Maybe I'm lucky.

Thinking so, Natalier was chewing apples under a small stone bridge.Finally, a drop of rain is flowing from above, but it's not cold.It was fortunate that the summer was approaching and that the south was near.The river that flows a step ahead is also increasing.

It was Elinzia, a soldier, and Frida, a talented magician, who cared about Nathalie, who had been abandoned by the Imperial Castle earlier.Elinzia, in particular, taught her various ways of thinking and acting when she attacked, such as defense and equestrian skills.I thought it was not to teach the princess, but I was dumbfounded. I didn't think it would be this helpful.

I was also lucky enough to be involved in the education of magical Frida instead of the busy Listeard.When it came to magic, it was Cratos.I was also interested in the landscape of Claytros, where there were no dragons - it was easy to understand, and Claytros, who was protected by the Goddess of the Earth, was fruitful.

(It's amazing that wild apple trees grow normally in this place at this time of year.)

And yesterday's rain would have shed the footprints of Nathalie, who was on his way back to the city, abandoning his horse.Last night, a group of marauders ran back and forth over the overhead stone bridge, but they were scared of water growth or looked under the bridge.The sound of the rain made it difficult to hear the surrounding sounds, and the vision was probably bad.Natalier was able to do just that by hiding his breath in front of the water approaching from the tip of his shoe.

(...... really, lucky. It may be bad luck, but I wonder if I can still rendezvous with help.....)

I threw the core of the apple on the ground and sighed.

It's been two days since the raid.The raiders will no longer be in the city.I'm not familiar with Clatos' transport and communications networks, but I'm sure the raid has already been reported.Maybe it's time to get back to the city.

When I thought so, I heard footsteps again.The rain has already risen and the sunshine is spreading.If they peek, they'll find us soon enough.Nathalie crouched in the shadow of the bridge and hid her breath.

Multiple footsteps stopped just in front of the stone bridge.

"The horse was abandoned, and the princess's feet shouldn't be far away."

It was the voice of a young man, to speak of the Commander.It was a high voice that could still be said to be a boy.

But I had the majesty to say whether I was there or not.

"The assailant may still be looking for the princess."Don't miss any of the traces. "

"Haha. Everyone, check the surroundings first in pairs!"... Prince Gerald. "

Natalie was taken aback by the name, which was dubbed small on multiple running legs.

(You're kidding. Did he come looking for you?)

Gerald Dare Kreitos - the one who's going to be Natalie's fiancé.Possibly someone else of the same name, but difficult to think of in this situation.

I gently put my face under the stone bridge.As I thought, there was a figure in front of the stone bridge.It was a young soldier who could see his face.The boy standing in front of him was just dressed to turn his back and was invisible to Natalie.

But the cloak was blue.

Forbidden colors only allowed by the Royal Household of Cratos - colors taken by the goddess by mistake for the sky.

"What the hell?"

“At least return to the city.This is not a case of you taking direct command in the field. ”

I think Nathalie is like a soldier.But Gerald replied casually.

"It's my fault. I guess it makes sense for me to come out."

"However, there are testimonies that the assailants were taken away by His Majesty the King."I shouldn't have come from you more than this. "

"There are also testimonies from merchants that someone like the princess has taken the horse."The jewel that was thrown at the money was from Fairlat.I can't abandon the line where the princess escaped from the assailant on her own. "

"With all due respect, I don't think the princess can escape the assault on her horse."If they get away, they'll find the raiders soon enough. ”

"I heard that Princess Natalier was loved by Her Royal Highness Princess Elinzia Theos Lave."According to the testimony of the merchant, it is highly likely that she is not a princess raised with butterflies and flowers. "

It was a pale voice, but it turned out that he was investigating Natalier properly.

Natalier listens to it while crouching still.

"Besides, the Lavée Empire is a dragon country."If a princess could ride a dragon, it wouldn't be strange to ride a horse. "

"--If so, is it possible that the princess escaped on her own?"

In a stiff voice, Natalier snatched his face.The suspicions that followed were as imagined.

"The Lavée Empire originally pushed the princess one-sidedly."Perhaps this kidnapping play is a selfie.It could be a solution to try to set you up with His Majesty. "

Disrespect persists.

