Monster no Goshujin-sama

Twelve.

"Mr. Commander in custody? Such an idiot......"

The words of Kanahiko, who jumped into the room, shocked me.

Together with Kanahiko, the captain was visiting the Earl of Laurenz, who was stationed in Serratta.

To ask for the protection of the Imperial soldiers stationed at Fort Chile, who have brought us this far, and to convey the reports of the fall of Fort Chile to the various places by means of long-range communications provided for Fort Serratta.

How can that be like being held captive?

"What is it, sir?"

Something's happening.

Rose and Gabella, who were in the next room, also heard the noise.

Once I meditated and let my heart down, I turned again to Kanahiko.

"... what the hell happened"

"Yeah. Actually -"

Kanahiko began to explain the situation.

Kanahiko, who left the boarding town, along with the leader of the regiment, arrived in Serratta for half a day and immediately made an appointment and was welcomed into the fort.

So, Kanahiko was put through to a different room from the captain.

Regardless of the mood, Kanahiko is also an external person above his position. If they say there are things we can't talk about in front of outsiders, we have to back off.

The captain had agreed to it, and Kanahiko reluctantly accepted it.

But then no matter how long it takes, the captain won't be back.

I thought it was strange and questioned the people of the Count Lawrence family, but they are irritated.

At last this morning, Kanahiko, who was able to hear from one of the samurai, learned that the leader of the regiment, along with the allied knights he had taken, was under house arrest in a room in the fort.

Failure to stay this way meant that he had made good use of his position as a brave man and left the fort, careful of surveillance, to this point.

"After I got my appointment, they waited a bit in the city of Serratta, but actually, at that time, the captain was asking me about when this happened"

"Wait. The captain said he expected this to happen?

"I don't know. He was laughing, 'I guess not first,' and that's what he was talking about, like he came up with on the road..."

Still, we talked about it on purpose. The captain may have had something of a hunch.

So Kanahiko is here, according to what he said.

"Look. You talked to Takahiro before, right? The captain may be taken to blame for the fall of Fort Chile. I couldn't see the captain under house arrest because I didn't have time, and I can't say for sure because I wasn't able to question anyone who knew the details... but I'm pretty sure this is the first reason the captain was caught"

"Can't think of anything else,"

"But Lord Kanahiko. Whatever it is, isn't Count Lawrence's behavior too forceful"

Silan waited for our conversation.

Her face, half hidden in her eyelids, was visibly tense. Same goes for the knights who are in the woods.

"The captain is the princess of Akel. Sure, Akel is a small country, and it lacks national power compared to empires. But I'm not as depraved as I am to cry and fall asleep, taking such forceful action. The other five northern countries will also be in tune with this. That way, the deterioration of the relationship is inevitable. Not to mention Count Lawrence has a trading city of Serratta, which profits from dealings with other territories and other countries. I don't think I would do that..."

"What kind of person is Count Lawrence?

I asked Silan as I sorted out the story in my head.

What Silan is saying is best, but it doesn't necessarily mean that the powerful are rational exchangers. If this is such a feudal society, it is outrageous.

"I have not met you in person either. But it's a reputation to be a prudent person to do anything. I didn't know you were going to do anything that could make your relationship with another country worse..."

"Even the opportunist, the captain said. So I thought it was unlikely that this would happen."

Kanahiko says there is no body or lid following Silan, who chose the word.

I frowned when I heard the palpable review.

"... then why was the captain in custody?

Until then when it came to reading off, it didn't stick.

Things got worse than the captain had expected.

For once, something is going on in a place we don't know about.

I have a bad feeling.

If this is just my habit that I tend to think worse, that's fine...

"I can't say for sure. There's just one thing that bothers me."

Kanahiko opened her mouth sharpening her glasses under her glasses.

"I learned while I was gathering information at the fort that Serratta now has a Macrolin Border Uncle coming with you."

"The Macrolin Borderline Bob...... is famous for hating elves, of the Imperial Grand Nobility?

Kanahiko nodded at me bewildered that I had an unexpected name.

"Bad fold, I guess. After a while, I heard about the fall of Fort Chile, and I think I might have been lucky enough to put this out."

"This is lucky...? Wait. Did Kanahiko say that Uncle Macrolin had the captain's body restrained?"

"It's just a guess, though."

Saying, Kanahiko turned his gaze to Shiran for his opinion.

Silan hesitated for a moment to answer, but snorted.

"The Macrolin Borderline Bojia is in the company of the dog monkeys with the five northern regions for generations. Those relations between the two go back in time to the war years between the Empire and the Alliance… In the first place, the Border House itself was entrusted with the task of fighting against the Alliance countries. Even now, it's a good time to be a political opponent."

The battle between the Empire and the Alliance was centuries ago.

