Legend

The laughter that resonates inside the magic tent.

Merclio, who was laughing, eventually turns the laughter that was floating a few seconds ago into a small laugh and glances at the letter again.

Those who watched Merclio like that...... Vihera, Theorem, Gurgasto, Tiyur, Widere and their four men. And Ray was turning his gaze toward Merclio, as he had seen even in rare things.

That would be natural, too. Merclio, who should normally be described as somewhat dear, rarely laughs so happily.

Given that he is the most fruitful brother of Vihera, naturally some of them have a fierce temper, and even what can be called the ruthlessness of the late, although he was born as an royal family.

I just don't usually put that on the table, but now Merclio had it on the table.

"Merclio, what has your sister said?

In the magic tent, the first person to open his mouth was Vihera.

Is it still Merclio's sister's behavior around here?

"Sister... Frizione Sister wants to be on my side"

"... heh. That's surprising. No, I don't think so. Perhaps you can tell me you're comfortable with it."

"Yep. I can convince you... you can't still believe you're in this situation.... Wydere, did you say something? Regarding this letter…"

It was Merclio, who turned his gaze to Wiedele to confirm the sincerity of Frizione, but stops the words along the way.

Because the widere that was at the end of his gaze was surprisingly eye-opening.

If this were an act, I would be a first-rate actor. Surprised enough to think so.

Merclio turns his gaze toward Ray like he's lost for a moment.

It's only been a few minutes since Merclio and Wideret met face to face, but Ray has been with Wideret for quite a while... less indirectly than we have. Given that, it was a gaze directed from the thought of whether this attitude was an act or not, but the only thing I returned was the act of shaking my neck sideways.

Obviously, the attitude of the widere in front of him indicated that it belonged to the vegetarian.

Ray, of course, doesn't know all that much about Wideret.

But still, where I exchanged words a few times, it was the perception of a loyal knight, and I didn't even think that was wrong.

I mean, it shouldn't have been the first time that Widere knew what this letter was about.

I look at Ray shaking his neck sideways with that meaning in mind, and I'm convinced Merclio won't take it anyway.

Most of all, it's only for the moment, and it's not like I believed in Ray from the bottom of my heart.

There's still not much time left for Merclio to deal with Ray. I have some credit for the fact that Vihela and Theorem trust me, but what is there was only credit and not trust.

"Apparently, you weren't informed of the contents of this letter either.... The same goes for the four of you back there?

To the words of Merclio, those behind the Widare similarly nod back.

"... I see. What do you think, sister?

"Frizione, given your sister's character, I don't think that trapping..."

Still can't say it's not a trap because I still have some doubts about this letter?

"It's obvious wherever we look that we're at a disadvantage at the moment. Indeed, in the first battle, we were able to achieve results that could be described as overwhelming due to the way the goddess of war works in Lady Vihela. But still, it doesn't change that we're still more disadvantaged. Considering the neighborhood..."

Theorem nods again to Tiyur's words while honoring Vihera, who describes the situation and worships him.

"Betray that overwhelming advantage at the moment and take sides with us. You wouldn't be able to imitate that without something extra. I wish I knew what was going on around there."

Teolame, who stops the words and turns his gaze toward the Weidele.

Make sure you get caught in it, and the others turn their gaze toward Widare.

"F., His Highness Frizione is not the one who tries such dirty measures. Would not that be known by His Royal Highness Merclio, His Royal Highness Vihella, the brother of His Highness Frizione?

"... but it is also true that Sister Frizione carried me on the measure of house arrest. I got out of there and he told me that he would work with me as if I suddenly gave him my hand back... and you think I can believe that?

"It is!... That, I think, was probably for some reason. That's why I have to."

If you try to make it a widere that is sworn allegiance to Frizione, you cannot say that your own master's words here are unbelievable because they have served, and above all because of the judgment that Frizione would be saddened if he heard them.

Heading to such a widere, Merclio opens his tease with a sad sigh of sigh.

"It could have been. Or maybe it wasn't. In the end, the reason for this is that it's only possible for Sister Frizione to understand it. And all that remained was the result that I was under house arrest and in danger of my life.... Well, I still don't know where the rumors came from that the lives are in danger."

Thanks to that rumor, Theorem had to go into coercive action by deciding that it was a danger to his master's life.

With that in mind, it can also be said that rumors are the culprits of everything.

(This rumor suddenly came from somewhere.... really suddenly. Only a limited number of people can do that. If so... Well, whose fault is it?

Whilst whining delightfully inside, it doesn't appear in Merclio's expression at all.

"But didn't His Royal Highness Frizione want to help His Highness Merclio this time because he regrets that choice?

"Oh, that's certainly possible. But even if I were you, I wouldn't believe it."

"... so I say no to suggestions from His Highness Frizione,?

Merclio shook his head at that word, which was also asked with the meaning of confirmation.... to the side.

