"What was that all about?

　The moment the door to the audience room closed, Celestia spoke up.
　I'm not the only one who's wondering," she said.

I don't understand it either. It's too difficult to manipulate memories, and there was no indication that the two of them were under the influence of magic in the first place.

I know, ...... I wonder if they were just really tired?

　In the event that it was a magic that couldn't detect your presence, it wouldn't be a magic that couldn't recognize my face or my name, judging by that reaction.
　Why she reacted like that is a mystery.

There's no point in worrying about it. I think I'll just go shopping in King's Landing.

It's not a good idea to waste money on this. ...... Speaking of which, there was a magic tool that Fiel gave me that was broken. You should see if you can find anything similar to that.

"How could you remember that?

　Celestia looks at her chest, which is now gone.

I'm sure it would've kept her from going off the rails a bit, which is what she's doing now.

But it's okay. But it's okay. You don't have to do anything like that anymore, do you? "But don't worry, you won't have to do anything like that again.

　Even though it's a long way off, the doors open quickly and the soldiers guarding the gates line up on either side.
　It was not to send us off, but to let a carriage approaching from behind pass.
　After overtaking us, the carriage slowed down and stopped to block our way.

"Well, isn't this Her Highness Princess Seretia?

　Harvey, who had disembarked from the carriage, approached us with a white-hot intensity.
　He ran straight at Seretia, not even looking at me.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I've at least prepared a carriage for your return if you show up. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

　I don't know if it's my imagination, but he seems to be treating me like a different person than the Harvey of before.
　I'm not sure if it's just my imagination, but I think he's treating me like a different person than Harvey did before.

So, it's not the squire today," Harvey said, glancing at me for a moment before quickly returning to normal.

"What do you mean?　Walth is always with us.

"The lady swordsman, I mean. What was his name? ...... Oh, yes, Neya Fromage. Is that squire there, Walth, replacing her?

"...... What are you talking about?

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　I'm not sure if you'll be able to tell me what I'm talking about, but I'm sure you can.
　He said that he did not know me, just like Festerlise and Dallas, and his reaction did not change when I mentioned his name. He also said that he was Neya's bodyguard, and he really did not know what he was talking about.

"What are you kidding me? You've never even met Neya," Harvey said, glaring at me in an intimidating manner, like a strong man.

You're getting a little carried away because you're Princess Seretia's squire, aren't you? Would you like to know your place in the world?

　There was no hesitation in Harvey's demeanor, and you could tell that he meant what he said.

　---- Harvey's words and actions are clearly strange.
　It's not only that I've completely disappeared from my memory, but that I'm supposed to be acquainted with Neya, whom I've never even met.
　Even in Festeriese's words, there was a hint that she was about to talk about Celestia's escort.
　I'm not sure what to make of this, but I'm sure it's a good idea. .......
　The sooner we start moving, the better.

"I'm sorry. I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with this.

"What?　Walth, what are you talking about?

"There's no point in getting involved with that Harvey any further. The first thing you need to do is return to your country and sort things out. We don't even know how far this thing will spread.

　The scorned Harvey is looking suspiciously at us behind his back, but he's not the Harvey we know.
　I don't know who he is or what he wants.
　I can't just sit on my hands when things about me are being affected and I don't even know if it's for real.

Walth, don't be so hasty, it could be hypnosis or ---- you know, a big joke. ......

"I've been erased from memory, and Neya is supposed to have been Celestia's bodyguard. Harvey has never even met Neya.

That's what I thought. ......

We should go back before it's too late. I'm pretty sure someone's after me or Seretia or someone else.

No shopping?

............ No.

　She let out a deep sigh and quickly recovered from her disappointment.

'All right. I'll finish up soon and come back, shopping! I'll be right back.

　I didn't think she wanted to shop that much.

"Yeah, you can do it all you want then.

You're talking like a stranger, but Wols is going with you.

Then we'd better get this over with.


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　As we left the Kingdom of Carlitz, I kept an eye out for other anomalies, but there were none.

　When they returned to the Kingdom of Euresia and the royal palace came into view, the previously uptight Celestia seemed to loosen up and returned to her normal smile.

"Nothing happened after all. I'm not sure what to make of it.

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That's why countermeasures are being taken as quickly as possible. I'd like to hear from Ainez and Fiel as soon as possible if they have any ideas about this kind of phenomenon.

　In this situation, it would be convenient to hear the views of the spirits and elves.
　It will help us to make the most effective move.



"Sister, you're finally back!

　As soon as the gates of the castle opened, Flare ran out and hugged Celestia.
　She gave up on me once, but since then she's been messing with me and trying to pull me away from Celestia, which is a problem.

As soon as I said, "Master Flare, I'm sure Master Celestia is tired at the moment," Flare looked at me suspiciously.

What are you?　What are you doing in the Kingdom of Carlitz with this person as your escort?　I was worried when I heard that you left Neya as your bodyguard and headed to the Kingdom of Carlitz.

　The blood instantly drained from Seretia's face, and her eyes turned to me.
　The worst was encroaching at an unbelievable rate.

"Flare ......, what the hell is wrong with you, Walth?　You've always wanted to be your own person. ......

　Flare nodded his head, "What are you talking about?　It's a bad joke that I want this one.

I'm sorry," I said, grabbing Flare's hand with a hand that had been enchanted with an all-attribute disabling spell.
　But the spell doesn't seem to be broken and she shakes my hand away.

"Sister, please do something about this rude person.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry, but there was a possibility that Master Flare was under a bad spell.

　The fact that there is no change in the spell that nullifies all attributes means that the possibility of a spell being cast is extremely low.
　It might be some kind of magic that interferes with invalid magic, like Lilium, which was an alchemy doll, but I don't think there's anyone who can do that.

　There's no time to lose, so we need to gather everyone together and plan a countermeasure.
　Before I could tell her, Celestia was already on the move.

I'm sorry, Flare, but I'm in a hurry, we can talk later. Walth, come on.

"Yes, sir.

　She walked past the dumbfounded Flare and quickly entered the royal palace.