The picturesque rice cakes are delicious today

"I'm trying to defend myself, so it's not good.I can't help it when I get here.It's not a royal family, and crushing it doesn't matter, does it?Then let's go this way. "

Claire's words calmed down before the conference room sighed.

... yeah.

I'm trying to defend myself, so it's not good.Yeah, I think so.

We were in trouble because we couldn't protect everything we didn't know where to target.However, if we attack from here on the contrary, there is no such problem.

Since it's not royalty, there's no problem with crushing it, well... I think it's quite an argument, but I understand that it's better to invade it than to wear it out in defense battles...

"Is that... okay? I don't have a name."

"Oh, we have justice.It's better to win.Let the lord do well around here. "

"Hahaha, Mr. Crowe is good at handling us."

I think it's pretty cluttered...No, as Faye's father, I'm glad he's being treated like a mess.

"If we don't lose anyone we want to protect, it's best to attack from here.Maybe it's best not to make Red Gard territory a battlefield. "

"Wow, Mr. Crowe's opinions are chaotic, but they're right!"

Faye began to hold her head with joy.Yeah, I'm glad. No, I see it, smile.Don't pretend you're worried.You can already see Fay is delighted.

"Even so, it's true that there's no name, right?How many lords do you think would be a problem if you vandalized another's territory on a boulder without reason?Isn't that why the future operation of the Alliance of Nobles will be hindered? "

On the other hand, Lyla is cautious.... I know somehow that you're being careful to strike a balance because you're surrounded by things like Fay and Crowe.

"That's true. But even now, I don't think you can stick to your nickname. Hey, Dad."

Look at that. This is the type of fake! I know how you feel!

"Well... I don't think it's a good idea to keep it secret."

Meanwhile, Faye's father thought, hmm... he turned towards Krah.

"Mr. Crowe."

"Yes, what is it, my lord?"

Crowe, who was summoned, smiles happily... at the party venue at night.I mean, Mr. Crowe's face as a detective.

"I think you might already know what to ask for... yes, one more favor."

Faye's father said.

"Secretly, I want you to infiltrate Gorda territory and keep the poison out of my sight."

Make the poison useless.

In other words, it's not an overt war, it's just a secret, unofficially... infiltrating the Golda realm, where it doesn't hurt people, it just deals with poisons.

If there's poison ready in the mines in Golda territory, you just have to do something about it.You can bury it by causing it to fall into disrepair, or you can paint it and turn it into another substance.In the meantime, it's okay to keep the poison out of the way.Then there's no way to attack Red Gard territory anymore! Maybe!

"Well done! If you don't find out, you won't need a name or anything!So you're just going to take away the opponent's weapon... then there won't be any useless dead! "

"Yes, yes, yes.Okay. So, Mr. Crowe.Could you do me a favor? "

"Yes, of course. I meant it from the beginning, my lord."

Crowe flies a wink and accepts Faye's father's 'favor'.Stream stone is an active detective...

"That's why, Mr. Corn. I'll take a break from modeling for a while, okay?"

"Hmm...."

Crowe checked with me. [M]

As far as I'm concerned, there's no reason to refuse... or do you think I'll have to drink it here because I can't come up with any more ideas for the boulder?

But...

"If I let Claire go alone, it might be dangerous."

Huh?

"Doesn't it feel like you just inserted Laocles into Mr. Claire?"

When I heard that, Ms. Claire blinked her eyes and Laocles nodded haughtily beside her.Exactly, like a face.Yeah, that's right. The fact that you don't want to sacrifice Laocles means that you don't want to put Claire in danger.

"Well... that's right."

That's what Claire said, looking at us... and roaring a little bit before he said.

Well, I'll think of a plan, so will you wait?

The details can only be decided by Krah, so the meeting ends there for now.As for our trend... it was "under consideration".

Perhaps it would be better for us to follow Mr. Crowe than to go alone.But, Mr. Crowe, it might be safer to do it alone... thinking about it.

Either way, we're running out of time.If we go to Golda and do this, tomorrow is our last chance.That's why we have to do something about the journey by the end of the day, and when we think about it, we don't have much time.

... I didn't want to waste any of that time, so I decided to look into the Golda realm.

A copy of Faye's library is also in the forest library to some extent, so I'll check the records a little.

