Chapter - 264 - Circumstances of the Ogent Family (3) 1.txt
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[264] Circumstances of the Ogent family (3)
Since I came to school, I wanted to buy some food for the first time in a long time.
Recently, I've been hanging out with a lady named Tess, and I liked one of them. Although we only met her once, she was also a good child with a friendly personality and able to accept Rian's stubbornness.
When I arrived at the training ground, I saw Rian practicing swordsmanship.
I heard that they train like this during lunchtime because Tess brings a packed lunch.
He was beating the dummy with his club, and even from a distance, he felt a strong energy.
Sitting on the grass and drinking water, Tess' gaze was fixed on the club that Rian was explosively wielding at some point.
After I went to heaven, I increased the intensity of my training, and now I was spending more time running than resting.
Tess picked up the Spirit magazine that Rian had thrown.
It contained the knight of Shirone who defeated Dante, the greatest star in the kingdom.
No matter how many times I read it, the part where Shirone came out was faded because the paper was worn out.
There was also an article about Shirone's parents on the next page, but I glanced at it and didn't look back after that.
'Rian… … It must be painful.'
Tess knows how Rian trains.
Rian is Shirone's sword, and I could feel how great his determination was when I saw him returning from heaven.
To him, Shirone's success would be an irreplaceable joy, but his disappointment in himself would have doubled.
Just looking at the fact that the training volume increased 1.5 times from the day after reading the article, it was like that.
If it was 1.5 times, it could be said that it was a little too much for the swordsman, but Rian's case was an exception.
Even so, a 1.5-fold increase was a murderous routine for him, who tests his limits every day.
But Rian did it.
It was a bizarre phenomenon unique to Rian that could not be explained by any talent.
Tess looked at the trajectory of Rian's sword and stuck out her tongue.
It was as if he had put his soul into a single sword.
'Really strong. Honestly, even if I deal with the schema, I wonder if I will be able to receive it.'
On the other hand, Rian thought differently.
'no. I can't take it down like this.'
Rian wasn't looking at the dummy.
I was watching the vision of Ymir floating behind the pile.
Although he was small for a giant, his strength was embedded deep in his bones.
"Aaaaaaa!"
Rian slapped the club frantically.
It was a specially made club, and it weighed the same as the greatsword inherited from his grandfather. Still, it was like swinging a cane.
'no! no! no!'
When I first started training for dummy hitting, it was so painful that I wanted to die every time I swung it.
But after going through that process, I was now thirsty.
Why isn't it moving faster? What did she do when she cut off Ymir's arm?
At that moment, the illusion that all of his attacks were destroyed by Ymir's blow came flooding in.
A huge fist flew into the face.
Ymir shouted.
'That's not it!'
"Aaaaaaa!"
Rian slammed the club straight down.
The dummy that hit the top of the head was crushed from the pillar first, and then exploded into fragments.
"wow… … ."
Tess widened her eyes.
It wasn't the first time he'd broken a pile, but this blow was subtly different from the others.
Realizing that fact, Rian also paused for a while in the position where he swung his sword, recalling the feelings from a while ago.
All senses must be absorbed.
A talented swordsman might have an insight that he would know without trying it, but the only way he proceeded was to learn it through his body.
"Rian! Sister is here!"
Rian's face twisted at Reina's voice.
It's fortunate that he roughly came to his senses, but if he had called himself a little faster, everything would have been in vain.
"what? What happened to school all of a sudden?"
Before Rayna could answer, Tess hurried over.
Scoring points for the future sister-in-law in advance was written at the beginning of a love white paper I read recently.
"hello."
"Yes, it's been a while, Tess."
Rian asked again.
"What's going on?"
"Uh, that… … ."
Reina was speechless.
I heard Kuan's advice, so if I said I came because of my grades, it would backfire.
However, there was no particular excuse, so I was wasting time, but suddenly a security guard shouted outside the training ground.
"entire! attention!"
Rian, Tess, and Raina turned their gaze toward the entrance of the training ground.
