When the performance, which had stopped due to the sudden visit of the Empress, resumes, the people of the hall dance out in unison.

Should it be said that Farkas and Lexie are prominent children of the famous family?

He dances in a big, sophisticated motion twisting between other men and women in brilliant steps.

I caught a glimpse from the gap between people of the nocturnal look of Lexie and the seemingly less than full look of Farkas.

As I lowered my gaze, I could see the little shadows dancing lightly, mingling with the adults.

It's Prince Daryl and Riml.

Still short limbs and limbs, Riml brilliantly leads and pulls Prince Darryl out of the dance.

If Collins' talent education was a royal offering, then the point goes.

And the biggest and most prominent iscarios in the venue.

Dressed in black tuxedos, dancing vigorously is far from elegant, but full of life and wild flavors, and few female guests send a hot gaze at Iscarios with a far boneless face to your son.

Meliá dancing with that Iscarios is smiling, but looks lonely somewhere.

The shoulder-free, tight silhouette dress beautifully floats Meliá's body line, and when you see its thin hips being put on Iscarios' big hands, you can't stop the force from entering your fists.

"Jealous? It's ugly, Cruz."

The Empress spoke to me so that she could resist. [M]

Merliah hasn't noticed me.

The servants are deliberately blocking me from Merliah's sight.

"Is Her Majesty absent from Me and Meliá approaching?"

The Empress starts talking with her mouth on a glass of wine to my question. [M]

"You talked about Iscarios being born with his mother's belly broken.

He doesn't know his mother's face.

Even if he was the owner of an incomparable martial talent, few adored the young one because of the misery of his birth or because he was not a full-blown child.

Neither Victor nor Katrine, its few people, are in this world now.

Do you know anything about these two?

"About the name...

Master Victor is the brother of His Excellency the General, and Master Katrine is Meri... you are the mother of Master Almeria.

General, I think you're related to him. "

Victor is alive to be exact, but he doesn't want to be distracted about it.

Maybe he sees my reaction knowing everything. [M]

"My concubine is pitiful.

Though the concubine lives as an instrument of this country, she also has a husband, children and grandchildren, who love and have mercy on me.

But it's teething to see that he's stronger than anyone, bleeding more than anyone to defend his country, and not allowing himself to have the happiness of a crowd that deals with the lives and deaths of more people than anyone else.

At the very least, if you get someone you've never seen before as much as your wife, this hoarding will also go down. "

The Empress speaks to me in a playtime tone.

"Do you mean to take the side of Iscarios"

"Huh, you say childish things too.

Is Almeria so important? "

"Needless to say"

I drank all the wine in the glass at once.

At the end of the song, a round of applause rings in the venue.

Meliá pulls Iscarios' hand as she rushes through the rain of that applause and climbs the spiral staircase behind the hall.

I ran out for the Empress's gap and chased them both.

Climbing the stairs, there was a balcony across the glass door, with Meliá and Iscarios opposite each other.

I broke between them and tried to get in, it was that moment.

"Rethink bringing Mr. Cruz to the Crusaders!

Meliá's voice passed through the glass and reached my ear.

I hide myself by accident in that word. [M]

"Mr. Cruz doesn't want to fight.

Please arrange for us to live in the Imperial City. "

To Meliá's desperate cry, Iscarios shakes his neck slowly to the side.

"I can't do that.

His power is now no worse than that of the transcendent.

A hundred soldiers' lives would be sacrificed if they asked for the same work to be done by a side soldier.

You can't let him play with his powers as a general. "

Iscarios speaks in a relatively gentle tone, but Meliá says back in a strong tone.

"That would be an imperial convenience!

That's no reason for Mr. Cruz to risk his life!

"It's for humanity!

You, too, would have known the horrors of the Demon King's Army scattered in your mission!

They only think of mankind like a pest!

Ravage the city, burn the city, take lives, no matter the old man or the child!

Tens, hundreds of millions of lives have been sacrificed in the last 150 years!

It is unacceptable for someone with power to escape the duty of battle!!

