Then I joined up with Iris and Odette.
　This time, the three of us protected a senior magician from the Magic Guild and gave him a simple treatment.

　I borrowed an ID from the senior magician who had regained consciousness and returned to the village to inform the C-class magician, Dr. Demeter of the situation.
　After that, I took Dr. Demeter back to the Black Forest (Schwarzwald).
　In the presence of Dr. Demeter, Dorothea-Zamuels was taken into custody.



I have contacted the main body of the Dorothea search party. We are waiting here until they arrive.

At the back of the Black Forest, Dr. Demeter said.
　In front of me, Iris, and Odette, a tilted "Spirit King Rider" stopped in front of us.

　Dorothea was tied up, blindfolded, chewed on a sarug gag, and then thrown into the carriage.
　A group of recovering senior sorcerers are supposed to be watching him.


　After all, me, Iris and Odette have talked it over, and...

"I was passing by the 'Black Forest (Schwarzwald)' and saw a senior sorcerer down. Curious, I looked deep into the forest and saw Dorothea-Zamuelus and a huge Yoroi with his arms off.

　So, I decided to keep on talking.


　I saw Dorothea afterwards, but she didn't realize that I was the one who had defeated her.

The Black Forest is literally dark.
　Plus, I had my face covered when I fought him.
　When I was with Iris and Odette in captivity, I kept a low profile behind me, and I didn't want to make a sound.
　I don't think he noticed because he was trying not to make a sound.

　The only thing left to decide is what kind of testimony he will give to the "Magic Guild".
　Let's just think about what to do in case of emergency and take precautions.



''I've never seen such a huge 'ancient artifact'...'''

　As he looked at the giant Yoroi 'Spirit King (Lord-Of) Horseman (Phantom)', Dr. Demeter rolled his eyes.

''It was written in a passage in a history book that there was a thing called the 'King Rider (Lord)' But this is the first time I've seen it in person. Such a thing was about to be used in the 'Eight King's War'.
When we came here, the men who had defeated Dorothea had already left.

　Iris looked at me sideways and then told the teacher.

''Who are you...?　Do you have any idea who the doctor is?
I don't know.
I can't believe I'm doing this. To cut off a Yoloi arm from an ancient artifact...

　So don't look at Odette.

'I guess that's how good a weapon you are, and how good you are at it. It's really a valuable thing for me to see.
I thought it was supposed to be that whoever captured Dorothea-Zamuels was entitled to a title... but what happens in this case, doctor?
'Do you mind?　Your Highness Iris.
As a member of the royal family, I believe he should be rewarded. But if the only thing left to look for is Dorothea's testimony...
It would be difficult to find that person and knighthood, wouldn't it?

　Dr. Demeter shook his head.

''But this time, this is also your achievement. If you hadn't come here, no one would have known that you had defeated the senior magicians. It was you who held Dorothea in custody and preserved the scene, despite the danger. I think you will be rewarded accordingly.

　Well, I guess that's the place to drop it.
　If I get out in the open, the unauthorized use of the holy sword is going to be a problem.......
　By the way, I asked the bat army to bring the holy sword to the inn as a group.

　In truth, I had no intention of summoning the holy sword.
　The existence of the giant Yoroi "Lord of the Phantoms" was too unexpected.
　If it weren't for this, I wouldn't have summoned the holy sword and would have ended up beating Dorothea up like a normal person.

''........There are eight of these things?''

　The 'Spirit King Rider', which had lost one arm and an auxiliary arm on its back, stopped with its remaining arm wedged into the ground.
　I hacked into it a while ago and found out that it even has the ability to regenerate itself.
　The arm that fell off is supposed to be able to return to normal as long as it's attached to the ground.

　It's terrifying. "Ancient Magical Civilization".
　In the ancient world, this kind of thing was walking around in the ancient world.......

　I can also understand why Lyle and Remilia sealed up the 'Ancient Artifacts'.
　If the 'Sanctuary Church' were to use such a dangerous toy, the world could be destroyed.

　It's amazing. Lyle, Remilia.
　I don't know how you did it but I'm going to praise you guys when I find out where you've gone.

　If you're still alive, I'll pay you back in person.
　If they're dead, I'll be in their graves.

　That's what I call a student of Dean Nosferatu.
　I'm very proud of you boys. I'm very proud of you.
　If I could, I'd pat your head on the back. Just like in the old days.

The question is, where is the aircraft they're missing?

　The 'King's Horseman' with the same name as me in my previous life, 'Lord of Nosferatu'.
　According to Dorothea's story, Lyle and Remilia took it from the Sanctuary Church and ran away.
　Since it was them, they must have kept it for the reincarnated me and Alice.
　It's probably somewhere in this world, unsealed.

　I think we have an idea of where it is, though.
　That's what my kids do, right?
　I'm their parent, and I'm their teacher.

