Chapter 484 – Let’s Do Our Best

Knock. Knock. Knock.

– Your majesty. Platinum adventurer Roman and Count Dritna ask for the prize.

The Emperor, who had closed his eyes while waiting, briefly exchanged glances with Duke Primiller.

I gave permission while adjusting the expression on my face.

“Go ahead.”

Squeak.

The door opens at the hand of the chamberlain, and a young man and woman enter inside.

A room where the emperor, the ruler of the empire, and the best knights of the empire are located.

It was truly a sight to see the completely different attitudes of the two people who stepped foot there.

Unlike Roman, who was confident and without hesitation, Eclair didn’t seem to have an easy time managing his expression due to the fact that he had barged into the imperial palace at an absurdly early hour, coupled with the presence of Duke Primiller.

“Sit comfortably.”

“Excuse me.”

As the emperor pointed to the empty seat on the other side, Roman and Eclair took a step forward.

“I heard that Count Dritna had a hard time suppressing a big commotion. Are you okay?”

“Yes. I was completely cured with the help of the church.”

While having a conversation that is nothing more than a shell.

Roman presses his buttocks and lets out a carefree exclamation on the soft sofa.

The emperor, who was watching the scene, burst out laughing with an inexplicable emotion.

“You… Your intelligence is clearer than before.”

“Is it noticeable to Your Majesty? I feel at ease after handling a painful problem.”

Roman’s sly explanation and tone that mental tranquility is directly related to physical health.

It wasn’t that difficult for the emperor to capture the elements that needed to be asked back.

“I thought it was simply a step to convey good news, but it looks like this old man has something else worth telling.”

“That’s right. First, it would be better to address the heavy topic first before congratulating him.”

In saying that congratulations will be received, the rumor is no different from a fait accompli.

The emperor suppressed his desire to quench his thirst and made a relaxed demeanor.

“It’s definitely worth a fortune. Tell me anything.”

Before saying something important to the old man in front of me.

Roman turned his head toward Eclair, who was sitting next to him, and smiled playfully.

And sudden silence.

Unexpected moxibustion.

“···?”

Eclair, who was embarrassed as the eyes of the Emperor and Duke Primiller were pouring in, sent an urging glance and hand gesture to Roman.

Only then did Roman, satisfied with his lover’s reaction, open his mouth.

“To cut it short and to the point, I killed the head of Nema Natas.”

A word that is so condensed that it leaves people listening.

As soon as Roman paused, he did not stop and continued talking coolly.

“Nema Natas claims to be a point organization, but without a leader, it will gradually wither away. Since the so-called high-ranking executives have been disposed of as they see fit, the day when the group collapses is within reach.

“”···.””

“There is information and maps shared with the religious order we first encountered upon entering the capital, so you will be able to see the organized data soon.”

“Huh…”

The emperor, who had somehow accepted Roman’s words, could not easily come up with a response.

I just spend time scratching my wrinkled forehead.

“I know this is a hard story to believe. Wouldn’t it be ridiculous to believe me and stop the plan you are currently working on? Just listen to what I say and make adjustments or decisions when you are sure.”

The fact that the emperor’s hard-line policy is being summed up in a single word uttered by an adventurer is a ridiculous picture that should never be shown for the sake of the emperor.

It was the reaction he was expecting, so Roman took out a bunch of large and small journals from his arms.

Some volumes are in front of the emperor. A few volumes were pushed to the Duke of Primiller.

“The warlock who sat atop Nema Natas. This is a journal captured from his laboratory.”

What is written on the cover is a number that is probably the date.

Among the books that caught Duke Primiller’s eye, he saw a book with mana intentionally buried in it and asked Roman about it.

“Are these materials okay for me to look at?”

“Of course. I hope the Duke, who worked hard to eradicate Nema Natas, will also know. There is a lot of information, so you may want to take a copy of the book for reference.”

“Hmm…”

It seemed like a signal to take this book.

Emperor Falcoz Lancaster is not a knight or wizard, so he does not have the talent to read mana.

The small mark left by Roman must have been intentionally left for him to see. Among the many books, the Duke grabbed the journal that Roman had colored with mana and opened it.

