The next day, Aruba joined his uncle Lord Karman and secured reinforcements at Russell Castle.An army that was most unlikely to be used as a force, but as a last resort, Aruba left Russell Castle in agreement with his uncle.Of course, the destination is where Rafir told us about the other faction's Demon Man.

They don't know that Chroniel was captured at Russell Castle.I might be alert if I knew, or I might return a moderate, thin reaction.Either way, the strength of the Magus' unity will change the response, but Arba won't know that much.

After all, leading an army is no different than being alert.Diplomacy is said to be supported by force, and some strength needs to be demonstrated.

It is also worrying that the Mages broke the silence of their fathers' time and began to move now, and it makes enough sense to grasp the movement of the opponent in order for the meeting to have a bad outcome.

Whether or not the faction trying to drive down Aruba has teamed up with the Magus.

Whether or not to use the case of Chroniel to approach with a tough attitude.

Whether to build a cooperative relationship.

Negotiating politics indefinitely carries risks, but there is no other way because there is a lack of information.

"Rafir, was Chroniel working on his own to some extent?

"Maybe. I don't even know what I was doing without me."

So, for the negotiator this time, is it sleepy?

Maybe.

As a result, changes appeared in the surrounding atmosphere as we led the way.The sight appears to be watching an elongated march through the forest.I wonder if Rafir was aware of it, or if he was swallowing more and more.

Any further march could suddenly create an actual armed conflict.Prepare some liaison relays with the brigade, and the brigade will stop the march.Aruba takes Rafir, Jordo, and the SS.

The quiet air of the forest shakes.Cold air punctured Aruba's skin.There was a range of people who wanted to be convinced if they were told that there was will or emotion in the forest.

When I encouraged Rafir and her to make babies, the woods worked with warm magic.But now it's as cold as trying to get Aruba out.

Perhaps because it is the territory of the Magus, hostility and vigilance have spread through the forest.Rafir looked steep as if the chills that could not be erased by wearing her coat proved to be alert.Lift your eyebrows and hold your shoulders with both hands.

After walking for a while, the cold faded away.Without putting her hair in, a figure appeared from the other side of the dark and foggy curtains of the forest.

An elderly man is at the forefront, and men like to escort him around are holding back.The guards did not hide their hostile eyes, but the elderly man lurked his emotions under his epidermis and questioned Aruba.

"Are you the prince?

"Whatever. You seem to represent the Magus here, don't you?

Sure. And I know you're holding back an army.I want you to forgive the vigilance of the young man behind me. "

"We needed to show our strength so we wouldn't throw the conversation away and use our strength.I won't tell you to be vigilant because we have a heavy burden.Just promise me you won't hurt me if you promise to get to the same table. "

"Thank you. I promise I won't do it either."

Alba and the Elder gestured at the same time towards the men behind them.The SS 'sword extraction posture was resolved, and the Magus side also resolved the imminent battle.

"Now, don't look at the blood"

So reassuringly murmuring, Rafir stroked her chest down.The elder glanced at the state and his eyes were slightly open.

"Miss Rafir. It's been a long time.When did you grow up? "

Like the Elder said, huh?Rafir, who bent his neck, lost his words for a moment and stared at the elder.

The Elder seems to have made friends with Rafir's father under the name of Granis.

After Rafir's father's death, Rafir was taken away in the middle of the year by the militants, including Chroniel.

"Miss Raffield, it's only by drawing in one of your father's bloodthirsty daughters that you've gained support."

"What was my father like?

"He was a powerful man.It is as if his hands had brought us together in one.After your father died, he split up and couldn't stop Miss Rafir from being taken away. "

"That's right... that's right"

"Miss Rafir, what happened to Lord Chroniel sometimes?

He's my prisoner.

The two conversations broke out and Aruba spoke.

"We attacked our castle and turned it back.I want you to understand why I led the army on guard. "

"I have a lot to say about Russell Castle as your castle, but... well.I understand your situation.Come on, prince. What do you want from us?And will Miss Rafir return to us?

"I understand you're not going to contradict us.But there are too many disputes in the world of men.I promise to return Russell Castle to you if you help me. "

"Heh......!

Aruba-sama!

Though modest, Jordo clasped his voice with a steep face.As a fortress, they are willing to abandon first-class Russell Castle and virtually abandon the surrounding area.Jordo must have felt a sense of crisis when he decided to do it on his own.

"I can't give back Rafir.She's my girl. "

This time, I heard a stronger voice.The elder, Granis, rubbed his hands together for a while before looking at Aruba's eyes.

"Is that okay with Miss Raffield?

"Mmm...."

Then she exhaled a little and said.

"If you'd come back here, I could have a place."

"Where?"

"It's a little dusty, but the Lady Rafir's house is still there.I wish I had a memory. "

"Take a look, Rafir.Before we leave. "

Alba shouted at Rafir's back.Seeing his little back trembling, Aruba felt something tightening her heart.

"Have you said goodbye?"

Alba asked, and Rafir nodded quietly.Agreements were reached to build cooperation and establish means of communication, and eventually to return the Castle of Russell.

The rest is a species of anxiety that remains in King's Landing.I was concerned about Fine, Phyllis, Carina, Salia, and Riel, not knowing what the King's Capital was like without information.Fine, Phyllis, Maya, and Riel are in a relatively calm position if the hunch is working well.But I feel some disturbing shadow about Salia and Carina's sisters.

What is the clarity of this hunch, even though I don't know the state of King's City at all?Usually, the prediction is somewhat vague, and it is not a future prediction.However, a hunch of detail similar to the future prediction is running through Aruba's head.What the hell is this?

I wonder if it's since I met Rafir.

"His Highness Alba. Can't you take it a little slower?

Granis called out.Rather than retaining Aruba, I suppose you'd rather keep Rafir here longer.I don't want to tie Rafir up, but I think it's more nostalgic than deciding to make it Aruba's.

"I don't have much time."

Respond with a deception.Rafir grabbed Aruba's arm.A little exhaled, Glennis held his breath and turned straight towards Aruba.

"His Highness Alba. Did you know that?The Mages are no different from humans except for some species.It just grows so fast. "

"I know. What did you do about it?

"There are many kinds of magicians.There is no intrinsic difference between humans and magicians like us.And age and flesh growth are at odds with humans, the cause of our past defeats and the consequence of your continued threat.The height of magical aptitude is one reason, but it is only a minor cause.The biggest reason we carved the history of washing blood with blood in our fathers' days is because our species is so close together. "

"... so?

"Did you know? In those days when we were defeated, our king left behind a curse.I have cursed your king and his descendants. "

Aruba's ears twitched at the word "curse."

"Curse....."

"I'm going to fill your city with magicians.I left a prophetic curse, but it has nothing to do with us living today.We will not turn our fangs on you if we choose our survival first and foremost, no matter what happens to you.We can also advance our troops to King's Landing. "

"We've been taking your territory for a long time.I will not force you to cooperate. "

Aruba walked back to Granis.Raphiel follows me behind it.The words of Granis who said, "Curse," somehow remained in Aruba's ear.