Boundary Labyrinth and the Foreign Magician

Okay, let's move.

From Mount Tefra to the Ritual Site. Travel with everyone and the Feilongs.

I wondered if the light had spread from the transitional magic formations that spread from Claudia's feet, and a moment later it was the courtyard of the ritual venue. There was a communication from the comms machine, but the witches of the Temple of the Moon have a slightly surprising look on their face.

When Mallane waves, the witches break up with each other and return a thank you. Hmm.

"How about a magic drain?

"... right. Although it consumes more than normal inter-labyrinth metastases, there are places where you can also use the power of contracts and tetras… I don't think there's a problem unless you do it again and again in a short time."

Claudia answers as she grips and opens her hand.

It's a story based on the premise of circulating smell... but this would be well within practical reach.

"This is the second time I've done this… it's comforting."

Marquis Jilbolt nods as he looks around.

"Sir."

And that's where Cecilia came in. I interact with Term Wills on a regular basis by telecom, but as of last night, I kept in touch with the people on the telecom when I headed to Mount Tefra. Cecilia apparently was waiting for us at the ceremony.

"I'm ready for everything I was lying on. It's loaded in the carriage."

"Yeah. Thanks"

Cecilia praises quietly.

"Then we have to load the supplies quickly."

Generate the golems, transport the unwanted luggage to the carriage, and load the dragon cage with supplies such as food, clothing, and equipment that you have prepared.

"Coming, Theodore"

As work proceeded, King Melvin and Alfred also came.

"Yes, the hand of Zadias is showing himself in the Marquis territory of Gilbolt"

"... um. Don't be too relaxed."

"Right. We have to get back early."

I know the situation over there is no abnormality on Cadkeus' comms, but it is just outside the scope of the Five Senses link. We have to get back over there as soon as possible.

"Be careful."

"Yes. I'm coming"

Smile and nod at King Melvin.

"Good luck on your sailing trip. How's the protective gear?

And, Alfred.

"Oh, I'm home. I checked on the ship, but it looks pretty easy to move and good. How was your vacation?

"Thanks to you. I had a pretty good time with Ofelia. Anyway, that's why I've been making magic props over there."

It is Alfred who smiles bitterly for saying such a thing.

"Mmm. What have you been making?

"You're a magic prop for the Marquis' protection. Look, there was only a plan out there before, and he said if you slap him on the ground, he'll have a great light."

"Oh, that one"

In short, you're a flash grenade using light magic. There is a cost problem with everyday use because you will be using and throwing away demon stones, but if you think of it as an important personal protection, it won't be a problem around there.

"When I got back to Termwilds, I saw the time and made the rest. Theo, I'll give it to you."

"Thanks."

They give me a crate containing magic props. It's a good magic trick to get to enemy land. I've never been over it if I don't have to use it, but I don't know what to do if I'm ready. Thank you. I'll take it.

"Package loaded"

Ashley comes to call.

"Okay. I'll be right back."

"Yeah. Be careful."

"Right. I can get in touch with you on the comms."

King Melvin and Alfred, then Cecilia and. Fly again with Claudia's transfer magic inside everyone's drop-off.

Then let's go.

Wrapped in light - when I opened my eyes, it was by the lake in the middle belly of Mount Tefra.

Cool air with humidity. There seems to be no one around but us.

Link with Cadkeus first while grasping the surrounding situation.... Hmm. There seems to be no change. Then let's go back to the castle and get ready as planned.

After returning to Marquis Jilbolt territory - let's just say that the work I need to do has settled down first.

Of course he is an escort, but since the castle's people are in the process of getting the witches through, Benedict and the ship returning from Termwilds can only be monitored.

There are places that get out of hand, so do something to the extent of arranging a castle watchtower and building a telescope with light magic to keep an eye on the other side of the sea.

This is to know as soon as possible the arrival of the ship coming from Termwilds. On the other hand, there is still no noticeable movement on the Benedict side.

They say that that magic knight is nominally supposed to be coming on vacation... but he may be asked some dangers around looking all over town and carefully looking into where the alley leads from, to, etc. The question is - how far do you know the circumstances?

But that and this until today. You'll be informed about the witch, and you'll be able to tell if she's white or black by how she reacts to it. At the same time as the ship arrives, the situation is set to move.

"Did you see the ship?

Ashley, who climbed the ladder from downstairs, makes a sneak face. I have a cut of sugar sweet in my hand. Apparently, you came to plug me in. Princess Stephania, then Romina is with us.

"No. Not yet. It's not weird to see it now."

"Was I? I stopped by the kitchen with Master Romina, and I got a plug, how about that?

