How to Live as a Knight After the Ending - Chapter 70
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Episode 70. The Endless Path of Life (2)
-Here’s my plan.
20 minutes before the operation begins.
Ossian, who was walking along the waterway under the guidance of the underground keeper, explained the plan he had in mind.
-Even if we hold out like this and are rescued safely and returned to our home country, nothing will change. They’ll do the same tricks again.
Orlea nodded.
She thought so too.
What I was most worried about was not only my immediate survival, but what would happen after I survived.
-A princess who was just running away and was rescued. Even if she returns safely like this, it will be difficult to receive comfort and support from people. So let’s change that first.
-Change it? How on earth do you change it?
-We need to show them that we are proper royalty and not puppets that can be manipulated at will.
-Ah, I see. Are you saying we should write a script?
The underground engineer got to the heart of what Ossian was trying to say.
-You want a protagonist who overcomes adversity and hardships, not someone who is simply used as a puppet and then thrown away. Only then can he be admired as a proper member of the royal family.
-A proper royal family member.
On the other hand, Orlea’s reaction was a bit lukewarm.
-That is something that is only possible if there is a support group. If there is no proper support group, it is nothing more than a volatile incident.
-there is.
Orlea’s expression darkened as she realized who Ossian was talking about.
People who followed her here to try to save her.
-They are also just holding on to me in a situation where the strings are cut off, and they are not even at the level of a grand support force.
-Yeah. That won’t work. It’s a unit made up of defeated soldiers.
Ossian said what he had to say, though his criticism was sharp.
-So we have to create it. So that it can become a proper force.
Ossian pointed to Orlea.
-You are the key. You will lead them and create one perfect force.
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Tata tata tang!
Five bullets flew at the same time.
Five bullets flying from completely different directions.
Ossian’s eyes could see where the bullet was going and where it was going.
A pure white cloak was draped down the shoulders of the knight holding a pure white sword.
Tititititing!
Ossian, wearing a white cloak, protected Orlea’s body as if wrapping it around her.
It was the power of the nebula silk.
The soldiers who fired the shots opened their eyes wide at the unbelievable sight.
Could this be defensive magic? I’ve never heard of a school that uses such magic.
A princess walking proudly in the midst of the chaos of death.
A knight with a sword to protect the princess.
The two continued their quiet march.
“Stop it!”
“Hey, the gun isn’t working!”
“You idiots, if that doesn’t work, throw a bomb or shoot a cannon!”
Along with the Marquis de Dubuie’s convulsive scream, a rocket launcher flew in from somewhere and exploded within sight of Orlea and Ossian.
Black smoke rose along with red flames, obscuring the view.
The guards’ eyes widened as if they had not expected that such an act of terror would be carried out so openly in front of the district office.
“at las……!”
The face of the Marquis de Dubuie, which had been filled with joy, collapsed miserably.
Crunch.
The one who walked forward, cutting through the black smoke, was a knight wearing pure white armor made by combing starlight all over his body.
It’s that guy again. The troubleshooter who completely destroyed the magic unit he brought with him!
Hurrruk!
In his hand he held a sword that burned with the light of heaven.
And what was gleaming behind his back was a cloak made by cutting out the night sky.
It seemed as if it had fallen from the boundless, endless universe.
Beside that knight was Orleia, who had not a single scratch on her.
Everyone was so overwhelmed that they even forgot to breathe.
The assassination force, who was running towards Orlea in a frenzy to kill her, stopped pulling their guns for a moment.
Orlea’s expression was dignified as she was escorted by a knight.
The way he looked straight ahead as if this situation was natural seemed almost arrogant.
Is that person really Princess Orleia?
Are you saying that you’re a coward who only does what others tell you and avoids fights?
The information about Orlea known to the world and the image she shows now are very different.
Orlea, who was advancing confidently under the escort of knights, was not an abandoned princess.
He was a proper royal and ruler with the qualities of a monarch.
It must have been a seed at one time.