Rian's grandfather, Ogent Klump, was walking along with the teachers of the swordsmanship school like a tail.
A certified third-class prosecutor came to the school, so it was only natural that they, both teachers and prosecutors, were stumped.
However, Rian and Raina were anxious in a different way.
Even though he was close to retirement, Klumph was still a powerful influence in the military.
It was said that if such a person suddenly came to school, it was not an ordinary case.
Rian and Tess immediately took a stand at attention.
Even if it's a family, if you're a student at a swordsmanship school, you're at the end of the army's omnipresence.
If he didn't show respect to the commander, Klump, he could actually be punished by military law.
"rest."
When Klump gave instructions, Rian and Tess obeyed the order with their stiff shoulders slightly lowered.
Klump looked back at the scene at the training ground. It was lunchtime, so it was only Rian and Tess.
"Are you training during lunch? That's a very good attitude."
"thank you."
Tess straightened up again and said.
This is the second time I've met Klump. She had said hello to Rayna before when she was invited to her house for dinner.
I remembered that he made me feel comfortable because he had a pleasant personality like a soldier in Ganggol, but I couldn't act rashly at this place.
The teachers standing in the back watched with bated breath how things were going.
Klump carefully checked Rian's balance.
I know that I was in last place in the midterm exam. She just laughed when Rayna made a fuss about going to school and arguing.
It's important how high you climb, but I think Rian's will to never give up is the biggest weapon.
However, when I actually checked it out, it was different from what I expected.
Klump took the club that Rian was holding and swung it around.
Hmmm, thinking, he reached out his hand this time and massaged Rian's shoulder and arm.
At one point, his hands stopped and his eyes lit up.
"It weighs the same as the straight sword of the Ogent family. Are you swinging until the pile breaks?"
"That's right."
Klump smiled and returned the club.
"It's definitely an ignorant way like you."
Rian's lower lip pouted softly.
If it wasn't for school, it would have clearly shown what the youngest grandson's fear was, but here, class was a gangster.
"what… … Do it yourself. Because it is your life."
"Yes, I intend to do so."
When Rian answered harshly without crossing the line, Klump shook his shoulders and laughed.
For some reason, I felt very good.
He looked back at the teachers and nodded as if he had taught them well, and the teachers sighed in relief.
Reina could now guess what her grandfather felt for Rian.
With that thought in mind, I secretly looked at Kuan.
Embarrassed, she shook her head.
In any case, it was fortunate that Rian didn't look so hateful in the eyes of the prosecutors.
Klump turned his attention to Rian and went to Raina.
"Here you are. I found it in the royal castle, but I heard that I went here and came right away."
"yes? Are you here because of me? What's going on?"
Klump glanced at Rian and suggested that he leave.
The reason he came here is because a spy arrived from Kazura Kingdom about Shirone's work a few days ago.
Since Rian made a knight oath with Shirone, of course he should inform him, but Klump wanted to stop it.
It's not a bloody opponent. Rather than the hot-tempered Rian, the calm Reina was perfect for this job.
Klump took Rayna and went into the shade of a tree.
When Rian was bullied, he put on a sullen expression, but soon he stopped caring.
My grandfather and sister were both busy people in the royal castle, so I just thought about what was going on.
After hearing about Shirone's situation from Klump, Reina widened her eyes.
"yes? The first prince of Kazura Kingdom?"
"I'm not sure yet, but it probably is. It seemed that he was almost certain of it. Things such as the circumstances, time, and place of Shirone's escape are all consistent. Also, Shirone is the only case where a child was abandoned near the Valley of Dawn."
Rayna was silent for a long time as she was organizing her thoughts.
However, it is not a matter of complex priorities. If that decision had already been made, it was important to deal with it in the future.
"So that's what I mean… … I need you to go to my hometown. Take Shirone and go to Kazura Kingdom. I guess there is only you."
Reina thought she was the perfect fit.
He was the only artist in the prosecutor's family, Ogent, who had a wide range of social activities, and his personal connections were solid as he entered the 99 elite artists' association.
