Chapter 77
Before the green dragon had completed its second round above the village, the fire had been completely extinguished . Elynsia and Listeard came into play .
They instructed the Dragon Knights they had brought along to rescue the villagers and grasp the situation .
It would be bad if someone saw Hadith now—after all, it would be inevitable for them to think the fire happened because of him .
In the dark night, Hadith and Jill watched the rescue operation, holding their hands in a secluded spot, where they wouldn’t disturb or be noticed by anybody .
By the time the dark skies turned white, the situation finally calmed down .
The first to come to them was apparently Listeard .
“—I went around and asked about the circumstances . It seems that the army who came to the village is bearing a crimson flag . ”
It was the Rave Imperial Army .
Moreover, under the direct command of the emperor .
Originally, said army could only be used by Hadith .
Hadith waited for the rest of the explanation expressionlessly . Thus, Listeard resumed with a difficult face .
“…It seems that the fire was lit to lure you out . ”
“Are there any dead?”
At the brief question from Hadith, Listeard glanced at him briefly before shaking his head .
“There are a lot of injured, but because of the commotion, they managed to escape—therefore, there are no dead . Be it you, the origin of the matter, or the action of Uncle—it seems that the villagers equally resent both . ”
“The fact that everyone is safe is what matters the most— …Or not . Many people are injured and the fields were burned . ”
The village was clearly visible because the sky had gradually turned white . Burnt-down houses, villagers who were being treated in the wilderness—the fact that no one had died was beside the point .
“For the time being, for the sake of protecting the city of Noitral, Older Sister has begun to move…”
“That may be Uncle’s aim . ”
Once the residents of the village suspected of hiding the false were evacuated, there will surely be a follow-up from Georg, said Hadith . Listeard showed a haggard expression .
“…To think it to that extent, well, in the first place, that’s one of your difficult habits . Indeed, that should be assumed, too—for now, let’s return and persuade Older Sister . ”
Hadith released Jill’s hand, and chased after Listeard .
I know he will do his best—thus, Jill watched .
“Listeard . ”
“Call me ‘Older Brother’ . How many times do I need to remind you that I’m two months older than you?”
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“I’m the Dragon Emperor . ”
Listeard turned around . His expression …was calm .
“I know, you needn’t remind me that . At the moment, under my discretion, there’s only my private Dragon Knights . If it’s alright with you, then I will entrust them to you . ”
Listeard laughed when he saw Hadith’s dumbfounded expression .
“What’s with that face? Are you pitying me because I’ve fallen to such a state? Let me tell you, that’s not enough to make me depressed . ”
“…Your Grandfather, Leir, will absolutely be against it . ”
“What are you saying . It’s the obligation of the Duke of Leirzatz to protect the empire . If we can’t do that either, it’s better for us to be destroyed . …Other than that, about my late Older Brother… it’s not your fault . ”
Hadith seemed to be at loss for words .
However, Listeard also turned around, therefore his face couldn’t be seen . Perhaps because he was intentionally hiding his expression .
“…He was a fine crown prince . While everyone ran away from the seat of the crown prince due to the curse, my Older Brother never ran away . Knowing that someone had to fulfil that role, he was prepared to die… So, if you fail to become a better Emperor than my Older Brother, I won’t forgive you . Those are my honest feelings . You better remember it well . ”
“… Alright . ”
Although still at loss, Hadith nodded, as if that was the only answer he could find . Remembering his poor older brother, Listeard smiled . Jill wondered if his smile resembled that of his late brother’s .
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Jill tried to imagine the face of someone she didn’t know—be it in the past or the future .
“More importantly, there’s the problem regarding Older Sister . It’s just a rumor, but there was a strange information . ”
“—Hadith, Listeard . ”
When the day started to rise, Elynsia came .
She had a very tired face, but her step was otherwise firm .
“Just leave the rest to me . Let’s return, we need to talk . ”
“If it’s me—no, even if it’s only me, I choose to pick Hadith’s side, Older Sister . I’ve decided . ”
Elynsia sighed, showing a haggard face towards Listeard who made such a proclamation .
“I know you would say that . I’d like to continue our previous conversation, but Hadith, there are conditions . ”
Hadith silently stared at Elynsia .
As she approached her half-brothers, standing side by side, she whispered, as if concerned about her surroundings .
“Someone wants to see you . Shortly before the fuss about Uncle naming himself the new emperor, that person has been relying on my house and stayed here as it is . ”
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For a moment, Elynsia glanced at Jill with a heartrending gaze .
Jill, who blinked, knew the meaning of Elynsia’s stare . She had already expected the words which followed .
“It’s Faelis De Kratos . ”
“Older Sister! That person—”
“Yes, the Princess of Kratos . As a sign of peace, she wants to apply for an engagement—she wants to get engaged to you, Hadith . ”
Jill stiffened—perhaps due to the trace of trauma left inside that name .
An engagement… with His Majesty?
Hadith lifted his chin as his lips drew an arc .
“That’s an amusing joke . ”
Upon Hadith’s unwelcome response, Elynsia frowned . Listeard didn’t know how to react .
Jill couldn’t move .
Despite knowing Hadith was against the idea, she was unable to reach for his hand .
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