paranoianovel Book 5 Chapter - 3 Chapter 26. Determination and choice.
Book 5 Chapter - 3 Chapter 26. Determination and choice.
The name was Rebel Rebellion, but the empire cheered as if it had met full improvement. Everyone was terrified by the terrifying power of ancient magic that they had never encountered before.
In addition, Yulia was the only member of the Imperial family. On one occasion, there was no one to replace her. Even though they believed in the emperor, they were afraid. No matter how strong the emperor was, ancient magic was a power that went beyond common sense.
However, not long after the war, news of the success of the persecution spread throughout the continent. It was natural that the entire empire fell into a festive mood in line with Thanksgiving.
On the day Julia returned to the capital, it was also a unique scene that the whole empire gathered to greet her. They were afraid of her for two years of tyranny.
"…that's something new.”
At the words Julia uttered to herself, Eusto shook his head and talked.
"Of course, Your Majesty."
"Eusto."
"Didn't everyone cheer when you did?"
Julia quietly recalled the past at the words. I remember only a few years ago, but I had to trace back decades. But it certainly stayed in my head.
Freshly crowned, and in her time as a yellow girl. People were proud of Yulia's major more than anyone else.
"Yes."
Julia clenched the reins tightly.
"I'll never lose this figure again.”
At Julia's words, Eusto replied with a small bow.
"From now on… I will protect you all the time."
"As captain of Jim's guards?"
Mischievously asked back at the solemn words of Eusto. Then his face was colored with embarrassment.
"It is……."
"You're not good enough to be Jim's captain?"
"No way."
"Then you're the captain of the Guards."
"It is……."
Eusto shut his mouth at Julia's joke. Julia burst into laughter at his embarrassing face.
'I'm so mean too.’
I know, but I'll probably never fix it. It was only his privilege to draw various facial expressions from him.
"See you, His Majesty, Master of the Empire!"
As soon as I entered the palace, the voices of many rang loudly in my ears.
"Congratulations on your victory. Your Majesty!"
The first to speak was Marquis Ardea. As he bent his back deeply, the nobles who came out to greet her in front of the imperial palace followed him.
Except for Cyril, the only one. He came to her with a look of relief only when he saw Julia's face.
"I'm glad you're back safely."
He kissed the back of her hand, and once again checked Julia's face. Of course the sharp glances of Eusto and Felix, who were by her side, were a bonus.
"Jim doesn't tell a lie."
"I believed it."
I knew that. Perhaps he could not help worrying nonetheless. Because Julia has become too big for him.
"You've done a great job protecting the palace while you don't have any luggage.”
"I'm honored, Your Majesty."
I was so humble, but I could see their mouths tickled. Perhaps they wanted to let them know what they had been doing while she was away.
'When did you come to follow me like this?’
Julia was both unfamiliar and pleased to see it. This war really seemed to build as much trust as he wanted. But there was as much fatigue in the body as there was willingness.
Other people who follow themselves, rather than themselves.
"I'll get the official report from Cyril.
"…Yes, Your Majesty."
He looked convinced and disappointed.
'Compliments must be praised hard, and we will continue to work hard.'
To work and have her own country where he was not moving for the first time were many people. If so, he should have recognized the act as exhausting and continued to eat it. The empire didn't have enough people to work for."Thanks to this rebellion, the festival was not held properly. Don't that right?"
Cyril nodded at Julia's words.
"Yes, it should have been held last week."
"In a week's time, we'll hold Thanksgiving festivals throughout the empire."
It won't be difficult because it's already ready. Cyril nodded as if she knew it.
"This is a command for the people of the Empire, and what those in front of them want."
It was a chance to talk to Julia. I didn't enjoy it very much, but it was also the emperor's duty.
"During Thanksgiving, we'll hold a banquet at the Imperial Palace to celebrate our recent events."
The eyes of the nobles glistened at Julia's words. As if that's all they wanted.
"Then everyone back off. The expedition needs a break.”
"All right, Your Majesty."
They gradually dispersed after paying homage to Yulia. Julia sighed softly, then opened her mouth one after another to the three men waiting for her words.
"Eusto, I ask you to disband the Guard and Expeditionary Force."
"All right."
Eusto nodded his head in a trustworthy manner as a captain of the Guards, with his shy face visible on the way.
"Cyril, I'll report and hear from tomorrow morning."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
At that, Cyril nodded with relief. No matter how fond he was of getting Julia to work, he seemed to want her to rest now.
"And Felix."
"Yes, Your Majesty, the Wizard..."
As Julia spoke of her public duties one after another, she seemed to think that she would order him to work as a master of the tower.
'Cause you don't want to burden me.'
On the face of it, you'd think Felix would be the most greedy. But he would always take a step back from his greed for Yulia.
Because he thinks about Julia more than his heart. And because of the time she's been considered like a brother to Yulia.
Julia reached out and clasped his hand. It was a far cry from the touch that he had patted as emperor, as his superior.
"You must be tired just to come back, but please take care of Jim."
“…….”
Perhaps because he was an unexpected person, his behavior was hardened momentarily.
"Don't you like it?"
"Oh, no, no! That can't be."
Felix opened his mouth, holding Julia's hand.
"Please let me do it. You're very tired."
"-Okay, then I beg you."
The words brought a smile to his face, which had been trying to pretend to be grown-up until now.
Back in the room, from dressing to bathing, Felix waited on her with deft and careful touches one by one. Diving in warm water, I briefly talked with him about cleaning up the war. It was far from romantic, but there was a warm atmosphere.
