I Became a Dark Knight the Empress Is Obsessed With

21 – Senator’s Council – (complete)

[Notice – The Empress’s stress level has increased! ]

＞ Current stress level [ 7(+1) / 10 ]

[ Notice – When the stress level increases by a certain amount, the Empress gains a random negative trait. This may affect the ending. ]

“Whoa.”

I sighed while holding my throbbing right hand.

The system window that appeared in front of her eyes informed her that Lincia’s stress had increased.

Turn your gaze accordingly.

I saw Lyncia with her head down. Lyncia, who was almost draped over the chair with her unfocused eyes on her feet, looked haggard as if she was about to collapse at any moment.

It had been this way ever since the incident in the garden.

It deserves it. He experienced a death crisis during the walk he asked to go out. It wasn’t a bad intention, but I’m sure the guilt isn’t the only thing.

Even though he said there was no need to blame himself, he was in a dead state.

“Anyway, the council has been suspended.”

I looked at the blade on the table. It is the blade that pierced my hand a moment ago.

A small blade the length of the palm of your hand. It’s about a dagger to look at.

A mysterious blue light continued to flicker on the blade.

And I saw this light during the National Foundation Day.

The song Slaine was holding.

According to Rowan, it is a blade processed with special mana treatment. And this type of enchantment is only used in churches.

In the end, when the church’s intervention, which had been full of suspicions, became a reality, the committee went into an uproar, and the meeting has been suspended indefinitely.

Facing danger, Lyncia was almost confined to the shelter in the name of protection, and I stayed by her side.

I was the only escort in the room.

This was also Lyncia’s request.

‘I was really scolded.’

So I sat down alone and covered my head.

church involvement.

It was an incident that did not exist in the first act. In the original game, you can clear it by avoiding the secret surprise attack led by the black man Edwin Paleid and defeating him who came to see the end directly. It was a simple development.

However, after today’s incident, the story took a sharp twist.

Why are they targeting Lynchia?

The answer came shortly after.

‘It’s because of me.’

It’s because I intervened too deeply in Lincia.

From their point of view, they must have thought it was a betrayal. It must have been shocking to see that he was planted as a spy and became the most loyal knight of the princess.

Well, compared to the game, there was a feeling that I had become a little too close to Lyncia.

A very different development from the game.

It’s like a truck with broken brakes.

When this happens, all the facts I knew about the game are nothing but scraps of paper.

Even my stress levels went up.

I want to cry, really.

“Freed.”

“Yes.”

While I was tearing my hair out, Lyncia suddenly spoke up.

She was looking at me with an expression that looked like she was about to cry.

“… … sorry.”

“There is no need to apologize.”

“I was being smug and I hurt Fried.”

“no. It’s because I wasn’t prepared for it.”

I tried to convey as much consolation as possible, but it seemed to be of no use to Lyncia.

“I am also pathetic. To think that she wanted to become empress after all this.”

“It’s not your Highness’ fault.”

“But it’s not even more to blame for Fried.”

“… … Well.”

Lynchia smiled at my reaction, but the effort she made seemed painful.

“You seem very tired.”

I approached Lyncia and pulled the hot blanket up to her shoulders.

She immediately grabbed the blanket I gave her and lay down halfway on the bed, but her eyes were still shaking.

“I think you’d better get some sleep.”

“Freed.”

“Yes.”

“… … Where are you not going?”

A childlike pampering.

I opened my mouth.

“I am not going anywhere.”

“Really?”

“Yes. under oath.”

“… … What a relief.”

Lynchia closed her eyes and didn’t move anymore.

Soon after, the sound of light breathing was heard.

Then I caught my breath.

He seemed very tired.

I wonder if the fact that there are dark circles under Lyncia’s eyes must have been too much for a while.

He gently brushed his messy bangs. It felt strange to feel the warmth when I put my fingers through my hair.

I sat back down and tried to move my injured hand. Every time I felt a pain like being stabbed with a needle.

