Riot Grasper

- The next day.

Rahal, who changed his appearance to Andel, took the wounded soldiers home to the Imperial City.

"If you are slightly injured, give him a hand with the seriously injured. And those who can handle healing, remember to treat the seriously injured as a priority."

"Oh... yes!

Along the way, it could be said that he could have played a role without any problems, except that he looked odd to some by showing such a bare gesture of caring for wounded and sick soldiers.

But what a strange story to be surprised that you say something a little gentle.

How regular Andel has a cold attitude toward his men is something we'll see.

- When he arrived safely in the Imperial capital, Rahal went straight to the minister's mansion in the aristocratic district.

So he disbanded the private soldiers who had accompanied him as his escort, and after confirming Gilbaran's face to the Imperial Palace in his affairs, he began what a dignified family search.

"... Well,"

Even though Hera's ability has trapped Alisha, it is unlikely that she will have that sealed ball in her possession without leaving her skin.

Rather, based on Gilbaran's character, the trump card will try to stay at his disposal.

I don't think I'm going to leave Hera in a precarious state with important negotiating material.

"Here..."

Apparently there was no lie in the information Andel threw up all washed up.

If you have the temper to give false information here and fit the undelivered into a trap, I'm about to review it somewhat... that didn't happen at all.

I'm not prepared to break a single finger, that's the man.

Through a hidden door in the minister's private room, there is a mountain of gold and silver treasures that can be considered a classic.

Isn't the result of letting power say things and keep fattening your personal belly abundantly piled up high with a gleaming light?

On a slender, heavy-looking gold chunk, a pile of gold and white gold coins sticking out of a bag, a true circle jewel with a beautiful bright color flavour, or even paintings and sculptures that the amateur doesn't know what they're worth - a greedy merchant would surely say he doesn't want to leave this room for the rest of his life.

But Rahal was blind to such things and kept looking for only one thing.

Be careful not to break it in case.

"- There it is... here it is"

That, at first glance alone, is an object like a glass sphere with no philosophy whatsoever.

As Rahal peered into the transparent balls, he saw something like a small shadow inside.

"Ah... Ri..."

Small as a doll, she closed her eyes softly, as if she were asleep.

It's not at all the same as it was back then - in a beautiful way.

Whipped into his body, which seemed to weaken much of his joy, and Rahal carefully put it in.

Manage to contain your desire to escape the mansion immediately, and make your way to the exit as you say your greetings in an eagle manner to avoid being suspicious of many different servants and guard soldiers in the hallway.

(Calm down...... here's the problem)

"Oh...? Isn't it possible that you're there, Master Andel?

When I finally thought I could get out of the mansion, I was pulled over with those words.

Its clairvoyant voice is one that Rahal also knows well.

(Leaving it alone, I thought it would come from the other side sooner or later...)

"I don't know, you seem to be in a lot of a hurry, but was it also something I'm glad about?

My mouth is grinning and arcing, but my eyes aren't laughing at all.

"Stop farting - Hera. This is the ability I originally had you lend me. I'm not stupid enough to think I can fool you, the original owner"

"Right...... too bad. At that time, I wanted to help because I liked Rahal and trusted him... but I never dreamed he'd abuse me like this."

"Well... if you can go back to being as honest as you were when we first met, I don't have to do this either."

The tingling, unpleasant air fills me up.

"Phew, so... what the hell have you done with that look? Sounds a lot like you're in a good mood, but did you even find it in your years of search? Whatever you do, it's no use. I thought I told you before."

If Alisha takes the sealed balls that are locked up, that doesn't mean everything is solved.

If it stays like this, she won't get out of there for the rest of her life.

The only person who has the art of liberating is Hera, who houses the power of a great sin.

"Well, if I ask you honestly, can you do me a favor?

"Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha I'm not too happy to hear you ask without expecting me from the edge like that. I mean, that's what you're dressed like, right? If they do... I don't hate those thoughts either."

As for the hostage exchange cards, Andel is certainly not bad.

If you're dealing with Gilbaran, it could be a pretty effective means.

Though he had taken a large number of soldiers as his escort, he was fortunate to be able to keep him in his hands.

"Right... I don't know what to do"

"If I know what's going on, I'll ask you again."

Now Rahal, too, said the words with about half his expectations.

"... release Alisha now. That way, we'll make sure Andel's okay."

……

Are you wary of Hera remaining silent, Rahal makes sure to take the lead and continue the conversation.

"I tell you, it's no use trying to manipulate me like one day. If I behaved strangely, I wouldn't hesitate to have a knife pierced in my brain."

That's what Rahal said, letting him tap his head lightly with Concon.

