Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 474
◈ 474. [Side Story] Cleaning up afterward
In front of the collapsed imperial palace grounds, the emperor stood dumbfounded..
This place is now a complete ruin, with only the remnants of Everblack remaining after growing and then collapsing..
The Thorn Palace, which had guarded the center of the ecliptic for hundreds of years, completely disappeared and collapsed..
“…….”
The emperor quietly looks at this desolate and miserable scene.,
“What are you thinking like that??”
Someone approached from behind with light footsteps. The emperor slowly looked back..
The one who approached the emperor with light steps was the Dragon Lady, Dusk Bringer..
Duke Akryong smiled mischievously..
“It’s been a while, Traha..”
“sister.”
Soon after, the Emperor changed the name of Dusk Bringer..
“no… … It's been a while, Duke Bringer..”
The title was changed, but since it was a private position, the emperor used the honorific title for Dusk Bringer. As has been the case since ancient times.
“Hmm? You can call me sister. It reminds me of the old days when I raised you by changing your diapers..”
“We are no longer in a position to do that..”
Sundusk Bringer narrowed his eyes slightly as he came right behind the emperor..
“For someone who tried to kill Gwain and his country, his greeting is very simple. Is there nothing more to say??”
“I think it would be funnier to keep making excuses..”
“Try it anyway. Let's at least listen.”
“……It was done for the empire..”
Dusk Bringer gritted his teeth at the emperor's words..
“To protect the empire, I tried to burn my country, which was the shield of the empire.?”
“Because that was Everblack's prophecy..”
The emperor nodded silently..
“A prophecy that Duke Bringer and the principality would become one of the axis of the empire's destruction..”
“If you do, what now? Why aren't you trying to kill me now??”
“…….”
The emperor turned his silent gaze back to the ruined imperial palace site..
“I wonder what the meaning of prophecies and such is..”
Even though I heard the prophecy.
The second son rebels, and the first son dies trying to stop it.…….
A future like this where the foundation of the country is lost along with the imperial palace. The emperor couldn't even guess.
Dusk Bringer snorted..
“Isn’t prophecy originally just catching loose clouds? Even if we had been informed of this future correctly, it would have been difficult to deal with it..”
“…….”
It was just as he said..
Everblack clearly warned about the four fates that will destroy the empire - among them, the secret forces underground in the Imperial Capital..
The person who was entrusted with handling it was a traitor.…….
“after.”
The emperor let out a short sigh..
The imperial capital was protected. citizens survived.
However, the two sons who were entrusted with the inside and outside of the country, who could be considered the foundation of the nation, disappeared..
The emperor no longer knew. Is it true that the destruction predicted by Everblack was properly prevented? Is this what the prophecy originally pointed to?.
Clinging to the illusion of prophecy, the emperor continues his meaningless battle on the other side of the world... … Was it really missing the essence of the world?.
So the emperor decided to let go from now on..
I decided to let go of the restraints of prophecy and face reality even now..
“The war declared between the principalities will be annulled. Let’s proceed with compensation for damages in turn..”
Although there was already a temporary truce, the Emperor said that he would declare a complete end to the war between the Bringer Principality and the Everblack Empire..
“However, I will not apologize..”
“I wasn't expecting it, damn it. Just a stiff neck.”
Dusk Bringer clicked his tongue..
The emperor gave a surprised look..
“The duke, you're not angry? To be honest, I thought you would blow out your breath as soon as you met your face..”
“Well, my heart is like a chimney... … Gwaine is king. In other words, it means a politician..”
Dusk Bringer shrugged his small shoulders..
“I am not so foolish as to not know that fighting the empire until the end is fatal to my country..”
“…….”
“If only there were adequate compensation for damages, a non-aggression pact, and a sincere apology from the emperor! Wouldn’t it be beneficial to stop at this point??”
“I won't apologize.”
“I can apologize verbally too! The idea is to provide proper material compensation. My country is in ruins because of your army.!”
Dusk Bringer let out a small fire from his mouth and then let out a dry breath..
“I get quite a fever. At that rate, I have no intention of going on a rampage anymore..”
“……From what you say, it looks like your fever has subsided a bit..”
He was puzzled because he was an emperor who knew Dusk Bringer's personality well..
Compensation is compensation, resentment is resentment.
If it were a normal Dusk Bringer, he would have said this and attacked right away. Why are you so calm?.
“Be thankful for your youngest son.”
Dusk Bringer snorted and laughed..
“Because he neutralized all my anger towards the empire..”
“…….”
“At that time when both Gwain and the people who followed Gwain were pinned down and almost killed by Lark and the 1st Corps... … Ash saved us. Thanks to you, I was able to lay the foundation for a comeback..”
Ash sabotaged the Dragon Blood Front..
However, because of that, Dusk Bringer survived as Ash's ally and helped the monster front..
Now the emperor couldn't know even more. What kind of future does the prophecy of the past reveal?.
therefore… … I decided to just look at the present..
“sister.”
“It's a surprise. It's really heartbreaking to hear it called that. Why do you call me that??”
“Please take care of my son.”
The Emperor slowly bowed his head to Dusk Bringer and showed respect..
