22 Quiet Story Part 3-2 - Secret Story of Knights and... (1/2)

I thought it would be difficult to call Rita, who was always so close to Deanna, in secret, but surprisingly, my men soon returned with a message from Rita.

I'll be waiting for you at the usual place.

As soon as his subordinate returned with just one word, Alford gave a strict order not to let His Majesty out of the room, and headed for the ”usual place” - behind the wall surrounding the backyard of the palace, one of the ”blind spots” that was just covered with thick vegetation and was not easily seen by the guards. He headed for one of the ”blind spots.

It was not that the palace was poorly guarded. But a blind spot or two is inevitable in a place that is guarded by human hands. If I were in Alford's position, I would have to make an effort to fill in the blind spots as much as possible when I find them, but in this tense situation in the inner palace, if I were to communicate with the inner palace through normal channels, the information I want and the speed at which I want it would be overwhelmingly insufficient. In order to keep in touch with the Red Rose side as soon as possible, Alford left his blind spot intact.

When he arrived at the usual place, he found that Rita was already there, just as he had told her. Playing with her soft golden brown hair, she was staring off into the distance. It's her habit when she's thinking.

I'm sorry, did I keep you waiting?

”No, I'm fine.

But that was short-lived. When Alford called out to her, Rita immediately came to her senses and returned to the face of a capable maid. He approached Rita, who straightened up.

I'm sorry to call you here, but are you sure?　You don't have to stay with Master Deanna.

You're right. ....... To be honest, it's probably not a good idea.

Rita's mood is not so good. You'll be able to see her face when you look at her, and she's very unhappy.

But it is a problem to be around Diana with this face. I think you need some time to cool down and ...... calm down.

...... What the hell happened to you?

I can't tell you that on my own. With Deanna's permission, I can explain it to you.

”I see.

I know Rita won't talk to me even if she's dead after she says this. You'll be able to find a lot more information on this subject in the future.

Rita, I heard that Miss Shayla has been taken to the side of the Peony Faction.

Rita, I heard that Miss Shayla was taken by a member of the Peony Faction. You're very quick on the uptake.

”Miss Shayla's maidservants came up with the information through emergency channels.

......, so you're sure His Majesty heard about it?

Yes, she has.

Rita let out a sigh that she did not hide.

I'm afraid you're in trouble. I'm not sure what to make of this.

......, so the information is true?

It's true, but it's all been resolved. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for, and how you can get it.

...... Seriously, you've offended the Cresta family. You don't need a life, do you, over there?

”They may have thought they were above us in rank, but they were not. But of all people, you said to Diana herself that she was only the daughter of a countess.

”Wow...

I'm not sure what to do. He was a good friend of the legitimate son of the Crester family, and he knew all too well what anger those words triggered. His best friend had also vented his anger in the past when he was insulted by the house. Edward is scary in a different way from Diana, because on the surface he is still smiling softly, but his words and actions are always pushing the other person to the limit. Alford calls it ”The Descent of the Great Demon King.

I'm sure it's not a good medicine for the ladies who don't have enough brains, but it's a very powerful medicine that could kill them.

”Oh, some of them fainted.

”...... Miss Diana, take it easy on her.

If the conservatives in the palace start to squeal, it is not Juke who will be in trouble, but rather the people around him. The conservative nobles, who consider the current king, Juke, to be a ”good lord” who listens to them, do not complain directly to Juke. Instead, they impose unreasonable demands on the king's entourage. In particular, the Marquis of Landrose, Liliane's father, makes unreasonable demands.

He deserved it. You deserve what you get for despising Master Deanna. There's no way that Master Diana can be defeated by such a naive young lady who only knows how to look down on others, sitting on her laurels.

You're right, though. ....... And just to make sure, is Miss Shayla safe?

Of course she is. Master Deanna went to her rescue and there's no way she can't be saved.

That's true.

That alone is a relief. Just because Mistress Shayla didn't get hurt badly, we avoided the 'worst possible outcome' of an enraged Juke shouting into the palace.

”That's Miss Diana. Quickly gather information, accurately judge the situation, and act quickly. I can't tell you how much we've benefited from having Miss Deanna in the palace.

If I were to tell you the truth, Deanna-sama and I would like to end this foolishness as soon as possible and go home to our parents.

...... No, I'm sorry.

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I'm sure you're not the only one.

”Hmm?　Oh, what is it?

It is very unusual for Rita to say something like this. At least not when she's wearing her ”maid of honor” face. That must be something.

”Madam President, I suggest you make a covert but urgent inquiry into Serra Maris.

What?

Rita's expression was serious. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.