Chapter 80: Countries' Decisions
The individual competition in the swordsmanship tournament ended with a fair result. The winner was Yuya and the runner-up was Jin. The results were the same as last year, but compared to last year, Jin's performance shone through. The difference in ability between Yuya and Jin has definitely narrowed.
This would have drawn the attention of many countries to Ren again. They don't know how good he is. However, Kai was fighting reasonably well, if not on an equal footing with Jin. Compared to Jin's performance in the individual competition, Kai might be able to make it to the top eight.
The value of Kai and Mai who's with Ren. Countries began to reevaluate it.
The Luine Kingdom is one of them. Although the situation was a little different from other countries, they were gathering information on Ren.
"Have you found out what information Lemberg and Izrim have?"
"Not yet"
"Why don't you know!?"
"There is no doubt that this is a matter that concerns the church. But we have no contacts in the Church to get information from."
"The Church's information is the assassination of the former Pope and the cardinals, of course. The question is, what does this have to do with Ren Takashiro?"
"We have no clue as to that at this point."
"Do you guys understand the situation!? Our country has been outwitted by two countries!"
"Ha, of course, I understand."
When Crown Prince Albert learned of the existence of information he did not know during the competition, he tried to have it probed, but without any success.
It is only natural. The reason why the Izrim Magic Kingdom was able to obtain the information was because Lang always kept a close eye on Ren's movements, never overlooking even the smallest detail and obtaining information from other sources to corroborate what she had learned. The Lemberg Empire did not know as much information as the Izrim Magic Kingdom, but they were still keeping a close eye on Ren and were somehow aware of the connection between Ren and the Anti-Hero Alliance. That is where the church's case comes in.
Only a few people in the church knew what was going on, and it was impossible for them to leak the information. Ren has had no contact with the church, nor has he made any other significant moves.
By the time he moves outwardly, the matter is over. The situation is exactly as Pope Mikhail said it would be. There is no way they can find out anything by digging now.
"Continue to investigate. What is the situation in other countries?"
"Ha. It's not confirmed yet, but it seems that the Izrim Magic Kingdom won't reach out to Ren Takashiro."
"……Reason?"
The unexpected answer made Prince Albert's face lose all trace of anger.
"The members of the Elected Council are strongly opposed."
"I see. No other country could be more grateful to them."
"Ha"
"But it is not impossible that Elected King Selim will push through."
"Even Elected King Selim doesn’t seem to be interested."
"I don’t think so, but are Lemberg’s Heinz nails effective?"
Ren's ability is unexpected even as far as they know, although they don't have a grasp of the actual situation. The situation that Elected King Selim, who should have come all the way to confirm it, is reluctant to nominate him doesn't make sense.
"For now, he's just reluctant to come to a conclusion, so far."
"So you're not saying he opposes it either?"
"Yes. It's not wrong. But we don't have much time left. It is clear that it will take a considerable amount of time to persuade Ren Takashiro, and it would not be wrong to take it as tacit opposition to delaying a decision under such circumstances."
"That's true. In that case, Elected King Selim is surprisingly stupid."
"I don’t mean to protect him, but the Izrim Magic Kingdom is not a hereditary royal family. The fear of usurpation or rebellion is unmatched in any other kingdom."
In the Izrim Magic Kingdom, those who excel in magic are chosen to take the throne. Even though it has become a public appearance, it is true that there is less resistance to the change of the royal family than in other countries.
"...That's right. What about Lemberg?"
"Yes. But will they suddenly succeed in persuading the person they can't persuade in the past?"
The Lemberg Empire has been approaching Ren even before the swordsmanship tournament. If Ren was willing to do that, the discussion should have already taken place.
"And the Lemberg Empire has not either."
"What about our country?"
"We can't."
"I see."
Crown Prince Albert denies it without hesitation. Hearing this, Hank's face shows relief. A sarcastic smile appeared on Crown Prince Albert's face as he sensed this.
"Did you think your position would be threatened?"
"No way. My worry is the relationship with Yuya. There's no way those two can get along."
"Who knows? If they wanted to, they could make it work."
