Chapter 422 (2/2)

“Uncle?”

“Viscount?”

“Commander!”

His subordinates also rushed over in a panic. Those who knew about first aid on the battlefield instructed,

“Let’s lay him down quietly! … All right.”

“His pulse is weak. Carry him gently!”

Ignoring Elsa, they carried Viscount Georg Randol and quickly left the scene. Soldiers dispatched by the Empress also followed along for monitoring.

Elsa and Reinhardt, who were left behind, remained confused by the unfortunate turn of events.

“T-that’s right. We have to tell Jin! Edgar, protect Elsa!”

After saying tat, Reinhardt ran off to inform Jin.

“… Father ….”

Elsa was taken aback. What exactly happened to that tough father of his? She felt hopeless against her father until a while ago, but now she felt worried.

“… It could be hopeless this time.”

“?!”

Elsa turned around to find Marcus Grinwald standing behind her. There was no one else around.

She was being cautious.

Upon seeing this, Marcus showed both of his palms and muttered something mysterious.

“I have no interest in you, so rest assured. Besides, my role here is over.”

“Role?”

“Yes, my role. … It’s to measure the abilities of humans.”

“Humans?”

Elsa was wondering about his manner of speaking that suggested as if he was not human.

“… Oops, that was a slip of the tongue. Well then. Miss Elsa, I will take my leave now. I feel relieved when I think that finally I don’t have to keep up with this play anymore.”

“… A play?”

“Heh heh heh, I did various things to gather information regarding the true abilities of Jin and his Automata. I never thought that Goliath would be completely destroyed, but I have accumulated enough information.”

“Who are you?”

“Who knows? Oh, look. Say hello to Jin for me. I’m someone who wants to get along well with a brilliant Magi Craftsman like him. You too, Miss. You’re skillful.”

That being said, Marcus glanced at Edgar who was standing in between to protect Elsa, turned around, and left.

Marcus suddenly paused, then murmured as if he just remembered something.

“Oh yeah, please give my best regards to the Marquess. Tell him I am sorry about a lot of things.”

This time he really left.

In the hustle and bustle of the end of the technology expo, the SP Marron and Plum, who were attached to Elsa, were listening to the whole story and was transmitting in realtime to Laojun on Horai Island.

Then Laojun commanded a Quinta that was on stand by right there and 50 Regulus to chase after him Marcus.

“Elsa!”

Jin came rushing. With Reinhardt’s information, Jin quickly left after the Empress’ closing speech at the end of the competition.

“Brother Jin ….”

After releasing the barrier, Elsa jumped into Jin’s chest. All the anxiety she had been holding in so far dissipated. As soon as she felt relieved, she burst into tears.

“Brother Jin ….”

“What’s wrong? Did something happen?”

Jin could only hold the crying Elsa.

Translator’s note:

* Arm twist throw: