NOVEL WEB Chapter 30.2
Stage 1-30. ‘Saint’
Recalling Chris Ragnika, the former head of the Holy Knights, renowned for her brilliant leadership, he gave a wry smile and took a sip of his wine.
“She was fearless, always trying to cut through the darkness of the nobility. But being a commoner, she had no backing. No matter how strong she was, she had her limits alone.”
“So, you exiled her before she was backed into a corner?”
“I wanted to help her, but… I couldn’t afford to let her discover my plans. Back then, exile was the only way to protect her.”
He intentionally played the role of a foolish king.
All to punish the nobles who had grown fat off the country’s prosperity, their spirits thoroughly corrupted.
He has loved this country since he was a child.
So much so that he was ready to sacrifice his life to rebuild it.
“…Yet, she’s returned once more.”
“Fate certainly has a way of coming full circle. And this time, she found a master who shares her ideals. I imagine she’s more fulfilled now than ever before.”
“Yes, she’s vibrant. Happier than she ever was serving the kingdom.”
“What an embarrassing story.”
Though he said that, he looked quite pleased… no, he was probably overjoyed.
Because he could feel, even now, that the future was heading in a good direction for him.
“But Frone, how did you manage to get Revetzenka to agree to the terms of breaking off the engagement? What method did you use?”
“It was simple. I told her if Ouga Vellet lost, she could have Reina.”
At that, Anbald blinked in surprise, then burst out laughing, unable to contain it.
“Hahaha! Quite a bold gamble you made there!”
“It wasn’t a gamble at all. Anyone would know that Ouga Vellet was going to win.”
I had wanted to see his [Magic Cancel] too.
I hadn’t expected Anbald’s son to be so weak that he couldn’t even draw that out.
…Or maybe Ouga Vellet was just too strong.
Either way, if you knew his abilities, there was no need to even consider which side to bet on.
“Revetzenka always wanted a capable male heir. He’s been through countless marriages and divorces. To think you’d offer up your apprentice for that… only you could pull off such a feat.”
Even if you knew the outcome, he added.
“This whole affair severed ties with the Revetzenka family. We owe Gordon’s son our thanks.”
This would make it difficult for Revetzenka to maneuver freely anymore.
After all, his daughter being engaged to the Crown Prince was what had allowed him to do as he pleased.
It was a favorable outcome for Anbald too.
“Karen Revetzenka shares his good nature. In the near future, the political landscape will shift rapidly.”
“Yes. Those two will purify the country. And if they succeed in purging all the corruption—”
“—I am even considering giving Ouga Vellet the throne.”
It wasn’t just a passing thought.
The sound of expectation in his voice echoed through the quiet room.
“…That’s quite a bold statement, even with no one else around to hear it.”
“It’s just one possibility. So much so that I shake my head and dismiss it as impossible. Yet I dream… that perhaps, he could achieve it.”
“To become the one with a holy heart to save this nation— the ‘Saint.”