First of all, Signis and Roberto, do you understand the arrangements for tomorrow?
　The two men looked at each other lightly in response to the question, and then turned their heads towards Ryoma.
　They have two important tasks following the guarding of the dinner party held the other day.
　The first is to be questioned as a witness, together with Julia, about the events of the war between the Countess of Salzberg and Baron Mikoshiba. And the other is to protect Ryoma after the trial is over.
(Well, there's nothing wrong with examining witnesses. It's just a matter of telling the facts as facts).
　Even though the counter-intelligence activities of the Igazakis had not been particularly effective, it is true that each of the northern ten families, led by the Count family of Salzberg, had carried out intelligence activities against Ryoma.
　Moreover, putting aside the real intentions, it is hard to deny the cause that Mikoshiba Ryoma had set forth, namely, for the sake of the Roserian Kingdom.
　It is true that pressing for the transfer of command of troops is quite an unusual thing in the aristocratic society of the Western Continent.
　It could be interpreted as a deliberate provocation to bring them into battle.
　But it's also true that during the last civil war, these Salzberg counts didn't move their troops from the northern region.
　It is true that from the perspective of defending the northern part of the Roserian Kingdom, there is a rationale for not moving, so no one has been asked to take responsibility for that until now.
　But it's only because Count Salzberg, who was a warrior regarded as one of the strongest in the country, was still alive and well that he didn't see it as a problem.
　It's true that they may not have been able to move their troops to guard the border, but if you consider the military strength that the Countess Salzberg possesses, it should have been possible to send a small number of knights and other considerations.
　I'm not going to be able to say that they have no loyalty to the Roserian kingdom if they didn't move even a single soldier.
　I'm sure you'll find a certain amount of rationality in Ryojin's assertion that the origin of this war is that the Countess of Salzberg and the members of the northern ten families have abandoned their duties as nobles of the Roserian kingdom.
　There is no major contradiction in the theoretical armament.
　Of course, this is the fact from the point of view of Mikoshiba Ryoma and his associates, but fortunately, there is no one to testify to it.
　After all, the head of the ten northern families and their successors were either killed in the last war or ostensibly self-incriminating in the form of taking responsibility in the post-war process.
　And all of the surviving Mrs. Yulia and the other heirs of the Ten Northern Families, including the surviving Mrs. Yulia, have sworn absolute loyalty to Ryojin.
　Because all of them are people with feuding family relationships, just like Roberto and Signis.
　To put it simply, they are all people who have been estranged from their fathers and brothers and have been looking for an opportunity to show their abilities.
　They have no need to bring down Ryoma, who has freed them from the curse of their depressed lives.
(The problem is after that... if it were true, I would bring more troops with me, but it's a gamble whether we can get through with a limited number of troops...) ...na)
Of course, Roberto and Signis are both outstanding warriors and have served as Count Salzberg's guards on several occasions before.
　You can say that they are the best choice in terms of both competence and performance, and Ryoma has full confidence in them.
　However, even so, there is no reason to be concerned.
　After all, whereas the previous dinner party guards were in an uncertain situation where they didn't know if they would be attacked or not, this time, it's obvious that it will be a battle.
　Moreover, the allies of Baron Mikoshiba's family here in the royal capital, Piraeus, are currently limited.
　It is extremely unlikely that any reinforcements will come when the battle actually begins.
　From that point of view, there is no doubt that these two newcomers are one of the important factors that will determine the clarity of the series of measures that will be taken from tomorrow.
　And the two of them were fully aware of that.
　However, the two men who were entrusted with such an important task showed a contrasting attitude.
'Yes, there's no problem, Miyakata-sama.
It's all in your wheelhouse, mister.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot of good reasons to be interested in this.
　It's not a problem if it's in the area of the late night tavern located in the back streets of the capital, but it's a tone of voice you won't hear in the mansion where this nobleman resides.
　In some cases, it's hard to complain, even if you're accused of being profane and charged with death.　
　It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of this.
　If it was an official meeting with a third party, then this was an informal gathering.
　First of all, Roberto's value is not damaged by that level of conduct.
　However, there are people who can't stop there.
''Roberto!　You!
