Chapter 3 (2/2)
「So then why are you saying I’m a spirit?」
Tilting her head to the side, Liz placed her index finger on her narrow chin
「Hms start to make sense」
This girl was really the type ould blooesture or pose she made
Although Hiro wanted to ask a lot of other questions, his desire was left unfulfilled
Because Liz’s gaze had turned towards the view on the other side of the
「We’ll be arriving at the fort soon It’s been kind of rattly, but I want to properly entertain uest so be at ease」
Hiro siht towards the
A sunset of blazing crian to sink on the other side of the horizon
Ruler of the Central Continent, Grantz Grand Empire
About two days on foot to the east of the Grand Imperial Capital Cladius lied Taoen Fort
To the First Ehold, or so ritten in the annals of history
It was froe of collapse had made its counterattack
The person as entrusted with coirl who had, as of this year, just reached adulthood at the age of 15
Her name was Celia・Estreya・Elizabeth・Von・Grantz
The 6th Imperial Princess of the Grantz Grand Empire
Currently, the girl was holding ain the Operations Command room, her aides in tow
Knight Commander Dios・Von・Michael(4)
Infantry Commander Tris・Von・Tarmie(5)
And three other Imperial Princesses were also present
「All of the luggage has been loaded onto the carriages All that’s left is to discuss about e depart for Belk(6) Fortress, but……」
「We cannot completely abandon the possibility of an attack」
Taking over in the face of Dios’s words was Infantry Commander Tris
「The Princess’s recent dehout the entire euarantee that those with insolent intentions will not appear」
「As expected, 100 cavalry and 200 infantry makes me feel uneasy」
「It can’t be helped Most soldiers of the Taoen Fort belong to the First I with us Furtherrave(7) Grinda’s territory, then we should be safe」
To the south of Grantz Grand Empire was the Principality of Lichtein(8)
Sitting on the border was the critical Belk Fortress, currently under Margrave Ruzen・Kiolk・Von・Grinda’s(9) territory and command
Being the older brother of Liz’s irl’s uncle
However, as the Lichtein Principality was under the Grantz Grand E influence, the area had been considered peaceful for the last few decades as not a single outbreak of military conflict has occurred
Being relegated to the single fortress stationed there was basically cutting someone’s path to success
「……we can do naught but pray that we arrive safely」
「Is this not athe princess?」
Leering at the always optimistic Tris was Dios with a furrowed brow
Although he pondered whether or not he should voice his coer before changing the subject
「However, why does the princess cower before those of the royal family?」
「Well, isn’t coz of that……she was bestowed one of the 5 Iht?」
「What does such a thing matter? Is it not just a sword?」
「Oh dear, if you asked your dear father such a thing, then you’d surely be sentenced to death for blasphe」
「H-He war」
Although his declaration was delivered strongly, Dios’s face had fear smeared all over it
Seeing such an appearance, Tris burst into a hearty laugh
「Gahhahahahaha, you better apologise properly Before you go to bed, I mean~」
The 5 Imperial Spirit Swords
They were the 5 blades purified by the First E
It is said that the will of a spirit with the blade’s exact name dwells within the Spirit Sword
Not daring to show their appearance without accepting their owner If one were to atte them out, a curse would befall them
However, if one was recognised, they would be bestoith tremendous power
Spirit Sword・Imperial Flame Laevateinn A blade which holds a spirit of fire
Spirit Sword・I A spear which contains an ice spirit
Spirit Sword・Imperial Thunder Mjolnir An axe that houses a spirit of thunder
Spirit Sword・I a spirit of the wind[T-4]
The re Spirit Sas lost in thehistory Without any idea of what kind of weapon it was, nor any ends dictate that the Second Emperor was fond of it
Within this series of weapons, the Imperial Flame Laevateinn was the most prized by the First Emperor
And yet, none of the e him were ever selected by this weapon
However, a long period of 1000 years flowed by The owner of the Spirit Sword・Imperial Flame Laevateinn has finally appeared
The 6th Imperial Princess, Celia・Estreya・Elizabeth・Von・Grantz
A Princess who holds the Imperial Flame Laevateinn could never be simply married off to another country Her father, the Emperor, bestowed the rank of Major General upon the 6th I her as the commander of Taoen fort (which was under the First Imperial Army’s jurisdiction)
However, there were those who could not stay quiet and accept this decision
――they were the successors to the throne
As the centripetal force of the 6th Princess being chosen by Ian to receive support fro of the First Emperor
Deciding that it would be dangerous to leave the surroundings of the Imperial Capital alone, the Commander of the First Imperial Army: 1st Iated the 6th Princess to a remote location
Normally, when other successors used theircriticis did not happen
The reason for this was because the others in line to succeed the throne shared the feelings of the First Prince
Rather, they cooperated in placing pressure on the nobles who sided with Liz
Before Liz, who ended up losing her supporters, was the commander of this frontier fortress
If lives were lost along the way, it was not necessarily a guarantee that the Schtobel faction would send troops to their aid
It was also possible that another successor to the imperial throne may dispatch troops
Passing through the dangers that they were presented with, it was absolutely crucial for Liz’s group to make it to Belk Fortress