― ― Time goes back a while.

Meltina and Lenore were running toward the exit as they defeated the soldiers who appeared one after the other.

And that's where it comes from.

A vacant place without any eccentricity.If you proceed straight ahead, the point of passage is the shortest distance to the desired de-export.



He emerged from the shadow of the wall.

It wasn't Lugo Ariumi who was waiting for the two of them to compete in melee combat on the plains.

Pure white armor covering a slender long body, a blue jacket that flickers in the wind.

Long brown hair without feeling properly cared for, and a slender smile sticking to a long, straight face.

Migasinthia Elt Martiborg, one of the Snowstorm White Knights, Gracela Duela.

(This man stayed in the Imperial Capital...!)

I heard that the Snowstorm White Knights Glasella Duela was absent, but Meltina wasn't even surprised.

This man, also known as the "Knight of Joy", is known as a strange man with a lot of money.

I can't predict what to say or do in the next moment.

I couldn't guess the back of the suspicious smile, and there was a time when Omzolf was having trouble handling it.Even Svoorn is throwing a spoon at me.

An unpredictable freak.

Even if I only stayed in the Emperor's capital this time and even showed up like this, I was not surprised.

Now, a man named Migasinthitia, who is so whimsical and uncontrollable, has a good reason to remain in the elite Knights of Badalnois with the power to compete with the King.

Shh!

Without hesitation, Mertina fires a blow from her fingertips.

Miga Sinthia waves her right hand, most easily offsetting the "Penta" release, and flies.Ice and ice collided, spreading white and cold sparks.

Lenore's feet stopped here.I was upset because someone I didn't expect appeared.

"We don't have time to stop.I'll take care of this. Len, you go first. "

When Mertina prompts you immediately,

"... okay."

Lenore nodded immediately.

"--fu!"

And during one breath, ice bullets fly out of both hands and fingers of "Penta".

The endless vertical and horizontal reflexes served as shields to protect the running Lenore, while simultaneously causing a rain of bullets to pour into the Migas Sintia.

The ten silver lights that jumped from all directions were destroyed by the right arm of the white knight.Precisely by the white ice sword mountain that stands in the shape of following the remnants of its arm.

After completing his role, his defensive walls crumble and collapse.It is a scene where the glasswork breaks, but it is a phenomenon unique to the divine casting magic "Oracle" that spreads with a sparkling mist.

"Kukuku... you're out of time, Miss Mertina."

Migas Sintia smiles as she watches over Lenore's back as she leaves an empty space in her defense gap.There is no rush to let the "sinner" escape.

"I don't think it's been that long.So, Mig, I'm sorry you came all the way out... "

Meltina raises her right hand straight and points her protruding index finger at a strange person.

"I don't have time to play with you.Could you step aside? "

To put it bluntly, Migasinthia shook her shoulders in contempt.

"Kuku... I've never seen you before.Whether it's a play or a reality.A man who is told to retreat while standing still, and honestly retreats. "

"Then you should be in the vanguard.It might serve as an example for the future: "You don't have to get hurt needlessly."

While tapping lightly, Mertina concentrates on her fingertips.

I don't take it personally. --No, I can't.

The reason why this man, regarded as odd, is named after the Snowstorm White Knights Glasella Duela is extremely simple.

It's strong.

Not even Mertina or Svorne, of course.

(... "Should be," but...)

But at least two of Mertina's proxies, "The Empty Nornzite" - one of the few who can make this happen.It is a variant that is bought with a specific point of strength and is allowed to behave strangely.

In essence, the third best man in Badalnois.

……

White knights and white archers opposed in silver clearing.

We don't know each other.

On the contrary, in fact, it is close to age and family, and has known each other since childhood.That's why we both understand.Smart craftsmanship and smart tactics don't make sense.

There is only a frontal collision of forces and forces.

We both know that if everything is staggered, the scene will turn into a distorted terrain in about a dozen seconds.

What other soldiers are waiting for is this man's concern for scattered destruction.

――――

I would like to avoid it, if possible, but I must break through to the right.

At the moment, Mertina's expectations are off track.

It was not a boy named Lugo Aliumi who was ambushed here.If so, he will be waiting elsewhere.We must keep up with Lenore as soon as possible.

"Mig, just say it again. Step aside.I can't. I can't guarantee my life. "

"Ku, ku, ku... don't worry.It won't be that easy.First of all, everyone praises you for your strength... but it's strange.Me and you have never done a decent job of comparison.Why do you think you're up there?Kuku. Maybe, maybe...? Maybe I'm stronger?Kuku, fu, kuku "

"- Well, let's be clear."

