On the night when the extraordinarily bright meteor pierced the sky, the silence was broken by the loud cry of the newborn.

Finally......

In the ornate and soft corridor, the baby was tightly wrapped in soft satin, and the mother put the weeping baby into the father's broad arm.

"Look, my son, Kai'er, a new member of our family, will definitely be the one who can lead everyone forward in the future!"

On the highest place in the city, the Count lifted the child in his arms high, and the people gathered in the city cheered and blessed the child.

"Congratulations, Lord Count!"

"This child is like an angel."

"Noble Young Master Kai'er, long live!"

For a newborn baby, that's unbearable noise. But in the center of this cacophony and stranger's sight, the child was undaunted.

"It's the first time I've seen such a calm baby, and ordinary children have already cried miserably!"

Hearing what the people around him said, a proud smile appeared on the earl's face.

"That's right, he will definitely be the one who can achieve great things in the future!"

The Count took the child back into his arms, and then lowered his head and whispered into his ear.

"Do you hear me, my son, they are shouting your name, and may your gifts grow with you. One day, your family and your territory, and even your entire kingdom, will be yours! ”

As if he understood the meaning of this sentence, the child slowly looked at his father and blinked.

When the Count was attracted by these clear eyes, the dazzling stars twinkled in the night sky outside the window.

After countless victories, the kingdom of Karen grew in glory.

Enjoying the glory was also the high-ranking aristocratic Inova family, who charged into battle with the king.

The only boy of the Inova nobility, born on a starry night, received the expectations and blessings of thousands of people.

"The most famous, a great high-ranking nobleman, and the only son of a war hero."

"The rich territory of Inova, a unique successor."

From the time of his arrival into this world, whenever a boy's name is mentioned, it will always be preceded by such a modifier. Because of the noble blood flowing in his body, no matter who he is, they all look up to him.

But that noble identity is not all there is to the boy.

Talent has made this teenager and he continues to show his talents.

His noble temperament, intelligent mind, quick reflexes, and unique growth experience have made countless people admire, and his profound knowledge and super martial arts far surpass those of his peers, and even the entire kingdom is unmatched.

In addition, the gentleness and strong character characteristic of the teenager made his talent even more brilliant.

If he wanted anything, he could use his talent or status to get everything, but the boy didn't bother to do that.

On the contrary, the teenager is humble and courteous to everyone, sincere to others, and completes every task seriously.

The sparkling teenager shines brighter than anyone else like the stars in the clear night sky.

The young "Kaier" is not only the pride of the family, but also makes the king have high hopes.

The boy was often received by the king himself, and the king, who had no good candidates, regarded the sons of his comrades as his own, and the young man respected the great king very much and obeyed the king's instructions.

The two heroes, the King and the Count, brought prosperity to the kingdom by not only wielding supreme power, but also leading by example to become respected lords and lead soldiers and soldiers to usher in a new era of peace.

The young man has a great heart and a long sword in his hand ready to fight at any time, and in his heart, he always admires the two heroes who protect the weak people.

In the future, you must become a true hero and gallop side by side with them on the battlefield!

This is the dream of a teenager, and it is also an eternal goal.

"Kaier, the true hero is always in pursuit of justice, standing on the highest place, and guiding the way forward. For a better future, we must risk our lives to reach the battlefield. Only in this way can the country be more prosperous! It is our duty and obligation to provide a peaceful environment for the poor people to have food and clothing, and it is the only reason why we should strive for more wealth and power. ”

"Son, let your talents and talents continue to bloom! Let's work for greater value and the future! And those who follow you, you need to be the guide and guide their future. ”

The teachings of the two heroes who brought the country to its peak have long been deeply rooted in Kaier's heart.

In order to become a "hero" like them, Kaier is never satisfied with the status quo, and even works harder!

On that day, Karl and his father arrived at the city of Inova after meeting the king at the royal palace.

In the evening, the city is preparing for a party.

Kaiel decided to return to his lodgings alone, and suddenly, he heard a roar in the distance.

"You are acting so presumptuously...... Do you even dare to talk back? ”

Then the sound of snapping sounded, and the boy looked in the direction from which the voice came,

In the kitchen, where the servants were busy moving back and forth, there was a brown-haired girl of Kai'er's age in the corner, scruffy and sloppy, raising her voice to confront the attendant.

One side of the little girl's cheek was red and swollen, and it seemed that her mouth had been pumped, but in terms of momentum, she was not afraid of the opponent in front of her, and glared fiercely at the attendant officer with a sharp gaze.

"I start working in the wee hours of the morning, but that's how little I get paid for a day? It's not reasonable at all, it's not enough for even one meal, let alone buy medicine for my father. ”

"How much value your labor is is up to me to decide, you uneducated guy, not only is you small, but also very thin, how many things do you think you can do, it's good to be able to give these, don't hurry up!"

"No, if you don't pay me fairly, I won't leave!"

"Huh, this guy?"

The little girl who threatened the attendant in a loud voice widened her eyes and clenched her fists tightly, as if she was determined to confront the attendant to the end. The attendant officer, whose face was red and blue, raised his hand high, as if he wanted to wave his fist at the little girl again.

"Stop!"

The young man's order made the busy people stop, and the surroundings fell silent.

"What the hell is going on?"

"Armor...... Master Kai'er, I didn't know you were here... It was I who was reckless..."

"I know what's going on, it's too little to pay this kid, right?"

