Day 96 [Audience] Part 2:

"I am the First Princess of the Kingdom of Roselia, Your Highness Lupis! Everybody keep your heads down!

A woman walked into the audience room, which was covered with a red carpet, and announced the princess's entrance.
Ryoma saw Mikhail get down on one knee and hang his head in that spot and decided to imitate her.
After all, he is a person from a world where such things as royalty are almost obsolete.
It is impossible to know how to show respect to royalty.
It was all I could do to imitate Mikhail.
I'm sure you'll find that this is not the common sense of this world, as Rionne was just as confused as Ryoma was.
It's a good thing that the Malfist sisters, who are former high class knights, although they were slaves until a few days ago, were able to move like a flowing machine, perhaps because of the lessons they learned long ago.

(Should I have learned from Laura and the others?)

Ryoma waited patiently for the princess to enter the room with a backward glance at Laura and the others who were bowing gracefully.
I'm sure it's the audience room.
I'm sure you'll be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.
The red carpet is spread from the throne to the entrance, and fully armed soldiers stand in a line on either side.
There are twenty of them.
The situation is quite dangerous for Ryoma and the others, who have only four people.

(Well. I'm not sure if there's any way around that.

After entering the castle, Ryoma and the others were placed under house arrest in a room in the castle given to them for several hours under Mikhail's direction.
It's natural to say it's natural.
I'm not sure what kind of people they are, because they don't know what kind of horse's bones they are.
I don't know what kind of report he made, but Mikhail came into the room where he was confined and took Ryoma and the others out to the audience room.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot of good reasons for this.
At the very least, they were given a chance to make Lioujin's speech.

As he bowed his head, the sound of a door being opened from the back of the throne came into his ears.
Following that, the footsteps of several people echoed in the audience room.
It's probably the sound of Queen Lupis and her entourage entering the room.
They waited for Queen Lupis' words with their heads bowed.

"Raise your face.

A dignified woman's voice echoed in the audience room.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information about this in the article.

''Deputy Commander of the Mikhail Parent Knights.''

The first voice of Princess Lupis is directed at Mikhail.
You're going to be able to find out more about this in the future.

(Deputy Commander? But is this fellow too upright or is he too impulsive to be alone? (Or is it the result of blood and other influences?)

Ryoma couldn't help but thank God that Mikhail was closer to the leaders of the knightly faction than he thought.
Knowing Mikhail's upright nature, it was quite a fortuitous coincidence for Ryoma, who had taken Mikhail lightly.

'I received the report from Mertina. I can only say that it's very unfortunate that you were unable to fulfill your mission. Many knights lost their lives because of this failure. And they all gave their lives for the sake of the good order of the realm. And yet, you have survived your commander, and are now before me. As a princess, I expect you to atone for this failure with death.

Princess Lupis's impeachment-like words froze the audience room.
But at this point, a smile appeared on Princess Lupis' face.

You are a very good knight and loyal to the royal family. It's a great loss to lose you at this time of crisis for our country. Therefore, Mikhail, in light of your achievements and the fact that this mission itself was a trap set by the nobility, I would like to extend your sentence until the day when the political conflict with the nobility is over. And I'm sure that your crime will be offset by the merit that you will gain from your future battles with the nobility.

A ruckus dominates the audience room.
Is that really an unusual ruling? Mikhail himself feels stunned.

''Your Highness? Are you sure?

The first woman who came in questioned Princess Lupis.

'No matter. There is nothing more trivial than punishing a competent person at this time of national crisis. Besides, I have extended the execution of the sentence, but I have not said that I will acquit.

Hearing Queen Lupis' words, the throbbing that had spread through the audience gradually quieted down.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say about it.

I'm sure that I will be able to meet your expectations!

If Mikhail doesn't get credit for his own life in the future, it means it's over. So ... yeah. It's not so bad. (Not only is he being lenient, but he's also taking the emotions of those around him into account when deciding how to treat them.

If we simply save Mikhail's life, the bereaved families of those who died under his command this time in a surprise attack and through Ryojin's plan will not be satisfied.
But that doesn't make it any less problematic to blame a single commander for the failure of an operation in which the entire leadership was tricked.
If that's the case, the compromise plan of offsetting the achievements at a later date would be a very politically balanced choice.

(Not bad ... no, I'm luckier than I expected ... this would make me understand the validity and merits of my proposal ... but ...

Ryoma saw the reaction of the people around him when Princess Lupis announced Mikhail's help.
Then he noticed something.
I'm sure you'll be able to see the frustration on some of the faces during the audience.
You'll be able to get a good deal more information about the company.
Of course, he didn't have a blatant expression on his face.
It's just a feeling of true feelings floating on his face for just a moment.

(This guy might not be able to be divided simply as a knightly, aristocratic or bystander.......)

Whether Mikhail is competent or not, he says that there are people in the same faction who would be happy to see him dead.
Normally, no one would want the death of a colleague or companion.
If they wanted their colleague or companion dead, it would be........

