44 [37] Footsteps at the beginning.txt (2/2)

In fact, Ristiane's words and actions were correct in terms of common sense.

The King of Zeldia and his overlords would not have formed such a drastic relationship with him if they hadn't seen the spirit beast (Hinori) in person.

''Of course, not all of them approve of that. 'Of course, not all of them admit it, just like Listiane-dono. A certain person tells me that, of all people, he or she wants you to help him or her prevent the friendship between the kingdom and the abomination.

What...?

Listiane's eyebrows twitched in response.

''As Listiane-dono didn't know, this decision has not yet been made public(oya). Until now, the abomination has been unforgivable. We can't make it public until we have an explanation and a revision of the law to convince the people.

Yeah, so what?

Listyanne's long sword at the ready and the hand that held it trembled.

''Didn't you feel it too, Listyanne-dono? That abomination is not necessarily on the side of us humans. If we form an equal relationship with such a person, it will only be harmful to the Humane Kingdom. No, if he's not good enough, he could become a worm in a lion's body.

”Huh!

Listyanne stiffens for a moment when she is told what she always felt when she was working with Wyrm.

I've been told that I have to correct my mistakes, no matter what the king says. I'm sure you'll be able to help me with that, too, as you're one of the best in the kingdom,” he said.

'But then it's like a coup d'etat! I can't betray the princess!

Listiane shakes her head and refuses, and before she knows it, Julius, who had been approaching her for some time, brings his face close enough to peer at her.

Maybe it's because she was upset, but Ristiane can't react to Julius.

''Betray you? In fact, I don't know what kind of danger might befall His Highness because of the abominable child if this is the case. You must help her out. By our hands....no, by the hands of the other Ristiane...

Hidden by the hood, Julius' eyes, which are difficult to even see his expression, begin to glow suspiciously.

''Ah...u... Help? My lady, you were my daughter.

Yes, you are the only one who can save her from the clutches of the abomination. You are the only one who can save her from the clutches of this abomination. I beg you to help us to save the princess.

Julius continues to keep his eyes on Ristiane, not taking his eyes off of her.

The suspicious light emitted from Julius's eyes increases, while the light slowly diminishes from Ristiane's eyes.

''...Wakatta. I'll cooperate with you.

The light was gone from Listiane's eyes, and her face was completely covered with nothingness.

The thing Julius used against Ristiane is the so-called (so-called) ”brainwashing technique”.

It's not easy to brainwash people, but Listyanne, whose mind was weakened by the dismissal of Lumelia's bodyguard and her house arrest, and who was told that her desire was the right thing to do, couldn't resist the brainwashing technique.

He was unable to resist the brainwashing. Well, it's getting interesting, isn't it?

Julius looks up at the night sky with satisfaction as Listiane's brainwashing is complete.

'Do you think you'll enjoy it? Mr. Wyrm.

The moon, which had been peeking out of his face, had been swallowed up by thick clouds before he knew it.