But before we knew it, the sprouted seedlings were growing at a dazzling pace.
Even at this very moment.
‘That’s amazing.’
Among the fluttering particles of pure white light, Orlea felt as if she was walking among the stars in the sky.
‘So that’s what it was.’
When Ossian first said he held the key.
Orlea thought the expectations were too high.
That he could never be that kind of person.
I can’t live up to your expectations.
That’s what I wanted to say.
but.
-I believe.
His unwavering black eyes turned towards her.
A voice full of conviction that goes beyond expectations.
At least once, I thought it would be okay to stake my future on these words.
‘I am not a puppet. I am certainly not an abandoned royal.’
If your brothers and sisters try to kill you, you will resist them.
If the royal family wants to abandon him, he will fight them.
If the world tries to oppress her, she will rule the world.
As a proper monarch.
‘Of course, it’s thanks to you that I was able to be this courageous.’
Orlea’s gaze turned to the knight standing next to her.
‘Because you were with me.’
There is someone who walks the path of death with you.
So, living up to those expectations was the first test of one’s qualifications as a monarch.
Damn it.
The girl, holding the blazing starlight in her heart, stepped forward without hesitation.
It was then that Alencia Hair, who arrived at the scene late, shouted at her subordinates.
If it became clear that the assassination would fail, or if it was impossible to eliminate the factor, Tirna had to quickly change course.
“What are you guys doing! Capture those terrorists right now! And you’re still the guards of Tirna!”
“Oh, I understand!”
Time, which had been frozen as if by magic, welcomed spring.
The military assassins targeting Orléa and the mercenaries employed by the Marquis de Dubuie were subdued one by one.
The flow of the battlefield, which had been marked by crisis and disadvantage, completely changed.
“yes!”
Alberto, who was watching the scene through the window, clenched his fist.
I don’t know when it started, but the initiative in the situation completely went over to their side.
It was to the point where I could feel the ‘eyes’ watching this scene at that moment looking perplexed.
It has reached a point where the evaluation of Princess Orlea has to be revised and even raised to a warning level.
‘I have prepared to die, but I have not forgotten my purpose as an ambassador in this situation. This street itself has already become the stage for Princess Orleia.’
Citizens hiding on the streets will also be watching the scene.
Orlea was the main character who monopolized the spotlight on this stage.
Alberto’s head rolled back and forth.
‘The talents of a monarch that have not been able to bloom until now due to her environment are about to bloom at this moment. Even just by the way she is showing now, she is already at a level where she can threaten, or rather, surpass, her half-siblings.’
And it must have been Orlea’s own determination and effort that made it possible.
Alberto’s narrowed gaze turned to the knight beside him.
‘Didn’t you say you were a problem solver?’
The man who had been the problem solver had somehow transformed into a knight wearing white armor all over his body in the explosion.
A righteous knight in an old fairy tale who defeats an evil dragon and rescues a princess from a tower.
The moment I saw that, that was the only thought that came to my mind.
‘Everyone is obsessed with Princess Orlea’s charisma, but in my opinion, the person we should be most wary of is that man.’
I understand that you can use a sword to deflect incoming bullets.
However, it was impossible to explain anything other than magic, such as being able to block blind bullets flying from behind, and especially being able to move the cloak freely and remain unharmed during explosions.
‘I’m just acting like a servant escorting Princess Orlea, but that man is clearly the one who set this whole thing up.’
And that person was now speaking to himself, the 33rd district governor.
-Come and join the play on this stage.
Alberto’s expression, which had been wrinkled due to stress, relaxed and a hollow smile formed.
“Huh. This really hit the mark.”
It didn’t feel good to be playing around with someone’s intentions, but now was not the time to think about it.
“I thought I was being treated like a swindler because they were holding a welcoming party here, but it turns out that jewels have been rolling in instead.”
It was an opportunity to establish a relationship with someone who, if done well, could become the future monarch of the Kingdom of Charles.
