Episode 307. Qualifications (1)
-Kugugung!
The tremors that started from the Arbor tree soon spread throughout Pruina.
Garnian and the others in Marian’s nest also felt the vibration and rushed out.
As soon as they came out, they squinted.
“light?”
An unfamiliar light rising from the eastern direction, with its back to the cliff, illuminated the entire Pruina.
“What if it’s in that location?”
“This is where the Arbor tree is!”
That direction was the location of the Arbor tree, where the secrets of God were sealed.
While everyone was confused as to what had happened,
“Gee, Gee-i…” … .”
Marian, who was staying in her nest, whispered to herself with an expression of disbelief.
“You coveted God’s secrets!”
* * *
Arbor’s light emanated in all directions.
Each elf who witnessed the light could not hide their wonder.
Only Elder Elfuris maintained a grave gaze.
“It looks like the power of this key has been unleashed.”
His hard eyes contained anger and disappointment toward Hastia.
“Once this happens, there is no turning back.”
Elfuris soon made up his mind and gave instructions to the accompanying elves.
“Kill Hastia.”
“… … !”
The elves who thought they had heard wrong all doubted their ears.
“Now, Elder? “What did you just say?”
“Our clan failed to carry out the responsibility given to us by the Supreme Being. “We cannot undo what has already happened, so we must at least take responsibility quickly.”
Elfuris’ will was firm.
However, there seemed to be no elves who could carry out that firm will.
“B-But Elder! Like you said, hasn’t it already happened? “Is it really necessary to kill Hastia when we have come to this point?”
“I don’t think that’s true either!”
“Is there no other way?”
All the elves expressed their disapproval, saying it was something they could not do.
Unlike humans, the bond between the white elf clan was very special.
With a small number of about 200 people and a long period of isolation from humans that fostered affection among their own people, it was very difficult for them to kill their own people.
Although at the beginning of her return there was an assassination attempt in the name of protecting the clan,
My heart wouldn’t allow any more than this.
Elpuris also did not know the feelings of the family.
“Then I will do it.”
However, Elfuris did not break his will.
“It’s for the survival of our clan! “All responsibility will be on me and that child!”
Elfuris, who soon manifested mana, aimed the magic circle at Hastia.
‘Elder… … .’
However, Hastia did not avoid it.
I just sit still and look at Elpuris with a helpless gaze.
Instead, he hugged Xian, who was next to him.
“I will finish it without any pain. Hastia.”
The icy magic that finally left his hand quickly flew towards Hastia and Xian.
‘If this is fate, I have no choice but to accept it.’
Hastia gently closed her eyes and resolutely accepted the approaching shadow of death.
-Tung!
However, the shadow could not reach Hastia and stopped right in front of her.
Hastia felt something strange and immediately opened her eyes.
‘… … ?’
In front of her, a transparent barrier with a swirling black fog was created.
“W-what happened?”
The elves, including Elpuris, could not help but be taken aback.
Hastia also looked confused, not knowing what the situation was, but
[Look at this cute little guy?]
When I heard a familiar voice, I immediately turned my head.
‘Ke, Kayram?’
Before she knew it, Kayram had materialized and was smiling seductively behind her.
[Are you giving up and closing your eyes because even if you desperately run away, it’s not enough? why? Did you want to fall asleep together in the arms of your beloved master?]
‘H-that?!’
Hastia’s face quickly turned red.
[I can’t allow that!]
Kayram said it was out of the question, grabbed her head, and smiled cruelly.
“Eh, Elfuris! “Who is that woman?”
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“It’s a magic sword.”
The elves’ eyes shook greatly at the word “magic sword.”
“Why is the demon sword here?”
“It’s probably because that fallen human is the owner of the magic sword.”
Elfuris narrowed his eyes and glared at the fallen Xian, as if Xian was the culprit of this situation.
[Hey, there elves!]
Kayram looked at them and shouted arrogantly.
[Let’s not get into trouble with each other and come to a reasonable agreement, shall we? Isn’t that better for you too?]
The elves couldn’t answer and just looked at each other.
[If you don’t want to do that, come in? I don’t really care!]
Just by looking at his expression, it seemed like he was hoping for that.
“We have absolutely no reason to save you.”
Leaving behind the hesitant elves, Elfuris stepped forward and spoke.
[So you want to come in? I also have no intention of saving the lives of those who are trying to kill my master.]
The situation continues as a dangerous confrontation like a sheet of thin ice.
‘Um, Mr. Kayram?’
Soon, Hastia, who was hugging Xian, carefully conveyed her feelings to Kayram.
[If you want to live, keep your mouth shut. Don’t even think about going out for nothing.]
‘No, that’s not it… … .’
Hastia looked like a child ready to cry at any moment.
‘Xian isn’t breathing… … .’
* * *
Aquizel, the territory of the Duke Quizel family, in the central western part of the Usif Empire.
Arin arrived at a stream about 30 minutes away from the western gate and looked around carefully.
