Edward's Death II
(TL: from Iris brother point of view)
"Even though he was imprisoned, Edward is still a royal . Their sins of having harmed a royal are so heavy that I don’t think they can escape death penalty . "
Leticia was smiling .
On the other hand, the three men trembled .
"Oh, I'm just saying . . . I supposed you guys already knew . . . "
Two knights ran out to escape this place before we imprison them .
But in the direction they ran away, Rudy was ahead and blocked their escape route .
"Don't you dare . . . !"
They pointed their swords at Rudy, who blocks their way .
Rudy also pulled his sword quietly .
" . . . Lady Leticia"
He said, but his words didn’t hold any meaning…
Yet, Leticia grinned with a big smile as if she understood everything .
At that moment, Rudy took a step towards them .
And slaughtered in one swift swing of his sword .
. . . . . . It was a dead end .
Such an act as if to show the difference in power .
Leticia looked at it without changing her expression .
Yuri is indifferent .
On this occasion, the person who showed the most reaction . . . Was an elder who followed Edward .
He shakes like a falling leaf, and gets frozen on the spot .
"Why . . . why are you . . . "
"Oh, I appeared here so suddenly even after you bribed me . . . but you recognized who I am in an instant . "
Leticia, smiled like a mischievous child .
"You're kidding . Why… did you appear here today?!"
"No . . . ! This can’t be!"
AdvertisementThe men show astonishment on their faces .
"I knew your movements early on, I just leave it be for the time being . "
"If so, did you mean that . . . you were expecting this to happen?"
"No, I didn't think that my brother would try to free Yuri . Well . . . that saved time and effort . Rudy, catch these people . "
"……but……"
"Rudy, it’s fine . We’ll be the only ones here if you take these people away . Please come and pick me up after you finish with it . "
Rudy took the people who were dismayed on the floor and took them out of the tower . The men have already lost all expectations for winning, so they didn’t put any resistance .
What is left is to bury Edward and imprison Yuri again, who is currently sitting at his side without moving .
I'm embarrassed that I can only look in this situation, and Leticia who is silent on the spot .
" . . . soon"
Yuri whispers in a small voice .
"First, you said that what happened saved you time . Did you originally intend to kill Ed?"
" . . . Oh, you didn't think you were good enough to continue using my brother right?"
" . . . . . . !"
Yuri's face was distorted by Leticia's question .
"Good, answer . . . . . . !"
" . . . I think he should be executed sooner or later even if you didn’t give a hand, but . . . yes . I was going to do it”
Yuri's astonishing expression is drawn by Leticia's ruthless words .
" . . . How could you! He is your brother!"
"We have never seen or talked before . . . but it is true . "
"If so, why . . . !"
"It is necessary . "
In response to Yuri’s fierceness, Leticia answers calmly .
"If I keep this brother alive, chaos will ensue . If this brother later tries to start a rebellion like the man mentioned earlier, it would be unnecessary trouble . . . . this country can’t endure a civil war Yuri . Didn't you want to destroy this country? You were trying to achieve your purpose no matter how much blood flowed . Is it not? "
" . . . you and me are completely different! You have sacrificed even those who are connected to you through blood"
"Yes, but . . . I'm a royal . If it’s necessary to protect this country, I would let my heart turn stone cold"
" . . . . . . !"
"Leticia, thank you for waiting"
Just in time, Rudy came back .
Behind him are several knights .
"Oh, it's early . "
"I handed over the rebels to the guards and came back"
" . . . Well, very good, now bring Yuri back to jail . And then bring my brother with you to proceed with the burial . "
" . . . Bern, Rudy . I will return . Good luck, Yuri . "
Yuri was shouting something .
But Leticia turned away from her and ignored it .
Me and Rudy followed her soon after .
A new whistle sound comes down from the stairs .
But unlike when we went up, no one speaks now .
" . . . Leticia"
Never mind it, I speak to her .
"What is it, Bern"
"Are you aware that Prince Alfred will be angry at this, and you participated in this matter?"
"Yes, and no"
Leticia's answer is so confusing .
"My brother wanted to get rid of them . When he comes back, he’s going to get rid of them . But he will carry the guilt of having killed his brother, so I want to reduce the risk just in case he becomes soft, now that my brother is on the battlefield . "
"why?"
She smiled as if in trouble .
"Why do you ask why? . . . Are you scared?"
I went down the stairs and went out of the tower .
Despite the gloomy atmosphere just before, the outside was dazzling and sunny .
But our atmosphere remains the same as before .
"I just want to know . Why did you decide to proceed with your plan even when the blood was dripping from your palms?"
At my words, she stopped and looked at her hand as surprised .
. . . . . . She was not aware of it herself .
Blood was dripping from her palm .
While Rudy smiles, she ties her hand with a cloth from her dress so that she can stop the bleeding .
"Why do you want to shoulder such a heavy burden?"
She looked firm at first .
However, she soon opened her shivering lips with self-restraint .
" . . . I can not forgive you,"
"I decided to act that way . Everything is my fault . I feel guilty . . . "
" . . . And you still chose to act that way? "
"Yes, I can't stop anymore . This is the way of a King . But . . . "
For a moment she closed her mouth again .
" . . . I want to do the least I can to help this country . I can't help it, the situation required this decision . I'm not regretting it . "
She said with a smile on her face .
" . . . Rudy . Please take care of that elder brother and bury him . "
"Are you sure?"
"There's no need to proceed with a public ceremony nor exposition . That man's testimony can certainly prove that brother is dead .
"No . This is good . I'm relieved . An exposition or public ceremony would most probably break you at this stage . "
"Yeah . . . , probably"
Upon arriving at Leticia's private room, Rudy immediately left to execute her instructions .
She sits in a chair, as if she is tired .
"Shall we bring you something?"
I took care of her like that .
"No, I don't want anything now . "
While denying it, she exhales heavily .
" . . . I'll ask you questions that are difficult to answer . If you don't want to answer, just say so . What did you think about your brother's death?"
"I thought about a lot of things… My memories of my brother, the state of the country while he had power… and all I got to know about him . . "
She clearly speaks of her thoughts without wasting a single word .
"I was lucky . . . . thanks to the people around me showing me the wide world . . . If not, I would have been his position . "
" . . . That's right"
"Sympathy, regret, but I can’t allow myself to stop either, because to enjoy good luck simply is to look away from my sins . I bear a responsibility towards this country . "
She closed her eyes and seriously listened to my words .
"Why did you asked . Are we not going the same way?"
"I dare you say it again . "
She laughed heartily .
"That's right . First, let's get back to government affairs . "
Chapter end
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