Looking out the carriage window at the distant Imperial Capital, Allen let out a breath.
　What can I say--

I don't know how I ended up here in search of a peaceful life. ......

　If someone told me that I was cursed six months ago or this time, I would just believe it.

　I'm beginning to think that I'm rather serious about this, but a word came from next to me that was unexpected.

You may ask why, but ...... I think it's mainly because of you, Allen?
Well, I don't know if it's anything else, but I'd like to know if it is.
"There is no objection to ......
No, no, no, you have an objection to me?

　This case shouldn't be so much Allen's fault.
　At the very least, it was everyone's decision to come to the imperial capital, and at that point, more than half of the blame should not be Allen's fault.

It's true that it was the consensus of all of us that we came to the imperial capital, but the fact that our stay in the ...... imperial capital was extended by about two weeks was Allen's fault, right?
...... Well, I don't know what you're talking about.
I'm not going to complain about staying behind, because I'm sure we would have been anxious to leave in there. ...... I'm sure it was you who took it upon yourself to pick a fight with the royal family and the Leubland family.
No, no, no, I didn't mean to get in a fight. It's just that he did some things that I didn't like personally, so I nailed him.
...... How can you think of destroying your entire house if you continue to do things you don't like any longer?
Aside from the Leubland family, destroying a house to the royal family means destroying an empire, too.
...... seems to be at odds with your perception.

　Sighs fell from next to me as I said this without taking my eyes off the window.
　Well, it's a joke, but I can't help but feel like complaining a bit or two.

"Well, I'm still not glad I didn't come here.
Certainly, I don't know what would have happened if you hadn't come along. Well, it may not have affected us all that much: ......
Well, on the other hand, the Empire might have preferred you not to come.
Maybe for the majority of people at ......?　Especially with people around the Leubland house.
As for the Leubland family, I guess it's just karma, to be honest.

　Defeating Curtis, rescuing Henriette, and all is happily ever after ...... was not a given.
　The reality is that, unlike the story, there's a lot to clean up.

　First of all, the conclusion is that the house of Liubrand is going to fall.
　This is a certainty, and it doesn't mean that Allen will do anything.
　If he didn't, there would be no way to put an end to this otherwise.

　This is ultimately about the assassination of the emperor, but this was done by Curtis.
　The perpetrator was the devil, and Curtis killed him, but as long as Curtis is a co-conspirator, all the guilt and punishment will fall on Curtis.

　But here's the thing, it's Curtis's situation.
　Although he is not a member of the royal family, he has the blood of the emperor, and there are only three members of the royal family left in the empire today.
　I couldn't execute Curtis, just in case.

　That being said, this is as far as the case goes.
　Someone clearly needed to be held accountable, and it was the Leubland family that had the upper hand.

　The current head of the family, adopted by Curtis and headed by Henriette, who would have been the culprit if Allen had done nothing: ...... No, that's a bit of a misnomer.
　I'm not sure if that's the right word, because after all, the Emperor's assassin was Henriette.

　This is nominally why the house of Liubrand will be destroyed.
　The head of the house is said to have plotted and carried out the emperor's assassination, and he is made to take responsibility for it.
　In reality, the family was to be put to death as part of the family's death penalty, but the family is being treated with compassion and the house is being demolished.
　The land ruled by the Liubrand family will be taken over by some other family in the future.

　Incidentally, Henriette was already executed.
　You're going to be able to find out what's going on and the next day after the situation became known, the execution was carried out.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one. I'm sure that the uncles, especially the acting head of the family, have had a luxurious life based on the Marquis' standards, so their future will be difficult, but that's none of their business.
...... No, you think it's somebody else's problem, but it's yours, and you're in trouble, right?

　And then, he smiles at Henriette, who was supposed to be executed, but he seems to be fine with it.
　It's true that Henriette can manage to do most of the work if she wanted to, but.
　Even if she did end up dead.

　So, of course, this Henriette isn't a ghost or an imposter.
　Rather, the one who was executed was an imposter.
　So, Henriette was executed and then exiled.

　There's a good reason for this, and it has to do with responsibility for the incident.
　Since it is official that Curtis was adopted, the head of the family, Henriette, has to take responsibility.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world and what's going on in the world. ...... Well, that's related to the fact that he's been fighting with the royal family and the Liubrand family.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make your life easier and more fun. They do not know this.
　They really think that Henriette was executed.

　If you let them know, you'll get in trouble for that reason: ...... It seems that they really were incompetent.
　The reason why the house of Liubrand is being destroyed is so that they can be crushed under the guise of responsibility.
　They're going to take all of this away without knowing anything about it. ...... That's what karma is all about.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with your friends and family.

It's just that Henriette is now just Henriette, and that's all. It's not so much a matter of concern. There are others in the same position.
"Ah ......, well, sure, I'm still without a status, too.
"...... Dear Henriette, are you trying to approach Mr. Allen, saying something like that?
Oh, you understand, don't you?　But it's all about strategy. Oh, and Henriette is no longer a member of the Marquess family, so stop calling her names.
"...... is indeed the former head of the Marquess family?
What does this have to do with your abilities as the head of the Marquess family?
Is it or not?　A nobleman needs to find and win a suitable partner for himself.

　Well, when a nobleman chooses a marriage partner, he usually looks for a partner who will be beneficial to his house or country.

