84 [2-18] Im dead and cherry blossom viewing is alco... (1/2)

You owe me, sir.

”I know, sir.

Marks says, as if to reassure him, and Patrick responds with a deep sigh.

They watched the execution from the balcony of the castle from a distance.

I'm so ashamed. It's a shame, sir.

I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused you. If Noa Curio's image were to deteriorate here, it would have been detrimental to our future.

What? I can't spare one or two of my men for the sake of bilateral relations.

However, if this keeps happening, I won't be able to protect you.

”Yes. I've issued a notice to all the troops to strictly refrain from lawlessness.

Both of them had a relatively accurate understanding of what had happened. But then they killed Yuyin.

If the Noachurians were found to have used violence, there would be a public outcry against the Noachurians. That would have been very bad for Marks and Patrick.

That's why he put all the blame on Yin and executed him.

It was a painful expense for Marks. The sorcerer is valuable as a pawn.

But it's not a bad investment when you consider what lies ahead. Now we need to move things along smoothly and I owe Patrick a favor.

And what was that knight all about, anyway?　A convenient perjurer has sprung up of his own accord.

Patrick cocked his head.

A witness came out of nowhere to perjure himself to incriminate Yuyin, which was obviously not true.

”...... Viscount MacGregor, who was in charge of his capture, was acting suspiciously. He may have been working behind the scenes for some reason. When things settle down, we'll look into Viscount McGregor as well.

Well, in this case, it was convenient.

”Indeed. I'm a little sorry he's dead, though.

Yes.

--His death will be the cornerstone of this country's stability. That's what a knight wants.

Marks was thinking selfishly.

”There have been some unexpected problems, but ...... now we can proceed as planned.

Hey, Your Highness.

”Yes, Marquis.

Marks called out behind him.

There was a handsome young man there. He had red hair that looked like it had been set on fire, and a prominent forehead. He was dressed in crimson, and behind his lower-rimmed glasses were silver eyes of a mysterious color.

Gislain ”Blaze” Ela Ciel-Teira.

He had a fresh smile, full of religious inspiration.

”Everything is in God's hands.

* * *

...... So, killing Viscount MacGregor will make me stronger.

I heard that Viscount McGregor supports an orphanage in this city, and even shows up here and there.

He's been in Teiracaines for a while now, so he'll show up. I'll wait and kill him.

Everith gave me this potion that will kill you three days after you take it, making it look like a stroke. ......

Hey, wait, Princess. ......

”...... What's wrong?

”What's wrong? No!　You're not the same person!

No, I know it's the princess inside!　Why are you possessing me like that again!

The backyard of an orphanage in Teiracaines.

There is a small field for growing vegetables, a fruit tree with ivy hanging down, and a ragged barrel lying around as a bench or something.

In a small garden, surrounded on three sides by buildings and the back of an orphanage, Tracy, with his hair down and armor off, his adventurer's aura gone, has taken on the appearance of a boorish town girl. As he was the most famous person in town, it would have been conspicuous for him to be here, so he came to meet her under the guise of a passerby.

Facing him, Panira (Rene) is having a secret conversation.

She was dressed in grafted clothes and had short, shaggy brown hair. Her eyes are dull brass and her face is covered with freckles. That's what Rene looks like now. She has nothing in common with her normal self except her age.

Born into a poor family, she and her mother ran away from her violent father, but after her mother died, they were taken in by an orphanage with a temple. That's who she is now.

The crime was committed last night. At the beginning of the night, Panira was walking out, lured by the moon, when Rene ”omitted” her.

I can't disguise my presence unless I'm possessed. You can't use other magic when you're blocking out a presence with magic.