Chapter 208


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    Alyssa took a deep breath.


    "Killing the king, killing the queen, kill Crown Prince Kruno. Also, did you take part in killing Princess Vanessa?"


    It was already a certain voice.


    Alyssa wasn''t asking her for authenticity now; she was waiting for Carade''s mouth to confirm it. Carade grinned and nodded her head.


    "Yes, I did."


    Alyssa touched her forehead.


    Her guess was confirmed. Of course, it was already certain through the investigation, but hearing from the person mentioned like this made her feel sad inside.


    "can I ask why?"


    "Because they will not help you in the new king''s reign. They will be your shame, not a help. I did it because the king would be unable to do it."


    Carade answered bluntly. It was a voice that did not contain any regrets.


    "I am not ming their deaths, nor am I seeking revenge. They are people who have a reason to bear the people''s wrath."


    ..


    "But."


    Alyssa pressed her finger to the table.


    "I am also the first person to defend thew. That''s why I became a king. To be a king who keeps my duties as much as my rights. So I have to punish you."


    Alyssa whispered in a small, low voice.


    It is because she is the King.


    Even so, it is true that you are a contributor to the kingdom.


    Alyssa smiled as if in trouble.


    "Miss Carade. The Revolutionary Corps must now be disbanded."


    And that was what Carade expected. The goal of the Revolutionary Corps was to dismantle the royal family and protect the people of the kingdom. The royal family could not be dissolved, but a new wise king was installed, and the Revolutionary Corps was satisfied with it. Having lost their goals, the Revolutionary Corps could now be perceived as a mere dangerous group.


    "Yes, Your Majesty."


    Carade answered bluntly.


    ". I will help the people of the Revolutionary Corps to work in the royal castle to honor their hard work. Knight orders, servants, or other fields."


    thank you."


    She expected it to be the case with Alyssa''s personality. It''s a good thing for the Revolutionary Corps. Even those who are no longer in the Revolutionary Corps need a way to make a living. And Carade.


    "But, not Carade. I can''t hire you."


    Carade silently lowered her head.


    "And I am deporting you from this capital permanently. That seems to be the only punishment I can inflict on you for murder."


    Hayoure still soft.


    Carade murmured.


    Im naturally a soft person, Carade. Come to think of it, I still do. Do I need to give up my essence just because I be a king? I will be a king who cares for my people and is swayed by love but unshakable by thew.


    She grew up wonderfully.


    There was no longer the child who had shed tears the day before in Carade''s skirt. Alyssa, before her eyes, became an adult, he became king, and she regained herself.


    Just as Carade wanted.


    "Yes. If the king''s will is so."


    Carade wasn''t the one to scream and cry.


    She felt relieved.


    Carade''s heart seemed to be getting lighter.


    Carade. I''m only a five-year king."


    ..


    She was guessing.


    Alyssa may have be king to dismantle this royal family.


    "In the meantime, I will do my best to bring this country back to normal so that it can be a country that epts the parliamentary system and can live ording to it."


    " If the king''s will is so too."


    "..Thank you, Carade."


    "If it weren''t for you, I wouldn''t be here. I would still be a crying child."


    Carade held her breath.


    Hearing those words from Alyssa''s mouth softened the guilt she had been feeling. It''s the guilt for driving that child to her limbs. For Carade, it was to protect Alyssa, but how much she must have hurt her young heart.


    In Alyssas life, without a single point of warmth, Carade also became like a thorn in her heart.


    "I grew up thanks to Carade. I knew the truth."


    Alyssa smiled softly.


    I knew that Carade did that to protect me. I just ignored it because I was young at the time, and it was best to me you.


    How can she not know?


    She knew her sincerity from the moment she found out that Carade had joined the Revolutionary Corps. Carade must have been a burden to Alyssa, who was already at risk.


    "You''ve worked really hard all this time, Carade. And I''m sorry. I can''t forgive you as a king."


    ".Its okay. I was determined to do so.


    "Do you regret it?"


    Carade shook her head slowly, making eye contact with Alyssa.


    "A little."


    ".Thats a relief."


    Alyssaughed lightly too. Carade may have sensed this moment. Just like Alyssa.