Sword of the Philosopher

When I returned to the royal castle of the Kingdom of Barks, Sophia greeted me with a little surprise.

Have you finished?

I took a look around the Sergia continent, so I need to take a break.

When she explains that, she answers, "I see." Looking around the building of the organization, there is no increase in the number of people.

No one's here yet?

"It must be because Master Luon has visited the continent in a short period of time." Ladies and gentlemen, isn't this the only time you're here? "

That's right... well, I've been looking around, so naturally.

Next time... you're going to the Naza Raid Continent?

"I see. I'd like to talk to Anastasia or something... and I'll be here for a day or so before that."

Well, let's get you some tea.

That said, Sophia takes the initiative to prepare... I don't feel particularly uncomfortable because I was working with her as a squire, but this composition is strange when I think about it carefully.

By the way, Sophia, where's Romilda?

Mentioning the absence of the girl beside her,

I'm going shopping with Sarah.

Yeah, well, if you ask me, I don't see Sarah.

After a while, Sophia comes out with a cup of tea. Rinsing it while expressing gratitude,

Lady Luon, the Kingdom of Barks is ready.

"... okay, thank you. I'm sure you'll need some kind of thanks for your support."

I've already received it from Master Luon.

I guess I saved Sophia's life... I put a little silence on her words, and then I cut out a cup of tea.

“I think I should tell Sophia too, so I'll tell her here.”

"... what is it?"

Are you going to take part in the battle against Star God?

She became a kyoton. What's with the look of it now?

“Honestly, it doesn't make much sense to ask me?”

Even so, shouldn't we check it out?

I see... naturally, I'll fight.

Sophia nods. I assume so far,

"... again, can I ask you a question?"

What's the matter?

"I support what you owe me and what you're trying to do... that's why I'm sure King Claudius and Sophia will support me in the Kingdom of Barks."

Yes, that's right.

"But I still have questions... why do you fight like that?" Honestly, will you decide to fight a powerful enemy called Star God with just your grace? "

"... of course, there are other reasons."

Sophia responded quite lightly to my question.

I also want to protect Master Luon.

Me?

It's only natural that you want to protect your loved ones, right?

Sophia told me not to shine, but... well, I don't understand.

As for Luon-sama, do you have any doubts about the support you've provided so far?

"That's not true." I knew Sophia and the others were serious about fighting the Star Gods. Honestly, I'm not involved in the political part, but it's true that I have a lot of problems with being here, right? Still, I think it's kind of lowering my head to support me. ”

Sophia is silent in my words. At least I'm getting bigger and smaller, and the fact that I have my own nationally recognized organization has become a source of some sort of disturbance.

"When the battle is over, I think I'll reward you for your hard work... but honestly, I don't know if I can return it, so I was wondering if it's really good."

"... certainly, if it is the support of the state, you may feel that it is too big for Luon." But support is never just about this country. Ultimately, we are trying to involve and fight the nations of the Sergia continent and other continents, and we are crossing the Race Wall. ”

So I'm working with the demons... and Sophia keeps going when I'm silent.

"I understand Mr. Luon's thoughts." We've talked about this many times, but... I'll tell you again. We want to help Luon-sama, so we're supporting him. There is also the idea that if you leave Star God alone, the world will end...... but the most important thing is to watch Luon-sama's battle, right? "

"... I see."

Is your anxiety gone?

"At least now I know I won't get down at this stage... Sofia, can I repay this debt?"

"I don't think I need to return it..."

"Still, it's a mistake."

Look him in the eye and talk. Sophia was a little silent.

"...... If you are in this country as a hero, will you borrow Lord Luon's fame and nourish the country?"

Is that the only way?

As for Luon-sama, I may be unwilling to do it.

"But if it's best to use me, I'll follow suit." It's going to be tough, though.

* Giggle * and Sophia laugh... I'm engaged to her, and there's a part of the subject that's changed right now... but I was convinced before the showdown, so that's fine with me.

“Thank you for listening to me. Now, what are you going to do all day today....."

― ― Luon-sama

Sophia shouted. It was a different, somewhat nervous voice.

What's the matter?

"It's subtle if you ask me if it has anything to do with the subject earlier... but I need to ask you something."

"If there's anything I can do, I'll do it."

Sophia nodded tinyly. Nh, what is it? It wasn't a shivering attitude anymore.

"... Lady Gulk"

So Sophia spoke to the Spirit, not me.

"I'm sorry, the content I'm going to talk about is related to the royal family, if possible others..."

Very well, I will stay away from Lord Luon.

The child Gulk appears and disappears. Sofia noticed it when there was no sign of me.

“Now, let me tell you something.”

Yeah.

“There's a place I want you to go right now.”

Something important about being related to the royal family... and what Sophia said in a nervous manner - I rolled my eyes.