Immediately, my brother tried to open his mouth.
But somehow, the movement stops on the way.
No voice was heard and my lips were pulled together.
Flowing silence.
Oh, that? I didn't hear back.
Can we leave the new suspect alone or not?
I think there's only one choice here, but I'm starting to get anxious...!
Open the Black Fan to hide the distraction in your mind.
My brother is one of the heroes and protagonists of the so-called original novel "The King of Honor".
Once a pure reader, I once told Celius the hero about my past.
But thanks to that, I can somehow read my brother's way out! I also think that.
Original knowledge to help with subtleties!
--Unlike this one, there is a scene in the original where Celius is thrown with similar questions.
An episode that occurs before and after the congregation of lords.
The rogue aristocrats are the killers! Slightly, Celius knows it! This is an attack from the infidel aristocracy!
Hugh is under suspicion and accused of murder in public. Of course I made it up, but there was too much evidence, and Celius couldn't cover for Hugh on the spot.
This is Todome's question to Celius.
His Highness Celius. The evidence shows everything. Or are you going to insist that he is innocent simply because he is now a knight of his own escort?
"... guards. Take Hugh Roberts into custody."
With the colon in mind, Celius gives orders to capture Hugh.
I was worried that I might be sheltered. His Highness Celius is truly fair. I was relieved that the killer was caught. "
An episode where political opponents' nobles smile.
I was so upset with my enemies when I read it...
! That's why if, "Anyway, you're suspicious! Hugh is absolutely innocent! No need to look into it! Even if there is suspicion or evidence, all allies go through!" If it's a character who replies like that, it's different!
That scene is because Celius decides to hold Hugh while he believes in him!
In a trial held at a later date, the enemy will be completely victorious.
Yeah. So this time, like the original Celius, you're saying that a suspicious person - even if it's on the knights of your guards - can't be left alone if he's my brother...?
Yeah, let's hurry it up!
"And...."
"His Highness Celius! We pledge allegiance to the royal family and hence to His Highness. Unreachable among us...!
When I was prompted, I received a brilliant indictment from one of the knights of the guard.
Looking at my brother's knights, it appears that there are many people who agree with me.
Some knights stare at Clifford as if he thinks he's giving false testimony in distress, or as if he can't stand it.
Nathan was unexpected. In my sense of arbitrariness and prejudice, he was the first to say the knight's line. However, when Clifford won the game, it was refreshing - he looked as if the fog had cleared up, but he was turning his head.
Hugh, his other brother's belly, is silent without losing his expression, and it is unclear whether he agrees or not. Either way, Hugh is the one who works according to my brother's wishes.
Clifford Alderton.
Return Ba and his gaze to his brother.
It was Clifford who finally opened his mouth.
"If there is no lie or deception in your remarks, will you be allied to the God of the Sky?"
This alliance with the Sky God is a definite word, mainly for God. An oath between a master and a subordinate is a little different in nature. It would naturally be, "I am not lying or lying."
Wait? Given the intent of my brother's questioning Clifford, alliances may be effective.
"No, that's not enough."
I broke into the conversation.
"Not enough?
"Sadly, my brother suspects Clifford. Is that why you doubt that word?... and the knights of my brother. Even if Clifford were to join the gods of the sky, I don't think that would change it."
That's why allies are not even allies.
"Let Clifford be my ally, not the god of heaven. Now, Clifford's testimony is the same as what I said."
In addition to affiliating with the sky gods, there are cases where the parts of the sky gods are replaced and affiliated with individuals.
This one is heavier as an ally.
Because it's supposed to be an ally of God. Unilateral passage does not work, and there is a risk to being allied. Instead of God, receive alliances - the allied side bears the same responsibility.
This time, Clifford will be punished if Clifford tells the sky gods that he is a liar.
If you lied to me, I will be punished jointly and severally.
However, Clifford's remarks will also gain weight when the alliance is established. Clifford's testimony = How it works for me.
If Clifford is suspicious as a witness, all I have to do is stand behind him and wipe it out! The princess of me is perfect as a backshield!
If it's the Princess's testimony, it adds power and credibility!
"... are you serious? If it's perjury, you'll be blamed."
A little angry in my brother's voice.
No, but this is an imitation of the original Celius!
I'm a suspect after being caught with all that evidence, but when Hugh decides to testify, he gets a fierce protest from an affair aristocracy that he's disqualified as a witness. And Celius cut through it by letting Hugh make an alliance with himself, the first prince.
It is also a scene that corresponds to Hugh's decorative atrial episode.
"My brother, if Hugh is suspected, he will do the same."
Well, even though it was an original, Celius was angry with some of his closest associates!
If Hugh had been sentenced as the enemy's prisoner, Celius would have been guilty as well. The opinion that it was imprudent to let Celius join us was just in case.
But because Hugh didn't lie and believed Hugh wasn't the killer, Celius backed him up with a straight shot.
