The girls' dormitory window.

　Mia was about to look in the window at the noise, but she was immediately called out.

'Mia, step back.'

What?

　It was Finn who opened the window and came in.

''Ki, knight-sama!　Hey, here, this is the girls' dormitory!''

　Blushing, Mia was dressed more carelessly than usual.

　She hides her loungewear with her hands, not wanting Finn to see it.

　But Finn is in no hurry.

'There's an emergency. There's a burning airship in the sky above us. Oops, better get dressed sooner than that. In case we get out of here.

What?

　Mia looked down, wondering if she was leaving the school.

'You're going back to the Empire?'

Worst case scenario. But I'm sure Rion will take care of that before it happens.

　Kurosuke, who was floating by Finn's side, waved one eye to the side.

'Your partner likes that scrap iron master, doesn't he?'

Really?

'Oh, yes. Aren't they more dependent on you than me?　Hey, if that's the case, I'm really going to cry.'

No, don't cry.

　Finn is looking out the window and has his back to Mia.

　Mia hurriedly changes her clothes, and she's worried about what the hell is going on.

(Is everyone okay?)

◇

　Another.

　There was a boy who ran into the girls' dormitory.

　It was Jake.

"Arle!

Your Highness?　Wh-why are you here?

　Arle's loungewear was seamless.

　She looked girlish in the room as well, and Jake averted his gaze with a stain on his cheeks.

'The royal palace has called me. Oh, you'll have to come too.

'I'm going to the palace too, sir?　But--

Just come on. You can come as you are, but you might want to get a jacket or something.

"Your Highness, I...

　As Arle was about to say something, Oskar, who had been following Jake, called out to him.

'Mr. Arle, do you know Mr. Finley?　She's the sister of the Marquis of Baldfalt.

　Jake was surprised when Oskar came out of his face.

'Oskar, don't show your face all of a sudden!

I beg your pardon, Your Highness. But, Your Highness, I'm on an urgent matter myself.

Yeah, and don't look at Arle's private parts too much!

　Arle's private clothes were also moderately revealing, like a girl.

　And Jake didn't seem to want to show it, even to his milk brothers.

　But Oskar was not interested.

'Huh?　I'm not interested. Anyway, would you like to get to know Mr. Finley?　A freshman girl told me she hasn't gone back to the girls' dorms.

　The curfew has passed.

　In the past, it was as if there was no curfew, and the people who manage it are still in trouble with many girls who don't follow the curfew.

　Arle shakes her head.

''I'm sorry. I don't know.''

'I see. I hope you're just playing outside.

　Oskar was worried about Finley, and Jake was not happy about it.

'Are you really my titty brother?　Why don't you show more respect?

I have always respected His Highness Jake, don't I?

'You're respecting me with that attitude!'

　Jake was depressed, "Why is my titty brother a disappointment?

◇

'Hahaha!　Now, get it done!

　The place was in front of the student dormitory.

　A woman with an armed soldier was laughing hysterically with her arms outstretched.

　Surrounding them were quite large spider-shaped robots.

　But they didn't try to move when they heard the woman's orders.

　--of course.

'Oh, my?　What's going on?　Just get on with it and follow orders!

　Angier put a hand to his forehead in front of the bewildered woman.

'Didn't you check the weapons you were handling?　If this looks like the latest armor, you'd better learn a little more.

　Livia was a little apologetic, too.

'I was too imposing to say it,'

　Noelle tells the woman why she's being apologetic.

'These girls are on our side,'

What?

　The woman opens her mouth in surprise as she looks around and calmly looks at the robots.

　The robots are holding in their mouths and holding them between their legs, her allies, state-of-the-art armor.

　The foreign-made armor has a less distinctive appearance.

　She didn't want the source to be identified, but she didn't expect the woman in front of her to reveal it right away.

　Cleare steps in front of the woman.

'Hey, how do you feel?　I wonder how it would feel to be an enemy if you thought you were an ally and ordered them to do it with impunity?　I want you to tell me.

　The woman crumpled to the ground again, knowing that her state-of-the-art armor had been defeated without a hand or foot.

