--The women were on the move.

"Rita. What does Master Deanna's note mean?
"It's a code the Cresta family often uses. It's a code the Cresters use quite a bit. ...... First, contact the three Named Ladies, Master Magnum, and the palace guard.
"And then?
I'm sure you'll be able to figure out the best way to get the best out of me. I'm sure you can leave this task to Ria and Yolanda. ...... How can you be so clever in that one moment?
This is not the time to be impressed!
Yes, Rita. If this continues, Diana will ......
Calm down, Yuri, Lurie. No matter how things turn out, Diana-sama will not be killed like that stupid knight said.
"...... How can you be so sure?
I'm sure you're not the only one. --Deanna is the daughter of the Cresta family.　I'm sure you're not the only one. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's had it.
No way. ......
But, as you all know, Diana does not want her country to end in exchange for her life. ...... It's hard to have a good-natured Lord.
I mean, from now on, we are...
I mean, we're going to have to make sure that the Cresters don't destroy the kingdom with all the bad guys.
"So you're going to have evidence in the palace to hang the bad guys?

Yes. Yes, we can do it, we will. That's what Master Diana believed when she left us here and dared to fall into the hands of the enemy as bait. What the Lord has entrusted to us, we must accomplish with all our might.

　The girls correctly understood what Deanna believed and entrusted to them. They didn't waste a second of their time.

"...... I see.
"Mrs. Magnum. There is no one else in the palace who can prove this but us. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one. ...... Please help us.
Raise your head, Rita.
Mrs. .......
You don't need to tell me that. Dear Deanna ...... No, I will not allow Deanna, that sweet child, to be framed for kidnapping and murder, and to be left to fade away innocent.
"...... What does that mean?
It's not for the sake of the palace, for the sake of the country, to save the Red Rose. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to do it. ...... But you know, Rita. I'm sure that the people that I, and I'm sure the people that you're going to be bowing to, are not going to be moving because of any preconceived notions or universal values.
What do you mean, beyond the preconceived notions and values?
People are moved by truth. It's when their heart is moved, not their head. --In the beginning she was only Fiona's proud niece, but in this short time she has melted my heart, which was frozen long ago, with her deep tenderness.
"...... Diana, you really . I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that.

If the reality of Deanna's loss and the future in which she cries must be avoided equally. I'll do whatever I can to make that happen. The chief maid's chair is nothing in front of that blessed soul.

　The girl who came to the palace alone as the "Daughter of Evil". Before she knew it, she had moved others with her mind and actions, and she was no longer alone.

"Kill Master Diana?
"...... Oh, dear.
How ...... foolish can the people of the Outer Palace be!
The power of the Red Rose Room alone is not enough to save Master Diana. Please.
"There is no need for further pleading, Rita.
Where shall we begin, Raia?
We should ask the palace guards and trusted maids to restrict access to the outer court. In the first place, entering the inner palace without the King's permission and capturing Diana, the first in line to the inner palace, is a serious crime in itself!
Letitia, calm down!
No!
...... Master Letitia?
It was the first time. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm not sure what to do.　I'm not sure if you've ever heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it. I'm not sure.
The same is true for me when it comes to ....... I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've seen it before. There are not many young ladies whose attitude has not changed from the first time they met you to now.
I'm sure you've heard of her. She doesn't give up on them, she doesn't give up on believing in them, she doesn't walk away from the circle. I'm sure I'm still trapped in my own life. I'm sure she doesn't even think about the fact that we're all grieving because she's trapped.
"Dear Yolanda: ......
"Master Laetitia, this is no time for tears. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work. ...... And this time, you must understand. I'm sure you'll understand how much we love you and how much we want to get to know you better.


Yes!

Did you get the ...... story straight?　In the meantime, I think we should go to the side rooms of the 'Red Rose Extremists' as 'Named' to hear what they have to say.

　I'm not going to give up on her, because I want a future with her. I'm sure you're not the only one.

I got a call from Al. The palace guard has been split into two groups, with one group secretly searching for Miss Shayla.
Is that an order from His Majesty?
Yes. In this situation, it's the Imperial Guards who are most comfortable moving. Your Majesty's point of view is correct. ...... is correct, but naive.
There is something lurking behind the scenes that would make Sirius hesitate to move the Darkness. ......
I'm not going to let my men die in vain. It's a good idea to take a look at the details on the web and see if you can find anything that might help you.
So you're not going to do a search?

There are many things that can be done under the guise of a "search". It's a great opportunity to disperse to King's Landing with impunity, I won't waste it.

I had no intention of abandoning the other's life either.

　The series of events that took place in the palace. The men who were trying to figure it out without the palace didn't know.

