Several decades ago.
So, it was a time when the current Duke Galahad's last name was called 'Pendragan'.
Prince Blake, who was only a teenager, had a woman at an early age.
should….
– <A fairy woman who descended in human form>.
The most noble woman in the world.
It was a love affair with a fairy, the most sacred being in the world, and it was a joyous occasion even for the royal family at the time.
Just as the first knight king of the Pendragons was blessed by the noble silver dragon, Prince Blake was loved by the fairies.
To be loved by a fairy who is nobler and greater than any race is a greater and more honorable thing than to be loved by a lady of any great noble family.
People simply blessed the love between Prince Blake and the fairy woman.
…but.
“There were many who were jealous of this. For the great nobles who were already oppressed by the authority of their subjects, it was extremely burdensome to have fairies along with Pendragon. So, among some of them….”
“There were those who tried to seduce the fairy?”
“That’s right.”
“…Are you crazy? Or are you out of your mind?”
Fairies are different from humans.
For them, love is not a volatile substance like humans, but rather a jewel that remains forever and retains its form.
But the idea of stealing the affection of such a fairy was so stupid that it could only be suspected of being mentally ill.
As expected.
“It is said that many of those who had acted out disappeared without a trace. His Majesty’s revenge for me touching my lover was revenge, but the royal family’s power at the height of its power was more than enough to overwhelm all the great nobles. The result was only destruction.”
Would you believe that they were truly foolish people and that it was even described in textbooks as a historical event that shows how foolish and greedy humans are?
It was an ironic thing, and a foolish thing that should never be repeated, but they say that foolish history repeats itself.
“No one knew. Who would have thought that there would be a fool who truly loved his wife, another man’s woman, and would even court her?”
Roses. At the time, he was just one of Lohengrin's heirs, and like other fools, he had an incident where he courted a fairy.
If there's anything different from other fools, it's none other than this.
“That crazy guy was serious.”
Roses Lohengrin, unlike the others, was truly in love with the fairy woman.
The beauty and charm, eyes and scent of fairies that transcends cognition.
Against all that, I confessed as it was, and because of that… .
“There was chaos. His Majesty tried to kill Roses, but the previous head of Lohengrin at the time was not only a man of great character, but also a close friend of the king and his subjects. He asked for mediation, and fortunately, he was forgiven, but only to the extent of taking away some of Lohengrin’s interests. The only problem was….”
“?”
“…The big problem was that the courtship continued even after His Majesty and Madam became formally a couple.”
“T-That’s not a problem, it’s an accident. That old man let that guy live? Really…?”
“……How could that be?”
That day, Blake lost his mind and tore out Rose's arms and eyes, and even cut off both of her legs.
Eventually, he crushed his lungs, and then tried to take his heart and neck.
“…The temple and Lohengrin came out to block his highness, and he lived by swearing never to come near his lady again. After that, that crazy bastard Roses succeeded in regenerating his arms and legs with the help of the Holy Law, but his crushed lungs could not be completely healed, so he suffers from asthma, and I heard that his regenerated eyes were not perfect, so in one case he cannot see at all. It was self-inflicted, so it is not pitiful.”
Of course, the reason Roses was forgiven at the time was because of Lohengrin and the temple's intervention, but it is also said that it was a turbulent time when Blake was chosen by the Demon Sword and abdicated from his position as crown prince.
It was a time when even the king was temporarily in a state of disappointment at the loss of a trustworthy successor, so in a way, Rose's survival was a miracle of countless coincidences and good luck.
So Rose had to live in gratitude.
Although he suffered from permanent asthma and lost the sight in one eye, he survived thanks to the kindness of others.
It means that living like a dead rat is not enough.
however…!
“He’s a crazy kid. He keeps doing weird things without even knowing what he’s doing.”
As time passed, Lohengrin was running wild.
From the fact that they converted the Paladins into half-men to the fact that they are cooperating with the Blood Crusade, it is already extremely irritating.
The day before, he had even tried to touch Irene Windler, Galahad's daughter!
In reality, the war did not break out because of the tail-cutting, but Galahad was ready to attack Lohengrin at any time if there was a decisive justification.
No, actually, even now.
“Since the incident of the Knights’ invasion of the Academy, Galahad has been slowly tightening the leash on Lohengrin. Starting with their financial resources, and covertly eliminating the groups that collaborate with them…-.”
