Desire

“I don't know why I have to help you. ”

The screech sits on Azin's shoulder, grumbling. In saying this, Azin glances at the casting. A new annotation the size of a palm was a horse, pecking at its red wings.

“They're talking about Mani killing a bride in front of me as an ambassador. Do I need to help?” “Go back if you don't want to. ”

“I can't do that. Because the bride asked me to. ”

What are you complaining about? Azin looks around, ignoring the casting on his shoulder. Whether Rivera was Japanese, the spiral temple was reminiscent of a Japanese gentleman. A huge forest lies open around the great gentleman. For starters, Azin asked the baron about him.

“Where is this place? ”

“The Battle of Nornia. This forest is an ancient forest. No unauthorized personnel are allowed in here. This is a hidden and safer place than anywhere else in Nornia. ”

Zhao proudly said. He doesn't know where he'll be proud of it, but he hears it first.

“Tell me about Nornia. ”

“That's a lot of questions. Nornia is one kingdom, but the kingdom is not so strong. The previous civil war was a dispute between the nobles and the royals who were occupying the mines. The civil war was long, but there was no major damage to each other.” “Long civil war, no major damage? Why?" “Because of the presence of the bride. The king and nobles have no choice but to see the lady who has Huanglongs' blessings.” “Then, shouldn't the bride be king?” “I can't do that. A bride should not have power. The bride's job is to protect and coordinate the land. The civil war grew unnecessarily long, and the bride intervened, and the war was over. That's what Nornia is now.” “That's how the war ended, and everyone's complaining.” “Humans are greedy creatures. How can I not complain? It just doesn't shine. The bride who is blessed by Huanglong has absolute power in this country. ”

In saying this, Azin understood roughly what was at stake with Nornia. Although he only had a brief conversation, he didn't seem to be interested in power or politics. The civil war was ended by the intervention of the bride, but the love between the royal and noble families would not have been resolved. Rather, the bride's intervention, irresponsible response, and irresponsible repairs may have caused a bigger score.

And the Third Reich, the revolutionaries. I don't know how many Revolutionary forces there will be, but Laquis, who is part of the Revolutionary Army, alone, has the power to destroy the Empire. An organization with such force is within Nornia.

‘The fact that Lamir is threatened means that the Revolutionary Army is after the bride. ’

I don't know how accurate Lamir's fatal instincts are. But once you believe Ramir's words, you have to assume that Ramir feels threatened by the leaders of the Revolutionary Army, just as the leaders of the Revolutionary Army are aiming for Ramir.

If Rivera kills Ramir. The blessing of Lamir's Huanglongs may be transferred to Rivera and she may become a new Nordic bride. The presence of the bride is absolutely in a country called Nornia.

"The Horses cannot enter Nornia. Yeah. I see what you're thinking. ’

In other words, it was the safest and most isolated place in the current First. If Rivera becomes a Nordic maiden and a revolutionary army led by Laquis defeats the royal and nobles, this country will fall into the hands of the revolutionary army. After that, what happened in Lebacore may recreate.

‘You're not going to see any big fun. No, that's not what's important to Rivera. ’

Siolence has made enormous scientific progress in accepting Rivera's asylum. But the scientific civilization they have built has fallen to nothing by the Demon King and the Horsemen. Even if it is reproduced in Nornia, it will be difficult to challenge the Demon King and the Horsemen. Even the generous use of the Nordic mythrils and ducks would not have invaded the Demon King and the Devil's will. I've already confirmed with Harvest that I can't exceed my will with a simple firepower.

It doesn't matter whether Rivera or LaQuiz knows it. What's important to Rivera is‘ fun ’. As in Lebacore, Rivera enjoys this world more than any of its delegates. Winning or losing the game doesn't really matter to her. Winning or losing, fun first.

“What lies beyond the Ancient Forest? ”

“There is a city of Elves. ”

Zhao replies. "Elf," Azin looks surprised. When I think about it, I haven't met many Elves in years. It was hard for the Elves to meet even in this vast world.

“There's an Elven city in Nornia? ”

If it's a city, it means there are a lot of Elves. I've heard that there are rare Elven villages in Gracia, but I've never heard of an Elven city before.

“What are you so surprised about? Nornia is a land where diverse beings live. Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, etc., not just Humans. A lot of rational Demihumans are living each other's lives.” “And the king is human on that subject? ”

“Didn't I tell you? The king's power in this country is not that great. I put him on the throne because I needed a king. Humans were the most comfortable.” “I don't know what you mean. If one king reigns for centuries, complaints will arise. Elves live for a thousand years and Dwarves live for 300. Orcs have the same lifespan as Humans, but they're not very rational. The other kids did, too. But humans have the perfect balance. I don't live that long, and I don't have a very bad head. ”

Zhao says, pecking his wings with his beak. Aside from that, Azin has heard many stories about Nornia. Devello was silent during the conversation. Azin was confused about the unpleasantness Devello was giving him.

