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Episode 9: Sins In Unconsciousness/Unconscious Sin

Three escapees out of the darkness of the Fantasy Forest just kept walking down the straight path. By the time we left the woods, the sun was still in a high position and the area was bright, but the way the three of us were going was starting to light up in orange.

It's sundown now. The Bells' body clock was completely insane because they lived a long time in the town of Renato, where day and night were imbalances.

"Ahhh... hey, are you sure you fit on this road?

Lili, who is active for more than a day without even getting a decent sleep, exhales a weak sound.

"I don't know..."

There was also a considerable build-up of fatigue in Bell's body. Many things have happened too much after the battle in Renato. After entering the forest of illusions, the three of them are walking along the path they were originally supposed to drive on. Accumulated fatigue is immeasurable.

Eventually, the three plunged into a gentle uphill. The footsteps of the three, even just tired, got even heavier. Naturally, I don't see anything up the hill. Lili climbing the hill just makes me feel insecure.

"Heh heh! I can't do it anymore! I just can't do it anymore. Let's take a break!

Lili, who has reached the limit of her health, pulls out her entire body and takes it from behind to the bell.

"Oops!

Bell, who was distracted, glanced. Lili put all her weight on me and I almost collapsed.

"There's no way you can rest where you don't even know! Anyway, we're gonna walk to Elixis!

"You don't even know if you're walking towards us Elixirs for saying that, do you?

Lili was stunned by an irresponsible bell. Not only are they being chased by the Lympian Federation, but they are also being chased by the Luna Guard. If this road leads to Renato, it's a big problem.

"So we're just gonna have to walk anyway, right?

We're supposed to be in a critical situation there, but Bell's got potent weather.

"Ooh, too!

"Whoa."

When Lili, once again exhausted, gives an unspoken voice, Bell suddenly speaks.

"What?"

"I see something."

"What, lie?

Upon hearing that, Lili suddenly regains her energy and rushes out in front of the bell to check forward.

"Elixis, Belle! I wasn't wrong!

Lili saw the view spreading ahead and shouted out loud unexpectedly. Unlike Bell, she had seen the streets of Elixis in photographs.

"Oh, you're serious!

When he heard Lili's words, Bell opened his eyes. To be honest, Belle didn't think she'd be able to get to Elixirs so soon.

"Show me too ~!

Seeing the two in tension, Allen also wondered what view the two were seeing. The shorter Allen still doesn't see the streets of Elixirs.

"There you go."

"Wow! Kick-ass!

Allen, embraced by Bell, finally sees the city of Elixirs in his sight.

Elixis, the centre of the Kingdom of Sertoria. The city is bigger and brighter than any Bells have ever visited.

The sun was already setting at this time, and the three of them were relying on the city lights of Elixis.

"Really..."

As Bell walked, he was blinded by the night view of Elixis. This was the first time I had seen the so-called night scenery. Neither the port town of Riorg, nor Adford, nor Renato are cities.

Elixis is the first city Bell has ever seen. That beautiful sight, which seemed as if the starry sky had descended under its eyes, did not let go of Bell's heart for a long time. As they are blinded by the night view of Elixis, the three will soon reach the hill where they can see the view.

From that small high hill I knew that the city of Elixis would take it. The urban streets, lined with tall buildings that I'm not usually used to seeing, were seen in detail. I can confirm that some of them have churches or several buildings that are large outside the standards. Is there also a headquarters for the Knights of the Black Mages (Grigori)?

In the heart of the city there was a conspicuously majestic building with a series of pointed roofs. That's enough to say the Kingdom of Sertria, so that's probably the castle where the king lives. The hills where the bells stand are still a little far from the city, but from there it was confirmed that people were gathering around the castle.

"Is something wrong? They're all out at night..."

Bell, who had never visited the city, uttered those words.

"That's urban. Hmm... Maybe he's doing something at the castle."

"It's night and you do something?

"King Sertoria's Enoch Solomon III is famous for being a little unusual. I don't know why, but the king only comes out before everyone at night."

Lili knew the answer to Bell's simple question. Enoch Solomon III was famous for only carrying out official duties during the night. King Solomon will not show his face publicly during the day.

"What's that?

"I don't know. There's a curse hanging that can only move at night - what a rumor there is. Isn't that why you're doing something at the castle?

At Castel Solomon, in the heart of Elixis, there was a ceremony, as Lili put it.

The castle is surrounded by tall fortresses, and you cannot ask what's going on inside from the outside. There are countless citizens rushing among the fortresses that surround the castle, waiting for the king to reveal himself on the central staircase of the castle.

Only a handful of lucky citizens were able to enter the fortress. Citizens who could not get inside at all are gathered outside the fortress concerned about what is going on inside. I guess I'm even trying to hear a leak from inside.

In a castle of unprecedented gatherings of people, there was a tremendous atmosphere. More people, more security. Inside the castle, the security forces of the King Sertoria Army, dressed in green military uniforms, are blindfolded.