Now it’s time to wait while we understand the contents.

The closest journal Roman gave to Lancaster was a log of experiments and research based on nameless old nobles.

“”Keuhum…””

The emperor and the duke, who were flipping through the papers, let out a sigh as if they had been squeezed.

Since they have a keen sense of who was in power and raised them, they will probably guess that the journals they see are similar, with only different subjects.

“It is an authentic product recognized by the church. Of course, we did not disclose all the data at the time of verification.”

“Thank you in many ways.”

The duke was the first to come to his senses and raise his head.

If I hadn’t had a lot of experience as a knight and had grown older and become more mature, I can’t guarantee how my emotions would have fluctuated.

I am grateful for the mental strength I have now that allows me to temporarily postpone the emotions that need to be captured.

“Can I ask you one thing?”

“Of course.”

The duke asks consent to ask a question. The emperor also listened and looked up from his book.

“Was Nema Natas’ head strong?”

“I would say you are the best enemy I have ever met.”

Borrowing the power of the Great Devil is ultimately one’s own competency and knowledge. If you honestly evaluate Albireo, who used every means possible to win, it was like that.

“I see, if I had gone, I would have died.”

“Yes.”

It was an answer without hesitation that surprised the Emperor and Eclair.

“Thank you for your hard work. Thanks to you, I can see my grandchildren grow up.”

“It’s not something to be thanked for. I did it because I wanted something.”

In fact, the duke nodded his head in agreement without any discomfort and was lost in thought as he observed Roman.

‘How far did it go…?’

How could that happen? Now I can’t even read it, let alone guess the level.

Here, the moment I assumed she would pull out her sword by surprise, I could only see the future where her head exploded.

They say that a hero is born in a chaotic world. Could that adventurer be a symbol of that?

Eclair’s growth was remarkable, but Roman’s change was so strong that it overshadowed it.

That young morning star has gone far beyond what he can judge.

“Your Majesty. The day has come for me and Duke Amaranth to spend our golden years leisurely.”

“Duke…?”

A sudden announcement of retirement.

The emperor almost lost the journal he was holding.

“The days when an old man was in charge of and represented the armed forces in the empire are over. A truly powerful person is right in front of us, and it is shameful to make a deception to take advantage of such a name.”

The duke praised Roman, saying that it is still difficult to live with an iron plate even as one gets older.

In fact, Roman was not happy that the conversation was going in a different direction, so he took the lead.

“Can we get rid of the heavy talk now? If reliable data is published by the church, I don’t think there will be any problem with taking the position again.”

“I’m always surprised and exhausted when I talk to you. So, what else can we talk about?”

“You already know this.”

Roman grabbed Eclair’s hand, which was lying next to him.

“Roman, Roman…!”

A blush appeared on Eclair’s cheeks, and her expression became shy.

5 The Emperor and Duke were even more embarrassed as they were seeing the knight like that for the first time in their lives.

“Should I do it?”

“No, I will do the rest with my own words…”

Eclair, who was looking at Roman, made up his mind and nodded.

She straightened her back in her seat.

She returned to the businesslike face familiar to the emperor and looked directly in front of her.

At the same time, the only picture that was different from usual was that he was holding Roman’s hand tightly as if he was relying on him.

“Let me tell you what I think.”

“Hmm.”

When the emperor gave permission, the words that had been framed in advance continued.

“My identity was that of a knight who was far from noble from birth. I wielded my sword for personal feelings and material prosperity, and I think that greed has driven me to this point.”

He was prepared to give up his position at any time for Chloe.

From there, Eclair began to think of herself as ugly and to distance herself from her nobility.

“Now I want to stop pushing myself. I want to follow a man’s life and live as his partner. Furthermore, I also have a desire to spend leisurely time with my family.”

“···.”

“Therefore, I intend to step down from my position as leader of the Silver Wing Knights, which is responsible for protecting the imperial family.”

“Is there anyone you can recommend as the next general manager?”

Isn’t this a story that was definitely expected from the middle?

The emperor, who had been listening quietly, immediately asked a question, and Eclair answered immediately.

