The stars began to flicker.

　I sent 50 men, including Gitaro Bando and the rest of my troops into the vicinity, and then I sneaked into Goeteburg Castle by myself.


　A back door with no gate guards.

　The "insider's maid" that Saionji Hanako mentioned is supposed to keep the door here open (from the inside).

　Soh: ...... gacha

I've been expecting you.

　Then I saw a beautiful woman in a maid's uniform standing in the doorway.

　I think she's still young, but the weeping mole under her eyes on her snowy cheeks gives her a much more mature look.

　I'm sure she is the "insider" of the story.

It's a pleasure to work with you.

Oh-ho-ho, I'm on it. Come on in.

　With that, I followed her lead.


　Katzn, Katzn: ......


It looks like a haunted castle.

　I mutter.

　It's an old castle, full of darkness.

　A distant human voice echoed in the corridors, and a draft sounded like a devil's whisper.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to get the most out of your time at the same time.

...... Watch your step!

　And this "Maid of the Insider" has a bewitching quality that seems to disappear in a flash.

　Besides, ......

You are.

Yes, sir.

Have we met before?

It's all in your head.

That's true.

　And once you pull away.

No, I'm pretty sure I've seen him before.

　The maid gave an acting sigh when I asked her persistently.

'You said you were Aigadono ...... and you said. Now is not the time for you to be wooing your friend, is it?

Oh, no, ...... I didn't mean that.

　I scratched my head with a pollyanna and followed her, already silent.


　Zsa Zsa: ......


　Then, when she came to the connecting passageway of the castle's fourth floor south wing, the maid suddenly stopped.

'Please wait here for a moment.

Wait?　You can't take it that easy. Tordo's already trying to steal Tiana's magic here.

I have made arrangements to lure that thief, Tordo.

'Lure them out, or ....... How?

I don't know of any such thing. This is something Saionji would do.

　It's no use saying that to this maid, although it's irritating because it makes me feel like I'm doing what that female ninja says.

...... Okay,

Oh, ho-ho. I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

　And with that, the maid went.


　Good grief. Waiting, huh?

　In front of this connection corridor, there is a light "resting space" prepared.

　I sat down on the couch there and lit a cigarette and looked blankly at the roses in the vase.

　It was not the season for roses, so I wondered if they were artificial.

　The color is red, but it even looks a little blue in the moonlight that shines through the stone window frames.

'Ah, Master!'

　Then someone approached me.

　When I looked, I saw a cute girl with short hair standing cheerfully in the hallway.

　You mean, Morier?

　At the moment, I was worried that 'she can't find me,' but now that she has found me, I can't help it.

Oh. Long time.

　He responded and put out his cigarette.

'Long time no see?　Didn't we just talk about it?

Just now?

'Yeah. It's been a bit of a challenge, but ......

　Oh, so now Morrie has met my doppelganger.

　It's a little awkward.

　I mean, should I tell them that it's a fake, or should I just tell them that it's a fake?

　I'm not sure, so I'll leave it there for a moment.

'By the way, Morrie, where are you going by yourself?'

Oh, ...... yeah, you know what? Boku.

Hmm?

"I turned 16... 16... ...... I'm not a kid anymore. So.

　Morier squeezed his eyes shut there.

'So, you see. I thought I'd go to Master's room today!

　I said.

　I'm not going to be able to get to the bottom of my skirt as I'm not used to wearing it.

...... Morier, you know what?

Don't be angry!　Since we're apart, I figured it was now or never: ......

I'm not mad at you. If you're not a kid anymore, then you should be able to sleep on your own for good.

' ......

　The girl looks very unhappy when I remind her of that, so I nudge her head.

"Muu, Master's stupid cock.

Okay, okay.

"I was determined to make it big!　I don't know anymore!

　Morier yelled at her and ran off, fluttering his white pants out of his skirt.

　What the hell is that guy?

　Could this be the rebellion?

Eigator.

Wow!

"Shh, be quiet. ......

　The maid with the crying mole holds my mouth.

'Yi, when?'

He's just here. Didn't you notice him?

　From earlier: ......

Come on. Let's go.