Coming out of the bathroom, Felix changed his clothes in the meantime and handed her the car.
"You must have used magic.’
It's clear that he washed his face, but the time given to him was too short for that. A smile came out for nothing considering his tendency not to use magic in his daily life. It's for your own good.
Julia slowly opened her mouth when she saw Felix drying her hair and smiling. I didn't call him separately for nothing.
"Felix."
"Yes, Your Majesty?"
"Why aren't you being so childish?"
"…what?"
He pretended not to know his face.
"What do you mean? I'm going to--"
"I thought I'd say I'm angry as usual."
"…I."
Felix's voice trembled slightly. It seemed to hit the nail on the head.
"Of course, Jim thinks you've done a perfect job. But."
“…….”
Felix's mouth is shut. Black eyes were stuck in her hair without seeing Julia. Julia pulled Felix's hand next to her.I've had Felix wait long enough.’
Just because he wanted to embrace three people, he didn't want them to be considerate one by one. And I didn't want Felix to be patient like them.
"Isn't that what you wanted to talk about?"
Felix's lips trembled slightly when Julia asked. I felt emotions such as anger and shame. Of course it wasn't because of the fact that Julia asked.
Julia pulled him once again. Then he slunk down beside Julia pretending not to win.
"Jim loves your lovely eyes."
"…Your Majesty."
Felix looked at her with a look of bewilderment at the words. His face seemed a little more mature during the short expedition.
As Lesio disappeared, I could get a glimpse of his memory, perhaps because of the side effects of ancient magic. Felix, who had given Lesio his last life, was not what he is now.
That means.
To think he grew up because of me, is he too confident?’
But I wanted to think so. Because his black eyes wanted him to cry, suffer, and be happy.
"It's all right to say it, hug it and someday."
Julia spoke, stroking Felix's cheek.
"I'm afraid of the fact that I couldn't stop Lecio perfectly will eat you up."
Felix's eyes shook at the word of fear. It was not 'worried'. Felix looked carefully at Julia for words that never seemed to come out of her mouth.
"But Your Majesty...….”
"Huh?"
As she opened her mouth hesitatingly, Julia looked at it with a cordial eye. Like Felix is always a lovely person to himself no matter what.
Felix took a deep breath on that look. My heart fluttered like throbbing. Even a moment's expression, which was nothing to Yulia, shook her heart constantly.
'Your Majesty, do you know...….’
That he reacts to each and every one of Yulia. No, it didn't matter if I didn't know. Julia didn't have to know every single one of her. The only thing that matters is that she vaguely knows that she likes her blindly. That was enough for him.
"I don't want you to be more tired because of me.”
"I know, that's why I'm asking.”
"…do you mind if I keep my mouth shut?”
Julia nodded her head gently at the words.
"However... others don't tell you all their troubles."
"That's the others."
"…don't you think it's like a child?”
Julia burst into laughter at the careful words.
"It's true that Felix is younger than Jim.”
“…….”
"It's not like you're a child to be honest with your feelings."
"Really?"
"If Felix wanted it to be, he would have made him do it earlier.”
"Your Majesty..."
Jim and Flena didn't raise you that way.
At Julia's words Felix revealed his shyness and complex emotions by inflating his cheeks. She smiled, tapping her fingers on Felix's chubby cheeks.
"I never wanted you to be the same as anyone else.”
"…I'm just."
"You wanted to be more important to Jim?”
Felix nodded at the words taken away by Julia. I pondered on how to be loved more. I didn't just crave for Julia, but I wanted to catch her eye naturally.
I couldn't figure out all the time with the others. No, I didn't mean to know. No matter how much she was called her 'mad sheep', she didn't know what she shouldn't do. So I didn't know how others behaved to Julia when they were alone.But I could see his usual appearance. How they behave as servants of the Emperor. There was a sense of inferiority before jealousy. I think they are more attractive than themselves.
So Felix wanted to be perfect. I didn't want to reveal my flaws more and more. There was a failure, so I wanted to be perfect this time. Everyone said it was Felix who made the greatest contribution to the rebellion.
But...
I didn't completely stop Lecio's last move.’
All he had to do was seal his power with the help of Julia's ancient magic "release power." His power was still in the exile tower, or the old sorcerer's tower, studying how to be removed by senior wizards.
I was so angry about it. Other people are far away from their field, but they seem to be the only ones who can't keep up.
Normally I would have told Yulia honestly. He said his magic wasn't perfect. But this time it didn't. If you say so, I'm afraid the difference will widen. I was afraid that even the words "the greatest contribution to the punishment" would become blurred.
"It's not like you thought you wouldn't know if you didn't speak."
It was disgraceful that he acted like a foolish man who thought he hid his head in the grass. But the look on Julia's face was boundless. She quietly closed her lips, tickling his cheek and temple, which she couldn't even look at.
"Are you going to run away from Jim like that?”
What a fascinating voice it was. Julia talked, overlapping his hand on Felix's thigh.
"Really? Where did Jim misdirect you?"
"Oh, no!"
Felix flashed her head up at the sound of Julia speaking as if it were her fault. I didn't like it as much as Julia blames herself for me.
"Your Majesty always does me good things.”
"Really?"
He nodded his head vigorously.
"Without you, I would still be stuck in the corner of town.”
As if the town was his own back room. I would have grown up to be an ugly man who was afraid to come out of it all the time and already blamed the irrelevant.
"It's all thanks to you that I'm here."
I felt a little emotional. Yulia noticed what she was hiding, and she told me so kindly.
