The Skeleton Soldier Failed to Defend the Dungeon

All the efforts accumulated to this point culminated in an instant. Rubia's Governance Level rose by four stages at once. A status window hovered above her head.

[Current Ruling City – Erast]

[Governance Lv. 6 (New!)]

The inheritance of the Governance Level and her ascension as lord were accepted as natural. With the scenario branching off, I felt as though I was being forced to feel satisfaction at this progression.

"These dreamlike things… all of it is thanks to you, Mr. Skeleton. Truly, thank you. I can only imagine how much you've suffered…"

Her voice trembled slightly, but I froze with wariness.

Witch Trial? Would my existence, or the Krottes' existence, become the excuse to brand Rubia as a heretic?

It wouldn't be the first time. I remembered the capital, where she had once been accused of demon-worship and met a miserable end. Isaac ended her suffering with his...