What Happens When The Second Male Lead Powers Up [EN]: Chapter 421

But still, I’ve been quite positive lately.

Just like that day when I possessed this strange body without knowing anything.

“Thank you for your guidance, Deputy Commander!”

Oh, the soldiers who were passing by saw us and bowed.

The corners of their raised gray eyes curved handsomely.

“Yes, good work. Go rest and see you again in the afternoon.”

“Yes, yes!”

“I’ll be looking forward to seeing you then!”

“Well, I’ll think about it.”

The Deputy Commander smiled, and the subordinates screamed with faces as red as strawberries.

Ms. Gain poked Lady Elizabeth in the side, telling her to stop flirting.

‘Don’t forget you have a fiancé?’ she chided, and the answer came back, ‘Isn’t this much okay?’

Her expression was so sincere that we were horrified.

Rea, who was stepping on the sanctuary, rolled her black eyes.

Before anyone knew it, laughter that was almost a gasp burst out.

“This is going to be a disaster! Aren’t you ashamed of your fiancé who is eight years younger than you?”

“But I’m definitely drawing the line, aren’t I?”

“No, you’re drawing the line with a pencil. It’s too easy to erase.”

“Hahaha.”

What I was most worried about when I came back here, and what had been holding me back until recently, was my relationship with my friends.

Our trust and feelings for each other.

Someone who jumped off the apartment balcony in the middle of the night might scoff at me for worrying about such a thing.

They might argue that there are bigger problems like family or life…

But that was my sincere feeling at the time.

I wanted to come back and make my friends safe, and see them happy with my own eyes.

I wanted to somehow reunite Prince Yeseo and the siblings from the Divine Kingdom.

But more than anything, I desperately wanted our bond not to disappear.

Even after I revealed all the truth.

If you point out that it’s selfish or short-sighted, I have nothing to say.

“Lady Elizabeth, don’t forget what we told you, okay? When Ghanael comes, greet him as kindly and brightly as possible. Don’t wink at others. Stop being prettier and more handsome than usual. Wait until he’s ready…”

Ms. Gain counted on her slender fingers one by one.

I smiled faintly at the two of them.

Whether it was luck or the blessing of the Main God.

A Christmas present-like miracle happened to me when I returned to the Blue Star [Earth].

Our main characters and Sir Johann all accepted my secret, even though they knew it.

Although they didn’t seem to have fully adapted, that was only natural.

Still, we talked more than before, and we were trying to resolve any questions we had for each other right away.

This was something to be grateful for, even if you just changed your position for a moment.

It would be hard to understand all at once, so we just had to take it one step at a time.

Of course, there were a lot of tasks and obstacles piled up in the middle…

“I understand. I will try my best.”

“You have to do more than try, you have to dedicate yourself! You’ll regret it later. Baroness Caroline also said that you have to give in unconditionally. Ghanael is such a kind and lovely fiancé. The two of you were so good together.”

“That seems to be true. When I took off my engagement ring yesterday, there was a white mark left here―”

“Aaaagh, why did you take it off!”

Slap, slap! Ms. Gain slapped her friend’s back with a swift hand.

It was the first time I had seen the Deputy Commander flutter like a piece of paper.

I had never experienced the main character’s touch, so I was even more scared.

‘Squeak!’ I quickly hugged the excited lesser pandas.

You guys shouldn’t see this, it’s too violent and bad for your emotions!

“I can’t live like this. Marquis Francois is right next to our bed. Didn’t he give you any advice?”

“Ugh, he just said it was too fun… He said it felt like reading a romance novel and he was excited.”

“Agh!”

‘Who am I expecting anything from!’ The frustrated pink princess was sucking up Ether.

I stifled a giggle with the divine beasts.

Yes, it’s okay now. I’ve regained my confidence and hope.

Of course, the terrifying secret of Statia Rock Castle, the terrifying secret of Baron Francken and the Salt Marsh, the terrifying secret of the Venetian royal family and the Sneider Duchy (they’re all one and the same)…

On top of that, if I think about the world-building plot that I haven’t figured out yet, the way to go home, and waking up Prince Yeseo, my head throbs.

