Elmeda. That was the name of a woman.
　She was probably in her mid-50s. She is neither particularly good nor inferior in appearance.
　It's a friendly and good-natured person, well-liked by the people of the city, but that's the only thing that can be said about her.
　She is a commoner woman who can be found anywhere in the earth world.
　However, such an ordinary woman's existence is the most precious thing to Signis.
　So much so that he was even willing to bend his own pride.
''You ... why are you telling me that?''
　A voice of surprise spilled out of Cygnis' mouth.
　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to get it right or not.
''You fool........how many years do you think I've been dating you? There aren't many possibilities for you to betray Count Salzberg, are there?
　As he said this, Roberto sipped the bottle of brandy again.
　The fact is that Signis is not interested in the desires of human beings, such as wealth and fame.
　He's not unselfish to the extent that he doesn't have any, but he doesn't have the greed to betray people to seek them out.
　Money, women, power, and honor.
　All the temptations that cause so many people to go astray have no effect on a man of steel self-control.
　Elmeda is almost the only such weakness of Signis.
''I should have realized what Baron Mikoshiba was thinking back then, too.　　
'That time........after the first game. The offense weakened slightly....
　Signis knew immediately what time Roberto was referring to.
It is clear that they definitely felt uncomfortable with the movements of the Mikoshiba Army.
　Of course, it was really a faint discomfort.
　It's something that only those who are actually fighting on the front lines can sense.
"We're just tools of convenience after all. It's doubtful that we could have prevented this ruse just because we noticed that man's aim, though.
Roberto...
　Signis had no words to put to Roberto, who showed a self-deprecating expression and cowered his shoulders.
　If either Signis or Roberto had been given command of this battle by Count Salzberg, the result might have been different.
　No, if not command, then a little more understanding from those around them would have certainly changed the outcome.
　There's nothing more ridiculous than knowing that a pitfall is opening its mouth in front of you, but you have to ignore it and move on with your feet.
　But that's what it means when you have no right to make your own decisions about things.
Well, that's fine. It's not something that's going to happen now........so?　How is Elmeda doing now?
　Signis smiles bitterly at Roberto's question and opens his heavy mouth.
'I'm in this castle.
Were you brought in as a hostage?
　It would be unnecessary to ask that now.
　Elmeda is only a chain to tame the fierce beast called Signis Galveira.
　The fact is that Baron Galveira has kept Elmeda locked up for many years to keep him from moving.
　But the words that spilled out of Signis' mouth exceeded Roberto's expectations.
''No I'm working for Baron Mikoshiba as a maid for the Baroness Mikoshiba it's his wish.
　Roberto lightly raises his eyebrows in the direction of Signis' words.
''Ho ... that again.''
　Roberto could see Elmeda's thoughts in Signis' words alone.
(Quite expected. That Elmeda...............
　Elmeda, who never married in her life, has raised Signis since he was an infant, and he is her only son.
　Although they may not be related by blood, their relationship is that of parent and child.
　In the event that you are not a member of the Galveira family, you are the only ally of the Galveira family except for your grandfather, who is now deceased.
　It's a good thing that you're not the only one.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot of good reasons to be concerned. (You're a great old lady, man.)
　Elmeda came to the current Baron Garbeira family with a strong discontent.
　An arrogant and profligate wife and her cronies, who have nothing to offer but bloodlines to a foolish and inert heiress, and the current Baron Garbeira.
　And the current baron is aware of these problems but does not try to solve them.
　It's a good thing that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about it.
　It's quite natural to have that thought.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more information on this.
　And yet, he is also skilled in commanding soldiers.
　I'm sure that if you go to the capital, you'll be an outstanding talent who will surely rise to prominence in the Kingsguard.
　That is if you are blessed with the opportunity. It might not even be a dream to succeed Elena Steiner, who was called the White God of War of Roselia, and rise to the rank of general.
　A man of that magnitude had been smoldering on the frontier for a long time.
　He had been oppressed and despised by his family, and even though he had fought successfully in battle, he had no honor or reward to show for it, he had been used for the good of Baron Galveira.
　How frustrated and saddened she must have been as a mother.

　The Mikoshiba family is not just a hostage to the Mikoshiba family, but rather a maid to serve them and actively support them.
　Elmeda's own value. And without a clear understanding of Signis' future position, it would be difficult to move so quickly.
　Elmeda has one goal: to give Signis the opportunity to make a leap forward.
　(You say you want to give Signis a chance to take a leap of faith. (You say you want to give Signis a chance to make a leap forward?) Considering the position of Baron Mikoshiba, it's not a bad deal....... (At least it's a chance to gain Signis' loyalty.)
　To be honest, even Roberto hadn't been able to decipher what Mikoshiba Ryoma's aim was.
　Will he withdraw his troops and shut himself up in the Woltenia Peninsula, or will he completely destroy the ten northern families and take effective control of them?
　And what happens after that...
　But either way, I only knew that Mikoshiba Ryoma was looking for people.
(Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to explain my treatment...)
　There will also be considerably less vigilance towards Cygnis.
　It wouldn't mean that he wouldn't have surveillance attached to him, but it was safe to assume that at least there would be no more constraints and harassment like the ones practiced by the Garbeira family.
　As long as there is no interference from allies, Signis will show his power on his own.

　Signis tilted his head quizzically at Roberto, who sighed heavily with his eyes closed.
''Roberto?''
You you're a good mother.
　These were heartfelt words to a friend who possessed a treasure he could never have.