The World I Was Supporting Was Real

Episode 27. Eirene von Einsberg (2)

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“Ugh, cough!”

After coughing a few times, I checked the last cut again.

This new character suddenly appeared.

And his appearance is…

‘Isn’t this… me?’

No matter how many times I look at it, it’s definitely me.

To be precise, it feels like a deformed version of me as a comic character.

Come to think of it, I remember saying something like this.

[ Donjomjuseyo: May I dare to ask what the face of the one and only Igwogwodon looks like? ]

[ Igwogwodon: Me??? ]

[ Igwogwodon: My profile picture on the account I leave comments with is me ]

It’s been about three years, but it’s still my photo.

[ Donjomjuseyo: I see… This is the face of Igwogwodon ]

[ Donjomjuseyo: It was very helpful. ]

[ Donjomjuseyo: Then, if you fill in the content through the link I sent, I will soon present you with the ‘Response of the World’ ]

I wondered why they asked for my photo, but I never thought they would actually include me…

And the name is Igon.

Is it derived from Igwogwodon?

Anyway, judging by the rough development, it seems that Eirene is seeing some kind of illusion this time.

Just like Luca. It seems that Erin used the Bible to send her to the illusion world.

Anyway, my self-insert character appeared as one of the characters.

In the story, Eirene also reacts as if she can’t believe the sudden rebellion, so it’s almost certain.

By the way, this author is quite strict about the rules they set, even in a world where historical changes occur, like ‘the dead cannot be revived.’

It doesn’t seem like my self-insert character will actually be born and appear in the comic world.

Moreover, my support was not for punishment but for rehabilitation.

If a rebellion occurred, it means she was punished, but I don’t think the author would ignore my opinion and go for ‘punishment drift.’

In other words, it’s safe to say that this isn’t a real rebellion, right?

Although it’s still in the speculative stage, I’ve been watching this comic for quite a while, so I could predict this much.

Anyway, if my prediction is correct, I don’t particularly dislike the development itself…

Drurrr, drurrr.

I scroll up to see my face, feeling embarrassed, and look around aimlessly.

‘Huh, seriously.’

Eventually, I stir the cup with ice using a straw for no reason.

‘I really can’t believe it. I mean, what are they thinking, putting me into the comic without any consultation? They should have told me properly, geez.’

That’s what I was thinking inside.

But I couldn’t control the corners of my mouth from lifting.

I replayed the scene where the character named Lee Gun, who looks exactly like me, grabs the hand of the pure white Eirene several times.

No… this…

Hmm…

Umm…

‘…’

I admit it.

Honestly, it felt good.

I don’t know exactly what will happen in the future, but the fact that the beautifully ripened Eirene’s turning point for rehabilitation turns out to be me?

Honestly, it sounds delicious! My yellow dog sensor is reacting strongly!

If this were a comic that many people read, it would have been a huge nuisance. But this comic, no one else reads it but me.

The author was actually making money by fully executing my requests, and that was the author’s only source of income.

Besides, the kids here are already exposing their chests just because it’s written in the Bible, so what’s the big deal about this level of brain freeze now?

Anyway, this isn’t the real world, it’s just a comic!

‘…Wait a minute.’

At that moment.

I remembered the survey form I filled out carelessly, initially paying some attention, but then getting lazy and filling it out haphazardly.

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[How does God scold you when you’re having a hard time?]

Sigh, can’t help it, just do it

[Does God have a secret method to overcome trials?]

Where would such a thing exist, just do it

[Please tell us the most important factor in human relationships according to God. (Duplicate answers allowed)]

Trust

[Please explain why you think so in the above question.]

Because without trust, human relationships cannot be established.

[If Eirene is troubled by the answer given above, what advice would you give?]

It’s not a sin to trust people.

‘Why are there so many questions?’

In the end, it seems like there’s only one big theme, but there are too many branching questions.

Well, if I do it roughly, it’ll be fine.

It’s annoying. I need to fill this out quickly and submit it.

The advice I most want to give to Eirene… Just trust God.

To persuade someone who doesn’t believe to believe… I don’t know how.

When it’s too hard and lonely… Eat and sleep.

My motto… What’s mine is mine, what’s yours is mine.

In that way, I filled out the dense questionnaire at a miraculous speed of 10 questions per minute.

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And now.

At the moment my character appeared, I suddenly felt a chill.

Those countless questions and answers. It seems like there was a reason for them.

‘…Nothing will happen, right?’

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The next morning.

Eirene was sitting at the table, lost in deep thoughts with a very serious expression.

It wasn’t just the drastic drop in the quality of sleep – the enormous gap between the luxurious bed that welcomed sleep just by lying down and the roughly made hard wooden bed wasn’t the only factor.

The facts that I had postponed judging due to the thought of having to escape were slowly raising their heads and looking at Eirene.

―How did the rebellion happen?

We were caught off guard without any signs.

Did Ares, who isn’t particularly powerful in action or politics, have time to seize the capital’s defense forces?

What happened to the two princesses and the retainers who followed me during this mess?

Did they hide, or… were they already dealt with?

If not that…

‘No way…!’

All of my sister’s children joined hands… and pushed me away?

I wanted to leave the palace as soon as possible and do something, but not knowing the exact situation, I couldn’t do anything at that time.

With a creak, the door opened, and Igeon appeared.

He was holding something like a basket in his hand.

“You are awake, Lady Rinasita. How was your sleep? It must have been harder than usual.”

Igeon placed the basket near the table.

Inside, there were foods like bread, dried herring, and jerky.

“It might not suit your taste, but it should be enough to stave off your hunger.”

“……”

Eirene fell into thought for a moment.

If there was poison in here, then—

“There’s no poison.”

“……!”

Igeon said that, then cut the bread in the basket in half and ate it first.