"Ren Takashiro with Yuya?"
"It can't be the other way around, can it?"
"Yes. Is there any other reason not to invite him to our country?"
"Who does Hank think that man is?"
"That's……"
Hank couldn't immediately answer Prince Albert's question. But this reaction was the answer Prince Albert was looking for.
"I see. You hesitate too? Both Elected King Selim and Pope Mikhail avoided putting it into words, but I will. He is a hero. Is it too early to say so? He has the qualities to be called a champion."
This is a world where there is an organization called the Church of the Holy Heroes. Even if you don't have faith in the existence of heroes, you have special feelings for them. You can't casually regard them as champions.
Despite that, Prince Albert recognized Ren as a hero candidate.
"No, a champion is something that only His Royal Highness Crown Prince Albert deserves."
"That's what I want to be. That's why I can't invite Ren Takashiro to our country."
"That is?"
"He says he won't become a hero, right? That is not someone to ally with, but someone to defeat."
The qualities of a champion that Pope Mikhail and Elected King Selim hesitated to mention. The reason why he is able to say this is because Crown Prince Albert is proud that he is the champion.
That's why Prince Albert chose to recognize Ren as a competitor instead of making him a subordinate.
"No way. He is indeed not that great a man."
"Of course, it depends on how he lives from now on. But the same applies to me. If possible, I would like him to grow up to be a competitor."
"...Haa"
Hank cannot understand Prince Albert's feelings. Hank couldn't understand why he was so invested in Ren.
"You don't seem to like this topic, do you?"
"I can't imagine anyone standing next to His Highness the Crown Prince."
"I see."
Frankly speaking, Prince Albert was not pleased with these words. Blind loyalty will ruin him and his organization. It is precisely because he believes this that he is called a champion.
"Is Shizuru Tojo okay?"
"She is confined to the dormitory, preventing contact with the rest of the countries."
"What about her will? Has she made her decision?"
"Ryan is taking care of that. There's only so much they can do in the dormitory."
"That's the extent of that woman..."
"I don't care how attractive she is as a woman, we can't give that power to another country."
"I know... I want him to grow up to be a competitive opponent."
A wry smile appeared on Prince Albert's face. It's a smile that makes you feel like you're mocking yourself.
"What's wrong?"
"I have a pretty good advantage. I'm the crown prince of a large country called Luine, and I'm blessed with vassals. On the other hand, Ren Takashiro is in a position where he does not even know where he stands."
"Don't worry about it. Birth is also a talent."
"Yes, but..."
He saw in Ren the qualities of a champion and set him as one of his competitors. Prince Albert is still an outstanding man who appreciates Ren that much.
But it will be a long time before that assessment proves correct.
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On the other hand, in the dormitory of the Izrim Magic Kingdom, Lang was making a hard bargain with Princess Milianea. Ren's ability should have been recognized, although Lang thinks it is only a small part of it. She could not understand why the country was not moving fast enough.
"Why don't you invite Ren-dono?"
"I can't get permission from my father."
"Why is His Majesty not inviting Ren-dono to the country?"
"That's because the members of the Elected Council strongly oppose it."
"Didn’t you summon His Majesty to the church capital in order to overcome that opposition?"
"That's right, but……"
Elected King Selim just shows an indecisive attitude. Even Princess Milianea wondered why he had come to the church capital.
"Does His Majesty not understand Ren-dono's power?"
"I don't understand that. He is a rare person who has a contract with a spirit. That alone is worth inviting him to our country. The two sword users stood out, but the mage is also quite good. They can use defensive magic to trap the hero for a certain amount of time."
Princess Milianea's own evaluation of Ren has greatly increased. This is largely due to the fact that he used an illusionary magic that Princess Milianea was not aware of. She is the princess of the Izrim Magic Kingdom, and she has the unconditional approval of those who are capable of magic.
"The one who teaches those children is Ren-dono. Ren-dono's power is not limited to spirit magic."
"Is he stronger than Jin Takamiya?"
"It's quite possible."
"No way..."
Ren's ability is higher than that of Jin, who is their main target. If so, Princess Milianea has made an irreparable mistake.