However, she also fell in love with Rian. She hides the fact and she proceeds, and when she finds out later, she will be very disappointed.
"Shouldn't I tell Rian?"
"no. As you might have guessed, the atmosphere is not unusual. A small mistake can ruin everything. But as you know, that guy is a bit reckless."
"I do."
Since it was a place to go to a foreign country and meet the king, reason was more important than emotion.
In that respect, Rian was the number one risk factor.
If it's something related to Shirone, even a god, not even a king, won't be able to see it.
"all right. I will keep it a secret from Rian."
"The date and route of the interview have been passed on as intelligence. You must not speak out until you reach Creas. It's something even Shirone shouldn't know about."
Intelligence always comes and goes between countries. However, very few people had the authority to confirm the reality of the spy.
The reason behind the conspiracy theory is because of the covertness of shadow diplomacy.
In a sense, it is the same as playing house, but if the house play is on a national scale, the story is different.
Confidentiality had to be maintained as even the trivial matter of determining the envoy's accommodation could trigger a war.
"The place is Alpheas Magic School. 50 armed soldiers will accompany them, and Ordos, Kazura's executive officer, will contact Shirone as an envoy. Our side also sent a reply, but from now on, it's a fight. He'll probably try to take Shirone before we arrive. You have to move as quickly as possible. You can buy me some time."
Reina nodded, feeling a heavy sense of duty.
"Yes, got it. Then I'll get ready and leave right away."
Khazra Kingdom (1)
The three-day preparation period requested by Ordos is over.
Shirone took a carriage ride with Reina and took a test of court etiquette as they headed to school.
"What is the first thing you do during audience time?"
"Get down on your knees, gaze 45 degrees down and place your hands on your chest. I give my official name and say that I am being called by Your Highness."
"What is the standard for the morning time officially designated by the royal castle?"
"Half an hour before the lunchtime bell rings."
Reina nodded in satisfaction.
"Okay, very good. How great?"
"lol! It was easy because there are many similarities to the Kingdom of Tormia."
Tormia and Kazra Kingdoms had a difference in time, but they were independent brothers from the Yakma Republic, so their culture and lifestyle were not very different.
Of course, it was true that Shirone, who was not a noble, had a lot to memorize.
But Rayna wasn't worried.
Since I was a smart kid, I believed that I would do it, and in fact, I digested all manners with my head in 3 days.
However, Shirone, the person involved, still seemed uneasy.
"What if I make a mistake? So, 30 minutes before lunchtime is very ambiguous."
Reina said while stroking Shirone's head.
"Huh, don't be nervous. That's what a lot of aristocrats are wrong about. Of course, it would be better to keep it as much as possible, but I don't go to jail for mistaking the time."
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Chapter - 265 - Kingdom of Khazra (2) 2.txt
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[265] Kazura Kingdom (2)
Even after arriving at school, Shirone and Reina walked to the dorm while talking.
Shirone's face turned red at Reina's joke. Then Reina laughed because she was cute again.
The male students looked at Shirone with envious eyes.
Reina has a beautiful appearance, but she is a famous pianist who can be said to be the idol of nobles.
Since such a person was walking arm in arm with Shirone, Shirone's status seemed high.
Amy and Seriel stopped in their tracks when they saw the two of them walking side by side to the dorm.
They were also on their way to the inn to meet Shirone, but when they saw the two friendly people, they couldn't bear to say hello.
Amy knows that Raina is Rian's older sister. However, the atmosphere was different from three days ago.
At first, they were face-to-face, but now they couldn't get close enough to walk skin-to-skin.
Seriel made a fuss and patted Amy on the shoulder.
"Oh my, my! Amy, can you see that? Are the two of you really not related?"
"How do I know that? Since she's Rian's older sister, they must be close. Wouldn't she have lived with her when she was a butler before?"
"No, it wasn't like that. I found out, during the 1 year and 6 months that Shirone was the rank butler of the Ogent family, Reina was apprenticed to a famous pianist and was in class. There was no time to be intimate with each other. But getting closer in such a short amount of time… … no way?"
