I Became a Tyrant of the Defense Game - Episode 823
823. [True Ending] Love Actually (2)
north of crossroads.
Aryan Kingdom military camp.
Barracks used by King Ariane Miller.
“What do you mean by that, Your Majesty??!”
The subjects and soldiers who had been summoned by order of the king were frightened..
But Miller said calmly one more time:.
“I decided to send Yun away… … It means that we have decided to give him a noble end like royalty..”
“……!”
“Even though the curse has disappeared, he is unable to regain consciousness and remains in a coma. It would be difficult to take him to the distant Aryan kingdom while weakened like this..”
Miller turned his head and saw his daughter sleeping in the bed behind him... … I looked into Ariane Yoon’s face..
“However, it is impossible to leave the royal grandson in the land of the empire. I don't know what kind of weakness it will have on the country in the future..”
“However, the princess is still alive.!”
“Isn’t it a living corpse anyway?!”
Miller protested..
“Even when divine power remained in this world, it could not be cured. Now that the divine power is gone, there is no way to wake this child... … virtually non-existent.”
“…….”
“This is royal… … And as the princess, it is to protect Yun’s honor..”
The subjects and soldiers bowed their heads with sad faces..
“When I return home, I will announce that I died fighting honorably on the monster front..”
Miller let out a long sigh and shouted.
“Bring the prepared poison.!”
It was then.
Powwow!
The ceiling of the barracks burst open.,
flutter-!
Someone fluttered a cloak and fell down..
The giant who fell down snatched Yun, who was still lying on the bed, and held her in his arms..
“you, you!”
Miller, realizing the identity of the intruder, distorted his face..
“king of the beastmen……!”
With red pigtails fluttering, holding Yoon tightly in his arms.
Beast King Kuilan growled lowly..
“……I'm taking Yoon with me..”
“This bastard!”
Enraged, Miller punched with his only arm.,
whistling-
Craddangtangtang!
Kuilan avoided it with an exquisite move, as if it had been planned in advance, and threw Miller inside..
“oh my!”
Miller, who was lying naked on the bed where Yoon had been lying just a moment ago, shouted urgently..
“What are you doing! stop that man!”
Taat!
Kuilan hit the ground and ran towards the entrance of the barracks, holding Yun in his arms. The servants and soldiers of the Arian Kingdom raced to block Kuilan..
“stop!”
“give me back the princess!”
Kuilan didn't even pretend to listen and threw his fists and feet in all directions.,
“Wow!!”
“Wow~”
“It's so strong ahhh-!”
The people of the Aryan Kingdom who blocked him turned out in splendor..
Kuilan was quickly passing by among the soldiers who were falling like leaves in an autumn wind just by brushing against him, and his fist struck one of the soldiers in the jaw..
“Hehehe!”
Kuilan was surprised and asked a small question to the soldier who was clutching his jaw in pain..
“It's okay?”
“Because it’s okay! Don't worry, just go quickly.!”
“Ah Okay.”
Taat-!
After running again with all my might and getting out of the barracks,.
Kuilan shouted at the people of the Arian Kingdom who were trying to rush out..
“don't move!”
“……!”
“Your precious princess is in my hands! If Yoon dies or gets injured in my arms, the 'honor' you were trying to show off will be in vain.!”
The people of the Aryan Kingdom collectively let out a sorrowful groan..
“Kidnapping the princess?!”
“What shamelessness in this day and age!”
“A man like a beast! a man like a bandit!”
“……Aren’t you telling it too literally??”
In front of the helpless people of the Arian Kingdom, Kuilan suddenly remembered the past..
My first connection with Crossroads was when I kidnapped Prince Ash..
‘Does it start with kidnapping and end with kidnapping?.’
A grin, a villainous smile appeared on Kuilan's lips..
3 years on the monster front.
not bad.
“Your princess is recuperating at the Danpungrang tribe village near the Great Forest... … Huh! I'm holding you hostage.!”
