Seiju no Kuni no Kinju Tsukai

Siegbelt Gilès was out of town that day with Hilgis Emeralda.

They had just sent Cecily Arklite and her grandfather, Guiden Arklite, to the Jing Lamb Pavilion, a restaurant for nobles.

Guiden Arklite, the swordsmanship guide of the Holy King.

Already in the middle of the seventies, he is still active and busy.

Currently, he also teaches swordsmanship to princes and princesses in the sole wish of the king.

He was also a trustworthy advisor to the Holy King.

Sometimes people say they want to retire, etc.

But on the other hand, while he was an old man, he seemed pleased to be able to contribute to the Holy King's family as a man of the sword.

It is my grandson Cecily Arklite who is so drowning that it doesn't hurt for him to put it in his eyes like that.

Guiden has allowed me to be present, but I'm sure he really wants a meal alone with his grandson who won't love him.

After politely declining his seat, Sieg left for the city with the permission of Cecily and Guiden.

Actually, Cecily already gave me permission to spend as much time as I wanted after the delivery.

"What do you think of this?

Sieg pointed to the glowing neckline inside the vitreous box for the exhibition and asked Hilgis.

"Isn't that nice? It's not too flashy. It'll look good on him, too."

"Yeah, right."

Hmm, and Zeke roared with his hand against his chin.

There were two people in a decorative shop facing the city's boulevard.

This is one of the shops taught by Cecily's mother.

They have several stores around here that have higher quality products than the stores in the aristocratic district.

It is Mother Cecily's story that 'added value' and 'real' do not always coincide.

Sieg took to this store to buy a gift for 'the man'.

When I was talking to Crohiko the other day at lunch, I heard from him that he had given the schoolmaster and her samurai, Mia Posta, a necklace.

So Zeke also thought that he might give him something.

I have given flowers and other fine gifts before, but I have never given them anything like 'gifts'.

However, when it came to choosing gifts in a different mood, Zeke was losing confidence in his sorting eyes.

That's why I asked Hilgis to accompany me, and I decided to pry my opinions from her.

"Okay, take this."

Sieg pointed to the store owner with a round purple crystal embellished neckline.

"... hey, how many do you buy?

"What?

Hilgis narrows his eyes and looks at Sieg.

It feels slightly frightened.

"Well...... fine"

As a matter of fact, I had already crossed some Sieges shops.

And every time I walked into the store, I bought what Hilgis liked.

Sieg was thinking of asking Cecily to pick one of the things she bought later that looked good.

For some reason, I feel like Cecily knows more about that guy's taste than I do.

But Zeke felt sorry for himself.

Some people don't usually wear it, but I don't know if I know one decorative preference...

"... you are a surprisingly lousy way of dealing with people"

"It's complicated for you to say, but you can't deny it. Well, I'm aware."

That's right.

I am conscious.

I also know it's easy to speak up because I usually only have a stubborn side.

Because of his character, he is not good at glamorous social places either.

Sieg wasn't good at something called loving laughter anyway.

Especially when it became a friend, I wondered if I could call myself a 'friend' at a time when I had to have a loving laugh, etc.

As a result, they often float in groups without being able to break with their surroundings.

But some people can crack it down like crohiko.

It's not like you don't have friends who can laugh with nature.

And, Sieg realizes Hilgis is looking at the window of the store.

"It's kind of noisy out there, though."

Certainly the street is noisier somehow from earlier.

Is something wrong?

Siegs tried to get out of the store.

"What?

People are running away.

Looks like they're all headed towards the Holy Tree.

The waves of men hit the shoulders of Sieg and Hilgis, as if they were in a state of panic. Go ahead and in the direction of the Holy Tree.

Sieg finds the figure of a member of the Knights of the Holy Tree guiding the citizens.

"Is something wrong?

When asked, the group acknowledged the presence of Sieg.

"The uniform, the school student?"

A group of serious expressions point to the Holy Tree.

"Look, we need to get to the evacuation area right away. No... maybe we should get out of the King's Capital if that's possible."

"What do you mean?

Hilgis asked.

Another Knights man shouted something at the shop owner of the ornament store where the Sieges were earlier.

Then the shopkeeper popped up with a blood phase and joined the wave of people.

Has many of the Knights gone to the castle or the aristocratic district?

I was under the impression that this area was clearly understaffed.

"I'm here."

