Kuro no Maou

Lily was on the ship when Chrono liberated Baron territory.

It is not a prized ancient weapon, the Sky Battleship Shangri-La, but a very ordinary freighter.The year-round wooden ships push through the Lemurian Sea, which vastly cuts through the Pandora continent from west to centre.

The weather is fine, with gentle waves and moderate wind speeds.The voyage to the runes was going smoothly.

However, it took a little time before the ship was discharged, so the schedule seemed to be slightly pressed.I could hardly find a ship to board, the reason is......

Captain, it's too late!!!

"Ahhn? Shut up, what's wrong with you?"

"Pirates! Now that the pirates are out, Yance!!"

The pathetic screams of the sentinel crew rushed the ship to Russia.

Pirates.

It is a sea bandit, as the script reads.It is a heinous criminal group that mainly attacks merchant ships, robbing them of their gold and precious items, or taking crew members hostage and demanding ransom.

Lily, who had spent time in the fairy garden without the sea, knew that pirates existed by reading books, and she was famous for her very existence.

However, pirate activity in these waters has only recently intensified.

Avalon's route from Serene to Runes was developed as a thick sea trade route with many ships passing by.The large amount of usage kept the route safe, and there was not much room for pirates to enter.

However, as a result of the reign of Holy King Nero, a new cross nation has emerged into Neo-Avalon. As a result, it has been impossible to trade with countries, including runes, as before.

The majority of the Lemurian coastal city-states that form the Central City-State cluster were human-centred countries that supported Neo-Avalon, but naturally there were not many other races and countries composed of multiple races.And some neutral nations are human, but do not express neo-Avalon's support as clearly as the runes.

As a result, Neo Avalon and his allied city state suddenly shut down trade with the rest of the world.

Of course, the country of the cut-off protests and seeks to negotiate, but it is impossible to accept them from the doctrine of the crucifixion.For them, the demon country is an evil enemy country that will be destroyed, and they can never be equal to each other in business.

Before understanding the idea of such a crucifixion, it was the sailors of various countries who suddenly lost their deal.

He suddenly lost his job, lost his place, but he only had the skill to manipulate the boat.It was a partial consequence of the unreasonable trade suspension that made the pirate a pirate for the sake of his anger and daily sustenance.

At present, the Lemurian Sea, which is surrounded by the Central Urban Nation, has become a dangerous sea area where the number of pirates jumping on the beams has increased.Even on the large route between the Avalon Runes, we are not safe to cross without an adequate convoy of escorts.

At that time, we have to get to the runes as soon as possible.

A small group of people are hiding their identities, so we can't stand out enough to hire enough escort ships for the money.Although it is not so much a stowaway, it is desirable that only one merchant ship be able to board all of them, and that they cross the ship quietly.

However, under the circumstances, it was very difficult for the escort to find a ship that could take me to Rune alone.

Dick, don't tell me, the pirates are out after all

In any case, the captain of the strong-faced middle-aged man of Gatai is evil with his pale skin, who is said to be the man of the sea.

"Hey, let's hurry back!" Temele and the others, row to death!! "

Wait a minute!

As the crew began to move hastily in response to the captain's prompt instructions, it was King Avalon Miriam who was disguised as the crew's merchant man.

"I don't want you to turn around in this place!"No matter what, we have to go to the runes! ”

"Hey, Osan, if you follow my instructions as captain on board, that's the kind of contract."Don't rattle it out now! "

He was the captain who finally found one merchant ship.

He was experienced, naturally aware of the dangers of the recent past, but still had a reason not to refuse this request.

I was having a hard time with the money.

Sure, but gather the people in trouble for the money, fish for high rewards, and go on a reckless voyage.If you pay him a fair amount of money in advance, his face will be gathered immediately.

However, even the idiots who are losing their bodies for reasons that are no matter how hard they are, they are professionals on board.It's just a merchant ship, and there's no way we're trying to defeat a pirate attack.

It's a fascinating achievement reward, but there's also an advance payment, and above all, if you lose your life, it'll be the end of the game.The Master's decision to escape was too natural.

"Oh, please! I know it's dangerous, but if we don't make it to the runes, our fate will be lost."

"Damn, you really are a shameful bastard, a merchant."Don't you know that there are life-threatening species? "

The captain sighed in amazement at Miriam's persuasion.

I bet you're in business for life, but I'm definitely sorry to be with you.If you want to sink with your wealth, you can do it by yourself.

Whether you can act calmly to survive when you get pinched like this, or panic and act rabidly, you can understand the nature of the person.In that regard, the captain decided that this merchant man was a foolish bastard who could not understand reality at all.

"If you make any more noise, I'll try to keep it quiet."The pirates are approaching, so don't be a fool to imitate them. "

The captain took the rudder when he pushed back Miriard, who was still trying to eat down, until he could no longer follow his bullshit.

