The Branded Female Fencer

"Behind the Yae forest there was no 'nothing'. You were right about the shell. There was no sign of Calamity's appearance, or even of anything under his subordination. Except for one giant hole."

"Huge, hole?

"Yes, in the hole. I don't know how big it is, but it's a huge enough hole for a rock roof to fit in. I can't imagine the depth."

"Are you kidding me? One wing, 20 meters, a lock. Does that mean it has a diameter of 50 meters? What's that hole?

"I can imagine. Guess what?

"... I don't even have to ask, do I? There were no traces, were there?

"I didn't. It took so much human resources and effort to make it unproductive. Only fatigue has left us on an expedition. Well, on second thought, we should have thought that Dragreo and Bradymaria were vacating the southern continent, and that there was no calamity."

"Right..."

"What do we do?

Miranda worried a little and shook her neck to the side.

"I don't really think it's hard work, but now I've got experience with Arnelia's peripheral knights and temple knights, who were in short supply in action. The magic crystal stone worked great too, didn't it?

"Oh, you're in action. Many are able to use the Demonic Crystal Stone. Behavior beyond the war period."

"Specifically, how many knights?

"About 2,000 people. This alone will destroy one nation."

"Then that would be fine. Calamity doesn't... I don't know. Can you let Atashi handle this?

"Well, can I hope?

"Half. Better concentrate on the Continental Conference and the Unified Martial Arts Convention. As soon as it's spring, okay?

"I know what you mean."

Miranda also dispersed early when Miriazal, stabbed with a nail on the reverse, drove Miranda away looking loud. And as he raised his hand and called the maple, he commanded it with a sharp voice.

"Please call Marduk, Brandio and Ultina. Come to my office right away."

"Yes, immediately"

That's how Miranda, accompanied by Alberto, was pulling up to her place of work on a fast foot.

"So, who planned the assassination of the chief bishop of Miriazar?

Miranda came. When Marduk, Brandio and Ultina were all in place, she suddenly mentioned this. It is them who pound for a moment on too many words. Even the mouth-watering Brandio was totally poked at the impression, losing his word.

Marduk, who finally regained his calm, managed to spin the word.

"... Dear Miranda, what does that mean?

"You're right. My research suggests that one of you three is an executor. Think about your abilities, your connections, your cover-ups, and if you're not as capable as you are, it's gonna be hard to do."

"Was there some kind of assassination noise? I didn't hear that."

Brandio had a tranced tone, but his eyes were serious. Miranda looked into his eyes and looked at the situation.

"... well. Fine."

"Is that all you have to do?

"No, I want you guys to fly to Tarram. I want you to help Alphilis and the others with their work."

"Why? Anyway, if we take the lead, a mercenary assistant."

"There will be an arrow of white feathers on them because nothing will happen to them. Before you complain, return the stigma of the pilgrimage on your own, Marduk."

"Knock."

Marduk was biting his lips from impudence and frustration, but Brandio was a floating one.

"Master Miranda, I won't let Wye shy away."

"Is this an order?

"I know that, but the south stinks. The barbarians of the South won against Gruzaldo before this, so now we'll form a coalition and attack him. It's not a good time for Gruzaldo to climb south at this time of year. Don't you think?

"Hmm, sure. What exactly are we going to do?

"If you do a light fire, if you water it, it will go out. Do it. That's all."

"Fine, I'll take care of it. Do you have anything for Ultina?

"No, I don't currently have a job to do, so I'd like to head to Tarram. May I borrow some pilgrimages for my assistance?

"If you are currently in Arnelia, you are free to take them"

With Miranda's permission, the three followed Miranda's office after a brief meeting. Even after leaving the room, no one utters a word. That would also be true, everyone was drained of Miranda's remarks and the conversation went on as it was.

But on the road, Brandio suddenly cut it out.

"So, which is the main culprit what?

"Ha!?

To the sudden words, two more cold sweats convey their backs than just now. It is still in the Deep Green Palace. I don't even know who's listening. The two rushed to check their surroundings, but Brandio's attitude was grand.

Continued