The Inner Palace Tale of a Villainess Noble Girl

― ― When the time comes, rewind until the evening of the "side room meeting".While Diana was talking to Kai in her room, at Count Crester's Mansion in King Elgrand Capital.

"Ah... that's what happened after all.So, it looks like Deanna's definitely leaving. "

"In her character... knowing the Crown Prince's prospects, you can't put someone else in danger."

Dualis and Elizabeth were roaring at the end of the "side room meeting" during the day when Sirius told them.

Edward nodded with approval after listening with his parents.

"I'm proud of Deanna, who can't run away at times like this, and it's troublesome..."

I see. --But if Diana is going to stand up to it, it's our job to follow her.I hope that she will stand ready to defend everything she wants and return safely to this country. "

Yes, Father.

"What should we start with, Dewar?

When Elizabeth asked, Dualis thought for a while.

"Don't hesitate to ask Ellie to work with Fifi to prepare the 'Elland Mission'.They're going to have to spend money to decorate Deanna in the palace. "

"Oh, that hand harassment in 'Crester' is pointless, but it seems like it's a good thing to notice."

"Well, rather than carefully preparing with royal palace money, it would be more convenient to leave Diana's personal belongings with whatever equipment she likes to use.Just how much money we used to decorate Diana, there's always a bad reputation for the Crester family getting bored with the money. "

"If you think about the bluff of Stanza, you can't overdo it.Fortunately, my Diana has a gorgeous outfit and decor that will suit you as best as you can. "

"Okay. Leave it to me."

Dualis, who had Elizabeth look after the National Mission, then turned to Edward.

"Ed, I'll take care of the socializing from here. You go to Gantt Gear."

"I understand.… so, what should we prioritize?

"I don't think it's too rude to say that there's a limit to the manpower over there.First and foremost, complete the ship - the fast ship that is in a hurry to develop.Weapon after that.I don't want to assume rough events, but I want gunpowder weapons that go two or three steps further than Stanza, just in case. "

"As for speedboats, when the Stanza embassy was due to arrive, we were rushing to develop them with the worst possible scenario in mind.It should have left only the practical test and the choice of the sailor with the skills to actually move it.The same goes for the development of gunpowder weapons... and the fact that Deanna got Stanza's latest gunpowder weapon in the woods makes it easier to compare performance. "

"I can't tell you in front of myself, but it's pretty helpful considering that we've roughly figured out the technical level of Stanza right now."

"Never say that.If I knew that indifference had helped, I could see that Diana would no longer weigh herself. "

"I don't know.... at least you can do nothing while protecting yourself.Now that Diana's innocence has been abandoned, it's hard to watch her in silence. "

Dualis always respects and trusts children's freedom and keeps an eye on them.It would be so much easier to say it out loud, never push your own thoughts.

I don't know when I'm in trouble.When I look back later, I know that I was indeed protected by my father's deep love.Dualis' love is like invisible air.... you can't even live without it, but you can't even be conscious of what usually happens.

Even now. Without Diana's knowledge, Dualis keeps moving so that Diana can take her own path with all her might.

"Me and Martis will investigate the" someone "who planned to send Diana to Stanza.I'll take care of the royal palace, so concentrate on the gantry. "

"I see. --This is a good opportunity for me to study a lot."

--Then, the next day, Edward left for the Crester Gantt Gear Special Area.

Elizabeth and Fione rush around to complete the more than perfect "Elgrand Mission" in a short amount of time, with minimal social interaction.

Dualis secretly packed into the royal palace and continued to investigate as he watched the events and who was mainly instigating them.

In addition,

"... I see. Her" destiny "still doesn't seem to get away so easily."

Sola accompanied the family as they left for King's Landing.

"If Princess Sumihime is sent to the Stanza Empire, Kai will manage to follow her.― ― Then I will prepare a spell that can be used to cut through any situation.

The Crester family took on the spiritual (spiritual) support that was impossible to deal with, and until Khai came back, he even replied to a message from the rear palace.The fact that Stanza's "Elgrand Embassy" and Elgrand's backyard, the black lion parent and son, connected these two points with "distant stories" enabled them to move quickly in the event of an emergency.

Exactly.

