Different worlds of the last heaven and knights of the fist.

"Excuse me while you're at work. Are you sure it's Elsa Merler?

"Hah, hah... that's right. Um... who is it?

"I'm not so well-known... but I'll talk to you about me later. Well, it's rude of me to ask you something this time."

"Hah, eh...? To me....?

"Will you attend today's Holy Ceremony, Palezza?

"Hah, well... I don't think there are so many customers, so I'm going to do that...."

Is it the left side? So I'd like to ask you to drop me off for today's sacred ceremony, Palezza, and keep an eye on the trends of visitors to the museum during that time. "

…… What's that supposed to mean?

"What I want you to do is figure out where certain guests are in the museum. Communicate their movements, if any, to the person who also undertook the work. These are the only two points."

"Wait a minute, please. Specific customers...? Who contracted the same job...?

"We'll only tell you more if you accept. And about the reward... if you help me with this, I'll pay you a million esques right now."

"! Hih, a million...!? Now...!?

"I am a man of my own destiny about the state. I'm counting on your help in carrying out this mission."

"... no, no... no, why are you doing this to me...?

"In order to avoid being overwhelmed by our goals, we may continue to ask for your help locally. This time, I have randomly selected you for the time being. If you refuse, that's fine. In that case, I'm going to ask someone else for help."

…………

"That's all for now. I'm sorry to rush you, but we don't have much time, so... make a decision."

"Um... is that... is this request for your country...?

"Relevant, only. Even if there is no dark spot behind it, there is a case that cannot be solved. One of them this time. This is how we randomly choose and speak up with civilians about safety matters that are not dangerous. Would one in a thousand people be chosen for this?"

"... uh... you know... really, uh... a million esques...?

"I will pay the full amount in advance right away"

"You're just keeping an eye on someone...?

"Watch and report. That's all. There's no danger to you."

"But... after all, it's for your country... is there something I can do about it...?

"Frankly speaking, it's a simple job for everyone. Therefore, we are making a random selection. If you're worried, declining is one of our options."

"... ah, eh, I see, I see. If there's anything I can do, I want to try...."

"I understand. Thank you for your cooperation. Now, please don't say anything else about what we're going to talk about. Not only for your boss, colleagues and friends, but also for your family. Be careful not to divulge confidential information. Violations will result in severe penalties -"

"The secret destiny of the state...!? This is ridiculous!"

It was Hefner, a regular soldier in the country, who first objected.

"I've never heard of paying the people and asking for their help!

To Elsa, who was freaked out by his angry voice, he lowered his head in his usual tone, saying, "Oh, sorry."

"I'm not mad at Elsa... Anyway, no one in Japan is doing such a job. At least I don't know. Besides, to the present Badarnois ruled by the Ohmzolf priest..... Oh, my God. I can't believe I lied to the people by saying something that sounds like it."

Hmm, Julie roared with her arms together.

Offer rewards that are disruptive to civilians, upset them and deprive them of judgment. Smell the relationship with the state and de-alert it. One in a thousand people will be chosen, stirring up a feeling of special. Don't give me time to make early decisions and think calmly.

If you are a person who has been rubbed in the outside world, you will notice a lot of crafted tales, but it would be terrible to see people living in peace inside the wall.

And there is another solution that the enemy may have deliberately devised.

Elsa. What was he like? Have you noticed anything about appearance features, how you speak, etc.? "

"... yeah. As I said before... I was a normal person with no characteristics. My face, my back, my outfit... I don't feel like I'm wearing the secret life of your country..."

"I don't think so, Hefner."

Julie gives up and advises the willing soldier.

"I use such individualistic people on purpose to avoid clues. It's the usual way for thugs like this. Besides, he's using the bottom end himself."

"Kh, I see...."

Even if we could catch him, it would be suspicious if he could get to Orchester's core from there.

Alongside such an exchange, Bergrette opened her mouth as if she had been silent for so long.

"Was the million esquest actually paid on the spot?

Elsa nodded to herself.

Even though the advance was paid in full, there must have been no choice but to betray him and abandon his job.

