History of the Greatest Territory Design - Episode 391
391fury. Before the storm (3)
“Are you here? Come on, sit down. The food will all get cold.”
“yes.”
A chair that pulls up and sits down.
When I look up, the table spreads out in front of me..
The food was much simpler than usual..
Because even the maids all fled.
It was food prepared by the Countess herself..
Across the table was the count and wife..
Two people were smiling in this direction.
He was giving me a warm and happy smile..
At times like this, it feels a little burdensome..
Do I deserve to be looked at like that?.
I turned the topic to the sense of entitlement that I felt without realizing it..
“What about His Majesty the King??”
“Your Majesty eats dinner separately..”
“Separately?”
“Since it was the last dinner before the big fight, he told me to spend quality time with my family..”
“ah…….”
I see.
Last evening before the big fight.
I once again felt that that was today..
Count Frontera continued:.
“He also said that he did not want to see his beloved subjects and their families suffering from indigestion. Speaking of which, Lloyd. Could it be that His Majesty's dining manners are a bit rough... … Are you on my side??”
“Oh, that's not it..”
“No?”
“yes. Your dining manners are exquisite and elegant. The tone you use is a bit overbearing, but even that is well suited to the authority of a ruler. He is relatively attentive to the inner circumstances and feelings of his subjects..”
“I see Your Majesty was concerned that we might feel burdened..”
“Probably so. Your Majesty is actually a bit like that..”
“That's the way it is?”
“They pretend to be harsh but take good care of me..”
“Hmm, I see. But it's a little strange.”
“yes?”
That's strange.
I tilted my head unconsciously..
The count continued..
“According to people who have had an audience with or been by His Majesty's side, His Majesty was fair and strict, but on the other hand, he had a very cold and cold disposition. To hear what many people say in common:.”
“Uh, um, that's…….”
“Perhaps you have seen a different side to His Highness that others cannot see.?”
“Something like that... … It's the same?”
Honestly, I'm a little embarrassed..
How did the conversation take this direction?.
Besides, why is the Countess looking at me with such a coy look?.
“Hmm, I guess the time I spent with Your Highness was light..”
“Well, that's, um, just.”
“We heard it too.”
“Are you listening??”
“For two months with Your Majesty…….”
“thank you for this food!”
I started eating in a hurry..
I'm so embarrassed, I feel like if I keep going like this, I'll pretend even if the king's sister isn't around..
But the smile did not disappear from the lips of the couple looking at this side..
“It's okay. Because we all decided to understand.”
“……yes?”
“It's a little different from the ordinary meeting we've been thinking about, but what can you say? This too must be fate.”
“……Yes?”
“Still, you're a sword master too, so you won't get beaten every day.?”
“…….”
Ah, if I do this, I’ll be out..
After all, this is why it was not allowed to sleep together with the king’s sister..
Thanks to fixing my sister's arm, I prevented the misfortune that followed..
Thanks to you, I thought I had overcome one hurdle..
‘This seems to have been completely misunderstood..’
No, if you live there, you can also do some camping..
Why does everyone enjoy driving people into the valley of misunderstanding?.
I was embarrassed.
My face kept getting hotter..
I guess I should change the subject a bit..
After making up my mind, I measured the timing and said,.
“But the two of you... … Don't be afraid?”
“Are you not afraid??”
“Tonight.”
The count whose smile fades at every word.
I spoke to those two people.
“Actually, I was very surprised earlier. You didn't join the evacuation procession. This place might be devastated by tonight... … It seems too dangerous.”
It was an honest feeling..
Right after completing the evacuation operation earlier..
How surprised I was when I saw the count and wife outside the magic circle..
I was so embarrassed to see the Count returning to the mansion with a smile on his face, as if it was natural for him to stay here..
“It's not too late even now. I'll contact the dragon who lent me the rare, so why not change your mind and go over now?.”
“Hmm.”
“The residents who went to Dragon's Lair will probably also welcome you two. They too will need someone to rely on in an unfamiliar place..”
I said it with sincerity.
But the Count slowly shook his head..
“It's Lloyd. This father's thoughts are a little different..”
“yes?”
“Think about it. What kind of status was this father?.”
“This territory…….”
“okay. right. Aren't you the lord of this place?.”
