Chapter 22.5 (2/2)
This place is the suburbs of Oito, where the road junction merge.
In the tent that was set up, Sardina told them the situation.
”I see... If the situation ends up like that, no wonder you've failed to catch them huh.”
Rolph's face turns sour.
His expression indicates his regret to be unable to accompany Sardina together.
Orlando also has the same expression.
”But still... Right after being summoned, that person, Mikos.h.i.+ba Ryouma was it? He has people who help him? Furthermore, they have such a degree of ability?”
Toward Rolph question, Sardina shakes her head.
That question is the one that Sardina and Saitou had contemplated seriously along the road as well.
”I've also thought of that along with Saitou... But to be honest, we are not sure either.”
Toward Sardina who shook her head, Orlando asks a question reservedly.
”Emm... Your highness, how are we going to report to the emperor?”
This was a question that all of them except Sardina were worried about.
The order of the Emperor is absolute.
Since they could not fulfill them, at worst, the death penalty may befall them.
”I will report things as they are...”
Saitou nodded his head in agreement toward Sardina's words.
That is because the two of them had agreed between themselves as to what to do when they are on the way toward Oito.
”Is that alright?”
The complexion on Rolph's face indicating was it really fine to do that.
If they report it as it is, all the responsibility will hang over Saitou's and Sardina's head.
Although one of them is a member of the imperial family, she might not get out from it unscathed.
”There's no helping it. It was a fact after all.”
Sardina answered as such quietly. And she has prepared to do so...
”Even if you're an imperial princess, to report something like this!”
”Dornest... Be silent for a bit...”
The emperor's voice interrupted Dornest angry voice toward Sardina.
Saitou shook off the imagination that appears within his mind and turned his consciousness to the emperor's words.
”In response to Sardina's report, I have no intention to criticize.”
A heavy voice comes from the throne.
A surprised expression appears on Dornest face.
”However... Your majesty!”
”Listen to what I had to say... Dornest!”
The Emperor presses his elbow on the armchair harder and called him with a low voice.
”Indeed Sardina had failed to fulfill my order. That is a fact. However, an unexpected strong people also appeared. What do you think they can do in that situation?”
Dornest was unable to reply the emperor's question.
Certainly, that was the truth.
No, being able even to capture the other world person once is already close to a miracle.
After all, at first they don't even know the name and face of him.
For that, Dornest understood.
”But still... To let the other world person escape!”
”I also know that. However. Sardina and Saitou are an important strength of our empire. No matter how much we want to suppress the hateful man that had killed Gaies, we can not put the empire in danger because of declining strength just to kill that person in question, no?”
They should avoid losing the leader and vice leader of the Succubus Night chivalric order that they are so proud of at the same time.
Now with Gaies have died, the empire power has declined, and if they also have to part with the leaders of the new formed main force, the empire hegemony will be without a doubt getting threatened.
Considering all kinds of matters, Sardina judgment was right.
”However...”
The gaze of the emperor looking at Sardina.
”Although be that as it may, it is also a fact that you cannot fulfill my order. Therefore you will take over Gaies job in conquering the Eastern countries. Sardina, you will be in charge of command.”
After that words reverberated within the audience hall, Sardina and the other four lowered their heads at once on the spot.
Instead of giving them punishment, the emperor gives them the opportunity to gain merits to offset their mistakes.
”We will certainly respond to your expectations. Your majesty!”
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