Chapter 119

“… … .”

In an instant, Shion’s mind was completely emptied, and he fell into a state of bewilderment.

Even Oz and Seran, who were by his side, were staring at Hanette.

Harnette was conscious of the reactions, but just let it go.

“There’s nothing wrong with liking your fiancé, right?”

“That’s right… Well… … .”

Shion hesitates and ponders over and over again.

It was a very natural thing, but it was also quite awkward.

Did you know that even when the two of you were alone, you would face unheard of words in this form?

“I feel like I’ve grown a lot in the meantime. How about you?”

“me? I did get attached to it, too.”

“I think I heard that somewhere. They said that love builds up when they get married and start a family. what do we… It’s not that we’re getting married because we love each other, but we do have affection, right?”

“That… It is.”

“Actually, it is close to being married. You’ve been in this mansion for quite some time, haven’t you? Because I went to the remote area as well… We were together every day.”

“We’ve never been apart.”

“I think the order has been reversed. I fell in love with you as I grew fonder.”

“Well… … .”

Shion faintly understood the meaning of the words and nodded.

Certainly, he had thought about whether he had come to like Hannett as well.

Of course, liking has various meanings, so it could be taken differently.

“You mean you developed a crush while living together?”

“I understand you better now. Shall I tell you I love you here?”

“You can be mistaken. You never said that to me.”

“… Should I just accept it as a request to dislike it?”

“I didn’t say that.”

“It sounds that way to me.”

“after… Would you be satisfied if I told you to like it?”

“Now tell me what you like.”

Hannette grins and removes the towel.

Shion twists his eyes, then smiles.

“No matter how I look at this, I feel like I’m losing money… … .”

“Am I at a loss? Who would like a kid like you?”

“You should think otherwise. Couldn’t it have been made so that my sister could like me?”

“you? me? There’s nothing I can’t say about a kid.”

Harnette calmly retorts and is a little satisfied.

Even though he spat it out without hesitation, the sarcastic tone reached deep into his heart.

I wondered if he looked much better than the aristocrats who pretended to be dignified while using their honorifics.

“I’ll have to see if I can make the sound of a kid even after I get married. I’ll call you differently though.”

“If you think you’re doing well, I can change it for you.”

“What are you going to call it?”

“Well… uh… … .”

Hannette ponders, but can’t make a decision.

In the first place, I never thought about the title after marriage.

The word “kid” was the most familiar to him, and he only called out Shion’s name on very rare occasions.

“Haven’t you thought about it?”

“you… Haven’t you even thought about it?”

“You can call me as usual.”

“Oh, really. Are you going to keep talking about your sister until you die?”

“Then what do you call it?”

“that’s… … .”

Hannette glanced at Oz and Saeran and immediately shut up.

I don’t know when I’m alone with Shion, but now I couldn’t speak at all.

It wasn’t a big deal, but it was just embarrassing in front of others.

“You have to find out yourself, why are you asking me about that?”

“I can’t tell if you don’t tell me.”

“Can you tell me if I tell you?”

“Are you going to be stubborn again?”

“Stubbornness is what you do.”

“Whoa… … .”

Hanette gestures toward the lady-in-waiting and gives her a towel.

Saeran followed and returned the towel, and Oz looked at Shion with regret.

‘I have to stop sparring now. Nothing changes.’

‘ah… I want to fight too… … .’

* * *

The eastern area of the Kingdom of Alain, near the supply base.

Shion and Harnet were moving toward the outskirts with the Silize Knights.

Unlike before, the number of knights in the family had increased to dozens, and the Sillaz Knights were moving with more knights.

From now on, they would be able to receive military support from the front line, and the Holy Church of Kinesien would send a separate paladin unit in a few days.

Thorough preparations were made, but Enrite still tried to foresee the future.

‘… I’ll have to give up the silver color.’

The silver phantom thief didn’t contact me until he left.

In other words, it meant that he would never fight, and that he would only carry out his assigned mission as a Cetinos quasar.

If you go to the outskirts, you might meet them again, but they probably won’t come to you.

‘If we gather the troops on the front line, we can stop them.’

It had been estimated that the number of undead that Narak King could manage would number in the tens of thousands.

The number was not small, but if each castle borrowed troops, it would be possible to defend and counterattack at the same time.

However, as strong as the Narak King and the Undead Knights, the knights had to come forward and fight.

‘You shouldn’t take anyone with you just because you’re strong. The opponent is the Narak King.’

It was not an enemy that could be defeated simply by putting the numbers first.

If the strategy was wrong, rather, the power would be weakened, or the allies would be annihilated.

‘Aside from me and the magic sword user, purple, what other knights are there?’

There are many restrictions on this part, so I had to be careful.

If they are taken out recklessly just because they are necessary, the knights or unit to which the strong belong will inevitably become vulnerable.

In addition, if you put them into battle without getting used to each other, confusion will arise in some form.

In that case, wouldn’t it be better to have even the undead knights in check?

