Drop!! ～A Tale of the Fragrance Princess～ (WN)

"The royal family of the kingdom of Durrauz...... is it?

"Well, it's been too long, and I don't think I'm related, either. The man who was supposed to disagree with the royal family at the time and the original ancestors at that time began to have a country."

Even from what Elvis told me, there was no such story. But from the look on Rufina's face, I didn't even think it was a joke.

"The Durroughs royal family also originally specializes in magic that affects plants. However, as a result of his continued preference for direct attack witchcraft that was strong in the war, he realized that his power had been lost. This is why royalty was worshipped as royalty, so much so that it could not cope with food distress. The foolish king went on."

The way Rufina said it seemed to mock me. But that wasn't all.

"Well, if I look smart because of you, it's not a great thing. Isn't the stage set for me to be the star?"

"… are you left"

"Why is it so painful to praise me? Nevertheless, you'll have trouble suddenly being told that. But ghosts are similar."

"Huh?"

"He doesn't draw the royal stream of Durroughs either. Unlike his clan, he seems to be the descendant of a man who was executed as a backcutter a few generations ago. I didn't even tell Lord Sylvester that."

If Cordelia stared at Rufina wondering if that was why she had taken herself without escort, Rufina nodded to Cordelia as well. Apparently, you got your mind on it.

"I don't know what he's thinking, but he once said, 'That sounds funny, because he's a red-eyed compatriot.' I was wondering if red-eye would be obsessed."

"Give me the red eye...?

"I have heard that the Pameladian principals and sons are very good at martial arts, even with the same red eyes, so I do not believe that if you have any mercy, you will approach such people yourself. He also appeared before me because he still seemed to think it was harder to catch him than to contact his brother."

Cordelia was a little troubled when she was turned to a tried gaze.

(When the ghost first met him, he said he knew me. But I haven't asked since)

But still, I wasn't convinced as a reason for the ghost to approach Cordelia.

If you say you're red-eyed and less capable of combat, so is Malvina. But I've never heard anything like that from my sister. Cordelia may have thought she was more worthy of teasing, but she also gets caught up in what Rufina was saying in the first place.

"With red eyes, if you trace the original, you may have the same ancestors. but as far as Master Rufina tells us, too much time has passed since my clan left the kingdom of Durrauz. It's going to be an older story than before the founding of the Kingdom of Christa, so I was wondering if it would be difficult to say the same red-eyed compatriots as Rufina."

"Oh. But... now, have you ever shown up before?

That's for sure.

Cordelia has been involved in three ghost cases in the past, if you give her what you haven't reported.

Though unconvincing, the more I thought about it, the less material Cordelia had to deny it.

(The most uncomfortable thing I can think of is that the ghost showed up before Master Rufina - even backing up the claim that it's Master Rufina's red eye)

The ghost said in the past that Krista doesn't want to approach the royal castle, where vigilance is strong. Yet we are close to Rufina, who would be an important figure in the royal family and more vigilant. Even though Rufina is a constantly vigilant person who can't eat as long as she goes through poison sights.

(He's a high-profile person from that safe zone. If there is indeed no reason, it is too inconsistent to approach Master Rufina. But is that really just the color of your eyes?

But even with my doubts, I couldn't think of any other reason I could tell Rufina right now.

"You don't seem convinced. Well, I don't think you can either."

"Frankly, I have a different impression of the ghost I have confronted and the ghost I have heard from Master Rufina. But... Whatever the reason, if you can capture them, the problem will go away."

"... what a reliable thing to say. Then I'll take care of the occasions. I'm not asking you to catch me directly, I just want you to prioritize that over anything else if you have a chance of catching me. For example, in exchange for my safety."

With that word Cordelia saw Rufina.

"Dear Rufina...?

Is that if the operation has already begun?

As Cordelia tried to ask, a strong wind blew on the spot mixed with unpleasant feelings.

It was immediately understandable that the wind was not caused by nature but by sorcery.

Cordelia stood up and at the same time stood up to shelter Rufina on its back.

I remember Rufina saying she was strong about herself, but still, never let a dignitary out in front of a ghost. But Rufina was also dignified, and he didn't seem to have the option to escape, etc.

"Looks like we finally have a crazy guy."

"If that's a good idea, you were going out of your way to pick a place that didn't go out of sight, weren't you? Well, I'll give you a ride."

It was the ghost, as Cordelia expected, who appeared from among the trees following Rufina's voice. The ghost was even a way of saying it sounded as if he was waiting.

(Master Rufina said he was luring ghosts out of you to feed himself...!?)

Cordelia opened her eyes to Rufina's words as if she had known they were coming.

Why did you do something so hasty?

There's no sign of any escorts hiding around here. It really seems to be something we did at Rufina's discretion without even asking Sylvester to cooperate. There are signs of ordinary people in the distance, but that's rather something you shouldn't wind up with. However, the unnatural wind that the ghost would be causing seemed to keep the noise around here from leaking around.

The ghost lowered his voice and laughed in front of the hurried cordelia without having to put it on his expression.

