The Annals of the Flame Kingdom (WN)
Episode 167: The Flame Kingdom at Sunset
Klaus lifts his head as he slowly lowered as everyone on the spot stares at him. Like imitating that, half a breath delayed and so did Elle. Naturally, it was Chris who moved that motion again, which had stopped the opposite of Klaus, into that motion as if it were a single painting.
"... Klaus Burkhardt...?
"I've seen you at nightclubs a few times, but is this the first time you've let me talk to you like this, Your Highness? My name is Klaus Burkhardt and I am serving as general manager of the Hotel Larchia main building. The King and his wife, and His Royal Highness the Prince, the King of Westria, are always at your disposal when visiting the Kingdom of Flame."
Again, carefully break your hips. Chris opened his mouth, staring at Klaus like that only slightly abominably.
"... really? What does the general manager of that hotel Larchia want?
"As I said earlier, it's a 'welcome'. Originally, I don't do these services at Hotel Larchia...... well, they are 'friends' like no other. I hope you're familiar with this."
"Oh, this, don't tell me, right? 'And Klaus shows his index finger standing in front of his mouth winking. Chris' cheeks caught on.
"I see, I see." Friends. "Why don't we pick you up and take your friend there to Hotel Larchia and talk about it?
Take a breath.
"- That's all, surrounded by soldiers with weapons, from this place?
The whispering word of Chris echoes the sound of 'Gasha', in which the soldiers around him reassemble their swords, as if they were responding. Such a scenic glimpse, Klaus glanced over his shoulder and showed it.
"Well, are you going to?
"... heh. It's funny, Given."
"Don't you know, Your Highness?
"... don't you know?
Hotel Larchia is a super luxury hotel group with branches all over the world and many of its customers are dignitaries from different countries. Perfect customer service and quality meals are not the only reasons why those dignitaries don't love Hotel Larchia. Above all, Hotel Larchia is nothing short of Hotel Larchia.
"Isn't it an implicit rule that 'Hotel Larchia must not be set up with any act of combat'?
It is trusted that 'if you stay at Hotel Larchia, your life will be saved even in the battle area', so the dignitaries of each country will stay at Hotel Larchia. Regardless, it's not a well-cultured law, it's just a thing that precisely doesn't leave the boundaries of a gentlemen's agreement if you say so, because your own country won't attack you, and your opponent won't attack you either. And it's only because it's not past.
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"Is it good, Your Highness? We are here now... to destroy this' Carriage of Hotel Larchia 'and bury the general manager of the main building of Hotel Larchia and the daughter of the current chairman? I don't know what you're up to... but I've been told what you're up to. Isn't it a good idea to turn Hotel Larchia against the enemy for the future?
Breaking that 'gentlemen's agreement' is like declaring yourself not to be a gentleman. It is self-evident that such an 'organisation' will not be dealt with from any country. So even the Larchian army, almost delusionally advanced to Jessica's hatred, avoided attacking the Danieli branch of Hotel Larchia.
"... ho, but, Klaus? Aren't we already going to act like we're going to be soppo from another country? Do you think that would make sense?
So what happens if an organization is not originally a 'gentleman'? In such a Chris inquiry, Klaus turned to a smiling face.
"If you 'let us get away' here, let us hear you say you have the least courtesy." Hotel Larchia, "like no other, right?
If they think you're not a gentleman, I'll tailor you to a gentleman, and he'll say so and show you. A little bit of Chris opened his eyes to Klaus' words.
Are you going to say, "... be on our side?
"No. I'm just saying we won't be enemies. Nor am I going to lie. If Your Highness will miss us."
"Facts talk to me as facts, Chiu?
"That's right. And isn't that something that's good for you?
"... what do you think, Ed?
In response to Klaus' words, Chris sounds like he's going to look back. To the words, a sharp eyed, long-length man, reminiscent of the seriousness of his escape, proceeded to walk out of the circle of soldiers and stopped that foot next to Chris.
"... it's not a bad idea. Not many, if our minds get better."
"You know what? I think it's a slight monkey, though, huh?
"Sure. But if we get on with his - Klaus Burkhardt's proposal, we will certainly benefit as well."
"Benefits?"
"You don't have to unconditionally turn both kingdoms of Solvania and Larchia into enemies by missing Sonia Solvania, and Ayano Okawa by 'waving the big hand'. If it's hard to handle, I thought I'd break it, but if you can carry it safely, that's fine."
"... didn't that just lose its disadvantages?
"Enough, for us."
"You know what... okay. Ed, I'm done. Aligato."
Ed giving back his courtesy to Chris' words. After seeing the figure as chilling, Chris turned his gaze back on Klaus.
