Din no Monshou

After dinner, we left the inn.

Along the way, I heard passers-by talking in a hurry.

The city is haunted by the story of the death of the horseshoe captain Robesperri of the guerrilla.

The head of the vigilante has passed away.

I guess even as a townsman I get anxious.

But the troublesome opponent disappeared, so it was convenient this way.

As far as horses are concerned, Ernberia should be doing the procedure for me.

Let me use it without fear.

We made our way to the stables near the Imperial Palace.

◆ ◆ ◆

Arrived earlier than specified time.

Behind the stables was a large number of Liot Horses ridden by the horseshoes of the assault.

Look around and I realize I have one.

"I knew you didn't have any customers at all."

"In this situation."

No one seems to try to use the carriage but us.

Well, this is the only way to be cautious.

At the time I have permission to do it with the traffic officer, no one tries to ride as they like.

But you're not coming.

"You think Mr. Robesperri's passing is keeping the palace busy?"

"That's very likely."

It's an emergency. I still can't get my horse out. I hope so.

Worried, one man approached me from a distance.

Blue armor I've seen many times in the last few days.

Imperial Knight, that's also a member of the Horseshoe of the guerrilla.

When the man came before us, he spoke with respect.

"Thank you for waiting.

I, Ein, knight of the barracks section, am here to show you the horseshoe of the parade. "

Sharp three-white-eyed eyes.

The sheer tall appearance made him feel overwhelmingly sharp.

Ask Mr. Ein what he cared about.

"What about Lord Robesperri?

"It's a terrible thing.

Why bother choosing a time like this to die?

You said you were preparing for the funeral, and you've added a labor that's neither worth the money nor honor. "

Oh, man, Ain't rubbing his blatantly grumpy face.

My boss is dead, but he doesn't look comfortable at all.

It was more like he was dead and sorry.

"Preparing for the funeral, don't you have to help?

"Yeah. Actually, I hated that captain."

I told you.

I knew it with some attitude.

Then Ain coughed one up without a chill.

"Excuse me.

There are people who manage horseback riding, so I'm just focusing on this job. "

In short, they took over the job here.

Looks like the Imperial Palace is definitely doozy.

"By the way, why did you hate Lord Robesperri?

"Originally, I was set to make a left transition the following week.

To the northeastern conflict zone, with no edge or itch. "

"Oh, I knew..."

He was about to become like a knight he met on his way to the Imperial City.

Don't even put it on your boss's wind to fly a guy you don't like.

It's the type that can't grow large late-forming in a nurturing game.

Ain opened the gates of the stables, and he has once again offered a deep salute.

"I will send you both to the western border as knights serving His Majesty and the Princess"

"... the border? Not the city?

"We hear from the princess that we are going to cross the border, didn't we?

"... no, well"

No, no, no, no.

No, it fits, but it fits.

You totally find out who the messenger of the kingdom is.

When he resented Ernbelia in his heart, Ein has told him to defend him.

"Even if you are from an enemy country, the Princess's intention is absolute.

Betrayal, of course, doesn't make any accusations, so don't worry about anything and enjoy your journey. "

I'm glad you're sure, but is that okay?

Even though it is an obvious act of enmity.

As I twisted my neck, Walkins hit me in the ear.

"Believe me, I think you'll be fine"

Well, I don't have any other hands here to believe.

It's an introduction to Princess Ernbelia, and we're going on a big boat.

"The princess says goodbye."

And, here Ain't giving me a piece of paper.

Careful packaging.

What, even a letter spelling love for me?

But if I tore it, it was a small piece of paper that was inside.

It is the kind of paper used in the notepad of the recipe.

"... uh, what"

"To John Doe, the messenger of the kingdom.

This guy's Bell's men, so you can take him down if you want. '

That's it.

I tried to flip it, but I didn't write anything else.

It's not like I'm bluffing.

"Hey princess, wouldn't you be too free..."

