--And now we have this moment.

"Emmane...."

"Fufu, it's been a while.This is how I face you. "

With words similar to Migasinthia's earlier words, Omzolf smiled innocently... too innocently.

Same as before.

…………

Along with Bergrette, Mertina flew to the spot in the way she said.

A tall city wall rises right next to it.It will lead to the other side, a snow-water channel that swirls torrential currents under its feet.

The appearance of Lenore was so creative that she finally stood up.A helpless boy who stands up to protect her like that.Soldiers and Omzolf surrounding them.

--This situation tells the whole story now.See what's going on here.

Shifu briefly told me something unfortunate.

"I was really out, Belle."This guy"... tried to kill Lenore. "

I threw up a bitter vomit with an unclear slang and waved my right arm wrapped around my nails.

".... nh"

The Bergrette is small and returns a murmur that seems to be both positive and negative.

"... Emmanuelle, is it true... you really...?"

The voice from Mertina's mouth vanished in the middle.

Because that friend of mine, Omzolf, smiled like he'd never seen before.It's like you gave up in trouble.You're supposed to be laughing, but your face is always sad.

The friend turns his gaze to the girl next door without saying anything to Meltina.

"Mr. Bergrette, I thought it was impossible to get there with you.I'd love to know how you got here. "

The dialog cools down Mertina's abdominal floor to overwhelm her.

I wanted you to deny it. No.I said I didn't dye my hands for evil.

But the "Virgin of the Truth" doesn't even have a slight excuse.

Bergrette also opens her mouth in a similar mood to Mertina.

"... I've felt uncomfortable since I first entered Badalnois."

"Oh, my God, from the very beginning?What's that like? "

Omzolf's smile is the same as that he showed his juniors when he was a college student.When praising a student who solved a difficult problem...

"First of all, when you enter the country, you pass the inspection......The soldier who was in charge read out our names to verify our identity. "

Meltina also heard a little about the Bergrettes on their way here.

I was wondering how I was looking for a lead on Lenore in an exotic land where neither the right nor the left was known, and I was invited by Omzolf.

"It was Lugo, Sabel, and I... who called my name in the confirmation.As for Julie and Edwin, who were accompanying him, he said, "Would you like two of us?"

Omzolf glanced slightly.

"Then he arrived at the palace, and turned to refrain from seeing Omzolf.I was able to verify my identity again before checking in and in front of the door, but the same thing happened here.To Julie and Edwin, he said, 'Are you my friend?'I remember Julie very much because she was so angry that she was treated lightly twice. "

The guardian who was protecting Lenore nodded.I'm sure he's impressed.

"That night, a room was delivered to the five of us at the palace.Lugo, Mr. Sabel, I'm the guest room upstairs.Edvin and Julie are on the ground floor in a room... that's a way of getting away from each other.When Julie spoke to the conductor, he said he couldn't prepare an environment where five people could stay together. "

That's where Izushi takes over.

"I didn't realize that either.In retrospect, is that normal for men and women?That's what I'm talking about.Me and Edwin, Sabel's men's group.That's why it's like a group of women from Belleko and Julie.That's natural. "

But it wasn't.

"Of the five, those who are not recognized."Allocate rooms along that boundary.

"... after being guided to the room, Lugo and I went to the dining room to get drinking water.Again, I spoke to the soldier in the kitchen, but there was another concern. "

One of the soldiers we met when we lost our way,

"Who are you? Someone's guest?

And obviously I don't even know the face or the name of Goddess and Bergrette.

When I asked a soldier who was relaxing in his seat to return home,

"Dear Lugo Aliumi... Dear Bergrette Fiz Gertilude"

And now they didn't have to introduce themselves, but they recognized it.

Differences between individuals occurred in the same soldier.

"We have heard that our information in Harschwart came to your attention through many soldiers in the first place.Because human stories tend to follow tails and change content, I wondered if the details of the five of us could not be accurately communicated... "

No wonder. As the person-to-person story was spinning, only Bergrette, Godspeed, and Sabel were recognized as important people, and Julie and Edwin were considered mere companions.Likewise, a difference arose between those who knew them and those who did not.It is no wonder that such a misunderstanding has occurred.

Mertina herself, only the Medal of Armor as a hero, has preceded her, and even helped her with her wanting personality, and has many times been thought of as a man.Talking about people and communicating between people is a desperate thing.

"... but the next morning you invited me to Omzolf's private room for an exchange of information... it was the same."

"... the same thing."

Bergrette accepts Mertina's whisper in a small way.

"Mr Oomzolf... Lugo, Mr Sabel, I knew my three names.But Julie and Edwin weren't recognized. "



For the first time, Omzolf looks surprised.