Nathalie blinked at the cold, but refreshing words.

"Although it is a virtual enemy country, the princess of the Lavée Empire must have come to this country prepared."If you run away from here now, you will know what your relationship with the country will be like. "

Slowly, the open eyes reflect the surface of the water that shines from the clouds.It was sparkling and beautiful.

"Therefore, this raid is my fault."It's neither more nor less. "

“But”

Or do you want to be a princess's trap?

The soldier's cold mockery greeted the prince.

"... no... I'm sorry. It was too much to say.”

Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go,

At short order, I heard the sound of soldiers rushing out.And one sigh.

Nathalie gently pulled herself out from under the bridge and suddenly looked down at her outfit.After two days wandering through the woods, there was mud everywhere.My clothes and hair are the most shameful things I've ever done in my life.I don't think she's very much a princess.

How can I prove that I am Natalie Théos Lave in this state?

It was my first time meeting someone. I don't even know if Prince Gerald knows Natalier's face.Do you understand?

(What do you care, you should leave)

But if you don't understand - you might be a little disappointed.

While he was lost, Prince Gerald walked away from the stone bridge.We don't have much time. Out of courage, Natalier shouted.

"Wait--"

His mouth was blocked by the hand of a big man.The shoe sole floats as the body is tightened to the thick arm.

I finally found you, Princess Natalie.

……

"You're making me mad." Oops, it's no use making a scene. "

There is only one man. Something glowed at Nathalie's feet as she tried to escape.Natalier's movements stopped at something like a semicircle of air that wrapped around Natalier and the man behind him.

"Is it unusual for a princess of the Lavée Empire?"It's a secret barrier. I can't hear the voices around me in the noise. I can't even see her. "

Is it easy for anyone to use the barrier in Cratos?Confuse and move your eyes before your fears.

(What should I do?)

As expected, the hand of the man who restrains his body shows no signs of loosening.Moreover, it was an unbelievable phenomenon.― ― With a dragon, you could ask me to burn down every barrier!

"Come on, this way. You will be the consolation of the Tropical King..."

Along with the sound of glass breaking through, a black spear tip jumped.The broken man pushed Natalier away as if he were his shield.But the tip of the spear spun around, and instead Natalier's body was supported by his arms.

"Are you stupid? If you stick the barrier next to me, you will be noticed."

Your face lifts to the voice you just heard overhead.

Because I stepped on the river surface, the water splashed up.But his face was looking straight at the enemy.Is it magic that the blonde hair that has been cut up will fluff up?

But I was only allowed to fall in love with her face for a moment.Behind Gerald and directly in front of Natalie, the soldiers that Gerald had given instructions for were standing.At the forefront is a soldier who was advising Gerald about Natalie's trap.The sword in his hand was swung up.

The tip of it was aimed at Gerald's back.Natalier shouted with both eyes open.

Abracadabra, let's go!

Gerald calmly grabbed the soldier's sword with a spear in his back hand.But even from the front, the attackers were returning to their positions.No way, they're all enemies.

Gerald tongues as he takes Natalie back in his pale arms.

"Sometimes there's something stupid that can't be expected, that raccoon"

Huh?

"Excuse me, Your Royal Highness."

At the same time that he was called, his body floated.Gerald spins his spear around and sticks it to the ground, then springs it up into the air.With Natalier's hardened waist firmly supported, Gerald was looking at the soldiers under his eyes who were coming out of the straw beneath the bridge.

"I'd like to leave the greeting for later.It's better to break through here first. "

Yes, yes.

“Thank you for your understanding.”

Having said that, Gerald whistled while holding Natalie in his arms.

Both the sound of the hooves came from the back of the forest.Gerald grabs the saddle of the white horse that just jumped up around the stone bridge and spans it.It was like a momentary event.

Not only the enemies, but also Natalie, were gorgeous.

(Like a prince)

Like nothing, he's a real prince.There was enough room to think about it.

"Shit, don't let him go!"

"Keep your head down, like you're closing your mouth."

Gerald restored his spear as he landed on the white horse.Natalier bowed down and closed his mouth as he was quietly told to do so.

Hakuba ran through the swords and rage.To stop is to die.It is regrettable that we can only entrust the fate to this prince.

But I wasn't strangely scared.