To tell the story, Bern's army triumphed in his first match with the Demon Army, and Christine, Doran, and the last soldier breathed in relief, no matter how big or small, the time of the hour. Have to be brought back some.

Gwandans, who are the divisions of the hidden Princess of the Romar Empire, Amria and Doran, contacted the leader Regula of the Sun Lion, one of the rebels who rebelled against the Empire. He was in contact with the assassin, Xanad, under the princess.

The presence of Xanad, probably the highest class of assassin, inevitably warned Yachiyo and Fuka. In addition, Princess Asteria is known to the nations as a wise master.

If the asteria had to send Xanad under his control, it would be hard to imagine various unrest.

Xanad's assassination skills and combat abilities are on par with the twelve-wing general, a symbol of the Lomal Empire's military strength. What time did you get such a talent? It's easy to imagine that Asteria has a reputation for more than just that.

Yachiyo and Fuka, ordinary people, have no idea what they are waiting for, even if they responded honestly to Princess Asteria's invitation. However, if Gwandan and the three sisters Lynette are accompanied, there is no need to worry about armed forces alone.

She has gained enough experience to claim that Gwandan will win, even against the breathtaking army of Princess Asteria and all the twelve generals who have given her.

The problem is that if you take means other than armed force, but if you ignore the intention of Amria and escape to a safe place, Yachiyo and Fuka decided that Gwandan would agree. ing.

Yachiyo and Fuka were worried about this because they were convinced that Amria would definitely take the proposal from her sister who had never met her after leaving her mother's womb, according to Xanad's words. It is.

He said that he was just chased by the reggles and the lion roar of the sun, but he did not show Amria hesitating, but he invited him from Xanad-and eventually from Asteria. Proven by the thing.

By the way, Amria has spoken up to the point where the real sisters decided to meet for the first time in response to Asteria's invitation. Let's start with a new story based on the following trends.

In the past, Xanad, along with the rare warrior Aslam, tried to secure Amria's identity, but she was calmly determined that Amria's escorts were still too small for her own. .

In particular, Dragonian, who has a human-like appearance called Gwandan, has a chance at any time and anywhere, but I can not imagine a vision that succeeds in taking his life.

In terms of numbers, Princess Amria is by far the lowest of the heirs to the throne, but from a quality standpoint she has no less than a dozen generals.

After all, whether this is the legitimate successor of the Romar Empire, blood, Xanad had a feeling of exclamation only in his own chest without telling Amria or Asteria.

From Uminar, the southernmost port city of the former Romar empire, to the western part of the Asterian empire, you must pass through lands recaptured by several rebels.

The Gwandans have traveled from the eastern part of the empire to the southern part, using the methods of genjutsu and the Arkrest kingdom.

With Xanad as the guide, she was guarded, watched, and guided by the shadow-bearers who might be under her control, but Amria took a firm hold on this, Enthusiastic about the land and the people under the rebels' rule.

With the trust of the Gwandans at the core, the Xanads have found that they will protect themselves with all their might, following his sister's orders, but there may have been a rebound that grew most of their lives imprisoned by castles in the mountains.

Those who shine for joy when their ancestors have regained the pride of the lands and ethnic or tribes who have been robbed, those who shout loudly to look down on themselves and avenge the oppressed humans of the Empire for revenge. Those who wish their goals were fulfilled and wish that they would not continue the war anymore, and those who were drunk by the dream of turning into the Romar Empire and becoming the champion of this region.

The proportion of those who seemed to be different at the Uminal is different, but they are sure to go around any land, the Prince of Rhinos Art, Princess Asteria, and the rebels' three shuffles have been completed, it is still within the rebels He convinced Amria and Gwandan that it was due to a mix of thought and myriad factions.

Along the way, Amria and the Gwandans sometimes became merchants, sometimes mercenaries, sometimes refugees, and sometimes dressed as members of an assassination group led by Xanad, aiming for Asteria's feet.

