Sears Coutace It's Theoreum's deputy and reliable right-hand man.
　Theoreum's voice of surprise echoes around her, perhaps surprised by the sudden appearance of such a person.

"Oh, Mr. Theoreum, after all?" I thought so when I looked faint from afar."

　muttered Sears, without showing as much surprise as his words.
　Such a look on the scene relieved Ray and his colleagues a little.
　As far as their appearance goes, they are not enemies.
　It's probably because of the bodyguards that they're not completely distracted.

"Mr. Teoreme, I have a long schedule..."

　I'm afraid it's not what I'm supposed to be different. She may have tried to tell him so, but when Ray and Sett, who had hidden behind a carriage as inconspicuously as Theoreum and Vichela, appear, she is at a loss for words.
　That's probably the case. There was an adventurer in the Gryphon in front of her, and only one of them knew her.
　The man who was the cause of the defeat of the Bestian army in the Spring War about six months ago.
　Still, she showed the calmness of Sears when her expression of surprise disappeared in a few seconds.
　He turns his gaze sideways, and when the person behind him appears, he kneels down in a hurry.

"This is your Highness! It's been a long time. I'm glad you look beautiful as always."
"You're no different, aren't you?"
"Of course. I don't want to forget the kindness of your Highness."
"You don't have to worry about it."

　a viehera that breathes involuntarily on a horse
　But he continued, as if he had recovered his mind.

"Stand up rather than that." You can't do that forever, can you?"
"...Excuse me. Your Highness."
"Well, I've run away, and you've got to stop him."
"But as long as he is still a member of the Imperial Family..."

　Cyanus looks a little dissatisfied with Vihela's words.
　Realizing that no matter how you call her, it's a waste of time, Vihela changes her way of attacking.

"You know, we're going to work to help her in the empire, and you're just going to get the attention you don't need if someone asks you what you call your Highness?"
"That's... I can't say otherwise." What should I call you then?"
"Vihela will do. I am not the second princess, but the adventurer's Vihela."

　She frowned slightly at the thought of being called off, but she must have understood that it was no use. nod one's disapproval and open one's mouth

"Well, Mr. Vihela,"
"Well, that's all right now," So why, as a deputy of Theoreum, would you come to Celemuth Plain to pick me up, but it wouldn't always be so convenient to meet you."
"Of course you're here. I was sent to see what was going on because I couldn't come back after the time Mr. Teoreme had told me before."
"... oh,"

　a Vihela expression of satisfaction at the words of the Sears
　Near there Ray was equally convinced.
　Originally, Ray, Vihela and Theorem were to leave Goto immediately after they joined. However, after discussion in Gilm, Dusker was involved in the matter and was driven to Goto by coach.
　As a result, Vihela and Theorem had to wait for a while in Goto even after they joined Ray, and they were unable to inform the Westian Empire of the time.

(Still, with no means of communication like a pair of ovens, the Vihelas would have been roughly timed to return. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

　I guess Ray's inner doubts were the same for others. Theoreum, who had been listening to Vihela and Sianth speak.

"What else?"
「……」

　In Theoreum's words, Sianns glances at the horse-drawn carriage, the knight of the bodyguard, and, above all, Ray, who straddles Seto.
　She must have understood what she was wary of in such a situation. Theoreum nods softly without changing her expression.

"There's no problem with this; these are the hands of the Count of Larkes. and I was able to get Larkus's assistance in this matter."
"Are you sure?"

　The question has a number of meanings.
　Whether it is possible to borrow the help of nobles from other countries, the incidents of resentment in the war, and the ensuing disturbances within the Empire of Bestia.
　But Teorem nodded that there was no problem... and turned his eyes to one of the cabs.
　Then the door of the carriage opens as if waiting for it, and Elk appears.

"Axe of Thunder God!"

　This was probably unexpected for the Sears. His usually calm and calm expression is opened to surprise.
　And then came Dasker, the Earl of Larkus, who had just come out of Theoreum's mouth.

"Mr. Theoreme...?"

　Sears asks for an explanation, but before that, Dasker, the main figure in the conversation, opens his mouth.

"As for the explanation, you can go on the move. Now, anyway, we need to make some distance. I will take care of the horse, and the two of you, Vichela, and Flash, will have to talk in that carriage."

　It was true that the statement was true, and it was acceptable for Sears, who had come this far to pick up Theoreum and Vihela.

"All right, then let's turn back at once."

　I told him so, and as soon as I signaled the coachman, he turned in the direction he had come.
　The coachman in the Dusker carriage secretly admired his skill.
　They say that the skill of the coachman is considerable.
　It would be the same for a carriage with Sears in it would be the same for a carriage with Sears. They exchanged glances of admiration with the driver of the Dusker carriage.
　As the coachman continues to communicate silently, Vichela and Theorem leave their horses in the custody of Dusker's bodyguard and get into a carriage.
　Confirming this, Dasker announces his departure and heads for the Vestian Empire.





　a new pack of duskers In the increasing number of horse-drawn carts, Sears and Theorem immediately begin to talk to each other to exchange information.

