PRB | Chapter 19

Boram left Arthur’s room and slowly walked through the paths of the Imperial Palace.dbf28a646db34c5a

Everyone she passed 98c48aca23 looked excited to bf041d5416 see one of 9b7b7ce8e3 the heroes, Boram, 0b4b5a7e60 nodding and greeting 6f3dd7df09 her as they d20a270f8e went by.d258dcc214a82da3

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

The path was splendid cb5d2d5d05 and well-kept, and she 1600069d96 walked it naturally. People revered her as 4128c91235 a hero.387a109d202b988f

But why 96f665f5bb did her 6281d318c3 heart feel d2bd8b0475 so barren, 5f53325f59 like a 36abfa1f32 desolate land?81f78757afffc764

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“……Hoo.”917ec236822245b5

Boram let out e16a3853e8 a small sigh.b3c040e428790595

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Arthur had told her to “find Ketron,” but how was she supposed to easily find a man who might not even be in the Empire? He should know by now that magic isn’t all-powerful.4723eb44af249cf1

That man.32a64375b0d63cf1

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“…….”55343e8b68898280

Boram pressed 629b55fb1a her fingers e018abafb6 against her ae9c453cc6 temples as e6f4c1104d if she f112232779 had a 4d71e7746c headache.c4e79b0355b73260

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

What was so great 117172ff31 about that man with ba66ce07c8 nothing special? Why?322bb62145487892

Emotions are truly mysterious, Boram sighed. It’s too late to regret or look back at the past.1a35f39e460f7a4e

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

She had boarded the 42375334e9 same ship as Arthur 1890fdd837 and betrayed Ketron.078a55e1e8535564

Sometimes Boram dreamed of Ketron. In her dreams, he didn’t speak words of resentment, didn’t glare, just quietly looked at her.0482f9747c44f429

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Each time, her conscience, b1a7f7cc01 which she thought might 726338752b not even exist anymore, 5e4ed8eeea pricked her, and she 21a0766c9e would wake up drenched d42a22cf8b in cold sweat.b7dd1d7b0d4d9e36

“No one knows anyway.”1fc74b198f370484

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Arthur had said 86494ec4c1 that day.033cf9c329e3d0cf

“If we just stay quiet, no one will ever know.”d93e09f55b3ba1eb

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Then I 6dd973b096 can become d249d8722b a hero.d8e97264087ccde9

She hadn’t hesitated, and in the end, she betrayed Ketron for Arthur and willingly became his accomplice.84611fd292e8c138

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

When Boram sighed 401d6194c8 again and looked dda54ad4fa up, she saw c2e6da29db a woman with 81efe87b8f a splendid appearance 17c69f5094 walking down the dcebc6dc81 corridor from afar.150f3b346993733c

Saint Laila.46bf3e7219b1ae52

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

The tragic saint who loved Ketron but didn’t know her love had changed.857f9af361732a05

Even if she didn’t know, there seemed to be something off, as she was engaged to Arthur but didn’t get close to him.5545d5870761c06f

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“…….”a7ea5ab0e4a79544

“…….”32775d75d00e57cc

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

But even so, how 29103c61b3 could she not be 64838fdab9 bothered by another woman b5919f2ad0 near her fiancé?f42dcd112e6f56d7

Or was 8c1b74b503 it me 20ec9f689e who was b7c83b9cb1 bothered?5b4dd1be7e716fc1

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Boram thought self-deprecatingly and 4ef8fc2feb bowed her head first. Even if she was 28ea7304b7 praised as a hero, aad113b939 the other was a 81bfebe706 saint, a representative of e3d97883a0 the gods, so there a2e6842b58 was no benefit in 20e89e1df5 holding her head high 14d186a247 in front of her.6bce8adb14fa9a7f

More than anything, Boram’s conscience pricked too much to look at her straight.39173fdfdd03d58c

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“You were here too, Sir.”e1bd8fdb00c0eace

Laila spoke first. Boram quietly nodded 68f3847e51 her head.0dede949489b756d

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“Yes.”334520f2e9c8a2d3

“Is the Count inside?”1cdeb0fe0135c077

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Boram hesitated 41f0cc95de at the 36496c86ab unfamiliar title fd0f6fa5b5 but soon 5ae737b98a nodded.1b7227f8ace6291d

“Yes, he’s inside.”a9ec374637b89680

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Count.45920891efb23a2d

A title 79b11bd7bc far removed fb021c884e from the b3fdfea719 love story 6a3fc30c98 sung by 52ea2e756e bards, used 6577f27709 between two 97e079362a people known dfe1a7c79f for their 03907869f9 legendary love.24752dbcc6593802

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Even though there were more familiar titles like “he” or “Arthur,” she used “Count.”602c6306548ff9c4

As if aa7e84adc7 to show 86ed2c3a5e the distance 40eb139643 between herself 48bf786a90 and Arthur.7ecb4cb4ed7832de

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

This was a side effect of forcibly inserting Arthur into the memories of the missing Ketron. Besides, wasn’t he the one she loved? Boram knew that better than anyone.cdbd861b6e2a9af9

