The Marquis’ Daughter Acts As A Pawn

Marie opened the carriage door and rode straight to the roof.

I face out the door and check the back. Then I saw a dozen horseback riders chase me up from about fifty meters away. Eighty-nine, the assassin of the Diagilev Empire.

(I've only just entered Imperial territory, but it's a lot quicker to act...!

I was traveling as far as possible to keep it out of sight, but the information network on the side of the Diaghilev Empire is not insulting. The Empire is letting the operatives disguise themselves as civilians to infiltrate the Kingdom of Rolands, so they may have grasped that we have entered the country from around there.

The assassins are faster than carriages, and as they are, they are quickly caught up.

"Keel, increase the carriage speed!

"Copy that!"

At Edward's behest, Master Keel increases the speed of the carriage.

But because of the bumpy mountain path, it doesn't accelerate more than I thought. It will be only a matter of time before they catch up.

"… reduce the number"

Marie takes out the little black knife and throws it at the horses the assassins are riding on.

The horse hit by the knife shrugged and fell down because he was on quite a bit of speed. Several assassins were flown by horses, trampled, and fell off.

"Hiu, you're Marie Sasu!

"Don't make any mistakes. Focus on driving."

"Whoa!"

Master Keel whips the horse and accelerates it to its limit.

Marie throws the knife again, but the assassins who alerted it take a little distance and play it with their swords.

The assassins hunted down Zihuahua and us as we chased away at an undisturbed distance.

"... Lady, if we keep attacking like this, we're just going to waste our weapons"

"Right. But if the attack stops, they'll pack the distance and surely surround us, won't they? What are you gonna do, Edward?"

When I asked, Edward immediately came up with a response.

"I'll throw away the carriage. But make the most of it... I want to crush half of them"

"Hey, Ed! Horses don't stop suddenly."

"Oh, then... Dear Julianna, Your Highness Edward, I have a good idea!

That said Monica put up something like a big kanshiki ball in the palm of her hand.

"It's a tingly salty and spicy smokescreen bullet! Now if you jump after putting up a smokescreen, you can accidentally hit a carriage by a thief. Besides, this smoke is so salty, the horse will storm in surprise, and the thief will suffer in boredom."

"Monica... you're so annoying"

I looked up at Marie, pulling in my heart.

Monica's educator is Marie. I have received no report that I raised him to think of such a livestock measure.

"Ma'am, it's wet clothes. It's not my teaching."

Marie looks away from me and shakes her head.

... Monica's livestock, sadly, seems to be natural.

"Dear Julianna, Marie... it's terrible that I thought so hard"

"Sounds like smokescreen or something fun!

"It's great to make a fool of your opponent, flavor the humiliation and devour the biggest offense. Actually, it's my type of operation. Julianna's maid is brilliant."

"Are you guys making fun of me!?

Was it extra shocking, Monica screamed in tears.

Edward laughs invincibly, pointing to the assassins.

"I'm praising you, Monica. Come on, do it."

"I've given up on myself. - Ugh!

Monica slammed a tingly salty and spicy smokescreen bullet to the ground.

Then instantly the smoke screen widens and the vision is completely white stained.

"Now, jump!

Following Edward's signal, we jump off the carriage.

Then a few seconds later, the sound of abandoned carriages and assassins colliding echoed the mountain path.

"-Come on."

I manage to receive in my unfit sight, and I wait for the smokescreen to clear.

And when my vision opened, I saw a rolling, damaged carriage. Not a single horse was visible and the assassins, who would have been shaken down, were rolling down the mountain road groaning.

(... for now, the operation is a success)

And when I rise, I turn my back on them, and run out into the woods to come off the mountain path. If we followed the signs, Edward and the others were headed in the same direction.

"Fuck...... dude, wait!

Ten or so recovered assassins came after me to see if the effect of the tingling salt-spicy smokescreen bullet had expired.

I ran groaning, but the tall metal noise sounded intermittently behind me.

"We'll stop it, go first!

After the cry of Master Keel, the sound of multiple swords striking my ears again.

Plus a small explosion ensued.

(... Marie to Master Keel, and Monica left too!?

Apparently, he didn't shred the power of his enemies more than expected.

But there is only one priority action for me. It's just about 'running', like Edward said.

I held back my desire to stop, and I ran without ever looking back.

Through the woods, Edward emerges from a little distance, just like me.

"- Julianna!"

"Edward!"

I gradually got to see him, but I don't have time to rejoice.

Because there is a cut cliff spread before us.

"... you're cornered."

There is a river running under the cliff and there is a fierce running water noise.

As I held my fist all the way down the river, Edward slapped me on the shoulder.

"You're quick to make up your mind, Julianna. Look at that one."

"... is that a suspension bridge?

There was a thin suspension bridge over where Edward pointed.

We rushed right there.

The suspension bridge was wide enough for each person to pass, and was simple made of rope and wood.

The ropes are too hairy, and the trees are thin and discolored in many places. Is it really a bridge built for people to cross?

"... you're worn out"

"But if we don't cross this, the assassins could catch up to us. I'll go first."

When Edward said so, he began to cross the suspension bridge without hesitation.

The rope deflects loudly, making a blunt noise with a guillotine.

"Oh, already! I'm coming, too. If you cross, I'll drop you this suspension bridge!

I also follow Edward and start crossing the suspension bridge.

He sank the moment he hung his weight and was about to fall out of danger. Hold a rope that stings with both hands and step on one board at a time as you balance.

"-Hi!

I thought one leg sank with Kakun and one of the boards came off.

The suspension bridge swayed to the left and right, and I waited for the sway to subside in cold sweat.

(... I thought I was gonna die. I mean, Edward's too early!

Edward is already about to cross the suspension bridge.

Against me, I am only halfway there.

We have to go fast.

I whip on my trembling feet and even move forward.

When there were about ten meters left, multiple footsteps could be heard from behind.

"There he is!

Turn around, I see several assassins gathering in front of the suspension bridge.

A dodgy cold sweat erupted.

"Julianna, come on!

Edward had already finished crossing the suspension bridge.

I cannot even afford to answer him, and move my feet diligently.

"A man is better. At least drop the woman off the bridge!

The sound of cutting the rope between the gibberish and the suspension bridge echoes from behind.

Containing my impatience, I proceed with my steps, and I reach the remaining few meters.

Edward, who had finished crossing earlier, reached out, and I also reached out to answer him.

- A few more centimeters.

Just before my fingertips touched, Gakun and my sight swayed, stretched or stretched... my hand will not reach Edward.

"Julianna......!

Disgusting floating feeling and at the same time losing strength in my legs.

My body tilted vertically and my pale golden hair rose.

(... the suspension bridge was cut off)

When I was upset by the feeling of falling, I saw Edward nearby who I thought had left at some point.

And now it's time for my fingertips to touch each other, and eventually I get a disappointing hug from him.

I felt warm for a moment.

Me and Edward fall in cold water, swallowed by torrents -