"First of all, as of the previous day, I had communicated my name to Mr Omzolf, so there is no problem.Next, immediately after Edwin made a lacking statement in the debate the next day... "

"Fufu, don't worry about it. Um...."

"Ahh... I'm Edvin Gaul."

"And when the Orchester topic came up,"

Conversely, it's a well-managed organization that can easily hide information......

"As for Badalnois... I think the same as Sabel."

"Omzolf didn't hesitate to call Sabel's name here.Even though you didn't know about Edwin.... and... "

"Fufu, thank you. I'm counting on you... Um, sorry, give me your name."

"My name is Julie Michaels, and I worship the priest."

"Like Edwin, I didn't know Julie.Like some of the soldiers yesterday… I wondered why I asked Mr Omzolf. "

How big is the battle power of Badarnois that we can deal with in this case?

"In response to that question, Omzolf said,"

"... Badalnois's heroic Meltina's own safety is unknown, and the Snowstorm White Knights" Glasella Duela "is still the liver.... but they are also very busy.It is different if you can deal with it immediately if something happens.I'm sure they're still doing their job right now. "

Unfortunately, I wanted to ask for your help.Belgrette, the Royal Guard, and Sabel, the treasure hunter, of course. "

Ryugo Ariumi... I see. With all due respect, I'm afraid I didn't know much about it, but I heard it was the mighty warrior who conquered the heavenly bombardment banquet, which took place in the far east of the referee witchcraft shrine. "

Fufu, Ohmzolf shakes his shoulders small.

"... I see... 'Confirmation', right?I said, "Do you know his name?"

I mean, I pulled it out.

I don't feel uncomfortable with that Omzolf, I give him the name of the Guardian.

With a slightly guilty look, Bergrette said yes.

"Of course, there was a possibility that Lugo's name was speculated on by the erasure method... and in that case, Omzolf didn't feel lost."

"... really? Ah, suddenly I guess it's weird.I can't believe I'm thinking about it. "

The protector who was supposed to have been present at the scene also appeared to have his tongue wrapped around him.

To sum up - only three were known among some of the soldiers and Omzolf: the Guardian, Bergrette, and Sabel.

On the other hand, Julie and Edwin, who were acting together, were somehow not even matched against each other.

"This discomfort became impossible to ignore when I learned that the Badalnois soldiers were divided into factions."

I'm sure you heard me. Some of the front-line soldiers who were pushing on the spot looked slightly bad.

"The day Omzolf suggested sightseeing in the Imperial Capital, I stopped by the barracks before going to the museum... and the soldier I spoke with didn't know my name or face."

On the contrary, the Bergrette family was not even well informed that they had been invited to Omzolf.

"Few other people recognized it in the same way.From that behavior and position, I assumed that they were so-called neutrals… not affiliated with a faction. "

Many of the soldiers packed here are first and foremost in line with that.Sometimes you don't hear much of the conversation because you're at some distance, but you don't understand what's going on, and you're looking at Bergrette and Omzolf's faces in the distance.

"Next, the Snowstorm White Knights, Gracela Duela, and the famous Whites.In conclusion, they didn't know us very well either. "

So the godfather sandwiched his mouth in a bitter smile.

"The other day, I started fighting normally in the palace lobby.That's what Migas Cynthia said. My men don't even know the details or the faces of the two of you. Something like that.

Bergrette continued nodding.

"... I deduced from the above.Lugo, Sabel, while you know me, Edwin and Julie weren't aware of one of them right now.Whatever the situation in the organization where the presence of a faction is causing bad ventilation, why is there a clear difference in perception so far?Of Sabel and Julie, who have always acted together and always achieved the same results, why is only Sabel recognized.... "

Silently murmuring, Bergrette gently laid her hand on her chest, drawing a soft curve.

Omzolf, who had listened so far, answered.

"I see. Eventually, convinced of the informant's existence, you... doubted me because of the discomfort..."

"No"

Quiet denial.

"Even if the last phase, the suspicion, is definitive - I'm the one who's wrong.I can't believe Omzolf-sama is behind this.I thought so and researched and thought again to prove my hypothesis was wrong. "

A slightly surprising look on the Virgin's face.

"It was only at the museum that it was the key.Due to multiple coincidences here, my thoughts began to wander around in vain.but... what was actually about to happen was extremely simple. "

Breathe in.

"An Orchester assassin... an ambush at the museum by Aldomiral.The goal is our... no, specifically Lugo, Sabel, and my extermination.Take the organ, exactly.In other words, using Kinzel Granshua's "fusion" to gain the power of three of us. "

Put it between the beats and Ohmzolf nods.

