2nd Rank Has Returned - 2nd Rank Has Returned chapter 279

279 – Two become one-3

The history of the imperial family is longer than that of Reinhardt.

Of course, the empire existed before Ruben Reinhardt even appeared.

The Imperial family, the Dragonic family, started out as a small kingdom, but took advantage of its geographical advantages and legendary materials to unify the entire empire.

Even such a great empire was almost destroyed by the being called the Demon King, but considering the uprisings that took place in each region approximately 50 years later, it was truly an incredible feat.

[It will fail again anyway. I felt sorry for the emperor and helped him, but it ended up being a disaster. I looked into it from the start.]

The wise man clicked his tongue, recalling the first episode.

Actually, it wasn’t a feeling I couldn’t understand.

The reason the empire fell into such disrepair was because of the imperial family more than Reinhardt.

“…”

There was something more worrying than that.

It wasn’t just because the warrior Reinhardt and his party were paying attention to the wise man’s fuss.

[What? If you’re going to bet on something else, definitely…]

“Why did you turn back into a child?”

The wise man, who was proud to speak out, suddenly became a eunuch with a single word. It was meaningful to see Angela next to her smiling like a succubus.

[…It’s because Angela keeps making a fuss. Anyway, your mana and circle will grow, so you can change freely, so it doesn’t matter.]

“I was just asking. “You don’t have to raise your voice.”

[Who said you raised your voice?!]

Even now, he seems like a very dishonest person.

The reason Angela and I get along so well even though we bicker so much must be because of that kind of consideration like a new bed.

{It’s so cute. The wise man.}

[I know it’s cute, so let it go.]

{You should be ashamed.}

Especially when the wise man becomes a boy, Angela likes it even if they just bicker, so it would be difficult for her to really get along.

“…Is the information written on this list true?”

Gladio was still shocked as he looked over the list that Leo had passed during the meeting. He will have no choice but to keep checking.

“It’s a problem because it’s true.”

“…I see.”

Neither Marken nor Chris have bright expressions.

It wasn’t just the wise man’s words that were the cause.

“…Many humans who have eaten the rust of the imperial family and the people of the empire are infected with demonic energy…”

Chris had no choice but to express his anger by clenching the documents in his fist. Although he was less angry than he was in the Senate, it was indeed rare for him to openly express that level of anger.

Was it like when Reinhardt’s family and he almost died?

“It’s sad that it’s not surprising anymore. Sad.”

Marken responded with self-mocking words, wondering if he was regretful about his life so far.

Leo himself saw the corruption of the world as he grew older, so he could emotionally understand such sorrow.

“I haven’t really become a mine yet.”

The people written on this list included information about demons and warlocks whose names would become known about 20 years later.

As people who are invited to the imperial banquet we are currently attending.

Instead, the list written down with enhanced memory, regardless of nobles, knights, soldiers, and employees, was at least 20 pages long.

There was no way Reinhardt’s heroes, who had seen such a rotting part of the world, could easily ignore it.

“…Are you okay?”

Aria looked at me with her worried expression.

Even though it has no eyes, the same gaze will no longer be given to the holy sword.

“It’s okay.”

It’s true that things are still okay, whether it’s in general or in terms of the current situation.

“Because I already took care of everything that was too late during my days as a magic executioner.”

It has been a long time since we killed those who really tried to try, and dealt with those that were dangerous without an answer through regression knowledge and connections to the Magic Tower.

Even so, I couldn’t feel at ease, but wasn’t it fortunate that there was room to relieve some of the tension?

“…I didn’t mean to ask if it was okay…”

For Ariaspil, the question was intended to ask whether it would be okay for people who had met as enemies to be together at a banquet.

Common sense tells us that a banquet is something you don’t want to attend even if it’s just personal waste.

It won’t be easy to calmly treat Mine, who has been fighting with her own blood, as a human being.

“”

When Aria thought that way and asked a question, Leo silenced her for a moment.

Is it because the memories have become stronger? These moments seem to overlap like a film.

The answer was always different, but the root of the thought was always the same.

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“I hate you. Truly hateful and abominable. “Because, in a state full of contradictions, we long for straight justice.”

“…I see.”

Unlike others, Aria was not surprised but understood.

Even though she used more expressions than usual, the reason that even the people listening next to her could understand was probably because Leo’s life had that much weight.

