The last hour,

"Your Majesty, you have to go back now."

"I get it, Lord Monique. Let's go back."

Mirkan expected this much. It's been three years since he ascended the throne, and even though he's worked so hard, is he still not enough? It wasn't that he thought he could drive away a few bad habits in the morning, but this is not too much to do.

Whatever you do, it's just fine, it's great, He's sick of those who just say what he say, and he decide to leave the Imperial Palace and inspect the Commonwealth area. Sir Las and Sir Monique, who were in uniform and wearing swords, were unable to rush, but the eyes of the people who were on the bustling streets of Era could not leave their heads. Their naked, starved eyes were shining with venom and malice, worn to the point of bare flesh

"Save me! Is anybody there? "

It was then.

The first and last time Mirkan knew the woman he had given my heart to in my life. With a deep sigh, the woman screamed when he turned around. Normally, He'd never have done anything dangerous like jumping in first, but instinctively, the screaming of his feet. He headed for the alley he was coming by. The masked men, who surrounded the woman with Fuchia hair, looked back at her popularity. As soon as a man with a tongue swung his sword at a woman, Lord Monique, who ran like the wind, struck the sword hard.

The man's sword, whose path was disturbed by the wind, grazed the woman's hair. The Fuchia hair falling down to the floor made Mirkan stare at it without realizing it. The eyes of a woman looking at Sir Monique with astonishment were shining like jewels, and his heart was captivated in a flash.

***

In the beginning, the blood oath was not the shackles that the monarchs, who were kings of a country during the war of conquest of the first emperor, filled themselves with to preserve the kingdom and people.

"I'm offering my life."

He believed in his reliable eyes when Keiran said. "I will serve my whole life without such an oath."

At first Mirkan didn't trust it, but he gradually built his faith in one corner of Despite the difference in age and status. As long as he thought he could give his sister one by one among the brothers and sisters who died because of the succession quarrel. But Keiran, he knelt down, nodded his head down, reciting the oath of blood. To get the woman he love, instead of the queen who will give honor to the family, asking for a woman who might not be able to lose

"I beg you, Your Majesty"

The girl is sincerely yearning for him, her voice still ringing in his ear.

Mirkan looked down at Lord Monique, who had finished the word of the oath, and closed his eyes. This castle crossed dozens of times with the widespread sentiment of wanting to take her away and the fact that I can't miss this young man I trust most.

"I grant your wish... '

When Mirkan spit out the words of the promised covenant accepting the oath, he saw the blue eyes were dying in the light of joy. The golden eyes with tears were also seen

and also Ernia,

who was shaking with shame.

"By Blood oaths engraved on lions and spears, I left the only woman I loved to my most trusted friend."

***

"Oh , my lady is here."

He walked awfully and hugged the child with his hands open. The child who pulled his hair and laughed loudly was so proud. He like her with her golden eyes that look like Jeremiah. Mirkan smiled kindly and froze the child. A woman who smiles softly looking at him.

10 years have already passed and he still see Jeremiah the way she looked when they first met. The empress, who slowly rises and bows, and Ruve who looks at him with his longing eyes.

A sigh came out of nowhere.

Ariel Lou Shana Castina. The woman who was born as a mistress of the Duke of Heidel, a nuclear power of the aristocratic faction, and became a political empress. ( So, Ruve's mother is from Heidel family, one of the house which have destroy by Mirkan because revolt )

Mirkan felt sorry for her, who managed to keep her position as the empress after her family's downfall, but he could not find it easy to make an effort because she was a cold woman. It's just that Ruve, who knows her as a mother, is pathetic. The child who grew up without love.

****

"Ha, Your Majesty. Are you awake? I'm seeing you for a long time."

Then Mirkan woke up. He lifted up his heavy eyelids and saw a young man with long white hair (Tersius)

And he saw Ruve, who looked at him with shaking eyes, and the distorted face of Count Penill. Mirkan suddenly realized.

"I don't have much time left. "

The fact that, in order to receive the will of the emperor according to custom, he blew up his remaining vitality and brought him to consciousness for the last time.