Iscarios yelled at Meliá.

Melia is shrugging herself to too much pressure.

"Even Non is.

This power that led the child without a shield behind his concubine until he became an Imperial General is the pride of Nong and the result of his late mother.

As a result of mankind's desperate and surviving childhood in times of war, which has been passed down for generations, we live now.

What you're saying is sweet bullshit I don't understand that!

The powerful must martyr in the role sought after by the world.

Protect a large number of vulnerable people and fight until you do your best.

That's the world you live in, and it's blasphemy to those who have died in battle who disagree with that reason!!

The words of Iscarios strike my ear.

I have power.

power as a homunculus stronger than man.

Input to fight on behalf of weak humanity.

Yet I have abandoned the order, obsessed with only one human being, Meliá, and have tried to bypass the loss of numerous lives.

Is that really the right thing to do?

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[No name even if reincarnated]

"Sman. Homhom.

We can't answer that.

The values of the living world are too different...... '

[No name even if reincarnated]

"Sacrificing individuals to protect populations is what many organisms do.

Even bees and ants throw their lives to protect their nests.

It's a reasonable choice for a sociable creature. "

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Am I wrong? [M]

I wonder if you're trying to involve Merliah in that mistake.

If Merliah is sympathetic to me trying to resist dying and trying to change her treatment, there's no reason for her to act like that.

Iscarios is not sweet enough to be moved by emotional lethal calls.

"I guess what I'm saying is wrong"

That's what Melia shrugged.

"Master Iscarios is the general of the Empire and is about to be the strongest sword to save mankind.

I have respect and admiration for that pure and noble way of life.

Always have been...

Because of you, the Empire is able to antagonize the Demon King Army.

You can't be wrong about that. "

That's right.

If you say so, I can decide to be ready too.

You just have to go back to Homunculus and be the sword that protects humanity.

Anyway, it's not a long life.

If I don't have to think about you, it's very easy.

"So I dare make a mistake.

I don't want Mr. Cruz to be a sword, even if ten million emperor citizens are swords. "

Merliah said it out forcefully.

Iscarios wanders, restraining his head and shaking his head.

I share the feelings of Iscarios, too.

I can't believe you even imitated a denial of loyalty to the Empire to protect me...

What the hell is Melia thinking?

"Why...

Why are you so stubborn with him?

Because you're a benefactor? Because you like it!?

Why are you trying to protect him when you know it's a mistake?

"Because Mr. Cruz is human!!

The glass-beating voice echoes over and over again in my ear as it jumps around in the stopped time.

"I will not deny that you will live your way as a sword.

If Mr. Cruz decides to live as a sword, it can't be stopped either.

But we are human beings!

It's not a thing!

Swords are things that cut, shields are things that protect themselves... not things that exist just for such an understandable purpose!

Joy, sadness, anger.

It is unforgivable for me for others to treat people who live in battle with their shaky minds and lost!

I listened to Meliá with a grudge. [M]

This is not a word you are releasing impulsively.

A man named Meliá found and honed his beliefs.

What should be called one answer in her life that bears the death of a person and has seen the way of life of various people.

It is a selfish claim that is incomparable with reason, common sense, etc.

Of course, Iscarios denies it.

"Do you preach cheap humanism (humanism) over this period!

Humanity would have perished a long time ago if the powerful hadn't fulfilled their responsibilities and lived all they wanted!

Meliá is not even frightened by Iscarios' atmosphere-shaking anger.

Though he blushes his luxurious shoulders, his eyes glimpse the Iscarios.

"How is it permissible to treat humans as things because of their power?

If that's how you become a sword to fight all humans against the Demon King, will it be the world you aspire to?

The wilderness is stabbed innumerably with swords just to fight the Demon King's Army.

Is that the right way to do this world?

Is the world what you aspire to kill people and make things for the weak, for the later worlds and reasons!?

Meliá's voice is clearly blaming Iscarios.

Iscarios, who felt it, also tries to further strengthen his narrative and block Meliá's words.

"The fool!

Defeat the Demon King's Army or you will lose your sword and even your wilderness!

