a room where knights were stationed The answer was already evident when the knight saw that there were doors in the room other than the ones they had entered, and when asked where Mercurio was, he turned his gaze reflexively but toward him.

"Syance".
"Yes,"

　With just that short word, he takes his boss's intentions into account and wields his sword down the neck of the knight, who was still conscious.
　With a momentary scornful glance at the unconscious knight, Sears heads down to the boss who was waiting in front of the door.
　The reason for the disdainful glance is, after all, the content of the conversation I heard before entering this room.
　It's the same with the rest of Theoreum's men, who snuff the stunned knight.
　The first knight to lose consciousness had already been bound by his arms and legs, and when he regained consciousness, he had been left paralyzed and rolled.
　Less than two minutes have passed since they entered the room, and the two knights' repression is completed with astonishing skill.
　Then they all gather under the door... hand over the keys held by the fainting knight to the door.
　It goes without saying what the key is.

"... Huh?"

　Theorame, who suddenly received the key, turned her eyes to the door where they entered.
　Only Sears could understand the meaning of the act, and nods back slightly.

"It shook,"
"Do you think it was Mr. Vihela's fault?"
"Probably... no, I'm sure."
"Then there's no doubt that there's a great deal of fuss over there." Then someone may turn up here just to make sure. Wouldn't it be better for you to hurry up a little?"

　Everyone nods to Theoreum's words and one of his men opens his mouth.

"Mr. Theoreme, I and this guy are waiting here just in case. If someone comes to see what's going on, we need someone to deal with it."
"What? Me too? Well, I don't mind."

　A man suddenly told to stay here nods, puzzled for a moment.
　It was true that we had to keep this place.
　Even if Mercurio is rescued from detention, he may not be able to stand being ambushed by a large number of knights and soldiers the moment he leaves the room.
　Understanding it, Theoreum nods and opens her mouth.

"Please, I'll leave it to you to secure this place until Prince Mercurio comes out."
"Yes!"

　Confirming that they both give their consent, Theoreum puts the keys of the knights in the keyhole of the door, leaving the two knights there with Sears.
　the sound of a lock being unlocked with a click
　and the door was opened... ...not the room in which his lord was placed under house arrest, but the passageway.
　You can see the door at the end of the aisle again.

(I see, it's for preventing escape.)

　Somehow I understand the purpose of this passageway, and Theoreum's face distorts uncomfortably.
　It was because he realized that his Lord was locked up.
　But if you immediately think that there is a master who is intoxicated at the end of this aisle, you can put up with the unpleasantness.
　Deciding to do so, she leads Sears, Cuken and the rest of her men down the aisle.
　The door at the dead end, which was about a minute away, was also locked.
　Fortunately, it seemed to be opened with the same key, and without difficulty, Theoreum met Sears in silence, nodded softly, and reached for the door. . . .

"Oh, if you think it's too early to eat... is it Theorame?"

　In the room where the door was opened, a man in his late teens or early twenties who was reading while sitting on the sofa looked up and said so.
　They look very similar to Vihela in terms of facial features and hair color alone. As for that, it was only natural that they were brothers and sisters of the same mother, but the impression I received was completely different.
　The person in front of her has a gentle impression of Vihela, who has a glamorous and aggressive impression.
　Vichela of movement, Mercurio of stillness.
　There was a deep light of intelligence in his eyes, with a little smile on his face.
　It would be impossible to express it this way to the prince Mercurio, but it is such a flower that disappears from the presence of other flowers in contrast to the big rose, Vihela.

"Your Highness Mercurio..."

　Seeing the figure, Theoreme could not speak any further.
　Without a doubt, the man in front of me was the one who wanted to see me... who swore to be loyal.

"It seems to have caused you trouble,"
"No, I'm glad you're safe."
"In my case, even though I was under house arrest, I was able to take time to read. It's safe to say that I've had a relaxing time. But you've had a lot of trouble because of me doing this, haven't you?"
"If your Highness is safe, there is no need to worry about this much."

　a time of peace that makes it almost impossible to believe that it is taking place deep inside the enemy's territory
　However, there was a voice interrupting the time between master and servant, who had not been there for a long time.

"My Highness Mercurio, Mr. Teoreme, I am sorry to say that I cannot stay like this forever. I think we should get out of here first."

　She must have come back to what she said. Theoreum nods and opens her mouth to Sians.

"Your Highness Mercurio, Vichela is now on a rampage because of the sun. I haven't looked this way yet, so let's get out of the castle as soon as possible."
"... my elder sister?"

　Theoreum's words must have been quite surprising. Mercurio's eyes are unbelievably wide open from the gentle appearance he's had.

"My sister must have run away from the country.
"Yes, I thought it was my own business, but I'm getting some help to help your Highness."
"…Well, have you got my sister involved?" It's good to rot here. That's what I thought."
"Your Highness,"

　Mercurio's words accuse Theoreum of unconsciously.
　But Mercurio nods before Theoreum says anything more.

"I know. But all of a sudden, I just thought that if I were here, I wouldn't have to think about fighting with my family. Now, let's go."

　muttering, Mercurio rose from his sofa.
　There was no tension in the movement, and it was so easy that it was almost impossible to imagine we were going to escape from the enemy's territory.
　It's probably because I believe in Theorem, who is also my subordinate... and his subordinates.
　leave the room under house arrest and open one's mouth as one walks down the aisle.

