novelzi Chapter 14
Chapter 14
14.
“Are you okay?”
Ban nodded slightly in response to Adelhardt’s question. Recently he seemed to be asking if it was okay if we just met. It is said that he was poisoned, but he has now fully recovered. It was truly a monstrous recovery, but others seemed unable to believe it.
“it’s okay.”
“Then I’m glad. By the way, it’s the funeral of Her Majesty the Empress. “What are you thinking, my lord?”
“Do you need to know that?”
“yes?”
Ban spoke in a stern tone.
“We are knights of House Devine. “You must not question your master’s actions.”
“That’s true.”
Adelhard looked away with a embarrassed expression. I could see people in the imperial palace moving around busily. This was because the funeral date was too short. Since it was the empress’s funeral, the basics had to be met, so I had no choice but to move diligently.
‘I have a lot of questions.’
How does Devine plan to move on after the funeral? Will the crown prince be spared? There was no information that came down to them. I knew that he was always a self-righteous lord, but I didn’t expect him to be like this even at times like this. If there wasn’t a class centered in the middle, some people might have complained.
Because the person they were loyal to was the previous Duke. Like Adelhard.
“I hope everything ends safely.”
“I guess so.”
At times like this, I was jealous of the unwavering class. How can one achieve such hardness? Adelhardt followed behind Van. As the funeral got closer, the number of intruders increased. There were also disturbing movements outside.
Richt frowned as he looked at the news Cheongmae delivered. The Confederate raccoon began to move. Graham is hard to deal with, but even a raccoon moves. He is a great man who should have stayed still until the end.
‘I’m very cautious.’
However, as if he thought the Empress’s funeral was a sign, he started to move. Well, I can guess roughly what you are thinking. She thinks Richt is going to do something, and she’s moving to get some honey too.
‘I’m sorry for breaking your expectations.’
Richt saw a small bag lying on one side of the room. It contains some jewelry, checks from banks accepted on the continent, and cash. Knowing his poor physical strength, he was prepared to reduce and reduce his volume.
Two days now. Archduke Graham said he was still four days away, so if he ran out in the middle of the funeral, he wouldn’t be able to meet him. Because he’s going to go a different way on purpose. Let’s endure just a little longer.
I closed my eyes for a moment and opened them. A familiar figure was visible outside her window. She hadn’t called him again since she was half awake. Theodore also did not visit. He refused even though I kept calling him. That may have made him anxious, but he couldn’t help it.
I’m going to go far away now, so what should I do to make it more affectionate? Time passed quickly, and soon the day of the funeral arrived.
The closed door of the imperial palace opened. High-ranking nobles invited to the funeral entered, and Crown Prince Theodore appeared before them.
“Your Majesty the Crown Prince!”
Contrary to concerns, there was no member of the Devine family visible next to Theodore. He had to be careful though. He didn’t know that maybe he was hiding and watching on purpose. To find out how they treat the crown prince and which side they stand on.
‘Everyone is thoughtful.’
“You can’t do this!”
He was one of the knights who was a former slave.
“We’ve been loyal to you for so long, but you’re abandoning us!”
You may feel like you are being abandoned. But no matter how strong they are, confronting Archduke Graham is dangerous.
This was because Archduke Graham’s military power was superior to what they had heard through rumors.
The few dragons left in this world were not a collection of intelligences or wise men like in common novels, but they were very clever and strong. And the author described Archduke Graham as a strong man who could kill a dragon alone.
In other words, it is said that Archduke Graham could kill a being who could collapse a mountain, destroy a river, and destroy a country.
‘Is that possible?’
No matter how small a kingdom is, it takes a considerable amount of time to walk from end to end. But can you kill something like that by yourself? Doesn’t it look dangerous at first glance? Richt had no confidence in dealing with such a being.
Considering the fragility of this body, Archduke Graham would die if he just swung his palm. However, he had no intention of forcing the knights to their deaths. The disbandment of the Knights Templar was a natural progression. It seemed that there were some who did not think so.
“My lord!”
Richt chose to ignore the cries of the knights, who were spitting out blood. If he explains in more detail here, he will only waste time. It’s a pity, but I wanted you to understand that it just happened that way.
“Stop it. “It is Richt’s decision.”
Even in this situation, Ain took Richt’s side. It looked completely without even the slightest shaking. At this point, everyone seemed to realize that this situation was real. Several noble knights left. As a few people moved, others also seemed to be shaken.
In that situation, when Richt turned his back, the departure accelerated. Richt put his bag, which he had left at the entrance, over his shoulder, and entered his abandoned palace. The talented Ain succeeded in saving part of the interior of the imperial palace and found a way out through the abandoned palace.
“Ain, you too are free.”
Of course, freedom was also given to Ain. But the answer that came back was rejection.
“I am okay.”
“It would be better to leave.”
At Richt’s words, Ain smiled with a gentle expression.
“I will remain in the Devine family estate.”
Although most properties were disposed of, there were some that were not. Something huge and immovable, like the Devine family fiefdom.
“It might be dangerous.”
“I want to decide for myself where I will die.”
Richt looked at Ain’s words. He was capable and became Richt’s butler when he was young. And he has been serving the former Duke the whole time.
“Stay healthy. “If you ever want to come back, you can come back any time.”
“... ... I’ll think about it.”
Richt left Ain behind and walked down the path he had already known. At that time, there was a commotion from behind. Something that rushed like the wind clung to Richt.
“Go, don’t go!”
It was half.