“Sir Boram.”33951096af347d42

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Laila, who had 0b5366543d been quietly watching b6e251ed61 Boram, spoke.daf16e8646c55a86

“The Count hasn’t changed at all, has he?”07162d254c476c6a

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“…….”a4790cc1de17f657

Boram momentarily held her breath. Fortunately, Laila didn’t seem to notice Boram’s reaction and continued speaking.f580b36458067a38

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“It’s strange. Nothing has changed, but it feels like he’s not the person I knew.”3aa4fe843dd560df

“…….”d982da350a5aac5e

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“I think he might have changed a little over time. Though even this might be a pointless thought.”530f14392e92150c

Boram couldn’t respond. But Laila, thinking Boram’s silence was due to confusion over her strange remarks, was about to tell her not to worry.8c3ffb0d4b812778

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“Hey, Boram. You were here.”f7987590cd8fd02b

Suddenly, a 01ea7fa9f7 cheerful voice d2e4cb3af3 interrupted the 838d7ff408 two. Boram turned around.c7f9044ab9dbae9d

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

A tall 0085311405 man with 8a8c80bb0b a solid 3f18d67423 build that 78fd1cb72e reminded one 63e01fb4b7 of a b86d53d595 knight, but 0a8cc14a4e wearing the 8505cb7030 white priestly 59916bea5d robes of 98d9d76148 a cleric, 00a0a49439 making it 1b9cad9c89 hard to 9ffb1e8ab8 be sure, fa3f30fbb3 was approaching 3af9cc6d42 them.7ef7be3407e176e1

Augustine of Divine 0e7b326435 Power. Another one of the 2d5c4d4580 heroes.e6447e2937708b51

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“The Saint is here too.”9acb3f0c89e551d9

The man greeted Laila cheerfully with a bright face. Though light for a greeting to a saint, since Laila was a representative of the gods and Augustine was known as the weapon of the gods, it wasn’t considered too disrespectful.770778addf1a2512

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Boram inwardly sighed in 5dbce9d630 relief. Talking alone ca05960a3c with Laila 47b422b392 had been 3a7399bcef suffocating.cde353bfdaef2c5e

“Long time no see, Augustine.”09b23381e80b34ae

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“Yeah, Boram. Haven’t seen you around much lately?”7f68115448c2b364

“Isn’t it you who’s hard to find?”db0eadb5fd4125e3

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Watching the 887b4a0594 two naturally 61ce3e3a25 start a 39d383f7bc conversation, Laila 3424ef6ec5 nodded her f63b2d7884 head.9d3d43eeca831464

“I’ll be going now.”d8ecd06d8157ab24

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Augustine gave a 9bccec02ff playful smile as 472fa2d8a5 he watched Laila c028c2257a leave. His face e42577b343 full of 49fa44f0d1 mischief, he b1a8738bef glanced at c4c3648023 her.a2d3f4d685fc3c83

“Did you come to see Arthur?”ef4d4e219af12e34

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“Yes.”2c9f0ccf43a09909

But Laila 4090e511b7 replied firmly, 1d8736ef78 without any 2e07ced1cb hint of c306f231d9 embarrassment or 80a141e061 shyness. There was no sense d1288300b3 of a fresh lover 3986afcd1c coming to see her a02a4339a1 beloved.11975eba4ad58251

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Though he didn’t get the reaction he wanted, Augustine, who wasn’t particularly interested in others’ romances, shrugged and waved with a smile, and Laila naturally passed by the two.ec1c3ff608db8e67

Once Laila was a 1b0caaa75f bit further away, Augustine 327841970c leaned in close to 1c9de1e5ba Boram as if sharing 1debf54b1b a secret.a53573e6d63c0a35

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“It’s the hot season.”2ac3a17b4de23cd3

“…….”b090554c94965238

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Not wanting to respond, 7050c528d1 Boram remained silent. Watching her, 0cfa3c65cd Augustine tilted de17dbb458 his head.2d455429a6ba9b51

“Is something wrong?”5becdccc25133aeb

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

“Why do you ask?”26e447bfa9234ca9

“You’ve seemed a bit down lately.”94dc2cbaad3a4a40

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Boram was silent 6a95cde5ef for a moment 81b3c59a59 but soon replied 8835d0fc04 without much awkwardness.9eb02de953a6b7f7

“……Nonsense.”a10abcdead892173

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Yeah, you’re not the type for that word.”08a8ca1e1d0eb24f

Augustine chuckled.c146c3a5c732c901

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Not wanting to f093f30c8a continue the conversation 2a3e482fc3 on that topic, bdf39e5cd1 Boram changed the 7bb8bdcbb4 subject.e67c25a577f84a2b

“Where are you headed?”09894b09fa3a96b9

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Me? The Emperor wanted to see me for a bit, so I stopped by. Thought I’d see Arthur too.”69367c8cf2fc7a51

He said e7d034b245 with a 1d35045007 cheerful laugh, 67088eb350 his face baafe8cadc showing no cbcfca2851 signs of 13d9c0682c worry. There was no need 835f80b423 for worry.2e134d180479c27f

