Then I'd like to leave my weapon here, please.
　As he said that, Hamilton held out his hand to Ryoma, who got out of the carriage.
''Give me your weapons........right?''
　At those words, Liang Zhen turned his gaze inquiringly.
　Basically, the House of Lords occupies a corner of the royal castle.
　There may be differences in the details, but as far as Ryouma knows, the basic rules should be the same.
　And in the royal castle, the nobles are allowed to come to the castle with their swords on.
　This seems to be the national law of the Roserian Kingdom that has been in place since the founding of the country.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say about it.
　However, I've never mentioned it until now.
(Well, the concept of security depends on the times........)
　It may be a fitting idea in this world where one's safety can only be won by one's own strength.　
　However, there are times when a nobleman is ordered to disarm even within the castle.
　The first is when they have an audience with the king.
　And the other is when they appear in court at the House of Lords for trial.
　Well, both of these would be reasonable responses.
　When you have an audience with the king, it's not a good idea to bring in a weapon, even from a security standpoint.
　In a sense, it's natural for the House of Lords to say that it's also natural.
　The main job of the House of Lords is to punish criminal acts caused by the nobles and to mediate disputes between the nobles.
　To put it simply, it is like the Supreme Court.
　Since the defendant may be dissatisfied with the verdict and may lash out, it is naturally unavoidable, even if it is strictly forbidden to bring weapons onto the premises under the jurisdiction of the House of Lords.
　The only exception to this would be the immediate knights guarding the House of Lords.
　In that sense, Hamilton's request is perfectly legitimate and in line with his duties.
　However, even if Hamilton is legally correct, the situation is a bit different when you consider that Ryoushin is a nobleman who is touted as a hero of the country's salvation.
''I heard that this order to appear in court was only an interview to confirm the circumstances, right?
　Guessing the meaning contained in Ryouma's words, Hamilton gave a disgusting smile.
　However, seeing that he didn't pull back the hand he offered, he had no intention of pulling back.
Yes, that's certainly what I've heard. But disarmament is the law of the land. No matter how much you are called a hero, you must obey the law.
　Ryoma is conversely impressed by Hamilton's thick skin that speaks of the law without a care in the world while accepting the bribe just now.
　In other words, it's all according to their logic.
It's certainly more efficient.
　It's true that disarming when entering the House of Lords is a law set by the King of the Roselia Kingdom.
　However, unlike an audience with the king, there is a part that is somewhat spoon fed to you.
　Of course, if you were called as an accused, you wouldn't be able to refuse to disarm.
　But if you're a witness, it's not unacceptable in the form of permission from the bailiff.
　In other words, bribes and the status of the person you are dealing with can be added or subtracted, depending on the status of the person you are dealing with.
　Nonetheless, Hamilton demanded that Ryojin disarm.　
　Besides, if you look closely, the knights under the direct control of the House of Lords are surrounding the carriage tenfold and twentyfold.
　Although they haven't drawn their swords from their sheaths, they are willing to use force mercilessly depending on Ryojin's response.
''Or will you resist here?''
　At those words, the knights around him step forward.
　It looks like they intend to apply pressure.
　Ryoma turned his gaze to the demon wail held in his left hand.

　Using the power of the wailing demon, it would be possible to get through this situation by force of arms.
　Through the battle with Count Salzberg, the wail has absorbed a considerable amount of vitality (prana) into its body, and to some extent it is recognized as a master.
　Even if it's not perfect, the current Ryojin can draw out the power hidden in this demon sword.
　Using the power of the wailing witches and the skilled craftsmen of the Igazakis who are deployed as shadow guards, they can cut down any number of knights who are merely able to use their martial arts skills and break through the siege net.
　But if he chose to do so, Ryoma would be a clear culprit.
　If that is the case, everything we've been rooting for would be in vain.
　After all, there is no excuse for refusing the request of the House of Lords, which governs the laws of the Roselia Kingdom, and then pulling out a sword.
　For sure, under the leadership of Queen Lupis, a large army would be formed against the Baron Mikoshiba family.
　And even those nobles who are not obedient to the royal family will find it difficult to defy this cause.
(Is that what Hamilton and those who control him want?)
　From the looks of him, his goal is probably to provoke Ryoma.

　If the wailing is entrusted to Hamilton, the problem is how to get it back.
　If it's just a sword, there are plenty of replacements available, but the wailing is the one and only sword that the Igazakis have inherited.
　There is no way that they will not get it back.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going to happen next, the only people who can handle it are the Igazakis, who are still guarding Ryoma as a shadow guard.
　Perhaps sensing Ryoma's concern, the wailing demon in his left hand trembled slightly, as if appealing to him about something.
　Apparently, he is not happy about leaving the side of his master, Ryoma.
　Or perhaps it is disgust at being touched by a stranger's hand on his body.
　But even for Ryoma, since he has no other choice, he can only ask the wailing to put up with it.
I'll have you collect it as soon as possible, just be patient for a bit)
　Such thoughts of Ryoma must have been conveyed to him.
　The trembling I was feeling from the wailing stopped.
　And after confirming that, Ryoma handed the wailing to Hamilton.
　But apparently Hamilton's provocation was not the end of it.
''Yes, that's fine.
　A further chase is released from Hamilton's mouth.
''Physical examination........hey. Are you seriously going to go that far?　
　A sigh of dismay escaped Ryoma's mouth.
　It's probably the result of sensitively perceiving the hostility and obsession that Hamilton and the people who control him behind the scenes have for Ryoma.
''I am sorry. It's a good thing that you're not the only one who is skilled with a weapon like a warrior's wheel, so please excuse my rudeness.
　But to such a Ryoma, the real Hamilton bowed his head with an unconcerned attitude.
　And if the bailiff tells you that much, there is no denying it, even for Ryoma.
　I'm going to be able to take out the leather bag with the warrior's ring from inside the coat honestly and hand it to Hamilt.
　Of course, it is only the prohibition of obi swords that is stipulated by national law.
　So, it's not impossible to defend that the warrior's ring is not a problem, but since it's obvious that the argument won't come to pass, he may have decided that any further questions and answers are meaningless.
　Then, without saying a word, he spreads his hands out to the left and right and raises them to shoulder height.
　It's that outfit that the attendant makes you wear when you're caught in a metal detector at the airport, for example.
　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
It's a good idea to have a few of your own clothes on as well.　I'm sure the laws of this country don't say that you have to change your clothes when you enter the House of Lords as far as I know, so I didn't bring any change of clothes with me, but I'll be glad to change into them if you can prepare some clothes beforehand that fit my body shape for me.
　Ryouma is going to say with a sullen expression on his face as the knights' hands touch his body all over.
　At the same time, what emanates from Ryoma's body is an intense anger and dense murderous intent.
　Of course, he's not serious.
　It was a provocation to say, "If you can do it, do it.
　However, the air around the provocative words and the murderous intent that was unleashed made the air around it hard.
　The knight who conducted the physical inspection backed up a few steps, and the blood drained from Hamilton's face as he met Ryoma's gaze squarely on his body.
　They remembered.
　They remembered who the person they were facing was.
　After nearly ten seconds of silence, Hamilton finally opened his mouth.
'No, there is no need for you to go that far. I hope you understand that it's all in the line of duty.''
　After saying that, Hamilton bowed deeply to Ryoma.