9,

Everyone suddenly went quiet, utterly dumbfounded by what Mr. Cyclone had just said.

"...Well... I killed him..."

It was just a moment ago; after all, the other party was a pervert who didn't like women but liked men, clearly a bad guy.

Although this was just Mr. Cyclone's personal opinion, there might be good people in this world who liked men. However, for a boy like Mr. Cyclone, a man who liked men was definitely not normal.

"...Well...I...killed...him..."

He repeated the same sentence, but with no momentum anymore.

"Little brother, are you telling the truth?"

Sonja asked with a doubtful look.

"Of course, it's true! The pervert's head was pierced, and his body was mutilated..."

Because of Sonja's question, Mr. Cyclone realized the importance of the Chancellor he may have killed unknowingly.

However, now was not the time for hesitation. The existence of that pervert once made Sonja give up on protecting herself, and if they didn't gamble now, they could only lose.

"I killed the man! What's the problem with that?!"

Hearing this from Mr. Cyclone, Sonja's expression of disbelief turned into a determined look. She spun around, wielding her sword at the maid.

"Little brother...No! It seems I have to change my address now, little hero! If that dark magician is indeed dead by your hand, then Arlen City has finally ushered in a new era!"

Her words shook the world, and the maid, who had only been retreating in expression, was now genuinely scared and took a step back.

"Your Majesty!"

Sonja didn't look back but just yelled.

Mr. Cyclone heard Sonja address someone as "Your Majesty," which was the respectful title for the king. So among the four people Sonja was looking at, one of them must be the king of Arlen City.

"Holy shit! The king is actually here..."

Mr. Cyclone wanted to express his astonishment, but then the white creature stepped forward again.

"Go, Captain Sonja."

"Understood, Your Majesty!"

Then, a strong gust of wind circled around the room with Sonja at its center.

"Liberate! Wind Dragon Sword!"

As the wind burst forth, Sonja charged at the maid, accompanied by the wind.

With a swing of the Wind Dragon Sword, the whole upper part of the building was blown away.

"Awesome!"

Witnessing this scene, Mr. Cyclone almost wanted to applaud.

However, the white creature turned to face Mr. Cyclone directly.

"Young man, are you sure your words are not lies?"

"Of course, I..."

The white creature raised his small hand, stopping Mr. Cyclone's answer.

"But this is no longer a question of whether it is true or not. Look! Those ministers are already starting to waver after hearing about the Chancellor's death!"

The small and adorable white creature turned back and looked forward again.

"Even if it is a lie, you made me understand, young man, that if we don't move forward now, we can only lose."

With these words, the white creature had accurately pointed out Mr. Cyclone's thoughts and actions.

The white creature, which could now see through him, walked forward step by step. Although it was only one-third the height of Mr. Cyclone, the more he looked at it, the taller it seemed.

"In this moment, as King Clyde of Arlen City‧Roanyanya, I can no longer be fearful. I will now bet everything on your lie."

The height of that figure seemed unreachable by Mr. Cyclone forever.

"Lords of the surrounding territories, make your choice now! Do you want to stand with Your Majesty King Clyde, or with the now-dead Chancellor?!"

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