Alex POV How long has it been since I last slept well? Since when was the last time that I didn’t have a nightmare? Even when I am still the king in the past life I remember, there wasn’t a time when I could sleep so calmly. Even if the palace was guarded so well, the whole place itself can't be trusted. After all, as the king, the more power it holds… the greater danger it gives. Letting out a deep sigh as I gaze at the sky above, I care no less about what might happen to me. How funny I think it is… before… I am doing my best to save my kingdom… save my people… but now… I… I don’t know why it falls to this. I did not even wish to see this. I did not wish for all of this to happen… ‘Did you really not?’ Quickly standing up, I was surprised to hear words coming from somewhere. This is so secluded that no other person than me and Brother Clad is here… but… I am not speaking so loud. How come he hears those? And that voice? Is it really Brother Clad? Turning around I tried to look
“Sigrid and Blanche... from five cavalry knight’s captain generals... Only the two of you are left. I assume you are not like those three. Useless fools that can’t even fight two pests! ” In front of the King of Voneveir, King Allan, they are also part of those who planned the beheading of the former king, Alexis. Not saying a single word, they just bowed their heads and waited for the order that Allan would give them. ‘They just got lucky that I am not there. But to think that the two swords of the generals are slain like that, just who the hell are those guys that did that? ’ “Clad, that guy who is the last descendant of the Higgens. Clad Volmar. Connor’s grandson, I knew that one day he would be back to get his revenge, which is why I told you to take his life as soon as possible. This is the result of you neglecting your job! Are you aware of the sin you have committed? ” Slamming the table, Allan was mad. He is so mad that his head is a shade of red. But the two generals remai
"Cielo, be safe, you idiot." Ranz mumbled as soon as he got the gold coins, based on their plan. Indeed, Cielo succeeded in their plan. But he is still worried about whether he will succeed in getting out of that. For sure, his life is in danger as Ranz is heading to church. ‘To give a bounty payment in the guise of offerings just to save his sister... I didn’t know that Cielo would really do that. I am sure that that Alex guy is someone he knew, but to do that just for this... Cielo...' He shook his head. He does not really approve of this, but still, that guy is a friend of his. and even if it wasn’t something that can easily be done, even just a little. He wants to help that guy who reached his hand when all the people are scared by even landing a gaze on him. ‘Even if you have ulterior motives for friending me, I know you see me as a friend, even just a little. For you to believe in me... Hah, you idiot... You really are a big idiot, Cielo’ … In times when death is in front o
“Hah, to think that you would appear right before me... You really have guts, huh? ” He is afraid. That was certain. To think that the one he was looking for was now in front of him, he did not expect it to be that way. No guards can be seen in the vicinity as the only thing around them is the surface of the dungeon. “You surely are one hell of a guy, Clad.” ‘Just how powerful can he be to be able to do this? Why…. Why, of all people? He is not even a royal! That father of mine, it would be a convenience if he just left even a useful power, but he gave me none other than this hellish life! ’ Cursing, his inferiority complex again appeared before him. His nerves made him feel weak. His body can’t even stand up properly. Allan knows too well that this might be the end of his life. “And so are you, Allan.” “What did you do to those two? I am sure Blance and Sigrid were there. Did you perhaps kill them as well? ” A small smirk then crept on his lips as he heard what Allan asked. But
It was something that Clad did not notice sooner. But Alex's way of taking, it changed. As if he became someone else. ‘I see. So he dropped the honorifics. Strange, but why did he suddenly stop calling me Brother Clad? ’ The moment he heard Alex's voice calling upon his name, he was surprised to feel that gaze. As if he were talking before someone who holds great power. ‘What happened to him? ’ He asks himself, still trying to give all his power to tear Allan apart. But nothing changed. Even an inch was left untouched, even if he gave his all-out force. “Alex, stop this at once!! ” With that gaze, he was sure that it was something that scared him so much. ‘What is up with him? ’ “Clad, that is enough.” "You don’t tell me what I would do and would not do. I don’t even care why you started to act like that and I don’t even want to know. But you know what? Leave me be. I don’t care what you want to achieve. Just leave me be! Just like what you did when Frank died!" Pain. That is
What exactly is revenge? To pay back what they have done to you? But isn’t it something that only bad people would do? Good people will just let the world make the judgment and payment for what they have done. That is why karma exists. But for some reason, even the world is making fun of one’s life. Just why can’t we just live happily? Why do we need to suffer? Why do we have to face such cruel things? Isn’t it unfair? Living that way while others can live happily just because the world gives them a favor? Isn’t it unfair that things are difficult for you to get just because you were born as you are? Isn’t it unfair that things work so differently for everyone? They say that if it was meant to be, things will be. But what if I do not wish for it to be like that? Why can’t I make changes no matter how much I try? “So you are still here. Where is that scumbag? ” Blood can be seen covering his body. I know that Clad killed many people. For some, he would surely be a villain. He is ta
“Your Majesty, this is as far as I can help you. The boat is waiting for you at the borders. Just head straight and you will see it hiding behind the round rock. Forgive me if I cannot accompany you. It is an honor to serve you, Your Majesty.” “Pushed out of the tunnel, his knight Conor closed the gate so as not to let them chase after his king. With his hand shaking, the last sight Alexis could see was the smile of his loyal guard as a number of soldiers ran behind him. “Conor…” he mumbled as he ran to the shore where the boat was waiting for him. Swallowing his saliva, he held back his tears. Conor was like a brother to him. In his miserable family, he found what the real concern really was. The warmth of a family’s love that he never received from his parents, Alexis found it in Conor. ‘He sacrificed his life to protect me… am I really worthy of it?’ And so Conor’s words echoed in his ears as if he was just beside him and all.” ‘You Majesty, it is time for your meal. Please do
"Hey, stop zoning out! Hello?? Alex, are you alright?" With his hand a bit smaller than what it was, his hands looked thin too. 'Alex? Is it me? And who is this kid?' They then heard the sound of a carriage running near where they were. "Come, let's go!" And so the guy, taller than him, maybe around 13 or so, jumped into the cart full of trash. "Hey, Frank! Watch out!" Surprised by him calling Frank with no hesitation, he felt numb as he remembered everything that happened to this body. Thrown out by his own family, he was sold as a slave but luckily got out of their hands when bandits ambushed the cart of those slave merchants. In his wandering around, he ended up in this place and met Frank. Living by snatching waste foods from the waste carts, they were doing this day by day. "Hey, why did you not jump? It is a bounty today. What a waste, they have lots of this meat, a bit smelly but better than nothing. Hehe" "Frank, what do we call this place again?" "Huh? You mean this