"... that's not an interesting idea."
"It's an honor to keep you complimented."
"Well, there's only one thing to crack."
"And my name is?
"How beneficial would it be to take this to Hotel Larchia? If we talk about it now, we're going to taste good, and all of you have the advantage of saving lives. The general manager of the main building at Hotel Larchia and the chairman's daughter came all the way to this place at risk."
What the hell is in it for you?
"On this occasion, are you going to 'get in' on us?
Klaus shrugged his shoulder to Chris, who looked into the eyes of a mass of suspicion as if to explore.
"Do you need more than a friend's life can save?
Like nothing, that's what I say.
"............ ha"
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".................. haha! What? So, Klaus? Did you do something so dangerous to save your friend's life?
"Yes."
"Ha-ha! You're an asshole, Klaus! You're a real asshole!
Chris laughs as he opens his mouth wide and weeps out of his eyes. Chris opened his mouth wiping tears in his eyes as he finally calmed down to Klaus, who kept smiling and staring at him.
"... uh... Cook Cook... no, I'm sorry. It was too much fun. Yeah."
"You're convinced, more importantly."
"Right. If that's the reason, it'll stick. I'm gonna believe what Klaus said."
"Thank you, Your Highness"
"Oh. But it's funny, Given. I can't right now... right? If you calm down a little, can I get you a cup of tea? Welcome?
"That's an attractive invitation. Be sure to consider it positively."
"Promise?
"Yes. So, Your Highness? Do you mind if I take a moment?
"It's a fly. Either way, we can attack the Hotel Larchia carriage. If you take me, I'll fly."
Chris shows his hands firmly waving to chase the dog child. With a somewhat relieved face on his face, Klaus hung his hand on the carriage's gondola door.
- Anyone but Your Majesty?
I stopped that hand.
"... what does that mean?
"Honestly, I thought I'd take both ae... right, I had a bit of a change of heart from earlier on. Greed has appeared, even if I say so, of ae."
"... What is' greed '?
"It's not the 'power' I got in the corner, I thought I'd scratch my feet until I could scratch them?
Shoulder to shoulder to Liz, who comes with an eye that seems to be able to shoot people just with her gaze, Chris continues his words.
"It's not Klaus' word, but we have a bad reputation, right? Then I guess just the shape will make you more reputable? What do you think, Ed?
"... I will sit as you say. If you are a" usurper, "you will have a bad reputation, but if you are a" Zen Giver, "I was wondering if it would be somewhat different. Well... it's a trivial thing."
"It's better than nothing, isn't it? Come on, that's not a decision! Klaus, will you leave your majesty alone?"
It's as easy as asking you to use it.
"... I don't like it, what if I said?
That's how Klaus responds to Chris with such a mild tone.
"Then destroy every carriage and kill everyone. Did you mean to kill him?
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"Nah, don't worry about it. I don't mean to be abusive to His Majesty. Holle, if you ask me, it's like a god." Her Majesty the Queen of the Kingdom of Flame is on this side! 'I'm not just trying to say. If you were dead, you wouldn't have an ex or a kid?
Huh? and Chris laughing and saying so. Liz's gaze insurance becomes more and more rugged by that look of fun-loving hearts.
"Who the fuck! Who's on your side?
"I hated you so much ~. If so, still in the air?
Clasp your shoulders and croon the ends of your mouth.
"- As I said earlier... will you all die?
Liz bites her lips off in such cruel words. Where Liz opened her mouth, staring at Chris and still trying to talk about something.
- All right.
"... sister?
By Erica, the open mouth is blocked. With a bitter smile that seemed just a little troubled Liz with a surprised look on her face, Erica continued her words.
"His Royal Highness Chris. You want" Your Majesty "?
"So?
"A human being as Her Majesty the Queen of the Kingdom of Flame...... yeah, you want a title, don't you?
"Yeah? That's what you said earlier, isn't it?
Chris showing Cocun and his neck tilted. Erica smiled at the way I felt.
"Liz really doesn't want Elizabeth Orenfeld Flame, does she?
"... ha-ha. You know what, Erica?"
You realize what Erica's trying to say, the edge of Chris' mouth distorts. Erica similarly distorted the edge of her mouth on its face, keeping her gaze pointed at Liz.
"... sister?
"I'm sorry, Liz?
"Oh, I'm sorry? Oh, sister? What?
Liz puts a question mark on her head. I stroke Liz's head like that, and.
"Then I wouldn't mind that, would I, Your Highness Chris? This…"
Take a breath.