"Looking at the expressions, it seems that there is not much time left for me"

"Your Majesty, I....."

" Counselor and Count Penill, listen to me .... I'm going to make a will."

"Your Majesty !"

"I've taught you so much, I'm still emotional. I'm too weak to lead the empire now."

Mirkan heart ached, but he utter the coolest words to Ruve, who calls him with a trembling voice to the end. Then he turn away from the wounded child's eyes and open his mouth toward the High Priest.

" I'm, the great Castina Empire's 33rd emperor, Mirkan Lu Shana Castina, I shall leave a few last words before I return to the arms of the Lord. The heir to the throne and the 34th emperor of the empire is the current Crown Prince, Rublis Kamalruddin Shana Castina."

"I confirm in the name of the Vita you gave."

"And for the next five years, keep your position unchanged."

"I confirm in the name of the Vita you gave me."

Finally. Mirkan looked at the Ruve that kept his eyes on him all the time. His proud son, who looked too arrogant in his childhood make him worried a little, but fortunately he was a proud son who grew up well without being distorted. He was worried about why his son looked like him these days because he seems to be suffering from women, but he was glad that he still had eyes to see.

It would be great, Mirkan wish she were a silver-haired girl who was like another child to him, but, Even if she wasn't the child,he thought he could trust in Ruve's choice.

"I leave it up to you to choose the woman you're going to be, It doesn't matter if you wants any disqualifications. This is my last will."

"Your Majesty?"

"Minister, notary, Also, in the name of the Vita you gave me. I believed in God, because there were vivid evidences to prove its existence. But I couldn't express it. One of the main causes of the destruction of my people was the temple. I knew the story of the Great Priest, but turned away. I had to stay away from the temple in order to rebuild and contain the nobles, And now I'm, until the very last moment, Instead of hating the aristocrats, leave the karma of the notary to the farther away from them"

With the imperial intervention limited in the temple, use the substitute officer to confront the highest officials. MIrkan have a bitter smile on his face.

"Thank you, And I'm sorry."

"No, Your Majesty."

"Now I really don't think we have much time left...I'll start my last audience."

"I take your orders, Your Majesty."

Mirkan saw the long-time chief of staff stealing snow water and heading to the waiting room. Soon after, he saw the faces of the Duke of Las, and his sister Ernia, and their families. Duke of Las, He came straight to bed, He gave a sneaking smile at his face.

"Oh, duke. Do you think that expression suits you?"

".... Your Majesty."

"It feels like yesterday when I first visited you, but it's already been so long. Back then, At that time, you and I were very young. "

"Don't say that. Do you know how hard it was for me to fall for you?"

When Mirkan saw the Duke of Las smiling at the rhythm of the gold, he remembered the faded old memories. He was born as a second prince and had no power, and he was lying flat and barely surviving a day to escape the attention of the nobles who promoted his half brothers. Duke of Las was just a young man from a knights who happened to drop by and joined in.

Mirkan met the Duke for the first time. He was a very talented man. As a successor to the family called the sword of the imperial family, Las not only excelled in martial arts, but also impressed me with his brilliant words and excellent political sense.

Then I decided. I'll make him my man

How hard did he go to persuade him, who was a non-religious moderate but belonged to the aristocratic group?"

"Have you been the only one to suffer? I had a hard time persuading you"

"yes, I almost got kicked out of the family."

"So do you regret it?"

"No way. Now that the First Lord of the Empire had even made his leap to the door, the elders of the family at that time would have seen me no more, i can't even talk. "

"That's a good thing."

Many times Mirkan approached the dangers that might threaten his life. After dozens of intense discussions, Las decided to join him. It was beyond description to express the emotion of the moment when he was sworn to be loyal at the end of his life. Mirkan was so overwhelmed that he couldn't sleep after returning to the palace.

Being the first servant to win my whole heart, Duke Las never let go his expectations. He had an incredible political sensation to put it at a level similar to that of the nobles, and for him, he never hesitated to put blood on his hands. Where is that all? the Second Knights, now the First Knights, He was the one who made the place where he was promoted to the rank of "The Emperor's faithful Man

"Duchess of Las, can you assure me that you will give your loyalty to the Crown Prince, too?"