“But what can I do? “I am also a human being.”

However, the reason why Leonardo was able to endure was because of his mental strength that allowed him to control himself in that way.

“I am neither a god nor a judge. You have no right to punish arbitrarily. “After all, no one knows the future.”

This may have been because there was a minimum of flexibility in all situations.

“…Leo…”

＜…As expected of Leo…＞

Even if the temporary alliance was excluded, the thoughts of the two Aryas would certainly have been the same.

Unlike herself, who is only physically strong, she has a noble spirit.

Even though she can blame and give up on her family, environment, and family, she just changes and moves forward for the sake of what she does.

If Leo had really become a hero first.

The thought suddenly struck her that if she had belonged to a noble family that had fallen before that, the second episode itself might not have existed.

“That’s amazing. Really…”

＜…If you knew that…＞

“Thank you for the compliment, but I will not become a hero.”

Has he at least figured out Aria’s inner thoughts?

Leo accepts praise but puts an end to the problem with the hero first.

Although he is beyond insensitive to his romantic feelings, he is keenly aware of his own problems.

So, if he didn’t like it, he couldn’t put it down.

“I have cleared up my past in the same way, but I have no right to condemn others one by one. “Even if I try, I just hate it and push it away.”

When Aria’s self-deprecatory remarks go beyond her humility, her brightened expression darkens again.

Although Leo doesn’t know it, when he blames himself, Leo’s eyes change for some reason.

It was like a lake of fresh blood, looking so far away that no image was visible to the eye and no light was reflected.

“…Leo, that’s…”

The moment White Aria was about to comfort her, Black Aria stopped her from making such a quick decision with her clear voice.

‘But…’

‘’

I regretted realizing only after it was too late that this feeling was essentially hypocrisy.

“Furthermore, it was thanks to that judgment that I was able to obtain a source of information that can clearly confirm this information. Isn’t good something good? Miss.”

Leo, who soon noticed that the atmosphere was hardening, responded positively and showed off his own sense of humor.

It’s not very funny, but fortunately…

“Senior!! Here! Here!!”

“Be a little quiet. “It’s rude to my senior.”

It was a moment. If only I hadn’t seen the lively woman actively waving her hand with the word “Senior.”

A beautiful girl who was naturally thought of as cute even though she was wearing a robe and a woman with both intelligence and maturity were welcoming her group while dressed in the robes of an imperial mage.

“It’s been quite a while. Ena, Lisa.”

For some reason, Leo was also greeting those two With a very familiar look.

“Yes, it is thanks to the Lord of Red Tower’s consideration.”

“Ah! Right! “Now you are not a senior or a small tower owner, but a red tower owner!”

“It happened that way because the circumstances aligned. “You don’t have to be too formal.”

As she shows off her relaxed attitude, even though it is not as comfortable as her own, Aria unknowingly holds onto Leo’s hand.

Although she was controlling her strength, she was a little stronger than usual.

“These people…?”

“They are imperial wizards now, but they were my juniors at the Magic Tower back in the day. “Now that I think about it, I guess we didn’t explain things properly to each other.”

Despite Aria’s cautious questions, Leo explains her explanation of Without hesitation.

As if they were very close.

“Yes! Nice to see you! Imperial Battle Mage! “Call me Amy~!!”

“My name is Lucia, the imperial magic technology advisor. I heard about your reputation from my senior. “It is an honor to meet you.”

Her face distorted at her explanation.

It was only a little, but I couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.

It’s not just that a woman named Amy dared to show unexpected cuteness in front of Leo.

‘…If it’s Lucia, it’s definitely…’

As I think of the names written on the list, as well as photos and information, I naturally have no choice but to be on guard.

“…Back then…!”

“…It’s been a long time! Amy!! Lucia!!”

In the first episode, just as we were about to be wary of the person who was a warlock, Rios suddenly shouted energetically, changing the mood.

As if to avoid sharpening the blade if possible.

“I hope the list I prepared is helpful. “The situation has been unusual recently, so I would be grateful if it were confirmed.”

“Still, security has been tight, so please enjoy the banquet as much as possible! No matter what anyone says, the main character at this banquet is a senior…Eup…!”

Should I say I am fortunate?