This was not the intention of Asteria to give Amria some confirmation of the actual situation of each land and various perspectives, and to provide more information before meeting himself. I guessed Gwandan.

So their journey went smoothly, without any involvement in such a case, and they had just arrived at Princess Valderdi, the largest city in the western part of the Romar Empire, home of Princess Asteria.

Now returning to the original setting of aristocratic daughters and their guards trying to evacuate to a safe Baroldi, Xanad is dressed as a scout for scouting and reconnaissance.

One of the major roads leading to Baroldi from all over the country has asphalt roads and plenty of room. The drains are also laid cleanly, so there is no danger of getting muddy the day after the rain and soiling people's shoes.

A large country that has been in genuine success for decades, although it is now suffering from internal divisions. Gwandan was impressed by the way in which the development of a transportation network that connects the major nations of the country and the villages outside of the country has something to follow.

The rule of the Imperial Family has ruled for generations, and now includes over one million refugees and evacuees, but the overwhelming power of Baroldi also protects the spirits of flowers and trees, led by Diadora. He said that he had a different taste from Bern.

Asteria, who had taken over the rulership in a comfortable manner from the aged archduke and his son, who took care of Baroldi, steadily wielded his skill, and the fire is still a fire on the opposite shore for the people here.

In this situation, Amria and Gwandan are convinced that the asteria will still be somewhat moderate. Know the reason for maintaining this antagonistic state intentionally. That was one of the main reasons for meeting Asteria.

Invitation from Asteria can be said to be a boat, but it also indicates that Asteria recognizes the value of Amria. What does the encounter of sisters bring? For Amulia, that was what I wanted to know most.

On the road to Baroldi, and near the border with the Kingdom of Arkrest, there are plenty of rebellions, those who just ride the current, and neither. I'm returning.

Among them, the short journey with Xanad made Amria understand that Asteria and his swords were steadily taking root everywhere.

"Well, after all, it's my honest impression on the journey to date that I've realized the excellence of Princess Asteria and your organization."

"Hah"

Xanad knows he's not hateful or sarcastic, but she's response was clear and concise.

Xanad has been told by Asteria that the Gwandans may be bad guys who have destroyed Berginten's forces. The twelve wings would be able to do the same, but that wouldn't be unilateral.

The common sense is that the Arkrest kingdom is the escort prepared in Amria, but if there are so many human resources in the Arkrest kingdom other than the great witch, the Romar empire will end the civil war early And restore national power as soon as possible-or, if not strengthened, could be swallowed by the Arkrest Kingdom.

Xanad is far from patriotic, and he is not so interested in the Romal Empire, but at the end of the imperial bloodline, he cannot keep an eye on certain things.

It is common not only to Xanad but also to Aslam and the superhumans that Asteria surrounds besides the Twelve Wing Generals.

So I could not help but hope that Amria and Asteria would not have to fight and fight the monster Dragonian.

"Now I will guide you to my master. I hope that you will not be as noticeable in the carriage as before."

Amria gave a cheerful smile to Xanad, who did not lose her polite language.

"Yes, I know. Thank you for your guidance."

The difference in the environment in which he grew up would be significant, but Xanad thought that he had never seen Princess Asteria smile like this.

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Of course, the Princess Soldiers and Knights who protect Baroldi have not been informed of who Xanad will bring. Yet the existence of Xanad is still unknown given her role.

Xanad turned his carriage in the back alley after successfully passing the check of the second of the five barriers surrounding Baroldi.

Amria did not hide her disappointment at seeing Baroldi, as vibrant and bustling as the Imperial City under the rule of the Grand Duke of Rhinos Art, but said she was soon to meet her sister. If so, switching is quick.

According to Xanad, he will use a hidden passage that is available everywhere in the city to head to Baroldi Castle, where Asteria sits.

Baroldi Castle is built on a western hill overlooking the heart of the city. Castles of Baroldi, some of the country's castles for the royal family who escaped when the Imperial City fell, are large and robust enough to house Princess Asteria.

