121. Me and France’s last memories.
The sun has not yet set.
The harvest festival party was held early as the invited court wizards opened a magical stage late at night.
“Welcome everyone to the Duke’s residence on a beautiful day like the Harvest Festival.”
France’s toast while sitting at the head of the table.
“Today we prepared a grand event for everyone to enjoy. “Take it easy and enjoy!”
Pong! The party began with the sound of champagne popping.
“Wow, there are more dishes than before…” !”
“Sister, what is this dish… ?”
“It’s bigger than the last party…” ….”
Ladea and Laia are purely admiring. Kajar seemed shocked in a different way. Cale tilted her head as if satisfied with the taste of champagne.
‘Everyone is having a good time.’
Helena, too, has relieved herself of her burden and is enjoying her food like never before. Seeing her plump cheeks and happy face makes me proud.
“The atmosphere is good.”
“It’s the harvest festival.”
France smiles and shakes his glass.
“Now I am Duke Descartes.”
The National Assembly unanimously agreed that France would succeed Descartes, and he officially became a duke. After all, money and power are the best.
“As you said, the duke took responsibility for this incident in parliament and abdicated. And he was cursed by me and he was banished to a villa on the outskirts.”
France chuckled, “It’s the same with Line.”
“So Duke… No, didn’t Eden Descartes disappear either? That too, a princess… “Did the Duke do it?”
Eden disappeared without a trace, along with the sword he was using.
“No, I don’t know where he went. “I placed a terrible curse on him from the magic book that Ka-Zar gave him, so he won’t be able to live in peace.”
France smiles lightly. What kind of curse is that curse? I’m afraid to ask for no reason.
“I was distraught before, but this is it. “Because I have become the master of Descartes, as if to show off.”
Yes, I am proud of everything.
“The tower is completed, so why don’t we go see it when we go to the duchy later?”
“That’s right. “It’s something we’ve been preparing for a long time, so we’ll have to see it completed.”
The magic tower I had planned has been completed. Not only on the outside but also on the inside.
After seeing the magic book created by Kazar, wizards from all over the world said they would join the magic tower, so the task was completed.
“It took so long to get here.”
“Thanks to the Duke for following along.”
This is true.
The plan, which was thought to take at least 3 years and up to 5 years, was successful in just one year.
It was impossible if you were slow to learn or did not have great talent for magic.
“Now, next year, I will formally request the liberation of Warenberg from the imperial family. Then you will no longer have to be treated as a prisoner of war or a slave.”
France grinned, “Of course we will free the slaves too.”
“Then, since you are the royal family of Warenberg and a distinguished guest, you will be able to join the Duke Descartes’ son-in-law.”
The liberation of Warenberg, which we talked about before. This is France’s own plan to marry me.
“The imperial family will have no choice but to grant my request.”
Currently, the authority of the Descartes family is sky-high. Originally, the imperial family, Descartes, and Persia had equal power, but that has become a thing of the past.
But unfortunately, I cannot marry France.
“Anyway, we’ll talk about this again later. “Let’s all enjoy the party now?”
France and I clinked our glasses. Then one shot. A burning sensation surrounds my throat.
Then.
“Princess… Duke! “I’m really going to be the vice-captain of the Descartes Knights, right?”
Ladea asked very excitedly. Her face was red, so it seemed like she was drunk.
“That’s right. Cale will be the leader, and you will be the vice leader. Of course, you two will be knighted.”
Kale looked at us in surprise.
“Are you saying I will be knighted?”
“Okay. “Because I have to become the leader.”
“I don’t want to be a knight-errant.”
Kale frowns and expresses a lot of rejection. France laughed and continued her words.
“A new nickname, Commander of the Descartes’ Knights, is being added?”
Kale is intrigued by France’s words.
“Hmm, that’s not bad.”
Having a second name means that your reputation will increase. If you are a Descartesian knight commander whose authority is sky-high, you are full of power.
‘Kale values honor more than anything else.’
When playing games, I thought I could do everything as long as I paid money. So, even when we first met, there were unnecessary conflicts.
“You guys are going to join Descartes. “We plan to provide separate accommodation in the duke’s residence.”
Kale’s eyes widened.
“They will provide separate accommodation as well? “Finally, I don’t have to climb those tall stairs!”
What is it? I think he’s happier about this than Descartes’ knight commander.
“Can I live with Laia?”
France continued, “Of course.”
“I’ll assign you a nice room. Oh. And Kazar, the house contract is coming to an end, so please come into the duke’s residence.”
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Ka-Zar, who was cutting meat, tilted his head.
“Am I going to the Duke’s residence too?”
“Okay. “You are the one who actually manages the Magic Tower.”
Officially, the magic tower lord is France, but in reality, the real power is Khazar. He is no different from Descartes.
“Hmm, then I can finally live like a noble lady.”
Kazar shows off his dignity with his head held high. But why doesn’t he look noble?
“Originally, I was going to return to the County of Seirell, but I like my life here, so I can’t think of anything else.”
“So? “Thank goodness.”
It seems like he has made up his mind. Count Seirel, you lost Kazar to France.
‘I think I liked it.’
I’m sorry. By taking your love away…….
“Then everyone has no complaints about living in the duchy?”
Everyone nodded in agreement.
“Yes, please continue to take care of me. “I have just become Duke Descartes and need your assistance.”
France raised her glass high.
“Welcome to officially become a member of Descartes!”