"I thought it was unlikely that the Stanza side would easily return the" hostage "they had once acquired, so I was in a hurry to complete the speedboat.Who would have imagined that you would be called "The Virgin" and forced to become Queen Stanza?Thanks to this, the Virgin Voyage ship has become quite burdensome.The people who took over the ship had to be good at it. "

My brother, whom I had met for a long time, was angry with me for all I could imagine.In fact, Diana's assumptions were definitely too sweet, so she dropped her shoulders without being able to argue.

"I'm sorry... I didn't think the spiritual power of" Princess of the Forest "(Spira) was worshipped as a" Virgin "in the Stanza Empire."

"Spirituality isn't for everyone.According to things, the affinity with religion is high enough to handle "miracles" that are separated from humans.If you also understand your specificity, try to broaden your interest in the future. "

"Yes... I'm sorry for the inconvenience"

"As I said earlier, it's not my fault, it's my father and mother who apologize.And thank you.Of course to my father and mother, but also to the sailors who have sailed so far. "

"Of course it is.... but in such a short period of time, you've often found sailors with enough skill to move their latest fast ships, haven't you?

"We couldn't do it alone.Lady Leticia introduced me to Count Keel. "

"Letty?

"The Stanza Empire can't let Diana go so easily.Then we'll have to pick him up, but for that, we'll definitely need a good sailor.They've always been on the move to help you save yourself in your area of expertise. "

It seems like a retreat idea, and sometimes it exhibits unexpected rooting goodness and boldness.Diana's chest warmed up with a leticia-like "cover".

"Really? Then I have to thank Letty."

Do it.

After nodding one nod, Edward finally smiles as if he were.

Whatever it is - good luck, Deanna.

"... eh, oniisama.Thanks to everybody, I did my best. "

As I nodded, a familiar sign approached from the other side of the door.Without waiting, the door opened and Yuri, Lori, Aina and Rosalee jumped into the room one after the other, starting with Mia.

Dear Deanna!

"Dear Deanna... thank goodness you're safe."

Diana grasped the hands of her friends who had finally joined her.

"I'm glad you guys are... safe.I'm sorry for the trouble I had because my thoughts were too sweet. "

"What now? This is not the beginning of Deanna's farthest escape."

"Yeah, absolutely.This time, isn't he still working to protect himself?

Mia and Yuri nodded their spicy words, and the other three nodded.Diana laughed weakly at the same girls.

Exiga, who was looking at them in close proximity, opened her mouth with a bitter smile.

"... are you sure?I don't think I'm alone enough. "

"Instead of missing, you've been hiding somewhere in this room since the beginning.... it looks like the word hasn't been activated yet. "

― ― It was activated halfway through.Edward suddenly speaks Elgrand, so he cut himself in a hurry.Don't do that kind of meeting, it's bad for your heart. "

As you complain, Kai comes down from nowhere.The usual black costume, almost completely concealed style with only the eyes covered.

― ― Elgrand was not surprised at the appearance of Kai, nor were the remaining faces of the Stanza Empire.Exiga and Brad... Barloon Ones and His Majesty the Emperor.

The emperor stood up with the sound of a light stick.

... now you have all the meritorious ones.

Is that so?--Khai, the interpreter is troublesome."Words."

With the first half answered in Stanza and Kaihe's instructions in Elgrand, Edward seems to have completely mastered two languages.... while giving instructions to work in the Gantt Gear Special Area, while studying the language, and while being connected to Sirius, my brother, who was handled by Sola, learned simple spirituality (spirituality) and manipulation of spells, is still a monster.

--After confirming that Khai had activated the "Word", Edward changed the atmosphere once again and formally thanked the royal family of other countries to the emperor who approached with his staff.

"--Your greeting is late, and I am very sorry for your disrespect.Count Crester, the nobleman of the Kingdom of Elland, is Edward Crester, the eldest son.My sister has taken great care of me this time. "

"Raise your face, young Krester.I don't need to thank you. "

The Emperor, who spins his words quietly, waits for Edward to correct his posture.

"It's not us who have to thank you.--Many thanks to you for sending your sister to the Stanza Empire at this time, which will never be lost to the Kingdom of Elgrand. "

With a sense of reality, I lowered my head deeply.― ― Though it was a paid, officially staffed occasion, the emperor of the Stanza Empire thanked Edward, who was only an Elgrand nobleman, for his close proximity to the worship of God.

