The wise man returns

“First of all, thank you for your encouragement, and if you become emperor, I will do my best to make sure that you are not uncomfortable. ”

The audience also responded eagerly because of what they said earlier.

At this rate, it seemed like everything would end well.

The moment I thought that, Evelyn's voice behind my back became closer.

“And this is the answer to your question. ”

“... Yes? ”

In the embarrassed host's voice, he turns away.

If there is a problem, I think I want to stop it quickly, but the moment I felt something touching the cheek, Balin remained stiff.

“Oh... oh...”

After a light ball kiss, Evelyn smiles widely and squeezes her arms.

The question before is the relationship between Balin and Evelyn. There was no clearer answer to that.

“... bam. ”

Balin's face widened as if she had suddenly become mistaken for a relationship.

Because I had to listen to her first, as she was in front of people.

It was not that I was angry or angry.

To be precise, you should be surprised by its magnificence.

After returning to the inn, Balin immediately takes Evelyn up to her room.

“What were you thinking? the kiss on the cheek. ”

“That? It's a reward. Reward for Valine improving my image earlier. ”

In Evelyn's reply, Valine felt a smile.

It's because I didn't expect to repay my debt like this.

But I didn't feel bad.

If Evelyn is an enemy, she is her candidate and will be a close ally in the future.

A partner who wouldn't worry about betrayal would be smart. That way you'll have more power.

“I don't think that's all. ”

Balin leans against the wall, opening her mouth lightly.

I could have done it any other time, any other way I wanted to reward you.

There is no reason to kiss in the middle of a colosseum full of people.

“That's it.”

“Is that so?”

Evelyn smiles meaningfully with an answer.

Balin will know why she did it.

You don't have to say it.

In fact, Balin was perfectly aware of her mind.

‘So I'm just going to leave you here so you don't let me finish my work. ’

The various abilities and accomplishments Balin has shown so far were overwhelming.

I don't want to let him go.

But Valine smiles in relief instead of getting angry.

It was a shocking task, but even more so, Evelyn reached out to take care of the Empire people.

"What you just saw in the Colosseum... you mean you can sacrifice your innocence for the people. Hehe. ’

With that level of skill and enthusiasm, you can do well without special events.

In an age of peace, without the Demon Prince or the North Tra Empire.

Suddenly, I heard that dinner was ready.

Balin raises his head lightly.

“Please continue to do so. Don't be so crooked. I'll always come with you. ”

“... Yes? Bar, what did you just say!! No, him! Okay! Thanks for the encouragement! ”

Balin, who was just opening the door, gives a hesitant look.

Evelyn, who was an old politician just now, suddenly started stuttering.

“Are you sick? ”

“No! It's... it's hot! It's hot. It's relaxing. It's no big deal. I'll be down in a minute! ”

It was hard to believe Evelyn was nervous, even in front of a crowd of tens of thousands and Balin's own inferior palace.

However, Balin tilts his head lightly and closes the door.

I've been nervous ever since the training ground. Maybe it just got out.

If that's the case, that's the reaction.

‘You didn't seem too nervous. There are so many people in the world, I can't rush them. ’

In the room where Balin went down.

Evelyn, who was left alone, grabbed her by the pounding chest without me even knowing it.

“... Why? ”

Ever since I came to the Imperial Court, this feeling has been bothering her.

Every time Balin utters something other than work, my heart starts racing.

Her kidneys and therapists said she was fine, so she had no choice but to endure it.

“What the hell am I doing...? Why are you only looking at him…”

Evelyn sighs.

I was originally going to enrich the Empire by using Balin's ability, but I'm going to swing it at Balin.

I couldn't do it. Evelyn shakes her head sideways without even knowing it.

* * *

The next day, the match between Silon and Leven.

After this match, you will enjoy the festival without delay for two days.

Originally, those two days were supposed to be the days of the matches between Penzance and Yurcel, Ryden and Earl Marco.

But both matches were banned, so there was a gap of two days to doze.

“Are you just going to train for two days? ”

“Huh."

Balin purposely replied. Because it was obvious that Leven would come closer if he didn't.

‘Let's face it, we'll talk about scenery somewhere else. ’

I'm sorry, but Valine didn't have time to hang out like that.

We need to dig deeper into the dragonheart beneath the Holy See, as well as about Andropos.

First, Balin decided to focus on Dragonheart for the remainder of the tournament.

Finding Andropos is important, of course, but finding the Ecliptic without any clues is no different than wasting your time.

There was no reason to resume the search until I saw Palias again at least or encountered him.

