The Desire to Hide (3)

“I definitely knew that I was going to conquer the entrance to the demon world…”

“…”

“However, I received a report that you headed to the center in search of Makiella’s stronghold… “

“Yes. That’s right.”

“Tell me honestly…”

“…”

“Did you trick me…?”

There was no way to deny it, nor was there any reason to deny it.

Although he did not disobey the king’s orders, he was essentially ignoring her concerns.

I planned it from the beginning and didn’t even try to hide it.

I just thought that after doing something, I would be able to persuade the king.

“…Yes. “I sincerely apologize.”

But as her eyes slowly began to wet with tears.

Only then did I realize that it had been a complacent thought.

“Seohyun… Come this way…”

The center of the huge bedroom. A bed too big to sleep alone.

The King sat down on the edge of the bed and patted the seat next to him.

Are you telling me to sit right next to you?

Without even thinking about it, I walked over to her side and sat down as she said.

“Can you listen to my story for a moment…”

“I will listen.”

Since then, the king began to speak carefully about his childhood.

Former king. Roxius.

It is said that although he was capable as a monarch, he was not a good parent.

He had ten children, and Roxxius could not help but watch their children fight for the throne.

An official successor was not determined in the will.

Naturally, internal strife broke out to take over the throne.

Ironically, the winner was the servant’s daughter, a girl who had been holding her breath.

“Sophia. My name is Sophia… “It’s the name my mother gave me.”

A name that is too ordinary to be the name of a king.

It is said that she has now changed her name to Illyana, but the king has still not accepted the new name.

“The King didn’t want this position.”

Then the king nodded without even a moment of hesitation.

“Okay. It’s really a shameless thing to say, but… “

“Don’t worry. “I won’t tell anyone.”

While bloodshed raged in the royal palace, the forces supporting the kingdom were also divided.

Even the few remaining loyalists left Sophia’s side or were pushed out by traitors.

In the end, those who remained by her side were her mother and the few people who followed her.

There are only a number of servants and maids that she leads.

It must have been difficult to survive alone in a palace full of traitors.

Even her mother, who was by her side, suffered from illness and died.

Until now, he has maintained his position on the throne alone.

As soon as he sat on the throne, he suffered threats from numerous subjects under the pretense of appealing.

It is said that in order to rebel against him, he imitated his father’s authoritative tone of voice and behavior of burning cigarettes.

Of course, such bravado didn’t work, and instead, it was gradually eating away at her heart.

“All around me are people who lie… “

“…”

“The kingdom is safe. The devil’s army is retreating. “You’re trying to blind me with those words…!”

Nobles who want to overthrow the royal authority and rule the world as they please.

In fact, all who remain in the palace are those who have turned their backs on her.

Even when she first arrived at the king’s throne room, no one paid attention to what she said.

A royal palace with a strange atmosphere of disregard for the king.

“Seohyun. Are you a liar too… ?”

“…”

“Answer me! Don’t stay still… !”

The king finally starts screaming and crying.

I had no choice but to bring up my usual method of appeasing Erina.

“Tsk… “

The king, who was holding my hand, trembled.

It may have been a bit rude, but she blushed and kept her mouth shut.

“I deceived the King, but I did not have impure intentions like other traitors.”

“Really…?”

“It was necessary to act somewhat hastily to create the future the King wanted.”

When we made eye contact in a calm tone, the king was unable to say anything.

After calming down to some extent, the excitement disappeared and he returned to his weak appearance as before.

“I’m not doubting you…”

“…”

“But the world I want is a future with you. Please keep that in mind…”

The king held my hand tightly to emphasize his sincerity.

The slight tremor transmitted through her hands showed how nervous she was.

Suddenly, I felt a great sense of heterogeneity about the current situation.

The king allowed me to get closer and even held hands.

This is something that cannot normally happen in a superior-subordinate relationship.

But the king still did not let go.

I wonder if even she cares about me.

‘Probably not. There’s no way that’s possible.’

No matter how many women there are around you, the leap is too much.

Is there any reason for the king, whom I have only met a few times, to care about me?

