150 Episode 150 "Two Blessed Towns and Their Guardians (with Information Warfare)".txt (2/2)

...... Excuse me. I was just getting carried away.

...... You are indeed Rita. As a senior slave, I respect you!

I'm sorry, Cecil. I'm sorry, Cecil. Iris-chan.

While apologizing in her heart, Rita placed the item she had kept from Nagi on the ground.

It's a wooden, old box.

It was a wooden box, an old box, used in the Sea Dragon Festival when the people would make offerings to the sea dragon, Kerkator.

''...... I hope you're stuck with this one,''

Huh?　Should they not get stuck?　It's easy.

But then I wouldn't feel comfortable and ...... hmm.

With a nod of her head, Rita checks the contents. There is only one thing in it.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future.

The last thing I want to do is for Iris to finish up.

Iris stands up and reaches towards the sky.

'I've already created this illusion many times, and I can produce a precise 'Ichibun no Ichisukeru', but ...... what would your brother have wanted?'

He says it should be a blur from land.

But he said he wanted to see them fly off the ground and into the air.

Cecil and Rita answer.

Iris, who has adopted Rafilia's direct 'cool pose', says, ”Mmmm,” and gets fired up.

I remember. I remember the appearance of the transcendent being (an amazing thing) that I saw in White's dream.

The details of the illusion he created in Valley of the Mist weren't quite right. Now I want the shape to be accurate. And lightly blurred. Just as if it had just flown away from this sacred place...

We only need shadows to show people. Rumor or not, that's all we need.

Activate.　'Illusionary Space (Gensoukan) LV1'!

And in the holy land of the sea dragons, a huge white phantom appeared.

At the same time, in the marketplace of the port city of Ilgafa.

Princess Claudia!

”The royal princess's chariot is here...

The day after the gargoyle attack, people were opening the marketplace with trepidation.

It was just before noon when a carriage with the royal coat of arms appeared across the main street, its windows closed to prevent people from seeing the inside.

The windows of the carriage were closed and curtains were drawn so that the inside could not be seen, but it was definitely the carriage of Princess Claudia, the ”Princess of Charity”.

''──I never thought that such a calamity would strike the rich city of Irgafa.

The people are quieted by a voice that comes from inside the carriage.

The carriage is flanked by soldiers in golden armor.

People kneel down to listen carefully, unable to get closer, but trying to hear a few voices.

'I don't know who did this, but we cannot allow this kind of barbarism to go unpunished. Also, even though the port city of Irgapha has the blessing of the sea dragons, the port city of Irgapha has neglected the protection of the land - the lord's family is also responsible for this.

'Princess of Charity,' Claudia's words continued.

In the meantime, the soldiers in armor are calling the head of the marketplace. He hands a small leather bag to the first man who appears, and hands him a small leather bag. He tells him, audibly, ”Use it for the reconstruction of the market. The market people applaud his voice.

If only the noblemen who were present at a time like this had the power to protect their people - I can't help but think that they would be able to do so. It is the role of kings and nobles to protect their people. And I, as their representative, extend to you all my love.

Whoever was controlling the gargoyles has been caught!

Yeah?

A distracted voice sounded from the carriage.

A few people noticed it.

Most of them remained on their knees and turned towards the Irgafa regular soldiers who had raised their voices.

The regulars continued to speak to the people as if they were proud of their accomplishments.

The place is in the forest, and when the regulars ran to the scene, the culprit had already been defeated...

”In the house are the remains of a gargoyle and the nobleman who used to control it...

Rumor has it that the heavenly dragon has blessed the port city of Irgapha with his blessing...

I heard a rumor that a celestial dragon had appeared in the sanatorium of Mischurila...

The fishermen said they saw a dragon like shadow flying away...

Are you sure?　The city of wings, the resort, and this town also has a dragon connection and the blessing of the heavenly dragon...?

「「「「 ooohhhhhh!!!!! 」」」」

............

The carriage starts to move.

And then...

”It's a secret, but ............ says that the evidence of the real culprit who attacked the town was given to Kerkator, the sea dragon, by Branciarca, the celestial dragon - a sign of the pact between the sea dragon and the celestial dragon to protect the people - on sacred ground.

The moment the voice sounded, the princess's carriage picked up speed and drove off in a flash.

A few dozen minutes later. The port city of Irgapha, the inn of the royal family.

What do you mean?　Why hasn't 'The Veil' said anything to me!

words of encouragement

The cup that Claudia threw grazed the butler's forehead.

'La, I can't help but wonder if I don't know what happened to Baroness Lalambell. I've been in contact with 'The Veil' through her.

I understand that, sir!