"Princess of Durroughs, I've been looking at a lot of opportunities to see if it would be interesting if I could poke your sorrow down to despair where it finally comes true - I don't think it would be a pleasant miscalculation to have a red-eyed daughter waiting for me alone"

Rufina also laughed at ghosts who looked delightful and irresistible.

"It's a delightful miscalculation for this one. You wouldn't normally show up like this in vain - have you been caught by two red-eyed beauties?

Rufina seemed to be boosting her magic again as she vomited her words to slap her lightly.

"Well, I don't think it's usually funny to get your hands on it directly, but I was just wondering if it'd be fun if you invited me this far"

"Then let's say I give you the one called Judgment. Don't hesitate to take it."

Cordelia ran her gaze around as she listened to the words of the two men giving such a reward.

It's not as popular around here as it was when I got here. That means you don't have to get involved in this situation, but it also means you can't ask for help. I know Cordelia doesn't have the means to catch ghosts herself directly. However, this is a green park. You should be able to hold back as long as you want.

"Dear Rufina,"

"Cordelia, we need backup. I'll get it."

But Cordelia has no knowledge of what sorcery Rufina will use, or whether he will use sword moves. However, it is highly uncomfortable.

(A fast getaway ghost shouldn't show up against someone like he loses. If there's ever been an exchange, it's likely that Master Rufina knows the power - that is, he doesn't think he's going to lose)

Cordelia can also understand how important backup can be, for example. If you can't, it's Rufina's behavior that you can't do that much. Besides, even if Rufina was stronger, it's hard to fight where Cordelia stands right now to provide cover.

In addition, another discomfort was swirling in Cordelia's head.

(The ghost gave false hope when Ted, and fuelled a runoff to desire when Zakharov. If Shelley's curse was a ghost, she cheated on it all with sweet words)

Even if the word was right that you could crush Rufina's wishes or watched her, it's not like moving someone else so far to 'enjoy a three-sentence play'. I don't feel like things are different in nature now that the ghost has manifested himself as if he were arguing with Rufina.

(But don't worry about it now)

The ghost laughed in front of Cordelia, who drives away the clutter and points his nerves at the movement of the ghost and the rufina.

"Well, you will, won't you?"

And without getting lost, he jumped straight towards Rufina.

Cordelia concentrated all her magic and tried to build a wall by flying magic into the grass and trees on Rufina's side.

But the moment I reached out, I felt a strong gaze from the ghost.

"That's a hassle."

It was almost at the same time that I heard that voice and realized that the ghost was changing direction and heading in my own direction, with a severe impact on my abdomen.

There was no voice, only the air leaked out of my throat.

Still, the consciousness never flew, but Cordelia collapsed on the spot by too much shock. At the same time the roar of Rufina sounded.

"You!!"

"I'm a princess, so don't be so absurd with your voice. Well, as a princess, I guess I was gonna get caught here on purpose, 'cause I don't have a stepdaughter to hang out with that much either."

Eat up your teeth, but Cordelia's body doesn't move well. I wish I could do something about the ghost standing next to me, but I can't even get my hands off the ground.

Cordelia was just confused by the ghost words coming down.

(Instead of a decoy, he was aiming to be imprisoned...? What do you mean...?

But before that, I have to tell Rufina to run. I think so, but the only thing that leaked out of my mouth was my breath.

"It's okay, Mr. Cordelia. Because Rufina will leave you intact. Come with me for a moment instead. But you spared me. Mr. Cordelia seemed to have noticed along the way."

"Ghost, you"

"Don't look like that, Rufina. Because it's your fault. Oh, stay away from me. I'm not willing to kill Mr. Cordelia right now, because I could go wrong."

"You... why are you after that girl? If you want to return my efforts to nothing, you must be after me."

The ghost laughed at Rufina's roaring voice.

"I thought if Rufina and Mr. Cordelia were together, I'd come out - you're right about that. But even if I crush what you want, there's no way I'm going to make a move directly. [M] I'm a royal, so what's being targeted? Or were you in a hurry to lose sight of a lot of things?

I don't see the look of a ghost in Cordelia who can't raise her face.

But I've found that the shape is as pleasant as I can imagine.

"I told you." Wouldn't it be interesting if I could poke you down to despair where your grief is finally fulfilled, Princess of Durroughs ". I don't think you'd give up where you got in the way, but what if something happened to Mr. Cordelia, who was attached to your selfishness in the north, for example? Hate would accumulate if people in this country thought Rufina was responsible for taking Mr. Cordelia, and it would be more interesting if we added the assumption that it had made the ghost strip, and the Count wouldn't shut up without them, and if things got bigger, it could be a fight."

Cordelia opened her eyes to the words.

"Well, Mr. Cordelia seems to have noticed along the way. But... well, if you want it back safely, tell Sylvester to come alone. I'll be waiting in the cabin just up the river in the Argel Forest. I can wait for you until the date changes, so tell him to stay alone."

It was almost at the same time that Cordelia tried to say that Sylvester had nothing to do with it and that she heard Rufina's "you...!!" rage.

Shortly thereafter, however, Cordelia's vision was dyed black.