Episode 83

Everything has a beginning and an end, and it goes through a series of processes.

He could have replied that he would make an alliance right away, but that was an act out of order.

Because you can’t trust someone without checking them.

‘I have to keep the basics so that I can negotiate.’

Of course, Shion knows the main character well, and the fact that there is a white apostle could be viewed positively.

However, he borrowed the names of the two families and founded the knights, and Hannett was acting as the deputy leader of the knights.

In other words, the honor of the two families and the Lihines Knights was to be protected only if they nominally evaluated the Knights of Silreys and decided whether or not to make an alliance.

‘Even if the main character tests me, I have to accept it. That’s right.’

Perhaps the main character was here because of Enrite.

If Setinos Quasar asked for an ally, there must be a good reason.

However, if I did not understand the reason, doubt and rejection were bound to arise.

‘We need to be able to understand each other.’

After concluding this alliance, Zion hoped that the relationship would be kept straight.

An alliance would be concluded if accepted now, but after that it would be shaken in one way or another.

The main character would not accept the alliance with himself, and he was also suspicious of the original content.

‘Because we have to discuss it… … .’

“You are right. You can’t form an alliance just by hearing rumors. That’s why I tried to confirm the intention of the alliance.”

“Are you just trying to hear my thoughts?”

“Yes, negotiations should proceed after that. It is an alliance made as the same knights.”

Shion is satisfied with the answer and looks back on herself.

It seemed that he underestimated Enrite too much.

There was no way that Setinos Quasar wouldn’t do what he could think of.

Maybe the main character’s opinion is included a little bit.

“Will you bet on the same terms as me?”

“We also really want to check out the Knights of Lihines.”

“We may be unexpectedly disappointed because there are only a few people on our side.”

“It is already taken into account. Can’t we get the knights later?”

“… Oh, the part I said this time is my opinion. I haven’t heard from the deputy knight commander yet.”

“… … ?”

Harnette flinched and turned her head to Shion.

Why is his position appearing here?

It was still a two-man knights, so he was given an extra position, and he would just have to follow Shion’s words.

There was no reason why I should have asked for my opinion.

“If you discuss it, when can we finish it?”

“Well… When will the Sillaz Knights leave?”

“I was supposed to leave this morning, but I decided to stay one more night in this castle. You can set it up by tomorrow, or you can make a promise to meet next time and meet at a set date and place.”

Of course, Shion was able to quickly end the discussion.

All you have to do is to persuade Hannett and write down the treaty and reason for the alliance.

In the first place, the authority to command and decide on the Knights of Lihines was delegated, so there was no need to get permission from the heads of the two families.

“Then I’ll decide before tomorrow morning.”

“You can promise the next time, so please think carefully.”

“All right. Have you thought about the duration of the alliance and the treaty?”

“I would like to set the duration of the alliance within one year. The Knights of Lihines might be similar, but it’s not good to be overly entangled in alliances.”

“I think so too. Since we are also the first allies, it would be good to proceed with the feeling of experiencing it lightly.”

“Yes, if both knights are satisfied, you can form an alliance again after the period is over. A treaty may be added, so wouldn’t it be better to shorten the period?”

“Wouldn’t it be better to simply set out the contents of the treaty? This is the first alliance, and if the contents of the treaty become complicated, both sides may lose money.”

“you’re right. So, referring to the Guild Alliance Treaty Basic Guidelines… … .”

Hannette frowns and tries to manage her expression.

Eavesdropping on the conversation, it felt like my head was spinning.

Coincidentally, Saeran was also listening with a delicate expression on his face.

‘… I’ve made preparations in advance.’

Harnette feels proud of Shion, but falls into a sense of helplessness.

The things he did were too enormous to be called a kid.

From the creation of the Knights, joining Zion and himself, traveling to the outskirts, battles with demons, and alliances with other Knights.

How far is Zion looking?

‘Should I just do what I’m told? Even if I can’t help, I shouldn’t interfere.’

* * *

Nakmor Castle, on the walls.

After finishing the negotiations, Shion and Hanette immediately climbed the wall.

It is important to understand the structure inside the castle, but you also had to be familiar with the environment and topography outside the castle.

One day, he would get out of the castle and carry out a massive demon subjugation, and because of that, he would face the 3rd demon king or the 4th disaster.

Mainly the main character and Enrite would be active, but depending on the situation, Setinos Quasar or other magic sword users could come forward.

“What do you think, sister? Do you think we should form an alliance with the Sillaz Knights?”

Shion slowly stops and looks out at the scenery outside the castle.