　Angel grabbed Cleare.

'Don't agitate yourself by imitating Rion.

"I've always wanted to try it. Masters are always in a good mood.

　I whine in frustration.

'You sound like I'm always stirring up other people,'

　Chris's eyes widen and he looks at me in surprise.

'Baldfalt, is that serious?　You're kidding, right?

'I don't always stir people up. Only when I have to.

Yeah?

　As the students gathered, Angier had the soldiers captured.

'Rion, we're heading to the royal palace.

Okay.

　As I start to walk away, Angel comes up to my side.

'Are you ready to rely on us a little?'

'You set up with Luxion and the others, leaving me out?　You'll miss me.

You're an idiot. No, you're not. --You're not on your own anymore.

　When we walked out into the square, Luxion had prepared a ride.

　There was also Finn and Mia-chan there.

◇

　The royal palace was noisy.

　In particular, a large number of nobles crowded in front of Roland's room.

　When we arrived, Mr. Gilbert gave me a sharp look, but Angier grabbed my arm and forced me not to get involved.

''Angier?''

There's nothing you can say to me right now.

　As the nobles were checking on me and Mr. Gilbert, Julius came out of Roland's bedroom.

'Baldfart!　--Marquis. Your Majesty wants to see you.

Me?

　When I look at Angier, he nods and we both go into Roland's room.

　Milene and Erica - Jake is there, too, but why is Arle there, too?

　The great men of the temple are using healing magic.

　The court physician was in a cold sweat as he watched Roland's condition.

　In the corner of the room, there was also a master with his eyes closed.

　--Eh, could it be that Master is a more amazing person than I thought?

　Miss Milene takes one look at me, but immediately returns her gaze to Roland and calls out to him.

''Your Majesty, get a grip!　Your Majesty!　Erica, you should come over and talk to her.

　Mr. Milene called out to her, and Erica also called out to Roland.

'Father,'

You're Erica.

　Roland's face was pale as he opened his eyes.

　Julius led me and Angel to Roland's bed nearby.

'Baltfart, your father wants to talk to you as well,'

Me?

　That's the last thing you want to say to me, huh?　As I'm thinking about these unsettling thoughts, Roland looks at us and moves his mouth.

'You're here,'

　Angel watches a bit away from me and Julius.

　Julius calls out to Roland.

'Get a grip, father!

'Julius, you know what I'm talking about. I can't go through this crisis now. --Huh!

　Roland, who looks distressed, takes my hand in his.

'Take care of the rest,'

Father!　I'll take care of it. I'll make sure - I'll show you that we can overcome this crisis.

　Julius shouted, but I just wanted to say a few words before I did.

'Hey, you're shaking the wrong hand,'

　I whispered to him, but Roland didn't seem to mind.

　He was dazed, and I thought I had made a mistake - but that was not the case.

'Marquis Baldfart. Take care of the rest.

Hey!　Pull yourself together, Your Majesty!　We're going to save Julius, right?　You're right!　That's what you mean!

　A lack of words would be misleading.

　I checked with Roland, but he had a small smile on his face.

'I want the people here to be witnesses. My edict--. The Marquis of Baldfalt is to be promoted to the rank of Marquis Baldfalt. The entire command is hereby entrusted to "Prince Baldfalt". Count Baldfalt, you are going to be safe from danger. Julius, you are in charge of the Duke.

Yes, Father!

It's all right.

Father!

"Wait a minute!　I mean, you can actually afford it!

　Roland grabbed my hand firmly and I thought he laughed at me just before he lost consciousness.

　I looked around and saw that all eyes were on me.

　The way Milene was looking at me was very cold.

　Huh?　Could it be that you are quite angry?

'Your Majesty says. Let us leave the command to the Duke of Baldfalt.

　Erica was holding Roland's hand.

　She is shedding tears.

　His Highness Jake seems to be comforted by Arle - isn't that guy looking a little happy!

　Are you sure?　Your father is dying!

Mylene - wait a minute, Your Majesty. What do you mean, you're giving up control of your life to me?

　Miss Milene was giving instructions to those around her.