I wanted to be childish for nothing. After returning from the tower, all the thoughts of self-restraint seemed to burst out. It seemed that Yulia's earnest desire for compliments would be transparent. I really wanted to.
But collaborating with Cyril at the mast, or even before that. I endured it because I gradually realized that I had to throw away my whining to look like a man to Julia.
But a few words from Julia, only a few words, shook him too much. Felix unwittingly rubbed his cheek into his hand. Like I'm still a lamb looking only at her.
"Really, really, really wouldn't you push me away if I told you so?"
"Did Jim give you so little faith?"
Felix shook his head at the words. No way. I just wanted to check.
Check it, check it again...….
I wanted to be sure.
That his place is always next to Yulia.
"As I said last time."
Julia added: 'I'll talk to you a few more times in the future. Like I can tell you as much as I want."Jim has no intention of letting you go.”
Julia's voice tapped his heart again. Felix smiled brightly at the double confirmation. With a face as if he had everything, he leaned his cheek against Julia's hand, and opened his mouth.
"I love you, Your Majesty."
It was a word that came out without realizing it.
“…….”
“…….”
Both of them murmured silently for a moment at the sudden remark.
I didn't mean to say that.’
It popped out of my mouth as if my heart had slipped out. The longer the silence, the stronger Felix felt his heart beat.
'What if you feel pressured...…?’
I didn't want to put pressure on Julia to answer.
It's just...
"It was okay to have it in my heart."
My mind was spinning complicatedly. But at that moment, I heard a small laugh from Yulia.
"…Your Majesty?"
"How would you like it, my dear.
"Yes……?"
Felix blinked because she didn't understand what she was saying.
Does that mean it's that difficult?
Why does confidence disappear at times like this, which I thought I could overcome no matter how difficult magic it is? It was his job, but he didn't know the answer at all.
"Felix."
"Yes, Your Majesty....”
The end of the speech was lost in a gloomy way without confidence. Julia gently clasped his cheek and chin as if to look him in the eye.
"You're precious to Jim, too."
"…Your Majesty."
"Is Jim likely to push you away?"
I naturally shook my head. Julia slowly approached and faced him on the forehead, holding his chin.
"Not just Jim, but you need time to change.”
"…Your Majesty."
"But I know how to calm down my man's storm."
"Yes……?"
Julia pulled her hand in and hugged her waist. Her breath drew near. And the next moment.
Felix unwittingly opened his eyes wide to the sensation of touching his lips. It seemed that the thoughts in my head were not organized at all and mixed up.
My mind organized the situation faster than my reason.
It's Yuliawa's first kiss.
The hand held by her was strained. I was anxious that this moment would only be short. She read his mind really quickly.
When the lips fell a little, a sad and desperate expression was drawn. Julia smiled softly and kissed him again. As if you're longing for yourself and wishing.
The next day, Julia made her way to the office as usual. Even though he must be tired, Felix stepped down after serving him that morning. When I opened the door of the office, Cyril was waiting for granted.
"While Jim was away, you handled it very neatly.”
Julia opened her mouth, recalling his report, which she had occasionally confirmed during the expedition.
"I'm glad you've shown us satisfactory results."
It was a humble remark at first glance. But Cyril had a confident look on her face as if it were a matter of course. Indeed, of course. Julia sat at her office desk and opened her mouth as if to report to him.
"Well, I ask you to report on the hidden garbage."
During Julia's expedition, Cyril and other aristocrats in the imperial palace did not just sit idle. They had their work to do.
For the sake of the empire ahead, we had to thin out the corrupt that were popping out of this gap. Most of the famous fighters, including Julia, Eusto, and Felix, emptied the palace. If those with ulterior motives move, it would be this time of course. Most of the Empire's eyes were on Eton, east of the continent.In addition, the current period coincidentally was harvest season. As it was the time to collect the biggest tax of the year, those who would make a move could not miss it. As such, it was natural that Cyril's eyes, which were responsible for the imperial palace and administration on behalf of Yulia, became fiercer than usual.
Count Venus, you're back.
Of course, it was Cornelia Roheil who was most harassed in this process. It was not long after dawn. Cornelia rushed into the Chancellor's office and began reporting to Cyril.
"As you said, we've identified evidence of tax evasion in the northwestern part of the country."
"I checked with the report I pre-sent."
She was half-unarmed, perhaps because she was really busy. Her eyes sparkled more lively than when she first attended the banquet.
"And as Count Venus said, there were conspirators in the north, so they also sent them to the capital."
“…….”
His hand stopped for a moment, moving nonstop without even looking at Cornelia. I did give you information, but I thought I wouldn't have solved it after seeing when I came back.
Slowly raising his head, Cyril's mouth had a slightly wistful smile. He looked like he was trying to be mean. Cornelia, however, was reassured by the look on her face. Cyril's mean look on his face meant he liked the result.
"All right, Earl Rohale. Then here's the document on the tax collection in the North.”
He said so, pointing to one of the piles of papers piled up on the desk.
"I'll leave it to Earl Roheil to review the northern part of the country."
Cornelia was proud to hear that. She's been trying so hard to get Cyril's assistant to say that for weeks.
That's not to say he was trying to bully Cornelia. Apart from not liking Cornelia very much, he had a very thorough distinction between construction. There was his own standard of doing this much if he was really after the duke.
Above all, I couldn't say it was unfair to see Cyril's workload. In the absence of the Emperor, he was in charge of administrative affairs across the continent.
Cyril played a role in coordinating Cornelia as well as other aristocrats who first collaborated. That's why I thought he'd be in the Chancellor's office early in the morning.
