"I take it you had nothing to do with your beloved's selfishness in King's Landing.
"...... What?






　--Princess Royal's private quarters.

　Right after Futa and his friends went to the party.
　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

　The expression on her face was grim, and Lilac knew what was going on and made some tea.

　After the meeting, it was revealed that Elfriede, the watcher he had brought with him, had sent him to search for Wind-Earth Note and Luli-Earth Note in King's Landing.

"Luli Earthnote is probably the same Luli S. Christ who disappeared five years ago. I have to say, it's a bit of a mistake not to change her name. ......
I'm not sure what to make of that. "Well, that's the thing, isn't it? The godfather had feelings.
It was probably named by Azalea, the mother of Wind Earth Note's bodyguard. Now, what shall we do?

　With a difficult look on his face, Barrier Reef looked at Lilac.

　With a clear face, she seemed to be saying that she didn't care, and that this was a matter for the Imperial Kingdom.

　At the same time, the royal capital is also in trouble.

"Why is Elfrid doing this?
"...... I guess I'll just have to blurt it out. I'm sure you've heard of it. He's attached to one of the most powerful men in the country right now. My brother just conquered a province.
I see. That's where Princess Azalea got married.
That's right. I'm not sure what to do. The blood of the royal family comes out as a crest on the back, in addition to the bloodline certificate.
"Anyway, we have to collect it. And if you can't get it back, who knows what will happen to the man or the Elflead?
"Well, something like that?　My brother is the one who started the civil war, and he's done a lot of things. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what to do.　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.
"That's not the point. The point is.
"...... I know. I can't be responsible for that, but I admit that I am responsible for the empire.
"Good.

　This is a great way to get the most out of your business.

I'm not sure what to do. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
I'm sure you'll agree. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm using this as an excuse to get rid of you.
"Don't you?
Well...

　I don't know." Lilac shrugs her shoulders.
　There's certainly less reason for me to marry into the Empire.

　But there is another use for this man.
　That's what Lilac was thinking.

"I'll take care of everything with Chiruri. I'll get rid of everything that's in her way so she can live the life she wants.
I see. I don't care.
"If you didn't care, why would you do all this research?
"I found this while I was researching you and the empire. The only thing that matters to me is my project.
"...... Hmm.

　I don't know about that," Barrier Reef says.

You should be a little more honest.



























　--I'm not sure what you mean by that.

...... What the hell is this?

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.
　The other, a bald-headed man.

"Lilac-sama, what are you doing here?

　Futa, who was the first to notice the girl, hurriedly called out to her.
　When she saw Futa, she patted her chest as if she was truly relieved, and responded with a gentle smile.

What are you doing here, Futa? I was just passing through here with His Highness the Prince when we came across ........ But I'm glad you're okay.

　Oh, he's in theatrical mode.
　I'm not sure what to say.

I'm not sure why you're asking. A lot of assassins have been targeting Mr. Wind here.
"And that's why the Orba Trading Company is in this mess?
Yes.

　Lilac nodded, and Lilac responded in a small way.
　The only thing is that she is a little bit unpretentious, and it seems that it is not because she is acting.
　She seems to have been in a bad mood since the last time we met.

　However, she didn't seem to give me any time to worry about what to do.

Are you and the ...... Orba Trading Company safe?
That's .......

　The northeastern part of the headquarters has almost completely collapsed.


　The other compartments are still intact, but there are no lights on anywhere.

　Futa, who was mumbling, and Prim and Wind, who didn't know what was going on, just shook their heads.

We've confirmed that everyone involved is safe. Although some of Orba's guards have been injured, we believe there is little damage except here. We've also called in the guards.

　It was a girl who had arrived on horseback who called out.
　She jumped off her horse, bowed, and told Lilac.

I see. ....... I'm sure you've heard of it.
Yes. Yes, I'm sorry for your loss.

　The girl, Mion, nods to Lilac, who shakes her head sadly.

　She was probably the one who had made the arrangements.
　Futa was relieved to hear that the area around the Orba Trading Company was already fully equipped with guards.

　He did not know the reason why Lilac had come here in detail.
　But since she had brought someone with her in a carriage, it seemed that there was no reason for her to be here.

"So, Your Highness. What is this?
Master Elfrid. I don't understand it either, but it seems that an assassin attacked one of King's Landing's most prized merchants.
"Oh, an assassin attacked ......?

