I ran to my destination, dealing with both demons and mages.
　Chloe sent me to the Knights who were in sight.
　All that's left is for me to get through this as quickly as possible.
　If Chloe was telling the truth, Mariel would be on her way to Iris. ...... Instead of thinking about what's next, let's focus on getting here first.
　In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.
　In fact, there were no more mages than before.
　I could hear the voices of demons echoing in the distance, but this area seemed to be in a different space.
　I stopped and faced the source.

You're one of the mages who enforce the wards here, aren't you?
"Hmm, yes. You've come a long way, Alta Schweizer.

　The girl's voice reaches my ears.
　A girl in a robe is waiting for me, alone.

Do you know who I am?
"Of course you do.　You're a celebrity, and you're the youngest knight in the kingdom, having defeated several swordsmen by yourself. ...... Not long ago, you were just a rumor. I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that.
I'm not sure what to say. I'm a knight, as you know. I'm a knight, as you know, so you can either surrender and lift the wards here, or you can fight me.
"Oh, is that what chivalry is all about?　You know the answer to that question, don't you?

　The girl's mouth twisted into a smile.
　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.
　I thought I had chosen this place because I could see it from a distance, but it seems I was right.
　Her answer signaled the beginning of the war.

"All right, let's deactivate the warding!

　I should have.

"...... what?

　I couldn't help but ask back.
　I didn't expect such a response in this situation.

I said, "That's why I said I'm going to remove the warding. It's quite tiring to maintain them. I don't want to go through all that trouble.
"Does that mean you're surrendering?
No, no, no, no, no. I'm just getting started.
No, no, no.　From now on, ......?
That's right. It looks like she's just arrived.

　The girl makes a gesture as if she is looking behind me.
　It's Cashel Rahmberg with a few knights.

I'm finally catching up. I didn't think we'd have made it to the enemy's master by now.

　For a moment, Cashel was at a loss for words.
　I glanced at him and asked.

"Do you know him by any chance?
"No...
"Hmm, don't be silly, 'princess'. You're the head of the Blue House. Well, it's just a decoration, though.

　The girl's words upset the knights around her.
　Bullfouth is the name of a magic cult that has been making headlines lately.
　It's not surprising that the girl said that the head of it is Cashel.

I'm not going to let you get away with this. ...... Don't be silly. Why do I have to deal with people like you and ......
That's what you understand the most, isn't it? Bluefause is an organization that can conduct illegal magical experiments, and any research that is successful there will be officially announced by the Magic Society. I guess that's why they run two organizations. But your personal advisor, Sir Farren Torbert, has betrayed you.
"Farren is ......?

　When Cashel heard the name "Farren", he became very upset.
　I know that name too - a man who has strayed from the path of the knightly family of Torbert, which originally focused on the study of magic.
　I had heard that he belonged to a magic association, but from what the girl said, many people belong to both the magic association and the Order.

I think it's useless to get carried away. So let's be honest, Cashel-sama.
"If you're ......, what's the point of this, Lusa? I didn't hear anything!

　I don't know what you're talking about, Roosa.
　I didn't hear anything!" Cashel says angrily.
　Hearing Cashel's words, Roosa suddenly starts laughing out loud.

"Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!　Didn't you hear me earlier?　You were abandoned by Farren. That's why he decided to carry out this operation and take Iris hostage.
"Take Iris hostage? ......?　He didn't have to do that.
He didn't have to do that. - "'Keep her in the dark'?　But the fact that Sir Torbert still went through with this plan means that he doesn't trust you, right?


......, so that means you betrayed me, too.
That's not true. I've never been on your side, princess.
Stop calling me that. ......
Why not?　You're a girl. It's not wrong to call you that.
You're a girl.

　I was surprised to hear her say that.
　Kashel Lernberg is a girl.
　If that's the case, then the engagement story itself was never meant to be in the first place.

You ......!　How did you know about ......!
"Hmmm, well?　Sir Torbert told you, didn't he?
That's bullshit!

　It was Cashel who started to move when he heard Roosa's words.
　I can feel the high magic power. If the Rahmberg family was an excellent mage family, Cashel was exceptional.
　The ground around Roussa rises, and the magic takes effect - but the next moment, all that rises is blown up.

......

　When Cashel saw the scene, he was speechless.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. Mr. Cashel.
".......

　Cashel steps back.
　A strange sense of intimidation. The knights are also pressured by this atmosphere.
　I stood in front of Cashel.

"A, Alta, ......?
I'll check the situation later, but I do know one thing. You are the enemy.
"Oh, well, I guess you could say that. Well, you're going to be in our way anyway, so ...... you may as well disappear here. The "Red Lotus Witch" - Lusa Plominate will take care of it.

　She took off her robe to reveal long hair that could be described as crimson.
　I confronted Lusa, who was holding a spear of flame created by magic.