Nia rushed over to Cecilia and manipulated the pulley in the basement to bring her down to the ground.
　She then used the key she had taken from the soldier to remove Cecilia's manacles.

　Nia called out to Cecilia.

　You don't look too healthy after all. ...... Can you walk?
　I'm sorry. ...... Oh, my leg. ......

　Nia looks at Cecilia's foot and frowns ...... at her.
　The nails on her left foot have been removed, except for her thumbnail.

　If you look closely, you can see that the nails on her hands have also been removed. ......
　There were bruises on his face, as if he had been beaten.

　"Oh, um, ...... Nia. Do me a favor, .......
　Do you want me to beat you?
　I'm sure you do, but before you do ...... that, could you pinch my cheek?

　Nia tilted her head.
　I've been tortured so much that I've developed a strange taste for it.

　Nia grabbed Cecilia's cheek and pinched it.

　"How's that?
　...... It hurts.
　It hurts, of course it does. Are you satisfied?
　Yes. ...... If it hurts, it's not ...... a dream, is it?

　Cecilia said and hugged ......　
　Cecilia hugged Nia.

　I've been wanting to meet you!　I thought I would never see you again .......
　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.

　Nia tried to peel Cecilia off, but ......
　I'm not sure what to do.

　(It can't be helped.)

　Nia then lent Cecilia her breasts.
　After a few minutes, Cecilia stopped crying and ...... removed her face from Nia's chest.

　"Crybaby.
　"Ugh, you're a crybaby .......

　Cecilia's face turned red, she wiped her tears with her sleeve and glared at ...... Nia.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. But that doesn't mean I forgive you.
　And that's my line!　It's not that I don't care about Cecilia, but I don't care about her at all!
　"I see. ......

　In the event that you've got any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
　I'm not sure what to say.

　It's not the same!　I'm not sure what to say.　I was at least a little worried about you!
　This is called tsundere, isn't it? Your Majesty told me.
　What?　I don't like you, ......!
　I don't like people who aren't honest either.

　I don't like people who aren't honest either," Nia said as she carried Cecilia on her back.
　Cecilia asked Nia.

　Cecilia asked Nia: "What about the soldiers on guard?
　I killed them all, hid the bodies, and ...... you'll never find out until the guards are replaced.

　Nia had killed all the soldiers in the compound by the time she got here.
　Dead men tell no tales.
　The theory is that if you kill them all, they can't find you.

　I killed them ...... No, no, no ...... Yes, there is no other way. ...... You were just following Gregory's orders. There is no sin. Please, God, .......
　"......Could you please not pray for the souls of the people I've killed on my back?

　Cecilia was surprised at Nia's speed.
　Cecilia, surprised by Nia's speed, asks.

　"Are you okay?　You're running so fast. ......
　I train differently than you do. How many years do you think have passed since then?

　Nia said to me. ......
　Cecilia was convinced.

　In the past, Nia had been very small and frightening, like a field mouse.
　But now she's as regal as a lion or a wolf.

　"You've gotten a lot taller. How tall are you?
　Six hundred and sixty. I'm working hard because I'm going to pass Master Carolina in five centimeters.
　"Five centimeters!　Carolina?　That's great. ......

　Cecilia thought back to a woman she had met in the past, Hercule's wife.
　She remembered that she was a very tall and slender woman.

　She was only five centimeters taller than Karolina.



　I'm ...... frustrated that I stopped at one hundred forty-nine.
　...... You don't seem too disappointed. Why?
　"Oh, really?

　Cecilia said as she pressed her chest against Nia.

　At one point, it seemed that Nia's breasts might be in line with Carolina's. ......
　I'm not sure what to make of that.
　They are still in the B cup range.

　Cecilia, on the other hand, ...... had already entered the D range.

　Well, well, ...... breasts are just for decoration.
　That's right!　It's just too heavy and in the way.
　Can I shake ...... them off?
　You'll be scolded by Hercule.
　"Master Hercule!　You can't call me that!　That's disrespectful to the Emperor!
　I'm a medium. And His Majesty says I'm good. In my letters, I use Hercule-sama.
　What?　Don't be silly!　I'll talk to you about the letter and everything else later!
　Yes, you're right. ...... See you later. ......

　Cecilia said and ......
　She closed her eyes.

　She then closed her eyes and fell asleep.

　"...... You're not a baby.

　I'm sure you're not the only one.
　However, she must have been very exhausted.

　I should let her sleep.
　Nia thought about it and carried Cecilia on her back again.