That's what kids know.

Even if something powerful is sacrificed for it... "

"There's no way you can do anything because you're strong!

Even strong people get hurt! It hurts! It hurts!

The most painful thing about my journey is that all humans are brittle creatures.

Weren't you crying when Master Katrine died?!?

Was that Meliá's word like an arrow piercing the steeple of Iscarios?

The expression disappeared from that face, which was full of anger, and I lost the word to return it.

Quiet enough to hear the wind at night, Meliá spins the potpourri and the words.

"I've always admired it.

I admire Master Katrine, since you were visiting the Mansion.

You saved me many times.

You listened to what I said at Rollingen's house with no one to talk to.

It was all about no other love, but still glad to see you cared.

I also bravely participated in Operation Santa Monia infiltration if I could help you with that.

I admired a man named you. "

Meliá's eyes look firmly at the Iscarios in front of her, while reflecting a far past.

Confronting Iscarios follows each and every one of Meliá with a no-face look.

"You've been big, strong and splendid......

Still just remains human to me.

So don't think of your value as just strength.

And against those around us... "

Iscarios looking down at Meliá with his head down is distorting his mouth.

I can't guess what's inside of it.

The only thing I can say is that Meliá's words are stabbing Iscarios.

"What if... Non stops taking Cruz and he can live in the Empire all the time?

Merliah smiles at Iscarios' question.

"I want to be with you all the time.

And I want to make that guy happy......

That guy who told me he loved me like this, even though I was cold and sweet and cute. "

Melia blushes her cheeks and distracts her gaze from Iscarios.

"I feel it when I'm with that guy.

I'm a human being, he said.

Because you are a person desperate to have a heart, to emit emotions, to live with, so you can know the wonders of the days you live with your loved ones.

So if you're going to take humanity away from that man, who cares more about you than anyone else, and treat him like a weapon, even if he fights you.

So after considering Mr. Cruz a single person, please, reconsider your service. "

Melia bowed her head again and came back indoors to escape.

Iscarios stared into the lost space of Meliá and stood up.

Nevertheless, here we go.

Merliah's actions and thoughts are too unexpected.

If I bring up the story of the war to throw Merliah out, I can't believe I'm going to judge the general directly.

Besides, it's ironic that I'm not allowed to treat you as a weapon because I'm human.

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[No name even if reincarnated]

"Melia's a dick, www.

You're making mistakes in every part of it, and www.

But... she's the best. '

◆ Works with

"I'm not convinced of Merliah's reasoning.

Because, as Iscarios puts it, I don't think there's any way to restrict personal freedom in a world that fights for the survival of mankind.

That is why Merriam's presence, which exalts human value in a world like this, is precious and honorable.

So, what a reward for the homhomme who is alone in that love... '

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I'm not human.

Merliah doesn't know about it.

If I expose everything, will Merliah walk away from me the way I want to?

No, there's no way I can do that.

I was self-absorbed and waggy, and I couldn't help but be greedy.

I wish Meliá happiness.

But I realized that I wanted to be loved by Meliá as much as I did.

There was no resistance to emotions and thoughts being added or changed like humans.

But I didn't want to be human.

I was a homunculus, so I was able to protect Merriam and keep fulfilling my own wishes because I had that power.

Whatever the purpose for which it was made, I have no regrets that I was a homunculus.

But... but...

If Meliá thinks I'm human, I want to be human in front of Meliá.

I strongly thought I didn't want to betray her.

It's hotter behind my face.

My head cracks at the thoughts and shaking emotions that don't come together.

Meliá approaches me like that. [M]

Merliah hasn't noticed me.

If you had killed your breath, you wouldn't have noticed.

"It was a brilliant fight"

That's what I said, I'll stop Merliah. [M]

"K, Mr. Cruz?!

Melia raises her alarmed voice as she wipes her cold sweat with her gloved fingers.

If you look at my face, I think I'm going to want to ask you a lot about why I'm here, or what you were talking about earlier.

But...

