The main army of the Duchy moving with the guardians of the sky.

　Hertrauda was in front of an old knight.

　That old knight, whose right arm was covered with something black, was Bandel, a former black knight.

　As Bandel was poking his knee in front of him, Hertrauda responded with a cold tone.

''Didn't I tell you that I couldn't give you permission to go out?''

　Bandel didn't open his mouth, and a heavyweight near Hertrauda explained the reason for his opposition.

''Lord Bandel, if the kingdom is going to target it, it will be an assault on our main force. Lord Bandel would like you to deal with that outlaw knight there.

　Hertrauda's eyes narrowed.



　More than ten people were sacrificed in order to choose a knight to use the magic armor's right arm. In the end, Bandel was the only one who was able to survive the parasite of the magic-armed right arm.

　A slit appeared in Bandel's black right arm, from which an eye appeared and looked around.

　It only looked as if it had been invaded by something.

　Bandel hides his eyes with his left hand and apologizes.

''Excuse me. I don't seem to have it completely under control yet. Your Highness Princess Heltrauda, please allow me to rescue your sister--Heltrude, Lady Heltrauda.

I've already sent a rescue party. You're going to run away from a rematch with an outlaw knight?

　The Principality thought that if the kingdom was going to play a game, it would be an assault on their own main force.

　There was no way they could take on the defenders of the sky.

　If that was the case, it was likely that they would charge in with Leon as the spearhead of the assault. In the same way that the communication situation in the kingdom is bad, the communication situation in the Principality's army is also bad. They are on alert, but they don't know when the kingdom's army will come.

''If it's me, I can rescue the princess for sure.

　At Bandel's words, Hertrauda gave a small smile.

'You were your sister's favourite, you know. Well, there's a rescue squad out there, too. It would be nice to have someone to see how that turns out.

　The heavyweights objected, but Hertrauda didn't take it up.

　Bandel stands up.

'Then I will go at once, sir.

"I'll get you a fast airship.

Useless. I have only one piece of armor. Airships would slow me down.

　With that, he looked behind Bandel as he left the room, wiping the cold sweat off his face as if the heavyweight had been scared.

　Out of the corner of his eye is his right arm.

　The black discolored right arm was miserable, and Bandel's eyes were also bleary.

''Is that a part of the Lost Item [magical clothing]? Isn't it like a monster?

　Hertrauda leaned back against the armrest of his chair.

'It's been said that it bestows immense power in exchange for the life of the user, but I never thought I'd see the day when I'd see the real thing.

Can you beat an outlaw knight?

We'll win. If we don't win, we'll still win.

　Hertrauda closes her eyes.

(Please be safe, sister. (Bandel will come up for you.)

◇

　The sky of the royal capital.

　The battle was over and the airships were slowly gathering.

　On the deck of Paltner, there were friends who had come in airships from the territory.

　Raymond was stunned when he saw the royal capital.

''Isn't ... it's in shambles?''

We can't afford to be attacked from the air.

'Can we really win?　We're being attacked by thirty ships and we're falling apart.

　'I'll cheer you up in front of your anxious friends.

'Don't think I'm going to fight you without a plan. I'm ready for it. Look.

　Out of the corner of my eye - there was a shining white airship that emerged from underground.

　A royal ship.

　Since it was troublesome, Luxion had given it a name.

　Its name is 【Weiss】 - according to Luxion, it seems to mean white or something like that. It's really a good match. I'd like to ask the meaning of allogants as well.

　It must have a meaning that suits me.

"That airship is your secret weapon?

It's smaller than Partner.

What's it got on board?

　My friends expressed interest, but many complained that it was smaller than Paltner. The airship itself is not as powerful as the Paltner.

　But Livia and Angel are on it.

　If they are on board with their love for each other, that airship should be capable of great power.

　

　The fact that they were in love with each other.......what does this mean for my position?

　Daniel looks at me with concern.

'You don't look good. Are you okay?

I'll be fine. I'll tell you what to do when we get resupplied.

　As we were talking about this, something jumped towards the royal palace.

　What is it?　He hurriedly checked with Luxion.

'What happened!'

We're working on it.

　His reaction was slower than usual, and it didn't seem to be Luxion.

'Bring out the allogants,'

We're resupplying and servicing. Please wait long enough.

　And there was no flexibility.

　When I looked towards the palace, I saw smoke rising.

◇

　It was Bandel who walked through the royal palace.