I could support her for a little while, but I couldn’t be by her side for the rest of her life.

“Your Majesty. The end of the war is not far away. The kingdom will definitely triumph.”

“…”

“After defeating the Demon King, my role is over. Afterwards, it is the King’s turn.”

“I need you to stay by my side…”

“I am sorry. “I cannot provide any help to the king.”

After the war was over, all that remained was to enjoy peace.

But the King and Julia won’t leave me alone.

In that sense, I decided to draw a clear line.

Even though I clearly conveyed my feelings, the king did not let go of my hand until the end.

“Your Majesty. I have made up my mind.”

“I need your strength. “I can’t do anything alone…”

“Not really. “The King can overcome this alone.”

The King slowly lets go of his hand and stands up from his seat.

But he couldn’t hold me and just looked at me.

“Your Majesty. “In a month, I will head to the Demon King’s Castle.”

“What… ?!”

“I will definitely kill the devil and come back.”

“You’re so reckless! The conquest of the demon world is about to begin now, and it’s the Demon King’s Castle!”

She was right. If others saw it, they could say it was a hasty plan.

But am I not a player who played this game?

I had confidence as a gamer and as the leader of the party.

The Four Great Blades were also killed and the main force of the Demon World suffered great losses.

Now was the best time to attack the Demon King.

“If you truly believe in me, I hope you will allow it.”

“Absolutely not! Please wait at least a year!”

“After a year it is too late. The Demon King’s army may increase again and a new Four Blades may appear.”

“But there are other knights… “

“No one will head to the Demon Castle unless it is me and my colleagues.”

Although Max’s Knights and the Knights of the Central Battlefield were strong, they could not deal with the Demon King.

I, who already had experience dealing with the devil, had to deal with him.

“Do you really not know my feelings… ? ?”

“…I’m sorry.”

I fully knew why the king was blocking me, but I couldn’t back down.

If I get permission just this once, I plan to end everything.

But the king also did not give permission easily.

“Please leave first. “I cannot grant your request…”

After hearing the order to congratulate guests, not a single word was exchanged.

I quietly bowed my head and left the bedroom, and as soon as the door closed, a small cry came out.

‘It’s really amazing. How many women are you making cry?’

A few days ago, I remembered what Julia said to me.

Now you can make even the king shed tears.

It seemed like it would take a little more time to head to the Demon King’s Castle.

When I returned to the banquet hall without finishing the conversation, my colleagues were waiting for me.

However, there was one more person besides my colleagues.

“Say it straight. What kind of trick is this!”

“Oh, no… I have nothing…”

A woman raising her voice and pushing Celica.

Looking at that scene, Kayla and Tyria looked embarrassed, but stayed still.

Celica’s shoulders even shrank as if she was scared.

I quickly ran to Celica and blocked her.

“Ah! Seohyun!”

Celica welcomed me with a happy expression, but the woman’s sharp gaze quickly silenced me.

“What are you?”

“That’s what I’m going to say. “Why are you angry at Serika?”

Only then did I realize that the woman in front of me looked familiar.

He’s about the same height as me and has purple hair.

And the golden badge around her neck proved that she served the goddess.

However, for a religious person, he had an arrogant tone and a venomous look.

She wore a white nun’s uniform similar to Celica’s, but it was made of high-quality fabric with golden embroidery.

“Tsk. “No one here knows my face?”

“Oh, no… I knew… “

“Don’t lie. “Everyone doesn’t know.”

Contrary to what she said, I knew the woman in front of me.

And I could understand why Celica was restless.

“Lene. “Isn’t she a priest called a saint?”

Only then did the woman confidently fold her arms with a satisfied look in her eyes.

“Okay. Do you understand the situation now?”

“…What business does the saint have with Celica?”

“I have some business to do. “I came here because I heard that this kid was arrogantly looking at my seat.”

“No. I… “

“Be honest! “You made up a strange rumor to push me out!”

Even though Celica was desperately denying it, Rene did not even pretend to listen.

I don’t know what happened, but I knew that the situation had gone wrong.