My Death Flags Show No Sign of Ending

Many of those who returned from the mission were injured. Some of them require long-term care, and I can only say that they were fortunate that there were still no deaths.

And each said the result was brought about by Harold risking his life.

Yuno's story says Harold challenged the Imperial Army Major General with his full creativity to let himself escape. When asked about it, Erica was promptly driven by an impulse to come to Harold.

I want to make sure you're safe with these eyes. And I want to convey my gratitude.

Harold wouldn't want that. I may only find it annoying.

Still, I really just wanted to state in person the gratitude for saving Smeragi's people, including Yuno.

But we can't just move it into action right away.

Only those who were in the field at the moment know that Harold was severely ill on this assignment. It is not unnatural in itself for Erica to head out to check on Harold's safety, but it will be after the Knights return to the King's Capital at the earliest opportunity.

Going all the way to the Knights on an expedition is like sowing your own suspicions.

So Erica went one foot to the king's capital, where she decided to wait for Harold's return.

I made that decision and arrived in Wang Capital a month ago. The Knights finished their expedition and returned to King's Capital, where two weeks had already passed.

"... maybe I won't see you again today"

Erica overflows so with a sinking face.

Nestled beside it, Yuno too, his usual soft grin lurked in the shadows. Since it was a relatively minor injury, it is still Erica's companion, but now I feel depressed by both my subordinates.

Information became public that the Knights had returned from the expedition, and from that day on Erica offered to meet with Harold on a trip to the Knights headquarters on a daily basis, but no permission was granted. I didn't think so, Erica, but she seemed to live from the mouthfeel of her succession.

I feel safe about that, but only time passes without revealing anything about the reason for the apology for the visit.

At the time of the expedition, Harold said he was wearing the military uniform of the Sarian Empire. Yuno guessed that the Knights were finding out and developing into trouble.

Surely if Harold, a man of the kingdom and a member of the Knights, had put together his imperial uniform, there was no choice but to be called into question, even if it was virtually rootless.

It's probably taking me a while to prove my innocence.

With such Harold's agony in mind, Erica still visited the Knights headquarters today.

"You're here again..."

Seeing Erica, and her entourage, Yuno, the soldiers at the gate look fed up.

Every day for two weeks, he begs me to let him see Harold at a glance. I won't eat down for long, but I guess it's going to be really easy.

While I'm sorry about that, Erica meets up and tells her what to do.

"Good mood, Mr. Rowley. May I offer you my best wishes for Master Harold?

"Ha... I've told you many times, I'm not allowed to see him."

Sorry-front-payment today.

It would be inconvenient for Harold to say I can't do it here. Most importantly, he and Rowley have a job position as well.

But a man with his mouth pinched from the side appears where he tried to pull back in adultery.

"Whoa, whoa, what's up?

The man who gathers everyone's gaze walks over here with a look that can only be described as a hella.

"Cody? What can I do for you?

"No, Rowley, it seemed like you were abusing the girl you wanted..."

"I didn't say no to that!

"Joke, joke"

The man called Cody laughs karakara.

While looking at such an exchange, Erica observes that he is Harold's superior officer. The expression, the outfit, and the atmosphere that holds it together are all loose.

Though he was hiding his face, he is one to be wary of because Yuno and I are having conversations, but so far he has not noticed. Yuno also said he wouldn't be the first to find out if he didn't even talk in front of him, so he doesn't have to be that careful.

Thinking about that with a hard time, Cody turned to Erica by separating her conversation with Rowley.

And speak unexpectedly.

Let's go.

That said, Cody points to the Knights headquarters. That means you were allowed in.

"Hey Cody!

"Is it good?

"Mochi. 'Cause you, Harold, you're your fiancée, right?

"From a standpoint, it is such an intermittent pattern. How could you do that?

"I'm Harold, your boss. And he boasts that he has a proud girlfriend."

"Excuse me, but it's a lie, isn't it?

"Oh, yes."

Erica busted out Cody's Yotai story. No offense, but I don't think Harold would listen to such a thing.

Cody, blocked by words, honestly admitted his lies.

"But well, it's true that even his boss, if it's a corner, why don't we talk about it a lot? But if you want to ask me something."

"Let me sweeten your words, Master Cody"

I also know Erica, so I don't have to worry about it. Rowley said he decided to pretend that he had nothing to do with "if anything happens, you can take responsibility for it yourself".

Thus Erica and Yuno were taken straight to the reception room where Cody appeared to be visiting. I'll make you some tea. Wait - and leave it. It's been more than enough since he left.

Sitting back in the chair, the door to the room was knocked when I was wondering if it was time to come back.

And as I tried to respond, I heard an unexpected person from across the door.

"Coming in."

The Lord of that voice, who waited, as soon as he saw what Erica looked like, was rigid with Bisili. Seems to be calm and unexpectedly anxious for expression and attitude.

"I heard you were injured, but you look fine. Best of all, Master Harold."

"Ha, sorry to hear that"

Stiffness recovers. No. Fast flying irony. As usual.

Whatever it is, it looks better than the last time we exchanged words at Smeragi's mansion.

There's no annihilation.

"Hmm, okay. What can I do for you?

