The cold-faced earl doesn't want to trigger the plot

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He actually didn't know who Elizabeth was, but since the name was so classic, it probably belonged to the royal family.

"Including me, we all gave Elizabeth a very precious gift. But, guess what gift Elizabeth received the happiest?"

"This... I really can't guess what Her Royal Highness Elizabeth likes."

"It's a demon card from a viscount! It seems to be a very rare card. Although it's only of the third rank, Elizabeth is so happy that she's showing off the gift she got to her friends to this day."

Charlotte said with a very gratified smile.

She, who has traveled far longer than Ribel, seems to have quite deep feelings for her younger siblings in this world.

"It's hard to imagine that the Demon God Card has only been issued for dozens of days. It may be because this is the first time in this world that there are such cards. Everyone is collecting them unconsciously."

Charlotte continued to say with emotion,

"You've found an interesting point of view."

"..."

Riber, who was tentatively responding before, is too lazy to say anything now.

He didn't know if he was a little too sensitive, and his heart was a little too dark.It was obvious that Xia Luoer seemed to be praising him, but he could only hear subtexts one after another from these words.

First of all, no matter in this world, their identities who could once become a fiancé couple, or the inner nature of the time traveler.Both indicate that the two are completely equal.

However, Xia Luoer's tone was obviously like a high-ranking person, arrogantly commenting on Riber's behavior.

Secondly, there are thorns in Charlotte's words.

For example, it is emphasized that the demon card is the first time in the world.For another example, deliberately avoid words like "invention" and choose "distribution" with fewer opportunities to use.

It seemed that Charlotte wanted to express that she could easily do things of this level.

Finally, there is the vague sense of irony.

As if asking, "From the perspective of a traveler, are you only doing these things?"

After thinking about it carefully, Riber found that he seemed to have no room for defense.

Judging from the information that Charlotte is firmly in control of the royal guards, as a princess, she can travel at night at will.It's a fair guess that she concentrated much of the royal power upon herself.

Then, in the world on the mysterious side, Charlotte is the founder of the "Sage Mystery Society".

Maybe Charlotte didn't have such a strong sense of superiority before.However, after discovering that he is still a traverser who is still at the bottom of the valley, this sense of superiority has swelled to the point of being unstoppable...

"Speaking of which, on the way here, I collected a lot of Demon God cards distributed by the parade. Among them, there are even seventh-level cards."

As Charlotte said, she stretched her free hand slightly from the neckline into the jacket, and then took out a demon card from her chest.On the card is the image of the seventh-order demon god who has turned into a human form.

"Never mind, I just always wanted to make a move like this."

"...As expected of His Royal Highness Charlotte, she was able to get such a high-level card. During this parade, the total number of cards above the seventh level distributed was less than a hundred."

"Really? Give it to Elizabeth, she should be very happy. However, if you look carefully, the cards issued in today's parade seem to be the No.20 Nine Pillar Demon God under the Demon God King, Astalu. Even if it is not high-level, Astaru should become the cheapest demon god if thousands of chapters are distributed in one night. Don’t you hate her, Your Excellency Camprete.”

Charlotte asked suspiciously.

Without waiting for Ribel's answer, Charlotte began to observe the seventh-level Astaru demon card as if talking to herself.

"The image of this human figure seems a bit familiar..."

This time, Riber's incomprehension deepened.

The Astaru in the Demon God Card, especially the humanoid image, refers to...

Couldn't Charlotte recognize it?Don't know about this?

Or is she trying to deceive herself again?

Just as Riber was quickly judging the value and credibility of this piece of information in his mind, Charlotte's voice sounded again.

"It's almost time. Then, it's time to talk about the topic, Mr. Camprete."

After Charlotte stuffed the Demon God card into her chest again, she suddenly suppressed the smile on her face,

"The strange thief who broke into the royal castle should be hidden in your convoy, right? Can you hand her over to me?"

time?

What time?

These conversations before Charlotte were to delay time?

Riber's face was a little dignified, and while thinking, he talked about the remarks he had prepared in advance,

"What Your Highness is talking about, I really have no idea. I don't know when the strange thieves broke into the royal castle. My carriage and team set off from the unnamed restaurant a long time ago. And, along the way There are also many people who followed the whole process, and countless witnesses can prove that no suspicious person approached or joined the convoy..."

When Charlotte spoke, some royal guards moved a few steps closer to Riber's position.

Along with Riber's words and stares, these guards stopped as if they were trying to throw a mouse.

"Hey~ I really have nothing to fear. Obviously, don't say that I'm just a princess, even if my status is higher, I'm afraid I can't order the guards to search the car of the Earl of Campret under the eyes of so many people. "

"..."

Riber's eyes twitched.

A higher status than the princess, what is it?

Being able to say such words in public, he really didn't know who had nothing to fear, and he didn't know what else Charlotte would not dare to do.

"Forget it, in order to maintain a good friendship with His Excellency Campret, let's treat today's misunderstanding as it is."