"For the children who work in this city, this is a lot of wages. But the girl still felt that it was little, so she confronted me......"

“……”

Kaier glanced at the attendant officer who was breaking out in a cold sweat and walked straight to the girl.

The girl was wearing shabby clothes that did not fit her size, and in the face of the sudden occurrence, the girl looked panicked, but her eyes were still fiercely looking at the attendant in front of her. Time passed silently, the girl's right cheek swollen even higher, and the boy's heart seemed to be heavier as if a huge stone had fallen.

"I'm sorry to have you go through these things, and I apologize to you."

“.......”

"I don't know if these compensation can make up for the grievances you have suffered...... But your father's medicine should be more than enough, take it. ”

"Ahh

The boy took off the jeweled brooch and gold clasp from his clothes and carefully handed them to the girl.

Seeing the precious gem in the girl's hand, there was a boo around, and from time to time there were scoldings for the girl, and admiration for Kaier's big heart, and even the sound of swallowing saliva at the gem, in short, very noisy.

The girl stood dumbfounded, looking at the boy's gentle face.

After a while, the girl raised her hand and spread the boy's hand vigorously.

"How, how ......"

"These things, you think I'll either?"

Seeing the gems scattered all over the ground, the attendant came back to his senses and shouted loudly.

"Hurry up and get that rude guy up, quick!"

"Don't shout, I'm fine."

The boy crouched down, picked up the gems one by one, and handed them to the girl again.

"I can understand your feelings, no matter what, it's better for you to accept it, not for others, but for your family."

"My feelings, you know?"

Kaier didn't answer the girl, and the girl continued in a choked voice.

"You won't understand! Noble young master! ”

“……”

Dropping this cold sentence, the girl turned away and ran towards the city gate, the young man was stunned, and could only silently look at the back that kept moving away. People comfort young men that those who do not know grace should be punished.

It didn't take long for the crowd to disperse, and the boy did not eat dinner and returned to his residence. The boy lying on the bed stared at the large glass window, and the stars in the sky were extremely indifferent today, making him unconsciously think of the girl's vicious eyes.

The boy reflected for a long time, did he say the wrong thing to make the girl refuse his kindness, but what was the sentence that hurt her? The boy was so distressed by this that he even thought about it late at night.

Until dawn, the boy still didn't think of an answer.

A beautiful day began again, as if nothing had happened, and last night's unexpected events had long been buried by daily life.

But the girl's eyes and sharp words still often appeared in the boy's heart.

"Kael Inova, please come forward and salute."

A majestic voice came from ahead, and everyone in the team looked firmly in the direction from which the voice came, and armor in battle armor stepped out of the knights.

The majestic armor and the long ornate cloak fluttered with the pace, and he moved forward with momentum and confidence, as well as the will to face the future.

As the king got up, he slowly knelt down on one knee towards his most respected majesty.

"The moment you touch this sword, you are a knight of the 'Karen Royal Guard', giving everything for the peace of the country and the royal family, so are you ready to wield your sword and fight the enemy at any time?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. I, Cael Inova, as a knight of the Royal Guard, will do my best! ”

The king raised his ornate sword and touched Armor's shoulders.

The words announcing the birth of a knight linger in the royal hall.

"I, King Karen, now exercise my heaven-given authority to officially appoint Kael Inova as 'Knight of the Royal Guard', and you will do your best to fulfill your duties."

"For the sake of Your Majesty and the royal family, my life, I am willing to dedicate myself to the kingdom."

The sound of the people shouting for the king and Kail rang out, and the king smiled with satisfaction, raised his hand and patted Kail on the shoulder.

Time passed, and Kaier came of age, and his beautiful appearance and outstanding strength bloomed like spring flowers with incomparably gorgeous and dazzling.

With the king's strong support, he became the youngest knight of the royal guard.

The knights of the royal guard are the highest positions appointed by the king himself, and are the most elite troops directly under him. Although he was young, he performed well, and was appreciated and recognized by the king, and it was a very honorable thing to make an exception and award the knight of the royal guard.

"Amazing, really powerful, my son became a knight of the royal guard, which makes our family's position even more unshakable!"

The Count was so pleased with what he had accomplished that he immediately embraced his son in his arms.

The irrepressible joy made him praise Kaier incessantly, and today's appointment ceremony kept coming to Kaier's mind.

The sound of the clash of armor could be heard at every step towards the king, and the silence and seriousness around him made tension constantly welling up in his heart.

The loud knightly proclamation, the king's trusting smile, and the enthusiastic cheers of the people.

It's really like a dream.

Kaier smiled slightly.

His humble personality did not show too much emotion on his face, but in fact, he was as happy as his father in his heart.

The knight is just the first step in making the dream come true.

For the sake of righteousness and honor, I will become a person who wields a sword to protect the people.

For the sake of justice and faith, I will stand on the highest ground and guide people on the way forward.

This is the true hero and the ultimate goal of Kai'er, and he will fight for this goal for the rest of his life.

After becoming a knight of the Karen Royal Guard, Kair left the realm and lived in the royal palace in the capital, becoming the king's right-hand man.

While guarding the king closely, he closely observed the daily life in the palace.

The king and the high-ranking nobles had to deal with all kinds of government affairs on a daily basis, from the most trivial to the most important things that needed to be solved, and in this process, the most frequently mentioned theme was "war", in fact, the kingdom had been suffering from small wars for several years in a row. The golden age of affluence and prosperity had long since passed, and the country was gradually entering a low period, and the king actively waged war in order to win the hearts and minds of the people and increase the trust of the people through victory. The drums of victory from battles large and small revolved around the country in a festive atmosphere, while popular support for the king soared.

