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Of course, the reason Lycaen helped clean up the mess was to finish what Joel started. It was because Prince Breton had no idea what would happen if he found out about the fire. No matter how perfectly you do things in the Artroom Guild, there is no such thing as "never" in human work.

So it's better to fix it like this. Then it was clear that there was not enough reason to dig deep into the fire, so it would be appropriate to investigate.

But you can't tell Prince Breton that. Lycaen smiled and said.

“As you know, there is an unknown intention in this fire. And once you start digging into it, you never know when it's going to end. A month, two months, maybe a year. ”

“Of course.”

“But now there are quite a lot of lords who have left their territory empty, including me. It's not a good thing to be away for so long. ”

“That means……. You want to go home soon? ”

“That's what you'll see. ”

“Well, I have one more question. If your methods are successful and properly repaired, the people of King Luo will be known to be alive on the outside. Then Jay, maybe there's a third fire. ”

“I suppose so.”

“Then how do we stop it? ”

Prince Breton asks, and Lycaen tilts his head back.

“Why are you asking me that? ”

“Hmm?"

“You should finish what you started. As you said, we didn't actually like each other and have no reason to help each other? ”

Lycaen smiles strangely as she finishes speaking. Seeing that, Prince Breton felt something rushing up from within, but he didn't say anything right away. What Lycaen is saying right now, it was because he was clearly saying it.

However, I felt bad about walking away like this. Prince Breton, who thought for a moment, decided to show a little bitterness.

“Then I can dig deep into the fire without changing people, so as not to send you home." ”

“You could say that. But then the trouble would be His Royal Highness. ”

Prince Breton was not a man who could give up his own to bully others. Lycaen was able to confidently say it because he knew it.

“Hehe, of course. I see. Then you're in charge of saving lives. ”

“I understand.”

“Farewell. ”

“Yes, Your Majesty. ”

“Found it!”

Sound coming from inside an awfully scorched wall, an awkward skeleton, and a burning palace full of ashes. A moment later, Prince Breton's Escort Knight commander comes out and shouts in a loud voice.

“King Luo and queen, four princes and two princesses are all safe! ”

“Oh, really? ”

“Yes, he said he was hiding in a secret passageway in an annex. ”

“I see! Where are you hurt? ”

“Heat and smoke are driving everyone crazy. ”

“I see. Take her and heal her quickly!" ”

“Yes, Your Majesty! ”

The Knight Captain's answer is horrifying, and the knights rushing out of the inner sanctuary. In the carriage, hair and clothing were scorched by fire, and people were covered with black on their faces and bodies. We can't see their faces, but the knight commander said they were from the Luo royal family, so it must be them.

A procession of stretchers that quickly penetrated and disappeared among people. Prince Breton, who was looking behind him for a moment, gave a stern command to the Knight Captain.

“You must have been devastated. Treat yourself, but be careful to take absolute rest for a few days. Don't meet anyone for a while! ”

“Yes, Your Majesty! ”

“If one of you disobeys me, take care of it and report it to me." I will delegate the authority of Prince Bren to protect them! ”

“I accept your words! ”

It is clear that we should report after processing it first.

Kill anyone who comes near you. I'll take care of it.

And that was for all the nobles around him, not anyone else. I'll kill you if you try anything.

Caith smiles deeply as he watches it from afar.

“That was a great performance. ”

“The prince himself is in trouble if you don't do that. ”

“Too bad, though. ”

“Huh?"

“It would be nice if we could narrow down the jealous man's position, or if we could just get him out of the way. Then you'll think of something else. If it wasn't for Joel, we could have just let it go. ”

Caith said with a genuine regret. Lycaen kicked his tongue at Caith like that.

“Tsk, tsk.... Jealousy or the Soviet bear... ”

“Son of a bitch! Don't call me a bear! ”

“What do you call a bear? ”

“Then you can call her pretty. ”

“Hehe, go ahead. ”

Caith pauses at the reaction of Likayen to ask her to do something. Then I took a long sigh and shook my head. No matter how much I thought about it, it was strange for a man to call a man "pretty."

“Anyway, why would I do that? ”

“Do you think I fixed this just because of Joel? ”

“Yes? Then? ”

“The empire occupied two-thirds of the continent. And Bren Kingdom swallowed a third. Well, can you feel it? ”

“Hmm……. So you're saying the Empire is coming? ”

“Wouldn't you say? ”

Caith folds his arms and twists his head to the side because of Lycaen.

“Well, that redhead can't just walk away. ”

“So we need to get back to the territory as soon as possible and prepare for it. ”

“I suppose so.”

Caith nods loudly, suddenly looking at Lycaen and saying,

“If I don't look.... Even if you say that, we are not the swords of the king, you are not the only loyal. How can a local noble be so hard-working? ”

But Lycaen shakes his head.

“This arrangement is not solely for the king or for Bren. ”

“Huh?"

“Maybe you should, too. Only prepare for the territory this time. ”

“Why?”

“Have you forgotten? What kind of people are involved in this war? ”

“Oh, those Circus guys? ”

“Yes, we don't know how they'll get out. Not only King Bren, but the redheads of the empire are involved. In other words, even if it is true that the Empire is invading Bren Kingdom, we don't know what will happen as long as the Circus are involved. So first things first, family and territory. Next thing you know, we'll have to make a decision after we know more about the Circus crew. ”

“Hmm, I need some money. ”

“Maybe I should. So let's get this over with as soon as possible. ”

“Yes. Oh, but how do you find someone who looks like you? ”

Lycaen smiles and answers his late-night questions.

“Is that what I do? ”

“Yes? Then? ”

“You have to finish what Joel did. ”

“Hehehehe, that too. Then we just have to wait a few days quietly. Ah ~ Suddenly I want to go home! ”

Chapter 9. Route of Return (1)

Boom, boom!

The earth seems to shake with a thud, but the hard ground cracks open, stealing deep, deep jaws.

At the northern end of the Kingdom of Stanen, Haron Plain suddenly split in the middle of the plains and a vast, vast canyon appeared.

“Ahhhh!”

Numerous screams crash endlessly into the abyss, seemingly through the cracks in the earth.

Kuku ku!

The ground that swallowed up hundreds of soldiers tightens its mouth with a loud sound, and it returns to its original land as if nothing had happened. There is no trace of eating hundreds of lives like an angler anywhere.

There are no more people left on the earth, and the breeze blows over the plain and gently sweeps away the low-growing grass.

And after a while, over a hundred human beings slowly began to walk on it. A procession that slowly advances without a gentle breeze.

The leader of them opens his mouth.

“How is King Bren doing? ”

“Yes, the empire troops dispatched to each other are stationed in occupied countries, and the territorial forces are returning. ”

Both of them were Byrons. And one of them asked the question, of course, is Erl Berg, who he was. The answer was Barrock, Vermouth's henchman. And those who followed behind them were also wearing deep hoods, but they all had the characteristics of the Byronites.

Bermurk hears Barrock's answer again.

“Is there any other movement of the king? ”

“That's right.”

Barrock replies without delay, and Vermooc folds his wrinkles over his forehead.

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