Chapter 100 – 09. The Kingdom of Ventorino – Towards the Second Revenge (4)

The history of the Kingdom of Ventorino is longer than expected.

About 700 years. It is longer than the 550 years of Ulstro Kingdom.

But again, it wasn’t the same dynasty for this long time.

Four dynasties have ruled the Kingdom of Ventorino, including a new one founded by Marc.

If the reason for the collapse of the previous dynasty was the defeat due to war with another country, I do not know, but the previous dynasty in Ventorino was not like that.

In order, the demon tribe, tyranny, and demon army were the causes of the collapse of the entire dynasty.

Those who opened a new dynasty thought. There is no reason to change the name of the kingdom.

Since it is a country frequently invaded by demons, the people of Ventorino generally have strong patriotism and strong attachment to the land they have lived in. Rather, it was better to open a new dynasty to win public sentiment.

It was the same reason that Mark became king, declared revenge for the previous dynasty, and continued the name of the kingdom.

Although he is a member of the party of warriors who defeated the demon king, he is not from the Kingdom of Ventorino, but from the Dezac Empire, a potential enemy country. Even though he has fallen, he is from an aristocratic background. In addition, there was a past that adversely affected his accession to his throne.

That’s right.

“The fact that the royal family was annihilated because of Mark’s late support of him.”

“… I don’t know what you’re talking about all of a sudden.”

The girl tilted her head as if she had heard difficult words. She was an immature and stupid-looking reply, but perhaps because she was young, she was still immature. Anyone with a keen eye would immediately recognize that it was acting.

“You don’t have to act so ignorant. We’re not from the royal family. We’re here to help you.”

“…… I really don’t know anything.”

The girl’s face was full of disbelief.

She deserved it. Three handsome and beautiful men and women suddenly come to a girl who lives alone in a slum and speak dangerous words. I can’t help but doubt

In general, the poor have often been greatly deceived or victimized by others. Most of them have a great distrust of humans. Even more so, when I saw the girl acting now, it seemed that she knew the truth of what had happened that day. Then she will be more cautious.

“It can’t be helped that you don’t trust us yet. But what about this?”

“So I… Huh?”

The girl’s eyes widened after she denying Valdes’ words again.

A pair of feathered wings protruding from her back and a large horn protruding from her forehead of her.

“Eh, demons…?”

It was an unmistakable symbol of the demons.

“You would believe it, right? We are their enemies and your allies.”

“Ah…”

If a normal person sees a demon, it is a normal reaction to run away, shout loudly to inform the surroundings, and call for soldiers and knights. She could stand still in terror, but the girl’s eyes her never did.

It was closer to joy than fear.

In the end, her choice was not to run away or shout, but to let them in.

“… First, come in.”

“Thank you.”

Valdez followed the girl into the shack. It was a cramped place for four people to enter. There were a few households for a poor value, but because of that, there was not enough space to sit more. Thanks to this, the three of them had to sit across from the girl.

Hehe…”

“Miss Yuelli. Please don’t laugh like that.”

“I don’t like it.”

“…”

The girl’s face instantly turned into disbelief at the childish argument between the two women.

Her face her seemed to ask, ‘Are these women really demons?’ Embarrassed for nothing, Valdez cleared his throat and continued talking.

“I’ve been researching you for a long time. Maybe your mother, to be exact.”

The girl’s forehead her twitched at his words her. Either way, Valdez continued with his words her.

“Your name is Isabel Ventorino, right?”

“…”

“You still don’t believe this much. That’s a good attitude. The weak do well to doubt everything possible.”

Once inside the house, she was still uneasy. Her name her, Isabel, is known even to the Ben Torino royal family. The boy in front of her was said to be the enemy of the continent, but she didn’t know it. There are traitors among humans, but is there a law that says there are no traitors among demons?

‘You can’t trust anyone.’

That was the girl’s iron rule.

At the same time, it was also her mother’s will her.

Isabel Ventorino, who was betrayed by the man she believed to be a hero, to whom she harbored good feelings, albeit briefly.

“Hmm, how can I give you trust?”

“… Please at least make an oath of mana.”

“Hoo?”

“I swear to kill Marc de Ventorino.”

The girl’s eyes her were burning with anger and vengeance.

It was an unbelievable look to say that it belonged to a mediocre girl.

“I’m sorry, but that won’t work.”

“Ha, of course. You’re just…”

“It’s too easy to kill.”

“…Yes?”

“I’ll be comfortable right away when I die. That’s not going to work. That bastard will live with the guilt he’s committed and live in agony… And make him commit suicide.”

“…”

The girl’s mouth was closed. It wasn’t that I was dumbfounded, it was a bit surprising.

It was quite heavy and serious for a boy who seemed to be the same age as her. Although she herself is mature, the feeling itself is different, perhaps because the opponent is a demon.

Is it because it has power? There was faith in the words.

But what I liked more than that was that his attitude was like his mother’s.

Mother didn’t just want to kill Mark either. I hoped he would suffer. She wanted him to suffer for the rest of his life for betraying her trust and friendship her.

So he gave birth to himself. Children of family and family enemies.

“…Good. I believe it.”

“Well?”

“There’s nothing I can do anyway. All I have is a wretched body and a slightly smart brain. To be honest, I don’t see any hope of revenge on my own. Even in desperation… I need someone’s help.”

The girl said so, but Valdes didn’t believe it right away. He was a smarter and cleverer child than he seemed. It was clear that he was trying to use himself.

It didn’t matter. It was Valdez who was trying to use her as well.

It was to join forces because they benefit and help each other.

As soon as the story went well, Valdez said, he immediately let go.

“Okay. Then, before we talk… Get the important stuff.”

“Yes?”

