252-Episode 252 Even if it is a trap




 The following is a summary of what was written in the issue that was handed out.

 It turns out that a number of the strongest species were hiding in the royal capital and planning a terrorist attack.
 When Arios found out, he captured the strongest species.
 Although the strongest species use magic locks to restrain their power, they can't leave them alone forever.
 Their opponent is a villain who plots terrorism.
 Although the strongest species doesn't belong to the state, their crimes are great and they are judged to be sufficiently subject to justice.

 Result......

 The next day, the execution of the strongest species will be carried out.
 As a precautionary measure, the execution will be held at the ruins outside the royal capital, the "Earth Wedge".
 Naturally, on the day of the execution, only those who are involved are allowed to enter.
 The ruins would be heavily guarded.

 .......It was written about that.

 Sarya-sama, who was peeking in from next to me, makes a bitter face.

''This is........a trap, right?
Yes I'm sure you do.

 Maybe it was something Arios had tried to do.
 During the past two days, he must have noticed that the grimoire has been swapped out.

 The grimoire contains images of me killing adventurers.
 If it turns out to be false, it will now put Arios in a worse position.
 Or it may not be enough to make his position worse.
 It might contain a truth that important.

 Deprived of it, Arios became impatient...
 However, it's hard to find me hiding in the royal capital before I find out the secrets of the magic tools.

 In that case, he decided to have me come to him.
 So, to make everyone hostage.......!

"f*ck!

 An uncontrollable rage rises up and I can't help but raise my voice.
 I want to kerf the chair in a seizure, but I manage to hold it back.

 If I did that, I would frighten Sarya-sama...
 There's no point in letting your emotions get the better of you and lashing out.

Mr. Lane.

 Gently, Sarya takes my hand in hers.

"Sarya-sama...?
'I don't think there is any point in me saying these things but still let me say them. Please calm down.
....
'I can't help you all if I get all hot and emotional here. We can't do that. So ... it may be difficult, it may be impatient ... but please, just be Rain.
Just like me...

 It was like her temperature was flowing in from the hand that connected with Sarya-sama.
 The warmth filled me....
 I feel naturally calm.

 
 Then he laughs.

''Thank you, Sarya-sama. Thanks to you, I was able to get myself back on track.''
'Mr. Lane I'm glad to hear that. Have I been able to help you in any way?
'You are a humble man, Sarya-sama. You've helped me many times, and you've helped me now... and you've helped me a lot. Thank you.
I'm glad. I was able to help Miss Lane.

 Like a flower blooming, Sarya-sama smiles at me.
 Her smile is so beautiful.
 I can feel my heart calming down again.

''And yet........Arios. I can't believe you did this.......hmm?

 I suddenly wonder.

 When you do something this big, it usually spreads the word around, right?
 I don't think that king would allow this kind of joke to happen...

 When I put that question to Sarya-sama, she gives me a difficult look.

''It seems that ... my father is away from the royal capital right now on official business ...''
'What? If I may say so, Sarya-sama is missing and you're putting your official duties ahead of your own?
Well, he's my father.
I see.

 He was very persuasive without question.
 I've only seen him a few times, but he seemed like a very reasonable person.
 I'm concerned about my daughter, but I'm sure she wouldn't do anything to bend her official duties with it.

''As for the future I'm going to go back to the castle.

 Sarya-sama said with a strong determination in her eyes.

''Lord Arios is a brave man and has great influence and power but that doesn't mean you should allow this to happen. I will go to the castle and talk to my superiors and stop this kind of folly.
''No... but before that, could you proceed with the analysis of the magic tools?''

 He disagreed with Lady Sarya's idea.
 She tilted her head slightly.

''Are you prioritizing the analysis of the magic tools?''
''If this is such a big deal, there's a good chance that Arios is rooting around in various places. It could be said that it's typical for Arios not to think about what will happen after it's over... Anyway, when it comes time to believe either Sarya-sama's words or Arios' words....
'There are times when my words are judged to be lies...?'
'Yes. There's no denying that possibility.
Well, if that's the case, when I go to the castle...
No, we have a way to get you to believe us.
How does that... oh, you're going to analyze the grimoire and prepare the evidence.
You are correct.

 That's the Sarya you're talking about.
 She immediately senses our thoughts.

If we can provide proof that Arios is planning something, I think he will listen to us. They will believe Sarya's words rather than Arios'. Maybe we can stop the joke of a farce.
The proof you need is in this grimoire.

 I look at the magic tools on the table.

'Sarya-sama. How much more time do you have left to finish your analysis?
It's...

 He makes a difficult face.

'It's more complicated than I thought it would be I'm sorry. No matter how much of a rush we've made, I think it's going to take another half day ... until tomorrow.
It's nighttime and it's the morning of the day.

 Then head to the castle, show them the evidence and convince them to stop being stupid...
 No, it's going to take too long.
 There's a chance that Arios will sense our move and hasten the execution.

 If you mean by the end of the day, we might still be able to work something out, but....
 If the analysis takes until tomorrow, I can't be sure how it will play out.

 What should I do?
 How can I help everyone?
 

''........Excuse me, but can Sarya-sama continue to have the analysis done? When you've done that, go to the castle and talk to them.
'What? But then....
I'm going to split up.
Maybe....
I'm going to go help people.
No, it's not safe! This is a trap, no matter what you think! And yet, to show up with a lazy face....
I know, sir. But if it's a trap, I'll jump in to save everyone else.

 Even if the trap is set.
 Whatever happens.

 I can't abandon my people.
 If there's even a 1% chance I can help them, I'm willing to bet on it.

 I'm not Arios.
 I'm not abandoning my people.
 I will find a way to save my people.

'Mr. Lane I understand. I won't say anything else. It's already..............................At times like these, it's frustrating to be a woman. Because no matter how many words I pile on, there is no way to deliver words to a man with a firm resolve.
'I'm sorry ... for all the things you've done for me and the concern you have for me...'
'No. This is exactly what happened, but it's probably just the way Rayne-san is, isn't it? We've only known each other for a short time, but I think I'm starting to understand you a little better.
"Ha, thank you.

 Just this once in a while...
 It might be impolite, but it seemed to me that Sarya-sama was one friend.

'I will now prepare myself for tomorrow. I will take all the steps I can.'
About that.....

 Sarya-sama took off the necklace she was wearing and wrapped it around my wrist.


How does it work?

 Hearing the effect of the magic tool from Sarya-sama......my eyes widen.

''You had such a magic tool........''
'Although I'm the third in line of succession, I'm still a princess, after all. Maybe there will be a time when I can replace my father in an emergency and give a voice to many people. As an insurance policy, I keep it on hand at all times. Your brother and sister both have the same one.
Well that's royalty.

 The magic tool that Sarya-sama entrusted to me will hopefully turn the tables on me and Arios at once.
 I would like to thank Sarya once again for giving me this magical tool.

 
 I'll definitely save everyone!