　I'm not sure what to say.
　In the end, he took the Prince and Princess up on their offer to go see the "soon to be completed building" and ended up like this.

　An assassin attacked the Orba Trading Company.

　If the information he had recently obtained was correct, Wind Earth Note was an escort of the Orba Trading Company.
　But that doesn't mean he's going to destroy them so spectacularly.

　It's a bit excessive to kill one man. This is just going to create another firestorm.

　For example.

"...... We're in trouble. King's Landing has a reputation to uphold.
"Well, so be it.

　I'm not sure what to do.
　The Orba Chamber of Commerce has been taken to this level.
　The deterioration of security, the reputation of the guards, and the damage to the Chamber of Commerce. There are so many things I can't even think about.

　It was fortunate that Elfriede hadn't been traced yet.

　Why was he dragged into this?
　He himself was still unaware of it.

　Prince Barrier Reef and Princess Lilac.

　He will never realize until the end that these two conspired to bring him here.

Futa.
Yes.

　Lilac's face was tinged with frustration and confusion as she turned around.
　She squeezes her own chest and asks.

The assassin, could someone please tell me about him?
"Yes. If that's the case...
"That would be dangerous, Your Highness!　You cannot talk to an assassin!

　She responded to the panicked Elfrid with a soft smile.

"Don't worry. With him, you have nothing to worry about, no matter who he is.
"But...
Huta, please.

　Ignoring Elfrid's attempts to talk him down, Lilac looked back at Futa - her eyes half-lidded.

"Yes, sir. You will not be harmed, Master Lilac.

　Lilac fought off the urge to let out a sigh, wondering what she was saying with such a nice smile.
　Doesn't she realize that she is in a bad mood?

　He's always saying, "If I'm happy, that's all that matters," while he's playing family with his maid.

　If a single word like that can motivate you, then you're almost there.

　And I shook my head, thinking that this was not the time to be thinking about such things.

"Then, please.
What?　I understand.

　And so Futa invited a girl about the age of pasta.
　Pure white hair and skin. And strong red eyes, like red jewels.

　She stood in front of Lilac and Elfrid, looked at them and then looked at Lilac.

"This is Her Highness Princess Lilac M. Fangini.
"Yes. And you are?
I'm Mochisuke.
Yes, Mochisuke. Do you recall the nature of this specific request?
Affirmative. The request is to kill Wind Earth Note and recover Luli Earth Note. The deadline has not been set, but only one group of assassins can complete the request. I'm told the reward is worth 50 million gold.
I see. Thank you, sir. And.



　Lilac continued to ask.

"--Where is the client?

　In retrospect, perhaps Elfrid should have known.
　Perhaps Elfrid should have realized why the assassin who had accepted the job had been so forthcoming with the details of his request.

　And why Lilac had dared to ask him if he remembered, instead of asking him to tell her what he wanted.

　Mochisuke tilted his head and said.

"The person next to you...
"What?

　It was not only Elfrid who was upset, but Futa as well.
　And at the same time, I guess. I see, that's why you brought him here.

　The kidnapping of Luli Earthnote and the murder of Wind Earthnote.
　He is, after all, an Imperial nobleman.

　And Elfrid and Futa weren't the only ones who looked surprised.

"What, what?

　Whoever it was, it was Lilac herself.

"Eh, Elfrid, sir?
You're a fool!　I'm being asked to kill a man in King's Landing?　No, no, no, no!
Of course not. If an imperial nobleman commissions an assassination in King's Landing, and this is the result, we have to demand that the imperial government do something about it.
Yeah, yeah, ...... that's right!　That's right!

　I'm not sure what to do.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

　It was that dark night. I was in a mask.
　There was no way he could be sure.

"...... audio waveform confirmed. You're the client.
"f*ck you!　What the hell do you know about voices?
I know who you are. ......

　Mochisuke tilted his head in annoyance.

　That's when it happened.

　I'm not sure what you're talking about.

　Futa turned at the sight of the young man, Lilac turned, and then...
　Before Elfrid can spit out an excuse, he tells them.

"The product, the motive. It's you, Elfrid.
"No. ...... No way, Prince!　You did this!

　If anyone can set up a situation like this, it's none other than the Barrier Reef.
　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

　In fact, it was a simple conspiracy with Lilac, but there was no reason to tell her that.

　Elfrid would never know that Lilac had already made a deal with Mion for this, or that Barrier Reef already had guards on his side.

"Luli S. Christ is here in King's Landing. You have your orders from your brother.
"If you admit to that, Prince...

