I wasn't about to meet Mr. Muge and report back.
Going down in the elevator, we were surrounded by an army of fully armed ref demon-led empires. Instead of a mundane weapon in their hands, they were equipped with "Magic Gear (Magic Gear)" in which magic props were planted. It's a spear, but magic is planted in a patterned part made of metal.
"I was asleep and I was woken up and wondered if you had attacked even the enemy country... I didn't expect you guys to attack the labyrinth. Chupah."
Light projector--the same principle as a demon guide lamp, but with an expensive demon stone penetrated to raise the light intensity. It illuminated was Ava licking the water candy.
I was surrounded by armed soldiers and I was wary of this one, but I'm grateful that someone I've spoken to came.
Mr. Dantes saw me, so he leaves a step forward.
"You came here because you saw that fireworks, didn't you?
"'Fireworks'? Oh, you mean" Blessed Demon Light "launched." Flowers "in" Fire "doesn't mean anything funny.... I was asleep, by the way."
"Really? Anyway, as you can see, we broke through the Labyrinth of Fear."
Wah, my voice went up. Didn't we all come here because we knew Dungeon Clear? Though, I guess it's actually interesting to hear it in words again.
I have a few people who are desperate to take note of my words, but are you a newspaper reporter maybe?
(well —— then)
I came up with the words. [M]
"Labyrinth Attack Section 4, thanks to Mr. Lulusha"
While Ava looked a little giddy, reporter-like people were obsessed and writing on the paper at hand.
"Excuse me! I'd like to ask, were you working with the Labyrinth Tactics Division?!?"
"Yes, it is no exaggeration to say that we owe our success to Mr. Lulusha."
Oops, and another different kind of twirl happens. Everyone looked surprised.
"Hey, I need you to wait a minute. Shall I do the reporter's question again tomorrow? You guys must be tired, so I'd like you to rest where I arranged for you."
"That's... I don't mind. I'd also like to contact your employer, Mr. Muge."
"--You seem to be human beings, but who do you think you've been hired by?
Newspaper reporters come up and ask questions.
"We're at the adventurer's party, The Silver Balance, and the leader is Dantes here. And he's been hired by the chamber lord of the 'Muge Chamber of Commerce' to enter the empire. I am the type of chamber lord who can do a very good job and will also be honest and never throw up a lie --"
"Hey, hey, hey!
and Ava interrupted there.
I thought it might affect my lawsuit with the "Lollollo Chamber of Commerce" if I praised Mr. Muge for being a newspaper article.
"The question is over, I said?
I pretended that Ava had looked at me with angry eyes, but I wasn't sure.
Then we were put on the prepared Magic Guide automobile. It was more splendid, big and solid built than compared to Cat Chang, with no minute gap, and not as loving as compared.
Cat Chang said the Imperial Soldier would deliver responsibly, so I decided to leave it to him. For once, what's on the carrier is in Ava's presence so she can make a list and see if it's stolen or not later.
I'm not insecure in this country, but Mr. Muge is being taken too lightly... The Imperial soldier who saw Cat Chang was frowning.
The Magic Guide automobile did not shake much and quickly arrived in the heart of the Empire.
It was —— hackingly spacious, and a bungalow (...). It turns out that bungalows are the only luxury in this land free country.
There is a small artificial river flowing at the entrance, and the garden laid with jade gravel is embedded with demonic guide lamps to ensure the lights at night. When I crept through the gold-leafed gate, a woman in a dress —— unfortunately, I don't know how ugly it is because she's a ref -- appeared.
"Welcome to the 'Welcome Hotel'. You're welcome."
I came to the hotel.
"... we are adventurers. I wish it was cheaper."
"You won't go that way. Relax, there's no courtesy."
Ava said it with a firm face, but I guess it takes courtesy to come here and observe from where she hasn't licked the water candy.
"I think you should still sleep now. If you wake up, you will see the Emperor with you."
Ava was impatient.
A glimpse with the Emperor!
Mr. Dantes made his eyes black and white, and Mr. Mimino screamed "Hino" in a tall voice, and Mr. Nong tried to do it by pretending not to listen thoroughly, and Mr. Zelly tried to escape one foot ahead, so I grabbed her tail.