"You know, Your Majesty I'm not like Keiran. Unconditional loyalty is not a promise."

"I know."

"I can swear on one thing. As long as Prince Ruvelis controls my country with the same dream as your Majesty, Ras Family will devote his whole body and soul to the imperial family."

"That's enough. Thank you."

Mirkan smiled contentedly and kept picking up his breath. It was not yet the time. He had to hang in there a little longer.

"Ernia."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Do you still blame the brother?"

"No. Your Majesty, please stand up, please."

"I was cruel for the throne, but I saved you in my own way. I can't say that there was no judgment as an emperor, but there were also things I did for your happiness, forgive me "

"I'm living a life loved by him "

After a faint smile towards Ernia, who shed tears, Mirkan also urged the young man and his wife, who resembled the Duke of Las ( Carsein's brother and princess Lua ) . Then, while looking at the Duke's young son, Carsein , I thought for a moment.

Should I nail the child's work, or will I pretend I don't know?

Mirkan was very worried, but he just shut up. He decided to leave it to Ruve. Besides, he didn't want to hurt a child who would be the great power of the empire

Lastly, he looked at the Duke of Las, who gave an example by bowing deeply.

Thank you very much. I had a dream that I could realize my ideals because of you. Please take good care of my son and empire so I can continue beyond that, Arkint.

As the Duke of Las went out, I smiled faintly at the man who appeared soon after. Men with intelligent green hair. A man who crushed me with his excellent hair and gorgeous speech, Duke Verita.

"Long-lived, Duke Verita."

"My Majesty."

" If I couldn't get you, how could I have built an empire like this? I"

" What do u mean ? If I hadn't met His Majesty, I wouldn't have had the same life as I am now."

Unlike the Duke of Las, who has been a guaranteed successor since then , the life of Duke Verita has been tough. At that time, he was the third son Verita, who was only a writer at the time. It was Duke Las who found him who had somehow climbed the stair and went to the capital to gain a title, but did not see much light.

Excellent brain and close planning, cool reason and calm character. Because he was there, the Emperor had wings, and in return he not only prevented the clan from ruining the family, but even elevated the status of the Duke.

"Duke, can you promise to continue to work hard for the dreams you and I had together?"

"Of course, Your Majesty. I will devote myself to the end as long as your Majesty the Prince continues that dream."

"Thanks. So, did you find the little son?....Well, it's not like i don't understand, but how did you make such mistakes when you were smarter than anyone?"

Mirkan looked at the dark green eyes dyed of regret and kicked his tongue. The duke was stubborn in the matter of successor, because of the memory of his succession with his brothers. Of course, it was probably because the eldest son was sick and vigilant, but it was very unfortunate that Verita's second son was called a genius of the century. He was a child who could give the wings to Ruve along with Las's youngest son.

"We'll find it"

" If you're going to meet me again, don't make that mistake. Isn't he a child to be used big for the Empire?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. I will keep in mind."

"Yes, even if I'm not here anymore , I'm still in the empire. It was one of my few luck to meet a you Duke Verita."

Verita raises his head with a sad expression. Then Mirkansaid something silent.

"Ruth, thanks a lot. Because of you, I was able to take the lead in the fight against such an aristocratic group. In the fight that will get tougher in the future, please help my son and empire stay safe.... and you Please come here."

"The third place in the protocol, Marquis of Monique and Young-ae enter."

The voice of the bell chief was faintly heard, followed by a sparkling silver wave. In the face of the little girl He've been thinking of as the most trusted friend and daughter, Mirkan smiled faintly, taking his breath away.

"Long time, Marquis and The Lady. I'm glad, There was something I had to say to both of you, before I had to say goodbye."

****

"Don't say that, Your Majesty."

Mirkan saw the grief full of the eyes of the Marquis, a blunt Marquis, who usually did not express his emotions.