A desolate and bleak atmosphere was rising over the vast land.

It was as if their hostility toward each other was entwined across a wall.

“I have no idea. If you do, you do it, if you don’t, you don’t.”

Harnette stands next to Zion and looks at the same landscape.

Shion was positively viewing the alliance with the Silreys Knights.

If Shion made a decision, there must have been a reason for it.

“I can’t decide on my own. I need to hear your opinion.”

“You are the one who leads the Lihines Knights. I must move according to your instructions. So you have no idea.”

“It’s true that I lead the knights, but I can’t ignore my sister’s opinion. Aren’t you also a member of the Knights?”

“When should I listen to you?”

“I didn’t mean not to talk. And then you explained why.”

“You’ll just tell me why and do as you please.”

“If you refute with solid grounds, I might follow your will.”

“Sigh… That can’t be.”

Whatever Zion did, it was premised on a reasonable reason.

So, no matter how hard he tried, in the end he would back down first.

“I understand, so tell me what you think. You should respect the opinion of the deputy knight commander.”

“… Are you kidding me?”

“There’s no reason to be kidding.”

“How can I become the deputy knight commander? He’s just a wizard who knows how to use magic.”

“I think the future archmage would give me a good answer.”

“Are you calling that flattery now?”

“If it’s at least sister, it’s enough to become an archmage. Ah, why don’t you try targeting with the Cetinos quasar?”

Harnette thinks it’s a joke and moves first.

As for Shion, he couldn’t become a Setinos Quasar himself.

There was still a lot to learn, and there was nothing I could do alone.

“Are you angry? What are you angry about?”

“I’m not angry.”

“Then why are you doing that?”

“You only say weird things.”

“Why is that strange? With your talent, you can become a Setinos Quasar.”

“… I don’t want to be too much.”

“Why don’t you want to be?”

“bothered.”

As a knight under the direct command of the King, Setinos Quasar had to be summoned from time to time or carry out important missions.

In addition, there are more people who recognize it, and the responsibility and risk that accompanies it.

It was too daunting for a noble lady, and even that would be considered cumbersome after marriage.

“Hmm… don’t bother Then why did you come here?”

“Do you mean that? It’s because of you!”

“It’s true that I asked to come… Don’t you have thoughts too?”

“What are your thoughts on me? Oh no. I just don’t want to think about it.”

“… … ?”

Shion follows Hanette and thinks back on what he said.

Originally, Hannett had the purpose of wanting to live freely away from the Duke of Adelaira.

That’s why he tried to run away before the wedding with himself, but now he was giving a completely different answer.

“I’ve been thinking too much about it. More so after I got engaged to you.”

“You mean you had a lot of trouble?”

“It’s a little different. i actually… I was trying to sneak away I didn’t want to marry you.”

At the sudden confession, Shion carefully examines Hanette.

Harnette still showed only her back, but her walking speed was slowly slowing down.

“But I hate running away. It was uncomfortable being in the mansion, but later I thought I wanted to stay more.”

“… The Duke of Adelaira must have taken advantage of it.”

“I didn’t see much of anything. Just nagging less. Could it be that I saw your eyes? hehehehe… … .”

Harnett smiles merrily and turns her body obliquely.

Shion sympathized with the words and responded with a smile.

“… it’s all because of you Why was it you?”

“Are you going to blame me again?”

“You are right this time. Did you catch me?”

“ah… I did.”

I must have told Hannette not to go.

I don’t know why he said that at the time, but now that I think about it, I wonder if it was sincere.

“But… i got you too You came to me.”

Harnette recalls the memory of that time and approaches Shion.

His heart beats faster and louder.

The heat began to rise and the whole body slowly began to heat up.

“I decided to leave everything to you. That’s why I accepted the marriage.”

“You mean you believe me? I am the same. I accepted the marriage because I believed in you.”

Even if you don’t love each other, if you can have faith, that’s enough.

There must be love to reach marriage, but in order to continue married life, you must have firm faith in each other.

That’s why Shion was able to make up his mind even though he was afraid of marriage.

“therefore… I won’t think about it anymore You can do it for me.”

“I can’t look into your sister’s head.”

“What are you looking into? Can’t you just do what you tell me to do?”

Hannette slowly stops and reflects on that mindset.

You may not always be able to accept Shion’s words, but you will still be reluctant to follow them.

No matter what he did, Shion would do better, and he was foreseeing things he hadn’t even thought of.

“If you tell me to jump from here, I can jump. If you tell me to die, I’ll die anyway. Can you bring it back to life?”