I Was Just Having Fun With The Time Limit – Chapter 186

Chapter 186

Saint Maria was the first non-royal to be buried in the royal graveyard, the ‘Tomb of Swords’.

“This act greatly violates the legitimacy of the Imperial Family!”

“So?”

There was opposition from the Geomrim Academy, but Ron suppressed it with overwhelming force.

“This is Bilotian. If anyone is dissatisfied, step forward with your sword.”

“……”

“Even if there are ten thousand of you, I won’t blame you for being cowardly.”

It was an arrogant statement, but no one could step forward.

Although she was dead, Maria was granted the status of a Duke, and countless people offered flowers to commemorate her death.

The Emperor announced a surprising fact.

“The Magic Federation has been dissolved.”

It was revealed that the Creation Mages who led the Magic Federation were Wilhelm’s henchmen.

The news that Wilhelm’s family had founded the Magic Federation 500 years ago to achieve their ambitions was widely reported.

The media outlets that had been unfriendly to the Empire until recently all turned to the Empire’s side.

“With the Magic Federation completely ruined, we have to side with the Empire.”

“To be honest, isn’t this the era of the most powerful empire since history was recorded?”

“Yes. We have to switch sides quickly.”

With the active cooperation of the media, the Bilotian Empire gradually absorbed the Magic Federation.

The task was undertaken by ‘Yuli’, the former Chief Reporter of Whisper.

She became the Minister of the newly created Ministry of Culture and Media, and her rank was Marquess.

‘I can spread my wings.’

She was no longer at the mercy of sponsors and could report things that were closer to the truth.

She was now able to do the things she had dreamed of as a child.

With the mighty power of the Bilotian Empire behind her, she was able to live by her beliefs.

‘I must record Wilhelm’s dirty tricks and the Bilotian heroes who stopped them.’

What if Wilhelm’s scheme hadn’t been stopped?

What if Wilhelm, who had truly obtained Narvidal’s power, had roamed the continent?

If that had happened, perhaps the people would not be enjoying such peace and prosperity now.

They would have become Wilhelm’s slaves, trembling under him.

『……Thus, at the center of it all was the Spring of the Imperial Family.』

The clash between Bilotian and the Magic Federation.

And the demise of the God of Death, Narvidal.

The story spread throughout the world.

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Important figures from the Empire were also dispatched to prevent chaos in the Magic Federation, which had lost all its leaders at once.

『The great mage from the Magic Federation, the indomitable mage who overcame the stigma of betraying magic, her name was Karin.』

As in , Karin came to rule the Magic Federation.

On the surface, the results were the same, but the circumstances were completely different.

‘For the world that Her Highness dreamed of.’

The Karin in the novel was a warmonger. Only war made her feel alive.

The current Karin wished for Isabel’s smile.

She declared.

“We abandon the name of the Mirotel Magic Federation.”

It was the moment the Magic Kingdom Isabel was born.

As you can guess from the name, it was taken from Isabel.

（Karin originally wanted to name it the Isabel Magic Kingdom, but Isabel vehemently opposed it, so she failed.）

The first king of the Magic Kingdom Isabel was Karin, and the person assisting her was none other than Teyselon.

“Tsk tsk, you’ll be very busy from now on. No, you will be busy, Your Majesty.”

“Sir Teyselon will be of great help.”

“Was he always this proactive? No, was he always this proactive, Your Majesty?”

“It’s because Her Highness dreams of a more beautiful world.”

“I also dreamed of such a world when I was young, Your Majesty.”

Teyselon frowned.

He, too, had dreamed of a more beautiful world.

That’s why he had researched alternating current and worked to make the benefits of magic engineering available to countless people.

As a result, he was expelled from the Magic Federation and pointed at by many people.

“It’s truly amazing that I can see this in my lifetime, Your Majesty.”

“It’s a miracle brought about by Her Highness.”

“No matter what Your Majesty says, it all ends up with Princess Isabel, Your Majesty.”

“……”

A smile appeared on Karin’s face.

It seemed that just thinking of Isabel made her feel good.

“Everyone suffers from that illness, Your Majesty.”

But then someone walked up from behind.

“That’s not an illness. It’s like a perfectly natural physiological phenomenon.”

“Annoying bastard. You should be guarding the Empire, why are you here?”

Teyselon frowned deeply at the approaching man, Viaton.

“Do you think I wanted to be dispatched here? I want to be by Her Highness’ side. I wish you’d use your head and think a little.”

“If I get the chance, I’ll beep- your tongue.”

