How to Survive as a Genius Spy in the Game Chapter 299 - (Epilogue) Union

Afterwards, I met several people. Of course, they were people I had connections with. Al Fahri, Mondegreen, and Rudehrn were among them.

Among them, Mondegreen and Rudehrn seemed particularly excited about my return, but when I talked to them, there was a different reason.

-Your timing was perfect. I was about to get annoyed at the thought of being stuck in the outskirts for a month.

-I agree.

-Were you next in line?

-That’s right.

-You’re luckier than me. You should have come just one day earlier.

During the 5 years I was gone, the darkness of Romanek Plain remained the same. It seemed to be because the Great Devil hadn’t died yet.

Anyway, the Sword Masters of the continent had been taking turns monitoring that plain for a month each, they said.

At first, there were three, then two, then one, gradually decreasing in number. They couldn’t leave it empty, just in case.

In any case, I appeared when 2 days had passed since Rudehrn arrived at the plain, they said. I understood their feelings a little.

It’s not appealing to leave your own place and stay in such an ominous place.

And in Mondegreen’s case, since he likes wandering, he would have been even more disgusted.

I seemed to have met most of the people I needed to meet, but not all. There were people I couldn’t meet even at the upcoming event. They were Phiri and the former Chief of Intelligence, Duke Brusek.

Phiri wouldn’t participate in this event. Only the royalty of Haisen would participate. I couldn’t meet Phiri and the duke because they were people who had no connection with me.

‘I’ll have to make time separately.’

Duke Brusek wasn’t dead. He had just appropriately stepped down from the position of Chief of Intelligence. He still maintained his duke title.

I was thinking of making time to meet him when the world calmed down a bit. I could consider myself indebted to him.

Of course, I would have to meet him secretly. Meeting Phiri was even more delicate. She’s currently serving as the Chief of Intelligence of Haisen.

Still, there was nothing I couldn’t do as a Sword Master. Phiri would be waiting for me too.

-What exactly happened?

Anyway, the Sword Masters I met again were very interested in what had happened then. Erendil was the same.

After hugging me and welcoming me back, she asked what had happened.

It was natural. From their perspective, I was someone who disappeared before their eyes and returned after 5 years. Moreover, I disappeared with the incredibly powerful Great Devil.

Since they recognized that the darkness-stained plain had disappeared and the Great Devil had died, they must be curious about how I won.

The Sword Masters were even more curious than Erendil. I thought it was because they fought together then. I didn’t bother to exaggerate or lie.

I told the truth. I said I was just trying to die with the Great Devil in the collapsing world. But I was lucky enough to survive.

-The fact that you returned here even though that world was destroyed… It’s really a stroke of heaven.

-I think so too. When I opened my eyes, I was at Romanek Plain. Actually, I was surprised when I met Rudehrn. He looked much older.

-Is this guy making fun of me now?

The conversation was playful, but Mondegreen and Rudehrn seemed genuinely moved. There were words they said while hugging me at the end of the conversation.

=You’ve been through a lot. And I’m grateful and respectful. No one else would have made the same choice as you.

-I admit it. The attachment to life is beyond imagination. I can’t guarantee I would have done the same.

-No, sirs. If it had been you, you would have done the same.

Perhaps because they were comrades who fought together against the Great Devil then, their words felt more sincere than others’. Anyway, after meeting them, I held a sword for the first time in a long while.

“Hmm. It feels a bit unfamiliar.”

It was in the empty imperial training ground. Rudehrn offered to spar, but I declined. I needed time alone.

It felt like my senses had dulled a bit. I had been in the world of nothingness, and since coming here, I had spent time with Erendil.

I was able to make time like this because Erendil had returned to her duties. She seemed extremely reluctant, but it couldn’t be helped.

-It’s a welcoming ceremony to celebrate your return. I really want to prepare it myself.

I didn’t mind either way. It’s not like Erendil was working all day, and it was good for her to hold Moonlight.

Erendil just didn’t like being apart even for a moment. Erendil’s feelings were just a bit deeper. She was the one who had waited for 5 years.

Of course, I wasn’t stupid enough to show that I was okay with it. I also said I was sad to be apart from Erendil for a while.

It wasn’t a lie, so I didn’t feel guilty. Apart from the 5 years, my emotions had been suppressed too.

But I couldn’t hold the sword for long. It was the second day. Erendil, who had been busy until the evening, suddenly spoke.

“We’ll go to the villa tomorrow, so get ready.”

“What?”

“I thought it would be better to do it properly rather than halfheartedly, so I finished work roughly. We can rest for about two days.”

So that’s why she had been busy yesterday and today, to handle work in advance? Well, she did look a bit tired.

“You shouldn’t have pushed yourself. I’m happy enough just being with you now.”

Erendil shook her head at my words.

“Spending time here and spending time outside are different. I want to be more comfortable in a place where there are no people.”

I could understand Erendil’s feelings. Even if Erendil dismissed people, this was still the imperial palace. There were many people wherever we went.

It meant our range of activities was somewhat limited. The villa would be different.

“Let’s go to bed early today. We have to spend more time together tomorrow.”

***

We woke up at dawn and boarded the magic carriage. It was the process of going to the emperor’s villa we had visited together last time.

