Vichela and his party continue to march through the castle...or Mercurio, but knights and soldiers appear one after another, wondering if they will be allowed to flee.
　However, many of them know Viehra's figure, and even so, they cannot defy orders from their bosses, so they attack her half-broken and are flatly rejected.

"My brother seems to want to let us go."

　Mercurio muttered as he followed Vichela.

"Yes, it's obviously intentional when you get this far. Even for knights and soldiers who stand in front of Vichela, they are by no means highly capable."
"...a justification for killing me?" It's an unorthodox plan for my brother. A civil war would only undermine the power of the Westian Empire. In terms of military strength, I think it will only please the kingdom of Milliana and other adversaries as long as they fight among themselves."

　Theoreum nods to Mercurio, who murmurs with a sigh.
　The lord who is under house arrest in the castle... half robs the prince. The possibility of an actual civil war was foreseen from the very beginning. That's why we relied on Vihela to gather our forces.
　But if that's what they're trying to do...

"Now, Mr. Theoreme, I think we should concentrate on escaping the castle rather than thinking about unnecessary things."

　Sheens tells me if she couldn't see such a Theorem.
　By the side of the siance, he nodded, wary of the surroundings.
　Two of his men...and the other men who are on guard behind him, tell him to do so, and Theoreum smiles a little.

"Well... nevertheless."

　muttering, turning their eyes to the viola ahead of them.
　There, another knight touched by Vichela's palm was immediately knocked unconscious and collapsed to the ground.

"I don't think there's any need for concern as long as there's Vichela,"

　As soon as Vihela's name is mentioned, Mercurio's eyes become slightly sharper.
　The smile around his mouth, which he always had, was faintly disfigured.

"That's it. My older sister is dealing with crimson, you know..."

　Mercurio hesitated, but he must have guessed the end of his words. Theoreum nods small and opens her mouth.

"Yes. I'm sure they have the feelings of men and women."
"...but I think my sister has always said that she is not interested in men who are weaker than herself. Does that mean that crimson won over her sister?"

　For Mercurio, her sister was close to being the strongest. Of course, I know there is a better place in the world, but Vichela was still special to Mercurio.
　That's why my sister asked one man? That's what I was asking.
　Originally, it would have been good to recall the words I had just said, 'I'm not interested in men who are weaker than me.'
　I didn't remember it because I had forgotten or didn't want to.
　Whatever Mercurio feels like, the next moment the truth leaks out of Theoreum's mouth.

"Mr. Vihela told me that he had fought one-on-one and lost."
"...what? My sister lost?"

　unbelievable It was a word that I didn't want to believe exactly, but it didn't change that it was true.

"Mr. Vihela told me that it was a very loud battle. But I was out of my power... It's not the result, but I think I've come to love Ray."

　In the sight of Theorem, Viehra touches the body of the knight's full-plate mail and passes the force of destruction into the interior with spirit.
　I didn't hit him, much less kick him.
　Despite a slight touch on the body, the knight still passes out and falls to the floor.

"That skill I've been using for a while. That's another skill I developed after the battle with Ray. in case of another war I think I've been practicing that skill for a while, but I can't believe I've already mastered it."
"Well, that rich talent is definitely one of Vichela's charms."

　The one who broke into Theoreum's words was Tiyur. However, there is no respect for Mercurio as Teorem does for his language.
　This is an expression of intention not to treat Vichela's brother...or, because he is his brother, and because he understands it, Mercurio says nothing.
　Her brother Mercurio, who is on good terms with Vihela, has naturally known Tiyur for a long time and has remained the same since then.

"Viscount Boogle?" Is it all right if I don't follow my elder sister?"
"Yes, because Vihela's abilities are so isolated that I don't have to do anything about it." ...and that's why I'm concerned about Ray, who's even more victorious than Mr. Vihela. I think you were just talking about it, and I'll ask you to mix it up."

　Mercurio unconsciously agrees with words from Tiyur's mouth.
　Surely Tiyur, who is intoxicated with his sister, will not be able to resist the conversation of the person she is in love with.

"Have you never seen any crimson, Viscount Bougle?"
"Yes, it seems that she was still working with him when he joined Prince Vihela, but it was after that that that I joined him." ...Sians, what kind of person did you see Ray in crimson?"

　Tiyur asks Siance while he's talking about it, but what he's back is a rare expression of Siance frowning in a small way, which is supposed to be usually expressionless.

"Well, I don't think there's any particular problem with the normal way of course. I don't have much time to talk about, but it seems like the principle of conduct is to be friendly to a friendly person and hostile to a hostile person."

　When Mercurio hears these words, he turns to Theoreum to confirm, and he nods back.

"That's true. That's what the reports from the people who had been hiding in the guillem looked like that. Rather than hostility, the trade association that asked me to send my magic items and demons... that also drove the largest of the guillems into a state of partial destruction. It seems that the younger brother of the merchant chairman succeeded me in the end."