...Yuki-sama?
Well he's just given me a few details. I'll talk to you later. Your Highness.
Yes.

　Me and Iris exchanged a few whispered words.
　Odette's looking at me like she knows what she's doing.
　I'll tell her the truth later.

"Prince Cain is here!

　Suddenly, Dr. Demeter shouted.
A number of lights approached from the entrance of the 'Black Forest'.

　Soon, they became the figures of more than a dozen sorcerers.
　This is the main squad of senior magicians who were searching for Dorothea.
　A young man with blonde hair is in the lead.
　I heard Iris and Odette murmuring, "Cain (brother) (Your Highness)........

　So that's the B-class magician and Iris's brother, Cain-Liestier.

It's a very nice job. It's a good thing that we didn't lose anyone. I'd like to thank you all for your help and for preserving the scene. Demeter.
If it weren't for the courageous actions of His Highness Iris and the others, I wouldn't have even been aware of the situation. Please, praise your sister. Your Highness Cain.
You're right. You've done well. Iris, Princess Odette, and ... you?

　Prince Cain's eyes looked at me.

I'm Yuki-Grossaria, the bastard son of the Grossaria baronial family. Your Highness.

　Right now, we're treated as fellow members of the 'Magic Guild', so there's no need to kneel down.
　So I looked back into the prince's eyes and replied.

I'm sure you're the guardian knight of Iris. I'm sure you're doing a good job.
Yuki-sama has always been a great help to me.
"A proud friend of mine, Your Highness. Your Highness.
You're a lifesaver. The sorcerers who were defeated by Dorothea-Zamuelus this time seemed to have slipped through the cracks. They acted on their own while I was in the village asking questions. They obtained information from an unknown source and tried to get credit for it without telling us.

　Then Prince Cain shrugged his shoulders.

''They are totally troubled. On the other hand, you guys didn't jump on the bandwagon and told us exactly what we needed to know. You wouldn't have known if I hadn't told you that there was someone else who had defeated Dorothea. You deserve credit.
They were the ones who made that decision. I only received the report myself.

　Dr. Demeter pointed in our direction.

'If you're going to evaluate, you're going to have to go with His Highness Iris, Princess Odette, and Yuki, the knight escort.
Of course. I promise you a reward in the name of the second prince, Cain. If you hadn't found Dorothea, there would have been no time to waste. It's possible that his people would have been here first and taken the Yoroi with them. In that sense, you've got the Ancient Artifact.

　Prince Cain looked at Iris, Odette, and then at me.

"What do you want?
'I especially. Please give Yuki-sama her reward.
Me too. I'll leave it to Yuki this time.

　Iris and Odette look at me like they're trying to stifle a laugh.
　I would have expected them to say that, since it's the two of them.
　Well, no need to hold back.

'This time it's a triumph for all three of us. I won't be the only one getting paid.
All right. Then all three of you will be equally rewarded. However, Iris and Princess Odette insist on giving you... I think it would be nice to hear some kind of request.
Then I'll just give you the right to see the map.

　I said.

"Modern maps and as old a map as possible.
A map?　That's fine, but why?
''When I saw this giant Yoroi 'Lord', I wanted to look into what happened during the Eight Kings War. If this plane had been used in that war, history would probably have been changed. I want to look at a map of those days, holding onto the happiness that that catastrophe didn't happen. I am.

　Of course, this is a lie.

　If you compare the current map with a map close to the time of the War of the Eight Kings, you can see where the village of Fira was located. We should be able to calculate how far away it was from here and how long it would take to get there.

　If Dorothea-Zamuels' words are correct, Lyle and Remilia have 'The King's Rider (Lord)' hidden somewhere.
　The name of the aircraft is 'Lord-Of-Nosferatu'.
　This name is a message to me.


　That's why I know where Lord of Nosferatu is hidden.
The lost plane of the "King's Horse" is located in that old castle where I lived.


　As for those guys, they must have calculated that the name of that plane would reach the ears of the reincarnated me or Alice.
　That's probably why they went to the trouble of giving it a prominent name.
An 'abominable name' for the 'Sanctuary Church'.


　The Lord of Nosferatu resides in the ancient castle in Fira village.


　That's what Lyle and Remilia said.

I'm sure you'll be able to find it. I accept the wishes of my knight escort, Yuki Glossalia.

　Prince Cain looked at me and nodded firmly.

''If it's at this level, I don't need to fret over His Majesty the King's sanction to open the archives of the 'Magic Guild' to Yuki-Grossaria as the B-class magician Cain. You have some research to do, right?　I will also allow you to help Iris and Princess Odette. That is all.
'Thank you, Your Highness. Your Highness.

　Me, Iris, and Odette bowed to Prince Cain.
　Then we walked with Dr. Demeter towards the exit of the forest.

　That's all we have to do.
　We'll leave the rest to Prince Cain and the other senior magicians.