''That's what His Majesty wants. Then I've asked you to do the rest. Everyone, pass on the words you just said to those gathered. We will ride out this crisis under the command of Duke Baldfalt.''

　While everyone was moving around in a hurry, Milene approached Angier.

'Angelica, you have chosen this path. Show me you've done it.

　Angel was standing proudly in front of Miss Milene.

'Yes,'

　As Miss Milene leaves the room, her mentor, who was waiting in the corner of the room, calls out to her.

''Mr. Stallion,''

Yes!

There's little I can do to help in this time of crisis. But I'll join the Mystarion and do my best. I have every confidence that the Mystarion will be able to pull through this crisis.

"Master,

The Mystarion can do it. I'm sure His Majesty has decided as much.

　--I have to admit, though, it's getting very suspicious.

　Does he believe me?　It's not possible. I can assure you, it's not possible.

　There may be something behind this, but did you think it would work better if you honestly pushed me?

　But it's not possible under the circumstances or emotionally for me to question that guy who is suffering.

　I can't be that much of a demon either.

　While I was thinking about it, Ange approached me.

''Rion, you're in command. Don't ever go to the front lines.

Yeah, no, but--

　I can understand why Ange is so worried about me.

　But if you don't step forward at a time like this--

"Baldfalt, you have the experience," he said. "Don't worry, your men will be more comfortable with you in command. If you must go to the front, we'll take your place.

　It sounds like a nice thing to say, but I can never admit it.

　Faster than I can say it, Angier says to Julius.

'Your Highness won't be on the front lines either.

What?

Isn't that obvious?

No, no, but!

　Seeing Julius like that, it was His Highness Jake who interrupted our conversation.

''Your brother should just be frightened in the royal palace. Let me step forward here. Duke Baldfalt, leave your troops with me. I will give you the battle.''

　Oh, no, no.

　I can't leave a soldier in charge of something as unproven as Jake.

You'll have to wait for me at the palace.

Why?!

　He's glancing at Arle behind him, and I'm sure he's looking to be seen as a capable man.

　It's really why this guy is so useless?

　They can't be targeted and placed anywhere in the actual battle.

'Angier, I need you to get Jirks and the others.

'Yes. I'll have you working for me once in a while.

　Yeah.

　Let's have them do their best for a change.

　Julius was teasing me with Jake, "You could wear a mask," he said, "A mask... or a mask... it's possible.

　These guys are too good!

　The next thing I knew, Erica was looking at me.

'Don't worry. I'm used to this sort of thing, you know.

I'm here to help you.

Erica?

◇

　The meeting room where the nobles gathered.

　Many of them were frustrated by Roland's edict.

　A muscular nobleman with a fine beard crossed his arms and looked disgruntled.

　A scrawny nobleman was placating them.

''You want me to put you under the command of that young man!

He's got a track record. What's the matter with you?

'I'm not happy about everything!　For the most part, he's a little boy less than half my age!

　Dominic, looking at the nobles gathered there, stroking his beard, was thinking.

(Well, I wonder what to do. I owe the Redgrave family a debt of gratitude, but if it's an order, I have no problem following the Duke of Baldfalt. It's a good opportunity to see his skills, though.)

　Dominic didn't lie when he professed to be a fan of Rion.

　Rion is a man who is also a successful adventurer and a hero to his country.

　Although he's younger than me, it's true that I respect him.

　However, as a nobleman - as a lord, he also has to make some tough decisions.

(If you're going to have to deal with the Redgrave family, you'll have to show me the power you deserve, or I won't be ready either. Well, let's see what you'll do, young heroic lord.

　Then Rion walks into the meeting.

　However, Erica was also behind him.

　One of the aristocrats who were making a lot of noise hurriedly closes his mouth.

''It's Erica-sama.''

'I thought you broke off the engagement?'

You don't think this is a good opportunity to get engaged again?

　As the noise grows, Erica greets the nobles before Rion does.

''I have a favor to ask of you all. Please, please lend Duke Baldfart your help.''

　A buzzing conference room.

　Erica calls out to the nobles.