“...I see.”
Nike smiled weakly.
Ryan's answer made it clear.
Unless someone who has returned with memories deliberately intervenes, there is no way the events will change.
And maybe...
The reason why he had no choice but to sell his memories and return.
Perhaps it was to stop Ryan from 'bringing down Wassenberg'.
'It's amazing. Really...'
Nike laughed out loud.
Ryan's goal of bringing about the downfall of Wassenberg is a very welcome development for Nike and the Imperial Family.
How desperate would it be if a person with the ability to instantly kill someone were a member of Wassenberg?
But Ryan, that man, even with that kind of power...
Rather than becoming a god, he is a human who is determined to punish demons.
"Haha..."
And Nike turned back the time of this world to stop such a Ryan.
Long enough to risk losing his memories.
It's truly amazing and foolish, but the one who interrupted Ryan was...
The one who finally destroyed the ‘justice’ he had established was...
That means it was her.
Because of that fatal, poisonous emotion called love.
“Hmm, you look like you’ve been thinking a lot?”
“...Next question.”
“Yes. I think we’ve heard most of what we’re curious about, so let’s finish by asking just one more question.”
Ryan said, extending his hand.
“Can you help me?”
“...”
Nike looked at Ryan. His golden eyes shone brightly even in the darkness.
A request for help.
He knows it even without him saying it specifically. It means to be a catalyst for his actions for the greater good.
Nike took Ryan's hand without hesitation.
"Yes."
“Ah, thank you! Your Highness, if you have any last questions, please ask!”
Nike slowly opened her mouth.
A question he's already sure of, but still wants a definitive answer to.
Who was the woman I loved to the point of death?
Who was the one who alone kept all my memories, who was like a poison to me?
My love, my lover...
“Is Vania a regressor?”
Ryan laughed.
As if he had already anticipated Nike's last question.
South, Felen.
It's been three days since a sudden murder occurred in a quiet village.
The Imperial Knights, who had stayed in Pelen longer than scheduled to investigate this, left this morning to launch a subjugation.
‘Except for Nike...’
Everything was going well, but I was the only one who was serious.
“Then, are you also a person with superpowers?”
Nike's question.
The reason I asked that question was that Ryan found out...
"The Third Prince is so perceptive, isn't he? Since I'm pretending to be incompetent and dying instantly, are you planning to attack Wassenberg? You've already seen through it all..."
That much could be expected.
After all, the only way to eliminate all those with this ability is <instant death>.
Anyway, the reason why Nike asked me if I had superpowers was...
“Well, I’m also hiding my strength, so I asked because I suspected you might be doing the same.”
“...Is that all? That person’s expression was a bit strange.”
"Oh, that's because he's still young. I heard he was worried that you'd get caught up in the fight with Wassenberg and things would go wrong?"
“Oh, I see...”
I was a little excited because Nike's expression was so strange after I just told him my secret.
Therefore...
'Do you remember me?'
...I had a dream for a moment.
“Ugh.”
My appetite has completely disappeared.
As I was stirring the spoon and putting it down, Revan slapped my shoulder.
“Eat more!”
“I have no appetite...”
“You didn’t eat last night either! What’s wrong? Does it hurt?”
"No."
I lifted my head weakly and saw the family sitting around the table on the first floor, all looking at me.
"Sister, we decided to eat and then go out and play. You can't play if you're tired. Eat, quickly."
Alex said as if he were scolding me.
“Yes, eat quickly. Is it because the atmosphere in the village is so tense?”
The Prince sitting next to me also looked worried and picked up the spoon he had put down.
"I guess it's scary since you haven't found the culprit. But you still have to eat, right?"
...that criminal is sitting across from the Prince right now.
"Hey, that's right! You have an escort with an annual salary of 60,000 gold, so what are you afraid of? Just finish eating and go out and have fun!"
The culprit said.
"Yes, Miss. Don't worry. If I ever meet the culprit, I'll take him down cleanly."
“...”
The culprit quietly glared at Kali.
Kali pursed her lips, trying to suppress a laugh.
Among the family, Kali and Revan know that the culprit is Ryan...
'Hmm, everyone else is back to their normal daily lives except me.'
Everyone looks peaceful.
Except me, who is depressed.
“Ah! Your Highness, where are you going?”
Then Ryan waved his hand toward the stairs. Nike was coming down.
Knock knock.
I immediately pushed the chair away and went to him.
I have something to ask you!
“Your Highness, did you sleep well?”
"...Yes."
“But why didn’t you leave with the other knights today?”
That's it!
Why did Nike, who should have quickly gone to Farnese, pitch a barracks and camp out in the open, wait for the devil to come out and stay here?
“Just, there’s still work to be done.”
"Ah..."
For some reason, Nike didn't seem to want to explain much, so he just answered curtly and walked past me out of the dorm.
There was no time to ask any more questions.
I was just standing there blankly when Ryan came.
“Hmm, did he lose sleep? He's a bit grumpy.”