　With that, the maid went down the corridor with her tsukatsuka.

I didn't know you were a pedophile.

What the f*ck do you know about me?

Ohoho, that's true too.

　The maid pouts and walks down the hallway.

'Does it matter, was Saionji Hanako able to lure Tordo to you?

Yes. Well done. Now we can help you with your aqua-dono.

　Then the maid slammed her purse down.

　What's that?

And I've got one more thing in store for you that's great for me.

Wonderful things?

Yeah. ...... Ah, Aega. We're here. This way, please.

　The maid interrupted my question and stopped in front of one of the doors.

'Is this Toldo's room?

No, sir. But I am here.

Okay.

　So what's the situation? When I was about to ask .......

'Well then, I'll leave you to it.

　The maid smiled with a crescent moon in her eyes, took a deep breath, and exclaimed

''It's a peculiar thing! ......

　!

　The maids disappear into the darkness of the castle with a 'Doron ......' as I'm struck empty by their loud voices.

　S-No, no!　What do you want me to do?

　Gacha......

　As I groaned, the door in front of me opened.

　I braced myself, anticipating the enemy's appearance.

What ...... eigha?

　I relax as I see the woman with the braids blink her eyes as she straightens her red glasses.

'Tiana?　This was your room?

'Yeah, yeah, ......'

　And then.

　I notice a man standing behind that Tiana.

　It was a man, or rather, 'me'.

　It's my face.

'...... tord?'

　And I immediately guessed.

''Aiga Janice ...... why are you here?''

　My face in front of me wrinkled into an eyebrow.

　I mean, that female ninja, is this what you mean by luring her out?

　It's not that I'm not a fan, but the spoofing type of magic loses its effectiveness once you meet the person in question.

　Shururu, Shururu......☆

　His face, which had been my face, quickly returned to that gentlemanly bandit's.

"......!

　Tiana beside me gasps with a huff.

　At this point, I faintly noticed that her clothes were in disarray and I had a hunch about the enemy's 'ways' of stealing.

　Boiling water gushes out of the depths of my belly in a muffled rush.

'Get away from ...... Tiana.'

　And me.

'Huh, haha. Oh dear, I don't feel like it, but ......

Huh?

I guess we'll just have to go by force.

　Tordo said and held out his hand towards me.


　Bow!　Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooo......


Wow!

　The flames in the shape of a dragon are upon me!

　It's a level 4 flame magic [Dociladon].

　I wouldn't be able to stand up if I ate that, but ...... no damage?


　Pa: ......☆ Glitter, glitter, glitter, glitter.


　When I opened my eyes, Tiana's defensive magic 《Shield》 was preventing damage to me.

''Eiga, run!''

　However, protecting me would create an opening in Tiana herself.

　Tordo didn't miss it, canceled the fire magic and pointed a finger at Tiana's eyebrows with a viciously pointed finger.

''Ah......''

　Then, the woman's limbs, which were well-proportioned like a doll's, lost their strength and crumbled apart as if the manipulative thread had been cut.

　Nah!　Did you just pass out?

　Tiana's knees folded with a thud to the cobblestones, and her golden hair danced like a ribbon as she followed her body.

'Oops.'

　The bandit scooped up Tiana's thin waist with his arm as if to scoop her up, smiled smartly and said.

''Well, excuse me.''

　Slam! ...... mess.

　Tordo takes an unconscious Tiana into her room and locks her up.

'Well, wait ...... et al!

　I rush to break down the door.

'Hahahaha ......'

　He quickly rushed into the room, but Tordo had already escaped to the terrace.

　Under the moonlight, the bandit holding the woman turned around.

'Good grief. There's no way you can protect her, the main force, if you're going to be dismissed from the party, is there?

Gi......

Well, I'll just have to take it.

　Then the bandit bowed and flew away from the terrace of the castle with a 'wow'.

　''A flight magic 《Wallertus》?

''Tiana!''

　I can't fly without my horse.

　If I lose sight of them, it's the end.

　So I made a quick decision to run to the terrace and, using the railing as a springboard, jumped toward the night sky.

　Report......ke......!

　Pasi......

　I just barely got a hold of his ankle.