"... the name of Lord Aldomiral... I see.Sabel has regained consciousness. "

"Yes, but even if Sabel hadn't woken up, we would have known his name."

"... is that a recording crystal?"

Conversation that moves forward from each other.

The goblin laughs provocatively.

"It was a huge mistake to decapitate the assassin into that perverted maniac.He's talking too much. "

"We knew Kinzel Granshua beforehand.about their unique abilities.And that Kinsole belongs to the Orchester....It wasn't so hard to guess what the enemy was after. "

For a moment, Bergrette looked down at Omzolf as she decided.

"Dear Omzolf, the reason you invited us is not to get information about Lenore, but to steal organs."

The Virgin nods instead of denying it.It is the behavior of the "Virgin of Truth", but it is the same.

"The fact that our information came into Omzolf's ear at the beginning.This was by no means a coincidence.Perhaps a faction member or Orchester noticed my name and relayed it to us… Lugo, Sabel. "

It's not a coincidence.Intentionally, I took over and informed Omzolf.

Or "win", Ohmzolf gently agrees.

"Instead of taking away our organs immediately, Omzolf was going to use them as a force to actually secure Renore and Lord Mertina.But Lord Mertina has forsaken us.As a result, Omzolf decided that we were no longer in combat...Sometimes I kept the sacred ceremony "Palezza" where people disappeared from the city the next day, and I used it to plan the treatment.I thought I'd lure you to a museum with no popularity and put it away behind closed doors.... "

"... yeah, I'm pretty sure you're right."

"The allocation of the aforementioned rooms… to put me in one place, Lugo and Sabel, who should be dealt with"

The 'Virgin of Truth' accepted without denying it.

"At the recommended restaurant, I mixed Snow White Tea" Nazel "with the gum agent" Retreat "... a strategy aimed at processing each at the museum"

"Did you notice that? That's right."

"Shortly after the museum incident, I was offered a transfer to treat Sabel...."

"Yes, a convenience to bring him and you to hand.However, it was unexpected that Migashintea, who had asked me for a job, had returned hastily. "

"Omzolf's plan to deal with us as a result only left Sabel seriously injured.It was a coincidence that Lugo met Lord Mertina in the first place and that Edwin was attacked by someone who thought he was part of the Orchester.... "

"Yes, because of this, it looks like three people were attacked simultaneously, and your vigilance has increased."

"For that reason, for the time being, they kept us in custody."

"That's not all.By that time, Mr. Bergrette... I had a glance at your brilliance.First, we decided that we should work together and give priority to securing Mertina. "

Pale, the Virgin tied it like that.Bergrette shakes the rash with a bitter expression.

"... all beginnings... that a script was found in Lenore's Mansion suggesting her and Orchester's involvement.With this assumption in mind, I've been stuck in the wrong thoughts forever.... "

If the names of fictional organizations that no one had ever heard of had been used there, they would have been less credible.Anyone like Bergrette would have suspected fiction at that point.

It's real... people I know. The use of the name Orchester, the dark organization I know, gave me a strange sense of truth.

If you deceive an organization that has nothing to do with it, you can investigate it a little bit and you'll get worn out.

The Orchester himself dared to conceal the discovery of contradictions by lending his name.

"I'm sorry, Lenore. I can't believe you're giving it to such an organization...."

In response to the sad apology, the half-dead Lenore who was supported was weak... but he did shake his neck sideways.

"... don't worry about it.... the bad thing is... yes, the one who did it."

In fact, the Royal Palace side was connected to the Orchester, not to Lenore.

"... stupid"

The moaning voice came from the white 'Penta' throat.

"I can't believe Emmanuel would do such a thing... rather than you...First, what's the motive...? "

That girl was more serious and disciplined than anyone in college.The honorary student was wondering how to apologize to his teacher if he took him out for a night out.And now this saint, also known as a lady's role model, has become the Lord of a nation.

After planning a planned murder of a guest, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, which we both spent many times as students,

"... that's right. Isn't that strange, Emmanuel?You, who love this country more than anyone, cannot plan such a crime in a museum of origin. [M]How did you get rid of the staff?Without the cooperation of those who work there, we will not be able to imitate such a great deal.If you or the soldiers turn their hands, they will feel uncomfortable with something.It should soon become a rumor among the people. "

When I realized it, it was like Mertina was defending it.

In fact, the more accomplices there are, the easier it is to fail.The risk of information leakage increases.

Besides, the people who work there are the people of Ichii.Not a strong and loyal Ormsolf monk.It would be impossible to do the job of assassination perfectly.