Tell the team to say something nasty.

"Coming?

Frown roots tightened, and the group turned to the direction of the North Gate.

"... the Four Violent Disasters"

When I heard the name, Sieg didn't understand what the group was saying for a while.

Four vicious disasters.

Did the man in front of you now say Four Felonies?

"In Christopher, the Four Homicides?

Hilgis was also running upset at the look on his face.

Why.

Why is the Four Homicides in the King's Capital?

"A unit led by Lord Vanstos headed to the North Gate where the Four Homicides appeared. Of course I want to believe you win. I want to believe it."

Members bite their teeth with remorse.

"If you can beat that Four Homicides opponent without a regiment leader, deputy commander, or even more elite troops... honestly, it would be a lie to say you're not anxious. There are aspects of Lord Vanstos and the Eight Swords."

When I saw it, the members' hands were trembling.

You will want to believe in your fellow victories.

At the same time, however, he did not appear to have sweetly estimated the harsh reality that the name of the Four Terrorists showed.

"Anyway, you guys need to run now. What?"

Phew, and the members smile as they seep cold sweat.

"I'm not going to imitate the shame of putting down a people to protect and fleeing first... but if I tell you the truth, I want to get away with it soon."

The squad member lowers his brow butt with a smile that he can't seem to help.

Because this is my role, but my face.

Then the members joined their peers and returned to the guidance of the citizens.

Sieg was unconsciously hands on his lower back sword.

Since one incident with that hibigami, Sieg had tried to wear his sword at all times possible.

Because you don't know what will strike you at what time.

As a Gilles person, you must be able to protect Cecily Arklite at all times.

The same goes for Hilgis.

but

"Four Homicides."

The dimension of the story changes slightly when the target becomes a Four Felonies disaster.

Sieges slipped straight into the alley as they moved to the side of the street.

"What do we do?

Hilgis asks as he peeks into the street.

Sieg makes an immediate decision.

"I'm going to rendezvous with Cecily first."

"... ok"

For us, that's the first precondition.

Sieg took one ring out of a belted leather sachet and put it on his finger.

Hilgis likewise attaches the embedded ring of a peach crystal to his index finger.

This ring is a magic guide that shows each other's position in the light muscle.

Sieg pours the sacrament into the gem of the ring.

but the light muscles that appeared only showed Hilgis and Sieg rings to each other.

"No."

This magic prop has no effect unless the ringworn ones have poured sacraments into each other.

In other words, Cecily will not be pouring saccharin into the ring at this stage.

"The other side hasn't gotten into the kind of situation where you use this ring to think about rendezvous,"

"Maybe it hasn't been told yet that the Four Homicides have arrived."

"I have no choice. Let's try to rendezvous while we pour sacrament into the ring, for now, towards the aristocratic district. And if we can rendezvous well... I'm going to go to school for once. If possible, I want to rendezvous with Crohiko"

Crohiko is strong.

The curse can also be used.

And he would do everything he could to protect Cecily.

"Krohiko may also be headed to the evacuation district now"

"No... in the Wang capital, schools and evacuation districts are in the opposite position"

Sure, Crohiko said today that he plans to meet with his guests with the school director.

"Besides, I don't know if I can make it through the evacuation district this time. If you were the dean of the school, you'd be trying to escape from the West Gate to the Duke of Sigmusos."

"... so is that."

"I also feel safer to flee outside the Wang capital than in the evacuation district. It's just a sensory thing."

The truth is it would be ideal for the Knights of the Holy Tree to leave the Four Violent Disasters.

That is the ideal.

But will the Four Homicides, who didn't even have teeth in that Imperial Army, be defeated so easily?

Furthermore, as the members also said, the absence of the Commander and Deputy Commander, as well as of the elite forces, is felt fatal in this situation.

"Fortunately, Master Cecily is with Master Guiden now. Master Guiden would do the right thing. So Master Cecily and the others are likely already on the move... but I think I'll stop by the Jing Sheep Pavilion for a moment. If you're not there, go straight to the Arklight family. There is also my mother, Société. There must be a good chance that Cecily and the others are headed for the Mansion."

Hilgis shows willingness to consent.

"Even without Master Cecily, if possible, we will rendezvous with Master Socie and the Bantons, and then we will act together. When you leave the mansion, go to the school while escorting the Societies. The carriage will stand out, so the journey will be on foot...... for now, do you mind in that direction?

