In the midst of the light rain, we meet at the Torne Chamber of Commerce for a coffee shop and then walk out of the dormitory to the labyrinth.
In this world, umbrellas were not very major, and raincoats made of highly water-repellent forest frog leather were the mainstay.
By the way, the aristocrats don't need rain gear to travel by carriage or dragon.
I walked around the city wearing the Forest Frog raincoat as usual.
The rainy morning streets were sparse and the city was unusual and quiet.
When the Torne Chamber of Commerce saw it, it detected a magical reaction worrying about the back alley.
I can't say for sure because I don't see it, but it looks like someone is chasing me and being attacked.
If you have trouble getting over it, that's fine. Cover your eyes with a hood just in case, and rush toward the back alley.
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When she entered the alley, a girl the same age who appeared to be wearing worn out luxury clothes was about to be caught by a suspicious group of black clothes.
The knife is held in the hand of the black clothes, and it only appears to be trying to reap the girl's life.
At first, I was thinking about asking about the situation, but that kind of thing blew out of my head and beat a girl up in black overnight before I thought about it.
"Gaha!?
The black clothes were knocked against the wall and stopped moving.
Yabe... you're not going to beat me to death, are you...?
While the cold sweat was spreading back, the black clothes stopped moving slightly away from each other because they were suddenly caught by friends.
There were five people wearing black clothes, including the other person I had just met.
I cover the girl's back against black clothes. [M]
"I'm sorry, I didn't seem to be friends with these people at all, so I didn't know what was going on, so I took the initiative."
Talk to the girl behind you without turning your eyes away from your black clothes.
There were signs of the girl breathing.
"Ah, you... no, thank you very much. If you hadn't been here, I would have been dead...."
"Who are you?... no, it doesn't matter to anyone. If you get in our way, you're gonna die. Leave that woman alone and I'll save your life."
Black clothing that talks calmly despite being attacked by one of my friends.
Black clothes hold knives without gaps, and it turns out they are not just miscellaneous fish.
"What are you going to do with this girl?
"... it's none of your business. Die or leave."
You don't listen to me....
It's easy to get the girls out of here, but there's a danger that they'll kill us later, so we'd better get rid of them all.
"I can't accept those two choices... huh!!
"Lightning Aura" wears lightning and cut into black clothes.
The black clothes were completely unresponsive to the attack, and all but the leader fell into the wall in an instant. Too weak.
Only a leader-like man stuck his hands and feet to crush bones and put a blade on his neck.
He can't squat because his hands and feet are crushed, and the man is crushed to the ground on his face.
"Do not move unless you want your neck and body to be separated."
I don't think I can do anything but magic anymore, but just in case, I'll threaten you.
Magic can be stopped at this distance before it is activated.
"Ahahh... ah, nnh, nnh..."
The man trembled, drooling with salivation, but he asked without hesitation.
"Who are you? Why were you aiming for the girl's life?
"Ki, Kizaaa!! You think this is all it takes!? We were trying to get her back at the request of the Kingdom!! Capital punishment for treason!
"Country request... to bring him back...? After you cut your life off with a knife?
"Giggle, it doesn't matter!!! We're still in time!? Kill the lady on your sleeve and you'll miss out on the national rebellion!! You don't want to be chased by the country!?
"You don't seem to understand the position yet. If all the witnesses were gone, nothing would have happened.
Releases energy and intimidates men.
A man who was too wound up to resist was intimidated and wet his pants.
"Ahababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababababa Zumiba!! It has to be!!!
"Hih!?
Yabe, I wonder if the afterwaves have gone too...?
Turning around in fear, the girl's cheeks were red and ecstatic as she trembled.
... I didn't see anything, I didn't see anything.
Immediately turn to the man and resume the interrogation.
"So, who in the kingdom asked you to kill this girl?
"This is the King!! They found out that the woman was after the King's life and ran away, so they want you dead! The King asked me to!!
King... if that were true, it would be a very embarrassing story...
Turns a glance at the girl in black who says she tried to kill the king.
The girl chewed her lips with regret and leaned.
Hmm, it stinks.
Suppose he tried to kill the King, would you ask someone like this assassin?
Normally, I'd arrange a nomination and the guards would catch me.
Nh...? Speaking of which, I was told....
"Who told you it was a request from the king?
"It's the Prime Minister!!
"I see... thank you for your cooperation. For now, stay asleep."
It was decided that no more information would come out, and the man's nod was beaten and he fainted.
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"Are you okay?
Sitting on the ground, reaching out to a girl who was lying down.
"Ah, um... thank you... thank you..."
The girl stood up grasping my hand as she leaned. [M]
"Who are you...?
The girl asks her questions as she leans down. My cheeks still look a little red.
"I'm Sirius, a C-ranked adventurer. May I speak with you?
"C rank is better for talented people who unilaterally defeat them....? No, I mean C rank at this age in the first place...."
In my answer, the girl looks stunned and murmurs something as if she were thinking. [M]
"... Sirius, thank you very much for saving your life. I am Charlotte El Altria.... the Third Princess of the Kingdom of Altoria."
That's how I talked, and I saw the girl with her face up.
The girl with her face raised had clear white skin like snow and large, moist, sparkling eyes.
There was a beautiful girl there who could be convinced that she was a princess, even if she didn't.
Even the dirt and scratches from running away from black clothing seemed like an accent to highlight its beauty.
"Sirius-sama, please help us...!
Princess Charlotte holds my hand and asks with a serious look.
There was a faint tear in the eyes.
"Eh, uh, uh... how can I help the country...? He said," What the hell happened? "
Keeping her expression tight, Princess Charlotte opened her mouth.
"My country... no, my father King Artoria is being manipulated by someone. If I don't stop my father, my country will be in trouble."
"The King is being manipulated...? So you're trying to kill me?
"No, I didn't do that! I just entered my father's room yesterday to check on his condition! Then, in the morning, dark men armed with weapons came into my bedroom. Wearing magic equipment to detect intruders into the room, I immediately realized that I was able to escape the castle... but after all, I was caught up with and still am..."
Well... certainly an invasion of the Magus realm, and given the smell of this place lately, it certainly surprises me to hear that the King is being manipulated.
"When I concentrated on my magic, my father felt the remnants of dark magic. Probably manipulated by spiritual magic... otherwise I wouldn't destroy a country like that!
The invasion of the Magus territory, huh?
Princess Charlotte watched lightly.
"Did you know...!? That's why I need to ask Sirius-sama."
"If there's anything I can do..."
"Would you be my escort?
"Guard...?
"Yes, I'm going back to the royal castle as it is. You can't hurt the princess from the front with a boulder. So we're looking for someone who's manipulating my father, me and Lord Sirius."
"... you think I can do that?
"Yeah, I think so. I'm not just inheriting royal blood. It's obvious that Sirius-sama's skill in magic is as high as mine. My life has not yet been crushed because of Sirius-sama's superior magic sensing."
"I didn't buy it... but I understand. I will help you."
There's no way I can let you know this far.
I paid my respects and smiled at Princess Charlotte.