　A woman's strength. --A woman's strength... a woman's strength... a woman's strength... a woman's strength... a woman's strength... a woman's strength... a woman's strength... a woman's strength.
　Woman's friendship. --A woman's friendship is difficult to forge, but when it is forged, it has tremendous power.

　The men who saw the palace as a mere device for politics, as one of the boards on which they vied for power.
　Men who thought of the women living in the palace as pawns on a board that could be moved freely.

　They thought they were human beings who could think and act for themselves. They didn't even consider that they were powerless, but not helpless.
　--Much less.

I'm back.
Master Shayla!
You're safe. You're safe!
My safety doesn't matter right now. Where's Miss Deanna?　There's not much time left before the congress.
Miss Shayla. ...... you?

I... I've come back here to help you and to rid your reign of those who would harm it.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm not a fan of your work.

I can't let her die. I'm sure you all feel the same way. --Please lend me your power, please lend me your power!

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure it's a good idea.
　I'm sure I never even imagined it. ......


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...... What are you doing, woman?
You can't even guess where you are or what you're doing!
Your face is familiar. You must be her concubine. You must be a lady-in-waiting. How could a lady-in-waiting, who is forbidden to leave the palace without your permission, come here!
Return to the palace now and await guidance from the Home Guard!

　The pro-guillotine group, mostly on the right, came to their senses and began to make a scene. The daughters, with Shayla in the lead, walked into the assembly hall and listened to their shouting and their words without a care in the world.

"Oh dear. "Oh, my God, you're talking crazy, aren't you?
"In the first place, is it not you who have trespassed into our garden, which is not permitted to be entered without the King's permission, without courtesy or consideration, and plundered our proud roses?
We're just here to get our precious rose back. We are just here to get our precious rose back. ...... If you leave it to your lordship, the rose may spill its precious dew.

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　I'm not sure if it's a good thing or not.

"Cheeky!
You're a woman. ......
This is not the place for you to be!
"Why?

　The lustrous, slightly low voice of Raia defeated the men's screams with a single word.

I'm not sure what to make of that. It does not matter what gender you are, or what position you hold in the royal court. ...... Isn't that right, sir?

　The last confirmation came from the chancellor, Volz, who was sitting in the chair.
　I'm not sure if I'd be able to do that.

That's right. ...... and you?
The current Marquis of Stresia's only daughter, Ria. The Marquis of Stracia has given me the Waterlilies Room in his palace.
I see. You certainly have the right to address the council.
But, my lord. As he himself has said, he is a concubine. He's not allowed to leave the palace!


"Then let me ask you this. Did you get permission from His Majesty to take our Red Rose, Diana, out of the palace?

　In a soft and cool voice, Yolanda quickly replied. Catching the Prime Minister's gaze, she bowed gracefully.

'Greetings, Your Highness. The current Marquis of Yustor is my eldest daughter, Yolanda. Her seat in the palace is 'The Orchid'.
"Yes. I see.
Sir. Please confirm this with His Majesty. Whether or not you have permission to take the Red Rose out of the palace.
I don't need to know. This whole affair was carried out at the discretion of a few of my subjects, without a single word to His Majesty.
If that's the case, then I think you should all be aware that the departure of my wife from the palace is also at our discretion.

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I've been so impressed with your work. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. ...... Yolanda smiled and didn't take a step back.
　I'm not sure what to make of it.

"Your Majesty. I'm not sure what to think.
"Suzuran has a point. The Red Rose, the pinnacle of the entourage, was taken prisoner without my permission by the royal knights who are supposed to be guarding the palace gates at all times. As members of the royal court, they have the right to express their opinions on this matter, and it is only natural that they should go to the council to do so.
"Your Majesty!

　One of the noblemen stood up as if in a panic.

"No, Your Majesty. It is always the selfish behavior of women that misleads the king and tilts the country. It is true that the right to speak in Parliament is not restricted to men or women, but you should not so easily listen to the words of the women who compete for your favor!
"...... If that's the way you feel, you shouldn't have opened the inner palace in the first place, should you?

　I'm not sure what to make of this. Juke shrugged his shoulders and continued.

I've been with them longer than you have, at least. I know very well that neither Waterlily nor Suzuran are the kind of women who would scramble unseemly to gain my favor. --What are you doing here with so many people?

　When the King asked, Raia and Yolanda looked at each other and laughed.

"Your Majesty. We're just accompanying you today.
"Yes. We are only accompanying you today, Your Majesty." "Yes, but if you ask us so earnestly, we cannot help but listen.

　And then the two of them looked at each other.

"Greetings to His Majesty the King. Baron Callerd's only daughter, Shayla. I've just returned safely to the palace.

　With flawless manners and a formal bow, the "favored princess" who had been presumed dead was there.
　Juke's eyes were filled with relief, but he didn't show any further emotion to the crowd of people watching.
　As the King, he nodded.

