Legend

"Your Highness Frizione, so far it seems that we have not noticed our movements with His Highness Kabbazide and His Highness Schulus."

Frizione exhales slightly in relief at a report from Angela, who is also the head of the White Rose Knights, both under his own direct jurisdiction.

Escape from this castle… more precisely from the capital naturally involves danger.

The Wideres who sent them to the rebels have not yet returned, but it will undoubtedly take some time for their actions to be revealed to their brothers and siblings when they return and then proceed to prepare.

Then I've been getting ready since now, little by little...

The talks, arguably the last hope, did not end up stopping the formation of another crusader army.

Beyond that, I decided to put it in my hands that it was the best I could do… that I had no choice but to maintain my balance of power and bring it into adhesive condition.

In the sense of pure force, Ningro is also antagonizing at the moment on the part of the Crusaders and the rebels. But Merclio is the only one on the rebel side in the sense of the big name.

By comparison, there are three royal families on the Crusaders' side.

... There are vihelas on the rebel side to be exact, but I do not want them to be on the table to a large extent as they have already left the country.

So if Frizione puts it on the rebel side, it will be glued?

That's how Frizione's actions led to this move.

Fortunately, we are now in a state of civil war, and there is nothing strange about meeting with the nobles of our own faction.

That's why I was able to tell this plan to someone I could trust in this way.

Not everyone agrees, of course. Still, many admire Frizione, and many, though reluctant, listen to the word.

But...

"So, how long were you in?

Frizione's voice, asking Angela, dwells in a sad colour.

I'm talking about some of my factions making suspicious moves, so I guess that's natural.

For Frizione, an idealist, the report told by Angela that there were shrubs and kabazid handlers in his faction was sad.

Most importantly, Kabazid is Schulz's deputy, Amare, who acted independently.

"Is it certain that there are three people, suspiciously, but there are no decision-makers?"

"Eight in all, right. Should I be happy or sad..."

Frizione's faction is less than Schulus and Kabazid, who are princes, sometimes because they are princesses.

Eight of those few factions. Seeing more or less of this will vary from person to person.

"You didn't let those eight know about this, naturally, did you?

"Yes. We're sending someone we can trust to keep an eye on. However, for that and always..."

"I know. Now we need you to come back to Wideret as soon as possible to try to mislead us. You think we should send someone else to Merclio and the others?

"No, I thought if we were to make that flashy move, we would be sure that His Highness Schulus or His Highness Kabbazid would notice. Now let's wait and believe in Wideret."

To Angela waving her head, Frizione nods without uttering any more words.

"Well, fine. Than that...... how about the others? Did you hear my request?

It was Frizione who moved on to the next topic to change her mood, but this one too, Angela shook her neck sideways again.

However, there was a slight seep of joy in that expression.

"I've spoken to the undoubted people on His Highness's side, Frizione, and most of them want to act together."

"... yes, you're in trouble. This case is getting a lot bigger, but it's originally a family matter. Besides, it's because of my personal feelings that I'm headed towards the rebels. I don't want to involve the others if I can. Totally in trouble."

As I returned my words to Angela, I was delighted with the look on Frizione's face, probably because I had heard earlier about someone from my faction who was connected to other factions.

But it's also true that I can't just be happy.

"Can't you persuade me? Even if you follow us, if you're bad... no, you're definitely gonna treat us like rebels? Sure, I won't even tell you to join a faction on Shurus or Brother Kabazid from now on, but still, once you get back to the realm..."

"Right. But I was wondering if it would be difficult. Even they are aristocrats. If you choose a path at your discretion, you will continue along that path."

"Angela, what about your father... Count Luxinois?

More than Angela is captain of the White Rose Knights direct from Frizione, naturally its father, the Earl of Luxinois, also belongs to the 1st Imperial Party.

Angela, given such a father's name, smiles small and opens her mouth.

"My father was the first to tell me that I was going with His Highness Frizione."

"... well"

Frizione has a small, surprising look on Angela's words.

Still, I suppose it would have been the Count of Luxinois or would have thought he could have continued his words immediately.

Like her daughter Angela, once she decides, she remembers the face of a stubborn Count, and Frizione grins.

I guess that was the dissatisfaction. Angela inflates her cheeks small.

Angela has the beauty she deserves to describe it as exhilarating, but when her cheeks swelled, her expression seemed strangely young.

Even though I'm past my mid twenties, it would be too much to say that I look like a teenager... but still definitely younger than I am today.

"Anyway, be ready for this one so that Whidere can come back whenever he wants. Only the White Rose Knights and willing soldiers will accompany me, right?

"Yes, the White Rose Knights have all decided to accompany them, but the soldiers..."

Angela with a mouth cage.

Willing soldier. With this being said, it also seems to be an elite alignment, but in fact there are many who follow Frizione somehow, and it is by no means an elite alignment.

Also, naturally, there are not that many people, and it can be said that there are adventurers who fall apart, in the literal sense of the word.

But these people have in common that they have been helped before by Frizione, and they didn't have to worry about betraying them.

For Frizione and Angela at least, I would say that they can put more trust than the nobles who are suspicious whether they are betraying us or not.

"Yes. Absolutely, stupid people."

While denigrating with his mouth, it was a pleasure to have it in Frizione's chest.

I know I'm trying to imitate myself silly, but there are people out there who would go along with me like that.