　Theoreum's words actually give a sigh of relief.

(I'm glad... I've had a few conversations with crimson, but I'm really glad I've been friendly with him...)

　When sent under Dusker as a messenger, Cuken was talking to Ray several times.
　At the time, there was nothing in particular but a normal conversation, but if he had blamed the bitter spring war or Mercurio's imprisonment on Ray, perhaps he was no longer in this world.
　That's how I breathed out my relief.
　However, Ray doesn't go around killing people at random. If he had heard what Cuken was thinking now, he would probably have resented it.

"Well... then, even if your partner is a noble, you have to lose that attitude?"
"As far as I've heard," There is information that even in the Spring War, aristocrats from the Kingdom of Milliana ran into Ray, resulting in amputation of limbs."
"...that's unexpected again." It's not enough to say that it's harsh."

　Surprised by the word amputation, Mercurio says so after a few seconds of silence.
　Not knowing the story, Cuken still praises himself for being more friendly with Ray than ever before.
　amputation of limbs, which means that the limbs are lost and only the body and head are lost.
　Normally, people die of excessive bleeding or severe pain, but there is magic in this world. And some magic is restorative magic and some magic items. There is an anecdote that especially in the finest potions, new hands and feet have sprung up.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
　What would you do if…? Living without limbs is inconvenient, and it is difficult to get the best of the best. The result is...

"It seems that the aristocrat now lives with magic items such as prosthetic limbs. That's just the result of my own involvement. and he was kicked out of the house."

　Hearing the story, Tiyur opens his mouth dumbfounded.

"I understand that you were so wary of crimson, but how dare you know the fate of a nobleman in the kingdom of Milliana?" I can't help but be surprised about the information network."

　He nods with admiration as he realizes Theoreum's skill, as he has a network of information connected by artists.
　But Mercurio, as he thoughtfully walked on -- without stopping -- shut up.
　for about 30 seconds Then he muttered, with a concerned look, to his sister... to his sister, who had happily stunned the knights and soldiers.

"Isn't Ray a man who hates nobles?"
"Well, what do you think?" It is true that there are many aristocrats who act tyrannically on the pretext that they are privileged. Such a nobleman would hate him... but he would be a disgusting object."

　Theoreum tells us that, and we're not sure if we can go beyond that.
　Theoreum has information that he can be sure he doesn't dislike all the aristocrats. But that definitely confirms that his lord doesn't feel good about Ray.

(His Highness Mercurio has a deep affection for Vihela. if it were to go in a strange direction to Ray... but would it be better than to be strangely twisted and told by someone else?)

　I hesitated for a moment. open one's mouth at once

"And Ray's lover is Elena Kerebel, the princess general of the Kingdom of Milliana." She is the daughter of the Duke of Kelebel, who is also a central figure in the aristocracy."
"...wait,"

　When Mercurio hears Teorem's words, a low word comes out of his mouth.
　Those are eyes with some cold will.
　Next to Mercurio, Tiyur had a similar expression on his face.

"Is that man, Ray, making other lovers while reaching out to his sister?"

　Is this the case after all? Thought so, Theoreum shakes his head.

"No, it seems they had already met before Mr. Vihela met Ray. If anything, it's like Vihela's love affair with Ray."
"…it seems like my sister needs to listen slowly later. If possible, I'd like to see the person named Ray firsthand. If you are the kind of person who plays with his sister..."

　I'll never forgive you.
　I didn't put it into words, but it was clear to everyone that I thought so in my heart.

"Huh, huh, huh, huh. To another woman, though Mr. Vihela likes her?"

　Tiyur is similarly speaking with a smile more than, no, Mercurio.
　When Theoreum saw it, she wondered if it was too early, but she was convinced that it was better than Viehla's mouth or someone else's.

"Mr. Mercurio, so did Tyre. I'll tell you that it's from Mr. Vihela that he's in love with her, not that she's done something."
"I suppose so,"

　Mercurio nodded easily, smiling eerily until a few seconds ago.
　Maybe he has already changed his mind, but he is back to his usual calm expression. 　
　In comparison, Tiyur still seems to have a lot to think about, muttering a lot of things with his fixed eyes.
　As if to say, "What are you going to do with the Sians?", Cuken looks at Theoreum, looking away from the scene as if he didn't want to get involved, and that's the same for other subordinates.

"Merclio, we're leaving the castle soon. Are you ready? I think you'll be chased and you'll be in a state of civil war. I wonder what my brother is thinking, too.
"Phew, I've already made up my mind since I left that room. one's elder sister I'd like you to tell me about your relationship with Ray in crimson."

　As they speak, the party leaves the castle.
　About ten new knights appeared near the gate, all of which were trampled down by Vihela's attack, and succeeded in escaping the castle safely.