As the young generation of Exiga, Blood, honestly expresses his astonishment, the baloon monk who came with his staff smiles gently.

"Your Majesty is right.For the Stanza Empire, the princess is the light that plunged into the confusion.... not what the kingdom of Elgrand wanted, but because of our selfishness. "

"... I'm the one who has to apologize, not Baloon.- I'm sorry again, Master Crester. "

Edward, whose head was lowered by the three, rather looked back at Diana confused.

"No, it was my sister who struggled more than I did, so you don't have to thank me or apologize to me... Deanna, what did you do?I heard the Empress was on a straight line, so I came in quite a hurry. "

"Nothing in particular... I talked to the people in the back and the doctors in the treatment of the Emperor's illness, and I also talked to the Emperor who woke up last night, but I didn't do anything special."

"... really, Rita?

"Well, as for Deanna, I don't think she's doing anything special.Simply by activating the usual unconscious natural person charm, I was able to soften the people in the back.Thanks to this, I've been out of watch since about the second day, and I've been able to interact with Kai without worrying about it, so it was pretty easy.For those who wanted to make Deanna the queen, it seemed that everyone in the back was making proper remarks, and I saved them the trouble of manipulating the information.I have to thank you before I leave. "

"Ah, I thought there'd be no guards in the hallway since day two on the street.It wasn't just a shortage of manpower, it was just a concern.--Doctor, Dee in mode is divine to the extent that Crester's bad reputation fades away, so I can see she's soft. "

... I wonder what.I'm supposed to be praised, but I don't feel like I'm being praised.Even though I just talked normally, it seems like "unconscious natural person" is terrible.

--Or so to speak.

"If you're talking about people, you're more chicken than me, right?How did you get oniisama through the port of Ifthane to this "morning meeting" without interruption?

"I'm sorry. Dee unconsciously made 80% of it.- See you, Mr. Blood. "

In response, Kai smiled lightly.

― ― After the Emperor fell, Diana kept his life in the world with a freshly awakened spiritual force (spira), and was placed under house arrest behind the palace.The faces of the "Elgrand Embassy", excluding Diana and Rita, were promptly returned to the rear palace (Halem) and forced into the room given to them.

Unlike before, Kai groans in amazement as he feels a clear line of sight nearby.

"... I don't know.How close to the sentry, there's no one in the Stanza Queen's Palace who speaks Elgrand, so there's no point in sentry. "

"Isn't that right? I don't have to worry about the contents coming out of there, just how loud I talked."

Lori, a professional information-gatherer, is equally stunned.Everything else seems to be the same, and the face says, "Are you okay on the contrary, Stanza Empire?"If we want to stop the "Elgrand Mission" completely, we should not confine ourselves to the backyard (Halem) of all the women who don't even understand Elgrand, but at least have someone close by who understands Elgrand, but there seems to be no idea.

"... here comes Deanna's 'trump card'.I dared not respond to the movement of the stanza side in the rear palace (Harem), but by continuing to parry, I made this side weak.That way, in the event of an emergency, the other side will be alarmed that we are incompetent and will not take tough measures such as restraint of personal status.That's exactly what I read. "

"You're scared, Crester.Even the popular Dee of Critical Breakthroughs has almost no hassle in reading.I don't want to turn my enemies against a country like this that protects us from generations to generations. "

"Yeah, really.--So, what do we do now?

"In the meantime, I'll call my father and have him pick me up from Elgrand.Can you talk to me properly so my voice can be disputed?

- So, from Kai to Sola, from Sola to Elgrand, the situation of the national mission is communicated almost without a time lag.Just when Edward handed over the latest speedboat to the sailors introduced by Count Keele and completed a thorough review of the operation, it was decided to pick him up immediately.Originally, Dualis said, "The Stanza Empire wouldn't want Diana back anyway," and secretly arranged a reception with Voltz and Juke, so neither Conservatives nor Innovators could resist.At this stage, the Empress's stories still had no shadow or shape, and the sea felt a little rough, so she said, "In case you can't come back, I'll contact Stanza and pick you up from here," but it was a coincidence that that was the perfect excuse for Stanza.