Princess Claudia gritted her back teeth just barely.

She gripped the dagger in her hand. This is one of the organization's means of communication. You can send a simple message by casting a predetermined spell and thinking of your opponent. But right now, there was no response.

It was just supposed to be a game.

What ”Veil” gave me was a mask that made me forget for a little while that I was a princess.

It can read and record what another person sees and hears. By wearing it later, Princess Claudia can experience the life of The Veil.

'...... Can you always, always, always be the 'Princess of Charity'!　It's annoying!

That's why I helped 'The Veil'.

I allowed her to use the name of 'Princess Claudia' and helped her make contact with the nobles. It was a fun 'play' for Claudia.

The reason he chose the port city of Ilgafa as his playground was to laugh at the sea dragon.

It can't touch the earth, the guardian god of the sea. It was fun to mock it and ravage this town. And yet...

I can't believe they're all the way out to the dragon.

Claudia. I think it's time for you to return to King's Landing.

...... Right.

Nodding, Claudia shook her head.

There is something I need to confirm.

What is the rumored 'proof of the true culprit that the Heavenly Dragon gave to the Sea Dragon' that was rumored?

If it was the Mask of the Veil, it would be bad. There are still things left on that thing that the Veil saw and heard. If it were to be analyzed, it might even be able to retrieve the information from the conversation with Claudia.

If the existence of ...... such a thing comes out in the open, you'll have tarnished ...... the name of the royal family, a meritocratic royal family, and what happens to you. ......

Even if a prince or princess is born into a royal family, his position is not stable.

If they don't produce results, the succession to the throne will go down and down.

The worst is the one whose succession is below the tenth rank. They will be deprived of their private property and their subordinates, and will have to serve as subordinates of those who have a higher level of succession.

In the unlikely event that the Mask of the Veil is analyzed, Claudia's position will surely fall as a result of the damage to the authority of the royal family.

...... This is probably a trap.

If you go to get this thing, that would be the proof that Claudia is involved.

However, if left unattended and analyzed, it may still be traced back to Claudia in the end.

Claudia grabbed her dagger again.

The Veil is the trump card in times of need - it should be able to summon the ”Demon God”. It's a messenger that has great strength and flying skills, and can also understand human language. I'm not going to be able to get it right. But there is no response.

It's nauseating to have to think on your own to solve this problem.

But there is no other way out.

”...... Pick out the worst behaved and the ones under your command who won't do their job. I will send those people out with the strongest armor and weapons. They will approach the Sea Dragon Sanctuary and if they find anything, they will be destroyed. I will make a contract with them that my name will not be revealed if they are caught.

That's what Claudia said.

The next day at dawn, the rocky area leading to the sacred ground of the sea dragon.

'...... I knew you were coming. You didn't have to come to .......

When I saw a group of black cloaks coming to avoid the public eye, I shrugged my shoulders.

It can't be helped, let the operation begin.

”──Light!

On the right side of the soldiers as they made their way through the rocky area between the seas, a voice called out.

They all looked toward the sea and saw a small boat floating in the dawn waves and a magical 'light' floating behind it.

Two girls, whose faces were backlit and unrecognizable, were on board.

One of them gets down on her knees and bows her head.

''──'Compulsory civility (manners geas)'' (bosom)──Good morning!

The moment they heard his voice, the soldiers reflexively bowed their heads.

''Yes. ''Delayed Combat (Delayed Arts) (Sheathed).''

Splash!

The moment the soldiers' center of gravity tilted forward, something huge slapped them on the ass.

''────!

splashdown

They lost their balance and fell into the shallow water, but by chance, the blue slime was waiting for them.

The blue slime slipped through a gap in their armor and helmets and held the soldiers who were floundering on the slick rocky ground.

This is how the soldiers are all deprived of their fighting ability without even seeing the enemy's face

The Port Town of Irgapha - The Quarters of the Royal Family

”I lose: ............ I surrender: ......

When Claudia received a report that the soldiers they had sent to the city had been destroyed, they just fell apart.

There was no other way out but total surrender.

The soldiers were captured by Ilgafa's regular soldiers as ”the vandals who were wreaking havoc on the Holy Land”.

If the masks are analyzed, their connection to Claudia will also be revealed.

...... don't mess with this town again. You are not to tell anyone about it ...... and I will turn over ...... all of my magical weapons and items to the Ilgafa Lordships. In exchange for ...... 'contracting' with me to take on any orders when the time comes, I will ...... ...... that this will not be made public ....... Tell the royal family that I promise you ...... that you can have a dragon ally in your family ...... and tell them ...... please, have mercy! ......

Claudia could only murmur to herself as she fell to her knees with a hunch.