At that moment, a dazzling light blinked,

Whoa!!

A flash of burning light rushes through, and a roar that is about to break the tympanic membrane echoes through.

The sea breeze was unlikely to blow on the skin, and the hull tilted heavily due to the blowing winds and large waves.

"Aaahhhh! What the hell is going on!?"

It was immediately clear what had happened, that the light had subsided and my vision had returned.

The first thing I saw was a fairy.

A small girl with two glowing pairs of wings, a merchant's daughter, stood on the bow of the ship.

And the sinking pirate ship was just ahead of her.

A medium-sized ship comparable in size to this merchant ship, it has been slightly armed and modified for pirates.If I wanted to sink it, I would need a whole sorcerer unit.

Such a pirate ship was partially destroyed.There seemed to be a large hole around the neck of the ship, from which, of course, a large amount of water flooded, but the keel was also being hit, and the front part was being torn apart.It is clear to amateurs that first aid is not the level at which they can manage.

The pirates had already jumped into the sea in a panic, and it was a chaos that didn't stop them from attacking merchant ships.

"Lily has to go to the runes soon, so if you get in the way, I'll do it!" What the hell? "

Standing on the bow of the ship, Lily was cute and angry when she pointed the ancient weapon in her hand, "Star Destroyer", at another pirate ship.

And the captain saw it this time.

A glorious blow from an angry fairy princess.

And the pirate ship sank.

"What are you doing, hurry up?"

Ah, yes.

The captain put the rudder back on.

Then, as the pirates cling to the wreckage of the pirate ship and desperately cry out for help, the ship drifts straight ahead.

The voyage to the runes was smooth.

On the 21st of September in Shinnyo.

Suncrain, the capital of the runes.

It is also a metropolis with one of the largest ports on the continent.As an island nation floating in the middle of the Lemurian Sea, it can be said that it has flourished in maritime trade since ancient times.

Suncrain's large harbor is lively despite the trade disruptions caused by Neo Avalon and the pirate beams.Huge cargo ships carrying large quantities of containers, merchant ships of all sizes, and armed ships to protect them from pirates.

In such a corner of the port, a medium-sized merchant ship secretly entered the port.

Toru-chan!

Before the ship docked, Lily, a young girl, jumped out of the mast and boarded the harbor.The boring boat trip is finally over, and, hmm, I stretch my limbs and wings all over my eyes.

In that case, Lily and her party had arrived at the runes peacefully and without incident.

I've been expecting you, Her Majesty Queen Lily.

The members of the Carlamara mission who had been sent to the runes earlier greeted them.The face is mainly selected by Homunculus and Karamala's former councillor who has connections with the runes.

If I got this far, I didn't have to hide Lily's identity anymore.They were riding into the harbor in bright carriages for the great queen.

"I can't believe you're really here, Miriam... I'm so glad you're okay."

"Hmm, it's a cause."

Apart from the mission, the Rune Palace also had personnel assigned to welcome King Avalon Miriam.Since the representative diplomat is familiar with Miriam herself, it is enough to face each other.

The information that Miriam was going to stow away was probably half-hearted.I immediately ran to the royal palace and was informed that it was a fact.

I'd like you to take your time to relieve the fatigue of your boat trip first ─

We don't have time for this right now.

Conquering the words of the missionary with one hand, Lily turned her attention to the runes.

"Very well, Your Majesty King Avalon, Your Majesty Queen Miriad, Your Majesty Queen Lily of Pandemonium."In view of the urgent situation, King Rune will respond immediately. "

It is the treadmill of the two top players in the country.She promised me that she wouldn't be able to make me wait.

As a result, the unusual speed of passing noon led to a visit.

Until the day before yesterday, Mirialdo was the active King of Avalon.In the Rune Royal Palace, no one knew its face, and the Rune King himself was very welcome despite his sudden visit.

Apparently, at least I'm not going to work with Neo Avalon to turn over Miriam's body.

"Oh, King Miriad, thank you for coming."Avalon was in a lot of trouble, and I was worried. ”

"It's been a long time, King Hanau. It's really pathetic to be chased from my country, but....."

"What, first of all, let me be honest and happy that I'm safe?"

Rune King Hanau Gold Sun Rune welcomed Miriam with a smile on his face.

Sparda and Avalon have different styles in the throne room, with white walls, vermilion columns, and unique golden decorations that mimic the light of the sun.I'd like to take a closer look at it in a sightseeing mood, but Lily doesn't mean to do that now.

While keeping King Miriad standing in front of him for the moment, he took a step back and refrained after only completing his first greeting.

Then I concentrated my telepathy on King Hanau on the throne.

Rune King Hanau is an old king who counts 70 years old.A skinny old man who exchanges words with Miriald with a smile like "Yoshinoba".

