In Ray's room in the Golden Feng Tei, Ray nods his head and opens his mouth when he hears the word "rescue" of the third prince, Mercurio, who is nicknamed Theorem.

"Rescue? In other words, is it to help them out of captivity for any reason?"

　At Ray's words, Theoreum nods with a cold stare.

"Yes, but I don't mean that I'm being held for my crime."
"I suppose so," He's not the kind of boy to do stupid things. but I wonder how it happened when you were with me."

　Vichela probably didn't imagine her brother Mercurio had been captured.
　There is a slight agitation in his eyes.
　Or, it would have been no problem if she had kept in touch with Theoreum before meeting him, but Vichela was waiting for Ray in the Golden Pavilion when Theoreum came and Ray and Elena came back soon after. I didn't have time to exchange information.
　Theorem's eyes are turned to Ray and he opens his mouth to such words.

"The man's actions, crimson, created the situation in which Prince Mercurio was imprisoned."

　Theoreum's words cast Viehla's eyes on Rey... and immediately nodded convincingly.

"...yes, I see. You've taken responsibility for the Spring War."
"Yes. Originally, the responsibility for the defeat should have been directed to General Castom, or, in other words, to the second prince's faction. However, as a result of the court maneuvering done by them, I, of the third prince's faction, was entirely responsible for it, and as a result, even Prince Mercurio... I have taken countermeasures, but I can't handle them."
"The result is confinement?"
"...yes,"

　Rey's words confirm Teoreum's acceptance, biting his back teeth.

"How about you, older sister?"

　The first princess who came out of Vihela's mouth was her half sister.
　Unlike Vihela, he is almost impotent in terms of military power, but instead he is smart and has repeatedly advised the Westian Empire of beneficial national policy.
　She has a soft face and a gentle personality.
　The background proves that kindness isn't everything.
　It is only with the cooperation of the first princess that Theorem has under his control.
　It can be said, however, that this is a cynical consequence, since Mercurio and his first princess were linked, resulting in a war against the kingdom of Miliana, which was responsible for the defeat.

"Even Prince Fritzione is now unable to move."

　Teoreme shakes her head slightly, with a sad expression in her eyes.
　If she had the help of her first princess, Fritzione, she would not have come to Vichela, who had secretly spent a great deal of money and money investigating her.
　Vichela, who, even in Theorem, had a force of one horse and one horse, could have been the last man in bringing Mercurio to the throne.

"...and I wonder what you want me to do." 　I don't mind your troublesome expression, just tell me what you want directly."

　When Theorem hears the words, he turns away from the Vihela and turns to Ray before he speaks.

"Before that, Mr. Vihela," Mr. Vihela and Mr. crimson... No, what does Ray have to do with him?"

　Vihela opens her mouth to a blunt question in a different direction than expected.

"Well... who I like,"

　The remark twitches Elena's cheeks slightly, but does Vihela not notice it or does she notice it and leave it as it is? At any rate, we're going to move on to Theoreum.

"Is that so? You haven't decided yet, have you?
"Of course,"

　Elena, who was listening silently next to Ray, immediately affirmed.
　Originally, he had no intention of meddling because of the family circumstances of the Vestian Empire, but if Vihela was perceived to be Ray's lover, he could not help meddling.

"...you seem to be liked by very attractive people, too."

　As I said so, there was a faint look of sympathy in Theoreum's eyes.
　Whether Elena or Vichela, they are both of the most beautiful women in the world, and no one can complain about themselves.
　At the same time, however, she was the daughter of the Duke of Quelebel, who was the second most powerful figure in the kingdom of Mileana, and the other was a longtime enemy of the kingdom of Mileana, and was a member of the royal family of a hostile state that had just waged war in the spring.
　Contrary to their good looks, they were both too addictive.
　But Ray shrugs his shoulders slightly at Theoreum's words and even opens his mouth with a smile around his mouth.

"It's no problem for me," --but move on with your talk."
"Well, yes," The story itself is not so difficult. Those of us now called the Third Prince's faction are, as I have said, trying to rescue Prince Mercurio, who is currently imprisoned."

　When Theoreum says so much, Ray interrupts it.

"There. Why do you have to force yourself to move here? Surely Mercurio is...."
"Your Highness Mercurio,"
"I'm not from the Westian Empire," If anything, he's from the kingdom of Milliana, which is hostile to the Empire of Bestia... well, fine. It's a waste of time if we go further."

　Ray goes on to say that he is satisfied with a small sigh.

"It certainly wouldn't be interesting for you to see Prince Mercurio in confinement. But does that mean we need to force things to happen?"
"Well, that's true, if it's normal. However, according to the information we have obtained, there are some people who are working to disinherit Prince Mercurio at the end of this year. I would have endured the mere confinement or confinement. However, if he was disinherited, he would not overlook it without saying anything."

　Teorem says he tells her that, and turns his eyes to Vihela, but he still has to say it.

