Akuyaku Reijo Ni Koi Wo Shite

Return to the royal capital after completing the demon mission. Prince Arnold was sitting on the chair in the dining room of the dormitory, sighing, looking through the letter he had received. The content is as I thought. But I regret not being able to push through my thoughts.

The stage for the defeat of this witch is near the western border. Because it is quite close to the border, the cities to be protected do not include large cities. In that situation, the operations taken by the suppression forces mimicked Rion's previous operations.

Divide the army into several units and deploy them around. At the place where the monsters are added, the nearest unit goes to defeat. Even if it is a town, it is a strategy not to meet the damage. But Prince Arnold doubted the strategy. I guess it would be possible to have a sufficient line of defense without having to split into small units.

However, while many were leaning to adopt Rion's imitation, they were unable to pass on their opinions. As a result, the outcome is not bad. However, I am sorry for my opinion that has been sent to many opinions.

If it was Rion, he definitely passed his opinion. And if nobody would agree, I would have done it with just the power I could move.

How do you compare to that? I can't control my surroundings while being in the position of the Prince.

"Huh ... why is this?"

"eh?"

The words that speak for themselves reach Prince Arnold's ears. It is Charlotte's voice who walks while reading a letter in the same way.

"Oh, I'm sorry.

In response to Prince Arnold, Charlotte seems to have noticed that he was muttering himself.

"Really……"

"Can I be present?"

"Oh, of course."

With the permission of Prince Arnold, Charlotte sits at the same table. That's not to say anything. He keeps his eyes on the letter he holds in his hand.

With Arnold alone, it's unlikely before that he could almost ignore him.

"What are you reading?"

Prince Arnold wonders what Charlotte is eager to read.

"Oh, this is a letter from Rion. I was going to lead Rion's Yellow Party, but I wrote a letter about what to do. The reply came."

"Is that so"

Prince Arnold was a little surprised to know that Charlotte was doing the same thing as himself. In fact, the motivation is completely different, just because the act of sending a letter is the same. Charlotte can be anything, including the contents, just enjoying the correspondence with Rion.

"The military is hardly written, only the personality of each person."

"Personality?"

"Aperol, the leader of the party, looks a bit rough, but in fact he is delicate and prideful, so he should be careful when handling it. If he shows his trust and attitude, he will be able to respond to it. It's easy to ride on, so you should tighten the place to tighten. ''

"... I'm watching my subordinates well."

"Yeah, but why do you know so much and you're that kind of attitude?"

"surely……"

The relationship between Rion and the leaders, excluding Kiel, can be seen on the side, and is not very good. This separation measure was also used to identify it.

However, in a letter to Charlotte, Lion details the nature and treatment of the Yellow Party members. It is so detailed that it seems that if you do as it is written, you will not be angry.

"What are you thinking?"

"... I don't know. I'm supposed to be resentful of me, but I'll reply properly. I'm grateful, but I wonder why."

"... What did Arnold ask Rion?"

Charlotte also knows that Leon has a grudge against Prince Arnold. Even better, I didn't want to talk deeply about that, so I decided to change the topic.

"It's about this demon hunting strategy. I had a question and asked Rion for his opinion."

"Rion has a different opinion?"

Looking at Prince Arnold's depressed state, Charlotte thought, but it's not.

"No, it was the same."

"eh?"

"Knowing Rion's opinion, I thought I wasn't wrong. But then I regret why I couldn't get my opinion."

"Is that ... a difference in responsibility?"

"... the difference in responsibility?"

Charlotte's words were unthinkable to Prince Arnold.

"Rion is all on her own, so she can stick to her own thoughts, but Arnold thinks of the responsibilities of others. I can't do it. "

"Is that so? But then, I'm putting the responsibility on others."

Prince Arnold was increasingly depressed, but Charlotte's intent was still ahead.

"I don't think it's a mistake. Rion, who holds everything alone, is somewhat lonely and so dangerous that he can't let it go. "

"Oh, oh"

Prince Arnold did not say that Charlotte, who would be Leon, would not be the Charlotte he knew. Because you can imagine the unpleasantness after you talk.

"It's empowering to let others take responsibility. Isn't this a necessary quality for Arnold, the prince and the future king?"

"... That's right."

The king alone cannot see all of national affairs. There is a huge amount of work. Charlotte explains that the difference between himself and Leon is a difference in position. It's a little lighter for Prince Arnold.

"You don't need to worry."

"... but isn't it necessary for Leon?"

Lion is the lord. Although it is incomparable to state affairs, it should require the same skill as subordinates.

"Isn't it?"

