This Time, I Became the Fiance of a Duke’s Daughter. But She is Rumored to have Bad Personality, and Ten Years Older

It wasn't an hour before a Vault Toyfel spy showed up under one of them waiting for information.

Only Pfile and Luther noticed a secret detective descending onto the terrace outside the window without a sound.

"That was fast."

Pfile snorted at his subordinates' work and was struck with information. I could see all around him that his complexion, which was erasing emotions, went bad every time I heard his men's words.

"What's wrong, Pfile?

"The faces of the Orthodox Mage Army are apparently going to carry things fairly carefully. He didn't know exactly where he was."

Everyone here, including the Duke of Alway, knows that even though it is one of the best assassination organizations on the continent, it is also excellent in gathering information. The expectations were just huge and the disappointment was huge.

"Do you have any other information?

"The Royal Palace, the Society of Mages seems fortunate to be safe. Both seem to have been protected by court magicians. It seems that other Duke houses have been confirmed safe, but some of the principals have not been able to reach them."

"I am delighted that the Royal Palace and the Society of Mages are safe. Now one thing, your worries are gone."

"Looks like there's a ton of captors out there. A member of the Royal Sorcery Division, who did not join the Knights in treason, seems to be hitting the line. Laurenz, that some of the captors include students from the Royal School."

"- Well, thank you for the information."

Slap Lourenz's shoulder with a bitter face so that Luther, who was next door, can comfort him.

He probably cares that he couldn't stop Leonard at school, but he couldn't have gotten Laurenz back a student who was tempted by sweet words under circumstances where everything was going around the back.

Because Leonard has exposed that the students will be dissatisfied and jealous subjects will include Laurenz.

I can call it a feat just because I have safely protected Lars, the royal family, but I don't seem convinced.

"Do you know what's going on with the students?

Pfile nods at the Duke's inquiry.

"They're all here, and they just seem manipulated by something. Perhaps you could consider it the work of an Orthodox Mage Army spellman who allegedly manipulated Ernesta."

"If you're being manipulated, maybe you don't have to be guilty. The question is how to free ourselves from the spell, but we can't even think about it right now."

"As it turns out, the fighters in this room, including me, are the fighters. I'll leave the spell to the sorcerer's association."

Pfile's words were true. No matter how much I try to guide students on this occasion, a solution does not come to mind. Then we'll just do the best we can.

"I am more concerned about the lack of contact with some Duke principals and nobles than that. I wonder if they have joined the Orthodox Mage Army and rebelled against this country. What do you think, Duke of Alway?

"Unfortunately, as things stand, that possibility cannot be denied. It's not easy to affirm, either. Maybe I haven't heard from him because of the harm he did and he's just waiting for help. It hurts to be honest it's harder to identify than it could possibly be."

"As the Duke of Alway said, wouldn't it be wiser to ignore that neighborhood than not knowing who the rebels are?

It was Luther who suggested to the Duke with his head.

He goes on.

"Our top priority is the rescue of Olivier and Jared, beyond the safety of the Royal Palace and the Society of Mages. This gets harder over time"

The two of you will still be safe now. But I don't know in an hour.

We know from Laurenz's information that Jared is about to be used as an enemy pawn. I can't even figure out how to pawn Jared, but it's also the worst chance he could stand as an enemy.

The same goes for Olivier. Now it may be valid as a hostage against Jared, but if it is judged unnecessary, it may take his life.

In the present situation, which is too far behind us, it is better to assume the worst case. Even if that's the future you don't want me to visit.

"I can also understand what Luther says. Of course I want to help my daughter first. But..."

Probably making the Duke hesitate because he is in a position where he is entrusted with the patronage of the King's capital.

"I think helping the Oliviers will lead to defeating the enemy."

"I agree with Luther. I am not fit to protect. I even think it would be quicker to find and defeat the enemy."

"I think I should think about Olivier and Jared now, too."

It advanced to the Duke that not only Luther, but also Pfile and Laurenz should give the rescue of Jared and Olivier the highest priority in the current situation.

"... ok. I'll do as you say. [M] We rescue two people, Olivier and Jared. Because I believe that will lead to defeating the traitors."

Nod together.

"Now let's find a place for our captive daughters. Pfile, do you have any other information?