The Strategist Knows Everything

I woke up on the bed.

Because after the battle with Gwaigan, I couldn't help but faint.

How long have you been asleep?

"!"

In the meantime, trying to get up, the pain ran all over my body.

The recoil that activated the magic for a long time, or the damage you were taking before it.

There was pain all over my body.

"Better not force it. You slept for three days."

What was heard from the left was the voice of an old man who could not be heard.

When I saw the voice better, an old man with tiny blonde hair stood beside the bed.

However, the spine looks kind of big because of the firm stretch.

Her eyes are bright blue. I think I remember seeing it somewhere.

"Morning. How are you feeling?

"Your body hurts...... your consciousness is clear though"

"I can't even do it. Internal bleeding to general bruising. The doctor who saw you was impressed with how well it worked. Is that something like a wizard?

The old man laughs and tells me that my secret is broken.

Well, can't you keep it a secret if you do all that flashy?

"Even if I couldn't be helpless... there were people who wanted to protect me"

With that said, I opened the old man's status in front of me.

Since various statuses appear in front of us, more important than that was the name of the old man.

His name is Sven.

What's your last name?

"It's your grandson. Duke of Sven Leesberg"

"Is it impossible to hide his name or identity from the Master, who knows everything... but he is the Duke of Leesberg? Half of them are hiding."

"It depends on you being safe. I couldn't stay in the castle, so..."

"Did you think he was killed? Me and the rest of the Duke's family escaped the castle and hid themselves in the city. I don't want to be manipulated."

"Is that so…… If the other dukes are safe, perhaps Albion will rebuild unexpectedly soon."

Albion chooses a king from the Duke's house.

The current Duke is Alfred's father, who caused this incident.

Withdrawal would be inevitable.

Sophia and Eileen are the next kings to be chosen from other Duke houses but candidates.

Sophia, in her position of the supreme maiden, will not be able to follow the king, and even though Eileen was manipulated, she has pointed a blade at the king and witnessed it by a large number of people.

There is no way to be king.

But if the other duke is alive, then one of them can put it on the king.

So, Albion can rebuild.

"Speaking of which, what about Master Kaguya or Admiral Arnold?

"I was returned to my home country. The same applies to His Royal Highness King Diorud's brother, His Highness Fiona and His Highness Liasia. Now, he's convinced the ministers to reconcile with Albion, but all of a sudden he can't reconcile."

"I guess. Any movement in the Empire?

"They're assembling troops at the border, but this one seems to be telling us that they're getting ready for a rapprochement with Velis and the Empire, and they're not willing to move aggressively. Ha, I didn't want to talk about that here... I just wanted to thank whoever saved my granddaughter"

Master Sven said so and lowered his head to me deeply.

Not as Duke, but as one grandfather.

"Thank you. I appreciate so much that no matter how many words I overlap it is not enough. During the civil unrest in Velis, when he fled Albion, and in this Albion, he saved Sofia's life many times..."

"Keep your head up...... that's what I wanted to do"

I wasn't asking someone to help Sophia.

I just helped because I wanted to help myself.

I risked my life because that's all I thought was important.

"Really... Sophia talked about the strange Islander we met at Velis every time we met. I'm glad the Islander is someone like you."

Sven laughs.

That's a relief grin.

Given Sophia's position, it wouldn't be so easy to see her grandfather though.

He must have been concerned about a man who spoke at such a precious time as his grandfather.

"The father and mother of that child died before that child could be cared for… Then he grew up with excessive respect from all around him. I couldn't build a reciprocal relationship with anyone..."

"It wasn't a mistake you couldn't build, it wasn't a mistake you couldn't let build. At least, it was built in Velis. I didn't become lonely because I wanted to be Sophia. I pushed myself into solitude around me. It's not Sophia's fault."

The words only get a little stronger.

Sophia is really lonely and wants to be friends with anyone.

It was the adults in this country who didn't let it happen.

"Right...... I should reflect. Stratos almost exploited his fanaticism of Sofia. Maybe it's time for this country to change..."

So he shrugged, and Lady Sven thanked me again and left the room behind.

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After Sven left, a guest came into my room.

Looking a little beyond the door, I turned my gaze to a sudden customer.

"Realfa...... I'm tired now though?

"It'll be over soon. I'm going after Morse. It's about him. You won't be tailing out until you're ready down there."

"There's so much about ancient breed schemers that they're bad in nature. Hopefully, you'll find it before you're ready to go underneath."

"Don't be impotent. I will do whatever I can, but there are enormous numbers of people on this continent. If that person finds you, it's hard to find you. Just get ready so he can come set up whenever he wants."

When Lelfa said that, she turned her back on me.

That was definitely a story that would be over soon.

Pretty hard, it seems to be a relfa to the person who exorcised the dragon, where there is no thank-you or effort.

Thought so.

"Yukito Clay. I'll teach you good things for the reward of defeating Gwaigan."

"Hmm? What kind of blow is that?

"It's about that girl they call the supreme maiden."

Turning only to her face, Lelfa came up with the topic of Sofia.

Naturally, my expression tightens.

Lelfa gave it to you on purpose.

Probably morse-related.

"Sophia's?