"I have to invite Ren-dono to the country no matter what. If I cannot do so, then he must be erased."
"Lang? What are you saying?"
"We must not give that power to another country. It will surely be a disaster for our country."
"But that does not mean..."
Princess Milianea does not have the disposition to accept assassination.
"However, if we fail, it will be the worst possible situation. Ren-dono will not leave those whom he has identified as his enemies alone. We can only do that if we are prepared to do so."
"...Anyway, I'll talk to Father again."
"Please"
After Lang's desperate, even tragic, persuasion, Princess Milianea immediately went to her father, Elected King Selim. The result was disappointing, even to Princess Milianea herself. There were no pros and cons.
When this fact became known later, Elected King Selim was called a foolish king. But that would be harsh.
[He could not understand without being in contact with him, and he became more and more confused by being in contact with him. You must have faith in him, and not guess at his intentions.]
Whoever said this, it was a saying that was handed down to later generations to describe how to deal with Ren.
There was no way that Elected King Selim, who had never had contact with Ren, could understand Ren's value. Even if he did, he would not have accepted it.
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In the lodgings of the Lemberg Empire, Heinz was troubled. One of the strengths that Ren showed at the swordsmanship tournament. That made Heinz feel the need to secure Ren more than ever. However, the solicitation so far has not been successful at all. He needs to try something new, but he can't think of one.
"What is it that he wants?"
"I've said it many times, but even if you ask us that."
"You guys are from the same world as him. Don't you share some of the same values?"
"The other party is that Ren-kun. It's impossible."
Even after gathering Mei and the others together and asking them for their opinions, Heinz never got the answers he wanted. It is indeed unreasonable to ask for opinions just because they are from the same world. People have different values. Heinz's values are different from everyone else's, and Ren's are anything but normal.
"Is he really that different?"
Princess Rosa Linde is also participating in the discussion. Princess Rosa Linde, who had just arrived in the church capital, didn't know who Ren was. She doesn't know the others either.
"Not only he is different, but I have no idea what he is thinking."
"What about money?"
"I don't know. He shouldn't be in need. He should have gotten a reward that would allow him to live for a few years just from the escort mission against the Anti-Hero Alliance. Considering other rewards... That man, he's quite rich."
As an adventurer, Ren gets a fairly high salary. Heinz realized that now.
"But he's got children to support, right?"
"Those children are also starting to earn money. He has no worries about living. And he doesn't seem to like luxury."
Ever since he came to this world, Ren has lived in a small house next to the cemetery. However, this is because it is convenient for training, but Heinz does not know that.
"He doesn't have a desire for status or honor, right?"
"No, I don't think so. There are many ways to get it if he wanted to."
"Then women."
"...He's not lacking in women either, you know?"
Ren is surrounded by several women. All of them are beautiful that everyone would envy.
"Yeah, that's right. Then, a purpose in life?"
"A purpose in life. I can't even imagine."
"Does that man have a purpose in life?"
"Mei-san, we don't know, so we're going to give it to him."
"Ah, that's right. The kind of life that Ren-kun wants."
Mei thought that Princess Rosa Linde's story made sense. She began to think that there was something there.
"No"
"Manami?"
Manami soon denied it. Manami is the one who understands Ren the best. One could say that she is the only one.
"Ren hates being alive. He said that the reason why he won't die is because he doesn't want to lose to a world that hates him."
"...He's twisted."
Mei says this, but inside she feels a little fear. The feeling of aversion to life gives Mei a strange sense of creepiness.
"He's been in situations where he would feel that way."
"Such as?"
"His mother almost killed him."
"……You're joking, right?"
"I think it's true. He said that he was shunned by his mother and was about to be killed, but he instead killed her."
"Hey, Manami. It's too harsh to joke about it."
Mei wants it to be a joke. The truth is too heavy.
"It's true. I know only one thing Ren wants."
"What is that!?"
Heinz jumped at Manami's words. However, Manami's words that follow soon make him depressed.
"Kazuki. There is only one thing Ren wants in this world. Kazuki who has the same feelings as him."