"As you have entrusted me, I will make sure that no one is in the Empire."
At Cornelia's words, Cyril nodded only once. Cornelia clicked her tongue as she looked straight at the papers. I'd rather be glad to work with him during this war.
Cyril began to report steadily while Julia was away, presenting the organized data.
"As I reported, there have been a total of 24 attempts to embezzle taxes across the continent."
"There are still so many people out there who have not come to their senses.”
Julia clicked her tongue at the organized data.
"How come everyone's brains are only focused on bad things?"
I can see all that spinning hair, so it's hard to get caught. If you're going to manipulate the books, you won't let the wizards know.
"I'm glad I can't think of a double or triple book."It was rather fortunate to think of when I was working in my old life. Not only tax embezzlement, but also three groups of people seeking treason.
Everyone seemed to think that it was a chance because they would be exhausted by fighting E-Turn. Julia listened to Cyril's oral report and scrutinized the documents.
Considering the level of punishment that Julia had given, he also wrote down a reasonable level of punishment. So that it can be processed as soon as Julia makes the payment.
"-Cyril."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Since the Empire was unified, I have never tampered with imperial law.”
"That's right."
In fact, even if it was imperial law, it was not as detailed as Song-ha used to be.
Furthermore, there were cases where the punishment was too limited for the aristocracy and the royal family, so they had to set the right standard. Julia signed Cyril's report, handing him another job.
"Well, take this as a draft and report on the parts of Imperial law that will be tampered with.”
His brow slightly wiggled at the addition of natural work. But soon he nodded as if he knew it would.
"Okay, instead."
"Huh?"
"May I appoint someone to help?"
"Yes, just let it blend evenly."
In other words, not only from Ranchea, but also from other countries, should be able to work together. Cyril smiled and nodded for granted at the remark.
"Of course. All I see is ability."
It was a very reliable word for him. Julia delivered inaudible consolation, thinking of some of the candidates that came to her mind. But this was all for the empire ahead.
If it's too hard, you'll drop the title and run away.’
Of course, it was a separate story whether Julia would accept it.
"Oh, that's great, Guyana!"
Camelia blinked and opened her mouth with a startled face.
"…oh, no."
Guyana shook her head shyly.
"No, I learned the same thing, but why doesn't it taste like this?"
Camelia tapped her cheek with her fingertips as if she couldn't believe it. Leoncia, who was watching from the side, kicked her tongue and talked.
"Well, I told my lady that tea ceremony didn't suit her.”
"Oh, now that I mention it, Duke."
"Huh?"
Leoncia saw Camelia changing the subject like water and felt her neck cold.
"I dried the precious herbs myself for your health.”
"You don't have to go to so much trouble...….”
"I'll make it for you every day, so do you have to eat it without skipping it? All right?
Camelia's grinning face and Leoncia quietly raised a teacup. The tea water that came into my mouth was really refreshing. It was hundreds of times more delicious than bitter water, which was unknown whether it was Camelia's tea or medicine. It seems that tea is still in the normal category, but Leoncia complained to herself, saying it is particularly hard on her.
A month after Julia came back from the battle of retribution. The urgent arrangement was about to be completed. At the Thanksgiving banquet, Julia was, unlike ever, a very gracious monarch. It was more beautiful, dignified and friendly than usual.
She listened to other nobles and added work properly. He was a very great monarch, including that.
"I thought I'd have some time to spare after the Rebellion.….’
'That must have been the beginning. Your Majesty really...….’
The aristocrats who stamped their eyes on Juliana Cyril during this war sighed and said so. Everyone who seemed to be working had to face a lot of work. It was the same with Leoncia, who is now in Guyana's tea-time to escape reality.It's been a month. After a short period of time, Guyana has become quite ordinary. She was still staying at the palace.
It was at the end of the rebellion and the reward and punishment. Julia ordered Guyana to work as a probationary maid, saying it would be unfair to leave her as she is.
Of course Guyana was very pleased with the order. The fact that he can work next to Julia like everyone else. Thanks to this, Guyana was learning hard from Flena and other maidens whenever she had time.
So once a week, Guyana's tea time was her kind of practice time. Camelia, Leoncia, Jenna and Plena were the basic ones to gatherings.
"But I think that's enough to post it to your majesty."
"I don't think so. It's not enough yet.”
At the words of Leoncia, Guyana shook her head and said.
"Fleena's tea tastes much better aftertaste than this."
Guyana sighed, saying so. Then Flena laughed beside her as if she was fine.
"It's all right, Your Majesty is not that picky.”
"Apart from that…….”
He was a benefactor, a man who gave him a place to be. When I first raised the tea, I wanted to at least taste good.
"It's all right, Guyana. Surprisingly, His Majesty enjoys raising tea to a different flavor for each maid or servant.”
"Yes……?"
"It's fun to see each other's personalities. I know."
Plena's eyes sparkled playfully.
"Tomorrow afternoon, the first car will be served by Guyana."
Tension gradually seemed to rise from the tip of the toe. I've seen it dozens of times.
"Don't be so nervous, Guyana."
"…yes."
Despite the friendly Plena's words, Guyana replied with a quiver. It was the first day to pull over to Yulia.
What if His Majesty frowns?’
I was scared, how did you manage to bring such a terrible car, just in case Flena caught fire. Staying in the Imperial Palace has reduced the amount of self-deprived work as before.
But still...….
"Maybe they're all complimenting you because you're good."
Of course, I never said it out loud. If you say so, he'll try to be more conscious and friendly to himself. Guyana didn't want that kind of thing.