... the territory of Golda is quite a distance from the territory of Red Gard.Almost across King's Landing.Argent territory belongs to the neighbor.

There are large mines in the Gorda territory, where ores and gems can be harvested, so it seems that the land is lucrative even though it is not so large.

The specialty is gold. Gold crafts are famous, and jewelers and goldsmiths seem to be abundant in Golda territory.Because luxury products are specialty products, it is basically the aristocrats who do business with them.That's why we tend to interact more with nobles than with other territories.

In addition, since a little iron can be harvested, there were many other descriptions that gave the impression that blacksmithing and research on magic using ore as a material were going on... somehow, there were strong places with resources.

However, they don't seem to be able to collect much groceries.The fact that there are mines means that there are few flatlands, and when that happens, the cultivated area will be reduced, so is that natural?

... after reading all those statements, there seems to be a little bit of history of the Golden Realm compiled by the Red Gard family.

And... there was a description of a time when two Gordanian lords changed within five years.

It seems that Golda has been ruling the territory for a long time.

The man named Golda belonged to the family of a man who was originally a leader of the people who worked in the mine. It seems that he was familiar with the workers of the mine even though he was a lord.So it was good governance. The Lord of the Redgards at the time... I also found someone who was Faye's grandfather and wrote, "I want to get along with the Lord of Golda."

... and about 10 years ago.Mr. Golda died suddenly.

It was really sudden, and that's why not only has a successor been nominated, but the people around me have been so melancholy... while doing so, Golda's brother became the next lord.

It seems that he is stealing more and more money from the Golda realm.Instead, Faye's father ruled the red gard record, which said, "I don't want to work with you there anymore."I thought this note might not have been copied, so I gently erased it. [M]

... it seems that the worsening internal affair of the Golden Realm was also sued by the royal family, but was it ruined along the way, or did the royal family do nothing while receiving the suit, and nothing particularly improved, so the new Golden lord began to hold the people in his hands...

... and the lords of the new Golda were killed by the Laocles.

"... unusual. I didn't know you were reading a book."

"Eh?"

I was sitting in the woods on a log while I was drying, reading a book, and I was surprised when Laocles suddenly spoke to me.And by the way, I was wondering if I should hide the book or not... but before I could do anything, Laocles had already read a few lines of the book's page and found out what book he was reading.

"Ahh... it's quite finished."

Laocles raised his eyebrows a little, and for a moment, he looked complicated, and then immediately smiled and stroked my head slightly. [M]

"Nothing to worry about."

"... yeah"

That's right. You'd be more rude to care.

I thought for a moment and then closed the book. [M]

From the beginning, I thought it would be faster to hear a lot from Laocles without reading a book.

Give it to me.

But Laocles said so and offered his hand to me. [M]I put my book on Laocles' big hand. [M]Suddenly, the book looks small.... maybe my hand will get bigger. [M]

Laocles sat next to me with a little smile when she tapped her next door. [M]

"It's been a long time....."

As soon as Laocles sat down, he flipped over the pages of the book and glanced at "History".So I must have read that what we did was grouped together in just a few lines, so I closed the book with a sigh.

"... once it's a history book, I don't know what happened there anymore.History books don't say... what it means to be hurt and to die. "

I guess there's still something I think about what I've done.I can't say anything about what Laocles thinks because I don't know how to say it.

"... I don't think violence is a good thing, but I think there are situations where violence is all I can do."

However, I was only allowed to express my views for a moment.

... suddenly Laocles looks surprised.

"... that's what you say."

"I'm not going to be as opportunistic as everyone thinks."

"Well, I understand that....."

When Laocles's surprise was somehow funny and laughed, Laocles smiled a bit with a slightly more complicated face... and asked.

Do you really think so?

Huh?

"Should violence be tolerated if there is a reason beyond our control?"

I thought a little about the intent of Laocles' question... and then I answered immediately.

"... yeah"

When I nodded, Laocles looked relieved, yet unbearable.

"I don't know if I should be forgiven...But I... think there's something I can forgive. "

"... that's what you were like."

That's what Laocles said and stroked my head.I've been getting used to being stroked lately, so I'm not really surprised when I'm stroked suddenly...

For a while, I was being stroked by a very slow and intermittent rhythm.... I don't know why you're stroking me, but Laocles seems to be thinking about something.It seemed that he was somehow stroking my head while thinking or consoling.