According to that, Lathea and Laia raised their glasses high and laughed. Cale roughly raised her glass with a sour expression on her face.
“Please continue to look after me, Duke.”
Kazar smiled warmly.
“I am happy to come to Descartes!”
“I’m probably the only person who has achieved success in such a short period of time…” ….”
Laia smiles brightly and Radea looks at the ceiling with faint eyes.
“I don’t prefer to sit in one place, but I have no choice.”
And even the dishonest kale.
‘You did a good job bringing in replacements.’
The noisy party continued afterwards.
Radea took care of Laia next to her, and Kale and Ka-Zar got along strangely well, perhaps because her hair was the same color.
“… ….”
I feel like I’m the only one left out.
The viewer’s feeling when watching something shown in a movie theater.
I am the only one moving away.
Everyone’s life continues like this, but for me, this was the last time.
‘No.’
She whipped her head around and quenched her burning throat with champagne. You shouldn’t get depressed during such a good time.
You knew that a breakup would come.
So, you found my replacement and prepared to leave.
‘So I just have to smile.’
I fulfilled my last duty and kept my promise. We organized the people around France to prevent her from collapsing, and made it possible for her to do whatever she wanted.
But even if you make up your mind like this, you can’t help but feel a bitter taste in your mouth.
“What’s wrong?”
France asked. There was a lot of worry in his voice.
“You don’t look good. Are you in pain like before?”
“No. “I just had a lot of useless thoughts.”
“… So? Well, I’m glad…….”
France doesn’t completely shake off her worries, but she still smiles. I also raised my eyebrows.
But the eyes were not smiling at all.
“Let’s go out quickly. “Because the employees are also having their own parties.”
France carefully stood up and took her steps. I followed her out.
On the way, Ka-Zar looked at us as if asking what was going on, but when I waved my hand, she shook her head as if she understood what was happening.
‘As expected, I heard you’re quick-witted.’
Does a wizard have a good sense of vision? I think he understands even if I don’t say anything.
Anyway.
We left the Duke’s residence.
“Maybe because it’s a festival, the nightlife is pretty.”
“I guess so.”
The streets of the duchy shine brighter than ever.
People are gathering outside, drinking, playing and smiling, forgetting about the cold of winter.
“Now let’s go to the tower. “You can see the magic stage better from there.”
I smiled and nodded, “Okay.”
* * *
High enough to reach the clouds, so high that you can’t see the end even if you tilt your head back.
It is safe to say that it occupies the entire abandoned forest area of the duchy.
Looking at the visible flow of magical power, it seems that Ka-Jar has finished processing the barrier.
But… ….
“… ….”
The creator’s name engraved on this huge and majestic tower, which could become a landmark of the duchy…….
Armom Dogeza.
‘Suddenly the tower became unsightly.’
Something feels off, but let’s move on. You knew it would be like this… ?
“Let’s go up?”
“Yes.”
France and I entered the magic tower. I guess it was because of a spell, but I had to use magical power to get in.
“Can anyone come in if they have magical power?”
“No, only people with registered magical power can open it.”
France grinned, “It’s magic created by Kazar.” You managed to make something like that.
And what’s even more surprising is that there is an ordinary elevator.
“What is this?”
“An elevator powered by mana.”
France nodded, “Get in?” I got on the elevator in a daze.
Seeing as the magic power is strong, it seems that the development of magic stones has progressed to some extent.
‘The magic stone revolution is great.’
Elevators originally existed in the form of pulleys, but I never thought they would develop so quickly.
‘I didn’t see it in the game.’
Is it because of the influence I had on Kazar? Development is abnormally fast.
Well, anyway.
That’s how we arrived at the top floor, which was assigned to France’s laboratory.
“Here.”
It is no exaggeration to say that you can see all of the duchy through the glass window.
It is especially more beautiful because the lights on all the streets are twinkling due to the festival.
“It’s pretty.”
“I guess so.”
France cupped my hand and lifted it up, rubbing it against my cheek.
“There really isn’t much left now.”
I pursed my lips as I looked at her profile without knowing anything.
“It will take less than a month to liberate Warenberg. Wait.”
He said that and looked at me with a grin.
“… ….”
Before I got any sadder or changed my mind, I turned the conversation around.
“I have a gift made for the Duke.”
France tilted her head, “A gift?” I took out the emerald necklace from my back pocket.
“I made it myself. The shape is a bit clunky, but… ….”
It wasn’t that I couldn’t make it completely, but it was a bit embarrassing because it wasn’t a necklace that a duke would wear…….
“Jin… !”
France’s face shone brighter than ever.
“I’m really happy… thank you….”
“I’m glad you like it so much.”
I smiled and placed her necklace around the neck of France, whose eyes were vague. The reflection of the moonlight seemed to resonate with her eyes.
“You look good on me.”
“So?”
France fiddling with her necklace. I laughed and looked out the window.
And.
Boom! Boom!
Explosive drinking was heard and the magical stage began.
“It has begun… !”
France admires the magical stage with sparkling eyes. I also looked out the window.
A variety of magical powers suddenly bloomed, filling the dark night sky.
Red magical energy filled the sky, symbolizing passion, while blue magical energy and green magical energy danced, showing off fluid movements.
In a moment of splendor as if ecstatic stars were falling, we looked at each other as if we had made a promise.
“Jin.”
France is getting closer.
Even though I know I shouldn’t do this.
I couldn’t refuse.
“I like it.”
In the night sky shining in various colors.
France and my lips overlapped.