"...That's impossible."
You can't bring a dead person back to life.
"Who is Kazuki?"
Princess Rosa Linde doesn't even know about Kazuki. She wonders what kind of person Kazuki is, who is said to be the only person Ren wants.
"She's a hero candidate just like them."
"A girl? Is she one of his lovers?"
"Was she a lover? I don't know that part. What I do know is that Kazuki was the only one who continued to believe in Ren unconditionally. And Ren hates us for killing her."
"What!?"
Heinz let out a voice of surprise when he heard Manami's words. Heinz didn't understand Ren's feelings for the other hero candidates.
"Ren hates us. All of us, the hero candidates."
"What does that mean to him?"
"To put it simply, we are his enemies."
"No way..."
Heinz holds his head as it is. If Manami's words are true, there's no way Ren would come to the Lemberg Empire. As expected, Heinz cannot abandon Mei and call only Ren to the country.
"Enemies, you mean all of us?"
Heinz was not the only one who did not know Ren's feelings. It is quicker to say that it was only Manami who knew.
"I think so."
"It certainly may have contributed to me killing her, though."
It was Mei who destroyed Kazuki's defensive magic. Even so, she doesn't know exactly whose magic killed her.
"Everyone who didn't do anything to help her"
"Isn't that a bit strange?"
"I thought so too at first. But then I thought about it more and more, and it made sense."
"What do you mean?"
"This world has driven Kazuki away. What Ren hates is this world that hated Kazuki as if he hated himself. He could put up with himself, but he couldn't put up with Kazuki?"
"It's absurd. That's why he called us his enemy. Then isn't everyone in this world an enemy?"
"…For Ren, there are only enemies and others. That's what I thought at first. But maybe I'm wrong."
"What's the difference?"
"Ren has only allies and nothing else. But Ren shows no affection for anyone but them. If he had to kill, he would do it without hesitation."
Manami's idea is correct. Ren doesn't fear his own death. He doesn't think death is bad. That's why he can kill anyone without hesitation. However, this is not all of Ren's thoughts.
"...Don't say scary things."
"But I think it is."
"Heinz, why would you bring someone like that to the empire?"
Ren's eerieness. As Princess Rosa Linde began to understand that, she started to avoid Ren.
"I understand. Even if I wanted to, he wouldn't come to the Lemberg Empire. Is it okay to leave him alone?"
"What do you mean?"
"Maybe we should kill him."
"Heinz!?"
Princess Rosa Linde was surprised by Heinz who suddenly started talking about something dangerous. Of course, he doesn't usually talk about this kind of thing.
"Can we kill him? If we fail, he will definitely move to retaliate. Where will it go?"
"It's not something to think about now. Let's wait until we get back to the country."
"If the Lemberg Empire moves, the target of his retaliation will be the empire."
Heinz fears making the Lemberg Empire an enemy. In order to avoid it, it should be done at individual discretion.
"What are you talking about? That man has the power to fight the Lemberg Empire?"
However, there is no way that Princess Rosa Linde would approve of such an idea.
"......Not at the moment. But are you really okay with leaving him like this? Won't we regret it in three or five years?"
"Even if that's the case, no, if that's the case, you shouldn't be thinking about it alone."
"Yes, but"
"It's just as Rosa Linde-sama said. You're jumping the gun. And this is also because Manami says strange things."
Mei is also not comfortable with the idea of assassination. She thought of taking the side of Princess Rosa Linde to stop Heinz.
"But"
But, Manami was not happy that she was blamed for this.
"It's fine. Heinz, it's okay. With just us, the Lemberg Empire will become much stronger than it is now. I'll make it strong enough that you don't have to worry about Ren, so don't worry."
"……Yeah."
Heinz has no choice but to return consent. Even if he worries about Ren, he can't find an answer. The Lemberg Empire gave up on Ren without finding anything to do.
But some say they had a choice at this point. The basis for those who say so is the existence of Manami. Why was the existence of Manami able to understand Ren so well? Her level of understanding may be comparable to that of Kazuki's. That is to say, it is possible for Manami to replace Kazuki. If they had tried to do so, the future of the Lemberg Empire would have been different.