　And in that case, it is often attractive to the other house or country as well.
　If one's house has something more beneficial to the other house or country, that's fine, but if not, then the marriage partner itself must be beneficial.



　If you think about it that way, it is certainly necessary for the aristocrats to have some skill in this area.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're going to do with your money.

It's a good thing that you have a good idea of what you want to do.　That sounds rude to me, but is it okay for a nobleman?
Well, yes, there is a problem with ...... or not, but it's not a problem.
Well, that's not uncommon, but it happens all the time. If it lacks blood, it is supplemented by ability, and if it lacks ability, it is supplemented by blood. And if the sum of both is not enough, they add more dense blood. It's a common thought for nobles, let alone royalty.
"...... it, even Leeds?
I'm rather typical of my situation right now. My situation right now is a real marriage. Well, your partner is in a bit of a holding pattern.

　Then I thought I saw Rees glancing at me, but I guess I just imagined it.
　Now Allen is just an unidentified person.
　There's no way that's relevant to this story.

　You will be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for when you look out the window while thinking about this, but it's still none of Allen's business.

I'm sure the ...... aristocracy is more troublesome than you think.
That's the responsibility of being born a king and a nobleman. But if it's really too much trouble, just throw it away. If you don't, then I think it's the same for all of us to take responsibility, right?
"Throw away, or ......, or whatever it is, and then

　Looking into the murmurings, Noel's face showed what was instantly recognizable as anguish.

　Perhaps Noel is now thinking about the idea of an Elf king.
　Is it really worth throwing away just because it's a hassle?

I think that even if ...... were to throw it away, they would just treat it as an ordinary fellow human being, right?　They said so too. They probably know better than I do what it means to be a king. But when your child is born, they will probably try to make you king.
"Child, hey ......, that's too far for me. I can't imagine it at all.

　Letting out a sigh, Noel said that ...... suddenly became quiet.

　I'm sure you'll find that everyone is staring at Noel and wondering what's going on.
　Moreover, the emotions floating around seemed to be the same, and unless Allen had misjudged them, it seemed to be suspicion.

　Noel flinched at the situation and stepped back slightly.

"What?
No ...... for saying that, but if you're not careful, Noel is the one who's going to win out.
"What, huh?　Don't do that, that kind of accusation.
"...... understand
"Why does Milene usually give vague and ambiguous answers, but at times like this, she nods her head firmly: ......!
You see, you're sitting right in front of Allen, as you are now, right in front of him.

　Indeed, Henriette was right, Noel is sitting in front of Allen.

　Incidentally, I should add that Allen is sitting on the left side of the road, and Leeds is next to him on the right.
　In front of Leeds is Milene, and next to her is Henriette.

　Furthermore, if I may add, this carriage that Allen and the others are riding in is a high-speed carriage designed for the empire.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going to be the best way to get to Laurus: ...... No, I just borrowed it as a parting gift from Henriette.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find it at Laurus, since you're planning to change at Laurus, so it will be collected appropriately.

　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.

I'm sure you'll find yourself sitting next to or in front of Mr. Allen, as was the case on the way to the Empire and the Imperial City: ......
"You just happened to have a chance, didn't you?
"...... such a place
"So why is Milene nodding firmly to ......!

　Honestly it's pretty noisy because it's shouted at the front.
　Loud, but ...... this was also the loudness you wanted in a way.

　Then surely it's something to be taken in stride.

...... Allen, don't you look so happy?
"Huh?　Oh, well, yeah ...... I guess so. I don't know how it happened, but I've been harvesting ...... too.

　It wasn't just a random act that came out of my mouth.
　Certainly, there was something to be gained this time.

　--I remembered what it means to help people.
　I remembered that you don't need some kind of a logic to help people.

　Yes, my thinking had been clouded by the afterthoughts, but you don't have to think so hard to help people.
　If you wanted to help, then you should help.
　That's all there was to it.

　It's just an ordinary thing, but I think that's what I got this time.

　When I was thinking this, for some reason, Allen was being looked at by all of us at once.
　And he's looking at you all at the same time.

Hey, what's up with ......?
"Is that what harvesting is about after all ......?
Henriette, you mean, right?
"...... Animals?
The first thing that comes to mind when you think about it is the fact that it's a good idea to be able to have a good time with your friends.
No, not at all, okay?

　I mean, why would that happen?
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a place where you can live in peace.

But in any case, ...... I'm especially tired of all the things this time around, and it's time for me to find a place where I can live in peace.
"Well, ...... to be honest, I'm afraid it's going to be difficult for you as long as you're Mr. Allen.
Well, at this rate, you're going to be hard to beat.


"...... impossible?
Well, it's Allen. I can see how I'm going to end up getting into something again.
No, no, no. You'll find my promised land next time.

　I'm being rather serious, but everyone's reaction was to look at me lukewarmly, as if I wished I could find them.
　This is so rude.

　As I said this, I turned my gaze out the window.
　Before I knew it, the imperial capital was no longer in sight, and there was only a grassy field.
　The sky I casually looked at was the same blue sky as the day I saw it, or the same blue sky as usual.

　It's true that this time you're hoping for the same.
　But that's about it ...... and then I wondered what would happen.
　Feeling everyone's eyes on him, and thinking about the future, Allen let out a breath as if it were spilled into the sky.