Seiju no Kuni no Kinju Tsukai

Episode 60: In the Dark Room

As far as the maps Ira gave me, it seems that the aristocratic apartments and the like are mainly gathered in the southeastern district of Wang Capital.

The Arklite family is also located in the southeast district without leaking into the example.

"It feels like some kind of luxury neighborhood."

I was wandering the Southeast Side with the map in one hand.

I've run so far with a jogging sensation, but I was barely tired.

…………

Exactly. I won't be able to blame you anymore.

Obviously, my physical abilities are showing dramatic improvement.

Probably the effect of the curse, but it's more of a pleasure to think about the future crusade of the magma giants (and I've named them on my own) that I'm refraining from.

Stop and look around once.

There were a variety of small and medium-sized buildings hissing around the boulevard, but I have the impression that there are many mansions that use the land in a spacious way.

Many of them are surrounded by gates and fences, and the garden is well maintained.

"Um, it's supposed to be in here,"

The map at hand does not contain a detailed drawing of every house.

Though, as far as the circle marks on the map are concerned, the Arklight family seems pretty big, so it's going to be on my eyes.

Should I ask if anyone is passing by?

I don't know what you think.

"Excuse me, may I have a moment?

and was called out.

"Yes?"

"Looking for something from earlier, do you live in this neighborhood?

It was the guards who spoke up.

I guess the only reason I don't like the way you treat me is because this is a neighborhood with a lot of nobility.

In case the other person is the son of a well-known aristocrat, you can't work disrespectfully on the detour, something like that.

He said there are many aristocratic children attending the school.

"No, I'm not from around here."

"So... what to do?

You know you're not from around here. There's a surprise running in the guard's face.

"I'm looking for the Arklight family mansion, but it's probably my first time here...... can you tell me where the mansion is if you like?

"'This is my first time here'?

As soon as the guard's face changes to something harsh.

Is that it?

I don't know if that was a good idea.

"You're suspicious. I've had a long time about security in this neighborhood... but you don't look noble. I tried to remember, but I still don't recognize him."

I'm from Renault Thread School.

"That uniform, is it real?

A guard puts his hand on the hips sword.

"What do you want with the Archrites in the first place?

"I'm Cecily. - Yeah, I know your daughter from the Arklight family. I'm a student of the same group. His name is Sora Kurohiko. I'm here to see Cecily Arklite."

"... what about the Arklite family?

"No, I don't think I know..."

A guard stares at me with a wrinkle on my forehead.

You're obviously suspicious...

Could this not be an area where ordinary people who are not aristocrats can step in with ease?

"Hmm? Crohiko?

and it took a good amount of time there to

"Sieg?"

"Have you come to see Master Cecily for a moment?

It was Sieg.

"The man there, in the acquaintance of Master Siegbelt?

"Oh."

Sieg nods at the guard's inquiry.

At the same time, Zeke apparently sensed what was happening in front of him.

"He is also an alumni of Master Cecily. I guess I'm worried about Master Cecily, who was attacked by a bad guy yesterday, and I'm here to see how it goes. Master Cecily left school today."

"I see, is that what happened"

"I guarantee his identity."

When Sieg said so, the guard immediately changed his attitude and left with a short apology of courtesy to me.

"Thank you, Sieg."

"What, never mind. But it was a disaster."

"After all, is security tighter than in other districts in terms of location pattern?

"Not at all, but yesterday, the Arklight neighborhood was particularly tight on security. By the way, are you here to see how Cecily is doing?

"Oh. It's just... I'm ashamed I don't know exactly where the mansion is"

"The Arklight family mansion is just up the hill there. It's a little higher than the rest of the mansion, so it might be hard to tell it's the first time."

Sieg took me to the Arklite mansion.

While walking I ask Sieg.

"I was off today, but how's Mr. Cecily?

Yeah, and Zeke nodded one like he was weak.

"I've been hanging up in my room since yesterday... and I can't even eat. Hilgis told me he's only spoken of a glass of water so far since yesterday's incident"

"Right..."

"I'm sorry, I don't want to hear from you."