Amy pushed Seriel on the back.
"Ah, okay. Go ahead."
Seeing that they went through background investigations, it seemed that they were quite curious about the relationship between the two.
Amy wasn't feeling well either. But now, since Shirone's work was important, he suppressed her emotions and followed her.
The men's dormitory is not open to women, but the day Shirone left was an exception. The event that the first prince of Kazra Kingdom could be born had a ripple effect enough to nullify the school rules.
The Ogent family carriage was waiting in front of the dormitory.
The teachers who were talking at the entrance nodded lightly when Amy and Seriel greeted them and continued their conversation.
Before reaching Shirone's room, Reina's laughter was heard from inside. Amy felt her heart throb, but she struggled to look away and moved on.
Upon arriving at the room, Eruki and Nade were giggling, while Shirone and Reina were dancing and hugging each other.
It seemed that he was teaching them how to dance in preparation for a ball to be held at the royal castle. If she thinks that's all she is, then Amy sees her blushing Shirone, and she strangely twists her insides.
Shirone's dance moves were awkward.
Of course, it doesn't make sense that the kingdom's greatest aspiring wizard doesn't have motor nerves. It was clear that his body stiffened at Reina's friendly gaze.
"uh? Eh, Amy."
Shirone saw Amy enter and hurriedly escaped from Reina's arms.
Amy went into the room unbeknownst to her. She even saw the idiot combination of Nade and Eruki gulping her down, but she neatly ignored it.
Reina smiled and raised her hand.
"Oh, Amy, you're here. hi?"
Amy bowed in a formal but polite way.
"hello. Is today the departure day?"
"huh. I was practicing with Shirone for the last time. Surprisingly, I am not good at dancing."
Shirone waved her hand as if it were unfair.
"no. It's so tense… … !"
Reina covered her mouth and laughed.
"Ho-ho-ho! nervous? Could it be that you practiced with me?"
As Shirone was speechless and hesitant, Amy's medicine spiked.
Even if it's a fake relationship, it's definitely a lover relationship. Since he said that to Reina as well, it was normal for her to notice even formally.
Even so, Shirone clung to Reina and did not know that she would fall off.
It seems that the two of them have a special bond, but I didn't know what it was, and I didn't want to know.
Amy stopped thinking and asked Shirone.
"Are you all ready?"
"huh. But I'm worried. I think you will make a mistake."
"What is there to worry about? Minor mistakes will be overlooked with a smile."
For a brief moment, Amy caught the tension passing by Shirone's eyes.
I thought his head was stiff because he was distracted by Reina, but he seemed to be feeling it to some extent.
On the surface, it's the real parents looking for their children, but if you think deeply, there are definitely a lot of strange corners.
Reina patted Shirone on the shoulder to reassure him.
"It will be fine. As long as the Kazura Kingdom announced it, there wouldn't be any danger. Compared to Tormia, Kazura isn't particularly strong, and our family doesn't sit idle."
Just talking about it made me feel uneasy.
Reina has a clear sense of reason, is well versed in the kingdom's situation, and is well aware of the dynamics between the royal family and the nobility.
If she took responsibility and led them, nothing particularly strange would happen.
"yes. I will only trust you."
When Shirone replied with a smile, Reina also patted Shirone's hair with a happy face.
Then, as if thinking about it, I looked back at Amy. As expected, she didn't like her complexion.
'I'm a little sorry.'
During the three-day preparation period, Reina meticulously checked the people around Shirone.
Overall, I had a good friendship with my friends, and Eruki and Nade in particular would become good companions in Shirone's life from now on.
The problem was the relationship between Shirone and Amy.
Mouth says they're lovers, but listening to the conversation, it's absolutely not the case.
Between lovers, a unique intimacy is bound to emerge. However, Shirone and Amy did not have that unique feeling.
Even so, she has been pretending to be a fake lover for a year.
Unless you are capable of walking on a tightrope of emotion, you usually have to appear in one of two situations, either torn or stuck.
Rayna had seen countless cases where time passed in this way and they remained common friends.