　They had already left the house and were now running through the back alleys.
　It was still dark, but soon the sun would be up and it would be light.

　I have to meet up with Hercule before that happens.

　"Cecilia, you know what: ......

　Nia spoke to the sleeping Cecilia.

　You know, when ...... King Cerda yelled at me, you covered for me.　...... That made me very happy. That's when I knew I wanted to be able to help you. Now I can repay you for your kindness,...... and we can be friends as equals,...... right?

　Nia said, her face turning bright red.
　If Cecilia were awake, she would never have said those words.











　"Tsundere.
　"If you were awake, tell me!











　Now, Nia moved through the sewers that ran underneath the city of Lemuria and met up with her subordinates who had been waiting with a carriage on the way.
　Once they were in the carriage, they wouldn't be detected unless they looked inside.

　They then headed straight for the house where Hercule was staying.
　When Nia entered the house with Cecilia on her back, Hercule welcomed her with open arms.

　"Well done, Nia. By the way, ...... Cecilia is still alive, right?
　"Oh, ...... she's just sleeping.

　Nia set Cecilia down and patted her on the cheek.
　Cecilia opens her eyes.

　Yeah, ...... I'm never going to confess. ......
　"How long are you going to be asleep?

　Near told her. ......　
　Cecilia looks around, finally noticing Hercule's presence.

　"Master Hercule!

　Cecilia got up and tried to run to Hercule. ......
　The pain in her leg caused her to stumble involuntarily.

　But Cecilia didn't fall down. 　
　But she didn't fall because Hercule held her.

　"Are you okay, princess?
　"Yes ......, I'm sorry ......, Hercule-sama .......

　Cecilia blushed a little.

　When you see the two of them ......

　(......Erkül-sama is my sole right.)
　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.

　"(You're not a ...... saint, you're a whore.)
　Nia swore in her mind.

　Nia swears in her mind, "(She's still acting like a normal person. ......)
　Lucanos, on the other hand, was impressed.

　((Well, well ......, I guess you could say this is convenient ......))　
　Todoris chuckled.

　"Cecilia, are you ......?
　A ...... man appeared, flanked by two soldiers.
　Cecilia was ...... surprised to see the man.

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

　"Kronos!　Are you okay?　You look pale, but ......


　'That's our line, Master Cecilia: ......'

　Kronos looks at Cecilia's face.
　Cecilia was much thinner and paler than Kronos remembered, and she had ...... bruises to show that she had been beaten.
　In addition, the nails on her hands and feet have been removed.

　"I'm sorry ....... I'm sorry ....... My strength is .......
　"You idiot ......, don't move.

　Lucanos restrained Kronos from running at Cecilia.
　Cecilia, with the help of Hercule, approached Kronos.

　"...... Kronos, it is I who must apologize. It was all out of my control.
　"No, no, I'm the one ......

　Cecilia and Kronos started an apology battle.
　As Hercule watched them, he thought.

　(The one at fault must be High Priestess Millenia. I guess I'm too old to pay attention.

　In his heart, Hercule criticized the Millennia in heaven and at the same time thanked his late father.

　(Your Majesty, you've been a great help to me, after all. Well, as a father, I'm not so sure.

　Now that he had prayed for his late father's soul, Hercule clapped his hands.

　"Well, gentlemen. Now, gentlemen, the sun is not yet fully up, but ...... let's get the hell out of here. The sooner we do this, the better.





　Just as Hercule and the others were getting into their carriages and preparing to leave Lemuria, Cecilia's escape became known to Gregorius.

　"Your Eminence, the soldiers on guard were all killed.
　"Some people have reported seeing a suspicious carriage, which seems to be headed for the Lemurian Emperor's lodging.
　"Your Eminence!　It appears that the Emperor of Lemuria and his party have just started traveling in a carriage!

　One after another, the suspicious movements of the Emperor of Lemuria were reported to Gregorius.
　What this information means is that ......

　What a forceful way to ...... yourself ......

　The Emperor of Lemuria has forcibly kidnapped Cecilia.
　But ......

　You're missing the point, ...... Hercule Julianos. This is under my control. Don't think you'll get out of here in one piece, okay?

　Gregorius smiled and ......
　He ordered his soldiers.

　"Detain the Lemurian emperor at the gates of Lemuria and force him to be searched!　I'm sure he's hiding a little girl!

　And Gregorius muttered.

　And Gregorius muttered, "I won't let him get away so easily. ......