Is it useless to ask questions? The understandable Mertina moved on to action with abandonment - just before that.

That's it.

The voice of a woman ripping apart the tight air.

From the soft, beautiful and radiant sounds, Mertina had an illusion at the moment.

(Emma!?)

As a friend, the leader's girlfriend came here.

But it's not.

The person approaching from the back entrance of the empty space.

It was a familiar girl who stopped both of them from colliding.

"... you..."

Long blue blue hair with thin icy "Ice Blue" eyes.A girl who feels something through her core in beauty.

"... Mr. Bergrette, right?"

"Yes"

She nods at a quiet step.Even if the adventurer is dressed in an open costume, one can tell by each of these casual pieces.A man of noble status.

"Kuku... it looks like you made it."

Thank you, Migasinthia.

"And... did it arrive? To the truth."

"... yes, finally"

"Ku, ku, ku, ku... that's all."

The two people who face Mertina have such a conversation.Naturally, we can assume that Migasinthia and Bergrette are in a state of combat.

Two against one.

But it doesn't matter.

The results do not cover the fact that this girl has joined forces alone.

No, she's not the only one.No matter how many people come running, we can't control Mertina Snow.

"Lord Mertina, I need to talk to you."

Not even ordinary people who don't notice the "Penta" that is increasing their warfare in front of them.But Bergrette looks forward to it.

"... hmm. I'd like to talk to you slowly for once.But unfortunately, I don't have time for that. "

I hear she's a smart girl.

Lenore guessed that she was the one who saw us enter and exit the city through the outlet.I don't know what kind of plan I'm working on.You shouldn't go out with conversations.

"Yeah, we don't have much time.It's a contentious situation. So I'm not going to ask any useless questions. "

Not to mention, Bergrette reaches out to the black sword she raised on her waist.

Mertina did not even stand up and stared at the situation without emotion.

Whatever she does, it doesn't matter.The moment they move into offensive action, they just shoot right through.There is no one who exceeds his speed.



That's why Meltina was poked in the face.

Bergrette took off the clasp of his specialty and threw it into the snow as it remained in the sheath.Then he turned his hands toward heaven high.

"If it's not worth talking about... shoot at that point."

"... you..."

Bergrette doesn't sing or hold her magic right now.I can't even feel a shake from them.I let go of my sword and completely put my life at risk.

It's not a bluff or a trick.Even if there were such a thing, it doesn't matter.

If Meltina cares - this girl will surely die.

"I hear you're... a knight."

Never before. Fight before your enemies... knights who give up their lives.

"Yes, but now I'm only going to this country as Lenore's best friend.Plus, I don't think you're an enemy.Like me, you're Lenore's best friend. "

"... haha"

An unexpectedly dry laugh leaked.

"Kukuku, kukuku..."

The Migashintea who was watching was also shaking her shoulders.

(... here it is. You did it.)

If they imitate you like this, you'll notice.

What do you want to talk about until you give me your heart?

Even if that intrigued her, she couldn't help but ask.

"... okay, I'll show you some respect for your guts.Just be brief. "

Nothing, just because you heard the story doesn't mean you can manipulate your body and mind.I am the one who decides whether to do it or not.Whatever it is, just respond calmly.

"Thank you for agreeing.Let's start with the conclusion. In this case... there is someone who is guilty of innocence against Lenore and who is targeting Lord Mertina.Our investigation has determined that the person in question is the priest of the Oomzolf. "

Mertina's thoughts stopped.

Of course.

Looking at it, they probably didn't hear it.Even that Migas Sintiere forgets to smile and turns her eyes round.

This is a terrible situation. Exotic knights are insulting their kings.

The people don't complain that Mertina just shot Bergrette on the spot.On the contrary, one more heroic achievement.

- But...

"... you're not surprised, Lord Mertina."

With Bergrette's quiet pointers, I realize.

"... that's how it looks...?"

Meltina can hear you as if you were someone else.

"... yes"

"............,...... no......"

Surprised. Surprised.

But...

(... I...)

Somewhere in my heart... no, I guess I was trying not to even stick it in one corner of my heart.

An unprecedented bounty of 15 million esques.Someone who made Omzolf and Svoorn admit it.Unusual arrangement with no indication that it will be lifted at all.

Who is creating this situation?Who can imitate even that Omzolf?

(... no. Such a person doesn't exist in Badalnois right now...)

If Omzolf assumes that he was the mastermind, those questions will be resolved quickly.

Instead of thinking that someone is taking Omzolf and Svorne to the balls and leaping forward, it falls more deeply into my mind to assume that Omzolf, who is at the top of the country and has great wisdom, was pulling the strings himself.