"Don't worry about it. Sieg would have had a tough time."

Then Sieg explained to me, 'Myself and Hilgis decided to rest voluntarily worried about Master Cecily'.

Mr. Cecily...... I knew you were in big shock.

"However, it is thanks to you, Crohiko, that Master Cecily is still safe in the mansion. Thank you."

"I don't know... I don't know if I did the best I could either. Maybe this wouldn't have happened if I'd stopped Mr. Cecily sooner. I feel responsible for that."

"I've heard from Hilgis about yesterday. Without you and Currier, Master Cecily might have been caught by a man named Hibigami and taken to the end of life."

Sieg tied his mouth tightly.

From that look, I could see a sense of self-reproach.

"I just didn't have enough power to risk Master Cecily... I'm relieved I wish you weren't here. Above all, I'm angry at my fuzziness"

"I didn't beat Hibigami either. It's like he missed it at his whim this time. I just happen to be lucky."

"Still, as a result, Master Cecily didn't end up in the worst case scenario because of you and Currier's hard work. I'll let you thank me one day."

"So you're challenging me to get help at the sacred ruins before, so what do you say?

Sieg rounds his eyes unexpectedly.

"Is that okay with you?

"I don't really want to borrow money from friends."

Sieg to break your mouth.

"Huh, okay. Then you don't owe me anything."

"Ooh."

While we were talking about that, we got to the Arklight family mansion.

"This is Sagara Krohiko, whom you saved Cecily"

When I entered the mansion, I was greeted by a maid.

The exterior of the Arklite family was something of an 'old European mansion'.

Looks like a slightly longer, two-story mansion from what I've seen.

Although it is not a beautiful outfit, it is a calming impression that makes you feel the product.

Compared to the surrounding houses, the grounds seem large.

The garden was well maintained, and along the way, I came across just where Mr. Banton was watering the flowers.

I greeted Mr. Banton lightly before continuing after Sieg, and I entered the mansion.

That's where I was greeted by a woman in an apron dress.

"Oh, excuse me. I am a servant in this house, my name is Hannah"

Hannah introduces herself.

Will the year be as good as Mr Banton's?

A face that looks mild.

Good width and mixed gray hair in the hair.

It's a woman with an air of relief somewhere.

"I'm Sagara Crohiko. Thank you for your help, Mr. Cecily."

"Come on, make sure you meet the lady. If it's Krohiko, I'm sure Cecily will see you too."

They seem to expect disproportionately...... what do you think?

I said, "What am I supposed to do? 'he asked Sieg with his gaze.

They immediately perceived my inquiry, and Zeke opened his back to the mansion's staircase railing loosely.

"I'll wait downstairs"

"You're not coming with me?

"Not only me and Hilgis, but now Master Cecily refuses to even face Hannah... maybe she doesn't want to meet the one who has spent a long time. I just want you to at least eat something."

That's why I'm taking the meal.

Having been briefed on the location, I headed to Mr. Cecily's room in the back of the second floor of the mansion with a silver tray with a plate of bread and soup on it.

…………

Somehow, in the current situation, you have a funny feeling that you're going to get a hikikomori person out of the room somehow...

Is it because I myself was originally on the side of being burned for being 'crazy' here (though I don't even remember being burned so badly)?

Well, is it rude of you to think of Mr. Cecily's case as the same as yours?

"Hello, here."

Stand in front of both open doors.

Is this Mr. Cecily's room......

I can't hear a thing.

Is he asleep?

…………

Right, just call it in. If there's no response, do you want to go back downstairs once?

It was yesterday today.

I may not have organized my feelings yet.

Do you want me to leave you alone?

Would you rather talk a little forcefully?

If it were the latter, there would still be nothing I could do right now.

"Mr. Cecily, it's Crohiko."

I'll try to call you, but there's no answer.

"I'm just here to see how things go...... if you don't want to talk to anyone, just leave the bread and soup here and I'll be leaving today. Eat if you think you can."

No reaction.

I guess this is a pattern I want you to leave alone......

Then I have no choice.

Let's just say I'm leaving today.

"Then I'll leave it here on the table, bread and soup"

There was just a wagon next to the room.