There's nothing I can do about it, so I'm next to Laocles, and I can't stop being stroked.I can't believe I'm thinking about what I'm thinking, peeking at the side of Laocles like I'm blurry looking away while I'm being stroked...

"... when I look at you, I envy you."

I was surprised to hear that all of a sudden.

I wanted to hear what, why, and so on, but it wasn't even a good word, and I just looked up at Laocles and looked down.

Because I envy you? Do you envy me?What the hell is that supposed to mean?

... if I was a little confused, Laocles would just look at me with a face like he realized that he was saying something, and then, at random, look forward again.

"I saved the land of night without hurting anyone.The Dragon King, Rene, and the Demon King, all together.... protect the city from royal attacks without hurting anyone, create barriers and boundaries even when monsters come, and save people. "

I wondered what he was talking about, and he looked up at Laocles, and Laocles said to keep looking forward and zero.

I couldn't do that.

... yeah.

I seem to know a little what he's thinking, and I'm not sure.Okay, I don't think you should worry about it.

Just like Laocles, I'm going forward.This is comfortable because we don't look at each other's positions.

"I don't regret killing the Lord of Golda in the past."

"Yeah."

That's what I said before, I remember.

"Somehow, violence is quick. Killing people is the easiest way to keep them quiet.... that's all I could do.I had no choice. "

"Mmm...."

It's a little bitter to think about their mood at the time.It seems that Laocles' idea is convincing about "killing a lord."Which means... I'm sure you're still not convinced that I killed another one.

"But... that's right. It's easier to break than to make.... and you know it. "

"Yeah."

That's right. Laocles used to say that.

It's easier to break than to make.

No matter how much you stack and cherish, if you throw it away, it's over.No matter how much time and effort you burn, it's over.

"Don't go through with this.It's easier to attack than to defend. Less effort. "

"Yeah."

Then there were signs that Laocles had seen me, so I turned towards Laocles.As soon as I saw Laocles, Laocles turned to the front again.

"... your magic is beautiful."

And because they say that, I am troubled by the reaction.

"The power to create things. It's much harder and more beautiful than breaking it... the opposite of what I have."

In addition, since they say such a thing, I am troubled again.

"I don't think violence should be tolerated.Even if there was no other way, or if there was something that could be saved by it… it must not be forgiven to just destroy what someone has created.... but that's all I can do. "

Fine. You're going home. I see...

Laocles was convinced of what he was doing, and he thought, "You shouldn't be forgiven." I see...

... I wonder what Laocles thought when he saw what I was doing.

I suppose he seemed to deny what he did.

"I envy you" is... the reversal of some kind of hatred.

Because he was looking at me... he couldn't forgive his own violence, could he?

"... the other day, I said I'd be envious... well, it might have been much farther than envy."

As soon as I tried to say something in a hurry, Laocles said, in a strange way.

"Perhaps it would be closer if you said you admired it."

"To..."

Ah, it hurts.

... to me!?

"Oh, yeah, I admired it.To you... to create things and save people. "

When I was surprised, Laocles looked at my face and laughed funny.

"Your solution is not something I can be jealous of.It's too beautiful to be jealous.Sometimes I even understand it.Beyond the realm of jealousy. "

... well, what should I do?What kind of face should I look like at a time like this?

"Jumping over jealousy and envy... I can only feel the longing at the earliest.After that, you have to protect this beautiful creature with beautiful powers and beautiful hearts... because you're strangely indifferent to yourself... hey, don't look at me like that. "

"Er... I'm so embarrassed..."

I see... with that in mind, Laocles, you're protecting me...

... I was wondering if you could serve me.No way, I didn't know you were thinking about this. Yeah....

"... well, it feels good to see you do something I can't do.I wish I could have done that... well, I think it's ridiculous to want it. "

I wonder if this is a compliment killing...?I've been embarrassed about this since before.

... but I'm sure Laocles meant it, and that's why I'm so uncomfortable.

Uh, uh...

"That's why I don't want you to be exposed to violence.I don't want you to destroy what you created.It's hard to forgive you to go around breaking things.I'm just being selfish, but you are. "

"I admire Laocles!"

Then we have to do it again!

