chapter 231
231 – Scene 231# Join
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The Ruelberta family said to be the richest family in the empire.
The Ruelberta mansion, where the head of the family, Tristan, resides, was truly huge, as befits a wealthy man’s home. To someone who doesn’t know it, it looks like a palace or a hotel. In addition, it was worthy of being called a grand mansion, with a garden and grounds so large that no noble family could afford them.
As the scale of the building increased, the number of rooms in the Ruelberta Mansion was countless. From the reception room and bedroom to the employees’ quarters and guest rooms, etc… However, in addition to the numerous rooms, there were hidden rooms in the mansion.
For example, an underground treasure room and a secret meeting room hidden under the lobby stairs.
“Hmm. Nice to meet you. Everyone.”
Entering the secret conference room, Helga glanced at the people gathered.
Muri, the eldest sister of the Annihilation Maids and a maid with a smile full of maternal love.
Cynthia, a glasses maid who has a cold appearance but knows how to make cool-headed judgments.
Rika, a maid with extensive knowledge of cooking and a lively personality.
The maid, Beth, is young and timid, but active when it comes to battle.
And the half-human, half-blood demon Lian.
Helga looked satisfied after checking each of their faces.
“Hehe… Everyone is making good faces.”
“Helga. “Did you call me today to talk about you?”
“That’s right.”
A long time ago, the four maids who served Tristan called him Master, not Count.
Although they are below Helga in terms of rank, they are her senior in terms of the time they entered the mansion. Therefore, being able to use the name ‘Master’ could be seen as a small privilege given to them by Tristan.
If you think about it another way, it could also mean that Tristan trusts them.
Helga cleared her throat.
“Keuhumhum. “The reason I have summoned you all today is to take time to reflect on our mission.”
“If it’s our mission… “I mean helping the Count become the Demon King.”
“That’s right. Cynthia. But that’s just part of our mission.”
“Yes?”
“What do you think is the Count’s real reason for wanting to become the Demon King?”
“The real reason?”
Cynthia and other maids had question marks above their heads.
The real reason. Was there some reason for hiding it? But no matter how much they thought about it, they had no idea.
After seeing that no one was willing to answer, Helga spoke in a calm voice.
“First of all, as you all know, the Count took pity on the demons.”
“Is that so?”
“Just look at Rihanna and it’s like that. Originally, he was a death row inmate, so if he made a fuss in front of the emperor, he could have been summarily executed on the spot. But her Count took her away with his own hands. “Not only did he rehabilitate her, but he also rehabilitated her.”
“Lian… I was scared of work at that time… Helga and the Count were both scared…”
Rian turned pale, probably remembering what happened at that time.
“But it’s not just scary, right?”
“Huh. Still, there are times when the Count is kind. I listened to Rian and gave him his blood.”
“Right.”
“Yes, yes.”
“But what about me? “There are times when I’m nice too.”
“Helga, you’re not nice. I’m scared.”
“No way. It’s scary. “I’m not even angry.”
“I got angry and got scared because they hit me.”
“… That’s a bit disappointing. Anyway, the Count is that kind of person. Please look at the demons equally as human beings and extend a helping hand.”
The maids who remembered Tristan from his childhood agreed.
“Helga is right. “You have treated us without discrimination since ancient times.”
“Right? He said he ruled over the demons in the north, but in reality, he pitied the demons. “He wants to save the demons who are criticized by humans and who live in barren lands like the North.”
Helga pointed her hand to her own left eye.
“The Count is someone who willingly gave up one eye for me. Not only that, but he erased all the scars on my body… “You are my savior.”
“It’s the same for us too. If it weren’t for the Count, we would have become zombies, unable to live or die…”
Following the maids, Lian also read the atmosphere of the dragon character and joined in.
“Count Riando was sick, but he’s okay now. As expected, the one who was bad was Helga.”
“If I keep saying that, will it get worse again?”
“Ugh… “I’ll tell the Count.”
Ignoring Lian, who was glaring at her with resentment, Helga continued her words.
“The Count is thinking of becoming the Demon King and saving the Demons. And the goal is to build a bridge of communication. Between humans and demons, something we have never tried to understand until now.”