Probably couldn't get my hands on it, but the food was on this before.

I'll put the tray on the wagon.

Then I looked at Mr. Cecily's room again and then turned my heel back and started walking down the carpeted hallway.

And so...

I heard the door open.

Turning around, Mr. Cecily's room door was half-opened.

Did you open it on your own with the wind or something?

No, you don't have that at this time...

Is this... is this supposed to mean getting into a room?

I'll try to get back to Mr. Cecily's room.

"Mr. Cecily?

Speak up, but no reply.

I see the food on the wagon.

Right.

At least this is it.

"Cooking, do you want to carry it inside the room?

When I held the tray, I gently slid my body into the room while pushing the door with my shoulders.

…………

Is it about fifteen tatami tatami?

There are many white condiments.

Bed with a canopy in the back of the room.

Next to that is the couch and the night table? is placed.

It doesn't feel brilliant, but like the mansion, it has an elegant and calm atmosphere.

The room was undisturbed and beautiful.

but I think that makes the silent room more of a cold impression.

So, from the swelling of the futon in the bed... is Mr. Cecily over there?

I turn around the door.

The door opened... once you crawled out of bed to open the door and back into bed, right?

Hmm.

I just interpreted it as a good signal to come in, but how was it actually?

Did you open it to get the food, or was it to see how I was again?

Or was it a signal that you could go into the room as interpreted?

…………

Can't you think about it?

"I'll leave you here,"

I put the tray on the night table.

I can see Mr. Cecily's back of the head peeking from the duvet.

The hair that is always tied to one is ribbon untied and spread straight on the bed.

Mr. Cecily remains silent.

I fell back on the couch when I got out of hand.

"Um, if you want me to leave, headboard - tap the board on the pillow twice, please"

It's possible you don't want to talk.

Let's try to wait in silence first.

Silence flows.

Occasionally, I hear the sound of life coming from outside the room.

I keep sitting quietly.

More time passes.

Only once Mr. Hilgis came to see how things were going, but Sieg and Hannah took him back and didn't say anything.

It starts to get dark outside the window.

The darkness increases in the room as well.

The crystal lights in the room are not lit, but Mr. Cecily's figure can be adequately captured as his eyes soon became accustomed to the darkness.

and at that time,

"... what are you doing here"

Pompous and leaky Mr. Cecily's whining broke the silence that seemed to last forever.

"I'm worried about Cecily."

Silence again.

And after about five minutes, Mr. Cecily squeaked softly again.

"What Hibigami said made me imagine everything."

"... what has made you imagine?

"My future"

…………

"You can't get out of the mould. You can keep polishing your boring sword carelessly and see the limits ahead."

"Drown in sweetness, and one day you will fail irrevocably, and you will perish."

"Pursue beauty and become the puppets of power."

Maybe it's about that word.

"They thought it was all possible. Then I suddenly got scared."

"It won't. You don't have to worry about what he says."

…………

After a bit of silence again, Mr. Cecily started talking.

"Hehe... but it's embarrassing, isn't it? You were so weak that when you tried to open the lid, you couldn't even deal with them..." Enemy "finally showed up? You can hear it for yourself."

"That's not true. Besides, Mr. Currier said. Hibigami said the strength dimension is different among the Sixth House. So it's normal that you can't beat that guy. No one can win."

"But after a good fight, you even told me that you were the enemy of the future, right?

"It's..."

Hibigami is a bad one, but I don't think he's a man who speaks lousy words.

I guess that's why I meant it.

But...

"I'm sure it's because of the curse. You said something like collecting curse documents for a curse, so you'd like to fight me now that all curses are available. Besides, I'm a master of swords."

"You think I owe it to Currier to get along with Hibigami?

Only the current words reinforced the tone a little.

"Yeah, yeah."

Mr. Cecily silenced again.

And in a few more minutes,

"Krohiko is a good man."

I said.

"Ha... Speaking of which, Ira told me she was a good one today."

"... that's how"

"That's how you try to be liked by everyone"

"Huh?"

What was included in her voice sounded somewhere to blame.