Desire

The well-paved road makes the wheels roll smoothly, and the wagon no longer shakes. The archipelago of the capital, Criocel, was definitely different from the provincial territory that was visited on the way here.

“We'll be there soon. ”

Hermione opens her mouth. After a month of rough journeys, they finally return to the capital, Criocel. You make your way to the Warp Gate to the Central Imperial Circle, then board a wagon and head for the Imperial Palace. Azin nods, looking out the window.

“It's been a year since the capital. ”

“By the way, it was a year ago that you met Adim in the capital. ”

Hermione mutters with a nod. For a month, Azin and Hermione escorted him around the province. Escort is more than enough to stick around. None of the provincial lords had the courage to threaten the royal family, not even an ambush.

“You'll probably have a hard time getting in there. ”

Hermione opens her mouth. How many times have I come all the way here?

Hermione's position within the Palace of Gracia is never high. He was a royal and heir to the throne, but his rank is at the bottom. The youngest siblings who are arguing about the ticket are also the youngest, and the background is shallowest. Rather, his other sisters and princesses without imperial succession had a better background than Hermione.

“How many times are you going to resist? Neither will my other brothers, nor the imperial knights, who are rude to you. ”

At Hermione's words, he nods, smiling bloody.

“He's getting ready. ”

A royal patron must be recognized by the talents of the Near Circle Legion. Nevertheless, the position of the Hochrist is technically a parachute. Unlike the other Knights of the Knights who have gone through hard training and vetting, I can only ascend to the attention of the Emperor. No matter how good you are, it is never good to look at other knights.

“The Guardian is the key. ”

Hermione's eyes narrow. All knights are treated as subnobles, but it is only when viewed as an identity. There are countless knights who live below the wealthy commoners and merchants who call themselves Subnobles. Even the Knights of Celebrity territory will want to live more than the commoners in the capital right now.

In other words, if we have the status of the sub-nobles and have nothing, we are no different from the common people. However, the story changes as soon as you become a knight. How powerful the Knights are, and how high and mighty the Lord of the Knights is. Even if it's up to the owner, the knights' livelihood is no exaggeration.

The Imperial Knights are not significantly lacking compared to the Great Lord's Knights. Higher is the guardian who guards the royal family right next to him. The patron saints receive what the royal family deserves. The mansion will be opened in the name of maintaining dignity and will be treated better than the knights of the Imperial Knights.

Of course, I can't get a good look.

“If I get a duel request...”

“I'll destroy it thoroughly. ”

Ajin answered without hesitation. I've already spoken with Hermione about this. Constraints will come in. Are they exclusive to the Imperial Knights, or are they the orders of another imperial successor they support?

‘The latter.’

Hermione made Azin a guardian and received a new pledge of allegiance from Ekidna, the leader of the Steel Knights. And now we return to the Central Imperial Palace of Criocel.

After entering, Hermione is not a deserter who was shameless and did nothing before. Being supported by the Steel Knights. It means you are at least ready to participate in the crisis.

“There is little background for this prince. ”

Hermione bends her chin and looks out the window.

“An outsider is a local nobleman. I haven't heard from the prince since my mother died when he was a child. They know that, too. Even though their daughter, my mother, gave birth to the Crown Prince. They can't compete with other princes. ”

Hermione's eyes narrow.

“You don't want to look like you're competing for nothing. I'm gonna hit the fire. I think it's a wise move. I liked that about the Prince Bon. If they didn't want to stick around to support me and turn on the wind, they'd all be purged together later. ”

He smiles low and looks at Azin.

“So I didn't do anything. That's gonna be different from today. I can't go back after this. ”

“Bluff.”

Azin mutters. Hermione smiles loudly.

“That's right, Bluff. My hand isn't good... but you're bluffing so that he won't notice. It's swelling up. Lord Jin.You... No, the ear should be all I have. ”

Hermione's gaze was on Ekidna.

“The Steel Knights have been fully exposed. But your ears are different. My lord... is the only variable I have, the only joker. So you must never lose an ear. Whoever the opponent is. Even if the opponent is the Knight Leader. ”

“I don't intend to lose. ”

Ajin smiled and said.

“I don't like to lose. ”

The wagon is speeding up. The wagon is slowing down soon. We arrived in front of the palace in Gracia. Slowly, the closed gate opens. The wagon stops for a moment and starts moving again. Azin looks out the window.

"The capital was magnificent..."

I couldn't even compare it to the inside of the castle. I've never seen such a beautiful landscape. The garden inside the walls, or should we call it a garden? There was great nature as it is. vast forests, lakes, and architecture.

“Wow."

I was amazed at the smell of raw snow sitting silently. “Gratia is an empire.” Hermione mutters. His gaze was blank, looking out the window.

“Verzola.”

Hermione mutters.