"A true hero is one who stands on the highest ground for the sake of righteousness and guides people on the way forward. For the sake of a better future, we must brave the dangers to reach the battlefield, only then can the country become more prosperous and strong, and the people can be rich and peaceful. That's our job, and it's the only reason we need more wealth and power. ”

Kair felt that the king's decision was for the sake of justice.

Therefore, the wars caused by the king were just, and all the decisions made by the king were for the sake of the peace and prosperity of the people, so that they could enjoy the glory and riches.

Although there were occasional moments of suspicion, the Knight of the Royal Guard was quick to dispel his doubts because of his duty to obey the King's decisions.

"Your Majesty, the people have been creating unrest in Inova territory lately."

One day, Kai'er, who was summoned, unexpectedly heard news of his hometown. Where there has been peace and stability, there is a riot among the people.

Although it was small, the incident itself was already very unusual, so more and more officials expressed concern, and the king directly appointed the future successor of the Inova realm, Kel, to investigate.

On the way to the territory, his heart was very heavy, and there was a riot in his hometown, which had been peaceful and stable, because of the riot caused by the people, was his father, who was a lord, derelict in his duty? Or is there something else going on? Very worried, Kaier hurried on the road and unconsciously quickened his pace.

Before the sun had completely set, Kair arrived in the territory.

In order to grasp the source of the riot more quickly, he did not go back to the castle where he lived, but turned around and went straight to the square on the outskirts of the territory. When he crossed the gravel road and was about to reach the square, the noise of the people gradually increased, and it was completely dark, so why did the people not go home but gathered in a riot?

Kair leapt off his horse and approached the dense crowd, but he did not enter the crowd, but quietly observed the crowd at the appropriate distance.

"Listen, everyone, we finish our work every day with our tired bodies, dedicating ourselves to those nobles and lords, but the result of hard work can only barely solve the problem of eating!"

"Yes! That's right!!! ”

"But they are not satisfied, and now they are asking us to contribute more labor, not only our sweat and tears, but also our lives, what is the difference between this and the demon of cannibalism! Is this what they say they should be??!!! ”

"No !!"

"Ridiculous! It's ridiculous!! ”

Centered on the fountain in the center of the square, the gathered crowd listened attentively to the woman's speech. Whenever a woman's voice fell, the people would cry out in agreement.

"But the lords said that this was a war for us civilians, a war for the general good, so they gave everything they had on the battlefield. However, that statement is wrong! It's not the lords and nobles who are sacrificed, it's us! It is we who stand on the tip of the enemy's sword, and it is also the victory that we fight with our lives. Those victories are bloody victories! ”

Her clenched fists were raised in the air, and she spoke loudly to the crowd.

At this time, Kaier suddenly felt that the woman was very familiar.

The red sunset reflects the brown hair, sharp eyes and strong will, and the bright eyes sparkle brightly.

Although he was a little taller, he was exactly the same as the "girl" he saw in the city kitchen when he was a child.

This unexpected reunion made Kaier panic.

"Why is that girl here?"

Just as he was immersed in his memories, someone suddenly shouted loudly.

"The soldiers are coming here, get out of here!"

As soon as the words fell, the square was in chaos for a while.

To avoid the soldiers, the crowd began to disperse and cause even more chaos in the crowded alleys.

In the midst of the chaos, Kaill observed the situation around him.

If the soldiers had come first, it must have been to arrest her.

This time, the king's main task was to arrest the leader of the riots, but Kail did not want her to be arrested, and even felt that he did not need to know why she caused the riots, and Kaiel only wanted to sincerely convince her.

In the middle of his observation, a flowing brown hair came into his sight, and Kair hurried in that direction.

After a long pursuit, Kaier came to the mouth of a dark alley, which was sparsely populated, without a trace of light, and everywhere was full of tattered things, and the stench wafting from somewhere filled the air.

In the depths of the alley were shivering patients, some of them had lost their arms, some of their legs, their faces as dirty as moss, talking to themselves, looking at the world with terrified eyes.

Kaier had never seen such a place, no, such a place did not exist in Kaier's cognition at all.

Although he inspected the territory and the suburbs outside the city every day, this was the first time he had faced such a scene.

It seemed to have given Kai'er a blow to the head, which was undoubtedly an unprecedented blow, and he stood dumbfounded before he came to his senses.

In stark contrast to the ornate armor he was wearing, it made the already gloomy alley even more desolate.

"Hey, young master, why did you come here?"

“......”

The sound that came from nowhere made Kaier raise his vigilance.

A pitch-black figure appeared in the depths of the alley, and the woman slowly stepped out of the shadows, staring at Kai'er who was standing still with a serious expression.

"You too...... Remember me? ”

"Yes, young master. I recognized you at a glance in the square just now, and you still look so innocent, exactly the same as when you were a child. ”

“...... yes, then...... What is this place? ”

"The slums, the most hidden corners of this territory, where only the socially excluded are reduced to live, but fortunately, the noble lords have not yet done anything about this place. Also, no matter how miserable a person is, he needs a place to stay. ”

She said calmly, as if there was no emotion at all, no waves.

Although it had nothing to do with the scene in front of her, Kaier found her voice very attractive.

