Desire

Rufus' memory of Azin is undoubtedly clear. The emperor in the video was turned to undead, and Azin was looking down at the corpse of that emperor. The dignitaries of Gracia, including Savirt and Hermione, posted a video with a firm look.

“Are you sure? ”

It was Savirt who opened his mouth. I spit it out like that, but I'm not so sure about Sabir's expression. It was just, I couldn't stand it, so I spit out the question first, and it was ten thousand faces.

“I am.”

Rufus opens his mouth. He pulls the staff in one hand behind his back and turns toward Xavirt.

“Not compared to the great star of the Pentagon, but since the disappearance of the purple star, it has been regarded as the most powerful authority on spiritual magic within the Pentagon. The Pentagon has been in good relations with the Emperor of Gracia for a long time and sends his deepest condolences on the tragic death of the Emperor. The First Prince doesn't trust the Pentagon who sent me? ”

It's a polite question. Xavit is silent because he has nothing to say. Azin was slightly impressed to hear what Rufus had to say.

“.. I don't doubt it. But what if..." “Your Majesty. ”

It was the Duke of Baselad, the Chancellor of Gracia who opened his mouth. He clears his throat and stares at Xavirt. The old duc had a little rebuke in his eyes.

“You'd better not say anything rash. ”

Xavirt clams his lips in an old trifle. Duke Baselad, who was politically calling for neutrality, was already surrounded by Azin. Nothing was promised. I merely ordered obedience.

“.. there's no doubt about it. ”

The Earl of Portia, an army commander, mutters. The emperor died in the Black Forest. The death was confirmed by Azin, and it was confirmed again by everyone using spiritual magic.

‘We must elect the next emperor. ’

Everyone here had that thought in their head. Gracias' emperor position is thoroughly related. The dead emperor has no brothers. Once there, the emperor took his place as emperor and purged all of his brothers and sisters. Relatives may not be absent, but they are enjoying wealth far away from politics. As long as the Emperor's sons are left in the first place, they will not inherit the throne.

The four emperors were reduced to two. Ironically, there remains the first and the last. The first son is not particularly close to the position of the emperor. All the emperor's descendants are equal. It is a quarrel to become an emperor that shows his power in equity.

And the closest thing we have to an emperor is Hermione von Gracia, the emperor's youngest son. Hermione absorbed the power that the dead princes had, and the power that was immediately attached to Savior was also lined up on Hermione's side. The difference in power was overwhelming enough that no one could deny it. Even if the Gratia Wizards' heavens, the Pentagon, fully supports Xavirt, the situation will not be reversed.

‘I can't believe it. ’

All of this was completed within two years. In just two years, the four emperors who had nothing and had no support became the closest to the emperor. No, not close enough. Even if Xavirt seizures and refuses, his succession will be passed on to Hermione.

"In order to recover the Emperor's death, we must elect a new emperor as soon as possible. A month at the latest. Within a month, the crown rises above the heads of four princes. ’

And you will go to the temple of the Creator Gladiolus. There, the emperor receives the Creator himself and simultaneously contracts with the Spirit King.

Times change. The new emperor will stand at the heart of El Cast in Verzola. The emperor of Portia looks away and sees the pain. I saw the roots of the next emperor, who made all these changes.

‘When I received my first visit, I thought I was a common dreamer. It really happened. ’

Support Hermione when she's closest to the Emperor's throne. At that time, I remember what Ajin asked for. The emperor of Portia accepted that, but never really thought about it. It is not because he is a noble who can enter the political system, but because he thinks it is just a word from a guardian. Nevertheless, the late Porsche accepted Azin's words because he was a soldier and admitted his strength as a knight.

I didn't think it would really be like this.

‘Maybe it was good that the lines were lined up in advance. ’

The Viceroy of Portia looked at Azin and thought: Azin's rank now is Marquis. Thinking that it was only a few years ago that I became a nobleman, I have been promoted to a dramatic degree. I'm not complaining. Ajin deserved it. If you are skilled enough to defeat the Horsemen by yourself in front of a dragon, it is not enough to say that you are a Soldier Legion.

‘A one-man empire. ’

It is no exaggeration to say empire is powerless. The title of Marquis is low for such a skilled person. 4 If the prince becomes emperor, Azin will become Duke, and a new duke on behalf of the dead swordsman. It was not just the Marquis of Portia who thought of it. All the nobles turned their heads and thought about the current situation, except for Duke Baselad, who became subject to Azin.

Hermione was already a new emperor in their heads.

*

The former Emperor's funeral took place over a week. The streets followed a procession of mourning. All the activities of the church were suspended, and all the citizens of the capital were dressed in black.