“It's shameless, but just like you helped me when I was young... … Please take care of Ash by your side from now on. He will become the emperor of this country in the future..”
“……Well, okay.”
Dusk Bringer did not respond immediately..
The emperor looked at her strangely. Dusk Bringer smiled brightly, showing his pointed teeth..
“Of course, Gwaine will continue to help Ash in the future. But, I wonder if that guy will really become emperor... … Won’t we find out only when the time comes??”
“yes?”
what does this mean.
Now, the only imperial grandson left in the empire is Ash. So who else besides Ash can become emperor?.
“I also care a lot about Ash, but where is he…? … Isn't he usually an extraordinary guy??”
I like it, it's extraordinary.
To be honest, there was a lot of idiot-like aspect to it..
Dusk Bringer twirled his index finger next to his temple..
“I have a feeling. His investiture to the throne was also... … It's going to be quite difficult.”
The emperor burst out laughing..
“By nature, all rulers are broken somewhere..”
“You too, me too?”
“I learned it from you.”
“It's funny. You too have been a fool since you were born, Yonseok..”
A smile finally crossed the emperor's frozen lips..
But that smile quickly disappeared. The emperor looked around at the ruined imperial palace site and again spoke in a confused voice..
“There's a long way to go.”
“The road is always long. Because there is no end.”
Speaking sage-like words with the appearance of a young girl, Dusk Bringer slapped the Emperor's back with her hand..
“The important thing is not just to look at the path, but to take one step at a time.?”
match!
Dusk Bringer shouted boldly to the greatly stumbling emperor..
“Now, get moving. Emperor! It is also the ruler's duty to rebuild a collapsed country! And I will go to my country and do the same thing..”
“…….”
The emperor thought as he touched his aching back..
No matter how much I think about it, the hand held sword just now was full of emotion.…….
***
After sending the serenade towards the mermaid king.
I walked briskly inside the imperial capital to join other party members..
Everyone was scattered, so it was a task to gather together within this large city..
The streets were crowded with people pouring out..
I wandered the streets, looking at the faces of people who were relieved that the emergency situation had been lifted, and who were still anxious..
It was then.
“……?”
A group of people suddenly appeared and stood somewhat in front of me. I looked around at them in confusion..
all women.
Everyone wears a hat with a black veil and is dressed in mourning clothes with a black dress..
These women look sad and nostalgic beyond their veils... … He gave me an unfamiliar look..
I was embarrassed and broke into a cold sweat..
“hmm… … Even if it’s for me?”
“no.”
The woman in front of them answered my question..
“There is no business for your Majesty now..”
What kind of trouble did you get into?.
The face of the woman who answered was red and bruised beneath the veil. Has she been subjected to severe torture?.
But the way she looked at me with that face was heartbreaking. The scars were proud, as if they were medals..
Suddenly, I felt like I knew their identity..
“That's right, that's it…….”
I looked around at the women and nodded..
“To me, it's 'Wrapped Up Women'.”
“no.”
The woman denied it again and calmly continued to explain..
“We are not infatuated with the current one, but with the former one..”
“…….”
“I found favor with him and fell in love with him..”
Are you even recalling memories?.
The woman closed her eyes and continued speaking..
“The person you used to be was helplessly beautiful, dangerous, and... … He was a lovely person. To the extent that we would risk our insignificant lives for you..”
And so I did..
They risked their lives and acted as a secret force against the Aegis Special Forces in the imperial capital under Fernández..
If it weren't for their actions, the shutdown protocol would have been activated long ago and there would have been no chance for a counterattack..
also… … If it weren't for the flag piece they gave us,.
If it weren't for a letter from my past self to my current self.
I also might have lost the decisive battle with Fernandez..
“I…….”
I opened my mouth cautiously..
“what can i do for you?”
“…….”
“What kind of reward do you want? In recognition of your hard work, I would like to pay you what you deserve..”
“This is something we did on our own and voluntarily. No compensation required.”
The woman looked at me with kind eyes... … no.
I looked at Ash before the memories were overwritten..
“However, I wish. Please live.”
The woman’s hand holding the hem of her skirt tightened..
“In the image of the person we loved. Without giving in to any adversity…….”
“…….”
“Please enjoy the peace and happiness that he did not enjoy..”
The people who love me I don't remember. He gave me such sincere wishes..
“We will watch and support you from afar..”
“…….”
“The person I loved.”
The woman smiled sadly..
“I hope you were happy. And in the future, I wish you happiness.”
Dozens of women dressed in black bowed towards me, holding on to the hem of their dresses..
And then they all turned around and disappeared into the crowd of people, all over the city..
slap……!
The women scattered took off their black veiled hats and threw them into the sky..
Hair of different colors, neatly tied up, tumbled down and fluttered behind the dress. The women disappeared into their own world with lighter steps..
“……You too.”
I quietly gazed at this magnificent view and whispered softly..
“I hope you are happy, I hope you are happy again.”
and.
I hope that the long funeral you held for your lover is completely over today..
I stood there and watched until the women's backs completely disappeared..
I also bid farewell to the past me who was with them..
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