Chapter 435 – 16. Leriel, the Last Survivor of the Black Moon Clan Who Inherited Her Husband’s Legacy

“… “

After that incident, Haren and Leriel became a little closer.

The traces of traitors rooted in the Slave Liberation Corps were wider than expected, and to be honest, so many people died that the Liberation Corps was destroyed.

That is the emperor’s power, the slaves under the prestige of the emperor would have chosen to kneel rather than stand up.

But Leriel did not give in, she chose to die in resistance rather than live on her knees.

Her determination was enough to unite the rest of the Slave Freedom Corps, and the slaves standing behind her on Leriel’s back stood up as one with her.

Haren led them from the borders of the Empire, slowly but surely clearing them out, and half a year after the traitor was punished, the Slave Freedom Corps succeeded in achieving a larger scale than before.

“Leriel, it’s your virtue. If it wasn’t for you, we’d already be… “

“… Do not say that. I am here because you saved me. This much… I’ll go.”

“Oh yeah. I held on to the difficult person for no reason.”

Thump, thump, thump.

When she closed the door and leaned her back there, the sound of her heartbeat flowing through the door spread all over her body.

Lerriel, who was engulfed by the sound of her heartbeat like the gentle waves crashing into her, shed tears and grieved at her unbreakable love affair.

‘I have a place to return to, and Haren has a lover to return to too… ‘

Lerriel tried to somehow cut off her feelings and give up, but unlike before, Haren and Leriel did not carry out any operations. It was because she had learned from her previous fights that her empire still hadn’t cleared her of her mark.

Like that, Leriel’s one-sided romance seemed to end in tragedy.

“Leader! It is said that the emperor’s emissary was captured in Loifa, but… Well, the information is not trivial.”

“Special envoy? Is the emperor negotiating with other kingdoms?”

“That’s it, read it first.”

“This… “

Crackling!

Haren, who could not stand the surge of anger and tore up the special letter brought by the special envoy, shed tears and wailed for a long time.

“Haren, what’s going on…”

Haren looked sadder than when he sobbed every night.

Lerriel inquired after him with her throbbing heart, and Haren crumpled her special letter, which had been fragmented without her words, and quietly told her what was written in her special letter.

“Leriel, don’t be too shocked… Whoa, listen to me.”

“… What is it?”

“The emperor stayed for ten days in a villa used by generations of the imperial palace, but… “

Drip, drip, hot water dripping onto the floor.

Haren explained with a sad face.

“I was sending a special envoy to the baron there to visit the villa with my favorite slaves. There… She even had her and her mother’s names on it.”

“There?!”

Leriel, who found the special document torn to shreds, hurriedly put the torn pieces of paper together and stiffened her face.

Among the numerous names of slaves lined up, Lauriel, who stood in the middle, was definitely her mother’s name.

“She couldn’t contain her emotions the moment she thought she was dirty, she was there. I’m really sorry.”

“… I understand, even if it were me, I wouldn’t have been able to stand it. But… Is that really the emperor’s special letter? If it’s a trap, if it’s a trap to attract someone?”

“Even if that’s right, I have to go, Raena will be waiting for her on me, I have to save her.”

Feeling the throbbing pain in Haren’s resolute eyes, his eyes covered with sorrowful love, shining brighter than when he saved her, Leriel silently clenched his fists and decided to take advantage of his guilt.

“… Those who believe in you and follow you? And even if it’s not a trap, emperor, no matter how much a villa it is, don’t you know that if the owner of that place is the emperor, then that place is the imperial palace?”

Now Heidenrich II’s power was so infamous on the continent that even flying dragons were said to drop it.

He is a cruel and merciless tyrant, but he is no different from a reliable ally to the empire.

Leriel tried to stop Haren from attacking such a person’s residence by scolding him for being stupid, but his eyes, already full of determination, did not waver.

“… I had an offer before, Krafton… Have you heard?”

“The mechanics?”

