The 31st Piece Turns the Tables - Chapter 57
Episode 57
The emperor still did not stop laughing.
The knights held their swords tightly to harvest the heads of those young lives whenever the emperor ordered them to do so.
But that didn’t happen.
The ministers and advisors were silent for fear of incurring the emperor’s wrath, and the emperor continued to talk to Karen.
“Do you want Jim, the emperor of Montra, to die?”
“I told you to tell me what you want….”
“That’s right. But I’m curious. why? “Why do you want my death?”
Emperor of the Sun Empire, Montra.
He thought that he was loved by all people. Of course, it was like that in reality.
There were more people who liked him than those who disliked him, as he shunned corruption, lust, and luxury and only thought about the empire.
What I meant was that there was no one who didn’t like it.
“I hope Montra and others go bankrupt.”
“I… I!”
“dare! “Who do you use your mouth so carelessly for?”
“Shh. “If you make a sound louder than a child’s voice, won’t the conversation be cut off?”
“sorry! But…”
“From now on, I will punish anyone who breaks off communication with this child.”
Those who opened their mouths answered the emperor, and the emperor again became engrossed in conversation with Karen.
“Why Montra? “To protect the poor people of the continent in the arms of the empire.”
“You don’t know. “Hunger and cold.”
“You are right. Gwain doesn’t know. “I sat here before I even realized that.”
“If it weren’t for the empire… our village would be… black…”
The fairy village where Karen and Karuna lived was trampled by the imperial army. And the young twins who lived there began their lives as slaves without even being given names.
It was the story of Karen and Karuna.
After hearing the two children’s circumstances, the emperor narrowed his eyes.
“Fairy village? Ah, that’s what happened during the territorial dispute with Unggid.”
The human empire, Montra, was in constant conflict with the troll empire, Unggid, on its border. Of course, there were several victims in the process.
“Haha… I guess I’ll have to listen to your request like this.”
“….”
“Okay, I’ll do your favor.”
Everyone would be punished if they intervened in the conversation, so they kept their mouths shut and waited for the emperor to speak. If the emperor is really out of his mind and wants to take his own life, I will jump in even if it means being punished.
But fortunately, the emperor smiled all the while and uttered the next sentence.
“But not now.”
“not now?”
“Isn’t it too unfair? “Think about it someday when you become the strongest knight in the empire.”
“…article?”
“Yes, then I will gladly give my life. “A chance to destroy this empire… with your own hands.”
“But a slave cannot become a knight.”
“You are no longer slaves from the moment you stand in front of Gwaine. Now, I will remove the things that stand in your way, one by one. Status, money system, awareness and even life. “I will hereby prove to you the magnanimity of the people.”
It was a shocking statement.
The Emperor of the Empire would spare no support for the slave boys and girls.
“why?”
“Instead, you too will have to prove it. “That you can bear the weight of the words you put into your mouth.”
“…good.”
“Lord Marcus!”
“yes!”
“You take care of these kids.”
“Would it be possible?”
Slurp…
Chizzijik…
Once again, the scene that Snowfall and Karuna were watching was distorted. Kang Seol felt unpleasant emotions every time.
It feels as if the memories are disappearing like dust while I am recalling them.
“Karuna, what about this?”
“I think it’s my past. Strangely enough, everything is coming to mind.”
“Why…”
“I think I have entered the mental world of a person who shares my past.”
Karuna rather became cool-headed.
Kang Seol was relieved to see him like that and calmed down his shocked mind.
Chijijik…
The next scene they saw was on a much larger scale than before.
“Waaaa!”
“Lord Karen!”
“Karuna! “Please look here!”
Wherever Karen and Karuna’s younger self had gone, they had all grown up and were wearing pure white armor.
Eight knights stood in front of the emperor on a towering platform where the people had to look up.
Eight human weapons called the guardians of the imperial family.
The eight knights were a symbol of the empire’s power.
8 was a sacred number in the Sun Empire, Montra, and had great meaning. The number of guardians has never changed since Montra was born.
But now something ridiculous was about to happen.
The emperor approached Karen and Karuna, who were kneeling on one knee.
Karen and Karuna’s beauty was so unrivaled that it could be said to be heavenly.
Of course, the beauty of the emperor, who seemed completely different on the outside even though it seemed like a long time had passed, was also strange.
The emperor opened his mouth.
“Do you remember that time 15 years ago?”
“I remember.”
“You said you wanted to kill Gwain. “Do you still think that way?”
“There is no change.”
