"Yuki-dono, hero. We will continue on our way to the castle. What about you guys?

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to get out of your carriage and get closer to our carriage while your soldiers are going through the formalities of entering the capital.

　Perhaps he is concerned about not exposing Nell's appearance to the surroundings.

What do we do now, Nell?　I'll follow you, though.

...... I'm going to the royal castle first, before the church. First, I must apologize to the king for any inconvenience I've caused him. Let me just follow you.

"I'm sure Your Majesty won't mind that at all. All right, then, I hope you won't mind staying inside the carriage for a while longer, if you don't mind.

　The old man nodded his head and quickly went back to his carriage.

...... It's great to have an ally in a situation like this.

Yes, really. I can't thank Master Raylor enough.

　Really, I didn't expect us to be together this long, either.
　After Nell, he would be the next person I'd be most closely associated with.

　A little while later, the formalities at the front gate of King's Landing were apparently over.

　As soon as the carriage starts moving again and enters the interior of the city, you can hear the hustle and bustle.
　After all, since it's the capital of a country, it's just as crowded as the royal capital of the demon world, and from our current state of mind, it's filled with an almost hateful vitality.

　It's a huge difference from the last time I was here. At that time, the whole area was so quiet that it was like a ghost town.

　As I glance toward Nell, I can't help but wonder if she's recovered and doesn't seem to be wary of the situation.

　You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of the most popular items of clothing.

　You're going to be able to find out the best way to get the most out of this article.


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　Our carriage slowly made its way through the wide and well-equipped streets of the royal city, and after a few dozen minutes, we arrived at the huge chalk castle rising in the middle of the city.

　After going through the gate to enter the castle, the carriage comes to a complete halt as we go inside, and we get off from inside to outside.

　Last time it was trespassing, this time it's a frontal assault. Not into the carriage.

　We can trust the king, but I'm sure our enemies are here, too. Let's go get pumped up.

"...... Yuki-dono, do you still wear that mask?

"Oh, I know the king, but I don't show my face to him. In fact, you'd have to be wearing a mask to be recognizable as me.

...... Can it really be called a familiar face?

　...... Indeed. It's a fine line.

　And the old man, looking at my mask, continues to speak with an indescribable expression on his face.

...... If you can, you might want to take your mask off.

"Huh?　Why?

　I wondered and asked the old man of the lord so - then.

"Hello, Mr. Masked. ......?

"Huh?

　When I turned to look back at the voice that I heard, there was a soldier with a shocked expression on his face.

　He's young. In fact, he could be younger than me .

　...... No, come to think of it, I'm only about a year and two months old, so that's unlikely.

　Most of the people here are older than me.

It's the clown-like mask ...... that was used to save the royal city, right, Mr. Mask!

"Oh, oh, maybe it is, but ......

　Masks.
　Couldn't they have called him something else?

This is awesome, dreamy!　Never thought I'd meet a hero of the country!　Now, could I have your autograph?

"Eh, ah, yes.

　The soldier's momentum pushes me to accept a pen-like writing instrument and a parchment-like paper, and after a moment's hesitation, I write down in Japanese, 'Too bad, you thought I could write your signature, you dumbass.

Thank you! Oh, what brave letters! We'll make it an heirloom!

No, no, no!

　The soldier didn't seem bothered at all by the unintentional compliment, and went back to his work, looking impressed.

"Oh, hey, that was ......

"Well, no way, Mr. Masks, ......?

"Masks! Um, of the mysterious hero!

　--It's a very good idea to have a good time with your friends.

...... Hey, gentlemen, can I ask you a question? I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this.

Oh, by the way, your brother is quite a celebrity in King's Landing, my lord.

"Mmm ...... the man in the mask of a clown who appeared only once in the crisis of King's Landing to save your Majesty, Princess Ilir and the country. After you left, the word of such a man spread through the city. The soldiers, especially those who actually fought alongside you, are very attached to the mysterious mask, saying that they fought side by side with the hero.

In King's Landing, you're sometimes the main character in the play.　Not knowing that it is a demon king.

I know it's not polite to say this in your presence, but every time I see an advertisement for a play or something like that, I can't help but feel like I want to laugh, but I can't help but laugh.

　You will be able to get a lot more information about the company.

　Wait, I didn't hear that.

...... could you tell me that kind of thing first?



"I'm sorry, I simply didn't remember that I wasn't wearing a mask until just now. I knew I had to be careful when I saw the mask in the city of Senghuria, where we stopped on the way: ......

I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I've been away from King's Landing for so long that I forgot about it, too.

...... and, for now, why don't we go ahead and get to it. I have a feeling we're going to get in trouble here.

Mm, I agree. Now you two, come along. His Majesty is still at work, but he'll see you soon.

"?　It's so easy to meet. I thought I'd have to wait for an hour or so.

Me, Nell and ...... well, when he heard you were here, he put off the other work. So we're in a hurry. We can't keep the king waiting.