Magic Gems Gourmet

Ain was terribly puzzled by the anticipation she had had of talking to Mutton.

Even though it was an iron country that went out in an unstable situation, it was highly likely that the queen had not drawn the blood of the royal family.

...... I broke up with Mutton and went back to my room, but the confusion left in my head didn't lurk.

Ein gazes out the window of her room and lets herself fall asleep late at night.

"Hmmm..."

I thought about a lot of things.

For example, maybe the queen I was looking at was someone else's shadow warrior. Maybe a real royalty is somewhere else and a big operation in the shadows is stupid...

But none of it worked.

When Ein used Shannon's power to question the Queen, Giddo, and Lil a long time ago, there was no sign of that shadow.

At that time, I couldn't ask too deeply because Ain hated to act too strongly on them...

What do we do?

Think about the best thing to do, not the stupidest thing to do.

It's all for this country called Ishtarica.

As Lil was trying to keep the Queen away from the Iron Kingdom, I wanted to look into it a little more.

(Do you want to do it like a Takino Tower?)

It was when Ein first came to Ist.

After recalling that he had sneaked into the Tower of Wisdom due to various circumstances, Ein should also act in secret.

Let Ein know that the darkness that spreads out the window is the perfect time for it.

... it seems that despite his status as prince, Ein packed his luggage lightly, he still preferred to act boldly.

When he left the room, there he was.

"I will also accompany this Marco."

"... why are you so ready?"

Of course, it's because of Ein-sama's taste as a knight.

An old gentleman in a swallowtail said naturally.

The old gentleman, Marco, didn't try to stop Ain, he said it was no problem if he could accompany him.

"In fact, we also have Lord Mutton below us, and you told us about this." In addition, I have already shared with Sylvia that I will be accompanying her. But Master Sylvia wanted to think about it a little bit more. ”

Instead, she said, "Be careful. And I told Marco to say to Ain," Come back by morning. "

(very loose)

I know it's because I trust the power of Ain and Marco, but...

It's as if I'm keeping my attention to the children I'm going to play with my friends. As expected, Ain smiled bitterly.

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There is only one entrance into the iron kingdom, as far as Ein knows. It was the same for the Leonards who came as an advance party.

When the people of Ishtarika set foot in the land of iron, they were searching for other ways as a matter of course.

But I didn't.

There seems to be only one way into the iron kingdom from the time of the founding of the country.

"...... but what should I do?"

Ein said, descending secretly into the plains at night.

Marco, standing next to him, puts his hand on his beard, which has been elaborately arranged, and he says, "That's right...", which troubles me.

The two thought of watching the Knights scattered across the plain as they bathed in the night breeze.

"I'm sure Ein-sama is worried too, but when we head straight for the Iron Nation, we'll undoubtedly be able to find them."

“Well, I don't think I'm going to be held hostage in this situation, but I don't want to be seen as a stranger.”

By the way, where are you planning on sneaking into the Iron Kingdom to investigate?

"Giddo and Riordo." I want to find out a little about them. "

It's not just for tonight, but if Ein can't get the information to decide that it will lead to the future, it may be the only way to rely on Shannon's power this time.

But first, how do you infiltrate the Iron Nation in secret?

Yeah?

So he turned to what Ain had.

What he saw in his sight were some giant wooden boxes.

"Is that the aid to the iron country (,,,,,,,,,)?"

From a humanitarian point of view, food, etc. is provided by Ishtarika to the iron country. What Ein found was a crate full of those things, which were transported to the Iron Nation at night.

“Yes, it's packed with food, medicine, etc.”

"...... wouldn't it be nice to sneak into that crate?"

Ein shrugs his shoulders, saying that he is like a child who has come up with a naughty idea.

The neutral appearance of the correctness was illuminated by the starlight, and it was somewhat illusory.

Hearing his voice and seeing the pleasant expression on his face, Marco instantly woke up with a pleasant smile.

Some of the managers are Konoe, so let me talk to them.

…………

Ein-sama?

"I'm sorry, I was surprised to hear you disagree."

Saying so, Ein walked along the plain with Marco and approached the Kingsguard.

The two guards who had not even made a sign suddenly appeared, and the guards who were next to the support supplies were surprised, but they immediately laughed.

Apparently, they've also noticed that Ein is trying to figure something out.

By the way...

And as Ain walked.

Marco's thoughts are fine, but do you really think it would be bad if you sneak in?

“Is it about the relationship between the two countries? Or should I answer based on Ein-sama's identity?”

Maybe both.

Asked, Marco replied plainly and naturally.

His voice did not feel any confusion.

"I don't think we can do anything about the former. The Iron Nation attacked us unilaterally, so we're not in a position to complain. On the contrary, given the generosity with which we have responded so far, even if we do find it, it will not be a concern.”

On the other hand,

Your Majesty hasn't stopped you, either.

Ein has acted on his own many times before, and has made his courage known to everyone.

Some people may seem worried about it from the knights and subjects, but it's also true that Ein's heroic behavior has been praised more than that.

