143 143. Betrayal (1/2)

I ran to my destination, dealing with both demons and mages.

Chloe sent me to the Knights who were in sight.

All that's left is for me to get through this as quickly as possible.

If Chloe was telling the truth, Mariel would be on her way to Iris. ...... Instead of thinking about what's next, let's focus on getting here first.

In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.

In fact, there were no more mages than before.

I could hear the voices of demons echoing in the distance, but this area seemed to be in a different space.

I stopped and faced the source.

You're one of the mages who enforce the wards here, aren't you?

”Hmm, yes. You've come a long way, Alta Schweizer.

The girl's voice reaches my ears.

A girl in a robe is waiting for me, alone.

Do you know who I am?

”Of course you do.　You're a celebrity, and you're the youngest knight in the kingdom, having defeated several swordsmen by yourself. ...... Not long ago, you were just a rumor. I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that.

I'm not sure what to say. I'm a knight, as you know. I'm a knight, as you know, so you can either surrender and lift the wards here, or you can fight me.

”Oh, is that what chivalry is all about?　You know the answer to that question, don't you?

The girl's mouth twisted into a smile.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

I thought I had chosen this place because I could see it from a distance, but it seems I was right.

Her answer signaled the beginning of the war.

”All right, let's deactivate the warding!

I should have.

”...... what?

I couldn't help but ask back.

I didn't expect such a response in this situation.

I said, ”That's why I said I'm going to remove the warding. It's quite tiring to maintain them. I don't want to go through all that trouble.

”Does that mean you're surrendering?

No, no, no, no, no. I'm just getting started.

No, no, no.　From now on, ......?

That's right. It looks like she's just arrived.

The girl makes a gesture as if she is looking behind me.

It's Cashel Rahmberg with a few knights.

I'm finally catching up. I didn't think we'd have made it to the enemy's master by now.

For a moment, Cashel was at a loss for words.

I glanced at him and asked.

”Do you know him by any chance?

”No...

”Hmm, don't be silly, 'princess'. You're the head of the Blue House. Well, it's just a decoration, though.

The girl's words upset the knights around her.

Bullfouth is the name of a magic cult that has been making headlines lately.

It's not surprising that the girl said that the head of it is Cashel.