In the end, from her point of view, the two had nothing to do with each other.
Of course, it was clear that there was room for it to burn hot at any time, but given the personalities of the two, the probability of that was extremely low.
My mouth was itchy from the frustration, but when I thought that they were really coming true, I was so angry that I ran away from wanting to help.
Reina realized that this was also a form of jealousy, but she created a suspension of thought by saying that if there were no competitors, there was no point in worrying about it.
'Whoa, come to think of it, I'm not in a position to talk to anyone either.'
Reina checked the time and said to Shirone.
"Then let's go. We have to leave quickly to bring our parents."
Amy intervened.
"Wait. Please let me talk to Shirone."
"huh? go down and do it It takes time to maintain the wagon anyway."
I know the situation is not easy. However, Amy had an answer she absolutely needed to hear from Shirone.
"It will take a while."
Amy was reluctant and asked for a short time. Reina blinked her eyes and said she couldn't.
"Then I'll go down first and get ready. Shirone, come down after the talk."
When Reina left, Nade and Eruki politely bowed.
I don't know what kind of foxy thing he did, but it seemed that the three foolish musketeers were completely in love with her.
Amy responded with a snort and drove everyone except Shirone out.
Shirone, who had packed clothes in her backpack, turned around with one backpack strap over her shoulder.
"I'll be back, Amy. I am preparing well for the exam."
Amy sighed and got to the point.
"It must be something. You know."
Shirone smiled bitterly.
"It is, but… … I don't want to think. I also get the feeling that if they are really my biological parents, I shouldn't be thinking that way."
I could understand Shirone's feelings. Everyone focuses on the first prince of Kazura Kingdom, but for him, it was a journey to meet his bloodline.
Even real parents were a problem. they abandoned their children He carved an incurable wound into Shirone's chest.
"Are you really going to be okay?"
"I don't know. nothing now. You'll know when you go, what I'll think. But I don't want to make any judgments yet."
Sadness and anxiety appeared on Shirone's face at the same time. Amy, who had been watching her, summoned her courage to speak out for her.
"Shall I go with you?"
"huh? What are you talking about?"
"If I go with you, it will be much more helpful. After all, there are no classes anymore."
Shirone was heartbroken, but shook his head. She couldn't deprive Amy of her most important period of her life with her own greed.
"are you okay. Because I have Reina noona."
Shirone felt a chill in Amy's eyes and was startled. Fortunately, that feeling quickly went away, but there was a thorn in her words for some reason.
"OK got it. Let's go now. That Reina noona will wait for you."
Amy left the room without looking back. Shirone was still bewildered, but her own situation was disturbing and she did not have time to look deeply into her heart.
Outside the dormitory, Reina was holding a file folder and checking the carriage's luggage one by one.
Syrone said goodbye as she was greeted by her friends. It was a schedule of about 10 days at the longest, but for some reason it felt like the last time.
said Nade.
"Way to go. When you become king, you must buy extra-large cream bread from the canteen."
"haha! okay. But when I come back, it will be vacation."
Reina happily looked at Shirone talking with her friends.
Like Rian, Shirone has changed a lot in a year.
Above all, the case of defeating Dante, who was the best in the kingdom, was a great source of pride for the Ogent family.
Rian's eyes weren't wrong.
And your own eyes too.
As Reina gazed at Shirone with affectionate feelings, Seriel became the embodiment of anger and clenched her fists.
"Shirone, I am really disappointed. In this case, you have to draw a line so that the man breaks."
Seriel, who turned to Amy as if seeking consent, was startled.
Amy, who had ignored it until now, raised her ax eye and glared at Reina.
"Seriel, I'll be back."
Seriel's face turned pale. Of course, that kind of talk came and went, but I didn't really know how to make a decision.
"Amy, are you sure?"
Seriel's eyes quickly turned to worry.
In the next fortnight, the graduation exam will be held. It was a situation where there was no time to worry about anything else.
"are you okay. Classes are over anyway, so I'm going to go on an overseas trip to change my mood."
Seriel knew better than anyone that it wasn't true.