"Hmm... that's a good thing to prepare"

"Oh, they'd want to kill me if they had the chance... if they did, they'd do it relentlessly"

"You don't have to be so vigilant. That just amplified and rambled the emotion you originally had... because you can't freely manipulate it"

The emotions that were originally in me - when they say that, I feel complicated as a Rahal.

But it won't be if you're sick of it now.

If Rick were here, he'd say the same thing.

"So, what's your response?

"... ok. You can do what you say. However... that's only after I've been able to make sure that Andel is safe."

What a light, poisonless response to clap it out.

I say with a laugh that Hera shudders because of her emptiness or because Rahal has been silent for a while.

"Excuse me. You said you should go back to your honest personality, like you used to, Rahal, right? I didn't do this because I wanted to, did I? Totally... I've lost the way you feel about Alisha."

"Well, I'm glad you said so."

Rahal, too, snorts with a grin.

(Sage taught me how important it is to believe... after all, you shouldn't forget to question people. Hi...... there's going to be a wave)

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"- I'm kind of suddenly getting anxious, but we, we're doing something so bold, aren't we?

"... hmm? If you do all that flashy stuff and you make a weak statement right now, you're gonna get in trouble."

Rick, who was trying to sneak out through a broken wooden window, answered my question that way.

"Well, you're imitating an assault on a grand nobleman, who's also the emperor's fiancé, and taking him hostage, so normally, you're sentenced to death."

Right ~.

By the way, what we have now is the cathedral site of Cricheia, a short distance from the Empire City.

In a lonely little village or something, there's no cost of building a fine church.

For this reason, it seems not uncommon to come up with money in several villages and build churches in affordable places for sharing.

However, it is said that the number of villages that have become obsolete as a result of the continuation of murders, demonic attacks and vandalism has increased over the past few years, thus also increasing the number of church traces close to such ruins.

The construction is quite solid, so rainstorms can be prevented, and may be a great place to hide yourself.

Mr. Arnold and Mr. Dore, who were injured, thanked Mr. Alba for saying that he would take them back to base.

You can't keep an injured person in a dangerous place forever.

So when it comes to the people here, it's about me, Rim, and Mr. Rik.

Andel, the hostage (who just put his clothes on for him)...... sits in a chair and is gutted.

"Ugh... forgive me, I won't forgive you... absolutely"

Oh, whoa.

I'm no longer energized to hide the truth.

Blah, he's done very little harm to himself...

Ray and Ren should be keeping an eye on the situation by lurking their breath to be able to deal with Mr. Rahal when he finds himself in an unforeseen situation on his way to the Imperial City.

"And even if we could help Alisha safely, it might be hard for the Emperor to punish the minister who was quickly regaining power and fattening his private belly."

Mr. Rik's worries are best.

The roots of the minister, who has built the ground over the years, will be quite profound.

Even if this rescue goes well, there's a good chance we'll be pursued as criminals.

"If that happens, it's not in vain to help Mr. Alisha. If it makes it harder for you to live in an empire, you just have to run away to another country, and yeah! First of all, we need to make this rescue operation a success."

Rim's words with his little fist over his head, trying to keep him in the mood, are very positive.

... Indeed. It's unfortunate that we're going to abandon the ancient ruins we used as bases, but there will be other comfortable lands to live on.

"Ha ha! The lady is right. Lovely, beautiful women are everywhere in the world. No, what, I'm sorry I said something to stir up anxiety. Me too... just seemed a little nervous and tingly"

- That's how Mr. Rick keeps an eye on him again for a while after getting back to his usual condition.

Ray and Ren, who went to Imperial City, returned safely.

According to the two reports, Mr. Rahal seemed to have successfully infiltrated the Minister's mansion at the end of the day and obtained the seal of purpose.

Besides, he's on his way here with Hera right now.

"Maybe you don't have to fight Se, do you?

As Len said, if the hostage exchange is successfully concluded, there is no need to rough things up, but we shouldn't be too optimistic.

The impression I had when I met Hera in Imperial Capital felt pretty bad.

As we talked like that, Rick raised his voice as he watched what was going on outside.

"... here they come"

The two seemed to have ridden the beast, pulling the reins in front of the church trail to stop them.

As originally planned, I'll try to pull Andel tied up and take him.

"Ya, you got help!? Let me go now! Come on, hurry up!

"This guy... Uh-huh."

"Hih, no, don't..."

Ray and Ren went outside trying to stick a blade in Andel's throat, which was making a scene.

From the side, the bad guys would totally be us.

"Oh, you're the one who came to help me? Then convince these guys right away. I don't care what you redeem. Just do as I say."

Hera looked at Andel as if he were a bug, seeking his own safety early in the arrow.

But because of her mind, it seems like anger emotions are lit slightly in her vain eyes.