This is a completely misguided claim. No one knows what Kazuki understood about Ren. And it was not because he understood himself that Ren singled out Kazuki. It was because he admired Kazuki, who was in the same situation as he was, but unlike him, was living strongly.
And above all, there is more truth in the assertion that Ren had a purpose because of the disappearance of Kazuki. It is because he thought that his one and only existence was taken away from him that he thought of destroying this world.
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While the three great powers were doing nothing, there was one country that was taking action.
The site of the former monastery is now in the middle of renovation work. In a corner of the site, there is a building that has already been completed. It is the building of the orphanage that was erected earlier.
Inside the building, children are already running around. A room in a corner of the building. There, Ren was receiving a visitor.
The visitor, completely unexpected to Ren, was Princess Amalia and her maid, Emily.
"How did you know I was here?"
This is the place Ren chose to hide. It was surprising that they knew where he was.
"I asked everyone I know."
"Even so, was there anyone you can talk to?"
"Throwing in a few threats."
"...If you do that, even if you're a princess, you'll be erased, you know?"
This is a sincere advice. If anyone knew where Ren was and could trace it back to Princess Amalia, it would only be someone related to the Anti-Hero Alliance. The threat was naturally about that. It's a wonder she wasn't killed off to keep her mouth shut.
"It's not a life that should be spared."
"Heh, are you still worried about the hero?"
There is no reason for Princess Amalia to feel this way except for her relationship with Yuya. The princess of a country allowed herself to be with a man before marriage and then dumped her. It is only natural that she would feel ashamed of her life.
"...I didn't come here to talk about that."
"Then what are you talking about?"
"I want you to come to the Saint Miriam Kingdom."
"Soliciting? Even though I'm hiding here to avoid it."
He has no intention of accepting an invitation. That's why Ren is hiding like this.
"I need your power"
"For what?"
"For the sake of protecting the country."
"Too bad. If you had told me it was to get revenge on the hero, I would have been a little moved."
If it's revenge against the Hero, they can share the same goal, but Ren doesn't have the slightest sense of obligation to protect the Saint Miriam Kingdom.
"Then I will say so."
"I hate lies. The Saint Miriam Kingdom is not prepared to fight the Luine Kingdom."
The fact that he said "prepared" instead of "strength" shows how he feels about the situation. Lacking more power, Ren is determined to fight. But there is no way Princess Amalia can realize the meaning of that use of the word.
"What do I have to do to make you come?"
"No matter what you do, I won't go"
"I will prepare a reward."
"The maid next to you?"
"...Not Emily."
Princess Amalia is shaken by Ren's words.
"Then what is it?"
Ren proceeds with the conversation without touching Princess Amalia's agitation. He was not upset, but Ren wanted to get the conversation over with.
"...Me?"
"Is that the kind of thing a princess would say?"
"I'm not a princess anyway."
"I don't like that kind of self-deprecating attitude. And I hate it even more when you only pretend to be self-deprecating and are not really prepared to give yourself up."
"I!"
Princess Amalia raises her voice to refute Ren's point.
"Then get naked right there, right now."
"…………"
Ren's words made Princess Amalia unable to speak.
"Look, you froze. A half-hearted resolution will only hurt you. It's better to stop."
"I'm prepared"
"Even if you were, you would be ready to be held right here and now. Are you ready to say what you just said in public?"
"……Why?"
There is no way she can make a public statement in front of many people. Princess Amalia doesn't understand why Ren seeks such a resolution.
"Don't you know how to set up a bid? If you go out to bid and there is no competition, we will move on to the contract on the spot. There should be no need to explain why we are rushing into this."
"Yes"
"In other words, while many people are watching, the contract condition is your body."
"…………"
If you knew how the bidding process is set up, you would know. The fact that she didn't think about it means that Princess Amalia's resolve was not the result of deep thought, Ren judges.
Princess Amalia did not move because she was confident that she could actually persuade him. Her decision to give herself up was also the result of desperation.
