After leaving the heavy mythrill mine, we returned to Emegis, the territorial capital, in a high-speed carriage.
We get off the high speed carriage in the jungle near the territorial capital.
Licht told the Servants.
"We're going to the Reichstag.If you feel the Count's hand, run away. "
It's really dangerous, so I wanted you to run away first, but we could run away from the Count.I couldn't let go of the high-speed carriage, which was a valuable mobility.
Leave Raffen, our most important living witness, with the Servitors, and the four of us will proceed with the Nastasian rescue operation.
After a lot of thought, I came to the conclusion that...
Front breach.
That was all.
There was a plan to sneak into my magic arrow flight and rescue Nastasia, but Laura disagreed.
"... it could be dangerous. The opponent was manipulating Mr. Rafen.This movement may be leaking. "
Sure makes sense.
Had that been the case, the Count would have moved Nastasia somewhere else.
Rather than wasting my feet - there is even the possibility of an ambush.
... sneaking into a situation like this would even give the Count a pretext to bury him as a mysterious intruder.
So I decided to talk from the front.
Here's Rio, a maid with Nastasia.If Rio asks to see the princess, it's hard to accept.
... I don't think the Count will answer so honestly...
But we can't be too rough there until we get out the front.
Richard said aloud.
Well then, let's go with that operation!
We set out for the Count's castle.
It seems that the territorial capital is not particularly alert, and the gates are open as if nothing were going on.
Many people were coming and going without being checked by the gatekeepers.
We get mixed up with nothing to eat.
When I tried to get past the gatekeeper...
Excuse me.
And all of a sudden, the doorman called.
"Isn't that Count Licht?"
It was sharp.
I wonder if the Count is still arranging something.
Licht nodded loudly without seeing any excitement.
Is that so?
"Yes, of course. The Countess told me that the Vicomte had left, but what did you do?"
... it just seemed like I was curious.
Licht replied indifferently.
"Forget to tell the Count what to do.I'm back. "
"I see. It looks like it's on foot... but where's the carriage?"
"I came so close, but I got a little sick.The Servitor is fixing it now. "
"Really? Well... I'll take you by carriage to the Count's castle, so can you wait a moment?"
We looked at each other.
I see... you're noble, so you can take care of yourself.
The doorman seems very nice and doesn't feel like a trap.But it could be manipulated like a raffin.
Richard waved his hand.
"Thank you, but I don't want to increase your work.I'll get it myself if I have to. "
That said, I walked through the gate without any trouble.
After the distance opened, Licht exhaled a lot.
"Ahhhhh! I'm nervous!"
"... it looks like the Count hasn't made any sort of arrangement."
Rio nodded his words.
"You haven't noticed yet?"
"I hope you didn't notice.That way, they will guide us to Nastasia without noticing our intentions! "
We'll walk closer to the Count's castle.
The gates of the castle were also open, but unlike the gates of the city, they were not unchecked.The doorman is confirming the human permission to enter.
... the nobleman who stayed here a while ago - is that all you can do?
But I didn't have to think about anything.
"Vladimir Stram, right?"
There was a reaction from the gatekeeper.
"I am using it from the Count.If you show up, I'll show you around. Here we are. "
The gatekeeper will lead us to the back of the castle.
... I see.
It seems that the Count is aware of our movements.
I just wanted to say no, like in the wagon earlier.
That's not going to happen.
Just as we appeared squarely from the front, the Count invited us squarely from the front.
I can't say no to this.
We follow the gatekeeper in silence as we interact with the eyes of readiness.
Rio was gently whispering to Laura.
"Do not leave my side.And can I use arrow magic? "
"... it's okay."
"Be prepared to use it at any time."
Laura nodded with a serious face.
I can't allow myself to be alarmed anymore.
This is the middle of enemy territory.The Count, who knows our movements, invited us into danger.Whatever happens at any time, it's not strange.
"Here we are."
I thought I'd enter the castle, but it was the garden that was designated.The distance between the castle and the wall is considerable and the space is very large.
I saw a balcony protruding from the upper floor of the castle.
The gatekeepers are down.
No, we're not going back. We'll join the group of knights gathered there in the direction we came from.
There was a wall of knights there as if it were blocking the gates.
... I have a bad feeling about this...
Eventually, the balcony door will open.
"Thank you for waiting, Count Stram."
The Count of Emegis showed up and looked down on us.
"Well... may I help you?Do you remember being sent back to your own territory because you said you had personal business? "
"There was something I forgot about."
"Huh? What is that?"
"It's for Nastasia.I'd like to see you. "
"Well, then, just fine."
Nevertheless, the Count's mouth distorts.
"You're here, so you can talk here."
... are you here?
At the same time as that word...
A shadow of someone appeared behind Count Emegis.
The shadow steps one step forward and exposes itself to the sun.
Even the word "beautiful" is far away.
There stands a beauty that makes him fall in love with what he sees.
The Third Princess Nastasia Valentianu.
But all I saw was suspicion and mistrust.
Nastasia's medical condition was heavy and she didn't seem to stand up alone.Make her look as if nothing had happened to her?
That's impossible.
Then there must be a reason.
--Forth manipulates people by entangling spirits with threads.The princess must be under the same attack.
That's what Rafen said.
We tried to get the princess out before it was done.
Didn't you make it?
That's why she got better.
The invasion of the spirit is over.
I don't think so.
"Count Richard Stram, do you have something for me?"
Nastasian voices echo.The voice is not as weak as it was when we met before.
It was full of royalty and elegance.
Licht doesn't answer right away. You probably notice the same weirdness as me.Eventually, he said:
"Yes, Master Nastasia, we should leave this territory immediately and return to King's Landing.This Licht will serve you. "
"It's not bad."
Nastasia succeeds after smiling and laughing.
Unless you're a rebel.
――
Tension runs between the four of us.
"I know, Count Stram.My ill health is the poison that I was swallowed when I stopped by your territory.If Forth hadn't figured it out, he'd be dead by now. "
It didn't take Rio long to raise his voice.
"Nastasia, wake up!You are deceived by the Count! "
"Shut up, Rio. Are you being deceived by the Vicomte?"
A squeaky voice relentlessly beats Rio.
"Now, that's the end of the story.The knight of the Earl. Destroy the rebels who work against the royal family! "
"Whoa, whoa!"
The knights shout at Nastasia's words.
When the knights pulled out the sword, they approached us with their eyes open.
Laura calls me in an impatient voice.
"... Alberto! Nastasia-san too!"
"I know."
I nodded quietly.
Nastasia is probably being manipulated by Forth.Like Rafen did.
Then you can say the same.
Like Rafen, I can disable that effect.
My magic arrow.
I pointed my right hand at Nastasia, who stands on the balcony.
... I don't feel comfortable shooting magic at the royal family...
But I can't help it.
I never said that word with my heart.
"Magic Arrow"