The journey then proceeded without any particular problems…

As planned, five days later, I went to Wang Capital.

The Wang capital was many times larger than the Horizon, and everything around the city was surrounded by high stone walls.

By the way, an entrance is set up, which is checked by knights, one at a time, to prevent suspicious people and others from entering the city.

We entered the King's Capital through a private royal entrance and exit.

With Sarya's facepath, we were able to enter the King's Capital without much inspection.

I appreciate this point.

Stay put, go with Sarya to the royal castle.

The royal castle was situated in the heart of the king's capital, protected by walls and gates even higher than the city's outer walls.

There is one entrance and exit, always populated by a large number of knights.

The guard is an iron wall.

Thanks to you, Sarya, I was able to get inside easily.

I looked at Canade and Tania and wondered what the knights were...

Still, I was able to enter the royal castle just to get a light check.

Again, I know that Sarya is a princess.

Though the Third Princess, her power is so great.

First he was led to the guest room, where Sarya and I broke up.

They're going to talk to the king, and until then, they want us to wait here.

"Wow, that's a great room."

"Just this room, not as big as ours?

Should I just say that?

Canade and Tania were strolling through the rooms without fear.

He sees finely crafted furniture and conditioning and makes stranger roars.

I can't be as free as they are...

"Ooh? Rayne, what's going on? You look strange."

"Maybe, are you nervous?

Sora and Luna noticed how I was doing, and they called out.

"I've never seen a nervous Rain before."

"You know... even I do when I'm nervous"

I came all the way inside the royal castle to thank you for your help...

It was unexpected to see the king.

I knew it, Sarya gave me a thank you and I thought that was it...

"As royalty, you can't be so proper," he objected, and he was to get the word directly from the king.

My stomach hurts.

I didn't even ask for that...

"Well, I don't have a choice. If you helped the princess, you can't keep your mouth shut as the king who rules the country."

"Rather, I take it for granted. I wondered if Rayne had helped that princess."

I'm sorry to help you without any particular thought.

"Hmm... I think Rayne did a good thing... don't"

"Saya. Where I don't think about it later, it might be a good reflection, but still, where I can help people without getting lost is the good things about Rayne's husband."

Nina and Tina followed me up.

"Excuse me."

The door was knocked and the knight showed his face.

"We're ready. Come and have a look."

Finally.

Nervously, I left the guest room.

――――――――――

"Raise your face."

We lay our heads down and looked softly up at the king's words.

I could see the Lord ruling this continent, Argus Van Rollies.

I hear he's over sixty, but the hegemony that holds him together is not that of an old man.

It's called a warrior of war, and I feel pressured when I confront him like this.

The king sat on the throne... next to him was the figure of Sarya.

Unlike when I was traveling, I adorn myself with dresses and jewels.

It's so beautiful that I'm going to fall in love with it.

"Sarya told me. He didn't just help me out of the demons, he also helped me catch the infidels. Right? Thank you."

"Ha, what a waste of words"

I bowed my head at the word of the king.

Everyone else bowed their heads to imitate it.

I was worried that Canade or Tania would say, "I don't know how humans do things"...

That didn't happen, and he was being properly polite.

"Thanks to that, I was able to get the infidels out quicker than I thought. I could serve my purpose. Let's get a reward. What do you want?

I learned something that caught on to the king's words.

Blur? Purpose?

Think about the meaning of that word...

So much so that I got to a certain assumption.

Maybe it's just my fantasy...

But I don't feel it's strange and wrong.

I felt like this was the right answer.

If so, I...

"... instead of a reward, one, can I ask you a question?

"Yeah? What?

"Perhaps the king... had noticed that there was a mixture of those who were after him near you, Sarya?

"Ho."

The king looked like he had found something interesting.

Everyone can't see their faces because they are behind them, but the atmosphere conveyed a surprise.

Sarya... she had a quiet grin without changing her complexion.

"That this non dared to put on an escort whoever was after his daughter... is that what you're trying to say?

"Yes."

"Hmm, let me assure you. What makes you think that?

"It's..."

Sarya left the castle with only a few escorts because of her sensitive official duties.

As its escort, an assassin was chosen to target Sarya.

Besides, there's not just one assassin... all of them.

Whatever it is, would there be such a coincidence?

The country can't discern the identity of an assassin, it's like telling yourself to assassinate a princess...... incompetence is extreme.

But the king is not incompetent.

I know this face-to-face, but he's smart, he's strong.

There's no way that someone like that would choose an assassin as his daughter's escort.

But... what if I chose an assassin?

What if I was deliberately letting him swim, giving the assassin a great chance to be discreet and hard to grab his tail?

When I think about it, Tsuji fits.

Finally, this king...

They were trying to feed their real daughters and lay bare the treacherous ones who nest in the country.

Perhaps even if I hadn't come in to help, it was an operation to rescue Sarya somewhere and destroy her.

"Hmm, I see"

When I tell him what I think, the king laughs lightly.

Even though this was the time, it seemed like fun.

"You, do such a thing to the king...!

"You're being disrespectful, do you want to be struck down!?

The king's proximity abhors his voice, but it's not me who's frightened by it.

"Interesting idea. I don't even have a chill. But you don't have any proof, do you?

"Right, there's no proof. But is it better to escape with a king?

"Hmm."

"If you're delusional about me, put this on and make amends. But if you don't..."

"What if?"

"Salya, please apologize."

……

The king's eyes become round.

"Perhaps you, Sarya, were aware of the operation. Otherwise, we won't be able to be flexible. But… even if it was for the good of the country, such as parents using their children, I don't think it's acceptable."

"Don't tell me, kid"

The pressure gets stronger.

It's like confronting the most powerful species.

Still, I don't stop talking.

"Even if Sarya knew... there must have been something I thought. Your heart should have been broken, even if your body wasn't hurt. So apologize. That's what I want."

"This..."

"Good."

To strike me in the neck, or the vicinity tried to come forward, but the king stopped me.

The king looks to me...

Eventually, I laugh luxuriously.

"Ha ha, funny. Interesting. It's been a long time since I've felt this pain in my face."

"Father...?

"Sarya, the adventurer you brought in is very funny. I can't believe there was such a person... Kuku, should the world be wide"

I don't know...

I spoke ready to hit him, but he seems to like it the other way around.

The king is alone and laughs with pleasure...

Then he stood on the throne and bowed his head toward Sarya.

I'm sorry, Sarya.

"O Father......!? No... I'm convinced of this one, too. If this helps our country, we'd be happy to help."

"You grew up to be a good princess. But you're too good a kid, so it's gonna stick sweet. What the Adventurer said was wrong. In order to protect others, I thought I'd have to get rid of the treacherous soon, and executed this operation... but there could have been more ways to do it. Reflecting."

"Father..."

After all, Sarya, there was something I thought was happening.

Hearing the king's apology, Sarya seemed happy.

"Well..."

The king sat on the throne again and looked at this one.

"Is this it? Adventurer."

"Yes, excuse me"

"Good. I appreciate you making such an opportunity. Therefore, there is no punishment for that. Okay?"

That's what the king said, as he told his neighbors.

"You should stay at the castle tonight. I want to thank you again for helping Sarya."

"Yes, then, sweeten to your words"

"Speaking of which... you forgot to ask me your name"

"Excuse me. Rain Shroud,"

The moment I uttered my name, the king's complexion changed.