“The name of Hwang Sung. It's the name of this huge fortress. Verzola, it's an ugly place. ”

Hermione's eyes narrow.

“It means that there are that many people standing on the high ground. The culmination of innocence is nowhere. This place is ugly.It's very ugly. ”

The wagon has stopped.

“I'm here to see the prince. ”

When the carriage door opens, you hear a voice like that. Bright sunlight comes through the open door. Azin narrows his eyes and looks over the door.

Thousands of knights kneel before the wagon. Their hearts were painted with the sun, the symbol of the Gracias Empire. A proximal knight.Hermione mumbles slowly, getting out of the wagon.

“An eccentric vision. ”

“How was your journey? ”

You ignore Hermione's muttering and ask another question. Hermione was not a particularly unpleasant sight. Rather, he thought it was natural.

“The same as always. I have a lot to say, but I don't think I need to talk to you about it. Isn't that right, Lord Cloud? ”

“The Emperor is in charge. ”

“Of course. I'll come find you when the call comes." ”

Hermione walks forward saying so. Ekidna, who quietly got out of the wagon, followed Hermione as if it were natural. Ajin and Raw Snow also got off the wagon. The moment they reach for their feet,

“Wait.”

A sharp sword approaches Azin's neck. Azin pauses and looks down at the sword that stopped right in front of his neck. The downward gaze slowly rises and looks up at the target. A knight called Sir Cloud holds a sword to Azin's throat.

“Who are you? ”

Cloud asks. Asin doesn't answer the question, but looks toward Hermione. Hermione turns her head.

“This is my new escort. ”

“I haven't heard that story. ”

“Of course you do. I picked him up from Selebrad territory. ”

“Celebrity territory isn't adjacent to the West Sea? ”

Cloud's eyes narrow. His sword draws a little closer. The blade presses down on the neck. The skin was sliced slightly and blood was shed.

“It may be the precision of the Kingdom of Gallios. We can't let such a dangerous man into Verzola.”

“Then check it out. ”

Hermione said.

“He was officially recognized as a knight in the House of Adim a year ago, and has remained a virgin for a year under the Duke Frank, Lord of Celebrity territory. Lord Cloud, do you insult the Crown Prince? ”

“.. what would I do? ”

“You talk like that, but you don't move black. You think Prince Bourne brought in the Guardian without a thought? You think you brought an unknown identity to Verzola? ”

Hermione's voice rises. At that point, Cloud lowers his sword without a word. The sword enters the stabbing place. Cloud kneels on one knee and bows to Hermione.

“.. if you feel disrespectful. ”

“There you go. You can go now. I don't need your escort. ”

Hermione goes out like that, then turns around and makes a loud walk. Azin raises his hand and touches the blood flowing down his throat. He flicks it lightly and scowls at the cloud. Cloud and Ajin's eyes meet.

“I'll see you around. ”

Azin said so, following Hermione. “Why aren't you avoiding me?” Raw snow scent asked. Azin shrugs.

“I didn't have to. ”

The taste of Raw Snow tingled my lips.

“Son of a bitch, eyes peeled. ”

In the words of the groaning Raw Snow, Agin smiles heavily. You hear Hermione's voice in front of you.

“Cloud Percival. ”

Hermione sighs low.

“I am the commander of the Third Crisis Brigade. My father was Duke Garnid Percival. Do you know him? ”

“.. I don't know. ”

“The sister of Duke Garnid Percival married my father, the emperor. ”

Hermione smiles low.

“Savirt von Gracia, the first prince to be born in between. That means you're related to Cloud Percival, the third master. You know what this means. ”

“... are you saying that part of the order supports the First Crown Prince? ”

“It's not on the surface. First of all, yes. It's not just that. Other princes, other than the Crown Prince, have a deep relationship with other prominent nobles. The Prince saw nothing. ”

“I've heard countless times that Prince Hermione is a humble figure, living together for a month. ”

Hermione laughs low at Azin's muttering.

“Yes. It's not pleasant, but it's true. ”

I entered Hwang Sung Verzola. Hermione's residence, on the other side of the backyard, was so magnificent that it was hard to look up, but not compared to the centrality of the emperor's residence.

“Stay here for now. ”

Hermione opens her mouth.

“I'll make the necessary arrangements. Tomorrow you'll be able to prove your skills against one of the death squads. Make sure you rest well until then. ”

“I have one question. ”

Azin opens his mouth.

“Von, the article called Cloud. He said he was the third commander of the death squad. How strong is he among the impending brigades? ”

“.. but not within ten fingers. ”

“How many members of the task force are there? ”

“Number five for 20, number one, number 100. ”

At that, Ajin smiled in relief.

“Well, a man named Cloud is within ten fingers... no need to rest. ”

“... what? ”

Hermione looks back at Azin. Azin laughs low.

“I can win with my eyes closed. ”

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Quantum education... azine...

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