"Merliah, I want you to let me take your hand"

That's what I say and give her my hand. [M]

Melia laughed,

"I won't let you go if you grab it."

and returned it.

"That's convenient."

I take Meliá's hand and go down the stairs.

When I got to the hall, I was greeted by Falcus.

"Looks like you've been finishing up."

"Thanks to you. Thank you."

Oh, my God, Farkas lied.

Lexie is looking at us a little further away.

Hung, and after he rang his nose, he laughed like a pull and was just paying his hand to tell him to just disappear.

I take Meliá, I walk through the hall, I walk home.

"Wait!! Almeria!!"

Every human being in the hall, not just us, freezes in a violent cry as if lightning had fallen.

The Lord of the Voice is Iscarios, above the spiral staircase.

"That was a lot of mistakes!

He's an unscrupulous, emotional, big idiot who can't see the world!

That's what I say, I curse Meliá.

I hide Merliah on my back. [M]

"But... for one thing, you told me that you missed it too."

Iscarios continues his words as he steps down the stairs one step at a time.

"Non is about to be the sword of mankind.

I think that's fate.

I was born to tear my mother's belly apart for this, to see the death of my comrade, and to live forever.

To carry many lives, Non wants to be a sword. "

The orchestra stops playing, and the people gathered on the dance floor flee to stick to the wall, and we confront each other in the middle of a vast hall.

"Still, Non... you were human.

You were a man who tried to kill his heart in agony to escape his own responsibilities. "

Yes, the face of Iscarios, speaking to Merriam, had a more serene and at the same time lonely grin than I had ever seen before.

"I... don't think I ran away.

You are indeed leading the people of the Empire.

I think you keep moving forward. "

To Meliá's words Iscarios narrowed his eyes satisfactorily and gave a loud laugh.

To that sight the surrounding people show a bare gesture as if they suspect their eyes.

General Changsheng, an oligarchy, iron-masked hero, is laughing at people.

It would be an unthinkable sight in their common sense.

"That made me a good woman.

My daughter, who was just sitting there like a doll, stood on her own feet and became the kind of woman who could confront Noon. "

Iscarios stops laughing and stares at Meliá.

"There is no other woman like that.

That's why I want Non to be.

Almeria von Rollingen!!

Then I apply for marriage!!

The blurring rose from the perimeter, but it fits right in.

Because I caught my attention trying to hear Melia's reply.

Meliá at the time is opening wide enough that her eyes are about to spill and her mouth is puckering.

"Happy I did... I've been thinking about it.

It is a familiar childhood for Non, even though it is a forgotten vision of Katrine-sama.

A boneless man like Noun warned him not to touch it.

But! That was too fascinating!

I want to be loved.

I want to love you as my wife. "

Iscarios glittering his eyes like a child and doing that.

You guys made a brilliant prediction.

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[◆ Mitch]

"Ooh... let it go..."

◆ Works with

"Homhom. You know that."

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Naturally.

"That's troublesome. I'm not giving you Meliá."

I said that as forcefully as I could.

Iscarios looked like he expected,

"You, you know who Noon is."

And awesome.

"Iscarios Amdo Calharias.

He's the empire's most powerful victorious general, a rare hero... and a lover of Merriam. "

I ran out of words.

Iscarios snorts.

"I'm sorry, but Non is a born boneless man.

I'd rather make up my mind here than make a rush...... what do you say?

That said, Iscarios fists.

"Take it and stand"

I lay my hands on the pattern of the sword.

Iscarios' squire comes running over with a great sword.

"Hey, wait a minute!!

There are blade wounds in my mansion!!

A duel somewhere else. "

"Good, McRinger.

Let him do as he pleases.

Isn't it more novel and interesting than a common ball? "

The Empress pays no less for the sad cry of the Duke of McRinger.

"Let it be, at least a duel with a mock sword...

In the unlikely event that His Excellency the General is taken seriously, the Imperial Army may disintegrate... "

"Hmm, okay."

The Duke's proposal appears to have been accepted as a drop point for the Empress.

