This is the third time I've come to the Kingdom of Carlitz since my reincarnation.
　The people of the capital don't seem to know that Ils has defected, there's no confusion at all, and you can still see people drinking to the success of Ars Dittrand.

　The city is bustling with activity, and you can't help but wonder if word hasn't gotten out that the Kingdom of Worms has been destroyed by the Hellartio, even though it was defeated by the fake Ars.

I didn't think I'd be able to come back.

"Neither did I. I didn't think I'd ever see Ars' face again.

　Fiehl muttered with tears in his eyes, while Ainess stroked Fiehl's head and looked at the royal palace in the distance.
　Feinel doesn't know the details of when Ainess left just recently, but if she left right after Ars said she came back to life, it must have been seventeen years in this world's time.
　I don't know if that time is the same for Ainez in the spirit world as it is for humans.

Walth, it's great that you've entered the capital, but you're not going in the front door, are you?

I'm thinking of going the other way through a hidden escape route known only to royalty. You don't think that there are people who will attack us from the other side, do you? Besides, it's more convenient to have Ainess around.

I have a bad feeling about this.

　Ainez's cheeks tightened and she hid in Feuer's robe.

I'm not sure where you're going with this.

I'd say underground, but technically underwater.

Underwater, you mean. ......

　With Phiel, who looked like she didn't quite understand what was going on, we headed for the outskirts of the royal capital.
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You'll be conspicuous in a place like this," Fiehl whispered, looking at the man guarding the place.

It doesn't matter if you stand out. It takes time to call the guards, and if we don't mess with the guild's mill, they won't even report us.

　With that, I headed towards one of the watermills.

"Hey, hey!　You just said it yourself, if you don't touch the mill, they won't report you!　What were you thinking, trying to get in just as I was saying that?

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work.
　I wonder if she thinks I'm crazy. .......

I'm sure you'll find that the men guarding it are not reacting.

That's what they say. But why?

"If you take a closer look at this hut, I think you'll find the answer to that question.

　Pheuel's ears perked up as he compared the hut with the others and he realized what was going on.

There's no sound of a flour mill inside. And the water mill in the back isn't working.

This is not a guild-owned mill. It's just a makeshift water mill that's supposed to be the property of the state.

　I'm glad it's still here after all these years.
　If it hadn't been, we would have had to resort to strong-arm tactics," he said with a sigh of relief.

"Hmm, I see what you mean. But who usually has business in a place like this?

　Ainez looks quizzically at the guard, who is not paying attention to her.

"Well, that's the thing, two men and a woman go in here, so they're making assumptions.

"Two men and a woman?　Two men and a woman?　What's that?

　I'm not sure what to make of that.
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　Next to it, there was a simple bed made of straw covered with a cloth that I couldn't tell who had laid it out, and I could see how it was used on a daily basis.

"Oh, no!　That's what it means!

　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do it, but I'm going to try.

I've told the people downstairs that they are free to use it as they please, because it's a problem if no one comes in at all.

　I didn't want to think that he was really using the cot in this way, but the reality in front of me made it clear.

So, what are you doing here? And what are you doing here?" Ainez asked, her face full of mischief.

　I can't believe I'm about to go into a life-and-death battle, and I can't help but feel my mouth slacken at Ainess' unchanging attitude.
"Fiehl!　He's going to do it. He's finally going to do it!

It's the well we need.

"What?

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea.
　The well is covered with a wooden lid and is no more than waist high, making it extremely dangerous without the lid.

This well is connected to the well of the royal palace. Of course, the pathway is filled with water.

How far do you think it is to the palace? An ordinary wizard's magic won't be able to hold its breath.

You'll need to be able to convert magic elements at all times, like I did when my magic was Ars. It's what we call a flawed escape route.

So you want to use me because I'm .......

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

I'll lead the way. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

　I was about to say that if I didn't have such an inefficient magical transformation, I would have more than enough strength, but I decided to accept the favor.

I'll take Aines' word for it. I would appreciate it if you could help me clear the water from the passage.

I'll help you. I'll help you, but only once, okay? I'll help you, but only once, okay?

When we get to the palace, I want you to escort Fiehl and Fiehl to protect himself.

"Yes, sir.

You don't have to tell me that. There is only one thing you have to do, so just concentrate on that.



Oh.

　Ainess looked me in the eye and dove into the well as if relieved.
　But she didn't look at Pheuel's face at all.