Then, smiling, he handed the remaining bread to her.

“See? There’s none.”

Eirene silently stared at the piece of bread.

…Hungry.

Having fled the palace in a hurry, she indeed wanted to eat something.

Given the cold weather, she would have preferred warm food, but… she was far too old to be making such absurd complaints.

“Thank you.”

She then chewed and swallowed the bread.

It was dry and crumbly, without even butter… but right now, even this was something.

As she nibbled on it, Igeon spoke in a serious tone.

“It would be best if you didn’t leave the house for a while.”

Eirene pretended not to know and asked,

“What’s going on?”

“It seems a rebellion has broken out.”

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‘… … .’

Yes. I knew that too.

I wondered if this man might know what exactly was going on.

“Do you have any information?”

“I only heard the speech, but it seems that all the capital defense knights, including General Bernheim, are participating, centered around Prince Ares.”

‘What… … !’

Bernheim Otomitia.

He was a general from the warlike Tur tribe of the northern continent, who was appointed as the commander of the Imperial Knights despite his undesirable background due to his abilities.

Did he join the ranks of the rebels?

For a moment, I felt like I understood why the capital was taken over so quickly. It wouldn’t be strange if he, who had the soldiers’ deep trust, participated.

Despite the opposition of the vassals who were reluctant due to his background, I employed him, and he betrayed me like this?

―Indeed, there is no one to trust.

Even though I didn’t fully trust him, the shock didn’t easily subside.

In front of the unbelievable truth, all Eirene could do was barely hide her expression.

“They say the deposed emperor is on the run now. And in the chaos, some of the prisoners who were imprisoned and awaiting trial have escaped―”

He glanced at me as he said that.

Does this man think I’m one of the escaped prisoners from there?

Although my attire was luxurious for a prisoner, it wouldn’t seem strange since nobles don’t have to wear prison clothes before their guilt is confirmed in a trial.

“Don’t worry. I won’t hand you over to the capital.”

“You’re showing a lot of unwarranted kindness.”

“Well, it’s written in the Bible. To offer a plate of facts even to non-believers.”

“Are you sure I’m a non-believer?”

“Yes. You completely covered your divine power pouch, which was nicely swollen, didn’t you?”

“What……!!”

At his sudden words, Eirene’s face turned slightly red.

This man, how could he say such things… … !

“Th-that is…….”

“?”

Although it felt like we weren’t communicating well, I could grasp the context.

The Gwodun religion strangely revered women’s breasts. They said it was written in the Bible, but honestly, I didn’t want to know.

Could it be that he, being a religious man, said such things without a second thought?

The humiliation of mocking the emperor, something that would never have been tolerated under normal circumstances…

‘I must endure it now.’

Given her situation, it was obvious how she should act.

She couldn’t be foolish enough to ruin everything just because of a mere chest mockery.

Now was the time to accurately grasp how the situation was unfolding.

“Anyway, since a rebellion has broken out, it would be dangerous to wander around unnecessarily… So, it’s okay to hide here for a while.”

It’s okay to stay here… is it?

This place was on the outskirts of the castle. It was a perfect place to hide for a while until the rebels were suppressed…

Eirene looked into Egeon’s eyes for a moment, then cautiously parted her pink lips.

“It would be nice if you could be honest now.”

“Pardon?”

“I mean, tell me what you want. Seeing that you care about things like sleeping arrangements and food, you must have judged that I have something worth taking care of, right?”

Yes. There must be something he wants.

For her, this was more comfortable.

Offering kindness without a reason, that was more suspicious.

“Do I have to want something?”

“Of course.”

“Can’t we just show kindness to each other?”

“…I don’t trust people.”

Even now, hadn’t she been betrayed by the general she trusted and valued?

Her life has been one where trusting someone always led to an ax falling on her foot.

It was because she didn’t easily trust anyone that she could establish herself as an emperor.

“Uh… how should I explain this?”

Egeon chuckled slightly and said-

“Lady Rinasita, you have very fine features. Your face is very beautiful.”

“…!!”

“At a glance, you look elegant and dignified, so I naturally thought you were of noble origin. Then, of course, you would have had good sleeping arrangements and delicious food, right? So I was concerned. I wondered if you were satisfied .”

Eirene, flustered by the words ‘very beautiful,’ turned her head to the side, her face turning bright red.

That, that man suddenly… What, what is he saying to me?!

“Is it written in the Bible to praise a woman’s face…?”

“It wasn’t because I thought you were someone important and wanted to get something from you. I hope you believe me.”

Eirene bowed her head silently.

Believe or not, she felt… embarrassed.

She could have chosen a reply, but she wanted to change the subject quickly.

“So… you’re really just helping me?”

“Yes.”

“I can’t believe it.”

“It’s okay. I think you’ll understand when the time comes, Lady Rinashita.”

Egon smiled brightly as he said this, but Eirene couldn’t understand at all.

It was obvious he wanted something.

Well… she couldn’t reveal it now, but if things went well, she planned to repay him for his help, so it would be better to be honest.

If that were the case, she could have asked him to contact the outside world.

But as long as he didn’t reveal his intentions, Eirene couldn’t fully reveal herself either. Who knew when he might change his mind.

“I’ll say it again, it’s better not to expect any reward for helping me.”

She thought he might reveal his purpose if she said this, but-

“Yes. I understand.”

“……”

He didn’t take the bait.

Well, it didn’t matter. She wouldn’t be here for long anyway.

‘Since the rebellion has broken out, the surrounding territories will soon gather their forces. I just need to hold out until I can escape. Once I do, reclaiming the throne will be a matter of time. I just need to hide for a while.’

Eirene held onto this hopeful outlook, but-

The situation began to unfold differently from what she had expected.