‘If only purple would come out… … .’

I didn’t ask for much from the purple priestess.

All he had to do was command the troops and provide occasional support.

Since he uses a bow, he will be able to attack from a distance, and he won’t have to approach the Narak King.

‘Me, Shion Reggiard, and Hanette Adelaira have to fight well.’

The demonic sword of the moon night, El Tesoicb, would more easily erase the darkness that the Nara King harbored.

Wouldn’t Exceed Rain, the demonic sword of darkness, be able to withstand the darkness while absorbing the magic of the Narak King?

Brecht, the demonic sword of flame, will constantly pour out intense flames, and if it resonates with Acid Rain, it becomes possible to annihilate the existence of the King of Hell.

‘Because I can resonate with El Tesoicb… … .’

El Tesoicb and Acid Lane have had resonance with each other.

Of course, it was close to luck, and I couldn’t guarantee that resonance would come true again.

However, if Acid Rain valued Shion Regard, he would try to resonate with him somehow.

‘I don’t know how you predicted it… You have to believe it.’

All of these plans were purely from Shion Reggieard.

It won’t be long before Keremion, the Hell King, and his forces will invade, so be prepared.

I had some doubts, but I had to believe it.

Because Shion Reggieard had already predicted the Shadow Dragon’s invasion.

‘… Does the acid rain have a hidden ability?’

Enrite suddenly realized that and looked at Shion.

Unlike that human, Shion handled the acid rain perfectly.

Could it be that he predicted the invasion of the Shadow Dragon and the Narak King with the ability that was manifested as a result of that?

‘Has Acid Rain already awakened?’

Enrite senses, albeit briefly, the expansive destiny and is seized with heightened emotions.

An existence that can use Acid Rain, resonated with El Tesoicb, and can also resonate with another demonic sword.

If it were Zion Regard, wouldn’t it be possible to annihilate the 3 demon kings and the 4 disasters?

‘Maybe I’ve been waiting for this day to come… … .’

“Oh, I’m not going to sleep.”

“Forget what I said then?”

“You say you don’t want to see me?”

“after… Cropped looks better.”

“Can you see all the lies?”

“Staying like that will only make you uncomfortable.”

“I don’t know who did it, but they say they like long hair. I just matched him.”

“Whoa… … .”

Enritte overhears the conversation between the two and smiles.

Their relationship had been haphazard, but now it was smooth.

Obviously, their meeting must have come from fate, and in the future, they will be more deeply connected.

“That person is me.”

“When did I say you? You have nothing to do with him.”

“How stubborn do you have to be to be satisfied?”

“Why are you insisting on this? Won’t you call it a belief?”

“… Why is that a belief?”

“Can you explain it to me?”

“Isn’t there no reason to explain?”

“So there is no need to explain. Can’t you understand even though I’ve said this?”

Shion looks at Hanette’s hair, confused.

Her hair, which had been short, soon regained its original appearance.

However, Harnette refused to cut her hair and ended up changing the way she tied it.

Even though it would be quite uncomfortable, he remembered what he had said and tried to protect his hair.

“Sister, you can grow your hair again.”

“Cut it every time you go to the outskirts? Then you will never see long hair.”

“Hair is only a part of what you have. What really matters is you, sister.”

“… … .”

Harnett flinches involuntarily, slightly startled.

I tried not to cut my hair until the end, but Shion was saying something unexpected.

Hopefully, Shion will convince her.

“How about shorter hair? It’s pretty though. You’re my fiancé, right? Can’t you do that?”

“uh… Well… … .”

Harnette avoids Shion’s gaze, but they run into each other again.

Her purple eyes were always sunken, but it seemed to be exceptionally bright today.

“okay. I will cut it.”

“You’re not going to change your mind later, are you?”

“Oh, are you cutting?”

“I know you do it for me. I’ll take your heart.”

“What do you know… … .”

Harnette secretly muttered, but gave a soft eye smile.

Shion looked ahead again with his mind at ease.

After observing the situation for a while, Enrite comes to a subtle conclusion.

‘Resonance is something that begins in the heart. Then me and Acid Rain… … .’

* * *

Alein Kingdom’s outskirts, Aliard Castle.

Baltz was watching outside the castle, waiting for them to come.

The king sent a letter saying that they would be dispatched, and gave the king’s order to help them, even by mobilizing troops.

The Holy Church of Kinesien decided to send a paladin unit, and it was also written that wizards from the Magic Society might come.

It must have been that Setinos Quasar and the Royal Palace had sensed the danger and were trying to take action in advance.

‘White is coming.’

Perhaps all of these things were led by the White Apostle.

Otherwise, there was no way the king, the Kinesian Holy Church, and the Magic Society could move at the same time.

In addition, since he joined the Knights of Lihines, he was able to instinctively see the reason.

‘… It seems that the 3rd demon king or the 4th disaster has appeared. That’s why he’s trying to use the Lihines Knights.’