“...... So what are you doing in the square? ”

"Do the 'right thing' and don't let innocent people fall prey to the army's blind recruitment."

"Blind conscription ...... the army"

"Yes, there have been many times when the kingdom has taken the initiative to provoke wars in order to survive national disasters, and the lives of the people have gradually become deserted. Therefore, someone has to step up and stop these things. ”

"But ......"

"Come, follow me, young master, I'll show you something."

“......”

She gestured to Kail and headed deeper into the alley.

Kaier didn't say anything, just slowly followed her.

The roads in the alleys are intertwined like a labyrinth, and there are scenes of dilapidated streets everywhere.

After a while, the woman stopped in front of the door of a building that was about to collapse.

"This is ......"

“...... Don't talk, just watch. ”

She slowly pushed the door open.

The sight made Kaier unable to believe his eyes for a moment.

"Sister Teddy, you're back!"

"Sister Teddy!"

"Yes, kids, I'll be back!"

Seeing the woman come back, the children in the room all showed innocent smiles, but Kaier noticed that these children had various physical defects,

Some children are crippled and can only lean against the wall, some are blind, some are struggling to walk with crutches, and some are even lying motionless on the ground with bandages wrapped all over their bodies.

Although their situation is so difficult, they can still see smiles on the children's faces.

"Kids, you're hungry, come and get something to eat!"

"Wow, wow!"

The woman opened the wrap around her waist, and the children lined up to eat the bread and fruit one by one.

Although there is little food, you can still feel happiness in their expressions.

"Eat slowly, don't choke."

The woman gently stroked the children, and looked back at Kai'er, still with the sharp eyes in them, but there was no resentment or accusation, but a look of great pain.

“...... These children are orphans who have lost both their parents to successive wars. Because they are not in good health, they need someone to take care of them, and I have been taking care of them since a long time ago. I know very well how difficult it is for orphans to live in these times. ”

"I ...... Before...... Why never understand ...... And no one talked about ......"

"Then take a good look, there is still a place like this in the world you live in."

“......”

Shocked, Kaier unconsciously whispered bitterly, and soon, his face was soaked with tears.

Under normal circumstances, Kaier is not intimidated by anything, and he seems unfazed at all times after seeing all kinds of big scenes.

However, at this moment, there was an indescribable pain in his heart, and it seemed that an unprecedented huge wave was beating his heart violently.

In his heart, there are responsibilities and obligations that must be observed and fulfilled, but these scenes in front of him make him begin to doubt what he has done before.

While he was pursuing righteousness and ideals, some people lost their parents, some were disabled, fell from a bright life into an endless abyss, and struggled to survive every day.

Suddenly, the little girl's cold and merciless voice came to his mind.

"My feelings, you know?"

"You won't understand! Noble young master! ”

Only after seeing these things with my own eyes can I understand the true meaning of these two sentences, only caring about my own life, and not seeing the suffering and bitterness of the world that others are experiencing.

This is the true self, a hypocritical self.

"Even so, we still have a chance!"

When the woman approached, she said to Kai'er, who was silently crying.

"Join the Resistance and change the world."

"What ......"

"Our army represents the will of the people, and the purpose is to stop the war and avoid more victims and orphans. We have gathered many comrades with justice in their hearts, and although our forces are small, they are all actively engaged in various activities. ”

"Resistance ......"

"If you don't take the initiative to change, then nothing will change, and now is the time to take the initiative."

She reached out to Kaill and looked at him with a determined look.

"Want to join us?"

“......”

Kair looked at her calloused hands, and his heart was extremely complicated.

He was born to enjoy glory and wealth, he was the only son of a noble lord, and the oath of allegiance to the country seemed to be still in his ears, and this time he came to settle the riots, so it was absolutely impossible for Kaier and her to be in a united front.

But after Kaier saw the scene in front of him, for him, everything in the past no longer mattered.

At this moment, there was only one thought in Kaier's mind: "Save this bleak and miserable world!" ”

"Your talent and strength need to be put to use, and together you can work for a greater future!"

"I want to make up for my past ignorance and mistakes......"

Eventually, he grabbed her outstretched hand hard.

"If this choice is the path to justice, then I will do everything in my power and hope that this is the right decision......"

"I will prove to you with my actions that you have chosen well."

The woman shook Kael's hand vigorously, patted him on the shoulder and said encouragingly, "Comrade, I am Teddy, the captain of the Resistance, thank you for joining the Resistance. ”

As soon as it was dawn, Kail returned to the palace to report that the riots had subsided. The things I saw in the territory were only said to be accidental, and after that, everyone gradually stopped talking about them.

From that day on, Kaul lived a double life as a "knight of the royal guard" as a "knight of the royal guard" and as a member of the "Resistance" organization.

After discussing with Teddy, he decided not to reveal his true identity within the Resistance, as if it were known that he was the noble son of Inova and was helping the rebels, the Resistance would be in an even greater crisis.

Therefore, Kaier always acted with his comrades in a veil, and if there was a rude person who wanted to lift his veil, then he used the horrible scar on his face as an excuse. Therefore, the comrades believed this statement and always believed that he was a rebellious teenager from a certain aristocratic family.

The Resistance was born out of an increasingly brutal political backdrop, a group formed to resist the king, with Captain Teddy at the center, and its members were civilians and vulnerable people, with the exception of Armor.

Later, because of the addition of Kaier, the Resistance Army became more active, mobilizing everyone to publicize the actual situation, exposing the reality of waging war and the uselessness of war, and guiding everyone to realize that the plundering behavior was improper and to stand up for resistance in an organized manner.

