Legend

A few days after leaving the Plains of Brissa, a line that continued down the street without bandits or monster raids like Ray was worried about was finally coming to a place where he could see the Empire.

"... Imperial capital, huh? I just got here a while ago, but it seems like a long time ago."

Ray squeaks as he looks at the Empire City, which can even be seen from afar.

I came here to escort Frizione, not so long ago, as the saying goes.

But still, it seemed like a long time since I had seen the Empire like this.

I guess that's proof that the time I spent working as a Merclio army was intense.

"Captain Ray, Master Theorem is here for you. He wants me to come once for the triumph parade."

A voice can be accidentally hung from behind by Ray, who was watching the Emperor.

Turning your gaze over there, it was Pale Nix there.

You look as tough as usual, but if you see the edge of your mouth slightly curved, you'll be glad that Palenix is back in the Empire as well.

So much so that I could see subtle facial changes, Ray also had a relationship with Pale Nix.

"Okay. Well, I'm gonna go back a little bit, so give me a command for a while."

"Ha!"

Nodding to Palenix, who replies seriously on the horse, Ray gently slaps behind Seto's neck.

That's all Seto understands what Ray wants him to do, rattling his throat down and turning back on his heel.

At that time, the horses on board of the guerrillas who were nearby didn't scare me, probably because I was somewhat used to them because I had been with Seto all these days.

Keep going against the flow of the army going down the street, towards the central, mainly where the executives are gathered.

Ray like that...... no, a Merclio army soldier who saw Seto is about to wave or see Seto's adorable figure, but the Merclio army is not the only one in this army, there are crusaders as well.

Ningro, as for the number of people, there are more crusaders.

So more people still feared and feared Ray and Seto, and overall, Seto's popularity also seemed to be declining.

"Gru......"

Seeing Seto look at several soldiers who made his body stretch, Seto sounds sad.

Ray strokes the back of Seto's neck.

"Until a while ago, we were hostile, so you can't help it if this happens. Here, eat this and cheer up a little bit."

Ray giving Ceto dried meat removed from the mysteries.

When the dried meat is thrown into the mouth with a couch, a slightly more energetic chirp leaks out of Seto's mouth than earlier.

(Cash, or whatever... No, well, I hope Seto's happy, 'cause I'm happy too. I don't think I'd like to see a bit of a grumpy ceto.)

I just adored Seto, and as Ray, I didn't want to see Seto grumpy.

While I take my gaze off Ray, I'm really curious to see Ray. So while I'm at it, when Ray and I gaze at each other, I get out of sight again. I want to talk to you, but I want to show Ray that I'm upset right now. There's something quite adorable about you messing with me like that, but the grumpy look isn't much of a favor for Ray either.

Having eaten dried meat and regained his vitality, Seto eventually arrives in the centre as he continues backflow into the army stream.

One of the guard knights surrounding it approaches Ray, who made sure facades like Merclio and Theorem were traveling on horseback, with one nearby on horseback.

"Captain Ray, His Highness Merclio is waiting for you. Please come through."

Tell him so, and move the horse sideways to create a gap where Seto can get inside.

Horses travel less quickly than most soldiers walk.

But still, I'm guessing Merclio's escort is the only one entrusted with manipulating horses freely while walking in this way.

Also, even though the horse doesn't spend that much time dealing with Seto, it is the knights in front of him who are genuinely elite who aren't even scared and rampaged... which showed that they are so elite that they can't beat the guerrillas.

"Oh, okay"

Exchange words briefly and approach face-to-face groups such as Merclio and Theorem, and Vihella and Tiyur.

For some reason, some of them are Digmas, but there is no one in particular who sees them as problematic.

It is the form in which the Digma people with the alias of the water dragon said things.

He's already admitted to losing, so he's not going to do any strange imitations on this occasion.

There are also a considerable number of aristocrats in carriages, like Frizione, but many thus travel on horses.

I guess this area is affected by the fact that faces like Merclio, Theorem and Vihera are traveling on horses.

Most importantly, Merclio himself is not forcing others to travel by horse.

I was on horseback to show everyone that I was the one leading the army, and at the same time I felt more comfortable traveling on horseback than my sister Vihera standing still in a carriage, and I wanted to spend the same time with that Vihera.

"Hey, you're here.... So, it's quick, but can I come in for an errand?

"I heard you talk about the Triumph Parade?

"Yeah, yeah. It's about that triumphant parade..."

It was a Merclio who hung on to say something, but Theorem opens his mouth trying to block it.

"My lord Merclio, this is where I..."

"... yeah, I get it. I got it."

"Thank you"

Teolame, who gave Merclio a hand, turns his gaze toward Ray.

What's on that look is some reluctance to open your mouth.

While he has a subtle and unpleasant feeling, Ray glances ahead to Theorem.

"With regard to the Triumph Parade...... if it was the original plan, it was the guerrillas' plans to take the lead, but it changed to the other troops"

"... why? Until yesterday, I think we were supposed to be in the lead."

"It's a request from the castle. Specifically, from the Chancellor, Lord Pache."

Reminds me of the man I met in the negotiations to compete in the Martial Arts Games.

A very fat person with a bald head and a bearded figure like a catfish under his nose.

He looks like a typical incompetent nobleman on the outside alone, but he's definitely a competent figure, even considering he's the prime minister of a country called the Bestian Empire.

"Why?