"Well, take your time. Your majesty had a row with the nobles at lunch today, so I'm sure you'd like some China tea."
"Yes, I understand!"
At Flena's encouragement, Guyana clenched her fist and nodded.
'Yes, whatever... You shouldn't think negatively before you do.’
Others have tried more difficult things than themselves. If Julia didn't like it, she could have tried to make more delicious tea.
'I'm sure you'll tell me to think so.’
Guyana took a calm breath and began to move her hands as she had done so many times. A gentle smile was drawn around Flena's mouth looking at her.
"Your Majesty, you'd better take your breath away.”
Plena visited her office in time for Julia's usual tea time.
"Keep it there."
Julia beckoned without raising her head whether she was busy or not. It's Flena who raises the car, and Guyana thinks my hands are shaking for no reason. I was grateful that Plena put it up for me because I thought my hands would shake and spill it.
As the teacup climbed onto the table, Julia naturally picked up the teacup. Guyana watched, more nervous than ever, as she held a teacup to her mouth as usual."Hmm?"
My heart was about to burst at the sound of Julia's voice. Guyana unwittingly clenched her hands and watched.
"I don't think Flena's our car."
The gaze that had been stuck in the documents all along slowly came up. The next moment, Julia's gaze came to Guyana, who stood behind Flena. Julia smiled with a friendly face as if she knew everything.
"Gayana, I guess we're cars.”
"That's right, Your Majesty, don't you like it?”
Plena deliberately asked a negative question. Julia replied, shaking her head gently.
"No way, I like it because it's so refreshing."
"…Really?"
Guyana asked back incredibly.
"Yes, since I have...….”
Julia took a look at the clock and specifically asked for her wishes.
"My luggage is sleepy around 4 p.m., so I'd like you to post Guyana's car then."
"All right, Your Majesty."
Flena smiled and patted Guyana on the shoulder as if she had done well.
A few more times since then, Guyana has pulled up to Yulia about twice a week. When I first drove by myself, I was nervous and careful step by step. But it also gradually became a natural routine after a couple of months. To the point where Plena said it would be okay to take the name off.
Even that day, Guyana was preparing a car for Julia's office.
"Gaiana, Felix is in a meeting with Her Majesty, so you'd better prepare two drinks."
"Your Highness?"
Guyana was on edge at Flena's words. Most people in the palace were kind, but there were still difficult opponents. Among them was Felix.
While serving Julia, I worked with other servants and maids-in-law at least once. But I've never been with him before.
It's not that I don't like it. I said that's how the master works.’
Of course, it wasn't sad that he was being blunt and indifferent to himself. Felix didn't have to pay special attention to himself. But apart from him, I didn't want to be hated for being a person who helped me.
'Cause you said you just have to do it as usual.….’
Guyana thought so and measured the tea leaves and set the water temperature with more care than usual. I didn't want to be told that I had a terrible car, that I'd put it up to Yulia, to be exact. Guyana walked more carefully than usual in front of the office.
"Your Majesty, I'll raise the car."
"Yes."
At once, Julia's answer was heard. Guyana carefully opened the office door and stepped inside.
'Huh?'
Somehow I felt a sense of incompatibility. I can't explain it, but somehow the office felt cluttered.
"What's wrong with you?"
Standing aside for a moment, Julia asked Guyana.
"Oh, no, it's not."
"I heard you can't sleep well these days. Do you have nightmares?"
Looking at Guyana slowly putting down the teacup, Julia asked anxiously.
"No, maybe it's just because it's cold."
"I'll tell Plena to prepare a warmer blanket.”
Guyana shook her head at Julia's words. It was a blanket that was soft and thick enough to make you feel better.
"No, Your Majesty."
"But if you put up with the cold..."
"It's not cold when you sleep, it's just the season."
"Is that so?"
It was still a voice of uneasiness and concern.
'Your Majesty is so sweet...….’
I always felt like I was at a loss for words. Guyana was so happy these days. Everyone smiled even if they did a little better. Like you really are a useful person.Don't be too flattered.’
Guyana turned her head for a moment and saw Felix giving her a blunt look.
Come to think of it, Flena said. Felix and Julia are in a meeting. I was upset that I took up their time because of myself.
"I've been too slow. I'll leave you alone, Your Majesty."
"Huh? Not really."
Julia shook her head when she realized what Guyana meant. But already Guyana's cheeks were all red. She walked out of her office from time to time and barely breathed.
'I really didn't have a clue...….’
You shouldn't lean on her too much just because she's sweet. Guyana turned away, breathing hard.
Flena said it's okay to just pull up the car and rest today. When I heard that, there was a place I wanted to stop by. These days, I've been practicing not only tea but also baking cookies.
The cookies baked this morning are pretty well baked, I think. I had given it to many people, but there were people I wanted to give it to.
I'm going to see the wizards.’
During the last war with Eaton, we fought together and met a lot of people, including the Guard. In particular, senior wizards showed great interest in Guyana. It was none other than her ancient magic.
"You have ancient magical powers, don't you?’
Why don't you talk to us for a second?’
He approached me as soon as he saw me and was scared at first. Maybe he hates himself just like everyone else. But they approached Guyana purely with an inquisitor's mind. Whenever I saw the traces of Lesio's ancient magic that were being applied to the expeditionary forces, I got attached to Guyana, asking for opinions and advice.
Later, when he found out about Lesio's relationship with Guyana, he even felt sorry for her as if she were his granddaughter. So I'm ashamed of it, but Guyana, at heart, wished she could continue to have a good relationship with them. Of course, it was a matter of later whether you could wish for it or not.