As Edward disembarked from the Gantt Gear Special Area, Kai and the "Elgrand Embassy" also made preparations for their return.Not only packing, but also detailed documentation of what happened in the Stanza Empire and what Diana accomplished, as well as preparations to return the favors to the people who took care of her.Mia, thanks to Yuri and the royal palace team's fine movements, Kai was able to escape the rear palace (Harem) frequently and descend into the city of Ifthane.--Of course, in order to prepare for the arrival of the Elgrand ship at the port of Ifthane and its return to the Imperial Palace without interruption by anyone.

The first person Khai relied on was Brad, who knew our circumstances roughly.And to pass on Brad, Dr. Tebaran, the father of Archiolene.

Plus...

"From the harbor to the Imperial Palace, even if Brad can keep the Imperial Guard under control, there's nothing he can do about the streets overflowing with people.It was a bet, but as soon as I talked to Saja-san, I asked him to help me. "

"To Saja-san....?

"Yeah. If I knew Dee had the same power as The Legendary Virgin, I'd bet he'd want me to stay in Stanza.However, the Royal Club who actually saw Sajja-san said, "You don't look like a child who wants their salvation until you ignore Dee's feelings."

"Yeah, that's right.I think so too.... so Sajja-san helped you?

"When I told him the rough story, he turned pale and said," Oh, my God. "If Dee is a real 'Legendary Virgin', she says that ignoring her will and imposing disobedience will bring disaster and destruction to Stanza.--But Saja-san's mother's family inherited the role of witches from generation to generation in a country destroyed by the Stanza Empire a long time ago.That's why Sajja-san's mother is familiar with myths from all over the world and has taught me many things, but it seems that the legacy of the Virgin differed subtly from country to country on this continent.In Sajja-san's country, "The Virgin" is an inviolable symbol, a sacred being that no man should seek by his own desire, and the one who breaks it will perish by the judgment of God. "

"Hee... I don't know if it's such a big deal, but if the 'Virgin' and the 'Princess of the Forest' were the same, they would have been eliminated by the 'Wise Man' at the time the 'Virgin' was targeted, so I wonder if it would still be more truthful to pass it on to Saja's country?

Kai nodded laughing at Diana's gavel.

"Maybe. However, Sajja-san did not hesitate to cooperate because the" Virgin "did not have much to do with it, and the feeling that" if Deanna wanted it, she had to return it to her country "was absolutely strong.... the poor have always been exploited by the tyranny of the Stanza Empire because they were originally from another country, so I don't suppose it was other people who thought Dee would be imprisoned in the same way. "

"Hmm...."

"Sajjah talks to the neighborhood's slum-dwellers, and the slum-dwellers say well about the residents of the North Side and clear the boulevard.Dr. Tebaran prepared a carriage with a college crest, and Mr. Brad suppressed the Imperial Guard, which kept him straight to the Imperial Palace.In front of the building, it was felt that "a brilliant scholar from Elgrand is invited to the Imperial Palace through the intermediary of Ifthane University".The Imperial Guard won't be able to move because there's no reason to stop it.You know, most of Dee connected herself, and I just talked through it, so no matter what you think, Dee's a better person than me. "

... if they say so, maybe so.Nothing, because I didn't connect with Sajah with the intention of getting help in case of need, it is still difficult to be convinced that it is said to be "bringing people".

While sharpening her lips, Diana cast doubts on Kai.

"Even if that's enough for the Imperial Palace, where is it?

"If you go inside, it's this way, right?Even if the guards stopped me, it wouldn't be Edward's fault.Didn't you come here properly?

"... no. Seriously, you've come this far with enough momentum to show us the way?

Trinity, there was a question mark above my head, but somehow Diana was seeing the answer.

Looking back at His Majesty the Emperor who had been quietly listening to our conversation.

"Your Majesty... are you here?I know you helped me. "

"... I don't know.There isn't really much left to do in this country.The Imperial Palace people accepted the Elgrand Messenger's Palace, and it probably wasn't because of "Yu" 's life. "

"Your Majesty...."

Exiga calls the emperor with a dazed expression.... it's not impossible.Perhaps the Emperor who is in front of Exhiga is different from everything he has ever seen.

His Majesty laughed bitterly at such an exhiga.

"Exiga. I wanted you to walk a free path without the darkness of the Imperial Palace... but you are not Isis's son.Don't bend your beliefs, don't be afraid of difficulties - your eyes are similar. "

"... remember my mother."