Come to think of it, I had said we’d go to the Moonlight Well in the east too, but we’ll have to postpone that.

Even just visiting the villa for a short while was done by working hard to make time, so it would take too long to go to the east.

Erendil fell asleep during the magic carriage ride. It wasn’t intentional.

She must have accumulated fatigue from working hard for two days. I didn’t wake her up. I just held her hand and looked out the window.

After flying for a while like that, we arrived at the villa as dawn was breaking. The scenery was still the same.

Looking at the waterfall pouring towards the void at the end of the villa, which looked like an island floating in the sky hidden by clouds, I felt a strange sense of stability.

It was strange. It was only the second time I had come here. Was it because I had come here once with Erendil?

‘Come to think of it, I kept the promise I made then.’

We had said we’d come again. In the end, after everything was over, I came here with Erendil. It seemed satisfying because of that.

Whether Erendil was thinking the same thing, a strange satisfaction was glimpsed over her gentle expression.

“It’s nice to come here with you again.”

“I feel the same.”

We spent time like we did then. We enjoyed tea and snacks in front of the waterfall that seemed to fall into the void. Even though it was summer, it wasn’t hot due to the high altitude. It was just right, you could say.

We also dipped our bodies in the small river above the falling waterfall. It was a small water play. It was my first time playing in the water with Erendil.

I did have experiences with Denif and Orhen when I was young. Erendil especially enjoyed it.

“It feels like it’s been twenty years.”

“Is that so?”

“The last time I entered water like this was when I was very young.”

We chatted while floating on the water. There was no risk of sinking or drifting away because of my winds.

“Give me your hand. I feel like I might drift away.”

Nevertheless, Erendil reached out her hand to me. Knowing the reason, I didn’t ask back or say there was no need.

The warmth added to the coolness in our joined hands was indescribably gentle.

And after lunch, we wandered around the forest. We walked on foot and also flew. It was Erendil’s request.

“I want to fly in the sky once too.”

I adjusted my winds so that Erendil could enjoy it. Erendil really liked it. For a person to fly in the sky is beyond imagination.

Even on Earth, didn’t humans of the past dream of the sky? It was no different in this world.

Even though there were magic carriages, flying directly with one’s body was a different feeling. Of course, Erendil demanded to hold my hand even when flying.

She liked holding hands. I thought it might be because her lonely time had deepened.

Although it was the emperor’s villa, there weren’t many things to play with. It wasn’t a place frequently visited in the first place, and it was more for resting than playing.

Therefore, our daily routine wasn’t much different from then. It was the same in the evening.

We came to the lake in the forest again. It was the place we had come to before. I wasn’t dissatisfied with that.

Rather, it was new to do the same actions together with a different relationship and emotions than before.

The moonlit lake was still shining silver. Taking a sip of wine, Erendil said with a regretful face.

“I should have brought a band.”

It was a beautiful scenery, but I did think it would be nice if there was music. If only we could play songs like on Earth.

It was regrettable that we had to call a band to listen to music here. I shook my head.

“I regret it too, but I prefer it this way. Because it’s just the two of us, Your Majesty.”

“Well, we came to avoid people, so it would have been uncomfortable if we brought them.”

Erendil, who said that, glared at me for a moment and then shook her head. It seemed to be because I called her ‘Your Majesty’ again.

Hmm, it was a habitual remark. Erendil suddenly nodded to herself.

“Yes. It’s better than before. Back then, I complained to you about feeling stifled here.”

“Haha…”

“I’m glad it’s different now that we’ve come back.”

“Yes.”

Erendil smiled at my answer, swallowed, and then carefully fumbled in her bosom. While I was wondering, Erendil held out a small box.

“Take it.”

“What is this?”

“You’ll know when you see it.”

Inside the opened box were two rings. The intention was clear, and I was flustered. Not because I disliked it, but because I hadn’t expected it.

“I, I intend to marry you at this welcoming ceremony.”

“What?”

Erendil frowned at my question.

“Do you not intend to marry me?”

“No, that’s not it.”

Erendil silently looked at me. She seemed a bit angry. I hurriedly continued speaking.

“I thought I should be the one doing this.”

“What does that matter? I am the Emperor of the Empire.”

It wasn’t wrong. Even in this world, if the other person is the emperor, it doesn’t matter who proposes.

“I know you’re not someone who will change your mind, and you know I’m not such a person either, so what could be a problem? I think there’s no need to make other people go back and forth twice if we’re going to do it anyway.”

Erendil spoke with a confident face. However, seeing the blush on her jade-white skin reflected in the moonlit lake, I couldn’t help but smile.

“Why, why are you laughing?”

With Erendil coming out this far, I felt I should come out sincerely too. Of course, I had been sincere until now as well.

“Because I’m happy.”

I held the ring in my hand. Perhaps feeling good, Erendil asked back, her reddened cheeks twitching her lips.

“Say it again.”

I silently took Erendil’s hand. And I put the ring on her delicate finger.

“I said I’m happy, Erendil.”

Erendil finally couldn’t hold back and showed a broad smile. The hand with the ring strongly pulled my shoulder. I didn’t resist.