Boundary Labyrinth and the Foreign Magician

In the harbor - in the stuffing of the soldiers, wait for the ship of the Marquis of Gilbolt to come in.

Looks like you're here.

"Well, shall we go?"

A sailboat with the family crest of the Marquis placed in the hull appears in the harbour as it approached gradually from offshore.

"Sir Benedict"

Marquis Gilbolt spoke on the back of Benedict, who was sending his gaze to the sailboat entering the harbor.

"This is... Marquis Gilbolt"

Benedict turns around and confronts the Marquis of Gilbolt.

Me and Grace hold back like servants following the Marquis of Jilbolt. If anything, I'm ready to shield myself from attack.

If Benedict were a demon, that and the perceived Ashley would tell Mallane and Claudia that the blessing would be activated.

"I heard you were away. Why is the Marquis here?

Benedict asks in a less undulating manner to his emotions.

It's odd that the Marquis Gilbolt shows up at the harbor first because the ship hasn't arrived yet. I know you're surprised at that, but it's hard to read emotions because you can't see the majority of your face.

"Actually, there's been a problem. We were returning to our territory as soon as possible to respond and instruct."

"Hmm. What's the problem?

"This is it."

Marquis Jilbolt opens the crate and shows the plaster statue of the witch inside. It's a way to see a reaction by revealing a serious matter without a foreshadow - although Benedict turned his gaze to the plaster statue in the crate, he didn't show a noticeable response.

"... she is a felon who tried to assassinate my wife and daughter. Being a dangerous person, as soon as possible I also went to Wang Capital and thought I had to make a report and arrangements. We're making ministers go through a lot of preparations."

Benedict is silent. Face each other at a constant distance. Clearly, there was a strained air.

"Sir Benedict. Don't you know this person?

"Why... do you think so?

Benedict blurts clear answers to the questions that hit him directly. Marquis Gilbolt continues his words without asking for a response.

"She is the one who gained her acquaintance with the fact that His Highness Zadias made us meet. My lord and I are cordial with each other and with His Highness Zadias. As far as I'm concerned... there's a part of you that really wonders if there's anything else you're visiting here other than a vacation... Especially on this day, at this time, that you are coming to this port."

As for this one, the purpose is not to pass on the information in advance to Prince Wang, but to feed him the unintended blow. We need to hold Benedict back by some means in order not to let Prince Wang get his attitude in order.

That's why I'm telling Benedict in a detour without making it clear that there's a suspicion hanging over him that he's a fellow felon.

So the problem is Benedict doesn't know how far he knows the situation.

As the Marquis said earlier, I leave it to the other person to interpret the details, so I can accept that you are the one who is betraying King Prince Zadias. It does not give any testimony from the Marquis, which means that the hand-held judgment material on the part of the recipient also puts in an exploration.

"I see. I understand what the Marquis wants to say. Sure, I know her. His Royal Highness Zadias has been ordered to see her and the Marquis accompanying her. It would be inevitable to be doubted."

"If you understand, would you please stay in our territory for a while? As a matter of fact, a large number of people have witnessed her being distracted. There are also suspicions that he may be a demon. Just in case it matters."

I say wish, but it's the word of Marquis Gilbolt, the lord. This equals an order.

If Benedict tries to quietly reject this, he needs to plead to be able to prove his own innocence.

I mean, have you betrayed Prince Wang? Isn't he a demon himself?

Since he may have conspired with the witch to commit treachery against the Crown Prince and the assassination of the Marquis' family, we can say here that Benedict cannot allow things like going to the King's Capital or accompanying the Marquis.

And - if Benedict refuses these and goes out to exercise his powers, such as pointing a sword at the Marquis of Zilbolt, or attempts to break through this scene and escape, he can cut them back when he detains them to maintain law and order as a lord. Because it is Benedict who is being accused.

In the case of adult obedience, first have them prove that they are not demons. Maybe - if you do circular smell, you know if you're a demon or not.

In any case, Zadias and Benedict will be separated in order to remain in Marquis territory. This means that those responsible for a wing of the Zadias side of the war can be eliminated beforehand, and information can also be blocked.