"After all, there were some problems as the face of the country that it was the people of other countries who would take the lead, more than it was in the form of a triumphal parade. He also said a lot of other reasons, but that's still the biggest, he said."

Immediately after the end of the civil unrest, Merclio and Theorem had been in contact with the Imperial Capital.

There were also summoning magic and Tamers in the Merclio army who were sending letters with the help of flying monsters and bird-taming people.

Naturally even the Imperial Capital wants a lot more information than it is a civil unrest of this magnitude, which naturally changes the power relations of the upper levels of the Bestian Empire.

In the Bestian Imperial Army, we were greatly shocked that the Schuls we supported had lost.

Still, we didn't fail to do our job of making the surrounding countries look good because we felt that we were protecting this country.

"... I see"

You perceived that there were various political reasons, Ray nods back without objection.

Keep thinking about something and close your eyes for about ten seconds, then open your mouth again.

"Right. Just so you know, it's not like the guerrillas can't participate in the Triumph Parade, is it?

If that's the case, I'll never be convinced.

Theorem nods back to Ray, who turns such a gaze.

"Of course. The guerrillas are one of the most elite units in this army. There's never gonna be a way to keep those people out of the Triumph Parade."

Ray nods to the assured Theorem.

"Then I don't mind. I have some thoughts, but still, this is about this Bestian Empire. If you're not going to scorn the guerrillas, that's fine.... just..."

"I know. As far as the guerrillas are concerned, let us deal with them properly here. It's true that we got a little fussy about Wyburn, but after that, we're citing the appropriate procedure."

"... then fine. So what happens when it comes to order?

As the word goes, there was no reason to think about it somewhat, Ray, but this is about the future of a great power called the Bestian Empire.

There was nothing more impossible to say than understand it.

"Sorry, I just wanted the guerrillas to be in a prominent spot if I could do it this way."

To Merclio's words, Ray flaunts his shoulders small.

Even if we win this civil unrest, Merclio is still only the next heir to the throne.

of active...... and compared to the Chancellor who has a thick trust of the Emperor, I guess the separation position with no previous track record is weak.

(If His Highness Kabazid had won, it might have been something else)

Theorem thinks that in his heart.

Unlike Merclio, Cabazido has a proven track record of doing his job as the first prince for a long time.

Just because you have that track record, you can't scorn even a prime minister.

In comparison, Merclio, whatever his qualities, naturally only weakened his position for lack of track record.

(Most of all... that's only now. I don't know how the Chancellor and the other nobles see His Highness Merclio, but if you think it's just a symbol that you don't know anything about, etc., that regret will come down to you one day. I don't know what you think then...... I'm looking forward to it now)

Behind such a Theorem thought, Ray leaves as he gently slaps Seto in the neck saying there's nothing more to do than wrap up the story.

But... I saw him coming after Ray like that.

"Ray, do I have nothing?

Ray opens his mouth like some trouble to Vihera, who grumbles like a obstinate.

"You mean nothing... you come to me at break, don't you? Then I thought we wouldn't have to bother talking in front of Merclio."

"You know... why don't you learn a little more about women's minds?

Vihera tells me with a sigh of relief.

Ray gets such a poignant look at Vihera.

Vihera sighs again at Ray's appearance like that.

"Well, fine.... than that, Ray is already going back to the kingdom of Mireana when the triumph parade is over, right?

"Oh, I'm going to. It's just gonna take a lot of time to actually get there."

More than some of the guerrillas wish to accompany Ray, they and those who come with them.

If it's a number of people, they'll probably travel by carriage with people who think they'll be between 20 and 30, so it's going to take a lot of time to get around.

Explaining the area, Vihera nods back as she is convinced.

"I've heard from Theorem. If I could, I would have liked to go to Gilm with Ray too..."

The clouding of words meant that I couldn't go to the Guild with Ray.

"Are you staying in the Bestian Empire?

Even if Merclio decides to be the next heir to the throne, he doesn't necessarily have anyone to see him sweetly in political terms anyway in military terms.

Some will also think that Merclio cannot be recognized by those who are not taking part in this civil unrest.

I asked him if he would stay in the Bestian Empire to deal with such people, but Vihella shook his head beside him.

"No, I ran away from my country. If it's an emergency like this one, you better not be in this country when it's normal."

"... don't you miss Merclio?

"Right. But if that kid also became the next heir to the throne, he wouldn't even be able to just sweeten me. And there's Theorem, so you don't have to think about your dangers."

"Warcraft warrior, huh?"

Warcraft soldiers that only Theorem can obey.

The alien soldiers, who also became a major force in the Merclio army in this civil unrest, do not exist in this army.

No, only a very small number of them are responsible for the protection of Merclio, but they do not exist in a group called Warcraft Soldiers.

Originally, the Warcraft soldiers were also meant to be incorporated into the Triumph Parade, but the Warcraft soldiers themselves have told us they do not want to stand out through Theorem.

It was understandable given its appearance, and at the same time it probably had the idea of not wanting to show off much of the power of Warcraft soldiers.

He was a warcraft soldier who showed off his power in this civil unrest, but only those who fought directly know his power.

Of course, we won't be able to seal the information completely, but if we don't show ourselves, people should have paid attention to more flashy topics.

"So, anyway... what are you gonna do?

"I'm thinking of going to Eggzil. I want to see Beaune's face..."

Vihera answers Ray's question with a slightly unfortunate look on her face.