Talk of crimson's participation in the competition quickly spread throughout the imperial capital.
　Then naturally those who have a grudge against Ray in the Spring War, or those who do not like the birth of a new adventurer in their longtime adversary, the Kingdom of Milliana, will begin their activities.
　Ray's appearance in public has led to the spread of stories that have been circulating -- big, muscular men -- that have been wrong.
　Since many people saw Ray directly in the stadium, the information spread quickly.
　In particular, because Ray's face is influenced by the delicate appearance of a woman, there are many women who came to see the competition, or even a few men who like Ray, and as a result, the character of crimson spreads quickly.
　In that case, it would not be difficult to obtain information from intelligence agents of other countries who were in the imperial capital, or from disturbing elements within the imperial capital... even from a group called the Third Prince's faction whose lord was under house arrest.

`Oh, you're doing very well, too, aren't you know. I can't believe I've heard so much information."

　It was Vihela who laughed happily at the news.
　Due to his popularity and power within the empire, he is now at the forefront of the Third Prince's faction.
　Vihela himself had no intention of becoming the leader of his brother's faction, but he could not refuse the request of Theorem and his ardent follower Thiur.
　In particular, after joining the Third Prince's faction, Tiyur gathered a lot of information using his own agents and succeeded in attracting those who did not belong to any faction or who belonged to a faction but were regarded as superior in spite of their abilities, or in making them belong to the Third Prince's faction neutral, even though it was impossible to do so. As a result, he weakened the military power of other factions.
　This and that are all for Vihela, whom I adore. For Tiyur, who was working with that in mind, I couldn't help but wonder why Vihela was pleased with the information he had received.

"Theoreum, Mr. Vihela's delight is..."

　Theoreum, who was stared at by Tiyur, was momentarily speechless.
　However, it is advisable to keep the situation under wraps and avoid eventual confusion. open one's mouth to that judgment

"Ray and Vichela, nicknamed crimson, met in the labyrinthine city of Egzil in the Kingdom of Milliana. There must have been a lot of circumstances at that time, but in the end we both fought seriously... You know Tiyur, don't you? Mr. Vihela wants a stronger opponent."
"Of course, but it's only about ability, and it's about making such a happy face."

　No way! Such a bad hunch passed through Tiyur, but unfortunately the bad hunch could not have been more true.

"Yes, as Tiyur had expected, against Ray, who was fighting even more than himself, his presence had grown in Vichela."
"... oh,"

　Tiyur mutters as if his worst guess had been right.
　The voice was so low that I couldn't help but feel bad about it.

"I don't know what Mr. Vihela will do, Tiyur, if anything strange happens to Ray."

　Theorem's insinuation that until the start of the Spring War he was trying to rule out the substandard existence of Ray.
　But it's only natural. Until last year, Ray and Vihela had no connection at all.
　But not now. A firm connection has been formed between Ray and Vihela. It's also in the form of Vihela's stronger affection for Ray.
　What would happen if his men touched Ray in such a situation? If you don't do well, even the destruction of the third prince's faction will pass through your mind.
　If you're going to lose in a battle, you're going to collapse in the mess of a romantic relationship. Even Theoreum would have absolutely avoided that end.

"Well, it may indeed be so," But let's meet them in person before we decide."
"... I don't recommend it very much,"

　Ray has a strong personality, for better or for worse. Or, you can put it in other words, "my strong."
　Therefore, people who match up can build very friendly relationships, but people who don't even match up can feel disgust.
　And Teoreum had predicted that Tiyur was probably not the right person.
　Tiyur, who originally fell in love with Vihela's human size, said he could hardly forgive Ray's attitude toward her.

(Hopefully it won't be a bother...) The least salvation is that joining Ray will be after this rescue. to avoid the folly of fighting among one's peers when one is busy)

　Since Tiyur is enamored of Vihela, he himself has considerable ability, as if he were in accordance with Vihela's preference for strength.
　That is such a skill that no adventurer or knight can afford, and if you fight Ray with such a person, the damage to the surrounding area will surely be devastating.

"... then, I see." Well... no, but... Oh, that's how it goes."

　Is the content of the muttering related to Ray's activities as a third prince? It was a slightly frightening, unheard-of Theoreum.
　However, Teoreme is approached as if to dispel such inner woes.

"Excuse me, Mr. Theoreme," Baron Seeotter wants to act with us. For more information, please write to me."

　Theoreum frowns faintly when he receives reports and letters from the messenger's soldiers.

"Baron Seeotter? He must have been the first princess. Why did you give us that?"

　I muttered and observed the sealing wax of the letter, which was certainly the sealing wax of Baron Zeotter's family crest.
　After a moment of hesitation, Theoreum heads down to Vihela, who seems to be in a good mood after hearing Ray's report a short distance away.