I'm glad you made it back. ...... must have been terrifying to be kidnapped without knowing why.
That's a shame. It was frightening, but I can't be too lenient when I think of all the people who have been in trouble because of my carelessness.

　Straighten up, look up.
　Unabashedly, Shayla met Deanna's eyes head on. I'm not sure what to say.
　--I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's a bit of a jerk.

I'm not sure what to say. ...... No, Deanna. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's had it.
What are you saying?

　Slowly, slowly. What is it?
　--It was hard to stay a Red Rose with the relief and joy.

"Are you all right, Master Shayla? Are you hurt?　I can only trust that you will return safe and sound. ...... I'm so glad.
"...... You're still the same, Master Diana. You're in a more dangerous place than I am.
Such. It seems that everything that happens to me is caused by me. But Master Shayla is different. You've been involved in all of this from the beginning.
Even if it didn't start out of my own volition. Even though it didn't start out of my own will, I'm here now because I followed my heart.

　Shayla's eyes were shining brighter than ever, and she was looking at something very clear.
　Before Deanna could ask, Shayla's gaze had shifted from Deanna to the Prime Minister.

"Your Highness. Can you forgive me for saying that?
"Forgive me. You were the victim of a kidnapping, and you survived, so your words are the best testimony I can give.
Thank you very much.

　Before I knew it, the center of the assembly hall was filled with the daughters of the Imperial Court. In addition to the three named men, Shayla's friends Lidil and Nasha, as well as a few of the entourage of the Hidden Neutrals, can also be seen.


　At their appearance, Edward and Dualis, who had been talking, silently gave up their places. They were "Cresta," by nature, and it was no small feat to instantly erase their presence. They casually pulled their carts to the side so that their daughters would stand out.
　As if on cue, they all looked at Shayla at once, having completely taken over the scene.
　Shayla turned around. She turns and speaks to the council chamber.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the assembly. I would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Although the kidnapping was due to force majeure, it could have been prevented if we had taken proper precautions. I am truly sorry for failing to do so and causing such a commotion.
...... As the Red Rose asked, are you injured?
Thank you for your concern. I only bumped it a little when I ran away. There is no such thing as an injury.

　The noblemen sitting in the council chamber all turned their eyes to Shayla as she answered the question from Yolanda's father, the Marquis of Eustace, without hesitation. Shayla is a baroness, and her current "parents" are "snobs" in aristocratic society to the extent that they have been sentenced to house arrest by the royal court. This is the first time in the history of the Kingdom of Ergeland that such a daughter is standing up and speaking her mind in the House of Lords, where the heads of the noble families of the kingdom are gathered.
　Normally, Shayla would have been subjected to a great deal of abuse, but the Prime Minister has given her permission to speak here. Condemning her here would be the same as complaining about the Prime Minister's decision, so no one made any move to interrupt Shayla's words, regardless of their inner feelings.
　It is not clear whether it was because his daughter (Laetitia) gave him a casual, cold look or not, but the Count Keel, who had been pondering with a piece of paper that looked like a map just a moment ago, put the paper away in his pocket and cleared his throat.

I'm glad you're back safe and sound. What do you mean by 'escaped'?　You were not rescued by the palace knights?
I'm glad you're back safe and sound, but what do you mean by 'escaped'? That's why I was able to steal their attention and escape.
That's ...... a very bold thing to do.
When I woke up, they were just planning to kill me. It's true that I'm a helpless woman, but I'm not so desperate for life that I'm willing to die quietly in a situation where I'll be killed if I don't escape.
It's only natural. You've made up your mind.

　Count Kiel nodded his head, and the Marquis of Stresia leaned forward.

"But, Miss Callerd. But Miss Callerd, you did not run away and return to King's Landing alone, did you?
"Of course not. I was trapped in a dilapidated hut in the middle of an unknown forest. I managed to escape from the hut, but honestly, if I hadn't, I would have been found and killed immediately.
"So there was a being that helped you. ...... Who was it?
I've been told that he is a traveler who has no connection to the nobility and travels throughout the kingdom. He saw me at my wits end in the woods and asked me what was wrong. When I explained to him that I had to return to the capital as soon as possible, he kindly said that he would show me the way.

　As she listened to Shayla's explanation, Diana's eyes became distant. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you. I'm not sure what to make of it.

I see. So you were saved by kind people.
"Yes, sir. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and what you can do to help.

　I remember that flow very well too. I don't know who was the main player in the lie (scenario), but I'm sure they were aiming for it. It's hard to believe that a "traveler" who kindly helps a girl who seems to be in trouble, takes her back to her destination, and then disappears without receiving any reward or thanks would be lying around so often. I'm not sure what to make of this. ...... Sure enough, Juke is looking at Dualis and Edward as if he wants to say something.