He patted my shoulder and followed Nike out.
When I came out of the accommodation...
'Ha.'
The morning sunlight is particularly warm.
Nike sighed, remembering how cold his own voice had sounded just a moment ago.
“Excuse me, Your Highness?”
Ryan followed right out and whispered next to him.
"You don't have to go this far. You're being so cold. What if the child gets hurt?"
“... Is she hurt?”
“Her expression doesn’t look good.”
Nike sighed again. He didn't know how to deal with Vania now.
Thump thump...
Nike headed weakly towards the stables behind the inn.
Ryan followed.
“Is Vania a regressor?”
"Yes."
The confirmation he received from Ryan two days ago.
With that, Nike found out that her lover was Vania.
However, was this something that Ryan also knew?
“If you say that, it's war between us.”
“...?”
It was so decisive that it was scary.
"Of course, the one inside is an adult woman, but her current body is that of a thirteen-year-old child. I am Vania's guardian, but for ethical reasons, I absolutely cannot permit a relationship between the adult prince and my minor sister."
Of course, Nike was aware of this, and he had never said that he would meet Vania again.
But Ryan was walking ahead by himself, about a hundred steps ahead. How absurd it was...
Nike gave water to his steed and sighed again, as if the ground was sinking.
Just in time.
A noise is heard outside the stable.
After dinner, it seemed like the family was going out to play together, and Vania was seen among them.
"Please understand. Vania has all her memories, and she currently feels affectionate toward the Prince."
"Yes."
“But what if the Prince confesses, ‘I know who you are now?’ Then wouldn’t Vania run to you like a dog, crying and begging to be hugged by the Prince?”
Ryan's judgment is correct.
Nike only found out that 'Vania was his lover', but didn't he forget all his memories before his regression?
It was better to keep his mouth shut for now, if only because he felt sorry for Vania, who would be left to reminisce about those bittersweet times alone.
Anyway...
If we ever start dating, I won't stop you.
But please keep the line until Vania becomes an adult.
Otherwise, I will fight you first before fighting Wassenberg...
That's Ryan's position.
Nike understood Ryan's concerns and readily agreed to do so.
Honestly, even without that request, he had no intention of doing anything with Vania right now...
“Ehehe?!!!”
Ryan quickly blocked Vania's gaze, which was following him as he walked away without a second thought.
“Why is our gentle Prince like this?!!”
“No...”
He never had any impure thoughts, but he felt a little sad that he was being treated rudely because of his age...
Nike smiled weakly.
Ryan's answer made it clear.
This person must have harbored resentment toward Wassenberg even before the regression.
And maybe...
The reason why he had no choice but to sell his memories and return.
Perhaps it was to stop Ryan from 'bringing down Wassenberg'.
'It's amazing. Really...'
Nike laughed out loud.
Ryan's goal of bringing about the downfall of Wassenberg is a very welcome development for Nike and the Imperial Family.
How desperate would it be if a person with the ability to instantly kill someone were a member of Wassenberg?
But Ryan, that man, even with that kind of power...
Rather than becoming a god, he is a human who is determined to punish demons.
"Haha..."
And Nike turned back the time of this world to stop such a Ryan.
Long enough to risk losing his memories.
It's truly amazing and foolish, but the one who interrupted Ryan was...
The one who finally destroyed the ‘justice’ he had established was...
That means it was her.
Because of that fatal, poisonous emotion called love.
“Hmm, you look like you’ve been thinking a lot?”
“...Next question.”
“Yes. I think we’ve heard most of what we’re curious about, so let’s finish by asking just one more question.”
Ryan said, extending his hand.
“Can you help me?”
“...”
Nike looked at Ryan. His golden eyes shone brightly even in the darkness.
A request for help.
He knows it even without him saying it specifically. It means to be a catalyst for his actions for the greater good.
Nike took Ryan's hand without hesitation.
"Yes."
“Ah, thank you! Your Highness, if you have any last questions, please ask!”
Nike slowly opened her mouth.
A question he's already sure of, but still wants a definitive answer to.
Who was the woman I loved to the point of death?
Who was the one who alone kept all my memories, who was like a poison to me?
My love, my lover...
“Is Vania a regressor?”
Ryan laughed.
As if he had already anticipated Nike's last question.
***
South, Felen.
It's been three days since a sudden murder occurred in a quiet village.
The Imperial Knights, who had stayed in Pelen longer than scheduled to investigate this, left this morning to launch a subjugation.
‘Except for Nike...’
Everything was going well, but I was the only one who was serious.
“Then, are you also a person with superpowers?”
Nike's question.
The reason I asked that question was that Ryan found out...
"The Third Prince is so perceptive, isn't he? Since I'm pretending to be incompetent and dying instantly, are you planning to attack Wassenberg? You've already seen through it all..."
That much could be expected.
After all, the only way to eliminate all those with this ability is <instant death>.
Anyway, the reason why Nike asked me if I had superpowers was...
“Well, I’m also hiding my strength, so I asked because I suspected you might be doing the same.”
