"Even to Count Grom's territory... he said he has become hostile to the Steeds, what the hell am I supposed to do now..."

Asked about the fact of the shock by Verna's mouth, Count Christopher is changing his complexion as funny as it sounds. That was also true of the knights and soldiers who cemented his surroundings.

"If we find out about this one, Prince Steed will definitely turn in his crusade soldiers. Even a few hundred black knights had no teeth, but nothing can be done with soldiers in our territory. Do you want to go to another country...?

"No!?

"Count! Are you going to abandon us!

"Chi, no! It's not!

"What's the difference!

The knights changed their complexion again to the words the Count leaked potpourri. That's right. Unlike the Count, I guess I can't forgive the Count for trying to escape to the safety zone just for himself, because it's like being thrown out without a sentence for them and their families to escape.

Verna shook her head left and right as she sighed deeply, watching her sulking father and his subordination.

"Pity......"

"Oh, yeah. Pity you guys!

She was the Count who became so strong that she got my will for Verna's whining, but it was soon denied to herself.

"It's not. I'm saying it's you who's sorry, Father."

"Huh?"

Verna sighed deeply once again at the Count, who shook his neck if he didn't know what it meant.

"It's natural for everyone to speak out about their dissatisfaction. Who will follow those who try to escape by relinquishing their own responsibilities? They have family, friends, acquaintances who live in this city, right? Are you going to tell me to abandon it and protect myself from escape? Think a little bit."

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I guess I only had a position and no one usually pointed it out to me. The Earl was pounding his mouth like a heartfelt surprise. Does Verna no longer sigh at how he looks like that, staring at the knights who were making a scene with a crisp look.

"I can't leave it to your father anymore. I'll protect this city. You will be dissatisfied, but help us all."

"I don't mind that..."

"See?"

"... yeah"

The knights do not disagree particularly because the princess, who is brilliant and motivated, is more worthy of protection than the wretched lord. But I guess I won't even hide my anxious attitude because I understand the current situation. Verna makes them smile to reassure themselves like that.

"Don't worry. We have a strong ally. You're here, Dieria, and you're part of a brave party to fight the Demons with His Highness Rubias."

The counts and knights are stunned. This is as soon as I said I was part of a brave party, even though no one believed what Verna had just explained. I can tell it's cash, but I don't see it on my face right now.

"Everyone would have understood that Dieria was strong and not even an opponent, such as the Black Knight. But no matter how strong she is, you can't count on it. We need your help."

"Verna's right. There are limits to what I can do alone. I need your help protecting everyone in the city."

Me and Verna became as dependable as people changed, annihilating a black knight who had no teeth to stand on their own. And Count Christopher, who cut ourselves off and tried to escape alone. They seemed to consolidate their resolve immediately, although they showed a bare gesture that only cruised for a moment.

"If we're good, let us work together. Dear Verna, Dear Dieria"

That's what I said and I knelt down at the same time. One nod to Verna's satisfaction and he turns to his own father.

"That's why I say it. Father, leave the rest to me, Father, if you want to rest in your room and leave the city."

"Verna......"

"Come on, we've got everyone's cooperation, so whatever you put down, there's something you have to do. Please come."

When Verna says so, she walks past the side of the bewildered Earl of Christopher and walks over to the magic equipment that was set in the back of the room. That's for sure...... magic props for contact? I remember hearing Rubias talk about such tools before. When Verna gets her hands on it, she starts it immediately.

"Verna. What are you going to do?

"I will fly a wave against every part of the world. There must be many lords who are unhappy with the Steeds. If only we could use those powers."

"It's..."

Isn't it hard - you didn't have to say it to me. You guessed with my expression, Verna laughed powerlessly. No matter how dissatisfied you were, your opponent is a force that holds most of the country in its hands. Where Verna called for a grand resolution here, I don't even think a lord would come out to respond to it. Besides, I'm sorry to say this, but I can't flag Verna. For to the nobles of other territories, she is only a little girl who knows no face either. In response to that verna, there will be no lord to put himself or his inhabitants at risk.

"I know it's unlikely. But there's no other way. Now we have to gather a little more allies."

"... right"

The determination was renewed when Verna started a demonic prop and tried to call upon it, and it was precisely then that the demonic prop began to make a shitty noise, the size of the room barely echoing throughout the castle.

"Hey, what!?

"This is… a warning sound that rings in an emergency! Someone is trying to get the word across the country."

Verna answers me holding my ear. This magic trick wasn't just a conversation, it was a conversation. Surprised as we watched, after a while we heard voices accustomed to hearing from the magic props.

'… I, Rubias, the Third Princess of the Kingdom of Bordeaux, hereby express my determination. You can't overlook the tyranny of Brother Steed any more! To get the country back on the right path, to sweep the abusive working undead out of the country, and above all to prepare for the demonic threat, I, Brother Steed... No, I was determined to defeat Steed! Collect what I don't think is mine! Say it again! Rubias the Brave and his people have decided to defeat Steed! Save the King and defeat Steed! Those who want our Bordeaux Regular Army help, gather in the city of Suphore!

Putung - and that's all the magic props have been completely silenced.

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We have no words either. I had no idea Rubias was going to take such action. What happened while each of us was acting differently? Does Lapis know about this? I should have been with Rubias, so maybe she's on her side too...... Couldn't you find the Prince Magna Karin and Ciel are looking for? Doubts come to mind one after another.

"This is... an opportunity!

Turning around, Verna was reddishing her cheeks for excitement.

"If His Highness Rubias gave up his army, there must be many who agree. His Royal Highness is popular because Steed, of course, is above his second brother, Prince Magna. Most of the forces that defy Steed will end. Most importantly, every member of the Brave Party is just a thousand strong men on one horse. There must be enough winning chances!

"Sure..."

Regardless of me and Rubias and the others, only Lapis is different. If she cares about it, she shouldn't be dealing with a cohort of armies. That's not impossible to wipe out by yourself.

"We should contact His Highness Rubias immediately. My Christopher family is with His Highness. In this case, the Steeds should no longer be able to afford to send troops to our territory at the end of the North. Even if dispatched, a small number of repressive armies, not large armies, would be at best. Luck is upon us!

Turning from a difficult situation to even survive, Verna didn't even try to hide her joy when she found out it might be the safest place in the country. If Rubias is going up north in the city of Suphore, I'm going to be able to get some cover. We need to work with Verna to sharpen the power of the Steeds as much as we can. But...

In contrast to the floating Verna, I was wondering if I might have missed something. I can't say what caused the clarity, but that's what my mind was telling me.