The girl with the fire wheel.

Episode Twelve: Malice Explores

Winning a meeting on the streets, Grohl sought to keep the army north and pursue the rebels and recapture Rockbell.

The already crushed rebels were defeated without any hectic resistance, and Rockbell's ruling zone returned to Coimbra with dismay and ease.

Heard of numerous outrages by the rebels by the inhabitants of Rockbell, Grohl orders the execution of all prisoners.

"Though Bahar was behind it, we must not forgive him for the outrage to the horror he did to his compatriots, for not saying no. No pity whatsoever, let them all stroke! Running thieves, chase them to the end of the earth, but kill them!

"Taishou, please wait. Taisho's anger, I can tell you from the bottom of my heart, is more than just a caress without question."

Perius, a civilian, says the procedure is too excessive. It is true that acts committed at Rockbell deserve death, but if they are stroked without regard for individual circumstances, there will always be a source of evil.

"Shut up, Perius! How dare you say such a thing when you see that tragedy!

Grohl hangs his hand on the sword of his hips and exasperates as to whether he is willing to shelter the sinner, but Perius pales his opinion.

"… then, with regard to those captured in Rockbell, the crime of death after hearing the circumstances from the inhabitants. As for those who have had to stop and joined the rebels, what about the policy of basically saving lives? Of course, you should be punished for imposing military service depending on where you work."

"Too much hand-made!! It would have been a felony just to take part in a rebellion. If you do something sweet here, disaster will come again!

"I'm afraid not."

"What's the difference!

"Most of those who participated in the rebellion testified that they were threatened and forced to participate. Only the leader Listig and some should be truly punished. You can't go wrong with that. Does Taishou intend to acquit the poor and cause a second or third rebellion?

Grohl reluctantly until the end, but the policy of all stroking was to be changed, as not only Perius but the other civilians were of the same opinion.

He offered to help all of them if they surrendered greatly against the remnants of the Red Wheel Army, and he also offered no blame and no touch against the villages that were falling under his control.

At first there were many suspicious demons when they were deceived and discussed, but eventually when they found out that the touch was true, the soldiers of the Red Wheel Army continued to surrender to the Coimbra Army. The Red Wheel Army's position as an army had already collapsed, as the leader Listig was captured and no one could command him instead.

Most were saved and allowed to return safely to their villages, with exceptions. Those who surrendered at the Rockbell. The surviving inhabitants never forgot the face of the usurper, and lined up the guilt of the prisoners as if to spit out hatred. After the hearing, an abbreviated trial took over the Coimbra State Act and the same sentence was handed down for all prisoners detained at Rockbell. - It's beheading.

Cynthia and Noel walked slowly through the city of Rockbell, where the Coimbra balance flag flickered. A vigilance mission involving several soldiers to see if the remnants of the party are still there. The truth is, I just suggested that Noel take a walk because he's free.

"Oh, you're more ruined than a city. There's nothing interesting about it."

"... after a harsh pillage, so there's no choice. But that's a miserable thing. Though they live in different places, I didn't know they could do anything so cruel to their fellow countrymen. I still can't believe it."

Cynthia looks across the city with frowns and debris scattered. Cleaning up the body is not done yet, and the odor is awesome. The eyes of a woman and child sitting on the ground are vain, and hatred and sorrow float in the faces of the men. Until just a week ago, it was a beautiful city, and now there's no shadow to see.

"People who say they're compatriots, they've never met, they've never spoken."

"But"

"I think it's easier to kill a hundred strangers than to kill one facial acquaintance. 'Cause then I'll forget about it."

"That's not true! You're too polar!

"I wonder. I don't really care what happened to people I don't know, and I wonder if others do. So we can all be cruel. Well, that's what the world is all about, so you can't help it."

Noel laughs calmly. There's a mixture of thin chills somewhere compared to the usual smile.

"Hey, what can I do for you! Such imitation is never to be allowed! We humans are not beasts!

"Yeah. That's why, as a proud human being, you're going to execute the beasts"

Noel snarls his fingers gently and nods when this all resolves.

"... maybe, but you want to help sinners? So do that."