As of now, the memory of war is far away. But those historic facts are just a shadow to be shed.

I guess the difference in treatment of elves is only one of the grooves that separates the two.

"If there's a gap, you'd be happy to stick it in and, on the contrary, go through the wound. Besides, what am I saying about this? Especially since the leader of the regiment is called" Elf Lover "..."

Siran's words reinforced Kanahiko's opinion.

... Now you can explain it, can't you?

I do not know that I will be one of the Macrolin Border Uncles.

Given that Siran herself is also from Akel in the five northern regions, it is possible that some bias has also been put on her reputation. But I'm pretty sure there's a groove in the relationship between the two, including there.

The captain's miscalculation was that the great nobleman, who did not care about the deterioration of relations with Akel, his homeland, was staying in Serratta.

"I know what's going on."

There's a part of me that gets hooked, but I can't help thinking about it any more.

For one thing, I decided to cut off my thoughts there.

"So, what happens to the captain in the future?

In the case of the Cross in Fort Chile, the Imperial Southern Army, the Imperial Knights and the Allied Knights, taken together, have resulted in more than a thousand deaths.

In the meantime, if Fort Chile, an important strategic hub for humanity, were to fall, I could not imagine what would happen to those who were held fully responsible for it.

"No way. Execution under full responsibility of the fall of Fort Chile, for God's sake..."

I whispered along the way.

Because I noticed Silan's expression was distorted in sorrow. I shouldn't have said anything far-fetched.

"No. Exactly. That's not it"

Fortunately, my concerns were denied by Kanahiko.

"The Akel royal family is familiar to the people. Regardless of the degree of physical restraint, if you do anything that unreasonable, it could be a war with Akel. Next, we're on our own. Even the other five countries in the North haven't shut up. If that is how the prank worsens the situation in the northern realm of the Tree Sea, then no matter how many males in the southern part of the empire, the Macrolin Border Uncle, are in danger. Worst case scenario, the Cathedral Knights could even move"

"The Cathedral Knights?

"Oh. The Cavaliers of the Diocese, whose original role is to challenge the Tree Sea with the Brave, are also responsible for maintaining order in this world, with the intention of the Church. The Knights of the Diocese is the strongest military organization in the world. In the meantime, he also has religious legitimacy. If they move, so will the peripheral uncle."

Unless you're also the owner of a desire for ruin, you can't take that risk.

The Macrolin Border Bob, who has nothing to do with this one, came all the way out here to harass, if I may say so, his hateful political enemies.

So if I'm ruined, I can't take care of myself.

What Kanahiko was saying was best.

"... but all around here, I'm the recipient and seller of the captain. At any rate, it is unlikely that he will be executed in the presence of the Macrolin Border Uncle."

"So you don't have to worry about the captain's safety, do you?

Kanahiko, who nodded, darkened his expression there.

"However, beyond detaining himself in this way, the McCrowlin Border Uncle will intend to pursue the responsibilities of the Commander as far as possible. Whatever the substance, I'm pretty sure the captain was in a position to be held accountable. The captain will be escorted to Imperial City. After being questioned there, you will be disposed of."

"... Specifically, what happens?

With an ominous hunch, my voice, slightly lower, is sucked into the quiet room.

It was even colder to hear the hustle and bustle outside the window, small.

"According to the forecast of the Commander... the position of Commander will be dismissed,"

"That's it!

Silan gave a screaming voice.

Though he threw a sympathetic and empathetic glance at her, Kanahiko never threw out his role until the end.

"Beyond the absence of the Commander, the Alliance's Third Knights will also be dismantled. Even if we resume our activities, it won't mean the captain will remain in charge. In the first place, whether there is a reconstitution. This was true of Fort Chile, but I want to minimize the number of competitors to its active spills beyond the presence of the brave men of our time, because that is the true meaning of the great men of the Empire."

"The Knights, or dismantled...?

Siran's voice, informed of the brutal facts, was grossly noisy and it seemed as if he was lying to calm down as usual.

"No, I don't..."

Siran snapped like a rumor, fluttered.

I can't rely on Rin's body.

It didn't seem strange whenever he fell, although he showed self-control and didn't just crumble hard.

For her, who has encouraged knighthood, is the loss of her place where she has risked her life.

That's not all. In the midst of the battle against the Cross, it is difficult for her to continue working as a knight unless under the Commander.

- As always, I am a knight. I can fight for what I need to protect. How much do you thank the captain, if not enough?

How much of a shock would it have been for her to have said that and smiled, that she had lost her place as a knight?

I couldn't imagine.

"... so, Kanahiko. What am I supposed to do?

I was concerned about Silan, who looked devastated, but now I have to deal with the problem in front of me.

Killing the urge to speak to her, I asked Kanahiko.