On the other hand, I was envious of Amy who could throw everything she had in this situation.
If you decide to go anyway, you will have to send it as hard as you can. not to look back. so that no regrets remain.
Seriel pushed Amy on the back and said.
"Go out. My sister will allow it."
Amy added hastily.
"Yeah, but it's not because I'm worried about Reina-san! I'm just worried about Shirone… … ."
"Ho-ho-ho! okay! Who says what? Go and flatten the bridge of my nose!"
Supported by Seriel, Amy walked to the carriage.
Then, Shirone, who was just getting ready to ride, turned around and said goodbye.
"Amy, fighting! You must pass I'll do well too."
"Can you get out of the way?"
"huh?"
Shirone did not understand. Then she said, waving her hand beside her as if Amy was annoyed.
"Vicky. Lady First, don't you know?"
After pushing Shirone and getting on the carriage, Reina made an absurd expression. Either way, Amy stooped down on her back and entered.
"hello. I wish you well on the way."
"Oh, where are you going?"
Reina, whose medicine had risen tightly, knew it, but pretended not to know it. She wouldn't change anything anyway, but it was because she didn't want to admit this situation with her own mouth.
"Yeah, it's because I'm afraid I'll be sent alone. It looks like I have to take care of it."
Shirone opened the carriage door and pushed his face in.
"Amy! What happened? Are you really going?"
"So you got on. sit down quickly I mean, there is no time."
Reina's insides became hot like a furnace.
Karmis Amy.
From what I've watched for a few days, it was fun to tease her because she's cautious in everything, but now she's just as hot-tempered as Bonnie Rian.
I regretted that I had lit a useless torch, but the water had already been spilled.
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Chapter - 266 - Kingdom of Khazra (3) 1.txt
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[266] Kazura Kingdom (3)
"Are you really going? I'm really fine."
Shirone hated that Amy was distracted by other things before the graduation exam.
No matter how much you are the number 1 graduate, you don't know what will happen in the competition. If you fail, you are responsible for yourself.
Of course, Amy would never think of that, but from the standpoint of wanting her success, I wanted to rip her off.
"It is important to you. Reina-san will be busy taking care of royal procedures, so she needs someone to stick by her side and escort her. Why, don't you like me going?"
If Amy were to accompany her, Shirone couldn't be more reassuring than this.
It was like that when he went to Galliant Island, but he was an absolute ally in terms of ability.
"No, of course it's me, but… … ."
"All right then. End with this. I owe you something, so I have to pay it back even at this time."
Shirone couldn't remember what Amy owed her, but a lot of things went through Amy's mind.
It was Shirone who saved her from the cliff at the time of the Arcane attack, and when she was captured by Kariel in Heaven, if it wasn't for him, she wouldn't have returned safely.
As Amy stubbornly kept her seat, Reina let out a sigh of resignation and gave instructions to the coachman.
"Go away."
Of course, excluding emotions, Amy's joining was absolutely not a loss. She was much better off having a friend of hers by Shirone's side to help. She just couldn't help feeling like she was being pushed in from the start.
Reina leaned her chin toward the window and pursed her lips.
I could see Amy's smile.
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The carriage was heading to the Thorn Mine, located halfway up the Origin Mountains, where Shirone's house was located. While on the way, Reina informed me of the general situation.
Tormia, Kazura, and Yakma were a unified nation. However, as the prestige of the aristocrats increased, a factional fight broke out, and finally they were separated, and now the Three Kingdoms Alliance system is formed.
"In a sense, it can be said that it is a new country. It hasn't been 100 years since Kazura became independent. In particular, the Yakma Republic did not recognize the separation of Khazra until recently. The war never happened, but it almost did. That was 18 years ago. In short, Kazura's internal affairs became unstable, so he took the first prince, Shirone, to another place."
At the very least, the fact that he didn't throw it away because he hated it made Shirone a little comforted. Since the rise and fall of the kingdom was at stake, there must have been some unavoidable parts.