'What should I do...….’
There are more and more things I want to do. After the war of reprisals, Julia also took away her status as a royal princess. Thanks to her, she could just live as a Guyana. People who used to be reluctant also gradually treated Guyana naturally.
"This is all thanks to the Lord of the Matap and the Wizards.’
They gave Guyana control to prevent her from using ancient magic at all. Guyana was willing to wear the controls on her arm. It seemed to be a relief to others.
Show me how you dream of the future. Because that's what Jim wants.’
What Julia said before lingered in my ears.
"If His Majesty finds out, would he say he's too greedy?’
There are so many things I want to do. No, maybe Julia already knows everything. She used to get a handle on other people really quickly. Just like I did in my old life.
Thinking about it, I reached near the old wizard's tower. Guyana, who was about to go straight to the entrance, hid behind a tree at the sound of someone else's words.
"This is so frustrating. It's going to be a big deal."
"You're right, because the Lord of the Matap is troubled...….”
It was the voice of the senior wizards. It was bad to eavesdrop, but Guyana held her breath without realizing it.
"I didn't expect the rebel Lesio's last tenacity to be so strong.""At this rate, it may affect the king or the master of the tower...….”
Guyana's face turned white with a deep sigh. My hands shook.
What do you mean, "Your Majesty and the Lord of the Matap?’
He listened silently, knowing he had to stop eavesdropping and show signs. I needed to know what happened.
Even if there's nothing you can do...….
"In fact, isn't it more of a curse than an ancient spell?"
"The curse is an ancient product, and if it is similar, it will be similar.
Like wizards, stories of various ancient spells poured out momentarily. Some of them were reluctant to sacrifice people.
"- By the way, the last force you've ever burned yourself to death.”
"Your majesty and the Lord of the Matap sealed it with great strength, and he is so tenacious that he penetrates it and creates a crack."
The wizard murmured unpleasantly.
Their great masturbator Felix and the dead specter who seemed to challenge Yulia he served seemed arrogant.
"Well, that's why there's a gap in the theory of magic that can't be accessed."
Saying so, the senior wizards sighed deeply.
"The Lord of the Mount is trying to solve it theoretically somehow."
"Don't say anything too negative, by the way."
The feet of the two senior wizards stopped sharply. She hid her body even more because it was near where Guyana hid herself.
"If we don't stop him, the traitor Lecio could come back to life."
"Or he will return to the time when His Majesty and the Lord of the Mata were born.”
"You can't, you can't."
"It was a magic spell for Miss Guyana, and the Lord of the Mount and Her Majesty intervened...….”
Once the wizards said so, they muttered wistfully.
"For now, Miss Guyana is alone in handling it."
"Hush, Your Majesty and the Lord of the Mount will be angry if he finds out."
"I know, I'm just worried."
"What are you going to do just to worry? It's our job to make it work somehow. The seal of your majesty and the abbot will be maintained for about half a year.”
"Of course, I don't want to wait and see him go back to being a child and not knowing anything.”
How much did the youngest master of the pagoda owner. It was so dark to think of losing it all. The senior wizards shook their heads as if they should not even think about it and moved their feet again.
"Your Majesty and the Lord of the Matap could go back to when he was born, losing all his memories?’
Guyana covered her mouth as if it were nonsense.
'Half a year...…'
The hand I brought to my mouth shook a little harder. Of course, it wasn't two people who died because time was just ticking. Only two people could have lost their memory and become children. It was also a very bad result.
But as much as that, the worst possibility remained. Time in the world seemed to be going backward again, and there was a possibility of initializing everything.
Then again...
'The world that has been repeated three times...….’
It's under Lesio's thumb. Julia, how many others have sacrificed...….
'You can't do that. You can't do that!'
Furthermore, when repeated equally, the worse results could have been achieved. It was terrible just to think about it. I can't believe it can be reset. I didn't think Lecio would ever be resurrected again this time.
Guyana slumped to the spot, listening to the footsteps of the wizards gradually receding away.I feel like crying.
Only, only peace has arrived on this continent.
To achieve this, Julia had to be stigmatized over and over again. I couldn't sacrifice another man like that.
'Haha, hahaha...Even if I, I die...…!’
At the last moment, Lesio's howling voice came to my ears.
'Do you think I'll ever see you smile?'’
Lesio's crazy eyes came to mind clearly. Guyana covered her face with her hands. Covering up doesn't erase everything in your head.
"I'm sure you don't want to."
It was Yulia who always looked at the car with friendly eyes. Not only that, but in the midst of the busy schedule, I asked how Guyana was doing. With so much on her shoulders.
Guyana slowly lowered her hand. Tears formed slightly on the corners of the eyes, but not enough to drip.
'…it's my job to handle.’
Julia has paid enough for it. All he did was endure and endure and take a small step forward.
Even if she forgave herself, in fact...….
I've always had a bone in my body.’
Is it okay to live like this without knowing? You're the mastermind of this, too.
'Leave the blame to others...….’
I tried to taste only happiness. Even though he had committed a crime, he thought that he could serve as Jenna or others led him, and that he could only be considered atonement.
How shameless it is.
Guyana slowly stood up from her seat.
'…it's too bad. Actually, I want to be by your side as it is.’
Now I know which one is warm. I could barely figure out which one was normal. But compared to Felix and Julia's life. Compared to the repercussions of the two people losing everything and going back to the beginning...….
It's not like a sacrifice. Such a noble thing.'
