Kuro no Senki (LN)

Why do I have to be escorted to the Imperial City? and Chrono walks down the hallway.

To be honest, I wanted to run out, but I have my men's eyes here.

Just because Leonhardt and Rio are here is an anomaly, you can't expose your men to ugliness and make them anxious.

Even though I know it in my head, it naturally makes me fast paced.

"Sir!

Alyssa screamed as Chrono reached out to open the door to the reception room.

"Huh?

"I'm sorry. Sir, a sword."

Alyssa said with a squeezing voice.

That just calmed me down a little bit.

Escort means there's some kind of suspicion.

If you leave with a sword in that situation, you could be judged willing to resist.

I don't believe in Leonhardt and Rio.

I'm talking about whether it works as an excuse.

Chrono took a deep breath and gave the sword belt - the long sword and the dagger to Alyssa.

"Sir, be careful"

"... ok"

Chrono stroked Alyssa's cheek and turned back to the door.

Quietly open the door to the reception room.

Leonhardt and Rio were sitting on the couch looking very relaxed.

"Thank you for waiting."

"Because it's a sudden visitor. I don't mind."

"Hey, long time no see."

In response to Leonhardt and Rio in the same tone as usual, Chrono exhaled in a ho.

If you two care about that, you do your best to grab Chrono, but not doing so will mean you're going to explain the situation.

"May I sit down?

"Never mind."

Chrono lowered his hips on the couch opposite him.

"I just want to warm up my old relationship, what do you mean, take me to the Imperial City? I didn't do anything wrong, did I?

"... it's the matter"

Leonhardt coughed hard to say.

"At present, we are supposed to use paper imported from the group of free urban states, not parchment paper, at Alfilc Castle"

"You do what you can't do."

Paper makes it practical in the territory of Chrono.

It just seemed useless to bother importing and using paper from the group of free city states.

"What's wrong with that?

"It turns out that the paper was made in Marquis Elakis territory. Perhaps the official replaced it to embezzle the difference"

Leonhardt punctuated the words there.

Chrono was confused.

Paper made in the territory of Chrono for officials to embezzle the difference - Japanese paper was used.

What does Chrono have to do with it?

"His Majesty Alfort determined that Lord Chrono was the mastermind, plotting a rebellion"

"Huh?"

Unexpectedly ask back.

"His Majesty Alfort determined that Lord Chrono was plotting a rebellion. He said the empire's plight was due to Lord Chrono's conspiracy."

"Huh? No, wait a minute. What, that supertheory?

If Chrono was involved in the embezzlement, I understand.

It's still a matter of understanding.

What does the condition of the empire mean by a crono conspiracy, that we are plotting a conspiracy to rebel?

I don't understand it at all.

Does following such an order mean that Leonhardt and Rio understand Alfort's supertheory?

Could I have touched my mind without realizing it?

"It's okay, you're insane."

"Do you also think Lord Leonhardt is strange?

"The problem is that His Majesty Alfort has made a decision."

Leonhardt put his hands together and embarked on himself.

"Evidence?

"Paper is proof."

"No, 'cause that doesn't prove I was involved."

"Lord Chrono... His Majesty Alfort decided to punch you and swung up his fist."

"... no"

Chrono was struck by weakness and leaned against the couch.

Isn't it a conclusive injustice?

I'm not swearing allegiance to the Empire.

But still, I am proud to have contributed to the Empire.

I am trampled on that complacency and trying to shut it down to exactly the future I had in mind right now.

I wonder if I should resist, Chrono asks himself and immediately changes his mind.

The Empire is mighty.

Even if my head is rotten, my body is still stubborn.

Krono's holdings include a thousand and five hundred mercenaries from tribal coalitions, and the opposing empire holds a hundred thousand.

The force difference is more than sixty-six times.

You can't let a thousand and five hundred people die in vain for themselves.

The option of fighting doesn't exist from the beginning.

"... I've been working so hard."

"Oh, even if I know. You did well. The soldiers you saved are grateful, and my men are grateful to you."

But Leonhardt goes on.

"You have made more enemies than your allies. The corrupt official you deported is surrounded by His Majesty Alfort. You don't have to say any more, you know?