You can still fight. It is fortunate that the injured hand was not the left hand holding the sword, but the other hand.

“Get your mind straight, me.”

smacked both cheeks.

I kept my side with my eyes wide open.

You never know when a crisis may strike. I couldn’t sleep comfortably.

The problem is that the Senate Council has been suspended indefinitely. If so, how do I clear the first act?

I thought about it for a while, but the answer didn’t come out.

smart.

At that moment, a knock was heard.

I put my hand on the scabbard and approach the door.

“Who is that?”

Let’s talk a little, the hoarse voice came back.

“This is Melina.”

A different voice than usual.

Why?

Something was unsettling.

*

“What are you doing at dawn like this?”

“I just can’t sleep. How is the princess’s condition?”

“You are sleeping now. It must have been a bit of a shock.”

“okay.”

Melina nodded.

Melina’s face, which she checked after a brief visit, was more chapped than Lyncia’s. As if he had heard shocking facts, his complexion was pale blue, and every word he uttered was tinged with fear.

It was clear that she was not in a normal state.

“… … Sir Fried.”

Melina, who was silent for a moment, opened her mouth. Lips are dry.

“I heard that you were injured while trying to save the princess.”

“Ah, that’s fine.”

In fact, the extent to which the palm was pierced seems to be sufficient for first aid. After Rowan gave her a little magic treatment, the pain went away quickly.

Melina’s gaze lingered on the palm of my hand.

“I must have misunderstood Sir Fried. I will apologize.”

“I understand.”

Her misunderstanding wasn’t too bad. At least it showed that Melina was truly for Lyncia.

That’s why I can’t believe that I’m going to be the main character of The Dead End.

Melina pursed her lips for a moment, then let out a breath that seemed to be cut off.

Because of the chill of dawn, white steam spread.

Eventually, the words she uttered were desperate.

“Sir Fried, can you protect the princess to the end?”

“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

“Promise me.”

Melina suddenly reached out and squeezed my wrist tightly.

My hands were surprisingly cold.

“For now, all you have to do is promise me.”

“… … Huh.”

What was contained in those words was, without a doubt, a plea.

It was the exact opposite of the words of contempt he had spoken until yesterday.

For some reason I feel eerie.

“Can you keep it? for what? Even at the cost of your life?”

“… … .”

“Can you swear? You will definitely protect the princess, no, Lynthia?”

I didn’t answer.

Then Melina made an even more desperate expression.

“Did something happen?”

“… … I can’t tell.”

Melina shook her head.

“Please swear. it’s a knight Please reassure me.”

It was such a desperate expression that I lost my words at the same time.

As much as Lynthia has been in danger several times in the past, I understand the anxiety as a guardian. However, it was not common to be shaken like this.

Whatever the reason, the first priority was to calm her down.

I took Melina’s arm and held her hand. Her pupils widened in an instant.

“His Highness Lynchia, she will surely become a great empress.”

I brought back memories from the game.

“Of course there will be adversity and suffering. But Your Highness will overcome them all, grow up, and finally sit on your throne and bring a wave of peace. You will rule for all, and your empire will shine brightly. It will usher in a new dawn.”

True End, Empress of Dawn.

this is the ending i want

“I don’t know if I’ll be able to be together at the end of it. However, you can be sure of this. Princess Lynchia will surely become a light that shines in the dark future.”

“… … .”

“I will make it.”

Melina blinked and listened to my story, then hung her head.

“… … Yes.”

resigned expression.

However, as if relieved, the color of her face had returned.

“Thanks for putting my mind at ease.”

“… … So, what happened?”

“sorry.”

Melina raised her head.

The smile he was trying to make looked very sad.

“Please take good care of the princess.”

“Yes?”

After saying that, she turned her back.

A familiar sound effect was heard.

belt ring.

[ Ending – #12 / 「Chief Maid Melina」 ]

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＞ Survival Point +1

“What is this?”

I muttered in a shrieking voice, and Melina ran away from the hallway as if she were running away.

And that was her last appearance.