“You wicked bastard! give me back my daughter!”
“If you're worried about your precious daughter, often give her a gift... … No, show sincerity. Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk……!”
“Ugh! Now that things are like this, I have no choice but to send a messenger once every six months to deliver letters and medicine.!”
Some of the soldiers who were watching this little thing whispered quietly..
“We have to send the princess away with a play like this.?”
“And isn't the setting a bit unreasonable??”
“Shh! Quiet!”
“Can’t you see that His Majesty is absorbed? Let's enjoy it……!”
Finally, Kuilan laughed cheerfully and turned around..
“I will take care of Yoon with all my passion and sincerity! Ha ha ha ha ha! Well then, I hope you return safely to the Aryan Kingdom.!”
And Kuilan, who hit the ground, quickly disappeared from sight..
Miller, kneeling on the ground, stretched out his hand in the direction Kuilan was running towards and shouted..
“Yuuuuun~!”
Leaving behind Miller's heartbreaking cries, Kuilan hugged Yun dearly and left the Arian military camp..
It doesn’t matter if you make a clumsy play. It doesn't matter if there's a stigma attached to it. It doesn't matter if I end up resenting you later..
‘Until you open your eyes in the morning.’
Cuilan swore while embracing the body heat of his lover in his arms..
‘I'll protect you, Yoon.’
***
dissolution night.
All over the city, people mourned the separation, confirmed their feelings, and promised to meet again next time..
This is a time when regretful farewells and the beginning of a new relationship are intertwined..
“…….”
South of Crossroads, a bit away from the noisy city center.
In front of the south gate, which was badly destroyed in the previous battle, there was Lily in a wheelchair..
While holding the sleeping Sid in his arms. She gazed blankly across the southern plains… … And she gazed beyond.
“lily?”
At that time, a body bag appeared from the city center..
When Lily suddenly disappeared from the square and was not seen in her dorm, Bodybag became worried and went looking for her..
“It's okay, Lily.?”
“……huh. then.”
Lily looked back at the body bag and smiled like an adult like usual..
“I'm trying to put Sid to sleep. I was looking for a quiet place and ended up here..”
“…….”
After walking quietly to Lily's side,.
The body bag slowly took in the night air..
“The weather has become much warmer.”
“I know.”
the wind blew.
It was a southern wind, filled with the scent of grass and flowers..
Letting the wind-blown red hair clutter her vision, Lily looked at Sid's innocent face as he slept in her arms..
“I guess spring is coming.”
After that long night and bitter cold, finally... … Spring has come.
In a slightly subdued voice, Lily managed to mutter:.
“Once again, spring has come…….”
the wind stopped.
Sid cooed and snuggled into his mother's arms. After carefully picking up her son, Lily raised her head..
“Should I go back??”
Lily was smiling resolutely again..
“Because there are a lot of people I need to send off smiling tonight..”
Bodybag, smiling vaguely, went behind Lily and grabbed the handle of her wheelchair..
Holding each other like that, pushing and pulling each other…….
The three people who stopped for a moment slowly began to move forward again..
***
Winter silver top. Crossroads Branch.
In front of the room at the top.
“Hehehe!”
After clearing my throat and clearing my voice,.
I knocked lightly and entered the room..
“oh!”
Serenade, who was sitting at her office desk busy working amidst a pile of documents, was startled when she saw me..
“Husband!”
“Sorry to disturb you, Serenade. Very busy?”
Today is the disbanding ceremony of the World Defense Front, but it is a night where everyone laughs and enjoys..
Serenade was working all night. It was because he was planning to leave for the Principality of Bringer with me tomorrow..
There are currently no branches of the Wintersilver upper division remaining in the Bringer Duchy. This was because the business had to be withdrawn during the war with the empire, and there was no room to rebuild the branch afterwards..
But now, as Prince Bringer, I am sworn in as King of the Principality..
