110. The time has come to write a letter of resignation.
[Attempt to combine fragments of memory.]
「What do you think?」
「… “I just agree with the princess’s thoughts.”
「That’s not fun. “I thought you would give me a different opinion.”
「…… Sorry.”
In the garden of the imperial palace, Jin and France had a conversation.
「Leave from here.」
“That can’t be done.”
「Jin, this is your last command.」
“No!”
「… Ordered with engraving. “Get out of here.”
「No! The imprint of transcendence… !」
It was the last time for Jean and France.
“I will kill you all here.”
“Ha, I was just wondering where that damn witch’s slave went.”
「There is no time for trivial conversations. “Fight as a group.”
「You also have an impatient personality. Everyone protect Somire!”
Jin was shedding bloody tears.
「I will make it happen. “Kill, kill, kill.”
「How are you going to help me?」
「Kilkil, trust me once. “You won’t regret it.”
「… Good night. There is no other way…… 」
「The price will be damage to your soul. “Kill, kill, kill.”
It was a deal between a transcendent wizard and Jin.
「There is no sign of this long journey ending. What should I do…… 」
「… Is this the 1900th time? It’s no longer possible. “We have to find another way.”
This was Jin’s muttering to himself that was heard in synchronization.
“How can I change my destiny?”
「Kilkil, we are changing the existing world.」
“Are you suggesting sending France somewhere else?”
「No, I’m going… ….」
It was a conversation between a transcendent wizard and Jin.
[74% Memory fragments are insufficient.]
[Not complete.]
[Please collect more fragments.]
“… !”
After tossing and turning in bed, my head cleared and my eyes opened brightly. The time was midnight.
“… “I have all these dreams.”
As the synchronization deepened, the voices I heard and the scenes I saw came out of my dream.
It is as if all the necessary pieces have been gathered and are starting to fit together.
“… Let’s hold on just a little longer.”
Because there really isn’t much left.
* * *
“You’re leaving as soon as winter ends?”
“Yes, that’s what you said when you first arrived.”
Currently, Cale and I are in a bar near the duchy. I spoke to France and took leave.
“Do I really have to leave? I don’t think the princess will give up easily. “It’s disappointing for us too.”
Kale made a disapproving expression as he tore off her meat skewer. He doesn’t seem to like me leaving either.
“I can’t help it. “It is a matter directly related to life.”
“… Is it execution day?”
Why is it the same reaction as Lathea?
“It’s not like that. “There are circumstances.”
“I don’t think they will tell you.”
Kale shrugs her shoulders and takes a sip of beer. After hitting the one shot as is, she even let out a sigh.
“This is the last season with you.”
“That’s why I’m buying you a drink.”
“You’re just being condescending by buying me cheap drinks like this.”
Cale tsk, clicked her tongue and shook her head. All the alcohol I’ve had so far has been expensive, but it’s a bit over the line to drink beer once.
“Enough of the trivial talk, you called me here to stop the waves of disaster, right?”
I got her nod and answered, “Yes.”
“Let me explain this operation.”
I explained the plan I made to Cale. You will move on my behalf, and I will play the role of a knight-type beast, ‘Wraith of the Cold’.
“Hmm, that’s not quite easy.”
“Is it difficult?”
“Because aurors have personalities.”
Differences in nature that cannot be hidden even if appearances are deceiving. I guess I didn’t think of that.
“Don’t worry about that. “Because no one was there to see you and I truly liberate the Aurors.”
It is impossible for those who do not know much about us, such as Aurors, fighting methods, etc., To suspect us. I can’t even confirm that Cale is playing me.
Exceed’s Assassin will camouflage Kale’s empty spot.
“Then there won’t be any problem.”
Kale nods as if he understands.
“Anyway, I’ll leave the money behind, so drink in moderation and go back.”
I handed over a luxury item I brought from Mook. It is a regular hexagonal gem with a turquoise color.
“This?”
“I brought it from Mook.”
“It looks very expensive.”
“It’s expensive, right?”
At the time, I heard in Sahara that a family of four could live for five years with just that one.
“For all your hard work, think of it as a gift from me.”
“It’s a parting gift, so men are a bit reluctant to do this.”
What is this guy saying in a disgusting way?
