Kuro no Senki (LN)

The next day - Chrono stopped halfway down the aisle.

The passageway to Alfirk Castle.

I've been through it a couple of times, but...

"... this is a terrible situation."

I turned my gaze around and muttered in a small voice.

The aisle I remembered was more luxurious.

The pedestals were lined up at equal intervals, and there were works of art on them.

There is nothing now.

Someone must have stolen it or taken it out with a good reason.

Only the pedestals are lined up.

It's a landscape that doesn't seem like a country's castle.

But let's think about it.

You don't have to worry about getting stolen.

That's all I can do to keep the guard on guard duty.

That's a good thing.

I laugh when I think about it.

The scene unfolded in front of me represents the current situation of the Empire.

Besides, it was the Chronos who got back on their feet.

Melancholy as I thought it, no, I'm going to throw up over the melancholy.

It was terrible that the only hope was that of Chancellor Alcor.

If it was Chancellor Alcor who created the cause, it was Chancellor Alcor who put it back together.

The matchpump was a good idea.

It's too black to be a joke.

I can't.

You are feeling negative.

I think it's because I'm not feeling well.

When I shook my head lightly to shake off the negative mood---.

"... Lady Chrono"

A familiar voice echoed from behind.

I looked over my shoulder and saw Leila approaching.

Chrono turned to Layla.

What's the matter?

"No, it looked bad..."

Chrono asked, and Layla answered with a tendency to fall down.

I'm going to turn my gaze to you, so I guess you're not feeling so well.

Of course, Chrono is also aware of it.

I looked in the mirror and thought I was pale.

In fact, it is still hot and my body is painful everywhere.

"I've just been in a dying situation."

"After all, you should rest..."

"I wish I could take a break, but--"

Well then!

"Even so, I am the commander of the Imperial Army."I don't think so. "

Layla blocked her words and Chrono smiled bitterly.

I'd like to rest from what Layla said, if possible.

It's a real feeling.

But we have to do what we have to do.

If you rest poorly, there will be rumors.

If the Empire is a little more modest, then rumors don't mean anything.

That's the damage from the mosquito bites.

But not now.

Chronos - The Imperial Army is barely in the Imperial City.

If there are rumors in such a situation, there will come out people who think that they will not come.

One rumor could be fatal.

"I have to do my job properly."

"... I see."

Layla smiled tinyly as Chrono stretched her shoulders upwards.

He smiled as if he was in trouble.

I'm really sorry for all the worry.

Well, shall we go?

Um!

Layla raised her voice as Chrono tried to return her heel.

Unintentionally stops the movement.

What's the matter?

Um, do you really want me?

Leila's an officer in the Imperial Army, so she's fine.

Layla slashed out, and Chrono stroked her ear to reassure her.

Is the anxiety relieved?

A pleasant expression appeared on his face.

Release your hand after a while.

And then...

"Ah....."

Layla raised a small voice.

I guess that was embarrassing.

I was embarrassed to dye my cheeks in vermilion, and my eyes tended to fall down again.

My mouth broke inadvertently.

Shall we go next time?

"... yes, Chrono-sama"

Leila nodded, and Chrono returned to his heels.

After a long passage, you reach the front of the temple.

The door was shut, and two men stood in front of it.

A man in a white uniform - a member of the Kingsguard.

When I thought about where I belonged, one of them looked at me.

I opened my eyes in surprise.

Of course, it's the same for Chrono.

Simon Arden. He's a synchronized student at the military academy.

Simon gazed at the other man and exchanged words.

It was a short exchange.

When it was over, Simon approached us.

Stop in front of Chrono...

Hey, Chrono. It's been a long time.

Yeah, it's been a while.

Greetings are exchanged and the conversation is interrupted.

Of course. You know, synchronized military academies weren't that close.

No, in relative terms, I'd say we were good friends.

Considering that there was no interaction at all after graduation, I still feel that it is natural.

