Boundary Labyrinth and the Foreign Magician

"- Apparently, I see it"

Tell everyone while illuminating the map and the terrain and the location of the city. Grand Duke Debonis' territory is visible far away on the crystal plate.

A large river that led along the street passed through a water gate set on the outer wall - flowing through the middle of the city, which is divided between East and West. Looks like it's built to allow you to come and go from east to west on a large stone bridge.

Unified houses. Arrangements of buildings and stretches of roads are neat, and from above it can be seen that it is a fairly planned and built city.

The city centre would be the castle of the Grand Duke of Devonis.

Looks like they mowed the river in a circular bypass and built a castle on land surrounded by water. It is a fairly large castle, but in harmony with the greenery, or even the site is like a small forest. The walls of the castle may also be crawling with reddish-colored castles, pale and interesting in ancient colors.

"It's a big city."

"For Verdogal, it's arguably the largest stronghold in the south. The Grand Duke, who has a lot of influence over the local lords, sums it up."

Rosemary answers Grace's thoughts. The same is true of the placement of Princess Stephania and the Marquis of Foblester in the north, but because it is an important stronghold, it is ruled by a great nobleman with deep ties to the royal family.

Upon arrival at the outer wall, I can see Princess Stephania speaking from the deck to the soldier standing on the watchtower. The soldier exchanges some words with Princess Stephania, salutes her and drops her off.

Soon Princess Stephania will return to the bridge.

"Grand Duke Devonis doesn't know the size of the airship, so if it's possible, go over the castle courtyard. If you can't, they want us to dock in an arena east of here."

"Okay."

Nodding at the words of Princess Stephania. Grand Duke Debonis has advance notice when he heads south by airship. Acceptance seems to be in order.

East stadium - is that it? Cylindrical giant building made of stone. It's a guy called the Coliseum. Back in the day, the arena. They now use it as a training ground for soldiers, a stadium, and a theater.

I guess that means we want you to head to the arena from the point of view of the ease of security of the Sirius.

"You can see the Temple of the Moon nearby."

Claudia said looking around the arena. Hmm. That sounds good in the form of stopping at the temple and then heading to the castle. Try to create a base for the transfer before heading to the castle of the Grand Duke of Devonis. First, send the Sirius to the arena. People in the city are coming out of their houses, looking at this one, surprised and waving. As far as this reaction is concerned, the airship rumors seem to be spreading somewhat south as well.

As we approached the arena, the soldiers of the guard caught sight. So they were consolidating the area around the arena to coincide with the ship's visit. moor the Sirius in a circular square.

"Well, shall we go?"

Leave Ignis, Lindblum and other flying dragons on the airship, plus Corliss and the others as watchdogs, and leave the ship saying Alpha will also be away.

"Uhm. Then I'm coming."

and Princess Auria and Stephania, Princess Adriana, smile and wave at Corliss as she peeks her face off the deck.

Influenced by Corliss, he gave Lindblum, Safir, other flying dragons and ground dragons a peek in the face all the way to Alpha. Looks like Lindblum and Alpha convinced me to wave too, closing my eyes to snort and pulling my face in. The same goes for Elliot, Mercedia and Chester.

Well, as for Corliss, he's a demon, so it would be reassuring to see how he's doing or to give him instructions if he's concerned about how he's doing.

"I'll leave Ambram on the boat, so I'll take care of the dining for the Feilongs and Corliss."

"Mm-hmm. It helps."

and return it to Rosemary.

Take the carriage that picks you up and head to Grand Duke Debonis' castle. We should stop by the Temple of the Moon just a little while along the way and make it possible to travel by Claudia's metastatic magic. This one is something Claudia's used to, and it only took a few moments to finish.

Take the carriage to the castle again. The carriage eventually arrives at the castle across a large stone bridge through the west section, the main street along the river. Cross the bouncing bridge over the moat and into the inside of the walls. Even inside the castle, the carriage still progresses.

Eventually it stopped there - it was a garden with small waterways and fountains. Stairs made of white stone on the side of the fountain. I see a white east house made of the same stone on top of it. At dusk, the atmosphere of the garden, coloured with red leaves, was medium-quiet… what a pleasant and calming space the sound of the water was.

"It's an atmospheric garden..."

I just got off the carriage, and Ashley squeaks as she looks around. Mallane nodded at the words.

"If you like it, it's more than anything."

An old man showed up from inside the East Room above the stairs and said so. It's Archduke Debonis-Baltwissle.

"This is Grand Duke Debonis. We're out of time."

"Mm-hmm. The ambassador of the other world sounds like a disaster, above all. Well attended all the way."

Grand Duke Devonis quietly comes down the stairs. So Princess Stephania, Rosemary, Mallane, etc. say hello to the reunion. Those who meet for the first time finish introducing themselves.

Grand Duke Devonis nods at the end of the introduction and greeting of everyone on the street.

"The welcome feast will be later. Why don't you take a break in the East Room there?"

It follows Grand Duke Devonis because he has no reason to say no. Climb the stairs and reach the east room. The place, which is a little elevated, seems to be built by an artificial pond.

