Epilogue 1
An empire that ruled half the continent collapsed overnight.
That fact was surprising, but what was even more surprising was that the person who led this war was Adele Leopold, the head of the Leopold family, known as the Sword of the Empire.
They were blessed by the Red Dragon and monopolized most of Pura, and they were so arrogant that they even swallowed up the Empire.
Even if you don't know grace, you still have a lot to give, so they say you shouldn't collect black-haired beasts.
As everyone clicked their tongues, the Emperor's atrocities were revealed one by one throughout the continent.
The Emperor wanted to live forever, so he used a terrible magic called Diabolos.
He killed his predecessor, Duke Leopold, and drove his children to death as well.
When it was revealed that he had tried to kill Adele Leopold, who found out about this, those who had been denouncing her all fell silent.
Meanwhile, people's attention shifted to Adele and Perdes.
Will Adele Leopold break off her engagement with Perdes, the Prince of the defeated nation?
Or will they get married?
Most people assumed that the engagement would be broken off.
From Adele's point of view, there is no reason to maintain this engagement.
Some said that since they were engaged because they truly loved each other, they could end up getting married.
Some others said that Perdes would be the first to dump Adele.
Anyway, Adele killed his father and his family.
Perdes, who lost consciousness as soon as he was transferred to the hospital, opened his eyes amidst the overwhelming attention of people.
It was about ten days after the empire collapsed.
When Adele heard the news that Perdes had woken up, she dropped what she was doing and headed straight to the hospital.
“Lord Perdes!”
As Adele entered the hospital room, the doctors who had been examining his condition quietly left.
Adele quickly approached the bedside and carefully examined Perdes' condition.
“Are you okay? Where does it hurt?”
Perdes smiled on his pale face.
“I want to say no, but my whole body hurts.”
Of course so.
His injuries were so serious that doctors who saw his condition said it was a miracle he was still alive.
I also thought he was dead.
“If you need anything, just let me know and I’ll get it for you.”
“Are you going to bring me whatever I say?”
“If I can get it.”
"Then..."
Perdes waved his hand, indicating that they should come closer.
As Adele leaned forward, Perdes whispered softly in her ear.
“Say again that you like me.”
“...!”
Adele was startled by the sudden words and sat up again.
In an instant, her face turned as red as a carrot.
“What are you talking about!”
“Why? You treated me well before.”
“At that time, I thought that Lord Perdes was dead...”
“Then I have to die to hear you say you like me?”
Why does the story turn out like that?
When Adele, at a loss for words, closed her mouth, Perdes lowered his head deeply. Meanwhile, his thin shoulders slumped.
At this, Adele fidgeted and clenched her hands tightly.
I promised myself I would never make the same mistake again, so why is I doing it again?
I'm not lying, I'm just telling the truth, so why are you hesitating so much that you're afraid?
Adele took a deep breath to calm her racing heart, then carefully opened her mouth.
"...I like you."
The first time was difficult, but the second time was easy.
“I like you, Ferdes.”
The thin shoulders that had been shaking slightly stopped.
There was no sign of sadness on Perdes' face when he raised his head again.
No way?
“Are you pretending to be sad?”
"Hmm."
Perdes avoided Adele's gaze and pretended not to hear anything.
Meaning positive.
"Ha."
Adele felt like an idiot for not knowing that and blaming herself, so she laughed in vain and washed her face dry.
And as she was about to say something to Perdes, the quick-witted Perdes lightly kissed the back of her hand.
As the hot, crisp air brushed past the back of her hand, her anger subsided as if it were a lie.
“I’m sorry. I did it because I felt like if I didn’t do it, I wouldn’t be able to hear you say you liked me.”
“...”
“I’m really sorry. It won’t happen again, so please forgive me. Yes?”
Even the anger that had remained at the cute words completely disappeared.
Adele sighed deeply, closed her eyes tightly, and then opened them again.
“Don't do that again.”
“Yes. I promise.”
“Don’t get hurt.”
At the subsequent request, Perdes paused for a moment, then completely took hold of both of her hands.
