Magic Gems Gourmet

Let's hear it.

Sylvard said a few nights after the report.

The place is a small room in the deepest part of Takami, the place where he summons Ein, Lloyd, and Warren, the big towns he likes to talk about important things.

Only Ein and Sylvard tonight.

Sylvard set up this meeting with Ain this day.

"It was a suspicion found inside the hammer, but it seemed to be close to a malfunction of unknown cause." I asked the queen, but she was in a panic, so I think there was something going on where she didn't belong. ”

Ex-counselor, huh?

“Yes, he's only been in the Iron Country for two days, but I'm pretty sure.”

"I have the same idea." ― ― ― Now, if that happens, it will be troublesome. It is not a trivial matter, as in the case of Strom and the case of the valley of seclusion. If this incited a disturbing molecule called the iron kingdom, I can't ignore its suspicions. "

That was a suspicious point, but it was said that the magic power inside the Iron King's hammer was diminishing.

It seems that there have been no such cases so far, and there is a suspicion that the iron hammer broke down.

Therefore, in view of the accident, it is a situation that can never be ignored.

(If it just attenuates and the magic power disappears eventually, that's fine.)

The queen disagreed with this.

The furnace fitted with the hammer could cause abnormalities, and it was no surprise that there was an unexpected outbreak.

Although it was the queen at that time, it never seemed to be a self-protection statement.

Like the other day, it was the daughter of a desperate town.

“Who are you going to take with you?”

”So, is it okay if I go?”

“Do what is necessary now. You won't even hear me say I'm going anyway."

"... that's right, Grandpa."

Sylvard doesn't give us unconditional permission either.

Ein decides that it is better to go, and if Ein speaks firmly around the escort, he will allow it.

This time, it was easier to give permission because Sylvia was there for that purpose.

"I'm thinking of going with Sylvia and Marco."

Well then, Dill should leave it behind.

"That's right. Katima hasn't had a child in her life, so I'm not going to force her to take her." Fortunately, Sylvia is here this time. "

What about Chris?

"... do I have to tell you?"

Sylvard laughed at Ain, who seemed to be struggling.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha! Never mind! I just asked! "

Ein's rhetorical reason is, of course, that he doesn't really want to take Chris with him.

She still has a side of Ein's dedicated bodyguard, but if you look at her, there's something about her that appeals to her.

That said, it doesn't mean you're being mean to Dill or Marco.

This is all about defending the opposite sex as a man.

“Final confirmation. Ein, I want you to explain again why you have to go to the Iron Kingdom.”

Unlike before, Sylvard's voice was under pressure.

From the standpoint of the king and the prince, he had changed his attitude in order to make the necessary confirmation.

If I have to, I'll suck up all the magic of the Iron King's hammer.

Not to mention evacuating the inhabitants of the Iron Nation.

The Queen told me that if the magic power inside the Hammer King decreased, the destructive power should also decrease in the event of a rampage.

If so, I thought this would be the best.

"The Prince's lord has no reason to go."

"Because if I go, the impact on the continent will be less in the unlikely event." If the power of the Iron King's hammer when it rampaged is what you're hearing, I should definitely suck in some magic power. ”

― ― ― Then, how's Ein's safety?

"Um... I'm a sturdy body, so if it's destructive enough to kill me, don't you think it's bad if I don't go and breathe magic?"

Hmm. That makes sense.

So if Ein doesn't get hurt, that's fine.

On the contrary, if there was a chance of serious injury, we should definitely travel.

It doesn't change the danger, but it does change the way we risk it.

“I'll allow Ein to go.”

Thank you. ― ― ― Well, let's do it tomorrow as soon as possible.

"Wait, I have one more condition."

It took a while, but Ein listened to Sylvard's words again.

Sylvard says that Ain should disguise herself so that she doesn't know the Prince.

I was asked to go to the Iron Kingdom in the guise of a knight in his proper position and to keep track of the situation.