I adopted it too!
"--Clifford! Come here!"
Calling him, Clifford jumped off the stage lightly. The stage is made higher than the ground, and if I were you, there would be a 100 percent impossible enclosure to jump over - with a spear in hand, landing without any particular balance and coming to me.
I called for allies, but that's why Clifford's actions won't be stopped.
"Octavia, you don't have to ally with me. I don't want that either."
But my brother's still voice rose to me.
"Shall I join the Sky God?
In addition, Clifford asks. Hmm...
"Does Clifford want to join the gods of the sky?
"... that's not how it is."
I'll reconsider. But the conclusion was the same.
The disadvantage of the personal version of the Sky God alliance is only when the allied person was lying.
"Then my answer is no."
Close the Black Fan and stand by!
"On the eve of the paradance, I witnessed a guard knight with a gold thread ornament room - a guard knight above my brother. If that word is true, Clifford, be with me, not the god of the sky."
As I looked up at Clifford, my dark blue eyes looked straight at me.
"Thank you."
From the nodded Clifford, the word of alliance is spinned.
"- I am not a sky god, but an ally to His Highness Octavia."
The alliance to the Sky God is formed by giving up the weapon with the words of the alliance. The metaphor of letting go and entering that shelter.
In the case of the Individual version, the allies give their weapons to the allies, and hold them together.
Both sides must hold each other with their left hands out.
Because the dominant hand is typically the right hand, it makes sense to use the left hand, which is more difficult to handle - more difficult than leaving it to God. Left-handed, two-handed people and other rare cases appear to be completely through.
Um... you're going to give me your left hand from the allied side. Give me your weapon.
Yes, sir!
Holding a closed "black fan" in his right hand, he pulled his left hand out in front of his chest.
According to the alliance, Clifford's weapon is a spear with a crushed tip, so you should be able to hold the spear with you!
I feel Clifford's gaze shaking slightly from the bandage on my left hand.
You said you were angry, remember the anger at that time...? Reconciliation! You settled with us!
"--Your Highness is injured in his left hand, so please be careful."
Clifford approached me with a spear in his left hand.
I grabbed the spear's hand.
... yeah. It's not heavy at all. It's less than paper! There was nothing to be careful of.
Clifford is the only one with a spear, and I'm just touching the spear with a grip.
I don't know about this...
I should feel the weight, too, right?
Clifford slightly changed his expression to a slightly troubled look when he sent his protest gaze. It seems that my request has been conveyed. But after all, a metal spear weighs less than paper.
--and.
"... that's enough. Octavia, Clifford Alderton's testimony is equal to yours. It's not just me. That's what everyone here understood."
The voice of my brother sounded as if I could tell my knights.
Guzz pose in your heart!
"On top of that, please answer my question, brother. I haven't received any answers yet. Can new suspects be left alone or not?"
This time, the immediate answer came.
"Of course, we can't leave the skeptics alone."
That's what I mean!
"You won't be able to ignore it until you have testified.... that's what I said in the first place"
What did my brother say?
I'll look back. When - ah, in my room.
What is the credibility of the testimony? Besides, are you like a man? Guard knights are all in the same uniform. I didn't decide it was Clifford. "
There is no certainty that it is different. I can't ignore it until I get my testimony. Can you leave the skeptics alone? It's impossible for me. "
Yeah, I did. I did.
And you ignore Clifford's testimony! If you decide what to do, you'll turn into a huge boomerang and bounce back to your brother.
It certainly continues...
"At least stay under surveillance until we know you're innocent."
Ah.
"Did you do the same to your brothers' knights as Clifford?
My brother nods.
"Take"
I have a hunch it's going to work!
The hunch was a hunch, and you forgot that it was meant to come off.
Ah, breathe deeply while hiding your mouth with the Black Fan.
Soon, I heard a voice.
"His Highness Octavia. Can I help you?
"I'm in very good shape."
I answered Hugh's question in Princess Smile.
... from Hugh.
From Hugh Roberts, the knight of his brother's escort and trustworthy of his brother.
This is important!
Actually, I am in good health.
When I moved around in the middle of the night, I woke up as usual in the morning, and I had a delicious breakfast egg dish - a fluffy and mellow cheese omelet in my previous life!
I also went to see a doctor at the castle and the bandage on my left hand was rewound, and I got a note with no problems.
However,
After a defense attack with my brother at a midnight workout, it is now dawn overnight.
Hugh Roberts is my escort...!
This happened because of two conflicting testimonies.
Clifford is the one my brother suspects of working on Sil's carriage. According to one witness, he looked like Clifford in the uniform of a guard knight.
In contrast, Clifford's testimony suggests that Clifford also witnessed shadows near the carriage at night. Proof of being a guarded knight with a brother. Someone with a gold thread decorative chamber attached to his sword.
