After I finished communicating with the professor, I presented the information I had obtained to my friends.
After explaining my plan for the future, I left the city with the girls.

Now, I am walking along the road with the three girls towards the royal capital.
It was a journey under a clear blue sky, with a moderate amount of sunshine in the morning.

'So, Will. I know it's a little late, but can I ask you something?

Satsuki, who was walking in front of me, turned to me and asked.

'Yeah. What is it, Satsuki?

'You know... why are we trying to go to the capital?

'It's really too late now. ......'

Next to Satsuki, Mee sighed.
I'm not sure what to make of it.

'Hmm. I thought I explained it to you before we left.

'Well, it's just that ...... the story was so difficult that I didn't listen to it ...... from the beginning.'

Satsuki slowed down her pace and walked up to my side, giving me an unhappy smile.
As for me, I didn't mean to be so difficult, but ...... well, if you didn't understand it, it's no use, I'll explain it again from scratch.

'So, first, let's talk about the person called Alice Flamelia. She graduated from the Wizards Academy three years ago and became a court magician to Count Goldart. Are you okay so far?'

'Oh, yeah, I remember that part. As I recall, his 'Sotsuron' or something like that was about the undead. You graduated three years ago, so if you're three years older than Will, are you about twenty now?

'Probably. Some people enter the Academy of Magic when they're old, so I can't say for sure.

''Hmm. But how can you be a part of a nobleman's entourage at that age? Sorcerers are really amazing.

Satsuki let out such an impression.
When I heard that, I thought it was an interesting way of looking at things.
Indeed, it is quite rare for a young man of less than 20 years old to be in a position close to the center of power and politics.

A sorcerer who has studied at a magic academy is well suited to serve as an advisor or assistant in the management of a territory.
In addition, since they can use magic, they are useful in various situations.

Therefore, it is common for a nobleman with a certain amount of financial resources to have at least one court magician at his disposal.

And since a competent and experienced sorcerer is usually already in the service of some noble family, the main target for such a person is a young wizard who has just graduated from an academy.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on with this Aris guy. Is he the mastermind? Is it enough to kill him?

Satsuki's thought process was simple again today.
A dualism of good and evil.
She has a pleasant personality, but she also worries me a little.

Perhaps the type of person who can't be left alone is someone like Satsuki.
If someone doesn't stay with her at all times, it makes me feel as if she is in danger.
I can't help but smile when I imagine the hardships of someone unknown who will be by her side for the rest of her life.

'I don't know about that yet. But there's a good chance that Alice is the source.'

'Hmm, ......, but if that's the case, aren't you going to defeat that Alice and Count Goldert? I'm not sure what to make of that. I'm not sure what to do.

I'm not sure what to make of that, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

'...... Satsuki, it's you. I don't think you were planning on physically ramming the nobleman's mansion, were you?

'If you did, Mee and the others would be transformed from low-level adventurers into wanted men. It's a crime to raid them.

Mee followed Cyril's lead.
But Satsuki is still unconvinced.

'...... But, you know... If you're talking about crimes, Count Goldart and Alice had their bandits kill the villagers of Filia, right? They're super criminals.

'So I don't have any proof that they did it.

'Can't the evidence be the paper in the bandit's house?

'I'm not saying it's not good, but we need to think about who we give it to and what the consequences will be.

Satsuki scratched her head as I explained after Mee.

'Oh, God! It's still too difficult to understand!

'...... I guess Satsuki can't do any better than this. It's okay, isn't it? Even if Satsuki doesn't have to think about it, we have a reliable guide.

When Cyril said this, Satsuki, who had been scratching her head, stopped moving.

'I guess. Okay, stop thinking about it! I'll leave that to Will and the others!

Satsuki then laughed.

As for me, I couldn't help but laugh, but as Cyril said, I felt that there was no point in explaining any further to Satsuki.

As I was thinking this, Cyril came to me with a question.

'But that being said, are you okay, William?

'What do you mean by okay?

'I'm just wondering if they'll believe us adventurers when we go to King's Landing. William's status as a wizard and my status as an acolyte might be enough to get them to listen to us. ......'

I see.
You haven't even told Cyril and the others about that yet.

'Yeah, we can probably work something out there. I have an acquaintance in the capital.

'Acquaintances in King's Landing? ...... From the way you're talking, you're saying that you're someone who can be followed by powerful people, right?

'Well, if you put it that way, yes.

Cyril sighs heavily as I answer.

'...... Haha. You're still amazing as always William. He's got the looks, he's got the abilities, and he's got the connections. What kind of prince are you?

'It's not like I've built up any connections. I just happen to know someone who is in the position of that 'prince'.'

'Hmm, you know a prince. ....... What do you mean?

To tell you the truth, I have another source of connections, but that one is the one I prefer not to rely on as much as possible.
I'll cross over to another source first.