Chapter 443

In the end, Olivia achieved her goal with So-ki. She created a situation where the Empire couldn't dispose of Reinhard alone. However, it was impossible for the Holy Knights to lead Reinhard's new recruits. Berthus knew what Olivia's true goal was. Olivia will do everything she can for Reinhard's sake, using political power since it's impossible with force. Olivia forced Reinhard to eat and begged him to eat until he finally did. Sabioline Tana watched everything. When Olivia left, Ellen Artoleus was standing next to Berthus. Olivia smiled bitterly at Berthus for bringing Ellen, who seemed like an empty person with no thoughts or will, to resist her. Berthus brought Ellen to stop Olivia's attack. Ellen is the champion of Tu'an, chosen by Tiamat, and the sister of Lagan Artoleus. She has the support of the Mencius sect and the majority of the people. Berthus brought Ellen to stop Olivia's attack and Ellen has the Raphael, the Sun God's relic. Only Reinhard and Charlotte know that Ellen has the Raphael. If this fact is known, Ellen will have a stronger reason than Olivia, who has one relic, to possess two relics. Of course, the Holy Knights that Olivia brought would feel confused if Ellen had different thoughts from Olivia's. The division of the Holy Knights would soon lead to a division of support, and Olivia would no longer be able to carry out further attacks. However, Olivia just stared at Ellen. Olivia didn't know that Ellen played a decisive role in tracking down the demon king. She only knew that Ellen had fallen into despair. Olivia forced Reinhard to eat and begged him to eat until he finally did. Sabioline Tana watched everything. When Olivia left, Ellen Artoleus was standing next to Berthus. Berthus brought Ellen to stop Olivia's attack. Ellen is the champion of Tu'an, chosen by Tiamat, and the sister of Lagan Artoleus. She has the support of the Mencius sect and the majority of the people. Berthus brought Ellen to stop Olivia's attack and Ellen has the Raphael, the Sun God's relic. Only Reinhard and Charlotte know that Ellen has the Raphael. If this fact is known, Ellen will have a stronger reason than Olivia, who has one relic, to possess two relics. "I was too afraid to even consider listening. Does believing make you unhappy, or not believing make you unhappy? If both lead to unhappiness, which is better? I was shocked to realize that I had been deceived all along and had been hiding in my room. Olivia Lanche's words were all true. This feeling cannot be false. I thought that no one would support me with the size of my heart. I am living in fear and betrayal, lost in thought. Ellen did not know anything else, but she knew one thing. She didn't know what she was good at, but crying like this must be wrong. * * * Olivia Lanche led the Holy Knights and left. Before the existence of the hero is known to all the continent, the hero will be covered with rumors that he was the demon king. Conflict with religious groups was inevitable. Berthus' job now was to prevent this from turning into a war. After Olivia left, the alert posture was relaxed and Berthus came to the office with Ellen. It is true that Reinhard is the demon king. Olivia Lanche decided to believe Reinhard anyway. She didn't want to think that she could trust him because he had saved her several times. Whether you believe and become unhappy or do not believe and become unhappy, if there are two paths, Olivia Lanche said she would believe and become unhappy. You were only capable of that much. Olivia's words hurt Ellen's heart. Could she trust her? Should she believe in something that has been hidden? Is that possible? It's impossible. It seems impossible. Ellen just saw someone who could do it. Of course, Olivia, if you think about it, may have found it easier to trust the demon king because she was in a situation where she received his grace. Ellen thinks. All the things that have happened so far. Could all that time have been real? Can she make the time that has now become all fake by believing in Reinhard real? I should have trusted Reinhard more. Olivia could do something, but she couldn't. Was she really just that much? "...." Ellen just stared blankly at the table with empty eyes. "Ellen, you have enough right to attend the Pope-level meeting of the Odae Divine Sect. You know that, right?" "....Really?" At Berthus' words, Ellen muttered blankly. "Olivia Lanche will drag the demon king to the side of the Holy Knights and try to justify the demon king's actions. So, you're the only one who can press the crazy bastard's right to speak there." "....I see." "...." At Ellen's lackluster response, Berthus looked at her with his arms crossed. "Do you also want to believe in Reinhard?" "...." "That's what everyone wants. They want Reinhard's crazy talk to be true. But I just can't believe it. It doesn't make sense. And even if Reinhard's intentions are true, the problem remains the same. If Olivia recognizes Reinhard as the champion who received the two sacred treasures, she will say that he should be recognized as a champion. Then humanity will be released into the world with both the Divine Sect and the Demon Sect in their hands. Regardless of whether Reinhard really doesn't hate humans, the continent will be divided and another second Demon World War may occur. Even if Reinhard doesn't want conflict, his existence is too huge and will undoubtedly become the starting point of a huge conflict. Berthus, who is in a position to protect the empire, couldn't let the demon king be released into the world. Ellen listened to the story quietly and said, "I'll attend the Odae Divine Sect meeting." Without saying what she would say there. "Can I... go see Reinhard?" Ellen said, as if she was only thinking about that. * * * Standing in front of Reinhard, who was bound by chains, Ellen was surprised by the guilt that surged deep in her heart. She played a decisive role in capturing the demon king who threatened humanity. It was a good thing that anyone in the world would do, and it was a clear achievement that would go down in history. But when Ellen saw Reinhard slumped over, she didn't feel the exhilaration or joy that comes from a sense of revenge. The guilt that eats away at her heart came first. I. I made Reinhard like this. "..." She never thought she would be treated well, but seeing it with her own eyes was another matter. Watching Reinhard in such a miserable state made Ellen's hands tremble and her breath catch. It felt like someone was squeezing her heart. Reinhard struggled to lift his head and looked at Ellen outside the iron bars. His appearance, with his shackles, his tiredness, and his unfocused eyes, seemed like he had given up. Finally, when he recognized Ellen and tears filled his unfocused eyes, Ellen wanted to tear her heart out. "..." Are even those tears fake? No, that's impossible. Ellen trembled her lips as she looked at Reinhard inside the prison bars, holding onto them. What have I done? I want to say I'm sorry. "I don't have the right to say such things," Ellen only managed to open her mouth. The demon king's son who killed her brother, the lies she had kept hidden from everyone, the countless things she had done without telling anyone, all disappeared when she saw Reinhard's broken state. "It's my fault. I ruined everything. I should have trusted him more. At least I should have listened to his story. But I didn't. I was consumed by fear and suspicion. If I had just listened to him, if I had given him a chance to speak for himself, maybe things wouldn't have turned out like this." Sobbing, Ellen realizes her mistake and feels guilty for what she has done to Reinhard. Meanwhile, Olivia declares that she will save Reinhard, and with the support of important figures, there is a possibility that he could survive even after being revealed as the demon king. However, doubts and suspicions begin to arise in Sabrina's mind as she watches the demon king's feeble gestures and wonders if it's all just a ploy.