Chapter 29 (1/2)
Heavenly Castle]
Ayla became stunned at the image shown on the screen of the control room.
While watching the person who was being held by the robots and headed towards here, I opened my mouth.
「He has a flashy appearance compared to the others, so I think he is a great person. …..」
I murmured that and folded my arms.
I wonder if we can discuss about the treatment of the princess? I still don’t get it even though I was told about the royalty a little, but I was able to stop the war. If so, some will probably think of me as a threat.
While I’m looking at the screen while thinking about such things, another robot was catching a person at the edge of the screen.
「Yosh. Let’s go down and meet them.」
「Eh? Ah, ye, yes!」
While glancing at Ayla who replied in panic and rush to my side, we made our way into the elevator.
When we went out of the castle, I found Mea and the others. It appears that, they are cutting the weeds around the castle. I and Ayla stopped in front of the castle gate while accompanied by A1.
「Ah, Taiki-sama」
Torraine stands up and bows.
「A guest will arrive soon, so thank you for maintaining the area.」
When I said that, Torraine and the others looked at each other.
「Finally, a Great Magician-sama other than Taiki-sama……?」
「Don’t, don’t get nervous」
「Oh my, I wonder if I will be able to make a food in time……」
While smiling wryly to them who are making a misunderstanding, I shake my head from side to side.
「No, they are soldiers of Azul Kingdom.」
When I said that, Rant and Schnee’s face became stiff.
「Soldiers…..?」
「In case something happens……」
The two have started talking to each other with grim expressions for some reason. Torraine seems to be thinking about something silently, but only Mea is looking at me with her usual look.
「Why are the soldiers of Azul Kingdom coming?」
Being asked by Mea, Ayla who’s next to me trembles. While pretending I didn’t notice that, I answer the question of Mea.
「Oh, I just have something I would like to discuss with the people of Azul Kingdom. I tried helping them because it seemed like they were troubled when they were being attacked by the Blau Empire. Though, they will likely feel indebted to me.」
When I said that, Mea’s cat ears moved with ‘piko piko’.
「Blau Empire? Help?」
Mea who didn’t even realized that a battle was currently taking place on the ground, tilted her head with a curious look.
And, at that time, two black shadows came into my sight and approached us.
When I turn my face to it, everyone also turns around to it.
The two men who were being carried on the back of two robots and wore splendid armor, landed on the ground of the flying island.
Seeing their figures, Torraine and the others silently bowed. Ayla hides behind my back reflexively.
The two people, who looked up at the castle, also noticed us and bows.
The one who raised his head first is a middle-aged man who wore the most flashy armor in the vicinity of the Royal Capital’s walls.
「…… I’m Dukel Klein, a General of Azul Kingdom」
When the middle-aged man gave his name, the man who looked a little younger than Dukel opened his mouth.
「Like him, I am a General of Azul Kingdom, Heirat Ilka. I would like to thank you for helping our army on this incident.」
When the man called Heirat said that, Dukel’s eyebrow rose.
「…… Since General Heirat is in this place, I thought that there’s a possibility, but…… No way, so the Imperial Army on Falbe Fortress City were also driven out……」
「As expected, is it also happening at the Royal Capital?」
Heirat nodded slightly to Dukel’s mutter and said that.
I smiled wryly while looking at that two people and bowed my head.
「Nice to meet you, my name is Shiihara Taiki. Please excuse me for sending the two of you here without consent.」
When I make such greetings, the two people who were looking at me to observe, notice Ayla who hid herself on my back.
Both of their eyes widened and said.
「Pri, Princess Letizia!?」
「Wh, why is the princess……」
Hearing the words of the two, Rant and Schnee, as well as Mea looked surprised. Only Torraine didn’t change expression.
Ayla, who looked at Mea and the others face and became sad, came out from my back quietly.
「…… Dukel-sama, Heirat-sama…… It’s been a long time.」
Hearing Ayla say that and deeply bow, the two men showed great confusion.
I gently breathe a sigh and put my hand on Ayla’s shoulder.
「Well then, shall we talk in a different location?」
【Dukel]
High in the sky in the clouds, an island floats far away in the sky.
I thought I lost my way inside a fairy tale, but it appears to be a reality.
Abundant nature and beautiful houses are lined up, and there is a majestic castle in the center as if saying where God lives. It’s a luxurious and gorgeous castle that I have never seen before.
And, there are several beastmen and a strangely dressed young man. In addition, Princess Letizia whose whereabouts were unknown is also there.
The look of confusion and surprise also appeared on the face of Heirat who made eye contact with me.
「Well then, shall we talk in a different location?」
While saying that, the young man, who named himself as Shiihara Taiki, took along his golem and went into the castle.
I was dumbfounded because he readily showed his back to us, but I’m convinced because he is a magician who was controlling one golem by himself.
I and Heirat silently nodded with each other and followed behind.
I entered inside the castle without releasing my vigilance, but the moment I stepped my foot inside, that feeling disappeared.
It was a magnificent hall. It is wider and more luxurious than any structure that I have ever seen. I have never seen such a magnificent castle.
「Go, golem……」
「Hmm? 」
When I turned around to Heirat’s voice, I saw two golems standing behind the gate. The golems supported the gate with both hands in a posture that looked like they’re only there for the sake of opening the gate.
Just how many golems do they have?
And, do they have hundreds of magicians?