Until now, such a demon king has never existed. No, even throughout history, I have never heard of such an emperor or king.
Just like water and oil, demons and humans cannot mix and it was natural that they were hostile to each other.
However, Tristan, who is now their owner, said he would break that common sense.
I know how difficult it is to change common sense. Changing stereotypes and perceptions deeply rooted in people’s minds was almost the same thing as changing the world.
“I have been waiting for this moment all along. The Count is full of this anger and resentment towards me… Just wait for the day when you say let’s change this world full of absurdity.”
Helga seemed to understand now.
What is the meaning of what Tristan said when she was young?
-I will destroy this crazy world.
In the end, what he wanted to destroy was a world where conflict between demons and humans existed. Furthermore, it is not a demon king who hates, but a demon king who mediates… That was the real purpose.
Helga asked them.
“Would you like to join us too?”
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“Ugh… It’s chilly…”
In the carriage, Wendy trembled.
Even considering it was morning, she was cold.
Even though she was wearing a cardigan and thick tights, she could feel the chill.
The seasonal cycle of Ludrou, an archipelago of the Maykahel Empire, was very unique compared to other regions.
Of the four seasons, spring, summer, and fall are the shortest, but winter is the longest. In addition, there are only a handful of warm days in spring, summer, and fall, so much so that it was said that Ludlow only has two seasons: winter and midwinter.
It was cool fall weather until yesterday, but today it suddenly became as cold as midwinter.
In her haste to leave the mansion, Wendy couldn’t even pack her winter coat.
“kk…”
Myohail, the calico cat who was looking at the shivering Wendy as if she were pitiful, spoke.
“Wendy… There must have been one or two magics I taught you. Did you forget the cold weather magic?”
“Ah… !? Wow, Master, you are a genius… ?”
“Haha… “Maybe it’s because I’m a genius, but it’s because you’re an idiot.”
“Ugh… Master. It’s too much…”
Wise man Miohail accompanied Wendy on her way to school for the first time in a long time. Since he decided to participate in the northern expedition as Wendy’s guardian, they decided to go together as before for the time being.
“Now, stop whining and quickly draw the magic trick.”
“Yes… !”
Wendy drew her magic in the air with her fingers. Then, in an instant, the temperature inside her carriage rose.
“Ta, it’s warm. I think I’ll buy some now… Sniff…”
“kk…” ” ” . It must have been quite cold. “Blow your nose.”
“Thank you…”
Wendy, with her snot running, held out her handkerchief with her tail.
“Where on earth did you use what you learned so far? ? If I hadn’t accompanied him, he would have frozen to death in the North without being able to use any magic. Slurp…”
“Well, that… I’m more used to wearing clothes than using magic…”
“Yekki! Even so, can you still call yourself a disciple of Myoha-il? A wizard must use magic without knowing!”
“Ugh… I’m sorry…”
“Okay… It fell apart. It fell apart… How could I go to such a dangerous place like this? .”
Myohail’s nagging increased.
He was worried.
Northern Garden, I don’t trust Wendy who is following Tristan on the northern expedition… No, being unreliable is an excuse.
Is there anyone who wouldn’t mind sending a child to war even if it hurts her?
Even if Wendy had behaved perfectly, he would have found fault.
Also, she was also greedy.
Wendy is not an ordinary child. She is a warrior born with destiny. Her future will never be smooth.
Myo Ha-il also wanted to give Wendy the opportunity to grow. She was given the opportunity to learn the strong mental strength that could not be defeated by any storm and the boldness and courage that a warrior must possess.
It was a contradictory and strange statement, but the strange thing was that she wanted to let Wendy know in a safe way that her world was not easy.
There was a request from the Count, but that was the main reason why she accompanied Wendy on her expedition as her protector her.
Myohail climbed onto Wendy’s thighs and curled his body around her. It’s like his designated seat her
“But… “Why are you going to school so early today?”
Wendy said almost reflexively, stroking his chin with her hand.
“Ah… Oh, there is a swordsmanship practical evaluation today. So, I’m going to practice my swordsmanship a little…”
“Hmm… ?”