"- Even the fifty-third king of the kingdom of Flame, Erica Orenfeld van Flame"
Gently removing the shining tiara over Liz's head, he put it over his own head.
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It was in Chris as well as earlier - unlike earlier, with laughter to the point where it was irresistible - that moved the time that had stopped Erica from acting.
"-! Ha ha ha!! Come on, Erica!
"Right? If you're the only god, why don't I be the one? No?"
"No, you're not! Yes, Master Erica, or His Majesty Erica! Isn't it more ae than Master Liz?
"It's easier for me to give it to you than Liz to spit out grudges, isn't it? Whatever it is, it's not good, is it? I can't guarantee it's irresistible."
"Whatever it is, I'm not going to decide it's 'evil,' if it's Liz."
Shoulder to shoulder at Chris, who joyfully slaps his hand and laughs, Erica turns her gaze to Liz.
"I'm sorry, Liz"
"Oh, sister!? Hey, what are you thinking! Me! I'll stay! This, king of the kingdom of Flame, I am!
"It's 'ex'. Now I am the king, Your Majesty."
"Well, whoever admits it is so awesome!
"It's me? I, the 'Regent' of the Kingdom of Flame, have decided that His Majesty does not have the capacity to carry out his state affairs. I have the authority to do so, Your Highness. So I, Erica Orenfeld van Flame, will reign as the fifty-third king of Flame."
"Oh, no... no..."
"... I didn't expect to take the throne from you. On top of it, sorry."
"Oh, I don't care about that! It's dangerous, sister! I'm not leaving you in such a dangerous place!
"... thanks"
I just smiled a little bit and stroked Liz's head another time. Now turn your gaze to Emily.
"Emily."
"I'll stay, too"
"No, you can't."
"Dear Erica!
"You don't know what it is, do you? I was able to be happy around the corner, so be kind to me for a little while."
That's what I said like nothing, Erica waving a flicker.
"Oh no! I am a maid of honor with Erica! Erica and I were together more than we were when we were young - we sat down as maids, proud of Erica's" sister "."
"... Emily"
"Such a Erica - leaving one pretty sister behind, I'm not the only one who's going to run away!
Emili's screams echo on the spot. When asked to bite the words, Erica smiled and showed them.
"... thank you, Emily. But no. If you think of me as your sister... I'd like another sister."
"... Dear Erica..."
"You take Liz back to Terra. This is an order as Duke of Terra."
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"Emily? Have you heard back?
".................. Yes"
He bites his lips with regret and still utters words like Emily squeezes. Erica smiles vaguely at the words, not accompanied by smiles or bitter smiles.
"... would you do me a favor? Give me my pretty sister. You can only ask Emily."
"... Yes"
Nodding satisfied with Emili's words, he now turns his gaze to Kota.
"... Coata disagree?
"Whatever. No matter...... but I'm sure Erica will push through even if I disagree?
"Right. Everyone's life is at stake."
"... then I won't be forced to stop"
"Because it's no use?
"I want to respect your will... because I don't want to act like I'm pulling my hair back"
With that said, Hota took Erica one step, two steps and a walk.
"Huh?"
Hold Erica as long as you want. Erica raised her dumb voice, waving her wasp, dyeing her cheeks bright red.
- I'll come and help you.
- To hear more of that voice whispering in my ear, I bury my face in Kota's chest with my dyed cheeks intact.
"... yeah. I'm waiting. I was so impressed with that earlier... Sorry, I'm actually a little scared."
"I understand. The truth is, I want to stop, but I want to take your place."
"Coata doesn't mean anything. This is the only thing Erica Orenfeld van Flame, the royal sister of Liz, has the right to inherit the throne."
"…"
"It's a choice for everyone to survive, right? You like it, don't you? This kind of choice?"
"... right. But I want to get you out of here."
Erica looked up as if she was just a little surprised by what Hauta said. It also, for a moment, grinned his cheeks with joy, burying his face in Kota's chest again.
"... what? Is that why Coata wanted to throw away the doctrine and protect me?
"... what's that coata? Well, yeah."
"I'm so happy for that."
Erica raising the face she was burying and smiling happily. I couldn't help but notice Kota breathing in that smile.
"... hey. How long are you gonna be in love? I think I'm about to heartburn...?
Chris' words arrive as if they were frightened. Erica showed her tongue with a disgusting look at the accusatory words.
"You don't understand, Your Highness Chris. It's a nice place, so don't interrupt, okay?
"... don't tell me, Erica too. Well, don't worry about it, it's a fly. I'm not going to harm Erica. Hey, Coata? Why don't you just give me a hug till hours and just get out of here?
"... you ask me to trust you, Your Highness Chris?