Each of the built spiers is equipped with a mechanism for exercising magical barriers and attack magic for anti-air and ground use, and the castle itself is also provided with strong magical defenses in layers, It is equipped with a water source and a field assuming a cage.

Even if Baroldi's city falls, it will take years to get the castle right.

Knowing this hidden passage to Baroldi is a big piece of information.

Many turns on the forked roads of the back alleys, get off the carriage at the corner occupied by those in charge of dark jobs behind the empire dressed as inhabitants, and lead to the basement of the house by the lead of Xanad I entered the underground passage through a hidden door.

With caution, Amria is hiding her face behind her hood until she gets permission from Xanad.

Lights using light spirit stones are provided at equal intervals in the aisle, completely removing the darkness from an aisle where three people can walk side by side. There is no wind, but it is not moldy and dusty.

The temperature is comfortable, and this passage may benefit from magic or some other technique.

Xanad leads the way, followed by Gwandan, Lynette, and Amria, sandwiched between Yachiyo and Fuka on the left and right, behind Gandeus and Kirlinne.

"Mr. Xanad, are you okay with us being blindfolded or something like that?"

Xanad thinks she is very frank and innocent to Amria who asks her about how to exercise what to do when it is not easy to remember the way. Knowing the name Asteria, the impression of the opposite of her sister seems to be increasing.

"No worries. I'm guiding you in this way, who should normally be greeted with dignity. Any further disrespect should be avoided as much as possible and it is the command of His Highness."

Amria didn't seem to have any particular feelings for Xanad, who answered plainly, but Yachiyo and Fuka, who guard the left and right, began to hide their voices and say whatever they liked.

When I hid my voice, I could hear what happened in such a narrow space, but I wasn't the two people who were so upset. That is their specialty. Whether it's an advantage or not, you can't help but humble your words.

"Is this the idea of not returning with the help of certain people, the shape of the wind?"

"Don't talk to the dead. If we die, there is no danger of leaking the directions of the hidden passage to other places."

Although the two thoughts are quite lenient, the expression that talks about their concerns is extremely serious, given that there is a danger that Amria, the subject to be protected, may be threatened.

"Yeah, but it's something I told myself, but if you want to get rid of some, you don't have to take him to Baroldi."

"It's true that Princess Asteria wants to meet with Amria, and depending on the outcome she might be planning to get rid of me?"

"Um, it's like you're advancing into the tiger. If you're working with the Gwandans, there's a lot of that kind of situation. I hope you can't hug me. ''

"Gozaru Gozaru"

Are you amazed or praised? Gwandan reminds himself again that it is a bad habit that has pushed everything by force from his previous life.

Lynette passed silently because there were many places where he could nod at the two people. At the end, Kirlinne and Gandeus seemed to be curious about the remarks made by Yachiyo and Fuka, and had begun talking about why they were not blindfolded.

"Block doors after we use them"

Gandeus speaks out briefly about the hidden passage that follows, and Kirlinne gives his remarks.

"Hmm, if you only need to block the doorway, you can use it again if you remove it, so it is still sweet as a countermeasure. That's like pouring earth and sand or concrete into the hidden passage and hardening it."

"Or pull in the water and submerge it, or block only the entrance on the castle side and fill the inside with traps and magical creatures and golems etc. and reuse it as a trap to kill intruders"

"Is it ant considering the situation that Baroldi was attacked? I don't know what is going on underground in this city.

"Does this change the route itself? It's a good idea for Kirlinne."

"Well, Gan-chan is harsh. Well, if you have that kind of technology, this is a new thing compared to that imperial capital. It doesn't seem to have the old gimmicks.

Implicitly speaking, the Imperial City had an old trick, but it wasn't the subject anymore, so it didn't go any further.

"There is a possibility that a superpower or a magician who specializes in spatial operations is enrolled under His Highness."

"Since you can list as many possibilities as you can imagine, it's not surprising that you're just worried."

"Because there is magic in Barroldi Castle that hinders transfer, it is definitely difficult to transfer by magic."