"The fact that you came straight to me means that the captain wanted me to do something."

"You talk fast."

"I don't know what I can do."

Rather than that, I first wonder if I can afford to help the captain.

As it stands, it is the commander of the regiment who is guaranteeing my safety, and it is her breath-taking Knights of the Alliance who stood between us knowing our circumstances.

The absence of one of the commanders has made my standing in this world quite precarious.

"I'm sorry, but there's not much I can do. I don't think you're going to hit Fort Serratta right now, give me a hand because I'm going to get the captain back in shape, and I'm not even talking about it, am I?

"Haha. That's painful. It's just a shame, but that's not true. Even so, we can just talk about it."

Coming here, Kanahiko smiled for the first time.

"I'm asking you to do me a favor, Takahiro. I'm talking about Mr. Silan."

"Wah, mine...?

turned his merciful eyes to Siran, who was much more breathtaking.

"I want you to take Mr. Silan to his village."

We immediately packed our bags and left the city of Inn, along with the Kanahiko who came and the two knights who accompanied us.

As for food, there is still a portion of it that was provided sparingly during the journey to this point. It's enough to buy in after the next town, or you can hunt monsters for anything to add. It won't matter.

I don't have any problems with Road Bank either. Upon arrival in the boarding town, the captain receives money from him as a reward for escorting the army and the Knights so far.

As for the magic tools I had borrowed, I was to have them as they were.

Because I didn't have anyone to give it back to.

Kanahiko's story was that the captain, as well as the Allied Knights, who were under her command, should be temporarily held back.

As a Macrolin Borderline uncle, I can say for granted that these hands will be struck because they will not be able to wait to be plotted to recapture Mr. Commander.

But then there was one big problem.

I'm talking about Silan.

Silan was the right arm of the captain, vice president of the Knights. As a Macrolin Borderline uncle, I would prefer to hold onto my personality as a priority. But that's not good.

I might be treated badly because I'm an elf, that's not all.

Her body belongs to an undead monster. While secrets are kept only in me and the Knights of the Alliance, I don't know what will happen if they hold me back.

If they found out about the fact that she became Demi Rich, I don't think the McLaurin Borderline uncle, who hates elves, would make a discretionary decision on the merits.

In that regard, it was fortunate that there was a silane at our place of stay in the Inn Town.

The inn we were spending was reserved for the Knights. However, this does not mean a Knights facility.

As a result, I guess I didn't even get the eye of the Macrolin Borderline Uncle.

Otherwise, my hands would have been around for a long time.

"The captain can no longer go with us, but as soon as the referee is finished, he will be returning home. In short, until then, take Mr. Silan and Kay and wait in their village."

We can't leave Silan alone, and it's not like there's an Ate on either road or where we're going.

I accepted the request of the captain conveyed by Kanahiko.

"You made it out of town lighter than I thought."

"Right now, I'm sure it's just a handful to deal with the Knights out of town."

When I sat on the stand of the magical car, the voice of Kanahiko returned from the inside of the car.

"There were fifty Alliance Third Knights members who sounded like sounds. I don't think it's going to work in the unlikely event we don't get resisted."

When I left the boarding town, I saw one of the pedestrians who came into town in the wrong place making a scene when I saw a lot of soldiers coming out of Serratta.

They were anxious to find even a flock of monsters in the neighborhood, but the facts are probably different. I guess the Knights were still held up.

We were heading south on the street when we left the lodging town in confusion with other pedestrians.

Akel, one of the five northern regions, is a small country in the western direction from the territory of the Earl of Lawrence.

If we are to choose a safe route, we must first enter Count Long territory through a street stretching west.

South of Count Long's territory, Akel is bordered.

However, the western half of the border stretches with comatose forests and the eastern half stretches with the Kittles Mountains, known for their magnitude, thus posing a danger to the south.

For this reason, it was common for pedestrians and others to cross the territory of the Earl of Long to go further west to the territory of the Earl of Cornish before using a street running southeast along one of the tributaries of the Great River Alaria in the centre of the continent.

But for this route to be safe and common, a little, it could take a chaser.

So we first went south on the street, and then we took another route west again.

This was also the instruction of the captain.

Unlike the general merchant corps, a slight sacrifice of travel safety is not a major problem for us. The greatest danger zone for mankind, the experience of surviving in the sea of trees, is not Dade.

That day, we were to camp along the streets and spend one evening.

I sat with a tree on my back, feeling Lily's weight and temperature leaning aside as an escort over the coat that encircled my body.

Hard to sleep with.

Under the moonlight, I felt a fuzzy glance as I watched Gabella sleep easily in her luggage bag and a refrain from sleeping round the belly of that spider.

"... are you glad"

A silane wrapped around his coat, just like me, had a pale eye on this one.