"In view of the future, it is not a good idea that we have fallen into the iron country. Warren agrees with this."

Well then, I'll disguise myself like I went to Ist before.

“Do that. In any case, the people of the Iron Kingdom will not know what Ein looks like."

It would be troublesome if the situation changed and I had to return the Queen to the Land of Iron.

"Hmm. That's what I'm talking about."

Fortunately, the iron kingdom was in a state of complete chainage.

If I could explain the situation to Ain and his companions and knights, it wouldn't be a big deal.

(We need to have some magic tools.)

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A few days later, he left the capital.

At that time, there was an obsession with persuading Chris and Dill, but at the end of the day, Ein's opinions were respected.

But Ein had only one thing to worry about.

Krone's appearance was somewhat different than usual, and his body seemed a little heavy.

I heard that Silvia had examined me, so I stroked my chest once, but when I left the kingdom, I felt worried again.

But quickly, what's the situation on the ground ― ― Your Highness?

A group of airships rendezvousing in the west of the continent.

Leonard, who was one foot ahead, came to Ain's airship and spoke, but Ein looked out of the window and blew his head.

Ein turned to Leonard with a happy look.

“I'm sorry, what are you talking about?”

In the room where Ain slept, the two look at each other.

"Are you okay? If you are not feeling well, I will go to the iron country alone today..."

"No, no... it's okay." I see, I was talking about going to the entrance of the iron kingdom. "

While exchanging words with Leonard, Ein remembers interacting with Krone in her heart.

It's okay. I'm just a little heavy, so I'm going to rest a bit and get better.

I can't wait to hear you say...... but I'm worried.

"I'm fine... I'm really fine." Sylvia checked up on me and she said it would get better over time. Can't Ain trust Sylvia? ”

If I am asked if I can or cannot do it, it will be the answer.

After all, Sylvia is the mother of her previous life, so there is no doubt about it.

But that didn't change my concern. That was all I was talking about.

(Sylvia told me not to worry.)

She was so mindful of it. I'm sure you'll be all right.

(We have to do something about this before it's too late. We have to go home a day early.)

If so, it would be a pity to spend every minute and second on it.

Ein's stupid attitude just now was renewed, with a strong expression on his face.

Seeing that, Leonard felt his usual Ain was back.

Leonard continued in awe.

"Soon after this, the time will go to the ground at nine o'clock. So I'm going to head down the road to the iron country, but do you have any questions?"

“How long does it take to get there?”

"It's a dozen minutes since I got off the ground. The path is hidden in a part of the plain by magic tools, so if you go there, the people of the iron country will guide you."

The dwarf who guided us was Giddo, the dwarf who was escorting the queen.

I've already told him about Ein hiding his legs.

I'm sure you'll risk the Queen's position if you tell anyone in the Iron Nation about this, even in the unlikely event that it happens. So if you're as loyal as he is, you won't be stupid enough to imitate him.

"Okay, I'll be ready to be late."

Huh. Well then ― ― ― I'll call you my lord when I get down on the ground.

"Nh, Rikaa. It's quick, but I'll try to respond properly."

Haha, please.

Hiding your identity is what I call you, my lord, but it's somehow embarrassing.

I felt like I was being mighty, and I unintentionally smiled bitterly.

... actually, my lord, it's not much, but it's due to the difference from the usual.

― ― ― Immediately after Leonard left.

Hey, my lord.

A voice came from behind.

Turn around, and Shannon will be there in no time.

"Don't call me that, because it's shiny."

"Fufu, bye, Ain." If you need my help, you can use it anytime. "

”Nh... honestly, I don't really want to abuse it”

"Not that way." I'm talking about Ein evolving my powers. "

It was an evolutionary way to fight Selah.

If Ainu uses Shannon's charm, she can use even the target's magic power to charm him.

This did not cause too much damage to Selah when she was dealt with.

Depending on the situation of the Iron Mallet, we should also consider using its power --- "Shannon suggested.