31The second word overturns the game board (Episode 57)
The emperor still didn't stop laughing..
The knights held their swords tightly to harvest the heads of those young lives whenever the emperor ordered them to do so..
But that didn't happen.
The ministers and advisors remained silent for fear of incurring the emperor's wrath, and the emperor continued to talk to Karen..
“I want Jim, the emperor of Montra, to die.?”
“I told you to tell me what you want….”
“It did. But I’m curious. why? why do you want my death?”
Emperor of Montra, Empire of the Sun.
He thought that he was loved by all people. Of course, he was like that in real life..
There were more people who liked him than those who disliked him, as he shunned corruption, lust, and luxury and only thought about the empire..
What I meant was that there were no people who disliked it..
“I hope Montra and all that shit fail..”
“I… I!”
“dare! Who do you use your mouth so carelessly for?!”
“Shh. If you make a sound louder than a child's voice, won't the conversation be cut off?.”
“sorry! but….”
“From now on, I will punish anyone who breaks off communication with this child..”
Those who opened their mouths answered the emperor, and the emperor again became engrossed in conversation with Karen..
“Why Montra? To protect the poor people of the continent in the arms of the empire.”
“You don't know. hunger and cold.”
“You are right. Gwain doesn’t know. Before I even realized it, I was sitting here.”
“If it weren't for the empire... Our village... black….”
The fairy village where Karen and Karuna lived was trampled by the imperial army. And the young twins who lived there began their lives as slaves without even being given names..
It was the story of Karen and Karuna..
After hearing the two children's circumstances, the emperor narrowed his eyes..
“Fairy village? Ah, that's what happened during the territorial dispute with Unggid..”
The human empire, Montra, was in constant conflict with the troll empire, Unggid, on its border. Of course, there were several victims in the process..
“haha… This is why I feel like I have to listen to your request without hesitation..”
“…….”
“Okay, I'll do you a favor..”
If they intervened in the conversation, they would be punished, so everyone kept their mouths shut and waited for the emperor to speak. If the emperor really was so out of his mind that he wanted to take his own life, he would jump in even if he was punished..
But fortunately, the emperor smiled all the time and uttered the next sentence..
“However, not now.”
“now… no?”
“Isn't that too unfair? Think about it someday when you become the strongest knight in the empire..”
“…article?”
“Yes, I will gladly give my life then. This empire... A chance to destroy it with your own hands.”
“But a slave can't be a knight.”
“You are no longer slaves from the moment you stand in front of Gwain. Now, I will remove the things that stand in your way, one by one. Status, money, system, perception, even life. I will hereby prove to you the magnanimity of the people..”
It was a shocking statement.
The emperor of the empire would spare no support for the slave boys and girls..
“why?”
“Instead, you too will have to prove it. That you can bear the weight of the words you put into your mouth.”
“…good.”
“Sir Marcus!”
“yes!”
“You take care of these kids..”
“Is there any.”
Slurp…
Chijijik…
Once again, the scene that Snowfall and Karuna were watching was distorted. Snowfall felt unpleasant every time..
It feels like while I'm thinking about memories, those memories disappear like dust..
“Karuna, this is?”
“I think it's my past. Strangely, everything is coming to mind.”
“why….”
“I feel like I've entered the mental world of a person who shares my past..”
Karuna rather became cool-headed..
Kang Seol was relieved to see him like that and calmed down his shocked mind..
Chijijik…
The next scene they saw was on a much larger scale than before..
“Wow!”
“Sir Karen!”
“Karuna! Please take a look here!”
Where did Karen and Karuna's younger self go? They were all grown up and wearing pure white armor..
Eight knights stood in front of the emperor on a towering platform where the people had to look up..
Eight human weapons called the guardians of the imperial family.
8The knight of the seal was a symbol of the power of the empire..
8was a sacred number in the Sun Empire, Montra, and had great meaning. The number of guardians has never changed since Montra was born..
But now, something crazy was about to happen..
The emperor approached Karen and Karuna, who were kneeling on one knee..
Karen and Karuna's beauty was so unrivaled that it could be said to be heavenly beauty..
Of course, the beauty of the emperor, who seemed completely different on the outside even though it seemed like a long time had passed, was also strange..
the emperor opened his mouth.
“15Do you remember that time a year ago?.”
“I remember.”
“You said you wanted to kill Gwain. Does that thought still remain the same??”
“There is no change.”
The people were in an uproar..