“Princess!”
Then, someone waiting for Arin appeared on a rock beyond the stream.
It was her knight, the princess’s sword, Resimus.
“Thank you for your hard work coming!”
Resimus immediately ran over, got down on one knee, and bowed in respect.
“Wake up, Resimus.”
Arin stood up Resimus with a firm tone.
“There’s a lot I want to say, but for now I’ll just say this.”
Then, he suddenly hugged Resimus.
“If you volunteered to be my sword, stay by my side. “Don’t go somewhere else and try to solve the problem on your own.”
Resimus smiled and responded.
“Princess, please don’t leave me without saying a word.”
After a brief interaction, the two immediately began working on camouflage to hide their identities.
After finishing my disguise, I immediately headed to Aquizel.
At the castle gate, there were many mercenaries and knights with the red imperial emblem engraved on one side of their pauldrons.
The original emblem symbolizing imperial affiliation was not red, but gold.
In other words, they were not the imperial army of the red-emblazoned knights seen now, but knights belonging to a completely different affiliation.
“Please show me your ID.”
When the guard asked for identification, Resimus took out a fake seal prepared in advance and showed it.
“… … .”
The guard who checked the seal immediately identified Resimus and the faces of Arin behind him.
Then, for about a second, he sent a silent signal with his eyes.
“Please go in.”
Eventually, entry was permitted, and the two entered the territory quickly, avoiding the eyes of other knights.
Afterwards, instead of heading to the Küsel family mansion, we headed to the outskirts where private houses were gathered.
After a while we arrived at an ordinary private house.
Resimus looked around, confirmed that no one was watching, and then carefully opened the door.
“This way.”
Arin entered the house under the guidance of Resimus.
There was no one visible inside.
Resimus didn’t care and rolled up the carpet in the center.
Then a square iron plate with a small handle appeared.
When I immediately grabbed the handle and opened it, an underground staircase leading down appeared.
As I went down, I found myself in an underground space that was much larger than the private house I had passed.
Many people waiting there greeted Arin.
“Meet Princess Arin!”
Arin looked around inside with a calm expression, checking the number and faces of the people.
It was a much smaller number than expected, but they didn’t show it.
These were all precious helpers who came together through difficult times to support the princess.
Among them were former Commander of the Knights of Light, Gereon Alkin, and former Royal Academy President Kundel Küsel.
“Thank you for coming together here for me, who is less qualified.”
Arin bowed her head towards them and expressed her gratitude.
After conveying my feelings, I started the meeting right away.
“The rebel forces led by Prince Ruinel have already entered the imperial castle. “Princess Violet, who hurriedly returned to the palace after hearing the news of the rebellion, tried to stop it, but it seems she failed.”
Kundel, who was summarizing the situation, took out a letter with the imperial seal from his pocket.
“Prince Ruinel, who occupied the imperial palace, sent letters to various parts of the empire in the name of the imperial family.”
“What is the content of the letter?”
“It’s exactly what you expected. “The message was to send within a given period of time an intention to recognize yourself as the crown prince to succeed His Majesty the Emperor.”
“How much longer do we have left?”
“There are only two days left. Please note that not all of the people gathered here have responded yet.”
Arin did not know that if they exceeded that period, they would be defined as rebels who did not follow the imperial order.
“In addition, it also included information that if there is anyone protecting Princess Arin, they should be repatriated within this period. He also asked me to pass on this message.”
Kundel handed Arin a letter to check for himself.
“… … .”
Arin read the letter without changing her expression one bit.
There was nothing special about the content.
They will resolve it on a humanitarian level, so please return to the imperial palace calmly.
However, if this was not followed, there was a long list of cruel tragedies that would occur to Arin.
Arin asked again, looking around at the helpers.
“First, let me ask you what you want. “What do you think should I do?”
“Of course, but you don’t have to follow it.”
The answer was given by Jereon, who was in the corner.
“It’s okay to say this, but if you die like this, the princess will lose everything. At best, the only thing that will happen is that she loses her qualifications as a princess and is kicked out of her imperial castle.”
Kundel also seemed to agree with this.
“Prince Ruinel is now consumed with anger. In addition to regaining his former glory of reigning at the top, he will be filled with the desire to take revenge on those who sent him to the abyss. “You must never give in to his demands.”
Others also agreed with Kundel’s words, saying that it was true.
In general, most people were of the opinion that troops should be gathered together to fight Ruinel’s rebels, and there were also opinions that support should be received from other countries if necessary.
Arin took into account every single opinion and piece of advice.
“Now then, let me tell you what I think.”
While she took a moment to catch her breath, there was quiet silence around her.
“I do not want the throne of the Wusif Empire to be stained with blood again.”
That statement was the exact opposite of the opinions presented by the helpers so far.
The eyes of everyone except Arin were greatly shaken,
“I will go to Hwangseong alone.”
Arin’s eyes were shining brighter than ever.
(Continued in the next part)
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