Kuro no Maou

"... it's kind of strange."

And Charlotte put the cup in front of me in a calm atmosphere at last. Actually, it is already the third cup.

I'm drinking Charlotte at a high pace, but I agree with what you're saying.

Face to face, it was just a relationship where hysterics could put Ichamon on them, but I didn't think this would give us the opportunity to talk to each other properly.

"Neither are you, but I'm still a little scared of you."

"I don't have the combat skills I had at the time."

Sariel, who sits next to me, responds, but of course Charlotte can't be reassured right away.

She and Saliel fought directly in the Galahad War. He challenged the Seventh Apostle Saliel, even though he did not take apostolic measures, and he suffered a terrible defeat. Kai is pierced in the heart.

"You were the ones who actually killed Sariel... I'll admit it. Without Elementor, I'm sure the Spartans wouldn't have been damaged like that."

"Thank you. It was worth fighting desperately."

"I'm sorry."

"Don't apologize, it's complicated."

"If the enemy generals say I'm sorry, I can only feel provoked."

"I'm sorry."

It was Sariel who apologized.

She was right, but my feelings with Charlotte were also true.

"I mean... you can be a slave too. No matter how much your father forgave you, are you sure you're okay? If you're rebelled with such strength, no one can stop you."

"Don't worry about the neighborhood, but other people don't know that."

"Master, this relationship is generally approved by taking a knight's oath after proving in the shrine that I have the protection of the Dark Knight Freesia."

Speaking of which, yes. I went to Pandora Shrine immediately after negotiating a war between the thrones with Will's help.

"That's all I know. But no matter how freesia protects you, you can't be loyal to someone you don't like."

That's right. If Freesian patronage could be subordinated in one sworn ceremony, it would be more abused.

A knight's oath shall not be executed unless both his chief and his subordinates agree.

"Wait a minute, then why are you sworn?

"Ah, that's right...."

Can I say this?

No, we don't have to hide anything else, and now we both know what happened here, Nell and Kai. It's not about taking the initiative, but it's never about confidential information that is confidential.

I don't know.....

"Sariel, please explain. A little from my mouth."

Speaking of which, I feel like Charlotte's going to get angry again and be in trouble.

Well, would it have been better to keep it a secret from the beginning?

"Me and Master are originally from the same home-----"

Oh, it's too late for Sariel to start talking. I have a bad feeling about this, so I'll just sit here and escape.

Nevertheless, it is not even a wide tent. Other faces have hardened immediately.

"Kurono-kun, have you gotten along with Charles?

"I'm not going to get along with you, but I feel like I've solved all the troubles I've had."

I'm sure Nell and Khai helped a lot, but it's also true that they came all the way out to me to say thank you.

This time, I'm not the only one who's risking his life. To the survivors of Takumura, the knights I lead. A large number of lives were at stake for Charlotte today, which he could not bear as an adventurer.

The weight of that responsibility must have made me understand what it meant for me to come to the rescue.

"Charles is stupid after me, and I don't need a little hard reasoning to figure it out."

Chrono-kun and I had a bad way of meeting.

If they suddenly jump and kick me, I'll guard you with tentacles.

I was incapacitated without scratches, so I'd rather praise you. But if I say that, I'll be angry again, so I won't risk steaming it back.

"But if you keep getting closer to Charles like this, it'll finally feel like Chrono and Charles are getting engaged.

In a moment, Nell's smile hardened.

Me too.

Is that what you're talking about, Kai?

"Well, I'm still one of the Sparda's four nobles, the Garbleys. Even every day I'm waving my sword, I can't help but hear everything."

Will told me that Charlotte and I were surprised to get married politically.

"To protect Sparta, if it's really beneficial... honestly, I've got two more. I don't want to have any more opponents."

Even so, it distorts the common sense of the Japanese that they are married alone.

Lily and Fiona are special, and I don't feel like welcoming the third or fourth person, and I don't think I can do it well.

"It's not a bad story to talk to Sparta, but I don't see a future in which you and Charles can succeed either. He's only seen Nero for a long time."

"Yes, that's right! Charles will definitely have to tie you up with oniisama!

Oh, it seems Nell is so serious about supporting his best friend's path.

If Nero and Charlotte were royalty to each other, childhood acquaintance, and acting as the same party, this would be an unacceptable level on any other route.

"There are mercenaries now, and there are Karamara. I don't want you to talk about political marriage."

I don't want to bother you anymore, but I'll fill the glass. It feels good that a cool ale is passing through your throat.

Even without ice magic, winter is cool on its own. If only I could warm up the room.

"What's up, everybody's free -- Prim, I'm sorry, but could you spare three?"

"Yes, master."

Because of the sheep's teachings, I decided to ask Prim, who had been politely holding me back, because it was a corner.

"Pu, Prim...? Kurono-kun, that girl....."

And Nell somehow received a new cup from Prim with a frightening look.

I wonder what kind of shock it is.

I wouldn't want to drag such a little girl away from me...

"Speaking of which, I didn't show you my face and introduce you. This kid is Prim, he doesn't look like a kid, but he's Homuncruz like everybody else. So far, it is the only Ace of the Heavy Cavalry that controls ancient armor."

"I belong to the 'Knights of Darkness' Heavy Cavalry (Catapult) Corps, F-0081, Individual Name, Prim. Nice to meet you, Kai Est Galbraise. Her Royal Highness Princess Nell Julius Elrod."

Is it the nature of Homunkurus that introduces itself correctly in the fold?

In fact, since Kai is noble and Nell is royal, it may be natural to be so afraid.

Well then, the contents of that armor are this kid. I see, it's an ancient mystery. "

Hee, Kai looks at the prism in a rare way.

On the other hand, the neighbor Nell stares at the Prim in horror.