After the tournament, we'll have plenty of time.

Moreover, Valine is currently unable to travel with Leven.

He will, too. She's the Holy Father's successor.

Maybe you'll find yourself in the Holy See while you're out there with her.

It was better not to give him a beating in the first place because he was a quick Leven.

“You're a sincere man. Sometimes I envy you."

“What?”

“That sincerity. The courage to move forward endlessly, no matter what your body is. I'm jealous because I don't have it. ”

After finishing the horse, Leven gently raises his mouth.

It was absurd for Balin to know her in her former life.

Have you no integrity? People in their past lives might get tired of laughing. ’

After the Holy See collapsed, Leven moved hard enough to force the seer to put her to sleep.

Despite the below average stamina, even Palias has digested the whole schedule of disgust.

I haven't done it in a while. Since it had been more than 30 years since then until the last moment, what I'm saying now sounded ridiculous.

“But don't beat yourself up too much. The ball you're wearing right now, it's like it's tied to something. ”

“Intertwined? Me? ”

Balin's eyes widen and greeted. It is absurd that there are still old rules that bind themselves.

Nevertheless, Leben's expression hardens instead of denial. It was the first time she did that, except during combat.

"Yes. I don't think it's ambition or greed, but... it's also the pursuit of power. It's like being chased by something...“

“Seeking power...”

Valine opens her mouth quietly on behalf of her who cannot finish her sentence.

When I heard all the stories, I couldn't say no.

East-western to stop the Demon Prince, learn swordsmanship for strength. Infiltrating the Holy See for Dragon Hearts.

They would never do this if they were normal.

‘You can't say it's bad here. I've known that for a long time why it's bad. ’

If you convince yourself that you're already wrong, it's only debatable.

In the end, Balin paused and laughed.

‘Soon the time will come. When the Demon Lord moves, and my power grows beyond their control. ’

Probably not too far away from the competition at that time.

Both dragon hearts and dragon magic were enough.

“... Got it. Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, we'll find a good place to play. ”

“Fantasy, if possible. ”

Leven speaks calmly, pointing to Valine and her face.

It is imperative to hide your face as it has already been sold through the competition.

When Valine realizes that, she nods.

“Phew, okay. Well, I guess we'll just have to win in style, then. ”

“You seem confident. ”

Balin mutters, fixing his eyes.

Silon is an unpredictable opponent.

During that time, I looked at several games, but it was the same every time.

‘I can't guess which cutting line is the right one. There must be something... Maybe it's not beneath me. ’

Balin once more glances at the self-confident side of Leven.

As I said before, even Balin has no idea what he's capable of.

If he does, he doesn't seem like Leven.

But I couldn't find any doubt about defeat in Leven's eyes.

It's just full of curiosity and anticipation about the game that's coming up.

“Leven.”

“Yes?”

On his way to the stadium, Balin opened his mouth carefully.

What he said to Leven first was usually what he had to do.

Thinking that way, Valine smiles and says to Leben, who was not expecting much.

“Beat it. This round. ”

“... ”

Leven stares blankly at what he's thinking.

I didn't take it by surprise. It literally rendered the consciousness unable to react.

“Yes, you must win. ”

“I'm cheering you on, too! He's a good deputy, so if we make it to the finals... we're going to run into Balin? Don't you know who to cheer for? Anyway, let's win this game! ”

Sonia and Evelyn, who were walking together, said a few words of encouragement.

In that voice, Leven lightly raises his base.

“I'm so cheered for, I'm sure Leanne will listen to you. Get ready for the finals. No, it could be a semi-final, so you can start thinking about it. ”

The morning cheering ended there.

Hours later, the stadium was filled with people without anyone.

Most of the cheers were with her, as she was the number one remaining athlete in popularity.

“Come on! Alternator! ”

“Give me a good kick! ”

Balain, sitting in the front seat, quietly draws a simulation of today's duel.

Silon always takes the same stance as the opponent's main discipline.

I didn't think it would change as a semi-final.

‘Then who's got the weakest flaw in the end, and I guess it's hard to be silly this time. ’

Balin's mouth rises to the top, reminded of Leven's olfactory arthritis.

Unlike swords or magic, the amount of skill and know-how surges beyond imagination.

And Leven, as he knows him, is an aphrodisiac who has honed such aphrodisiacs to the highest level of the sorcerer.

Trying to replicate won't be easy this time. Balin looks back at the other side, anticipating that.

Leven's usual position was empty.

He's probably warming up in the waiting room right now.

At that moment, Valine swallowed a gulp.

After the big game, I was nervous without even knowing it.

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