White skin floats at night, though not as good as Gabella's.

Until now, she remained silent.

He seemed to have something in mind, like he wasn't here.

That must have meant a lot of shock.

Silan's eyes are strong now.

There is no tremor in my voice.

Apparently, he brought it back in half a day. At a minimum, to the extent that you can just fix it.

"Was it good, what?

"If you find out who I am, you'll be bothered"

A serious face would be a hassle I'm going to put on us.

"... never mind. Going with Silan isn't such a bad story for me."

I shrugged my shoulders. One arm has Lily stuck, so it's just one side.

"We are still unfamiliar with this world. Finding a safe place to stay by hand is a bit difficult. Besides, I can't even use the magic stone of translation. If the words don't make sense, that's the only thing we can do."

"Then you can take Kay"

Silan gave me a glimpse into my sister's portion to sleep beside.

"This child can use the demon stone of translation. Some things are still awkward, but I should be able to help you enough -"

"... Silan"

When I called out my name, Silan spoke.

My gaze drops. He's still not in the book shape. Naturally, of course.

I couldn't have left her alone in this state.

"It was originally you with the bomb. Now that Silan alone has grown, nothing changes that point. Don't worry about boring things."

Even if I hadn't, I wouldn't be able to abandon this elf girl.

The abominable disturbances caused by the Cross were all things to be lost, but if there was nevertheless one thing gained, it would be a relationship of trust with them.

I couldn't have done anything to betray you.

"Besides, the captain asked me to do the same."

When I said it was pompous, Silan raised his face.

"To the captain, is it?

"Oh. I don't know if you said you knew this was going to happen."

- Please, keep up the good work on Silan. Takahiro.

On the night in Pioneering Village, the words uttered to the captain came back to his brain.

I don't know what the intent was for her to say that word.

Rather than knowing this was going to happen, it was probably simply a word to guide Silan through the end of his life.

The thing is for sure, I asked her to do it.

I didn't mean to throw it out.

The night dawned.

I was on guard, but it never took a chaser.

As Kanahiko said, I guess I couldn't get around to this one because I broke the majority of the Serratta garrison power over the Knights.

You were right to follow the commander's instructions.

Have a tummy tummy and then finish getting ready to leave quickly.

I was in the car, and I leaned my neck.

"Kanahiko?"

Looking down from your podium, Kanahiko, dressed in his travels, stood with the two men of the knight.

"What's up? Get in. You're not walking away."

This car only gets out as fast as a pedestrian, but still reduces the accumulation of fatigue considerably over the long journey.

I have no reason to walk all the way.

But Kanahiko nodded at my inquiry.

"Yeah. I'm gonna walk away.... to Serratta."

――

It was abruptly revealed, but I was not surprised.

Somewhere in my head, I guess it's because I thought this guy would.

"If the chaser came, I'd do something about my face being known as a brave man by the soldiers of Fort Serratta, because that doesn't seem necessary."

"You're going to the captain's, aren't you?

"It would be better if there were more than one person to defend. I don't know what a brave man is, just a bug spit running... but I'll take advantage of it at best."

Kanahiko finally laughed at.

"We will follow Kanahiko, too. There will be dangers on the road."

One of the two knights standing beside him raised his hand.

"Dear Takahiro. I'll take care of the vice president."

"Marcus......? And Fred. You guys......"

Siran, with his face out of the car, opened his eyes gently.

You couldn't find the words to call, she now grips her fist hard in front of her chest, not wearing knight's armor.

Their resolve is stiff. It was obvious that we could not overshadow it.

"You look like that, Takahiro"

Did I look too serious?

Kanahiko laughed and called out.

"I miss you, but this isn't the end of my life."

It's a mild tone, but it was never a word spoken in a nasty way.

Now that I know that, I laughed a little too.

"Right. This isn't the last time..."

This world is not the same country we once lived in.

There is not a full range of means of transport and communication. There are monster threats, and the kind of stripping night thieves are horrible. Just moving around town and town is usually life-threatening.

Even on our side, who have just the strength to move around, the situation is the one. Whatever happens, it's not weird.

In this world filled with danger, it's not always possible to see someone you've broken up with again.

Both I and Kanahiko were well aware of that. In the first place, it's like a miracle to have been able to escape a colony and reunite.

"I'm going first. Do it right. Come on."

Still, I said so.

Kanahiko has done what she can for her ever since she was saved by the captain.

That's how Kanahiko Tsuki is. As Takahiro Mashima has decided to live as the Lord of the Lilies, Kanahiko is prepared to live for the captain.

Then it's frustrating to be half-baked.

"Yeah. I'll see you around, best friend"

Kanahiko nodded forcefully, smiling and waving her back.

To Akel, and to Serratta.

I started going down each road.