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Chapter 383
Letting Go
Guiding all dragons to the path of death was ultimately a difficult task.
I thought Odograsado's side would go the most smoothly, but they're acting like this, so it's just troubling.
'There are probably two reasons Odograsado is being blocked.'
First is the case where Odograsado herself throws a fit because she doesn't want to lose her power.
But I wanted to rule out the first one.
Е n u̇m̀ а
Becoming unsightly before death was a fact one only wanted to acknowledge at the very end.
Second is the Holy Kingdom side taking measures after learning of Odograsado's death for some reason.
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'But she's a dragon.'
A dragon is something that cannot be stopped by mere human power, which is why they're immortals.
Ferda judged that stopping immortals with human power was impossible.
-Damn faith-peddling bastards.
Wеb ǹ о̀ vё l̄ Ӗñú m̄ а̃
Anger tinged Hudret's voice.
The emotion felt in that voice seemed like he was thinking of a single family member.
-State affairs be damned, I'm thinking of just barging in and flipping the place over once. Wouldn't that bring out the answer?
Since he was the Hudret who led the Great Holy War, he seemed to have more than enough power to do so.
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But in the current atmosphere, a fierce armed conflict could break out.
'Hudret doesn't know the cause of the current situation.'
Е́ n̈umā
He simply thinks this incident is the cardinals joining forces to abuse power, and he's thinking of flipping it all over at once.
But this situation is a critical matter concerning the very existence of the Holy Kingdom.
'Is it okay to tell this man?'
There is no human who lives wanting to die.
And there is no one who wishes for the death of someone close to them.
He was close enough to move armies by Odograsado's command.
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Once he faces the cardinals and learns the inside story, he will surely make a choice.
Learning the circumstances is ultimately just a matter of time.
Moreover, there was no way that information would be conveyed intact.
If Hudret misunderstands due to information distortion, exchange with the West is over too.
'Then it's better to take the beating first.'
Thinking thus, Ferda opened his mouth.
Ѐ n̈u m а . і́d̀_
"Your Majesty Emperor Hudret."
-You calling me Emperor feels awkward. Why do you call?
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"There's a circumstance I haven't told you until now, but the fact is, this kind of situation exists."
Ferda told him the facts.
That due to the dragons' circumstances, Odograsado must die.
And that the other dragons already know this, have chosen their fates, and Odograsado is also at that crossroads.
Е̌ n̆ŭm̀å
Hudret let out an exclamation as if he finally understood.
-I see. So that's why the situation's gone to shit like this?
"That's right."
-You told me this because you thought it'd be better to inform me first since I'd find out later anyway.
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"...That's correct."
Fast and accurate deduction.
Ěn u̇.m̌ а .і̇ d́
A cool-headedness that conquest maniacs who push forward without looking back don't have.
-Thanks to that, things are clear now. The sure thing is that those pig bastards called cardinals have definitely tied up that brat as they please.
"Do the cardinals have that kind of power?"
-No way. Dust gathered is still just dust. But when Odograsado built the Holy Kingdom long ago, she promised one thing. As the Phase of Faith, she would prove the Holy Kingdom's value through faith, not oppression. Know what she did?
Ferda waited for his answer.
-She blinded her own two eyes. With the power made from the price of blinding her sight, she made her own leash.
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"That means she gave herself a means to check herself?"
-There's no separate foolish thought. How can a dragon and human exist on equal footing?
The way he calmly commits blasphemy is quite radical.
So that's why he's Emperor, huh.
-Still, she wasn't a complete fool. Since it was for her own surveillance, she knew the person holding that leash also had to have sufficient virtue. So the Saint Emperor called the Son of Miracle, Gregorio, came down.
Seeing it came down without issue until now, the selection seemed to be done properly.
W̆ėḃṅ о v̄ е̄ l̄ Еn̂ù ḿ a
But it couldn't be perfect forever.
Human greed is like that, and it exploded right now, at this moment.
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-With Saint Emperor Gregorio's consciousness unclear right now, the three cardinals have ended up in a situation where they can continue holding that leash. They've decided to wield it within that situation.
"You don't think Odograsado-nim has lingering attachment to life?"
-She's quite immature, but not foolish enough to pull that stunt. Knowing she must sacrifice in the end, she wouldn't have done something like putting the Holy Kingdom forward. My thought is that brat trusted humans too much.
"Trusted humans too much?
W̊ еb̆ n оv̊ еl̀ E n u m̈ȧ
-Speaking the truth is probably what caused this mess.
"That person who lived so long?"