　Signis got up from his chair and shouted at Roberto, who was sitting beside him.
　This was more of a performance meaning to show to Ryoma and the people around him rather than being seriously angry at Roberto's attitude.
　He decided that it would have less impact on him than if his master, Ryoma, had reprimanded him poorly.
　Besides, as a newcomer, it may also have an appealing meaning to the old members around him.
　To Signis, Roberto is one of the few friends he has.
　I'm sure he didn't want to be ostracized by the people around him for being a boring friend.
　However, Ryouma is a handful of hands to control such a signifiant.　
It's a good thing. It's a good thing that you have only your family members in the room. You can take it easy on Signis, too.
　At the words of such a master, Ryoma, Signis bowed his head lightly and sat down in his own chair.　
　In fact, no matter what Roberto calls him, Ryoma himself doesn't care much about it.
　Of course, there are limits, and time and place do matter.
　It's a good thing that you're not going to have to worry about it.
　But in reality, Robert's calling him husband is just a cute little thing.
　It's a good thing that you're not afraid to call Ryoma a "boy".
　Besides, Roberto has enough education to be an aristocrat.
　If you're so inclined, you'll be able to demonstrate perfect etiquette.
　If you're unskilled, Ryoma, a rogue baronet, or Rionne, who is from a commoner's background, will be in a position to beg for lessons.
　However, that doesn't mean there are no problems.　
(The friction between newcomers and old-timers........ It's not a particular problem right now...)
　Lyonne is one of the highest ranking members of the Baron Mikoshiba family.
　Also, among the people in this room, he is the second longest acquaintance after the Malfist sisters.
　The position of Rionne and Roberto, who fought as an enemy in the last battle, will never be the same.
　Even if they are now vassals of the same Ryojin.　

　Conflicts between old and new members are one of the most common causes of division in an organization.
　The most important thing for the head of an organization to do is to control such conflicts.
　After all the meetings were over, when Ryoma announced the dismissal, everyone got up from their seats one by one.
　Of course, they will be going to the final confirmation for tomorrow.
　Everyone leaves the room quickly.
　But there was one person who didn't seem to get up from his seat for any length of time.
　When Ryoma turned to look at him, Elena looked back at him quietly.
　How long did they stare at each other?
　Eventually, Elena, who had remained silent, slowly opened her mouth.
''But you've chosen a bold move, too.
　What's contained in his voice is conflict and sorrow.
　Indeed, for the hero called [Roselia's White War God], the series of measures that will be opened tomorrow is not a pleasant one.
　The fact that the color of refuge against Ryoma is not there is a sign that he understands that it can't be helped.
　Ryoma quietly asks such an Elena a question.
Don't you like it?
　There is neither an empty hole in their eyes nor any reluctance.
　I guess you could say that he has a very clear-cut, stop-and-see attitude.
　Ryoma's determination is already fixed.
The other day when I decided to attend the dinner party, I was prepared for this to happen. ...right?
　Then Elena quietly turns her gaze out the window.
　A clear sky with not a single cloud in sight.
　The blue sky stretches far into the distance.
　Just by looking up at the sky, it looks as if you could fly to heaven like a bird.
''It's a beautiful day.......unlike my heart.......''
Yes, really...
　Ryoma nodded quietly to Elena's mutterings that spilled out without effort.
　Of course, I understand the conflicts and troubles swirling inside Elena.
　And also that the cause of that is due to her own decisions.
　But no matter what Elena's feelings are, Ryoma has his own position.
(I wanted to avoid this situation, but...)
　Ryoma is just trying to protect the reason and interest of himself and his friends.
　If it can be avoided, I'd like to avoid it, but if there's no way to avoid it, there's no choice but to proceed without fear.
　Besides, it's not Ryoma's fault that he got into the situation he's in now.
　It all started on that day when the person called Lupis Roselianus reneged on his promise to the person called Mikoshiba Ryoma due to his own weakness of heart.
　But what would be an excuse for that?
　Elena is a person who has literally given her life to this Roselia Kingdom.
　Therefore, there are no more words to say, Ryoujin.
　Because he felt that a poor excuse or consolation would be insulting to Elena.
　Ryouma bowed lightly to Elena and left the room quietly.