Of course, that didn't mean that the sadness went away. However, since everything was not certain yet, he was just trying to ignore the rising emotions.
"I heard about it too. They say it almost came to the brink of civil war. Yakma was also ready to go out. however… … ."
Amy stopped talking. She did not dare to speak in front of Shirone.
It was the same for Reina, but as the person in charge of leading, it was something that could not be avoided.
"Yes, all civil wars ended when King Orkamp IV of Khazra married Queen Theraze of the Kashan Empire."
Shirone also read the history book, so he knows what kind of incident it was. But I didn't know that it would be my job.
The Kashan Empire was an absolute powerhouse on the continent, occupying one-third of the territory of the human world.
In addition, the emperor of the empire has been a woman for generations.
Theraze, the emperor of Kashan, is said to be so beautiful that any man can't help but fall in love with her.
On the other hand, he was also cold-blooded, willing to make any sacrifices in order to win.
Such a woman proposed marriage to Orkamp, the king of Khazra.
"Even Orkamp IV wouldn't have been able to help. Because the country looks messed up. Besides, if he accepts Thera Ze, he'll have great connections. In fact, since marrying Theraje, Kazura's politics have rapidly stabilized, and its finances have also become strong."
It was an unusual event that was introduced in detail even in history books.
Above all, Orkamp already had a wife, and Theraze was also a woman with a husband.
"The arranged marriages of royalty and aristocrats are not a big deal, but this case should be said to be unusual. Theraje, no, the rulers of Kashan have been women for generations, and marriage is the most used strategy to expand their influence. Besides Orkamp IV, Theraze has three other husbands. Of course, everyone is the king of each country. Theraze said she married Orkamp and she stopped by Khazra from time to time, and each time she gave birth to a child, so she now has a son and a daughter."
"Does Orkamp Eliza, originally the Queen of Kazura, have any other children besides Shirone?"
"Unfortunately no. Theraze intervened as soon as the newborn child was evacuated to another country during the civil war. There must have been an agreement, not to have children. Theraze wants her child to inherit the kingdom."
Amy sighed.
It was terrifying for even the royal family to use conception, a unique human ability, for politics.
As a result, Shirone was the only bloodline of Queen Kazura. And below that, there are half-brothers and sisters born by Theraze.
Amy, who had been thinking that far, suddenly realized. The cause of the anxiety she felt before she set off.
"Wait. Then, if Shirone becomes Kazura's first prince… … ."
Reina also nodded with a serious expression as if that was the point.
"Yes, Theraze's children will be pushed out of the succession ranks. Conversely, Queen Eliza's influence will grow stronger. The reason why the envoy from one country came to the magic school and made a big public announcement probably has nothing to do with it."
Amy frowned.
Come to think of it, it was already 10 years ago that Kazura's internal affairs were stable. Therefore, it would have been easy for the kingdom to find Shirone even with a little effort.
After all, it was clear that political issues were intertwined with finding Shirone now.
Even if they are real parents… … The fact that she hadn't invited because she wanted to see Shirone in its entirety made her heart heavy.
'Oh wow, what's so complicated about it? I don't know what high-ranking people think.'
Theraze becomes Orkamp's concubine, and Orkamp becomes Theraze's rearguard.
It was a nonsense that could not even be drawn in a genealogy.
While each was lost in his thoughts, the wagon drove quickly and entered the visible mine.
It used to be an area where coal was mined, but it was called a visible mine because the stalactites hanging from the cave were sharp, and it has come down as its own name.
Currently, the mine is closed and blocked, but the nose is secretly spicy. But to Shirone, it was the smell of his hometown he missed most of all.
Seeing Shirone's hardened face loosen up a little, Amy also sucked in the acrid air.
Arriving at Shirone's house, Amy tidied up before getting off the carriage.
It was the first time I came to Shirone's house. Besides, since it was a meeting with her parents, I naturally became cautious.
Make no mistake, of course, but the situation was a little strange.
Since Shirone's parents were commoners, he was rather worried about how to treat them.
If you're too polite, it's likely that they'll find it difficult, but if you do as usual, there's room for you to be seen as arrogant.
