◆ Black-haired Sage Chiyuki
"After all, you couldn't find it. Lord Decius."
The next day, in the guest room in the theater, I hear from De Kius.
A guy like Marcias hasn't come back to the troupe yet.
After that, Nao and I met Raiji and stayed in the theater quarters.
And in the middle of the day, Dekius came to the theater, so he was listening.
They say DeKius was searching until late at night. That's why it seems like it's getting up late, and it's finally here.
"Yes, Mr. Chiyuki. I wish I could get into the back of the store...."
Dekius says he's sorry.
Well, I can't help it.
The area is particularly insecure. If we tried to force an investigation, Dekius would have been killed.
By the way, security in the Republic of Ariadia is very bad, even if it's not around there.
Because the Republic of Ariadia is more open than any other country.
People with bad behavior come in and out as easily as people come in and out.
We are strong, so those who do evil can easily be defeated, so I don't mind, but it would be dangerous for a typical woman in this world to walk the night trail even within the walls.
However, in spite of this state of affairs, the general who should maintain law and order is slow to move.
The reason is that there is little police authority.
Citizens' rights may be protected from state power, but crime is only on the rise.
Despite its large population, the Republic of Ariadia is immature in its police system.
I think we should do something about it. However, it seems that there are powerful Senators who risk giving the General strong powers, and it seems that nothing can be done.
Using our power may help, but using it to interfere in internal affairs will lead to another problem.
Moreover, if you intervene poorly, you will be caught up in the political struggle in this country.
So we can't do anything.
"Maybe he ran away completely?
I exhale.
Marshas may not be in the Republic of Ariadia, fleeing as soon as the incident occurs.
Ainoe didn't seem to have any particular movements either. What do we do, Mr. Chiyuki?
Lino says it looks troublesome.
Ainoe is practicing the play with Shirone.
That's why Shirone isn't here.
There is no sahoko, but it is because it provides tea.
"What do we do? I don't think it's a good idea to force it, but do you want to hear it from Ainoe with Reno's magic?
Reggie's right. It's not good to force yourself into people's hearts. But now that Marcus is gone, she's the only lead.
"That might be the only way to do it... There's no other clue."
With Lino's magic, you can spit out everything you know. I don't want to use it very much, but if I don't have any other clues, I can't help it.
"Um, Chiyuki, if there's a clue, maybe there's something else Shenna left behind.
Nao tells me everything is fine.
"Oh, that's right. We need to find the Moonlight Goddess."
I remember Shenna's message.
"The Goddess of Moonlight? What the hell is that?
"It was in the message that Shenna left behind.
I'll explain what happened last night to Raige.
I see. Is there a beauty like that?
Nod at Reiji's words.
"Well, I didn't see it myself, so I can't say anything, but Sir DeKius knows the details."
When I say so, everyone's eyes turn towards Dekius.
"You mean the Moonlight Goddess? She....."
Dekius begins the explanation.
Everyone looks surprised at the way a man who seems to be serious and unrelated to homosexuality explains emotionally.
"Oh, Mr. DeKius, was that silver-haired beauty prettier than us?
Lino sounds mean.
"What? That's...."
Dekius looks hard to say.
Even though it's better to say that Lino is more beautiful because it's okay to lie, he's not lying.
Well, it's not good for Lino to know that.
Already, Mr. Lino. You shouldn't have asked me that. "
"Ha ha. But I feel a little sorry for you. Who the hell are you?
Lino makes a joke. But I think it's a little mixed up.
"Sure, don't worry. And you said she came to see me? I'd love to see you."
Reiji laughs.
The Moonlight Servant said he had come to see the brave. When I hear that, I see that Raj is happy.
"It's Reiji. The moonlight goddess may be our enemy in the circumstances. I'm here to see you, maybe to kill you!!
I say what I think.
There is no doubt that the silver-haired beauty Dekius calls the Goddess of Moonlight was involved in the incident.
Possibly an enemy.
"Sure, but you'll be wondering if it's a chiyuki, right?