In a desperate situation for supplies for post-war recovery, the Winter Silver Merchant Marine decided to rebuild a new branch in the Bringer Principality and restore the distribution network. Serenade was busy with the preparations..
“No, no! There is nothing more important to me than you..”
Serenade stood up, hurriedly wiping her ink-stained hands, taking off her glasses and putting them down..
“I'll make you some tea, just stay a moment.!”
“hmm… … No, serenade. than that.”
I gestured outside..
“Should we get some air for a moment??”
There was a small garden attached to the upper building of Wintersilver..
As befits the southern region, flower buds were forming on every tree in the garden, even though it was early March. It looks like it will fully bloom in just a few days..
I walked ahead through the early spring garden waiting for flowering. Serenade, who was following me, asked cautiously:.
“Sir, are you okay? no wonder… … I thought you were more nervous than usual..”
“…….”
“Is something going on? Is there anything I can do to help??”
I stopped in the middle of the garden, cleared my throat once more, and then looked back at Serenade..
“Um, that's it…….”
How can I get lucky with this?.
I looked ahead with great thought..
A silver-eyed woman with long light blue hair standing in a garden in spring and night..
I faced this Ottogi-like person who was always focused only on me..
“serenade. You and I will both be very busy when we arrive at the principality..”
“Yes, I guess so..”
“so… … I don't think I'll have a chance to talk after arriving at the principality. I feel like I need to make it clear tonight.”
Serenade tilted her head..
“What?”
“……serenade.”
after! I take a deep breath.
Before I know it, I'm embracing my heart that's pounding and making drum sounds.
I slowly got down on one knee to serenade..
Surprised, Serenade quickly tried to dissuade me by asking why she was doing this, but eventually realized the meaning of my movements and covered her mouth with both hands..
“I'm sorry it wasn't a nicer place or nicer time. but… … I didn't want to make you wait any longer.”
Down on one knee, looking up at her.
I slowly took out a small box from my jacket pocket and held it out in front of me..
“serenade.”
When I opened the box, inside was a pair of beautiful silver rings with five small jewels set in a row..
At my request, over the past few days, all four major heterogeneous races and the Human Production Association have willingly stepped forward to provide the craftsmanship.…….
It was a proposal ring that could only be made here and at this time, incorporating the most precious gems of all races and each precious metal crafting method..
“let's get married.”
I proposed to Serenade with a trembling voice..
“Will you stay with me forever??”
But the serenade did not answer.
Tears fell from her silver eyes..
Serenade stands as if nailed to the spot, covering her mouth with both hands... … I started to cry.
I was in a panic..
“Phew, is that too sloppy for a proposal? After all, they should have booked the best hotel in the capital and laid out flowers in the top floor suite... … No, I plan to do that officially next time.…….”
“No, no! It's not like that.…….”
Serenade, who had struggled to raise her voice, now covered her face with both hands and sobbed..
“To me... … It's because I'm not sure if I'm worthy to stand next to you..”
“…….”
“You are the crown prince. It means that he will become the master of the Everblack Empire in the future. I wonder if it would be okay to have someone like me by your side... … I still don't know…….”
I chuckled..
Because I was a slave. He was a born merchant who bought his title with money. Because the blood of different races is mixed.
Serenade received public attention throughout her life..
So it seemed like I still didn't know much..
How amazing and wonderful she is... … Is this the person I need?.
“Serenade, remember the promise we made when we were young?”
Serenade's eyes widened at my question..
“Sure, I remember… … How could I forget.”
Before long, he smiled vaguely with tear-soaked cheeks..
“That very day... … I fell in love with you.”
- Whether your blood is low or noble, that doesn't matter... … A world for outcast children like us. A world where mothers don't have to cry and sisters don't get bullied..
- I… … I will definitely make it.
Thinking back to that scene that now remains vivid in my memory, I spoke with confidence..
“Because of that promise, I was able to come this far..”
“……!”
“My journey continued because of you. I wanted to create that kind of world with you, I wanted to live in that kind of world with you, so we held hands and came this far..”