“If you promise not to get hurt either.”
“I'm fine.”
“Then I’m fine too.”
It's okay, even though she was badly injured.
Even now, when she closes her eyes, the events of that day come back to her clearly.
Little by little, the terrible sight of the Emperor and the fierce battles he fought against are being forgotten.
The moment when Perdes threw himself to save her.
She could never forget that moment when his skin was torn off and blood spurted everywhere.
The image of Perdes lying dead in a pool of blood was vivid before her eyes.
“Are you still angry?”
The protagonist of the terrible afterimage that could never be forgotten was Perdes, but the person who pulled her out of that afterimage was also Perdes.
Adele looked down at Perdes and touched his cheek.
Warm.
It was proof that he was alive.
“...It was really scary.”
“I really like you, Perdes.”
“I like you with the same heart.”
When she heard that, she couldn't help but feel greedy.
“I like you, Adele.”
He was not a fool who kicked away an opportunity that came his way.
“I really like it.”
The two people's gazes crossed in the air.
Perdes stared blankly into her sparkling green eyes and slowly pulled her towards him.
He gently cupped Adele's cheeks with both large hands.
Then, he lightly placed his dry lips on top of her moist lips.
Although he is impatient, if he approaches her too suddenly, she will be surprised, so start off lightly.
Her long eyelashes fluttered as she lightly bit her lips like a mother bird handing over food to her baby bird.
The pupils that had once contained Perdes's image disappeared beneath her thin eyelids.
Adele brought down the hands that had been absentmindedly placed around his face and wrapped them around his neck.
An unspoken permission to come closer than he is now.
Perdes, who immediately understood that, kissed her a little more deeply.
Hot breath and heat were intertwined.
Nicole Tesis, who had come to visit Perdes, opened the door without thinking and ran away in shock at the sight.
The two people focused solely on each other.
The imperial land most coveted by the Allied nations was, of course, Leopold's domain.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that everyone participated in the war because they could accumulate several times more wealth than they had now just by obtaining the Pura mining rights.
But before the empire fell, Leopold's territory became independent, and in an instant, they became dogs chasing chickens.
It was a shame, but everyone swallowed their regret because it was a plan that would not have succeeded in the first place if Adele had not helped.
Since they don't have Leopold's estate, they must have another good estate.
Each kingdom thought so, but it wasn't something you could have just because you wanted it.
Since the order of selecting loot was determined by merit, everyone hoped that good loot would not disappear before their turn.
The first one to have the honor of choosing the loot was Adele.
So what kind of loot will Adele choose?
Since she has the best land, they would like her to leave the next best one for them.
While everyone was anxious, Adele said she would take the northern territory.
Why would she choose the Northern Territory over other good loot?
The Allied people were puzzled, but since they had no reason to refuse, they readily agreed.
And it wasn't long before they found out why Adele had made that choice.
“The northern families of the continent, including the Leopold family, have united for the prosperity of their territory, and from today on, they are called the Orthos Federation.”
“Congratulations on the establishment of the Commonwealth, Prince Leopold.”
Prophetes IV said, holding out a large bouquet of freesias.
If he had brought jewelry or something like that, it would have been burdensome, but since it was a bouquet of flowers, I was able to accept it with a light heart.
"Thank you."
“You’ve created a parliament, so now you’re going to be its chairman?”
“I think that’s what will happen.”
I didn't really want to do it, but I had no choice but to take on the role because the other members of the council unanimously agreed that there was no one else who could serve as chairman.
“Hmm, really?”
Prophetes IV frowned and stroked his chin as if he was displeased.
“Why are you like that?”
“Can you be satisfied with just the position of chairman?”
"Yes?"
“How about becoming the Empress of the Artina Empire?”
An empire that ruled half the continent collapsed overnight.
That fact was surprising, but what was even more surprising was that the person who led this war was Adele Leopold, the head of the Leopold family, known as the Sword of the Empire.
They were blessed by the Red Dragon and monopolized most of Pura, and they were so arrogant that they even swallowed up the Empire.
