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Episode 529 I Know Everything (2)

In fact, I had half given up. In these times of war, finding even one refugee was nearly impossible.

Fortunately, refugees who came from other countries were relatively easy to track their movements.

Thanks to the efforts of Byron administrators plus some luck, Anna was found.

"Would you like to go now?"

Claude nodded his head wildly in response to the administrator's question.

"Let's go, let's go now. No, wait a minute, cover your face."

Claude disguised himself and cautiously went to the refugee camp.

While leading the Lutanian Army, I saw many refugee camps. Given the circumstances, their conditions were very poor.

Not only were they unable to eat properly, but public safety was also poor. Knife fights broke out at every turn, and many people fell ill and died.

Yet the kingdom could not care about them, for it was already too busy dealing with the rifts and rebels.

But the camp in the Kingdom of Byron was different.

"This is… … ."

Claude and Wendy were a little surprised to see the camp.

Plenty of food, clean clothing, medicine, etc. were distributed, and soldiers were stationed to keep watch to prevent fighting.

The refugees all looked bewildered at the unexpected benefits.

Perhaps this is all the administrators' intention to look good to Claude.

The administrator said with a sly smile.

"As the General said, I haven't said anything yet. I've taken all measures to ensure there are no problems."

"… … Thank you. I will not forget your consideration."

The administrator who guided Claude had a satisfied expression on his face. He was glad that he could repay the benefactor who saved the kingdom in some small way.

I also thought that thanks to this, our relationship with Rutania would become a little stronger.

Claude looked at a corner of the camp with trembling eyes.

Anna was resting among a group of people. She looked quite haggard and shabby, as if she had been through a lot.

But the gentle smile on her face was the same as before. She was the one who always tried to smile, no matter how hard it was.

"Anna...."

Claude's throat suddenly choked up.

She was someone who didn't have to live such a hard life. A woman born into a prestigious family had her life ruined because of her.

Anna had never lived comfortably since then. The guilt still hadn't gone away.

Even when she enslaved Alfoy, she didn't feel this way. Anna was that much of a sore thumb to Claude.

"… … Still, that's fortunate."

Several people were taking care of Anna. Judging from their attire, they seemed to be from the academy Anna had been dispatched to.

It was thanks to them that we were able to survive this war without any trouble.

Now, he had to end the things that had been tormenting him since the past. Wasn't that the reason he finally took revenge on his master?

Claude spoke to the Rutanian administrator who had followed him.

"I will give you some of my troops, so you can safely send the refugees from the Kingdom of Seiron back to their homeland."

"All right."

"Make sure you have food and shelter so you can focus on your daily life with peace of mind."

The Kingdom of Ceylon is now under the influence of the Kingdom of Rutania. It will soon be fully incorporated, so it will be much safer than the Kingdom of Byron.

I was thinking of sending troops there for the time being to keep them safe. If I could just do that much, they would be able to live in peace.

"You will also hear that I have avenged my master."

Since Claude was the temporary governor of Ceylon, it was impossible not to hear his name.

I'm sure he'll come looking for me... ... but I won't be going back there anymore, so we won't be able to meet.

"Is this enough?"

It didn't take away the guilt of ruining her life, but it seemed like there was nothing more he could do for Anna directly.

The soldiers approached the refugees and relayed Claude's orders. The refugees, most of whom were from the Kingdom of Ceylon, were very happy to hear the news.

"Can I go back home now?"

"You're giving us food and shelter?"

"The Kingdom of Rutania really helped us!"

Anna also clasped her hands together and rejoiced.

I didn't know how long I would have to wander like this, but I was told that I could return to my hometown. They said they would give me food and a house, so I couldn't help but be happy.

Then suddenly, Anna felt something strange and turned her head. Among the cheering crowd, someone was staring at her.

'Who is it?'

It was an unfamiliar face. But somehow it felt familiar.

The man looked at himself a little longer and then slowly turned around.

Anna muttered without realizing it.

"… … Claude?"

But she soon shook her head.

I knew that Claude had followed the Duke of Fenris. And that the Duke of Fenris's army had come to help this kingdom.

But the Claude she knew was a timid, fearful, and reserved man, unsuited to the battlefield.

'Because I always said safety first.'

He was probably working as an administrator in the Fenris estate. Claude couldn't possibly be here.

Anna glanced at the man leaving and laughed and chatted with the people.

Wendy asked Claude cautiously as he left the camp.

"Is that okay? Even if we don't meet… … ."

"Okay. What's good about meeting you?"

"But still… …you searched for it like that."

"I just… … did it so that I could feel better. Because of me, I lost my father and now my life is difficult."

"… … ."

Wendy said nothing. She seemed to understand Claude's guilt a little.

Looking at the way he worked in Yeongji, he seemed like a man without a conscience.