"My Lord."

Ain said that with a kime face.

You're a delightful man. This guy too.

It's pale, so I thought you were a stranger.

I'm relieved, I cut out what I've been thinking since last night.

"Oh, if I can manage a horse, can I ask for one?

"I was only ordered to transfer the two of you. - What is it?"

Ain just took out his notebook.

He is truly a maimed man.

"When the masked man comes, I want him to get his horse out, just like us."

"To a masked man, a horse?

"Yeah, 'cause I'm sure he won't be able to leave either."

The streets are filled with knights, and only in public stables can you lend your horses.

This will not secure your legs, etc.

"Dear Regis... About Master Bud"

I want him to be safe.

I don't hate Bud.

Because his cowardice and vigilance were empathetic.

It just got a little bit wrong.

I really wanted to see you again.

"Okay. Send a letter to the traffic officer."

"Thank you. When the time comes, give the masked man a message."

"Hmm, what do you tell him?

Ein stares at me suspiciously.

That's what I told him with emotion.

"-" Just like the beginning, let's end together, "he said.

"I understand, I will make sure to tell my men."

That being said, Ain snapped his fingers pattin '.

Then there is the sound of the chain falling to the ground.

Along with the heavy bass, a giant horse came out of the stables.

It's a liotto hose for the horseshoes of the guerrillas.

"The body puts ruggedness first and lightweight armor on horses as well.

You can bounce back if it's a side-by-side enemy attack "

"Heh... that's comforting"

Well, there's no such thing as attacking an Imperial Knight's carriage.

If I insist, enough to alert an unattended bandit?

Ein's subordinate-like knight carefully couples the horse to the body of the vehicle.

And then I instructed him to do what he did after he left, and I lowered my men.

"Okay, let's get going. Get in."

At last, we left the capital.

◆ ◆ ◆

One day has passed.

He had digested nearly 30% of the way early.

I knew it, but it wasn't the leg strength of Liot Horse.

So much so that the scenery disappears behind us.

In addition, the presence of the pilot Ain is significant.

A ride that draws a line with the manipulator hired by the merchant.

He was maximizing the efficiency of a human horse, such as pinching a break at the perfect time.

That's a professional cavalry.

For this minute, we're going to be able to get out of the empire in a few days or so.

If the Union stood up thoroughly, they would attack even the Empire.

Estimate less, it'll take nearly two months to take them off.

With this return pace, we're likely to make it enough.

But don't be alarmed.

I'll check with Walkins to make sure it moves smoothly.

"Walkins. Are you thinking about what happened after you entered the Holy Nation?

Walkins leaving his hips in his seat.

She was reading books taken out of different dimensions in pieces.

But when you take my word for it, you look up.

"Yeah, we're headed to the Sacred Capital with a prayer child."

"Are you walking again...?

"No, you'll get there as soon as you cross the border."

Oh, my God.

Is the Holy Capital not so far from the border with the Empire?

Is it okay to have a head of state prayer child in such a place?

Well, since its establishment 800 years ago with the Empire,

It is a rare nation that has never ceded its territory to another country.

I wonder what it is.

"By the way, what about the knowledge of the Holy Nation or the Land Survey?

"Maybe it doesn't make such a difference from Master Regis.

I'm ashamed, because I've never been in the Holy Nation. "

No guide in the holy kingdom?

Well, if we get to the Sacred Capital right away, we'll be fine.

Let the prayer child and I seek refuge and transfer him to the kingdom.

"There will be many rocks from here to the border. Please note that it is very shaky."

"Oh, yes, sir."

It was something he was used to, and Ain was manipulating the horse comfortably.

I was wary for once, but it doesn't look like I'm going to betray you and point the blade at you.

Purely, I'm guessing you're trying to follow up on Ernberia's instructions.

Ask him like that about the Lord he is serving.

"Mr. Ain. What does Princess Ernbelia look like?

"What kind of person?

