Chapter 116

Not too long ago, Zion had given him some advice.

If I conveyed my sincerity to Hanette, maybe she would understand me a little.

Even if it doesn’t change right now, it might get better later.

In the end, after thinking about it, he found a way to convey his sincerity, and now he was overcome with emotion and was trying to tear his body apart.

‘… Ah, there was a white apostle.’

As the tip of the sword moved, the scene came into view belatedly.

A white apostle would be able to heal quickly even if he was injured.

Perhaps, in a short while, Shion Reggiard or Serran Silize would approach and try to strike down Timer.

‘Won’t there be a problem if I die like this?’

This was the gymnasium for the Duke of Adelaira, and he had been sparring with Hanette just a moment ago.

After his death, the gymnasium itself will be regarded as an ominous place.

The Duke of Adelaira would have to give an explanation for his death, and would be periodically embroiled in controversies.

As a result, Harnett would also have to take responsibility, and wouldn’t Shion Regard and the Silreys Knights get caught up in the flow?

‘It shouldn’t be like this… … .’

The idea to stop was just coming to my mind.

But at some point, the arms didn’t move, and rather, it seemed like they were being pushed away little by little.

Timer was shaking violently, rejecting his magic power.

‘This… uh?’

Suddenly, a fire broke out in front of my eyes.

The flame quickly increased its size and spread as a flame.

Oz received a minute shock and missed Timer, and the flames engulfed his entire body in an instant.

‘… Isn’t it hot?’

Oz cautiously spreads his hands while touching the flames.

The flames strangled his body, but the heat did not come through.

Rather, it felt warm, as if it was protecting itself. … .”

Seeing that Oz was engulfed in flames, Shion felt a little relieved.

Harnette must have used magic to protect Oz.

Perhaps, to prevent the same thing from happening, I made him miss Timer on purpose.

“I don’t think you’re hurt.”

Enrithe looks at Oz carefully, unable to hide her surprise.

Because Harnette responded well, I was able to quickly bounce the blade.

Of course, Oz was safe, but that behavior was completely unacceptable.

“I know what you’ve done… … .”

The moment Enrite was about to point out, the flames surrounding Oz disappeared.

Harnette passed by him and approached Oz.

“Hey, you crazy bitch!”

Harnette slapped Oz on the cheek and screamed.

Oz just stands there blankly with his head bent.

“ah… … .”

“Are you really crazy? I’m not crazy, this.”

“Sister, calm down.”

“You want to put this kind of kid into the Knights? Is there anything you can do to ruin the Knights?”

“… … .”

“… … .”

Shion and Enrite shut their mouths for a moment and began to notice.

Saeran erases the electric current that surrounds her body and just quietly watches.

“If you want to be forgiven, you have to think about making an effort, why commit suicide! Who told you to die?”

“… … .”

“It’s true that you don’t like it, but I never told you to do anything. Right or not?”

“… … .”

“Right, no!”

“mind… that’s right.”

Oz was startled by Harnette’s cry and came to his senses.

Now, a tingling pain was coming from the left cheek.

Harnette glared at Oz fiercely, but then continued talking.

“If you want to die like that, go to your family and die! This is our family land! Do you know?”

“Yes… … .”

“You know what! Does anyone you know do something like this?”

“… … .”

Oz swallows silence, perplexed.

He thought he hated himself to the point of death, but instead, he was arguing why he wanted to die.

Of course, it was true that the method was wrong, and it would have hurt many people later.

“Did you do something like this to join the Knights?”

“ah… No. That… I suddenly remembered… … .”

“Are you calling that an excuse? Do you suddenly want to commit suicide?”

“It’s not like that, but to atone for my sins… … .”

“What atonement is this! Do you think your suicide will atone for you? Do people here have to be in trouble because of you alone?”

“ah… Nope… … .”

“You know why? I know, but why did you do that!”

“That… eww… … .”

Oz lowered his gaze with a smirk.

Shion didn’t even think to step in, and Enritte was a little satisfied with Hannet’s reprimand.

Hannette pondered for a moment, then sighed.

“What excuse are you going to make when you return to your family?”

“Well… think about it… … .”

“Did you not even think about that?”

“… Yes.”

“Oh really… I am because of you… after… … .”

Harnett gritted her teeth and barely suppressed the rising rage.

It was an emotional act with no countermeasures.

Surely someone must have seen this, so in some way, his father and the Duke of Ternane would find out.

After that, the right and wrong would be judged, and Oz would be driven out and isolated again.

“Shion, how am I supposed to do this?”

“… You have to be good at explaining. It would be better to match the words.”

“Cardinal Selenaine, do you have a good method?”

“As Zion said, I think we should match our words. Why don’t you keep quiet until you ask first?”

“Yes, that would be nice.”