"If we were, it would be easy to repeat magic and bombardment from afar and blow this citadel without a trace and clear it?"

"When it comes to underground passages, not just castles, you'll need to blow most of the city. Well, it's easy to submerge both the Baroldi castle and the city at once."

"Poison afterwards? Do not be bothered by poison."

Kirlinne whispers loudly and horribly, but indeed there are about two evil poisoners at the top of the Baronian territory, both killing a million cities. When you have sufficient toxicity and competence.

By pouring black rose poison into the atmosphere or by pouring snake venom into rain or domestic water, it is possible to break through the city's purification and defense mechanisms against poison and poison all residents.

Xanad didn't care much about the appearance of the two people, who looked pretty. If they do, there is no denying that they can be blamed, and they can be a bad reminder to allies, but they are a possible means during the war.

What attracted Xanad was the lack of guilt and hesitation in their voices. It doesn't seem to be inconsistent, but it doesn't seem to feel compassion or concern for imperial subjects, albeit innocent people.

Gwandan and Lynette would be superior in terms of ability, but the spirits of the maids Gandéus and Kirlinne must be judged to be extremely dangerous.

From the perspective of Kirlinne and Gandeus, I'm just playing with it, and if I really want to do it, Gwandan and the linnets will get angry like a fiery fire, so I have to order them or get their consent I'm not going to do it, I'm not really going to suggest it.

Lynette's and Diadora's education has fostered a negative sentiment for sacrificing the weak and those not directly involved in combat.

However, for the two who were created on the premise of obeying the order, the idea of rejecting the order is difficult to grow, and it is the current two to execute without hesitation if ordered to do it, even if it is an inhuman business. It is a person.

To Xanad, who did not know Gandéus and Kirlinne's identity, it seemed like she was showing innocent cruelty, despite seeing two human expressions on her journey.

In any case, it is certain that the existence of the hidden passages is merely a barrier to the Gwandan party, either pure power or indirect means such as poison.

"If you come this far, you can take the food."

He repeatedly turned the corner of the aisle, climbed up and down hills and stairs, and passed through a door with a puzzle-like key. Xanad was finally given permission to show Amria his real face.

He sighed out a little and Amria took the hood, and everyone else was relieved to be released into the open space from the aisle, and the atmosphere relaxed.

Amria wears a dress suitable for public use even after she assumes the position of the emperor, to meet the princess of a country, despite her sister's secret contact.

There is no gorgeousness that passes through the sleeves at the ball, but the finest silk that shines like a pearl under the sunlight to be inserted is generously used, and the fabric dyed in shades of blue is not only gold and silver Embroidered with thread processed from jewelry.

It is the first dress in the world that combines the best materials, the best techniques, the advanced magic applied, and the little protection of the old dragon.

Yachiyo, Fuka, and Gwandan and others have always been able to keep their eyes on the princess, but they have always remained the same as their battle and travel costumes. Gwandan is entrusted to the interior of the shadowed subspace, with a sword on his waist and a pole ax.

Gwandans were led to a corner of a corridor lined with columns of fine rose sculptures without gaps. Looking back, it seemed that he had come out of one of the pillars.

"In the castle of Baroldi, or in the palace inside the site"

Xanad simply looked down at Gwandan's muttering glance over the surroundings, judging from the spires visible over the corridors and walls and the dignity of Baroldi Castle.

There seems to be little sign of traffic, and apart from the minimum number of people who maintain the palace with the arrangement of the asteria, is it the elite position to take over the Gwandans in an emergency?

Among them, there is one in which Gwandan must react. A strong man wearing signs of countless dragons. This applies to Kyles, one of the twelve wing generals, who holds the Dragon Knight.

"Well, if he is there, is it certain that Princess Asteria will be there?"

At least, it's almost certainly not a lie that Asteria invited Amria.

"Amria"

"Yes"

"Please say what you like. I don't know how high you want him to be, but there is a possibility that you'll only be able to do it this time. Just say everything you want to say."