"Strong and cool. It makes me dependable.It protects me and everyone. "

"... I see."

Laocleth was suddenly interrupted by the conversation and felt a little pompous.

Then you seem to understand the meaning of my words, and you look a little bitter, but maybe this is the illuminated face. I can see that.

"Then, even when I'm not sure what I'm talking about, you'll understand me.Explain it to me and tell me... and I appreciate you drawing it and forcing me to fall asleep... but I hope it's a little accommodating... "

"I won't allow that."

It seems that she is willing to sleep in the future.Oh, no. Then don't.

"Oh, and your power is not the power to break things!It's the power to protect things! "

In the meantime, I praise Laocles.I want to praise even the praised part.

"Sure, I think I'm good at creating things.But because I can't get too strong against violence... there are times when I think, "I should have been running violently at that time."

"... I see."

It was my paintings and materials that came to mind. [M]

One day, I suddenly got trashed, and it was clear... or to protest, I should have been a little rebellious... no, I wanted to be rebellious.

Yeah, that's right.

"I admire you, too.I respect where I can move to protect what I care about.... because I couldn't. "

It's not like I don't understand.

There will be no more violence from the world.

There are definitely people who destroy things without meaning, and there are many who try to destroy things that are not valuable to them.Anyone who thinks that's right.

That's why... I don't think you could have pretended to care about those people.That reminds me a little of myself.

To be intolerant, you must be intolerant.It makes no sense to talk to protect yourself from people who don't talk to me.

If we are doing everything we can, we may not have to rely on force.But it's not realistic or efficient.There will be times when you can't take such measures...

... that's why I don't think Laocles was wrong... even if he wasn't right. And a little yearning.

If I were as strong as him, I'd be different. [M]

If I had been able to protest the abandonment of my paintings and materials.If you could write "Kyoto University of Arts" instead of "Hitohashi University" in the survey of hopes for the route.So, if you can not only argue with your parents and be told unilaterally, but also say something back,If anything, I would have been hit with one shot there.

... I think so.

I feel a little strange myself.I guess it's not like me... but I do admire it.That's right. I don't think so...

"Well, that's how I feel about things that become violent, and I long for you, so...."

I'm starting to think that I don't really understand what you're talking about... ah.

"Oh, yeah, I forgot.When Laocles was working with Mr. Talk.It was so beautiful back then. "

There was still praise.Besides, it's quite important.

"The place where humans fight is so beautiful.It's art.... um, so I'd love to see it again. I'd like to draw it. "

If you have something you want to draw, you have to say you want to draw.If I could draw it, I would be very happy. [M]

"... corn"

"Yes"

"You... no"

"What?"

When I looked up, thinking that it was kind of strange, Laocles eventually said, laughing bitterly.

"... I wish everyone was like you."

... is everyone like me? No, that's it, I feel like it's going to be a little bit difficult... I have a sense that I can't rely on it.

"Well, if the current lord of Golda were someone like you, everything would have been peaceful."

That's true. If a man like me were a lord, I don't feel like I'd spill poison.

"But if everybody starts drawing, isn't that a problem?"

"No, I didn't mean to draw anything like you...."

Oh, yeah. Well, yeah. Yeah....

People like me... don't like violence, but it's not like they don't understand violence, and yet, uh... people who paint, and then, the forest?

Hmm, I wonder if there's anyone like me in the Golda realm.I don't know. It wouldn't be like this if I were here...Ah, but there may also be a forest in the Golda realm...

... hmm?

A forest like mine...

... if a forest like mine were in Gorda territory...

"... the Golden Realm, the forest?"

"... what are you talking about?"

Oh, yeah. That's a strange way to put it. Um...

I wonder if there are spirits in the Golden Realm.

"What happened suddenly?"

"Well, no, for example, I wonder if there's anyone like me in the mine..."

When I explained it, Laocles seemed to have taken some time to understand.Maybe this is my bad explanation. I'm sorry.

"If there are spirits in the mine, I'll talk to you.Can you stop the production of poison somehow? "

So let me add that... Laocles opened his eyes and solidified for a while... and then nodded one more time.

Let's go get Claire.

"Heh, ah, heh, don't lift it! Don't lift it!"

Laocles walked into his crotch, holding me up!

Don't carry it!I can walk on my own!

Laocles thinks I'm something!