Master Berch, over here.


　As they walked through the streets of Ishka, his voice was low and sharp, hitting Krya's earbuds.

　Due to his exploits in the earlier Stampede, Krya is especially popular among soldiers and adventurers. It is not unusual for him to be called upon, not only because of his distinctive white hair and red eyes, but also because he is wearing a hakama, which is rarely seen in Ishqa.

　It is not only soldiers and adventurers, but also their families and citizens who have heard of them, who thank them for their service.

　But they do not call him "Master Belch". But those people do not call him "Lord Belch" because he does not tell the inhabitants of Ishqa what his family name is.

　In the event that you have a problem with your own personal computer, then you can't afford to lose your password. It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you can get a good idea of what you're looking for.

　--It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for. He must be about forty years old. His cheeks were especially red with stubble, as if he had been drinking in the daytime.

　Many of the people in Ithaca have lost their jobs due to the ongoing turmoil. It is not unusual for such people to try to forget their reality by drinking. In fact, one could walk the streets and find anyone who looked like this man.

　However, those people and the man in front of them have different eyes. There was a strong light in the eyes that looked at Cryer that had nothing to do with the spirit of alcohol (alcohol).


''--Who are you?''

Please come with me.


　After announcing in a noncommittal tone, the man staggered away from the scene, looking how drunk he was, and entered a deserted alleyway.

　Cryer hesitated slightly, but ignoring him here was in many ways impossible. Slightly behind the man, Crya entered the alleyway as well.

　As soon as the man recognized Cryer, he immediately fell to his knees in place. I'm not sure if it's the same thing, but I'm sure the man is kneeling to the Berch family rather than to Crya.

　Before Cryer could question him, the man revealed his identity.


'And I am Hayjin, belonging to the fourth flag. I am here to receive Lady Cryer Berch by order of the Lord of the House.''

Mikate-sama's...?


　The question lodged in Cryer's voice.

　This was because, frankly, Krya had decided that the possibility of a rescue team coming to her was immense.

　The reason why Sora had taken Crya hostage was to protect the demon's daughter, but there was no way that the Sword Saint Miken Shikibu would accept that request. He's not a swordsman who would shake the laws of the Plating Sealed God in order to save one Kuria.

　Perhaps the hostage Crya would be executed, as well as the sky.

　The Berch family can't be expected to help. Rather, I wouldn't be surprised if the Berch family took the initiative to attack me in order to erase the shame of my people.

　What has been troubling Cryer recently is how he should act in the event of an attack by the Mikado family, and he had no idea what he should do when help arrived.

　However, a man claiming to be the fourth flag had come to rescue Cryer. He suspected it was some kind of trap, but there was no reason or need for the swordsman to trap Crya.

　If anyone was going to trap Crya, it would be the sky. If this is the case, if Crya follows Hayjin at all, Sora will be waiting for him and punish him for attempting to escape - which is very likely.

　However, Hayjin's manner is definitely that of someone who handles the Illusionary Itto-ryu. The insignia taken out of his bosom to indicate his affiliation with the fourth flag is also a real thing in Cryer's eyes.

　--It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get a good deal more than you think.

　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what to expect. Of course, I don't doubt that the two of them did their best to help Kuria, but the fact that Shikibu accepted their wishes is unbelievable.

　How did he receive such hesitation and hesitation from Kuria, Hayjin asked, lowering his voice.


''Belch-sama, don't worry. We will take back the things that bind you, whether they are people or things, from you.

What do you mean by that?

'By the looks of it, Master Berch is guaranteed freedom of action. There is no sign of a guard. You must have some weakness in your heart because you are still a prisoner of war.

"...Oh!　Is that what you mean?


　A faint smile appears on Cryer's face as he realizes Hayjin's misunderstanding. Indeed, looking at Krya, who is a hostage and yet moves around freely, it's not surprising that he would think so.

　In reality, though, Sora just wants you to run away if you want to escape. In fact, he must even be expecting Cryer to run away.

　Here, Cryer also got an answer to his question from the other day - why was he suddenly moved from Titis Forest to Ishka?

　There was no way for Cryer and the fourth flag to come into contact with each other in the forest of Titis. That's why I brought Cryia to Ishka.


'Do you know what Gokan-sama replied to Sora-dono?

Ha. I know, sir, but....


　Hayjin looks up at Cryer, as if to ask what that has to do with now.

　Cryer noticed the other man's question, but he didn't care, he wanted an answer, and then he learned of Shikibu's words to come to the island in a month's time.


''Mikan-sama summoned you to the island to test Sora-dono's strength, didn't he? And yet you ordered Shihata to rescue me?


　Hearing this, Hayjin looked down.


I was on an off-island mission, so I do not know the details. However, I heard that Lady Laguna was on the move.

Laguna?


　Cryer raises his eyebrows faintly. Klimt to Laguna, Laguna to Shikibu. Is that the way things were decided? If that's the case, there's little reason for Shikibu to move the four flags at this point in time - and when I thought that far, an inspiration suddenly flashed through Clair's mind.

　The fact that he had forgotten it, thinking it was a trivial matter, was recalled as he looked at Heijin in front of him.


''The fourth banner.......Lord Jijinbo, who was struck down by Sora-dono earlier, was also the fourth banner, wasn't he?''

It was my colleague. He was my colleague. In short, I owe him that much.


　Hearing that, Cryer let out a small breath as he realized what was going on.

　According to what Goz said, Jirinbo's mission was ordered by the Emperor. It's not only that, but it's also that we need to take immediate action, and to do that we need to get rid of the sky that's working for Lord Dragunot.

　In short, Laguna didn't move the Four Banners to help Crya, but to seduce the Four Banners to take out Sora.

　Did Shikibu not notice it, or did he realize it and pretend not to know?

　Perhaps it was intended to be the first test to prove Sora's ability.


''Heijin-dono,''

"Ha.

"I am very grateful that you have come here to help me. But I can't leave Ishka now. Sora's military service is a true testament to what Shiba reported. When Sora-dono returns to the island, everyone will recognize it. Didn't Gokan-sama tell you that once Sora-dono's abilities are proven, you can leave him in charge of the demon?　Then Lord Sora will let me go without any problems. Please convey this to Your Highness.

I'm sorry, sir.

I repeat, the merit of Sora-dono's valor in defeating the seed of illusion is true. Although it seems that you have other orders, you must never lay a hand on Sora-dono or those around him. This is my advice to you, having been defeated by Sora-dono.

Your words are very kind, sir.


　With that, Hayjin bowed his head and then left, killing the sound of his footsteps.

　The rest of the group bites their lips.

　Now, Hayjin only said that he "accepted" Cryer's words, not that he would follow his advice. So that's the answer.


I'm sure you're not the only one who has to get rid of Sora-dono in order to fulfill the imperial order. I understand that, but...''


　Even though the four flags are treated lightly by the other units. On top of that, if they screwed up the imperial order, the reputation of the family will fall to the ground. In this situation, Sora and the four flags will have no choice but to clash.

　Should he tell the sky about this?

　However, to tell Sora of this would be a clear betrayal to Onigashima.

　However, what would happen if they didn't tell him?

　Sora may have seen through the movements of the four flags and returned Kuria to Ishka. It's a good thing that he's not talking, because that would be a sign that he's understood the four flags.

　I'm not sure if I'm right or left, but all I see is a cul-de-sac. I've been thinking about this for a while now, and I'm sure you've been thinking about it.

　I've been thinking about this for a while now.