Yes, I knew it faintly from the bottom of my unconscious.On the other hand, however, he denied that it was possible. I wanted to think about it.

(I know Emmanuel very well.I haven't known Date for a long time....)

Even if you are wrong, you are not a man who can stain his hands with evil.Rather, it should be the most remote person from such "negative" concepts.

With a picturesque appearance and personality that is clean and white.More serious than anyone. I wonder about Badalnois tomorrow, and I'm doing my best.

Exactly what I would call a saint, a saint.As my best friend, I am more proud than ever.

So I wanted to prove it.

She can't be 'yes' by any chance.

Capture that tiger and break his mouth, and everything will be fine.As in the days of the ancestors, black people who tried to suck sweet juice were prosecuted at the potato potato ceremony, proving Omzolf's innocence.

I thought that would happen.

- Maybe I wanted to think about it.

"... but... Emmane had no motive to do this."

It must have been since the war. From Meltina's mouth, a ragged voice was heard.As if you were trying to stay on the edge of a cliff with your fingers on it.

"Yes, Mr Omzolf... there is a reason why he went to this business."

And Bergrette relentlessly ripped off her fingers.

"We don't have much time. Lord Mertina, you and I have the same purpose.For now... please help me.I will tell you more on the way.If we hurry, it may be too late. "

And with that finger... I'm about to take my hand.

It is easy to deny that it is false.It's also easy to shoot Bergrette, who is unleashing weapons and raising his hands defenselessly. But...

"To save Lenore and stop Omzolf...Before it's too late..... "

Regardless of this incident.The girl named Bergrette has been told by Lenore that her ears are full of octopus.Gentle, beautiful, smart, strong... and proud to have friends like that.After much praise, Meltina felt jealous.

This girl is so sure that Lenore presses her thump.Correct your claims.I am absolutely certain of the words I have spoken until I abandoned my defenses.

We have arrived. Meltina confronted, pursued, and didn't want to admit the unconscious part she was trying to turn away from.

"... okay."

As it stands, at least the aim of helping Lenore is the same.

If something doesn't agree with us, you can make a decision at that time.

Shaking her head like a nightmare, Mertina asks the other person on the scene.

"Mig, what about you?"

Look at the strangers you used to know.Don't talk to him, listen to what he's saying, and keep fighting.

"Kuku... my job was to keep you at bay until Lord Bergrette arrived."

"... what?"

An unexpected response.Meltina is very confused.

"Kuku, I was asked in advance.She wrote to me a few days ago.Oh my God, it's broiled! Kuku, it's so cool.Isn't that interesting? It wasn't just that hobby, it was also interesting, so I decided to help.No, it was a really tough one.I had to keep the strange daughter, also known as Snowshoe Wallow, connected, fufu.The truth is, if Miss Lenore had stayed with us, there would have been no problem, but that's just what I couldn't do in front of "Nonsense Nornzite"... fufufufu "

"Hmm...."

Then I swallowed it by saying so from the beginning.How he shook his tongue would not have followed him very much.If Bergrette hadn't existed, I wouldn't believe this strange man's suspicious arguments.

"... Mig. What do you think? About Emmanuel."

"Kuku, nothing in particular. I was surprised by the boulder that Bergrette had clarified, but it was" the second time ".I don't think I can believe it. "

"... a second time..."

The king before him betrayed his people.And this time, Omzolf caused this.

Okay, that's the second time.

The dishonest behavior of the state leader, which took place continuously.

And - as one day's "Beast Hunt" Farnagar did, a weary soil is formed that thinks "again" no matter what happens.It's no longer close to some sort of outlook.

"... let's go. We have to catch up with Len now."

Turning your heel back with a deep sigh,

"Lord Mertina, before we go after Lenore, I need you to stop by."

Bergrette said something unexpected.

"Where do you want to stop...?"

I don't know what Lenore is going to do at this moment. Where the hell is it going to be?

"Yes, not far from here.However, I would really like to ask for the help of Lord Mertina.... "

"That's... well, shouldn't it be now?"

"Yes, there is nothing else.Besides, there's no one else I can ask but Lord Mertina. "

This assertion does not make you say the presence or absence while being gentle.

This Bergrette girl's brain is probably comparable to Omzolf's.I don't mean to be stupid with Meltina, but as far as intelligence is concerned, it doesn't extend to that area.For a long time, I envied the ingenuity of Omzolf, who overlooked everything.With that wisdom, you could stand up better than you did in the Civil War.

Anyway, if this girl was planning something, we'd be up there if we had the strength.You can break through by force at any time.