Harold lowers his hips opposite Erica. They wouldn't have given me my heel back. It would have been good.

Once again, he corrected his posture and told him to tone his voice down slightly so that he could not be heard outside.

"Thank you for making sure you're okay."

Send a gaze to Yuno on the side. Yuno lowered his head silently, pecking.

So he seemed to have guessed everything. Harold sighed.

"I won't let you down..."

"I'm sorry. Sorry for the inconvenience, but I really wanted to see you."

……

Harold just keeps quiet.

Worry and gratitude are only Erica's own. I don't think Harold has the in-laws to take it, nor does he actually.

Still. I feel it was worth it to come to the King's Capital just to see Harold healthy.

If it's true, I don't want to bother Harold or anything, but I prioritized my emotions. So I got self satisfied and I can't take care of Harold as happy as he seems to rise just to listen to me.

On the other hand, I'm depressed that I'm still immature as someone who can support Harold.

"Is that all we're talking about?

"Yes, what, um... anything, nothing"

I tried to pull Harold up reflexively, but I kept thinking about it. There are no more words Erica can speak to Harold now.

That's what Erica herself thought.

I manage to keep my gaze off Harold in case I'm about to lean over. Being you are chasing, don't run away from the distance of its back.

"Then I'll cut it up with this. I'm not free enough for you."

"Thank you for your time"

"Don't bother me if you know what I mean. Next time, don't go through that frigid guy, take it officially."

"Yes, like that...... eh?

Next? Does that mean you can come see Harold again?

Why? Weren't you trying to keep yourself away?

With just one word from Harold, Erica's thoughts plunge into extreme confusion. I wasn't about to be happy that I had doubts or erupted.

Just to say if you found out about such Erica's mood or something, you blow up all your doubts and stuff.

Harold's hand touched Erica's head. Not even enough to stroke, but just a right palm lightly put on a pong.

The first time I touched that hand, it was very warm.

"Your scolding was also somewhat helpful. I praise you - Erica."

A prayer directed at Harold at the Mansion, asking him to rely on someone. A desire to be like Harold.

Has such thoughts helped him, even if only slightly?

Harold leaves the reception room without worrying about Erica, who is unable to return the words. Batan and the sound of the door closing returned to me.

"... give me my name now?... Huh!

Strike the early bell with momentum that your heart is about to explode. My body temperature also rises so much that I wonder if I might get hot air out of my head.

Harold's hand touched it. He touched Erica from himself.

He called me by name for the first time. Not you, Erica, and.

Erica nodded and lay down her face on the spot, keeping her mouth down with both hands.

It is not visible to Yuno, who is also a sister. Only a face with tears of joy transmitting cheeks, stained red more than a sunset.

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"I wish I'd been more flirtatious because I've seen you for a long time. You don't like early men, do you?

It was Cody the mastermind who was waiting for Harold, who left Erica's former early enough.

Running like that without any evil.

Harold, who is almost the same age as Cody mentally, but is a complete child physically. It's not the lower story that hits someone like that.

I tried to kick him up in the groin instead, but he was prevented at any critical point.

"Is that your guide? Don't do anything extra."

"Oh, you talk normally? I don't know. For the past two weeks, Erica has been asking to see you at the gate. I'm not well."

Two weeks has been around since Harold and his expeditions returned. There will be safe buildings before they are built, but it is just Erica who will do so to thank you.

If humans in the world become like Erica, the world will surely be filled with charity. Though it is also a world where Harold's chances of dying are likely to jump.

"I don't see Erica like that..."

"Shut up already. By and large I am abominably under house arrest. Oh, and don't take him out."

"That's what I'm getting a verdict for today."

"... I didn't hear that."

"Well, I just said so."

Now he was gorgeous enough to visit a high kick aimed at his face.

Harold thumps his tongue.

"Let me know before about such a serious thing, you idiot."

"You don't have to be so crunchy. I explained it properly in the council, and the Imperial Major General alone destroyed it. Most importantly, we've drastically reduced the number of casualties in the Knights, so Harold says you're being commuted."

I'd rather have an award, wouldn't I? and easy-going cody everywhere.

Harold, by contrast, said that just seemed like a flag statement.

(Hey idiot, don't, that line hasn't been completely commuted flag-)

And so on and the moment I teased my brain, I showed amazing recovery rates and flagged them.

I can accidentally speak from behind.

"Hey, you."

"... who are you"

"I am from the council. You must be Harold Stokes, huh?

"Oh."

"I heard you were under house arrest."

"It's for the wild. I'll be right back."

"No, you don't have to"

That's what the man at the council told Harold when he tried to turn back the hallway he came to.

Then remove the parchment paper tied to the cylinder with a string from the pocket and open it for Harold to see before sticking it out.

What was noted there was a desperate situation.

"You, Harold Stokes. I will not report this person intentionally, knowingly, on charges of espionage in another country, as well as on attacks by the Imperial Army, and I will sentence him to beheading as a traitor who has killed the lives of his fellow men who were supposed to have been helped '.

"This is the formal decision of the Council. The deadline is in a week. Until that day, I will be held in a cell in the basement of the council. Come."

Once again, an oversized death flag awaited us beyond the great mountain range.