Once again, Heliga's acumen was beyond the expectations of Yukent III. Originally, he thought that after he had told him about Olibat and Elfin, he should focus his attention and the direction of his main thoughts. Unexpectedly, he still remembered his own wording just now, the word "curse" that he had just said.

However, Heliga had asked the right question. Because the emperor is indeed a man who knows a lot of the inside story.

"How much do you know about the curse?" The Emperor did not answer Heliga's question, but first asked rhetorically.

"I don't know if it exists...... But historically, almost every once in a while, something happens, and these things bring disaster after disaster to the Empire, from the earliest Imperial Capital Dark Dragon Incident, to the later Vampire Incident, plus those traces that have obviously been artificially erased during the "Lion War...... Behind this, it always feels like something ties them all together. ”

“…… That's right. The Emperor closed his eyes, "That's something that was born at the beginning of the founding of this land and has been influencing it ever since. You and Olibat have witnessed a complete mutation in Liberl, so you should be able to understand that something like this is happening in the Empire. ”

“…… In the ancient land of the imperial capital, there are two great treasures. Heliga said, the last time Rosey revealed the news to him, "The two Arcana clashed and merged to form a power called Steel...... Could this be where it all began? ”

“…… It's surprising that you already know it exists. "That makes it easier to make sense." Heliga, let me conclude, what do you think the Imperials should be like? From the fact that you are in the process of this research. ”

"Imperial...... Values a sense of honor, but not extreme, not a sick fighter. Do you want to say......"

"Hmm...... This is the effect of the curse. As you say, the people of Erebonia were, and should be, hospitable people who have a place in this land. The people of the empire value honor and do not take things that do not conform to universal values as something they believe in. However, such an imperial man has repeatedly suffered extraordinary disasters, and has repeatedly made some stupid mistakes that he does not want to believe in retrospect. ”

"Catastrophe...... Is that the one I mentioned earlier, the Dark Dragon Incident and the Vampire Incident? Heiliga whispered.

"Hmm. And before and after the founding of New Erebonia by Draquels the Great, there were all sorts of strange events - not to mention this one. As for the "stupid mistakes" you just mentioned, don't you already know one of the best examples? ”

The emperor's meaningful expression immediately made Hailiga understand.

“…… Hamel. He said the name slowly.

"That's right. Sure enough, you know. The emperor nodded, "The stubborn main war faction among the nobles, in order to start a war, actually did not hesitate to discard the honor of the nobles, listened to the instigation, and designed to slaughter their own people...... This matter, the trial of those plotters, was also carried out by Osborne. Do you know what they said in the trial? ”

Heliga didn't answer. Yukent continued: "They say that they all went into a state of frenzy and madness at that time—and they didn't even believe that they had done something like that. The main culprits were tried separately, arranged by Prime Minister Osborne, and the interrogation and pre-conviction evidence were collected by an array of different trial teams, and their statements were strikingly similar in the absence of an opportunity to collude in confessions. Although most of them were sentenced to death, don't you think it's strange in all fairness? ”

“…… You probably don't know it yet. While I was in Liber, I became acquainted with a former apostle of the Society who had a bad personality...... He's dead, though. "He admitted before he fused into the Ring of Radiance that the Hamel incident had something to do with his fanning behind it. ”

"I've heard about the white face, too." The Emperor nodded, "Admittedly, he may have played a role, but I don't think he could have incited several nobles to do the same thing at the same time." Whether it was my affair with the Prime Minister or the affairs of Hamel, coupled with the unusual events and rare fratricide in the Lion War, the blood and flames of all this forged the history of the Empire far better than any other country on the continent. In the face of these things, the people of the empire will become violent and heartless beasts, completely ignoring traditional etiquette, abandoning honor, and losing their minds—that is the "existence of somewhere" hidden in the shadow of this country, which makes people's hearts twist and go crazy. ”

"Is that a curse?" Heliga was reckless. If the emperor said so, then this "curse" is not a casual inference of his own, but something that has really existed.

"On this continent, there used to be something called the Black History Book. If you can find it, you will be able to grasp this history better. "Although I have heard that the Church has been looking for it...... However, its "original text" has been kept in the hands of the royal family. ”

“…… I've never heard of that. Helliga smiled bitterly, as if he had learned something terrible.

"To be honest, the power in you was something I once thought was related to the curse. I've done thorough research on those things myself, but your strength can't match them anyway...... That's why I'm telling you this. I think that as a "special point" with great power, there should be a way to solve this problem, and it will provide "possibilities" to solve this problem. ”

"Is there a way to lift or avoid the curse?" A question came to Helriga's mind.

"According to the Black History Book, no. Trying to escape will only lead to greater calamity. As for the lifting...... It was a treasure left behind by the goddess, and it was easier said than done. ”

"Is the attitude towards the prime minister also because of this?" Heiliga got it thoroughly. It seems that Prime Minister Osborne wants more than just political power and influence.

"Hmm. I knew this, and that's why I agreed to the Prime Minister's "certain plans." Yukent III paused, as if feeling that he had said too much, "Anyway...... I would like you to convey those words to Olibat. This is not just a simple political struggle...... He, and you, will understand sooner or later. ”