“Try it if you can. I’ll beep- it first.”

Their eyes met in the air.

It had been happening ever since they first met in the Elbe Mountains, so Karin didn’t pay much attention to it.

“I expect your cooperation. Chief Aide-nim, Deputy Chief Aide-nim.”

Both men’s heads turned simultaneously to look at Karin.

And Viaton quickly spoke.

“Nice to meet you, Deputy Chief Aide-nim.”

“What are you talking about, Deputy Chief Aide-nim? I’m the Chief Aide.”

“I was the Chief Aide from the Empire. So I’m the Chief Aide, Deputy Chief Aide-nim.”

“I’m more familiar with the Magic Kingdom’s affairs. To begin with, I’m a real mage, not a half-baked one like you. Wouldn’t it be right for me to be the Chief and you to be the Deputy? You bat-like bastard!”

Karin said.

“Since this is the Magic Kingdom, it would be good if Sir Teyselon takes the Chief position and Sir Viaton takes the Deputy position.”

“Huhuhu.”

Teyselon smiled victoriously.

Naturally, Viaton couldn’t concede.

“I can’t accept this. You want me to work under Sir Teyselon? This is an act of disrespect towards me, the Chief Aide of the Empire.”

“Her Highness requested it.”

“What a perfect personnel management. I look forward to working with you, Your Majesty. And Chief Aide-nim.”

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Two years have already passed since the Narvidal incident.

There have been tremendous changes, but despite that, the world seemed to be running smoothly.

‘The sunlight is so nice.’

I liked waking up in the morning and being greeted by this warm sunlight.

As time went on, this trivial happiness became precious.

‘Now there’s less than a year left.’

These days, I sometimes experienced unexplained pain and sudden high fevers.

It meant that I had less than a year left to live.

‘Still, it’s fortunate that it doesn’t hurt too much.’

I know because I’ve been through a lot of pain.

Being sick is truly heartbreaking.

This level of pain was just a little uncomfortable.

‘I’m glad that the world seems to be changing for the better little by little.’

I tried to think positively as much as possible.

Since I was given a new life, I want to enjoy it to the fullest and live happily.

Because my fate won’t change anyway.

Even though God is dead, my mark hasn’t disappeared.

All I could do now was think positively.

‘And there are no more children born with the Mark of Narvidal.’

With Narvidal’s demise, there were no more children born with the curse.

The curse ended with me.

That was also a fortunate thing.

“I think it’s really scary and sad to live knowing when I’m going to die, Arun.”

Arun was standing next to me before I knew it.

We were together all day except when we were sleeping.

To be precise, Arun had no intention of leaving my side.

One year ago.

We had a grand engagement ceremony with everyone’s blessings – although Dad and my brothers glared at Arun fiercely.

Anyway, as time passed, it didn’t feel strange at all for Arun to be by my side.

Whenever I felt like he was out of sight for a moment, I would turn my head to the side, and Arun would always be standing there.

“It won’t be scary or sad. Because I will definitely save Isabel.”

“……”

It seemed Arun still hadn’t given up.

‘Thank you, Arun.’

I was very grateful for his feelings, but I didn’t show it.

There had been no significant progress in two years.

Now, less than a year remained.

I thought that instead of struggling to live, it was time for me to think about how I could leave without causing pain to those who remained.

‘Really, thank you, Arun.’

I was able to stay strong because Arun was by my side.

Just his unwavering presence beside me was a great support.

A warm feeling was transmitted through my hand.

We had become accustomed to holding hands.

‘I used to be able to read minds through mana.’

That ability disappeared after I accepted Narvidal into my body.

I could no longer read other people’s emotions and minds through mana.

However, I could feel emotions even more intensely than before.

Arun’s body temperature transmitted through his hand.

The affection that filled his eyes as he looked at me.

All his words and actions directed towards me.

I could feel it keenly through Arun.

This is what it feels like to be loved.

This is how brilliant it is.

If there was one thing that could make even death look towards the light, it was probably love.

“Arun. I have a favor to ask.”

For the past two years, I’ve also tried hard to live.

I had the desire to enjoy these precious moments longer.

I really looked into it thoroughly.

Not only me, but the best people in the Empire, who had become even more capable than in the original story, tried every possible way to save me.

But there was no way, after all.

Now was truly the time to calmly prepare for death.

“What is it?”

“There are things I really wanted to do.”

I omitted the phrase “before I die.”

Time was short.

Among the many things I dreamed of, there was one thing I really wanted to do.

“I hope you’ll grant it.”