The Branded Female Fencer

"You're going to visit again a long time ago."

"Don't you like this city? Alphilis."

"I'm not. Because the surroundings change so dizzily, you know. And I'm nervous because my surroundings are so tight."

Alphilis comforts Ekla, who looked up a little anxious. Alphilis, who visited Begrad just like last time, was now to be greeted by the Knights.

Although unofficial, Alphilis is visiting Begrad at the request of the queen, Muse. It is Ekla, Renatica, Ven, Lakia, Lisa, and their lines that Alphilis has brought in this time. As for Alphilis, I honestly wanted Rhine to do another job, but Lisa's suggestion had me accompany her to Begrad. All the other members are acting differently.

When they had Lakia bring them as far as the forest near Begrad as they did last time and they landed confused at night, they tried to stay overnight along the street before entering Begrad, but decided to give them a heads-up this time on Ekra's suggestion. Alphilis said it was troublesome, but he also decided to follow the customs of the aristocracy, considering his client's identity.

A few days later, Alphilis and the others picked me up at the inn where they were staying. The person responsible for picking them up was apparently a nobleman with the status of Count, which indicated that Muse welcomed the Alphilis and the others with the closest hospitality. Ekra responded just as well as she was used to, although she felt frightened, but she still can't seem to hide the color of the tension when she hits her way to the royal palace at present. Maybe the other humans aren't too nervous.

Additionally, a little surprised that security was provided by the military, but the Alphilis and the others just refused to travel by carriage and decided to accompany themselves on horseback. Because I didn't settle for a rugged guard. Alphilis is not used to being treated like a high-profile person.

"Hey Ekla. What did you think of this treatment?

"I don't know... but Master Muse wants to see Alphilis at all costs."

"Hmm, why not?

"Well. But there's a good story behind it. You'll never be too vigilant."

Rhine advised Alphilis. He has already observed his surroundings without alarm since entering this town. The atmosphere is already closer to that of the battlefield, and the usual light-hearted look has disappeared. We were all confused by the way the line was nervous, but Lisa was also wary of unfolding too quickly.

"Well, as they say, nothing is as expensive as free, I was wondering if I could be on the alert as Rhine said. Lisa doesn't miss the proximity of the malicious or the signs of those who are clearly not human, but there's nothing Lisa can do about the harmful human actions that are carried out unconsciously. When negotiating, it's about taking full account of what you say, big woman."

"Well, that's..."

"Don't worry. If you can't do anything, I'll take you away."

Rakia vomited words to reassure them all, but with each anxiety, they were headed to the royal palace in Begrad.

The Royal Palace is at the end of an aggregated road with major streets in the city of Begrad, moving from the city to the premises where the Royal Palace is located. Of course, there is a packing of soldiers at the entrance to the premises, and there is a lounge for soldiers at each location on the premises. And the gates that lead to the royal palace are quite sturdy, and the soldiers of the guards are packed, but I have to say that it is still the structure of the city that is peculiar to a peaceful eastern country.

Compared to the western country in which he had traveled, Alphilis had noted not only its population size and cultural height, but also its relaxed atmosphere and city differences. Made with importance to the landscape, Begrad is also known as one of the most elegant capitals in the eastern countries, and the low lay that leads citizens straight from the city where they live to the royal palace was about this capital, no matter how peaceful the eastern countries are.

The royal palace is liberated enough that some citizens can enter it if they apply, and can also be described as unique to a peaceful country. But unlike the apparent sense of emancipation, the low level of laying, the moment she entered the royal palace grounds, Lisa's sensors sensed that the innumerable vigilance, killing, other than human, had been directed at her, and that it was not necessarily a long (idyllic) city as it seemed.

When the horses swayed the grounds loosely and eventually reached the gates of the royal palace, the Alphilis were asked to remove a set of gear, and they responded accordingly. Apparently, Muse invited the Alphilis and the others as guests, and Alphilis was bewildered but dressed accordingly. It is as if there was no such thing as a battlefield request. I was also advised to change into a dress, but that's just what the Alphilis and the others politely said no. It was all because it caused anxiety in no way that they could be put on their feet.

When Alphilis entered the royal palace, there were civilians running around. The interior was open and the ceiling was high, and its construction, which could be seen even upstairs, was brilliant. The columns were finely crafted, and the railings of the stairs leading to the second floor were made of strange ore that shined in another colour with the addition or subtraction of light. Ecla explains that this royal palace, which has been renovated in recent years, seems to be the creation of some of the leading architects in the eastern countries. Alphilis was also the first experience of entering the royal palace, wherever it may be, so rarely observe how they and the building are doing. It was Lisa who kicked that Alphilis' knee, and Lisa had an obviously dissatisfied look on her face.

"Don't be silly, countryman"

"'Cause come on, it's beautiful. It's rare."

"See plenty when you return. They're peeking at this one, too. If they lick you, they want to buy you cheap, right?

Lisa was right, from the columns, from the upstairs, from the shadows of the room, there were certainly many people watching the Alphilis. It is already known throughout the court that Muse is the mercenary he immediately called upon, but also the brunette mercenary, and they also know that the Alphilis are mercenaries who also accomplish the Demon King crusade. Even if not, it was already rumours throughout the court that one of Prime Minister Hausen's daughters was to leave as a mercenary. Naturally, there's no way the mercenary regiment on the move won't be rumored.

Alphilis didn't want such a propaganda effect, but Alphilis was the focus of attention, even if he didn't want it. As for Lisa, of course, she said the results were good, so she thought Ekla was useful enough, even if it didn't help, of course, as a publicity. It goes without saying that Ekla was a workable person, and Lisa's calculations were miscalculated to those who were happy.

"Ugh, my gaze hurts..."

"It's not as painful as your character, big woman"

"Say that much?

While the Earl who guides the royal palace looks like he has trouble interacting with the Alphilis and the rest of them without tension, Ekla, on the other hand, seemingly drools.

Coming in front of the room guided while doing so, the look on the faces of the Alphilis and the others tightened at once. For from within the room came a strained air.

Continued