I Grabbed the Tyrant’s Heart - Chapter 257
“I promised to live happily with him for a long time.”
Because I’m a person of this world, because I’ve decided to live here, I must live where I’ve chosen, even if it means burning my life.
“Haha, hahahaha!”
The Fairy King laughed for a long time, wiping tears from her eyes.
“You are the third most interesting human I’ve met.”
I’m not sure if that’s a good thing.
“That’s your strength.”
Suddenly, the Fairy King wiped the smile off her face and became serious.
“Having memories of your past life, learning something through them, and making it entirely your own. You have grown with your own strength, without relying on any other power.”
Her eyes shone oddly.
“That power cannot be taken away by anyone. No one can ask for a price for it.”
Suddenly, I remembered what Ber had said, “There is no power without a price.”
“Such beings are very rare. Yes, I will open the way for you, especially.”
The Fairy King straightened the mirror that had been tilted backward.
“Now, go. Don’t forget to think of the place you wish to go.”
“May I ask one thing?”
“What is it?”
“Is there a way to break a contract with the devil?”
“Oh, half-elf. I understand your concern for your lover… but…”
For the first time, the Fairy King had a sympathetic look.
“Unlike the God of Light, who takes everything honestly, the devil just takes everything, so it’s impossible.”
“I see.”
“However, not all humans who made contracts with the devil went into a rampage. So, never lose hope.”
I bowed my head to the Fairy King, but as I did, Weathering’s body slipped.
“Ack.”
“Haha.”
The Fairy King laughed, clutching her belly at the sight.
“You are really an amusing child. Now, go.”
I looked into the mirror.
Where I needed to go now…
“Oh my! Why is Lady Hardland coming out from there? And Weathering too?”
The Chancellor, who had been working, jumped up in surprise. His astonished expression wasn’t something I saw often, so I couldn’t help but feel a bit proud.
The place I chose was the imperial palace.
“Please call the knights waiting at the entrance of Guana Mountain, and I will return to the battlefield. Weathering is just asleep because he is tired, so don’t worry.”
Although I wanted to go straight to Tess, I had to come here since the materials to create the dimensional travel tool were here.
“I will move immediately, so please contact me to open the magic circle.”
“Understood. And the prince is gone.”
“Thank you for handling it well. It’s chaotic right now, but once the war is over, we’ll settle the funeral properly. Is there anything that requires an imperial seal?”
“Yes. The prince passed away due to an accident, and he will be buried in the imperial family’s garden. We need your approval for this.”
The imperial family’s garden meant the imperial tomb.
The prince, who was originally going to be denied burial in the imperial tomb for attempting to assassinate the emperor, would now be laid to rest in the imperial family’s grave due to his accidental death.
Although it was unsettling, there was no better outcome with fewer complications, so I quietly stamped the seal.
“I’ll leave the imperial palace in your care.”
“Don’t worry.”
“And…”
I hesitated for a moment, and the chancellor looked at me with a puzzled expression.
“How are my parents?”
Even when I heard that my father had visited the military camp, I couldn’t write even a single letter. Perhaps I might have gone to battle and may have died, but just the fact that I was captured by the Southern Empire felt like a nail driven into my parents’ hearts.
I felt as though I had taken on the responsibility of Gael’s matters, and my family’s faces kept swirling in my mind.
The Chancellor laughed lightly and responded.
“When he heard that you had returned, the Minister wept.”
“Please tell them I will return safely.”
“Don’t worry.”
I felt like seeing my parents’ faces might bring tears to my eyes, so I couldn’t bring myself to visit them before heading to the border.
After carefully packing the shining white sword, I set off for the border.
Chapter 14. The End of War
Boom!
As soon as I arrived in Hollen, the tremendous roar and tremors made it hard to steady myself.
“What is going on?”
I asked as I made my way to the command post, and General Panet sighed deeply.
“It would be quicker for you to see for yourself.”
He led me to the tower, and from the highest point of the castle, I could see lightning striking behind the collapsed mountain.
“Where is His Majesty?”
“As you might expect, over there.”
“Against the Southern Emperor, I presume?”
General Panet nodded.
“It seems that fighting soldier against soldier would lead to heavy losses, or perhaps there’s another reason, but the Southern Emperor came alone.”
Given how the Southern Empire had been pouring resources into the battle as if there were no tomorrow, it made sense.
“The dent in front of the castle is from a battle a few days ago.”
I saw soldiers moving earth to fill in the hole.
“His Majesty was unable to wait any longer, so he crossed the mountain first. That’s why things have been so noisy over there today.”
Boom!
The sound was so loud, it was almost unbelievable that the nearby mountain hadn’t been blown away, and I had to cover my ears. Occasionally, lightning would strike, and even from this distance, I could feel the wind.
Both of them seemed far beyond the limits of mere humans…
“What’s the probability that His Majesty will be in danger?”
“He has sustained some minor injuries, but nothing severe. His Majesty himself said that since he and the Southern Emperor are quite similar, the battle will not end in a decisive victory.”
“So it’s a way to buy time.”
“Yes.”
This wasn’t surprising, as I had already known this fact.
“So, going out now wouldn’t be of any help.”
“Correct.”
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