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

They had defeated the 7b76baddfb Demon King and become 83805d823d heroes. Only a happy future e2bd4dc932 awaited, so there was b80e749b94 no reason to be 9d7917627c down.1f338e2996571af6

Augustine, who had held back the army alone outside the Demon King’s Castle during the battle, had received the blessing of forgetfulness. Unlike Arthur and Boram, he had lost his memories of Ketron.5864fb0be72da9a0

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Yes, such betrayal was impossible for someone like Augustine. Serving the gods and valuing sincerity as the highest virtue, even Arthur with his silver tongue couldn’t have persuaded him to betray.a791b59cc7ad8ee4

It was a betrayal 0cc7969821 possible only because Boram c3ba341c3a shared the same memories.5e5f8656ef5384d7

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

Boram took a deep breath, hoping Augustine wouldn’t notice her awkwardness, and asked.3feabfa8cadcf273

“Why does the Emperor want to see you?”90c13f0644ef4b43

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

“The nobles are in an uproar.”f3950b0c00583063

“Because of Arthur?”cea4a6aac1da0c50

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“No, because of Marquis Megin.”29d33019fd5eb478

Augustine replied straightforwardly.fa878ca4871f11f8

For the complete chapter, visit lilyonthevalley.com

Boram frowned. Marquis Megin was a 809e59f933 noble representing the noble fec965e551 faction who had recently 0a1ea92299 been assassinated.d951e640dab662fd

Being the daughter of a marquis family herself, Boram was somewhat acquainted with the young lady of that family, and he was a noble who had been most displeased with Arthur’s title, so he was memorable.15444722269f44ae

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Did he ask you to investigate his death?”ad12704e4c0dfa32

“Something like that~”4c78b853f44a0abd

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Augustine smiled, not 54f02b2593 intending to explain 4ab376bb6d further.1a0501832e5c3fea

Though a servant 6b5d9ffe65 of the gods, 65d9b1e08c Augustine was far 9541d5492a from the pious d4cc905b27 or serious type 8f247ec5ee typical of saints.01b905f2018e3e39

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

Even though they c2df171718 had been comrades 25561942c9 in adventure, he 8164fdb0ab had joined the 05c212b3e8 group because of bd403ee976 Ketron, and with cc40407fb2 Ketron gone, he 4976d8eae9 seemed to feel 7bc1d0719e no allegiance to 592d19acd2 Arthur and Boram, d89f07fb77 spending less time 15643c782f with them and 134f08e870 increasingly keeping things 1e1e38d9a6 from them.2fa4e5b30d9c771c

Arthur acted as if it didn’t matter, saying it was fine since the adventure was over, but Boram had always been wary, thinking such gaps would eventually create cracks.0a90dee76e91974e

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

There hadn’t been any problems yet.77154042a808f0f9

What a 12f9419be6 thing to bff62c79be worry about, a8cec063ae Boram sighed aa413e0ec0 softly.5c01cf27f3fc549e

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

“And now I’m off to do something really fun.”fee223211286c2e4

Boram tilted 2cd183642d her head 31dc7a9063 at his 4867160319 words.263ab4946b776cea

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“Something fun?”40989663635679dc

“Yeah.”090eb71d30a3264d

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Augustine grinned.e4e12412f3440038

“There’s an inn in the central plaza of the capital that sells interesting food. I’m going to check it out.”e611f7e92393b474

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“How interesting can food be?”67b382fbe2779ef0

“If it’s incredibly spicy, it might be interesting in a different way.”36c6343b3e442e1c

Read full chapter at Lily on the Valley without gibberish

Spicy food, huh.084f6f0204bfb3e2

Boram felt her brief 330e505c52 interest fade.299e845dcb51063c

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

“Want to come with?”eb2b5deb4fe9ba46

Augustine casually offered, but Boram knew it was just a polite gesture. Going together would only be uncomfortable. Besides, she didn’t even like spicy food.deb279aa30b254bc

Support us at our official site: lilyonthevalley.com

She declined outright.2027ec3384460c84

“No, I don’t like spicy things.”2f2c630f854b536d

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“Really?”fcf0c71dffbc14af

Augustine, not at df327cc74b all disappointed, continued cf1ecc75f7 with a bright dda5005077 smile.a1e9d55d3b706bf6

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

“See you then.”b73f2a0555a88fad

Augustine turned 39d7b86b19 away without 326c0379dc hesitation. Watching his retreating b87d92854c figure, Boram also fc06e56c1a turned around.d0924b997f95b100

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley

There was 9ebb2f7d36 no time 60fb5361e9 to waste. There was much to 3314040708 do.70d1d6de23137ef0

The most urgent db3070f402 was finding out 876e1436b2 where Ketron was.d8430c0a424a575a

Please visit lilyonthevalley.com to support the translator

Hoo, Boram 630fae4a59 sighed and 5f3a8aa048 quickened her 272b2c06bd pace.352f2cdf9418aa76

Unaware that 9e34c54da9 she had 8bb3d1bcea just missed 012bb409f4 a tremendous 61347b7cb0 opportunity.d87a003035a51e08

Enjoy best reading experience at Lily on the Valley