Even if you don't know grace, you still have a lot to give, so they say you shouldn't collect black-haired beasts.
As everyone clicked their tongues, the Emperor's atrocities were revealed one by one throughout the continent.
The Emperor wanted to live forever, so he used a terrible magic called Diabolos.
He killed his predecessor, Duke Leopold, and drove his children to death as well.
When it was revealed that he had tried to kill Adele Leopold, who found out about this, those who had been denouncing her all fell silent.
Meanwhile, people's attention shifted to Adele and Perdes.
Will Adele Leopold break off her engagement with Perdes, the Prince of the defeated nation?
Or will they get married?
Most people assumed that the engagement would be broken off.
From Adele's point of view, there is no reason to maintain this engagement.
Some said that since they were engaged because they truly loved each other, they could end up getting married.
Some others said that Perdes would be the first to dump Adele.
Anyway, Adele killed his father and his family.
Perdes, who lost consciousness as soon as he was transferred to the hospital, opened his eyes amidst the overwhelming attention of people.
It was about ten days after the empire collapsed.
***
When Adele heard the news that Perdes had woken up, she dropped what she was doing and headed straight to the hospital.
“Lord Perdes!”
As Adele entered the hospital room, the doctors who had been examining his condition quietly left.
Adele quickly approached the bedside and carefully examined Perdes' condition.
“Are you okay? Where does it hurt?”
Perdes smiled on his pale face.
“I want to say no, but my whole body hurts.”
Of course so.
His injuries were so serious that doctors who saw his condition said it was a miracle he was still alive.
I also thought he was dead.
“If you need anything, just let me know and I’ll get it for you.”
“Are you going to bring me whatever I say?”
“If I can get it.”
"Then..."
Perdes waved his hand, indicating that they should come closer.
As Adele leaned forward, Perdes whispered softly in her ear.
“Say again that you like me.”
“...!”
Adele was startled by the sudden words and sat up again.
In an instant, her face turned as red as a carrot.
“What are you talking about!”
“Why? You treated me well before.”
“At that time, I thought that Lord Perdes was dead...”
“Then I have to die to hear you say you like me?”
Why does the story turn out like that?
When Adele, at a loss for words, closed her mouth, Perdes lowered his head deeply. Meanwhile, his thin shoulders slumped.
At this, Adele fidgeted and clenched her hands tightly.
I promised myself I would never make the same mistake again, so why is I doing it again?
I'm not lying, I'm just telling the truth, so why are you hesitating so much that you're afraid?
Adele took a deep breath to calm her racing heart, then carefully opened her mouth.
"...I like you."
The first time was difficult, but the second time was easy.
“I like you, Ferdes.”
The thin shoulders that had been shaking slightly stopped.
There was no sign of sadness on Perdes' face when he raised his head again.
No way?
“Are you pretending to be sad?”
"Hmm."
Perdes avoided Adele's gaze and pretended not to hear anything.
Meaning positive.
"Ha."
Adele felt like an idiot for not knowing that and blaming herself, so she laughed in vain and washed her face dry.
And as she was about to say something to Perdes, the quick-witted Perdes lightly kissed the back of her hand.
As the hot, crisp air brushed past the back of her hand, her anger subsided as if it were a lie.
“I’m sorry. I did it because I felt like if I didn’t do it, I wouldn’t be able to hear you say you liked me.”
“...”
“I’m really sorry. It won’t happen again, so please forgive me. Yes?”
Even the anger that had remained at the cute words completely disappeared.
Adele sighed deeply, closed her eyes tightly, and then opened them again.
“Don't do that again.”
“Yes. I promise.”
“Don’t get hurt.”
At the subsequent request, Perdes paused for a moment, then completely took hold of both of her hands.
“If you promise not to get hurt either.”
“I'm fine.”
“Then I’m fine too.”
It's okay, even though she was badly injured.
Even now, when she closes her eyes, the events of that day come back to her clearly.
Little by little, the terrible sight of the Emperor and the fierce battles he fought against are being forgotten.
The moment when Perdes threw himself to save her.