Nobles of my faction, White Rose Knights, soldiers...

"Really, I'm an idiot"

"Right. But His Highness Frizione is at the apex of such an idiot, isn't he?

"Pfft, yeah. Then shall I try my best to play the fool and show him? Tell the people who come with me to be ready to leave the Empire whenever they want. If Shurus or Brother Kabazid asks me what I'm doing..."

"Prepare to defend the land after the Crusaders leave. Is that what you're saying?

"Yeah, please"

Thus, he was the first imperial party to run to get ready between the arrival of Widare and Ray, but naturally Schuls and Kabazid could not have missed the move. Especially since Cabazide has been letting Frizione look for movement for a long time.

Sure, some of the people connected to them got caught, but that doesn't mean they're all there. Some of them lurked still with little action.

Such people will contact their employers and superiors and communicate the movements of the First Imperial Party led by Frizione.

However... those who found out about it did not take any action in particular to benefit themselves from this situation.

The lack of clear evidence would also have been a reason not to move.

If they told me that they were prepared to defend the Imperial Capital as planned in advance in an attempt to pack it up with the 1st Imperial Party in the current situation, I couldn't deny it.

A place about an hour away from Teito. It was also a little off the street with Ray, Seto, and the Knights of the White Roses.

Why bother to say you're off the street, because you couldn't be seen by those who are going down the street with Seto.

Needless to say, the existence of Griffon is very rare, and if it becomes one that is subjugating Griffon, Ray's name will be mentioned first.

Sometimes not so much time has passed, especially since the end of the martial arts tournament, and the trend is stronger.

That's why I couldn't imitate that any more than the information was undoubtedly conveyed that Ray had joined the rebels.

(I guess it would have been different if not for one fugitive in that night raid. You can definitely assume my info is passing on over there than some guy escaped with Soble at least)

Without it, I could also use the excuse that I would have fluttered back... and Ray strokes Seto's head, thinking that whatever he thinks would be suspicious.

"Seto, I'm going inside the Empire. I don't know exactly how many days it will take, but I'll probably need about a few days. In the meantime, I'm sorry, but I need you to wait outside the capital. You'd be the monster around here...... may not be there because you're on the side of the Empire City, but you can hunt and eat animals and stuff, right?

"Gru."

Seto sounds lonely, but I guess you understand that saying any more just gets in Ray's way. Return to the rear for the most part, taking the distance from Ray.

"Sorry, Seto. As a souvenir, I'll buy dishes that look delicious in the capital, so wait and see."

"Grrrrrrrrrr"

A few words from Ray, but he must have regained his energy. Keep turning back, make sure you stay away from Ray and leave.

... Along the way, the knights of the Knights of the White Roses, who, many times turning back, saw their gaze toward Ray, were eating up their teeth with tears... but I guess it was natural as the one who saw Seto's tricks inviting protective greed.

You know it stands out when you fly in the sky, Seto runs straight down the ground and leaves.

(would have been a painting in the blue meadows of spring and summer)

I dropped off Seto's hindsight, and the thought was ray past my head, but I immediately regained my mind and turned my gaze toward Widare.

"Then do as you promised yesterday"

"Um, I want you to take care of it"

During the story after dinner yesterday, it became a topic of how Ray would move after breaking up with Seto on the side of the Imperial City.

As for Ray, he breaks up with Seto not so far from the Empire City, so why don't you just run and walk normally? I suggested that Wiedele wanted to give me back the thank you for treating me to a meal, which eventually meant at least helping Ray when he moved.

To keep that promise fast, Wideret reaches out from the horse and pulls Ray up, letting him sit behind him.

Ray's own weight is not that heavy, so the horse doesn't look particularly tired either.

... Most likely, if this had a death size, it would have been a different story.

"Well, let's go"

Wiedele told Ray that he seemed slightly lit up against the ray sitting after him, probably because Ray was snuggling up on him, even over the armor.

There's really not much more to the Wideres than being the knights of the White Rose Knights direct from Frizione.

Therefore, since there is little chance of getting close to a man anyway to fight or train, Weidele, who is unfamiliar with a man in this way, is nervous inside.

I don't put it on my face because of my position as troop leader, but I was really nervous on the inside.

"This is, ladies and gentlemen, the White Rose Knights. Welcome home."

Among the gates of the imperial capital, the gates reserved for nobility.

It's the gate Ray dived when he came to the Empire with the Duskers.

A guard in charge of the gate bows his head respectfully when he sees Widare.

From the bright white armor worn by the Wideres, I knew immediately that it was the White Rose Knights.

In addition, there was nothing wrong with the guards because Wideret himself was relatively famous as the head of the White Rose Knights' unit.

However……

"Who is behind Master Widare? I don't think they're from the White Rose Knights because of their gear."

"This man is certainly not of the White Rose Knights, but he is a collaborator. I'm responsible."

To resolute language, the guard man is slightly suspicious but unable to pry any further.

"Now, as for that person, it means that Lady Widere is responsible..."

In the end he takes the word of Wydere and bows his head down small.

If you looked directly at Ray's face, you would have figured out Ray's face in the sketch being given to the soldiers, but now he's wearing a dragon robe with a concealed effect, and a hood. And there's also the word of the White Rose Knights' squad leader, who keeps going through the gate.

Ray's deposition of the White Rose Knights meant that the process was complete... and thus he set foot in the Imperial City again.