"Say something."

I was able to become a Kingsguard.

Oh, and Simon responds briefly and picks up his uniform.

"Three years ago, after the conscription."At that time, the 12th Knights Guard suffered a great deal of damage, right?I mean, do you know that because you were there? "

Well, yeah.

Chrono smiled bitterly.

Parental Conscription--I feel like it's just three years ago, but it's more like an old event.

Leo, Horus, and Rizado - we've lost a lot of men.

That was a turning point.

For the sake of my dead men, I made up my mind to fulfill my ideals.

What will they say when they see Chrono now?

No, you shouldn't think about it yet.

We still have a long way to go.

What's the matter?

No, it's nothing.

"... if you say it's nothing, that's fine."

Simon looked like he wasn't satisfied with one thing at a time.

Ah, where did you talk about this?

To the point where the 12th Knights Guard suffered heavy damage.

Yes, there was a temporary recruitment team member at that time, but I was lucky to pass.

Well done on passing.

"You."

"No, because Simon has a good grade--"

"I know."

Simon interrupted the words of Chrono.

"Indeed, I was a regular student with you."But that was quite the actual technique. "

"I remember that."

Oiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

The tone of the words seemed a little uncomfortable on the other side.

Certainly, his grades were poor, but his actual performance ranked high.

But Simon isn't from a famous family.

I would not have been able to join the 12th Guardian Knights without a reason to re-establish them as soon as possible.

Could the bellyworm not have healed?

Continue to say more words.

"In general, you're not better than me."Even though my military school grades were lowest, I was at the center of the incident. "

"It's not the center of the case."In the first place, it's a disturbance at home. "

"A disturbance in your home"

Simon glared at him.

Say it yourself, but Chrono feels the same way.

"It's too damaging to clean up a mess at home."Yeah, I'm not blaming you.Somehow, I was going to join Princess Tyrion. "

"By the way, the 12th Knights..."

"I followed Princess Tilia at the last minute.It's because I said I wanted to join Princess Tyrion.... "

"That's what happened."

I thought I'd pay you back.

Borrow it?

"I was taken care of by the military academy exercise."

Chrono asked, and Simon said in a confused tone.

Probably covert.

My ears are bright red.

Well, don't worry about it.

What are you talking about?

"It's about Lord Gaul."

Oh, and Chrono unexpectedly shouted.

If you suddenly wondered what you were going to say, did you worry about it?

Is it because the reaction was thin?

Simon's expression gave a gentle expression.

You're so calm.

I had a feeling about that.

"You're an experienced combatant, aren't you?"Do you know what that is? "

"I don't know."It's just that I have a feeling about it somehow. "

"... it was a fine end."

"What?" he asks unexpectedly.

"That's why it's Lord Gaul." It was a fine end.Knight, this was the end of me. "

Maybe Lord Gaul didn't end up as a knight.

Chrono muttered in a small voice.

It reminds me of when I was suddenly confessed to having a child.

At that time, Gaul was determined to risk his life for his children.

So I went to the Imperial Army.

Of course, there was a conflict.

He is from a famous family.

Mud is painted on the family name, and it becomes hostile to the father.

Still, I made up my mind for my children.

It seemed like a blasphemy to put that away with the word "knight."

"If that's what you are, then I guess so."But I received it differently.That's why I said, "Don't worry about it."

Yeah, that's it.

"That's what I'm talking about. Damn, that's dull."

"Simon's going around too much."I don't even know how to connect.I wish Lord Gaul hadn't risked his life for me from the beginning.... "

"I was so concerned about you."

Simon said in a stunned tone.

The conversation broke off again...

"I should have told you more."

That's right.

Chrono muttered, and Simon said in a tingly tone.

I wonder if there is anyone I should have spoken to.

I remember that after he graduated from military school, he became a guard in the Imperial City.

I heard that there were casualties among the guards in the Imperial Capital invasion strategy.

