Alice Tale in Phantasmagoria

After putting in a no for Maria, I decided to go to the scene ahead of time.

Cyra and Lynn are waiting for the Duchy.

Till refuses to attend school.

Well, if that guy really means it, he'll be here any minute.

This time it is scheduled to take three days to run by horse from the capital, and today it is just the scheduled date of arrival.

I was quite tired of being forced to change horses every day in garrisons along the way, etc.

... I'm just on it!

Yes, every time you get used to it, you can't ride your horse unless you let me!

Horseback riding, I think I'll learn.

"Sister, are you okay?

"Oh."

As I look back from my nostalgia, I see Mr. Theon's face.

From the look on your face, as the words say, you don't see tiredness.

But it looks like Eclair and Ame can all ride.

It's just me. What princess?

It's like that.

Well, it's extraordinary in your sister's arms, so I don't feel like I need to remember it in a special hurry.

That's the problem.

But so does Mr. Theon, but even in Ilia, there's no one who pukes weakly because they're all tired.

I think it's amazing, I don't know it's amazing.

But I think it's okay to say I'm tired if I'm tired.

If no one says this so far, on the contrary, isn't it hard to say even if you're really tired?

This place... shouldn't I take my skin off?

If someone doesn't tell you, aren't you in a vicious circle you can't cut out?

- All right!

It's a sacrifice, I will.

I won't tell you, who will!

"Sister, you're tired, aren't you?

"No, nothing."

"... hey, you're tired, aren't you?

"I don't think so."

"Boobs, it hurts, doesn't it?

"If you get used to it, you don't."

..................... not yet!

"Ilia! You're so, so tired!?

"No, not so much"

Speak up to Ilia running next door, but the result is the same.

How shy, people!

Let yourself go more!

Don't ask me about the complexion next door!

Yes, we can't all stop because there's no way Eclair's going to stop running with the lead.

I'll stop the culprit!

- Master, you look good.

He calls out to me as Ame walks side by side with Ilia the other way.

"Hehe, you know what I mean?

"Mm, follow me"

Ame's sleepy eyes turn to that of the hunter.

"What are we going to do?

"It's all right. I thought this might happen. I've got carrots."

"- I see, no way"

Ame nodded deeply.

"Oh man..."

I heard a sigh in the back, but because of my mind.

Shit!

"- Eclair, it's time to take a break"

"Scion...... right"

Eclair, voiced by her sister, slows down the horse.

……

"... Master, don't move"

I had a grudge. When I looked up, Mr. Theon sneezed at me and stroked my head.

The three principalities are located around the kingdom, like reverse triangles from the north.

Wilmington to the south.

Austia to the west.

Sacramento to the east.

All three principalities are adjacent to the kingdom, each to the other.

Austia is with the Republic.

Wilmington, with Sacramento.

We took a break and arrived along the border.

Wilmington's troops have already completed their deployment.

That's just hands-on, that's just sophistication.

Now I'm looking around from the observation deck at the border garrison base.

Built on a hill, it looks far away.

But from here on out, I still don't see Sacramento's troops.

... No way, I don't expect you to attack me.

"You're strong...... Wilmington"

"Eclair?"

Eclair makes a rugged face as he takes a far-sighted look at Wilmington's troops deployed along the border.

Still, what the hell are we gonna do?

The place where the bandits came out is within Sacramento's borders for once.

There's no way I can cross in such a pressing situation.

Actually, we're only going to have to observe the progress from here, right?

I hope that makes you feel better about Eclair...

"Alice... take Eclair, jump"

... That's not why, is it?

"That's not true, you're telling me to cross the border..."

Eclair's eyes were serious, so I didn't have to hear back to him to be sure.

Uh-huh.

This is hard.

For now, I'm pretty sure I'm the average person, but you need to think from an objective point of view.

One of them, quite a few names have been known.

Two, it is known to be cordial with the clan.

I mean, I'm connected to Wilmington. Because I'm only a transboundary act in this tense situation, or a fool to oil the fire...

When they find you, you won't be able to get through without knowing it.

"Sorry, Eclair. I can't..."

"Alice...... you're an idiot! Don't look at me like that. I'm sorry I said something weird."

Eclair laughed at me, so I was a little relieved.

But soon I get a serious look, and I walk up to the end of the lookout table.

"Am I, bandit... are you there?

From earlier on, ask Ame, who was looking in the direction of the border with a more serious face than Eclair.

"Mmm... bandits, not. Perhaps a handful of elite troops are disguising themselves"

"You know!?