"Well, I do care what he looks like."
De Kius is so beautiful that he falls in love with her. I'd like to see your face once.
But is Dekius aware of that? Tell her that she may be responsible for her sister's disappearance.
"I don't know if I'm the enemy, but I'll find the beauty."
Reiji nodded to Lino and Nao.
Well, it certainly is.
"After all, yes, but how do we find it? I don't have a clue."
I say to all of them.
I don't have a clue to the moonlight goddess.
"I don't know if it's a clue, but there's a luxury residential neighborhood near where I met her. And the clothes she was wearing were quite fine. Thinking about it, is she somewhere in that residential neighborhood?
That's what Dekius said.
The residential neighborhood shown by De Kius is slightly hilly and sunny. That's why the rich people are building houses there.
And Dekius must have looked into it beforehand. Describe the location of the residential area and how many mansions there are. I also seem to be investigating the owner of the Mansion.
Maybe it was because I was looking into it.
I'm a little scared of the preparation.
"What? Surely that residential neighborhood is where Rijena is?
Reiji listens to Dekius' explanation and answers.
Rijena is a former princess of the Kingdom of Argoa and now works for Kyoka.
I hear you did get one of the mansions in Tolmarkis.
The residential neighborhood that Dekius showed us is where the Turmarkis Mansion was located.
Reggie should have only spoken a little with Rijena, but I think she remembered it very well.
"That's true. One of the mansions in this residential area is owned by your sister. It seems that Lord Rijena is living there."
Rijena is attending a banquet to greet some of the best people in the country to work for Kyoka and Kaya. Looks like we both met at that time, Dekius.
Dekius knew Rijena too.
"Still, you remember very well, Mr. Reggie. But I don't think there's a moonlight goddess there."
"I know that. However, I thought it would be better to go and see what happened to Rijena after the incident. Besides, Kyoka may be asking you for something rude. If so, I want to help you."
Reiji says with a serious face.
Reggie doesn't lie when it comes to helping women. You really want to help Regina.
But it's not funny.
"Yes, after that. Let's all go and see what's going on. Instead, let's find the Moonlight Goddess now. Mr. Nao, it's a residential neighborhood called Lord De Kius, but can you dig it up?
I listen to Nao lightly flushing Raige's words.
"The number of houses seems to be small, and it's easy to find out."
Nao answers with a smile.
With Nao's power, it seems we can quickly investigate this number of homes.
"Please wait. In fact, some of the owners of the mansion are even more suspicious. The residence of Senator Cornez, the patron of Lord Einoye, is there."
We shout in surprise.
I work fast. Confirm DeKius' excellence again.
"That's right... Nao-san may not show up."
Both Nao and Lino praise Dekius.
"No.... Actually, that's all I can do. If they're senators, they can't do any more."
Dekius leans down and says.
The Senator is a leading figure in this country. A bad investigation would be a political problem.
They also said that a Senate resolution was needed to arrest, try, and investigate senators.
It seems that such a law was enacted because the powerful generals in the past punished and eliminated the senators, who were political enemies, for minor crimes.
For this reason, it is difficult for powerful senators to bring their crimes to justice.
Some of them seem to be taking advantage of their position to do something illegal.
Of course, if you go too far, you will be judged, but if you go too far, you will not be judged.
No matter how good the Knight of Law is, nothing can be done in front of the great power.
If it were to be tried, it would be illegal.
When there are bad people who cannot be brought to justice by law, it is a problem that can only be solved in an illegal way.
I have heard that it is not uncommon for a powerful king to be assassinated.
The Republic of Ariadia has had many bloody events over power in the past.
The anecdote of Damocles' sword may have come from these stories of power.
A Senator named Cornez seems to have a bad reputation.
But he's still a senator. We can't go any further.
"Well, then we're up from here."
Raige smiles invincibly.
I don't feel comfortable with it, but I don't think I can help it.
"That's how it ends up... But first we'll look into it, Mr. Reggie. It may not be relevant."