The reply from Hilgis was delayed.

"... Are you sure that's all right?

"What?"

Hilgis opens his lips, seemingly untold.

"About that guy"

"I... am from the Gilès family. First and foremost, we have a duty to protect the Arklite people."

While I was telling you, Sieg was thinking inside, about that guy.

Will that man be evacuated?

Normally, in this situation, they would try to evacuate.

But - she'll probably stay in the mansion.

There's no point in forcing yourself to live...... I'm sure that's what you think.

Now she won't resist if there are signs of death.

Accept death.

That's the guy.

I really want to pick myself up and get him out of the mansion.

I want you to live for yourself, I want to tell you.

But I am a Gilès person.

Ensuring the safety of the Arklite family must be a top priority.

You can't bend that decision.

"Okay."

Hilgis said.

"Then leave it to me."

"Leave it to me?"

Sieg frowned.

"I'll take care of it. What?

"After joining the Societies, I will undertake the induction and escort to the school. After you leave the Arklight family mansion, go find him."

"That's not... you can't do that, you won't"

"If you don't, I'll go find her"

"It's impotent."

"Now's the time to be impotent, Sieg."

It was unusual for her and a strong emotional voice.

…………

Hilgis jumped his gaze on the wrap Sieg was holding.

"Who the hell did you buy that gift for?

Sieg was strong and tied his mouth.

"But..."

"Sieg."

Sieg's feelings are shaken by the state of Hilgis, who is not allowed to say whether or not he is.

"... okay, you?

"Good or bad, that's what we should do now. I don't think I should lie to my feelings because this is the time"

"Hilgis"

Sieg lowered his head after staring temporarily at Hilgis' face.

"... I'm sorry, I'm grateful"

"Fine. And I'm sure Cecily will say the same thing."

Somehow, though.

I did feel like Cecily was going to say the same thing.

"Nevertheless... First of all, Master Cecily."

Sieg retightens his mind.

"Let's go, Hilgis"

"Yes."

As they jumped out of the alley, they turned their feet toward the direction of the Jing Lamb Pavilion.

The Jing Lamb Pavilion, with Cecily and Guiden, houses a shop in the aristocratic district.

The Zeeks are currently in front of the square in front of the Grand Clock Tower.

It is regrettable that the last shop we stopped was located almost opposite the aristocratic district.

However, the ring has stretched a single muscle of light straight from earlier toward the aristocratic district.

Apparently, Cecily's side has also received reports of a four-major attack.

They're trying to rendezvous with me over there, too.

Sieg looked out towards the North Gate.

I don't know what's going on with the fighting at the North Gate.

However, if the Knights of the Holy Tree had been defeated earlier.

On the way to the Jing Lamb Pavilion, you may encounter the Four Violent Disasters.

I just want to avoid becoming a bowl match somehow.

Sieg peeks around.

I was almost out of my mind around here.

Occasionally, the appearance of a citizen who would have missed the escape blurs his sight.

The square in front of the usually busy large clock tower is also idle.

It is remarkable to penetrate an uninspiring square, so I want to avoid it.

But it's also true that you can shorten the distance by going through the square.

"Wait, Hilgis!

Sieg grabbed Hilgis' body as he tried to get himself out of the alley and pulled him in.

Something, I hear.

- The roar, huh?

It's getting closer and closer.

"- Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa."

Something's just wrong.

That's right.

The voice is strangely positioned.

Even at approaching speeds, but now it's as if it's even flying in the sky -

"- Ahhhhhhhhh!"

Something 'collided' at the top close to the heavenly edge of the clock tower.

The rock bounced. Sounds like it flew.

- What?

Gently face out of the alley.

"What, to?

Sieg accidentally leaked his surprise.

There was a hole in the big clock, and the clock was running vertically.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa! Ra, shah! Rahhhhhhhhh!"

Screams echo from behind the hole.

Continuing, crushing noise.

The cracks in the walls at the top of the clock tower increase.

The walls smash, bounce and fly.

- Someone inside, is it rambling? But for what...

At that time - the top of the clock tower, collapsed.

Lost support roof disintegrates.

Its lower walls also collapse like chains.

The big clock screams.

And like I was stripped, I blurted out of the clock tower.

The big clock, which has been carving the hour without rest, falls to the ground.