Lucia, who thought that everyone was glaring at her because Amy, who was less wary of the Demon Lord, spoke without notice, only cautioned her without much suspicion.

Nevertheless, there was still concern within the group.

“Thank you both. “Thank you, it was a great help.”

Leo, who had actually gone through hell the first time, was facing the two with a calm expression.

He was so calm that it actually seemed like Leo was the one who had heard the information.

“And let me correct one thing.”

Leonardo immediately grabbed Aria’s hand and led it inside her body.

Bold enough to be hugged at night.

“Today, my wife is also the main character. Treat her well as my wife before she is a warrior. Understand?”

Everyone froze for a moment at the passionate fastball.

Aria herself could feel that her body became stiff even when her emotions became too hot.

Her petty jealousy melts away like water, and Aria herself feels herself being submerged by her love.

No matter how shaky my legs were, I felt like I couldn’t stand it tonight.

“W…Is there anything?”

“Congratulations… Congratulations! Be happy in the future!!”

Is he embarrassed that Leo, who acted like he was good at dating, expressed his love so actively?

The two quickly said hello and left the place.

“…You were a little surprised, right? Sorry.”

“…Oh…No. Uh…It was great.”

Leo was apologizing for something about ‘Lucia’, but everyone, including Aria, seemed to mean it in a different way.

But she actually liked it, so she didn’t pick on anyone.

Rios was barely able to stop the nosebleed with a magic type of blood fighting technique.

[It’s okay. They say he was semi-forced anyway?]

“…Yes. Yes.”

Lucia, a wizard who was always ignored because she was a commoner, is forced to sign a contract as her life is threatened with her limbs literally cut off by the Great Devil.

Noticing that she had talent even though she did not have power, the Great Devil revealed her inferiority complex and her wounds in her heart and played with her as if brainwashing her, turning her into a warlock.

“…I will kill you.”

{…The situation was that serious.}

Although I was already aware that it was a crisis, it was a moment where I realized once again that the severity and threshold were beyond common sense.

Even Angela found it difficult to understand that a person of common sense like that would, 10 years later, use the corpses of 100 nobles in the Magic Tower as slaves.

Leo’s expression was heavier than other times as he explained it.

“…It’s Leo’s fault…”

“I know. It was just… It was just confusing. In the sense that, depending on the times and circumstances, even evil people can become good people…”

Obviously, an expression that is mostly used in a good sense was used in a confusing way to Leo.

Isn’t that a word that implicitly summarizes the emotions Leo felt while meeting people who had become Mines so far?

One by one, the companions came to understand, at least in fragments, the feelings that had burned black beyond bitterness.

“Don’t be like that.”

“But…”

“Or are you so jealous that you can’t stand it?”

Aria’s face hardens at those words.

“…What…What…What…What do you mean? “Who was jealous!?”

Others seemed quite surprised as well.

It was natural and familiar for Aria to be jealous, but it was shockingly rare for Leo to notice it.

“You’re a beautiful warrior girl who doesn’t trust me even though I love her so much.”

“I think you mean her mother.”

Aria’s expression was literally like molten iron that had just been boiled in a furnace as she and Leo spoke to Ain, who spoke cutely by her title.

‘…I’d rather just collapse like this…’

Fortunately, thanks to Black Aria’s harsh words, cold water was poured on her excitement, and Aria was able to retain 70% of her usual intelligence and reason.

Considering the usual Aria castle walls, this was a truly amazing development.

‘…I wonder if it’s any different.’

Black Aria’s harsh words are put to shame.

Not long after she entered the imperial palace.

“It’s truly beautiful. “If you don’t mind, she would like to appreciate that body at least once…”

Suddenly, Leo squeezed her hand away from Aria with a bit of force.

“Please don’t touch my wife. “Prince Alex.”

“…Leo…Leo?”

“…Is…That’s how it happens?”

Prince Alex, who had said he wanted to see the Holy Sword, looked genuinely embarrassed.

“I understand! “I’m definitely sick of the hero’s holy sword…!”

Even though Prince Alex was the first person to be recruited in the imperial palace, he ended up making such a mistake.

＜… hehehehe… What should I do when I say that…＞

Black Aria may have been Aria, but she couldn’t dance to her beat.

‘…Ugh…’

The two Arya looked at each other and thought that she was better than him.

The two of us were there as one.