"Yes, it is. Mr. Bergrette?"

Ohmzolf looks at an indigo girl with a funny look.

After gathering his gaze, Bergrette spoke with a bitter expression.

"... I used people ingeniously.I didn't realize that I was a part of the evil, but I grasped my weakness even more. "

What Bergrette said was incredible.

― ― Omzolf used the Opinion Board to grasp the weaknesses and concerns of the people.This was used, for example, to send Orchester messengers to those in need of money to offer a reward.Falsify that you are secretive, and do not realize that you are complicit in evil.

"Whether it's a restaurant or a museum... that's how Omzolf manipulated people.Keep your signs hidden. "

"... so, nnh..."

Bergrette ruthlessly wears it to the stunned Mertina.

"The petition will always be attended by the top knights and captains... but as a result of the investigation, none of the people involved in the museum incident were accompanied.... there was no "one person in common". "

The glare of the thin ice color "Ice Blue" is sideways.

Her gaze was at the soldiers surrounding her.I only caught General Bendism when he crossed in there.

I mean, even this skilled general.

Omzolf and those who participated in the ploy.

Together, we used the people...

"... Emmanuel, one of the staff members died in the museum.Did you kill him to seal his mouth? "

"No, that was done arbitrarily by Lord Aldomiral.I protested strongly. "

"... but Emmanuel, why is that museum... where there are so many artifacts of historical value?"

In fact, I heard that several valuable exhibits were lost in this fire.

In response to Mertina's scratchy voice, Omzolf responded with a flat mouth.

"... the 'past' is useless.You can't move forward if you've been tied up for a long time.What Badalnois needs now is transformation, not conservation. "

"... so what happened to the museum that contained the past...?"

"Yes, I suppose it would be if I said it without a body or a lid."

"... are you serious, Emmane?"

Aware of the senseless valves, Mertina's mouth leaked such a bitter taste.

A woman named Omzolf is always serious.Then there is no falsehood in the words spoken.It also has some meaning.

"What are you doing?If that happens to the museum, the repair costs are enormous... no, no way. "

I noticed it very quickly.

Omzolf said. I don't care what happens to the museum that houses them, such as the past.

Then I don't feel that way.

I don't intend to restore a burnt museum.

If it is not restored, the museum will have to be closed. That way...

"Are you going to... convert the exhibit into gold?"

Badalnois is often used as a destination for travellers, and it is said that rare items are easy to gather.Extremely rare substitutes may be left behind, and they are actually decorated.

"I was surprised to hear that a fire broke out in that robust stone building... because it won't burn out."

Some of the exhibits were lost, but there was no problem.

Sabel Arhano's peculiar flames have created some variation, but the sketch remains unchanged.

Close the museum where the tragic murder of several travellers took place and sell the stored items to leading figures and artists in other countries.The reason for this shutdown was just a fire.

Meltina is not familiar with that either, but perhaps this alone will be quite a sum.

"Emma, you...! Really, for money or something...."

When I was a college student, I used to go to that museum with Omzolf and his classmates.The place of that memory...

"Oh, no, Mertina. I need you to call me Emmane."

Omzolf raised his index finger and whispered to tease him with his embarrassing mouth.

"You said, 'Meltina'."You will eventually be standing on your shoulders, so it's not good to call each other students all the time."

"Ah, I don't care about that right now..."

"It's not good."

An unprecedented cold voice. An unexpectedly strong voice that seemed calm to her.

"In front of everyone, Meltina Snow.Yeah, now I'm standing under the responsibility of the country.So I'm going to be familiar with it.Everything about the current Badalnois.I wonder how weak and poor this country is. "



"Travelers and merchants tend to abandon the land because of the long and harsh winters.As a result, the distribution of all goods is slow and prices are constantly soaring.We focused on snow removal to eliminate any traffic inconvenience, but the cost of maintaining control towers, snow canals, and caravans is enormous.In addition, the "Embrace of Death" and the scars of civil war are still unhealed.The civil war, in which so many working adults were killed, could be said to have been fatal to our country.Many people moan at poverty, and the gap with immigrants remains unbridged....It's just a prank, gently... but certainly Badalnois is on the way to recession. "

…………

It's true. In summer, the caravan will visit a lot of times and look busy, but it's also temporary.By the time the wind from the north gets cold, everyone will be gone like that.This area, which is closed to snow for more than half of the year, is still hard for outsiders to spend.

Domestic industries, which were at the heart of trade, are now dead.

Fisheries, leather industries and sake breweries used to flourish, but there are few skilled craftsmen left in any field.Most of them died in battle.