She could never forget that moment when his skin was torn off and blood spurted everywhere.
The image of Perdes lying dead in a pool of blood was vivid before her eyes.
“Are you still angry?”
The protagonist of the terrible afterimage that could never be forgotten was Perdes, but the person who pulled her out of that afterimage was also Perdes.
Adele looked down at Perdes and touched his cheek.
Warm.
It was proof that he was alive.
“...It was really scary.”
She was really scared that she would lose him.
Unable to understand what Adele had failed to say, Perdes closed his eyes tightly and leaned his face against her hand.
“I was scared too.”
He was so scared that he would never see her again.
But the relief at having saved Adele was greater than that, and Perdes was able to close his eyes comfortably.
But she still wanted to live.
Unable to understand what Adele had failed to say, Perdes closed his eyes tightly and leaned his face against her hand.
“I was scared too.”
He was so scared that he would never see her again.
But the relief at having saved Adele was greater than that, and Perdes was able to close his eyes comfortably.
But she still wanted to live.
Adele promised herself that if by some miracle she survived, she wouldn't have any other desires.
“I really like you, Perdes.”
“I like you with the same heart.”
When she heard that, she couldn't help but feel greedy.
“I like you, Adele.”
He was not a fool who kicked away an opportunity that came his way.
“I really like it.”
The two people's gazes crossed in the air.
Perdes stared blankly into her sparkling green eyes and slowly pulled her towards him.
He gently cupped Adele's cheeks with both large hands.
Then, he lightly placed his dry lips on top of her moist lips.
Although he is impatient, if he approaches her too suddenly, she will be surprised, so start off lightly.
Her long eyelashes fluttered as she lightly bit her lips like a mother bird handing over food to her baby bird.
The pupils that had once contained Perdes's image disappeared beneath her thin eyelids.
Adele brought down the hands that had been absentmindedly placed around his face and wrapped them around his neck.
An unspoken permission to come closer than he is now.
Perdes, who immediately understood that, kissed her a little more deeply.
Hot breath and heat were intertwined.
Nicole Tesis, who had come to visit Perdes, opened the door without thinking and ran away in shock at the sight.
The two people focused solely on each other.
***
The imperial land most coveted by the Allied nations was, of course, Leopold's domain.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that everyone participated in the war because they could accumulate several times more wealth than they had now just by obtaining the Pura mining rights.
But before the empire fell, Leopold's territory became independent, and in an instant, they became dogs chasing chickens.
It was a shame, but everyone swallowed their regret because it was a plan that would not have succeeded in the first place if Adele had not helped.
Since they don't have Leopold's estate, they must have another good estate.
Each kingdom thought so, but it wasn't something you could have just because you wanted it.
Since the order of selecting loot was determined by merit, everyone hoped that good loot would not disappear before their turn.
The first one to have the honor of choosing the loot was Adele.
So what kind of loot will Adele choose?
Since she has the best land, they would like her to leave the next best one for them.
While everyone was anxious, Adele said she would take the northern territory.
Why would she choose the Northern Territory over other good loot?
The Allied people were puzzled, but since they had no reason to refuse, they readily agreed.
And it wasn't long before they found out why Adele had made that choice.
“The northern families of the continent, including the Leopold family, have united for the prosperity of their territory, and from today on, they are called the Orthos Federation.”
***
“Congratulations on the establishment of the Commonwealth, Prince Leopold.”
Prophetes IV said, holding out a large bouquet of freesias.
If he had brought jewelry or something like that, it would have been burdensome, but since it was a bouquet of flowers, I was able to accept it with a light heart.
"Thank you."
“You’ve created a parliament, so now you’re going to be its chairman?”
“I think that’s what will happen.”
I didn't really want to do it, but I had no choice but to take on the role because the other members of the council unanimously agreed that there was no one else who could serve as chairman.
“Hmm, really?”
Prophetes IV frowned and stroked his chin as if he was displeased.
“Why are you like that?”
“Can you be satisfied with just the position of chairman?”
"Yes?"
“How about becoming the Empress of the Artina Empire?”
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