Chapter 418 Chapter 416: Past Is Past

Night.

I was looking down at the Imperial Capital from the castle.

The problem has not been solved.

Leo is always on the Western front.

Because I'm not there, I can understand the comfort of being around.

Oh, my God, Leo.

He murmured as he looked up at the sky.

The situation is getting worse and worse.

Other aristocracy who detected the movements of the Barons and the Duke of Kleinelt began to bring up their friendship with me.

The problem gets bigger and bigger if we keep going.

The older I grow, the more I can't do it alone.

I guess I'm an attractive place right now.

Number two, Leo's real brother, who fought for the empire.When Leo becomes Emperor, he becomes the emperor closest to power as an emperor.

The more noble you are, the more you will want it from your throat.

Father is accelerating it.

The aristocrats perceived me as wanting to marry Marianne, the princess of the clan.It's not wrong.

I must change my current position of freedom in order to escape my own unforeseen designs.

"What should I do....."

Whether it's the Valiant or the Duke, when I join my son-in-law, my right to inherit the empire will disappear.That's what entering a son-in-law means.

The same applies when you marry Marianne.

As long as the Imperial family doesn't die in large numbers at the same time, I won't hear from the Emperor.

It's hardly a story.

We need to get away from the Empire anyway.If you're held up, you'll have a fight with Leo.It's Erik who gets the money.

Regardless of the person's will, there are forces that can do whatever they want.

Like the White League that acted for Fine, even though Fine didn't want it.

I can't tell you that I can't.

Too much effort, though, to alert you.

I succeeded in making you think I was in danger, but my freedom disappeared.

"If you stay out too much, you'll catch a cold.

"You're gonna be okay. Almost there."

"Yes."

That's what I said from behind, and Erna lined up next to me.

And I looked up at the sky in the same way.

……

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Silence persisted for a while.

It was Erna who broke the silence.

"I'm sorry...."

"You're not apologizing."

"But your mother's bothering Al... no offense?I'm sure. "

"I know. You've always been on my side.This time it's for me. "

"... is it true that the Duke of Kleinelt is also talking about dating?

"It's true. Not just the Duke of Kleinelt.The aristocracy of the Imperial Capital has also applied to me for friendship.Nice palm back. "

With normal sensitivity, it would be interesting to apply for a relationship with a prince who has disappeared.

But for the nobles, such sensitivity is the only obstacle.

This is politics. There are many people who want to ride a winning horse.Watching the flow and laughing at me, the nobles can keep the house.

"... what are you going to do?

"I'm thinking."

"We don't have much time.Master Rezelotte says he's on a fast track. "

"Looks like you're my older sister.I'll take a little break. "

My sister, who destroyed the clan army, is invading King's Landing.

Considering the people, it can be called a slow march for my sister.

But it's still fast enough.

It will be only a matter of time before the king of the clan is captured.

"... it's unusual that Al can't give you an answer."

"I can't cum. I'm not perfect.What's more, there's no right answer to this question. "

"... what do you want with Al?

"Sebastian told me, too.It's up to me. And I don't know what I want to do. "

"That's right...."

After that, the silence lasted again.

When the night wind was just getting cold, Elna cut out that she couldn't bear to speak.

"Do you remember the day we first met?

"I remember. You came to the castle and found me being fooled by Gerd.You were mad at me for being weak after you blurred the Geeds. "

"Already... you remember that kind of thing.But... wasn't that the first time you saw me?

"Was it?

"That's right... don't you think that's weird?I can't believe the Baron was always on my side just because I was close. "

"I don't know.I didn't think that was weird.

"There's a reason.Eleven years ago... the day the Imperial Ambassador arrived.The day Al broke the jewels and was imprisoned... that day, it was me who slashed the jewels in the vault and cried... "

That must have been a courageous word for Erna.

I haven't seen Elna so nervous in a long time.

But...

"Well, I guess... that's what I think."

"Did you know...?

"I don't know. No one told me about that day.But as I grew up, I noticed.You're the only woman of your age who can slash a treasure trove. "

There is only one answer.

That's right. Even idiots notice.

Instead, did you think they wouldn't notice?

This one.

"That's not true....."

"Is that such a shock?

"Of course! It was important to me... it was important..."

I see. For me, it's one of your memories.If you think the Barons are on my side because of that incident, what do you think?The Baron's family is not cheap enough to move with that kind of loan.You've always been on my side because of countless debts... bonds... between you and me.That's just one more thing, right?What's gonna change?

It's not the first thing that matters.

It's the process from there.

We spent our childhood together.That density leads to trust today.

It was built with me and Erna.

"At that time... I swore to Mitsuba-sama... I had to abandon Al."

"Did you take that oath?It's up to you to take care of yourself, but honestly, you don't need it?Without such an oath, you will not abandon me, nor will I.Isn't it? "

"... why do you say that so easily... I wonder when I'm going to say it and I'm going to be stupid."

"Past is past.It hasn't changed now. But... I'm glad you told me.Thank you, Erna. "

That's what I'm going to do.

It's important now.

Thanks to me, I found the answer.

I don't like change because I like it now.I like it, now.

I'm just a fool to get lost.

The answer was always by the side.

If we find an answer, we'll just have to find a way to get there.

"Did you get the answer?

"Oh, thanks to Elna."

"Childhood is great, isn't it?So what kind of answer did you give me?

"I'm not marrying anyone.Of course, I'm not willing to fight Leo because I'm being dragged out.There's one more answer to not giving, isn't there?

You're greedy.

Well, I'm Ardler too.

That's how I walked with Sebastian, smiling.