"...if it were Prince Cabazide, Prince Mercurio's elder brother, or Prince Schles, who was proceeding with the disinheritance." And it's also behind the scenes that it's driving the organizations behind it."
"Wait, Theoreum. Is that true? Is that for sure?"

　It wasn't Rey or Elena, but Vihela, who screamed at the mention of the two names.

"Is he such a surprising person?"

　As Ray asks, Vihela takes a sip or two of fruit water to calm herself down and begins talking.

"Because Theorem calls him His Highness, you can almost guess, first and second princes."
"... I see,"

　Rey looks satisfied with Vihela's explanation.
　If it's a power struggle between members of the Imperial family, it's true that there are some relatives who commit atrocities that cannot be forgiven.

"I understand that your life is in danger unless you save the imprisoned Prince Mercurio. And the need for Vihela's power and the reason for that is me. And why do you go out of your way to ask me that it's such a serious situation, that I want you to hear it, and you don't usually talk about it, do you, in the presence of Elena, a nobleman in the kingdom of Milliana?"

　Under normal circumstances, Ray wouldn't go into such detail no matter how much he wanted to ask.
　But Teoreme, who was sitting in front of Ray, said it.
　Given that, it was inevitable that there should be some reason.
　It must have been passed down to Theoreum. Make a small nod, turn your gaze to Vichela for a moment, and then open your mouth.

The third prince's faction is, to be honest, small in power. ... well, it's easy to understand if you say it's like a neutral in the kingdom of Miliana. In order for us to rescue the imprisoned Prince Mercurio, we need some hidden ball. It's even more convenient if it's such a big hidden ball that you can't do anything about it with a little care. What's more, it's best to make them think it's not working with us."Having been told that much, Ray understood what Theoreum meant.
　He was a huge hidden ball, and the third prince group...more precisely, he had no cooperative relationship with Theoreum.
　It's indicative of yourself.

"Originally, I came all the way to Egzil to ask Mr. Vihela to bear the role. But it was Ray and you who were there."
"...and I'm more convenient,"

　Theoreum nods silently to a dumb question.

"To be honest, I have no intention of meddling in other countries' disputes..."

　As Ray tells her, Vihela places her fruit-water glass on the table and bows her head deeply.
　Vichela opens her mouth with her head bowed to Ray, who had watched her purple hair fall under gravity.

"Merclio is a lovely little brother to me, let alone my identity." To help it... Give me some help. Of course I'll cooperate in this matter. But I stand out in many ways. As a former member of the Imperial family, there are many aristocrats who know my face when I go to the imperial capital."

　Ray nods to Vihela's words, raising her head down and murmuring languidly.
　She is no less beautiful than Elena, who is nicknamed the Princess General, in the kingdom of Milliana, and although she is not as strong as Elena, who inherited the magical stone of the Ensent Dragon, she is exceptionally strong as an ordinary human being.
　On top of that, being a member of the Imperial family, there was no reason to be inconspicuous.
　Vihela's words are followed by Theoreum's.

"To tell you more, you are an adventurer. Unlike your Duchess Kelebel, she is not from the Kingdom of Mileana. And if so, I don't think it's a problem to have a job in the Westian Empire."
"That's a big deal,"

　It was Elena who cut in on the words.
　cast as sharp a glance at the theater as words

"Ray is certainly an adventurer. There's no doubt about it. But in the spring war, they have killed a large number of the Bestian army. If so, if Ray enters the Empire of Bestia, he will surely be attacked by a man of grudge.k. It may be good for you to distract the eyes of those who confine their lord."
"...to be honest, no one in the war has ever bothered Ray. If you see him, you'll run away immediately."
"If you're on the battlefield and you know Ray's ability firsthand, you're right. But other than that -- if you know the bereaved family or the dead, isn't hate better than fear?"

　So Elena, who once stopped speaking, continues with a sharp glance at Theoreme.

"In addition, Ray is seen as practically the greatest military force in the kingdom of Milliana. If Ray goes to the Vestian Empire, he will surely cause trouble to Dusker."

　Now that I've told you that, Elena looks from Theoreum to Ray and asks silently.
　Ray hesitated for a moment to answer the question, but it was also true that he could not deny the kindness he had received from Dusker.

"If Ray is really going to work with Vihela and Theoreum to rescue Prince Mercurio, he should at least report it to Dusker. There is no loss in the cooperation of the neutral faction."
"...what?"

　Ray says so with an involuntary air.
　There was something stupid in her voice, but Elena went on saying something dumb.

"What? Did you think I was going to disagree? Well, yes or no, it's the opposite, but if you stop Ray, you won't stop?"

　Ray nods silently to the question.
　For Ray, Vihela is a new bond formed in Egzil. I understand how they feel, and I have to muddle my words if I can answer them, but it was true that Ray himself was fond of Vihela.

"And not only as a private individual," I, as an aristocrat, welcome the decline of the Empire of Bestia."
"...thank you, Elena,"
"Thank you."

　Vichela and Theorem's words of thanks echo through the room.