"Those two... they kind of look familiar. Oh... you're the only kids in the Secret Service. I thought you were dead from a failed mission, but you were alive?

Hera said those words by looking around.

"And... Lik Shao. I'm surprised you're alive, too. I thought it was what Rahal killed."

"... thanks to you. It made me struggle a lot."

"Aha... good for you. That's how I was able to meet my sister and brother safely. As long as we look close and envious. And -"

Gyorori, my gaze was pointed at me and Rim.

"Long time no see...... but maybe since we met in Imperial Capital? I'm relieved you followed my advice."

If they tell me to kill someone I know or as soon as I know them, I'll have to honestly leave the Empire City.

"I see... is it because Rahal said you two would cooperate? It would be comforting if there were two people who could live in the power of the seven great sins."

"I'm not going to talk any more here. If you want to help the man, just do as I was told."

I asked you to let Mr. Allisha go now.

"- Phew... With all this head count, it's enough to treat you as a thief, isn't it? The motive could be revenge for having executed my parents in the past..."

Hmm... what the hell is this guy saying...?

Hera took a feminine, pompous, hand to hand with her chest when her eyes remained intact and only her lips were distorted into bows.

"Well then - all of you... I'm going to have you die here."

... you see.

I didn't care what you think. I didn't think you were the right guy. Thank you so much.

"Oh, yeah! Kill all these inmates! Except that's not until you make sure I'm safe! You need to focus all your efforts on helping me first!

"Hehe, hahaha. I say it again because I seem to be mistaken... but I - I said I would kill 'all' who are here. Including you screaming in a pitiful voice..."

"What... you say!?"

"Poor Andel, who was murdered by a thief with a grudge. I took my vengeance by killing all those thieves... if I reported it, I would have an excuse for Lady Gilbaran, too, wouldn't I? Look, I don't seem to be very trusted lately... if I had a thief's body, I'd be more credible, and I haven't had a chance like this."

"Don't be ridiculous! Oh, you must have come to help me!

Oh, what... what do you mean?

Are you going to kill even Andel?

"HELLA! What are you talking about stupid!? I bet it was only Gilbaran you were adamant about. Doing that won't turn out the way you want! Plus, Andel's supposed to be yours."

Ignoring such a Mr. Lahar scream, Hera turned to me and Rim.

"As you may know, the Imperial Secret Service... is the kind of place where a punished person, or someone of noble stature, throws in a child that has been given birth to a civilian or a slave"

However, Ray and Ren said that the child of the lord who planned the rebellion was forced to be assigned to the Secret Service, along with punishment.

"In my case, it falls into the latter category, but my mother is a civilian with no status or property, and my father... hehe, you already know what I mean?

I see......, right.

I guess that's what I meant when I was so adamant about Gilbaran.

"When I found out the truth, why me alone... I did have those feelings, but to an extent I didn't even care in particular. That... swelled so rapidly that I couldn't contain it at one point. If you guys live in the power of a great sin, you know why, right?

Perhaps that's when you were fascinated by your major crime skills.

Almost certainly, of the seven great sins - "Jealousy".

"Still at first... if you recognized me, if you needed me, I thought that would be fine. But... I'm not satisfied with that these days. More...... more! Yes... if it's not enough, just get rid of what's in the way. That way you'll need it much more than you need it now -... and I can't get that voice out of my head. Ha-ha-ha, ah-ha!

Something in the way - is that... about a belly-up sibling?

Suppose you've been pushed into the Secret Service by yourself alone and continue to be given harsh assignments... it won't be funny...

"But, you know, that's not what I'm trying to tell you guys. You who dwell in the seven great sins will sooner or later break like me. It's just as fragile. So... I hope you guys don't disturb me by wielding a sense of fucking justice. That's kind of very... blind."

My voice went low.

I don't know if this is any more... it's useless to say I'm going to pull my hand now.

Well, I'm not going to pull it off.

"I know what you're trying to say. But... me and Rim won't be like you."

"Heh... how can you say all that? Why don't you tell me because I'm interested?

"If you're in danger, I have company to help you. By the way, when I'm about to be heartbroken, Rim's gonna punch me and put me back in my sanity."

"Ha... haha, what is that...! If you can go back to sanity with that, no one will have a hard time. Aren't you stupid? hehe, hahahahahahahahaha"

"Ha... maybe for you, it was Mr. Rahal who could ask for that role"

"Huh? What is that... you say funny things"

"Well, that's all you've done in the past? I don't think you can make it that far anymore."

In Hela's eyes, the colour of her anger seeped so clearly that she could see it.

"... crap. That's enough. That's it for the conversation... everyone - I'll kill you."

I held my hand tight and nervous.

...... I'm fine. I'm sure I can do it well.

"So this time, specially - I'll punch you and wake you up"