“but…….”
“no. Now that I know how much you care about us, it's okay. This father is the lord of this place. Isn't he the person who governs this land according to His Majesty's orders, and is responsible for the people's home here? But just because everyone said they were evacuating and that something dangerous would happen, I couldn't give up my responsibility and run away..”
The Count's voice becomes increasingly serious..
“So even if everyone evacuates, shouldn't this father stay here and protect the home and home for everyone to return to? Because that is the responsibility of a noble and a lord. Even if that responsibility doesn't add much..”
“There, but…….”
“I know. what are you trying to say But it's Lloyd. This father is actually scared too. The same goes for your mother. Still, we decided to stay here and fulfill our responsibility, even if it means embracing that fear. So, will you respect our decision?.”
“……yes.”
I have no choice but to accept this.
Actually, dozens of words to refute came to mind..
After seeing the sincerity shown by the two of you, I couldn't dare say anything..
So I just had to make a request instead..
“Then, make sure you lock the door next night..”
“Can’t this father also fight together??”
“It's not possible.”
“I took out my sword and armor for the first time in a while and cleaned them..”
“Still doesn't work.”
“You are decisive..”
“Because it has to be that way..”
It really has to be that way..
The chaos will begin in a few hours.
I didn't want to lose you two in that..
Maybe that was why.
A slightly impulsive thought occurred to me.
‘Now, shall I reveal it to you?.’
The couple's real son, the bastard Lloyd Frontera..
What kind of fate and ending did he meet?.
What kind of wandering did you go through before you decided to pursue your own future?.
I thought maybe this might be my last chance to tell you that..
‘No, it definitely will..’
Hellgate will open in just a few hours..
But when I think about the answer I heard from the Jewel of Truth earlier,…….
‘let's talk.’
It was really a promise made to Lloyd..
It was something I had promised myself many times..
So I have to tell you now..
Even if I hear resentment from both of you.
If you miss now, you will never have another chance..
“Hey, I have something to tell you..”
I took a deep breath..
My heart was pounding..
The fingertips holding the fork trembled slightly..
“Actually, I…….”
It was then.
The moment I was about to continue my conversation.
The Count spoke first..
“wait for a sec. It's Lloyd.”
“……yes?”
“I know what you want to say, but I'll listen to it after I get through tonight safely..”
“Yes?”
“Because it tickles a little. haha. We know too. How much you care for and love your father and mother. But I'm afraid that if I listen to that now, something bad will happen later. hani… … Please tell me that after getting through tonight safely..”
“Hey, I think that's…….”
“Will you listen to this father’s request??”
“…….”
The Count looks at us warmly. and the countess.
When I received the two people's gaze, my mouth fell silent..
I couldn't get the words out..
In the end, I had no choice but to nod..
“all right.”
“Thank you.”
Two people smiling with relief.
Are you trying to give me that much strength?.
So, am I so damn relieved that I've found an excuse to put off saying what I need to say?.
“……Well then, be safe tomorrow..”
I finished my meal like that..
I went out of the mansion.
The early summer evening glow hit my whole body red..
I walked through it.
Slowly, I soothed my fearful and complicated feelings..
But it was in the meantime.
“In fact, I used to secretly feel joy when playing politics in Summoner's Rift... … How should we interpret this secret?.”
A voice secretly heard from behind.
A natural merging walk like a lane joining expert..
I glanced back and saw Javiel..
At this glance, the guy shrugged and raised his shoulders..
“This is the secret revealed earlier while using the Jewel of Truth. No matter how much I think about it, I'm a little confused as to what it means..”
“What does it mean? It's true, right?.”
“I can understand that you felt joy while playing politics..”
“then?”
“What is Summoner's Rift??”
“There is a place like that. Hell is full of Carrie and trolls and cries for their mother..”
“……Have you ever been to a place like that without people knowing?.”
“uh.”
It's true.
Because I used to skip academy and go to PC rooms without my parents knowing..
So the answers I just gave are definitely not lies..
“by the way. Aren't you scared?.”
“Are you scared?.”
“later.”
“Are you talking about the legion of hell?.”
“uh.”
walking side by side.
nodded.
“Honestly I'm a little scared.”
“So do i.”