"Jealousy. That's not appropriate. ’

Devello has a crush on Azin. As Devello begins to insist on living with him, Azin is sure of his feelings. Although she was not very familiar with the emotions she felt, she was clumsy and violent in her expression, but the mood expressed during Devello's actions or hidden moments clearly represented her feelings.

‘Annoying.’

I also felt embarrassed. Azin kicks his tongue and scowls at Devello. Devello bites his lower lip, following just a short distance away.

“Where are the Revolutionaries? ”

“They know that Aurard, a city on the north coast, is home to them. I don't know where the leaders or executives are.” I'm gonna ask you a question. Is it impossible for you or others to defeat the Revolutionary Army? ”“ We cannot move independently without the request of the bride. ”“ I'm asking you to put all that aside. Is it possible? Is it impossible? ”“ Impossible. ”

Zhao hesitates. Though he seemed to have a bit of pride, he argued that he would admit it.

“Not all revolutionaries are exceptional warriors, but some of them are exceptionally strong. Especially with the leader of the Revolutionary Army at all times, Esper's power has already surpassed man in vain. I have never seen anyone with that much power in my life as an Apothecary. The Elven Grand Duke and the bravest Orc Warriors will be treated like children in front of Esper. ”

I'm talking about LaQuiz. Even though he was a steamy bastard who couldn't handle his will, Laquis' strength is real.

‘The Grim Reaper is not that strong. ’

I felt a strange aura, but their power is not that great.

“I'm going straight to Aurad. ”

“Excuse me?”

“There's no reason to delay, is there? The bride wishes to expel the leaders and executives of the Revolutionary Army from Nornia.” “No, but... what are you going to do now in Orad? First of all, don't you want to find out what the Revolutionary Army is up to?” Why do you have to be such a pain in the ass? ”

He looks at the question and asks again, "This is ridiculous."

“A quest like that is a difficult and troublesome time to deal with. In the same situation, there is no reason to explore.” “I thought you said that Esper was strong...” “I'm stronger. ”

Ajin spits it out.

“The promise I made to the bride in the first place was to rid the land of them. I'm not pulling out and cleaning up impure babies that are tied to them. I have no intention of doing more than I promised.” “While you're at it...”

“As long as the Revolutionaries are gone, those who threaten this country's balance will be gone, won't they? From what I've been told, so far, so good. The king and the nobles fucked inside while enduring the unilateral shit of the bride, and did not make a big deal of it. Why? The bride is protected by Hwang Yong and the Grim Reaper protects the bride. In such a situation, the foundation of this country is shaken by the added power of the Revolutionary Army. ”

Zhao does not rebuke, but shuts up. The wing of the jolting prybar sags.

“As long as the Revolutionary Army is gone, it will go back to the way it was.” “... Humans are greedy. Once you experience it, you know it's a crowd, but then you do it again. Even if the Revolutionary Army is gone, the complaints may eventually erupt because the complaints we already have are close to shocking.” "Isn't it the role of the bride to coordinate it? If you don't want to get your hands dirty, the bride will ask me to do more. I'll pay for that favor properly. ”

This is the end of the conversation. Ajin rises into the air. Zhao follows Azin, flapping his wings. Devello follows him to his side.

“What exactly are you going to do? ”

“I told you, I'm going to Orard. I will find the leader and executives of the Revolutionary Army there and beat them to death. After that, I'll grab their collars and throw them out of Nornia.” "You can do this by yourself? ”

“I'm not alone. ”

Devello replies, silent. She glances at the casting and speaks.

“I have one, too. ”

That said, the streak in my flashback stunned the casting. Zhao stops flapping his wings and is silent. A moment later, Zhao opens his mouth.

“I have never doubted the actions of a bride. The bride's actions were always right and for this country.” “But? ”

“Now... I don't know. I'm not sure what the bride did was right. You're more dangerous than a bride, given the fact that you're out of control.” “If I had, the bride wouldn't have let me in here. ”

Azin flies north, refuting like that. Even though he flew pretty fast, Zhao chased after Azin and Devello without hitting anything.

[What are you going to do?]

You hear Devello's voice.

You heard what he said. I will beat LaQuiz and Rivera and drive them out.]

That's it?]

[What else do you need?]

After asking that to Devello, Azin was out of his mind. I have no reason to complicate things. Just go kill LaQuiz and Rivera, half of them, and we're done. In Nornia, the truth is that Ajin is not Alba.

‘By the way, I've never fought Rivera properly in my life. ’

Even in Lebacore, Rivera did not confront Azin. It was a wise course of action. Azin laughs as he recalls Rivera's unexpected smile.

This time, I didn't intend to let him escape peacefully.