But if there's evidence of the situation so far, I'm pretty sure it's black.
"Guys, I'm making tea."
It was when the story came together. A wooden door opens and Sahoko brings tea in.
In addition to the tea ware, there is a large round object in her basin.
"Sahoko-san. What's that?"
I look at a round object and say.
"Oh, this is a cheesecake. I made ricotta cheese because I got it."
Sahoko laughs.
Ricotta cheese is a cheese made by boiling whey. It seems to be in this world as well.
"Oh, this looks delicious."
"I see. Could you combine this with the menthy tea Rijena gave you?"
Menti is a flower that blooms in the dark forest of Nargol. It seems that a refreshing tea has the effect of stabilizing the spirit.
It seems that this tea was favored by the childhood friends of Shirone.
She gave me a lot as a souvenir when Rijena left Nargor.
Because it gives me such a delicious tea, I know that Shirone's childhood habits are not bad.
"Shall we take a break? I'll get Shirone."
Raige stops me when I try to get up.
"I'll get Shirone. Sit down, Chiyuki."
"Really? Thank you."
Reggie leaves the room.
Sahoko made tea. Lino and Nao cut the cake.
There is a nice smell of menthy in the room.
Wrapped in that scent, I think about the goddess of moonlight.
I wonder who he is.
There is no doubt that he is involved in this incident, but it is also possible that he is the mastermind.
Well, let's have some tea and think about what's coming.
◆ Sword Maiden Shirone
After the practice of the play, we shall rest for a while.
Honestly, I'm tired.
Ainoe was also tired and took the accompanying person to the dressing room.
You might want to go with me and monitor it, but I don't feel that way.
Nevertheless, I think this theater is a great setup.
Some things are like cranes for hanging actors from the air, while others have openings for lifting them off the floor.
How much did it cost?
I've seen theatres in other countries before, but I've never done anything like this.
I can see various masks when I look at the wall. A gentle woman, an angry man, and an interesting clown. There are many types of masks.
This is all a theatrical mask.
In this world, theatre is originally performed under a mask. It seems that it was originally for ritual use, but I don't know the details.
But with this mask, there should be fewer actors. If you change the mask, one person can do anything. So if it's true, I shouldn't have to substitute.
However, Commander Midas is obsessed with playing without a mask.
It seems that if you are a beautiful actor, it is better not to use a mask because the play is gorgeous.
Captain Midas' play may be popular, but that's what bothers me.
"That's right, Shirone. I don't think it's my first role."
Midas comes to me when I'm resting.
"Ah, I see...
I answer appropriately.
"It looks like a real Alferian princess. I don't think I was crazy."
Midas whispers as he turns around. It's a little creepy.
When you look at a witch as her and talk to her, she just comes out naturally.
So Kuroki is the prince?
No, no!! That's not it!! Never!! Don't look too good!!
At best, I can only play the stupid common man tricked by a witch.
But I still can't leave him alone. I don't know how worried you are about me, he is.
"Yes, Master Shirone. Master Shirone has talent."
Alto will praise you. [M]
"Thank you, Alto."
Alto, dressed as a prince, comes by. [M]
Honestly, I think he looks more like a princess than a prince. Her face looks like a woman, and if she dresses up as a woman, she'll look good.
Besides, it looks very weak. You will lose to the women of this world in general.
I can't say such a thing to him.
He wants to be a strong man. That's why I respect the brave Reiji.
That said, Kuroki was also very weak in the past. When did you get so strong?
"Mr. Alto. Why don't you take a break? I've been making sweets."
A woman comes to Alto. [M]
She's the patron of the troupe.
"Thank you very much. Madame Seville, I love her because she is kind to me."
Alto laughs innocently and embraces Lady Seville.
The lady looks happy when she is embraced.
I think it's good ~.
Alto is weak, but he seems to know his weapon.
Mrs. Seville is a woman who was the wife of a leading man in this country.
My husband's legacy is enormous and he's donating his assets to the troupe.