Charlotte's reply is somewhat inscrutable. Prince Arnold soon knew why. This does not mean that Leon does not have the qualities of Prince Arnold. It's hard to say it.

"Well, that's what Rion is doing on purpose, so she won't accept her subordinates."

"... probably"

"Do you know what you are thinking?"

"I understand Leon's idea, but I don't know why."

"... I feel like I understand."

"eh!?"

For Charlotte, it was a no-brainer. From Charlotte, Prince Arnold and Rion seem to be on the opposite pole. I don't think Prince Arnold can understand Leon's feelings.

"I don't want to get involved around?"

"... what is it?"

"I don't think I'll talk in detail. If I dare to explain, Leon tried to rescue Vincent alone from the execution ground.

"……Is that so"

Vincent told Charlotte what Prince Arnold wanted to say. An attempt to rescue a sinner sentenced to execution is a deadly sin. Rion wasn't afraid to be convicted of Vincent because he was against a national decision.

Rion is trying to do something similar. Acts of being charged with national treason.

You don't even have to think about it.

"... how can I stop it?"

No matter how much Leon wants revenge, Charlotte doesn't want to forgive it. I don't want Rion to die.

"I told Airiel a little bit."

"eh?"

"I want you not to bind Leon to the dark thoughts. Vincent even said he didn't want it. I don't think he would listen to my words, but I couldn't help saying "

"Why is that so much about Lion?"

Originally, Leon was a hated enemy of Prince Arnold. Charlotte doesn't know why Prince Arnold is seriously thinking about Rion's life.

"Why? I don't know for sure, but I'm definitely going to sacrifice my talents. Rion should walk under the light, not in the shade. I came to think so. ''

"... I can never say before Rion and Aeriel, but there are times when I think Vincent's life may have been for Rion. With Vincent, Rion is pulled out of the darkness and from Vincent By being released, I knew that it would shine on my own. ''

"... It's not a good story I agree with, so my sins are not forgiven."

If Rion is trapped in a chain of revenge, Prince Arnold is suffering from a chain of regret.

"It's not like Arnold to regret his mistakes forever."

"Maybe it is ..."

Prince Arnold could not feel much of the ambition he had praised. That is what Prince Arnold himself is aware of.

"But I think Arnold suffering from human pain is better than Arnold before."

"eh?"

"As a person. As a man, I still choose Rion. However, in the case of Rion, the question is, on the contrary, how to be a person."

Charlotte, who expresses his thoughts for Lion straight and shows a really troubled face, seems to be more filled with human charm from the inside than the beauty of appearance.

"Charlotte ... You're better now."

Prince Arnold uttered that feeling.

"... I won't marry you."

"I know. I'm there now because I'm thinking of Rion. Now I know what I didn't know before."

Aeriel was attracted by Prince Arnold, who was shining with a passion for Leon. Women become beautiful when they like people. There is nothing stupid enough to like the beautiful woman. Once, Prince Arnold did not know that.

◇◇◇

Prince Arnold has grown up. On the other hand, some are not adults at all. Maria is the main character. Maria is an adult woman. It's OK to be an adult mentally than I am now, but that's not the case. Of the former world college students and the 16 and 7 year olds of this world, this world is much more adult.

Even so, a self-centered personality is not a cure for adulthood.

"Thanks to the Bandhu army."

Maria was in a good mood because she was able to perform as expected in the defeat of the witch.

"Isn't Bandu Army, after all, our power?"

The same is true for Lancelot. I am delighted to finally be able to play an active role as a child of the Hou family.

"If you think so, shouldn't the Bandu army be crushed?"

Elwin is satisfied, but that doesn't mean he forgets his original purpose. Elwin, the only heir to the House of the Winheels, is not to be active, but to eliminate future threats. For that, he is trying to deprive Leon of his power.

"It's not good yet. The tougher fight will continue."

"... Is it necessary to have the power of Bandu's army? As Lancelot said, we think we have great power."

I don't think this way. Each of the four Band ド ゥ parties is led by five magically skilled people. Its power is as good or better than when the Lions were leading. Because of the large number, it is natural.

"The battle we're going to do is different from before, and it's going to cost a lot."

"... Is it was that time that wasted?"

"Don't underestimate the fight against the devil. The real fight is coming."

Maria doesn't dare answer Elwin's question. You don't have to be a good child anymore with this member, but the habits you have learned are permanent.

"It's a fight, but could you tell me where it's going to be soon? If it gets tougher, you should think about how to fight even earlier."

"Yes, good. I'll tell you."

"Really"

Maria has been generous with information. He has not told the kingdom that knowing the information would expose the evil spirit to ruining his knowledge, but neither Lancelot nor Elwyn was a lie. I see through. I don't know why, but there is something we can't talk about.