It's just taking responsibility in order. Others shared the price, and it was only their turn now.
What I have to bear is too small for what they have done.
Nevertheless, the regrettable thing may be that all the emotions he felt when he opened his eyes again disappear.
But instead....
'I... can be really normal.’
Without Lecio knowing what ancient magic is. You could really live a normal life from the start. In return for what was done, the responsibility was rather cheap.
'…me.'
Suddenly a smile fell on Guyana's lips.
'It's not like I'm going to die, but it's such a waste... I can't believe you're holding it.
I wanted to tell Yulia. How you feel right now. Before I knew it, I wanted to live rather than die. It was just a waste of time to get rid of everything I had accumulated so far and start over. I've always thought it was a useless life.
'That's all the more... It's what I have to do.’
It was up to him to finish this job. Guyana quietly arranged her thoughts.
'…really this will be the last time.’
She could smile for the first time, looking at the milky energy of her fingertips.
Julia's office was busy as usual. Defeating Lesio and the rebels was just the beginning. There was a lot of work to do, such as establishing an educational institution for the New Year and filling in the empty administrative holes."Thanks to you, the appointment of a non-nobal man as regional official will go smoothly."
Funnily enough, it was reasonable to appoint a commoner to a managerial position that was not hereditary, despite strong opposition to changing the hereditary title to a single-win position. It was probably because they thought they had their own attributes.
Well, it's too much to ask those who have lived for decades to change right now.’
Julia is frustrated with it. I decided not to take it. If you try to digest it all at once, you'll get a bad stomachache somewhere. It was such a casual and peaceful afternoon.
"Your Majesty!"
"Huh?"
Julia looked up in surprise at Felix's voice, which suddenly came in. No matter how Felix is, he didn't come in without a knock. Julia guessed something unusual had happened by looking at his stiff face.
"What's going on?"
"An ancient magic war has been detected.”
"Ancient magic?"
It wouldn't have been the story of Camellia, Leoncia or Cornelia. No, some of them weren't in the capital city.
"…control, Your Majesty."
"What?"
Julia sprang to her feet. It was not a story to sit back and listen.
"Gayana!"
What the hell is he trying to do? I didn't mean to doubt her. I know better than anyone how much she's ever been reluctant to use control.
"Where are you?"
"Near the old sorcerer's tower.”
"…no way."
The two spoke, immediately moving their feet toward the old wizard's tower-moving device. Felix nodded at the words.
"I think that's right. I tracked it as soon as I found traces of ancient magic.…!”
"What's wrong with you again?"
Felix, who was reporting the situation, opened his eyes wide and replied as if it were nonsense.
"…the ancient magic, the power of control, was detected.”
I had to hurry. As soon as you use your strength, the wizards may not know it, but Felix will notice it. After the war, the imperial palace was ruled out to be unusable except for ancient magic "healing power" and "release power." But the area near the old wizard's tower was different. In the first place, ancient magic research was in full swing here.
Three days after learning that Julia and Felix could be embroiled in ancient magic. Guyana visited the Sorcerer's Tower for social purposes and looked around.
And set a goal. To determine a wizard who will bring the crystals of mana condensed by Lesio's last exertion.
'Yesterday, Your Majesty said my tea was delicious.’
I let go of the last bit of regret with that. This was enough to give Yulia a smiling face.
Enough, the rest of them--
Maybe I'll be happier after I lose my memory. I'm sure...
How can I be so selfish.
In the end, it was a decision that was tantamount to leaving everything to Yulia. But it had to be like this.
'…maybe get other people involved.’
Guyana held Lesio's half-cracked mobile device in her arms. A tool containing the power of 'space domination' of ancient magical powers. He didn't use it because Julia turned him around to return. It was not intact, but it would be enough to move to a vacant lot with nothing in the Eton area.
Slowly, Guyana's hand moved. A group of milky lights slowly approached the chief wizard she targeted from the fingertips. With him, his brilliant future permeated his mind.
It's all right, it's not killing this time.’It wasn't a future that he'd ruin. He'll just wake up dreaming sweet dreams for a while in the woods. Within five minutes, the chief wizard came out and gave Guyana a red crystal.
'…Dad.'
The round-shaped decision was murky. The color showed Lesio's tenacity and resentment.
I'm the only one who can swallow it.’
It was a courage that I used up to meet Yulia. However, thanks to her and others, it sprouted again. That's why I wasn't afraid to bump my feet now. The tools of space domination that I created to bind her, now I'm very happy.
It was Lesio's last tenacity. After this power was released, I couldn't use it here because I didn't know how it would affect my surroundings.
Three times. Talk, talk, talk.
The tip of the toe hit and immediately Guyana's body was covered in red. A wave of air swept away with a familiar headache soon carried Guyana to a land of nothing.
"Will His Majesty read it...…?”
I left a long letter just in case you blame yourself. I haven't written anything so I'm not good at it, but I'm sure Yulia will read it without laughing at me.
Guyana slowly popped the end of the cube. The release was simpler than I thought. It's nothing other than breaking the protective device to prevent ancient magic. A tool Felix gave me to set my own seal.
'To the end, I didn't engrave anything.’
It was a little disappointing. But he was confident. A man who stands for nothing. He wasn't Guyana Dietas, he was just Guyana.
You will never be happy!’
The ancient magic that had been tied up was released, and Lesio's tenacity burst out into his voice. All of them were voices of curse and resentment towards Guyana Julia. Guyana smiled and shook her head slowly.
'No, dad.'