Just when Riber's heart tightened again, Charlotte suddenly said this.

Then, Charlotte began to evenly shake the lantern she had been holding in her hand, which looked extremely weird and weird from the beginning to the end.

I saw Charlotte seemed to be shaking a small bell, and the darkness inside the lantern kept surging.

The next moment, as if being pulled by a lantern, several black shadows of different lengths suddenly appeared from the parade convoy, and were sucked into them by the lantern.

Watching such a scene, Riber couldn't help but froze.

If I remember correctly, that carriage is where Lysa and Lily 99 are hiding.

"you..."

What are you doing?

Before Riber could ask, he saw Xia Luoer opposite him, and found a very strange scene.

Already under the eaves of the royal carriage, Charlotte, who was about to step into the carriage, seemed to be shrouded in a layer of mist.And when the short-lived fog dissipated, Liber saw an all-too-familiar face.

"Ah, ah...ahhh——it's probably this voice."

After clearing her throat, Charlotte's voice changed drastically.

"It's the power of convenience."

The deep voice echoed as if it came from the abyss.

Except for the still dress on her body, Charlotte's face, voice, and demeanor have all become exactly the same as Riber.

Wearing a woman's attire with a face as cold as ice was originally quite a joyous scene.

However, Riber only felt a chill down his spine.

"Say hello to Miss Lysa and Miss Evanna for me."

As if the figure who turned into Riber before was just a bad joke, Charlotte, who had changed back to her original posture at this time, said with a smile, and boarded the carriage.

"Looking forward to our next meeting, the Earl who also likes to weave lies."

After stretching out the car window and waving at Riber, Charlotte and the others left.

...

Dawn.

With the end of the big parade that made the people of the old royal capital complicated all night, in Ribel's own room in the East Mansion, Riber, who was sitting behind the table, took a deep breath while looking at the phantom thieves in the room. member.

As if she really had a maid-like self-awareness, Ewenna was standing next to Ribel.

There is also Lysa holding Lily 99 with one hand tremblingly at the table.

If possible, what Lysa wants to do most now is to beg for mercy.However, she didn't even have the courage to speak when she met Ribel's cold gaze.

"Lysa."

"Yes Yes!"

Under extreme tension, Lysa's response became sharp and even broke her voice.

"Your prosthetic..."

Looking at this strange thief whose arm would disappear from time to time, Liber asked softly.

"I..."

She seemed to have bitten her tongue, so after whimpering, Lysa began to explain where her arm went in a confused way.

To put it simply, after becoming a hang glider for a while, it is difficult to change back to an arm.Then, dragging a hang glider to escape was too outrageous, so the strong man had to cut his wrists with tears.

"Really... I got used to some prosthetics with great difficulty, but now I have to give them up. You must be very sad."

Riber sighed with sympathy, and asked again,

"Is there any discomfort in other aspects of the body? After all, your strength seems to have been taken away by Charlotte."

Riber asked again with concern.

Then, Lysa shook her head again and again to express, "I'm fine, I'm emotionally stable, I'm fine."

how to say?

Riber felt that if normal people were suddenly robbed of the blessings of the gods they depended on for a living, they would definitely collapse, despair, and become extremely angry.

But Lysa is obviously more worried about other things now.

Like his anger or something.

It can only be said that this woman has a really big heart.

After questioning Lysa and confirming that she wasn't trying to be brave, and that it was true that the problem was not a big deal, Ribel turned his gentle gaze to Lily 99 again.

"Lily, how is your condition? Most of your body has turned back into a doll, shouldn't it be in a very dangerous state now?"

"I, I'm fine... As long as my strength is not completely exhausted, I won't really 'die'."

Lily99 replied timidly with a weak voice.

For Lily 99, this incredible existence could only be born in such a complex environment as the old royal capital.Riber had a doubt before.

That is, the reason why Lily 99 has self-will, like a shrunken real person, is due to the strong obsession of the puppet master Manette.And Lily 99's ability also comes from the power of a pure witch caused by that strong obsession.

Well, now that the puppet master Manette has lost himself.If Lily 99 consumes her own strength, that obsession cannot be replenished, and the pure power will no longer be attached, what will happen to this incredible doll?

And now there is an answer.

That is,

paralysis.

"You who are used to moving your body freely, flying in the air, suddenly lose the ability to move, it should be quite uncomfortable..."

Riber sighed faintly, also showing a sympathetic expression.

And Lily 99 rubbed her face deeper into Lysa's arms with guilt.

"But anyway, both of you won't be able to die for a while, right?"

At the same time when Riber asked the question with a sudden change in style, both Lily99 and Lysa saw a rare scene.

That is, Riber is laughing.Moreover, the smile is extremely bright.

And after one person and one puppet nodded tentatively, Riber still nodded with a smile,

"I can rest assured that..."

Then, Bell's complexion suddenly became extremely fierce as if his face changed, and he pointed to the center of the room,