"Either way, it's a fly? I'm just saying that I'm not going to do any harm, and I don't know how to interpret it, and if I can't trust you, that's what I'm going to do. But, well, I don't think it's better to trust him for mental stability. Kindness, pure."
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"Huh? Are you a fly now?
To Chris' words, Kota leaves Erica in the wind that he reluctantly said. Chris nodded satisfied with the trick, at that moment.
"- Yes!"
Erica pulled Kota's tie all the time. To the sudden action of Erica, on the lips of Kota, who was accidentally frowned upon.
"... do it, Erica."
Erica's lips touch gently.
"-!"
"Hehe. Courage, I got it"
In contrast to Kota, who presses his mouth and looks bright red, Erica dyes his cheeks red and still gives a look like a pero and a prankster. Staring at those two, Chris glanced over his shoulder as if he were frightened.
"... there you go. Isn't that the end of it? Already a fly?
"Right. So... oh, yeah. Your Highness Chris? You don't think I'd be able to reach Terra if I were to reign King Flame, do you? I'd like to put Coata on my watch, would you mind?
"... if you like, on the ae"
"Thanks"
Pick the end of the skirt properly and Erica carefully bows her head.
- Well, thank you, Klaus.
On his raised face, he had a smile on his face.
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"... I'm sorry for your loss"
It was Klaus' words that tore through the sinking air filled the carriage that had caused Erica to leave.
"Why is Mr. Klaus apologizing?
"Well... I just said something to incite His Highness Chris to risk Erica..."
"That's not true. If it weren't for Mr. Klaus, they would have all been killed there."
"But..."
"Apologies are good, Klaus. We were helped by you, it's true, there's no reason for you to be so bad."
Theon controls Klaus, who also tries to recruit him, and keeps his mouth open. One nodded at the words, and Kota opened his mouth.
"Mr. Scion is right. You helped us. You owe me a debt of gratitude, but you're not."
With that said, Hota stares at his right hand and squeezes his hand tightly.
"... besides, I'm not gonna give up, am I? I will definitely help Erica. You can't stay like this. Always... with any hand."
"What? You don't sound like Kota, do you? 'Must' is a strong word." Best, "if it's your character."
"Don't tear it up, Ayano. The best is not raw. Always, I need to help... No, I need to help. Help out."
"... it is the work of the summoned brave to rescue the captive princess."
"Can you help me?
"Of course, right? Even Erica saved my life. I owe you."
"Wow, me too! I'll help you too, Master Coata!
"Neither do I."
"Wow, me too!
"... I will sit on a maid with Erica. Even in lieu of this life."
Sion, Aria, and Emili open their mouths to follow Ayano. Liz, staring at that figure, turned to Kota.
"... Matsuyo-sama"
"Your Majesty"
"I'm no longer Your Majesty. It's just Liz. And as just Liz, please. Of course, I'll fight, too. I'll fight, though."
That said, carefully break your hips.
"- Please, help my sister..."
On trembling shoulders, tears. Without taking his gaze off Liz like that, Kota nodded forcefully.
"- Must."
To the words, the air that was drifting in the carriage relaxed only slightly. The situation has not improved, but I feel somewhat more comfortable with the direction solidified, and Shion punched Pong in the hand to show.
"Then afterwards it's a way... yes! Klaus, you were just invited to tea by His Highness Chris, weren't you?
"For tea... that's a social dictionary, isn't it, Theon?
"You don't like social dictionaries like that. I mean, you were liked by His Highness Chris."
"... Really? Delightful or bad, it's a delicate place..."
"He loves talented people. You can be proud of that in itself. So, Klaus?
With that said, Klaus looked back at Gondola from the table of your servants to Scion smiling.
"You, your Highness at the Tea Party!
Gong, he made a blunt noise and struck his head at your table.
"... what's the rush... Theon? What are you talking about!?
"You've heard his nickname, haven't you?" Duplicate. "If it's something talented, it's a man or a woman, but it doesn't matter!
"We're talking serious right now!
Klaus' scream echoes in the carriage. I stared at Klaus like that chillily, and Elle sighed deeply.
"... I will not admit such a thing as plunging His Royal Highness Chris. Klaus, as your brother's 'daughter-in-law', I will not tolerate cheating."
"... No, El? On the boulder, I'm a man too. - No! Women don't cheat on women, either! I won't, so don't stare at me like that! Cohon! You don't cheat in the first place, do you? I don't, but men are more..."
"What?"
"- What about cheating... and 'what?'? What's the matter, El?
He gives a look like Klaus was surprised at the look of Elle, who looks pokant. Looking at Klaus like that seriously, Elle opened her mouth.
