We discuss the future with Lady Sarya.
　We talk about many things and make guesses about the enemy.
　Then we read the actions of the Knights and think about the future course of events.

　Doing that sort of thing........
　I came to a quick conclusion.

''Then........the best thing I can do right now is to find out about the magic tool in the example?''
Yeah, I guess so.

　Sarya-sama and I have come to the conclusion that the magic tools that Arios has prepared are suspicious.
　There's a good chance that they have been manipulated in some way.
　The video of my murder must have been constructed in some way.

　According to Lady Sarya, Arios refuses to let go of his magic tools.
　If requested to investigate the incident, the footage will be released.
　However, he doesn't leave his magic tools with the Order, but keeps them in his own possession.

　It's all very suspicious.

　Normally, they don't take care of their own evidence.
　It is customary to leave them in the care of the knights who administer justice and leave the rest to them.

　And yet, Arios doesn't let go of his magic tools.
　It's like saying, "There's something going on.
　If I can examine the grimoire, I may be able to find evidence of my innocence.

The question is, how do I get the grimoire?
Then you have a chance.
What do you mean?
I have heard that there will be a massive investigation into the incident. The Knights of the Order are said to be temporarily entrusted with the magical equipment of Lord Arios.
Isn't that something you've always said no to?
''If you refuse again and again, the people around you will be suspicious.......Arios-sama must be concerned about that. As if it was unavoidable, he decided to lend the magic tools to the knights.

'Yes, sir. We can take a closer look at it ourselves.
When will that investigation take place?
'If all goes according to plan, it will be tomorrow but how about it?　If I'm kidnapped, it could change my plans and...


　We have the opportunity to seize Arios' magical tools, but we need more accurate information to do so.
　How do I get that information?

　I'll be wanted.
　Sarya-sama's name is far more well-known, and if we move, she'll be found immediately.
　Even if I ask my subordinates to move, if I give them instructions poorly, there's a chance that they'll be traced back to us and our information will leak out.

　...It's no use.

　As it stands now, we're out of options.
　We can't do this on our own.

　Well let's get some outside help.

My dear Sarya, I'd like to ask you a question.
Yes, can I help you?
Do you know what happened to the examiners in the exam room afterwards?



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　Fortunately, Sarya-sama was aware of the examiners' later actions.
　She was also gathering information about them in case they might be useful in investigating the case.

　Most of the examiners are adventurers.
　Most of the examiners are adventurers.

　After the incident, the examiners were also lightly interrogated.
　In order to make sure that there are no lateral connections, just in case.
　The result ........of course, White.

　All the examiners were released and went back to their free lives.
　However, there were many adventurers who were asked to help with the investigation of the case...
　It seems that most of them are still in King's Landing.

　Hopefully, I hope those two will stay behind too.

　With this hope in mind, I walk through the city at night.
　While hiding, I cross from shadow to shadow.

"Beep.

　The wild bird that was tentatively contracted to scout the surrounding area has returned.
　Its body was covered in black feathers and it was a nocturnal bird, so it was perfect for scouting.

'How did it go?'
Pee!

　A wild bird lingered on the spot, turned to the right and chirped.
　It's a signal that there's someone here.

"Woof.

　
　Like the wild bird, it turns to the right and makes a small noise.

''Alright. You guys, I've asked you to keep up the good work and show me around.
"Beep.
"Woof.

　The wild birds and wild dogs chirped cheerfully in response to me.

　Their literal, wild intuition is really reliable in these situations.
　Because their senses are many times better than humans', they can detect the location of people and other things more accurately than using magic.

　With the help of wild birds and wild dogs, I have managed to get through the siege of the entire city and arrived at my destination.

Thank you. That's enough for now.

　I fed each of them and released them from their temporary contracts.

　We arrived at ... the inn.
　I went upstairs from the outside to find scaffolding.
　I checked the room through the crack just in case........
　I could see the figure that the wild birds and wild dogs had sought out.

'There's no one else I suppose it's now or never.

　I put a knife in the window and forcefully remove the lock.
　It's not a high-class inn, so the key is cheap and easy to get to.
　As it is, I opened the window and entered the room with my feet on the ground, sorry to say.

Huh.........

　Suddenly, my appearance startled the figures in the room.
　He seemed to have been tending to his armor, and his hands had stopped polishing his armor.

'Sorry it's so late at night. I'm going to interrupt you for a moment, Axe.
Hey... hey, Lane!

　Axe rolled his eyes....
　But the words didn't seem to come out right and he opened and closed his mouth.

'Suddenly bad. Isn't the cell together?'
No, we have a separate room for...
'I see that too. I'm sorry, could you go get them?
''Don't you ever consider the possibility that I'm not going to call a cell, but a knight or something?
'Oh, that's a problem I didn't think about it like I would because I thought Axe would. What should I do?
d*mn it...

　Axe chuckled and scratched his head with a rustle.

'That sweet spot hasn't changed at all. The same as before but you're out of shape. I'll be back in a minute.
"Ax. I'm....
It's okay. We'll talk about the details later. For now you'd rather have Cell with you, wouldn't you?

　Speaking quickly as if embarrassed, Axe left the room.

　Although I thought the bond had been broken once....
　Maybe they weren't.
　Maybe we were still connected somewhere.

　I was happy to think so.

'I'm sorry you're late.'

　Somewhat later, Axe came back with Cell.
　Looking at us, Cell raised his eyebrows slightly, but that's all.
　He had heard the story beforehand and wasn't too surprised.

　I told him I was innocent and....
　Then he asked for their help.
　If it's Axe and Cell, there's no way they're connected to Arios.
　They are trustworthy ... and most importantly, reliable.
　If you're on our side, we might be able to reverse this situation.

''I see....

　After telling the whole story, Cell nodded his head in agreement.
　Axe next to him made a bitter face.

''You........don't have the audacity to take the princess as a hostage and run away......if you're not good......no, even if you're not good, you'll end up with treason. Is?
''Since Sarya-sama is convinced that I'm innocent, I think I can handle it if I'm proven innocent. As long as the person who was supposed to be kidnapped says he's not, it won't matter, right?
'It's well ... no, what about it?　It seems very difficult, but...

　As far as Axe is concerned, it's a pretty wild move...
　I think we can talk sense into that king.
　He's even using his daughter as bait to ferret out his enemies.
　As an emergency, I think you'll recognize my methods.

　That's what I've decided to do.

So how about you help me?　I can't do this on my own... and I need help.
That's very convenient.

　Cell says coldly.

'You're supposed to be out of touch with us. If we're going to work for you on top of that, there's going to be a fair price to pay. What can Rain offer us?
All of me.
....

　Cell rolled his eyes as he stated without hesitation.
　Axe was also stunned.

'If this continues, it won't be just me. Everyone........our friends will be in danger. That is absolutely not allowed. I will do whatever I can. Literally anything I can do. So, will you help me?　Just like this!

　I blurted out all my thoughts and put my head down.
　Doing so a little....

Oh, man.

　I heard Cell's voice, which sounded dumbfounded.
　I looked up and saw Axe and Cel giggling.

'Really, you haven't changed I'm a little jealous of your straightforwardness.
You've gone to all this trouble to ignore it, but...
Will you help me...?

　Speaking for myself, I knew it was unlikely that the two of them would cooperate.
　But Axe and Cel smiled.

''We'll help you. Oh, don't worry, you don't have to thank me. It's not something I want Rain to do........well, if I had to say, I'd say you owe me one.
''If Rain is in trouble I want to help you I think so, so we'll help you. For what it's worth, I've been wondering about this time and I can't just leave Rain alone.
Thank you.

　I bowed my head deeply once more.