Who taught him to restore his country like this?

Emmett sneered inwardly at Ron's composed demeanor.

Let's see how long you can keep up this act.

Emmett left with the black wizard.

“Your Majesty Ron, you really didn’t need to do this.”

Lawrence looked at Ron with a complicated expression.

Ron smiled slightly and said nonchalantly, "There's not much time left."

Upon hearing this, Lawrence's expression became even more complicated.

If it weren't for Ron, he would never have believed that a king from another country would go to such lengths to save Orantia.

Keltia also looked at Ron in disbelief. She never expected that the usually clever Ron would fall for such a low-level provocation.

Or was he planning to save Orantia by sacrificing himself?

Kertia remained silent.

Just two weeks ago, she remembered Ron as a selfish and cunning villain.

Now, however, he acts like a hero, sacrificing his life for righteousness.

Can a person really change so much in just half a month?

"Excuse me for being rude."

Aetherial then asked:

"When you re-established your kingdom in Kassel, did you harbor the intention of annexing Orantia?"

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Aetherel stared at Ron.

His gaze was pure.

I just wanted to verify it.

Because his Eye of Truth saw that Ron did not truly want to become a sacrifice.

When Celtia heard Azriel ask this question, a hint of curiosity appeared in her eyes.

In Kassel, Ron always led from the front and worked tirelessly to rescue Orantia.

He did so much, surely he couldn't have done nothing selfishly, right?

Lawrence also looked at Ron with some curiosity.

Although he absolutely admired Ron's noble character, he also felt that it was understandable for a young emperor like Ron to have some selfish desires.

But I still want to hear Ron tell me his thoughts on the Kingdom of Orantia.

Seeing the two people's curious gazes, Ron spoke up.

"I have never had the idea of ​​annexing the Kingdom of Orantia."

He answered quite frankly.

Upon hearing Ron's answer, Keltia and Lawrence simultaneously turned to look at Etheril.

"It's not a lie."

Aesirel gave the identification results.

Kertia's eyes widened in disbelief, her mouth slightly agape.

She turned around and looked at Ron again.

Suddenly I felt like I didn't recognize this person anymore.

I also kind of... hate myself.

Ron did all this just to save Orrantia, but she was blinded by personal grudges and denied Ron's beliefs without careful observation, thinking that Ron had bad intentions.

Then, without consulting Ron, he insisted on bringing in the Kingdom of Diam, which led to the blockade of Berlin Fortress and Mighty Wind Fortress, and an unexpected incident at Stargate Fortress.

"My decision was not wrong. I wanted to help the Kingdom of Orantia escape its predicament more quickly and prevent it from being swallowed up by the Kingdom of Rah... No one is omniscient and omnipotent. No one can predict the accidents that will happen in the future... The fault is not mine, but the Kingdom of Diam..."

Before this, she had always maintained an absolute rationality in looking at problems.

Upon learning of Ron's pure mindset, she could no longer maintain her so-called absolute rationality.

At that moment, she realized that she was the one in the wrong.

It was wrong from the very beginning.

All her actions were based on the premise that 'Ron had the intention to annex Orantia'.

Just like what Ron had told her before—prejudice in people's hearts is a mountain.

She had a huge prejudice against Ron from the start.

Without these prejudices, she wouldn't have gone to the Kingdom of Diam, the subsequent events wouldn't have happened, the Church of Truth wouldn't have intervened, and the Holy Son of Truth wouldn't have killed Princess Karina.

Ron would then not have to become a sacrifice to kill Princess Karina.

All of this is her fault for being an incompetent clergyman.

Ha ha……

It's ridiculous. There's no such thing as absolute rationality. It's all just an excuse to shirk responsibility.

Celia lowered her head.

The light streaming into the church trapped her alone in the shadows, where the clergy's silver sash gleamed resentfully.

No one paid attention to the withdrawn Keltia. After confirming that Ron had no intention of conquering the Kingdom of Orantia, Aetherel took his leave to attend to his own business.

He didn't expose Ron's lie about pretending to be a sacrifice. Anyway, the curse ceremony could not go on, and he could still use his own method to kill Princess Kaileena.

As long as we can confirm that Ron has no ill intentions, there is nothing to worry about.

After Etherel left, Ron also took his leave and departed from the church.

Lawrence left with Ron.

On the way back to the manor, Lawrence's fervent gaze remained fixed on the imposing figure ahead.

The thought that he had previously suspected Ron of wanting to seize Orantia made him feel like he deserved to die.

Ron, who was walking in front, always felt a chill on his back.

……

With the two papal courts and two kingdoms each harboring their own thoughts, the next day quickly arrived.

Early in the morning, the residents of Kassel were notified to gather at the city gate. This gathering was not mandatory; those who wanted to come could come, and those who did not wanted to could not.

The inhabitants of Vilan Fortress and Komoni Fortress were notified yesterday that those who could come should come.

When Ron arrived at the city wall, the city gates were filled with the citizens of the three fortresses.

A three-meter-high platform has been erected on the city wall, and a round stone table with a diameter of two meters has been made of stones on the platform. Various items full of dark elements are placed on the stone table.

This was something Emmett and the dark wizard had prepared last night, just waiting to announce it today and then publicly sacrifice Ron.

Amplifying magical devices were placed around the high platform.

Standing on either side of the high platform were the lords of the three fortresses, the steel-level powerhouses of the Adventurers' Guild, and some powerhouses residing in the three fortresses.

Wim was among them.

When they saw Ron approaching, they all bowed their heads and greeted him respectfully.

Good morning, Your Majesty Ron.

Ron smiled and nodded in response.

They then waited with the others by the high platform.

Not long after, Azriel and Celtia arrived at the city wall one after another.

Good morning, Your Majesty Ron.

Athiril saluted Ron.

"Good morning, Son of Truth." Ron nodded.

Now only a few distinguished guests from Diam have not yet arrived.

"It's not too late for you to back out now."

While waiting, a faint sound suddenly came from beside me.

Ron heard the sound and turned to look to the side.

Keltia, dressed in a snow-white chiffon dress, was gazing at him.

I don't know if it's because she wasn't wearing her nun's habit today, but she seemed a little different.

"What emotions led you to this conclusion?" Ron asked curiously.

Upon hearing this, Kertia instinctively shrank back.

Just then, footsteps could be heard coming from the steps leading to the city wall.

Kertia, alert, quickly said, "If you don't back out now, it will be too late."

"Do you think my life is worth more than the Kingdom of Orrantia?" Ron continued to ask calmly.

Kertia pursed her lips.

I realized that I had become selfish again.

Out of the corner of my eye, I could see Emmett leading the black wizard up the city wall not far away.

“I just don’t want you to die because of someone else’s mistake.” Her voice became urgent.

Upon hearing this, Ron couldn't help but smile: "Lady Keltia is much cuter today."

Kertia frowned; this was no time for jokes.

If Ron doesn't back down now, he won't have another chance later.