Chapter 523

Chapter 523

C523

All the transfer gates of the empire were closing.

The armies of the imperial family's vassal states were also seen heading towards the empire by land and sea.

Clearly, the Empire was preparing for war without a doubt.

A war with Hairan.

Bang-!

A white dimensional portal formed in Tikan's front yard, and Mort, the snow toad, appeared.

As soon as Talaris realized that the atmosphere was unusual, she visited Sword Emperor Castle.

Mort looked quite tired because he had moved too many dimensions in a short time.

"Talaris-nim!"

As Jin and his comrades approached, Talaris shook her head bewildered.

"The emperor has gone mad. It's really a atmosphere for a purge."

"Have you seen Ron-nim?"

"I've been told he wasn't there. I haven't heard other details. But Sword Emperor Castle was also completely poisoned... War is inevitable. All the knights following Ron are also gathering at Sword Emperor Castle."

War between Hairan and the entire Empire.

Originally, Talaris thought that as long as Ron was there, the outcome of the war would surely be Hairan's victory.

However, now that she had been to Sword Emperor Castle herself, she wasn't sure either.

It wasn't because she hadn't met Ron in person.

"Strangely, few clans have decided to help Hairan. I don't know what trick the imperial family played, or if Ron lost his reputation without me knowing."

Jin knew why.

"Talaris-nim."

"What?"

"Talaris-nim told me to let you know if something bad was going to happen. Could you tell me what might be the reason?"

The Hidden Palace has always been neutral, but now it must be called Jin's ally.

But the relationship of the Hidden Palace with Hairan was not clear.

In fact, the Hidden Palace didn't have to step forward even if Hairan was destroyed.

It shouldn't step forward exactly.

The Hidden Palace would turn the empire into an enemy for no reason.

So Jin would tell Talaris about Ron's ill health only after she had fulfilled her purpose of aiding Sword Emperor Castle.

Talaris shrugged and looked at Jin's allies.

"Everyone, go out for a while. I need to talk to my son-in-law."

Jin's companions left.

"Son-in-law."

"Yes."

"Do you remember what I told you about the duties of the Hidden Palace last time?"

-The Hidden Palace has maintained its neutrality for most of the years, but it hasn't always been that way. We also made a vow when the First Hidden Palace Master was chosen by Full Ice and Mort for the first time.

-The same goes for the power of Full Ice that our Endorma clans obtained. In exchange for gaining too much power for a human, we were tasked with helping to resolve the anomalies of the world.

Jin nodded as he recalled the story.

"The previous masters recorded that Hairan had something that could be a threat to the world."

White stone.

They gained absolute power at the cost of falling into the deepest solitude.

Only those who entered the realm could understand each other.

However, just like stars collide and disappear when they get too close, their relationship was no different.

If one of the three could embrace them all, they would have become more affectionate friends than anyone.

However, Cyron, who could assume that role, ascended to a higher and solitary realm and lost his emotions as a human being, and since then the three couldn't get closer.

There still exists a feeling of friendship.

That's why Talaris hoped she would never have to fulfill her duty, and she was willing to let things work out like this if possible.

"So be a bit more honest with me, tell me everything you know. Right now, we're talking about the worst situation, but isn't it just an assumption? We have the power. The power to discard the worst."

Jin felt her sincerity.

Moreover, realistically, Talaris's abilities were needed to help Hairan as soon as possible.

The fact that all transfer gates are closed means that land and sea routes are also blocked.

Jin was prepared to approach Sword Emperor Castle by land and sea while fighting the imperial army, and he trusted in making his way through without difficulty.

But it's too late to follow that path.

If Hairan can't hold out until then, it will only make enemies with the Empire, let alone help his friends.

To hurry and fight together was also something to lose to the Empire, but if it brings the war to victory, then it might make quite some sense.

Jin is the Flagbearer of Runcandel.

As the Flagbearer, Jin intended to support Hairan without the permission of Rosa, the acting matriarch.

"And maybe, you and I are complicating things too much. Although there are fewer Knights of the clan with Hairan than I thought, but if it's Ron..."

"Ron-nim... has not recovered at all from the internal injuries suffered during the terrorist attack at Sword Emperor Castle."

Talaris's eyes widened.

"... What?"

"Ron-nim's condition has not improved at all after fighting against the Leader of Kinzelo and suffering internal injuries. I don't know the details of the situation, but he may be worse than back then. And the only ones who know this are me, Talaris-nim, and five of Ron-nim's closest aides."

"Sigh, I was aware that Ron hardly had any external activities after the attack on Sword Emperor Castle... Could it be for that reason?"

"The reason why the Emperor is carrying out the purge and why there are few Knights with Hairan may also be the same. Perhaps those within the Empire know that Ron-nim is not in normal condition."

"...Contrary to appearances, Ron is good with tricks, so maybe he's doing it on purpose. Pretending to be sick, and right now, he intends to deal with Hairan's enemies, and maybe even the emperor... Damn, things are not so good to think about it. Ron is not one to covet power or even force a fight."

Well, Talaris sighed.

Hearing about Ron's condition worried her even more.

Even assuming he enjoyed good health, it was only natural for her to be concerned about the danger of the white stone.

"Talaris-nim."

"Speak."

"Please help me and my comrades get to Sword Emperor Castle with Mort's help."

"Agreed. But right now it's impossible. Mort is tired from traveling so much. He needs time to recover."

Jin nodded.

"Anyway, I need a bit of time. I have to gather all my comrades and men, and I also have to create means to protect Tikan while we're away."

Jin intended to dedicate all his strength to Hairan.

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