chapter 867
867. [Western Front] – I understand that you touched more than one or two women (143)
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“Not far away. In the future, I will sustain this empire. “It will also be able to sustain the largest amount of support compared to any other main axis in history.”
It was an expression that went beyond pride and arrogance and could even be described as madness.
I exist,
It’s like saying it’s comparable to this empire.
But I had no hesitation.
If this woman named Shiffrin really wants to lend a helping hand to me out of good will and good will, and because she sees my value as the most important thing.
I didn’t want to just receive.
And if I were to rely on her help, I would firmly persuade her with my words.
‘So you have no choice but to help me.’
I will drive home the point that my value is beyond her imagination.
“… … .”
As I faced Shiffrin, who had quietly closed her mouth, I let out a laugh for the first time.
An unstable mind.
My assumptions are now certain, which has brought great peace of mind to me.
‘You can trust Shiffrin.’
The imperial family is definitely not my enemy, but I know that I am in a position where I can be influenced by anyone.
The succession to the throne is still ongoing, and there are connections between various factions and high-ranking guilds.
It seemed like one force, but it was never one force.
And the empire will never be ‘one’ in the future.
Humans have not been able to overcome the danger of the apostles.
The reason why the front line had to be held under the threat of the Nine Apostles for a long time.
It wasn’t because humans were weak.
Because humans do not trust each other enough to overcome the nine apostles, they cannot become one.
Internal strife breaks out, and people try to seize power.
That was the essence and characteristic of the human race.
They compete endlessly and try to be on top of each other.
And even at the end, there is no true peace.
“Maybe I was looking at the wrong person.”
Then, I gently erased my thoughts when I heard a voice.
“I think it must have sounded like a very rude remark to Shiffrin. however… … “That’s how I think of my value.”
After Anastasia’s comment about my value the other day. I’ve been reflecting on myself quite a bit.
And at the end, I had firm confidence.
About my worth.
About my existence.
And even about why I should exist in this world.
The result was one.
“It’s not rude. I think what you said makes a lot of sense, so just… … “I said that because the image of Lieutenant Han Cheon-seong that I know is very different from the image that he is telling me now.”
“It’s something else.”
“Yes, the way you came to see me in the middle of the night compared to when I met you this morning is so different that it feels quite foreign.”
The tone of speech has strangely changed.
But when she smiled slightly, I smiled too without realizing it.
‘Not bad.’
At least the way I look now won’t look bad to her.
“And the reward for the promise you offered is also greater than I thought.”
“… I wanted to give you solid confidence. “By showing you that I am this kind of person, I hope that when Shiffrin helps me in the future, he will act without the slightest delusion or suspicion.”
As I spoke calmly, that was my true purpose.
‘assurance.’
I hoped she would help me at all costs if she truly believed in who I am and for this empire.
Cyprin Devzerin is called the supreme leader among the shadows of the empire and is one of the emperor’s closest associates.
‘If I make her my person.’
Because there is nothing better than that.
That was the best outcome.
Even if the truth is revealed and what kind of person I am, everything will be resolved smoothly.
“It is faith… … Second Lieutenant Han Cheon-seong is a truly amazing person. “You’ve only known me for a few days, so why do you talk like you trust me so much?”
Slurp.
Her gaze momentarily wavered at her gently crossing her legs, but I was able to reply calmly.
“Aren’t you devoted to the empire?”
“… Do I look committed?”
“yes. Based on what I know of Shiffrin, I think he will serve the empire better than anyone else. So you can trust it. I don’t think it’s that important whether the time we met was long or short. “The human mind is the way it appears if you want to believe it in the first place.”
Obviously, if you spend more time and have a closer relationship, you will be able to get to know the person’s heart better.
however.
That didn’t mean I could be sure.
‘No matter how close a person’s heart is, you can’t be sure.’
In that sense, I can now say that Shiffrin is someone I can trust.
Among the works I know,
And while facing her in real life like this.
Why does she act like that? Why does she say and act like that to me?
Considering that, there was only one answer.
“Because he is someone who is greatly devoted to the empire, he is willing to help me. Additionally, he will ‘protect’ me.”
Therefore, she is not a ‘villain’.
‘Just because I think this empire is important.’
Good and evil can be seen as something that can differ depending on someone’s values. In that sense, she could be said to be a good person to me.
He will help me and protect me in the future.
If she, the emperor’s closest confidant, becomes mine, an unrivaled safety measure will be created.
“… “What can I say, it’s a really strange feeling.”
Tuk.
I felt calm as I looked at her, who dropped her gaze from beginning to end.
“Is that so?”
“is it so. The way he came to me at night like this, and the way he appealed to me sincerely… … To casually reveal his secrets to me, and to say that he dedicates me to the empire… … Everything is strange. But I do know one thing.”
“What is that like?”
She smiled softly at my question. It was a very seductive smile.
In addition to the strange appearance of her inner skin showing through, the smile she was wearing right now went very well with it.