“No, you don’t have to tell me. You guys figure out that kind of bloody thing among yourselves.”
“How cruel. It was just self-defense.”
“…….”
“Anyway, if we keep trying like this, Lohengrin will collapse on its own within the next two years. We have the power to do so.”
“…….”
They say that even if a rich man falls, it will last for three generations, but Lee Han was left tongue-tied as he watched her boasting that she could bring down a great noble family that was incomparable to the rich in just two years.
Those words never sound like empty words.
‘If possible, let’s not create a grudge with Galahad… .’
I want to sleep comfortably.
* * *
When you learn of the long-standing grudge between Galahad and Lohengrin, you feel that you were right to be suspicious of Lohengrin, but then, on the contrary,
“I see, so that’s why Lohengrin has been in such dire straits lately? How absurd.”
The woman who had been quietly listening to their conversation like a folding screen was nodding her head.
Judith Pierre.
Her eyes were shining as she finally saw hope in getting out of this ridiculous dress.
Now that Galahad has told us that Lohengrin is the culprit hiding the Brass Knights, there's no need to go to the party.
She smiled a rare satisfied smile… .
“What are you talking about, you should keep going to parties.”
“…What is the reason?”
Her smile suddenly disappeared and she expressed her stiff discontent.
However, the moment Lee Han continued speaking with a determined expression, her complaints faded away into insignificance.
“Because we have to be prepared. Honestly, I think there’s a 90% chance that Lohengrin is hiding those brass or scrap metal guys, but who knows? There’s a 10% chance that they’re hiding somewhere else.”
“…….”
“Just because they’re mad doesn’t mean they’re not. They’re good at inciting people, and they’re also good strategists. They’re definitely up to something, but someone has to keep moving in the open.”
“…Does it have to be me?”
“If not you, then who else would do it? No, before that, you’re useless if you’re not doing that kind of work.”
“…….”
“How can I enter the enemy camp with an element of uncertainty that could betray me at any moment? If I bring it along and it ends up doing useless trolling, it’ll just be a hassle.”
“…….”
She tried her best to show that she was being treated unfairly, but Lee Han didn't even blink an eye.
She wouldn't admit it, but it was clear that the red-haired former Inquisitor was a ticking time bomb.
'The problem is that the fanatic personality is one thing, but the other personality is an even bigger bomb.'
Mongma's personality. Judia's personality, which can be considered the main body, was clearly a cruel [villain] who had no excuses.
While Pierre's personality was infinitely selfish but had a slight sense of guilt and morality, Judia's personality was a villain who would do anything to fulfill her own goals and greed.
'It's better to just leave him alone among people.'
That way, you can have a watcher by your side, and it will be easier to prevent any accidents.
however….
[Oh, I think that's an unfair misunderstanding, isn't it?]
“…?”
A strange woman's voice came from Pierre's mouth, as if opposing Lee Han's plan.
“Four years?!”
[You're a four-year-old, you should call me your sister or mother, Pierre. But Sir, isn't that too much? No matter what, I think there's a misunderstanding about me, but I'm not that bad of a woman.]
“Stop being a jerk, you monster!”
[Oh, no bad words! Our good Pierre shouldn't say such things.]
“Stop talking nonsense, you evil thing! You were quiet for a while, and now you’re acting so shameless…!”
[Aren't you the shameless one? You live off my body.]
“!!!”
[You should be grateful that they don't kick you out, Pierre.]
“Hey, hey…!”
She would suddenly laugh while disassembling, then laugh and then get angry again, and that was just how it was.
“Squeak?”
“Don’t worry about it. It’s just that she has a headache.”
“Squeak….”
He just looked like a light year with a flower in his head, and the flying squirrel Arpi couldn't help but sympathize with his words.
It was a sight that even animals could not help but feel pity for.
* * *
She suddenly appeared to be performing a one-person play, but those who knew the complex story of Judia Pierre knew that this was not an act.
“The mysterious succubus race, I’ve only seen them in documents, but seeing them in person like this is truly an amazing race.”
“Tick, tick.”
“No, I think it’s more amazing that a flying squirrel can understand words and draw and write….”
As with any other mysterious race, each mysterious race has unique abilities.
No matter how much a Bavarian eats or sleeps, he doesn't gain weight; instead, his muscles increase.
