Chapter 137

Shion chanted comfortably without even thinking about it.

Having faced death, I was able to look into the true heart.

Because of that, hesitation was thrown away and only pure emotion remained.

“Didn’t you say you had something to do?”

“There is nothing left to do. But no matter when you get married, that doesn’t go away.”

Zion was aiming for the annihilation of the three great demon kings and the four great calamities.

Of course, considering that demons and dragons could be resurrected imperfectly, the goal had no choice but to increase.

But I couldn’t do anything about it right now, so I just waited for the right time to come.

“So you want to get married now?”

“It means you can do it, I didn’t ask you to do it right away.”

“Why do you keep changing your words?”

“I didn’t change my words. I’m trying to respect your opinion.”

Marriage was not an event held alone.

The lover had to make a promise and hold the wedding at the same time and place.

Even if he was ready, Hannette could have been in a different position.

“If you tell the head of the household that you want to get married, he will set a date right away.”

“Other people don’t matter. My sister is the most important to me. I want to hear what you think.”

“… … .”

Harnette kept her mouth shut and thought over and over again.

Obviously, when I thought that Shion was dead, I had regrets about not being able to get married.

However, after returning to the capital, the fear of marriage only grew bigger than the lingering attachment.

“Well… I don’t know what to do.”

“Do you want to wait more?”

“It’s not like that… I really don’t know. I think I should marry you, but I’m going to be a little scared to do it.”

“Am I that scary?”

“It’s not that you’re scared, it’s that marriage is scary.”

“… Aren’t they the same?”

“You don’t understand me.”

Harnette shakes her head and peeks at Shion.

Shion was looking at himself with indifferent eyes.

Even though he is making a consistent expression, why is it so burdensome?

“If that’s what you think, you should respect it. Marriage is for the two of us.”

“… Aren’t you angry?”

“Why are you angry about this?”

“I don’t know. Don’t you know better?”

“… … .”

Shion frowned and answered instead.

Harnette watches the scene quietly, then bursts into laughter.

“It’s a joke, a joke. It wasn’t forced this time.”

“Since you said that, you’ve been pushing yourself.”

“So you said it was a joke.”

“Kuhm… Marriage seems like a joke to you. This feeling is young… … .”

“Hey! You say you respect my thoughts?”

“I will give you respect. But my sister’s attitude is a bit… Because I feel like making fun of myself… … .”

Shion intentionally blurs the end of his words and quietly looks at him.

Harnette just glared at Shion with her eyes twisted.

“It’s your sister’s fault, but why are your eyes so open?”

“It’s because it’s the same. What do you want?”

“I respect my sister, but is she ignoring me?”

“When did I ignore you?”

“Should I tell you all about it?”

“Huh! It’s not even funny. You want to try it with me now?”

“Your sister started first?”

“You respect me? Where are you lying?”

The two of them constantly quarreled, but did not show hostility.

I just enjoyed the moment and naturally followed the mood.

Their feelings for each other didn’t change, and it seemed like they became closer after fighting the Narak King.

‘… Now there are five left.’

Great Sea King Mu Pendals, Immortal King Regina, Bone Dragon Veldaz, Chimera Dragon Asymokus, Slime Dragon Monzuru.

One of each of the three major demon kings and the four major disasters was missing.

I was predicting the movement to some extent, but I couldn’t be sure.

Surely, one of them has a separate plan and is moving secretly.

‘I have to stop the Chimera Dragon first.’

Fortunately, the Chimera Dragon does not invade Castle Aliard.

From the forefront, the castle located at the northern end will be attacked, but according to the original content, the castle was not enough to be captured, so it would be covered with plague.

‘The cure can be obtained from the Chimera Dragon.’

The Chimera Dragon spread a terrible plague, but it had ingredients that could cure it in its body.

In other words, when the chimera dragon died, the ingredients flowed out to purify the plague.

‘If the plague is also part of the darkness… Can’t it be done with a single sword strike?’

Since the 3rd demon king originated from demons, it can be called darkness itself.

However, since the four major disasters were based on dragons, they could not be seen as having anything to do with darkness.

First of all, wouldn’t it be possible to learn more about it by fighting the Chimera Dragon?

‘… could it kill Existing in front of the universe is just futile.’

* * *

The residence of the Duke of Adelaira, the drawing room.

Shion and Hanette set up separate rooms to welcome guests.

It might be okay to meet and talk together, but the young lady made the proposal first.

Hanette readily accepted, and Shion settled down alone with the other sons of nobles.

“I must first apologize. I was busy at that time, so I couldn’t entertain you.”

“Oh, that’s fine. Aren’t you supposed to be busy? If you made a separate appointment with me, that’s nothing.”

Hafnon Prandike put down the teacup and answered softly.