A loud noise echoed into the square.

When I wondered if a further crack had run at the origin of the part containing the clock, the large clock broke in two unbroken pieces.

While hiding himself, Zeke looks up at the top of the clock tower.

'There' lost ceilings and walls include:

There was one man, standing.

Huge enough body to be seen in the distance.

but often, my arms are thick.

Golden hair.

That's about all I can tell from this position.

Still, I only found out that the man was different.

Plus the fact that he would probably be one of the Four Felonies.

Sieg took the ring off in an aggressive manner.

Hilgis also removes the ring immediately.

This ring loses its effectiveness immediately if it does not sustainably supply the sacrament.

In other words, if you take it off your finger, the light muscle disappears instantly.

But now I would have appreciated it if you had disappeared immediately.

The Sieges removed the ring because they were afraid that the light muscle would be found by the man in the clock tower.

However, it is possible that we have already seen the light muscle......

Faced with nervousness, Sieg peeks at the man.

but behind Zeke's fears, there was no sign that the man noticed this one.

The man put his hand on his forehead and looked in a completely different direction from the Sieges.

At least I can't see any signs of turning my face over here.

He... looked like he was looking in the direction of the aristocratic district.

"Oh, that way! Right, right! I mean go for it over there, right?!? Shasha! Wealthy, wealthy! At a glance, you'll see that the neighborhood is wealthy! Nice, easy to understand! - Shah!"

A man flew.

Or should I call that a leap?

Whatever it was, its flight distance was unusual.

At least not the distance a human can fly in one leg.

The man who jumps up flies straight, to the aristocratic district.

Is it something I can land on?

No.

I can, so I flew.

This is what the man said of the wealthy.

Is the purpose of the hardware?

Sieg thought it was an easy purpose to understand.

"Looks like you're gone."

"Oh."

With the man away, the neighborhood regained its creepy tranquility again.

However, it seems that several other citizens who were hiding were peeking at that unusual sight.

People could see sparsely in the windows and shadows of the house.

Sieg bites his lips.

- If the earlier man's destination is that district as the word suggests, it is possible that he will encounter the Cecilies.

And that guy, he's in the same district.

We have to hurry.

"Let's hurry, Hilgis"

"Yes."

Sieg and Hilgis went for the aristocratic district and tried to get out of the alley and into one of the other alleys.

And it was when Zeke reached for the leather belt while running, trying to put the ring back on.

"Ceciliiiiiiiiii!"

I heard voices.

- Huh?

Unexpectedly, Sieg stopped.

Nor did Hilgis seem to have been able to hear what was right now.

She stops her legs, too.

He is a swallowing voice, depending on what he hears.

However, in the circumstances in which this Four Homicides is striking, its prolonged voice is rather distinguished by heterogeneity.

"Se ~ si ~ li ~! Duh duh duh!? Oh, hey, Sasely! Cecili ~! Cecily, Arklite ~! Where are you? ~ Hey!?

Sieg looked at Hilgis with a pressing look on his face.

Cecily Arklite.

Now the Lord of Voices did say 'Cecily Arklite'.

The two turn to the voice.

Then a long-haired red-haired man in a burnt brown leather dress appeared from a different alley than the Sieges had come out.

The dull red hair was long enough to cover its eyes and a man with strangely long hands and feet.

The man was dragging something.

He was a guard.

I don't know what it's for, but they've dragged us this far with the ankles of desperate guards.

And a red-haired man noticed the presence of the Sieges.

"Hey, don't you know? I'm a kid named Cecily Arklite, don't you know? She's a beautiful girl."

The man looked down at the body of the guard.

"This guy, he said he knew where he was... something, he seemed like a liar. I was just asking where... maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe. What is it ~!? You're already dead! How useless!

A man throws down the body of a guard in dissatisfaction.

Then the man smiled at the Sieges, saying no.

"Hey, don't you know? Don't you know where Cecily Arklite is? If you could just tell me where Cecily is... hehe, that's special, right? This is a secret to Brother Beshgham, isn't it? Don't let them kill you!

My eyes peeking through my forehead sucked, and I was glowing.

"If you didn't know, then... yeah, you want to play with me? Oh, don't worry, okay? Because you don't have to know, you don't get mad."

When a man waved one arm in a whipped motion, the cobblestone bounced and flew.

"'Cause then I'll play and kill you properly"