Chapter 397: 397 The world is always cruel .

With that in mind, Ted looked at the road .

The journey to the territory of the Marquis of Percival .

Ted and the others were moving in carriages .

The twelve children raised by Travis, including Ted, left the house with their bags .

There were some children who didn’t like it . For them, the mansion was a place of rest and a place of calm .

Ted understood how I felt .

There were many people on the road from the carriage window .

I begged .

A small cage is raised by people who have cut themselves every few meters .

Lives on the mercy of others .

Ted was on the other side until he was protected .

Ted was in the neighborhood . The dark, wet alley was Ted’s house .

I don’t even know my parents’ faces . I was there when I realized .

Children could only beg . The theft was more adult and territorial . If you break it, they’ll kill you . Ted watched the children who could not stand hunger and stole food in the territory get killed .

I couldn’t die .

So I did everything I could to live .

Begging at first .

Soon I learned to steal something by showing it to a different guy .

Then everyone starts to suspect who did it .

It started with a faction struggle . The weak are killed .

Then the territory will be empty .

Soon Ted led a few men to a single territory .

“Ted, what are you looking at?

“Nothing . “

That’s how Ted stroked the head of the girl sitting next to him .

The girl’s name is Patty .

There is no blood connection, but the girl who lived in the alley with Ted .

I’m just eight now .

At last, my miserable life in the alley was becoming a distant memory .

That’s why Ted never showed Patty out .

“Mia, let’s read the picture books my sister bought . “

“Really!?

Ted and Patty were protected by Travis five years ago .

Patty got sick because of the rain, and Ted gradually asked for help to treat her .

The first one was a doctor . I was told that I couldn’t do it without money .

Next is the wealthy house . The poor were told to stay away .

And finally, nobility . I was beaten up without saying anything .

Still, Ted ran around the city .

I kept running even when I painted it with mud .

I kept lowering my head until I bled .

Still no one helped me .

When you are feeling frustrated by the feeling of helplessness by hugging a painful patty .

There was a girl pulling her umbrella with a careless voice .

“What’s the matter?

The weird girl immediately noticed Patty’s weirdness and called Travis, who was nearby in a hurry .

It was an instant after that .

He was put in a carriage provided by Travis and taken to the doctor .

That was where Ted first asked for help .

The doctors said Travis wouldn’t be able to take Ted without the money, but Travis changed his attitude when he offered the gold .

He changed his attitude as if he were dealing with a noble child, and Patty dealt with it quickly .

By the time Patty recovered, Travis had gathered the children who had lived in the alley sometime .

And he asked whether he lived with him, and when everyone nodded, he smiled and took him to his mansion .

Many times after that, children of some age left the feudal kingdom via Travis’ acquaintance .

This is because martial arts and academics cannot be studied in the clan .

Ted was originally old enough to leave the Mansion, but recently Travis and Mia were busy and stayed to take care of the children .

“Hey, Ted, oniichan . “

Yeah?

“Where are you going?

Ted is worried about how to answer .

Because Ted didn’t know what would happen eventually .

What would happen if we went to the territory of the Marquis de Persival and delivered the princess safely to the Empire?

We’ve saved the princess’s asylum, and there’s nothing we can do .

Instead, I lost my place to live .

Originally, even though Mia’s associates were dangerous, helping the princess escape was recognized as an enemy from all over the clan .

That’s why I’m running away .

But Ted couldn’t blame Mia or Travis .

That kindness saved me and Patty .

It’s all bad in this country .

Don’t do it because it’s a cruel country where good people are unacceptable .

” . . . Ted oniichan?

“Ah, go near the border . After that . . . what happens? I look forward to seeing you when you get there . “

“Huh!? What do you got?

Patty laughs happily .

Next to him, Ted sighed .

In case the princess is using Mia .

This could be discarded .

Of course, Travis would have expected that, but in that case, a tough escape would begin .

It’s not that I don’t like it .

You have no choice but to split it .

I just didn’t want to see Mia and Travis get hurt by being betrayed for kindness .

“I wish I didn’t trust royalty or nobility . . . . . “

As he whispered, Ted turned the page of the picture book for Patty .

■ ■ ■

The Throne Room of Imperial Sword Castle .

So Emperor Johannes received a report from the Prime Minister .

“That concludes the report . I was hoping that the clan invasion would be completed in a week . “

“Thank you . The rest is up to Rezelotte . “

“… Your Majesty . Why did you entrust Master Rezelotte with the task of attacking the country?

“You disagreed . It’s unusual to dig back on a decision, isn’t it?

“I just want to know the truth . Leaving it to Master Rezelotte has all the disadvantages . Nevertheless, I was convinced that His Majesty had no choice . However, if you open the lid, there is a huge concentration of force in the north . I thought I would attack with a small number of fighters . “

“So you thought it was Rezelotte?

“Yes . In your words . . . with that strength, anyone can attack the clan . If Lord Rheinfeld had admitted to lead the knights to support the north, we should have let the clan attack as it is . Or have Lord Arnold lead the army . “

“The Empire is silent and has never exceeded its strength . If Rezelotte invades the clan, the kingdom is next . You can still enter the kingdom . “

“I understand that . But Master Rezelotte . . . has a serious problem . “

Johannes smiled bitterly at the persistence of the prime minister .

I know why .

“Rezelotte is still dragging the Crown Prince to death . That’s why you think you might run wild?

“Exactly . And His Majesty threw all the blame at His Highness Arnold . If Master Rezelotte runs wild, Lord Arnold will be held responsible . What’s the meaning of that? His Highness Arnold is doing well to rebuild the north . Would you like to lose your way?

“As Emperor . . . I will not intervene in the empire struggle . I threw everything at Arnold because I couldn’t stop Rezelotte . “

” . . . what does that mean?

“I’m sure Rezelotte will avenge the Crown Prince and think he doesn’t need a position if he can clear his grudge . So even if it’s my fault . . . I’ll do whatever I want to do . That’s the kind of girl she is . But”

“Not if it’s Lord Arnold’s fault?

“I don’t know . I think it is more likely than I am . If Rezelotte really admits Arnold . . . there’s nothing wrong with the clan strategy . “

“In my opinion . . . I still don’t think Rezelotte really admits His Highness Arnold . You’re only as cute as your brother . “

“Arnold won’t take it seriously . So I can’t admit it . I know that’s good for you . . . but if you have a problem, you have to take it seriously . If I show you the truth, I’ll admit it, too . Not as a brother, but as a prince of his own accord . “

That’s how Johannes stood up from the throne laughing .

Knowing the truth, the Prime Minister bowed his head to Johannes .

Then ask when you leave .

“Your Majesty . . . . I want you to sit on this throne . “

” . . . the throne is given to the winner . Can’t be given to anyone who doesn’t want to win . Because nobody admits it . That’s why there’s an empire fight . It is not determined by qualities or abilities . One who is prepared to sit on the throne sits . The emperor’s personal liking and dislike does not dictate the throne . If that’s the case . . . what’s the empire fight for?

” . . . I’m sorry . Forgive me . “

Johannes left the Throne Room behind .

The Prime Minister also leaves the Throne Room .

I thought it was a difficult family in my heart .