"Neither Morse nor I can kill each other. Therefore, people and others are used. Like a pawn on a board. But Morse lost the pawn he had his eyes on."

"Gwaigan…………"

"I guess we needed Gwaigan for his plan. Whoever loses it will come and get another pawn. Amadeus...... a special being that has exceeded the limits of the race. There are a few others on this continent besides that girl, but be careful. A girl who crossed paths with a dragon for a short time. It's not strange to be targeted."

"I'll take your advice. But if Morse moves, there's no stopping him. Besides, the jurisdiction of this land shouldn't be me or you."

"Elfin or... if he's also for the descendants of his disciples, move... Let's ask for it."

"Do that. I'll watch out for myself."

Lelfa nodded, and now it's time to turn her back on me and disappear in an instant.

It would be his magical effect.

It's convenient.

When it comes to convenience, Sophia's magic is also convenient.

You can eavesdrop on the conversation.

"Are you eavesdropping?

Room door.

Beyond that, I realized that Sophia was listening to me and Lelfa.

Lelfa would have noticed too, but I wouldn't dare point it out, so I didn't either.

"How did you notice………?

Sophia opened the door with a look like a scolded child.

I don't care what you say.

"These eyes taught me."

I heard footsteps, so I somehow opened the status screen and found out it was Sophia.

Until now, I couldn't open the status screen without looking directly at the person, but now I can still see beyond the wall.

Besides, the information is unparalleled.

"It's a convenient eye…"

"I will lose your magic. I can only see it, not hear it."

"But it's magic, isn't it? In this Albion, the Wizard is greeted with the greatest respect. The magician's goal is magic."

"I don't think it's a big deal... but it's not like I can do something on my own."

"Well, isn't the magic of knocking down a dragon a big deal? That's not what the Dragon Killer Master says, is it?

With a teasing look on his face, saying that, Sophia came beside my bed.

Stay put. Sophia sits on the edge of the bed.

"The Dragon Killer Master?

"That's what they call it. Velis' warrior is the wizard who killed the dragon. He said he was a dragon killer."

"I'm not the only one who can do this. Give me a break."

"Isn't that nice? I'm very happy that Yukito's power has been recognized, isn't it?

"There's going to be another rumor. I don't like it."

While sleeping, I shrugged my shoulder and Sophia laughed couscous.

Because it's hard to talk while lying down, I manage to get up with my arm.

The pain runs all over my body, but I cut it off because it hurts even when I sleep.

"Are you all right? Don't push me..."

"I'm fine……. It's a good time to talk to Sophia."

"Right...... it's been a really long time...... it's been about seven months?

"It's probably been a while. Fine, that was a long time."

When I said that, Sophia nodded and put her head on my shoulder.

Sophia kept her eyes closed.

"But will Yukito go back to Velis......?

"… I'm a Veris person. Some people are waiting in Velis."

"Is it Master Kaguya............?

Sophia opened her eyes and gave her a murky look.

Apparently, he didn't care what he said now.

"Dear Kaguya, Dio, everyone at Knox. I have to go home. That's where I am."

"…… My place is Albion………. We cannot abandon this country………"

"Right... Sophia is the hope of all kinds of people."

"…… Will Yukito not be my supporter…………?

My moist eyes looked up at me.

It's not like I have nowhere to think of a situation where an extinct beauty keeps her body and looks up at this one.

But I'm in the middle of something important right now.

If you move as your emotions go, you will regret it.

"Can't you support me if I'm not around?

"It would be more supportive to be by your side."

"You sound like a child...... I'll see you soon."

"I don't like it..."

This time it eats down strangely.

Maybe it's a recoil I've been away from.

"Well, I'll give you something good for that lonely Sophia,"

I said so and grabbed the fan on the nearby shelf.

It's not a phony, it's a real Klarus.

"That is……"

"Originally, it's yours, and it might be odd to say this and give it back... but I want you to think of this as my replacement and have it"

That's the word Sophia once wrote on a piece of paper sandwiched in a fan.

That's the word that supported me.

I didn't think I was alone, no matter how painful.

"That's a bad way to put it……"

"I'm sorry."

I stroke Sophia's head with my apology.

Without showing her reluctance, Sophia left me her weight.

Unexpectedly, I'm about to fall apart, and I put my hands behind my back.

The pain ran all over my body.

At the same time, it spreads a soft feeling on the lips.

It was the first feeling of my life.

It took a few seconds to realize that my lips and lips were in contact.

When I finally realized that I had been kissed by Sophia, Sophia kept her own lips off my lips.

Of course I can't afford to have fun.

The thought of what a waste, what a waste, sprang up in my mind.

Honestly, the shock is too strong to remember at all.

I would have liked to do it again if I could, but I couldn't.

Because Sophia put her arms around my neck and she hugged me.

It freezes again at the sweet smell characteristic of the girl and the silky golden hair and soft body feel in her sight.

"Now I will put up with this...... Yukito is indeed under Master Kaguya's command. But I don't want to give priority to Master Kaguya all the time...... It doesn't matter once in a while. Be sure to come and see me………"

Yes, I was whispered in my ear, and I had nothing more to offer than to snort over and over again.