─ ─ Yuki's perspective ─ ─

After defeating Princess Nylara's "Lord of the Paladins" ─ ─

I came to a town a short distance from the border.

Iris, who broke up at the border, is to rendezvous in this town.

I was supposed to come in a hurry, but it was so late.

The sun is dark and the time is already at night.

Iris is already asleep.

When I left the border, I came out saying I was going to send a message to King's Landing.

But in the end, I didn't go to King's Landing.

I was worried about Iris and couldn't leave him alone.

When I interrogated the prisoner, he almost cried.

Now that Iris is a princess, she is much more calm than she was when she was Alice, the village daughter in her previous life.

When I saw that Iris was unstable ─ ─ I couldn't calm down.

That's why I decided to send bats to King's Landing and deliver only the briefs.

I left it for Odette. She should be able to talk to me.

Then he took the Black King Rider and came near the city.

I took off the "Black King Rider" and hid it with storage magic where I could see the walls of the town.

The bats sent out for reconnaissance made sure the town was clear.

So I decided to go into town.

"The Guardian Knight of His Highness Iris, Yuki-Grossalia. I'm back."

I told the soldiers guarding the quarters.

"Unfortunately, I was unable to reach King's Landing and was only able to send the letter through the devil. Please forgive me."

"Ooh. Which Yuki-Grossalia!

A young soldier ran out of the building next to the dormitory.

I work for Mr. Roseau-Barns.

"I was worried. Thank you for being safe!

"I'm sorry I'm late. Are you okay at the border?

"We are guarded by our captain. There's no problem."

"I see. I now give the floor to Mrs Roseau-Barns. A message sent from the border... fell on the meadow beside the street. This person will be transported to a nearby town and protected by the city's guards."

"What!??

Soldiers open their eyes.

I will continue with the report.

Looks like a dozen knights attacked the beacon sent by Mr. Roseau-Barns.

The messenger told me that the knights were heading for King's Landing.

I protected it (and of course I hid that I wore the Black King (Lord of Noirs)) and took it to a nearby town.

Leave the messenger to the King's Landing to the soldiers of the town, and I will return to His Highness Iris.

To fly the bat of the devil to inform the King's Landing just in case.

To Odette Slay, best friend and Duchess.

She asked me to share information with the Magic Guild ─ ─

─ ─ Above.

Most of it is true.

Unless I defeated the enemy's Knight King, I'm not lying.

"... I didn't know that happened."

The soldier chewed his lips tightly.

"I understand. We should inform Captain Roseau-Barns immediately."

"Please."

"Then, this is a request from the captain... The Guard Knight Yuki wants you to stay with him as soon as he gets back. To reassure His Highness."

"I see. What happened to His Highness?

"This is what the captain and the side maid said...."

Ms. Roseau-Barns' men whispered.

"After talking to the prisoner of the Sanctuary Church... Your Highness seems to be asleep."

"... eh?

"Your Highness is still a young girl. Speaking of royal roles, it's no wonder you can't rest when you talk to something like that. Please let Yuki rest assured of His Highness."

"Okay."

Then I was told where Iris' quarters were.

It seems that the party escorting her rented an inn in this town. My hotel was arranged. Thank you.

But Iris... can't sleep?

I'm glad you're back.

He's important, my family.

And unlike me, you're not immortal.

Iris ─ ─ I saw Alice suffer from a fever when she had Death Print Disease ─ ─ What kind of thoughts is that...

With that in mind, I was aiming for Iris' room.

"Sorry for the late hour. Guard Knight Yuki-Grossalia. You have returned. I'd like you to meet His Highness Iris."

In front of Iris' room, I said.

The caretaker's maid shook her neck sideways.

"I'm sorry, Yuki. His Highness Iris is on holiday."

Really?

"Your Highness, you haven't slept well lately. Therefore, wasting your precious sleep ─ ─"

─ ─ Please wait.

Suddenly, Iris sounded from inside the room.

"So, Your Highness. Weren't you rested...?

"─ ─ Please let Yuki-Grossalia through the room."

"Yes, but... It's already such a time. Don't be tired when you travel. Your Highness, you should sleep slowly."

"─ ─ I am here as a royal man."

Beyond the door quietly, Iris said.

It was an elegant voice.

"I don't care about time when it comes to talking about the country. My Yuki ─ ─ No, my Guard Knight Yuki-Grossalia had a long journey and brought back valuable information. It is my duty as a princess to ask."

"... Your Highness. How splendid."

The maid woman is trembling and lowering her head deep in front of a closed door.

"I understand. If that's the case ─ ─ go ahead. Yuki-Grossalia."

"I'm sorry."

I'm moving in front of the door.

When the maid woman put her hand on the door, she heard a voice again.

"This is the place to discuss the importance of the country. I'm sorry, but if you're not Yuki, please leave your seat."

"Yes, yes."

Now, Yuki, please ─ ─

After hearing Iris's words, the maid and the soldiers of the guards who were in the hallway left.

Confirming that, I went into Iris's room.

"─ ─ My Lord"

"I'll talk to you later. Go to sleep first."

I passed by Iris in my bedtime clothes.

Stay close to the bed and fix the chaotic sheets.

