Wortenia Senki (WN)

Day 137 of the Summoning of the Other World [The Shaken One] Part 5:

(As good as it gets... I'm sure this guy will work just like this one hopes... but? What? For a retired person...... somewhere occassional......)

That was the first impression Liang Zhen saw her in the castle of Pireus, the king's capital.

Her name is Elena Steiner, which Count Zeleif said [Roselia's White Military God].

She was an old woman who retired from the knight 10 years ago now.

Did I just say that I was in my late 50s or mid-60s when I said I was an old woman?

Blonde hair, which would have been beautiful in her younger days, is by far a mixture of white.

He has the appearance of an Obasan in town that seems to be everywhere at first glance, but from what I saw the way he walked when he came into the room, he still had quite a bit of training after retirement.

"Ho! Today... yo... welcome down!

You must be extra excited, Martina's greeting was not something that was very much seen.

And that can also be said to Mikhail, who hoped to be unable to be present on this occasion.

I allowed the two of you to sit in front of someone I've admired for many years, provided they didn't interfere with Liang Trun, but I can clearly see that my face is dyed red and my shoulders contain wasted power.

It's like a girl scorching herself into her first love.

(Well, if you're so nervous, don't you have time to say anything extra...)

Especially when they're nervous.

Because Elena Steiner is a living legend that the Kingdom of Roselia is proud of.

A week ago, Count Zeleif told me about her, Ryo Jan decided to look into Elena Steiner.

It didn't take much effort in particular.

Somehow I don't know her, because the Roselian people didn't exist.

That's what they didn't know about her when they asked the kids playing in town.

By then she had received tremendous trust from the Rosary people.

Anyway, her martial arts traditions are numerous.

Notice's battle stands out among such a few martial arts traditions.

Notice Plains present on the border between the Kingdom of Zaluda and the Empire of Ortomea.

It was she who had been sent to the kingdom of Zaluda as a reinforcement, following a counter-invasion operation against the Ortomean Empire, which had gathered troops to invade the Kingdom of Zaluda.

He is literally a hero of salvation.

"Huh... I wouldn't be so nervous. Have a cup of tea and calm down.

"Ha! Yes! Excuse me!

Because of this, Mertina has solidified herself into a bee, even though she cares about me over there.

"Well, as she lets go, Master Elena. Thank you for taking the time."

To Ryo True's words, Elena returned by bowing her head gently.

"I was surprised when I got your letter, but hey. Anyway, it's been 10 years since I retired as a knight.

"I can't thank you enough for asking.

"Well, Princess Lupis wrote me an autograph. I can't possibly not come to the top.

That said, she gracefully carried the cup to her mouth.

"If you say so, it would be worthwhile for you to write to Her Royal Highness saying you can't.

An unexpected look appears on Elena's face.

The princess of a country was asked to write a letter, so the question may be natural.

"Speaking of which, I hadn't heard your name yet.

Elena seemed interested in Ryo Trun.

"I say Ryo Ozai True.

Surprise runs on Elena's face.

"Oh... you... don't feel like much of a fighter.

He is indeed a fleshman no matter how he sees his true physique and muscles.

You don't look like the type to compete with your head for less.

"Do you know me?

"Oh? Of course not, right? Because I love this country, even though I'm retired. For the most part, I know. Some people won't forget me 10 years after I retired from the Knight. They tell me a souvenir story.

Seeing Elena's face, Liang Zhen was convinced that she was still in touch with a knighthood person.

(As far as it goes... this guy is still connected to the Knights... he's a ship on the crossing...)

Now is not the time for the Knights to pledge absolute loyalty to the princess, because this is led by General Hodrum, who has ambitions for the royal family.

The knight was originally a pledge of allegiance to the kingdom and the royalty, and a means of confrontation against the nobility.

For the sake of his position, even if he followed General Hodrum to live, there may be surprisingly many knights with inner discontent.

I guess it's the receptacle to the knight's dissatisfaction that she said so.

"Really? It's an honor to have [Roselia's White Military God] remember your name.

Elena slightly distorted her face to Ryo True's words.

"Oh... you know the old things. It was a long time ago. That's what I was called.

"You don't seem to really like this call. Dear Elena."

"It was a long time ago... by the way, you didn't ask me why I was called.

I don't really want to be touched on. She changed the subject.

"Let's just go straight in. I want Princess Lupis to help me.

Elena's expression hardens.

I must have never thought I'd cut a reason so frankly from this.

"Oh... well... that's really straightforward..."

And when I thought about it for a while, I said with a grin.

"But well, that's easy to understand. I like it, you know.

It is a tone and gaze that is worthy of Liang Zhen somewhere.

"Thank you for that. And what's your response?

"Oh? How many grandmothers and women like me? It doesn't rush a woman like that.

"Oh, excuse me for this. Sure, a sudden invitation goes against manners... we don't have much time, though.

Liang Zhen recieves Elena's words.

"And I don't think I'll be able to respond until I see Her Royal Highness, too?

"Oh? Does Elena want to see Her Royal Highness?... To be honest, we don't have time to waste, do we?

"" "Become!

Surprising voices simultaneously leaked from the mouths of Elena, Mertina and Mikhail into Ryo True's words.

"Ki! You!

A bright true cold gaze pierces Meltina, who rose furiously from her chair.

That was a sign of clarity above all for the man who looked him in the eye.

If you don't shut up, I'll kill you! say.

Meltina's hips, floating as if intimidated, were pushed back into the chair again.

"Excuse me... Hi she doesn't seem used to this kind of negotiation..."

Liang Zhen bowed her head to Elena, who confirmed that Martina had sat down.

"I'm surprised... a great deal of temper... not many warring braves have the same temper as you..."

