This is a deep dilemma for Endra. On one hand, he is concerned for Elisa's safety. Should he delegate this responsibility to someone else, despite the burden of the oath he has carried for years?Garlan remains silent, no answer escaping his lips. Everything must be decided by Endra, no matter what happens.Indeed, nothing is easy; all achievements come with great risks.Endra's gaze returns to Giomor. This young man really wanted to convince him with the strength of his serious gaze. It stirs his soul to its core, making him realize how fragile he is in the face of such challenges.When everyone places their hopes on him, he is the one feeling uncertain.He tries to remember his main goal, why all of this happened, why this reason had to be fulfilled, and why every precious second must not be wasted."Endra..."In a long-awaited moment, the wise king's voice enters his mind.Before him lay an enchanting scene, the twilight's soothing sound brings a sense of peace into his being.Endr
It touched deeply within Endra's mind, and he couldn't believe that a nearly lost hope could now become a reality today.He realized how long he had been living in this world, and his old age might not befit his participation in the desired victory of a true leader.People were astonished, wondering why Endra remained rooted in place, and even Garlan stared at him more intently as a result of Endra's statue-like posture.Endra's gaze momentarily turned vacant, as if he had left everyone present behind.But, after a few moments, he blinked and rubbed his eyes with a sense of guilt.Whatever this man had been thinking, it had led to such a weak expression."I will do it!"Everything changed when he made this statement, and the atmosphere quickly fell into uncertainty about the meaning of these newly uttered words."W-What did you just say?" Giomor asked for confirmation.Endra put on a wide smile. "I've made up my mind. Tomorrow will be the day to unite all the divided regions. This is
A soldier rushed through the grand building's corridor, leaving several other soldiers and servants wondering why this person was moving so quickly.Everything came to a halt when he entered Elisa's private room. It would be impolite to continue acting foolishly in her presence."Princess..." He made sure to show his respect to this woman.Elisa presented with this sight, couldn't help but wonder. Why had this man come into her room with such an unusual expression? Something significant was about to be revealed, and Elisa needed to prepare herself for it. However, if Elisa were still just an ordinary girl, facing this situation would have made her heart tremble.Her sweat was barely visible as it trickled down her chin, but she pressed her fingers together to suppress any odd tremors."What brings you here, soldier?" she asked with the dignity befitting a respected queen."I apologize, I mean no disrespect. I am here to inform you about the situation at the border," he replied.With j
It sounded like the wild imagination of a madman, but this person's position remained as an unshakeable king.If his command was to attack, everyone would do it, and if the order was to retreat, they would definitely obey.There was no reason to refuse; not even nobles as high-ranking as the prime minister had the right to oppose him."Your Majesty, how do we face the enemy's attack?" One foolish person dared to speak to him, and this was no ordinary person; he was the prime minister who had long been considered clever in Citrullus, and his decisions were often trusted by Rafous.But this time, it seemed that Rafous's face was heavily wrinkled with a fierce stare at the man."Do you think this won't work?" Rafous directly got to the heart of the matter based on his thoughts."No, not like that! I just want to know how we can deal with the enemy's attack."He wanted to say that even a fool could see this situation would not be easy to handle, but he was afraid that it would only lower
"The troops we are facing this time have been mixed with ordinary residents!"Endra's face stiffened when he heard that statement, his earlier smile now unable to find happiness."So it's true the opposing side is resorting to such tactics!"From the expressions shown, Garlan concluded that Endra had gotten the same report; finding civilians within the warring troops.Perhaps participating in a war was not wrong, but if it was based on coercion, that was the wrong path.All residents had the right to refuse, but again, if it was based on a decision from a kingdom, then it was another matter.The rulers of each region had the authority to employ such tactics when their troops were not complete, but still, it often involved coercion and had already occurred.An experienced military officer could sense a difference when facing soldiers and ordinary residents, as both had different abilities.Ordinary troops would easily perish, serving as additional pawns to hinder the enemy's movements.
"Yes, that's absolutely true! But, as we reached this point, many of the people's blood has been shed due to your selfish actions! And you know what they say, destroy everyone inside the palace, make them feel what we've been feeling!"The atmosphere turned dramatic, a killing aura emanating from the spectators who had witnessed this situation from a distance.Intentionally, these people were allowed to witness what was happening.They didn't like the policy of forcing them into a war, and many families had to suffer because of this decision. Resentment continued to build over time."Endra...""Yes!" Endra, who now spoke, said, "I saw you in Princess Elisa's territory, and when we decided to oppose the enemy's decision, you and your faction abandoned her! You easily regarded us as fools who wouldn't win the war, but after we came so far, you begged for forgiveness! We've sworn not to let the traitors go, and you won't escape this karma!"The Prime Minister couldn't say much, he sat th
She arrived in the land that his sibling used to rule, although it had been years since she had set foot there.Yes, the scenery wasn't much different from before. Many people wore grim faces, and there were beggars everywhere. Poverty had truly become a common sight.Elisa even saw a forlorn girl sitting alone beside a prominent building, hoping for a miracle to solve her problems.After the victory, the main issue was, of course, rebuilding the economy.Wars could be fought in just a few days, but restoring what had been damaged would take years.Learning from the history she had read, Elisa could only accept this. Throughout her journey, she didn't want to avert her gaze from this cityscape; she wanted everything to be observed and remembered, as her current position still had little meaning.When she arrived at the palace, she was greeted by the people there. They honored Elisa as a queen should be honored, but in her heart, she understood that some might still harbor hatred from
"With you coming here, I'm sure your reasons have found some interesting free time!" Garlan teased.Endra could only sigh; he didn't come to argue with Garlan. A maniac who always worked tirelessly was indeed difficult for him to understand."At least, for now, there's time to relax these tired shoulders! Why don't you try doing the same?"Garlan became confused by all of this, almost forgetting that simple concept. He stared at his palm for a moment."Hahahaha..."Suddenly, Endra slapped his back, the pride evident on his happy face. "Don't think too seriously like this; you'll grow old quickly and won't have the opportunity to enjoy life."It did sound painful, but there was some truth in these words that made him willing to accept Endra's invitation to dine together.The atmosphere was much calmer than the last time they met before, the busyness kept interrupting. This time things were beginning to calm down, though not entirely.Gulp..."Ah... it's truly enjoyable to drink alcohol