In response to Gwandan's advice, Amria shows a little thought. I guess he regrouped what he wanted to say. Today, we had some time to think before we arrived at this imperial palace, but when that time was approaching, we noticed that the heart was moving a little faster.

"Yes. I don't have much to say, so I can say that."

"Yeah, what if I'm still not enough and asked to leave, I'll do something."

"Well, it's a reassuring word, but don't be too violent."

"Of course, let's promise to do our best."

"Hey, you can leave it with confidence."

That being said, Amria has also said so far in Gwandan, "If power is not available, why not push it with more power or crush it? ], He knows his thoughts and achievements, and even if Gwandan does his best, he can't help but break the corner of Baroldi Castle.

It was Amulia, which was completely Gwandan in color, or the way of Bern.

And while his leadership in Xanad and his subordinates assimilated to the surrounding scenery remained, Amria was guided to a room in the back of the Imperial Villa.

In front of the room, there are six knights in dragon-like armor guarding, and Gwandan has a subtle look no matter how he reacts. I am sympathetic to the expression of Gwandan, which is rare even for linettes.

It may be the Dragon Knights under Kyles, but it is no longer possible for knights wearing weapons made of dragon scales and claws to stand in front of Gwandan, who reigns at the top of the dragon class.

The dragon knights do not show any movement in Amria's face, and as Xanad turns his eyes, they push the thick steel door open. The magic of weight reduction is given, but in the case of emergency, a lot of magic of physical and anti-magic defense is given to make a robust barrier.

In addition, in the event of an emergency, the magic of weight reduction will be released, and the magic of weight increase will be added to make it an immovable barrier and gate due to super-weight.

Xanad goes beyond the door opened by the dragon knights who remain silent without telling the guests, and Amria and others follow.

What, as far as Gwandan knows, is the princess, the smartest of humanity, and therefore, looking at the world from a different point of view than ordinary people, asking her sister?

Or are you not asking? Gwandan saw the asteria sitting on a chair like a statue in the room beyond the golden door, beyond the door.

Watch out for assassinations, in a room with only small windows, under the light of a luxurious chandelier suspended from the ceiling, beautiful and majestic as a painting made by a famous painter who leaves a name in history Atmosphere.

Armed Kyles stands next to the asteria perched on an elegant table in the center, with a butler and maid a short distance away.

It's the same as when I saw him as a member of the funeral service together with Superior, but when I saw Amria in this way, it looked exactly like a mirror.

The difference, if any, is that Aria is nervous, while Asteria has a smile that is calculated to look perfect and beautiful. He does not seem to be looking at the price, and seems to have a warm immediate family feeling for his sister who meets for the first time.

"You are Amria? It looks like you're looking in a mirror, it's a bit strange. Let's introduce yourself. I'm an asteria. I wonder if I'll be your sister."

The voice is also full of warmth of artifacts, suitable for its expression and gaze. Gwandan seemed to be fooled by the obedient Amria, and Gwandan, ignoring Kyles's glance at herself, asked Amria's profile and was relieved that she was worried about her expression.

There is no longing. There is no fear. There is no expectation. There is no disappointment. Without any emotion, Amria was just looking at her sister, who had taken a different path since she was born. To fulfill my purpose.

"Hello, Highness Princess Asteria. I am Amria. If I am afraid and forgive me, may I call my sister?"

Asteria's eyes are faintly narrowed by the appearance of Amria who asks for permission after receiving a lady like a sample. Should I look good on my glasses? But is it fortunate or unfortunate?

"Yes, of course you and I are the same as my father and mother. What inconvenience is there for you to be called sister and for me to call you sister? Huh, yeah, with you I want to start talking while I was away and talk a lot. ''

A lot, yes, a lot to talk about, Amria smiled at a woman who was supposed to be the sister in front of her, even though she didn't think so. It was a smile and a smile that Asteria created for his servants and subjects, in a manner appropriate for a wise and loving princess.

"Yes, I really think so.