"I didn't say otherwise. However, this matter is not something that I can reply to immediately. Fortunately, we've just set up a team here, and it doesn't mean we're moving toward the next location immediately. We need to secure the perimeter before we proceed."

Merclio, who told him to confirm the look on the face of Wideret and the four knights behind him, so he goes on to say...

"By the time we move to the next position, I'll let you decide how to respond to my offer from sister Frizione. Until then, I want you to take your time in this position. However, you may be lost in this position, so let me put a guide on it."

I'm saying he's a guide, but he's actually nothing but a watchman.

I understood that even for Widare, but there is no particular way to speak out of disagreement, and I bow my head in silence.

"Thank you. Thank you for your inconvenience."

If Widare bows his head, he keeps bowing his head without being able to say anything to the other four or if he has any objections.

"Oh. I want you to take your time because I won't inconvenience you. But beware of strange behavior. Theorem, I was wondering if you could ask Ciance to guide them."

"Yes, immediately"

Theorem nods at Merclio's words and leaves inside the magic tent.

It will be obvious what you went to do. That was understood by everyone on this occasion.

And the fact is, next to Theorem, who came back in about five minutes, was the sire of his deputy.

"Then I want you to tell me about Lord Widere, and later about this man. Let me show you to the tent."

"Yes, I apologize for the inconvenience. Regards, Your Highness Frizione."

Faces of the White Rose Knights bowing their heads and exiting inside the Magic Tent with Ciance.

Drop it off, about a minute after the last one disappeared. Merclio exhales heavily.

"Now, is this a pleasure, or a shame... which do you think it is as a sister?

With his gaze turned, Vihera smiled small and shook her neck to the side.

"You don't get it. However, as a sister, I'm afraid that purely bloody brothers will have to fight each other."

"... I'm sure that's true. But I don't think it's easy to lose."

Even as Merclio, he is responsible for creating the rebels. Nor can we lightly trump those who have cooperated with the rebels, despite obviously unfavourable circumstances.

Most importantly, I understand that there are chickens inside, and I feel little gratitude for such opponents.

Because in the case of such a person, we do not know what we are up to.

In fact, several figures of aristocrats making some suspicious moves have also been identified.

I keep a close watch on these people... but there is no sign that they are aware of it.

We just have to stay with ourselves. But if you imitate the rebels...

"Theorem, I want you to be careful if anyone comes into contact with the White Rose Knights and let me know if there's anything at all unusual"

"Yes, I'll leave the area thorough to Ciance"

Even for Theorem, I guess I understood what Merclio had in mind. Quickly return words.

Viewing those two, Vihera smiles small.

Not a glossy grin, as usual, but a grin that sees something smiling.

Being close between the two was reassuring for Vihera.

Anyway, you can't be near Merclio forever. I wanted someone nearby, like Theorem, who was sworn allegiance to my brother, if I could.

"And I want you to bring the nobles and executives together again. I'd like to hear your opinion on this matter."

"Let me be honest with you, I think you should decide who's here."

As Theorem put it, here are some of the rebels who have power in many ways.

Although it is political influence, force as an individual, and also a strong influence over Merclio.

But Merclio shakes his neck sideways to such Theorem words.

"If you did decide in those who are here, you would obey the others very much. But then there's a good chance that things will eventually go wrong, right? Then think you should let that dissatisfaction spit out right now."

"... If anyone has a complaint, I can leave. What do we do?"

Gurgasto, who has been listening in silence until now, suddenly tells him so.

If you try Gurgasto, it's like hearing the words of an elephant or something, and it's not worth it.

But Merclio shakes his neck to the side in such glugust words.

If we do push it through with force, we'll be able to do something about it. But still... As a Merclio, I don't want to imitate that if I can.

"No, it's true that Gurgast has a great deal of power in this army, but this isn't the place to use it,"

To Merclio, who answers that, Gurgasto snorts very hard even as he seems slightly but grumpy.

It is true that Gurgasto has a certain power within this rebel. Sure, there are more of them led by Theorem, who is also a third prince in number, but it was Count Obrisin's territory that the rebels were formed in the first place.

In other words, most of the people who are gathering in the state of supplies, food, merchants, prostitutes, adventurers, etc. prepared for this rebel army are from Count Obrisin territory.

Of course that's not everything. There are some who come looking for business opportunities when they hear rumors of rebels, and others from other aristocratic territories adjacent to Count Obrisin's.

Still in terms of numbers, it is also true that there are still the largest number of figures in Count Obrisin's territory, a high presence among the rebels, as were Merclio, who is also the flag of the rebels, Vihella, who is also the sister of that Merclio, Theorem, who holds together the Third Prince, and Ray, who, as an individual, has an overwhelming fighting power.

I guess the reason I don't exercise that high influence even in such a situation is because Gurghast himself was still not interested in such annoying things.