“What, what!”
“profane!”
“pull it out!”
“quiet!”
8Someone among the guardians of humanity silenced the crowd..
If an order of disapproval was issued, it would be difficult to save one's life, so everyone kept quiet..
“Jim made a promise to the child at the time..”
“I remember.”
“I will give my head if I become the strongest knight in the empire..”
“yes.”
“Do you think you have that qualification now??”
Karen answered.
“It's still not enough.”
Also, at some point, Karen came to understand the contradictions of the empire..
The emperor was not a god. It was not enough to perfectly rule this huge empire..
Even now, his abilities were more than perfect for a human being, but they were insufficient for an emperor of an empire..
No, it would have been the same no matter who became emperor. But even so, he worked hard. He wants to reach that perfection.
Karen suddenly came to understand him..
“Even though I gave it so much time... It's a pity. I am worried that Gwain will pass away from old age before the promised day arrives..”
“We will definitely do our best to keep our promise..”
“But time does not wait for you. There are still great forces lurking around that threaten the empire. We live in a time where it's not surprising if my head falls to the ground at any time..”
“…….”
“Karen and Karuna.”
“yes.”
“yes.”
“Be my knight. To keep your promise to kill me someday.”
To kill him, to protect him.
Contradictory times, contradictory world.
And the twins who accept this contradiction.
“I will accept it.”
“I will accept it.”
“swear.”
Karen and Karuna.
They spoke in perfect harmony, without missing a single letter..
“Karen and Karuna will become knights of Montra's emperor, Jin Audem Montra. I swear this to the sun and the stars.”
“From now on, you are the guardians of the royal family. Strive for the prosperity of the empire.”
Deeng- Deeng-
A huge bell rang the ecliptic.
And an even louder shout made the sound of the bell disappear..
Those who became the emperor's knights to kill the emperor.
They were the first to break the rule that the royal family must have eight guardians and became the ninth and tenth guardians, respectively..
It was the first time in the history of a great empire.
Karuna, who was next to Snowfall, spoke quietly..
“you're right. I was a knight of Montra.”
“montra….”
Unfortunately, Kang Seol did not know where Montra was and what majesty it boasted..
‘Montra is a country that is not in Pandea right now.?’
For an empire, a huge territory would also have been a requirement. However, as far as Kang Seol knew, there were only two empires on the continent that displayed their majesty..
And the name of both of those empires was Montra.
‘What the hell happened??’
Whoa whoa…
Chijijik…
The scene was distorted once again..
Karen and Karuna were arguing.
“You really want to leave, Karuna.?”
“We already talked about it. I'm going to look around the world. I have to find out if what Jin showed me is the whole world..”
“…okay.”
“Sorry, Karen. Because I couldn’t be with you until the end.”
“Still, you know a promise is a promise, right? The people of the Montra Empire must keep their promises no matter how much time passes! remember.”
“I'll remember.”
promise.
Karen and Karuna made a promise before leaving..
“Whenever you find me, I'll come back to Montra.”
“It's never too late!”
“okay.”
“Be sure to keep your promise.”
“When are you going to send it to me??”
“now.”
Karen held both of Karuna’s hands tightly. It was a lingering gesture..
She lowered her head and said to Karuna.
“Stay healthy and well. We had a hard time together.”
“…okay.”
“Damn you, leave!”
Chijijik…
The scene began to change.
This time, only the emperor and Karen were seen in the main hall..
there was no one else.
“Is it Karuna??”
“Yes, Jin.”
“That's rude, when are you going to show respect?….”
“Hi-Hi… Please take a look. And I hate such rigid relationships even more..”
“How many letters have you had??”
“Well, 3 years?”
“Karuna is also really buried..”
“That must be how busy it is.”
“The world is so... They say it's wide.”
Jin, the emperor of Montra, was looking at the night view beyond the window with faint eyes..
“jin….”
“Although he governs such a large empire, his experience of going outside the imperial capital can be counted on one hand. Isn’t it amazing??”
“Oh my! Shall I sympathize with you? I need?”
“Haha, isn't it you who needs sympathy? You've cried every night since Karuna left..”
“shut up! Should I keep my promise right away??”
“Sir Lane, the Knight of the Sun, still remains.?”
“Okay… That's right.”
“Still, there won't be much left. Old Man Lane had something to say about you..”
“what?”
Jin spoke casually..
“10He said that after a year or so, you might outsmart him..”