While exposing the truth, they also made the people see that the king's wars only brought suffering, criticized predation, and promoted the irrationality and contradiction of the identity system. There is a constant desire to hear the "voices" of the lowest strata of society, so the resistance has been ongoing.

For Kel, who had always lived as a nobleman, every moment of life in the Resistance was a new continuation.

Communicate with comrades from all walks of life, act together, and learn about the trivial matters of the people that cannot be known in the palace or castle.

In the process, Kaier's horizons gradually widened, and he slowly felt things that he had not felt before. If you don't take the initiative to understand the world, then there will only be more and more unknowns, the shadow behind the richness is full of various emotions, countless people experience all kinds of difficulties every day, and whenever he sees the gorgeous palace and his own castle, he will think of the scene in the alley. Everything he experienced growing up, including his aristocratic status, was actually a product of irrationality, and the arrogant posture of the high-ranking aristocracy produced different emotions in his heart.

Especially the king and the nobles in high positions always thought too much about the affairs of the people. When the interests of the people were harmed, the king and the nobles made decisions that really took Armor by surprise. The longer he spent by the king's side, the more determined his heart became, and the king and his father, who had once been proud, did not now seem to be great heroes who stood up for the sake of the people.

In contrast, it is the attitude of Captain Teddy towards the people.

As a poor person at the bottom, she did not gain anything from the resistance, but she persevered unusually firmly. She has cool judgment and strong willpower, and never compromises with reality, no matter what setbacks will not fall, based on compassion for the weak, she will always care about the things at the bottom, even if there are occasional mistakes, she will not use righteousness as a shield.

During the time he was with her, Kaier learned a lot and understood a lot.

A true hero does not rely on a noble birth, nor does it necessarily require outstanding talent and talent.

Understand what is the right value, and act courageously for what is right.

This is the most important condition that a hero needs to have.

Using his position to support the Resistance, he was actively at the forefront of the movement, protecting his comrades who had been fighting side by side to the greatest extent.

At the same time that Kael joined the resistance, the old king also made a series of mistakes in his decision to pacify the people, and the people's lives became more and more difficult due to the large-scale declaration of war on the outside world. At first, the public thought that the Resistance was just a "thief who poked the sore spot", but as the war began, the public gradually recognized the propaganda of the Resistance, and at the same time, the power of the Resistance gradually expanded. What had been a sudden action and mobilization became a cyclical activity, and all this resistance slowly spread to all corners of the kingdom.

......

"Your Majesty, there has been something unusual about the actions of the common people recently."

Seeing the officials of the various fields standing neatly, Count Inova sighed in a low voice.

"Anomaly?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. There are signs of instability everywhere in the kingdom, where people are refusing to conscript and pay tribute, and children are singing unusual songs. ”

"What ......"

"It's offensive though...... But there are signs that ...... 'rebellion' will soon be on the horizon. ”

The appearance of the word "rebellion" made the king's face instantly serious, and Kai'er, who was standing on the side, could even see the king's hands holding the corners of his clothes slowly turn white.

"So what kind of people are behind the rebellion? If the people had been spontaneous, it would have been impossible to create a rebellion...... It must have been instigated by the remnants of the last riot, right? ”

"No, Your Majesty, they call themselves the 'Resistance.'"

As soon as the Count's words fell, Kael's heart beat violently.

The last thing he wanted to hear was told by his father.

"I heard that the Resistance is a rebel force composed of civilians and the lower classes, and that a series of recent activities have been led by the Resistance Army, and their main purpose is to oppose the war and eliminate the identity system, and they hope to win over more ignorant people. In the beginning, it was just a rabble of people who listened to the wind and rain, but recently their group has increased dramatically. ”

"How dare you...... This ungrateful...... 'Resistance' isn't it...... I've been fighting for them all my life, and I dare to rebel......"

As soon as the enraged king finished speaking, he raised his hand and pinched his temple.

"Coincidentally, the Resistance is using the Count's Inova territory as a stronghold, right?"

This man who carefully added oil and vinegar was the Count's long-standing political enemy.

"Isn't it strange that a great war hero can't even handle the affairs of his own territory? Could it be that the Earl was sheltering them in private? ”

"How can you say such a rebellious thing! It's indeed my responsibility to fail to control them, and you say that I protect them, isn't that too much! ”

"Then why didn't you say that the Resistance's stronghold was Inova in the first place! Isn't this a ghost in my heart?! ”

The two men argued loudly on the left and right of the king.

At this moment, the sound of stopping came.

"Everyone, be quiet."

As the king spoke, there was an instant silence around them.

"Because of your quarrels, I am even more determined, and in three days' time, I will lead my army to the territory of Inova and sweep away the rebels with my own hands, with the Count of Inova as the vanguard along the way."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty......"

"What's the matter, Count, is there any problem?"

"No, it's just ...... I don't think it's necessary for the king to draw his sword and point it at the people, and I'll do it myself. ”

"I went out in person, don't you think it's appropriate? Or are you really sheltering the Resistance? ”

“...... Your Majesty. ”

The king has made up his mind, and the count can only obey.

The count, realizing that there was no room for discussion, could only obey the king's will.

Seeing all this in front of him, Kaier's heart fell into a great contradiction.

“...... Father, do you really want to draw your sword against the people of your territory? ”

Kael looked at the Count as he was leaving the palace with a heavy expression.