"I'm afraid so. Somehow my life is at stake here.

Listening to Liang Zhen's words and breathing in, Elena throws questions to undo the conversation.

"So? Why would it be futile for me to see His Highness Lupis?

"If I could only help you by meeting His Highness, Elena herself would have left voluntarily for the castle some time ago.

He is a retired human being as much as 10 years ago.

We're going to put it back on active duty again.

Conditions of juxtaposition dictate impossibility.

And she has no point in money or fame.

Having risen to the rank of general, she will not be crippled with gold, nor will she have more honor than a hero of salvation.

Not even in terms of loyalty to the royal family.

If that persuades you, you're as human as she is.

I would have already served Princess Lupis or Princess Ladine.

To say that you will not do so is to say that you cannot determine which is justified.

It is possible that he is the orphan of the late master, more than he can cut off Princess Ladine, who holds Lord Gerhardt as a fake.

You should think that you can't move back because of your loyalty to the royal family.

In Elena's shoes, there's no way she could join Princess Lupis in the present situation.

In other words, it would be useless to just see each other.

"Yes... I know where it is and why did you call me?

"Because I really need your help.

Elena's face clouds with Ryo True words.

"Oh, is that supposed to force you to listen?

No profit, no reason, no strength to stay.

An expression of contempt appears on Elena's face.

"Was it too much to buy? I was hoping to hear Princess Lupis had a cutter on her.

"No. I wouldn't be rude like that.

"What do you mean?

Liang Zhen answered Elena's question with a laugh.

"It doesn't work in gold or honor. But you came in a letter from His Highness. That means there's room for negotiation, right?... There must be some hope. It's not from money, honor, let alone loyalty. You're personal.

Liang Zhen's words ruled the air in the room.

Everyone is surprised and speechless.

"Sooo... well done. Surely you are a cutter.

Word finally leaked out of Elena's mouth.

And I can tell by her words that Ryo Truth was right.

"Then would you tell me? What do I want... depending on the answer... good, I can help Princess Lupis.

"Ok...... to be honest I have predictions about what you want.

Meltina and Mikhail gave a surprise look to Liang True's words, but Elena also had a scissor. What a face she said.

"Naturally... if you can't predict that much, there's no chance.

"Even so, we can't compete because there's no certainty.

"Hmm... I'm almost lost in judging whether I'm cautious or out of my hips..."

Elena's gaze pierces Ryo Trun.

She would never admit Ryo Trun if there was even a slight mix of fright and hesitation in his heart.

Liang Zhen took Elena's gaze straight.

To prove your worth.

"Well, if you're going to compete with wisdom, do you need that much prudence... Fine. Raise your time to think a little. Let me hear your answer in time.

Elena saw her willingness to appear in Ryo True's eyes.

And I was willing to bet.

My own life.

(This kid... this kid is the last shard I've been waiting for?... the last one I've been waiting for 10 years to finally show up...)

Ten years have passed since she retired as a knight.

But she herself did not intend to stop the knight.

They only made me stop.

That man.

By Hodrum.

[Roselia's White Military God]?

Elena's mouth is distorted by mockery.

Yes, indeed. She was called.

The Kingdom of Roselia, of course, spread its name to neighbouring countries.

Everyone praised her.

But she didn't know.

There's a blade sneaking right behind me.

That the more fame you raise, the more jealous you are of it.

(If this child can foresee my wishes... if so much thought is wise... I... I can fulfill my hopes!

Expectations and anxiety come to Elena's eyes.

I have the expectation that my own wishes may be fulfilled and the anxiety that I will have to wait for the time of year again.

Ryo True could read in Elena's mind.

What she expects from herself.

And it all depends on whether or not you can live up to that expectation.

Liang Zhen combines her knowledge of her that she examined in advance with the information she actually obtained from meeting her.

(Her desire would be to avenge the Knights...... just how far? Hodrum, is this revenge on an individual? Or revenge for the knight himself? Or someone else?

I retired as a knight for 10 years.

This is the firmest reason to say that we are still waiting for an opportunity for revenge, given that we still have influence over the knights and that we are not lacking in training.

If you retired a knight of your own free will, you don't have to train every day.

And her expression when she said the alias [Roselia's White Military God].

If you still interact with knights for disgust when it comes to your aliases, it is unlikely that you hate knights themselves.

(Well, I can think of a reason why it's simply a daily routine...)

Of course, I can think of any reason why she's here.

But she's not the only one who can negotiate because she has hope.

Inevitably, the difficulty of that demand increases.

(Uh-huh... that's it so far... then we'll have to compete later...)

Ryo Jin decided to be ready.

The hypothesis is an interpreted hypothesis.

No matter how much you think, you can't get certainty or anything.

Then I have to believe the knowledge I gained by examining her in advance and the answers derived from the impression that I actually met her.

"Is it revenge...?

There comes a surprise and joy in Elena's face when she hears Ryo True's words.

"Why do you think that?

"I actually felt it when I saw you. You said you weren't retired. That's why I haven't missed training and I'm familiar with the information on the Knights. But in fact, you were retired from the knight 10 years ago... and you will say that you have not retired of your own free will. And General Hodrum came to his seat after you retired.... I knew right away that I was a privileged person because I actually met General Hodrum.... and if you'll excuse me, Mr. Elena... you're a former peasant. It's not a nobleman or a knight's lineage... then given that general's character, it would be normal to assume that he did something behind the scenes.

"Yes... you know where it is..."

Elena leaks the hatred she was hiding.

"... my hope is Hodrum's neck... he is the enemy of my husband and daughter..."

Listening to Elena's words, Liang Zhen understood that her hypothesis was correct.

And the flames of hatred swirling inside her...