So I felt a mesmerizing charm that seemed to captivate the viewer.
Grumbling.
Even the way he gently brushes his black hair, as if gently relaxing, is quite strange.
It seemed ‘intentional’ to me.
He said he was trying to seduce me on purpose.
It was that moment.
The moment she raised her head again and met my eyes.
“I can be sure that Lieutenant Han Cheon-seong will dedicate himself to this empire.”
“… … “I promise.”
The answer was a little late for a moment, but I was able to answer with confidence.
To put it bluntly.
I will dedicate myself to this empire.
It will probably bring a future to this empire that no one has ever achieved, and that no one has ever achieved.
“… … .”
Suddenly, my eyes fell on my hands.
‘With this very hand, we will create a future in which we will no longer have to worry about the danger of the nine apostles.’
I will try desperately for myself, not for anyone else.
As always, my actions will be for the sake of the empire more than anyone else’s.
So I was confident.
I am proud in expressing my opinion and asking for help.
‘Because serving this empire will soon become serving me.’
When Shiffrin looked up again, a strange smile appeared on her face.
“That’s it. I will help you as I promised you… … “Then let’s stop the conversation here.”
“yes. “Thank you very much for taking the time to meet me at this late hour.”
I was relieved because things seemed to have gone so well.
Sreuk.
The car that naturally raised itself like that.
“Does Lieutenant Han Cheon-seong usually act like this?”
Suddenly, a strange question was heard.
“no. I thought that Shiffrin would be leaving early tomorrow morning, so I had to come here. “I also know that it would be a nuisance to visit someone this late at night.”
I smiled awkwardly and was a little embarrassed.
‘If you think about it, it’s really rude.’
No matter how serious the issue was, it was an incident where a subordinate visited a superior late at night. The man went to the woman’s room alone, so much so that anyone would have misunderstood it as a secret affair.
“Then let’s create a misunderstanding.”
“… … “Are you saying it’s a misunderstanding?”
Shiffrin blinked at the unexpected words and suddenly stood up.
Sreuk. Again.
While uncrossing the white legs that had been crossed throughout the conversation, he came right in front of me.
And then there was a momentary pause.
“… … .”
The woman named Shiffrin who approached me had a more profound feeling than I expected.
“I also have a close relationship. “Wouldn’t it be okay if that kind of misunderstanding spreads?”
“no. Shiffrin, that’s… … .”
“how is it. Anyway, I know you touched more than one or two women, but even if I were added now, your influence would actually increase. “That’s not really a flaw, is it?”
Her breath touched the back of my neck, the corners of her mouth curling up in an odd way, but for a moment I couldn’t accept the change in the situation.
“… … !”
So seriously ever.
We met each other sincerely.
The conversation went really well, but I didn’t expect her to say something strange at the end… … .
Slurp.
Her hand momentarily brushing my shoulder was very strange.
Maybe that’s why I couldn’t open my mouth.
It felt like she was tempting me, but even though I knew it, my body felt stiff.
The problem was the distance I allowed myself to have with her at some point.
As she approached me, she held me tightly with a secret aura that I wondered when it might have appeared.
If you were to say that I couldn’t resist that energy, that wasn’t the case.
But the important thing was that she was directly strangling me.
‘This…’ … .’
How on earth should I accept this?
It was possible to resist this energy. But the moment she resisted, it seemed like the whole conversation with her, which had been good up to the last moment, would go astray.
More than anything, that fact really disturbed my mind right now.
“… … .”
As her light red eyes turned bright red as she looked up at me, I swallowed my saliva without realizing it.
I really don’t know.
However, this moment was truly embarrassing.
I don’t know what she is asking of me or not.
Her mesmerizing beauty on the outside gives off an even more mysterious atmosphere when reflected in the moonlight.
“Whoa… … .”
As the faint breath passed through the back of my neck again and reached my ear, I felt goosebumps rise up my back without my knowledge.
“… … .”
The car was tied to her without even being able to breathe properly.
She gently tilted her head.
Grumbling.
The sight of her face slowly approaching me through her naturally disheveled black hair as she leans forward. But after that, it was different from what I expected.
Come on.
I blinked blankly as the hand gently held me.
“Foot.”
Then, at the sound of laughter, I felt my stiff body relax for a moment.
Even the energy that was holding me back had completely disappeared.
“Why are you so nervous?”
“No, I… … Mr. Shiffrin.”
“Are you nervous that I might do something really stupid? “I’m not that easy of a woman.”
Even though her voice was softly whispering, I awkwardly wrapped my hands around her waist.
What she gave me was a light hug.
A hug that makes you feel like your bodies are slightly touching each other.
… … So, I thought this was a friendly hug.
“Then please take care of me in the future.”
When she gently let go of me, I smiled awkwardly.
“… … “I would like to ask you to take care of me.”
“Hmm, you’re looking very disappointed right now. Do you wish I’d hugged you more?”