It seems that the activities of the troupe do not require the presence of such patrons, and some of them support individual troupe members rather than the troupe.
It seems that Ainoe has a patron like that.
I remember Ainoe's acting.
Her acting was excellent. Probably not just magic. There will be a lot of effort on the part of the person.
Why is she helping our enemies? Chiyuki is right. Is there someone behind this?
That person could be Einoye's patron. I would like to help you if you are forced to join me.
Shirone!
Reggie will come when I think about Ainoe. [M]
"Just in time. Looks like you're on a break. Sahoko made tea. Why don't you come with me?
Reiji smiles freshly. [M] The girl belonging to the theater group who saw it yellow out her voice.
It's really popular. I feel a little superior because he treats me special.
"Yeah, okay. Let's go."
I answer with a smile.
I'm sure we'll have some tea too. Sahoko-san's sweets are delicious, so I look forward to them.
Ainoe-san! Is Ainoe here?
I heard Ainoe calling.
He's a man from the troupe. Did something happen?
"What's wrong?
Reiji asks the crew. [M] When asked by Mr. Reiji, men look a little scared. [M]
It is popular with girls, but it is not popular with men of the same sex.
I don't think I can help it because it's not very homosexual.
Reiji is very kind to girls, but very tough on men.
But if Kuroki comes to us, I want you to get along. Will it work?
"Rah! Visitor! Visitor to Ainoe! I have a name for Mr. Cornez, but since it was my first time seeing him, I have been waiting for him at the entrance!!
Reggie and I nod to each other when we meet. [M]
"Ainoe is resting now, so I'll take care of it. So I'll leave it to you."
I say, the man in the troupe looks in trouble.
"Eh...? But..."
Apparently, they won't listen to me.
"Hey, you. Shirone said he'd look at it for you. Is there a problem?
The tall Reiji asks you to see the man in the troupe down.
"No! Nothing's wrong!!
Reiji threatened me and the man quickly left his seat.
"I'm sorry, I wish I could have said it better...."
"It doesn't matter. This is my job. Then I'll deal with the guy I visited. Sirone, stay put."
"Huh? But, Reggie?"
"Never mind. You must be tired from practicing the play. Get some rest."
Reiji laughs gently. [M]
I am tired because I am certainly not used to it. Let's spoil it favorably here.
I'm sorry, Mr. Reggie.
I will go to Chiyuki and the others.
Visitors to Ainoe. What does he look like?
I went to everyone with that in mind.
◆ Dark Knight Croki
I let Zand escape.
Last night, I raided the store where he was.
Ignoring those who fled, I headed straight to Zand's room.
However, a girl with only a neck prevented her from escaping.
The sword blunted in front of the victim's girl. It's pathetic.
Those who were upstairs while facing Zand also fled, so there's nothing we can do about it.
I am completely angry with the bad work I have done.
I don't know where he went. I don't even know where Zeal or Talaboss is.
But I have a clue. It's Ainoe.
Ainoe is getting power from Zeal. I mean, you'll never know where Zeal is.
That's why I'm going to see her.
Meet and find out where Zeal is.
I wish I hadn't missed the last time I saw you. But there's nothing I can do about it now.
"Thank you for taking me with you, Dark Knight."
Shenna next door thanked her. Shenna walks with her face behind her back.
Shenna asked me to take her to see Ainoe because she was worried about the theater.
That's why I accompanied you.
Besides, I don't know much about the theater. It might help me meet Ainoe.
Actually, I thought I'd bring Kuna. However, he didn't like to dress up as difficult to move in order to hide his appearance and face, so he kept it quiet in the Mansion.
This must be something different from Lena. Lena didn't hesitate to dress the same.
Even if the original is the same, it won't all be the same.
That's why I'm working with Shenna.
"No, it's fine. I don't know about the theater. I had no idea that pretending to be a patron would make it easier to meet. I wish I could see you well."
Answer as you look at the bouquet of mentees on your arm.
Menti's bouquet is for Ainoe. It is strange to trick the patron into using it.
