Chapter 71 - Change of tactics? (1/2)

Chapter 71 – Change of tactics?

【Ditzen]

Led by a still confused Fiatora, we descended to the lower floors.

Going past a few huge doors we proceeded along the corridor and then went down another set of stairs. As we were walking through it the building felt more spacious than it appeared from the outside.

I couldn’t spot even a single window, but with a neatly spread white carpet, stone walls decorated with paintings and vases put here and there, the overall atmosphere didn’t feel too depressing.

Mysteriously, the ceiling itself seemed to glow, perhaps the same technique as in Taiki-sama’s heavenly castle was at work here.

If so, then I understand how the Empire was taking over neighboring countries one after another.

If they had golems equal to those of Taiki-sama then it’s understandable.

「…No, that’s not the case, huh…?」

According to what I’ve heard, the Emperor was astounded by the sight of the heavenly castle and dispatched Aifa to get it. And I also heard that during the confrontation with Azul Kingdom the empire was utterly beaten.

Taking their action into account, the possibility of the Empire possessing technologies of the same level as Taiki-sama is extremely low.

Then just as Schwartz said, this tower is an exception. If even Schwartz, part of the royal family, has no idea, then just who could have built it.

I certainly would like to investigate this.

As I observed the ceiling or touched the walls those walking in front stopped.

It was because Fiatora has opened a single big door.

「This way please.」

After seeing her say that and then go inside, I also entered, walking behind Schwartz.

The place where we were guided turned out to be a large hall. The ceiling and the walls were luxuriously decorated, but this room had no windows as well. However, it wasn’t dark, as the ceiling here also radiated light, illuminating the room.

And farther in that room on a chair calmly sat a middle-aged woman wearing a white indoor dress.

Even now she had the appearance of a beautiful woman, but twenty years ago she probably was called a peerless beauty.

And that woman, the moment she laid her eyes on Schwarz, stood up with obvious surprise written on her face.

「Ah, Aah……! Is it really……!」

Saying that she approached without taking her eyes off Schwarz. As if she didn’t see us at all, she went straight towards him.

Then, Schwarz relaxed his stiff expression a bit and deeply bowed.

「I’m slightly late with my greeting… Mother」

After saying so, the two hugged each other in silence.

「A reunion of mother and child…」

Yuri whispered seeing that scene and wiped her eyes.

Mmmm. So that person is the Empress? I feel like age-wise she is too young, but this atmosphere doesn’t seem to be a farce.

For some reason, I feel like we did something good, but it isn’t the time to get sentimental.

「……For now, we’ll be taking Fiatora?」