The people were in an uproar.
“What!”
“It’s blasphemous!”
“Get it out!”
“quiet!”
One of the eight guardians silenced the audience.
Everyone kept quiet because it would be difficult to save their lives if the command to disobey was issued.
“Jim made a promise to the child at the time.”
“I remember.”
“I will give up my head if I become the strongest knight in the empire.”
“yes.”
“Do you think you have that qualification now?”
Karen answered.
“It’s still not enough.”
Also, at some point, Karen came to understand the contradictions of the empire.
The emperor was not a god. It was not enough to perfectly govern this huge empire.
Even now, his abilities were more than perfect for a human being, but they were insufficient for an emperor of an empire.
No, it would have been the same no matter who became emperor. But even so, he worked hard. To get closer to that perfection.
Karen suddenly came to understand him.
“Even though I gave him so much time… it’s a shame. “I am worried that Gwain will pass away from old age before the promised day arrives.”
“We will do our best to keep our promise.”
“But the times do not wait for you. There are still great forces lurking around that threaten the empire. “We live in a time where it’s not surprising if my head falls to the ground at any time.”
“….”
“Karen and Karuna.”
“yes.”
“yes.”
“Be my knight. “To keep your promise to kill me someday.”
Protect him to kill him.
A contradictory era, a contradictory world.
And the twins accept this contradiction.
“I will accept it.”
“I will accept it.”
“Swear.”
Karen and Karuna.
They spoke in perfect harmony, without missing a single word.
“Karen and Karuna will become knights of Montra’s emperor, Jin Audem Montra. “I swear this to the sun and the stars.”
“From now on, you are the guardians of the imperial family. Strive for the prosperity of the empire.”
Deeng-Deeng-
The huge bell rang on the ecliptic.
And an even louder shout made the sound of the bell disappear.
Those who became the emperor’s knights to kill the emperor.
They were the first to break the rule that the royal family must have eight guardians, becoming the 9th and 10th guardians respectively.
It was a first in the history of the great empire.
Karuna, who was next to Snowfall, spoke quietly.
“you’re right. “I was a knight of Montra.”
“Montra…”
Unfortunately, Kangseol did not know where Montra was and what majesty it boasted.
‘Montra is a country that is not in Pandea right now?’
For an empire, a huge territory would also have been a requirement. However, as far as Kang Seol knew, there were only two empires on the continent that showed their grandeur.
And neither of those empires was named Montra.
‘What on earth happened?’
Whoa…
Chijijik…
The scene was distorted once again.
Karen and Karuna were arguing.
“Are you sure you want to leave, Karuna?”
“I already told you. I’m going to look around the world. “I have to see if what Jin showed me is the whole world.”
“…okay.”
“I’m sorry Karen. “Because I couldn’t be with you until the end.”
“But you know a promise is a promise, right? The people of the Montra Empire must keep their promises no matter how much time passes! remember.”
“I’ll remember.”
promise.
Karen and Karuna made one promise before leaving.
“I will come back to Montra whenever you find me.”
“Never be too late!”
“okay.”
“Be sure to keep your promise.”
“When are you going to send it to me?”
“now.”
Karen held both of Karuna’s hands tightly. It was a lingering gesture.
She lowered her head and spoke to Karuna.
“You have to stay healthy. “We worked hard together.”
“…okay.”
“Leave the damn bastard!”
Chijijik…
the scene started to change.
This time, only the Emperor and Karen were seen in the main hall.
There was no one else.
“Is it Karuna?”
“Yes Jin.”
“That’s rude. When are you going to show respect?…”
“Hehe… Please take a look. And I hate such rigid relationships even more.”
“How old is this letter?”
“Well, three years?”
“Karuna is also a very buried car.”
“It must be that busy.”
“It also means that the world is that big.”
Montra’s Emperor Jin was looking at the night view beyond the window with faint eyes.
“Jin….”
“I rule such a large empire, but my experience of going outside the imperial capital is only a handful. “Isn’t it amazing?”
“Oh my! Shall I sympathize with you? I need?”
“Haha, isn’t it you who needs sympathy? “You’ve cried every night since Karuna left.”
“shut up! “Would you like to fulfill your promise right away?”
“Is there still Sir Lane, the Knight of the Sun?”
“Ugh… That’s right.”
“Still, it won’t be long. Old Man Lane said something about you.”
“what?”
Jin spoke casually.
“He said that in about 10 years, you might surpass him.”
“really? “Did that stubborn old man say that?”