"... I understand. Anyway, the rest of the conversation is moving..."

Meltina, who realized that she was there, cut off her words happily.

"I wonder what to do with the soldiers' eyes....."

For them, Mertina is still a target to be secured.I can't afford to explain that it's persuasive.

Don't worry about that.

It is Bergrette who nods hard.

"Soon there will be reports of 'Lord Mertina secured'."

"... you didn't mean to root it out beforehand?"

"No, this is a solution by General Bendism.To shake Lenore. "

"False alarm. That's what the foolish old man thinks. But..."

"Yes, you will be upset.But perhaps Lenore will not be fooled.She must believe in Lord Mertina. "

Eh...

I agree on the success or failure of the solution.However, I am stuck in the reply because of unexpected private viewing.In the meantime, Bergrette moves on.

"We take this false tip backwards.Migasinthia, could you accompany me? "

"Penta" and the White Knight opened their eyes simultaneously.

"! I see, that's what I mean...."

Reports of the Mertina Snow Guard, which will soon be among the legions.Multiplied by this, our Mertina moves freely with Migasinthitia.The soldiers who saw the sight would be surprised.I wondered if Meltina was really caught.

If accompanied by Miga Sintia, one of the country's best talented, there will be some persuasion.

"Kuku, Kuku! I'm sure the scene will be confused. Interesting!"

Migas Sintia laughed like the others, and Bergrette nodded with a magical face.

"Only to ensure that Lord Mertina is not hindered in his actions by the Corps.There may be strange people who see you both together, and there may be information in the ears of Omzolf and General Bendism that makes them suspicious. "

"Hmm. But there shouldn't be enough time or space on the other side to find out..."

"Yes, but rather, we have to prioritize securing Lenore, which will be coming soon."

"I see... but do I have to pretend like the wind is taking me with me when I lose to Mig..."

"Kuku, let's hope for a good show."

"... why do you seem so happy?"

"Fufu... but I wonder if Miss Lenore will be safe.While I'm doing this, I don't have a child or an ex-girlfriend who dropped my girlfriend. "

Against the teasing white knight valves,

"It's okay."

"It's okay."

Without delay, Mertina and Bergrette were speaking at the same time.

Face to face and laugh at each other without hesitation.One beat late, and so did the man in "Happy".

"Fu, hahahahaha! You're so trusted, Miss Lenore!"

"Of course, Len is also an excellent chanter, Mage.Besides, disturbances and diversions alone are at your disposal.Even in this situation, it won't be easy to get caught. "

Bergrette follows Mertina's words.

"Yes, she should be close to the outlet."

And so Migasinthia came up with a brilliant idea.

"Oh, yeah, Kuku. I like the full width of your trust... why don't you tell Miss Lenore about this conversation by correspondence?You won't have to worry about everything being deceived by the good news, and you'll know who the mastermind is. "

"Ah, it's not a bad idea... unfortunately, I made an arrangement in advance.Even if they're separated, they won't respond to each other's communication skills. "

An escape where an instant judgment separates success from failure.

Flying communication technology can be a disincentive to focus in battle.Mertina and others have developed a technique to refuse to accept it independently.

Besides, there is a side to the fact that the person on the other side is not necessarily the same as the person on the other side.It's not uncommon to say that I've been talking to someone else for a while, mistaking them for their purpose...It is difficult to tell if the person is alive or not just by the voice over the ripple.

You can impersonate it, and its voice echoes around you through the ripples.

In view of the characteristics of these techniques, I don't know what kind of shake the Corps side will make.

Therefore, while recognizing the disadvantage of being unable to communicate with each other, they decided in advance to "not use communication technology" to eliminate other uncertainties.

Interception of a fugitive's communication technique to determine the route and whereabouts of the fugitive is commonplace among soldiers.

"Oh, that's right. You were being chased, Kuku."

"Don't worry about that.You don't have to get in touch with Len. "

But that's where the problem lies.In the first place, the location of the exit - the point we are aiming for is broken, so Omzolf and the army will not miss it.

If Mertina is with us, we can make a breakthrough.If snow falls, you can also use snow-capped waterways to help you slip through.

Though I said it would be fine, of course I have no confirmation.It is no different that Lenore is in danger at this moment.We must catch up as soon as possible.It's a struggle between people.Absolutely not, just in case.

As a Mertina, I felt uncomfortable, but I felt a little room for Bergrette's expression.

"There is now a companion of mine near you, Omzolf."

"Friends... maybe"

As soon as I realized it, Miga Sintia murmured with a meaningful laugh.

"Kuku... Lord Lugo Aliumi..."