"Hmm? I don't think I want to help at all."

Blatantly, Noel replied.

Cursing and anger gradually grow louder. From the square. Cynthia turns to you and Noel comes along relaxed.

There were several Coimbra soldiers in the square and an impromptu execution site was set up. Rockbell residents stand side by side to surround it. They were throwing a curse, an outrage, at the rebel captives in an extended way. Some of them are the figure of a craft who was in the village of Zoim.

Kraft had joined the main force ambush with Fresser, but had fled to Rockbell after losing. I don't know what happened because I was so far from Fresser during the riot.

As the rebel corpses increased, Kraft became threatened with imminent death. I was drunk on blood and violence, but the roots are cautious. There is no such thing as a temper to keep fighting to the end. When the Coimbra army avalanched on Rockbell, he threw down his sword and surrendered first.

Cynthia and Noel, the soldiers who follow them, scratch people and go to jail. Milt also follows Noel as he looks uncomfortable.

A guard noticed this way, stretches his spine and salutes him.

"Good job, Cynthia Hundred!

"Oh, thank you. We are currently on alert duty. Anything unusual?

"Ha, nothing in particular! Some of the prisoners are making noise, but it will be quiet soon."

Looking in the direction indicated by the soldier, a sinner was about to be brought to the headrest. Crying but not being heard, he is restrained by a truncating platform and an executor with an axe stands by his side.

"Yes, I don't like it, help me! I'm really just a peasant! Please, help me!

Death to sinners!

"Kill your revenge!

When the fury of the inhabitants reached its peak, the axe was unwrought down to the sinner. The neck is rolling off a barrel placed in front of him, and blood is erupting from his torso. A soldier moves it quickly, and the next sinner is taken. The sinners are quite large and are held in captivity by a few people.

"Oh, man. Noel, is that a craft? Look, it definitely looks like that big figure!

Milt shouts out. The craft that realizes it begs for mercy. Crying out loud.

"Oh!! Noel on the milt! Oh, please, help me! For the rest of my life! Keep it up, keep it up. I'm gonna get killed!

"... Noel, is that someone you know?

"Yeah, I knew it once because I was on your side before. I call it the Zoim Village craft. But I don't care because I'm an enemy now."

Noel answered pale, without showing any particular interest. In that tone, which is so cold, Milt screams unexpectedly.

"Oh, hey! It's like he was forced to join the rebels, too! Dear Cynthia, can't you manage to help him!?

"... if it weren't for Rockbell, I would have done that too. Only those caught in this city are strict from merciless and obedient. I'm sorry, but I can't help you on my own. Besides, I can't think of a way to convince the residents."

Cynthia shakes her head to the side. If you badly help, the hatred of the residents will be directed at Coimbra State. Then it seems cruel, but it would be better if the prisoners of this city were sacrificed. Besides, I'm pretty sure I did everything I could to assault, loot and kill as much as I wanted. I don't feel so sympathetic.

"... no. Hey Noel, are you really going to kill him!?

"I don't have a choice, Milt. Because Kraft chose to lose. Besides, it's true you did terrible things to people in this city. Then I guess I can't help but get revenge."

"And he said he had no choice."

"So, Milt could have said the same thing about his dear sister, Cal, even if she was killed in a terrible way?

"Oh, that's..."

"Hey, can you say the same thing? Hey."

…………

Noel turns off his grin and looks at the milt with no expression.

Do you know the answer, but are you trying to tell how out of place you are speaking by encountering and listening? Or don't you have any particular thoughts? Cynthia didn't understand. But I think Noel is right about what he's saying. If we are to be outrageous, we must be prepared for reward. You have to keep winning in order not to take it. So the defeated craft is going to get its reward.

"- Do you hate sin and do you not hate people? It's a very good word from some country, but it's very hard to implement, isn't it? 'Cause something I can't help but hate."

Noel peeks into Milt's face from the bottom and tells him what looks like a take-out.

"... bad, craft. You, as a human being, did something you shouldn't have done. So I knew I couldn't help you."

With the look of bitter worms chewed up, Milt turns away.

