Chapter 357 – I’ve Been There.

It was a particularly long day for both Roman and Ricke.

In reality, Roman tortures the warlocks in the mansion to extort contracts.

It was clear that even if Rike took all the time to settle his grudges, it would be less than two hours at most.

In addition, the location of the territory can be reached in an instant from the capital by entering the gate.

Nevertheless, as the two people stepped onto the capital city, the sight they saw was a sky that had begun to lose its light in the early evening.

The reason is that there are additional elements that follow the moment the incident comes to an end.

From waiting for the church to investigate, the story with the saint became quite long.

There was a time when Rike was asleep after finishing the battle.

Since these were all actions out of necessity, I can confidently say that it was truly a rewarding time.

“Everyone is probably worried. Especially Seria, who said she wouldn’t eat until Rike comes.”

“Huh… Then I guess I ate dessert instead of rice.”

Rike drew his eyes to be pure and smiled happily with his mouth, unable to contain himself.

Anyway, I’m just saying it will happen. She smiled and left the gate building.

And let’s face the familiar background and unique atmosphere.

The two realize that they have returned safely.

“I didn’t know that this bustle of noise would feel welcome in just one day.”

Rike’s purple eyes lit up and he watched people rushing by for a few seconds.

Even if she is partial to her seclusion rather than her boisterous atmosphere.

Just today, even the messy air was lovely.

As if seeing her for a moment was enough, she started to move her legs, held Rike’s hand and followed her steps toward her mansion.

“I climbed a big mountain.”

“Yes. It’s all thanks to my brother.”

She grabbed Ricke’s cheek, who responded with something that was both surprising and unusual.

“You mean everything? We did it together.”

“··· Still, if I hadn’t met her brother, I wouldn’t have been able to do anything on my own.”

“No. Ricke definitely did it on his own. It just might have taken a little longer.”

If she doesn’t get on the route quickly, the conclusion is that she will meet an unfortunate end. Rike’s future is also a guess in her game.

Even if unpleasant objects are discovered or ominous rumors are heard. Confirmed results are not shown inside the game.

I believe that even in that situation, Ricke would have gone through her hardships alone.

Rike, who had been walking while fiddling with her own cheek, turned her gaze back to Roman.

“Brother. I have a question. Can I ask you?”

“Of course.”

“If I grow up like this, how long do you think it will take for me to deal with Jurge and that scum?”

“That guy…”

I stopped walking and thought for a moment.

Because potential cannot be measured, a definitive victory cannot be predicted in actual combat.

Literally, in order to assume that you are dealing with the current 3 knights, the minimum level is Eclair.

Additionally, like the Marquis, there is an absolute possibility that he is hiding something, so he needs something that is the opposite of black magic.

The last complicated condition is that the swordsman is not sitting down and having fun.

In the end, it is not about reaching the level of the current 3rd Knight, but about catching up with that guy who will continue to develop in his own way.

“I need to cheer up for at least a few years, right?”

“A few years… I guess so.”

It wasn’t a feeling of despair in a distant moment.

Somehow a strange reaction.

As Roman gave him a worried look, Rike pushed a stone off the floor.

“It’s not that I’m tired or anything. I just thought that if it continues like this, I’ll be sinning again.”

“Crime?”

Ricke’s voice was weakened by guilt.

The girl’s actions, unable to keep still and giving strength to the hand she was holding, were reminiscent of religious figures clutching the cross, seeking calm and peace.

“I know that my family in the mansion… Starting with my sisters, has been doing bad things to my friends. They are all so kind that I have been unreasonable.”

“···.”

“It would be better if I just got angry and told him to stop taking revenge because I can’t wait.”

“You know no one is like that, right?”

“Yes. Because I know very well that it is not true… The thought that I will just wait even if it takes several years is what scares me the most.”

You can tell if you look closely at Rike chewing her lips.

She didn’t seem to have lost her vitality or her bearings.

“What do you want Rike to do?”

I worry deeply about the future.

Days that seemed distant in the past are just around the corner and require caution.

“···Brother, if the Bright family comes back to life and the saintess starts stabbing around here and there, the warlocks will go on a rampage, right?”

“That will happen. There are things we have invested a long time into, so there is no reason to hold our breath.”

If you start delving into Nema Natas with her saintess on your back, the possibility that the situation in the empire will be shaken and thrown into disarray is absolutely high.

“How can I not face the three knights there even once? Until I’m ready.”