“The current vice-captain of Eunik has the ability to carry out practical tasks excellently, and his military power is no less lacking than that of other knight commanders.”

Eclairdrit I am an extremely talented person who is not lacking in anything, whether it be work or force, so he actually wanted to catch me somehow.

‘But…’

The emperor calculated that it was more important to win Roman’s favor from the time the duke acknowledged it.

Because Duke Primiller is a person who never says empty words. In particular, he was stingy and harsh when it came to praise for his military power, so even Duke Amaranth said he had no memory of ever hearing a good word about his spear skills.

After completing the calculation, the wrinkled eyes of the emperor moved.

“Roman.”

“Yes.”

“Congratulations.”

“The ramp of the empire.”

Words containing the meaning of permission came out of the mouths of the emperor and the duke.

Roman expressed his gratitude with the eclair. Additional explanations were added to areas where it was felt to be insufficient.

“Eclair cares about its members and will not commit irresponsible resignations. We would appreciate it if you would do your best to ensure that the handover of work proceeds smoothly.”

“Well, I’ll tell you that.”

If you do that, I would be grateful. Roman’s tone was strong, but there was no reason to stumble or reject it.

As we talked, the chill of dawn disappeared outside the window.

Warm sunlight was spreading.

“Although I am in a position to clap only if I see information from the church. I feel that the collapse of Nema Natas is to some extent a foregone conclusion.”

“Thank you for your trust.”

“You have made a great contribution this time, so if the truth comes out later, I will have no choice but to give you a reward.”

The emperor fiddled with his empty cup and began to search his mind to find someone suitable to fill the vacant position of the duke.

I took out the strongest card that came to mind right away.

“I’m thinking of creating a special title in the empire and bestowing it. What do you think?”

It’s definitely the first time I’ve been given a title.

I could sense that the Duke and Eclair were shocked, as if this was truly an unconventional proposal.

“I have no intention of being tied down to anything. It will take a long time for the title I received to play its proper role, and there will be a lot of noise behind the scenes.”

It was still a word that had no resonance for Roman.

Although the words may be different, if you look at the superficial aspect of sitting on a noble’s seat, you have already heard this invitation several times.

“Not like that. I have a personal wish.”

“···What is it?”

If it isn’t a really outrageous request, I’m thinking of granting it, but I’m nervous because Roman, who kicked the strongest card that came from the emperor’s head, voluntarily wants something.

“The Federal Republic of Korea is a unique and unique country that makes it fun to travel to. I became friends with the Yongin people when I left last time, so I was told to come visit next time.”

“···.”

The emperor drooled over Roman’s story that he got along quite well with the dragon people.

“For our newlywed wedding, I want to travel around the empire and other places and show them many things. I hope that there will be a ceasefire like now or that the war will end altogether.”

What Roman wants may be reflected on the outside.

But what’s important is the inner meaning. There is no way the emperor, who heard a few more words, would not understand the meaning of the words.

It’s an implicit warning that if you mess up at any time, you can go to the federal government, so just keep that sense of crisis.

Concealed embarrassment poured out on the emperor’s wrinkled face.

“···I think you and the imperial family have built up trust in their own way. Am I mistaken?”

“I think we have a good relationship now. I have no intention of giving in to the federal government.”

Roman literally expressed his opinion to the emperor semi-directly, emphasizing that he wanted to go on a trip.

The conclusion that came out at the end of the conversation was that we should do our best instead of putting ourselves out there and doing strange things.

The emperor nodded his head.

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While Eclair was handing over her retirement, Roman was scheduled to head to Edelman to meet Alice’s parents.

Therefore, the schedule is to stop at Alice’s hometown rather than Rike’s territory.

This is an opportunity to meet your parents to ask for permission, so it would definitely not be appropriate to drag your lover along.

Also, it doesn’t seem like she has any intention of leaving Eclair alone while visiting Edelman.

In conclusion, only Roman and Alice were able to move.

“Shall we go?”

“Yes!”

– Sigh!!

Time just for the two of us after a long time.

Alice, holding Roman’s hand, entered the gate heading to Edelman.