In that situation, it was only natural to be suspicious. Master Seretia is not so narrow-minded as to be concerned about such things. I don't think you need to apologize.

　I put on a serious face and turned to face Celestia.
　She smiled back at me, but it looked like she was pulling away slightly.

If you want to apologize, you don't need to do it twice, since the King of Ills just gave you one.

That's it.

　Dallas looks relieved, while Festerlise looks frustrated.
　If what I said was taken as sarcastic enough, that's fine.
　It's a good thing that my words were taken as sarcasm enough, because there's no way I'm not going to use Harvey's name in this context.

---- I met with His Highness Harvey at the castle, does this have anything to do with the fact that His Highness Ars is recuperating?　If possible, I'd like to meet the hero once.

　I'm not sure what to make of this, but I'm sure it's a good idea.
　This is a great way to get the most out of your business.
　In response to my question, Festalise turned her head away as if she had just heard a name she didn't like.

I don't know. Your uncle is not in the palace.

　As if to affirm Festerese's words, Dallas also said, "Master Ars has left the palace to recuperate. He won't tell anyone where he is. Even Master Harvey would not know where it is," he declared.

"---- Well, that's too bad.

　You don't trust anyone on a regular basis, regardless of how we get here?
　Wounds can be treated with magic.
　I'm guessing there's another reason you're still recuperating.
　Maybe it's the effect of magic power, or maybe it's for his next move. .......
　Either way, there's no way to find her now.
　The reason why Festerlise looks so bitter is not because of Harvey, but because of her frustration at not being told by Ars.

I've heard that paganism is spreading in the surrounding countries. The Kingdom of Carlitz should also be careful.

I don't need you to worry about me. You don't need to worry. This is the great kingdom of Karrits. There's no room for paganism," says Festerlise, glaring at me. "At best, you'll have to be careful that the little country doesn't get taken over by paganism.

　Celetia and I turned our backs on her and walked away, leaving Benetnash to follow hurriedly behind us.
　The only sound behind us was the snorting that seemed to be coming from Festalise, echoing down the corridor.



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　In order to reach the Kingdom of Euresia, we crossed a number of mountains while swinging on a carriage.
　There were no specialties, and the land was not very fertile, so the surrounding countries had little to offer.
　Furthermore, the Eurasian Kingdom is surrounded by three countries, making it difficult for any of the countries to get a hold of it, and it is built on a delicate balance.

The Eurasian Kingdom is in a miraculous state of existence," I said aloud, looking at the map again.

　I hadn't been interested in the surrounding countries and thought they were just small and shadowy, but it seems that's not the case.

How can you say such a thing in front of me?

"You have a big heart, Master Celestia.

　Benetnash, who knew what I meant, cleared his throat, and Neya and the others, who didn't understand, tilted their heads.

I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will help you.

　As soon as Neya hit a sore spot, Seretia threw me a look that I could only assume was taunting me.
　It's definitely payback.

It was the first time that Walth had ever been taken advantage of to such an extent.　He's been on the back foot a lot against King Illus, hasn't he?

I'm sorry, he's not who I thought he was. I'm sorry, he's not who I thought he was. And Neya, we're only in Euresia because Benetnash suggested it. It's never been about the harvest.

　Neya says happily, "I've always wanted to meet you, too.
　I almost slipped up and said that I would be disillusioned to see you, but my words slipped away as soon as I saw Fiehl's face.

What does it mean, Mr. Walth, that Master Ils is not who you thought he was? ......

　Fiehl closed the distance between us with an expression so serious that everyone around us recoiled.

I'm not sure what you mean by that.

...... Are you sure that's all?

---- Oh, is there something bothering you?

No, not really. ......

　He sat back down in his chair quietly and seemed to understand the true meaning of what I said and backed off.
　It is also a big question whether the reason why my words stuck is due to the fact that they are different from what I remember, or whether they are different from what Pheuel knows about Ils.

　If the Ils in my memory and the Ils that Pheuel knows are the same person, then something has changed in the middle of the story.
　In particular, I'd like to see if the power that allowed him to see through my magic in an instant was something that he had originally possessed.

　Since Benetnash and the others would be with us during the journey, it would be difficult for us to have time alone.
　Once we reach the Eurasian Kingdom, it will be even more difficult.
　It would be a little easier if the fake Ars or the disappeared Hel Artio would start moving.
　But if that happens, we'll be on the back foot again, and that's a headache.

You have a difficult look on your face. ---- Well, that's because you haven't produced any results. You're in no position to go back.

　Celestia looked at me with an expression that said, "Well, you got it right, didn't you? She looked into my face with a look of "Didn't I hit it?
　I hadn't thought about it at all, but if you ask me, I haven't achieved anything.
　Except for Seretia's agreement with the Kingdom of Cassandra, there are many things that have not been made public, and in terms of the Crown system, we have not accomplished anything.

"Oh, this is a problem. ----

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm not sure what to do.

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