concept of time passed.
In the tangled flow of time.
Flash.
Roman Dmitry opened his eyes in a new world.
fantasy,
