145 Episode 145: "Unhappy Call and Rejection Method. And Forcible Solicitation".txt (1/2)

As soon as we left the scene, I received a message from Iris.

”Sent by: Iris.

Recipient: my brother.

Text: We would like to inform you of what we know at this stage.

After the preamble, the information and the analysis followed.

A state of emergency has just been declared for the port city of Ilgafa.

This is a state of emergency for the town, and until it is lifted, all gates will be closed and the port will be blocked. After that, a checkpoint will be held by the regulars and those in a hurry will be let through.

The next question is where the ”stone gargoyles” entered the city, but this is not yet known. There was no sign of a breach of the castle gates. We have received no reports from the soldiers patrolling on the ramparts that the demons have crossed the wall. We are currently investigating with more people in charge.

This is still a possibility that Mr. ”Visitor” may be involved. ......'

My reply is as follows.

'Sent by: Nagi

Recipient: Iris.

Text: I agree with you about the possibility of ”visitors” being involved.

Iris said to her father - the lord - ”I feel the same as the Marquisess Eterina-Harthburg. Someone might be attacking this port city just like she tried to interrupt the Sea Dragon's festival” - and tell him that - and so on.

If we pretend it's similar to that incident, it should make it easier for Iris and Rafilia to move.''

”Sent by Iris.

Recipient: Nagi

Text: That's my big brother. I understand!　Let's use Iris' signature storytelling skills to make your father tremble to death!'

...... in moderation. Iris.

”Sent by: Nagi.

Recipient: Iris.

Body: There is one more thing that bothers me.

After we fought the Stone Gargoyle, a group of soldiers in golden armor appeared. They were shouting ”In the name of the Princess of Mercy”. Probably related to the royal Princess Claudia. If you get any information, pass it on as your first priority.''

I sent another message.

Iris replied, ”I agree. Master,” I confirmed the reply and closed the 'Shared Consciousness (Mind Linkage) - Revised' window.

'I guess I'll just leave the lord house to Iris.

We are on the main street leading to the lord's house.

The evacuees are gathered around us.

Regular soldiers are waiting on both sides of the road. They are lighting magic lanterns on the street to show us that they are here. That's probably why people are starting to calm down.

It's hard to describe us as ordinary residents, but the lights in the evening and the sight of regular soldiers in armor is enough to make us feel safe. For now, we are safe here.

And then...

All right, Cecil and Aine, go home and rest. Rita, I'll need you to guard them.

I said in a hushed voice.

'...... er...' '...... Muu...' 'It's .........'

Neither Cecil nor Aine are swollen.

Both of them need to rest and recover from the battle with the 'stone gargoyle', since their magic power was consumed in the fight against the 'stone gargoyle'.

I really want Letitia to come home too. ......

I'm a nobleman. I owe it to myself to find out what's going on here. Indeed, until I know that people are safe.

Leticia put the hood of her robe (for the disguise that Aine had put out in ”Sis's Treasure Chest”) over her eyes and declared. Then she closed her eyes and took a deep breath. It seems to me that they mean to rest and try to recover here.

Tease.

Okay, I'll be right back. I'll be right back.

Rita looked worried, but she nodded.

'Don't be reckless. Nagi, Lady Letitia, Cutlass.

With that, Rita took Cecil and Aine and headed towards the house.

The three people left here were me, Leticia and Cutlass.

I too want to go back and rest, but I want to get some more information.

''──Did you see it too?　That Golden Corps.

Wasn't that great?　That's the private army of the Princess of Mercy.

But where did the gargoyle come from?　I wonder what the official announcement of the Lords family will be: ......

I've heard rumors from the people in this town.

Half of the rumors are about the Stone Gargoyle. The other half of the rumor is about the 'golden-armored army'.

The other half of the story is about the Stone Gargoyles, which we fought against, and they are said to have appeared in the marketplace in town. And when they were attacking people in the marketplace, the Golden Gargoyles came to their rescue.

After the gargoyle was torn apart limb by limb with the Halberd, the golden soldiers held up the gargoyle's head and declared, ”In the name of the Princess of Mercy, evil has been defeated”.

Then they heard the whistle blown by the town's soldiers and came towards us, apparently.

The fact that the princess was just there when the ...... gargoyle came to town, and she had just taken a legion of soldiers with her, seems like too good a time to be true. ......

'It seems that the Princess heard the undead were on the streets on her way to this town and called in her army.

Leticia adds to the rumors.

''I heard that the Golden Legion didn't have a chance to play an active role because someone wiped out the entire undead army before they arrived, though. ''Yes, some unnamed person.''

Well, I'll be d*mned.

You don't even have the slightest idea what you're talking about.

I don't know anything about it either.

We looked at each other and erupted, mumbling something like that.

Anyway, there's no end to the doubt about the princess.

Princess Claudia is called the 'Princess of Charity'. The reason why they call her that is because the people of this world have a good reason for calling her that, and it's not a good idea to assume that it's because I have unfavorable feelings for the royal family - it's more dangerous than that. Especially when it comes to confronting those golden soldiers.

They used their armor and battleaxe (halberd) to repel the attacks of the Stone Gargoyle, and they were beating the body of the demon with force and speed. It was simply strong. I didn't want to be an enemy, I thought.

...... If Princess Claudia and those soldiers were the 'conscience of the royal family' or something like that, it would be a lot easier to talk about. ......

...... You seem to be a cautious Nagi in saying that in a hushed voice.

Letitia smiled mischievously.

Then she turned to Cutlass.

'I'm sorry to hear that, Mr. Cutlass.

”Huh?

'If Princess Claudia had been here, I would have been able to see her. You are a fan of the royal princess, aren't you?

'What?　Huh?　Yes, sir. Yes, sir!

Cutlass nodded, stumped by the sudden question.

Leticia said she didn't ask about the details of the situation, so she didn't tell him who Cutlass was.

The reason she wants to meet the princess is because her mother was the queen's maid of honor and she's a huge fan of the royal family.

'Yes. It's a shame that I wanted to see the princess, but ...... I was also afraid of her.

Scared?

It's a glorious demonstration of the power of the royal family.

Cutlass was trembling faintly.

I somehow understood what she was frightened of.

The Royal Family of League Nadal can summon visitors from other worlds.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world and what's going on in the world.

It's a little scary to be able to show ...... such power. A royal princess is ...... that kind of thing, isn't it?

Don't worry. This is probably the last time I'll have anything to do with the royal family.

I put my hand on Cutlass's trembling shoulder.

'...... Arujido.'

.................. because when it comes down to it, it will be the last time I physically 'get involved with the royal family' (blah blah blah blah).

What do you intend to do, sir?　You don't have to do that for me, sir.　I know. You have your eyes open, sir!

But I don't have good memories of the royal family either.

I'm not going to do ...... anything if they aren't hostile to me.

I've gathered enough information from ............. Let's get going.

Yes, it is, Mr. Nagy. ...... The gates of the House of Lords...

Letitia said, and I almost got up and stopped her.

The main gate of the lord's house opened and a few soldiers and a butler-like person were about to come out.

''Blessed by the sea dragon, I tell you, the people of Irgafa!