Time is back a little, when Ray and Noise are playing. There were a few figures marching through the imperial capital.
　Originally, the second princess of the empire, Vihela, and Tiyur, who was fascinated by the Vihela, and about ten other knights.
　Such a group moves slowly through the imperial capital.
　Many residents, including tourists in the imperial capital, go to the stadium, so people in the imperial capital are very neglected.
　The Vihelas move through the imperial capital, which can be described as quiet.
　Of course, it's quiet, but it doesn't mean there's no one out there. Even if they go to the stadium, there are too many people to be satisfied with it. When they see Vihela, they hold their breath regardless of her beauty and the equipment she looks like a prostitute or dancer, and then they hang their heads when they see her face, remember who she is, and breathe again.

"Princess Vihela, Your Highness?"

　When someone mutters, she realizes that it is originally the second princess of this country who is right in front of her eyes.
　The buzz was spreading, and yet it was the members of the royal family of the Vestian Empire -- though he had intended to renounce the royal family -- that was the atmosphere of Vihela... and Tiyur and the other knights.
　It's not that I'm feeling murderous, but I still can't approach it carelessly.
　If you were here, an adventurer, a soldier, or a knight, you would have understood. That's the fighting spirit that we're going to have in our fight.
　However, there is a feeling that Vihela might be able to fight against a strong opponent.
　Of course, I understand that this is an act to rescue my brother, who is under house arrest and in danger of assassination. Still, Vichela's instinct for fighting still wants battle itself.
　Its higher-than-usual fighting instinct may be one of the main reasons why Ray is still fighting against the noise of the Rank S adventurer in the arena... or maybe the battle has already been settled.

"Tiyur, is there no problem with Theoreum?"

　I asked Tiyur, who was walking behind me, and he came back with a small voice.

"Yes, we will see to it that we are found and there will be a commotion, and we will enter the castle with the plan of someone hiding inside."
"Double positive motion," It's Theoreum's plan, but isn't it a little too much of a concern? As long as Ray and Noise are playing the final game in the arena, they must surely be assembled with the nobles."

　Vichela enjoys herself if the enemy is strong enough to stand in front of her, but at the same time it takes time to save her brother. It must have been out of that thought.
　But Tiyur shakes his head slightly at Vihela's words.

"It is true that the castle's military strength is definitely lower than that of normal times. However, if you act rashly, Prince Mercurio may be harmed. If possible, I hope that the forces led by Theorem will help Prince Mercurio."

　mutter to that extent, and then...

"If Theorem, the head of the Third Prince's faction, had moved, he would soon know what his purpose was."
"Well, that's fine for me if she's saved."

　mutter and suddenly change the subject

"Come to think of it, what happened to the story that the child of the Thunder God's axe... Rodos or something like that? He had infiltrated the faction of Kabazid brother?"
"Theoreum's proposal for a double positive has something to do with it. They say that there is something half expected of us taking action. Well, I can't believe I'm going to take action so quickly... I didn't think I was going to make a difference in the final of the competition.

　In reply to Vihela's words, Tiyur feels sorry for Rodos, who is remembered as Elk's son.
　Since he was not even recognized as a man, Tiyur predicted that the love would have little chance of bearing fruit.
　Tiyur, who is enraptured by Vihela, has seen many similar figures.
　Many of them were fascinated by the beauty of Vihela, but disappeared without realizing it. And a crucial difference would be that Vichela, whom Rodos is in love with, has a crush on Ray.

(That's all I can say about love…) What a pity! It is only natural that you should be charmed by Mr. Vihela. ... Ray? I'd like to meet face-to-face as soon as possible and see for myself. If you are not worthy of Mr. Vihela...)

　Vihela's words go on, so as not to notice Tiyur muttering inwardly.

"I don't know how you got into the Kabazid faction, but you're doing it unexpectedly." He is of the blood of the axe of the god of thunder."

　Vichela muttered with admiration, but if Rodos had found out that he had joined the First Prince's school only because of his rivalry with Ray, he probably would not have praised him so much.

"...that's right. I've heard that the guards were so strict that I couldn't let my hand in. With that in mind, I should say that it was a blessing in the midst of misfortune."

　In fact, Teorem had told Tiyur that he had tried several times to sneak a member of the third prince's faction into the first prince's faction. But all of them have been out of touch and have been told that they are probably no longer alive.
　That's why he opened his eyes in surprise when he heard from his hand that Rodos belonged to the First Prince's faction.

"That's why the information they're giving us is of great use."
"I suppose so,"

　I don't know by any means how to prepare, but I feel as if I'm aware that we're going to move. And the information that the bell of repose of souls is aiming for Ray, though it is already over.
　Both of these surprised me in many ways. 　
　In particular, Vihela's heroic expression on her face when she heard that Ray was being attacked -- when she had already been attacked -- remains strong in Tiyur's impression.

(However, since he infiltrated the First Prince's faction just before our rescue operation was carried out, we should assume that he did not know any important information. --if you could have infiltrated me a little earlier -- no, as I am from the Kingdom of Milliana, I don't think I could have obtained any important information after all."