The rumors about the covenant were rather light compared to the other things.

And Lady Elizabeth’s lost piece collection!

Well, it feels like there are a lot of tasks. Definitely.

“Cristel, please be gentle. The patient needs stability the most. You might forget what you already knew because of the pain.”

“Princess, ouch! I wish you had said that 30 seconds earlier.”

Lady Elizabeth, who said that, finally laughed out loud.

It was amazing that everyone could have bright faces even in a serious situation.

Maybe it’s because I’m not alone.

I have friends and adults, so I can do it. I believe everything will be alright.

I planned to do my best in the future.

I’m not good at using my body, but I’m quick-witted and perceptive.

And soon, when Werner Fenetian is dragged to the front lines, more than half of what we’re worried about will be solved naturally.

Of course, that process will be followed by difficult talks, negotiations, and interrogations.

I heard that Princess Elysee, who attended the summit, looked different than before.

She was stronger and more determined than ever, and her eyes were full of desire to end the war.

“No, really. You can’t make your fiancé cry. Promise?”

“Yes, I promise.”

…Cautious optimism sprouted.

I quietly looked at the two of them, met Demi’s nose, and smiled softly.

It was then.

“Oh my god! The Royal Consort has run away!”

Flinch! All eyes turned to the end of the street. It was the direction the messengers had ridden off in.

A young man in armor was running towards us, waving his arms.

His red and blue face looked like it was about to explode. What?

“Werner Fenetian has escaped!”

Another person suddenly appeared and shouted. My heart sank. Lies!

“What!”

“A message from the Crown Princess! He disappeared and ran away while heading to the front lines!”

“Alone!”

We quickly exchanged glances. The surroundings suddenly became noisy.

“That’s impossible! There must have been an escort!”

“Special report! Special report! Werner Fenetian is missing! Special report, special report!”

“The Royal Consort of the Divine Kingdom has disappeared! Like a ghost, there’s no trace of him!”

“Does His Majesty know? Is this a joke?”

“The messengers who ran earlier reported it! Oh my god!”

‘Wait, what is going on?!’ Commanders and soldiers popped out from all over the tents.

The main street turned into chaos in the blink of an eye.

The peace that had been flowing like a stream was completely swept away by the pouring rapids.

The voices of soldiers shouting here and there were deafening.

The wide path, wide enough for carriages to pass through, was instantly filled with people.

I opened my mouth in shock.

We were constantly pushed back like buoys drifting in the waves.

Ms. Gain cursed with a scary expression.

“…Those bastards. Did they just let him run away? Did they use it as a trick because they didn’t want to hand over their father and surrender! Or did that Duke take him away!”

“Or it could be that the promise to bring the Royal Consort was a lie from the start. It’s a promise guaranteed by the authority of the Crown Princess, but she is also half Sneider. If she decided to side with her father in earnest, she wouldn’t be able to do anything.”

Lady Elizabeth calmly replied.

On top of her beautiful and cool eyes, the face of the Marchioness overlapped.

The gruff voice of the middle-aged man seemed to linger in my ears.

‘Think of the innocent children of the Empire who died. Are they really opponents worth talking to?’

…For a moment, I couldn’t breathe. I squeezed my eyes shut and opened them.

I knew there was a possibility, and there were pessimistic opinions at the recent commanders’ meeting.

But this was only a minority opinion.

The fact was that the Crown Princess had first asked His Majesty the Emperor for negotiations.

She mentioned ‘the will of the Main God’ in public and declared that many things would be resolved if the Royal Consort came to the battlefield.

It was Duke Cecil Blancar’s explanation, so it must have been the truth without any exaggeration.

Thanks to that, the atmosphere in the military camp was quite optimistic these days.

There was talk that maybe, just maybe, the war would end sooner than expected.

A belief that this time was different spread softly.

I was clearly riding that atmosphere too.

Until a few minutes ago.

“If this is the Crown Princess’s doing, then why did she lie about bringing her father? To put us off guard all this time?”