“Don’t talk nonsense. “I know that because we will be gathering at Kajar’s house a little later.”
I left Cale, who was looking closely at the jewel and frowning, without answering and left the bar.
“Whoa…” ….”
A hazy breath escaped.
‘Winter has really come, winter.’
The tower is also nearing completion. Even from here, if you turn your head, you can see the tower in the distance, so it’s almost completely built.
Business is also thriving. France’s stores, which had spread throughout the empire, had long since monopolized the luxury goods market, and their scale had grown to a level different from when they first started.
‘It’s about time.’
It’s time to tell everyone the truth.
* * *
Members of the France Corporation gathered at Kajar’s house.
“What did you gather everything to talk about?”
Kazar asked as he prepared the teapot. I laughed.
“Because it’s time. “I have something to talk about about this.”
Kazar tilts his head as if he doesn’t understand.
“But was it necessary to call me too?”
Seldas nodded. You are the key, so of course you have to be there.
“I have a favor to ask of you too.”
“Are you doing me a favor?”
“Yes. “This is the favor of a lifetime.”
“You sound strange.”
Seldas furrowed his brows at my words. Did you think something was suspicious?
“This is important. “When Kazar comes, we’ll start talking.”
After waiting for a while, Kazar brought tea, and we sat around the table.
Kajar, Kale, Radea, Seldas. There are a total of four people excluding me.
“Let’s get to the point from the beginning. “I will leave after this winter.”
Kayle, who already knew, nodded his head, and Seldas momentarily flinched. Kazar and Radea widened their eyes.
“Is it because of that disease?”
“What should we do, princess?”
“Are you sane?”
A barrage of questions. You probably have a lot of questions, so I need to answer them step by step.
“I have a chronic disease that cannot be cured. “It wouldn’t be surprising if he was terminally ill.”
Everyone’s eyes widened when they heard that he was terminally ill. The same thing happened to Kale, who was upset.
“So, I will leave the princess’s side for the last time this winter. “I collected this to tell you that I am taking good care of the princess.”
At this level, you probably understand the reason. Ka-Zar asked me with her stiff face.
“… “The princess’s dark magic may explode.”
This is a fact I knew. However, if you are a Kazaar whose level is just before that of a transcendent wizard, you will be able to solve it.
“You are there. “Please control the princess’s black magic.”
Ka-Jar gets angry and twists his eyebrows.
“Say such irresponsible words… !”
However, he could not finish his sentence. Because I know my sync.
“So, what do you ask of me?”
Seldas asked. He also seemed quite surprised and his legs were uncrossed.
“The princess will go to you. “She pretends to cooperate no matter how much money she gets paid, and says she can’t find any information.”
I made up my mind and ran away, but it would be difficult if Exceed caught up with me.
“Is that all?”
“Yes.”
“… I get it.”
I thought there would be some backlash because it was related to money. The once-in-a-lifetime request of a terminally ill person is such a great one.
“Next, Lathea.”
Radea, who was just observing the unusual atmosphere, raised her head at my call.
“Please ensure the princess’s safety.”
Radea nodded her head.
“Yes. “Because that’s my job.”
She is full of passion, perhaps because she has a younger sister to take responsibility for.
“Khazar.”
“… Yes.”
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I made eye contact with Kazar.
“If I disappear, the princess will rely on you a lot. In effect, you are taking on my role. “You can do it well, right?”
Ka-Zar clenched her fists and frowned.
“… “You can’t stay just because I don’t honor your request.”
As he knows my situation, he is the most understanding. I had a lot of memories with this guy too.
“Next, kale.”
“Me? “Didn’t we finish talking about it earlier?”
“There are still some left.”
This is the last of my replacements.
“If there are any elements that pose a threat to the princess, eliminate them all. “A mercenary king who cares about honor wouldn’t refuse, right?”
Cale smiled and nodded.
“Do I look like a knightless babbler? “The nickname ‘Mercenary King’ and ‘White Ghost’ was not given to him for nothing.”
Well, just trust me. You keep telling me what to do. Anyway, this is a satisfactory answer.
“Okay, I’ll just trust you guys. Please take good care of the princess.”
I divided my replacement into three. Kale, kazar, radea. Exceed, led by Seldas, will also cooperate with France.
‘This is the end of my role.’