Unlike Amy, who thought so, Reina opened the door and left as soon as she arrived.
Vincent and Olina were waiting ready to leave.
While sub-butler Temuran was checking the carriage, Reina took Shirone to her parents.
"hello. How have you been?"
"Yes, of course. Thank you for taking care of us."
Vincent and Olina greeted each other with the utmost courtesy.
Reina didn't care and went on with her schedule naturally.
"I will take a carriage and head north to cross the border. It will probably arrive around midnight, but please bear with it until then. From there, you will be led by the Kazura Kingdom, so there will be no inconveniences."
"Never mind us. I am sorry for making you suffer because of your son."
Reina let out a pitiful laugh. From the looks on Vincent's and Olina's faces, it was clear that she hadn't slept a wink all night.
Temuran would have explained it several times, but it would not have been something that could be felt in reality.
How can we understand the situation when a child who was abandoned in a stable was raised as a child and raised for 18 years, but his real parents suddenly appeared?
It was also the king and queen of a foreign country.
It's a good thing when you think of Shirone, but since they are also human, how can you not be sad?
Besides, since they couldn't file a paternity suit against the king, they were about to lose their children.
"Do not worry too much. It's not certain yet, and even if the real parents are certain, Shirone won't be shaken. It was like that in the Ogent family as well."
Vincent, who had been revealed, shook his hand in embarrassment.
"No worries! It doesn't even matter. It's really good for Shirone. Thank you for caring though."
At that moment, Amy's strong voice was heard from the carriage.
"hello!"
As everyone's eyes focused, Amy's face turned red. When she saw Reina and her parents chatting, her heart raced, so she interrupted her odd timing.
"My lady… … ?"
Olina's eyes sparkled with interest, showing interest. It was the first time Shirone brought a girl her own age.
She was a true girl with a pretty face and no lies in her eyes.
"Ah yes. My name is Karmis Amy, Shirone's friend. He ended up accompanying me to Khazra. I wish you well."
Amy unknowingly lowered her head. Her confidence that she could remain calm under any circumstances was shattered.
Of course, it was only Amy's thoughts, and Vincent and Olina smiled happily and whispered that they were good girls.
Shirone was still speechless. He honestly doesn't know how to face his parents.
I could have firmly refused to become the adopted son of someone from the Ogent family, but this time it was my real parents.
Besides, being royalty, I had no choice, so I felt like I was committing a crime against them.
Vincent, who knew his son's feelings in advance, approached.
"Are you okay, Shirone? You must have been very surprised."
"I'm OK. father… … sorry."
"Chuck! What do you have to be sorry for? I'd be glad if I didn't make a mistake when I went to the palace. I learned a lot from Temuran-nim, but this is difficult."
Shirone struggled to smile.
"Me too. But don't worry. With Amy by her side, she'll be fine."
Amy pointed at herself with her thumb.
"sure! I'll take care of it, so you don't have to worry about that."
Olina said with a smile.
"thank you. I can remember the name now. I heard that Shirone is getting a lot of help."
Amy was a little smug. When the tension was released, the stiff lips moved according to their will.
"I also received a lot of help from Shirone. Please treat me comfortably in the future."
Reyna clapped and drew attention.
It's good to keep the good vibes going, but now I really don't have time to waste.
I had to run diligently from now on to reach the border before midnight.
"now. Let's go. Sub-butler, please wait at the mansion. Be prepared to act as soon as the message comes from Lewis."
"All right. Be careful."
The carriage carrying Shirone and the others departed for Kazura.
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It was a forced march.
Staying in a rattling wagon for more than six hours would make your whole body ache. With the schedule of running for an hour and taking a 5-minute break, there was no time to soothe the throbbing back.
But nobody complained.
As the border line got closer, the pain gradually disappeared and the tension grew.
It was a great adventure for Shirone.
After hearing the complex circumstances of the Kazura royal family, it was not a situation that could be relieved even if the escort was on standby. If Theraze made a hasty decision, they could send an assassination squad.
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