In haste, the Duke orders his servant to bring a simulated sword.

The Empress's mood remains the same, so she herself rushes out following her servant.

"Mr. Cruz......"

Melia stares at me with an anxious face.

It is not easy to say no if it has been proposed so far.

The smudges and facades of the aristocratic world sometimes take precedence over the thoughts of the parties.

But if I defeat Iscarios in this duel, I'll be able to turn everything upside down...

"I'm sorry I made you look like a prize for a duel.

But I don't want you to stop me.

'Cause I'm gonna win. "

That's what I told her, and I let Meliá down.

A gathered simulated sword is arranged on the floor of the hall.

Iscarios takes the Great Sword, something similar in length and weight to the sword I usually use too.

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[No name even if reincarnated]

"Who among you guys can tactically organize with an escort and accurately beat all Mario!!

[No name even if reincarnated]

"If you don't use the Devil's Sword, don't you want Mario?

[No name even if reincarnated]

'You don't understand.

Mario's situation analysis is accurate.

But what about letting a guy with no track record play this big game?

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There are a few fairies who have stopped showing their faces while they are living their days of serenity in the Empire.

It may be a violation to rely on them in the first place as a duel, but this battle cannot be lost.

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[No name even if reincarnated]

"I can't believe there's a battle where there's no danger to my life but I can't lose this much..."

[◆ Mitch]

"Me, I'll weigh myself down because of what happened last time..."

[No name even if reincarnated]

"Bad help can get in the way..."

[No name even if reincarnated]

'In the meantime, I'll tell you.

Homhom, come on!

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Yeah, I'll do my best.

I can wave my sword. [M]

Iscarios stares at me with his sword. [M]

"The witness will be affiliated with the Kingsguard Knights, and will be served by Misha von Rondert.

Settling drops a weapon, bends a knee under the attack of the opponent, or falls to the floor is a better loss.

Is there any difference? "

Girl Jie and the famous Misha also seem to be under pressure in front of General Iscarios.

Iscarios nodded silently, and so did I.

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[◆ Matsumoto]

"Hom Hom!! Long time no see!

We made it!!

[No name even if reincarnated]

'What the... stumble.

You can stay, but don't stir things up. '

[◆ Matsumoto]

'No, no!

Not me, these two!!

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The fairies are a little noisy.

What's the matter with you?

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[◆ Auxiliary Guard]

"Hear It's War"

[◆ Mario]

"Heard the impossible gay starts"

[No name even if reincarnated]

"Auxiliary Guard and Mario are the KITTER-!!"

[No name even if reincarnated]

"Huh!? Why!?

[◆ Auxiliary Guard]

'Cause I smelled blood and nitrous smoke.

(I played by the same name in a certain sochage and Mazuna sent me a mess like a ghost) '

[◆ Matsumoto]

"I've been messing around from one end to the other with every player named Auxiliary in a game with strategic elements that Auxiliary Guards seem to like!!

[◆ Mario]

"The inevitability of the name coincidence.

(Sad, but you're a senior junior in college at Mazhen Real) '

[◆ Matsumoto]

'Chi, I'm the one who created the incentive for Mario to join!!

[◆ Ozigi Sou]

"Stuff!! I believed you could do it!

[◆ Mario]

"In the meantime, take the situation in three lines"

[◆ Physical Education Professor]

"Duel Iscarios by betting on Meliá.

Wipe it with a mock sword or let it drop its weapon and you win.

You'll never lose. '

[◆ Auxiliary Guard]

"Given Iscarios' defense, we're going to have to crush the weapon.

Go for it on the counter. "

[◆ Mario]

"And magic.

Idiot, honestly, you don't have to go out with a sword fight. '

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I felt comfortable with the paramedics and Mario, who said it was the first reunion in a long time but offered a pale situation analysis and tactical suggestions.

The opponent is the most powerful transcendent of our time.

Given the difference in power, it won't even be cowardly.

I use everything I can. [M]

You have to win for me and for Meliá.

"Begin!!

The flaming lid of the duel was cut and dropped along with Misha's hanging.