"If we take it to the Emperor, our presence should be out of the way.

I wonder if it's okay to disobey my brother's intentions like that. "

Anyway, we're trying to get reinforcements to retreat the Imperial Army.

If we knew our trends, the emperor would come to crush us with all his might.

But Ernbelia missed us.

Is there any special reason?

"... I don't know either."

Ain scratched his head like he was in trouble.

Even his subordinate, he can't read Ernberia's thoughts.

"Naturally hostility with Sir Jampol, my uncle.

The princess is also complaining about the instructions of Her Majesty. "

Well, I'm bitter about the current emperor.

Are we even making mistakes in the direction of policy?

"What do you mean by that instruction?

It's an invasion of another country.

"That's again... you don't look like an empire"

I accidentally leak a bitter laugh.

The empire has long made continental unity a grief.

To achieve that goal, generations of emperors have repeatedly invaded.

Naturally, I don't even choose the means.

It has laid down a strict class system, even entered into agreements with other races, and has extended its territory in overwhelming quantities.

It is the best military state on the continent, with the style of a king.

To deny such a history of one's own country is a princess who is not imperial.

"Most of all, I do not want an unscrupulous attack with His Majesty."

"... n, the emperor too?

That would be different.

From the kingdom's point of view, the present emperor is the greatest level of belligerent in history.

Because even if you just took out the last twenty years,

Because the kingdom is under serious attack from the Empire.

Beginning with a skirmish near the bridge on the continental line, a military raid of Kingdom transport vessels.

And extreme is the King's civil unrest in the meantime.

He said he was coming to crush the kingdom altogether.

When I told him about it, Ain groaned bitterly.

"Most of them have Sir Old Father Jampol moving behind them"

"... what?

"Gather soldiers through the imperial nobility and later create a state of inability to pull.

That's how we've repeatedly invaded unintentionally for His Majesty. "

Honestly, it was a frowny story.

Because most of the invasion of the empire is the work of his uncle, not the present emperor.

I even suspect it's not a paradox of escaping responsibility.

But Walkins looked like he had fallen to his heart.

"I see, that's why..."

"Do you have any idea?

"Yep. The Empire, after nearly 50 years of" King Emperor Blood Warfare, "

We've stopped moving on to other countries for a while. "

Emperor Blood Warfare.

You've heard it before.

Empires and kingdoms have fought wars over and over, but it is the worst battle that has produced the dead among them.

"You came to the King's Blood Wars four generations ago, Your Majesty.

He's a rough guy, and he tells me he likes a lot of fighting. "

By the way, that emperor died from the worsening wounds he sustained during the King's Blood Battle.

The emperor who inherited his trail said he had struck and changed and preferred a peaceful reign.

From then on, it was only skirmishes, there had been no major battles between the two countries.

Until 20 years ago, the previous emperor took power.

"That's why we've repeated the invasion again in the last 20 years.

I finally understand why.

Behind the emperor, Sir Jampol was in the dark. "

It was 20 years ago that the previous emperor took office.

You can see that Jampol's interference started before and after that.

And even today, when the emperor's reign has changed, the effects have been felt.

I see.

It was clear why Ernberia had stabbed a nail in the nobility until he risked it.

I was convinced, I asked one thing.

"Which, by the way, does Mr. Ain agree with?

If you get to the emperor when it's the ultimate occasion,

Or do we get to Ernberia?

In response to this question, Ain laughed and answered instantly.

"I am the sword blade of the princess.

There are no opinions, and even if there were, they would follow their handles and just fulfill the Lord's wishes. "

I was relieved to hear that.

It is a serene chivalry spirit.

Isn't that way of life, breathless?

But Walkins next to me was fully empathetic.

Remaining silent, yeah I'm snorting.

I snuck my ear at her like that.

"... Walkins is nothing, can I prioritize my will?

"Yes, I will be beside Master Regis."

It makes me happy.