"If there is a conflict, it will be later, but I don't think many people will leave without seeing the competition. After all, you'll be speaking in front of the heavyweights of other countries. Can you do that?"
"...At that time, on different conditions"
"So what's the guarantee that you'll throw yourself in? Is this a one-time thing?"
"…………"
"Woman throwing herself up. Did you think I would feel pity for it? If so, you haven't done any research on me."
"I did some research. About the girl you liked."
She may have looked into it, but she hasn't given it much thought. Telling these words to Ren is proof of that.
"I don't have anyone I liked, but I know that you're talking about Kazuki. It's a half-hearted way of researching. You don't realize you're insulting Kazuki."
"…………"
The tone of his words didn't change, but she could still tell that Ren was angry. Realizing her own failure, Princess Amalia bites her lip.
"Hmm. I don't think I'm obsessed with anything. Oh, maybe it's because of that guy."
Without worrying about the silent Princess Amalia, Ren continues to talk to himself.
"Are you going to waste your precious power?"
"I don't need you to worry about that. I have my own decisions to make. It has nothing to do with you."
"...I'll be back."
"It's useless to come back."
"I'll still come."
"Haa..."
Ren let out a big sigh.
Ren's path is already decided. Even if the Saint Miriam Kingdom is involved in it, it is not the way Princess Amalia wants it. Ren's pain is that he can't explain it.
"……Huh?"
"Emily?"
Princess Amalia was standing up, but her maid, Emily, was not moving from her spot.
"Excuse me. I would like to talk to him for a moment, so could you please go back first?"
"...I understand."
"It's not something I approve of."
Ignoring Ren's complaints, Princess Amalia left the room.
"She really left. So what's the story?"
"I'm not asking you to come to the Saint Miriam Kingdom. Can you just take revenge on Yuya Kisaragi?"
"I thought I said no to that."
Emily's wish is the same as before. Killing Yuya.
"The wish is the same, but the motive is different."
"...What is the motive?"
In Emily's eyes, there is a strong will, something that can be called a dark shadow. Ren thought that it was certainly different from before.
"…I lost my chastity to that man."
Biting her lip in frustration, Emily spoke these words.
"I didn't know that. Could it be by force?"
"No, that's..."
"I don't understand. If it wasn't forced, why do you resent him?"
"I forced myself to convince myself. But my resolve was worth nothing to that man. He easily betrayed it."
"......I somehow understood. The reason why there was a strange pause earlier when I jokingly referred to you as the reward is because of that."
She forced herself to convince him and let her body take care of itself. If you think about how it came to this, you can easily understand why. There are only a few people who can force her to do so. If that is the case.
"Aren't you mistaking the person you blame?"
Ren doesn't think Yuya is at fault in this matter. He may have requested. But it wasn't Yuya's fault that she responded to that request, but Princess Amalia who made her do it.
"...I can't hold a grudge against the lord."
"If you resent being deprived of your chastity, that is just a woman's resentment. I don't think you need to worry about master-servant relationships."
"Even so, I can only live as a maid."
"Is that so? Can't you change jobs casually? In other words, you want to resent her, but you can't, right?"
"…………"
It's not that she doesn't have a grudge against Princess Amalia. She just can't let it show, so she's just trying to direct it at Yuya.
"There is also the option of forgetting. I think the wounds in the mind are hard to heal, but that doesn't mean they can't fade."
"The scars on my body won't go away. How can I go back to my fiancé after losing my chastity?"
"Seriously? You know that and you want to give up your body?"
"…………"
"As expected, you're resenting the wrong person. By the way, you may be able to fulfill your grudge without doing anything. What would you do if I said so?"
Regardless of Emily, Ren is going to kill Yuya. Emily just has to wait for that moment. There is no guarantee that it will happen.
"I want to settle my grudge. I want to take revenge on my own will."
People will surely die someday. But that doesn't satisfy them, so they want to curse and kill with their own power, which gives birth to spirits who hold grudges and remain in this world. Emily's feelings are similar to that.
In other words, it was an emotion that Ren could easily understand.
"I see. By the way, what is the reward?"