I'm sure Simon's acquaintances were among them.

Perhaps you know someone who knows Chrono...

I had no grudges against the Imperial Guard.

I just took a different position.

That's why we killed each other.

After all, no matter how much you're prepared for it, you're not prepared enough.

By the way, Jesus and Simon open their mouths.

Have you noticed that the atmosphere has darkened?

Gaze at Layla.

"She's yours..."

……

Simon shuts his mouth on the way.

I drop my gaze because I feel like something is moving.

Simon had his little finger upright.

Is that your girlfriend? I guess you want to say that.

"Yes, it is."

I see. I'm glad.

Why do you look so relieved?

Simon gave a frustrated expression and Chrono asked unexpectedly why.

"When I graduated from military school, I thought my body would be clean for ten years, so that's it."

"Not very positive rating"

I accidentally cover my face.

In fact, it was more than a month ago, but I'll keep quiet about this.

All of a sudden, questions arose.

"There must be a lot of strange rumors..."

"I pinched it in my ear, but I don't believe it."You're not that kind of guy. "

"... thank you"

"I'm sorry," Chrono muttered in his heart.

If they find out that you have a relationship with Tyrion, the ratings will fall to the ground.

We should keep quiet.

The Empire is in chaos.

At that time...

Come on, Chrono-sama!

A voice came from behind.

It was Ali Dead and Deb's voice.

First the impact, then the soft feeling hits both arms.

Looking left and right, they were hugging each other in their arms.

Simon glares at him.

"What are those two?"

"What a rude thing to say!"We fought against the Imperial Army until the princess was a true hero - like a hero!Looks like you're so tall! "

"Wow! It's not strange to be rude!"

It's like you can't be rude.

What kind of mind is that?

"Like I said, we're like heroes!"It's more like a knight in the 13th Kingsguard!Even though it's the last seat, I'm an aristocrat!What's more, we're like Chrono's mistress!That's why, ehehe, it seems that it would be helpful if you could take a good look at what I'm saying. "

When Deneb asked, Ali Dead told him to turn around.

But you thought you were too comfortable with the boulders.

Finally, I laughed with love.

Same as always.

"Chrono, you..."

"If we talk, we'll know."

Simon moaned, and Chrono turned his palm.

"It's a misunderstanding."

That's right...

"No, it's not a misunderstanding." We're Chrono's mistress.Well, Chrono-sama seems to be surrounding a lot of mistresses besides us. "

”It's not like I'm trying to push Chrono-sama anywhere else, I just think I should firmly assert myself”

Simon's words were interrupted by Ali Dead and Deb.

"You..."

"There was a lot going on."

"I know that, but..." Do something more like an extension of the military school era. "

Chrono blocks the words this time.

Simon sighed and said.

"I think it's going to be a long way off."

"Me, too." I think I'll have to go far away. "

Simon moaned and sighed again.

Chrono sighs as she gets hungry.

"...... Commander Betty, are you all right?"

I don't think Simon's gonna let us take care of him if he's not okay.

"I know, but just in case, just in case."

Simon had a muffled expression on Chrono's face.

"I'm worried I'll accept any punishment."

I'll stop then.

"I asked you to do it."

Having said that, Simon turned his heel back.

Then return to the original position.

Is that what you wanted to say?

I didn't know Simon was worried about his boss.

No, he was short-minded and moody, but it wasn't cold.

They must have nurtured a relationship of trust.

By the way, how long do you want to stay standing here?

Seems like you want to get things done quickly.

"Gather a little more--"

"General!"

A voice echoing from behind blocked Chrono's words.

I looked over my shoulder and saw the lieutenant approaching.

It wasn't just the First Officer.

Kane, Faye, Theon, Robert, Sue, Bear, and Blood.

I try to turn around to everyone, but I can't.

It's because Ali Dead and Deb are holding onto my arm.

"Stay away from both of you."

No, it looks like we're going to turn around here.

I hope so.