I'm not sure what to say. I'm not sure what to make of that.
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　I'm not sure what to make of this. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.
　--But...

The one who took Shayla from him is me, Christel Gracie, the leader of the Kingsguard of the Imperial Court. The one who took Shayla from him is me, Christel Gracie, the leader of the Rear Guard. Of course, I was suspicious of him showing up with Shayla, and I corrected his identity.

　I'm not going to be so naive as to let a lie (scenario) end up being a fake," said Clester.
　Chris smiled cheerfully as he stepped forward.

He was a trader and had connections with merchant families all over. He came to King's Landing to discuss business with the Nolan Trading Company. We tracked him down after he escaped from us, and he told us that he didn't want to get involved in the complicated mess of the nobles, but he also didn't want to be suspected. The head of the Nolan Chamber of Commerce will testify to my identity, so if you have any questions, please contact the Chamber of Commerce. I immediately contacted the Chamber of Commerce, and they agreed to be his guarantor.

The Nolan Chamber of Commerce has branches all over the kingdom, with a wide range of customers, from nobles to commoners. Even though their status is that of ordinary people, their influence is immense. Being vouched for by the head of the General Assembly indicates that the Chamber of Commerce is behind the Traveler. If you want to attack the Travelers, you have to be prepared to make an enemy of the Nolan Chamber of Commerce," Chris declared in a roundabout way.

(Not only your aunt, but also your uncle is serious. ......)

　Even though she was not known to the noble community, Fiona was the wife of the current head of the Nolan Chamber of Commerce. In other words, the "General Manager" who vouched for the traveler's identity is Deanna's uncle-in-law, Jin. Normally, Jin is a cold-hearted merchant who doesn't show any hint of a connection with the Crester family, but he seems to be very angry, as he doesn't hesitate to appear in this important scene.
　Shayla smiled at Chris, who was smiling coldly.

"Well. So, if we go to the Nolan Trading Company, we will be able to thank him?
"Indeed, Master Shayla. I'm not sure if he'll take the thank you as a sign of respect, given the way he's acting.


"Hmm, yes. I guess you're right.

　For some reason, the chuckles of my sister-in-law (Chris) and best friend (Shayla) scared me. From the look of Chris, it seems certain that she has been in contact with Kai, the traveler, but they haven't had time to talk about it in depth. But what is this sense of anticipation?
　The Marquis of Eustace, seeing that the conversation has come to an end, asks.

"So, Miss Callerd. What do you have to tell us about this kidnapping?
"Yup, the kidnappers were connected to the Red Rose!　Isn't that right?

　The Marquis of Harrai, whose existence has been forgotten since his entourage took control of the place, shouted.
　The Marquis of Harrai, who had been forgotten since his entourage took control of the place, shouted at him.

We have come here to prove that this is impossible.

　Sheila stabbed him with her icy cold gaze and her quiet, polite, yet clearly contemptuous words.
　Before her astonishment could turn to anger, Shayla turned her gaze back to the front.

I'm sure you'll be able to see that I'm not the only one who's had it. It's not just me, but anyone who lives in the inner palace and is in constant contact with Diana knows this for sure. ...... However, it seems that there are many people in the Outer Palace who do not understand that level of understanding.
You're being rude!
"If I must be polite, I will be polite, of course. But why should we, the women of the Imperial Court, be polite to those who are plotting to hunt down our Master Diana and snuff out her life through despicable means?

　The most surprised person in the room was probably not the group promoting the execution, but Deanna herself, who was being protected. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

(Well, ......?)

　I know that they have come to save me and my wife, the Red Rose. I understand very well. In fact, Deanna even made a note to Rita before she was caught to gather evidence and testimony that could only be obtained in the palace.
　But that was only on the premise that she would work with the Cresta family through Rita and Chris. I didn't ask her to create a situation where the council would be filled with dresses like this. Although it was pleasing to the eyes to see a bleak assembly filled with colorful dresses, it was also pleasing to the eye.
　Even if all the ladies from the side chambers were to come in. If the three "Named" or Master Magnum were leading the charge, it would be understandable, but why is Shayla standing in the way? After being kidnapped and coming back to life, shouldn't she be resting in her room?
　And Shayla... By the looks of her, Shayla has no intention of ending up as a witness called "victim," and she is ready to crush the subject of this council, the crime of kidnapping and murder of the "favored princess" by the Red Rose. It's not uncommon to hear of kidnap victims returning to their homes almost on their own and then coming to the courtroom to defend their abductors. ...... That, too.

I'm not sure what to say. You can't allow your shallow desires to defile, pluck, and wither our beloved, supreme rose. --Prepare yourselves.

　Such a cool way to declare war.
　What had happened to Shayla? This time, Diana looked down at the council, stunned.