Can an Enemy Become Salvation? (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 146

“You haven’t seen what I’ve seen—yet you, the Emperor, haven’t seen it yourself.”

Because the other person was Ivenel, Suhel felt no reluctance in admitting his own shortcomings.

“I might have been just as guilty of forgetting their efforts and gratitude.”

“Your Majesty…”

Ivenel felt a pang of guilt upon hearing Marquis Tuvayan’s words—that thanks to her, he no longer hesitated.

“In truth, I deliberately avoided openly taking their side in front of others. I didn’t want to give anyone an excuse to find fault.”

Merely bearing the title of a blessed house already made them power incarnate, and everyone knew they stood firmly behind the Emperor—so there was no need to provoke unnecessary resentment from other nobles.

‘Was I also taking it for granted—that they’ve been protecting the Empire all this time?’

Ivenel had criticized him for precisely this before, and Suhel had no defense. That weighed heaviest on his heart.

“You’re absolutely right—it’s never something to take for granted. Neither their time nor their sense of duty.”

Hearing the regret in his voice, Ivenel understood his feelings and squeezed Suhel’s hand tightly.

“Then Your Majesty can simply be their strongest pillar of support. And I’m certain others will surely recognize Your Majesty’s sincerity as well.”

“Do you really think so?”

“Of course. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have gathered here together like this today.”

They, too, trusted Suhel enough to risk everything for Caries—because beneath that power everyone admired lay a foundation of mutual trust.

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