"There's no way...... His Majesty was already very belligerent, and what he had already made up his mind would certainly not change easily. ”

“......”

"In addition, we can't afford to be accused of sheltering the rebels, and in order to avoid risks, we can only do what the king wants, and for the sake of the family's reputation, we have no choice."

"But, Dad, you are also well aware that if Your Majesty's army is stationed in the territory, you don't know how much blood will be shed. Everyone knows that the Resistance is made up of poor people...... When the time comes, it will only be these people who live at the bottom who will be hurt, and the responsibility and obligation we have been fulfilling is not to protect these ordinary people......"

In the face of the impending tragedy, this made the anxious Kai'er pray for his father as if he was desperately grasping for a life-saving straw.

The Count, however, only looked desperate and listened silently to his son's urgent plea.

“...... If my father can't convince me, then I'll convince Your Majesty myself. ”

"It only irritates him even more!"

"But we can't just watch it happen......"

“...... Kaier"

The Count's voice was calmer than ever.

After leaving a sentence, he got into the carriage alone.

"Accept it."

......

Teddy led his comrades together to listen to what was happening during the day.

"So in three days, will the army led by the king attack the territory?"

"Yes, that's right, perhaps...... The king's army will not leave the territory until all resistance has been wiped out. ”

“......”

Knowing that what was about to come was an unprecedented crisis, the faces of the comrades darkened one by one.

“...... Sooner or later, we were going to face off against the nobles, but we weren't prepared for it so suddenly. ”

"Damn...... If it is only against our resistance and the innocent people are bloodied, then it will ......"

"Since it's all like this, then just don't get drunk and don't go home! You're going to die in three days anyway, right? Cyriz. ”

"Oh, it's all this time, you're still thinking about drinking, what an alcoholic."

To hide the heavy atmosphere, the comrades smiled at each other and made boring jokes.

But the joke is also mixed with breathless despair, and there are sighs from time to time.

"Everybody look over here."

It didn't take long for a particularly powerful voice to come and break the silence, after which Teddy spoke his thoughts and plans to his comrades.

"The army led by the king is a great threat to the resistance and the people, but I think this threat will create a good opportunity for us to create a new world."

“......？！”

"If this cannot be stopped, large-scale bloodshed caused by the conflict is inevitable. Three days later, I don't know if I'll be able to talk to you again in this place, and I don't know if I'll be able to see you again. But we can't just give in and hide like cowards just to save our lives, and at this time, we must personally intervene to bring a new world to the people. Although we may be cut and even bled to death by the king's army, the people who see these scenes will remember us forever! ”

"Yes."

"I agree with that!"

Words of encouragement and courage continued to come out, and the eyes of the comrades seemed to regain the light of hope.

"So comrades! Prepare for the 'Last Resistance' that will come in three days! Grab your swords and farming tools for the final fight! Let's use our blood to create a new era and a new hope!! ”

"Rush, !!"

"Never back down!!"

"Resist to the last second!!"

The fighting spirit of the comrades was ignited again, everyone clenched their fists and shouted to the sky, everyone encouraged each other, and the fear of death had long since been transformed into the hope of a new era.

However, there was only one person who looked at them with grief.

Teddy and his comrades are preparing for the 'Last Resistance Day', moving everything that can be used as a weapon, and constantly gathering people who can fight. Even if they couldn't fight together, many people did what they could to help the resistance for the sake of their hometown, relatives and friends.

The Resistance was better equipped and had the strength to go head-to-head with the King's army.

But this in itself is a battle with no chance of winning.

"Teddy, please listen to me."

"Young Master, I've heard it many times, and we've made up our minds that we must fight to the end."

"But the king's army consisted of a large number of experienced soldiers, and it was a matter of moments to suppress the resistance."

"I know all of this, young master."

Teddy frowned and looked at Kaul, a strong will that would never change his mind.

"Kai'er, you risked your life to live a double life, doing everything you could to help us, you are my most precious comrade, from the night we met again, I have had you in my heart and have never doubted you."

“......”

"But now you have to make a choice, whether you choose the knights, or the resistance, and on the day that is coming, will you choose to stand by your father's side, or will you stand with us."

"Teddy ......"

"I won't force you, that's your biological father and your comrade-in-arms, you can choose to leave, leave the Resistance."

A grief-stricken Armor calmly said goodbye to Teddy as usual.

"Thank you very much all the time, comrade, I feel honored to be with you all this time."

Kair didn't give any reply to Teddy, all he could do was walk out of the slum alley with his back to Teddy, and that's it.

......

The estimated time was coming soon, and before you knew it, it was the night before the date of the decisive battle.

The city of Inova, which was supposed to sleep in the dark, was always ready to resist the king's army.

As the night came, the more and more energetic Kai'er showed extreme nervousness, and he couldn't sleep.

So, he walked out quietly and walked in the yard, his turbulent heart, in stark contrast to the silence of the night, and the cold air of the late night could not calm his restlessness.

After saying goodbye to Teddy, Kael never went to the Resistance.

At the same time, he kept pleading with his father, and in order to avoid a tragic end, Kaiel did everything in his power to stop it.

However, no miracle happened, and it seemed like an inevitable fate, and Kaier was destined to watch his most cherished faith perish.

Kaiel kept thinking back to Teddy's words.

"Now you have to make a choice, whether you choose the knights, or the resistance."

"On the day to come, will you choose to be by your father's side or on our side."