　He held the magic flute in his left hand, which was tightly controlled in the treasure room, and in his right hand, he picked up his own great sword that was stored in his right hand - a great sword for armor, made of a special metal called adamantis.

　He holds a large sword bigger than his own body and the corners of his mouth go up.

I've come for you, buddy. I'm here to bring you back to the princess.

　As he said this, he carried it on his shoulder and the knights of the kingdom stood at the door.

''Who are you!''

"Drop your weapons and surrender!

　Through the hole Bandel had made in the royal palace, he could see the armor of the floating kingdom.

　As the knights pointed their muzzle at him, Bandel pulled the trigger and the bullets bounced off of him, as if he was being protected by something he couldn't see.

　Several of his right arms opened their eyes, scurrying about and looking around.

　Even the knights are surprised at the sight of it.

''Ba, monster--shoot at it!

　The armor also entered the royal palace and tried to seize Bandel.

　But Bandel leaps at the armor in the flesh and swings the great sword in one hand as it is.

　The armor is cut in two and the knights are cut off.

　When the fight was over in an instant, Bandel looked down at the knights.

They are not worthy of being called upon. Now, we must find the princess.

　His right arm's eyes scurried and then all looked in one place.

'Well, you're over here,'

　Walking out, Bandel proceeded to defeat the knights and soldiers as he went along and came to the room where Hertrude was being held captive.

　He opens the door roughly and finds Hertrude there, safe and sound.

''Princess!''

　All the eyes on his right arm close.

'Bandel?　What are you doing here?　I heard the duchy was defeated.

　The ducal army that had attacked them had been defeated.

　Bandel was chagrined by this.

''They are shameless people. We couldn't help the princess and were defeated by the cowards of the kingdom. Come on, let's go home with me. Princess Hertrauda is waiting for you.

...Lauder?

　After being handed the magic flute by Bandel, Hertrude sees an unbelievable sight when she receives it.

''Princess, please step back for a moment.''

　Suddenly, his right arm expanded and swallowed Bandel as it was, taking the form of armor.

　Its appearance - it resembled Aroganz somehow.

　However, the stinging and distressing figure was not like a machine but a living thing. Some of them had bat wings and reptilian tails with spines on them.

　It's not a mechanical sound, but a heart-pounding beat.

"Bandel, you didn't think you--that right arm.

　Bandel was using the black right arm of the stinging armor that Heltrude had taken and sent to the duchy.

　Knowing what that meant, Hertrude shed a tear or two.

　That made Bandel a little happy.

(Please don't shed a tear for me, Princess.)

Why are you using this stuff?

　Bandel's voice was muffled as he became one with his armor.

'Princess - this old man's last service. Now, please ride.''

　His left hand was held out to him, and Bandel ran out of the royal palace as Hertrude climbed in.

　Numerous armor awaited him there, but

"Kingdom minnows!　You are no match for me. Bring me a foreign knight!'

　As he flies through the air to protect Hertoloude, he flees, destroying one armor of the kingdom after another with the great sword in his right hand.

　Bandel sees Pertner, but he has Hertrude in his left hand. Now it's time to bring him back.

　He could also see Rion on the deck, but he decided to leave the game to him.

'Baltic Falt!　I got my princess back.

　Bandel laughed as he looked at Rion's frustrated face.

''I'll settle things with you soon enough.

　When Bandel said that and ran away, the kingdom's army did not send out a chase unit.

◇

　Mr. Hertrude, and also the magic flute, was taken away from me.

　I mean, I've seen that black armor that went on a rampage somewhere. I can't remember where I saw it, but I can't help but wonder where I saw it.

　As I crossed my arms and thought about it, my second brother slapped me on the head.

'Don't go to sleep!'

That hurts. I didn't sleep.

　Holding his head down, he looked at the airships floating around Paltner.

　Our friends, bound by contract, had come to join us.

　In the skies of the royal capital, other airships of the kingdom's military.

　The airships of the rushing lords - nearly two hundred ships were floating in line.

　My father watched the scene with a nervous look on his face.

'I didn't hear that Rion was going to lead this fleet,' he said. What the hell is going on here?

　From my dad's point of view, his son was the commander-in-chief when he ran in. I don't blame him for being surprised.

'I became the commander-in-chief in a flutter and momentum.

'I can't be!　I can't normally be!

　My second brother's shoulders slumped in dismay.

'So?　How are we going to beat the Principality Army? I've seen it from a distance, but can you really defeat a stupid big monster like that or something like that?

　I saw a white ship floating in the middle of the airship fleet - a weiss.