Unusually Maria is trying to give information about the next fight at this point. Lancelot is intimidated and surprised, asking for himself.

"Next is war."

"……what?"

"The Merika Kingdom is coming"

"Is it true? Why can you afford that in the Kingdom of Merica?"

At this point, the Lancelots have no information that only the homeland is being attacked by the demon.

"I don't know, but it is."

That's Maria too. Maria had no knowledge of other countries that were not the stage of the game.

"... how far is the fight going?"

"The royal capital is stormed. The damage will be considerable."

"What is the capital city?"

If the royal capital falls, the kingdom is in danger of surviving. Lancelot is no longer calm.

"How can I prevent it?"

"I can't prevent it, but I know how to beat the kingdom."

"... I couldn't prevent it, and the royal city would fall."

Elwin is the same as Lancelot. The royal capital also has a mother. You cannot let go of another country.

"I just need to get it back. I know how to do it."

"In other words, isn't it falling?"

"What is it?"

"What is ... what are you thinking?"

"If there's an important person in the royal city, don't let it escape. Conversely, if there's a disturber, leave it."

"No way ..."

What is the range of disturbers that Maria says? Neither Elwin nor Lancelot could ask that. If you know it, you will not be able to bear the weight of being silent.

"I think it's time to think after the fight against the demon.

Why does Maria say this? As expected, Maria has found it impossible to marry Prince Arnold. Originally, they should have already been secretly recognized as fiances. With the fall of the royal capital, Maria, who is a candidate for the Crown Prince, becomes a candidate for the Queen at a stretch. That was the way to the fastest queen.

In reality, however, the distance is not just being recognized as a fiancee. Even though they are fighting together, they are always separate actions outside of the battlefield. There is no reason to recover.

Maria has already seen the ending. Lancelot's wife's seat is the limit. That didn't make sense to Maria.

He, who was supposed to come to a different world and get the highest position as a queen of a great power, ends up with the wife of the Marquis. It would be nice if I could replay, but Maria isn't even that sweet.

Then Maria was thinking about what to do. If you can't get the best ending in the game, you have to do something after the game is over. The idea is to regain her queen's seat by her own power.

Maria disturbs not only the king but all the current royals. It was correct that neither Lancelot nor Elwyn were willing to ask. As expected, they have no idea of betraying the royal family at this stage. It is their hope that they will succeed the Hou family.

"... Isn't it better not to think too strange?"

"Isn't that strange? I just don't think of anything weird, but I'm just trying to make more use of the knowledge of another world in this world."

"I think it's a good thing,"

"My real value lies in knowledge. It's definitely possible to make weapons that are much greater than magic."

"... than magic?"

"If you can do that, this world will be turned over. It will turn into a world where nobles are not absolute."

"……Maria?"

Maria's statement is also a dangerous thought for Lancelot and Elwin. Isn't the disturber actually Maria? That thought came to them.

"If you get that power, you could possibly win the world."

"... Maria, were you thinking about that?"

"I? I'm not interested in dominating the world. I would rather live happily with my beloved husband.

Maria's statement is conscious. He emphasizes that he is not interested in power, but seeks a position close to it. In other words, the queen's seat. So, who will be the king, who gained the knowledge of Mary. There are only two candidates now.

"Would you like to talk about that after the defeat of the evil spirits?"

Erwin took the lead. It's a reluctant first mover. Afraid of being dismissed by Lancelot as a distraction, he proposed a delay.

"... well, yes, it's time to get rid of the threat of the demon. Before that, is it a war in the kingdom?"

"Almost at the same time. In the mission to defeat the demon, the Merika Kingdom will attack us while we are away from the royal capital."

"Us .... well, that's right."

Lancelot thought that Prince Arnold could be erased. But that idea disappeared in an instant. It's not about Prince Arnold. He thought he needed the power of Prince Arnold to fight the United Kingdom. A difficult battle requires a flag. Lancelot, who is only a legitimate child of the One House family, cannot be in that position.

"I need the power of Viscount Frey. For the defense of the royal capital."

Elwin saw his thoughts as a great opportunity to put Rion out. The word for defense of the royal capital is a bit ironic.

"Yeah, I really need Leon-kun."

What Mary fears now is the presence of Rion. Only Lion has no idea how Maria should deal with it.

Also, Leon is about to get caught in a conspiracy. That is the worst plot that the hero of this world thinks. In this world where the hero who is supposed to be good performs such ingenuity, it has already deviated greatly from the original setting.

Neither Maria nor Leon had noticed it.