Dwarfs are all born with artistic talent.
Animal humans whose lower bodies resemble those of horses or fish have abilities appropriate to their form.
And the Mongma, who had the ability to manipulate dreams and desires, were known to have even more extraordinary and dangerous abilities than the other mysterious races.
I can't even imagine how dangerous it would be if Mongma had evil intentions and abused my powers.
In a sense, they are a dangerous species that cannot avoid being crossed over the line of monsters like vampires.
[Oh, please don't look at me like that. I'm not a monster. I'm a highly rational, intelligent person. I just have a little more ability.]
“…I apologize.”
[You're smart because you apologize quickly. Unlike this idiot.]
Once again Pierre's personality became angry and a fight broke out, but Pierre's mind was not strong enough to handle the personality of the dreamer who had awakened once.
Rather, Judia's very existence acted like a sore spot on her mind, making her feel endlessly uneasy.
In that situation.
[Hey, nice knight. Shall we make a deal?]
Judia spoke to Lee Han with her eyes shining with a strange sparkle, and Lee Han responded to her words… .
Swish.
[Now, wait a minute! Don't take out the axe! I, I didn't say anything unpleasant! I just asked you to talk!]
… Judia was terrified at the sight of him trying to pull out an axe instead of engaging in conversation.
“Are you the kind of person who would dare to do business with me? How presumptuous.”
[…sorry.]
“If I say sorry, is my social life over?”
[That, that…]
“I'm joking.”
[… … .]
“Laugh. I told you I was joking.”
[… Ha, hahaha… .]
She laughed.
It was a laugh that came out almost automatically, but it was a hollow laugh that didn't contain even a single bit of soul.
She seemed to have tears in her eyes for some reason, and others looked at Lee Han and Mongma with strange eyes.
It was absurd that such an arrogant being would suddenly use formal language and then crawl on the ground as if submitting.
… … What on earth did he do with that axe?
“-So, what is the mutually beneficial thing to talk about?”
Judia, who was feeling very intimidated by Lee Han's question as if the joke was over, opened her mouth with difficulty.
[That, that, it's nothing special. Th, actually, I've been researching something in the past ten days, that… I know about the Brass Knights and Lohengrin… ]
There was nothing particularly strange about it.
Pierre and Judia are said to have split personalities, but they are actually one in spirit and mind.
Since we share each other's memories, we have no choice but to know everything.
also….
[That, and I can’t say that this incident has nothing to do with me. In any case, I’ve had a tough time because of them…]
She was kidnapped by an illegal magician belonging to the Blood Crusade and subjected to human experimentation. Although she created the personality of Pierre to avoid suffering, she was clearly a victim of torture-like experiments before that, so it was not strange for her to be interested.
So….
[I'd like to help out too… . Oh, you know, I'm really useful, right? I'm a dreamer, and I have various abilities, too, I'll be of help… ]
“Hmm.”
Although she seemed to lose her confidence every time Lee Han shook his axe, I could tell what she was trying to say.
It's a convincing argument.
He is planning to embark on a revenge mission to repay a past favor.
'It is the way of the martial world to get revenge.'
This is a story that Lee Han likes quite a bit.
A story of revenge being carried out to take revenge on an enemy.
…however.
“What is the real reason?”
[yes?]
“I can see your eyes rolling, you rascal. You want something else, don’t you? That’s why you have such a long tongue. Tell me. What do you really want? Stop talking nonsense like resentment or revenge, and tell me the truth.”
[… … .]
“How did you know? There’s no way a vicious seed like you wouldn’t have an ulterior motive.”
[…I didn’t say anything, so why are you looking right through me?]
“I can hear you even without you saying it. You look like a spellcaster.”
[… … .]
Judia didn't know that the insults that compared her to a wizard were worse than any other insults that Lee Han could spit out, but she knew deep down that she was being treated badly, so she wanted to pout, but she was afraid of the axe with its gleaming blade, so instead of pouting, she raised both hands as if surrendering.
like that….
[Despite his appearance, you are very perceptive, sir.]
She revealed her true feelings and thoughts along with the words of a prostitute, and his reaction after hearing her plan for about 2 minutes was… .
“-This is a really vicious bitch, huh?”
An exclamation of disgust came out.
Gaining the realization that not just anyone can become a villainess.