'I don't believe in a battle that can't be won. I've prepared a trump card for you.

　My dad gives me a skeptical look.

'Are you Lady Angelica and Olivia?　You're going to send those two into battle?　You can't do that. You can't do that. You love those two.

　...don't say another word.

"I'm going to need those two.

　My dad wasn't convinced. Still, he seemed to have given up as I assured him that I needed him.

'You must protect it. You'll regret it if you two die here.

　I wonder if my dad is still watching closely?

　My second brother also looks at me with concern, so I smile and reply.

'I know,'

　The person who interrupted the family's conversation was Marie, who shook her head.

'Wait. Why am I on this boat?'

Of course. We're going to charge at the enemy with Paltner in the lead. You're the barrier, so do your job.

　I'm forcing the saint to keep her equipment from the temple, which is reluctant to do so.

　This one has to work.

　My second brother and father are nodding their heads.

Who is this guy?

I don't know him.

This guy?　She's a saint. I'm thinking of using her as a shield when I charge in.

　They look at me and give me a look that says, "No~.

You're pathetic as a father, using a girl as a shield.

May. I'll use whatever I can get my hands on. Of course I'm gonna use this guy.

You're disgusting!

　I poke Marie's head and I give her a serious look.

'Work for your life. If you do, I'll help you save your life.

　Marie held her head down with tears in her eyes.

'What's the point in dying here!

"I don't give a shit!　You're gonna be responsible for this, even if it kills you. If you run, I'll kill you. I'll chase you to the ends of the earth and kill you.

　Marie looks down, but I can't think of any other way to save her life. If he loses, he dies. Even if you win, this guy is a villain who tricked a saint.

　At the very least, I have to fight for my life--''

"Marie, don't look so worried.

　A very flamboyantly colored armor landed on the deck.

　Looking at the red-colored armor, I want to click my tongue.

'What are you doing here--you guys.

　The four pilots - red, blue, purple, and green - showed up and then gathered underneath Marie.

'This Greg Fow Seberg will protect you,'

　A confident Greg was in tears, and Marie was in tears.

'Oh, you guys--'

I can't have you forgetting me either.

　Chris took off his glasses and smiled at Marie.

'As long as we're here, you'll be fine.'

　As Brad brushed his bangs back and paused to let his hair flow back, Zilk held out his hand to Marie.

'Mr. Marie, we'll be by your side this time. You won't be alone.

Guys.....wow, I am!

　And then a plane of armor landed on the bridge of Paltner's ship.

'I'll have to join you!

　The shining white armor is shimmering, the blue cloak swaying in the wind.

　I look up and think.

'....No, go home.

　The chest armor opens and out of it is a masked knight.

　No matter how you look at it, it's His Highness Julius.

　He's wearing a tight-fitting pilot's suit, a mask and a cape. What the hell do you want to do?

　Stop that stupid look. It's embarrassing.

　But.

What is he?

　His Highness Julius's milk brother and supposed to be his best friend, Zilk was really surprised. No, it wasn't true, was it?　You pretend you don't know what's going on in the air, right?

　Greg stepped in front of Marie and protected her.

　He was wary.

'Masked bastard, what the hell are you doing here!

　....What?

　I looked around. They all looked seriously surprised and alarmed. My dad and my second brother were surprised because they couldn't keep up with the developments, and the other four were really surprised.

　They had drawn their swords, including Chris.

'Marie, stand back.'

'What?　But that was a lily--

　Brad had begun to prepare to fight at any time, with flames appearing in both hands.

　What the hell are you guys!　Well, that's just His Highness Julius, for heaven's sake!

　His Highness Julius, who was wearing a mask, jumped down in front of us.

　While the four of us were alarmed, he landed beautifully and slowly stood up - and said his name.

'Who I am, huh? Let's call you 'The Masked Knight' or whatever you want to call it.

"The Masked Knight?

　An astonished Zilk points the muzzle of his pistol at His Highness Julius, who calls himself a masked knight, and I really feel like crying.

''That's right. I was moved by your spirit. I'll help you in a small way too--what, what are you doing!　Viscount Baldfalt, let go of me!

Come on, you a**h*le.

　I put my arms around the masked knight's neck and pulled him away from all of us and we hid in the shadows and were left alone.

　As I reach for the mask, His Highness Julius holds it with both hands to protect it.

'What are you doing here, Your Highness?'

No, no!　I am not the noble Lord Julius. I've chosen to participate in this battle as a knight, though I cannot reveal my face for that reason. I am not His Royal Highness Julius.