"Oh no... I can't believe there is such a child as the illustration... Real Primrose."

"Nell, what's going on? Is there a problem with Prim?

"Ah, don't worry about it. Maybe I got drunk."

"Haaaahh... I didn't hear about this girl..."

Whatever was sad about it, Nell was throwing tears into his eyes as he grabbed Prim's shoulders.

Ah, if you shake so much, the prime has an alley of unbalanced size, so the pull shake is poisonous to the eyes.

Seriously, what happened to Nell?

Leave me alone. I'm just drunk.

"Ahh... you little devil messing with teenagers..."

"I'm sorry, Prim, but I need you to deal with Nell."

"Yes, my lord."

"Ahh, bad boy, bad boy! I won't forgive you for being so obedient with Lori's milk explosion!!

Looks like he's pretty drunk. Looks like Nell's starting to run wild, so I decided to sacrifice Prim and leave him, as Kai advised.

"Chrono-Ooh!!

"Whoa, now what?"

When a new scream sounded, Charlotte stood up with one hand.

"Hey you... if you're a man, take responsibility for Sariel!

"Hey, what are you talking about?"

"If it's your hand, give it to my wife!

"Eh, did you explain that!?

"Sorry, Master."

"You've had such a tough time, but you're doing your best... and yet, Chrono, you're engaged to another woman, and you two!?

Jeez, when I said that again, I really thought I was the worst piece of shit.

No, but wait a minute, Lily and Fiona had a lot going on. There are circumstances. It's true.

"No excuses!

"No, I haven't said anything yet."

"My eyes made excuses! Hey you, take care of Sariel's feelings, which I've been thinking about since I was home! Kids will definitely win!!

I'm not a childhood friend... Charlotte, are you projecting your position?

However, I didn't expect you to listen to Sariel so much. How emotional are you?

"Marry Sariel now! You deserve Sariel the most!

"--You can't just throw that away."

"Fiona, please don't come back here right now! Because it's drunk bullshit!

"I'm not drunk!!

The 29th of the dawn.

Yeah, it was supposed to end with a little feast last night, but it got chaotic.

I don't even know how to collect it after that. That's all, everyone was drunk.

"--In the meantime, you're ready to leave."

As a result of your visit to the Alliance in the morning, the Dakia Perimeter Alert quest ended yesterday.

After all, the Spartans will take care of the rest, and all but the local adventurers will be disbanded. In addition to us, there are many colleagues who are preparing to be evacuated.

"Ugh... a headache..."

"You drank too much yesterday, Charles."

You're telling me that.

Charlotte, Nell, Kai, and the other three party members will consolidate and return to Sparta with us.

However, even though Nell and Kai are accompanying him, Charlotte should be accompanied by a number of knights, whether he should be an escort or a routine.

Originally, the knights she was leading would join the squadron in the rat hunt. Thank you for your hard work yesterday and today.

"Mr. Krono, what should we do when we get back?

"The quest ended sooner than I thought. We'll find the next one soon."

Anyway, I'm experiencing it now.

No one was missing this time, and we can deploy anytime we need to arm ourselves.

"I'm also worried about Lily ---"

What a conversation we were leaving the village of Dakia.

Three rides emerge from across the road.

The three horsemen, who had been running at considerable speed, stopped in front of us. It's as if you're blocking that path.

No, actually, that's right.

"--Stop there, Chrono."

"Are you... Nero?"

The first prince of Avalon, Nero Julius Elrod, stood before me.

I was wearing a white robe to keep it out of sight, but there's no point hiding it in front of me anymore. The hood was removed and the black hair and red eyes were revealed.

Nero!

"Oniisama, why are you here?"

"Hey, I didn't hear you... Safi, did you bring me here?"

"Yes, Nero asked me to do it."

One of the two riders on Nero was Saphir.

And then the other one comes out with his face.

"Did you come to Celis?"

……

It will be a long time since we met again.

Her silver-haired face was as beautiful as Nero's, but she quietly fell down and didn't respond to my voice.

Apparently, it's not an honest reunion atmosphere.

"Is Wing Road just gathering all of you?"

"Yes! If you're already coming to Sparta, give me a call!

Charlotte was honest with Nero, and he seemed delighted that someone showed up.

But I don't think Nero just came to play. What the hell are you doing here?

"Oniisama seems to be in such a hurry to rush to the end of the quest."

"Oh, if you say so in a hurry, you're right. This will be your last chance."

"What do you mean, last time, Nero?"

Charlotte frowned and asked Nero.

Nero stared straight at her with her red eyes and said.

Charles, come with me to Avalon.

"Eh, but... I'm going back to the royal castle, and I'm going to report..."

"I'm not going back to Sparta. You can either abandon the country and come with me, or you can take the country as a princess, or you can choose here now."

"What... what are you talking about, Nero, I don't understand..."

I don't know what the intention is either.

It's like an invitation to run off, but I can't feel such a passionate confession anyway.

"What are you going to do, oniisama? No matter how much time we have, it's not a joke."

Nell's voice became so cold and sharp that he had never heard of it before.

I feel like I'm completely alert to my unusual brother's condition.

"Are you kidding me? I mean it."

"Then!

"Charles, you're an important childhood friend. This is also a companion who has sworn to each other about the future. That's why I came to pick you up."

"That's what I was told suddenly!

"It's not sudden. Charles and Will have already heard from King Leonhart, haven't they? I wonder who I can marry."

"Well, that's...."

"That's not entirely settled yet!

Even with Nell's shouting voice, Nero did not move, but spoke in a cold tone.

"Both my father and King Leonhart are serious. I can't overrule the king's decision... but I don't care about the will of the other two kings."

"Oniisama, no way...."

"I will be king of Avalon. And the alliance with Sparta is broken."