- Rubias Perspective

"Brother!? Were you safe!?

"I don't know. He was teasing the Steeds' eyes and leaning all over them. That's good. What matters is the call you made earlier."

Not long after I'm surprised to hear from my brother, who thought survival was hopeless for more than half of us, I switch heads immediately. Brother Magna is the second heir to the throne. When I make up my mind during his absence, I will have unilaterally reneged on the promises I have previously made. If so, the way you shake yourself after defeating Steed will change dramatically.

"Brother..."

"I have a lot to say... but first I want to hear what you want. What do you want to do after you defeat Steed? If your father lived, would he pull himself out of politics as before and spoil himself for his status as a third princess? Or do you want to retire your father and take the helm of your own country?

Block these words, brother Magna. Keep talking. There was a slight rush from the voice color.

(Brother...?)

Well - and I was somehow guessing why he was in a hurry. From my older brother's point of view, you think I'm going to lose my own position whether I win or lose. If I triumph, the aristocracy gathered at his place, defamed of just hiding in our own cuteness, is drastically reduced. If you lose, you will continue to be pursued by the Steeds, who have gained even more strength by eliminating the intruders. Either way, it was packed. But...

"... If my brother was alive, I'm not going to go for king. All I have to do is save your father and eliminate Steed."

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Despite the same answer I declared in the magic props, Brother Magna seemed unconvinced. I naturally frown wondering if you're not trusted.

"That's what you say, but will those who helped you convince you with that? I think very much of all the nobles who agree with you and participate only to save your father."

"Why? Which one of them should have no choice. If you can't give it to the Steads, I don't like it. But don't you have to take sides here?

This should be our last chance if we're going to bet on survival. What else do you want me to do? I accidentally shake my neck to say things like if I still have a choice. But my brother just sighs.

"That's the answer that comes out because you don't have greed, Rubias. Ordinary humans can't think things apart that much. I'm willing to offer my cooperation to you because I expect more than that from maintaining my own forces. We are determined to expect more territory, more wealth before the battle begins"

"Damn......"

I wanted to say it didn't happen, but I reconsidered that my brother was right. Why have I ever been calm in the royal castle? That's because I was far from politics, not joining the fight for the throne. Didn't any nobleman try to relate closely to me because he had nothing to gain where he gave me?

"So what do you want me to do?

"I don't care if they come along on the side of good will. Now I want a little power. Except I'll stand between them. The flag is yours, and I turn to the coordinator. They'll think it's easy for you to give, too, but you can't do it if I stand between them."

Blink at unexpected remarks. It's an unthinkable word from my older brother.

"If the flag head stays with me, won't your brother's position be weaker? Weren't you aiming for the throne?

"So you don't have to give me my name until it's critical. If your father is alive when you defeat Steed, I will stand as your assistant. If you were dead, you'd be dismissed."

"... will that convince them?

"You won't be convinced. but whatever happens where you disagree. Because the Steads were already eliminated by then. I don't have the strength to stop by. Do you have anything else to say?

Doesn't that seem like a trick? If you have nowhere to reward them for cooperating, just make them risk their lives for nothing. As a person, is that okay with you? I suppose. But my brother laughs with his nose at the prospect of my grinding.

"That's why you're not going to politics, Rubias. If you are betrayed, betrayed, and still can't smile and join hands with your hateful opponent, the king, of course, will not serve as a nobleman. I personally prefer your upright personality, but as a nobleman you are disqualified."

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I can't tell if I'm being praised or denigrated. I still feel painful that the way you think about things in the palace doesn't suit me.

"Don't worry. I reward the aristocrats I side with quite a bit. However, if you accept it in silence, you could be betrayed. Conditions need to be put in place"

"Conditions…?

"If they offer to cooperate, let everything in the country declare that they will take sides. That way we can crush the escape route. It's about that all-you-can-have Steed of mine. You won't forgive anyone who turns to your enemies once. Unlike you, it has a serious personality in a bad way."

I assure you, there are no words on my brother. I don't really understand it to me that I wasn't very involved, but I guess I just have brothers and I watch them a lot.

"Okay. Honestly, I don't mind the troublesome position of the throne, either. If my brother will change, I will gladly give in. So, what exactly do you want to do? Can we rendezvous immediately?

"Right. I'll join you as soon as I can."

"Where is your current location? I'll pick you up if you want."

No problem if you ask your master to turn to any place. You should literally fly away and bring your brother up.

"No, that doesn't extend. This one has two of your people, Karin and Ciel. If you rely on Ciel's flying magic, you'll be able to travel without difficulty."

"Is Karin and Ciel with you!?

I didn't know you were finding your brother... That's a boulder, both of you. How the hell did you find out?

"I don't have a problem with it if I just carry it alone. We should be able to rendezvous in a couple of days, even late. Until then, keep as many allies as you can."

"Okay. If you two are on, you'll be fine, but be careful."

"You too."

the word. Finally, the demon prop stopped responding. Drain your strength with a sigh from your shoulder you were straining without knowing.

"I didn't think you two were together."

"Absolutely. It's good with Dieria and the good two, they're still competent. I would still be looking for my brother."

That said, I laugh lightly with my master. I feel like I ate a shoulder blush when I was ready to throw away my freedom as a brave man, but if my brother was alive, this would be convenient. I'll leave the trouble to him, and I'll focus on waving my sword.

- Magna Perspective

"Ugh..."

Out of communication with Rubias, I was unexpectedly sighing heavily.

"Look, isn't that what I said"

"... right. You're right."

Ciel's face, which I'm so proud of, is stubborn, but I can't argue with her because she was right. My sister was the same. Without any greed, he remained what could be termed a royal mirror, just trying to discharge his responsibilities upright. For those who have twisted like me, her likeness is very dazzling, but at the same time intense jealousy is remembered.... even if you are aware that it is something you don't have.

I turned to Ciel and Karin without putting such a shard of heart on the table.

"You're right to ask. I want to act fast, but are you two ready?

"It's always okay. If you're in the city of Suphore, even if you put in a break, you'll arrive in three days. Is Prince Magna the one who can get out of here right away?

"I've originally fallen on my own. There is no particular problem. Let's just grab some food and water and get going right away."

Nojuku has been through this many times by the time he gets here. I grew up in a royal palace. It was a lot of harsh experience for me, but it made me realize that human beings are something I can get used to in any situation. There will be no problem with this trip. After hurrying to bracket the prepared food around my body, I watched myself and Karin with a sturdy rope, then Ciel tying me up.

"Is this...?

"It's a lifeline not to fall. Lapis, if you have a proper Dieria, I don't need it, but if it's just my magic, I'll just pull it off. Just in case. Then Karin, please."

"Leave it to me."

Nodded Karin hugged me from behind, pulled first by Fluffy Floating Ciel in the Universe, and me and Karin were pulled up into the sky gleefully. If it was just the rope, I would have had the pressure to clog my breath, but thanks to Karin for holding me, I can breathe fine. The ministers who looked at this one worryingly under their eyes got into their eyes.

"Your Highness...!

"Meet them later. I don't mind staying here if I can't. Put your life first and act on it!

The next moment I said that, my vision blew rapidly. I thought something was going on, but I understood the scenery flowing at a speed I'd never seen before, and I finally realized I was starting to move. I see, surely this will arrive soon. In admiration of Ciel, who manipulates the lost magic of flight, I glanced at the city of Suphore, far away, which could not have been seen.