Chapter 2
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 attitude, 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 .
Depending on the circumstance, 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 glass, he looked like a thief or a mercenary .
At least, his behavior was not something aristocrats would usually have .
But such an attitude was something Signiz usually saw coming from him .
“What’s wrong? Don’t tell me, you want me to give you some glasses 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…”
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 .
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 attitude 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 .
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