Editor: Chaz

Roberto burst into laughter and unexpectedly showed a warm expression on his face .

Signiz betrayed Roberto . It was a fact without mistake .

Despite his betrayal, Roberto showed an unexpected expression towards his best friend .

Toward Signiz, instead of anger, Roberto felt pity instead .

“Yo, Signiz… How long are you planning to have that kind of depressed look on your face? Well, whatever, how about some drink? This is a good sake you know? ”

Saying that Roberto grabs the bottle of alcohol placed on the desk and shakes it in front of Signiz .

It was words that could be taken as either irony or sarcasm .

However, they are both used to having such a conversation .

In fact, Roberto had no intention of blaming Signiz .

He was truly wanting to say those words because he saw the depressed look on Signiz’s face .

Seeing such att.i.tude, Signiz nodded his head with an ambiguous smile .

“S-Sure…”

A timid response, unlike the usual Signiz .

It was evidence that he felt guilty about his choice .

(What a stupid man… Despite being able to make any strategy during war… He looks like this…)

Looking at Signiz’s manner, who remained standing in place, Roberto sighed .

Roberto was already aware why Signiz betrayed him .

Clearly the man named Signiz Carbera was an opportunistic man who had the tendency to prioritize his own desires, unlike the faithful Roberto . .

Among the people who took part in this war, if Earl Salzberg was asked the name of a person who he felt worried might betray him, the name that came out would be Signiz Garbera .

For Signiz Carbera to betray them however, there must be a good reason .

“What’s up? Why are you just standing there? Come over and sit down…”

Toward Signiz who only standing in place, Roberto once again called him .

It seems Signiz finally made his decision .

As he entered the room without saying anything .

A faithful man with a strong sense of duty .

Thinking normally, their personality didn’t match with each other .

However, having a strong sense of duty and being faithful does not always bring something good .

However, having a strong sense of duty and being faithful does not always bring something good .

Depending on the circ.u.mstance, such a strong sense of duty and faithfulness would bind one’s own body from moving .

And unfortunately, in this world where war was constantly happening, such personality would often times backfired .

After all, this was a world where children would kill their parents for their own gain .

“Come, you should drink this…”

Roberto pushed the bottle to Signiz in a rough manner .

While he drinks his alcohol without using a gla.s.s, he looked like a thief or a mercenary .

At least, his behavior was not something aristocrats would usually have .

But such an att.i.tude was something Signiz usually saw coming from him .

“What’s wrong? Don’t tell me, you want me to give you some gla.s.ses and pour it elegantly too?”

Saying that Roberto grinned .

Being persuaded in such manner by Roberto, Signiz finally took the bottle . –

After shaking the bottle one, two times, he drank the entire content of the bottle in one breath .

Amber liquid spilled from the edge of Signiz lips and drip down to his chest .

“Fuuh…”

“Fuuh…”

Signiz wipes his mouth with his hands .

It was hardly the proper way to drink alcohol .

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However, the present Signiz didn’t have enough room to enjoy the alcohol .

Signiz was staring at Roberto who sat on the sofa grandly .

His gaze was as if he was demanding something . No, rather than demanding something, it would be more precise to say that Signiz was looking for punishment from Roberto .

However, Roberto did not say anything to him .

The long silence made the air inside the room heavy .

“Why won’t you say anything? Roberto… Are you not going to blame me?”

Eventually, with his face down, Signiz asked Roberto a question with a trembling voice .

For Signiz, he was prepared to receive abuse from Roberto or even take his own life should he ask for it .

Of course, Signiz made his decision knowing all the risk .

Besides for him, there was no other option . It was to protect his beloved person and the only family he had .

Besides for him, there was no other option . It was to protect his beloved person and the only family he had .

That was why, Signiz had no regret and he also didn’t have any intention to justify what he did by saying any excuse .

However, contrary to Signiz expectation, Roberto’s att.i.tude didn’t change at all .

Roberto kept on drinking while keeping silent .

Then slowly he opened his mouth .

“Blame huh?”

“That’s right… I’ve betrayed you and Earl Salzberg…”

“True, you betrayed us… -”

Roberto said those words while sighed .

There was sorrow and also pity in his expression .

“Well, I don’t mind in particular…”

“What? What do you mean?”

“Is Elmeda safe?”

Hearing unexpected words from Roberto, Signiz lifted his face .

He looked surprised .