"No! I don't like it, I don't want to die! Ya, help me!!

Crafts that can be forcibly hung on the cutting table. But the giant gets in the way, and his neck doesn't fit inside. My head fell off the header because I would storm it with all my strength. Soldiers and executors rush to hold down their entire bodies.

…………

"Let's go, Noel. You don't have to see it till the end."

Cynthia cared for Noel and suggested leaving the place. but noel didn't try to move his leg.

"... Hey Cynthia"

"What?

Noel asks, staring at the craft with no expression.

"Can I kill the craft for you?"

"... stop it. You don't have to bear the extra sin. Killing a former companion is something you can enjoy till later."

"It's nothing enough for one more person. Hey, please."

Noel asks me in a serious tone. Even if you forgive me, it doesn't look like I'm going to ask at all. Cynthia nodded after a little hesitation.

"Thanks"

Noel takes the hammer that was inserted into his hips and slowly approaches the cutting table. An iron hammer the size of a sword weighs quite a bit. After lightly rotating it one turn, squeeze it tight.

"Hey, would you step aside for a second?

"Hey, what are you!

"I'm Noel, the Ten Chief. See, this is the class card."

"And excuse me! This guy will make you grow up soon, so please wait!

"Because I'll do it later. Get out of the way."

"For that reason..."

"Cynthia, I have the permission of a hundred men. So, huh?

Forcing the soldiers away, a craft freed from captivity rushes to Noel's feet.

"Help me, Noel. I don't want to die, I don't want to die!

"Yeah, I'll help you now. Look, look me in the eye with your face up."

A craft shaved with tears raises its face. The sun shines into my eyes, and Noel's face doesn't look good. My cheeks were gently stroked with cold palms. Cold, cold, comfortable. The spirit of the craft that was in the state of excitement calms down. I can't hear as much murderous noise as I was hearing earlier. All I can hear now is my breathing and Noel's voice.

gripping Noel's left hand against his cheek with both hands,

"Ugh, thank you, thank you so much Noel. How could I do such a terrible thing? [M] I'm sure what happened to me back then."

"It's all right now, because I won't be afraid any time soon.... Right, Kraft. Next time, I hope you stay on your side forever."

"- Noel?"

"Bubba."

In the sun, Noel's tender face floats. That was the last sight Kraft saw.

An iron hammer, which was gripped by Noel's rear hand, shook down on the head of the craft. At the same time as the mumbling sound, the brains splash as the fruit begins. Noel, who bathed it up close, was dyed with red liquid and shards.

To its miserable appearance, the inhabitants who were murderous were also breathtaking. The hustle and bustle cease, and the silence stretches out on the field.

A boring glance at it, Noel goes back under Cynthia.

"Thank you, Cynthia. Haha, hey, was that sweet?

"... you're really, really different"

“It's really crazy," Cynthia rushes to change words. After wiping Noel's face with his hands, he signals the soldiers to leave the scene. There are still sinners left. The hustle and bustle will blow again in a while. I want to leave before that happens. Cynthia thought that it would be less spiritual to be shown such occasions any more.

"Hey."

"What's wrong, Milt"

"... if it was me over there, were you relentlessly smashing your head?

Milt asks in a trembling voice. Looks like you're shocked by Kraft's death. It would be the first time for this young man, such as the death of a close human being.

"I won't do that. Because Milt is one of us."

"... what do you mean"

"I will never abandon my people. So I think I helped you out with the willingness to die. Yeah, I definitely tried to help. But because Kraft was the enemy. You don't have to help your enemies."

…………

Noel answers all the time saying what's normal.

I guess I can't break it off to the milt. I strongly believe that it is stranger to be able to kill a human, let alone a facial acquaintance, without hesitation.

"Oh, speaking of which. Now you know the milt, don't you?

"... what?

"What happens if you're not happy? I want to stop, so I'm looking for a way to be happy. So let's find Milt with us."

- Noel is smiling.

I see, Cynthia thought. I thought I figured out a little why Noel would be happily detained. This girl doesn't know what happiness is. So obsessed with finding a way to be happy. And I guess not being happy is synonymous with an unbroken death. Keeps me happy. I don't even know what happiness is, but I keep looking.

