"It's been so long...It's like a catastrophe. "

"Brother... I apologize for not contacting you for a while.First of all, I apologize for placing an unnecessary burden on the country because of our lack of power. "

"The general situation is predictable.But first, sit down. It won't even be a standing conversation. "

We visited Prince Magna's room.The prince said that after he turned his eyes on Chilari and us without showing any particular reaction.Along with the maid who had prepared tea and tea for the number of people, even the guard knight left the room, and there were only five of us and Prince Magna in the room.

"Well... what did I tell you?"

Prince Magna, who put tea in his mouth with a little noise, now turned to me with a clear look.

"Miss Lapis, is it true that you are the same person as Brave?"



You came all of a sudden. Earlier, the soldiers said that people in the country now know who I am, but if I can visit from the front, I will be in trouble for answers.Rubias tried to stand between me and Prince Magna, who always looked hard at me without forgiving lies, but I took her by my hand.

"... it's true. I'm Brave.This is the man who is believed to have defeated the Devil 300 years ago. "

"Really... was it true?"

While bracing his arms, he sighed deeply, and Prince Magna wrinkled his eyebrows.Judging from that, Prince Magna must have been half-hearted.Oh, I see. Even if it is said that a human being 300 years ago is living in modern times by changing his gender, it is usually a place to laugh.

"... I thought it was an unusual strength for a long time, but if it's Brave, I can convince you.I see. They're no match for the Knights. "

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"What if it is?"

Not knowing what Prince Magna was going to say next, I snorted my throat.

"I'm sorry I did this to you.Our laziness prevented us from maintaining the peace we once won with our lives.I want to apologize for being one of the people who lives now. "

That's how I lowered my head.I wasn't the only one who panicked at such an unexpected reaction.Rubias and others are surprised to hear nothing, and Karin and the others are breathing.I didn't think Prince Magna, who was proud and tended to give a slightly cold impression, would apologize directly to me.

"No... no, it's nobody's fault.Your Highness doesn't have to apologize. "

"Even so. There is certainly one end of responsibility as custodian of the country.It's called royalty. "

I see... I mean, the prince is apologizing even for the sins of his ancestors, who were scratching for peace.There was no Bordeaux kingdom 300 years ago, but suddenly no royalty was born from nowhere, and if we look at the genealogy, we will find out who the leading aristocracy was at that time.We took the peace we had won for granted and failed to prepare for the demons at the dawn of the power struggle.The prince must regret it.I think it's serious. But you must be so responsible.Unlike the previous reputation, I don't feel like people have changed.Maybe he grew up mentally after the civil war.

"... okay, I accept your apology, not as Lapis, but as Brave."

"Thank you."

Somehow, in the current exchange, I had the impression that he was rigid and difficult to catch, and I liked him.I don't like the opposite sex, but like friends and acquaintances.If he was serious enough to cover his ancestors' sins, he would be a good king for the future.

"Well, that's a different story."

Without any time to be confused by the sudden switch, Prince Magna cut out the next topic.Of course that explains how we went missing.The report from the source seemed to understand the general flow, but I guess I needed to hear the details directly from the person.Prince Magna, who was silently listening to Rubias, who explained so badly, sighed deeply after hearing everything.

"That's futile. Assaulting enemy strongholds in a handful, but trying to take the emperor's head.But the worst part is that you're failing. "

"But, brother, the master tried to stop the war..."

"Failure is meaningless, Rubias.You'll understand that. "

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I wanted you to talk to me about it by doing it.Such feelings are conveyed from the attitude.Oh, this. He's talking to Rubias, but he's mainly talking to me.Even if it's Brave, you can't be too strong.I'm starting to feel sorry for you.Satisfied with a degree of complacency, Prince Magna sighed again and changed the tone of his voice slightly. Brighter.

"Well, there's nothing I can do about it.As a result, the power of the Rebel Empire has been greatly reduced.However, they still had the strength to drop Lumiere.Let's wrap up the story. The situation is worse.The Rebel Empire has teamed up with the Demons to gather power from nowhere.Honestly, Bordeaux alone is in a tough situation.Do you know how far this goes? "

Everyone nods with cockroaches.

"No, but it's not all bad stuff.Though Lumiere has fallen, the brave Master Flair is safe, and we can use her as our flag to gain the name of Lumiere's retrieval.And secondly. Brave is on our side. "

My gaze gathers on the spot.I felt uncomfortable and unexpectedly squeezed my ass and sat down again without meaning.

"Miss Lapis, I understand your position and feelings, but I want you to stand on the stage now.Summarizing the heroes of all nations, as the Saviors and true braves of the Demons. "