Chapter 244 (2/2)

“Please get ready right away. We can’t let the capital go into the hands of the rebels.”

“Understood, your Holiness.”

Arch Duke glanced at Reina after listening to her orders.

He was worried that she would try to get him gone and follow Luke out of there, but there were no such signs.

On the contrary, she tried to show herself as a leader, much more than before.

When Gregory moved away from the barracks, Luke and Victor were still troubled.

“Do you have to go back right away?” Asked Luke.

“Right, princess. Isn’t it up to the army to take care of the revolt?” Added Victor.

They already knew that taking Reina would be a very tough task. It was because there would be a great number of men who would oppose them, even if it wasn’t Arch Duke Gregory.

However, they didn’t know how actively she would engage in the work and matters of the Holy Empire.

“I am sorry, you have come here all the way to find me… but, there are things I need to do in here.”

“Things you need to do?” Asked Luke.

It is to stabilize the Holy Arthenia Empire.”

Many people of the capital had witnessed the miracles done by Reina, so their trust in Reina was much stronger than the other parts of the Empire.

But what would happen if that only place got devastated in the hands of the rebels?

If the capital fell into the hands of the rebels, the rebellion fight backs would happen much frequently and the suffering of the common people would turn much worse.

“Why does the princess have to take responsibility for that? Didn’t they make the princess into the Pope without even asking your opinion? Don’t they have to be the one to take care of the situation?”

“Of course, Sir Victor, your words aren’t wrong. But this is a chance for Luke.”

“Chance? Don’t tell me that…you are..!” Stuttered Luke.

Reina smiled as she looked over at Luke who was shocked.

“You aim to overthrow the Baroque Imperial, right? Wouldn’t it be easier if we had the Holy Empire behind us?” Asked Reina.

“Of course it is…”

He remembered the joke Philip was saying the other day.

Whether Rudolf notices his presence or not, Philip said Luke had succeeded in taking over the Holy Empire.

The situation wasn’t an impossible one. Even Sword Sage Gregory, who was famous in the continent, would never disobey Reina.

Nevertheless, Luke wasn’t able to make such a decision.

He felt uncomfortable because his beloved woman would have to shoulder the heavy burden of an entire Holy Empire.

“I know what Sir Luke is thinking. But I can stand. I have always depended on you. So this time, let me help you.”

“Reina…”

“I think one turns into a real companion when they are able to help each other. If you love me, please understand the reason for my decision.”

Luke just stared at Reina.

Her eyes were clear and strong, her beautiful face, full of aspiration.

Luke finally made the decision.

“Understood. Do what you feel is right.”

“Thank you.”

Luke glanced over at Victor, who was holding Reina’s hands.

“Sir Victor, please stay by the side of this stubborn princess.”

“Phew, well I don’t really want to, but I can’t go against your orders. This will be the old man’s last mission.”

Victor sighed and vowed. He was never going to lose his princess ever again.

“Reina.”

“Sir, Luke.”

The two of them hugged for a while, feeling the warmth of the other.

They both made a decision for the future, it was a sorry situation where they would have to walk in different paths once again.