Well, that's fine.

I had a bad feeling, but...

I'm so sorry!

I heard a goki.

The two of them turned in the opposite direction.

I had a hunch.

It hurts a lot.

Alid pointed at Deneb as he moved away from Chrono in a panic.

I think it's Deneb's fault!

Onee-chan's traitor!

"What? I'm not betraying you!"

Rather, it's like it's onee-chan's fault!

Deneb also departed from Chrono, and the two began to fight with Gaga.

Chrono turned to the First Officer as he patted his hips.

General, are you okay? '(Grunts?)

"Probably a minor injury."

"What Asashi cares about is his physical condition."

"Since yesterday..."

Chrono coughed as he groaned.

I can't stop coughing.

"... Lady Chrono"

Leila walked over and stroked my back.

Finally, the cough healed.

It's better to rest, isn't it?'(Grunts?)

"Compared to Mino-san, it's a minor injury." Mino-san and the others-- "

I hate it!

Faye raised her voice.

The sound of gacha echoed from behind.

I looked over my shoulder and behind me.

Simon and the other one were watching us.

Excuse me, I'm moving my mouth.

Simon then turned his face away, showing a sighing gesture.

I turned to Minotaurs again.

"It's in front of you, so be quiet."

"Chrono doesn't know what we risked our lives for."

For what, for the Imperial Army, right?

"It's for honor."

Mm-mm, Faye snorted out.

Isn't that right, Lord Theon?

"No, I'm Chrono-sama 's--"

That's right, isn't it?

"Ah, um, please don't shake it."My knee still hurts. "

As Faye grabbed her arm and shook it, Theon said, putting his strength into his staff.

Faye, stop him.

"Yes, sir."

Faye obeyed Chrono's words.

"For honor's sake."

"Of course, there is also love and loyalty to Lord Chrono."

"I wanted you to say that first."

“We need to do so from now on.Whatever it is, it is as if the Murifain family has regenerated.After all, that was the right choice. ”

"Oh," Faye sighed.

I wanted to show it to Lord Cecily.

"I'm sorry, but my sister has to rest for a while."

Faye muttered, and Blood shrugged his shoulders.

I'm sorry to hear that.

"I'll tell my sister."

“I'm just asking you to do it”

Yeah, I got it.

Having said that, they shook hands firmly.

Your feelings are rubbing, but you should keep quiet.

Gaze at Kane.

How's Kane?

As you can see, it's twitching

Kane said as he sighed.

I think it's a good thing that something happened when you came out of Sylvania.

Well, you shouldn't dive deeper into this either.

Where's Robert?

"As you can see."

Robert smiled as if he was in trouble.

Where's Sue?

I'm fine, Chrono, I'm worried

Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da

She coughed trying to say that she was okay.

Chrono, impossible cedar. Work, end of life, Euclid holidays. I'm a nurse. "

I asked you to do it then.

I, my wife, of course.

Sue stretched her chest proudly.

At that time, Bear opened her mouth.

Chrono-sama, are you sure you don't want me to join you?

"Sif is in Sylvania."That's the name of it. "

"I know that, but..."

Bear scratched her head awkwardly.

"Is there a problem?"

"No, I'm in a position like Schiff's lieutenant, but just because it happened naturally, is this an act of state?"I'm not used to it. "

I'm new to it, too.

Chrono stared at the Minotaurs again.

Gaze at Blood.

Lord Blood, you're the only one I can count on.

"... I'll do my best."

Brad said, moaning.

Mmm, Chrono roared.

Brad seemed unfamiliar with the reaction.

I can't help it.

Let's keep it running.

Scratching your face doesn't mean you're going to die.

Well then, let's go.

The Lieutenants nodded and Chrono returned to his heels.

Standing in front of the door in the middle of the viewpoint.

Chrono, have fun.

"I thought it was something else."

It's because it's other personnel.

Simon smiles.

Then the door began to open with a heavy sound.