After finishing lunch, Aren and the others were soon to leave again.

　Curtis said that the carriage they were riding in now would not be much different in performance from the carriage used by the Kuro Wolf Knights, but still they were more than two days behind.
　There was no time to relax.

You are going to be able to find out if you are going to be able to get a good deal more information on the subject.　I think a lot of things change depending on what they say they're going to help you with.
That's why ...... actually I don't know that part of the story either. The only thing I saw was your sister being captured by the Kuro Wolf Knights. The fact that she was captured in the first place as the main culprit in the assassination of the emperor is also strictly my guess. I'm sure it's true considering that they were working for that purpose: ......
"Oh, really?

　Since you are asking for help, I thought you would know about that, but it seems that you do not.

　But then, why did he ask for help?
　Getting caught is certainly a big deal, but depending on the crime, you may get out after a year or so, or even less.

　If you are going to help them, you're going to have to take a reasonable risk, but the one who will take the risk more than anything else is Henriette.
　It's possible that it's better not to help, considering that you may not be able to stay within the empire even if you're not careful.

　However, if he was really caught as the main culprit of the emperor's assassination, then I think that is unlikely...

...... Yes, it's certainly possible that it's better not to help.
You say that, but you look like you want to say it can't be true, right?
"Yes. I think so.
Why is it?
It was the Kuro Wolf Order that captured your sister, of all people.
"...... What's wrong with it?
Yes, yes, ...... there are a lot of problems with it, but ...... the biggest problem is that it's called the Knights of Death, right?

　There were some pretty disturbing names that I hadn't heard from Henriette.
　He tilts his head to wonder why, but you'll soon find out why.
　Because I didn't have to say it.

"Although they are ostensibly an elite unit, in reality, they are made up entirely of condemned prisoners,
"Convicts on death row, is it?　I have a feeling it's not going to work as a knightly order before ...... elite.
It's not like it really existed.
That's how you put it, where did you encounter it?
"...... a little bit?
"So it was ...... my apologies as a fellow empireman. I am sorry. But they are special and the rest of the Order is wonderful.

　It's not just the fact that they've heard about the man, but also the fact that the knights of the empire are only enemy soldiers.
　You can't take it all in stride, even if you're told it's great.

　Curtis soon realized that, too, and with a wry smile, he bowed his head awkwardly, apologizing.

It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you'll be able to get your hands on a new one. It's not all condemned prisoners are sent to the Kuro Wolf Order to begin with.
But honestly, who I know doesn't seem capable of acting as an Order?
I think that ...... must have had some sort of reason for him to do so. I've heard that most of the missions that the Kuro Wolf Knights are sent on originally are not problematic as long as they have a minimum of discipline. I know it's rude to talk like this, but I'm afraid that in your case it was just bad luck.
It's hard for the people who were involved to just chalk it up to bad luck ...... but since they weren't directly involved, it's not really for us to say too much.
Well, ...... they're the only ones who have the right to complain.
At any rate, ...... but they are called the Knights of Death not only because they are on death row. Rather, it's more of a coincidence.
"...... is on death row, incidentally?
"Yes, sir. The missions they are given are all basically death-related. Not only is it dangerous, but if they fail or even succeed, they will have to pay for it with death. The mortality rate for a single mission is said to be as high as 80 or 90 percent, and they are called the elite because only those who can survive such a mission survive, rather than because it is a token. Even so, I hear there are only two people who have survived for more than a year so far.

　There was only death before it, and the Kuro Wolf Order was created on the premise of death in the first place.
　Hence, it seemed to be called the Order of Death.

　And the reason why you've never heard of it is simply because you've heard all the stories up to that point.
　It is probably because Henriette thought that there was no need to tell her the ostentatious name, that she never heard of it.

　In fact, there was no need to hear the name at that moment.
　On the contrary, Curtis said the name because he had to in this situation.

And there is another reason why they are called the Knights of Death. It's because ...... they deliver death.
"Death, is ......?
"Yes, sir. All of their captors have met some form of death. They were condemned to death or died an unnatural death in ...... prison. That's why they are also feared ......
Okay, it's ......, so you don't know all the details, but you asked us for help.
"...... results, because they don't change?

　Allen's eyes narrowed slightly as he watched Curtis nod in agreement.

　There's nothing unusual in the story so far, and it makes sense.
　There are a few things to worry about, but we'll check them out little by little.

　For now, it seemed to make sense to go on with the story.

I know you think you need to help Henriette, and I don't disagree with that, but have you decided what exactly you're going to do?
That's why I'm embarrassed to have to go to ......, but I don't have anything at the moment. I'm thinking of going to the imperial city first and gathering information about it, but ......
I see. ...... Oh, well, I guess it's better to mention that now?　They don't count me as an asset much. I'm at level one.

　The moment I said that, I got a half-eyed look from Leeds and the others as if to say what the hell you're talking about, but I'm not lying.


　And if you're thinking about the future, you shouldn't be too flashy, and if you don't know what's going to happen, you should keep your hands hidden if possible.

　Of course, I won't hesitate to do so if necessary, but given the current uncertainty, I don't think we should reveal too much about ourselves.

...... should tell you that you shouldn't count me as an asset. It's a good thing that I'm confident that I can be of some use in the forest, but it's certainly not in the imperial capital.
I'd be an asset, too.
"...... as well?

　There seemed to be something to say, but there were no objections, and Leeds and the others agreed one by one.
　Noel is supposed to be able to fight reasonably well, but he deceives by using the forest as a comparison, and Leeds and Milene aren't really much of a fighter, so he's still not lying.
　Just because Milene doesn't count as a force, doesn't mean she doesn't have the means to fight, but that's not something we need to talk about.

I don't know if you're going to be able to get your hands on some of these things. I'm not a fan of fighting, and I didn't want to do anything too flashy from the start. Above all, it's reassuring enough that you're willing to help me.

　You will be able to find out what the reason is for the slight hardening of the face, although Curtis has told you so.
　It's really best if you're overthinking it. ...... Now, we'll see what happens.

　You're going to be able to find out more about the fact that you're not going to be able to get a good deal more than you'd like.