88 Episode 88 "Hegemony Offers Help" (1/2)

”There are two large castles in my kingdom of Gurtra. One is the main castle where the lord lives. The other is the Castle of the Fangs, where criminals are held captive.

Princess Carol apologetically lowered her eyes and continued her explanation.

The Castle of the Fangs is a castle with towers that literally look like fangs, located on the outskirts of the territory. That's where Princess Sylvia's father and sister are being held.

”...... Father and sister are alive?

Yes, I'm sure. The Castle of the Fangs is controlled by a loyal retainer of the previous Lord Gurutra. I did not disobey the Lord's order to imprison the two of you, but I do not wish to harm you.

Princess Sylvia breathed a sigh of relief at Carroll's words.

The disappearance of her father and sister for the past few months must have made her anxious.

She may have been a little relieved to know that they were missing.

...... I wonder if Princess Carol came here for the hostage exchange.

It occurred to me, and I said.

Princess Sylvia and Princess Carol looked at me at the same time.

And don't get all teary-eyed, Prim. You wanted to say it yourself, but you couldn't find the right moment, so you squeezed my hand, squeezing it. I know, I know.

”There's no need for Princess Carol to risk her life just to tell me where Sylvia's family is. All she has to do is send her maid Kate. And yet, if the princess herself came here, doesn't that mean that she should ...... use herself as a hostage to get back Princess Sylvia's family?

”You are a ...... formidable man. ”The King of the Frontier.

I'm merely tracing the thoughts of my warlord.

As you can see, sir. I'm here to be your hostage.

Princess Carol stood up and bowed deeply.

I am here to be your hostage.

My brother Tonia may not care for her life. But he may not have the guts to abandon you in front of soldiers, generals, and the people. I'm sure I can be of some use.

”......, Princess Carol.

Princess Sylvia is looking at Princess Carol as if she were looking at a dazzling object.

I'm very pleased with your suggestion, Princess Carol. But why are you doing this?

”Why ......?

”The journey here is not always safe. You might have been attacked by bandits or demons and lost your life along the way.　Why did you ...... go to such lengths to help us ......?

...... I'm praising the ancient Dragon Emperor.

He closed his eyes and smiled gently, as if he were speaking to someone who wasn't here.

With a gentle smile on her face, Princess Carol-Gurtra said.

My grandmother always told me the legend of the Dragon Emperor. And she told me this: ...... ”When the world is in turmoil, there will always be a successor to the Dragon Emperor. You should live your life so that you will not be ashamed of him. ...... My grandmother was also skilled in magic and consulted with people about their problems. ......

You mean she was a wizard?

Yes. And when she passed away, she said. ”If the Dragon Emperor's successor appears, don't hesitate to serve him. If you live a life not ashamed of the Dragon Emperor, you will surely meet him.' ......

That's why you're risking your life to do this?

The great Dragon Emperor would never have forgiven his brother Tonia for what she did.

Princess Carol smiled with a clear face.

And ...... it's a turbulent time. Everyone is working for their own greed. It's good to have one foolish girl who idolizes the Dragon Emperor.

...... Since the princess is like this, I'm willing to help.

The maidservant, Kate, smiles with a troubled look on her face.

In addition, when you are with the ...... princess, you really feel as if you are going to meet the heir to the Dragon Emperor .......

”It's not a feeling. Kate. It's not that I don't like it. I'm sure you'll be able to find the Dragon Emperor's successor, because your grandmother told you so!

”.........

...... Don't look at me. Prim, Sylvia. You'll be found out.

No, it's not that I don't want ...... to be found out, but .......

I wonder what ...... is. I'm not sure what to make of this.

I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you. .......

I'm afraid I've gone off topic. Let's go back to the story of Princess Sylvia's father and sister.

I somehow turned my head to the side and said.

I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.

”Yes, sir. There is no doubt about it.