Iris Odette's point of view.



I've learned a few things about Flora-Zamel.
I think I've found a candidate for the porter.

　This is Iris's private quarters in the western detached palace.
　Iris and Odette were again having a meeting to explore.

''Yuki is currently summoning the 'Black King (Lord-of-) Cavalry (Noir)' at the Chamber of Commerce, right?''
'Yes, sir. Odette and I will discuss it first, and then I'll put together some material and tell My Lord about it.

　Iris and Odette placed their materials on the table.

'Which one do you want first?'
I'll let Yuki hear it first.

　Iris and Odette looked at each other.
　They folded their arms and thought of Yuki's face.

''It must be ... Flora-Zamel-san, right?
...Yuki has a soft spot for children, you know.
'That's the beauty of My Lord, Odette. That's why I and Lady Rhodelia serve the man.
I know that. I have traveled with Yuki, too.
Can you tell us more about what the trip was like?
It's not something I'm going to lean into out of the blue. Iris.

　Odette pushed her best friend's forehead back as she neared.

''We have to have a pre-dungeon exploration meeting first, right?
Because....
Alice = Carmine all of a sudden, isn't she, Iris?

　Odette stroked Iris's silver hair.
　Odette thinks that this detached palace will be difficult for Iris, who has regained her memories of Alice-Carmine, to stay in this detached palace.
　That's why Yuki is trying to take Iris in as soon as possible.

　Even though I know that, I can't help but smile when I see Iris suddenly change from princess to village girl mode.
　Looking at Iris, who is honest in her feelings, I felt like I was back in my childhood.

''I'll tell you about the trip later. There's plenty of time to spend exploring the dungeon.
Okay.....

　Iris sits back in her seat, adjusts her posture, and begins to explain.

'As for Miss Flora-Zamel, I had General Barnes look her up.
I'm sure she's the right person. I've met Yuki before.
Yes, sir. When I told him what happened, he looked into it in secret. According to that, Flora-san herself doesn't seem to have any reason to be hostile to the 'Cain faction'.
I suppose.
''Before coming to the 'Magic Guild', Flora-san herself had never been involved with a 'Cain School' sorcerer, so that's why. But old Zamel doesn't have the personality to sneak around and harass them, so it may be that he was instructed to do so by the other 'Zamelites'.
'So you were ordered to harass Yuki... but Flora-Zamel herself was unwilling to do so, and it turned out to be a half-hearted plan like that?
I think so.

　Iris placed the material at hand on the table.

'That's probably why the meanness she did to My Lord was so mild.
"Flora Zamel is not a hard-core 'Zamelite'.
'Yes. Maybe My Lord can get her on your side.
Iris, will you...?

　Odette laughed at the amused look on Iris' face.

'Are you planning to incorporate Flora-Zamel into the 'Yuki School'?
I don't think I'm going to go that far.
Really?
I just thought maybe I could tell the 'Zamelites' through Flora-Zamel that My Lord is not a 'Cainite'.
Well, it certainly is.
If that happens, there should be no more harassment of My Lord.

　Iris looked at the window and suddenly sighed.

'It doesn't help that I'm seen as a 'Cainite'. I want you to be free, even for me.
Iris.

　Looking at Iris's rusty face, Odette felt as if she could understand how she felt, too.
　It is not possible for Iris to leave the detached palace without permission. She is a so-called 'caged bird'.

(Iris and Yuki are not allowed to meet freely........ (You can't meet Iris and Yuki freely, can you?) Although the opportunity to meet them has increased now that Yuki has become a 'guardian knight'.

　Even so, the security of the detached palace is tight from Odette's point of view.
　The fact that Yuki and Iris can't meet freely...

(...but you said that Yuki has been coming to visit you recently, taking advantage of a gap in security.
(And.........and since Yuki's messenger, Neil, is the liaison, we exchange letters with each other easily. (That's how I was called up today, too.


　Thinking that far, Odette nodded her head.

(.........Huh?　(Isn't the current Iris a "caged bird"?

　Although he doesn't seem to be aware of it yet.
　But as long as she doesn't mind being chased by the royal family, Iris can leave the detached palace at any time.
　Before you know it, Yuki has set Iris free - and Odette's face becomes horrified when she realizes this.

''........He's still an amazing person. ''Yuki is,''
'Yes, sir. My Lord is a wonderful person. In a previous life, he was my teacher, and in this life, he's my fiancé...
I'm very blunt.
But he's looking out for us.
Certainly, you will treat me as an equal partner, won't you? You're going to be staying at an inn, and I'm going to be with you.
Together?
...this way. More importantly, the next one is about the 'luggage carrier'.

