CH 224

Land of the blind (3)

Jacqueline clasped her face.

Her body shook and sobbed, and she couldn't stop crying, mixed with despair over the emotions she couldn't handle.

" Sorry, I'm really sorry. I never thought Count Rondon was the one who worked so hard for us. No, I didn't think. Everyone called him a patriot, so I always doubted his intentions for his warmth."

Born into a commoner's family.

Jacqueline lived a life unlike any other.

Rather than planning for the distant future, life in front of me was given priority, and as I lived like that, building a family and taking responsibility for the livelihood of my children became everything in my life.

It was a boring reality.

Knowing that reality will not change even if we try the same as we do now, our dissatisfaction only increased as time passed.

became narrow-minded

vision narrowed.

The success stories of people we hear from time to time are not as realistic as the stories of distant countries.

"Heh heh, how am I supposed to do this? Please tell me how. I don't know. Even after committing such a terrific thing, it is still very difficult to accept this situation."

he is.

was just the general public.

He became Redford's hero by chance, but in fact, he was special in the process, so he wasn't able to lead people.

On the contrary, since they are ordinary people, people sympathized with Jacqueline's comments.

Jacqueline was the target of the agitation, but in fact, anyone could fully replace Jacqueline's role.

His face was stained with tears.

Confirmed by Roman Dmitry, his face is horribly contorted like a man whose world has completely collapsed.

As an ordinary person who lived a life that repeats every day. I didn't have the experience to accept a series of situations.

Frustrated.

He was sobbing and crying out loud, regardless of what people were looking at.

A space where silence is settled.

People couldn't say anything.

He neither criticized Jacqueline nor comforted him.

Because they are no different.

He projected himself onto Jacqueline, and eventually left Roman Dmitry to judge the situation entirely.

Roman Dmitry said.

"Jacqueline. You also have your own story. The riots that attacked the Earl of Rondon were not for personal gain, and you, who robbed the gold coins, gave them to the people, proving what you were carrying your arms for. However ."

Shh.

picked up a sword

Despite the bewildered gaze of the people, he aimed the sword at Jacqueline's neck.

"There is no excuse for what you did for any reason. You were instigated and attacked Count Rondon's carriage, killing innocent soldiers in the process. They also have a family. Even if you started a riot for your family, your misunderstanding caused the soldiers' families to lose their only father and son. What do you think you can pay for that? Even if you plead with tears, it does not mean that the dead can return."

saw people

It's not just about Jacqueline.

With only Jacqueline on the side, Roman Dmitry's words were for everyone involved in the riot.

"Water spilled. In order for Redford to avoid repeating the same precedent, mistakes cannot shatter responsibility for actions. Jacqueline. You are not the 'hero of Redford' that people respect. I am just a murderer who committed a murder in one mistake, and I will hold him accountable."

Jacqueline squeezed her eyes shut.

accepted death.

His trembling body proves that he is a fragile human being, but the blood of Count Rondon gleamed in his head.

their mistakes at once. A person who dedicated himself to the Kingdom of Redford was about to die.

If he had given him a little more strength, the Count of Rondon, who fell bleeding and fell, would never have been able to get up.

messed it up

he at least. He did not avoid what he had done.

"Listen, citizens of Redford. remember today Jacqueline may not be Redford's hero, but she will remain a lifesaver who accepted your death and took on your sins. Later, when you make the same mistake over and over again. Remember, then, there is no one like Jacqueline to take your place of your sins."

That moment.

flash.

swung his sword

A man who was too ordinary to be called a hero.

Just like that, Jacqueline fell to the floor, splattering blood.

* * *

that time.

Count Rondon led his troops to the royal palace.

He didn't want the bloodshed that would throw the country into chaos, but for now there was no other way.

'People's anger has reached its peak. It was only attacking me as a mere noble now, but if the fundamental problem is not resolved, unbearable chaos will come at any time. After all, for the future of the Redford Kingdom. Someone must raise their arms and bring King Redford down from the throne.'

even while walking.

My mind was plunged into endless confusion.

Although they now agreed on the purpose of bringing down King Redford, Roman Dmitry hoped to usurp the throne and ascend to the throne himself.

That was another matter.

King Redford had a prince who was concerned about the safety of his country.

When he remembered the face of the prince who told him he was willing to revolt for the sake of this country, he wondered if it was right to follow Roman Dmitry.

under the same sky.

The royal lineage cannot be bifurcated.

If you want to overthrow the king and claim the throne, you have no choice but to take the life of the prince.

'What do I rebel for?'

only one purpose.

the country's well-being

Judging really coldly, the Prince of Redford was not worthy of the throne.

In times of turmoil, someone needs someone to sort out the chaos, but the years have proven that the prince is not a great person politically.

He also asked me to lead the rebellion.

It was as if he knew that the king's actions were wrong, but he admitted that he lacked the power and ability to overturn the situation.

branch of choice.

made up my mind

The moment you come to the palace with your weapon, a moment's hesitation will ruin everything.

