Roberto couldn't help but smile at his friend's exhausted state in his own eyes.
　It's a good thing that you're not the only one. That is an undoubted fact.
　However, the irony is that the betrayed Cygnis looks more painful than Roberto, who was betrayed by his best friend.
　Roberto feels a pity stronger than anger at such a best friend's appearance.
''Yo, Signis.......what's up?　You're looking as depressed as ever, aren't you? Oh, well, I've got a great deal to offer you. Do you want some?
　As he says this, Roberto grabs the bottle of brandy on the desk and waves it in front of Signis.
　Depending on how you hear it, the words could be taken as either sarcasm or sarcasm.
　But that kind of language is what is normal between the two men.
　In fact, Roberto has no intention of blaming Signis.
　In fact, Roberto has no intention to blame Cygnis, it was just a word from the heart that came from his friend's sincere heart in response to his longtime friend's broken expression.
　Signis nodded with an ambiguous smile at Roberto's attitude.
''Ah.........''
　The attitude is so weak and boiled down that it is unthinkable from the usual Cygnis.
　It's proof that he feels very guilty about his choice.
(Foolish man... a man who can devise any scheme in battle and yet he's strangling himself.
　Roberto gave a small sigh at Signis' attitude as he stood there without trying to enter the room.
　Already Roberto had a pretty good idea why Signis had betrayed him.
　It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of your time and money.
　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on some of the most beautiful pieces of jewelry you'll ever see.
　If such a Signis chose betrayal, there must be a good reason for it.
What's the matter with you?　How long are you going to stand there? Come over here and sit down.
　Roberto called out once more to Signis, who stood in the doorway in silence.
　Signis must have finally made up his mind at the words.
　He stepped into the room in silence.
　A righteous and honest man.
　Normally, those character traits would not be considered a flaw.
　However, words like "righteousness" and "integrity" do not necessarily mean only good things.
　Depending on the circumstances, these words can become chains that bind our own hands and feet.
　And unfortunately, in a world where warfare is constant, it often backfires.
　It's a good thing that we are living in a world where even parents and children who are related by blood can cheat and kill each other.
''Here, you should go ahead and do the same.
　It's a good idea to have a pint of brandy in front of you.
　I'm not going to be able to get my hands on any of this stuff, but I'm going to be able to get my hands on it.
　It's not the behavior of someone who belongs to the aristocratic class, at least.
　However, such an unpretentious appearance is exactly what the two of them do on a daily basis.
''What's the matter?　You're not going to ask me to give you a glass of classy, are you?
　When he says that, Roberto shows him a grin.
　With Roberto's attitude unchanged from his usual one, Signis finally takes a bottle of liquor in his hand.　
　And as if to shake off something, he drank the contents of the bottle, which was more than two-thirds full, in one breath.
　The amber liquid that spilled from the edge of his lips wet Signis's chest.
''Huh...''
　Signis wipes his mouth with his hand roughly.
　It's never a good way to drink.
　You don't enjoy the mellow aroma that tickles your nostrils and spreads in your mouth, nor do you get to see the amber-colored time when the sake has spent so many years maturing; it's just the way it was put into your body.
　No matter how carefully crafted the sake is by the artisans, if you drink it this way, it's all ruined.
　But the current Signis didn't have the luxury of enjoying the taste of alcohol.
　Signis stares at Roberto, who is sitting comfortably on the sofa.
　It's as if he's looking for something. No, it's not something. Signis wanted Roberto to be punished.
　But Roberto didn't say a word to him.
　A long, long silence weighed down the air in the room.
'Why are you silent Roberto you don't blame me?
　Eventually, Cygnis falls on his face and asks Roberto with a trembling voice that seems to be squeezed out of the depths of his heart.
　It's a good thing that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to be able to get your hands on any of these things.
　Of course, it is a choice that he himself made with all his heart in mind.
　There was no other choice. You're going to be able to find out what's going on in the world.
　So, I have no regrets for Signis, and I'm not going to use that as an excuse to justify what happened that night.
　But contrary to Signis's expectations, Roberto's attitude was nothing different from his usual.
　Roberto just popped the bottle of liquor in silence.
　Then he slowly opened his mouth.
''Blame........''
'Well I'm going to take you and Count Salzberg...'
Yeah, I betrayed you... yeah. Indeed.
　The words spilled out of Roberto's mouth with a sigh.
　There's sadness and pity there,
I don't mind.
What?　What does that mean...
Is Elmeda okay?
　At Roberto's unexpected words, Cygnis looked up from his subdued state.
　With a look of surprise on his face.