On the way up for dinner, Jill left the dining room looking out at the lake from the terrace. The lake just off the mansion was a playground for kids, whether it was swimming, boating, or slipping when the ice was frozen, but now it's just floating the moon quietly. I could see a lot of people on the other side, but I think Gerald and Natalie were there. Maybe I should go and take a look, but I don't feel like it.
I felt like being alone.
But there were three shadows.
"Why are you even here, Camilla and Lawrence..."
I'm Jill's escort, right?
"I guess I'm just curious."
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you
"Can't you understand the man's mind and position that I can't say I'm worried about?"
"It's not full of heart."
“I didn't think my family would disagree with me.”
At Jill's sight, the busy behind calms down. Jill glanced behind.
I'm satisfied with this.
"... wait, Jill." I'm on your side? "
Which one?
Whichever way.
"The emperor of the Lavée Empire... that is, of the Emperor. It's not your hometown."
Awkwardly, Camilla glances at Lawrence.
That's right, you're a knight of the Dragon Queen, so that's what you have to do.
"By the way, I'm on the Cleitos side." So if it's in Claytros' interest, I'll help. "
"...... Is it true that the Lavée Imperial Army is gathering?"
Listening to Lawrence like this is evidence of weakness. I can't help but ask.
"Oh, it's true. Neutral and Railzatz, respectively. I'm surprised. When did the Dragon Emperor get to move the Three Dukes?”
"... Her Royal Highnesses Elinzia, Listeard, and Visser were on our side." You'll be able to do that. "
"That's right. You helped the Dragon Emperor and strengthened the Lavée Empire." Now Claytros is not a monolith because of the King of the South. And the first thing you pay for is your parents' house. "
Camila makes a footstep and tilts the center of gravity of her body.
"That's a cowardly way to put it."
"It's true."
"Camilla.... have you heard anything from His Majesty?"
Camilla clasped her lips for a moment. That's the answer.
"...... nothing"
But I guess that's because that's what Hadith ordered.
It is sincere to look Jill in the eye and lie. I know, and I laughed.
"It's okay, I know. His Majesty always keeps secrets. At all times, to protect me".
But I turned my back because it wasn't my subordinates' faces.
"I didn't think I had to know anything about the old days. Because it's important now."
"... I don't feel like you're very much of a mindset."
Lawrence pointed out and grabbed the handrail firmly.
"Not really." I am surprisingly timid. Especially when it comes to love, I can't stand it anymore.... "
Now is the time. It has nothing to do with the old stupid mythology. Didn't I use it as an excuse? Didn't you run away with a gesture of forgiveness for what Hadith was hiding?
(...... you're scared, aren't you?)
The moment you learn the secrets of someone you love, you never forget what happened.
I remember that the sparkling love without any seriousness broke apart and turned into dust because I knew extra things.
We'll make it in time.
Lawrence whispered so. It was a gentle, misleading voice. Camila's voice was cold.
"I want you to draw a bow, Raccoon."
"That's not a threat." As it is, it will sooner or later be so. We also have information that several people were trespassing on Cleitos from Lavée at the same time as Princess Natalie entered the country. Whether it's a spy or an operative, it's not calm. "
"... not necessarily according to His Majesty's instructions"
"Do you really think so?"
……
That's it.
Lawrence laughed at Camila, who had a dagger to sharpen her legs.
"It's not like that. Perhaps you've taught me some bad things?"
"I think I can beat you with my mouth, so I won't argue."
Camilla, stop.
"No, Jill. This one's got a hangover. I doubt His Majesty."
I know. I know, but I hear you.
"But you knew, Camilla." I'm sure Zeke, too. I'm the only one... "
I didn't know anything. The words suddenly disappeared into the water column that spurted from the lake.
Camila jumped out and scared Jill.
"What, an enemy attack!?"
"I can't believe the Servells are such reckless imitators."
"Hey, it's been a long time, Dragon Concubine!"
In the darkness, a cheerful voice came along with the splash of water.
"Water is a good man too!" Last time, it was quite a mess. This time, I tried to stick to the appearance, but how about it? Oh, thank you for the light-up, that's nice. "
This is the Servell family. The lake is being lit up to spot the enemy, and a few guards are flying in. It looks like it's surrounded by lakes in no time.
But the intruder waved lightly with a smile. There was no appearance of intimidation at all.
"Welcome to Cratos."
That must be the case. He is the king of this country.
"King of the South..."
"I missed you, Dragon Concubine."
Standing at the center of the winding lake, Rufus laughed as he slipped his golden hair in the darkness.