Then, for some reason, put the pillow that fell on the floor back to the bed and set the blanket.

When I looked at Iris again ─ ─ I knew I had blurred eyes.

I understood when I heard the voice. He's really not asleep.

Because it's a relationship from the past life.

I can tell how well I feel when I hear my voice.

Without that, the guardian gods of the village won't stop.

"... Ma, my lord"

"Sorry, I should have thought more about your condition. I should have known you couldn't sleep after talking to the prisoner."

Iris has been unstable since he spoke to the enemy prisoners at the border.

The opponent was a remnant of the Sanctuary Church.

So you remembered the old days.

I should have followed you, but I couldn't let go of the enemy's Lord.

Still, it was Odette who made it home early.

If she hadn't stopped her enemies in the Lord of the Spirits (Phantom), the damage would have been even greater. There might have been a dead man.

With her, Iris' sleep deprivation was minimal.

I really need to thank you.

"My Lord... do you know why I can't sleep anymore?

"I talked to the remnants of the 'Sanctuary Church' and remembered the old days. After that, I left for King's Landing, and I remembered when Dean-Nosferatu, my predecessor, died. Dreaming of it made me afraid to sleep. Isn't that right?"

"... no."

Iris looked at me and laughed as if he had been illuminated.

"I knew it... my road is amazing."

"I'm back safely. I am not injured either. So rest assured."

"Ha, yes... wow"

Iris speaks up.

Because I held her in my bedtime clothes.

I'll move Iris to bed.

Apply a blanket to your body, then gently touch your shoulders and forehead. This is the best way to get a good night's sleep during the time of "Feira Village".

─ ─ "Feira" has an immortal magician.

─ ─ Even in dreams, the bad things can't get near the children.

─ ─ The Guardian God gave you a nightmare curse, so sleep with peace of mind.

In fact, there is a 150-year-old tradition of "good night" and the effect is guaranteed.

"Ma, my lord. I have a lot to talk about...?

"I'll see you later. As the former" guardian god of the village, "we can't just leave the sick villagers alone."

"... already"

"Problem solved. I'll tell you everything when I get up. Now sleep slowly."

"... it's sloppy, my lord"

Iris' eyes on the bed slowly closed.

"... don't you think I can... resist my lord's manners?"

"Oh, there's no use resisting. I'm close, so rest assured."

"Yes, but... I'm afraid so. The truth is, I wanted to fight alongside Mylord...."

Iris squeezed the blanket and said.

"I... I wonder why I was reincarnated as a princess. If I were a normal village girl, I'd be able to fight alongside Milord again..."

"I can't do it because it's so confusing."

I don't know.

"Because I don't know what you're going to do. I want you to be on my side. For me, you're the princess. There are guards around, so it's okay to keep an eye on them."

"I thought of something good. What if I became a Lord?

Iris opened his eyes unexpectedly and said.

But you couldn't stand the drowsiness, so close your eyes immediately.

"Wow, I... I see." King of the Beasts (Road of the Beasts) "gives you a lot of Defense. You won't get hurt, so don't worry about my road...."

"... sure."

Speaking of which, I didn't tell Iris that Odette was using the Spirit King Ride.

I'm busy, so I didn't have time to fly the bat for contact...

If Odette finds out he's using the Spirit King Ride, Iris might say he wants to use the King Ride.

"... on the contrary, I'm worried. That's it."

In this battle, Odette was hunted down by the Knight of the Holy King.

The rescue was timely, but it was quite dangerous.

I don't really want Iris or Odette to do anything too dangerous.

"You won't need to use the King's Cavalry (Road) for a while. The intruders have all been captured, and we should now negotiate with the people who sent them. We're working on Elysion exploration and the Magic Guild again."

"... yes"

"Both Iris and I should be able to relax in King's Landing. I've cleared the case."

"... I see. My Road"

"Well, the King's Cavalry has the ability to talk to my Black King's Cavalry even when you're away. Iris will be able to speak whenever he puts together the King's Horse. I think that would be useful ─ ─"

"Eh!? Just a minute, my lord. Learn more about it ─ ─"

"Yes, yes. I'll see you later. Go to sleep."

I snapped Iris's shoulders and forehead again.

"... terrible, my lord. The people of" Feira Village "can't resist the travesty of" Good night "in Myroad....."

Iris protested quietly but eventually began to sleep quietly.

I checked that Iris was completely asleep before leaving the room.

His Highness Iris fell asleep in the middle of the conversation, telling the maid woman in the back of the hallway.

"After all, if the Guard Knight is by your side, your Highness will be relieved...."

"Which Yuki-Grossalia is trusted by His Highness?"

The maid lady and the guard soldier were so impressed, but I wasn't anywhere near it.

Actually... I was really sleepy.

I was worried about Iris and came here without sleeping.

Yuki-Grosalia is only fifteen years old.

My body grew up too tight for an all-night force....

"─ ─ I'm sorry. Bat Corps. While I'm asleep, secure the town."

"" "We did it!

When I left the dormitory, I gave the bats instructions and went to my dormitory.

Make sure there are no people around and use the "fly" skill to go from window to room.

Until morning, I slept without dreaming.