(You mean not all the knightly factions are loyal to Princess Lupis? Well, that explains a lot. .........but then, that means I have even more room to get to Princess Lupis.

I'm not going to be able to get out of this situation.
It's a good thing that they're able to do this.

(Wait ... calm down ... I'm not out of the dead zone yet. The game is just beginning. .........the princess and that woman.......if they are suspected, they could be killed in a heartbeat.

Ryouma's gaze fell on the woman who questioned Princess Lupis.
She was a large woman with black hair.
Also, the two swords at her waist look well used.
And she must have received a lot of trust from Princess Lupis.
You'll be able to get a good deal more out of it.


Then that's all we have to say about Mikhail's treatment. Then let's move on to the main topic again.

With that, Princess Lupis's gaze shifted to Ryoma and the other four.

''I see. You are indeed a silver-haired girl in her mid-teens... is it true that you are not the bastard child of King Falst II of Roselia?

Princess Lupis first asked what the biggest concern was.

'Yes. 'Yes. My name is Laura. Yes, my name is Laura Malfist. I am the older sister of Thara Malfist, who is here.

Saara responds to Laura's words by nodding.

I'm sure you'll be able to see the resemblance. Except for the color of their hair, they're a perfect match.......

All eyes are focused on the sisters.
It is true that they are twins, and except for the color of their hair, they have the same face and body shape.

Your Highness we have not received word that the bastard has a sister.

The dark-haired woman softly whispers to Princess Lupis.

The family name Malfist also sounds familiar....wasn't he a knight from the Central Continent?

''Yes. I'm pretty sure he's from a fairly prestigious knight's family... his skin color and complexion are definitely of central continental descent...

Their gazes pierced through to Laura and the other sisters.
For a few moments, their gazes intertwined throughout the phrase.

''I see.......you certainly don't sound like the bastard we were contacted by.......''

Princess Lupis muttered, somewhat resignedly.
That would be natural, too.
If Laura is the bastard child of King Falst II of Roselia, simply killing her would have nipped the civil war in the bud.

''In that case, as for us, we can't blame you guys for fighting my knights...''

Princess Lupis muttered as if she were so troubled.

'I am afraid. I am grateful for Your Highness' generous words.''

Ryouma bowed his head reverently as he said that.
In reality, Ryoma and the others could have been more forceful, as they were just victims of being involved.
But if you're thinking about your future relationship, it's unthinkable to be more high-handed than necessary.
Liangzhen's auspicious attitude brought a smile to Princess Lupis' face.

''Don't be so hardened. Since you have caused trouble because of us........do you have any hope?''

At Princess Lupis' words, Ryoma pretended to think about it.
It's because Ryoma's answer had already been decided.

It's not exactly what I want, but there is one thing that I would really like to have your help with.

Ryoma started out with a tone of apology.

I'm sure you're referring to the proposal you made to Mikhail?

Yes, sir. That is correct.

Liangma's words made Princess Lupis look troubled.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say about it.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say about it.
It's a very good idea to be able to have a good time with them, because for those who have lost friends and colleagues in this operation, Ryoma and the others are literally avengers.

''Well it's a matter that can't be judged right away... you know why, right?''

Lupis's gaze pierces through to Ryoma.
In other words, Princess Lupis doesn't mind joining hands with you, but do you understand the danger of your subordinates becoming dissatisfied with you for joining forces and destroying the knightly faction before the decisive battle with the nobility? That's the question.

''Of course I understand. But frankly speaking, if the status quo were to continue, the Princess would have no chance of winning at all.

"'Rude! You're a lowly thing growing!

There were angry shouts from several people.
I'm sure the expression on the face of the princess and the dark-haired woman standing beside her has not changed.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

''Your Majesty! Such a rude person should be executed immediately!

The well-formed man, whose face was twisted in response to Mikhail's help earlier, advises the princess.

'Wait, sir. General. Shouldn't we wait and see what Her Highness decides?

What do you mean? Mertina! You stand by and allow these insults to go unchecked! Where's your knightly pride?!

(I see ... she's Mertina ... I'd say she's a member of the princess's entourage ...)

Ryoma listened to the argument between Mertina and the man called General to get some information.

'Please wait! This person has not insulted us in any way! I am merely making a personal prediction about this person!

'What nonsense! This man has made it very clear that he will not be defeated by us. If this isn't an insult, what is!

Logically, what Mertina is saying is correct, but it doesn't make sense to me as a human being.
Especially in a situation like this, emotions run ahead of logic and it's impossible to make a logical decision.
The current general is a good example.
I'm sure you've been thinking about it for a while now.

''Don't do it. This is in front of our guests!

There is no mistaking that the guests here are referring to Ryojin and the others.
The friends argue with each other in front of those who despise them as lowly.
It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has the ability to do this.

'You have shown yourself to be unseemly. For my part, I want to win the war against the nobleman's faction with a little less loss of life. Is it possible for you to do that?

The princess finally uttered the words that Ryoshin wanted.

''Of course. I will definitely show you what your highness expects.''

With that, Ryoujin bowed deeply to the princess.