Nevertheless, I want to respect her thoughts whenever possible.

Because it is the Lord's job to create a white workplace.

Well, I haven't been able to work for Locke in my last life, and I have a single stomachache to say.

While I was thinking about that, my second day in the car was over.

◆ ◆ ◆

Nearly a week has passed since I left.

The danger of the road also became Max, finally arriving in the border zone.

Rural districts, which will be the last relay point, also passed earlier.

If we break through the valley we are running now, we will see the post set up by the Holy Nation.

Finally, the time to sayonara bye the Empire is approaching.

Are you isolated from the Holy Nation?

"Yep. In addition to the robust gates, there is a prayer child curse.

It must be troublesome for the army to invade. "

Curse me. Is the prayer child a yin yang master or something......

When asked in detail, it seems to be a magic fixture that generates magic formations on a permanent basis.

Touch it to restore magic, and it can also be used as the starting point for attack magic.

Apparently it is one of the attacked anti-imperial weapons.

Scared or scared.

If you are seen as an imperial people, magic is going to come down like rain.

"Tell the people in custody what's going on and ask them to take you to the Holy Capital."

"That sounds like the safest thing to do."

Let's go with Walkins' launched plan.

Send them to the kingdom with the power of the prayer child.

Come on, let's go through this valley.

We made a covenant with the kingdom, to a religious nation that loved the continent.

"- It's an enemy attack!

There was a screaming shout.

Looking forward.

Then the next moment, the body leaned heavily.

With the sudden brake, strike the face against the wall.

I passed out unexpectedly.

But my body was already moving.

"Chi, no!

Kick the door and pull Walkins' hand.

The two of us jumped out of the carriage just like that.

One beat late, confirming that Ain also jumped at the edge of his sight.

Then the next moment, ice spears pierced the body one after the other.

"Nah...!?"

Ein peels his eyes off.

Slightly breaking through the walls of the vehicle's body, to the destructive power of its spear.

"Stupid... it's an outer wall of steel"

A carriage that was selling sturdiness.

The back seat is like a sword mountain with sharp ice columns.

It would have been dangerous if evacuation had been delayed a little longer.

Are you okay, Walkins?

"Yeah, let's get ready for the second wave for now"

Me and Walkins get up and fix the magic.

Faster than that, Ain was moving.

He takes the big spear (Lance) out of the carriage's passenger seat and jumps on the liot hose that was falling over.

And roared towards the black shadow floating in the earthen smoke.

"What are you doing attacking a carriage authorized by the Imperial Chamber!

But the people ahead of the smoke don't answer.

A numb-cut Ain tries to thrust.

But before that, Walkins was chanting magic.

"-" Shabby Wings "heh!

I guess he tried to clear the soil and smoke with strong wind pressure.

But the same mass of wind magic flew from across the smoke.

Galli, and makes an unpleasant noise, and the wind is offset.

In response to the aftermath, Ain stopped his leg.

The current chant has made the place known.

Well, then...

"Spread across, the Ethereal Sky.

Crying makes the earth wet - "Temiskrai" "

I chanted extensive water magic.

This is the magic taught by Isabel.

I would originally use it to change the terrain, but there would also be these applications.

Occasionally, magic vegetables create wind clouds, causing heavy rainfall.

Only this time it was unstoppable and the raider's appearance became brighter.

"Hey, you guys..."

Ain't got too many eyes open to amazement.

They were the ones standing in front of me that I wouldn't expect.

A robe that shows you are an imperial magician.

But that color, painted black, represents a special meaning.

It is the trump card of the imperial defense, the most powerful group of magicians and world-renowned -

"Emperor, magician...!

Ain was biting his teeth.

Five of the most powerful magicians the Empire is proud of.

They were wrapped up in disastrous magic and headed this way.

I'm totally willing to kill you.

A bitter laugh crept up at that so pure willingness to kill.

"... come here, it's these guys"

I see, they won't let me out of the empire easily.