In both cases, the Knight of the Guard was seen on the eve of the runaway accident.
The difference is affiliation.
Knight of my Guard - Clifford.
The knight of my brother's guard-- someone.
Afterwards, it was decided in the reasoning novel that the alibi confirmation would be done by all the knights of my brother's guards.
Alibi and Shiro confirmed personnel are usually on assignment.
Alibiless knights, like Clifford, are under surveillance. I'm off duty, too.
So far, so loud. I'm convinced.
From there, I felt anxious about my safety in the absence of a guard knight, aiming to liberate Clifford, and I strongly appealed to my brother on the route.
... but it went behind my back.
Very well. I'll hug you for a while. "
Okay, that doesn't make any sense.
Hugh was one of the knights of his brother's escort who confirmed that there was an alibi there. It is also supported.
From the original standpoint, there's no way that Hugh was the one who crafted Sil's carriage. And maybe Nathan.
However, even if you're not the killer, it doesn't change what's in your brother's heart.
If you behave badly, I have a hunch that you're going to slip out on my brother...
I can't lose my mind...!
Above all, I'm not used to it. I realized that what Clifford was withholding was part of my daily routine. I feel strange.
The visit to Sil, the future free visit to Clifford, access to the library, and the planned visit to the castle were rejected....
I shook my head in my heart.
No, let's look at the good points!
Thanks to the confrontation with my brother last night, there was room for improvement!
First of all, my scope of action has expanded slightly.
You can now stroll around the garden except in your room! It's not a garden to show off to visitors, it's one of the smallest gardens on a large scale. A place where I found Edgar-sama and thought it would be nice to take a walk in the garden at midnight.
I asked for it in this garden, and I went through!
I knew it would kill me if I kept it indoors forever.
Even on the castle grounds, we need to get out and get some air!
So I'll take a deep breath as much as I can.
Today is a great day for a walk.
I enjoy the only right to a walk that I have just won.
It came to the middle of the garden.
Well-maintained, the white flower, Leishlan, soothes my heart. Besides, this flower smells good. Slightly elegant.
The garden effect was excellent. I feel like I'm getting better at my head!
Maybe I can come up with a better idea now!
For example... hmm...
Bring Hugh on our side!
Secondly, I think it will be easier to contact my brother through Hugh.
Looking back, he sees the absent Hugh in sight.
If I were Octavia as I was, I would have had a friendly relationship with Hugh.
It's not too late...?
To be honest, the figure of Hugh in reality can only be understood as the heart of his brother. I know my face and name, and although the scope of my life overlaps, that's all.
A spontaneous conversation that Hugh won't be alerted to.... Ah.
"Hugh, what happened to the gold thread decoration room?
"It's from His Highness Celius."
"I know that, too. It's a longer one, isn't it?
But it's short!
"Why do you ask such a question?"
"... I wonder if I felt uncomfortable."
The gold thread decoration chamber that the original Hugh is super super cherished is shorter.
However, from the reaction, I feel like I have failed as the thread of the conversation.
"- May I ask Your Highness a question instead of an answer?"
Unexpectedly, Hugh said such a thing with a pause.
"If you can answer me."
Why can't I have it?
"Hello. For example, suppose His Majesty gave His Majesty two orders. But those two orders are in conflict. Your Highness must obey one of the two orders. How will His Highness be chosen to carry out his orders?
"... what is the content of the order?
"Content is not a problem in itself. Any conflicting order. Your Highness, think for yourself."
Even if I got the opposite order from my father....?
The contents came to mind - please marry politically! And marry in love! It was my second choice. I wonder if this is okay as an example. So, which order are we going to give?
"If I were you, I'd choose the order I want to follow."
Choose a romantic marriage!
"I want to obey."
Hugh murmured and his eyes fell down.
"... maybe there is such a way of thinking."
Does this mean that the standards for Hugh are different?
"I'm glad it helps."
I don't think the question is too vague and helpful to Hugh at all!
"Now it is my turn to answer His Highness."
Hugh grabbed the handle of the sword on his waist. Place the gold thread decorative compartment on the palm of the hand.
"This is just my cumbersome result. A few days ago, I was on a mission. We caught him, but the enemy was delayed and the decorative chamber was cut. Because of my immaturity, I keep it as a commandment. It seems that His Highness Octavia has made it ugly. I apologize."
Saying the answers in the script, Hugh drooped his head like a knight's example - but Hugh barely raised his face for seconds.
Reflect in the direction you left the pattern on.
Almost simultaneously, a figure appeared from the direction Hugh looked back.
His hand immediately moved away from the handle of the sword, and instead Hugh hung his head against the person who appeared.
You're the next greatest man after your father.
The person holding the freshly picked leishlan flower looks lightly at me and Hugh with his burnt brown eyes over his glasses.
"To Octavia... Hugh? It's a rare combination."
Edgar smiled when he said so.