“It’s an important dagger, but you can’t put it in such a shabby place. If you suddenly get sick and die for no reason, it’s annoying to revise your plans. Besides…”

Isabel Ventorino’s face appeared in his mind.

“I also owe a little bit. It’s uncomfortable to just leave it like this.”

Despite his short speech of her, the girl still respected her, and she obediently accepted his words of her. I didn’t know anything about it, but when I looked at the clothes of the women on either side of me, I could tell that Valdes was also of a fairly high class.

She, too, could be said to be her royalty her, but she had neither her country nor her subjects her, and she had no pride of her own. It was she who was born in her slums without even visiting the royal castle. She would n’t have considered herself royalty had it not been for her mother’s repeated words her to her her.

“… ? I understand.”

In fact, if she got out of here too, she would be welcome.

She was too sick of it to be called a place where her memories her with her mother her dwelled, and there were more bad memories. It was enough that her memories were in her heart and in the keepsakes she left behind.

“I’ve got everything.”

“Already?”

Valdez looked the girl up and down, but nothing looked very different. The clothes were the same, and the luggage was all an old bundle. Even that didn’t look very bulky, and it didn’t seem like there was much stuff inside.

“Because I was poor.”

“Okay. Alright, let’s go.”

He was about to leave the house first, but when he felt the girl not following him, he looked back.

“What’s wrong? Aren’t you going?”

“… Please tell me your name.”

“Ah. We haven’t even made a statement yet. My name is Valdes.”

The girl just stared blankly at his outstretched hand her. He reacted like seeing someone a handshake for the first time.

“And why?”

“…No.”

After a little hesitation, she carefully held Valdes’ hand her.

“I’m… Rachel. Rachel… Ventorino.

Girl, Rachel didn’t let go of his hand her right away.

It was a warm, somewhat reassuring hand. The palm firm feels yet mysteriously soft. It’s been a really long time. No, maybe it was the first time. Shaking hands with someone like this.

“My name is Irena. I’m your secretary.”

“I’m Yueli! I’m the master’s slave, but I’m a toilet!”

“…Yes?”

“Haa, Yueli…”

After a little commotion, the four of them headed to an inn on the outskirts. It was the inn where Irena and Yueli were waiting for Valdes.

Back there, Irena bought Rachel’s clothes and some food while Yu Eli cleaned her body her. The clothes she was originally wearing were very old and dirty. As for food, it was because this inn literally only served as a lodging, not providing meals.

“Hoo.”

Rachel, who was well-dressed, had a pretty decent look.

Although she was much dwarfed for her age her and her face her was thin because she had n’t eaten well so far, she seemed to be able to grow into a pretty woman if she ate and slept well from now on.

“That, thank you…”

“Huh? What?”

“The lodging, the clothes, the food…”

Somehow I laughed.

Until she came here, she had behaved like an outcast animal, but in that brief moment she became her child her. She still felt that she was in good shape for her age, which made her feel proud.

“It’s okay. This is no big deal.”

“Yes…”

“Eat quickly.

“Oh, thank you.”

With a cautious gesture, Rachel soothed herself with her soup.

“How far do you know?”

“I think it’s all… But it’s just what my mother told me. I’m not sure.”

Valdez nodded his head.

“Okay. Listen while eating.”

“Further… Yes.”

“I don’t remember exactly when… We were heading to the Demon King’s Territory across the Kingdom of Ventorino.”

She was the start of an important story, but she couldn’t stop talking.

“Are we us?”

“Ah, now I’m Valdes, the son of the Demon King, but in my previous life? I was a human before that. The warrior Pedro is me.”

“Okay.”

“… Is the reaction normal?”

It was he who was rather awkward with such a calm reaction. He wasn’t surprised in the slightest, so he didn’t get any playful comments. He was less fun to react casually than Serenia.

“Does the fact that Mr. Valdes… Was the hero Pedro affect my revenge?”

“No, it’s not… Isn’t it?”

“Then it doesn’t matter.”

“Hmm. That’s right. Okay. Then we’ll start talking again.”

It was around the time I stopped at the 5th fortress to go to the Demon King’s Territory.

After a battle, the warriors who were taking a short break there received an urgent message. It was news that the capital of the Kingdom of Ventorino had been occupied by a detached unit of the Demon King’s army, and the royal family, including the king, had hurriedly abandoned the capital and were on the run.

Due to the invasion of the entire kingdom of Ventorino, most of the royal family included in the succession line gathered in the capital. A situation in which the dynasty could literally perish if it went wrong.

However, the 5th fortress was still surrounded by demons. Because of this, they decided to send a detached unit first.

The current king, who used the name of Marc Hazen at the time, a warrior of a party of warriors with about 500 horsemen, set out to save them. Packing only a little food and focusing only on mobility, they rushed to the royals at full speed.

As a result, I was able to reach them at a fairly close timing.

Anyway, since it was a living being, I took a break in the middle, and Mark, who was scouting the front first, found the royal family that had just begun to be attacked.

But he didn’t go to help right away.

It was only when the guards guarding the royal family were annihilated that they returned to the troopers and informed them of the news. Naturally, when he and his cavalry attacked, most of the royal family were killed, and some of the survivors were seriously injured, and they were in a state that they would do tomorrow.

Mark hugged the king’s corpse and cried out in front of the surviving guards and the cavalry he had brought.

And he vowed revenge.

Soon word spread throughout the kingdom. As a result, Mark was able to gain strong support from the people of the Kingdom of Ventorino and lay the foundation for establishing a new dynasty.

However, there was a member of the royal family who survived the fierce battle, and that was Isabel Ventorino, who was the third princess at the time.

Embarrassingly, she was able to survive thanks to a secret kidnapping by some mischievous demon. After that, she barely escaped and struggled to reach the capital, but by then the war had already ended and Mark had become king.

“Listening to this again… What a trash man.”