"Right."

Chrono woke up his body and drowned his head disappointingly.

"What happens to my territory?

"I'm afraid it'll be confiscated, but I promise I'll put it off as long as I can."

"What happens to me?

"Right. I know we're going to talk in the direction of the death penalty, but I'll try not to. I guess it feels like the drop place will be watched for the rest of its life in Imperial City."

It was Rio who answered.

I don't know if it's hard to spend the rest of your life with surveillance, but I don't talk about it.

I have a strangely certain feeling that they will kill me.

"You look happy, huh?

"Terrible. I'm so sad that Chrono's innocent."

Rio flaunted his shoulder with great admiration.

"... have I ever been too"

"Don't be so pessimistic. I'm running for surveillance, and I guarantee a life without disabilities."

"Say hello."

"I'll take care of it."

Again, Rio says happily.

Chrono sighed deeply.

I have a sense of hard work about what I've done being attributed to nothing.

But more than that, it was hard for us to end our ideals with our men.

The thoughts entrusted to me by my men have been ruined.

I couldn't protect it.

I feel like a throwaway bowl if I don't care anymore.

No, and Chrono shook his head small.

I'm still a lord.

I have a responsibility to fulfil.

"Lord Leonhardt, when is my escort?

"His Majesty Alfort has been ordered to return as soon as he has restrained himself..."

"At least I want it till tomorrow."

"Are you spending your last moments with your mistress?

"Take over."

Chrono laughed weakly, saying in a tone that would tear him up.

"Chrono, I am. I don't like the women that flock to you, but still, I was wondering if I could give you some time to make sure of my love."

"Thank you, but they'll understand."

Chrono stood up.

"Master Chrono! What do you mean by suspected conspiracy?

Layla walked into the conference room and stuffed herself in a fancy way.

Chrono laughs bitterly that emotions are exfoliating at times like this.

I like her for her micro-expressions too, but I also like her for stripping her of emotions.

"Explain that now."

"I'm not convinced!

"Sit down, half-elf"

It was Tilia who controlled Leila, who also tried to recruit her.

Tilia sits in the front row seat and is in a grumpy arms.

The placement of the desk is in school format, so it feels somewhere bad.

"But!"

"There's no time. Sit down."

"... Yes"

Were you pressured, Leila took her seat feeling reluctant.

Chrono stood on the stage and stared at the faces in the conference room.

Deputy, Aridead, Deneb, Gordie, Shilo, Hylo, Taiga, General, Elena, Alyssa, Scion, Sitter, Dr. Weisman, Kane and Faye also participate via ultra-long distance communication magic items.

There are no three of them: Snow, Sue and Eryl.

For some reason...

"I didn't call the clergyman?

"Fair enough, isn't it good"

The clergyman lined up in the rear seat and began drinking at his discretion.

He is a man who does not read the air.

Chrono coughed in the sense of resetting the place.

"I think it conveys the suspicion of conspiracy on my part. Anything. The paper used in Alphirk Castle comes from the Marquis of Elakis, and I'm supposed to be the mastermind. So, for some reason, the tragedy of the Empire seems to be my fault."

Everyone, except Tilia, is opening their mouths to Pocan.

"Chrono, then you don't get it, do you?

"That's an odd encounter. Neither do I."

Phew, and Tilia sighed.

"In short, it means someone used paper from the Marquis Elakis territory, not paper imported from the group of free city states, and made the difference his own"

"That's impossible."

It was Goldie who denied it.

"I agree with that Dwarf. There's nothing unnatural about the books."

"I also agree from the visitor situation, yes"

Elena arms great, says the sitter as she wipes her sweat.

"Dear Chrono, Suspicious Behavior, I Know"

"We smell, we know."

Shilo and Hyiro snorted Sunsung.

Chrono was about to erupt in spite of this situation.

"What do you mean, the tragedy of the Empire is the General's fault? (Bubba?

"I heard that Alfort's governance hasn't worked. Worsening of security, spread of corruption, soaring prices of wheat…"

"Tilia, do you know anything about this?

"If we go around the dewstore this much, it comes naturally into our ears"

"It's like I wanted you to sense what's going on with that hellish ear."