Cynthia scoffs herself that she's going to feel sorry for herself by accident, but that's the same for herself. He becomes a knight to defend his honor as a nobleman, and takes his sword upon a woman. I intend to be loyal to Taishou, of course, but what underlies it is to protect my self-esteem. Really thin motive. Myself bound by something without the form of honor, pride, etc. There is no big difference with Noel.

(... I thought the similarities were one another, but Noel is better than me. because I was defeated by this girl)

I've been peeking into what's wrong with Noel, so I laugh lovingly that it's nothing.

The face of the earlier executed craft came to my mind why. Noel said this would happen if he wasn't happy, but I wonder if that young man was saved at the end. At least, he never died in pain. Cynthia wondered if dying in peace in this world would make her really happy.

Leaving defensemen at Rockbell, Grohl returned to Coimbra State Capital. Though temporarily driven into distress, they succeeded in annihilating the rebels and even capturing the leader Listig alive. It can be described as such a victory as no more.

Grohl has been in such a good mood to say the best since he took office in Taishou. It was immediately decided to convene the ministers to execute the merit award for this crackdown. While it is inherently unusual to greatly honor the work of the insurrectional crackdown, it also has the aim of emphasizing that there is a Bahar behind it. When you defeat the plot brilliantly, you strongly appeal to the Emperor Befnam, who is the father of Taishou, every state. We have already sent messengers everywhere complaining about Amir's non-existence. When it was our turn next, Grohl was strongly intent on doing so. Because now that we have removed our predicament, it is no longer a dream to reclaim the status of the next emperor.

In the Argument Awards, Wilm, who drove the rebels to crumble, and each commander, are praised for their merit, and Glor is awarded a reward and a letter of sentiment immediately.

Cynthia and Noel, who are usually not allowed to participate in these reputations, could also be on the spot this time. Grohl invited me to the castle by name. Cynthia was making her body nervous again and stretching her face. Noel wears his favorite glasses that look smart.

"Century Chief Cynthia Adrich. It's true that you disobeyed orders and left your premises, but you might not have had my life if you hadn't rushed me. I praise you for your work at the same time as I express my sincere gratitude."

"Yes. Oh, thank you, I'm happy!

"It was a shameless work for my late father. Recognize this merit and give it the status of Senior Hundred Leaders. And he also awards the Coimbra Silver Crown Medal. Work for me and Coimbra in the future."

Medals engraved with class cards, scales and crowns are handed to Cynthia respectfully by the Kingsguard. Cynthia received it in a gruesome motion and saluted it with a red tide on her face.

"I swear, I will continue to work with the whole body and spirit for Taisho, and Coimbra!!

"Uhm. And there's another one who worked unprecedented in this crackdown. - Ten, Noel, come here."

When Grohl invites him, Wilm flaunts his face.

"Afraid. The identity of the person is unknown. I was wondering if you were too alert."

"Hahahaha, was Wilm worried again? If you're after my neck, then there's nothing else! Noel, don't hesitate to come!

Laughing, Grohl urges. Next to the throne is my son Elgar refraining from watching Noel with a restless bare gesture.

Noel waves small and signals, Elgar breaks his mouth. Noel, wearing glasses, looked like someone else altogether, so he was a little relieved to know that it was definitely him.

Noel walks slowly and kneels heavily as he steps forward in front of Grohl. Cynthia sees it with a terribly worrying gaze. I have anxiety about not knowing what to do because of my unhesitant personality. If you work disrespectfully, you can die in one shot. I told him to grow up until the end, and he had nothing else to pray for.

"At first it just seemed like a civilian, but I didn't know you were equipped with that much martial arts. Even our army would be the bearers of rigid courage to contend for one or two. I'm really scared."

Grohl, who doesn't praise ministers very much, rarely lifts them. The ministers who were surprised by it unwittingly shrugged. Grohl is in the mood to expose his emotions immediately, and has the flaw of putting stupidity and dissatisfaction straight in his mouth. The pride of not being able to recognize people because of their good upbringing and being good is overflowing from all over their bodies. When things are going well, it can be a force to attract people, but once it's done, it just seems like a shore of arrogance. Grohl was therefore about to lose faith from his ministers.