"Demon Man... That's... sure, it's important - gu..."

Benedict groans small and does his hand around his forehead over the mask. The body swayed, as I woke up even in my stomach. Step on it as you wish.

... What's that? In the gap of the mask, I think I saw something like a snap for a moment only -.

"Are you all right?

"- Excuse me. Sometimes I have a headache, like I do now."

Benedict answered, shaking the first time the Marquis of Gilbolt asked or something.

"Don't worry, it's temporary. Let's get back to it. We can't respond to that request."

"... why? Is there a reason?

"With all due respect. Hasn't the Marquis proven his innocence?"

"Ho."

The Marquis opens his eyes slightly to the words of Benedict. The Marquis himself said he was the enemy of the Crown Prince.

"But if you put it out, so will Sir Benedict."

"His Royal Highness Zadias picked me up and took me away when I was badly injured and lost my memory. I will repay you for that. If there is any danger imminent upon His Highness, he must come to the king's capital to protect him. My loyalty and innocence need not be borne witness to anyone, but it would be good if only I knew it as truth."

"I respect Sir's beliefs as a knight... but you have no idea how far His Highness Zadias knows, do you? Aren't rhetoric part of loyalty, too?

The Marquis gives no word, but Zadias says he probably knew that Alverinde was a demon.

"Me, it's... it's irrelevant. The same thing even if it is."

Again. Benedict rocks, but now he recovers so that something switches in an instant, returning words without precipitation.

"Unfortunately. Until Sir's innocence is revealed in my eyes, you will not be able to recognize Sir's freedom of movement. This is as a lord. And I speak as a nobleman in the service of His Majesty King Silvatoria."

"... then the answer is decided. If you block my way, push it through."

Benedict pulls out his fine sword.

In the information gathered and the exchanges we have had so far... Benedict felt rational.

Whatever you think of this, it would be somewhat short-circuited. Plus how Benedict looked earlier. Unstable or unnatural...... uncomfortable.

He said he was picked up where he lost his memory. Did I say that?

Either way, it's my job from here on out. Step forward to confront me on behalf of the Marquis. Grace also stepped forward.

"Come. Uroboros"

A dragon wand flies out of the soldiers' stuffs in the harbor and fits into my hands. Turn the Uroboros like a windmill, then poke at the ground and face Benedict head-on.

"Though I wondered why I had women and children present on this occasion. Are you the Marquis' escort?"

"Right. I'm your opponent."

"... I would have listened to you now. Speaking of children, if you are a magician, you have to do everything in your power to respond even here. If you let me through without interrupting, no one has to get hurt."

But still, I warn you. I'm not like a demon, but I still can't rule out the possibility of acting either. Well, that's just a story we need to fight to make sure.

Whatever your truths of innocence and loyalty - if the assumptions are wrong in the first place, they don't make sense.

"Hmm...... fool Your Highness."

Benedict responds to my words.

Premise. I mean, I'm telling you that the favor that Prince Wang gave Benedict was a fake.

There is a part of me that says it as a provocation to attract Benedict's attention, but that's not all.

Prince Wang picked up a person who had lost his memory and treated him, taking him up as a magical knight.

But that's only Benedict's subjectivity. Even if Benedict can believe to some extent in his words and deeds, things like Zadias' grace cannot be believed as far as what he has ever done.

You think it's brainwashing or an operation of recognition? I've seen some of those dark magic. The instability Benedict showed earlier and the lack of this sway now. Seeing the sight of its double-sided nature and the sight of earlier... for example - raises doubts as to whether the mask is such an object. Or maybe there's a secret under the mask.

"Right. There is no evidence. But I can't let you go anywhere more than I could possibly be connected to a demon. If that's what you're going to do, just push through the claims."

If I laugh and answer, Benedict's mouth will also be engraved with a grin.

"That's a really clear and understandable story. Perhaps... you are the Marquis' strongest fighter? So let's just say we clear the way with this hand and leave this town."

Twice and three times, Benedict sets up a fine sword that wraps around the glow of magic.

Cadkeus also joined the escort squad - but there seems to be movement in the castle as well. Apparently things have moved around.