Chapter 250

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!"

The 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 . "