Chapter 522

After finishing dinner with his brothers, Heinrich was returning to the Templar stronghold. It was nighttime. He was recalling the words he had heard from his older sister on the way back. She had called him for dinner, but they didn't just eat. "I don't agree with Alphonse's idea that the Empire is only pushing you into dangerous missions, but it's true that they are overworking you. You are a member of the Kernstalt royal family before you are a student of the Templar, and you are one of the important talents responsible for the future. It's quite uncomfortable for the Empire to handle such talent as they please. So, we plan to incorporate you into the Kernstalt command system. It doesn't mean we will continue to do so. If necessary, the headquarters and even the Templar forces, including Ellen Artorius, will have to cooperate with you. But you are a member of the Kernstalt royal family before you are a student of the Templar and our brother. So, I think it's right for us to have authority over your personal affairs. Do you agree, youngest brother?" Responsibility. Royal family. Brothers. Future. The words from his sister were stirring Heinrich's heart. How much he wanted to hear those words. It's strange that a few words can make a person's heart beat like this. He felt strange and unfamiliar, even though he had longed for such treatment. Heinrich walked through the nighttime stronghold. Yes. With this much power, he can't help but be recognized. He thought so, but then he stopped. He stopped as if he had hit a wall of arrogance. He stood still and looked up at the night sky. That much. He was just that lonely. It's definitely strange that his heart is beating so fast just because of a few words. He became a strange person because he was abandoned at such a young age. Come to think of it, Heinrich is a member of the royal family, but he hardly remembers living like one. So he doesn't know what brotherhood among the royal family is like. That's why he realizes the strange fact that he is longing for something he doesn't even know. There is no such thing as unconditional kindness. It would be the same among brothers, especially among those who have the label of royalty. He was accepted as a brother again because he had power and influence. It's not because he is needed, but because he needs power and influence. Louise's words about receiving authority over his personal affairs from the headquarters. Superficially, it's a logical argument that he is an important person who should be protected for the reconstruction of the country, as he is a member of the Kernstalt royal family before he is a student of the Templar and a citizen of the Empire. But the truth behind it is different. Louise is saying that she will not be able to handle Heinrich as she pleases without his permission. That means she wants to strengthen the influence of the Kernstalt army over the Allied Forces. She wants to control him because he has become useful. Brotherhood. This text is not in Korean. It appears to be a continuation of a different text in English. Returning to the temple base, Heinrich felt a slight commotion inside. It was because Lanyan Cesore was playing the guitar in the center of the base. The base guards, knights, and temple students were all sitting around listening to Lanyan's performance. Lanyan Cesore leads the military band, playing music and singing as he travels to each base. Lanyan Cesore has a talent for almost all instruments, as well as composition, conducting, and singing. Heinrich knew that Lanyan's role was very important, as he breathed life into people who were depressed and calmed their hearts with his gentle music. Although music is a talent unrelated to combat, Heinrich thought that Lanyan's talent might be the most necessary talent for people. Lanyan played the guitar with a gentle melody and sang to the people in a low voice. It was a song that contained a message that someday peace would come. Most of the people in the temple base were listening to Lanyan's song. Since the Gate incident, Lanyan has created quite a few songs. In fact, there were many popular songs that contained the content that Ellen would defeat the Demon King Bali. Lanyan stopped making songs about Ellen after seeing her turn blue and vomit when she heard the song. Heinrich could see Ellen sitting on a wooden box somewhere, concentrating on the song. She looked so tired that she sometimes felt dizzy just by looking at her. Heinrich saw that Ellen was wearing a necklace that he had never seen before, and she was holding it tightly with one hand as if it were something precious. Heinrich knew that he had a heavy burden, but he also knew that Ellen's burden was on a different level. One person cannot bear such a heavy burden. However, Heinrich could see that something was different from usual. People were so focused on Lanyan's music that they kept looking towards Ellen. There was something on Ellen's lap. "A cat?" A black cat was sitting on Ellen's lap and she kept stroking its back. Heinrich asked who the cat belonged to and Kono Lindt shrugged, saying that it suddenly appeared and then ran away. Ellen seemed to like the cat and Heinrich wondered if she would end up taking care of it. Ellen looked tired but was still concentrating on something. Heinrich didn't want to distract her from whatever was giving her comfort. The cat seemed to be staring at Heinrich, making him feel uneasy. Ellen and the cat seemed to like each other. Heinrich thought that if anything could bring life to this depressing base, it was worth it. "That could be Lanyan Sesor's music or a suddenly appearing kitten. Kono Lindt tapped Heinrich's shoulder and said, 'By the way, a letter came today. Shall we open it with the kids?' Heinrich nodded in agreement. It was a quiet night with the sound of a low meowing cat, instruments, and singing spreading softly."