　While muttering in private, the party continues down the main street. 　
　Even though there are not many people today due to the final of the competition, it is only natural that the few residents should be looking at us if we stand out so confidently. 　
　They continue to advance with such glances, and naturally, as they approach the castle, the number of guards increases.
　And the more guards, the more naturally, the more people will notice Vihela, and the more people will notice Tiyur following the Vihela.
　Tiyur was completely unnoticeable in the city because of the presence of Vihela, but if he became a guard, he wouldn't fall for it.

"Oh, hey! That...Your Highness Vichela?"
"Oh, I heard you ran away from the empire... Why are you in the imperial capital? You're not exactly alike, are you?"
"... certainly if you look at that flashy, or rather s*xy dress, you can see that possibility..."
"What a fool! Is there such a man?"
"There's a competition going on, isn't there?"
"It's not... but look behind you, Prince Vihela." That's Mr. Thyur."
"...are you infatuated with His Highness Vihela?"
"Oh, but why did you come all the way to the imperial capital at this time of year?"
"Wouldn't it be better to listen to him? It's impossible, but if he says it was a fake..."
"Yes, I don't want to be scolded later for being troublesome."

　The three guards consult each other, and then they call out to Tiyur, not Viehra, who goes down the road with the three of them.
　As might have been expected, it was difficult to talk to someone who seemed to be the second princess.

"Excuse me, sir, but may I ask you, Mr. Tiyur?"
"Oh, I'm sure,"

　Tiyur is not particularly nervous, but he doesn't seem to stop.
　It's only natural that Vihela, who is leading them, continues to walk without stopping.
　It's easy to predict that even if you stop here, Vihela will probably proceed without worrying.Most importantly, the fact that we are here... especially Vichela, who must have left the country, is in the imperial capital, because the sooner people know about it, the more powerful it becomes.
　The guards may not understand it, but they continue to call out to Tiyur, who is leaving them behind.

"Well, if you're going before Mr. Thiel..."
"I can't say sorry."
『……』

　The guards who have been so quick to respond to Tiyur's answer are at a loss for words.
　However, as long as the other person who is overwhelmingly superior to us is saying so, we can't possibly say anything.

"There are very few people in the castle right now, but if possible, after the competition..."

　Yes, when I told you... The three guards stop their movements in a sudden attack of chills.
　The guards didn't know what had happened, but they silently watched Tiyur march beside them, and found out why.
　the knights walking behind Tiyur The knights had a sharp look at the guards... and that was what seemed to me to be even murderous.
　Don't bother them any more.
　knights and guards a person who is responsible for a battle and a person who keeps the peace
　Guards have experience in combat. It's only natural that he is a security figure in this imperial capital.
　But to the knights whose occupation was the battle itself... especially the knights under Tiyur, who were renowned as elite, had a different number of hideouts.
　Eventually the guards silently saw the knights pass by them, and only when they were out of sight they breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh... that's terrible." What a knight he is he?"
"Oh, oh. Well... I never thought it would be that great."
"To be honest, I thought I was going to be killed just by looking at it. If you're dealing with such a thing, it's still better to deal with idiots who are taking advantage of the competition."
"Well, it's clear to me that if we were really knights under the direct control of Mr. Tiyur, we wouldn't be able to do anything about it."
"What should I do? Should I report it to the top?"
"Oh... I see. Should I report it to you for now?"
"Let's do it," It's just hard to move around in this hot weather."
"Well, why don't criminals act like they move around in this heat?"

　Tell them so, the three guards left the scene and headed to the station under the guise of reporting to their bosses.





　Without knowing that the guards behind them were talking about it, the Vihelas went straight to the castle.
　Ignoring all the new guards, some of whom are knights, Vihela pushes ahead with Tiyur and the knights. 　
　Then, in the course of time, I saw a huge gate.
　It is naturally open for daylight, but a gatekeeper knight is standing in front of it with a halberd.
　Even though the season is already autumn, considering that you are wearing full plate mail in this hot weather, which is equivalent to midsummer, you can say that the work environment is quite severe.
　Gatekeepers are not usually a job a knight should do. But this is the capital of the Westian Empire, the imperial capital. And right in front of us is the castle where the emperor of the Vestian Empire should live.
　That being the case, we could not leave the gatekeeper to mere soldiers.
　The gatekeepers wait without a sign of panic when they find out who is approaching.
　And when Vihela arrives at the gate, she opens her mouth, looking as if she were a dancer or prostitute.

"Your Highness Vichela, welcome home,"
"Yes, thank you for your hard work. I'm sorry, but I have something to do inside, so I'll let you in."

　Vihela tells him so and tries to go in.
　Knights also let Vihela pass through the gates without saying anything special.
　It's natural, isn't it? This castle belongs to Vihela.
　Vihela himself determined that he had renounced the throne, but his father, the emperor, did not acknowledge it. In fact, Viehla's personality and ability happily left her in the Imperial Family.
　Therefore, there was no problem for Vihela to enter the castle.
　But...

"I beg your pardon, Viscount Bougle, but please stop there."
"...what?"

　Vihela passes by, and Tiyur and his ensuing knights are about to enter the castle when the gatekeeper calls out to them.

"Viscount Boogle is now under suspicion of disturbance. I'd like to ask you what is going on, and I'd like you to come with me."

　with which, for some reason, as many as thirty knights, who were supposed to be in front of the gate, appeared from the castle, thrusting the point of arms such as halberds, spears, and long swords at Tiyur.