“...Is that all? That person’s expression was a bit strange.”
"Oh, that's because he's still young. I heard he was worried that you'd get caught up in the fight with Wassenberg and things would go wrong?"
“Oh, I see...”
I was a little excited because Nike's expression was so strange after I just told him my secret.
Therefore...
'Do you remember me?'
...I had a dream for a moment.
“Ugh.”
My appetite has completely disappeared.
As I was stirring the spoon and putting it down, Revan slapped my shoulder.
“Eat more!”
“I have no appetite...”
“You didn’t eat last night either! What’s wrong? Does it hurt?”
"No."
I lifted my head weakly and saw the family sitting around the table on the first floor, all looking at me.
"Sister, we decided to eat and then go out and play. You can't play if you're tired. Eat, quickly."
Alex said as if he were scolding me.
“Yes, eat quickly. Is it because the atmosphere in the village is so tense?”
The Prince sitting next to me also looked worried and picked up the spoon he had put down.
"I guess it's scary since you haven't found the culprit. But you still have to eat, right?"
...that criminal is sitting across from the Prince right now.
"Hey, that's right! You have an escort with an annual salary of 60,000 gold, so what are you afraid of? Just finish eating and go out and have fun!"
The culprit said.
"Yes, Miss. Don't worry. If I ever meet the culprit, I'll take him down cleanly."
“...”
The culprit quietly glared at Kali.
Kali pursed her lips, trying to suppress a laugh.
Among the family, Kali and Revan know that the culprit is Ryan...
'Hmm, everyone else is back to their normal daily lives except me.'
Everyone looks peaceful.
Except me, who is depressed.
“Ah! Your Highness, where are you going?”
Then Ryan waved his hand toward the stairs. Nike was coming down.
Knock knock.
I immediately pushed the chair away and went to him.
I have something to ask you!
“Your Highness, did you sleep well?”
"...Yes."
“But why didn’t you leave with the other knights today?”
That's it!
Why did Nike, who should have quickly gone to Farnese, pitch a barracks and camp out in the open, wait for the devil to come out and stay here?
“Just, there’s still work to be done.”
"Ah..."
For some reason, Nike didn't seem to want to explain much, so he just answered curtly and walked past me out of the dorm.
There was no time to ask any more questions.
I was just standing there blankly when Ryan came.
“Hmm, did he lose sleep? He's a bit grumpy.”
He patted my shoulder and followed Nike out.
***
When I came out of the accommodation...
'Ha.'
The morning sunlight is particularly warm.
Nike sighed, remembering how cold his own voice had sounded just a moment ago.
“Excuse me, Your Highness?”
Ryan followed right out and whispered next to him.
"You don't have to go this far. You're being so cold. What if the child gets hurt?"
“... Is she hurt?”
“Her expression doesn’t look good.”
Nike sighed again. He didn't know how to deal with Vania now.
Thump thump...
Nike headed weakly towards the stables behind the inn.
Ryan followed.
“Is Vania a regressor?”
"Yes."
The confirmation he received from Ryan two days ago.
With that, Nike found out that her lover was Vania.
However, was this something that Ryan also knew?
“If you say that, it's war between us.”
“...?”
“Honey, darling, my love, and any other affectionate terms—forbidden. I don't remember, but I heard you were my girlfriend—forbidden. Let's start over—forbidden.”
"Of course, the one inside is an adult woman, but her current body is that of a thirteen-year-old child. I am Vania's guardian, but for ethical reasons, I absolutely cannot permit a relationship between the adult prince and my minor sister."
Of course, Nike was aware of this, and he had never said that he would meet Vania again.
But Ryan was walking ahead by himself, about a hundred steps ahead. How absurd it was...
Nike gave water to his steed and sighed again, as if the ground was sinking.
Just in time.
A noise is heard outside the stable.
After dinner, it seemed like the family was going out to play together, and Vania was seen among them.
"Please understand. Vania has all her memories, and she currently feels affectionate toward the Prince."
"Yes."
“But what if the Prince confesses, ‘I know who you are now?’ Then wouldn’t Vania run to you like a dog, crying and begging to be hugged by the Prince?”
Ryan's judgment is correct.
Nike only found out that 'Vania was his lover', but didn't he forget all his memories before his regression?
It was better to keep his mouth shut for now, if only because he felt sorry for Vania, who would be left to reminisce about those bittersweet times alone.
Anyway...
If we ever start dating, I won't stop you.
But please keep the line until Vania becomes an adult.
Otherwise, I will fight you first before fighting Wassenberg...
That's Ryan's position.
Nike understood Ryan's concerns and readily agreed to do so.
Honestly, even without that request, he had no intention of doing anything with Vania right now...
“Ehehe?!!!”
Ryan quickly blocked Vania's gaze, which was following him as he walked away without a second thought.
“Why is our gentle Prince like this?!!”
“No...”
He never had any impure thoughts, but he felt a little sad that he was being treated rudely because of his age...
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