“yes?”
“yes.”
“That's what I'm saying.”
Today is a bit of a strange day..
Is it because of today’s ending that I heard through Book earlier?.
I keep wanting to spit out cringeworthy things I wouldn't normally dream of..
“Thank you so far.”
But it won't work if it's not today.
Just for today, these words will be understood..
“If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have come this far. I wouldn't have been able to do it like this. You grumbled sometimes, no, quite often, but you were never hateful..”
Habiel listens silently.
Words that come out without me knowing.
“So thank you. So please take care of me today as well. Instead, don't push yourself too hard. Don't go too far and don't get hurt. got it?”
spoke frankly.
These words, they are sincere.
It's like I've never done anything to him..
If I don't do it today, I think I'll regret it forever..
So said.
But the answer he got back was…….
“Write it. They say that when a person's time to die, he does things he doesn't do before..”
“…….”
“This is a big deal. I saw you shaking like this when you were in a desperate situation..”
“……hey.”
“yes.”
“Didn’t you feel my sincerity?.”
“yes.”
“…….”
“Instead, I felt something else..”
“what.”
“I felt a rising alert within me..”
“why.”
“I wonder if this person is trying to trick me and manipulate me with some kind of sweet talk..”
“No, I'm not some kind of evil business owner..”
“…….”
“Is that what you thought?.”
“Enough, plenty, easily.”
“…….”
“But yes. Lloyd.”
“uh.”
“I also want to say thank you.”
“Don't be fooled.”
“That's just how I feel..”
“I won't be fooled.”
“I think that if it weren't for Lloyd, the Frontera territory and the people here would all be living much more miserable lives. I am grateful and respect you for always working hard, but never showing it..”
“I won't be fooled.”
“So I decided. When today passes and we safely welcome the sun of tomorrow, from then on I will serve Lloyd even more sincerely..”
“This guy, don’t be fooled. In any case, don't raise a death flag on a day like today.?”
“What is a death flag?.”
“There is such a thing. Tsk. I said that for no reason. Should I at least sprinkle some salt?.”
“…….”
“Anyway, let's go back now. It's time.”
“All right.”
I took Javiel and walked away..
The enjoyment of appreciation ends here..
It's really time..
‘The planned invasion time is midnight..’
When that time comes, the Hell Gate will open..
An invasion by numerous Hell Knights, Satan, and the King of Hell will begin..
So, you have to be fully prepared before that..
Of course, preparation is enough.
♣
Several hours have passed.
the sunset has disappeared.
the night was deep.
Deep darkness colors the sky.
A constellation of a pleading prisoner emerged..
Meanwhile, many people from the allied forces defending the territory held their breath and waited for midnight..
took place according to Lloyd's plan..
Someone hid in the bushes and stole the sweat.
Someone else bit their lip in nervousness on the rooftop of an apartment building..
Tension and anxiety before battle.
But no one was swayed.
Because I'm prepared for this much.
Because we are following the plan of Lloyd Frontera, who is famous for being strict..
Today's battle will definitely be like that too..
Everything will go according to plan.
Everyone had no doubt.
Meanwhile, the full moon rose high..
Occupied the crown of the night sky.
That moment.
change has begun.
Parts zzzzzz……!
Like thunder, or the ominous sound of wings flapping.
A red flash appeared in the night sky..
The full moon was dyed red.
And the Hell Gate opened.
Parts-!
100 meters above the central village of Frontera territory..
The eerie red ring that opened there vomited out the heat of hell..
Eventually, beings more ominous than the heat of hell appeared with flashing eyes..
It was the Hell Knight Vanguard..
Slam! iron spoon!
The knight of hell clinks his armor.
Accompanied by Toregil, the Hellsteed,.
I came across the Hell Gate.
Breathing the air of this world.
To color this place with death and destruction.
They jumped one after another towards the ground below the Hell Gate..
The moment you see that.
All members of the Frontera territory defense coalition clenched their fists..
We were all convinced.
‘operation success!’
At the same time with that certainty.
The first Hell Knight to jump to the ground did not fall into the solid ground, but into the lapping holy water..
It was neither expected nor planned by the Hell Knights..
It was a full-fledged dive into the Seongsu pool..
fondant!
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