"... I have seen and continue to see your brother much more than I did at a young age. I kept staring at your brother on the day he was happy, on the day he was tired, on the day he was sad, all of that, one time at the front door, one time from behind the living room door, one time from behind the ceiling."
"... now I thought I heard something I shouldn't listen to... Yeah, go on?
"I'm so proud of being top notch when it comes to your brother... well, some sort of 'survey'. It's commonly known as the" Woman's Cane. "
"... yep... yes?
I don't know what Elle wants to say. Staring at the look on Klaus's face like that, Elle continued her words.
"Based on my 'Woman's Cane', the eyes that look at His Highness Chris' brother at that time were the same gaze that a young woman had when she used her eyes on her brother." I want this man, "" The Woman's Eye. "
"Of a woman... what... Huh?
"I don't see why that's happening and why we're doing it,"
That's what Elle said. He walked through the carriage.
- I'm sure His Highness Chris is a woman.
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"... there you go"
Erica, who was dropping off the carriage carrying Hota and the others until it ran past the castle gate, says so and exhales. Then I shook my head left and right in the wind I told him to do it and turned back to Chris.
"... so? What are you gonna do with me when I'm a hostage?
"I don't care... I have a story for you, but I don't have to worry about you. I will not harm Erica."
"Oh? That's surprisingly gentleman, isn't it?
"It's not like I'm a gentleman... well, it's me. So does Erica, but I want to thank Angelica and Lieselotte for their help. You're not gonna treat those two 'daughters' roughly, are you?
"Compassion is not for people, is it something like this? It's not like I did anything."
"Erica's the heir, isn't she? Thank you for accepting. Yes, cancer."
That's what Chris says. Nica laughs and shows. Erica sighed small and showed as if she had been poisoned by that unholy grin.
"... it's kind of crazy, talking to you."
"Really? You don't mean as usual, do you?
"Because it's the way it usually is. As usual in such abnormal circumstances... how much liver do you have?
Chris scratches his head as he says' No - I can illuminate you 'to Erica's gaze. Erica, who was becoming kind of an asshole, took over the words with a deep sigh.
"So? I know it's not going to be rough, but what are you going to do with me? You're not letting Larchia walk around freely, are you?
"It's a little difficult for a boulder to live in the room we let you live in? If you spend it with a three-meal nap, you'll get a jerk. As His Majesty the King... well, if you order me to be Regent or something, I will."
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"Hmm? What's up? Can't you trust me?
"No... well, there's nothing I can do to say that I can trust you on this occasion right now, so I don't mean to..."
So hang up the words. She showed a slightly troubled bare gesture and still opened her mouth as if she had decided to.
"That... is that okay, Regent?
"What do you mean?
"A thousand years ago, Emperor Alex co-ruled the Titanium Empire through a wedding with Eleanor, the third princess of the Titanium Empire. The... I mean..."
Erica chooses words that seem difficult to say. Chris, who was twisting his neck on the trick, arrived at the right answer, pounding his hand and showing it with a niggling grin.
"... oh, I see. I don't know what that means. Isn't that you?" Would you like to marry me? 'That's Erica-like's proposal, isn't it?
"Bye! Well, I'm not! Because if it does, I don't want it! It's a declaration to reject it at all costs!
"No, even if it doesn't light up, it's a fly, Master Erica. Oh, well. You liked me so much, Erica."
"I'm gonna buzz you!
Erica rebuts by turning her face bright red. Chris showed it by scratching his cheeks with polypoly as he looked funny.
"Uh... you know what? I'm glad to hear Erica's feelings... but I must apologize for one thing."
"So! Nothing. I... Huh? To apologize? About this series of disturbances?
"I don't apologize for anything that you don't seem to forgive. It's not... it's... it's about the name.
"Name? What's the name... of His Highness Chris?
"Right. Right? See, I've always been named Cristian Westria, haven't I? Actually, it's... it's a fake name."
"... what?
"Sorry, Master Erica! Not really Kristian Westria."
Say that, keep your head down as long as you want.
"-Christina Westria, that's your name!
"........................ what?
"So long, Master Erica. It's a corner proposal, but I'm not going to ask for it. Holle, the Flame kingdom, even if you admit to bigamy, you don't admit to same-sex marriage, do you?
"... Huh? What, hey, wait a minute!? His Royal Highness Chris in Christina...... I mean, same-sex marriage!?
To Chris' sudden confession, Erica blacks and whites her eyes. To that appearance, Chris smiled the best of the day.
"I'm sorry, Master Erica. I... Actually, I'm a 'woman'!
That's what I said, I put my thumb up a lot to show you.