This BL Novel Is Ruined Now - Chapter 125
Chapter 125
Translator: Yonnee
RP: Haebaragi_syk
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“In all truth, the source of a poison wielder’s power is Bharan.”
As soon as what Tria said rang in his ears, light poured through his retina. This meant that he had reached the neutral zone.
“How troublesome.”
In case of anyone aggressive or crazy going to see the first emperor, Tria, she made it so that people must pass through a whopping 96 teleportation circles.
Thanks to this, Ethan was now inadvertently touring all over the country even though his business with her was now over. If he were to get out of the teleportation circle in the middle without completing all 96 of them, he’d be warped back to the starting point all over again.
“Is this the last one?” Ethan muttered to himself, closing his eyes.
At last, he was standing on the teleportation circle leading to the Chantra Marquisate. Then, the circle surrounding him buzzed and turned blue.
“You know that Bharan is not evil, yes? Just a god who controls death and darkness.”
Just as the first emperor said, he was already aware of this.
It’s just that, it was the first time for him to hear that the source of Chantra’s power was Bharan.
“So, in principle, the power of Bharan fundamentally cannot coexist with the power of Chetrasiu, whose domain is the direct opposite of death.”
“But why, with Reina…?”
“Listen to the story I’m about to tell you, alright?”
And the story that Tria told him was shocking.
“I’ve told you about it now, but you first have to go back and check whether the power of Utta has also manifested in her. No, even if it hasn’t… Bring her to me. I’m curious. It’s the first time I’ve ever come across something like this.”
“Reina…”
Right. From the very moment he found out that he couldn’t hear her echoes, he vaguely realized that she was not ordinary.
‘But…’
Before he could finish forming the thought, light poured in through his eyelids. And soon, he heard a familiar voice.
“I greet you, Your Excellency Gerard of House Liam, master of the eastern sea, promise of the nine great households. I am Karbon Lutana, Captain of the Fourth Order of the Red Thorns.”
“Captain Karbon.”
“Welcome back, sir.”
Ethan gestured lightly as he looked around him. Compared to when he left, there were now more knights densely surrounding the entrance of the village.
“I see we have new faces here.”
“The second and fifth division of the Red Thorns have joined as well.”
Perhaps, while he was gone, some conflict arose between Reina and the Utta Temple. He was even more convinced of this the moment he saw paladins in the distance, confronting the knights.
“Where’s Reina?”
“Her Ladyship is in the town hall. Let me guide you there.”
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Unfortunately, the person who greeted Ethan as soon as he entered the town hall was not his love, who would never hurt his eyes.
Standing before him now was one dog-like ignoramus, and the sight of him was enough to set Ethan off into a bad mood.
“I greet you, Lord Elijah of House Jehardt, guardian of the northern mountains, sword of the nine great households. I am Karbon Lutana, Captain of the Fourth Order of the Red Thorns.”
Karbon once again gave a formal greeting, and after this, Ethan openly expressed his displeasure.
“I see we have an unwelcome face here.”
“Weren’t you in the middle of a break, Your Excellency? You’re not needed here, so why have you come?”
Evidently, this guy was speaking politely, but the way he talked was nonetheless arrogant.
“It must be a hobby of yours to use that mouth without any fear.”
“Well… I live life without regrets.”
Slowly narrowing his eyes, Ethan examined the person standing before him.
‘Three days.’
He had been away from Reina for only three days.
Yet throughout that short period of his absence, this fly fearlessly made its way here.
‘Even if I lock her up, I won’t be able to hide the sweet scent of my love, tsk.’
It was a thought that would no doubt shock Reina if she had heard it, but Ethan just clicked his tongue as he leered at the other person.
“House Jehardt prides themselves in their mastery of the sword. As you are from that family, there is no such reason for you to be here in this plague-stricken land.”
Of course, he’d know that. As though he had already guessed what’s going to be said to him, Eli raised one corner of his lips.
“As a representative of the sword of the Empire, it is impossible for me to watch and merely do nothing when the Empire’s people are wracked with malaise.”
“……”
Sword of the empire.
In other words, he had come here by the will of the imperial family. It wasn’t due to his personal feelings.
‘They made the decision faster than I thought.’
Even a one-year-old would know that the imperial family and the Utta Temple were at odds with each other. Therefore, it’s obvious to anyone that conflict was bound to happen between these two forces should they meet.
It was just a question of who would make the first move.
‘Reina, you’re really…’
Going down this harsh path, his love was the one who made the first move.
In Ethan’s opinion, this wasn’t enough reason for this guy to be here, but true enough, Elijah Jehardt had been dispatched by the imperial family as support.
Ethan could see through this decision right away. Surely the emperor knew that this fly had feelings for Reina, so the fly was sent all for the sake of provoking and teasing Ethan.
“Ethan.”
As Ethan’s expression was so cold that it could freeze off someone’s flesh, the moment he heard the voice of his love, the frost melted away.
With her lavender scent approaching, Eli, who likewise had a scathing glare, soon relaxed as well.
“Reina.”
“Noona!”
Those two strong young men started rushing towards her immediately, looking like a pair of delighted children welcoming their mother home from work. Seeing them like this, Reina flinched slightly.
“What are you both doing here? There’s a lot of work to do.”
A hint of weariness could be felt from her exhale. One of Ethan’s eyes nearly twitched, but so that his frustration wouldn’t be obvious, he forced his eyes to stay open.
‘You’ve become thinner in the short time that we were apart…’
It had only been three days.
Just how much had people been pestering her that she had turned as thin as a willow tree, all dried up in the midst of a drought?
In that instance, Ethan was overcome by the desire to wipe out every single existence in this world—all except his love. Then, there would be not a single person who would even be afflicted with the plague.
“……”
However, he held it in. He understood what Reina’s intentions were, considering her nature.
“Reina. You promised me that you wouldn’t overwork yourself.”
“…I’m sorry. But in this situation, doing that is impossible.”
“Reina.”
Though he wasn’t agreeing with Reina, Ethan was speaking with a voice of concern. Nonetheless, Reina shook her head.
“No, Ethan. People are dying. The Utta Temple sealed off the building. The Holy See dispatched paladins recently, and they’re on orders to hold their ground and be on the defensive. Now is not the time to discuss my personal well-being.”
Well. The lives of the people in there did not matter to Ethan. Any time was a good time to discuss Reina’s well-being.
But again, Ethan held it in.
He knew that there was a huge discrepancy between his morals and the morals of his love. So he backed down again this time.
“Alright. But still, you shouldn’t skip meals or set aside your own health here. I will also check your condition each time before you go to bed.”
“You don’t have to…”
“Reina.”
“……”
It was clear from Ethan’s expression that he had no intention of backing down anymore. In the end, Reina conceded with a sigh.
“Okay.”
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