　Odette paused and changed the subject.

It's a good thing I found someone through my mentor. It is a member of the adventurer's guild in the capital. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this as well. I heard he can also find traps.
Thank you. Odette's referral is a safe one.
''It seems you've done some work for the 'Magic Guild' and have a good track record. We are negotiating now, so I'll make a contract with you before the search. The theory seems to be that the shallow floors are explored by mages alone, and from the third level onwards, the theory is to hire a porter to carry the luggage, so let's do that.
Okay. I'll take care of the arrangements then.
I'm sure they wouldn't say no to His Highness Iris when it comes to 'carrying the load'.

　Odette held out the documents to Iris.

'By the way, before we go into the dungeon, let me check one thing for you.
Yes, Odette?
'It's about you as a princess. Iris-Lestia.

　Odette took a breath and then murmured.
　''This is something we need to make sure of before we begin our search.

''If we find new 'Ancient Artifacts' or 'Ancient Magic' in this 'Elysian Exploration', then Yuki's Glossaria Baron family - no, the Viscount family - will be raised in rank again.'''
...I suppose you're right.
''Then the engagement between you and Yuki becomes more realistic. If you are officially engaged to each other, you could get the royal family's permission to go on a trip. Then, after you go on the journey, you would go missing. That's how you live in a different world from others. That's what Yuki and you want, isn't it?
Well, yes.
'It's already a reality, sir. Iris, are you ready for that to happen?

　Odette looked into Iris' eyes and told her.

'Yuki has that personality, so those boundaries will be crossed in no time at all. But Iris you and the Alice-Carmine of your previous life are both human. Are you prepared to abandon the world of others and live with Yuki?
'Of course. No ... of course ... of course.

　Iris closed her eyes, held her chest and told him.

'That's too late now. 'Odette,'
You didn't need to ask.
"Alice, in Iris, says. "I'm already ready for it. In a previous life, I was Alice, when I drove the holy sword Leenkaar through my chest.
"Abandoning your status as a princess?
'Yes. Even if Iris-Lestia can't become immortal. I will follow My Lord.
I'm jealous.

　Odette sighed.

'I've never felt that much for anyone yet.....
Didn't you say it was weird?
It's all in your head.

　For some reason, Odette turned her gaze away from Iris.

We've gotten ahead of ourselves. Let's get ready. For us to return safely to Elysian and fulfill our purpose.

　And so, Iris and Odette resumed their meeting for the search for "Elysian".




　In the laboratory of the magic guild "Zamel Faction".



''Now that the 'Sanctuary Church' has been restored, the Magic Guild should be unified under our 'Zamelites'.

　A laboratory owned by the 'Zamel School' of the Magic Guild.
　The young sorcerers were gathering and talking.

It's true that the members of my faction have taken forceful measures to obtain the Beast of Beasts. But it was a compelling move against the Sanctuary Church and the Empire.
That's right. ''That's right. Since the enemy has appeared, we need to conduct our research as soon as possible. For that reason, we, the Zamelites, should take control of all the 'Lords'.

　In the dimly lit room, another voice responds to the first sorcerer's voice.

'But did you have to sabotage the new sorcerer for that?
'You mean Yuki-Grossaria?'
''He's the meritorious one who got the 'Beast King Rider'. Shouldn't we have him on our side?
'That interference was Alec-Keels' outburst. He has a personal grudge against Yuki-Grossaria. That's probably why he tried to interfere with his actions.

　Suddenly, a silence filled the lab.
　There was a pause...

"...Is that guy really a 'Cainite'?
''I don't know. Yuki-Grossaria is too substandard.
"...It's dangerous to make enemies. You can't predict what will happen. Besides, he's also His Highness Iris's knight in shining armor.
''We only want to reduce the influence of His Highness Cain. We don't want to antagonize the royal family.

　The sorcerers nodded to each other in the dim light.

As punishment, Alec-Keels and Lady Flora have been sentenced to one week of magical sealing.
That'll do for Alec Kearse. We won't be using it to explore.
Lady Flora I'll put her on another team.

　And so the sorcerers speak in unison.

We must keep winning.
"It must not be like the 'Sanctuary Church.'
Not to be defeated, but to keep on winning, to unlock the mysteries of ancient magic.


We will conquer the lower levels of Elysian and monopolize ancient magic and ancient artifacts.

"To confront the threat...
You are a force to be reckoned with, young and old.

　As the sorcerers announced, the sorcerers in the corner of the room bowed their heads in unison.
　The young hooded sorcerers, nine of them, three teams of three.

　Then the sorcerers of the "Zamelites" who were in charge of the search for "Elysian" finished the unity ceremony.