"I won't forget.... something you can forget.The only woman I've ever loved from the bottom of my heart. "

Exiga's sliced eyes were opened to their limits.Breathtaking, but staring at the emperor, he can see deep astonishment that can't even be said.

Baroon Ong sighed briefly at the face of the emperor.

"... that's what I thought."

"Was the rest of your mind so clear?

"No, but I haven't served Date long enough.There may have been more calm sightings of the situation than those who came right next to His Majesty. "

"... is that so?"

"Nevertheless, I was also convinced after a long time.His Majesty's refusal to welcome Her Majesty the Queen came after the death of Isis and Her Highness the Fifth Queen.I was thinking of either of you, but I talked to my brother about it.- I saw your behavior toward His Majesty the Exhigar. Hello. "

In the words of Barloon Ong, Exiga moved again.Turn your face to the Barloon Ones and ask questions.

"Your Majesty told me....?I don't remember. Did you do something?

"On the contrary. His Majesty was too indifferent to His Highness Exhiga.Due to the low status of the Emperor, the surroundings did not seem unnatural, but there was a sense of discomfort in knowing the young Emperor only marginally. "

"Baloon, you...."

"What are you talking about?

His Majesty the Emperor and Prince Exhiga.

The Barloon Ones, who were watched by the two royal families, nostalgized somewhere in the past.

"In my eyes... Your Majesty seems desperate to keep Prince Exhiga out of sight.Kill your heart, even pretend to be indifferent. "

"I mean, what does that mean?

……

"I love you, don't I?

It would be difficult to say from the mouth of Barloon Ong.Though I thought it would be an extra courtesy, Diana held her tongue from the side.

With everyone's eyes on him, he smiled without hesitation.

"If the Emperor is especially fond of the young Crown Prince, who was born from a low birth mother, I don't know how he will be treated from jealousy.However, the Emperor must have understood so painfully that he could not help but love him.Once in sight, he loved His Majesty so deeply that his reason could not stop him.That is why he tried to protect His Majesty from the ugly jealousy of those who sought the favor of the Emperor by pretending to be indifferent and distancing His Majesty from sight.--Isn 't it because your love feared that you might suffer your Highness as you strolled around that you chose to leave?

Exhiga breathes in deeply and looks at the Emperor silently.The emperor, with his eyes down, grasped his staff with a slightly trembling hand.

"... not much.Isis told me not to do anything if I think of Kasi. "

"My mother,"

"Your mother, she is.The core was stronger, wiser and softer than anyone else, with a cute, flickering look.... if I hadn't met Isis, I'd still be spending the rest of my life without really knowing a woman. "

"Your Majesty...."

"To make a woman stand up strong and noble by her own will and by her own strength alone.Fighting bravely and courageously to protect what is important.... to love people deeply and forever, even before their lives are exhausted.- Everything Isis taught me. "

Exiga, who wanted to say something but couldn't find a word, shut up like a child who suddenly wandered into a strange land.

Diana smiles and turns to the Emperor.

"You're a wonderful person.His Highness Exiga's birth mother, Isis. "

"That's right. Isis gave me a lot of things.... true love, the happiness of having a child with the woman you love, and the pride of your father.Isis gave me everything. "

"... then it would have been painful for you to be able to protect your Highness only by leaving."

"I can't help it. That was the" Emperor "... the last promise I made to Sith."

Fu, smile with a sigh.

His Majesty shouted at Kai.

"I saw it from behind the curtain.You were the one who saved me when Exiga was about to be slashed, weren't you?

"... did you see it?

"It wasn't clear.I thought something came flying from above, and it was dropping the sword.... from the direction, not the Elgrands who came in front of the door. "

Kai, stared at with conviction, remained silent for a few beats.

"... well, that might be the case when it comes to saving lives."

"Oh, yeah. I see..."

The Emperor lowers his head toward Kai deeper than he lowered to Edward earlier.

"Thank you. Thank you so much for saving EXIGA and my son!"

"... I know how you feel, so raise your face.It's not bad to sit down with a sick old man, and I didn't do anything to be thankful for. "

Kai seems to be in serious trouble, wandering his gaze with a rare look.

The Baloon Ones stepped forward to support the Emperor and saw Kai in an interesting way.