The other person was also aiming for that part, so they called this way.
Alberto immediately picked up the coat that had been hanging on the hanger and kicked open the office door.
“These kids won’t stay still?! What are you doing?! If it’s hard to subdue them, just kill them! Don’t show mercy to these terrorists!”
“Fuck! We’re sacrificing for the greater good!”
“What cause do those who shoot guns and throw bombs in broad daylight have!”
In front of the city hall, which had become a scene of chaos, Debussy froze with a pale face.
Before he knew it, Princess Orlea, escorted by knights, was standing in front of him.
No voice came out.
The assassination of Princess Orlean failed.
After killing her here, all the groundwork was laid to return home and declare war on Tirna, but it all fell through.
I never even thought that I would fail in the first place.
That’s what it was, but what on earth does this mean?
“Marquis Dubuie.”
Orléa called the name of the Marquis de Debuer.
The voice was certainly no different than before, but Marquis Dubuie had the illusion that the small girl in front of him had grown as large as a mountain, looking down at him.
“Get out of the way, you’re blocking my way.”
Orléa did not blame the Marquis de Debuer.
It was a very cold reaction to a man who had been giggling about how his nanny had died, and how he had to die.
Get out of the way.
Instead of getting angry, furious, or hostile, he simply gave a simple order.
That’s why the Marquis de Dubuie was even more afraid.
The youngest princess, who I thought was a coward, now seems to have become a completely different person.
Because it felt like I had turned into an enemy of someone who was truly dangerous.
“… … .”
The Marquis de Dubuie stepped aside with a stiff movement.
His pupils were trembling uncontrollably, and he did not dare to look Orleah in the eye.
The Marquis de Dubuie, who was always fighting with the princess and trying to suppress her, was pushed out.
Orléa arrived at the main gate of the town hall without even looking at the Marquis de Dubuie.
Ossian also confirmed that the situation was over and removed his Holy Light Armor.
Governor Alberto Gujisa, who had been waiting at the entrance, bowed his head toward Orlea.
“Welcome to Princess Orleia. Everyone here clearly saw the princess’s noble appearance, not forgetting her role even in this unfortunate incident.”
Alberto made no attempt to hide his favorable feelings, praising Princess Orlean’s achievements.
Rather, I want to become close to you,” he said as he went up on stage.
“Thank you for the warm welcome, Alberto, District 33.”
“No. Rather, I am honored to be able to serve such a noble lady as your Highness the Princess.”
Alberto’s cold gaze briefly rested on the Marquis de Dubuie.
At the look in his eyes telling the intruder to get out quickly, Debussy licked his lips a few times before leading his men and leaving the scene.
“The saboteurs are gone and all the evil forces have been subdued. So now you can rest assured.”
“Goojisa, how do you want to get along with me?”
suddenly?
Alberto’s head rolled quickly at the direct question.
‘This is a signal.’
Orlea had just awakened as a monarch, but her support was still minimal.
This incident will probably gain followers, but it is also true that it lacks a clear-cut solution.
Orlea wanted to get that one room from Alberto.
‘He’s asking me if I’d be willing to be friends with him and invest in him.’
Although she showed an impressive appearance, is it right to join hands with the youngest princess who still has a weak support base?
Realistically speaking, there were still many walls that Princess Orleia had to overcome.
still.
“Of course, I would like to maintain a very strong relationship with the princess.”
Alberto trusted his bold judgment and intuition that had led him to the position of governor at a young age.
The two men shook hands.
As if he had been waiting, a reporter from the district office took a picture.
“Okay, then let’s go in. Skilled doctors and priests are waiting. Just in case, please check your condition and if you feel okay, take a rest.”
Alberto said this to Orlea, and looked at the man standing next to him with a secret gaze.
Ossian also stared at Alberto without avoiding his gaze.
No, it was a little different.
Rather, it was a noble gaze that seemed to be looking down on me.
‘Look at this?’
Alberto’s eyebrows twitched for a moment.