“Now, the next 10 years for Old Man Lane will only be about getting older, but your 10 years will be different.”
“Heh… that day is coming.”
For some reason, both of them became speechless.
Karen scratched the back of her head and asked Jin.
“jin.”
“why.”
“Why did you take us away? mercy? curiosity? Or is it just a collector’s aspect?”
“Because you were special.”
“what?”
“Twin fairies who share the power of the moon and the power of flame. Even if it wasn’t me, you would have been taken away by someone. Of course, it would have been the same in the end for him to come into my arms.”
“Why are we born with this kind of power?”
“Well… Old Man Lane said so. Very if. “If you had been in the empire during his absence, the position of leader of the Guardians would have been yours, Karen.”
“That’s a huge compliment.”
Vanguard of the sun.
It was the most honorable position in Montra, where the sun was revered.
“Well, how did you get in touch with Karuna?”
“I contacted you a while ago.”
“why?”
“what! Why why? I want to see. Isn’t it possible for siblings to do that? “Are you this damn emperor?”
“Who said what? “Are you embarrassed?”
“Quiet!”
“ha ha ha! so?”
Karen scratched her head and smiled.
“They say they’re coming back. “Because it’s a promise.”
“It’s been a while… I miss you too, Karuna.”
Whoosh…
Chizzy…
change of scene.
Kangseol felt Karuna’s breathing gradually becoming heavier.
“Karuna?”
“Haa…haa….”
“What’s wrong?”
“I… I…”
The new scene that appeared was not a beautiful background like before.
Grumble-!
“It’s usurpation! “It’s usurpation!”
“Aaaah!”
“Save me…”
Fuuuuk…
The imperial capital of the empire became a sea of fire.
The imperial capital, which was bathed in light, shuddered with intense heat.
“Old Man Lane!”
“Karen! be careful! “There is a traitor among the guardians!”
betrayer.
The blade of betrayal was aimed at the neck from the nearest point.
“Don’t let these vicious people into the castle!”
“Haa… haa….”
Chaeeng-! Chaeaeang!
Push!
Swords clashed with swords, and there were many more screams.
Karen was pushed to her limits both physically and mentally.
Crackling…
Ignoring the blood gushing from her mouth, she swung the flaming sword.
Grumble-!
“Dirty usurpers! As long as I am here, you will never enter the city!”
“Karen open the door.”
“…It was you, Leo.”
A woman wearing a mysterious crown who stood by Jin’s side and gave him advice.
The woman tried to enter the castle under the protection of the traitors.
“Montra is over. Jin will also step down from his position as emperor as of today. “Isn’t that what you wanted too?”
“…don’t be a fuss.”
Grumble-!
Karen’s sword carved a crack in the floor.
“If you cross the line, you will be killed. “You vile wolves.”
“What confidence?”
“…Karuna will come. “Because I said I would come.”
Embarrassed glances were exchanged among the group of usurpers.
Karen and Karuna had a unique constitution that made them twice as strong when they were together.
It would have been difficult to enter the castle with Karen alone, but if Karuna was added, problems could have arisen here.
But Liona laughed at Karen’s words.
“He won’t come. “Give up hope Karen.”
“shut up! It will come! I said I would come! “I’m coming back!”
“You can drag him out and kill him.”
“Aaaah!”
Kwaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Karen’s new model burst into flames as if it were exploding.
Her red armor and flowing red hair turned as gray as ash.
Puuuk… Puuuk…
“Kick… Kick…”
“Such a monster…”
Karen cut down countless enemies. Burned more enemies than that.
But it wasn’t enough.
She fell to the floor and looked into the distance with her head twisted. She said as she passed the usurpers into the castle.
“I promised… I said…”
Crackling… “I said
I would come back…”
Crackling… Crackling
… Crackling…
Cracks are starting to appear in the world where Snowfall and Karuna live. did.
Karuna spoke in rapt attention.
“I couldn’t go. I… I…”
“Karuna!”
Slurp…
A gray figure appeared in the darkened space.
Slowly, very slowly, it approaches Snowfall and Karuna.
“Why…”
Jeopuk, Jeopuk.
Blah blah blah…
“It’s dangerous!”
The gray woman spoke with a loud roar.
Abandon
“Have you forsaken your promise?”
Quasi profit-!
Finally, the world collapsed.
[The modification of the death sentence takes effect.]
[You escape from the corpse’s mental world.]
[Reward is set.]
[Linked adventure continues.]
[Rewards can be obtained only after all adventures are completed.]