"Are you willing to do it?"
"I don't know. Even if there is something, it will not be realized for a long time. Revenge is only worthwhile when it is taken at the peak of your opponent's life, don't you think?"
"……I think so."
"We're on the same page. So what's the reward?"
"Me"
"...Well, it's good because you are prepared, but why?"
It was the answer that Ren had expected, but it was also an answer that he could not accept. Ren himself doesn't think he sees the value of a woman's body that much.
"What?"
"Do I look so lascivious to you? And you've been deprived of your chastity, and your body is the reward for revenge. Then, I'll be resented too, won't I?"
"If you ask me whether you look lascivious or not, you do. But more than that, you have a strange appeal."
"Um... is that a compliment?"
"I intend it to be."
"Complicated"
He doesn't feel like he's being praised at all. Sex appeal is useless for Ren. It also feels like he's being described as an insect or a beast that can be thrown around to attract females.
"When I say body, I mean two things. One is that I have no property to pay as a reward. The other is to remember my humiliation."
There is a saying called [Going through thick and thin to attain one's objective], and Emily's thoughts are similar to that. The humiliation of being embraced by a man you don't even like is to keep you from forgetting your grudge.
"As expected, I will be hated too."
"No, I have no doubt about the destination of my grudge."
"Because you're already wrong. If you're going to ask, why not ask for revenge against the right person?"
"That's……"
Revenge on Princess Amalia. The current Emily cannot wish for that. The person is the princess of her own country.
"Then I don't need a reward. I just wanted to know your determination."
"Then what can I do to help?"
"There is nothing a maid from another country can do."
"...Then please accept the reward."
Emily said this while showing some hesitation. This is because she has a strong feeling that if she does nothing, it will not be her own revenge.
"I told you I don't want it."
"It is only when I give you the reward will I know that I have moved to take revenge. If I just do nothing and wait."
"...I understand the reasoning, but."
"Please accept it."
"Eh? Are you kidding?"
Emily's action was different from that of Princess Amalia, who had made up her mind. She stood up on the spot and took off the clothes she was wearing one after another. In no time at all, Emily became naked. She was embarrassed and covered her breasts and lower body with her arms.
"Don't force yourself"
"No, it's a clean break for me, too. I just have one favor to ask."
"What?"
"If possible, please be kind. Even if it's just a physical relationship... um..."
She feeds on humiliation and holds on to resentment. Emily has forgotten this purpose. Even though she says she is ready, she still can't accept everything.
However, this is her true intention. Ren received that it was different from Princess Amalia.
"Even if you say so... can I do anything?"
Ren has no romantic feelings for Emily. He can almost say that he has no feelings. Ren knows that he can't give Emily what she wants.
"Yes. Just my feelings."
There was no way that Emily could have known that the range of what Ren was capable of doing was so outrageous. After this, Emily was thrown into the storm of climax that Shizuru had experienced several times. Emily got to experience the joy of being a woman, something different from what she wanted.
As a result, the relationship did not end on this one day. It was not only because of Emily's desire, but also because of Ren's acceptance.
When Rin learns of this fact, she resentfully asks Ren why he continues his relationship with Emily. Ren's answer to that question was.
"In times like that, all the pretense is stripped away and only instinct is visible. Hers wasn't that bad."
Hearing this, Rin became afraid to surrender to Ren for a little while. She doesn't know what her instincts are, and she doesn't know what they are. She was ashamed and afraid to expose them to Ren, not knowing what they were like.
In the end, what Ren did to Emily is the same as Shizuru. It can be said that the fact that Shizuru was not by his side during this period allowed the two to continue their relationship.
However, even if that had been the case, Ren who accepted the relationship has a strange appeal. This was the evaluation of later generations, and it added truth to the common belief that he [a hero that prefers color].
Was it fortunate or unfortunate that the Saint Miriam Kingdom had a maid named Emily? The people of Saint Miriam are divided in their assessment.
But fate brought Emily into existence and forced Ren to accept her under impossible circumstances. Many people had to admit that this was the fate of the Saint Miriam Kingdom.
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