120 [2-54] Middle-aged assertions (2/2)

I didn't want to blame him that much, but when I said it out loud, the words still sounded like an accusation.

The reason why René did not kill Oswald without question was because he had doubts about his actions.

He was not a member of Hilbert, nor did he have any particular relationship with Gislain or the Marquis of Edfelt. So why is Oswald here now?

I wondered if there were some political developments that I had missed, and I was annoyed, but also simply curious.

I also thought that perhaps I could persuade or negotiate them to withdraw, so I approached them. If the balance of power among the factions of the princes changes, it will be beneficial for René, so depending on Oswald's position, it may be worth keeping him alive.

...... There are other reasons why people might want to kill Oswald, but they are relatively trivial. Rene did not dare to think too much about it.

Rene's question seemed to have hit a sore spot, and Oswald's emotions seemed to be painful.

Oswald looked around to make sure that no undead were attacking him, and then he put down his sword and lifted the armor covering with his fingertips in a salute.

His gray eyes glowed with the radiance of wisdom.

”Your Highness, I am .......

”What are you doing, Count Keeley?

As Oswald was about to say something, a magically amplified voice came out of nowhere.

I've never heard that voice before, but I can tell from the situation. It belonged to Marks, Marquis of Edfelt.

”You're dealing with an undead villain!　He's attacked King's Landing and many other cities and killed many people!

There's nothing to talk about!　I have nothing to say to you!

”Marquis!　Marquis! It is unbecoming of a knight to refuse to listen, to refuse to speak, and to subdue by force!　Your Highness is the daughter of King Elbert. You are the daughter of King Elbert, and as one of the lords, it would be disloyal of you to cover your eyes, ears, and mouth in the face of His Highness, whose life was unjustly taken during the frenzy of the coup!

”You've lost your mind!　...... Enough!　Enough! Holy Beasts, stop him! +$+. &=#@. *[email protected]%.

A moment before Marks was about to give the order to the Holy Beast, Oswald quickly took up the lyre on his hip and strummed it.

This is the first time I've ever heard of a lyre, but I've never heard of one.

”Excuse me, Marquis.

--The lyre disrupted the voice and stopped the command. ......?

I don't know if it's the lyre or Oswald's power, but this was a momentary bargain between Marks and Oswald.

If the holy beasts, including the Illuminator, flooded René, the others would be thin, and if Oswald took his time to chat, defeat would only be a matter of time. There was no way to negotiate with him. Marks wanted this to happen, and Oswald refused.

Putting his lyre back on his hip, Oswald saluted again.

”Your Highness. I'm trying to preserve the shape of the country.

People without power need a country to live in. We need a government. We need a king. You must understand that this is just an act to protect the people!

Oswald's words were without hesitation, and his heart shone without flaw, like sunlight breaking through the snow clouds.

Like a young man speaking of justice, Oswald insisted.

There was no intention of excuse. On the contrary, Oswald was even hopeful. He hoped that René would understand his point of view.

Forgetting to maintain his salute, Oswald put his hands on his chest and shouted as loud as the sound of battle could make him. ”Calm your anger, sir.

”Calm your anger, Your Highness!

If you continue to fight, it will be the innocents who will suffer and fall!　No matter what their crimes... Please have mercy!

The sorrow of being torn apart from parents and children, the pain of losing one's life... ......!　Let no more of this be inflicted upon the people!

I didn't think that was possible.

--Yes, yes, yes. That's not who Oswald Mikal Keeley was. ......

Rene was once haunted by Iris, an adventurer who had made the Earldom of Keighley her home, and caught a glimpse of her memories.

The memories of the times when Iris was involved with Oswald.

The story of Benedict, who was closely associated with Oswald.

And the rumors of the townspeople.

Renée knew what Oswald's heart was.

There were no lies or deceit in Oswald's heart.

He just cared about his people. He did not care for his people as his own property, but only for all the people who lived in this country, hoping for order for the nation and justice for the world.

That is what Oswald believes in, the way of royalty and chivalry. It is the duty of a man who has been given a fief by a royal family and lives as a lord.

Furthermore, Oswald is only trying to change René's mind by persuasion.

He doesn't want to fight to get rid of René, whether it's possible or not.

And Oswald thinks that ...... ”if you talk to him, he will understand”.

Oswald doesn't think Rene is just an ”exterminator”.

It was as if a sweet poison was being poured into the hole in his chest.

--Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

”I wish all the people would die.

Rene muttered, feeling like laughing while crying.