"I can't. I can't have that kind of stubbornness for a long time."
Inn —— passed to one of the hotel rooms, where Mr. Dantes covered his face with his hands when he took off his armor.
I may have seen Mr. Dantes' weakness in unexpected places.
By the way, Mr. Mimino, Mr. Non and Mr. Zelli are taking a bath. I hear there's a big bath here... Yeah, there's a chance that if I go where the big bath is, there's gonna be a mistake, so we're gonna have to weigh ourselves in here, right?
"Mr. Dantes... then why don't you leave it to me?
"... to Reggie?
"I worked as an escort in a nobleman's house, so I was tapped into manners."
"But... no, I know that's best, but to one Reggie..."
It's not that you don't trust me, but that you think it's a bad idea to leave me alone, and I accidentally loosen my mouth.
"It's okay. It's the right material, isn't it? I'd like to ask Mr. Dantes a favor."
"Oh, my God, what do you want me to do?"
"I want you to see how Mr. Muge is doing. It's been four days since we left the city. I wonder if Mr. Pollina has acted in any way or what's going on with the lawsuit."
"... I see you had some trouble over there"
Though it was Mr. Dantes who was thinking while rubbing his chin.
"Okay. Then I'll leave you to face the Emperor."
Throughout the face. Doesn't that mean showing the suspect's face to a witness? Surely I don't think Mr. Dantes should let the Emperor see him.
"I just have one condition"
Mr. Dantes put up his pin and index finger.
"Take Non, too."
Anastasia
In the section next to the Emperor's building there was a bungalow building very similar to the reception hotel. Timber and planting are arranged to give a sense of calm, while geometry uses many of the linear lines unique to the Ref Demon Guided Empire.
This place has been a lofty elf rental for some time now, although it is a place where VIPs from various foreign countries will stay for a long time.
…………
Anastasia stood up unexpectedly after that report from the Lev's maid.
Raise your index finger and take it down with a peck to thank you. It means "say it again".
"Yes. It's a word from His Majesty the Emperor. Starting today at 10 o'clock, you will see the adventurer. The reason is to celebrate the completion of the 'Labyrinth of Fear' strategy. His Royal Highness Anastasia would also like to be present there."
…………
Anastasia, who was already asleep last night, knew neither the fireworks launched nor the noise that followed.
I've been flattered for a while to hear about the samurai.
"So, Your Highness!?"
The next time I noticed, a single tear was spilling out of my own eyes.
(... that one has found me a bag of evidence that Lulusha is not guilty at the risk. Besides, entrust it to me and even say I would look again if it wasn't enough... even though I couldn't live up to that one's expectations...)
Handed the bag to the Emperor, who promised to re-examine it. But the investigation was left to Ava, and Anastasia has not been informed of what has happened since.
(How did you know...)
The emperor suggested one possibility to Anastasia. That said, if those close to Lulusha —— that is, if the "silver balance" succeeds in the "Labyrinth of Fear" offense -- Lulusha will also be able to live in this empire as it was. No, on the contrary, he said there was a way out.
But I couldn't tell that boy that. As the Emperor told me, I am a "caged bird". I have no power whatsoever, I can't even whimper, I can only cut my hair and give it to that boy. I thought it was thick and shameless to want any more---.
(I really wanted to write. I need your help for Lulusha. But I can't... did you notice that? How...)
It was a blinking light of hope for Anastasia, who had been in the long dark. Small blinks like starlight were brought about by many kind people we met in this country. However, it was the first time so far that I had been rewarded with a strong glow.
It started pounding and raining on Anastasia's dry heart, which had given up everything.
(... Let's go see him. Now all I can do is thank that person —— Reggie sincerely)
Anastasia wiped her tears with the back of her hand, although she was a samurai who called for help.
"So, Your Highness...?
Anastasia wrote that she would attract the paper at hand.
"I will join you in watching. Perfect support, please. '
Look, as if, the samurai moved out. Anastasia wore a tiara made in the Elf Forest that proved herself to be a high elf royalty, sleeving for the first time on this day into a vibrant dress that she had received as a gift in the past but never offered as one.
It was —— it was breathtaking, existential and beautiful, with a samurai who was always used to seeing her.
No one knows that the outfit is to meet only one boy.