"Thank you. Shall we eat together?"

"Yes."

Ashley grins and nods.

"Let me disturb you, too. I have a longing for this kind of work."

said Princess Stephania, who came with us.

"Really?

"Yes. The work of a soldier is as important as plain things. But I can't really allow you to enter these places in the royal castle or my territory."

... I see. He says he has freedom of movement because he doesn't have eyes for surveillance right now. You're behaving just for casual people, Princess Stephania.

"Okay. Okay, go ahead."

"Thanks"

We decided to bring the table to a position where we could see the sea and fill our small bellies as the four of us took a break.

"You make tea."

Ashley uses water magic to fill the teapot with water and pour it on everyone.

"Thank you, Master Ashley"

"You're welcome."

Romina, who had her tea poured, is turning a grin on Ashley.

"Speaking of which, we seem to be getting along a lot."

Ask, Romina nods.

"I made sure I stayed here as long as I had time, and I talked to Master Ashley and I made up my mind."

"Well, when you say that, it lights up a little bit,"

"Hehe."

Ashley flickers slightly and Princess Stephania smiles when she sees it.

Ashley's position is that... as a Romina, there might be something overlapping about her. One daughter of the Marquis family. He could have been a descendant, and he seemed to tend to feel ill because of his heart effort caused by the spell. It's not strange that there are parts of us that empathize with each other.

Romina and the Marquis...... seem to have taken the choice of staying until critical in the Marquis territory of Gilbolt.

Originally, as Marquis Gilbolt, he didn't act with Romina and the others, and he wanted to leave them at Termwilds... but Romina and the Lady wanted to show the Marquis ministers, whatever they put down first, that their spell had been broken.

And I think that actually leads to morale. Until we left for King's Capital, it meant we were in Marquis Jilbolt territory... did you see Ashley and decide that?

Still, if things moved, I decided to go to Termwilds... I guess I hated being shackled by my father. I wonder if there's a part of that that overlaps with Ashley, who had a grip on his being entrusted with the guard.

As I was tearing up sugar sweets with everyone at that rate, I saw a boat across the horizon.

"... are you here"

Zoom in with a telephoto lens - it is indeed the ship of the Marquis of Gilbolt. I also found that tension grew in everyone's expressions.

"I saw the ship. I'm going to head to the harbor soon."

Show your face in the VIP room once and have a meeting before you start acting with everyone.

"Have you changed your plans?

Claudia asks.

"I guess it's on schedule. Benedict's persuasion is won by Marquis Gilbolt. It was me and Grace who served as the Marquis' escort. If it's going to be a fight with Benedict, I'm going to fight him."

"Yes, I will serve you"

Confirm everyone's placement with the implications of reconfirmation. Grace nodded quietly with her hands on my chest to my words. Me and Grace are the Marquis' escorts because... well, there are parts of us that are hard to look alert to.

"Sheila, Irmhilt and Lavine - assuming Benedict escapes, set up a posture that can be tracked while at a distance and wait on board"

"Mmm."

"Okay."

And Princess Stephania and Tefra, Romina and Lady's escort are the only remaining faces.

"The escorts were Ashley, Mallane, Claudia, Rosemary, Serafina, Ignis and Ambram. When Benedict shows up at the harbor, Cadkeus returns to the castle"

This face will be the escort and evacuation officer. When I looked around at everyone and said, each nodded. This arrangement allows Ashley to grasp the harbor's situation while staying at the castle. Ambram takes the appearance of Princess Stephania and plans to become a shadow fighter.

But I can't be alarmed by the escort at the castle. Assuming there was an insider for Prince Wang, and if anything goes out to exercise his powers, the timing is likely to be here. It is possible that the Marquis can hold his head by taking Romina and Lady hostage on the verge of setting them up.

That's why I put Cadkeus back - but everyone's expression is pretty tempting. Romina and Lady dared to take the option of remaining in Marquis territory until critical, in order to say no to the worries of their patrons. I suppose you want to draw that feeling.

"I'll give this to everyone"

Hand out the flash shells you received from Alfred to the escort squad. I'll take one too.

"This is the magic trick Alfred was giving you, right?

"Yes. When you tap it to the floor, it emits a strong light. Let everyone know when you throw and close your eyes."

"Okay. Well... I don't think Ignis has anything to do with it."

Rosemary laughs as she creases as she waters her spherical demonic props into the light. Hmm. Being able to move from flash shell to no time lag is... quite a vicious collaboration.

... Whatever it is, the operation is finally under way. If it starts, I'll roll down the hill later. Did Benedict do it, black or white?