The content of the request is extremely simple, and if it is said to be for the benefit of the country, it is not impossible.

"... I see. Oh no, it can't be helped. It's a million esques, I'm going to ride it."

The irony jumps out of Julie's mouth while her head understands otherwise. It's not as easy as getting your beloved into trouble.

Speaking of which, Elsa snorted at herself with mockery.

"... say anything.... if I could get a million esquests here, I would..."

Hearing a fading voice, Hefner burns angrily.

"Elsa is the victim. I can't forgive you, that con man. So... according to the story, Sabel and Julie are the" monitored customers ", and the" same person who contracted the work "is the deceased male employee... Niklas, right?

and the facts were about to come to light,

"No, not really...."

The clerk shook his head sideways.

"There are three people under surveillance. One of them was that man... Sabel-san. Julie... it's you. You're not. I wasn't told to watch."

After a while of silence, Hefner looked at the same face.

"Eh...? Julie's not the target...? What do you mean... before that, there were three people under surveillance...? Ah, who are the other two!?

"I don't know... When the time came, Niklas was supposed to tell me...."

He murmured and crouched as if he was evil.

"Chi, wait a minute. What's going on here? Wasn't the enemy after the" Five "who cooperated with the investigation?

Hefner probably said it to herself in the middle of the day, but Elsa waved to escape the nightmare.

"I don't know....! It's such a noisy story that you're being targeted or not...! As I was told, I was just sneaking up on a man while I was working. So, when you were with me, you went to the" bathroom "and left, so hurry back and contact Niklas by telephone.... That's all I did... that's all I did..."

That's all - Niklas was found a ruthless corpse. The corner of the museum was burned down and heavily damaged. And the man under surveillance, Sabel, was critically wounded.

I was invited to talk for my own country, but it led to a terrible situation.

……

Julie was perplexed by Elsa's unexpected remarks for a while.

(... well, that's what happened back then...)

First of all, I was satisfied with the exchange of folds that I encountered with Elsa in the back exhibition room.

If you think of her as a client, immediately after the disturbing woman left the monitored Sabel. The woman who came back on her way by herself couldn't help but fail with an extra spear.

I don't know.

Therefore, that pointy thing. However,

Please do not go the other way.

This word goes on. I didn't have to tell you about my character as an employee at the museum. When this becomes a suspicious trick, fate behaves as a reality that is unpredictable.

Elsa. Sorry to bother you, but I have a few questions for you. "

It is Bergrette who asks the female employee with a gentle envelope of confusion and fear.

"The deceased male employee... Mr. Niklas seems to have been acting under the same instructions as you... but who else are they?

"There shouldn't be. Just me and Niklas....."

"Wow, what was your relationship with Mr. Niklas?

Nothing in particular, but there was Elsa's resentment in Julie who asked questions, and her gaze came flying.

"I don't know what you're mistaken for, but I'm just a colleague. No more or less. When I was briefed on my request in the guest room, I said," I am also working with your colleague, Mr. Niklas, on this matter ".... We were the only two chosen."

The Niklas must have been unconscious as Elsa because she was found dead without a neck. If you think you're going to... you're going to have to run.

"He... he was so tense. You've been chosen for an important mission, and you've got money. I was just in debt, so I was saved. I haven't talked much about it before, but I don't deny that a strange sense of solidarity was born..."

"Debt?"

"Yes, that's exactly what he said. I don't know the details."

"Thank you for telling us. Have you heard anything about the role played by Mr. Niklas?

Remember Bergrette's gentle tone of voice and Elsa talks softly.

"I heard about taking that man, Sabel, to a designated place... Niklas was the deputy manager on the second floor of the west wing, so he had a little privilege... and he should have been able to accommodate a lot."

To a certain extent, I was able to move people as I wanted. Of course, you don't have to tell me the details.

"Hmm, is that so? That's how Niklas took Sabel to exhibition room number one in the west wing....."

I can easily imagine why this room was chosen. Because it's a room that cuts off communication technology, and there's no need to worry about other customers getting lost while they're preparing.