Claude began to chatter in a somewhat relieved tone.

"And when a successful ex-lover suddenly shows up, it's only appropriate for revenge. I dumped him. How can you have the decency to go out in front of him?"

Wendy laughed at those words. Who would kick someone like me? I ran away because I was scared.

And far from being successful, Claude's official status was still that of a 'slave.'

Claude coughed in vain after seeing those eyes.

"Ahem, ahem. Anyway, I've done enough."

Anna will live without want from now on, because the administrators of Seiron's 'territory' will continue to secretly look after and protect her.

Just that much is enough to make me feel safe. In the future, all I have to do is destroy the Salvation Church so that people can live safely.

He had a plan to take revenge on the revolutionaries who had framed his teacher, but it was unclear when that would happen.

Claude was able to leave the kingdom of Byron with a slightly relieved heart. He walked away with his usual wistful and carefree manner.

Wendy followed him quietly.

* * *

The Rutanian army, whose maintenance was completed, moved to the neighboring kingdom.

While moving, Giselle received a letter from Julian, telling her how they were progressing.

As promised, we shared the situation on the battlefield and met in the Kingdom of Sardinia.

Thanks to the Dark sent by Jiselle, the two armies were able to communicate more quickly.

Belinda asked from the side, her expression half suspicious, half expectant.

"Can you really come back safely? The Salvation Church guys are formidable. We have to suppress the rebellion of two kingdoms."

"You don't have to worry. He's incredibly strong, so that shouldn't be a problem. It's not like the Salvation Church's main force is left."

"How do you know Kang Han-ji? He's just revealed himself. The rumors about his specialty seem a bit exaggerated."

"I told you I know everything."

"… … ."

Belinda, like Claude, was speechless. She had always suspected that she had some sort of precognitive power.

"Well, shall I help Elena practice today?"

Because it was a talent too valuable to just leave in the kingdom, Giselle moved with Elena and Rachel by her side.

And like this, whenever they had time during the march, they were forced to learn the Mana training method.

After learning the Mana Training Method, the two often helped each other in the battle against the rift.

Elena and Rachel's faces turned pale when Giselle appeared.

The problem with the attribute mana training method is that although it is effective, it is also very painful.

Elena said with dark, dead eyes.

"Can you stop doing that?"

"no."

"Then let's take a rest today."

"no?"

Boohoo!

Before he could finish speaking, Elena's fist tore through the air. It was intended to surprise and knock Giselle unconscious.

"Huh?"

Jiselle dodged lightly and quickly grabbed Elena, wrapping her arms around her neck. At the same time, she placed her hands on her back and breathed mana into her.

"Eugyagyagyagyaek!"

Elena, unable to bear the pain, struck Giselle in the side with her elbow. It was a clean blow that had become second nature through training.

Kwajik!

Jiselle gritted her teeth in pain that felt like her ribs were going to break. No, it actually felt like her ribs were cracking.

"Ugh! This monster!"

"Shut up, shut up, shut up! Don't call me that! Ewww!"

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Elena writhed in pain, repeatedly elbowing Giselle's body.

Elena, who was already born with divine powers, was growing stronger as time went on. But as she learned the attribute mana and training, her strength was increasing exponentially.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Jiselle thought as she was hit.

'This is crazy. If this keeps up, aren't we really going to make it to the quarterfinals of the continent? Oh man, this hurts.'

It was only because his resilience and defense were abnormally high that he was able to endure it, but any knight would have had his ribs broken the moment he was hit.

In that respect, Rachel was much better. When she got past her limit, she just passed out.

The monster named Elena continued to grow stronger and stronger, without even fainting.

As soon as the forced mana training ended, Giselle suddenly broke away from Elena and said.

"You do it yourself now. This should be enough. I'm having a hard time too. Like this monster princess."

"Ugh… … ."

Elena glared at Giselle as she lay on the ground. It was truly unfair that she had to suffer like this.

While the other noble ladies were living gracefully in the capital, the princess herself was busy rolling around on the battlefield.

Is this the duty of a nobleman or something? It's not wrong, so I was really shocked.

Elena took out all that pent-up anger on the Crackers.

Kuung!

Elena placed the 'Declarer of Destruction' on the ground and looked forward.

Elena and Rachel have been following the knights up until now, gaining experience little by little.

But now it was different. Now that Giselle had thought enough was enough, she put the two of them in the lead along with the knights.

Kaaaah!

Elena was not afraid even though countless crackers were rushing in. Instead, her eyes were burning with a menacing fire.

I needed a place to relieve the stress that was building up to the tips of my hair.

"Eww!"

As she screamed and swung her huge hammer.

Kwaaaaang!

Kaaaak?

The crackers that were rushing at her burst out all at once.