"Mr. Vihela, this is a letter from Baron Seeotter," You want to work with me..."

　Vichela, who receives the letter, thinks for a moment and immediately recalls the mumbling.

"You're from the faction over my sister, aren't you?"
"Yes, but I think it's strange that you want to work with us. I think it's because of Vihela's presence, but then there are other problems."
"Any other question... what is it said.
"There is a good chance that he is trying to harm Mr. Vihela on this occasion."
"I wonder if my older sister would act that foolishly? Oh, it's not a matter of how much she loved me. If you mess up with me in this situation, I'm sure I'll be the enemy of my sister. Do you think my sister, who knows my power, will do such a thing?"

　After a few seconds of contemplation, Theoreum nods back to the words from Vihela'

"I certainly don't think he'll take such a risky step," But what do you think sent Baron Seeotter?"
"Well, I think my sister is purely trying to do something about her."
"...is that so?"

　Even in the words of her biological sister, Vihela... I can't believe it because she's my biological sister.
　With that in mind, Theoreum muddles his words.
　In fact, the first princess is famous for her softness. However, if such a kind person is asked if he or she will form his or her own faction and get involved in the dispute over the right to succeed to the throne, then Theoreum will have no choice but to turn its head.
　Watching the unconvinced Teoreme, Vihela opens her mouth with an amusing smile.

"Surely my sister has a lot of multifaceted characters, but she's not unparalleled, is she? Basically, she's a good‐natured person. I think that's why you've decided that this is too much and you've been helping us."
"... then you may help us in person without such circumlocution?"

　Vihela was talking, so I guess she decided to leave Ray first. Tiyur asks so.

"Well, I'm sure you think so, but it's also true that my sister is serious about her position as emperor. though the reason for this may be that if things go on like this, it will be a bloody struggle between the brothers.""But it turned out to be a three-way race... no, if we put it together, it would be a four-way race."
"Considering his desire for power to improve his brother, I guess he thinks that's a good idea. I'm probably trying to calm myself down in the best way. That's what I think."

　Theoreum and Tiyur each think about Viehra's words.
　In Theoreum's case, it is known that their aim is to rescue the third prince under house arrest. When I found out about it, I lost my nerve for a moment, but if I could get your cooperation, I would reconsider it as a good opportunity.

(But... if that causes confusion in the imperial capital, will you still cooperate with us?)

　I think their actions are in the hands of the first princess. That thought comes to mind, but soon it's painted out by another emotion. 　　In other words, what's the matter with that'
　Indeed, their actions may now be in the hands of the first princess. However, it was the third prince who judged himself worthy of the emperor and swore allegiance.
　She is not the first prince, nor the second prince, nor the first princess.
　If their actions are a matter of course, they can get out of their hands.
　If there is a trap, eat it up.
　If anyone still wants to interrupt, they will bite off the throat of the palm owner.
　Theoreme smiled inwardly, realizing that he was thinking like that.

(If anything, I may be greatly influenced by Ray.)

　That's probably what Ray looks like in Theoreum, where he is associated with when he manages traps by force.
　But as long as Ray is actually breaking the trap he had set so many times before, it's no excuse.
　Watching Theoreum's appearance, Vihela claps her hands to attract the attention of Theoreum and Tiyur.

"Well, whatever you do, it is true that you need to have military power first. Well, when things happen, Ray and Larkus, and all the other people in the imperial capital, are supposed to cooperate, but I think it's a bit of a good idea to rely on them from the beginning."
"Yes, sir," To be honest, I have no acquaintance with the person named crimson in the story, so I can't say anything about that. However, it is also true that it is not good diplomatic to cooperate with someone from another country to make things happen."
"... certainly,"

　The discussion came to a conclusion that Teoreum would nod in agreement with him and increase his military strength in case of emergency.

"But just increasing our war potential may be a sign of impossibly. You've got to do it right, too, I suppose?"
"You can leave that up to me. and, in terms of military strength, we may be able to bring in some of the magicians."
"Oh, if you don't think she's here, is that what you mean?"

　Thiur also nods convincingly to Vihela's words, who wondered at the absence of Theorem's deputy, Sianth.

"You certainly haven't seen her in the last few days." But I've heard that the Mystery is now under strict surveillance."
"...luckily, there are a lot of people who like me." I came in contact from over there. I'm in trouble."

　Having said that, I guess it's not that I'm not happy at all the same.
　There was an unmistakable smile around Theoreum's mouth.

"Magician, I have heard that there are many rough men, but are you all right about that?"

　Tiyur's concern was understandable, considering that most of the supposed demons were criminals.
　It may be a powerful force, but it is therefore unbearable to be raged inside.
　Theoreum nods back to Tiyur, who has such fears.

"I myself am considering the possibility of an attack on us. If anything should happen, I'll settle it with my own hands."