Uh I don't know what to make of this.

　The information about Jessica in my eyes.
　It's not 'Profession: military strategist level 5'.
　No way - 'Profession: con artist level 8'.
　Oh, what's this all about?
　What is this? What am I supposed to make of that?

"Hmmm well, I knew it wasn't a viable negotiation to begin with.

　Yes, with a small sigh from Brother Ray, I deactivate the Analysis (Analyze).
　For now, let's put what I just saw on hold. If I have too many things to think about, my brain can't keep up.

''Well brother, what do you mean?''

'I mean it as it is. Every word from His Majesty the Emperor was delivered without a doubt. Even the Emperor himself looked at me with pity for the shit he said.

What...?

'So ... that dragon is going to kill me?　Then do it.

....

　Brother, I don't know what you're talking about.
　I mean, it's not like you can just tell me what to do.
　I don't know what you're trying to do, and I have no idea what you're trying to do. I don't know why he was so obviously uptight about saving my life.
　On top of that, now that I know he's my enemy, he's still my brother. He's my blood brother.
　You don't tell me to kill my own flesh and blood.

Just go home for now, brother.

"Law.

'I'm well aware that the Empire wants to go to war with me. That's the way it's going to be today. Neither I nor my country will obey the Empire. Please tell the Emperor that.

Well, I'll be d*mned.

　Huh, Brother Ray let out a small sigh.
　Then, without saying anything more, brother pulled the reins of his horse.

'Then let me go home, as you wish. I don't want my brother to kill me either.

....

"I'm leading the Imperial Guard now. I'm a kind of temporary leader of the knights. I'm sure I've made a career out of it, even though I'm only a regular knight by nature.

What, you want me to say happy birthday? I'm supposed to say happy birthday to you?

'No. I just think it's a ridiculously poor lottery ticket.

　Hmph, my brother sniffed.
　Kuikku, he indicated to his men with his chin and turned his back to me.

''I'm leading the knights in Hydra's Guards now.

Yeah, yeah.

　That's the information Silmeria told me.
　I was going to check it out, but I didn't expect him to show up.

"The Hydra Sector is the Empire's final line of defense. From now on, if you insist on invading the Empire, the first person you'll have to face is me.

....

　Hydra's Seki.
　After hearing the information from Silmeria, I also investigated it in detail.
　It's a strong barrier that is said to have prevented an invasion from the legendary Demon King Rilkara by imperial knights in the past. Numerous large ballistae were installed on top of the barrier, and the triple-layered defensive wall was thick, as well as providing enough facilities for a large number of soldiers to be stationed there.
　According to legend, Rilkara was unable to cross the barrier despite mobilizing all the demons under his command, and he remained unbeatable until he was killed by the brave Godova.
　Your brother is the leader of the knights deployed to such a Hydra's Guan, the Knight Commander--.

''Then--''

Wait.

　At that moment when my brother was about to return the horse and leave so, at that moment.
　What stopped him was not me, but a voice from next door.
　That voice came from Jessica--.

"Jessica...?

What do you want? Filthy Orleans' dog.

'I've been hearing a lot of arrogant words from earlier. You Imperial knights seem to have no idea of morality.

What are you...

　Jessica stepped forward and stared at her brother Ray.
　Then she sighed heavily and then looked at me.

'I'm sorry, Master Noah. I was too outspoken and couldn't keep quiet. I had heard that the knights of the Empire were not polite, but apparently it was more than I expected.

'No, that's fine, but...'

You don't want to be...

　Jessica apologizes to me.
　And then, as she was about to say something to Jessica, Jessica gave her brother Ray a sharp look.

''Rude!　This is Feliana Northlea Olvans, daughter of our reigning queen, Jessica Northlea Olvans!　The only knight in the empire is rude to speak to me. I'm talking to Master Noah now. Do not interrupt me!

Wha--

"My Lady Noah. Queen Feliana has commanded me to do so. As long as Grandizia and Orvans are on friendly terms, my wisdom is to be given to Lord Noah.

　Well.
　I don't know what to think.
　Jessica, do you think you don't know that I analyzed it?
　Normally, when it is analyzed, you should feel a slight discomfort, but it doesn't seem like you feel anything in particular.

　Yup.
　For now, he's my brother for now. We'll figure out what to do about Jessica later.

"Although I am still inexperienced, I would like to offer a word of advice to Noah-sama.

Hey, you--!

　When my brother became agitated and was about to raise his voice to say so.
　Jessica turned to me with an expression that even showed a glimpse of cruelty, and said.

''That man should be killed now.

　What....
　What did Jessica just say?