　...am I being ridiculed?

Go home.

'Hey!　Viscount Baltfalt, isn't this the time to have a little strength!

Unidentified, dubious-looking people don't work for me. Come on, get out of here.

Wait, wait!　And it can't be helped.

　With that, His Highness Julius took off his mask, revealing his true face to me.

"...I am Julius.

'No, because I know. I've been aware of it.

'What?　The disguise would have been perfect.

'Do you think I'm an idiot?　Don't you think you're fooling around too much?

All right. Well, I'll just tell you the truth. In this fight, I'm signing up for it.

You're on your way home.

　I pointed to the exit and this a**h*le swooped down on me.

'Please!　I want to fight everybody.

If you're dead, it's my fault!

That's why you wore a mask!

　What's the point of wearing a mask?

Go home!

No!

　If we send this guy back, won't he just follow us and die on his own?　It's too dangerous with this guy who's become a clunker prince.

　What on earth should I do?

　I looked over and saw Weiss there.

　--Okay, then let's get them all in one place.

　We can put them on Weiss and use them as guards for Libya and Angers. They're also the most well-defended there, so they have a better chance of survival.

　However, if we tell them to back off, this guy is bound to complain about the whining.

''You're........serious?''

Of course.

Then I'll put you in the tightest spot.

The spearhead?　Huh, you know what I'm talking about, Baltophalt.

　I want to punch this guy in the face for laughing, but now is the time to be patient.

"Don't be a fool. The crux of our plan is the Weiss, the Royal Ship. We're going to use the royal ship to defeat that big, stupid monster. It's the first place the enemy will go for it.

　His Highness Julius's expression became serious.

　'If you put Marie on too, she will protect you to death.

''We'll put Marier on it too. This is the most dangerous place where the enemy will come to you. Are you ready for that?

　His Highness Julius, wearing a mask, had a smile on his mouth.

'Leave it to me, Commander-in-Chief.

　Thank God it's stupid.

　I'm going to have to put Marie down behind me too, but if I can get that fivesome behind me, I'll put up with it.

'Okay, go to Weiss.

'Yeah, I'll live up to your expectations. ........By the way, I jumped down with a lot of momentum, but where can I ascend to the armor?

　The masked knight looked up at his armor and thought about how to ascend.

　........Too dumb.

◇

　Weiss' bridge.

　Livia was watching the strange scene with Angel.

'Uh--Luke?'

　Floating in the air is a support artificial intelligence of the same type as Luxion, only different in appearance, with a white sphere and blue eyes.

　The voice quality is an electronic voice, similar to a woman's.

''It's not an outlier. It's not an outlier either. I'm the messenger that you guys call it, and I've been ordered to take control of this airship.

　Angier was surprised.

'How can you do that?'

This is a very old ship, but we've installed an upgrade. In fact, you and your guards are the only people on board.

　Livia touches a messenger who looks like Luxion.

'What's your name?'

"I'm at a loss. I'm afraid a number would be tasteless, so you can call me 'Claire'.

Claire?

''Call me what you like. But still, that cynical Luxion seems to have taken a liking to you and your girls. I'll make sure you're protected.

　When Angel turned over, Clairvoyant showed a slight inclination to wonder.

''What's wrong, Angelica?''

"...can we meet with Leon?　I can't tell you how I feel if we leave like this.

Your feelings for the master? I see. Let me help you.

What?

　When Cleare said that, an image was projected in the air.

　There was Leon's figure.

　A flickering masked man could be seen, but neither Libya nor Angier paid any attention to it.

''Rion-san!''

Rion, I mean...

"Hm?　'What is this?'

　The masked man pushed Rion away and showed his face all over the screen.

　They loudly asked the masked man to step back.

'Please step aside, you weirdos over there!

What's the outfit? What's with all those funny masks and capes?　A full body tights as a bonus?　A pervert?　Just get the hell out of here and get the Rion out of here!

　As the dejected masked man disappeared from the screen, Rion had an indescribable look on his face.

　He looked at the two of them and cleared his throat. He has an awkward look on his face.

''Ehhhhh.......what is it?''

　Livia put her hand on her chest.

Miss Lyon, I need to talk to you!

"I've got a meeting to get to, if you don't mind making it quicker.

　As Rion tries to listen to him, Angier catches his breath.

'About the other day. The truth is, I really need you to--

　As I say that much, Greg now interrupts me.

'Hey, where did that masked knight go?　We need to see his face-- what?　'Oh, what's this!'

