Episode 50.13 (1/2)
”Let me hear your reasoning.”
”Were we ask Lecan-dono to investigate further, we would likely find out about Yufu's present situation. However, what does that entail exactly?”
”I'd like to contact our loyal retainers and rescue father. Then quell down this rebellion.”
”We may be able to gather allies with Lecan-dono's help indeed. By doing thus, we will likely break free of this siege and halt the rebellion. But that's a path of much bloodshed. And there is no guarantee townlord-sama will stay safe in the meantime.”
”Regardless, we cannot leave this rebellion be.”
”Presently, we do not know who planned this revolt and for what reason. Viscount Waido apparently wishes to revive Holy Yufu Kingdom, but he's not the type who has the ambition to replace the townlord.”
”But Viscount Waido was the one who gave the orders to the Peacekeeping Knights to launch an assault on Yufu Palace, capture father and even besiege us here in this tower. Many have lost their lives along the way already.”
”We do not know whose subordinate was it that attacked knight Estfarin during that crucial moment.”
”Ah, sorry to interrupt here. My spy's investigation found that it was a mage affiliated to Southern House that shot the magic attack aimed at knight Estfarin. That is if you can trust his source.”
”Southern House. I see. I thought as much. Your Highness.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
”Umu.”
”We must avoid conflicts that would lead to the death of Yufu knights or Yufu citizens on either side. A great many individuals must have gotten mixed in this incident due to misunderstanding and falsehood. I do not believe it's wise to paint all those people in the same brush and hastily judge them responsible for this rebellion.”
”Well, yeah I see your point.”
”Our best course of action here is in line with Her Ladyship of Northern God's opinion, we must call back Dungeon Knights. The sheer strength of Dungeon Knights is simply overwhelming. This upheaval will die down with the least amount of resistance. Thereafter, we shall carry out a thorough investigation, discern right from wrong, and hold a tribunal before God Raikores and the people's eyes.”
Ashidgrein fell into silence.
”...However. Not even Lecan-dono can possibly get to where Dungeon Knights are. Was that not your opinion as well before.”
”With all due respects, I have changed my mind after finding out Lecan-dono's abilities. And if I may be bold, I would like to bet on Lecan-dono's prowess here. I have honed my strength over decades in Dungeon Yufu and even fought against the Three Giants, and yet I don't think I could last over three exchanges of blades against Lecan-dono.”
”What.”
”Lecan-dono's prowess is exemplary. I have been made fully aware of that after my encounter with Lecan-dono earlier. And if he also has the ability to detect magic beasts 2500 steps ahead, he may very well accomplish the feat of arriving at the innermost part of Dungeon Yufu by his lonesome.”
”Fumu.”
”Lecan-dono answered Her Ladyship's prayer through their connection, and even made his way into this Northern Tower, something unthinkable to ordinary men. I am in the belief that Goddess Raikores must have sent Lecan-dono to us through Her Ladyship. Then it is all the more reason for us to choose the most ideal path here even if it is a thorny one.”
”Umu. Very well then.”
Ashidgrein looked over his aides. Everyone nodded.
”We shall proceed with Nodlein's suggestion.”
”Sir. Lecan-dono, it is as you have heard. Will you be willing to go into the dungeon? Once you're inside and believe it cannot be done, please withdraw. Please think up another plan if it comes to that.”
Lecan looked at Lady Rubianafale.
She nodded back.
”Got it. But I won't get in the dungeon on my own. I'm going with another companion who conquered Dungeon Palcimo with me. She's a reliable one. It'll be both of us into Dungeon Yufu.”
”Ooh. That's reassuring to hear. I shall get you a map.”
Nodlein stood up and went to a cabinet along the wall. <3D Perception> cannot look inside the cabinet.
(Those are <Boxes>.)
(Each of the drawers is a <Box> on its own huh.)