"It's like it's useless when it's at stake"

"Those guys were too fast!

Aridead and Deneb complained, and Tilia said back like a muck.

If you'd come more slowly, I'd have detected the movement, keep going.

What does it have to do with the Admiral? '(Bubba?

"The only reason my security got worse was because I built a temple without thinking."

"What? '(Bubba?

"You can be plucked all you want because you didn't monitor the flow of funds, the marble price hike is on the chase, and when it's done, there's a massive influx of vagrants into the Imperial Capital"

Tilia put her arms together and her legs further together.

"Soaring marble? '(Bubba?

"Because your clan is gone."

"Shh, shh, shh, shh." (Bubba -)

"No, it's not your fault."

Tyria affirmed, and the deputy stroked his chest down.

Match pumps are a good place for you to stir up your own anxiety.

"That was the result of a discussion with Baron Bowties."

"Baron Bowties, merchant...... no, that's Alfort's mistake. Well, if I mention it, the worst part will be Alcor."

What is the responsibility of Ramal V, who sowed the seed? I thought so, but I don't talk about it.

"In the end, corruption has spread."

"Right."

Chrono nodded at Leila's whining.

"What's like soaring wheat prices?

"We had a full stomach today."

"... you guys are"

Tilia held her temples so she could have a headache.

"The price of wheat is soaring in the surrounding territory."

"It's impossible. According to our survey, the yield is 90% year-over-year."

Theon takes over Tyria's words.

"Supposedly embezzled by a tax collector, yes"

"You've been embezzled."

You remember the previous Marquis Elakis, the general said, fed up.

'That's what corruption is all about. A bit of it escalates, and everything rots away'

"So the air that doesn't allow corruption is important."

Kane throws up and says in a tone Faye can't even feel the shards of tension.

You were gauging the timing, Dr. Weissman opened his mouth.

"So, Chrono, what are you going to do?

"I..."

I have already decided to be ready, but I was hesitant to say it.

"… I intend to obey"

"Master Chrono!

"Admiral!" (Bubba!

Layla and her deputy stood up and shouted.

"Are you going to obey innocent people?" '(Buzz?

"Let's fight, Master Chrono!

"We do everything we can!

"It's like fighting Master Chrono!

"We fight! '(ugh!

"Fight, win! '(ugh!

"It's been a long time since we fought." (Grunts)

My men scream at me.

My bosoms get hot getting ready for my men.

But...

"No. There are only a thousand and five hundred men here. There's no winning shot at what you think. Right?"

It's suicide.

When Chrono inquired, Dr. Weissman nodded quietly.

There is a quiet light in his eyes.

His eyes are like those of a priest who sees those who die.

"So you're going, huh?

"Yes."

The deputies were silent when they heard Krono and Dr. Weisman take over.

They have a practical cadet education.

I guess that knowledge tells of an absolute defeat.

"Can't we ask the people of the economic alliance for help?

"You can't."

Tilia dismisses Layla's proposal without comment.

"Why not?

"The economic alliance is not a military alliance. And Chrono doesn't ask for help."

"Right."

Chrono nodded.

It's useless to ask for help, and you can't get caught up in the fate of ruin.

"Are you not going to run away? I'm a mercenary."

"Master Chrono will not escape."

Faye blocks Kane's words.

"Yeah, I'm not running away"

"Are you serious?"

"Seriously."

Chrono smiled bitterly.

If I escape, my territory will be confiscated.

You can't even run away to buy time.

"... Mr. Minot, Mr. Sitter, Alyssa. That's why I want you to make a list of people who want to retire today. Get your retirement money up so you don't have trouble with your life."

"Easy to understand."

"Okay, yes"

The deputy and sitter said in a squeezing voice.

"Alyssa?"

"Sir, shouldn't you run away?

"You're not taking me away."

"... sir"

When Chrono could play, a glimmer of tears fell from Alyssa's eyes.

"... what am I supposed to do?

"Elena's free."

Chrono walked over to Elena and made her turn against the

Removing her collar, she bit her lips off.

"... you were the worst scum I've ever seen."

"Thanks"

"I didn't praise you!

Elena reversed her willow brow.