"And what are your plans for the future?"
"First of all, I'll get out of the castle. Then Mr. Vihela will stop the rampage and escape for the sake of the sunshine. Then we escape from the imperial capital and join our troops."
"...I see. Will civil war still happen?"

　Mercurio looked sad, but he immediately changed his mind and turned his eyes to Teorem.
　This neighborhood is nothing short of a royal family.

"And what is our strength?"
"It will be the military power of the third prince's faction, and the military power of the nobles whom Prince Vihela himself brought in. And..."Mercurio nods inwardly at the hesitating Teoreme.
　While they were talking, they walked on and into the room where the knights had been waiting, and the two knights left here kneeled down on their knees at the sight of Mercurio.

"Don't be so pompous." for I have been saved by you."
"No, I'm glad your Highness is safe."

　A soft smile on the knight's shoulder gently reaches out.

"I am glad to have such a capable and valiant knight as you, and above all, a faithful knight. Well, stand still. It's better to get out of here now than to be happy to see you again."
"Yes!"

　Mercurio smiled at the knight who stood up, but the next thing he looked at was the two knights bound and rolled on the floor. That is to say, those who kept themselves locked up here.
　I should have been knocked unconscious a little while ago, but maybe it's because he's an elite knight who's already regained consciousness.

"I'll never forget you, too,"

　Mercurio has a soft smile around his mouth, but his eyes are brighter than usual.

"Hmm! Mmm! Mmm!"
"Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum!"

　Don't make any noise, will you? The knights moan underneath the monkey‐capped knights.
　Mercurio, however, turns away from the knight as if he had lost interest, and opens his mouth to Theoreum again.
　To Mercurio, Teorem gives a glance and his men wave a sword down the knuckles to the knuckles' necks.

"You were still in the middle of the conversation." So what is my strength?"

　Theoreum, who is called out, also continues, completely unconcerned about the knights who have fainted again.

"Yes. Actually, when I found Mr. Vihela, I met an unexpected person again and succeeded in getting help from him. It is not a direct force, but the Larkus frontier, a nobleman of the Kingdom of Milliana, has promised to cooperate, and is now here."

　The name of the Kingdom of Milliana stops Mercurio's movement.
　There was a slight mixture of sharpness in the eyes of Theoreum.

"Have you sought the cooperation of the Kingdom of Mileana in the civil war that will take place in the Empire of Bestia?"
"I'm sorry," Our strength alone would have been enough to help Prince Mercurio, but it would have been a civil war."

　mutter to that extent and shake one's head
　When Mercurio sees it, he breathes out a small sigh.
　It is true that if the third prince, himself, and his comrades alone, were to cause a civil war, they would be helplessly short of military power.
　It was Mercurio's attitude because he knew the reality.

"And what is the strength that you have drawn?"
"The man who led the way to the defeat of the Westian Empire by raising the biggest figure in the Spring War. Do you know what I mean by that's all."

　The remark was probably unexpected. Mercurio glances at the Teoreme unconsciously.

"No way, crimson?"
"Yes,"
"...well, you've taken our side. though they were hostile in the Spring War."
"That's..."

　That's when I told him. The door opens wide and a person appears.
　With a charming smile on his aggressive beauty, the man, dressed as if he were a dancer or a prostitute, glances at Mercurio in the room and smiles like a flower.

"Merculio, you're safe,"

　As she approaches, Vihela hugs her brother with all her might.
　Mercurio was stiff against her sister.
　It goes without saying what it was hardened into.

"Oh, older sister! What's that look like?"

　Mercurio, whose hug had buried his face in his sister's huge twin hill, manages to leave and scream.

"Oh, say hello. It's been a long time since my siblings met again, and I think it's better to be happy."

　But Vihela spoke to Mercurio with a smile on her face as if it had nothing to do with her.
　Mercurio was so calm that he wanted to ask what had been, but eventually decided that it was far from it. open one's mouth with a small sigh

"There are many things I want to say about my sister's clothes... I really want to say something about them, but I'll talk about them slowly later. I heard that he was more violent than that as a positive thing?"
"Yes. I just thought I should join you. They told me exactly where Mercurio was trapped, so I came straight here."
"...you taught me well,"
"Yes. He told me honestly when I cut the armor I was wearing with his fingernails."

　I don't think I'll be honest with you. It was a moment when the feelings of those present became one, but before anyone could say it, a new character reappears.

"Mr. Vihela, there are about fifteen men, knights and soldiers, in total, who are coming towards you?"

　Showing his face at the door, Tiyur, intoxicated with Vihela, told him so.
　Mercurio, judging that there is no wonder Tiyur is here as long as his sister is here, looks to his sister.
　Then, as expected... no, Viehra looks happier than I expected, burning with anticipation for battle.

"It's no use telling my sister, Theoreum. Let's break through the front like this way.
"Yes,"

　When her brother heard the remark, he turned a horrifying glance, and Vihela left the room. 　
　Looking at her sister's back, Mercurio opens his mouth as if he had given up something.

"So why does crimson cooperate with us?"

　For a moment, Theoreum hesitated whether to be honest or not, but decided that she would eventually know.

One is a magic item as a reward. And... well, it's a little hard to say, but in fact, Mr. Vihela is crimson... he seems to have had a terrible relationship with Ray."
"...what?"

　The words of his trusted confidante made Mercurio pause and ask back.