One week after the funeral. The atmosphere of the street changed at times. It was because of the new emperor's immediacy.

“Congratulations."

Azin looks at Hermione's back and says, I thought of a way to deal with Savirt's mess, but Savirt remained calm, unlike what Azin thought.

‘You've given up. Well, I guess that's that. The difference in power is overwhelming. ’

No matter how hard Xavirt strikes, no force gathers beneath his feet. Rather, such behavior creates a billy to be purged later. So keep your head down, like a loser. If I lift my head for nothing, I'll be beheaded.

“Thanks to you. ”

Hermione turns her back in her uniform. Next to him is a gorgeous cloak to speak of in the march. Today, Hermione becomes Emperor. Hermione will be escorted by the Near Crisis Squad and the Magic Squad on a wagon to the temple of Gladiolus.

Creator of this world. You meet the God of the real world, not the God of the game.

“You said you were going back to square one.” “Yes.” “Are you serious? ”

Hermione grabs her cloak and puts it over her shoulder. Azin does not help, but watches over him. That's the symbol of immediacy. Only the new emperor can wear that cloak at once. No one can help you.

It didn't seem like much, but it was tradition. Hermione turns around in a cape. Hermione was in good shape, but Hermione in a cloak looked like a baby in a pile to look at. A red cloak is a symbol of blood that has been shed to make the empire an empire.

The emperor is the owner of an empire built on its blood. Azin gazes silently at Hermione's face. He naturally sat on his knees. In front of Azin was the owner of the empire, not the four princes.

“Yes.”

With his head down, Azin answers Hermione's question. In response, Hermione takes a brief breath.

“I give you the status of the Grand Duke. ”

Hermione opens her mouth.

“I give you the kingdom of Biggenhardt. No, that's not good enough. It's a bit far, but Galios Island will also land on your other lands. Administratively, you don't have to do anything. I'll send a trustworthy land executive to rule Galios.” Your Majesty. "" You don't have to pay taxes. The Duke of Gallios and Biggenhardt. Everything you take from those two is yours. You know? A fortune that moves in two state-sized territories is one-fifth the revenue this great empire generates in a year. ”

It was a radical condition. Hermione's proposal was to actually be king of two nations.

“Insufficient? I'll give you five more of the Empire's main territories, then. In fact, it would be nice to have half the empire. At this rate, would you allow yourself to remain in Gracia?” Your Majesty. ”

Ajin called Hermione instead of answering. Hermione laughs in a low voice. It is because he knew that Azin would not accept his offer even if he did not listen to it.

“You may be offended, but I've investigated a lot about you.” Is that so? “” “I've never been to the frontier, but I've heard a lot about the Moorish world. You were a great warrior called the apex of the forest. You were a bloodthirsty tycoon. I heard the Giants who rule that forest are yours.” “That's right. ”

Azin smiled and replied.

“That's a relief. If your talents were advanced, the Empire wouldn't have lived in that state. So, you can't be in Gracia because of that power?” “We've been off the grid for too long.” “Why is that all? I don't know what glory you have in the line of fire, but I promise you this one thing. I'm going to give you more than you can afford on the line.” “Sorry. ”

Ajin shakes his head and refuses. The voice is decisive. Hermione looks down at the pain with her sad eyes.

“Is this not enough? ”

“It's not because it's not enough. There's only one reason to go back to the beginning. And...”

I had expected Hermione to catch me. I've also thought about the answer. Ajin breathes slowly.

“With me back on track, there will be no end to the relationship between you and me. If you have any trouble, I will return to Gracia at any time.” “.. I can't help it. ”

In Azin's reply, Hermione sighs and shakes her head.

“Stand up.”

Ajin slowly rises to his feet. Hermione looks at the pain with complex eyes. Azin was a savior who turned Hermione into an emperor. Without Azin, Hermione would never be here. Hermione hesitates for a moment.

“About two years. ”

Hermione opens her mouth.

“I think that was enough time for there to be friendship between you and me. What do you think?”.. how can I discuss friendship with the empire's master? "” You're embarrassing me. ”

Hermione smiles low and reaches out to Azin.

“Am I to ask you for friendship as the Lord of the Empire?” “Baja.” “Don't embarrass me anymore. ”

Hermione said so. Azin reaches out and grabs Hermione's hand. Hermione nods, smiling.

“Can I ask you a question? ”

“Yes.”

“When you became my escort, you told me about the human rights of the advanced people in Gracia. Was that for real?”

Asin smiles heavily at the question. Seeing that smile, Hermione smiles bitterly.

“I knew it. ”