“really? That's what the stubborn old man said?”
“Now all that's left to do is get older for Old Man Lane's next 10 years, but your 10 years will be different..”
“swimming… That day will come.”
For some reason, both of us became speechless..
Karen scratched the back of her head and asked Jin..
“jin.”
“why.”
“Why did you take us away? mercy? curiosity? Either that or a collector’s aspect.?”
“Because you were special.”
“what?”
“Twin fairies who share the power of the moon and the power of flame. Even if it wasn't me, you would have been taken away by someone. Of course, it would have been the same in the end for it to come into my arms..”
“Why is this power born to me??”
“well… Old Man Lane said so. If, very if. If you had been in the Empire in his absence, the position of leader of the Guardians would have been yours, Karen..”
“That's a huge compliment.”
Vanguard of the Sun.
It was the most honorable position in Montra, where the sun was revered..
“Well, how did you get in touch with Karuna??”
“I contacted you a while ago.”
“why?”
“what! Why why? I want to see. Isn’t it possible for siblings to do that? You damn emperor?”
“Who said what? Are you embarrassed??”
“Quiet!”
“ha ha ha! so?”
Karen scratched her head and smiled and said.
“They say they're coming back. Because it's a promise.”
“How long has it been since... I miss you too, Karuna..”
Whoa whoa…
Chijijik…
change of scene.
Snowfall felt Karuna's breathing gradually becoming heavier..
“karuna?”
“ha… ha….”
“what's the matter?”
“I am… I am….”
The new scene that appeared was not a beautiful background like before..
Grumbling-!
“It's usurpation! It's usurpation!”
“Wow!!”
“Buy, save….”
Pooh wow…
The imperial capital became a sea of fire..
The imperial capital, once bathed in light, shuddered with heat..
“lane inspiration!”
“Karen! be careful! There's a traitor among the guardians!”
betrayer.
The blade of betrayal was aimed at the neck from the nearest point..
“Don't let these vicious people into the castle.!”
“ha… ha….”
Cheaeng-! Chaae Aeng!
Push-!
Swords clashed with swords, and there were more screams than that..
Karen was pushed to her limits both physically and mentally..
Crackling…
Ignoring the blood gushing from her mouth, she swung the flaming sword..
Grumbling-!
“Dirty usurpers! As long as I am, you will never enter the city.!”
“Karen, open the door..”
“…Riona, it was you..”
A woman who wore a mysterious crown and gave advice to Jin..
The woman tried to enter the castle under the protection of traitors..
“Montra is the end. Jin will also step down from his position as emperor as of today. Wasn’t that what you wanted too??”
“…Don't fuss.”
Grumbling-!
Karen's sword carved a crack in the floor..
“If you cross the line, you will be killed. You vile wolves.”
“What confidence??”
“…Karuna will come. Because she said she would come.”
A look of confusion passed between the group of usurpers..
Karen and Karuna had unique constitutions that made them twice as strong when they were together..
It would be difficult to enter the castle with Karen alone, but if Karuna was added, problems could arise here..
However, Liona laughed at Karen’s words..
“He won't come. Give up hope, Karen..”
“shut up! It will come! I said I would come! I'm coming back!”
“Take it out, you can kill it..”
“Wow!”
Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!
Karen's new model burst into flames as if exploding..
Her red armor and flowing red hair turned as gray as ash..
Fuuk… Puuk…
“Kick… giggle….”
“Such a monster….”
Karen cut down countless enemies. He burned many enemies before him,.
But, it wasn't enough.
She fell to the floor and looked into the distance with her head twisted. Sending the usurpers into the castle, she said:.
“promise… While doing it….”
Chijijik…
“I'm coming back….”
Chijijik…
Squeak… So bad so bad…
Cracks began to appear in the world where Snowfall and Karuna reside..
Karuna said in fascination.
“I couldn't go. I am… I am….”
“karuna!”
Slurp…
In the darkened space, a gray seal appeared..
Slowly, very slowly, it approaches Snowfall and Karuna..
“why…”
Jeez. Jeopuk.
So bad so bad…
“Dangerous!”
With a roar of snow, the gray woman spoke.
abandon
“Have you broken your promise?.”
Quasi-profit-!
Finally, the world collapsed.
[Modification of death sentence takes effect.]
[Escape from the corpse's mental world.]
[Compensation is set.]
[A linked adventure continues.]
[All adventures must be completed to obtain rewards.]
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