Located far from other exhibition rooms, it would have been a great place to quarantine.

If Niklas had the authority, he could have told the others to stay away from here.

Bergrette puts her finger on the tip of her chin and asks the next question.

Elsa. I think Sabel and Julie were always acting together in the museum.... "

"... that's right. To the point where you're about to have a heartburn."

Shortly after the beautiful woman raised her shoulder to the gaze of the clerk,

"So, if Julie hadn't gone to pick flowers... what would you have done if you two had stayed together for a while?

Ah, Hefner was stiff, and Julie herself, who was a party, was stunned.

Yes, it's a coincidence.

Julie happened to hold it, so she just decided to go to the "toilet" in the quiet spot. It was a complete coincidence that time was born to separate.

If nothing had happened, I would have stayed with Sabel all along in the museum.

What would you have done if Julie hadn't left the Sabel under surveillance?

Speaking of which, Elsa said something unexpected in response to further questions.

"It's..." Niklas said, "Don't miss it because you're definitely going to the middle of nowhere..."

"What!?

It is Julie who leaks a blatant scream.

"No, what? 'I'll definitely stop by'...! How do you know that!?

Naturally, Julie herself did not decide from the beginning to stop at the quiet spot "Toilet" while watching. I just stopped by because I held a few meetings. You can't predict that behavior in advance that you didn't even anticipate.

"People's flowers, picking..., what!? What the hell!? Was Niklas a futuristic user or something!?

In the world, there is a chanter "Mage" who can predict what will happen next.

By the way, Sabel and Julie have traveled across the continent before, but we've never actually met such a user. I have heard that the Virgin of the Church of God of Jed Metiu has such power, but I'm sure it's not as easy to see around here. At least I don't think I've ever worked for a museum in a snowy northern country.

"Elsa, don't you think it's strange that I was told...!?

"That's... well, I thought about it. But it was a contract that I wouldn't accept questions from you... I'm sure my client just told me that, Nicklas. As for me, I wonder if it's also a divine chanting technique called Oracle..."

"I don't know. It's already in the book....!

Julie slaps her face with both hands when it's so cold that she realizes that the knight next to her is silent.

"What's the matter, Bergrette?... are you really thinking that Orchester might have a vision of the future...?

"... no, that's exactly what it is."

But in fact, it's as if I have no idea how Niklas - precisely the person who gave him the instructions - pre-fetched Sabel's and Julie's actions. No matter how brilliant Bergrette is, it must be a question to worry about.

... I'm sure.

"Elsa, there's something else I need to know. It's about the reward you got for this."

Aside from her thoughts, she quickly moved on to the next topic.

"... what is it?

"Forgive the rude questions. Wasn't there a reason Elsa had to get a lot of money?

"... um, well, why is that...?"

"Earlier, Elsa said about the reward."

"... say anything.... if I could get a million esquest here, I would..."

"Regardless of this incident, I've been asking for a lot of money... and specifically, a million esques. I had that impression."

The person who was pointed out turned away from his surprised face and exhaled a flustered breath.

"... you're really sharp, you.... yes. I wanted money. A million esques."

"Why... a million esquests?

She answers Hefner's questions in a tired tone.

"My father is sick...."

Elsa came out of the countryside far from the Imperial Capital in the first place and came alone to the city to earn the cost of her treatment. I found a job at the museum and started working a year ago.

"Honestly, I didn't have a good idea. I can't believe a woman who has nothing to do with earns a million esquests while living alone... At first, I was surprised that taxes were so high."

Three steps forward and two steps back. If you are bad, you can retreat three or four steps and even reduce your storage.

So it is Hefner, a soldier, who looks down at me unfortunately.

"That's right... the Imperial Capital is spending a lot of taxes to maintain its excellent snow removal mechanism. Keeping carovans, importing food, constructing and maintaining snowdrifts... all cost a fortune. Of course, the number of soldiers is the highest in the country....."

"Oh, I'm sorry, I'm not gonna complain. In fact, snowblowing is easier than when I was home. It's just that I was a strange country girl....."