“Hmm… It might not be easy, but there is still a way to avoid it.”

Ricke smiled and she came in front of me and held me in my arms and made a sound.

“Revenge is important to me, but my brother’s pride is also important, and my family is also, without a doubt, important.”

“···.”

She was quietly listening to what she had to say.

“Brother, did you hear everything her mother said?”

“Mother-in-law? I don’t think I missed anything.”

Rike’s lips trembled with happiness at Roman’s name without hesitation.

“···Don’t think about anything else and just be happy.”

“I did. I remember it.”

As I stroked her head, Rike snuggled into her embrace more strongly.

Among the passers-by, there were one or two people who were interested in what was going on.

Everyone quickly turned their eyes to see Roman’s bloody energy piercing their entire body.

“While training, there was always a point where I got stuck. Ultimately, I thought revenge was not for my mother, but for my own satisfaction.”

“You didn’t specifically mention your mother-in-law.”

“Yes. I just told you to be happy.”

“···.”

Ricke has made a decision in his heart.

As I waited with such a premonition and confidence, the girl’s lips softened.

“This may be funny for you to hear, but I don’t know if I’m worn out either.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I really thought I could do anything for revenge. But if I’m tied down and everyone has to wait for a long time, I feel unbearably sorry…”

“It’s not that Rikke’s desire for revenge has dried up or has become less pure. It’s literally that the people around her have become more precious.”

Literally.

It’s not that her desire for revenge has been worn away by time, but other things have taken over.

“If you keep acting unreasonable, everyone might miss the opportunity to get married at the most beautiful moment because of me, right? But everyone will smile and wait for you.”

“···.”

It was a difficult question to answer. It’s not a matter of whose side I take, I understand both sides.

“Therefore.”

“Huh.”

“Can I be greedy one last time?”

“It’s okay to do more than just the last.”

Rike stopped purring her lips and raised her head to exchange glances with Roman.

“···Brother, will you become a sword for me?”

It was like that from the moment she opened her eyes.

The words that Juana Bright said she was watching from the sky and the words to be happy were imprinted in Ricke’s mind and would not leave her head.

What is happiness? What is happiness?

Is it real happiness to behead a three knight with determination that her mother is watching?

No, the clear answer is just around the corner.

Seeing me living happily and raising a good family.

Wearing a dress at the peak of beauty, blooming like a flower.

After hearing his lover’s request, Roman kissed her briefly, looked into her eyes, and smiled.

“I’ve been waiting for you to say that. It’s my greatest honor.”

In contrast to Roman, who was smiling, Rike’s eyes lowered and she began to cry.

“I’m sorry. I always ask too much of you.”

“No. Even though there are many lives blooming in times of chaos, I don’t want my children to see a harsh and dirty world. At this point, I need to root out the dirty things in the empire.”

Roman’s position is the same.

It was hard to watch the battle with the Marquis, but the 3 knights.

Rike might get seriously hurt. She felt like her mind was cracking from the stress, and if she experienced it a second time, her heart wouldn’t be able to handle it.

And.

Now that she faces young Rike, her desire for her child has grown.

Now that a pillar has been erected that if there is such a lovely child, dirty things that defy providence should not exist in the world.

There has never been a more welcome request.

“My mother-in-law is watching. Is it okay to get pregnant before marriage?”

To relieve her tearful mood, she lowered her head and whispered softly, and Rike just laughed.

“I want her brother’s child right away. But you know what? I want to show my mom the prettiest look in a dress.”

Maybe wearing a dress with a protruding stomach is only pretty from my perspective.

Certainly, if you were a parent, you might get angry.

“I am incredibly motivated. I will solve this problem quickly.”

“And once everyone is ready…”

“I need to cool down. Everyone will never leave my side from now on.”

Let the affection burn brightly in Roman’s voice and gaze.

Rike blushed as if she had just started living together and answered in a voice as small as her ant tracks.

“Yes. Please, honey.”

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After her decision was made, Rike’s steps were as light as clouds.

She doesn’t stop her pace this time and goes back to making small talk.

The gate of the mansion where everyone is waiting.

Upon her arrival, she saw Lycae Roman, who grabbed it.

“Brother.”

“Yes. Please excuse me.”

“You know today, right?”

“If I say it twice, it’s nagging.”

Without needing to ask again, Roman answered calmly.

Rike said she was looking forward to it and opened the door to her mansion with an alluring smile.

“I’m home!”

“I’m back.”