The girl whose groll praises at will - Noel. Her gaze concentrates on ten chiefs.

"This man single-handedly picked up the enemy's leading captain and disrupted the enemy cavalry. Not only that, but he showed Listig the abominable thief alive. I only saw the sight with these eyes. I assure you, Takeshi, it's not the same thing."

"Thank you. It's an honor to receive your compliments."

Noel stays on his knees and says thank you accordingly.

"If you ask me, I've done my best to help Sarah and Elgar. Coupled with this case, the kung fu will be enormous.... If that's all right, why don't you serve this coin bra as a knight? We have a hundred men in position."

Grohl's words make the place noisy. It's an unusual thing to give a girl who can't be the bone of any horse, a hundred men long, and the status of a knight. Cynthia would also apply if she were just young, but it had the name of succeeding her father. Instead of Noel having any back shield, it hasn't been a month since he served.

"With your words, sudden promotions can cause disturbances in the military order. Besides, it's a little too abusive to give knighthood status. Noel, I was wondering if it would be a good idea for the top ten to have some experience."

Civilians whisper, but Grohl overtakes.

"Crap. What we need now is capacity, not order. I desire the superior force this man possesses. - I don't think that's a bad idea, Noel."

Noel looked up and thought for a while before nodding.

"We are delighted to take it"

"Right, will you serve me! Then you will receive a 100-person rank certificate and a silver crown medal."

"Ha."

"And when you become a knight, you are allowed to have a surname. Any good ideas? I'll give you time to think."

"Vossheit. I would like to name Noel Vossheit"

Noel describes the name he came up with without showing him how to think about it in particular.

"... Knight Noel Vossheit? Interesting surname inside. All right, I'll do the medal ceremony later, so I'll ask Cynthia for more information. I look forward to working in the future"

"Ha, thank you!

Noel rises and salutes, then returns to Cynthia. Walking tightly, Cynthia still looks like someone else and has nothing else to lean her neck. Perhaps this one was of the nature, and the suspicion also arose that it was usually made fun of. Then I can snort that I read the enemy's plan. Next time, Cynthia decides to find out more.

"- That concludes the Argument Award! The captured Listig, having spoken out about this conspiracy, will be summarily executed, depending on his negotiations with Bahar. As I said earlier, our destiny will change dramatically in the next few months"

"Taisho, what the hell does that mean"

One of the clerks asks questions as he stretches his face. I know the answer, but I had to check it out.

"What I found out. If Bahar admits his inaction, that's fine. If that doesn't work, you'll have to give Amir the hammer of judgment!

No matter how much solid evidence there is of Listig, there is nothing more to be done if Bahar pushes it through unknowingly. The hustle and bustle against the Emperor and the Taishou of each state will have some effect on discrediting Amir, but that's all. But Grohl is not going to fit in to that extent. It wasn't just about fame and pride, it was about the lives of me and my wife. I've already cemented my resolve that I have to make him pay the price.

- Yes, it's a battle with the Bahar. It should be more than just a skirmish or something, it should be a harsh contest for the status of the next emperor. The winner grabs the status of emperor, and the loser is ruined.

My father Befnam will probably not intervene until a large number of people decide. Befnam undoubtedly knows that Bahar was behind the rebellion. I would also have acquiesced because I knew it was a measure to eliminate political enemies. But trust in Amir should have been somewhat undermined by this insurgency failure. It's true that Befnam adored Amir, but that's because he expects to excel. But Grohl was also spoiled until he failed to rule Coimbra.

In other words, if Grohl shows he is superior to Amir, he can take away the status of next emperor. Even the Holsheed Empire would be satisfied if one of his sons died. From experience so far, Grohl was so disgusted with it.

"Takeshi! Very rare, I'm told! Lord Bahar and his compatriots are the same ministers of our empire! And pointing the blade at it."