Harnette slowly calms down and looks at Oz.

The afterimage of himself that was overlaid on Oz was no longer visible.

Oz made another big mistake, and even if he couldn’t join the Lijines Knights, he had no choice but to accept it unconditionally.

But leaving it as it is, I wondered if it bothered me for some reason.

“You will have another accident if you are alone. right?”

“… I’m going to keep quiet from now on.”

“Do not lie. This is the second one already. How can I trust you?”

“… … .”

“A kid like you should be watching from the sidelines. Do you think so too?”

“… … ?”

Oz does not understand the meaning of the words for a moment and falls into doubt.

Shion was convinced from there, and Enrite accepted the result with a faint smile.

“I will acknowledge your skills. Zion, what do you think?”

“It does look a little precarious. still… Not bad. I can help you a little bit.”

“Because the knight commander also acknowledged it… I will allow you to join.”

When the unexpected answer comes, Oz is unable to say anything with his mouth half-open.

But Hannette still had a displeased expression on her face.

“only… I’ll take you as a temporary knight. Receiving military support from the Duke of Ternane will also be conditional. If you have any complaints, tell me now. I have nothing to regret.”

“… Yes, I will join the Temporary Knights.”

Oz then caresses his left cheek and erases the pain.

Becoming a member of the Temporary Order meant that he had a chance to prove himself.

Perhaps her sincerity has reached Hannett.

“I won’t apologize for slapping you in the face. Just like that, it’s all over. Okay?”

“Yes.”

“If the Duchy of Ternane protests about it, I will say that I slapped you in the face to prevent suicide.”

“Yes.”

“I am not forcing you. As things get bigger, it’s your loss, not mine.”

“Yes.”

“And… As deputy knight commander, I will give you a warning. I’ll take care of it for the second time, but I won’t put up with it next time. Do you understand what I mean?”

“… Yes.”

Harnette stares at Oz for a while, but belatedly turns her back.

A gloomy atmosphere flowed out, but the light green eyes seemed to shine clearly.

He must have made up his mind to live with a goal in mind.

‘Why did you see me… … .’

The answer was already out there.

Even if the process of living with himself was different, the emotions he had been embracing would be similar.

That’s why he must have felt a sense of kinship, and maybe he drew an afterimage of himself.

‘What can I do with a kid like that?’

Hannette regrets the choice she made, but looks into the distant future.

Wouldn’t the result that would be similar if one’s own afterimage was reflected on Oz Ternane?

However, if you think about it the other way around, you could have become like Oz Ternane.

‘… I have Zion.’

Harnette inadvertently turns her gaze to Shion.

I was able to come this far because Zion was by my side.

If Zion hadn’t been there, wouldn’t his life have been greatly distorted?

‘It’s the same now.’

Zion was looking at him.

Harnette unconsciously smiles and realizes something.

‘Zion… Am I liking it?’

* * *

The residence of the Duke of Adelaira, Zion’s room.

In the midst of being busy and comfortable, I have greeted the new year.

In the meantime, heat and cold have not come, and warm days have always continued.

In the kingdom of Alain, the seasons hardly change, but there are many variations in specific regions.

That’s why many people had no choice but to avoid the snowy northern region and the hot southern region.

‘I don’t think there was anything special… Time passed quickly.’

Shion sits on the bed and looks back on what she has been through so far.

The surprise attack of Oz Ternane, the sealing of the magic sword, the awakening of El Tesoicb, the joining of Oz Ternane, and negotiations with the Marquis of Prandike.

Other than that, only trivial or flat daily life was repeated.

‘Lina is almost over… I just need to bring in the hafnon.’

At the right time, Shion and Hanette visited the family of Marquis Prandike.

Raina had already become the leader of the Holy Knights and was preparing to receive the cardinal position.

Hafnon honed his swordsmanship by sparring with knights known to be strong for a long time, and became famous as an excellent swordsman.

The two positively accepted joining the Lihines Knights, and were waiting for a call.

‘Oz seems to be adapting well, and the number of Knights of Silreys is increasing.’

Ever since Oz joined the Lihines Knights, he has been focusing on training his swordsmanship and mana management.

The Sillays Knights were in the limelight among the common people, and even now, talented people were gathering.

Roberns and Fried decided to give more of their family’s knights to the Lihynes Knights than before.

The King was conscious of the Lihines Knights and the White Apostle and was looking for a way to support the forces of the Kingdom of Allain.

‘… Now I have to go to the outskirts.’

Originally, the Silreys Knights should have left alone, but since he had already intervened, he had to follow suit.

Since the opponent commanded countless beasts while possessing a mighty force, they would have to make the most of the troops in the frontier area.

‘King of Hell, Keremion. I have to annihilate him and bring back the demonic sword of the earth.’