Berd returned to the Count of Astraeus.

　He told Lemest in detail what had happened and reported that it was impossible for him to return.

　Hearing the report, Lemest said.

You're kidding me!　You can't say I can't do it. That's unacceptable!　Now go back to the woods and resume your mission!

　He shouted, his face twisting in anger.

''But fighting will only cause needless deaths.
Soldiers are here to fight for me. I don't care how many men die to take a child away from me.
I would have gladly given my life if it had cost me some of them. But I've come to the conclusion that it's not worth risking my life for.

　That being said, Lemest closes up for a moment.

　Because he understood that it was difficult to get back in the situation he was reported in.

　But that doesn't mean we should give up.
　Can you think of some way to get it back, Lemest thinks about it.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make your life easier and more fun. Choose ......

　Irritated at the thought, Lemest mumbled to himself .
　He had no illusions that he had done anything wrong.

　Lemest thinks for a moment.
　. and then .

'Come to think of it, Riza was said to have gone to the city of demons, after all.

　I asked Berd that.

'Yes, sir. The soldiers reported that the enemy had told them that Riza was here . Since they mentioned Riza's name and also knew the situation of our Astraeus family, there seems to be no doubt that Riza had gone to the city of demons.
Hmmm: ......

　Hearing that, Lemest thinks again.

"I guess I'll have to use Riza then.
You know Riza?
I'll have Riza tell the enemy that we've given up on the Astraeus family and want them to work for us, so we'll sneak them into their headquarters. Then I will lure them with a tip-off, and we'll surprise them. This will give us the upper hand.
'Would that measure be taken by ...... Riza?　The man hates cowardly maneuvers. She refuses to accept such a plan, even though she stubbornly refuses to obey orders.
"You can't refuse this mission. Use whatever threats you can think of. I've shown you mercy in the past, but I will not show you mercy this time.
Will Riza succumb to the threat?
Let him give in. You know the drill. Do it now.

　Beld wanted to say no, out of spite of his feelings.
　I've known Riza for years, and she's not someone I dislike personally.
　I didn't think it was right to force such a person to do what I wanted.

　But I am a knight of House Astraeus.
　I cannot ignore orders for personal reasons.

I understand," he said, and left the room with Lemest and headed for the prison where Riza was locked up.