Enoch Solomon III is a king as painted by the people admiring him, but there were few distressing rumors in his shadow. And if you become a celebrity, your life is always in danger. During the ceremony attended by Elixis I (Yi) famous human beings, officials were frustrated by tense tensions that made them breathless.

Batan!

At a time when all the people gathered here were still waiting for the King to appear or not, a huge door at the end of the stairs opened up in momentum.

Fanfare rings the king's capital with that as a signal. This is the king the people have been waiting for.

The Lord of one country, who emerged from behind the door, was surrounded by the bodyguards of the Serbian King's Army. Did I just say 10 of them? The gaze of the people watching far down is blocked by green military uniforms.

Eventually, when the king reached the ceremonial throne set at the top of the stairs, the bodyguard left the scene in unison.

Enoch Solomon III, who appeared from within the green walls, laid down his hips on a white throne decorated with gold.

When the King's figure is exposed, the crowd cheers all the way up. It was an unparalleled happiness for the Serbian people to see King Solomon III in its eyes.

The face of Solomon III, who appeared before the crowd, is engraved with deep wrinkles. Is it a man in his 60s from what I've seen? The king had an impressive long blonde hair and beard. You look old, but your hair and mustache are all golden and youthful. From its appearance in white clothing to its divinity was felt.

"Everyone who has come a long way. My Sertrian kingdom has long flourished and still holds its name as the best kingdom in the world."

Solomon III just says hello, and the gathered crowd springs up. The king, blocked by it, raised his right hand softly and asked the crowd for silence.

"But in retrospect, this country has been exposed to multiple crises. There is nothing else that has saved my country every time. The Serbian King's Army and the Knights of the Black Mages (Grigori). Without the presence of these two organizations, there is no Sertria today!

"Nothing else has brought so many citizens together today. Tonight we honor the work of the great knights and award them a medal"

It was a crowd that kept silent for a while, but sprang up again as soon as I heard this. Not only the King, but also the King's Army and the Knights seem to be important to the people.

"Lieutenant General Sid Weskerman on behalf of the King Sertoria Army, Captain Knight Dissenber on behalf of the Knights of the Black Mages (Grigori), Previous"

Here, a bodyguard and servant standing near the throne speaks out, as if representatives of the two organizations could each be awarded a medal.

Shortly after, the person who was at the head of the line of the Serbian King's Army moved to the front of the throne.

Is this soldier Sid Weskerman with wavy hanging bright white hair and heavy eyelids giving the impression of sleeping? He stops in front of Solomon III as he moves his body hardened by tension.

This was followed by someone who moved from the beginning of a line of Black Mages (Grigori) knights dressed in black uniforms. He also had wavy hung dark hair, his eyes glowing blue. Probably who he says Night Dissenber is.

Black Mages (Grigori) Knights uniforms are like long wizards down to their knees. Then the shoulders and elbows have armor that reminds me of the knight's outfit. Exactly what I said about the Black Mage (Grigori) Knight.

Late to Lieutenant General Weskerman, Captain Dissenber stops at the King's present. And when the king nodded, Lieutenant General Weskerman took the most salute step forward.

"The Medal is hereby awarded in recognition of the work of the King Sertrian Army. Lieutenant General Weskerman, I want you to continue to lend that strength for the Kingdom."

Solomon III stood up with one of the medals hanging on his arm in his hand.

"Absolutely."

When Lieutenant General Weskerman, now standing, bows his head, the king puts a medal on his neck.

"Thank you Happiness"

Lieutenant General Weskerman, who was awarded the medal, once again gave his most salute. He was expressing his gratitude all over his body. When Lieutenant General Weskerman receives the medal, applause and cheer wind up from the crowd.

Next it's the turn of the Black Mages (Grigori) Knights.

"The Medal is hereby awarded in recognition of the work of the Knights of the Black Mages (Grigori). Captain Dissenber M-12, I want you to continue to lend that strength for the Kingdom."

"Thank you"

Captain Dissenbar of the Knights of the Black Mages (Grigori) received the Medal of Honor in the same way as Lieutenant General Weskerman did and paid his most tribute to the King.

The crowd boiled again. Captain Dissenber looked calmer than Lieutenant General Weskerman and immediately left the scene.

"This concludes the Medal of Honor award ceremony"

The Medal of Honor ceremony closed with a declaration of closure.

Soon afterwards the king rose from the throne and was again surrounded by a bodyguard in military uniform. Hidden again, the king moves toward the door where he came out. Even as the king walked away, the crowd's applause and cheer never subsided.

It is the role of the King Sertrian Army to collect this state of affairs. Lieutenant General Weskerman, immersed in the aftermath of glory, quickly switched his mind and ran down the stairs. He has so much left to do that he can't count what he has to do.

Around the same time, the Bells were not on the hill. Overlooking the view of the largest Ericses in the Kingdom of Sertoria, the Bells were stepping down the hill into the city at night.

The lights of the city shine at night, as if a starry sky had descended upon the earth. Bell couldn't hide his confusion in this city, where so many people would go.