At the next moment, the tears poured and fell zero.

"But I like it. Love it. Love you."

"Thanks"

Chrono stroked Elena's head.

I wanted to ask you to take Alyssa and Alison to the group of free city states, but it's not an atmosphere I can tell you about.

Let's just say I write to you later.

"Unfortunately, the meeting is over."

That said, Chrono left the conference room behind.

Chrono returns to the office to sort out the paperwork.

I think Tilia would run the territory well without having to make a fine handover, but should we do what needs to be done?

"... it's too late."

I don't think I've done anything to incite rebellion.

When I got up anxious, the door opened.

Tilia came into the room in a rough foothold.

"You didn't incite the rebellion, did you?

"You don't have to worry. Those people won't start a revolt."

Yeah, and Tilia snorts like she made a little fool of herself.

You mean you fomented the rebellion but it was underdeveloped?

Chrono was relieved by his men's depth of thought.

You ungrateful bastards.

Tilia started kicking the wall with cancer.

The walls are tearing down in no time.

"Tilia, calm down. Let's take over."

"You... are a terrible guy"

Tilia stares at Kiki Chrono.

"Maybe we'll never see each other again, huh?

"Right."

Chrono poked his cheek wand.

Tilia walked over and leaned over to her desk.

"... run away?

"I'm not running."

I've already made up my mind.

"They could kill you, right?

"I know that."

They're trying to detain Chrono without proof.

Every sin will be pushed to death.

Leonhardt said he would do everything in his power, but I can't trust one thing right now, considering Tilia didn't take action when she was deprived of her right to inherit the throne.

Besides, I can get anxious talking about it.

That is anxiety as to whether his feelings are reaching his heart.

Isn't my feelings a one-way street and just slipping up his mind?

I think so.

"... this is the last time and no kiss"

"It's going to be a shame."

Chrono touches Tilia's hair.

"Can we cum?

"It's ruined."

Chrono smiled bitterly.

The next day, Hachel's castle gate was packed with large numbers of soldiers and inhabitants.

I'm nervous, or my men are putting their faces up.

Even though he has top notch strength in the Imperial Army, it makes no difference to be human.

Death is inevitable if so many people attack you.

If you are feeling well, you can still reach a level where fatigue cannot be ignored.

I wish I could stay at the inn, but this is all Chrono admires.

If I stayed badly, they might have poisoned me.

Leonhardt confronts Chrono in front of the convoy while thinking about that in a corner of his head.

The convoy is mostly rattled, just like ourselves.

"Lord Chrono. I know you do, but don't be a fool."

"I know, I know."

Chrono enters the convoy and his men close the door.

My men clearly gave me a horrible look.

Leonhardt rode his own horse without daring to point it out.

Go through the sides of your men and move to the beginning.

"Forward!"

When Leonhardt ordered, his men advanced the horse to fit the convoy.

When Hachel was as small as a mustard grain, Rio, who was next door, opened his mouth.

"Looks like there was no resistance."

"Lord Chrono must have persuaded me well."

To be honest, I was prepared to fight a battle.

The bond between Chrono and his men is deep.

I thought I sometimes ran wild with emotion, but it seemed worrying.

Speaking of bereavement, it was also surprising that Rio was taking care of him.

I was going to eliminate it if it seemed to get in the way...

Rio exhaled small and rubbed his eye lid loose.

"Boulder limit, huh?

"I think I'll have it to the Imperial City because I can slow it down on my way home. Caution, or dull sensation, makes me hate it."

"... well."

I agree with Rio in my heart.

"Well, I don't think we'll have a problem with Princess Tilia."

"Why is Princess Tilia coming out?

"You don't understand."

Rio exhaled small.

"She'll definitely come back for Chrono."

"You mean like each other?

"Not at all alike."

When Leonhardt inquired, Rio hoisted the corner of his mouth.

Some gloomy grin.

"Hmm, how does that connect?

"If you're dealing with a pig, you don't have to be so vigilant."

Rio looked forward and narrowed his eyes.

"Looks like the ambush has grown a little."

"Do you want me to capture you for two?

"... right. Let's do that."

Rio sped up the horse and Leonhardt sped up to it as well.