　The only way Elfrid could get away with this was to get the Barrier Reef on his side.

　I'm not sure how much anyone knows about Luli S. Christ.

　So the quickest way to get Barrier Reef on board was to talk him into it.

　At any rate, yes.
　As Lilac said earlier, if it turns out that it was the assassination request of an Imperial nobleman that brought Orba Trading Company to this situation and caused the security of the capital to deteriorate to a greater or lesser extent, the relationship between the Imperial Kingdom and the Kingdom will deteriorate.

　At the very least, the Imperial Kingdom cannot afford to deal with the Kingdom at this time of extreme civil strife.
　Besides, Barrier Reef's own position would be in jeopardy.

　Barrier Reef's goal of living in this country would be defeated.

　Perhaps that was Lilac's purpose as well, but she concluded that she had no choice but to accept it if it came from within.

　Shaking his head loosely, Barrier Reef smiled resignedly.

I don't cheat.

　I don't cheat," Barrier Reef said, showing a bit of his true colors.

I wanted to do my duty to my parents. --But I can't do that. But I'm a member of the royal family, remember?　I'm a member of the royal family, and if I'm here to fulfill that responsibility, then I have to take responsibility for what happens here.
"What nonsense!　It's not too late, please reconsider!　It's not too late for you to reconsider! We should eliminate as much of the imperial disadvantage as possible!

　We must eliminate all possible disadvantages to the Imperial Kingdom!" Elfrid grabbed Barrier Reef's shoulders.

This is not the time to be dressed up. If you say I did it, then you'll be responsible for me. Yes, my responsibility, which is not under your control!　I didn't make the request, but if you say so...
"Elchan.

　Barrier Reef put his hand on the hand that was placed on his shoulder.
　He smiles gently and tells Elfriede.

But you're my man now.
I'm not stupid.
I'm not stupid.

　I'm not stupid." Barrier Reef's hand dropping his shoulder is simply disgust at his subordinate for doing something stupid. Nothing more, nothing less.



You're only following your brother because you want to save the empire. You don't want me to leave. I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with that.　I'm not sure what you're talking about.
"...... Prince Barrier Reef.
You're the idiot. You're the idiot. --You've got to worry about something other than efficiency.

　It's a good thing that you're not the only one.

You're too ...... preoccupied with other things.
What?　I'm not sure what to say. I think it's that kind of emotive feeling that gets people moving these days.

　I'm not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing.
　The way he stood in front of Lilac, protecting the nodding Elfrid, was that of a sovereign who cares for his subjects.

　Lilac dares to ignore his gesture and tells him that she doesn't care.

"So you're saying you'll take the blame?
"I guess I can't help it.　I'm a prince, after all.
"I see.

　Barrier Reef smiles smugly.
　All I see in her eyes is lilac.

　Motisuke, Izuna, Wind... She didn't even look at Prim or Futa.

　The only thing he cares about is fulfilling his mission as a member of the royal family.

　Because of his debauchery, he is now responsible for everything.

　Lilac couldn't help but like the way he smiled and accepted his heavy burden.

　He must have been loved by many people.
　Many people would have liked him.

　As he was wanted, now as a prince.

　His image stands out even more in the present.

"Have you noticed? Prince Barrier Reef.
"...... to what?

　He tilted his head as if in a daze.
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

　Next to Lilac, a young man was standing.

　He was just standing there as if he wanted to say something.

　Barrier Reef is out of sight, out of mind.

"This is why I brought you here. That's why I brought you here.
Ah... I knew it was on purpose.

　Scratching his head, Barrier Reef laughs.

　Lilac smiled in response and nodded.

　That's right. On purpose.

　You knew everything and you brought me here on purpose.

　It wasn't Lilac's only goal to make Elfriede talk.

　Lilac and Elfrid saw a young man who got out of the carriage and started talking.

　He stood alone in front of the carriage for a while.

　He stood alone in front of the carriage for a while, and Lilac was convinced that this was the end.

　She told him.

　Futa is unable to say anything when he hears of Prince Barrier Reef.

　She stood between Futa, who was trying to be a prince without seeing Futa, and Barrier Reef, who was trying to be a prince.

It's time for you to be honest.

　That's exactly what Barrier Reef said in Lilac's private chambers.







"Prince Barrier Reef--no. The former [Tenkahachi-sen] 2 no Tachi. Ocean Big Wave.