A smile came out.

When everyone thought of the emperor's death, I thought that only you would mourn the death of me as Mirkan, not the emperor. Although we were firmly connected by the oath of blood, but apart from that, you were the most trustworthy friend of mine. Even though I have never spoken out of my mouth, it certainly was.

"Please. May I and you achieve the empire we dreamed of together... Lend me your strength."

Mirkan saw the drooping blue eyes. He was a believer more than anyone else, but there was only one disturbing element, so he wanted to be promised. It was none other than Aristia, the daughter of the marquis, the silver hair that resembles the marquis and the golden eye that resembles her.

Mirkan don't know why, but the child was very reluctant to be Ruv's companion. If She's concerned about the Monique family being cut off, in the future she and Ruve cand send the prince, who is born with silver hair as the successor. It may not be surprising that she is the only child left behind. But Mirkan was anxious all the time. He can't figure out how the marquis will come out if he trying to force the kid. Leading to the blood oath, so imperial.

"You can't act, but if you lose him, it was a great loss to the Empire "

"Yes, Your Majesty. I'll do that."

Mirkan felt a little lighthearted when he saw him making a vow in a heavy voice. He was the one who always kept what he brought out once. A sigh of relief came out. He thought he could leave now without regret. If it is a marquis, it would be obvious that he would give absolute loyalty to the imperial family, it would still be a great strength to the Ruvelis, who would still stand alone

"My Lady, I'm so glad I saw u for the last time"

Mirkan called in a little child who looked like her. She only had different hair colors, shiny yellow gold eyes, a smiling face, and a slender body. How the hawk is so much like her.

He looked into the eyes of the child looking at him with teary eyes. When the little girl, who was wrapped in a strong cloth, opened her eyes for the first time, Mirkan was so moved to see the eyes that resembled Jeremiah. It was still vivid to see her toddling toward him, reaching out one hand.

"I thought, 'If I had had her and my child, wouldn't it have been like this?' I poured my heart into all the things I couldn't give him. Until that little child was given a middle name for a trust."

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty. I really regret it."

Mirkan felt sorry for her tears. She says he will succeed the family, but it was too much for an argument in the political world.

You're a tender girl. You'll have to cope with what you've learned so far, but you will continue to get hurt every time.

She was a child who was used to supporting from the rear rather than actively doing something. When Mirkan talked about drought, he was convinced that she was giving comfort rather than countermeasures. For him, this little child, like a daughter, is better suited for the role of the empress to help the emperor than the successor who needs to lead the family.

"I should have kept it up until they're together, I'm really sorry."

When I saw the child who ended up shedding tears, I felt sad. A child who has been disciplined severely since childhood and created the best sense of empress. A girl who so brilliant that she didn't even have being teach anymore after the age of ten.

At first, the years that Mirkan had made out of the sense of empress were not enough, and then the succession to the throne was not stirred up, and after that he could not let go because he loved Ruve. Nevertheless, it was not comfortable to go without creating a transparent future.

I was happy and sorry to whisper that I underestimatedthought of myself as my father. I stopped trying to stop watching.

The child who thinks of me as a father who has repeatedly been deprived of freedom and my son who is struggling with the love of a child who wants to take off so much keeps walking in my eyes.

It would be nice if they were happy together, but even if it wasn't, I wished both of you to live with each other and hope that you would be a friend to Ruve.

Mention somebody's promise

"Lastly, give me a little gift for eternity. I hope it will help protect our spirituality."

MIrkan gave his final farewell to the two people who kept looking back.

"I'm sorry, Marquis. I put this huge burden on you. The burden of mortgaging your whole life to send a woman you love, and yet no one has been able to protect you. I really have nothing to say to you. I've done nothing for you, but I'm afraid you'll have to give me your daughter. "

"and I'm sorry,my child. Forgive me for leaving you with another set of shackles that may not be pure enough to give you the last present. "

***

the next known is the Duke of Jenna and his daughter

"Yes?" Your Majesty"

"Are you going to disobey my last order?"

"Oh, no. Your Majesty."