Like King Leonhardt, he had no reputation for being particularly good at martial arts.The King Hanau in Lily's eyes looked like an old man after all.

Even from this distance, I thought it was easy to see through the heart, the next moment.

"... was it played?"

Telepathy was jammed.

I don't think King Hanau has a particularly powerful defense on him.It wasn't like the barrier was unfolding on the throne.

Then we should assume that someone else present here has detected and obstructed telepathy.

Lily turned her gaze slightly to the left and right.

One step down from the throne, next to the right, is the Chancellor of the Rune.Then, on the left and right, there are several ministers and officials, and there are also diplomats who greeted them at the port.

After that, the Kingsguard, wearing a heavy armor helmet and penetrating the immobile posture, was lined up.....

Yes, you're a telepathic person.

They found us right away. I guess you didn't mean to hide it from me.

Lily's gaze was preceded by a man in a ministerial position.

He is a well-appointed young man with glasses and gray hair close to white.He is tall and tall, and his appearance is natural, but his body is that of a thin, tight-knit fighter.

I knew it at a glance. That man is strong.Perhaps more so than the Kingsguard who guarded the king.

"---- Well, I'll leave everything to the Chancellor."Rest assured, O King Miriad, that we runes will be on your side. "

"Thank you, and I want to extend my utmost gratitude to the friendship of the runes."I will definitely repay this favor someday. "

And the encounter with the king of Hanau came to an end.

Only face-to-face greetings, full-fledged diplomatic negotiations will be executed with the Prime Minister, and after exiting the throne room, they will be transported to a separate room.

Now, the negotiations with Rune have begun, the fate of the Avalon's liberation.

Lily and Miriald were confronted by the Chancellor of the Rune and the other.

In the throne room, he was a young man with white glasses who played Lily's telepathy.

"---- My name is Second Consul Saujiro Theo Redwing."

The appearance of Fuku in front of the two monarchs of a country is so beautiful that they can't put on a cheek, but even though he pushed his knees, this man still has no gap.Even if Lily suddenly shot the [Luxe Sagita] with guidance, it seemed like she could avoid it.

However, it is not his combat abilities that should concern him.First of all, there were two things I had to check.

I wonder if you're from the famous House of the Red Wings.

"Yes, that's right."There are no other houses in our country that call themselves the Red Wings. ”

I heard the name of the House of the Count of the Red Wing a long time ago, but I still lived in the seminary's Omboro dormitory.After defeating Greedoa and Slothgill at Ischia Old Castle and being awarded medals and settling down...... the prize for winning the cannibal tournament where Fiona is is a secret book written by Count Redwing more than 50 years ago.

So Chrono learned the shock of the fact that Count Redwing was a man from his hometown, Yoshiichi Akabane, who had met his real sister in love.

In other words, this young man named Sojiro Theo Redwing is the descendant of Shinichi Akabane, who lived in this other world.

Actually, are you a Gentile too?

"No. The only Gentiles in my family will be the first Lord Zenichi, later or later."However, we can now name ourselves Gentile. ”

Apparently, the strange sound of the name "Saujiro" was only attributed to the unique customs of the Red Wings after Zen Ichi.

Referring to the memories of his hometown, which used to be read from Chrono, we can also see the pronunciation of more accurate Nihon-style names.

I wonder if I should call you Soujirou.

"Oh my God, Her Majesty Queen Lily is familiar with Gentile culture."I'm impressed. But, Sauge, if you call me by a name that's easy to call.It's a little difficult for us to accurately pronounce Nihon. ”

It doesn't seem to be the descendants of Zenichi who risked his life to recreate Nihon culture on Date.The Red Wingers seemed to know much more than they were commonly known for, including the language of Nihon.

"Fufufu, I think I can get along with you."My Demon King Chrono is also a Gentile. "

Lily got up from her seat and walked up to Saujiro.

And then I offered that little right hand.

"...... I'm afraid that you're going to give me your hand like I did."

"You don't have to hold back."You know what it means to take my hand. "

A pure white, soft toddler's hand.

However, I can't tell you that there's a terrible amount of magic and telepathy swirling around.If Lily made a slight mistake, it could cause a glowing big explosion, and there was a high density of magic power.

“I'm so glad you're expecting me.Now, if you'll excuse me-- "

Sauge gently but surely took Lily's hand.

……

……

Silent to each other.

I only held each other's hands for a short beat.On the face of it, it would have seemed like he just shook hands.In fact, Miriam couldn't understand why Lily suddenly shook her hand.

However, what was already necessary was conveyed.

Yes, the negotiations are already over.

"---- Fine, I understand."

Sawyer stood up, bowed and turned to the Prime Minister, who stood next to him.

"Prime Minister, we, the runes, have forged an alliance with the Elrod Empire and have requested that we quickly provide cover for the Avalon liberation operation."