Shenna says that it is difficult to run a theater troupe without the support of a patron, and that the troupe can't afford to have patrons everywhere.
I really want to break into the theater magically, but it seems that the theater is equipped with a magic device made by Dwarf to prevent suspicion.
In the past, it seems that the magician who was looking for the dancer disappeared and trespassed, and it seems that such a device was installed.
You can force yourself into something else, but I'd like to use a gentle hand first.
"It's okay. I think it would be easier to give Senator Cornez a name."
Shenna explains Cornez.
Cornez is a Senator who sponsors Einoye. So if you pretend to be Cornez, you'll see him soon.
By the way, they live in the immediate neighborhood of the mansion where they are staying.
According to Shenna's explanation, patrons sometimes demand their bodies in shadows in exchange for patronage.
However, it seems that such a patron exists, and as far as Shenna's condition is concerned, it seems obvious. I feel like I've been shown the difference between my senses.
Even in Japan, we listen to entertainers' pillow sales, but this is done with dignity.
"Does Shenna have a patron?
I answer casually.
"No, not yet. I don't have a personal sponsor. My father and brother will help me, but I think it's a little different from my patron."
"Yes."
I hear that Shenna's father is a senator and his brother is an Audis priest.
If she's a Senator's daughter, she must be your daughter. Why are you dancing?
Dancers are not the lowest level of society, but they are clearly the lowest. Maybe there's a reason, but it's not like I'm going in and asking.
"Or will the Dark Knight be your patron?
Shenna laughs with a good smile.
"Fine. I'll be your patron."
I understand lightly.
Shenna danced brilliantly. If the incident is over and Shenna returns to the troupe, I think it would be okay to provide financial assistance.
Of course, we can't use the Dark Knight's name, but we can sponsor it through Rijena.
"Eh... Um... Um...."
She looked surprised for some reason when she said so.
"What's wrong?
"No! Nothing!!
I wonder what happened to Shenna's face. And he murmured, "What should I do if it breaks?"
I don't understand the meaning. I tilt my neck.
They go to the theater with such an exchange.
Eventually we get to the theater.
"Shenna, can you wait here?
It's hard for anyone who knows Shenna to find out. I'll have you wait here.
"Yes, but if someone attacked Marshas like that while he was gone...."
You must be remembering Marcus who lost his neck. Shenna shook her body.
Even though Shenna has already been released from custody, she is afraid of Ainoe and the others.
Shenna looks at herself anxiously.
"Then I'll give you this."
Give me the sword I have.
The sword was meant for me if I had left Nargor. The black sword contains its own magic. It will be enough to buy time.
Shenna embraces the sword when she receives it.
Have you stopped shaking a bit?
Well, I'll be there.
I go one step at a time.
No matter how many alarms you have, you can't refuse someone from the front with dignity.
That's why there's no problem if you pretend to be an ordinary person.
I enter the entrance to the theater.
After going in for a while, two men stand.
"Please wait. You're not allowed in here except for the people involved."
A man stands in front of him.
"My husband, Senator Cornez, brought Ainoe a bouquet of flowers. Brokerage, please."
I speak the dialogue I had prepared.
"Of Mr. Cornez? But it's not the usual way."
I'm sure the man knows the face of Cornez. This could have been a failure.
"Even if they say that... My husband just told me to give you a bouquet."
I look down in trouble.
"Hah... well, I can't help it. Then I'll just keep the bouquet."
A man tries to receive a bouquet of flowers.
"No! No! My husband told me to give it to you directly. Please ask Einoe to take care of it."
Try not to give the bouquet back.
Honestly, this exchange is troublesome.
It may be faster to threaten, but they're just doing their job seriously.
I can't be as serious as threatening people who are doing my job.
"Ah, I see. I'm going to ask Mr. Ainoe, so please wait here for a moment."
One of the men retreats into the back.
The entrance leaves you and the other receptionist.
Someone will come from behind.
What?
When I look at the person from behind, I suddenly make an idiotic voice.
Raige, the hero of light, stood in front of him.