It overlooks clear water across the handrail. Looks like the fish are swimming too.

"This is where my late wife loved it."

And Grand Duke Devonis laughs quietly. The maids prepare tea handily on the table that was prepared in the East Room while doing so. Just when the tea is ready, Grand Duke Devonis says.

"Good. Stay back until you have another life. Tell the guards to stay away from here for a while."

"I'm in awe"

The samurai leave the scene when they give their regards.

At dusk approaching the garden, Grand Duke Debonis laid his eyes down a little. The figure coincides with when we met at the Royal Castle before. Somewhat lonely or tired impression.

"First... I have to apologize to Mallane"

That's what they said, Mallane blinked her eyes. Grand Duke Devonis drips his head as he kneels one knee in front of Mallane.

"It would have been nice if my brother, Albert, had been with me. I once had a problem marrying His Majesty Melvin and his mother. I don't have to know if I'm a royal or noble man in another country, and although I'm good at witchcraft... welcoming a daughter who is not a nobleman as my wife, etc."

Mallane opens her eyes to surprise.

Was it the story that Grand Duke Devonis values history and tradition?

"I'm sorry. Seeing my attitude and behavior, Roy made me a distant cause to be targeted. If I bless you, or reconcile you with the Duke's... then I regret that something was different."

I regretted it. Is that since Mallane's attempted assassination? As for reconciliation with the Duke's house, it will be after Roy finds out he's the killer.

Still, Prince Josiah told me to make a mild argument because he believed so and has done so far that Grand Duke Debonis is not wrong in weighing tradition in itself.

Indeed...... history and tradition are more important to the Verdogal royal family than nomenclature. I'm talking about a labyrinth spreading and forming an old pit because some generations ago the king neglected to serve, and that should be to the knowledge of Grand Duke Debonis. It is important to tell later what the royal family should convey for the stability of the country...... I guess.

So Grand Duke Devonis objected to welcoming a woman who was an apprentice witch as his queen. Has the word made Albert or Mallane's position in the royal palace worse?

Mallane, who received the word, meditated for a little while, but eventually looked straight at Archduke Debonis and opened his mouth.

"... yes, it isn't, it is. That man wanted to be king because he wanted to do what he wanted, just"

Grand Duke Debonis opened his eyes to Mallane's utterance.

"So I didn't think he cared about what Grand Duke Devonis cared about."

So no, Mallane shook her neck to the side.

"There it is - the words..."

Oh. Didn't Grand Duke Devonis know Mallane's words were back? This Grand Duke Devonis reaction was sick of Mallane, which would also be its upside down.

"My mother... with my father, my brother, me. He said he was happy together. Because that's what he said."

Mallane spoke so clearly as he stared at Grand Duke Debonis.

Roy placed his territory near the southern border and had no inner respect for Archduke Debonis, as he would have taken care of something. He was thinking of himself becoming king and using Verdogal force to wield power. Then it cannot be compatible with the idea of the Grand Duke of Devonis, who wishes the peace of the country by preserving history and tradition.

And... the situation of Mallane's mother, because she said she was still happy, regardless of her position in the royal palace. That's why Mallane said it wasn't Grand Duke Devonice's fault.

Then Mallane looked at me.

"To someone else... whether you were happy or not, it's not up to you."

Mallane nods at my words and smiles calmly. Same thing I'm saying about living with my mother and Grace.

"of the situation, use..."

Rosemary squeaks. The discord between the Grand Duke and the Duke...... would certainly have been used by Roy. I also tried to put wet clothes on rosemary.

But it looks like he was after the magic that could be taken away by sealing Mallane's voice. Mallane knows that. So also turn your face to Rosemary, smile and shake your neck to the side. Rosemary closed her eyes slightly and hid her face with a feather fan, but she was holding Mallane's shoulder and stroking her hair.

"Whether you're happy or not, no one else can decide"

Grand Duke Devonis watched those two before meditating and whining to bite my words...... eventually he opens his eyes again and looks to Mallane and says.

"... well. Still, I made no difference to my mother's position. He behaved carelessly and disrespectfully about it. I'm sorry."

Mallane nods small to Grand Duke Debonis, who bowed his head again. So I got an apology. Grand Duke Devonis thanked me again, and now he turned to me.

"Let me thank the ambassador. Me and the Duke of Driscoll do not contradict each other in character, and I have a long history of causing fine scratches by not going down either of the houses. I'm ashamed we suspected each other's factions as the culprits in that case. You cleared that suspicion and captured the killer."

"It's a bad word."

Respond to the words of the Grand Duke of Devonis in a courtesy.

"Actually, when I first met the Ambassador, I was struck."

"And you say?

"Let someone like the Ambassador stand on the arrow side of the battle against the demons and think about what the hell I'm doing. I… want to reconcile with the Duke"

"It... will surely please His Majesty Melvin"

"Well, that's good."

When I turned my grin, Grand Duke Debonis also gave me a slightly blown out grin.

"We have a feast seat tonight. I was hoping you could help me rest my mind and body for a little while before I head south. It's a small seat, but have fun."

And Grand Duke Debonis praised him.