After listening to her words, he realized that he had been in a vague identity all along.

Although he is an aristocrat, he wants to be on the side of the people, and although he is really with the people, he is unwilling to give up his noble identity.

Helping the Resistance Army,Maintain a dual identity.,But when you need to choose.,Hearts begin to hesitate.。 Is it because I don't want to give up anything? Kaier asked himself.

"Hey......"

He sighed deeply.

After endless distress, he still didn't know which side to stand on.

He wants to help everyone,

But on the side of the king and father, you have to face the good people, and if you choose to fight side by side with your comrades, you have to fight with your family.

So, he couldn't choose.

At this time, other questions came to his mind.

"Do you have to be on which side to prove your position?"

Nobles and commoners, knights and resistance.

The son of a high-ranking nobleman, the successor of the domain.

Looking back, his name was always preceded by various definitions.

Although it may seem normal, no one has ever doubted these titles.

Like a siege, there is no escape.

In his inner turmoil, his heart gradually calmed down.

Nobles and commoners, knights and resistance.

We will definitely find a solution to the conflict!

During this time of solitary contemplation, the stars disappeared and a red dawn rose on the horizon.

Action must be taken now.

"No one can be allowed to bleed!"

Determined, Kair mounted his horse and quickly headed to the square.

......

Every corner of the square exudes an atmosphere of tension,

People from different camps confronted each other with the central fountain as a stronghold.

Although many people were around, no one made a sound, and hostile eyes wandered back and forth between the two camps, and only a small noise was needed to cause a direct battle between the two camps, and everyone waited for the order to be given.

The first person to break the silence was none other than the Count, who stood beside the king.

"Rebels, listen! Your Majesty is a man of mercy, whether you are a rebel or a traitor who disturbs the hearts of the people, and if you are willing to surrender, we can forgive you with a broad heart for what you have done. For the sake of your own life, in order to return to a peaceful life, surrender! ”

The king nodded with great satisfaction when he heard the Count's final warning.

And as soon as the earl's words fell, Teddy, who looked at the king with stern eyes, spoke: "It's ridiculous to say, if you are so tolerant and generous, then why do you want to bring troops over and slaughter the people?" We are not a rebellion, this is resistance, and we are gathered here to resist to the end! The new era we hope for will surely come! ”

The strong-willed Teddy replied domineeringly, her indomitable momentum showing her determination.

"Then since you've all thought so......"

The king whispered to himself as he bent down to grasp his sword, and the soldiers, who saw the scene, drew their swords and pointed them at the men, women, and children with scythes, farm tools, and rusty hammers.

At this moment, the sound of horses' hooves and shouts came from nowhere.

"Stop!! Put away your swords!! ”

It wasn't long before a man in a huge black cloak, armed with a sword and spear, and wearing blue armor, appeared between the King's army and the Resistance.

"Your Majesty, Father."

"You, you...... Kaier ...... How do you ......?"

Hearing the name Armor, the king's army instantly fell into discussion.

As a knight of the royal guard, he didn't even stand by the king's side, and actually pleaded for the sword to be collected, which caused chaos.

Of course, it wasn't just the king's army that was frightened by the appearance of the armor.

The camp of the Resistance was even more noisy.

Armor turned his gaze to the Resistance, his wavering comrades, and the surprised Teddy, who had never imagined such a situation.

"Your Majesty, please let the soldiers put away their swords."

"How dare you harbor the rebels? You swore to be my most loyal knight, are you rebelling against me now? ”

"Yes."

“！！！”

At this moment, Kaier held a black cloth aloft.

"See? I've been covering my face with this cloth so that no one can find out, secretly resisting with them. In addition, I have been providing intelligence to the Resistance, and it was during this time that I realized that the world they were pursuing was also the world of my dreams. ”

"Ah, what are you talking about......!!!"

"You say 'Resistance'......!!!"

This shocking statement shocked the king and the earl.

"You treacherous traitor...... Are you still qualified to say that you are a knight? ”

"Your Majesty, I have made up my mind to do the right thing, even if I become a dishonorable traitor. If you can shed blood for the people, it is worth dying. ”

“...... Do you think you can succeed in insulting me like this in front of the people? Come on, take this betrayer away for me!"

The soldiers, who were quietly observing the situation, hurried to Kai'er after hearing the king's order, and at this time Kai'er brandished his spear and sword to prevent the soldiers from approaching.

"Don't you understand, Your Majesty. No matter what happens, I must stop this conflict. For my purposes, I can also point the gun at you. ”

"What...... What. ”

Hearing such words, looking at the unwavering appearance of Kai'er in front of him, the king's previous momentum was gone.

"Why, why did you betray me? I think so highly of you...... But you ......"

"I've already said that the world they pursue is also the world of my dreams. ”

"I used to only see the gorgeous side of this world, and when I lived with them, I realized that there are still many dark sides in this world. These people, living in darkness that I, my father, and His Majesty cannot see, and whose cries are seen as propaganda by the rebels, are in fact only to express their desires! Have you ever reflected on the corruption? Does Your Majesty still feel that he is righteous? ”

“......”

"In today's war, you will definitely win, but this victory is short-lived, because you are not the side of justice at all, what you have done is to suppress the people by force, but this will cause thousands of people to rise up and resist, and today's events will become the fuse, like a fire in the hay, and the raging fire will be out of control."

"You're too young and you've been carried away...... Lost the ...... of righteousness"

"I can say whatever you want, but please stop the team and leave the territory."

