Sword of the Philosopher

I didn't miss Prince Livina's words. It was perhaps as if the princess was right to say what she had said in her guess.

"You didn't try to politically exclude me. That's true, but he only tried to build it and gain my power... and this fact hasn't been told to the knights around the prince. Is that right?"

"... why did you come to such a conclusion?

Restoring calm, Prince Livina asks Princess Emena. And she said,

"I asked the person with the information... for example, can you build something magical at the expense of people... using their magic? In conclusion, the person replied that there is. No matter how many reasons I could kill, I couldn't find one. So I changed my mind. There is a reason why you must... kill me. I'm trying to do something with my power."

"Suppose so."

Prince Livina looks sharply at Princess Emena.

"If you don't know why, it's more than just speculation."

"Yes, of course... but if you take into account the fact that I'm the only one here... we can draw conclusions."

Only the princess knows...? And here Princess Emena smiled. A strange expression that doesn't suit this killing scene.

"I knew what my brother was doing. But I didn't know what it meant. I thought I might be experimenting with the technology that I had, and it was the same on the way. But when I found out what it was, I came to a conclusion."

"What... do you know?

Prince Livina's face is strong. At the same time, I was sure of one thing.

It was because we told them everything that Princess Emena wanted to know more about the technology of the Star God. Knowledge of human sacrifice technology will come from Lord Forna. It understood everything and tried to find out about the prince... and as a result she got something.

"... brother"

Princess Emena looked straight at her brother,

"Are you... being invaded by disease?

We looked at each other at the words. No way... the fact that the wise man didn't know even in the future.

Of course, the princess might have just been speculating, but I could tell from the silence and narrowing of the eyes of the other prince that it was the right answer.

"Besides, it's an incurable disease until you think about killing me and gaining power... No, shouldn't I say it's a disease that can't be cured without ancient technology?"

Prince Livina is silent on Princess Emena's words. The knights around you are upset, too, and suddenly they look at the prince.

"... why didn't I see this in the future of the wise man?"

And Lizzie questioned.

"Was it unnecessary information in the descent of the Star God?

"Rather, you're just saying you couldn't observe that much."

I take a breath and reply to Lise.

"The future of the wise man was only about the descent of the star gods... the prince's motives were less necessary to observe given his exit on the way out."

I tried to fight the Demon King through the game, but there, I was able to understand some of the feelings and feelings of my companions. But that's not what happened to Prince Livina this time. The big difference here is that we are still leaving on the way to battle the Star God.

No matter how limited the wizard's abilities are, as the wizard's future could not discern the wizard's thoughts... Princess Emena succeeded in entering the depths of Prince Livina by gaining knowledge.

"... I see."

And Prince Livina murmured after silence.

"Apparently I despised Emena."

"Oniisama..."

"Now that we have arrived, let's tell the truth. Yeah, I'm gonna die anyway. Not far... in a few years. But there is a way to prevent it. That's ancient technology."

"That's why I..."

"There was a need to use the soul of a near relative. And Emena visited the spiritual peak and was still skeptical about ancient technology... that's why she let the assassin go."

"Is everything... for the country? Or... is it for my brother himself?"

--Prince Livina herself must have suffered. But eventually I chose to get Princess Emena. It means that

"To tell you the truth, I thought about myself at first. I don't want to die... but if we don't make this country more prosperous... that's the idea."

Prince Livina points the tip of the sword towards Princess Emena.

"If I lose my right of inheritance due to scandal, my father will make Emena his next heir. But Emena, you're skeptical of technology. Ancient forces are a threat and can cure diseases that cannot be cured with current technology, even without the use of souls. If progress is delayed, so will the death of the people."

"That's why it meant elimination."

"That's right. If you think I'm stupid, tell me everything. Do whatever you want to insult me. But I made up my mind. Whether your hands are covered in blood or not, you follow this path."

... I think the factor of self-preservation is also big. But Prince Livina has learned that ancient technology can save many people. The fact was linked to the feeling that it was I who had to develop the country as a king.

I just had a little doubt. There are two reasons, one is Prince Livina's behavior... and the other makes sense. Just how easy would it be to hold my sister like this?

There is no hatred of Princess Emena in the prince's mouth. It is an atmosphere that is not likely to interfere with the country, and personal grievances are unlikely. Thinking so much about the country... there's nothing to do with killing the princess.

Plus, the incurable disease... is that true? Even in the future of the wise man we know, Prince Livina hasn't come out since this incident... but there's a strange discomfort here.

Either way, the battle is inevitable from Prince Livina's insistence. When it comes to the questions, one way or another…, Princess Emena took a step forward here.