Now only separation awaits.
“Then let’s stop talking about this. “Now let me tell you what to do in the coming wave of disaster.”
As I mentioned before, I briefed everyone on the operation to make France the head of the family.
“… Really?”
Ka-Zar distorted her face and looked at me.
“No, family matters…” ….”
Radea looked away and pursed her lips as if she was feeling burdened.
“I don’t care. “It’s good for us to do business when the princess’s status rises.”
Seldas was the only one who showed a positive response.
“That’s what the princess wanted, and that’s what I wanted. “This is the last time, so please listen.”
“I understand,” Said Kazar, nodding her head reluctantly. Kale and Ladea also accepted.
“This is the end of the story. “I’m sorry for collecting you at this time.”
Grumble. Seldas stood up.
“I will grant you the favor of a lifetime. “Then I’ll go first.”
Next was kale.
“I am afraid of how the princess will turn out.”
After saying that, he shook his head and followed Seldas out of the house.
“I am in a position to be indebted to you, so I will do as you are told.”
Lathea readily agreed and went up to the second floor where Laia was waiting.
Now, only me and Kazar are left at the table on the first floor. I still have something left to talk about with this guy.
“Kazar, I told you about the tower operation, so you know what to do, right?”
“I know. “We just need to gather wizards and focus on developing magic stones.”
You’re being harsh, perhaps because you announced a breakup. He also seems to have regrets in his own way.
“I will trust you.”
With these last words, I returned to the Duke’s residence.
* * *
France arrived at her office at the duke’s call.
“Duke, I’m going in.”
After a light knock, I open the door and enter. Duke Descartes was already sitting on the sofa, waiting.
“Sit down.”
“Yes.”
France sits comfortably on the sofa and faces the Duke.
“You know why I called you, right?”
“Isn’t it because of the waves of disaster?”
“That’s right.”
Duke Descartes placed a letter with the imperial seal on the table.
“This is a letter addressed to you. “Let’s read it.”
“Yes.”
France took her letter and opened it. As expected, the content was to mobilize Barenberg, who was defeated by the wave of disaster.
‘Honestly, I don’t like it.’
Even if I moved, I only moved from this direction. I felt bad about going after the imperial family’s orders. It seems like you’re treating Jin like a tool.
‘But once this incident is over, Jin’s treatment will change.’
Liberate Warenberg and make it a local power. He was treated as an honored guest there, and no one would treat him carelessly if he were the son-in-law of Duke Descartes.
“I will send Warenberg, who lost in the waves of disaster, to battle under the command of the imperial family.”
When the necessary conversation was over, the Duke stood up.
“As soon as the Calamity Wave schedule comes out, I will send it to you. Then participate in the operational briefing.”
France said, “Yes, I understand.” He bowed his head and immediately left the office.
“Huh.”
The plan has begun. France’s heart started pounding.
‘Okay.’
Once this is over, you can get rid of all the ugly humans and live with Jin in your own kingdom.
Is that why? France’s expectations did not die easily.
‘I hope this winter passes quickly.’
France returned to the room, hiding her smile.
“Helena? “Prepare honey tea today.”
“Yes, I understand.”
Helena went to prepare tea, and France started deciphering the rune words as usual.
As the progress progressed, deciphering became more difficult, but there were no major problems after passing the halfway point. It was fun too.
‘There is definitely a lot of amazing magic.’
There are many magics that interfere with life or go against causality such as space and time. I understand why Kazar dissuaded him from doing so, saying it was dangerous.
‘But my purpose is not these things.’
What France is looking for is the magic of soul binding. Jin said. I hope it lasts forever.
‘Jin also agreed to this.’
I had a strange feeling of avoidance, but when I shared my feelings, Jin also came out honestly.
This feeling was not just for France.
Palak. France turned the pages. This time, unlike other pages, there was a large red rune written on it.
“What is this?”
Interpreting the red rune was not difficult. Since I have been deciphering this magic book for so long, there are many characters that I am familiar with.
“Huh?”
[Warning! This magic is forbidden!]
‘Is this magic very dangerous?’
Other dangerous spells did not warn in this way. France could not contain her curiosity and began deciphering the runes.
And what caught France’s eye.
[The name of the spell is ]
This was one phrase.
