Kishian tried hard to forget it, but the Emperor's voice kept ringing in his ears.
"What did you expect? Did you think that a monster that had been killing monsters, killing people, and killing things all his life, would really love him?"
Of course, he thought it was a pathetic provocation that didn't even come out of a snort.
Elona would not betray the Kishian and cooperate with the Emperor.
It would be nothing more than the Emperor's cunning maneuver to shake the enemy.
Even though he knew it, he was frustrated as to why he kept dwelling on it.
"Your Highness! Avoid it!"
His movements were slowed down for a moment due to his complicated feelings.
One of the monsters that had not yet been dealt with bit the Kishian's forearm.
Later, he slashed the monster with his sword, but he was not unharmed.
The large, sharp teeth ripped off the flesh to the point where the bones were visible.
There have been many minor injuries, but this was the first time he was injured as badly as he is now.
Even the wound healed more slowly than usual.
It must have been because he was tired and had his teeth ripped off, so the affected area was not clean.
Seeing the situation, nearby soldiers rushed over in fright.
"Are you okay?"
It was a serious injury, so everyone who looked at him was pale.
But Kishian calmed them down with a faint smile.
"It's okay, it will heal quickly. It seems that I have been punished for my weakness."
Still, thanks to the pain, his mind became clearer.
He was reminded of the words that Kishian himself had sworn to Elona.
"I'm not going to be as stupid as I used to be. I will never doubt you under any circumstances, and I will always stand by your side."
Kishian had been endlessly suspicious of Elona.
He suspected that Elona had committed infidelity, that she had betrayed him.
But none of it was real.
Elona was always on his side, and when he realized this and begged for forgiveness, she accepted it in the end.
So he shouldn't have doubts. No matter what wicked words the Emperor whispers.
"Keeek!"
Defeated another monster.
The movements, which had slowed down for a while, became alert again.
If it had been before, he might have been in shock for longer. Did Elona really betray him? Kishian thinks about the question endlessly.
But now it was different.
To be deceived by others, he's been with Elona for a long time.
They've been together long enough to build trust.
In the meantime, the wound has healed quickly.
He moved his tired body and began to rush his enemies again. It was then.
"Your Highness! Something strange has appeared ahead!"
Did the Emperor send out something strange again?
Hearing the soldier's cry, Kishian frowned and looked ahead.
He could see the flames approaching.
***
The magi he had absorbed from Lissenblume showed no sign of running out, no matter how much I used it.
It would be natural. The power of the curse that has bound the Imperial family for so long.
Thanks to this, I was able to light the flame generously.
"Hey, what is this!!"
"Damage! Fire!!"
I came out of the main palace with a flame that burned even more ferocious than before, and passed by the imperial army.
They couldn't even figure out the identity of the flame, so they were in a hurry to run away.
Just walking quietly, it would get out of the way.
I just walked slowly through the empty front. Until you see the Kishian.
'There it is. Finally...'
It wasn't hard to find Kishian.
As soon as I stepped outside, I saw him.
Even the soldiers who followed me were divided into two sides, fearing the flames.
Did he recognize me? The only thing he didn't avoid was the Kishian.
I walked faster by myself.
I almost jumped in front of him.
And I withdrew the power before the flame reached the hem of his robe.
"Elona."
When I burst into flames, he called my name in a daze.
The soldiers still didn't seem to be afraid.
Everyone froze as if time had stopped, and only Kishian and I moved.
He reached out his blood-soaked hand to me and stopped on the way. As if he were afraid that the red blood would get on me.
However, it is an unnecessary consideration.
I took a step closer and hugged his body as he couldn't.
"Why are you so late? I couldn't stand it, so I came first."
Only then did Kishan hug me with his rough hands.
The hand that used to move without hesitation when slashing the monster was now very cautious.
He stroked my back, which had become a little more slender during my time in the imperial palace, and then hugged me tightly.
"I'm sorry to keep you waiting. I'm in a hurry, so please wait a little longer, because I have to finish it."
Seeing that he started a war as soon as I was kidnapped, Kishian's goal must have been to get me back.
He achieved my goal, but he couldn't just go back from here since it had already reached this point.
We had to finish it.
The time had come to settle the bad relationship with the Emperor.
"Don't get hurt and come back safely."
When I said that, he nodded and smiled softly.
"Of course. It's your order, so I have to follow it even if I die."
Afterwards, he ordered the soldiers to take me to the rear.
His voice was calmer than before.
After that, he stepped forward again.
The remaining monsters were also fleeing under his influence.
It didn't take long for the allies to regain morale and turn the tide.
***
The sun set on the horizon, scattering the red glow of the sunset.
The heat of the war has subsided, and the screams and shouts that had been ringing all day are no longer ringing.
As I waited in the carriage at the rear, Kishian knocked quietly and opened the door.
He looked clean as if he had been washed somewhere.
"It's over. You can come out now."
I got out of the wagon.
After that, I hugged him as hard as I could.
I was worried a lot, but I was really glad that he looked safe without any injuries.
I buried my face in his arms for a while, enjoying his body temperature and body odor.
Then I suddenly remembered something I hadn't finished yet.
"What about my father?"
He paused for a moment and then answered.
"He's breathing. I think you should decide."
"I see..."
The moment I wanted to avoid finally came.
I had to decide. Father, what to do with my only remaining family?
In my heart, I just wanted to leave everything to Kishian.
But I couldn't be so irresponsible.
Now I was the Grand Duchess and the only remaining member of the Imperial Family.
Guided by Kishian, I entered the Imperial Palace.
There was not a single corpse in sight, as if it had been removed beforehand.
However, the bloodstains left here and there clearly showed what had happened before.
I walked upright, trying not to look at my surroundings.
When I arrived at the throne room, Kishian opened the door for me.
The throne was still in the throne room.
However, the Emperor, who was supposed to be sitting there, was bound and brought to his knees.
Surrounded by soldiers, he looked at me, and his eyes lit up.
"Like a dog!! Dare to betray!!"
Now that the curse had been lifted, he would have regained his senses, but he stilI seemed to be driven to madness.
Magi would have been gone long ago, but instead, anger and betrayal would have paralyzed his reason.
He didn't even think that it would be better to apologize instead of yelling.
For our final conversation, Kishian sent his soldiers out.
The Emperor was in captivity anyway, and even if there were no other soldiers, Kishian would stay by my side, so the Emperor wouldn't be able to harm me.
Taking advantage of the silence, I quietly stood in front of him.
Afterwards, I looked directly into his bloodshot eyes and said,
"It's not a betrayal. I have never been on your side. Just like you were never on my side."
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