"Exactly, I don't know the details from here. So..."

"You know what?"

Knocked, and Ame nodded.

Ame's... conjecture, huh?

"Ilia, can you read the situation?

Ask Ilia, who was listening in silence right next door.

"Bandit exorcism is just an excuse, but on top of that, I'm sorry... I think my taste is a little too much"

"... I mean?

Ilia nodded to check the facts.

"- I have a feeling you're serious."

I mean it.

I remember the battlefield of the kingdom and I felt sick.

How did Sacramento get to Wilmington?

I knew you wouldn't like the clan sitting in the kingdom?

"Where's Maria?

"Perhaps it will be commanded from the capital. Except for the front-line commander, I think."

I see, whether it's a skirmish or a rush all at once, there's no way the top will be driven out, is there?

But you're the commander Maria chose, so I guess that's not a problem.

……

Well, what's the matter?

I can't read the enemy's aim.

Really - are you going to start a war?

Or...?

It's not Eclair, but I'm pretty sure I want to let exploration in.

If it's night, can we go?

- No, no careless imitation.

If you think that's an excuse to fight, you can't move lightly.

After all, is it Better to be static?

... Best, though I don't think so.

"Alice"

"Have you made any moves, sister?

Mr. Zion, who broke up with us and was talking to the knight, returns.

"Oh, they're sending out an investigation team from this side to investigate the bandits. Sacramento has an understanding, too, so if you want to make sure..."

"I'm going!!

Before Mr. Scion could finish his story, Eclair offered to participate.

No... you know what?

I don't even think outsiders can participate on their own...

'Cause I thought I'd say so, and I offered to accompany you.'

"Yes!? Have you been accepted?!?

"It's an honor to be with the Silver Lord Thunder," he said. Hehe. "

Sister, you are certain that I will accompany you...

Well, okay?

If you can investigate by waving a major player, you've never gone beyond that.

A total of fifteen knights selected for the investigation team and me, Eclair, Mr. Scion, Ilia and Ame, cross the border with Sacramento.

As soon as we crossed the border, the knights of Sacramento greeted us.

Join us and move to a place called Negijo, the bandit.

It's also a sentinel mission.

The border bears a flatland just between the mountains.

Therefore, there are mountains standing right beside each side, but the bandits apparently use the back of the mountain as their root castle.

Does that mean you're attacking merchants in the streets around here or even going to the nearby cities and villages to do evil?

... if existence is true.

I'll ask Ame.

"Survey"

And a word.

You feel my gaze and answer me.

I have a bad feeling about this.

"Ilia"

Face Ilia walking next door and gently ear.

Ilia turned her face this way and nodded.

Hmm... close.

... feels, reminds me.

My eyes go to my lips unexpectedly.

No, no, it's careless.

Let's say time and case.

In doing so, I came out to an open place in the mountains.

There, mountain huts are built.

Obviously suspicious, but that's not all suspicious.

- Alice, you know what I mean?

Nodding and responding to Mr. Theon's whispering advice.

- To the soldiers of Sacramento, there is too little stray.

Isn't this a sentinel mission?

Even if you're finishing your reconnaissance beforehand, there's a chance that the thief will move in between and attack you from the bush.

Yet I was led straight to this mountain hut without even showing my attention.

Yes, it is more of a guide than a sentry.

"Come here."

And the knights of Sacramento knew it, and began to guide them to the mountain hut with dignity.

I looked into the eyes with the knights of Wilmington and nodded ready.

You can't just try to eat by doing what you've done so far.

When I walked into the cabin where I was guided, I was...

"Leonil Sacramento -"

For a man, slightly longer red hair, grey eyes.

The person who creates a princely atmosphere is the son of Sacramento, whom he met at a martial arts competition.

... You had bigger men than I thought.

"This has been a long time, Mr. Alice. Since the Martial Arts Games."

"Yeah, I'm surprised. Long time no see."

Speaking of which, you didn't settle with this guy.

... Did you fight then and win?

"I didn't expect you to come, but maybe it was just fine"

Is that it?

This is the kind of atmosphere I speak for, but good, knights?

Turning his gaze, he was immovable and the knights were holding back behind me.

No?

That's why?

I wonder what the hell Wilmington is...

"... do you have something, something confidential to tell me? Dear Leonil."

"Well, if I may ask you a favor - I'd like to form an alliance, which is also a secret."

"Why?"

"Shouldn't it be time for this one to become a single rock to overthrow the Republic?