-The people that brat has long conversations with are pretty much set. It's just me and the Pope. So the sense of what kind of words other humans speak and what form malice takes got blurred. She didn't properly see the pitch-black desires inside the cardinals. Like a greenhouse flower.
Come to think of it, if everyone became wise with the flow of time, they'd all have to become saints.
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It was almost certain the cardinals were controlling Odograsado for the Holy Kingdom's survival.
-Anyway, so there were such dragon circumstances... I had no idea.
Ën u mӑ . î d
"What will Your Majesty Emperor Hudret do?"
-Me? Honestly, I don't care what happens to that old brat. She's lived enough that it wouldn't be strange whenever she goes. If she's alive, shouldn't we prepare to send her off someday?
"You're quite calm about it."
-I talk like this, but I'm the same - complicated feelings. Have to send her off, but don't want to. It's like that.
I felt like I understood what he meant.
After a long silence, he opened his mouth again.
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-You know this?
"What is it?"
-The reason I'm terribly entangled with that brat.
I know they're close, but how it happened isn't well known.
The world says it's just that Hudret has the qualities of a benevolent ruler and recognized her because his reputation was outstanding.
Judging by his behavior, he definitely spread it himself.
Е́ n u m̃ а.
-Because that brat was my first kiss.
"...Really?"
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This is a bit shocking.
-Well, she probably didn't think much of it. She just wanted to eat something sweet so badly she tried to steal the candy in a mouth. Even if it was in a child's mouth.
"Didn't you do it with your hands?"
-Both hands were busy holding my face.
Е n̊ u m ȧ
Stealing candy from a mouth without hands...
"...You climbed the stairs of adulthood at an early age."
-Hahaha! So you're not the only one who's kissed a dragon! The difference is, you'll soon be consummating too!
Consummation, huh.
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It's the not-too-distant future, but thinking about after that already feels hopeless.
Whether he felt awkward at that uncomfortable silence, Hudret laughed and changed the subject.
W е̇b̀ n òv̂ е̃ l̈ Е̌ṅ ū m ā
-I've only told vulgar stories without tact. What do you think we should do about the Odograsado matter?
"Valdrova also wants no casualties, and she probably feels the same, right?"
-That's right.
"Then there are only two options. Either the Saint Emperor wakes up, talks with Odograsado, and she officially retires, or we have no choice but to handle it secretly."
-I can't agree to killing the cardinals.
"I also don't want to leave behind future troubles."
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-Right. Your head works well so I believe you'll do that. Let me know in advance how you'll handle it. Otherwise I'll have to prepare for war.
With a bold declaration, the connection with Hudret was cut.
In conclusion, since Ferda, me, said he'd be on my side, I could breathe a sigh of relief.
'I should send intelligence to Garnet to check Pope Gregorio's condition.'
Ferda prepared to send a diplomatic letter while immediately preparing the next task too.
"Ruri."
Wеb.ň о̄ v̊ el Еñ u.m̄а
"Yes."
"Can you possibly contact the Silverwind side?"
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The sound of brushing stopped.
Ruri couldn't answer.
Seeing that, Ferda changed his appearance, he changed his words.
"No, I'll handle that part. You—."
È ṅ üm а
"It's not that."
She forced open her tightly shut lips.
"Silverwind's business should be handled by someone who was a Silverwind member. I'll resolve it. Ferda-nim, please attend to other matters."
"Alright, understood."
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Did I do something too cruel?
Regret welled up inside, and I thought over it again and again, but there was no other answer.
Ẅ ėb̃ n̂о̊v̂ е̊.l Ӗ ň ũṁ ä
Family matters can only be talked about by family.
Ferda rose from his seat and left the office.
It's about time for the Demon Land expedition led by Erica to return.
* * *
Hestia Village, near the East Gate.
With the rough sound of an engine running on mana stones, a truck was entering.
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Near there were onlookers, especially those called whales at the auction house, with eyes blazing.
As the truck carrying harvested relics entered, they sneakily showed the items inside.
Just seeing that was enough to know.
This haul was a jackpot among all adventures to date.
On top of that pile of relics, a blue-haired adventurer shouted with an excited voice.
"I came! I saw! I plundered!"
Wėb̄ n о́v е́ľ E ň ûm̂ а
She was the Eastern Adventurer Guild Branch Master and a representative Platinum adventurer, Eri.
"Branch Master Eri! How are the results of this adventure?"
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"Can't you tell by looking!?"
She spoke, tapping the things spread at her feet.
"That place called Mural Tower was a famous place in the East that collected precious porcelain?"
Everything brought was porcelain.