In addition to fewer workers themselves, few seek to hire immigrants from the grudges of the civil war.

Some experts said, "Badalnois's culture and civilization have retreated for about fifty years," but they must have been absolutely right.

"In this kind of situation, we can see the bottom line in negotiations with other countries.... I need it. In order to rebuild Badalnois... we need considerable wealth and strength.The "supporters" who support it. "

"... haha. Is that the motive?Do you tie hands with underground organizations to gain that wealth and power? "

"... there's not much time left."

…………

--I wasn't looking straight at it.

It was clear to everyone that Badalnois was retreating little by little.But I'm sure everyone thought it vaguely."Someone will do something about it."Even Mertina is the same. I took it for granted that the talented woman Omzolf would do something about it.

The ice god Cuarenae will be watching over you.It is impossible to think that the state will crush.Such a thing is impossible as far as Japan is concerned.

There were many excuses, so no one looked at the problem, was optimistic, did not try to move themselves, and threw it at others.

Omzolf, who was tasked with steering the sinking ship, did everything in his power to resurface in accordance with his seriousness.

But I couldn't help but become a pirate ship - or a sea monster...

…………

Probably because I've been talking about it for a long time.

Gradually, the number of soldiers surrounding the Mertinas is increasing.Now there are about thirty people in total.While there were many people who couldn't figure out what was going on and looked puzzled, several men flew their sharp eyes at us.You mean the Omzolfists you know?

"Emmane, you're after me, right?To be precise, you want an organ with my powers. "

It's an incredible story that Oracle is a divine casting spell in one's heart, spinal cord, or brain.

"Yes, in order to receive help from 'them', we also needed to demonstrate good faith."

That is, to bring out an organ containing Badalnois's treasure, Mertina's power.

"... I see. Emmane, that was... years ago.Remember when I showed off my magic in front of the freshman?When I got back to the dorm, I told him that I'd graduated this year. "

"Well done, Mel.All the freshmen were watching with envy. "

"Stop it. I had to show it to you because it's a class... but my technique isn't meant to be shown to people.You know that. "

"... that's..."

"Oh, don't look like that.I didn't mean to say that, I'm sorry.Besides... when it comes to the envy of newcomers, I'll move on to you right away.As president of the College, you are a lifelong prisoner, you take good care of yourself, you are beautiful and you are sober!Everyone realizes your charm even if they don't like it. [M]Well, I'm not going to lose in terms of beauty, either.But it's also a word of mouth, and it's a cop. "

"Oh, many kids say it's nice to have a man like that.Especially in a girls' garden like this. "

"No, no, don't. I don't have a hobby for you."

"Fufufufu... hey, Mel. Finally, we will graduate next year.... I'm worried. Can I formally join the church and really do it..... "

"Do you care about that now?Really serious and worried.If you can't do it, no one else will. [M]Have more confidence. "

"... but..."

"Absolutely. It's okay. I'll be there for you."

"...... yeah"

"If you are in trouble, I will always reach out.I wouldn't hesitate to throw this life away. "

"! I can't do it anymore, Mel. I won't allow that to happen."

"Oh, that's right. Forgive me, my lord.Anyway, let's work together forever. "

"... yes, thank you. I see, we have to work hard."

"Ah, that's it.That's how I like you. "

Naturally, Mertina Snow speaks in a bright tone.

"--I told you then.If Emmane wanted it... she would've given me as much pleasure as my life if I hadn't done this. "

I wanted you to talk to me first about the monks around me.

The eyes of Bergrette, Lenore, and Shifu gathered surprisingly.

Only.

"Meltina...."

Only she - only Omzolf - tied her mouth.

"... stupid."

The smile of the Virgin was like a weeping smile.

It's broken.

"As always, it's a punishment.Self-death is forbidden. "I thought you'd say that, so I did this kind of roundabout."

That is the root cause of this incident.

To keep my best friend, Mertina, from being a treacherous person.

In order to make people rebel when suicide is unacceptable, I put someone dear (Lenore) on target.

To make you angry and not say, "I'll die for you."

"... I don't know. I really can't beat Emmanuel."

It has been so for a long time.

"... you are my dear best friend.I don't mind giving you this life.But... yeah, you're right.You're right. "

Tighten your back teeth.

"I can't forgive you for hurting irrelevant people and Len right now..."

Just as Omzolf wanted.Read thoughts and actions and realize they were manipulated on the palm of your hand.

Mertina Snow can't forgive a loved one (Emmane) who hurt a loved one (Lenore).

The Virgin was satisfied and smiled gently as never before.

"Yes, that's fine, Mertina."

I murmured in a loving tone.