"First of all, Mr. Theorame, I am glad that you have returned safely."
"Well, I'm glad I got home safely."

　Theorem mutters in his mind a battle against the Elk in the middle of the night.
　It was an unexpected good thing that, even though it was the result of his own intrigue, he would fight head-on against a man like that.
　I managed to save my life in that battle, but I'm not sure I'll be able to do the same thing again. It was such a close fight.
　Although she may not have understood Theoreum's feelings, she says what she was most concerned about.

"And, Mr. Theoreum, how did you win that crimson over to your side? Honestly, I'm filled with the thought that the crimson that devastated the Empire of Bestia in the Spring War...?"It's only been about six months since the end of the last war. I hear that the soldiers, knights, mercenaries who participated in the war saw a tornado of flames directly from Ray, and many suffered from nightmares.
　It was quite unlikely, however, that the other party who inflicted so much damage on us would help us.
　In response to such a question, Teorem, with a rare bitter smile, turns his gaze to the neighboring Vihela.

"Ask Mr. Vihela about it more than I do. When I went to Egzil based on Vichela's information, Vichela was already with Ray."
"Mr. Vihela?"

　The remark must have been unexpected to Sears. I opened my eyes and asked Vihela in silence, and she came back with a little smile.
　The faintly flushed smile could be understood by Sears, who was not interested in that kind of emotion.

(And to my annoyance...)

　a muttering sense
　Ray, who created the cause of defeat in the Spring War, and Vihela, who is still very popular in the Bestian Empire. There is no telling what uproar will happen when the relationship between these two is rumored.
　He glances at his boss, Teoreme, but he just shakes his head lightly.
　Even with Theoreum, I would like the relationship between Vihela and Ray to be resolved if possible. I thought so, but at the same time I understood that it was almost impossible to convince Vihela.
　Besides, it is true that it is not necessarily a bad choice to think that Ray could be more precisely drawn into his third prince's faction within the Empire.
　I don't understand all of Theoreum's ideas, but I understand that he has some ideas.
　But even if we listen to the details here, we decide that we can't say anything in front of Vihela and move on.

"And what role does crimson play?"
"I'm going to have Vichela participate in the competition".
"…I see. Surely crimson can't attract people's eyes... especially those who live in the Empire of Bestia. The downside is that there's going to be some sort of uproar about the Spring War... but that's not a problem in terms of attracting the attention of the other party, depending on how you think about it. But what about you, Vihela?"
"Me? I'll act with you. You need even a little fighting power now, don't you?"

　a Vihela telling you so
　Of course, it is true that he wants to help his brother, who is under house arrest. But it was also true that he was excited about fighting against a strong opponent.
　I suppose you understand it. Seeing that there was no point in saying anything... and that there was no need to say it, Sears only nodded her response.

"So crimson starts in the final tournament with the recommendation of Ralx? Well, the name crimson will still attract more attention than enough from upper management..."

　Isn't it a little weak? Theoreum shakes her head in disapproval at the suggestive sense.

"No, Ray is going to play from the preliminary round. He's surprisingly cooperative in this case. though the price is very high."
"...what have you been asked for?"

　He's as good as Ray, and he's accompanied by a Rank A monster called Gryphon.
　Moreover, it is a competition held in the Empire of Bestia, where countless people have a grudge against themselves.
　Needless to think, there's no doubt that trouble will arise.
　What is the price for such an action? Theoreum opens her mouth with a wry smile at Sears' words.

"""Magic items that should be proportionate to the lives of the people we help..."""
"You want me to choose instead of specifying something? That's something worthy of helping save the prince's life."
"Yes, I'll leave it to you, so you won't complain if you give me cheap portions. but in that case we judge your life to be worth nothing more than a cheap portion."

　It's not impossible to take such measures, if you can or can't. However, it is impossible to do such a thing in practice.

"...you'll have to pick a few candidates."
"Oh, I want you to. I'll think about it myself, but I can't say for sure."

　After that, he goes on to talk about the third prince's faction, other powers, or the movements of nobles who do not belong anywhere.
　Meanwhile, she muttered as if she had thought of it.

"If crimson were to take part in a competition, what would happen to the escort of Count Larx?"

　For Sears, I'm glad that Larkus... and, in turn, Ray cooperates in their plans. But if the Count of Larkes were injured... and died... and was attacked by the kingdom of Milliana for that reason.
　No, I don't want you to let Ray get angry before that, and create a tornado of fire in the middle of the imperial capital, like the one used in the war.
　The words came from that thought, but the reply from the superior was a wry smile.
　Next to Theoreum, Vihela also smiles.
　However, the smile, unlike Theoreum's bitter smile, contained a great deal of envy.

"I suppose you saw the axe of the god of thunder? They didn't follow me separately to participate in the competition, but they followed me as a bodyguard to the Count of Larkus. You don't have to worry too much at that point."

　The sound of such a voice in the carriage stunned Sears.