... Perhaps Austia is still connected to the Republic in the back.

If we look at how the situation leans toward war in the future, we have a very good opinion.

"I don't know why we negotiate in secret. If you want to put pressure on them, you should rather show them grandeur"

"Then Austia will be solid. Because of this, I am in the process of reflecting and making amends to the kingdom. For a while, it will be a muscle to let your head drip."

I don't feel uncomfortable, but you should take it for granted that the answer is prepared.

- No, there's a fundamental overlook before that.

"... in a negotiating seat where you don't choose the other person, are we talking about doing it?

"So, in secret..."

"Bye."

Glimpse to confirm the knights you refrain from behind, then turn to the prince again.

"If these people were alone, what happened?

I can't build a door in my mouth.

If we talk about alliances, there's a higher risk of leakage somewhere.

From the beginning, we should talk to a top-level human being named Clan, Maria.

If it's a secret, it's extra.

"You're in front of the building, Master Leonil"

You reacted to what I said.

"Yes, Alice. This guy just says pre-construction! Face the good boy, he hasn't changed being your uncle's puppet!

It was from Eclair, who had been quiet all along.

In an atmosphere where you can't keep your mouth shut anymore.

"I am a soldier. Protect your own people and be more faithful to the command above."

"No shyness!

Take a glimpse into the exasperating Eclair, and the prince turns to me.

"Let's answer an earlier question, Silver Thunder Elite"

Leonil raised one hand.

Moment - The knights of Sacramento in the mountain hut pulled out their swords simultaneously.

- Perhaps, like surrounding a mountain hut, they're also outside in formation.

"To cut off the flames of the war, we had to sacrifice ourselves."

A bug spit runs on Leonil, who says it with a poisonless smile!

Are you sure you were just trying to eat for one!

Don't be stunned around, this is it.

"- Shall we give it a try if the knights attack here fast or if I get your neck fast?

Close your eyes and look at Leonil from the front.

Slightly thunder through the body.

"Silver thunder elf. I didn't expect you to come - ready, yes!

From the ceiling, a black flame breaks through the roof and strikes.

Accurately for this number of people!

"Ilia!!

"Jesus, My, Lady!

Ilia expanded the field larger and took all of it.

In advance, it's a response because we've been letting Ilia take a defensive stance for so long.

However, was the power itself strong and painful, bleeding a little from the mouth.

"Break through!

Mr. Zion pulled out the knife and cut off the enemy soldiers who were at the exit.

"Ame, cover!

"Rajah, secure your exit."

With Ame's early strike, one enemy soldier after another falls.

Kick the door, Mr. Scion goes outside.

From behind it, the knight of the allies advances with vigilance.

……

……

With that on my ass, me and Leonil were hitting our gaze without moving a step.

Each other - I can't move.

Sure, he's the worst opponent.

"- I'll burn you down!

In a stifling tension, Eclair has interrupted.

This one!

The moment I thought about it...

"- That's a dialogue over here. Come on, Wagamama's passing."

Raimia came through the ceiling - with a black flame, flashing Eclair.

"- Ah."

"Eclair!?

No fatal injuries... have been received.

Not so much wounds either.

But Eclair was blinded... staring at the necklace that had been pulled a thousand times and fell to his feet.

Always a necklace that I never even took off when I was in the bathroom.

"Check, mate"

Raimia shrugged pale.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

- Suddenly, I held my right eye and Eclair blocked it.

"Leonil, this is better later"

"I'm sorry, I'll take care of it."

That's all I'm saying, Leonil just walked out the back door.

"... Raimia!

"You met him unexpectedly soon, silver thunder elf. Saved me a lot of trouble."

"What did you do to Eclair!

"- Nothing?

Ilaria leans against Eclair, who groans and suffers.

"Is this...!?

Ilia sounded surprised.

"Yes, this one just let you go. Something I had originally."

Moments later, red shockwaves radiated around Eclair.

He blew up Ilia, blew up the Sacramento soldiers that remained indoors and halved the building.

Me and Raimia alone managed to endure it on the spot.

I mean - Magic waves!

"That's just different, the real jewellery."

At the same time that Raimia shrugged, Eclair stood up like a ghost.

The face that turned around, its right eye...

"Red, odd-eyed......?

Those eyes glowing red are somewhere mysterious - somewhere, disastrous.

He spoke pale to the risen Eclair as Raimia unfolded defensive magic.

"Long time no see, Princess. Worst - - Devil's Eye Holding"