The influence of King Sylvard and Ain is what gives Ein the freedom he didn't have before.

We need to get Marco's magic tool from the airship.

When it comes to magic props, it's to keep our existence from being sensed by the iron kingdom, isn't it?

That's right. As soon as I entered the country, I found out that it was a magic tool from the iron kingdom, and there was no ex-girlfriend or child.

"Don't worry about that."

Marco puts his hand on his chest and says in a confident voice.

"My magic (,,,,) will allow me to act covertly for a while." It's still the Undead, so I'm good at sneaking up on the living. ”

Even if Ain nods if there is a convenient magic, the magic consumes significantly more magic power, so it is not suitable for everyday use.

It was only important that the magic power was supplied from Ain's body, and that he stayed by his side.

"Supplies from us (Ishtarika) will be brought to the castle. After being placed in the square behind the castle, I heard that the dwarves would farewell and distribute it to the people.”

I see. Then we'll be able to manage after we infiltrate.

When the two of them decided on a plan, they eventually stood in front of the Kingsguard.

I've been waiting for you. In his expression, the Kingsguard asked, “What did you come up with?" I can see the emotion that seems to be asking.

However, when it comes to the Kingsguard, many of them know Ein's childhood well.

Therefore, when he sees Ein before him, he thinks of his thoughts.

“What are you going to do to help the Iron Nation?”

”... I don't know if it's that easy to find out”

"Since you've been with us since you were a child, you can expect something from us. If Lord Marco is around, I'll do something right away."

I see. ― ― As expected, I was thinking of going to the iron country for a while.

Ein said that he would sneak into the iron kingdom with Marco, without going into detail.

The prince bothers to sneak in. This is also the case for small countries that were the first to go to the use of force.

The Kingsguard was also a little doubtful about this fact. That's because I thought it would be good to look it up without bothering to do that.

However, the Kingsguard knew Ein from a young age, as he himself had spoken.

That's why I immediately thought that sneaking in and trying to find out something would definitely have important implications.

How would you like to go home?

It's true that Leonard is going to the Iron Kingdom before dawn, so I wonder if I'll come back with the group.

"I understand." Then you'll be back here in the morning. ”

"That's the plan. --- Otherwise, you'll get angry."

I didn't make it clear who it came from.

Mother recalled that Sylvia said that she should return by morning, and Ein thinks that she has plans other than curfew. For example, the case of the Iron King's Hammer she said she would look into, and the fact that the Queen had not drawn the blood of the royal family.

Otherwise, I wouldn't go out of my way to come home by morning at this stage.

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The plan itself was going well.

The huge wooden crates carried into the Iron Kingdom followed the path laid down underground and entered the Iron Kingdom unstoppably.

He also reached the castle without stopping.

Ein and Marco stealthily walked out of the crate into a covert operation and went up to the roof of the castle to look around.

Looking up, the sky of the population is darker than during the day. In the sky, gems buried in the ceiling of the basement glistened to create a false starry sky.

― ― ― The problem was about the person of interest.

Ein and Marco were working in secret to find Giddo and Riordo, but they were struggling to find the two they wanted.

In the first place, it was difficult to find two unknown people in the darkness of the night... "

"Marco"

Suddenly, Ein noticed when she looked up.

Marco also noticed that the two gazes were on the same spot.

There is a pitch-black box that is the center of the Iron King's Hammer.

From the castle, several tubes stretched from underground were intertwined in the air, and at about the same time, two people felt the sign of two people in the center of it.

I have to go from underground or inside the castle.

I can't destroy it and sneak in, and I think there's no other way to get inside.

"Well... then, this time I won't go inside the castle."

Rest assured, you can't compare to sneaking into the Tower of Wisdom.

If you ask me, it is true.

Ein and Marco nodded and sneaked into the castle.

Having travelled for several days, Ein followed the familiar path and sneaked sneakily through the interior, which was unlike any other country's.

Once I entered the iron kingdom, I had no difficulty and no difficulty.

A few guards stood guard on the road from the castle to the basement, but they caught hold of their eyes and headed to the center of the gavel.

A few minutes down the meandering tube path.

(sobbing)

I heard a voice from the end of the road.

From the two familiar voices, it is immediately known that the lords of the voices are Giddo and Riordo.

Marco also seemed to understand, and the two of them killed even more signs.

Ein-sama, let's start here.

"Yeah, I don't think we'll find out from there."

The path Marco showed us is a space used for air conditioning, in the corner of a meandering tube.

He and Ein hid themselves there, and went in toward the voice.

And so.

Hey, Giddo, what are you doing on your own?

Riordo's frustrated voice was heard first,

"That's our line." Riordo... why do you demonize my evil (,,,,,,,)? "

Continuing, I heard Giddo's voice.

Gido's tone was calm, unlike Riordo's, but he heard the frustration from the fruit and the verse of his voice.

Undoubtedly, they are in some sort of quarrel.

It's in a place where people can see it.

"... I didn't expect to hear such an interesting story so soon."

"... yes. I'm surprised too"

Marco and Ein shared their surprises in a subtle voice and laughed reluctantly.