"The minister of the same empire, said he was a compatriot? How many people do you think have been sacrificed for his plot? I can't help but remind that fool! All right, let's assume everything and encourage your workouts! It was a long time ago that my coimbra was a weak soldier!

"Shit, I understand!

"Today we are going to dissolve with this!

When Grohl stood up and flew his anger, the ministers saluted each one with a different look on his face.

Those who tide their faces with excitement, those who turn their faces bright blue, those who distort their mouths and plot something, Cynthia, who seems nervous and faint.

And Noel... I couldn't stand the length of the story, and I was in tears because I had a big stretch. Fortunately, it was not seen except by Cynthia, so only the matter of the knight's story disappearing was avoided. My fist bones have flown in a different way. Noel smiled deceptively, in pain, thanking him for waking up.

"You fool! Where's the guy who makes a stretch in a place like that!

"We have to stop to relieve the tension. After thinking through it, I had a defect with the thought of a disconnect. Lady Cynthia, please forgive me."

Noel squeezes out a voice that looks serious with a serious face. If we met for the first time, we'd be fooled for sure. It's acting.

"Stop lying and apologizing without heart!

"I'm sorry."

Noel apologized quickly. Because my fist bones were going to get stuck.

"... but even though I do have some excellent martial arts, you are the knight. And what is a hundred chiefs? Really..."

"It's the end of the world."

A sharp fist bone flew over Noel's head. Noel nodding with his head down.

"Look, it's Knight Noel. You will lead the army as a hundred men. Wear something called majesty and engrave it in your chest that you value discipline!

"I got it so good!

Standing up Noel nods exaggerated, sticking the rank card and medal he just received to his chest. Shiny and well-dressed. When I showed it with my chest stretched so well, I met Cynthia, who had blue muscles on her temples.

"... how much I like it, but I'm a senior hundred. I mean, what I mean is, we still have to protect it!

"Yeah, I know it from the bottom of my heart!

Cynthia is sighing, wondering if she has any idea. Noel gently slapped him on the back and then walked out with his nose crossed.

"By the way, I seem to have decided on my last name earlier. Does the last name Vossheit mean anything to you?

"Yeah, nothing. But I couldn't think of anything else, so I thought this would be good. Hey, Sir Adrich."

"... good in Cynthia because my back itches. Sir, stop convincing me."

"Oh well. Yeah, you're right. Cynthia better be Cynthia."

Noel smiled as innocent as a child.

Go outside the castle with Cynthia. A brand new medal gleams in the sunlight. Noel starts to run fast when he snorts satisfied.

Earlier Cynthia asked, but the truth is it's a name I decided to think about just a little bit. Though I was accidentally deluded because I was about to be laughed at or stunned when I spoke. Yes, I wanted to make “meaning” to my name by giving it the last name Vossheit. Noel with a good name and Vossheit with a bad name. - Behind the dazzling sun, there is always a shadow. The light and shadow created by the sun made me want to name them both.

The name Noel was taken from a henchy cat who appeared in a picture book. That's a name Noel really likes. This is the one they usually call is good.

And "Vossheit” is a letter inscribed on Noel's second spear. It was written on the pattern in a bloody red color, and it doesn't fall off at all trying to wash it away. I don't know what that means, but Noel thinks it's not a very good one. That spear is one of the treasures, but definitely not a miracle item or anything. Rather, I'm firmer thinking of it as a cursed weapon.

When someone other than Noel touches him, he burns and even occasionally remembers feeling like he's being sucked out of power. Besides, I feel like I hear something from the spear on a rainy day night or something. Noel falls asleep when that happens because he's about to be unwittingly drawn to his nostalgic voice somehow. As long as you put up with them, the fire will come out, they won't rust, they look good and they are very good because they tame in your hands. I was just wondering if it would be a good idea to surname this ominous letter with no idea what it means, because we're going to be dating for the rest of our lives anyway.

"Is that your own name? Everyone would have liked that."

To be honest, anything but numbers was fine. Whatever your last name is, it's because you have the name Noel now.

And Noel needs to work hard for everyone. We have to work hard, work hard, and work hard to the end. For a long time now, that's what I've decided.