This upright look, the tenacious will that never gives in.

And the crowd on the other side looking at them with angry eyes.

The king did not know for a moment what to answer, for he suddenly realized his mistake,

The king who had lost his fighting spirit said: "...... Let's go back. ”

"Your Majesty...!"

The king's sudden words made the people unconsciously cry out in surprise.

“...... Wrap up, I don't want to play today. ”

"Your Majesty......"

“......”

The king remained silent and rode away from the square, after which the king's army received orders to close the group.

Kair and the people watched quietly as the army withdrew from the square until all the soldiers disappeared from view.

As if to celebrate the victory, everyone began to cheer enthusiastically: "Hooray!! ”

"Did it!! Oh my God, it's a miracle, isn't it!! ”

"Ah!! I'm alive!!! ”

People hugged the people around them, shed tears of happiness, and shared joy with each other.

The comrades of the Resistance applauded and saw this as a complete victory for the Resistance.

The thunderous applause and admiration brought Kaier back to his senses, and he remained where he was, motionless.

Although the tension had eased, his heart was still beating very fast, and it was as if the surroundings had stopped.

He turned his head and slowly looked at the people he was protecting.

"That's enough......"

Listening to the enthusiastic cheers full of joy, his heart was very happy but a little worried, so he turned around and left the square in silence.

......

As he had hoped, there was no bloodshed on the Last Day of Resistance.

After that day, the Resistance and civilians returned to their normal lives.

But Kai'er, who openly confronted the king, was not so lucky,

Contrary to the duties and duties of the knights of the royal guard, colluding with the rebel forces, the king sentenced him to be publicly hanged.

However, due to his father's constant pleas with the king, it was finally decided to imprison Kael for life in the Inova Tower.

Faced with the cold stone walls, Kaier began to worry about the days to come.

The joy of winning that day is long gone.

I don't know when the king will be angry again, and then he will torture the people in an even more merciless way.

Thinking back to the fact that his recklessness at that time was likely to bring greater disaster to the people, he spent every day after that with a heavy heart.

......

Smack! Smack!

The sudden sound in his ears woke him up from his sleep.

There were often rats running around here, so Kaier subconsciously thought that it must be rats making noises again. So, he turned around and closed his eyes again.

It wasn't until a few minutes later that a sentence of "comrade" woke up Kai'er.

"Teddy...... How are you ...... here?"

"Of course I'm here to get you out, young master."

Just like a long time ago, the girl reached out to Kaier.

"There's no time, get out of here."

......

Teddy, who escaped with Kaier, was temporarily relieved when he arrived in a small alley.

"It's all in this situation, how can you still be so handsome with this face!?"

Teddy looked at Kai'er, who didn't have any expression, and joked.

The clumsy joke made Kaier smile slightly.

"This time...... Is the Resistance alright? ”

"We are very good, because after your personal intervention allowed us to win, the king did not suppress or stop us."

"It's a blessing."

"What about you? You okay? Although there was no hanging...... But he has lost his freedom. ”

"It's good to be alive......"

Afterwards, Kail confided all his worries to Teddy.

"You're worried that your actions will cause us more trouble, right?"

"Yes, that's right."

"There is no need to worry about this, during the time you are imprisoned, the kingdom has changed drastically!"

"Change?"

"When the news of what happened in the realm spread throughout the kingdom, all the people put up a fierce resistance. Everyone realized that if this situation continued, the people would only be trampled on forever, and when so many people rose up to resist, even the king could do nothing. ”

Hearing Teddy's words, Kaiel was relieved.

Contrary to what he feared, the kingdom was changing rapidly.

Knowing that he has contributed to this change, Kaier is very proud.

"The bravery you showed that day has become an unquenchable flame in the hearts of the people, and we owe you so much to the Resistance, you are the real hero."

"I'm not a 'hero', I'm just standing in your shoes and doing what I can."

Kaier smiled softly at her, and when he saw the smiling Teddy, he also looked at Kail with a smile.

"So, young master, what are your plans for the future?"

In response to her question, Kaier closed his eyes for a moment and thought carefully about his future.

He has become a fugitive and can no longer live as before, but now he feels more free, can do more things, and has infinite possibilities.

After careful consideration, Kaier told her what he was up to.

"I'm leaving the kingdom in the hope of getting to know myself again on my journey."

"Rediscovering your journey?"

"Yes, when I look back on my life now, it is like a mirage, blinded by the nothingness of fame and identity, and I don't know myself correctly at all. Now I'm going to live true to myself and find the answers to the questions I want to explore. ”

"Good idea, young master, then don't delay, let's leave quickly."

"Hmm."

After saying goodbye to each other, Kair walked alone to his room in the castle.

Although Kaier hadn't been back for a long time, the room was as clean as ever.

With mixed feelings, Kaier quickly put on his armor and took up his weapon.

When he was about to leave the door, he suddenly hesitated for a moment.

Finally, Kaier wrote a simple farewell letter to his family.

He put the letter on the bedside, and finally said goodbye to this familiar place, and left quietly.

On the night when the stars shimmered, after saying goodbye to his comrades, Kaier began a new journey.

Now he has nothing left, identity, reputation, and purpose.

But in doing so, it made it easier for him to move forward.

The long, wide road stretched to the horizon, and Kaier walked forward firmly.

The night sky overhead was extraordinarily vast, just like the night of his birth, full of stars.