"Huh. It is not a humble mercy."

"No, not humility.The Prince Sama there is not a stranger to Dee, and she only intervened thinking she would definitely get sick if she was slashed on that occasion.Honestly, personally, I don't really care what happens to Prince Sama, so if you thank me, I really don't want to sit down.--That's why you should thank Dee.If Dee wasn't here, I wouldn't have broken into that troublesome scene. "

"... even if I shake it there, I'm in trouble.Why would I thank you for what you did?

"Because I always move for Dee, it's not weird to conclude that it's Dee's fault."

"Why don't you just say that?

"I won't say. I won't say."

"... I'm already in trouble, so thank you both.Then there's no problem. "

Edward with his stupid face cut me clean and somehow convinced me.

Looking at themselves, the emperor and Barloon Ong laughed loudly.

No, you two look great together.

"Ho ho, really."The two of you who are not depicted in the guidance of the stars... that's why I'm looking forward to the future."

"... Dee, did you tell these grandpas about us?

"I didn't tell you... I didn't hide it, so I thought you'd find out."

"Well, these are people you can't hide.It's no use trying to hide it. "

"Yeah. Besides, I didn't tell the Emperor about me, but I told the Emperor about King Juke and Sheila.After listening to you, it seemed like the interests were in agreement. "

"Interest?"

The Emperor nodded quietly to Edward's question.

"Dear Left, I have told Princess Diana more about this… and I hope that we will be able to maintain a lasting friendship with the Kingdom of Elland in the future."

"Do you mean to go out with each other as reciprocal countries without talking about aggression or war?

"It's a very clear messenger."

"Originally, I was not in a position to use my dick in formal politics (festivals).It's another person's job to smoke in vague terms. "

Speaking calmly, Edward has the audacity to face a country's emperor.Since vague words do not apply to me, it is simply incredible to have the courage to clearly poke at the Emperor while trying to make the point clear.

His Majesty, who had silently gazed at Edward for some time, eventually laughed loosely.

"Invasion, nothing.I didn't think about winning by fighting the Kingdom of Elgrand from the start.It was a war, but in the end, the future to which we belong, the future that you succumb, will be no better.A reciprocal relationship is more like a petition from us. "

"... wow, that's an unexpected word."

"Throughout this incident, I understand the sincerity of the Kingdom of Elland.--It won't be forever, but I want to build friendly relations with your country through generations with my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. "

After hearing the Emperor's words, Edward thanked the official Elgrand for the man in front of him.

"--I certainly listened to the Emperor's words.I assure you, I will tell His Majesty King Juke of my country. "

He declared that he had received the words of His Majesty the Emperor as an "apostle".

In Edward's reply, the emperor nodded with relief.

"Thank you. I would love to hear from you.... I'm a little tired for the rest.Let's get some rest. "

"Your Majesty"

"Exiga, Baloon. I'll leave the rest to you.May the people of the Kingdom of Elland leave our country safely. "

Quietly ordered, His Majesty pulled the string beside the curtain.If you pull it through the back, the bell will ring and the chamberlain will come soon.

For a short while, waiting for the Chamberlain.Exiga's coming in.

"Your Majesty. No... Father"

"... what is it?"

"If this cleanup is settled, may I ask you a few questions about your mother?"

"----ahh"

His Majesty the Emperor nodded in a few words.

But surely, those eyes are filled with overflowing love for Isis and Exiga.

Thank you, Father.

"It's not the rest of us who thank you.... well done, Ky, you've survived. "

It tells me that he is a compassionate, warm man.

Supported by the incoming chamberlain, Diana quietly exhaled, watching the Emperor leave slowly.

"... far away.Protect them by never touching them.You have such love.

"Isn't that amazing? I'll never imitate you.Once again, I thought that I couldn't protect my loved one with my own hands, so I didn't think it was going to be a high status. "

Well, I suppose you are.

Edward nodded in awe.

Exiga, who was speaking with Brad, approached as she waited for their conversation to break.

"Lord Crester. For now, we have a room in the back of the palace.We'll have a boat ready for you, so let me treat you tonight. "

"Thank you very much. I was thinking of staying here tonight and leaving tomorrow morning because of the food and fuel availability.Thank you for your kind words. "

Diana was relieved to stroke down her chest when the arrangements for returning home began to be made.