'I'm sorry, Prince.'

The choice rests with the leader.

Even for those who follow him.

Count Rondon was no longer shaken.

"Chief of the Knights."

"Say it."

"The moment you enter the palace. We will only ask for one conversation. If the Royal Knights following His Majesty show their anger towards us, then without hesitation, blow the head of the Royal Knights Commander and subdue the troops under him at once. keep in mind In the end, it's a fight that gnaws at Redford's flesh. Without both the outcome and the process, Redford is bound to fall into ruin."

" Okay.

The knight commander showed a complicated expression.

The Knights of London and the Royal Knights were close, but he did not show any hesitation in the orders of the Count of London he followed.

It's something I've always wanted.

Watching Earl Rondon's devotion to his country, people always thought that reality would have been different if such a man had been the King of Redford.

Finally.

arrived at the royal palace.

However, the guard opened the door as if waiting for them.

"Please go inside."

beyond sight.

There were royal knights.

They found Count Rondon and knelt down.

"The Redford Royal Knights are the ones who protect the royal family. Knowing that it was a crime of treason to go against His Majesty the King, I made a decision to set the country upright. We will close our eyes and cover our ears here. So get what you want. Do what you have to do for Redford, for this country."

Count Rondon's decision.

The people of the London family were not the only ones who wished for it.

* * *

people in the palace.

They have things to hear.

People talk about Count Rondon as a peasant, but the content of the information flowing into the palace is different.

Redford's Hope.

In a state of financial collapse, the Earl of Rondon was so dedicated to the country that the vast fortunes he had earned from generation to generation ran out.

It was a move that could not be compared with the king.

Unlike the king, who goes to the gambling table every day and spends his money, and is obsessed with women and alcohol, the Earl of London took on the king's duties.

so that.

opened the door

Even though they knew the meaning of the sword of the royal family, even though they knew that a single appearance would undermine their value.

The Royal Knights Commander closed his eyes.

Although he could not join the rebellion, he decided that it would be best for the Redford Kingdom to cut off bloodshed as much as possible while the Earl of Rondon took the throne.

Thanks to this, Count Rondon was able to cross the road safely.

He walked through the long corridors normally used to report to the king, and the armed forces followed him in a vicious manner.

Today.

How will posterity be remembered?

Some would call it a rebellion rebel, but the record of history was not so important.

A man called Maekukno.

For Earl Rondon, the first priority has always been the safety of Redford.

Whatever he was called, he just did what he thought was right.

squeaky.

opened the door

As the knights of the family opened the way, Count Rondon entered the space where the king would be with a hardened expression.

That moment.

Count Rondon's expression darkened with astonishment.

To the throne I always looked up to.

King Redford had a pale face and his head lowered.

* * *

pale face.

blood dripping from his mouth.

The king is dead.

With visually unacceptable information, the Earl of Rondon found a note believed to have been left by the King.

[Count Rondon. When I heard that you were being attacked, I couldn't control my anger towards myself for a while. Because of the chaos caused by me, the King of Redford. Even though I knew you were dedicated to Redford, the days that you ignored me for a long time made me angry.]

It was strange.

The content of the will was different from what people say about the king.

[Actually, I had a reason to live profusely. People say the death of my children is an unfortunate accident, but behind the scenes there was a horde of evil that threatened Redford's well-being. Not only did they kill the eldest son, they also took the life of their still young daughter. And one day. sent me a letter Their threats were that if he didn't go to the gambling table every day and lead a debauched life, he would even kill his last son. In fact, the second was poisoned by poison. I'm not aware of that fact because I'm taking the antidote I get from them every time, but if I show the right attitude for the country even a little, the second one will die.]

It was a hidden truth.

There was information in the will that even Count Rondon did not know.

[I am an incompetent king. He did not fulfill his duties as a king, and as a father of children, he selfishly took care of his children. But now I know that's not the case. Had I been more greedy to protect my children, many people in Redford would have lost their lives. Count Rondon. You are the leader Redford wants. If I step down from the throne, Redford will quickly regain stability around you. so. Do not get blood on your hands. I will kill myself so that no more evil forces can threaten me, so please take care of this country I have ruined.]

" What is this?"

The hand holding the note trembled.

Count Rondon clenched his teeth and read the last words.

[Finally, I hope you do not force the prince to take the rest of his life. After all, he is a child with little life left.]

That was the end of it.

Count Rondon grabbed the will.

It was the same.

Just as Jacqueline did not know her truth, so she did not know the King's truth.

It was really irresponsible.

This death did not erase the atrocities the king had committed, but there was something he had to do as Count Rondon.

"Find the prince right now! You must tell him this."

remaining life.

even if that time is short.

The Earl of Rondon wanted the prince to know the truth about the incompetent king whom people denounced.

even incompetent.

That King Redford was only a father for his son.