Every day, I repeatedly paid for such a step back and forth, and was barely able to save. My father's medical condition is getting worse every day, and only haste has been recruiting for a year.

"There, I was just asked to do this at a million esques....."

Bitter Hefner moans. As resonated, Elsa accepts heavily.

"That's what happened... that's it!?

As he suddenly shouted out, the female team pays attention to something.

"E, Elsa, where is that million esquest now!? It seems like it's not working....!

"Huh? Ah, ah... I left it in my room. I mistook you for killers and jumped out desperately....."

"No! It's hard to lose such important money...! I'll get it, please wait!

"Eh, ah...."

Without waiting for his reply, the young soldier ran like he was himself.

Fuck Hefnell, he's not very popular.

Given the circumstances and Elsa's situation, he seems to be completely overwhelmed. Though it's suspicious money, I don't think I'm willing to confiscate it.

"... Elsa. Have you talked to anyone else about your father?

Bergrette asks more questions as she watches Hefner disappear into the corner of the building.

"... I didn't. I don't want to be weirdly sympathetic, because I'm a lookout... and I can't go back to my hometown before I jump out saying 'I'll definitely do something about it'... I didn't tell my colleagues or anyone. Well, because I lived a rough life, I might have thought the neighbors were poor daughters....."

When I heard from a neighbor, he said something like that. He seems to be struggling with less money.

"... there is no third party who knows about Elsa's situation..."

To confirm the girl knight's precaution, but the person hardened "ah".

"Well... I didn't tell anyone around me... no, it's fine. Nothing."

"Any trivial matter is fine. Tell us about it."

"Nh... okay.... I've only participated in one opinion board meeting."

"Opinion... petition? What do you mean?"

When Julie asked, Elsa said, "Don't you know?". Being honest with Bergrette is so different.

"Oomzolf-sama has regular meetings. Even civilians like me can enter the royal palace and talk to him directly. That's not all. If you have any opinions or requests, I will personally listen and consider them."

"Hmm... that's what Hefnell-kun said before."

Innovative Omzolf is challenging new attempts like never before. One of them is the Opinion Board.

"So... Elsa participated in the petition and talked about your father's illness."

"... yeah. In my case, it was almost as if they had heard me complain. I came out of the country and started working at the museum, but I didn't get what I thought... but I had to earn a million esques. Mr Omzolf promised to review the distribution routes and working conditions of the artwork further and to make sure that his salary was raised.... I'm glad it was the right category for me..."

"? What is the category per person?

When Bergrette asked, Elsa also looked around and whispered to Julie with a small voice.

"... hey, really... there's nobody around, right?

"Yeah? What, I'm suspicious. Why don't you try shouting? Help me. Nobody's coming."

"... no, stop it, even if you're scared...... ahh, I'm sorry I broke my back."

While pointing the second half of her words at Bergrette, she talks.

"The petitioners can't talk one-on-one with Mr Omzolf. Someone, a soldier or a knight, will be there.... well, you can't leave a single country's leader alone with a civilian.... so if, for example, Svorn-sama were present..."

Julie continued to think that Elsa was reluctant to go further.

"I'm not satisfied with my grievances."

"... well... there's no one in front of Svorne who can properly complain... That's why they say that there is a" missed contact "at the grievance meeting. General Bendism, who thinks of you personally from a civilian point of view, and Gebi, who hasn't heard anything about you in the first place, say," Yes. "

"Ahahaha, I see. Svorne was the captain of the Snowstorm White Knights Glasella Duela. You're such a tough guy, aren't you? I wonder if it's a 'big miss'."

Julie laughed and Elsa said, "Come on?" and distracted his eyes white. As a civilian, he is the object of awe, and I don't think he can say anything bad about it.

So who was present in Elsa's case?

Bergrette tells me the right question.

Ah, well then...

The name popped out of Elsa's mouth.

"I used to be Migashintea-sama.... you're always laughing, and I'm not sure what you're thinking... but I'm glad you're not too tough."