“That’s very likely, Lady Cristel. If so, the Imperial Army must prepare to advance immediately. We may be exposed to a surprise attack at any time.”

“But on the other hand, it could be Duke Sneider’s doing. It’s better for him if his brother doesn’t come here. Right?”

“Yes. It is absolutely advantageous for the Duke for him to be quietly in the position of Royal Consort. The Sneider family will not be safe on the day his sins are revealed.”

“Damn it. Then just let it be revealed, please.”

Ms. Gain spat out a thick curse. I hurriedly put the lesser pandas down on the floor.

The important thing was not who did this. My lips moved immediately after organizing my thoughts.

“Maybe neither of them has the Royal Consort. This could be the result of both of their intentions going awry. We can’t rule out the possibility that he acted alone. So it doesn’t make sense to blame the culprit. We don’t know the internal affairs of the Divine Kingdom accurately, so we have to assume that we may never reach the truth. Then the problem is,”

“Damn it! Then it’s war again!”

“Let’s end it this time!”

A loud shout echoed from the corner in the distance. It was the excited knights.

‘Waaaaaah―!’ Some soldiers responded with shouts, raising their weapons and tableware.

I wet my lips with my tongue.

“…Whether he is alive now.”

“…”

“…”

The eyes of the two of them froze on me.

My chest was pounding with tension, and my palms were sweaty.

The feeling that things were getting complicated was vivid.

Our breaths mixed in the air.

“If the Royal Consort goes missing and never appears, he is no different from being dead from the Empire’s point of view. Then His Majesty’s war may lose its purpose. Of course, there is also the ending of pushing through to the end, occupying the royal capital, and receiving the royal family’s apology and surrender…”

“That is what His Majesty has prepared for, but it is not what he wants.”

“Yes. Then the prolongation of the war is inevitable. The damage and pain will increase.”

I answered. We looked at each other with serious expressions.

Just in time, orders began to reach the commanders, and those leading the troops appeared here and there.

A knight waving a huge Liester flag like a blanket was also seen.

Some of them, with helmets under their arms, got on their horses and shouted.

“This is His Majesty’s order! All combat wizard escort units will gather at the front!”

-Heeheehing!

“I repeat! All combat wizard escort units, take up your weapons!”

“Follow me!”

“Yes―!”

The soldiers who came out of the crowd ran to the other side.

A belated fear crept in. What will happen now?

Will everything be overturned like this, and will it be a full-scale war again? Overnight?

“Princess, Lady Elizabeth. Let’s go to His Highness the Crown Prince.”

“Yes?”

“He will be looking for us. He doesn’t say it openly, but he does it every time.”

‘He must need someone right now.’ Ms. Gain said as if it were natural.

I was out of my mind and dazed, but that was right.

I turned around to entrust the divine beasts to the priest at the shelter. At that moment―

“Princess! Princess Juliet!”

Flitch! A familiar voice was heard in the distance. I was startled and stood on tiptoe.

Beyond the heads of the soldiers caught in the chaos, I saw familiar sky-blue hair.

Rea was very happy and waved her front paws. It wasn’t a hallucination.

The child we had been waiting for so long―a servant on horseback was approaching us.

My heart was pounding with joy and tension.

Finally, Ghanael had arrived at the Liester headquarters across the desert.

Of all times, now!

“Ghanael!”

“Fiancé!”

As we shouted and waved our hands, the boy’s face, who was parting the crowd, crumpled.

Soon, a trembling voice came out. ‘Princess!’

“Princess! Something terrible has happened! The World Tree at the temple…”

-Kwaaaang!

And the sound of the sky breaking echoed.

It was a strong and fierce roar that seemed to tear everyone’s eardrums.

It was a noise that was qualitatively different from thunder or lightning.

‘Aaaaaaah!’ The horrified soldiers fell over like dominoes on the spot.

‘Squeak!’ The divine beasts twisted their bodies in surprise and hid inside the shelter.

I reflexively covered my ears and looked up at the sky. But nothing…

“Huh?”

…What is that?