Her body was covered with red light. As if to devour them all, the rippling redness gradually made the hands small and the mind white.
I'll be happy again.’
Only Julia's blue eyes remained clearly in the countless memories that faded. Friendly and warm eyes. Gradually the memory was erased without even knowing who it was, but I was not anxious.
'…I can be happy.'
Obviously, because that's what you said.
The land swallowed by the red light was quiet for a long time. And not long after, the cry of a child rang softly.
"…Gayana!"
A child's cry was heard on the ground, which was chased by Felix. Julia was sure the sound was Guyana.
As she approached the place where the sound came from, she saw a baby half buried in her usual clothes. Julia, who was frightened and quickly hugged, wrapped the baby in her outer clothing.
"…I'm sorry, Your Majesty."
Felix, who followed, bowed his head in shame. Julia couldn't bring herself to say it wasn't his fault. It was true that it was caused by the neglect of management of the tower.
'Why did you choose...….’
I kept my mouth shut so that Guyana wouldn't know. Felix also said he would find a way in half a year. He's been keeping his word so far, so I thought he'd find a way again.
Guyana hid it on purpose because she thought she would act like this if she found out the truth. Julia smiled bitterly at the child who was washing his face as if she had never cried.
'Did he never trust me?’
I didn't feel like myself. Julia exhaled deeply and slowly opened her mouth. There was nothing good about staying here for a long time."Any trace of ancient magic left?"
"None."
"Well, let's go back first."
"…yes."
"Don't be too intimidated. If it wasn't for Felix.”
Julia patted him on the shoulder and spoke in a gentle tone.
"Because little Guyana could have been left here all the time."
"…rather scold me, Your Majesty."
Rather, he seemed to have more heartburn. Julia returned to the palace without telling him any more.
When the emperor returned with a child, the palace was in a tumult. Everyone was so nervous about Guyana's use of the controls, and about Julia's pursuit.
It was rare for people to know that Lecio died leaving some of his control, so of course, most of them did not know about the identity of the child.
"…Your Majesty, did you make a child without knowing it?”
Julia frowned slightly at the question of Marquis Ardea.
'The battlefield is a battlefield that you'll know by following around.’
But Julia didn't bother to deny the remark. It's because we haven't decided what to do about the young baby Guyana. It's a responsibility, though.
"First of all, keep your mouth shut. The official announcement will be made within this week.”
"Huh?"
The Marquis Ardea, of course, looked at Julia with a confused face.
When in the world?
Such a question was engraved on his face. Julia turned her head unkindly to his room. I was restless and didn't feel like I could get my hands on things. Besides, I thought I'd have to wash my child quickly and get some rest.
"Fleena."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Jim... doesn't know the kid very well."
"Just leave it to me."
Flena smiled and quickly hugged Guyana in Julia's arms. She's in Auris for information, and she took care of the children who were kidnapped unintentionally.
"Is that Guyana?"
"Yes."
As Julia sighed deeply, Flena pulled a letter out of her arms.
"That's……?"
"Your Majesty chased me away and immediately checked Guyana's room."
"Is that a letter she left behind?”
Flena nodded.
"I haven't read it. It's a letter to His Majesty."
"Yes."
"Well, I'll go wash this troublemaker lady."
Julia nodded as she sat on the sofa burying herself at the words. Listening to the bathroom door closing, I slowly opened the letter.
Your Majesty.
Please don't suffer yourself. It's all what I wanted.
Your Majesty said that he would like me to be able to paint the future. That's why I chose this. I don't want to choose the future if there's a possibility that my future will go wrong.
Your Majesty, do you hate me now? But there's something I really want to say.
I have an idea when I decided to do this job. I thought I didn't like it. Forgetting you, forgetting others.
I don't want you to suffer. I'm not saying this. I've been very happy for months thanks to you. Throughout my life.
But it's been on my mind all the whole time. I was wondering if it would be okay for me to be happy by myself, if I could leave them all to you. Not only your majesty, but everyone is responsible, and I feel like I'm the only one who's protected. So I thought it was my responsibility to lose.
So please don't be sad.
And I know it's embarrassing... Please don't hate me. If I start all over again, I'm sure you'll treat me like a normal Guyana. And I want to think about you with your presence.I'm sad, but I'm not bothered. If I start over, I'll break up with a lot of things that have been bothering me.
So, Your Majesty, give me one more chance.
Your Majesty's sweet smile again...
Please let me see it.
From Guyana>
Those were really straightforward sentences. I thought about it over and over again while writing, and there were handprints on the paper.
'…Gaiana.'
It didn't occur to me that I didn't believe in myself even in joke. There's a lot of faith in Yulia all over the letter. Not only because of her, but also because I felt that I wanted to be with Jenana and Flena.
'…maybe it's better.’
Guyana has never lived a normal life. Of course, with all that past in her arms, she would have overcome enough.
But now...….
'I can really take care of her normally.’
To want to eat something delicious, to rejoice in the kindness of others, not to think of yourself as useless.
Moreover, she sacrificed herself to save the empire's future. Guyana has always agonized over her sins and the consequences of her sins. That's why he would have made this choice to pay for his sins.
'This alone would be a justification for me, the emperor, to take care of her.’
It might be a little loud. It's been a long time since I heard a child laughing at the palace. So I'm sure everyone will enjoy it. I'm sure Guyana will be cute and lovely.
A few days later.
Emperor Julia announced Guyana's work and said she would be her guardian. There was some resistance to the unprecedented, but the voice was not loud.
Julia conceded her credit and handed down Riedere's castle and single-handed count.