I grinned..
“And serenade. The world we promised is already here.”
I hold the ring in my hand…….
“Not quite yet, but serenade. I'll promise. For the rest of my life, I will try to create such a world..”
He held out a wedding proposal ring that would never be seen in the world, made together by all people of all races..
“And to complete that world, I need you.”
“…….”
“So please, serenade. marry me.”
I whispered desperately.
“I can't do it without you.”
“…….”
slowly.
Serenade lowered her hand to cover her face..
“……I just want to ask one more question..”
“However much.”
“As time passes and I am no longer young and no longer beautiful to you,.”
Her face, shining with tears, is sadder than ever and happy like never before.…….
It was dazzling as always..
“Will you still love me??”
I grinned..
“When I was at my lowest point. Even when it was the ugliest and stupidest. you loved me.”
that long time.
The person who loved me every moment.
So do i.
“I'll promise. Of course, I will love this moment when you shine the most..”
I reached out and grabbed Serenade's left hand and pulled it towards me..
“I'll love you even when you think you're the most unattractive..”
And, her left ring finger trembles slightly... … Slowly, carefully, I put the ring on..
I asked with a grin..
“You will too.?”
Serenade silently took the ring box, took out my share of rings, and held my left hand... … I carefully placed it on my ring finger..
“……yes.”
And finally - smiled at me.
“i will love you Anytime, any number of times…….”
we kissed.
After kissing her several times and circling the garden, I led her out of the garden while still embracing Serenade..
On the road leading from the top to the square, craftsmen from each race who made the rings were gathered together and waiting with bated breath..
Kelly Bay, who was in charge of making the ring, couldn't hold back and shouted..
“Was it successful?! I accepted it?!”
Instead of answering, I waved my serenaded hand. The proposal ring on our left ring finger sparkled in the street lights..
“Yes-!”
“hurray! hurray!”
“This is it!”
Craftsmen jumped up from their seats and cheered with joy as if it were their own work..
Serenade and I went out to the square..
The people who were all waiting nervously noticed the situation when they saw the two of us hugging each other closely. Everyone screamed, popped champagne and clapped in celebration..
Amid the shower of congratulations from people pouring in from all over, Serenade, who had no idea what to do, couldn't hold back and burst into laughter..
“They say you save the really precious things for yourself.!”
“I tried to do that, but it doesn't work anymore! I like it so much that I’ll brag about it.!”
I smiled brightly.
“Let's dance, partner.!”
There was no orchestra prepared, but someone took out a harmonica from his pocket and started playing..
People stamped their feet to the beat, pounded the table to create a beat, and sang together at the top of their voices..
If thou must love me, let it be for nought
If you should love me, only
Except for love's sake only. Do not say
Please love for love itself. please
“I love her for her smile—her look—her way
Because of your smile, because of your beauty
Of speaking gently,―for a trick of thought
Because of your kind words, because your thoughts match mine.
That falls in well with mine, and certes brought
Because it gave me joy
A sense of pleasant ease on such a day”―
don't say you love me.
For these things in themselves, Beloved, may
Dear one, these things cannot change or
Be changed, or change for thee—and love, so wrought,
It can make a difference for you
May be unwrought so. Neither love me for
A love structured like that might unravel like that again..
Thine own dear pity's wiping my cheeks dry:
Even with your compassion wiping away the tears from my cheeks
A creature might forget to weep, who bore
don't love me My love that received your comfort
Thy comfort long, and lose thy love thereby!
If you forget your tears, you might lose your love.
But love me for love's sake, that evermore
So please love for love's own sake.
Thou mayst love on, through love's eternity.
So that you can always love me with eternal love.
Receiving applause, cheers, blessings and toasts from the people gathered in the square…….
me and serenade danced.
With our foreheads pressed together, we sing along to the love song everyone sings, until the black night turns white..
At the dawn of an unforgettable marriage proposal, just like that..
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