The Empire had no name, only the name Empire existed.

However, as it is the most powerful empire on the continent, Heidenrich II embraced various aliens and talented people in his arms and sucked their abilities and blood. Occupied by

Heidenrich II was indignant and sent troops and knights every time, but with the power of magic engineering combined with the knowledge and magic of the people of the other world, they defended their land and named it Krafton, a bigger and stronger weapon to oppose the emperor. Armed with

That they proposed to Haren?

Leriel, who had a bad relationship with the emperor, tried to stop him as soon as he heard his story, because he didn’t think it was such a clean proposal, but she was just a colleague to turn Haren’s mind back.

“You can’t trust them, Haren, as you know… “

“But if I don’t join hands with those people, I won’t be able to save Raena on my own… !”

Haren couldn’t hold back his anger and shouted. He banged and hit the table with his fist.

“Sorry… “

“… So, what did they suggest?”

“I have asked you to kill only the emperor, a deal that has nothing to do with it. This villa is probably something they planned.”

“Crafton? No, I heard more.”

“… The reason why Krafton was able to grow despite the persecution and checks of the emperor is that the imperial prince and his son support Krafton.”

“What… ?”

“The crown prince and the royal son must be trying to use me through Krafton. To them, an emperor would be nothing more than a greedy pig who takes away the golden time to enjoy power.”

Even at the age of sixty, Heidenrich II did not hand over the position of emperor and took a self-righteous step.

Leriel had heard that his son and crown prince, Ropilman, was nearing 40 years old, and that his son and royal grandson, Roiman, had already reached the age of majority.

“People who covet power can become disgusting enough to kill their own father.”

“… Leriel, on the day you almost died at the hands of traitors, I was actually helped by the crown prince. He said that if he kills the emperor, he will set everyone free and forgive their sins.”

“Haren… “

“Only my hands need blood, the method they prepared, the weapon they prepared, I will endure everything and punish the emperor. Then you can have the freedom that everyone has been waiting for.”

“Do you trust him?”

“You saved my life and helped me save you, I believe in the Crown Prince.”

“Then what about you? If you kill the emperor, the remaining guards, no- do you think they will be able to kill the emperor in the first place and be safe? Even if the prince looks after him, it will be over if he dies on the spot.”

“If I can save Raena, I’d rather die.”

“I… !”

Again, Leriel gritted his teeth at the emotions overflowing without his knowledge. Haren’s eyes widened from sudden tears. She had to wipe away her tears immediately and capture the overflowing emotions, but Leriel eventually collapsed due to Haren’s greed to endure everything alone.

“I’m not okay, Haren, Haren, Haren… !”

“Leriel… “

“Just… Let’s run away with me.”

“… !”

“Neither mother nor clan, I don’t know, it breaks my heart to think you are gone and every time you find Raena I want to cry too. Just let me be by your side I never want to see you disappear from this world.”

“… Thank you for thinking so.”

“Haren… “

“But… I’m sorry, I promised her the rest of my life with that person. Reach out for her just a little bit more and you can save her. She is waiting for me.”

“Haren… !”

“I’ll go alone, the rest of the people… Please, Leriel, lead me, everyone follows you a lot. Perhaps the crown prince will contact you when you are punishing the corrupt nobles as you normally do. I will repay the debt you owe me.”

Haren has a resolute face that doesn’t back down even a step.

Leriel, who regained the memory of being saved by him with a new look in his eyes, turned around and grabbed Haren’s wrist to stop him.

“… I will help.”

“Leriel.”

“That was the promise in the first place. I will follow your footsteps wherever you promise to kill the emperor in return for the cloak. I am just fulfilling it.”

“The cloak is very expensive.”

“Joy.”

Leriel laughed at the pointless joke.

But is it because of hasty thoughts? The two of them gradually distanced themselves, feeling embarrassed by the air that had become a little more awkward than before, and Haren started preparing to go hunting for her emperor by sending a telegram somewhere early in the night.