　A blue streak appears on Angel's forehead as Greg's face fills the screen.

　Gathered together are Jilk, Brad, and Chris.

　They all wave at Livia and Angel.

'This is great. I can see their faces and hear their voices.''

We're coming to you. Wait for us.

"Marie is coming, so please be ready for her.

　He suddenly interrupts me and as an added bonus, he tells me to get ready for Marie. Angier is furious and slams his fist into the screen.

'You guys retreat!　We need to talk to Leon!

　Then the image disappeared in a rush of noise.

'Ah!'

　When Livia looks at Clairvoyant, she waves her one blue eye to the side.

''We are unable to connect any further due to the poor communication situation.''

　Libya looks down, and Angier takes her hand in his.

It's going to be okay. We'll make sure we both tell you how we feel.

Yes.

　Creare tells them in a teasing tone.

I'm sure you've got the right idea. It's just that they call it true love. But it's time to leave.

　Livia looks forward.

'It's an amazing sight,'

　Two hundred airships were on the move, ready to engage in a decisive battle with the Duchy.

It's almost a mishmash and it's impossible to get coordination. We've got the numbers, but it would be a miracle if we could really win with them.

Miracle ... you can make it happen, Rion-san.

Yeah. I can't help but hope for the guy.

　It's Clairvoyant who will add some more information about the battle.

It seems that the battle will take place on a large lake, where they're pulling up seawater, which is connected to the other side of the earth. It's a place where they pull up seawater and it's connected to the other side of the earth.

　Livia held her chest with her left hand.

'A decisive battle on the lake?'

'Yes. There's a good chance you'll survive the fall.

　If you fight on a lake, you could save your life in the event of a fall. Therefore, when aerial combat was conducted, it was often done on a lake.

　Even though Livia knew that in theory, she had a hard time convincing herself of this.

''It would pollute the water, wouldn't it?

　Garbage and other materials from the war would fall into the lake and pollute it.

　It was a nuisance to the people who lived around it.

''Well this time it's a fight to live or die. I'm sorry, but we don't have the luxury of worrying about it. When it's all over, we'll send people out to help with the reconstruction work.

　A small airship emerged from Paltner, at the head of the fleet, and approached Weiss.

　There were the masked knights from earlier, as well as Marie and the others on board.

◇

　I was alone on the deck.

　I looked forward as I gave instructions to the shell of Luxion.

　The thick clouds in the distance - in less than a day, the battle with the Principality's army will begin.

''The trump card is here. I didn't want to bring those two into the war, though.

　If I have any regrets, they are many.

　Could we have done better?

　For example, if I had used Luxion to gather information, the story wouldn't have gone so far off the rails.

　There was no need for me to be the Commander-in-Chief.

　To begin with, this is a fleet that can only be mishandled and assaulted.

"...Ah.

　I remembered one.

　That mask that His Highness Julius wore, the character that appeared in the game. It was rather conspicuous, but I didn't know who it was until the end.

　It wasn't even His Highness Julius in the game.

　I think he was a bit theatrical in his behavior and a bit clunky but strong.

　It just wasn't particularly important, though, as I remembered it.

'But I didn't know he was going to wear that mask.

　The Masked Knight - who is the real one?

◇

　The Royal Palace.

　Roland was searching in a hidden room in his room.

'Nothing!　My transformation set is gone!　There's no key to the armor I had it custom made. But who would do something like this Milene!　It must be that old man!

　When Roland's room was filled with anger, Milene came to him.

'Your Majesty!　Have you seen Julius?

　Roland turned around in a panic when he saw the hidden room.

'Julius?　Hey, he's not here but ... oh, you're not surprised, are you?

　When Milene saw Roland's hidden room, she had a dumbfounded look on her face.

''I knew about such a hidden room. I don't even know what's in it, though. More importantly, it's Julius. I can't find the boy.''

　Roland's shoulders slump.

'You knew?　Wow, my secret room - more importantly, I don't know if Julius would know. Isn't he holed up in his room in a sulk?

I'm asking because you're not here. He's just like you, you know. I'm afraid you've done something wrong.

　Then Roland comes to his senses.

'--Hey, does Julius also know the secret of my room?

'Of course. He reported finding you when you were little.

　When Roland heard this, he rushed out of his room in a hurry.

'What is the matter with you, Your Majesty!

It's Julius. He must have taken my transformation set and armor with him!

　Milene's face paled.

''How could you have such a thing!

You're a ramble!