Hafnon made an appointment with Raina to visit the Duke of Adelaira.

He had come directly to finish what Shion had suggested earlier.

“I will apologize this time. I wanted to give you an answer quickly, but due to discussions, it has been quite late.”

“Even if I had the offer, it would have taken a lot of time. Aren’t there complicated circumstances involved?”

“Thank you for your understanding. Since Rina was also tied to the Order, there were a few things to think about.

“Now that I’ve become a cardinal, I have no choice but to do so.”

Shion had guessed at least roughly what position Hafnon was in.

Since Hafnon was the eldest son of the Marquis of Prandike, he could not completely escape from the family.

Raina should have had an arranged marriage for her family, but she suddenly became a paladin of the Kinesian Church.

In addition, since the offer to join the Knights of Lihines came in, the Marquis of Prandike must have had a lot of trouble.

“Raina is now free to move while holding the title of Cardinal. I heard that the white apostle used his strength.”

“… Is that so?”

Shion pretended not to know and answered calmly.

Reina, who had just been given the position of cardinal, would not give permission for personal action easily.

However, Shion secretly asked Enrite, and Enrite persuaded the Pope to take Laina out.

“This is what the Apostle in White wants, and I don’t think it’s bad to join the Knights of Rihines. However, Marquis Prandike showed a negative attitude toward joining Raina.”

“It doesn’t seem to matter that Mr. Hafnon joins.”

“Yes, I am also a swordsman, and I am interested in the Templars, so it was not difficult to get permission. Unlike me, Rina has never used a sword or magic. That’s why Marquis Prandike expressed concern about Raina’s injury.”

Shion already knew what Marquis Frandike was thinking.

It must have been that he did not want to send Rina to the battlefield in order to use it as a means of marriage of convenience.

If you get hurt for no reason, you can’t go ahead with an arranged marriage, and if you die, it would be the worst outcome.

“Then Miss Rina can’t join the team?”

“… Not so. I’m persuading you now, and Marquis Prandike is also thinking about it.”

“I shouldn’t have said this, but… Does Marquis Prandike have any reason to worry?”

Shion deliberately touches the blind spot and observes the reaction.

There was no way that Marquis Prandike could not restrain Raina.

You can pressure Laina in a variety of ways, and you should be able to push it even forcefully.

“Raina was not going to follow that. However, I couldn’t stand against Marquis Prandike, so I made an irreversible choice.”

“Is it an irreversible choice?”

“I took an oath of martyrdom in front of the pope.”

“… Yes?”

Shion leans forward in amazement.

Once accepted, the vow of martyrdom cannot even be revoked until death.

Since it was an oath made to the goddess Kinesien, not only the cardinals, but even the pope could not interfere recklessly.

“If you took the oath of martyrdom, shouldn’t you stay as a paladin until you die?”

“… you’re right.”

“I know that I can’t get married and I shouldn’t have children.”

“That’s right too.”

“You have to live for the church for the rest of your life, did you swear knowing that?”

“Yes, I did it knowing everything.”

Hafnon lost his motivation and answered with difficulty.

At least, I had to discuss it with myself and get to work.

But Raina did it without hesitation, and when her family found out, they couldn’t take any action.

“But how did you get here?”

“Whoa… She said that since she is no longer the daughter of a marquis, she can do as she pleases.”

“… So you’re saying you came here as a cardinal?”

“I said so, but… It’s a bit frustrating for me.”

“How can I help you?”

“I’m not here to ask what to do. I hope you will give me an answer as you think.”

Shion understood the meaning of the words and began to pay attention.

In other words, they asked me to accept the joining of the two as it is, but I couldn’t do anything like this.

Even if he didn’t know about Hafnon, if he accepted Laina into the knights, he could have had trouble with the Marquis of Prandike.

“I don’t want to stir up trouble with the Marquis de Frandyque. Even for Mr. Hafnon… … .”

“You don’t have to think about me and my family. The Marquis of Prandike will not take issue with this. I just came to hear the answer.”

“At this point, I cannot pass judgment. If I say something wrong here, I will be in trouble.”

“Is it because of the Duke of Adelaira and the Marquis Reggierd?”

“The names of two families are at stake in the Knights of Lihines. Without the permission of the two of you, I cannot enlist Miss Raina.”

Shion had a rough idea of what kind of heart Rina had in taking the oath of martyrdom.

However, it was too extreme, and left room for turmoil.

He probably didn’t want to be swayed by Marquis Prandike, but even the other nobles wouldn’t understand his actions.

“If I persuade the two of you, will you accept it then?”

“It won’t be easy. Don’t you know?”

“Shion-san, Raina has been wanting to join the Lihines Knights. If you don’t join, you will suffer a lot. I’ll persuade even Marquis Prandike to come, so can you accept Laina?”