Ѐ n̂umã . і̊ď
Large ones of course, but even small things like teapots were incredibly elaborate and held mysterious colors.
Those items with exotic patterns and techniques weren't just one or two, but a whole truckload.
The sound of collectors' hearts burning and merchants drooling at the smell of money was visible.
"Above all, a very precious secret grimoire that can make all these precious items, whether a thousand or ten thousand,"
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She held up a book and shook it.
"Was discovered together."
Ĕ ńūm.а
At that, the merchants who had gathered to watch all moved busily.
All they could do now was pull in as much funding as possible until the next auction opened.
Erica made a face that looked like she was truly enjoying that sight.
It felt like a wickedness that manipulated all humans like puppet dolls.
Who could think that woman is the embodiment of intellect, Iorga's descendant, and even the Tower Master?
It seemed like impious blasphemy, so one couldn't speak carelessly.
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Ferda approached her and greeted politely.
"This expedition also ended safely. Congratulations."
"For the Regent to come greet adventurers, it's truly an honor, Regent Ferda."
"Do you have time to talk for a moment?"
"I was about to ask to speak too. Let's go to the Guild and talk."
Following her, they moved to the Guild Branch Master's office.
Ẁe_b́_n̆ ö v́е l Énù ma
The first to speak was Erica.
"I think I need to go to the Tower urgently. Iorga-nim called me directly."
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That's a bit troublesome.
That was the reflexive thought upon hearing those words.
Ferda quietly looked into her eyes.
Does she know what situation is unfolding right now?
Ẇе bñ оv̀е̌ l Е̃ nũ m а_
"If you defied Iorga-nim's words and came, isn't it dangerous if you go?"
"That's true but... what can I do? I'm that person's child, and that person is like a parent to us. Disowning isn't easy either."
It's certain.
Erica doesn't properly know what's happening right now.
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The reason Iorga is regrouping is to bind her.
"What is it you want to say, Regent-nim?"
Wêbn.o v е l̆ Ё n u mа̇
In the end, I have to tell this woman the facts too.
Ferda talked about the dragons' business.
The smiling face gradually hardened.
A face unable to escape shock, hardly worthy of being called the embodiment of intellect.
Like she'd been diagnosed with an incurable disease, she stayed blankly for a long time.
Finally crawling out of the terrible nightmare, she asks Ferda.
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"So the Dragons' Night has come, and Iorga-nim... must die?"
"We only need to recover the Essence inside Iorga-nim's body. Her life—."
"That's the same thing. Magic is her everything, so if you take away her everything, what remains?"
An expression filled with anger.
At her appearance drawing a firm line, she said to Ferda.
"You seem to be misunderstanding something, so let me tell you. No matter how much I disobeyed Iorga-nim's orders and acted out, that absolutely doesn't mean I'm on Ferda-nim's side!"
Ė ṅ u m̃ а̃ .і̇ d
"I know. How you feel."
"What do you know?! A mere human you! Asking me to help kill that person! You just need to be happy with Valdrova-nim, that's what you're saying!? Acting so selfishly while—."
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"I will die soon too, Tower Master Erica."
Ferda said that.
Erica, who had been shouting excitedly, lost her words.
"You... die?"
E n̂ ŭ mа̇
"Yes. As you know, Godwin's soul and Essence are in my body. Someday I must give them to Valdrova."
"No, you said it yourself. That if you just return the Essence, you can live..."
"Immortals don't want to live a life without that power, so they choose death. But my circumstances are different. Others are separated from their Essence, but my soul got mixed with Godwin's, becoming inseparable. That's why to take out the Essence, I must take out my life too."
"..."
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Erica couldn't say anything.
Humans die someday, and countless short-lived races are born and die repeatedly.
W̃ѐ b n о̂v́е.l Ёnǔ m̄ â
To those who've lived long ages, a human's life was short and fleeting, and it was the same for Erica.
But she had emotions too, so she couldn't define even the humans she kept close so cynically.
Erica knows Ferda well.
He was a man who wanted Valdrova to be happy more than anyone, and a lover who wanted to stay by her side.
Contrary to the expectation that he'd become happy, reality is cold and cruel.
The protagonist of such a mind-shattering tragedy acknowledges his situation calmly, and Erica's head got complicated again.
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Unable to get a grip, she finally throws a question.
"Valdrova-nim... does she know Regent Ferda's current condition?"
"..."
"You really... are cruel."
Erica carefully hugged Ferda like that.
For now, she decided to put down all emotions and comfort him even a little.
W e b̂ n о v̇е̌ l Еn̂û m а̊
